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

 

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…

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.

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

SIDESHOW  FIGRIN D’AN 1:1 SCALE BUST, 12″ FIGURE

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Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles

K & C Collectibles has received the new Clone Wars Action Figures (Wave 8). Also we have added the last wave of Legacy Comic Packs.

New Clone Wars Action Figures:
CW49 – Riot Control Clone Trooper
CW50 – Bariss Offee
CW51 – Eeth Koth
CW52 – Clone Commander Colt

New: Legacy Comic Packs:
X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #29 with Baron Fel and Ysanne Isard
Legacy #7 with Darth Nihl and Deliah Blue
KOTOR #6 with Jarael (Edessa) and Rohlan Dyre
Jango Fett: Open Seasons #2 with Mandalorians Jaster Mereel and Montross

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