The folks at JediInsider.com have scored a pic of an upcoming Wal*Mart Exclusive 501st Clone Trooper, with a customizable card insert. Click the thumbnail above to see the bigger pic and read the details…
For all you American Skullers, Happy 4th of July!
For all those Skullers from outside the U.S., Happy July 4th!
Today is the day we celebrate Will Smith’s defeat of the Alien Invaders! Now drink, eat, and blow stuff up responsibly. The Founding Fathers would have wanted it that way….
Thanks to The Jawa.com for bringing to our attention to THIS photo of a SECOND Mexican Con exclusive. As a follow up to the earlier report, now there is a Commander Thire & Shocktrooper pack. But hold on to your pantalones folks, while the 501st pack featured earlier was limited to 300 sets, this one is limited to only 100. No, Skullers, you can’t simply attend the convention and buy it. You have to acquire the rights to owning one by completing a veritable treasure hunt!
If you’re a carded completist, you might want to begin seeking counseling now…
On Tuesday July 8th, the first-ever product from EFX Collectibles will be available for order. This lifesize replica of the ANH Stormtrooper helmet is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and is done in the screen-accurate “wonky” shape of the originals. The helmet will go on sale at noon Eastern time, and is for in-stock orders, no more placing a pre-order and waiting months on end - hooray! Be ready with your $399 on Tuesday and be cooler than everyone you know.
Toys R Us has announced full details about the upcoming Clone Wars (and TLC!) Midnight Madness event. Click the pic above to be taken to the page, or click the Press Release for the complete story on what TRU will have to offer!
POTF2.com brings us news of an upcoming Mexican convention exclusive. The piece is reportedly being limited to an insanely low number. Click through for the details.
Jedi Insider does it again! Click the pic to get bigger images of 2 upcoming Clone Wars Battle Packs.
- Obi-Wan Kenobi & 212th Attack Battalion Clone Troopers
- Yoda & Coruscant Guard
We’ve received a number of reports of the Target exclusive Battle Rancor and Order 66 packs being placed on clearance at 30% off. As a reminder, not all stores place their items on clearance at the same time or for the same amount, but it might be worth checking your local Target.
Congratulations to Nomadscout for his brand new marriage!
Sunday, June 22nd, Bret and the now Mrs. Scout didn’t cordially invite us to celebrate their union, but we’re extremely happy for them all the same. May she always be understanding of your completist ways!
Jedi Insider has scored a pic of the upcoming TCW Republic Gunship, which they report will be a Wal*Mart Exclusive. No telling if the actual toy has the detailed weathering depicted on the box, nor if there might be multiple sticker sheets included to personalize your ship, like the Legacy Collection B-Wing is reported to have. Click the pic to see the full sized version at Jedi Insider….
Once again, Jedi Defender has the scoop. They have carded images of the Star Wars Shop San Diego Comic Con exclusive Clone Senate Security Trooper. Click through for the full story.
Pictures of the AT-AP in Clone Wars packaging appear in this ebay auction. The art work has changed slightly from that TAC packaging. This time one of the Turbo Tanks is clearly visible on the package art. Could that be a little foreshadowing on the part of Hasbro?
This is a sad day for us here at Bantha Skull. Legendary comic George Carlin has died at the age of 71 of heart failure. His comic styling went through many changes in his career, from clean cut and clean spoken, to the pony tailed, filthy mouthed old bastard he became, and we all loved. I myself only got to see him live once, but it was a show I will never for get. We bow our heads today for him, and his family.
Come pay your respects with us in our forums.
Click the link above for Hasbro’s latest responses to our questions….
(Bantha Skull Hasbro Q&A Week 1)
Several Bantha Skull forum members have spotted the Wal*Mart exclusive packs this week. I managed to pick up all 6 Droid Factory packs as well as the 3 Comic Packs yesterday at a Wal*Mart in New York. The hunt is back on!
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