eBay seller “Tunghori” has placed the new Vintage Collection Barriss Offee up for sale for those that would like to get her early.
Thanks to forum member “Eopie Herder” for the tip.
Rebel Troopers DO Wear Caps
Ever since the new Vintage Rebel Fleet Trooper was revealed at Toy Fair, people have asked “what’s the deal with that baseball cap?”
After some scouring of movie frames containing the trooper in question, I found that during the Medal Ceremony on Yavin IV, you can in fact see some RFTs wearing caps in the background.
Did the prop dept. run out of RFT helmets and use the caps as a last resort? Tough to know for sure but it looks like they got that obscure detail right for the Vintage release. Sadly, the same can’t be said for the figure’s missing holster.
Click the image above for a closer look.
Toys”R”Us 2-Day Easter Sale
Starting tomorrow through Saturday, Toys”R”Us is having an Easter Sale where they are offering Buy one, get one 50% off on all Star Wars action figures, vehicles and roleplaying items.
UPDATE: According to Toys”R”Us website, the Vintage Collection figure ARE included in this sale.
SDCC Clone Commander Revealed
As promised, Sideshow Collectibles has updated revealing their Exclusives for SDCC 2011 and as most have guessed, the Star Wars 12″ Clone teased is in fact the Phase I Clone Trooper Commander! Head on over for a larger shot, priority pre-ordering info as well has the other offerings for SDCC!
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Support “We are JEDI” Project
Star Wars fans in Japan have started a relief effort called “We are JEDI ” in response to the earthquake and tsunami that has irrevocably changed their country. You can contribute to their project by ordering a Limited Edition, Lucasfilm-approved T-shirt (end of April) here as well as read a message from Steve Sansweet.
R2-D2 Heads Back to School
It seems like R2-D2 needed to take a few refresher courses again this year. As you may recall, R2-D2 made an appearance at Carleton’s Goodsell Observatory in Minnesota last year. Now it looks like Case Western Reserve University in Ohio is R2’s campus of choice. Head to our forum for a closer look.
Thanks to “goalieman0820” for the report.
New for Spring 2011 from Uncle Milton
Are you Jedi or Sith? The Dark Side Detector changes color to let you know! Discover the science of electricity as you build your very own mini version of the lightsaber used by DARTH VADER™. Once you have built the Dark Side Detector, use it to find out which side of the Force YOU belong on. If you belong to the LIGHT SIDE, the blade will turn BLUE. If you belong to the DARK SIDE, the blade will turn RED. The 6-piece Lightsaber Dark Side Detector is perfect for all aspiring Jedi Knights. Ages 6 and up. SRP: $14.99.
Available where Uncle Milton toys are sold.
Episode 291: A Chat With Steve Sansweet
In the 90s Star Wars Action News host Arnie would anxiously rip open every new issue of Star Wars Insider and turn to the collecting Q&A where he would read answers by Lucasfilm Director of Content Management and Star Wars uber-collector Steve Sansweet about collectibles old and new. Through this, Arnie had his first exposure to the owner of the world’s largest private Star Wars collection, and in the many years since starting Star Wars Action News Arnie and Marjorie have had the pleasure of meeting Steve in person many times as well as having him on the podcast.
Steve joins Arnie and Marjorie on the show again this week for the first time not as a salaried Lucasfilm employee. Those of you who are fans of Steve Sansweet on Facebook know that about six months ago he announced his retirement from Lucasfilm, and two weeks ago he announced that Lucasfilm had hired him on as a consultant. Listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News as Steve talks with Arnie and Marjorie about these latest developments, what it means for Steve’s future, as well as updates on the next Star Wars Celebration in 2012 (and every other year after that!), how things are progressing with Steve’s collection Rancho Obi-Wan, how to protect your Star Wars collectibles from aging, and many more topics.
And also this week, Justin brings you the latest collecting news, and Marjorie gives an update on her latest creation from Bonnie Burton’s Star Wars Craft Book–The Washcloth Wampa!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or E
LEGO Super Star Destroyer Revealed
From Bricks to Bothans has posted an image of a yet to be “officially” announced LEGO Super Star Destroyer (10221)! This set looks to include Vader, Bossk, Dengar, IG-88 and Imperial Officer mini-figs and a mini Star Destroyer as well! Head on over for a closer look and watch for an official announcement soon.
New TVC Rumor List
Our friends at Rebelscum have posted a new list of rumored figures said to make up Wave 9 of the Vintage Collection. And while some of the figures in this list have officially been revealed there are some new ones on there as well. Head on over for the complete “Rumor Report”!