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Hasbro Update: Vintage Collection
VC23 Luke Variation #327
Joining the never-ending crop of variants from the Vintage Collection (half of them seem to spawn from this Luke figure alone), Jedi Temple Archives is reporting that Hasbro has finally corrected the missing “chrome” gradient in the name pill for the Luke Skywalker (Endor Capture) first present on the “Jedi Knight Outfit” cardback from wave 3. Head on over for a detailed look.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is celebrating 16 years in business this weekend. To commemorate this millstone, we are offering all customers 16% discount starting today June 29th, 2011. A discount code must be keyed into the order form to receive the discount. The discount code is “16years” and expires on July 4th, 2011. Minimum purchase amount is $30. This offer is only good on in-stock items and is not valid on pre-order.
New Saga Legends Figures:
Destroyer Droid – SL31
Spacetrooper – SL31
Boba Fett – SL30
Mace Windu – SL29
Super Battle Droid – SL28
Death Star Trooper – SL27
Stormtrooper – SL25
Episode 301: Almost There…Almost There!
This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie are joined in the studio by Johnathan, forum name RancorBoy, a long time Star Wars collector who has come to aid in the packing of the Sithsonian, and also to aid in Arnie’s quest for a complete modern carded figure collection. Listen as Johnathan shares his thoughts on the state of collecting, and exactly how close Arnie is to the dream of a carded collection.
Also this week, Marjorie, Arnie, and Johnathan run down the latest SDCC exclusives, including the Gentle Giant Vinyl Cape Jawa, the McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper Bust, and a picture book from director Morgan Spurlock.
With The Gingerprince providing Vintage Collection figure reviews and Justin’s store report, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN301.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN301.M4A
More Target Exclusive 3-Pks
Images of some more of the Target Exclusive Vintage 3-pks have surfaced via courtesy of potf2.com and lichtgeschwindigkeit.de.
Head on over there for some close up pics, and thanks to Yakface forum member Grimace for the heads up!
“Yak”Facebook Preview: VC51 Barriss Offee
In today’s “Yak”Facebook Preview, we take a look at Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan). Head on over for a few images and be sure to “like” our page and share it with your friends as well.
Episode 300: Cracks in the Dam?
This week Star Wars Action News releases its 300th regular episode (not even counting all the breaking news episodes, Book Club episodes, and episodes of Republic Forces Radio Network)! And it’s got some good news, it seems from coast to coast, and even abroad, reports are coming in of new Wave 6 and 7 Vintage Collection figures being found! Listen as Marjorie and Arnie run down where these figures are being spotted, play listener store reports, and even address distribution again with Hasbro in Hasbro’s latest Q&A!
Also this week, Nathan gives his third segment looking back at the collector-loved line of Action Figure 2-Packs, and Jerry has a vintage viewpoint tying into Gentle Giant’s recent announcement of the Jumbo R2-D2 figure.
All that, and a review of Wave 7 in-hand, in this week’s 300th Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN300.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN300.M4A
Toyguide Update: VC53 Bom Vimdin
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron) from the 2011 Vintage Collection’s (Wave 7).
PROS: Hasbro has added an all-new, never-before-released, goon to patronize our cantina dioramas and toy shelves. His outfit is loaded with details giving a very life-like quality, especially the spiky vest/torso and the gloved hands. He is well accessorized too with working holster and thigh strap (the RFT is very jealous) and side arm, and one of the coolest rifles ever done.
CONS: Absolutely nothing, other than the potential for him being tough to find.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
“Yak”Facebook Preview: VC53 Bom Vimdin
In today’s “Yak”Facebook Preview, we take a look at Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron). This long-requested fan favorite has a truly amazing sculpt, is loaded with articulation and features a forehead only a mother could love. For more images, head to our facebook page and be sure to keep an eye out for more Wave 7 editions over the next few days as well as complete Toyguide Updates for each figure.