Yakface reader Chickaphant writes in with discovery of this year’s LEGO Advent Calendar at his local Toys”R”Us in Orlando, FL. This set retails for $59.99 and is available in-store and online.
Toys”R”us Labor Day Sale
Toys”R”us is running a Labor Day sale that is good through Monday – all Hasbro Star Wars items are Buy 1, Get 1 50% off. Might be a good time to try and score those exclusive Ewok and Yavin sets! Good luck!
Episode 360 Part 3: Live from Celebration VI, Saturday Afternoon
Celebration VI was underway, George Lucas was taking a Detour on stage, but Marjorie, Arnie, and a number of Star Wars Action News listeners were still having fun in the Star Wars Collectors’ Social Area Saturday at noon! Listen to the second live podcast from the show where the Star Wars Action News hosts discuss being frozen in Carbonite, the bounty of items found at the Social Area Swap Meet and Social Friday night, Marjorie’s impending new tattoo, and more! Plus we have an interview with the voice of Star Wars fiction, Marc Thompson who performed the audiobook editions of the Thrawn Trilogy of novels, the Legacy of the Force and Fate of the Jedi series, and many more!
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The Force United Cards Available
I’ve had several requests for our The Force United card from Celebration VI. If you’d like one to complete your set, send an email to news@yakface.com with Yakface TFU Card in the subject line and simply include your address.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store is now taking pre-orders for the Walmart Exclusive “Wolf Pack” Ultimate Gift Set. As revealed first by Sandtroopers.com, this set includes Plo Koon, Clone Commander Wolffe, Clone Trooper Boost and Clone Trooper Sinker with the clones sporting their Phase II armor. Expected arrival date is late 2012.
UPDATE: CVI Fan Site Patch Sets Available
If you were unable to attend Celebration VI or were unable to complete your full set, we now have a limited supply complete 6-pc. sets for sale for $25. If you’d like to add this to your collection, please email me at news@yakface.com with CVI Fan Patch Set in the subject line for further details. These are available on first come, first served basis.
UPDATE: Sold Out
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has updated with new pre-orders and New Arrivals this week. Check out the Star Wars related items after the jump.
Captain Rex Legendary Scale Bust
Sideshow Collectibles has updated tonight announcing their Captain Rex Legendary Scale Bust. Click on through to check it out and watch for the full reveal and pre-order next week!
Yakfinities 45: Imperial Troopers
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues to go strong, as by my count we’re up to more than 20 new customs made specifically for this theme. But there’s still an entire month left, so head on over to the forums and check out the latest customs or submit your own Imperial Trooper by clicking here!
We’re also kicking off discussion for ideas for the next Yakfinities, which will run from October – December. So, if you’ve got a some good ideas, share them with us by leaving a comment here, or in the forums.
Episode 360 Part 2: Partying with Yakface and Star Wars Action News
Thursday at Star Wars Celebration VI was the night of the Star Wars Action News/Yakface party. An edible Jabba attended, as did Slave Leia to flip the roles and eat the Hutt! Prizes were handed out, death sticks were consumed, and Jerry got to talk to several of the attendees about their expectations for Star Wars Celebration VI and their first day experiences. So join the party and listen now!
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