Facebook follower Fernando posted on our wall today that the exclusive Jabba’s Throne w/Oola has crept out onto Walmart shelves in Southern California. Thanks for the report Fernando!
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Clone Wars Deluxe Wave 2 Hits Toys”R”Us
Having been ahead of the street date for weeks now, TRU continues to be the place to shop for new Star Wars figures as now the second wave of deluxe figures has been sighted! Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
NEW Clone Wars Figures
Forum member TCW_Collector93 shares the first image we’ve seen of some great looking upcoming Clone Wars figures Mandalorian Warrior (CW29), R4-P17 (CW30), Shaak Ti (CW31), Boba Fett (CW32) and Embo (CW33).
Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
Hasbro Fining Stores for Breaking Street Date?
Here is an interesting story from frequent e-mailer EvilAnimation:
I decided to go Target at lunch and I found the entire wave of new Star Wars including vehicles and Clone Wars, and I noticed a lady that had a Hasbro name tag looking and scanning the figures. So I kinda hung around deciding if I need a couple of doubles like the AT-AT commander and cloud car pilot. I overhear her on her phone calling someone and then she gives the zip code of the store and store number and starts talking about a fine of $200 saying this stuff should not be out tell August 3rd. She then says that the manager is not there but she has already informed the supervisor and they are aware.
She also said that the new Transformers were out so they could be dinged on that as well. So I quickly grabed the figures I wanted and head to the front because I could hear talking about having someone from electronic come over and pull these off the shelf.
I think that $200 fine is per offending item and not a one time fee so if true, stores are looking at some serious infractions for setting the new goods early.
Share your thoughts on this in the forums.
Yakface/SDCC 2010 Coverage: Wrap Up
The dust has settled on another successful SDCC and we’ve updated or galleries again with more photos from the weekend. A HUGE thanks to our on-site team members Michael and Joe for braving the crowds to provide us this year’s coverage.
ROTS Wave Anakin/Vader Card Variation in the Works
Variation hunters take note. Our friends at Rebelscum are reporting that a running change is in the works for the Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker card back. It will be changed to the more appropriate “Darth Vader” nameplate. No word on if this change will apply to both the standard and foil stamped “UGH” card backs.
Yakface/SDCC 2010 Coverage: Sideshow Collectibles Update 2
We’ve updated the Sideshow Gallery pages yet again with even more photos from the floor of SDCC. Take a look!
You can also view these photos on our Facebook page where you can leave your feedback/comments as they’re added!
Yakface/SDCC 2010 Coverage: Hasbro Update 3
We’ve updated the Hasbro Gallery pages yet again with even more photos from the floor of SDCC. Take a look!
You can also view these photos on our Facebook page where you can leave your feedback/comments as they’re added!
SDCC News from the Floor: Hasbro
We’re just got off of a short QnA with the fine folks at Hasbro in order to clear up a few inquiries we’ve had regarding all the news from SDCC.
UGH Vintage Collection Variants:
There has been rumblings that there are UGH specific paint variants for the some of the foil card back “chase” figures this year. Some were wondering about Anakin Skywalker specifically as the face/head sculpt seems quite different in terms of paint and expression.
Answer: Hasbro has clarified this and there will be NO paint variants. Anakin on both the standard and UGH will both feature the same sculpt/deco both with the “Sith eyes” treatment.
Luke Skywalker – Jedi Knight Card Back Portrait
People have questioned exactly which cardback portrait will be used for the new Jedi Luke.
Answer: Hasbro has confirmed that they made a huge error in this regard as this figure is intended to represent the “Endor Surrender” scene in Return of the Jedi, but the design used the wrong art when designing the card and it will depict his appearance from Jabba’s Palace – just like the 1983 Kenner version.
Senate Commandos Removable Helmets?
Some have wondered if the helmets on the new Senate Commando/Captain Jayfon are removeable.
Answer: No they are not.
Wicket and the Interchangeable Hood
Some folks wonder what the new Wicket looks like with the alternate hood.
Answer: For the answer, head to Facebook.
SDCC Exclusive Maul/Owen Lars Comic Pack Now Available
StarWarsShop updated tonight with the SDCC Exclusive Visionaries Cyborg Darth Maul/Owen Lars Comic Pack Get yours NOW!