The news is coming in via garbled bantha transmissions, so you’ll have to bear with me on the speculation part of this report.

The latest bit of information says that there will be 5 2-packs in the Wal Mart Droid Factory last year, but the big news is this direct quote:

“with big darktrooper phase 2”

I’m speculating that this means that the BAD for the Droid Factory is a Phase 2 Darktrooper.

Upcoming BADs from the basic figure line:  U-3PO, HK-47 and L8L9 from the Genny cartoon.

There will be a battle pack with 2 clone pilots and 2 gunship turrets.

Concept figures throughout the year.

5 Target 2-packs to replace Order 66 will be focused on the Geonosis arena and will include a smiling Fisto.

Turbo Tank is the only big vehicle this year.  So swears Hasbro, but we’ve heard that before.

The following are on display.  Pics to follow:

• Turbo Tank
• Lumiya & Luke
• Sigel & Krayt
• Kyle & Vong
• ESB Wave
• AOTC Wave
• Return of the Mini-Rigs!
• Clone Wars Windu
• Shadow ARC-170

But it’s from GI Joe. It looks like the a pretty big play set, but I thought play sets didn’t sell.

• Eopie mailaway
• Aotc Beru + Owen
• Corran Horn + Whistler
• CW Y Wing
• SDCC smiling pilot luke
• Walmart droid factory wave 2

Okay, so nothing to report so far except that our intrepid nomadscout can take pictures of tall buildings, but check back as we’ll try to update you in real time as he sends in news.

May your day be free of Monkey Fights.

Our fine, upstanding board member, Nomadscout has lied, cheated and stolen his way into the Hasbro pre-show show on February 14.

He’ll be attending a showing, and Q&A session with the upper ups of our favorite toy company, Hasbro.

And, from what I hear, he won’t have pants on.

Discuss this upcoming event in our forums!

Sunday, February 1st will mark not only the tragic end to football season, but will also incluse the first lightsaber released by eFX. The Ahsoka Tano 1:1 lightsaber prop will be limited to the number of orders taken, not to exceed 1000. It will sell for $349 with a $50 deposit required when you place your order. Be sure to visit efxcollectibles.com to check out their array of products, and jump into the discussion thread and chat directly with Amy about the saber!

Sponsor Entertainment Earth sends news that pictures and details about the shared exclusive Mighty Muggs Wave 8 are up on their web site.  These won’t be available at retail stores, so online sales are going to be huge.  Click through for all the sordid details.  Rumor has it that one of the Wave 8 Mighty Muggs goes by the chick magnet handle “Wampa1”. 

Forum member sithman believes that lightning strikes twice - another first from Iowa! 

Thanks to forum member sithman, who found the wave at a Target at the SouthRidge Mall in Des Moines, Iowa.  Happy Hunting!

Catch a glimpse of the next Medicom 1/6 Star Wars figure, the TIE Pilot! Word is it will be available for order around June, no retailer named yet. Join in the discussion.

How many of you are collectors of high end things like Lightsaber or prop replicas?  That many huh?  Wow.  Anyways, Bantha Skull is proud to announce that Amy from eFx is now a member of our forum and willing to answer any questions you may have on current items, or things that may be coming out in the future.

Check out this thread to ask a question!

This month we have TWO giveaways going on!

The first is a custom challenge.  The theme is Mandalorian warriors.  Any era, any style.  Check this link out for the rules.

The next is the first Bantha Skull Haiku contest.  The theme isn’t birds or seasons, it’s everyone’s favorite covert fighting force, GI Joe! 

Make sure you join up to enter both!