Kotobukiya today has posted a preview on their facebook page showcasing their newest offering in their popular line of silicone ice tray/molds with The Death Star. Available September 2012.
Cool New iPhone Cases from PowerA
Been holding out for those perfect Star Wars themed iPhone cases? Check out these cool new accessories from PowerA after the jump!
Toyguide Update: VC97 Odd Ball (Clone Pilot)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Pilot Odd Ball (VC97) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: We’ve seen many iterations of the Episode III ARC-170 pilot since 2005,and with this latest version, I think the word definitive is applicable. Gone are those funky looking “moon boots” as he now sports full ankle articulation. Not surprisingly, Hasbro has recycled many of the previous pilot parts but has tooled up new lower legs and helmet which, thankfully, is well-proportioned.
CONS: Oddly, he features Imperial emblems on its shoulders where I would think they should be Republic symbols. With distribution the way it is it might be some time before folks see this figures in the wild let alone its other Wave 5 case mates.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Sideshow Teases Snowtrooper
Sideshow in their lead up to SDCC is teasing a Snowtrooper. Watch for more details on this release soon!
Disney Build-A-Droid Parts Update
One of our followers on twitter has alerted us to some Build-A-Droid news out of the Big Mouse. He is on site and is reporting that Tatooine Traders is out of all Mickey hats and only have middle legs in green available. They are also out of both styles of R3 heads, silver blue R2 and purple or blue R4 head.
Word is that they are NOT expecting another shipment of parts before the final Star Wars Weekends.
Lastly, due to the B.A.D. part shortage, they are NO LONGER selling the $18.95 two-packs. Only the single for $11.95
Thanks to DarthChuckMc for the info
Star Wars 1313 Game Play Footage
In-game footage is about to air from LucasArts new game Star Wars: 1313 in just minutes on SpikeTV you can also watch it streaming live here.
Everyone Loves Stormtroopers at StealThisArt
A new Star Wars inspired print has hit StealThisArt.com. Designed by Chris McVeigh, “Everyone Love Stormtroopers” depicts 16 off-duty troopers exploring new careers. Perfect for any stormtrooper or LEGO fan! Check it out at StealThisArt.com
DST SDCC Exclusive R2-R9 Bank
Diamond Select Toys has updated their Art Asylum Blog today announcing their SDCC exclusive and this year their Star Wars offering is a R2-R9 Vinyl Bank. To view this and all their other exclusives visit ArtAsylum.com/blog
Episode 348: Toys from the Amazon
Figures are starting to trickle back into stores, with new figures being reported found at Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us. But as reported on last week’s podcast, the quickest, most reliable way to get some new figures at close to retail were to order them from Amazon.com. Arnie and Marjorie ordered a handful of new Star Wars Vintage figures from Amazon including Dr. Evazan, the 501st clone, and ARC Trooper Commander to have some openers. Listen to this week’s show to find out about Amazon’s shipping methods, as well as in-depth reviews of these figures loose to gauge their articulation and how they look at 360 degrees!
Also on this week’s podcast, Marjorie and Arnie play your voicemails including a tale of a trip to the Skywalker Ranch, a deal on Star Wars popcorn poppers, and when toys from Five Below aren’t a bargain. All on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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CurtoBurns Collector Cast: Ep. 1
We’ve heard you missed us, so we’re back! Dan Curto and James Burns are back in the saddle again with an all-new podcast, picking up right where we left off. Listen in to the first show at our new home, complete with the latest news and reviews. We check in with show regular guest Steve Sansweet from Rancho Obi-Wan to get the inside scoop on his latest action figure book, Justin LaSalata gets collectors excited for the Celebration VI exclusive collectibles, and Fanboys director Kyle Newman stops by for his feedback on The Vintage Collection Ben Quadinaros action figure he made possible; plus, find out how to get a signed figure in our first-ever contest! It’s all part of the first official Curto Burns Collectors Cast!
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