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NYTF 2015: Kotobukiya

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It’s always a fun visit with Dan and the crew at Kotobukiya!  Today, we got to check out the Celebration Anaheim Exclusive R3-A2 & K-3PO ARTFX+ Statue and the Snowtrooper ARTFX+ statue Prototype.

Dan let us know there will be pre-orders online about a week before celebration for those who can’t attend the show for the R3-A2 & K-3PO and then, of course, they will be sold at the show. The plan for the Snowtrooper ARTFX+ statue 2 pack is going to be similar to that of the Sandtrooper with up to 4 additional poses (not final). R3-A2 also has all new tooling in the dome, check out our close up:

Also shown were some of the older Lightsaber chopsticks as well as two new ones that we have seen before but are now out (or will be by March),Yoda and Mace. Coming in April, are the Sandwich Shapers (Vader, R2-D2 and Stromtrooper) and the Egg Shapers as well! There is more to come in 2015 from Kotobukiya but as of now, they can’t say! Check out a gallery of images below!

Reminder – YN 11 Year – Prize Bundle #2

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Reminder: Less than 48 hours left to enter this one, we will close down entries at 5pm EST on 2/10/15

Let’s kick today off with another bundle prize pack,  that includes a Kotobukiya HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA ARTFX+ STATUE, a YOMEGA Yo-Yo,  and Six random Hasbro 3 3/4″ figures!

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Let’s have a little fun with this one. Send us an e-mail to YodasnewsAnniversary@gmail.com with the subject “Kotobukiya Han Solo ” and in 10 words on less, why you want this prize pack. We will pick one person at random on 2/10/2015 to take home the prize pack!

In addition, from the same above entries, Mark will  read all the comments and pick one he likes the best and that person will win a $20 Gift Card to Big Bad Toy Store!

2015-02-03 21_50_29-Yodasnews.com 11 Year Star Wars Giveaway Party!

R3-A2 & K-3PO ARTFX+ Statues 2015 Celebration Exclusive

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Kotobukiya debuts the R3-A2 & K-3PO ARTFX+ Statues 2015 Celebration Exclusive via Facebook, see the info below. We should see this next week in New York!

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The famous duo of C-3PO and R2-D2 weren’t the only Droids that found their skills put to use during the Rebellion’s struggle against the Galactic Empire. Among the other often unsung heroes include R3-A2 and K-3PO.

R3-A2 served alongside other Astromech Droids, serving the Rebel pilots as a navigator on their fighters and helping to keep their ships in top shape when not in flight, while K-3PO’s vast database and knowledge of military tactics served him in good stead as the coordinator of all droids at Alliance High Command up until his unfortunate destruction at Echo Base during the Battle of Hoth.

R3-A2 stands nearly 4 inches tall in 1/10th scale, includes alternate pieces allowing for display standing upright on two legs or inclined on all three, and comes with a special collector’s coin featuring the logo of Industrial Automation, the manufacturers of Astromech Droids. K-3PO stands over six inches tall, his white metal casing showing damage from a previous engagement. Both Droids feature magnets in their feet for extra stability on the included base, and assemble in seconds with the ARTFX+ line’s easy, snap-fit assembly.

This limited edition set will be available exclusively for purchase during Star Wars Celebration 2015 at Kotobukiya booth #1324 and through an exclusive pre-order opportunity for non-attendees on kotous.com beginning in April.

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YN 11 Year – Prize Bundle #2

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Let’s kick today off with another bundle prize pack,  that includes a Kotobukiya HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA ARTFX+ STATUE, a YOMEGA Yo-Yo,  and Six random Hasbro 3 3/4″ figures!

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Let’s have a little fun with this one. Send us an e-mail to YodasnewsAnniversary@gmail.com with the subject “Kotobukiya Han Solo ” and in 10 words on less, why you want this prize pack. We will pick one person at random on 2/10/2015 to take home the prize pack!

In addition, from the same above entries, Mark will  read all the comments and pick one he likes the best and that person will win a $20 Gift Card to Big Bad Toy Store!

2015-02-03 21_50_29-Yodasnews.com 11 Year Star Wars Giveaway Party!

11 Years…

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For the past 11 years, we have had the honor of bringing you daily news, product reviews and coverage of many conventions.   We have enjoyed sharing our love of Star Wars with you.  As our 11 year anniversary is upon us, we would like to thank both our staff and our readers.  To our staff, we are grateful for the commitment, drive, and energy that you to bring to Yodasnews. Without your tireless dedication, none of this would be possible.  To our readers, it is your dedication and loyalty that keeps alive this great franchise; it is a pleasure and an honor to share it with you.

During the month of February, we have amazing giveaways planned to thank you, our readers, for all your support over the last 11 years!  This year, we have over 250 prizes worth over $6, 500!

