Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about another great batch of new pre-orders and more new arrivals!
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Rebelscum SDCC Hasbro Gallery Now Open
Rebelscum has launched their first gallery of SDCC coverage showcasing Hasbro. Head on over for a closer look
Sandtroopers SDCC Gallery Now Open
The crew at Sandtroopers has been hard at work this afternoon and have posted their first 250 photo image gallery from SDCC! Highlights include the Mandalorian Transport (with seating for 6), Luke’s Tauntaun (in Vintage box),Vintage Landspeeder, Vintage and Clone Wars figure, Hallmark, Sideshow, Gentle Giant and more – all at Sandtrooopers.com!
Episode 304: A Short Pre-SDCC Show
As Arnie, Marjorie, Justin, and Berent prepare their trip to San Diego, they give a quick pre-con episode running down the latest in Star Wars collecting news from the Hallmark 2011 Keepsake Ornament release last Saturday to a monumental new announcement from Gentle Giant!
And also on this show, listen to find out all the details about the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Star Wars Fan Breakfast! With prizes donated by Hallmark and Star Wars Action News, and such collectors as Steve Sansweet, Gus Lopez, and Duncan Jenkins attending, there’s no cost to attend, just pay for what you order off the menu, and a great way to start off what has always been known as Star Wars day at SDCC with a group of other Star Wars fans! You need to RSVP by Wednesday, so listen to the details and RSVP today!
With a London Film and Comic Con report by the Gingerprince, and more, it’s all on this week’s first Star Wars Action News podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN304.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN304.M4A
Vintage Wave 9 Available for Pre-Order
EntertainmentEarth.com has updated today and is now taking pre-orders for Vintage Wave 9 which contains the Echo Base Trooper, Bastila Shan and Walrus Man. The case breakout is as follows:
1x VC22 Ackbar (Revenge)
1x VC23 Jedi Luke Skywalker
1x VC27 Wicket (Revenge)
1x VC34 Jango Fett
1x VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooper (Ep IV)
1x VC55 Logray (Ep VI)
1x VC39 Luke Skywalker (Ep IV)
1x VC68 Echo Base Trooper
1x VC69 Bastila Shan (Knights of the Old Republic)
1x VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man)
1x VC63 Keyan Farlander (ROTJ)
1x VC08 Darth Vader
Vintage Y-Wing Joins the B-Wing at Retail
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Vintage Y-Wing Fighter has hit retail in the US in Nebraska priced at an attractive $39.99. Head on over for JD member Brian’s report!
There are also more reports (via our other pals at JediTempleArchives, Sandtroopers, and Galactic Hunter) that the Vintage B-Wing has hit retail at Kmart all over the US.
Episode 303: Countdown to ComicCon
San Diego Comic Con panels have been announced and more than Star Wars day, it’s Star Wars every day with panels on Clone Wars Season 4, Star Wars Kinect, High End Star Wars Collectibles, Star Wars Books, and the always anticipated Hasbro Star Wars panel which will be broadcast live from swactionnews.com (bandwidth permitting). On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest Comic Con news, including new exclusives announced from Toys R Us, Acme Archives, and Mimoco.
And also at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Star Wars Action News will be arranging a Star Wars Fan breakfast the Friday of ComicCon! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to show@swactionnews.com and we will e-mail you details!
With news on the latest Sideshow life-sized mini-bust, and where you can find Wave 7 figures, the Republic Attack Shuttle, and the new B-Wing, it’s all this week on Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN303.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN303.M4A
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection and Deluxe Vehicle with Figure Collection. We also added a lot of older comics, Wizard of the Coast – Alliance and Empire miniatures and Clone Wars miniatures. July Pre-Order merchandise section has been added.
NEW: Vintage Collection Figures:
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
TVC Price Drop at Target?
While venturing out today in search of TVC wave 7 (which I didn’t find, BTW) I noticed that the Target store in my area have lowered their TVC pricing to match the Clone Wars and Saga Legends assortments. Hopefully this lower price will clear out the dregs and make way for new product.
“Vintage” B-Wing Landing in Florida
Our friends at Rebelscum are reporting that the revamped and Vintage boxed B-Wing Fighter has shown up at retail in the US in Florida. It’s retailing for a reasonable $39.99 and is exclusive to K-Mart. Head on over for the full scoop.