First there were the rumors. Then we had the announcement. Details trickled out for months. Now they’re here–The Star Wars Blu Rays. Met with responses from “Noooooo” to “Who Cares?” to unbridled dancing around like an Ewok, this series is both the first high-definition release of the Star Wars films as well as another iteration of Lucasfilm’s tinkering.
On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie break down the release, from Wal-Mart midnight releases met with mixed success to Target’s limited lithographs, they run down the first-day buy, review the Blu Ray set, and discuss the overall importance of this release both to Star Wars as well as home media entertainment worldwide. All on this week’s Star Wars Action Blu’s!
With all of the confusion lately regarding the updates to the terms of the Prototype Boba Fett, we went straight to the source for clarification. Click through for their response.
Our friends at JediDefender have scored an advanced look at a couple Episode I figures due in 2012. Head on over for loose shots of Ric Olie and the generic Naboo Pilot. Also, be sure to check out a spy report with detailed info regarding an all-new Jar Jar Binks!
PROS: A decent figure for the most part, nothing earth-shattering in terms of innovation but he’s well articulated and accessorized.
CONS: The color of the plastic used for this figure doesn’t match the Toys”R”Us exclusive Special Operations Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout) when in all actuality, it probably should.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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After making a revision to the accepted UPC requirements last week, Hasbro is now only accepting the actual packed-in mailaway redemption form for the Mailaway Prototype Fett as evidenced by the nifty new watermark the form now bears on Hasbro.com.
Still looking for that illusive Wedge Vintage Collection figure? Here is a great chance at picking one up and serving a worthy cause in the name of Katie Johnson and the Give Kids the World foundation. Yakface reader Matthew Frey has listed on eBay the rare first issue card back version of Wedge Antilles (VC28). All proceeds from this auction will be donated in Katie’s name to Give Kids the World.
K & C Collectibles is offering a 10% discount to all customer who purchase $50 or more in merchandise from September 18th to September 21st, 2011. The discount code is “jedi“. Discount offer not valid on pre-order items.
ToysRUs has the exclusive Clone Wars Droid Attack on the Coronet Battle Pack in-stock at ToysRUs.com. An excellent alternative if you don’t have a store nearby.
It has finally arrived! The Complete Saga is now officially available on Blu-ray and Season 4 of The Clone Wars starts tonight. This will be a day long remembered for all Star Wars fans, so stock up on your favorite snack and beverages, invite over your friends and enjoy all that is Star Wars!
