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.
New This Week from K&C Collectibles
Happy Easter,
K & C Collectibles is offering 10% off all orders received today through Wednesday April 27th, 2011. The discount code is EASTER10. A minimum purchase of $50 or more is required. The discount code is not valid on pre-orders or on orders already placed. Payment must be in the form of a credit or debt card.
VC20 – Yoda
VC38 – Clone Trooper 212th Battalion
VC39 – Luke Skywalker Death Star Escape
VC40 – R5-D4
VC41 – Stormtrooper
VC42 – Han Solo Yavin Ceremony
VC43 – Commander Gree
In Stock: Clone Wars Action Figures:
CW45 – Anakin Skywalker
CW46 – Aqua Droid
CW47 – El-Les
CW40 – Obi-Wan Kenobi
CW41 – HEVY in Training Armor
CW42 – Cad Bane with Todo 360 droid
CW43 – R7-A7
CW31 – Shaak Ti
CW34 – Undead Geonosian
CW35 – Clone Trooper Draa
CW37 – Cato Parasitti
CW36 – Quinlan Vos
Pre-Order – by April 25th, 2011
Greedo with Collector Magazine #29
AT-AT with Collector Magazine #29
Commerce Guild Support Ship with Collector Magazine #73
UT-AT with Collectors Magazine #74
SW Complete Saga Oversized 2012 Wall Calandar
Count Dooku Lightsaber Chopsticks
Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Chopsticks
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Chopsticks
Shea Vizla (Old Republic Video Game) mini bust
Kenner Obi-Wan Kenobi 12 inch Action Figure
Kenner Jawa Fabric Cloak 12 inch Action Figure
Weequay Neck Variant Confirmed
For a while now, there have been rumblings of a variant for the Weequay Skiff Master which addresses the disproportionate neck post length. Rebelscum forum member “EmperorPalpitate” has posted a couple side-by-side comparison shots confirming the running change (on right).
New Revan Novel Announced
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is continuing to expand beyond the core game and into novels and comics. Del Rey Books has already published two novels in the Old Republic timeline, Fatal Alliance and Deceived, and last year announced that a third Old Republic novel was to be written by Drew Karpyshyn, Principal Writer at BioWare, and author of the Darth Bane series of Star Wars™ novels.
Now the name of that novel can be revealed: Revan. As well as exploring what happened to Revan after Knights of the Old Republic, in this novel readers will learn who the Sith Emperor is in the time of the Old Republic, where he came from and how he has held onto power for so long.
Visit the Star Wars: The Old Republic website for an exclusive Q&A with Drew Karpyshyn on Revan.
New Deluxe Vehicle w/Figure Images
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted new packaging images for 4 upcoming Deluxe vehicle w/figure sets. Head on over for a look at the Speeder Bike w/Castas, Republic Scout Speeder w/ARF Trooper, Separatist Droid Speeder w/Battle Droid and Attack Cycle w/General Grievous
TRU 2 for $10.99 Easter Sale
Toys”R”Us is having a two-day easter sale Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 where you can get Star Wars*, GI Joe, Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man and Marvel Universe figure – 2 for $10.99
*Vintage Collection not included