Also, as with previous anniversaries, we are giving away prizes for both our casual readers and those who follow us on social media. Keep your eye out for special events to test your creativity, fun and competitive trivia nights, and much more. Some of the items up for grabs include:

  • 28 Marvel 2015 Star Wars #1 Hasbro Toyfair Previews Exclusive Comic Books (ONE EVERY DAY all month long)

  • Kotobukiya HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA ARTFX+ STATUE

  • Diamond Select Toys Banks and Bottle Openers

  • Star Wars NYCC Exclusive “Tarkin” Posters featuring artwork by Joe Corroney and Brian Miller

  • Two cases of Star Wars Yo Men High Performance Character Yo-Yos and Action Stands

  • Cases of Hasbro Black Series 3 3/4 Figures

  • 2015 Membership Kit to Rancho Obi-Wan which includes a T-Shirt

  • Stormtrooper Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

  • Five Vintage-Style Boxed Jocasta Nu (Brian’s Toys Exclusive)

  • Gentle Giant Deathtrooper Statue

  • Asajj ACME Character Keys

  • Sideshow 1/6 Scale Captain Rex Phase II

  • Gentle Giant Yoda Ilum statue

  • Gentle Giant Boba Fett Holiday Special Animated maquette

  • Two Gentle Giant SDCC Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Busts

  • Five $20 Gift Certificates to BBTS

  • Four $50 Gift Certificates to AP Collectibles

  • Dozens of Hasbro Figures and Sets (Various Years and Waves)

  • Clone Wars Figures (Various Years and Waves)

  • Two Gentle Giant White Clone Trooper Deluxe statues

  • Gentle Giant Han Mynock Diamond Exclusive mini bust

  • Gentle Giant Boba Fett 100th Bust-Up

  • Uncle Milton Star Wars Items ( Force Lightning Energy Ball Star Wars Science Kit, a Jedi Telescope Star Wars Science Kit and 3 Star Wars Mini Labs!)

  • Gentle Giant Kenner 12″ Jumbo Dengar

  • Gentle Giant Pre-Vizsla Holographic PGM Exclusive Maquette

  • Gentle Giant Tusken Raider on Bantha PGM Exclusive Statue

  • Geonosis Battle Droid Command and Count Dooku Hologram Figure

  • Sideshow Tedn D’hai & Nalan Cheel (Bith Band 2-pack)

You can see these, as well as, other prizes right here Of course, none of this could be possible without the generosity and support of our Anniversary Sponsors, so be sure to check them out on our prize page.  The first giveaway will kick off shortly.

Kotobukiya R2-C4 Exclusive only at Barnes & Noble

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Via www.barnesandnoble.com:

R2-C4 is a Barnes & Noble exclusive.  R2-C4 or “Seefor” was a yellow R2-series astromech droid produced by Industrial Automaton that served the Royal Naboo Security Forces. Standing nearly 4 inches tall in 1/10 scale, R2-C4 can be displayed either upright or inclined on the included magnetic base.

CLICK HERE or below to order, you won’t find him anywhere else.  Priced at $44.95 with Free Shipping!

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NYCC 2014: Cheat Sheet

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With so much news coming out in the last few days, some of our NYCC coverage is falling off the main page.  We will “sticky” this little guide to the top of the page (and update it as more news and images break) until Sunday night so you don’t miss any of the coverage.  Normal news will continue to be posted below the “sticky” post. Links below:

NYCC 14: Hasbro ‘Twas The Night Party Images

NYCC 14: Hallmark Gallery

NYCC 14: Kotobukiya Booth Images

NYCC 14: Kurt S. Adler Booth

NYCC 14: Star Wars Rebels

NYCC 14: SMS Audio

NYCC 14: Hasbro ‘Twas The Night Party Video and Ezra Saber Demo

NYCC 14: Star Wars Rebels NYCC Exclusive Clip

NYCC 14: Cosplayers

 

 

NYCC 2014: Questions You Have?

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On Wednesday night, 10/8/14, we will kick off our 2014 coverage of New York Comic Con with images and news from Hasbro’s ‘Twas The Night Before… Party and then kick off the official NYCC coverage Thursday at noon! We will also be spending some time behind the booth all weekend with longtime sponsor Razor’s Edge Collectibles who will be at Booth #2938 during the con. We may have a few YN 10 years prints and patches with us as well to give away if you spot any YN staffers at the booth!

We will be meeting with Hasbro, Dark Horse, Koto, Hallmark, Diamond Select Toys, Topps and many others on our trip and want to make sure we ask them what YOU want to know! Submit any questions you would like us to ask before 10/6 and we will do our best to get you an answer. Email them to Yodasnews@gmail.com!  For the most up to date info, be sure to follow us on social media where we will be posting first, then  followed up with nightly reports here on the website.  Links to all our social pages can be found below.

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