Our friends at YodasNews have posted a teaser image of what looks to be the rumored Blue Snaggletooth Jumbo Kenner Figure from Gentle Giant. Watch for the full reveal of this convention exclusive this Friday at noon only at YodaNews.com
Hondo Ohnaka’s Pirate Gang
Forum members Darth Daddy and Peakob1 worked together recently to create a custom group of Hondo Ohnaka’s Pirate Gang from The Clone Wars animated series, and the results are stunning! Check out this awesome project by clicking on the image above!
iPhone Cases Now Available at PowerA
Those ultra-cool Star Wars iPhone 4/4S cases are now available for purchase at PowerA.com. Available now are the R2-D2, Chewbacca ($39.99 each) and the Poster artwork styles ($29.99 each). Enter SHIP50 for free S/H on orders over $50 until 6/30.
SDCC McQuarrie Stormtrooper Mini Bust Pre-Order
Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders from PGM member for their SDCC McQuarrie Stormtrooper Mini Bust. The bust features several interchangeable parts to create different display options. You can check out a few images if this awesome piece at Gentle Giant’s Blog.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received all new Vintage Collection, Clone Wars, Movie Heroes and Disney Star Tours figures this week. Click on through to check out all their new in-stock items!
Power Droid Breakdown
Upon the reveal of the new Target Exclusive Droid 3-pk by Sandtroopers.com, forums and social media outlets have been abuzz. Forum member JACKOFTRADZE over at JediDefender was quick to point out that Power Droid included in this set is actually a new sculpt and not a simple repaint of a previously released Gonk Droid mold. Based upon the discussions, I whipped up a quick analysis of the differences between this new sculpt and the prior versions to point out just where some of the differences lie.
Click the image above for a breakdown.
Sideshow Utapau Airborne Trooper Gallery
Sideshow has updated today with their image gallery for the upcoming sixth scale Utapau Airborne Trooper. Watch for the pre-order to start Thursday afternoon.
Episode 350: Scourge of the Collector
It’s been an interesting week to be a Star Wars collector. Some report new figure finds at Wal Mart and Target, others can’t find anything but The Phantom Menace wave. Preorders of the Mandalorian Assault Transport were cancelled, but new San Diego Comic Con and Celebration VI exclusives were teased. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie look at these developments and what it means to be a Star Wars toy collector in 2012.
Also on this week’s podcast, Brock joins us with a review of the Star Wars novel Scourge. From Jeff Grubb, an author with a Star Wars background bringing us his first Star Wars novel, this adaptation of a story from the Star Wars Role Playing Game has some fans buzzing. Listen to Brock’s review to find out why!
And with Star Wars Celebration VI coming ever closer, announcements are continuing to flow. Listen to hear about the reveal of 10 exclusive art prints, and Diorama Workshop head Frank Diorio tells you some of his plans for a diorama twice as large as the one at Celebration V, and how you can help make it a reality! Plus, don’t forget to get your tickets now for the Yakface/Star Wars Action News party at Star Wars Celebration VI, with a FREE exclusive T-Shirt, food, drinks fun, friends, and music, it’s a time not to be missed!
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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New Target 3-Pack Revealed
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted a new image today revealing another Special Action Figures Set exclusive to Target later this year. The Droid Set includes R5-D4, Death Star Droid and a Power Droid.
Convention Exclusive Motti Mini Bust Announced
Gentle Giant is now taking PGM pre-orders for their convention exclusive Admiral Motti Mini Bust. It is limited to 1200 pieces and featuring the signature of actor Richard LeParmentier. Thanks to Gentle Giant and Sandtroopers.com for alerting us to this release.