Sideshow Collectibles has updated today with a SDCC Showcase video highlighting their recent 12″ announcements of Commander Gree and the Battle Droid. In it they also reveal the production of a 1/6th Scale STAP Speeder! But that’s not all, if you check out their SDCC Product Calender page, you see a teaser for IG-88! Head on over for the latest from Sideshow!
Our friends at JediTempleArchives are looking for your feedback for a Droid Factory Swap Meet where you can trade and exchange your extra Build-A-Droid parts to other collectors in order to help out others or finish off B.A.D. for your own collection. Head on over to JTA and log into their forums to weigh in.
Toys”R”Us has updated their site recently placing their new exclusive Clone Wars Stealth Operations Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout*) up for pre-order. You can get yours (limit 2) at the link or wait until it hits retail as he’ll surely be “FREE” with a qualifying purchase like their previous exclusives.
Thanks to Dan from swCollector for the tip!
*Note: this figure isn’t called out specifically as “Commander Blackout” anywhere on the packaging front or back.
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Vintage Y-Wing Fighter has hit retail in the US in Nebraska priced at an attractive $39.99. Head on over for JD member Brian’s report!
There are also more reports (via our other pals at JediTempleArchives, Sandtroopers, and Galactic Hunter) that the Vintage B-Wing has hit retail at Kmart all over the US.
Just a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for next weekend (July 16-17) for Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere where you’ll be able to picked Jedi Master Yoda, Showdown at the Cantina and Slave I. All three are battery operated and feature “Magic” sound effects.
Update: Just a reminder that today kicks of the sale of the 2011 Star Wars ornaments which include the ones above plus a Limited Edition Bossk as well. Best to call ahead before heading out to make sure they have them available.
Hasbro has released details of the SDCC exclusive “Lost Wave” Special Edition Collector’s Pack. Read on for all the details!
With SDCC 2011 a week away, we’ve opened a thread in the forums asking what you think we will be seeing (apart from the already leaked photos) from the various manufacturers. Head on in and post your predictions and join the conversation.
Slowly but surely, we are getting the older sections of the Toyguide back online after being disabled since the server switchover. Now for your review, I’ve activated the basic figures 2008-2009 (blue) and 2009-2010 (red) Legacy Collection sections. There may be a couple wonky links here and there but those will be worked out soon.
Thanks to all who’ve emailed asking about the status of the Toyguide, this section in particular.
Today we spotlight more of the great working being showcased in the Yakface forums!
First, Peakob1 updates with several great new customs, including an outstanding revamp of the Ewok, Teebo.
Then we shift over and check out some amazing work from Stocos28 – which includes a hardcore representation of a new Sith Lord from the upcoming TOR video game – check out his latest customs here.
Last but not least, forum member Knighthawk reveals some fantastic new customs of his own, including two version of a cool fan fiction female character living a double life in the Star Wars universe.
Toys”R”Us.com has updated their online store with several new Star Wars Prequel, Original Trilogy and Clone Wars LEGO Sets. Head on over to check them all out!
Thanks to Yak Reader Shane S. for the tip!