Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update about a bunch of cool new pre-orders and the latest arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store!
6″ Black Series Figure Reveal at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth to exclusively reveal an upcoming character from the Star Wars Black Series 6-inch action figure line from Hasbro
In collaboration with Hasbro, Entertainment Earth is proud to introduce a never before seen figure in the second wave of the BLACK SERIES 6-inch scale action figure line! Entertainment Earth will release an image once a week providing design insight to the new figure. Be sure to visit EntertainmentEarth.com beginning June 17 to see what great character from the STAR WARS universe will join the collection of 6-inch figures that feature incredibly accurate design and a high level of articulation.
The images Entertainment Earth reveals will consist of various stages of product development of the 6-inch STAR WARS action figure, providing fans an inside look at the development process from “concept to product” for this exciting new collectible line. Visit the Entertainment Earth website on the following dates for new reveals leading up to July 11 when a final image of the new action figure will be revealed!
Monday, June 17
Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, July 2
Thursday, July 11May The Force Be With You!
The figure that Entertainment Earth is revealing is the rumored 6″ Greedo
TRU Sale: BOGO 50% Off
Toys”R”Us this week is having their Buy one, get one 50% off sale again on all Star Wars action figures, playsets, select vehicles, role play items and more. Promo runs from June 16 – 22 – valid in stores and online.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update about a bunch of cool new pre-orders and the latest arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store!
TransFans – Big Bad Toy Store will be attending Botcon later this month in San Diego, so be sure to stop by and say Hello!
SDCC Exclusive EVELFETT from Retro Outlaw
AwesomeToyBlog has alerted us to a new Star Wars themed exclusive that will be available at SDCC next month – a 12″ EVELFETT from Retro Outlaw. It is a mash-up of Boba Fett and iconic stuntman Evel Knievel and features a removable cape and swagger stick. Price is $120.00 and the first 150 customers get a free EVELFETT screen print. Head on over to AwesomeToyBlog for a closer look.
Because this is a Democracy…
The next Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is right around the corner and this is your chance to make your voice heard – if you’re registered in our forums, cast your vote and help decide what the next customizing theme in the Yakface forums will be!
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new pre-orders like Hoth Han Kenner Jumbo Figure, Star Wars Imperial Seal Bookends and Batman B&W Arkham Origins statue.. Click on through for the latest featured pre-orders and new arrivals.
Update: S.H.Figuarts Yoda Not Coming Soon
BANDAI’s S.H.Figuarts line looks to be breaking into the Star Wars universe with this teaser on Tamashii Nations’ blog. For the uninitiated, S.H.Figuarts produce a line of figures that are intended to replicate, with precision, the natural movements of the human body. It will be interesting to see their approach with Yoda’s species.
Thanks to Geof from the SWActionNews Facebook page for the tip.
Update: Based on the page translation, this image is nothing more than the avatar for the author of the article. Thanks to Rebelscum for the clarification.
Imperial Seal Bookends from Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders for a set of Imperial Seal bookends – perfect for you library of books of DVDs/Blu-rays
Jumbo Kenner Han Solo Hoth Outfit
Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) Jumbo Kenner figure.
The Enloe Trials Chapter III: Revelations
Former Republic Officer Rykrof Enloe has lead a strike force to the remote world of Dathomir. Unaware that an evil force that has lied dormant for years has awoken; his team of adventurers now encounters its biggest challenge yet!
Check out this latest chapter in The Enloe Trials photonovel series in the Yakface Forums!
2013 Product Images from Hasbro
Hasbro has made available images for the 2013 Black Series (3-3/4″ & 6″), Rise of Darth Vader Battle Pack and Mission Series products due later this year. Click on through to check them out (again).
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Awesome New Star Wars Black Series, Basic Series G.I. JOE, Batman, Zombie Pets & More In the latest @DorksideToys Newsletter. Click on through for the update.
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Star Wars Battlefront Confirmed
EA /Dice confirmed the development of Star Wars: Battlefront – check out a teaser trailer here.
Episode 395: Hasbro Flips Collectors the (Angry) Bird at SDCC
San Diego Comic-Con is just a month away and Star Wars collectible companies like Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, and Diamond Select Toys have been revealing their 2013 convention exclusives! Listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast to find out what people at the con will be fighting over, and those at home will be left to drool over. The hosts also discuss CE2 exclusives, including the announced CE2 art prints, and how international collectors may be able to get some of their money back on these great pieces.
Plus on this week’s show the Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast is announced! On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends! It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Diamond Select Toys, Random House Audio, and more! There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast! To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!
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