The SDCC/TRU exclusive Republic Commando Set is now in-stock at Toys”R”Us.com. Thanks to fellow MN collector 37Moses for the tip!
UPDATE: Sold Out
Yellowing Plastic Strikes Back
In spite of Hasbro’s VP of Global Brand Management indicating in a recent interview at Echobasenews.com that they had resolved the issue with yellowing of figures, it seems as though they still haven’t really addressed the problem (at least not yet).
Over the past year or so, collectors are very aware of extreme cases of this on the BD # 58 Spacetrooper, TVC # 14 Sandtrooper and TVC # 15 Clone Trooper (as well as some Clone Wars Clone Troopers to a lesser extent). But now it’s being seen on the TVC # 52 Rebel Fleet Trooper’s helmet, and even the Clone Trooper helmet in the AOTC Blu Ray Commemorative set.
Our friends at Jedidefender.com have provided a comparison pic of this quality control issue on the Rebel Fleet Trooper and forum members Rum Sleg and Nygmex at Rebelscum.com also reported this problem recently as well.
So, what’s it going to take for Hasbro to address this issue once and for all? Share your thoughts after the jump!
CW Ultimate Gift Set Packaging Revealed
Haven’t had your fill of Clone Wars products yet? You’re in luck then as Sandtroopers.com has posted image of the upcoming Walmart Exclusive Ultimate Gift Set that was revealed at SDCC a few weeks back. This set includes Space Suit Anakin, Count Dooku, Super Battle Droid, Battle Droid and Captain Rex. Look for this to hit store shelves around October. Sandtroopers also comes through with an image of the packaging for the ultra-cool Mandalorion Assault Transport Head on over for the full reports.
Even More New Carded Clone Wars Images
More New Clone Wars Figures
For your review, here is an additional batch of carded images showcasing upcoming Clone Wars figures.
New Carded Clone Wars Figures at Sandtroopers
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com update today with a look at new carded shots of Savage Opress, Cold Weather Plo Koon and the Kamino ARF Trooper from the Clone Wars line. You’ll also notice some slight modifications to the layout of the packaging placing more focus on the action figures themselves rather than the Galactic Battle Game card. Head on over for a closer look!
TRU Exclusive Video Game Figure Sets Hitting
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the new Toys”R”Us exclusive Video Game Figure Sets (The Force Unleashed and Republic Commando) have hit stores in California. Head on over for an in-hand photo and keep and eye out in those aisles!
Episode 306: I’m Going To Disneyland!
SDCC is over but the dust is far from settled. On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie report on what they did the Sunday of Comic-Con…they went to Disneyland and checked out Star Tours 2.0! Listen as they report on the new ride, as well as the exclusive Hasbro Star Wars action figures available only at Disneyland!
Also on this week’s show, Justin, Arnie, and Marjorie bring you news of where you can find new Star Wars toys, from K-Mart to Target to Toys R Us. From Blu Ray 4-packs to Target Vintage 3-packs to new Battle Packs, vehicles, and so much more, it’s all reviewed on this week’s podcast!
With a discussion on the recent UK lawsuit over Stormtrooper helmets, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN306.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN306.M4A
Force Unleashed Navy Commandos Available
Looking to bolster your Imperial ranks? The upcoming exclusive Navy Commando figures from The Force Unleashed are now “in stock” through overseas seller tunghori – click the above image for new pics of these figure in the forums, and for direct links to his “Buy It Now” auctions. These could sell through quick, so good luck!
JTA Celebrates 800th RDR with SDCC Death Star Set
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are commemorating their 800th Research Droid Review with addition of the highly-sought after SDCC Exclusive Revenge of the Jedi Death Star Figure Pack! Head on over for the breakdown of this set, complete with loose photos and an extensive summary of each figure and what is new about some of them.