Sideshow has also updated with the addition of pre-orders for the Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader Lightsaber Desktop Lamps. Perfect for any collectors’ room!
12″ 442nd Siege Clone Trooper Now Available
The newest 12″ Clone Trooper is now available for pre-order at Sideshow Collectibles. Complete your clone collection with the addition of the 442 Siege Battalion Clone Trooper today!
TVC Figures Found at TJ Maxx for $4.99
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that Vintage Collection figures, specifically wave 4 (AOTC), have been found at TJ Maxx and for the super low price of $4.99! Head in over for the pic and check those stores if you have them in your area.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
During these slow days for new product on the pegs, one of the best ways to add figures to your collection is to make your own – and today we spotlight some of the finest work in the Yakface forums!
Leading things off is forum member Stronox with a jaw dropping rendition of Galen Marek from The Force Unleashed franchise… check it out!
Next, PackRatStudios shows off a killer custom Clone Scout atop a fierce Reek on Geonosis – be sure to check out his customizing thread for more pics!
The master of sculpting returns as well with more eye-popping work, including the ever-desirable Tonnika Sisters – check out more work by Sithfire30 by clicking here!
Last but not least, customizer tokiravensky shows off some outstanding Sith Lords and more in his customizing thread!
Toyguide Preview: Sideshow 12″ Sandtrooper
For those that would like a sneak peek at our next Toyguide entry, head on over to our Facebook page to check out the 12″ Sandtrooper – Desert Sands Detachment for what may be the best release from Sideshow yet!
Krell Coming to the Clone Wars Line
Our friends at Echo Base News have learned in their latest QnA session with Hasbro, that Jedi Master Pong Krell is indeed coming to the Clone Wars line. An ETA isn’t given but one would hope/expect that this will be one of the few new figures revealed for 2012 at Toy Fair.
12″ 442nd Siege Clone Trooper Gallery
Sideshow Collectibles updates their production blog today with an image gallery for the upcoming 442nd Siege Battalion Clone Trooper. Look for him to go up for pre-order on this Thursday afternoon.
Episode 323: Rip-ping into Paul S. Kemp
With Crosscurrent, Paul S Kemp made his mark on Star Wars fiction by telling an exciting and violent tale of Jedi locked in battle with Sith, but when that story ended fans were left wondering what the future held for Jaden Korr and the mysterious Jedi clones he encountered. Now Kemp is back with the sequel novel Riptide, and back on Star Wars Action News to talk about the development of the novel, it’s themes of identity and nature versus nurture, and where the story of Jaden Korr might lead.
Also on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie provide an update on the packing of the Sithsonian, we have a store report about new Wal-Mart exclusives, and a Hasbro Q&A. All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN323.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN323.M4A
Yakface/Hasbro QnA: Final for 2011
The Yakface/Hasbro QnA returns this week with the last set of answers for 2011. In this session we learn the details of the Vintage Jar Jar and the status of Grand Moff Tarkin.
Toyguide Update: AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Walmart Exclusive AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: After a delayed release, this set finally makes it way to retailers just in time for Christmas. A decent, if not odd, deco on the ARF trooper – kind of the Star Wars version of digital camo I guess. AT-RT Walker is a great, episode specific, repaint of the ’09 mold.
CONS: Availability is hit or miss right now. The lack of a Captain Keeli or Master Di on the pegs (or in the foreseeable future for that matter) makes for a lonely ARF Trooper and/or poor retail planning.
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.