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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CVI Coverage: As You Wish Helmet Project
The “As You Wish” Project is a charity art event featuring reimagined Boba Fett and Clone Trooper helmets which are being sold on eBay with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These helmets were on display at Celebration VI and are now open for bidding. Auctions close on September 1, 2012.
Check out the incredible artistry in our latest CVI image gallery update.
CVI Coverage: Imperial Shipyards
Our good friends from Imperialshipyards.net were among the many fan sites that Derryl DePriest and company graciously spoke with about the state of the hobby at Celebration VI last week.
Check out their Q&A, which had a nice customizing theme involved in it by clicking here!
Gentle Giant Announces POTF Edition Figures
Gentle Giant has announced that collectors will soon be able to get Jumbo Kenner 12″ Power of the Force edition figures, complete with POTF-inspired card AND 3″ scale replicas of the famous original collector coins in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell!
For Premier Guild Members that pre-ordered the Jumbo Gamorrean Guard, Gentle Giant is upgrading pre-orders to the Power of the Force edition at no additional cost.
For those that still want the ROTJ card version, fear not as that one is now a general release, available on Gentle Giant’s website and through distributors everywhere on September 18.
Jumbo Lando Orders Processing Tomorrow
Gentle Giant has sent out notifications to those that pre-ordered the CVI Exclusive Jumbo Kenner Lando Calrissian figure at they will start processing orders tomorrow (Thursday).
CVI Coverage: Jedi Defender
My local Minnesota friend Jeff made his way to sunny (and hot) Florida last week with the whole family to provide on site reporting for his site JediDefender, Head on over to check out their exclusive coverage.
CVI Coverage: Galactic Hunter
Galactic Hunter treated fans to some excellent postings over the course of Celebration VI last week, be sure to check out Mike and Adam’s images, reports and exclusive reveals!