Our Australian friends at MouseDroid.com have revealed on their facebook page a first look at the packaging artwork for The Clone Wars: Season Three DVD. Head on over to check it out and be sure to “like” them on facebook as well.
Yakfinities #39 – Winners Announced
In 2011, Yakfinities has moved to a 3-month, quarterly format, and we had quite the turnout this first quarter of the year with forum participants displaying OVER 50 amazing custom figures!
Be sure to check out the entries and see who won some new Hasbro figures after the jump!
Guess the SDCC Exclusives at Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today teasing this year’s SDCC Exclusives. All will be revealed next Thursday but head on over now and guess what they are! One is obviously a 12″ Phase I Clone Trooper repaint ; ).
New Republic Attack Shuttle Images
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted some new images showcasing the soon-to-be-released Clone Wars Republic Attack Shuttle. There you’ll find package photos (open and closed), command base and flight mode shots as well as a look at the unique Clone Pilot only available in this set!
Episode 290: LEGO, My Star Wars
It’s been a big couple of weeks for fans of Star Wars and LEGOS! First, the fan-loved Lego Star Wars video game series had its third installment released. While the first two games covered the events from the movies, the Clone Wars TV Series has extended this franchise’s life as you can play LEGO mini-figs of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Jar-Jar plus dozens more characters through the events of the first two seasons of the Clone Wars! Listen as Dan the Rockstar reviews this newest Star Wars video game!
But even more exciting for Star Wars Lego fans in southern California, Legoland just opened it’s Star Wars Miniland, and Star Wars Action News’ reporter Berent was on hand to cover the event with his son Pharoah, as well as talk to celebrities who share a love for Star Wars, including Gina Lee Nolan, Tony Hawk, Brooke Burke, and Christian Slater! And then Berent talks to Lego Master Builder Gary MacIntyre about the creation of this new LEGO park!
With Brock reviewing Paul S. Kemp’s new Old Republic novel Deceived, Jerry looking back at the history of Kenner, and Marjorie and Arnie finding more Star Wars collectibles in stores, it’s all this week on the Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
Customizer Mega Spotlight
Tonight we take a closer look at some of the great custom efforts by Yakface forum members.
Kicking things off are some of those Stormtrooper slaughtering defenders of Endor… if Ewoks are your thing (and even if they’re not), you need to check out some amazing stuff by forumiteLuke Sprywalker here.
Next up we take a look at a great smuggler figure and several other customs by JediMerc.
Darth Cain also shares his latest custom figures, including a very cool rendition of Jodo Kast and many others here.
Last but certainly not least, check out blaster_e11‘s take on Quarren Sith Lord Darth Azard.
New Clone Wars Figure Rumor List
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have acquired a new list of potential Clone Wars figures!
- CW60: Osi Soeck
- CW61: Even Piell
- CW62: Captain Keeli
- CW63: K2-B4 (Citadel Tactical Droid)
- CW64: ARC Trooper Fives
- CW65: Citadel Commando Droid
- CW66: ARC Trooper Echo
- CW67: Adi Gallia
- CW68: Captain Wilhuff Tarkin
- CW69: OOM-10 (With Reprogrammed Battle Droid)
Remember, nothing is set in stone unless Hasbro says so, and even then things can change. ; )
Yoda’s Hut FLEXPay Order Deadline Reminder
For those who have yet to pull the trigger on ordering Yoda’s Hut – Dagobah 12″ figure environment, here is a friendly reminder that if you choose to go the FLEXPay route, your orders must be in by this Friday (April 8). The first installment payment of $91.66 will be processed this Sunday, April 10. Don’t miss your chance in owning this amazing piece!
Gentle Giant PGM 2011 Bust: Darth Maul
Gentle Giant has revealed one of the three PGM (Premier Guild Member) gift mini-busts for this year. Head on over to Gentle Giant’s Blog for a closer look at a shirtless and tattooed Darth Maul! Be sure to head back later this week when another one is revealed.
Steve Sansweet Back at LFL? Sort of.
Even though Steve Sansweet has moved on from his role as Lucasfilm’s Fan Ambassador, he has not severed all ties with Lucas & Co. As Steve posted today via Facebook, he will remain as a consultant for Lucasfilm with the title of Fan Relations Advisor.