Episode 315: A Comical Story

10/03/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

Star Wars collectors know the feeling of completing a set. Be it a full set of Power of the Force 2 figures, a full set of Sci-Fi Book Club hardcover novels, a full set of West End Games Role Playing guides, or the full 92 vintage figures, these journeys can be long, or can be as quick as the right eBay auction. On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Arnie tells how one of his collecting holy grail quests was accomplished as a birthday gift for Marjorie. Listen to find out what vintage collection it is!

Also on this week’s show, Brock joins us for two book reviews: Fate of the Jedi – Ascension by Christie Golden, and the 25th Anniversary Edition of Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire! And Marjorie and Arnie review the Toys R Us exclusive Death Star Trench Run vehicle pack, and tell you where the best deal on Vintage figures is this week.

With the Top 10 figures submitted to Hasbro based on listener votes, the winner of the Wal-Mart exclusive Blu-Ray Boba Fett poster, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Collecting News

New TVC Gungan Scout Hits eBay

10/03/2011 Jayson 4 Comments

Famed eBay seller “Tunghori” has posted an auction for a new Gungan Scout with farseein slated to be released in the first wave of The Phantom Menace themed Vintage Collection Figures. Head on over to check it out and increase your bombad army! After you check it out, be sure to sound off on what you think about it in our forums.

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Han’s Hideout 2008-2011

10/03/2011 Jayson 1 Comment

My friend Jeff has posted that his site, Han’s Hideout has closed its virtual hangar doors. The good news is that he’s resuming his webmaster duties over at JediDefender.com. Thanks to Jeff and Han’s Hideout for 3+ years contributing to the Star Wars fan community.

Collecting News

Mos Eisley Cantina Shirt at Teefury

10/03/2011 Jayson 1 Comment

Teefury updates today with the addition of a great Star Wars-themed shirt done up in the style of 80s TV show Cheers. Head on over for to grab the Mos Eisley Cantina T-Shirt.

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Target Exclusive Battle Packs – Update

10/02/2011 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

Following our report a few days ago on the Target Exclusive Clone Wars Battle Packs being marked down, it appears that Target stores are actually raising the price on the Hidden Enemy set, while marking down only the Hostage Crisis companion set.

Seems odd, but could this scheme be related to their upcoming The Search for Luke Skywalker set?

See what we’ve uncovered and share your thoughts on this development after the jump!

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Star Wars Sale This Week at ToysRUs

10/02/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

Toys”R”Us continues their 2 for $12.99 sale on Star Wars figures as well as adding a $10 discount on the Vintage Y-wing and Buy 1, get 1 50% off All Star Wars Spy Toys. Plus, if you spend $30 or more you get the exclusive Clone Wars Special Operation Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout) figure FREE.

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Black Rebel Commando To Hit Retail

10/01/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

Ever since it was revealed that the SDCC Exclusive Death Star Set was to include a black variant of the Rebel Commando, collectors have wonder if that version was going to be available at retail. Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have received photographic evidence confirming it will indeed be shipping in revision cases.

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Sponsor Update: Past Generation Toys

09/30/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

Have you seen the new Past Generation Toys website?! Check out the site today at PastGenerationToys.com

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon – The movie was just released on DVD so fill in the gaps for collections!

GI Joe – Tons of GI Joe 30^th Anniversary Action Figures and Vehicles and we will have the GI Joe Renegades Action Figuresnext week.

Bowen Designs Statues and Busts – They keep putting out some great pieces! These PreOrder are defiantly worth a look! Also check out what we have in-stock; several of the Bowen Designs pieces have lowered prices!

Gentle Giant Statues and Busts – Tons of Marvel (yes, we said Marvel!) and Star Wars Pre-Orders! We will have the 12” Scale Jawa next week!

Marvel Universe – Marvel Universe Series 15 is In Stock and Marvel Universe Series 16 are up as PreOrders

Collecting News

Toys”R”Us 2 for $12.99 Sale

09/30/2011 Jayson 2 Comments

Today and tomorrow, Toys”R”Us is having a sale on Star Wars basic figures 2 for $12.99. The same applies to Clone Wars, Saga Legends and Vintage Collection. (Exclusive figures are excluded.) The sale is valid in-stores and online at ToysRUs.com.

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Episode 315: A Comical Story

New TVC Gungan Scout Hits eBay

Han’s Hideout 2008-2011

Mos Eisley Cantina Shirt at Teefury

Target Exclusive Battle Packs – Update

Star Wars Sale This Week at ToysRUs

Black Rebel Commando To Hit Retail

Sponsor Update: Past Generation Toys

Toys”R”Us 2 for $12.99 Sale

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