You’ll never buy a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Sideshow Collectibles reveals a doozy of a preview today… a 12″ scale version of Chalmun’s Cantina. Head on over for a glimpse at what maybe the best 1/6th scale environment yet!
Episode 303: Countdown to ComicCon
San Diego Comic Con panels have been announced and more than Star Wars day, it’s Star Wars every day with panels on Clone Wars Season 4, Star Wars Kinect, High End Star Wars Collectibles, Star Wars Books, and the always anticipated Hasbro Star Wars panel which will be broadcast live from swactionnews.com (bandwidth permitting). On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest Comic Con news, including new exclusives announced from Toys R Us, Acme Archives, and Mimoco.
And also at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Star Wars Action News will be arranging a Star Wars Fan breakfast the Friday of ComicCon! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to show@swactionnews.com and we will e-mail you details!
With news on the latest Sideshow life-sized mini-bust, and where you can find Wave 7 figures, the Republic Attack Shuttle, and the new B-Wing, it’s all this week on Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN303.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN303.M4A
12″ Commander Gree and Battle Droid Set Pre-orders at Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles has also updated adding pre-orders for the Exclusive editions of the 12″ Commander Gree and Infantry Battle Droids! Head on over to order yours today!
Indiana Jones City of Tanis – Map Room Environment
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today revealing great new Indiana Jones item – The City of Tanis Map Room Environment! Head to Sideshow to pre-order yours today!
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection and Deluxe Vehicle with Figure Collection. We also added a lot of older comics, Wizard of the Coast – Alliance and Empire miniatures and Clone Wars miniatures. July Pre-Order merchandise section has been added.
NEW: Vintage Collection Figures:
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
TVC Price Drop at Target?
While venturing out today in search of TVC wave 7 (which I didn’t find, BTW) I noticed that the Target store in my area have lowered their TVC pricing to match the Clone Wars and Saga Legends assortments. Hopefully this lower price will clear out the dregs and make way for new product.
Yakfinities #41 – SMUGGLERS!
Hot off the heels of the most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge, a new theme has begun! Head on over to the forums for more details after the jump!
Darth Plagueis Novel First Look
We were teased with the story of Palaptine’s master in Revenge of the Sith, now this secret of the Sith will be fully revealed as StarWars.com updated today with a first look at the upcoming Darth Plagueis novel by James Luceno aptly titled Star Wars: Darth Plagueis.
Y-Wing Scout Bomber Review
David J. Syczylo (Boba Binks) has acquired the recently revealed Y-wing Scout Bomber w/Warthog Rapid Strike Set and has put out several images and a detailed review. Head on over to his site for the full breakdown.
“Vintage” B-Wing Landing in Florida
Our friends at Rebelscum are reporting that the revamped and Vintage boxed B-Wing Fighter has shown up at retail in the US in Florida. It’s retailing for a reasonable $39.99 and is exclusive to K-Mart. Head on over for the full scoop.