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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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!
As we continue to post our coverage of Celebration VI, be sure to check out the coverage from our The Force United founding members as well. You can find direct links to their sites below.
Toys”R”Us.com is offering at 20% Off Cyber Sale on their Star Wars action figures and playsets today from 11am to 7pm EST. These promos are valid online only.
