YN reader Mike Sidious reports in:
G’day,
Finding NEW Star Wars at Aussie retail, is almost impossible at the moment. I’ve not seen a new Hasbro figure for months. I was surprised to see these 20″ JAKKS PACIFIC figures at my local Big W (similar to your Wal Marts) Only Vader and Chewbacca were left – no sign of Boba. The manager said they’d sold so many over Christmas, and had no idea if they were going to get any more stock.
Thanks for the report Mike!
Via SideshowToy.com:
Get your first look at Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Artist Series piece! The Stormtrooper Statue will be available for Pre-Order soon, so be sure check back for updates on this Imperial soldier!
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The father of Boba Fett and equally accomplished bounty hunter will be joining Sideshow Collectibles line-up of Star Wars collectibles. The Jango Fett Premium Format™ Figure will be available fore Pre-Order in the future, so stay tuned for updates!
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Mark takes a closer look at the $29.97 2014 “Hero” Role Play Falcon next to $250 2012 Vintage Collection Falcon (same as 2008)…
We’ve seen them loose during SDCC, now check out a quick high resolution gallery of carded images from Wave 2 which is set to hit this month!
Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale!
42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale! Click Here!
Sale! 150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More! Click Here!
NEW PRE-ORDERS
STAR WARS HELMET REPLICA COLLECTION – BOX OF 6, RANDOM SINGLE – This assortment includes 7 helmets – Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, R2-D2, C-3P0, TIE Fighter Pilot and a secret helmet. They are available by randomly-packed Boxes of 6 at $49.99, or random single at $9.99 each
NEW ARRIVALS
TRANSFORMERS PEN – BLACK CONVOY – This dark version of Optimus Prime has been released in the form of an articulated figure that transforms into a pen. It is priced at $54.99.
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE HIKARI FIGURE – MYTHOS SKELETOR EXCLUSIVE – This vinyl figure is done with a bright red core going out to a blue metallic paintjob on the hands, feet and hood. It is limited to 1000 pieces and is listed at $49.99.
DC COMICS SUPER VILLAINS BUST – HARLEY QUINN – Harley is in a bright purple and red bustier with matching hair and pedestal in this new bust. It stands 6.25″ tall and is listed at $39.99, saving you $10 off of the MSRP.
Season one of Star Wars Rebels is officially underway with the first “proper” episode, “Droids In Distress”. Our crew of rebels cross paths with some very familiar characters from the rich history of the Saga. How did they get along and where did their adventures take them? We talk all about it on Declassified! Joining moderator Jason Swank & Jimmy Mac are our pals J.C. Reifenberg (Hughes The Force) and Star Wars Oxygen‘s David W. Collins.
Check out David & J.C’s new show THE COMLINK – New webisodes weekly! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
He is one of the most infamous Mandalorian bounty hunters from a galaxy far, far, away! Sideshow Collectibles’ Boba Fett Premium Format Figure is the Boba Fett Collectible Star Wars fans have been waiting for! Boba Fett will be available for Pre-Order on Thursday, October 9, 2014!
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YN reader Wes reports in:
The stormtroopers took over the concession stand this morning at the Rebels preview…
Check out some High Res loose and boxed images for the 6″ Black Series Yoda, Clone Trooper Sergeant and TIE Pilot. You may need to click the image again once it opens to see it in full size on some browsers! The Yoda is looking Great!
Via StarWars on YouTube:
Star Wars Rebels: The Movie premieres Friday, October 3 at 9p on Disney Channel!
The Empire needed a quick and fast way to traverse the heavily forested moon of Endor! Thus entered the use of the sleek and slick Speeder Bike! Star Warsfans will get their chance to Pre-Order this open-air repulsorlift vehicle in sixth scale form RIGHT NOW! Plus, remember that the Scout Trooper will be available to Pre-Order as well to pilot the speeder bike!
Click Here or below for the all the images and to pre-order today! Buy the Scout Trooper Sixth Scale Figure and the Speeder Bike Sixth Scale Figure together and get $25.00 off your order!
If you can’t wait for Target to get these, you have a few hours left to pick up the Imperial Shadow Squadron Speeder Bike via ebay seller viperskingdom. Click the images below to check out that auction and his other auction for the Imperial Shadow Squadron Stormtrooper Commander! Both end soon!
Via StarWars.com:
At just three feet eight inches tall, he may not be the tallest person in the world. But what he lacks in height, he more than makes up in personality and charm. Born in 1934 in Birmingham, England, Kenny Baker celebrated his 80th birthday at the end of August and with it, 64 years in show business.
At 16 he was performing with Burton Lester’s Midgets and later joined Billy Smart’s Circus as a clown and shadow Ringmaster. He then spent almost a decade appearing on and off the ice performing in dazzling ice shows and pantomimes. It was after this that he then formed The Minitones, a musical comedy act with friend Jack Purvis, which toured the country performing cabaret twice nightly.
It was only then that he landed the role of R2-D2 (Artoo) in Star Wars, some 27 years after his career began, insisting that he’d only take on the role if something was found for Jack, too. Both went on to appear in all three of the original trilogy films and Kenny reprised his role for the prequels, as well as for the Disney ride Star Tours, and he’s also returning to Star Wars for Episode VII.
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