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
The Great Star Wars Customizing Challenge
Our friends over at Echobasenews.com have written in to let us know about a Customizing Challenge they have just launched. For more details click on the banner above.
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
1:6 Scale Gartogg Shipping Soon
For those that placed orders for the 1:6 scale “Gartogg” Gamorrean Guard, be on the look out for notifications that orders will be processed within the next 20 days. If you need to modify your orders, you must do so before June 6th. If you haven’t order this one yet, you might want to place yourself on the waitlist in case any additional pieces become available.
Sideshow Reveals 1:6 Scale Dewback and Sandtrooper
Sideshow also reveals the 1:6 Scale Dewback and Sandtrooper Deluxe Figure. Watch for pre-orders for these starting next Thursday as well.
Sideshow Reveals Premium Format Stormtrooper
Sideshow Collectibles has updated with the reveal of the Stormtrooper Premium Format Figure! Pre-orders start next week on the 26th and look for an early production blog preview on Tuesday!
VC25 R2-D2 Cardback Variant
Proving that they are willing to address their mistakes (from time to time) Hasbro corrected the “First Issue” error on the back of the VC25 R2-D2 card. The 2010 cardback photo has been replaced with a more standard inset photo there are other typographical and design changes as well. Click the image above for a look at the side by side comparison and see if you can spot them all.
Gentle Giant Announces “Walrus Man” Statue
Gentle Giant has announced the availability of the Ponda Baba (Walrus Man) Statue for Premier Guild Members. Read on for more…
Entertainment Earth Action Figure Sale
Entertainment Earth has started a new sale where if you buy one in-stock Hasbro action figure, you get an additional figure for 40% off! Sale end May 24th.