Update: Keepsake Ornament Premiere Weekend

07/16/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

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.

Collecting News

Indiana Jones “LOST WAVE” Collector’s Pack

07/15/2011 Jayson 6 Comments

Hasbro has released details of the SDCC exclusive “Lost Wave” Special Edition Collector’s Pack. Read on for all the details!

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Collecting News, Events/Livestreams

SDCC 2011: Predictions & Discussion

07/14/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

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.

Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: 2008-2010 TLC Figures

07/14/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

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.

Customizing

Customizer Mega Spotlight

07/13/2011 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

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.

Collecting News

New LEGO Sets In-Stock at Toys”R”Us

07/13/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

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!

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 303: Countdown to ComicCon

07/12/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

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

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