After a long hiatus (I guess we’ve been pretty happy), the Bantha Skull Strikes Back feature returns. It’s not so much a gripe, but more of a warning. As the Vintage Collection struggles at some levels of retail, we beg Hasbro not to pin this on “collector pullback”. This one isn’t on us. What follows is a bit of a long read, but we ask you to give it a shot.
We’ve received word that the answers that were due back today have been delayed, but they will get them to us ASAP. With SDCC right around the corner, we more than understand.
From JTA, we heard the new Class 1 (mini-rig) vehicles were hitting, but never expected them to hit Massachusetts so soon. We’re usually on the tail end of distribution. This was found at Toys R Us for $19.99.
Rebelscum is reporting that the K-Mart exclusive Vintage Collection B-Wing has been found in Miami, FL for the surprisingly reasonable price of $39.99. Click through to check out the story.
Once again courtesy of Hasbro, click through for a preview of upcoming SDCC exclusive Revenge of the Jedi set in Death Star packaging.
Toys R Us will be selling an exclusive Republic Commando set with 5 figures from the 2005 video game of the same name. They appear to have upgraded articulation compared to the 2006 offering. Click here to check it out.
We’ve received information about some Clone Wars items that are new to us at least. For the details, click the “Read More” link coming up…NOW
If you are versed in German, you can read his post in its native language on the lichtgeschwindigkeit.de forums (scroll down). If your a true monolingual American, click the thumbnail below to jump directly to the picture.
We rap up wave 7 with the Ewok medicine “man”, Logray. Click through to take a look.
The name pill might say ARC Trooper Commander, but Captain Fordo has been added to the photo archive. Click through to take a look.
Click through to check out the first ever figure of Bom Vimdin. Bravo, Hasbro.
UPDATE: In case our review doesn’t sway you, Yakface also posted a glowing review of good ole Bom.
Unfortunately this army builder comes at a time when the figure pipeline is all but ceased. Check out what should be a welcome addition to your rebel infantry.
The Saga version of this figure was pretty bad. Does this figure completely make up for the fist offering? Click through to find out. Hint: It doesn’t. This figure has its own set of problems.
Hasbro has been dancing around this figure for a while. The finally gave us one. Did they deliver? You’ll have to check it out.
The official site has an extended preview up for Season 4 of the Clone Wars. I have to admit, it looks pretty damned sweet. Click through to take a look.
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