Entertainment Earth has updated today with word of an Exclusive Episode III Obi-Wan Kenobi Mini Bust from Gentle Giant. It is available for pre-order now with an expected shipping date of July 2011
CW49: Riot Control Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Riot Control Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Clone uses the original super-articulated trooper body. Great accessories and deco. Baton attaches to shield for easy storage.
CONS: You’ll want a few but finding them in quantities at retail, at least initially might take a bit of work.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to 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.
New from BBTS 4/28/11
Hi – Here is another quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a huge batch of new preorders and more new arrivals!
Behold Savage Opress!!!
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have acquired the first look at the rumored Clone Wars Savage Opress figure. Head on over to check it out!
VC34 Jango Fett
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jango Fett from the Vintage Collection’s Attack of the Clones wave (Wave 4).
PROS: Pretty much the definitive Jango in terms of sculpt and accessories. Re-worked, scene specific gauntlets are a nice touch as is the new jetpack and missile.
CONS: The gauntlet blades are not removable (i.e. they are deployed all the time). Overall color of the jumpsuit seems to still be “off” a bit but it’s a vast improvement over the grape flavored version included in the recent Geonosis Arena set.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to 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.
Limited Edition Hologram Stitch Yoda Figure
EndorExpress has updated today with word of an Opening Day exclusive for the relaunch of Star Tours. It consists of a Holographic Snitch Yoda and commemorative “Opening Day 2011” patch – both packed in a limited edition (2011 pieces) display case .
The “Carded” Vintage Kenner Collection Project
Some of you may have been around this weekend in the wee hours of the night/morning when I was posting snapshots on facebook of some of my Vintage collectibles from my dedicated “Star Wars” room. In doing so, one photo in particular (at right) sparked an idea for a project/quest for something I’ve wanted to tackle for many years – assemble a “carded” Vintage Kenner collection.
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Episode 293: Distribution by the Loosest Definition
On the latest Star Wars Action News podcast, Arnie and Marjorie discuss Hasbro action figure distribution. Rarely, since Star Wars figures returned to the main market in 1995, has it been as hard to find new Star Wars figures as it is right now in stores. Is this going to change any time soon? Listen to find out!
Also on this podcast, Nathan continues his look back at Hasbro’s beloved comic 2-packs, and Steve “The Gingerprince” runs down the latest store finds in the UK!
All this and more on Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show from http://www.swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN293.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN293.M4A
Hasbro QnA Relaunch
As we teased a couple weeks ago, Hasbro has officially relaunched the Star Wars QnA!
From Hasbro:
Finally, we’ve fixed the hyperdrive, and we’re ready to jump into lightspeed! And by lightspeed, I mean, Hasbro’s 2011 Star Wars Q&A! The first round of submissions are due this Friday, April 29nd at 10:00AM EST.
You can submit your questions in our forums in the Hasbro QnA thread.
Star Tours Exclusive Figure Sets
The DisneyParks Blog has posted an update showing off the packaging for the upcoming Star Tours Exclusive Figure Sets. Head on over for boxed shots of the Ambush at Star Tours and Star Tours Travel Agency sets alone with other “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” merchandise.