TVC Wave 9 Still Eludes Collectors
As evidenced by our recent post on Facebook, the Vintage Collection’s Wave 9 still seems to prove difficult to find for some collectors. Although I’ve been fortunate to see decent quantities of this wave, many collectors have all but given up hope for seeing this new assortment at retail. As a result, we’ve posted a new poll on our Facebook page asking how often do you actively “hunt” for new product at retail? Head on over to our facebook page to participate and join in on the chatter.
Diorama Spotlight Week – Day 3
We continue our diorama spotlight week with another masterpiece by customizer OG Trilogy!
The image above is a teaser for an outstanding diorama capturing key elements from Dagobah, yet it still works as a small shelf display – check out several pics of this amazing setup by clicking here!
Sandtroopers Occupies Marin County
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted an extensive gallery of images from their recent tour of duty in California. Their mission… the invasion of Skywalker Ranch and Rancho Obi-Wan! Head on over for their photo gallery and interview with uber-collector Steve Sansweet.
Episode 320: Land Speeder Record
As Star Wars toy collectors know, right now at Target are two new items that are sure to take Gen X-ers back to their childhood–an Empire Strikes Back Tauntaun in vintage packaging, and Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder in vintage packaging recalling the packaging from the 1978 original. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Jerry takes the landspeeder up to 88 miles per hour and travels back in time to look at the actual vintage Kenner Landspeeder, and compare it with Target’s current exclusive release and all the Landspeeder releases in between!
Also at Target, in the trading card aisle, a new Star Wars item has slowly been pulling in Star Wars collectors, and metal shavings–Star Wars Power Plates, tin magnets shaped like license plates from the Star Wars universe. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie review a few of these blind-packaged plates.
Also on this week’s podcast, Marjorie and Arnie discuss new exclusives and Revenge of the Jedi figures hitting stores, and play your voicemails to share what you’re finding. Steve, the Gingerprince, reports in from the Entertainment Media Show in the UK, and Nathan continues his look back at Hasbro’s beloved Comic 2-Packs.
With information on how to win a set of Star Wars soaps, information on the Star Wars Action News listener gift exchange, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN320.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN320.M4A
Diorama Spotlight Week – Day 2
Today we continue our diorama spotlights by customizer OG Trilogy!
The image above is a teaser for an outstanding diorama from a classic scene on board the Rebel Medical Frigate – check out several pics of this amazing setup by clicking here!
Toyguide Update: 2004-2005 OTC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2004-2005 “Original Trilogy Collection“ (OTC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the 2004-05 basic figures, the debut of the VOTC figures, exclusives and more!
Toyguide Update: 2006 TSC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2006 “The Saga Collection” (TSC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection (001-074), Battle Packs, Multipacks, Vintage TSC figures, exclusives and more!
Diorama Spotlight Week – Day 1
This week we’ll be spotlighting some fantastic custom diorama/playsets by forum member OGTrilogy – the kind of stuff that really fits in well from a collector point of view, but still have the classic “playset” feel to them.
First off this week, we highlight his custom Jundland Wastes Playset – check out all the pics of this amazing setup by clicking here!
Toyguide Update: 2007-2008 TAC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2007-2008 30th Anniversary Collection (TAC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Comic Packs, Evolution Sets, Vintage TSC figures and more!