After 4 very, very long years the wait is over. Banthaskull member Lord Scumbag has our first in-hand pics of Sideshow’s 1/6 ANH Vader. Unfortunately he’s a MIB collector, so no loose pics yet but that will change next week when the rest of us receive our Dark Lords. Jump in to see more pics and make fun of the guy that won’t open him!

Forum member Sambuca has found the new wave of vehicles and has taken some nice pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Stop into our forums and join the discussion.

Forum member Duke has brought us another vintage review.  This time around, it’s everyone’s favorite scavenger, the Jawa. 

Stop in and check out the latest addition to our Vintage section.

Forum member Duke brings us a new addition to the Bantha Skull bag o goodies, with a Vintage figure review.  Every couple of weeks he’ll be adding a new review, and what he thinks is the best equivalent in the modern line.  First up is the Imperial Stormtrooper. Stop in and check it out.

Yes, it’s something you don’t want to hear.  But I’m afraid it might be inevitable.  We’re having a decent discussion on what could or couldn’t be in the future for our favorite movie series.  Stop in and give us your two cents…or more.

Don’t forget, you have to be a member to join in.

Need more movie reviews?  Check out nomadscout’s Star Trek review.
You Star Wars geeks might be surprised…

Fresh out of the theater, I posted a review of Terminator Salvation.  Add a review yourself, and feel free to review any other movie you want in our new Movie Review section.

In the most recent newsletter, eFX revealed what I would consider two bombshells. First, the next FX studio model will be a TIE Interceptor (sweet), but don’t panic, you’ll have plenty of time to save up for this future masterpiece. Second, we are all saddened to see Amy leaving the company, but still wish her nothing but success in her new business venture. Amy has been a major part of making eFX Collectibles in my opinion the best collectibles company in business today. I and the rest of Banthaskull thank her for venturing into our little corner of the interwebs.

Continuing the reflection line by artist Christian Waggoner, Acme Archives presents the incredible new Stormtrooper print! Available in 3 different sizes, be sure to grab one of these limited editions and tell us all about it in our forum!

So, how many of you got the Game Stop exclusive Stormtrooper Commander when it was first offered?  Anyone?  Really?  Well then, you’ll be able to snag him again, minus the stand, at this years SDCC.  I’m sure he’ll only be a measly $14.99 which is a steal when you can easily get TRIPLE that on a secondary market, if you’re that kind of scumb…er…person.

Stop in to our forums and join the discussion on this soon again hard to get figure.

I never thought I’d see it but jediinsider has revealed the Gelagrub and Felucia Clone Battlepack form Revenge of the Sith! Let’s face it, this is stupid and makes no sense for an army but I’ve wanted it since the day I saw it on screen. Very cool indeed! Feel free to talk about it in our forums. And remember, here at BanthaSkull you can SWEAR!

The word on some forums is that the ESB wave has been found at retail in CA of course! I have seen the receipt myself. Good hunting!

Oh yeah, I forgot…this wave contains the bearded Hoth trooper sans skirt.

We’re usually pretty fun loving and free around here, but every now and then, something comes up that makes us go, ‘whoa.’

Forum member Apailana has brought a serious disease to the attention of everyone on the Bantha Skull boards.  See, Apailana suffers from the very unknown disease called Lupus.  There are many forms of the disease, but all are a chronic auto-immune disease that attack all parts of the body.  Apailana has linked to a site that you can make a donation to in order to show your support of this disease that is practically unknown.  Head on in to the boards to check out her thread on what it’s all about.