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Episode 293: Distribution by the Loosest Definition

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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

Collecting News

Rebel Troopers DO Wear Caps

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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.