Sideshow has updated today with the announcement of the Han in Carbonite Premium Format Figure. Head on over to view a preview – pre-orders start June 16th!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals, more new preorders and an inventory clearance sale.
The Old Republic Update
In case you missed it, another eye-popping trailer for the very highly anticipated game, Star Wars: The Old Republic was released this week.
Be sure to head on over and check it out after the jump!
Sideshow Leaks 12″ Commander Gree Details
Looks like someone at Sideshow got a little ahead of themselves and posted a FLEXPAY holding page complete with details for a yet-to-be-announced 1/6th scale Commander Gree! The page and its contents have been pulled down but here is what we can expect in terms of accessories:
Armored Body with Phase II Helmet Portrait
Unmasked Portrait
Blastech DC-15A Blaster Rifle
Blastech DC-17 Pistol
Blastech DC-15S Blaster
Macrobinoculars
Two (2) pairs of switch-out feet (action and standing)
Generous assortment of switch-out hands
Sideshow Exclusive: Elite Corps 12-inch Figure Display Base
Thanks flyguy for the tip and SideshowFreaks for saving the particulars.
Episode 298: Packing Celebration
Star Wars Celebrations – never will you find a more passionate group of Star Wars fans in one place! Every single Star Wars Celebration has been a great time for the fans in attendance, with exclusive collectibles, celebrity panels, great events, and so much more friendships are made as are memories! So there can be no bigger Star Wars news this past week than the official announcement of Star Wars Celebration VI, in Orlando, August 23-26, 2012. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie celebrate this news and look at what it means for Star Wars fans.
Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie continue packing the Sithsonian and Arnie reflects on what impact the move has had on his rules of collecting.
With a discussion of the Wedge vintage figure, Hallmark SDCC exclusives, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN298.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN298.M4A
Complete Y-Wing Breakdown at Sandtroopers
Our pals at Sandtroopers.com have posted and extensive photo gallery of the still-yet-to-be-confirmed Toys”R”Us exclusive “Vintage” Y-wing Fighter due later this year. Head on over for all the images!
Toyguide Update: VC26 Rebel Commando
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Rebel Commando from the 2011 Vintage Collection’s Return of the Jedi wave (Wave 3).
PROS: This latest attempt at an Endor Rebel Solider (aka Rebel Commando) shines above all others. Well accessorized and articulated making it another “must-have” figure from the Vintage line. Easily removable accessories make customizing and variant creation possible with minimal effort – you’ll want/need more than one of these guys for your Endor Strike Team.
CONS: Odd forward-tilting angle of the neck post sculpt force the figure to look in a downward direction.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
TVC Wave 7 Shipping and “Revenge” Wave Delayed ’til Oct
Our pal Adam Pawlus over at Galactic Hunter and Entertainment Earth has posted updated shipping info regarding The Vintage Collection’s Wave 7 and the now delayed wave 8. TVC Wave 7 (the RFT, Logray, Fordo etc. wave) is now shipping from most online retailers, but it looks as if wave 8 and its revision case, which both include the Revenge of the Jedi recard figures, has been pushed back until October. Question is, what does that mean for the SDCC exclusive Revenge of the Jedi Mega Set?
Photonovel Preview – Star Wars Fractures
Yakface forum member Drewton is getting close to launching an all new photonovel series – it looks like this one could be one heck of a ride! Kick back and enjoy a first glance of this upcoming series by clicking here!
Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse Cover Art Revealed
The official site has updated with a first look at the ninth and final chapter in the Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi series – Apocalypse by Troy Denning. Prepare for it in Spring 2012.