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Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (aka Blackout)
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted the first look at the Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (aka “Commander Blackout”) from the “Cat and Mouse” episode from The Clone Wars Season 2. Head on over for a carded preview. Note: the image shows is a multi-lingual carded sample and the US product will different slightly.
UPDATE: Also note that this looks to be a different figure than what was revealed yesterday at JediInsider as evidenced by the helmet deco and lack of space trooper gear. Word is that the “Blackout” figure will be an Exclusive to Toys”R”Us.
Episode 297: Buy the Star Wars!
While the vast majority of Star Wars collectors are still on the hunt for new figures, reports are coming in of Wave 3 revision cases shipping, as well as new signs of Vintage waves 3, 4, 5, and 6 coming in from the US, the UK, and Canada. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down what they’ve been finding, and what they’ve been hearing other people found. From Gamorrean Guards to the elusive (former Kohl’s exclusive) Galactic Heroes AT-ST, Clone Wars Wave 11 and more, find out where to look on this week’s show!
Also on the podcast, we have a hands on review of Star Wars Frames, the high-end collectible book set featuring photos hand-picked by George Lucas. Also one listener reports in from the grand opening of the new Star Tours ride at Disneyworld, and Marjorie and Arnie look at some very cool new preorders going up this week from Sideshow–a one-sixth scale Dewback and a Premium Format Stormtrooper!
With a Sithsonian packing update, collecting budgeting, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN297.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN297.M4A
Hasbro QnA Deadline
Despite not receiving the answers that were due back on May 16 for the Hasbro QnA yet, the deadline for the next questions are due to Hasbro this Friday (May 27). A lot of new product info has been revealed in the past couple weeks, so head to the forum to submit your questions for consideration.
UPDATE: Fake or Real? You Be the Judge
An interesting auction has popped up on eBay for a “new” Y-Wing Fighter that looks to be a Vintage box exclusive to Toys”R”Us. As you can see, the box art re-creates the 80’s Kenner version but with modern figures instead. The photo is just blurry and angled enough to raise suspicions regarding its authenticity. Have a look for yourself then leave a comment here or in our forums with your thoughts.
UPDATE: While we don’t have official confirmation just yet, this does coincide with comments Hasbro made regarding a revisiting of the Y-Wing to include a more detailed cockpit and functional droid socket. The Toys”R”Us Exclusive “Vintage” Y-Wing joins the K-Mart Exclusive “Vintage” B-Wing revealed a couple weeks ago and there is word of another previously released vehicle that will be receiving the “Vintage” box treatment as well. More as it develops…
New Product Images at Jedi Insider
JediInsider has updated today with a first look at several Clone Wars and Vintage items revealed last week through various e-tailer pre-order listings. Head on over for look at the Republic Artillery Cannon, Clone Wars waves 4 & 5 and more! What do you think? Discuss in our forums!
Yakfinities Customizing Challenge Updates
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is heating up as Yakface forum members are once again submitting some fantastic entries!
Entering a custom is easy – all you need to do is create a new custom figure you have made of a Rogue or Dark Jedi – it can be something from the films, established Expanded Universe, or a personal fan-fiction creation.
So kick back and enjoy the latest entries submitted, or enter your own creation by clicking the image above!
New Carded Wave 7 Images at JTA
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted new card back images from wave 7 from The Vintage Collection. Head on over for shots of Bom Vimdin, Barriss Offee, Bespin Han Solo, ARC Trooper Commander, Rebel Fleet Trooper and Logray! These figures were purchased in the Philippines so the what we see released in the US in the next couple weeks might differ slightly.
Customizer Spotlight – W. Meyles
Yakface forum member W. Meyles has just shared some awesome repaints in his customizing thread… it’s stunning how his painting skills have brought to life some of Hasbro’s vehicle offerings – check out his latest work by clicking on the above image!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a TON of new preorders and some more new arrivals. There are so many items this week that we are going to skip written descriptions and just give you the title and links:
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NEW PREORDERS
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CLONE WARS REPUBLIC ATTACK SHUTTLE
CLONE WARS 2011 SERIES 04, 05, 06 – CASES, SETS, SINGLES
BLU-RAY COMMEMORATIVE 2011 BOX SETS – EPISODE I – VI
STAR WARS VINTAGE 2010 SERIES 5.2, 5.5 CASES, 2011 SERIES 02, 03 CASES, SETS, SINGLES
STAR WARS VEHICLES 2011 SERIES 03, 04 CASES, SINGLES
STAR WARS 2011 ULTIMATE LIGHTSABERS, EXTENDING LIGHTSABERS
STAR WARS ELECTRONIC HELMETS – SERIES 0.5, 1 – SETS, SINGLES
STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS – DARTH VADER QUAD-CHANGER, 2011 CLASS I SERIES 01 SET & SINGLES