This week we are featuring some newly available pre-orders
including; The Penguin B&W Statue, Iron Mark II Kotobukiya
Statue and tons more DC, Marvel and Star Wars collectibles.
Check out these and many more Pre-Order and In Stock
pop culture collectibles at Urban Collector.
For a one stop shop
for all the Questions fan sites asked Hasbro in the latest
session as well as all the answers, click
here where they have just been posted to Hasbro's website.
Click
here to visit StarWarsShop.com where
they have made shopping very easy for your favorite Star
Wars fan this holiday season with some great suggestions
in all price ranges in the Star Wars Gift Guide! Shop for
your Friends or Family (or even for you), by clicking below:
Posted
on
November
19,
2008
Robot
Chicken Star Wars II Now Online!
If you missed it on Sunday (or just want to see it again
like we did) you can now view the entire special online at
Adult Swim. Click
here to check it out!
Yeah, you read right -- we're actually giving
a shout-out to the sadly misguided "Star Wars Holiday
Special". Why? Because as fans of all things Star Wars,
we think every aspect of that faraway galaxy is worthy of
some love, even if that means tough love. And with the "Holiday
Special" turning 30 this week, we thought it deserved
a bit of charitable coverage, seeing as how its older, smarter,
more successful brother -- A New Hope -- was given its own
three-continent 30th anniversary Celebration convention and
all.
Original November 17, 1978 ad for the specialFor
those who have never seen the "Star Wars Holiday Special",
it was a two-hour variety show that many feel suffered from
over-extended scenes, kitschy dialog, and cheesy special
effects. Airing just once on the night of November 17, 1978,
it definitely had a few wince-worthy moments -- Wookiee grandpa "Itchy" fawning
over the seductive crooning of singer Diahann Carol; a sappy
Han Solo getting all mushy over Chewbacca's wife and kid;
and the chef d'oeuvre -- Princess Leia singing "The
Life Day Song" to the strains of the Star Wars theme.
Click the image below for the full story!
Posted on November
18,
2008
Welcome
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Cozmictoyz.com specializes
in providing collectors with a unique blend of current, rare
and hard-to-find prop replicas, statues and collectibles from
manufacturers such as:
-Bowen Designs
-Hot Toys
-Bandai
-Kotobukiya
-Gentle Giant
-Master Replicas
-Museum Replicas
-Hollywood Collectibles
Group and many others.
And if you happen to be looking for something a bit on the
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In addition to their high quality product offerings they also
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November
18, 2008
Star
Wars Action News Update
It's been a huge week for Star Wars media collectors. We
have the first Star Wars high definition home video release
ever with The Clone Wars movie on Blu Ray, and some special
high def surprises on the disc's special features. We discuss
this release, and its various exclusive releases.
Also this week not one but two new Star Wars games were
released for The Clone Wars. Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels
for the Wii, and Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance for the Nintendo
DS. We review both these new releases.
Reminder:
Wattographs "The Wookies" Connoisseur Series!
Only 2 weeks left to get in on our autograph
signing with the Wookies of "Revenge of the Sith!" This
exciting piece features 9 signatures of the Wookies themselves
including Creature Shop Supervisors Dave and Lou Esley.
We have two different group images available in a stunning
16x20 size. Additionally, we have several individual character
images available for this signing.
Orders for "The Wookies" Connoisseur Series ends
11/30/08 at 11:59:59 EST. Please contact Wattographs with
any questions.
We have some great new high resolution images
of Jar Jar (Jedi Robe), Battle Droid (Jet Pack), Clone Trooper
(New Deco - Green), and Kit Fisto. These are set to hit the
pegs in March. Click the images below for the full size pics!
Posted on November
17,
2008
Review:
Princess Leia Organa – Jabba’s Slave
Ever since “Slave Leia” graced
theater screens back in 1983, the minds and walls of teenage
fanboys have been branded with images of a young Carrie Fisher’s
slender body. To this day, it remains the quintessential
Princess Leia costume, and legions of female fans often parade
across convention floors with gold metal bikinis. Even television
personalities and celebrities get in on the fun. Some notable “Slave
Leias” include G4’s Olivia Munn at Celebration
IV, Jennifer Aniston on an early episode of Friends, and
Melissa Joan Hart at a Halloween party several years back.
Naturally, licensees have capitalized
on this outfit’s popularity with a multitude of collectibles.
Hasbro has done 3.75 action figures and 12 inch dolls. ACME
Archives released an animated character key. Gentle Giant
crafted a highly lifelike 1:7 scale statue, and Sideshow
Collectibles recently jumped into the fray with a massive
polystone Premium Format statue.
Today’s review examines Kotobukiya’s
vinyl model of Princess Leia Organa (Jabba’s Slave),
the first version of the character to exude a distinctively
Eastern anime style.
Posted on November
17, 2008
New
Commemorative Collection Sets!
K & C
Collectibles has received the below NEW items
this week. Don't forget to Pre-Order your box of Star Wars
Galaxy series 4.
NEW – Clone
Wars - Commemorative Collection:
#1 - General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Battle Droid
#2 - Clone Trooper, Anakin Skywalker, and R2-D2
#3 - Both Collections
NEW – Comic 2-pack Collection (very
limited quantity):
Leia Organa and Prince Xizor
Grand Admiral Thrawn and Talon Karrde
IN STOCK – Titanium
A-Wing - Battle Damaged - Blue
AT-RT - Orange Trooper
Hailfire Droid
Biggs Darklighter's Red Three X-Wing
Shadow Trooper Gunship
Republic Gunship
TIE Defender
IN STOCK –Legacy Vehicles:
A-Wing with Arvel Crynyd Action Figure Pilot
Pre-Order – November 27th, 2008
Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 Trading Card Box
Obi-Wan Kenobi Maquette - Clone Wars
Anakin Skywalker Mcquette - Clone Wars
AT-AT Driver Mini bust
Kotobukiya - Sith - Set of 4 - SAVE $60
Darth Vader 12inch Talking Bobble Head
Boba Fett 12inch Bobble Head
IN STOCK –Battle Packs:
B'Omarr Monastery Assault
Shield Generator Assault
The day is finally here, Robot Chicken Star Wars II, debuts
tonight at 11:30pm on Adult Swim. They will be showing the
first special right after that at 12:00am, followed by 4
more Robot Chicken episodes.
And if you miss it then, or just want to see it again, the
same block will replay starting at 3am. We had some exclusive
reports from a special Saturday showing at Skywalker Ranch
and they all said it was a 22 minute laugh fest and even
surpasses the first one!
If you missed it, check out the Yodanews Interview with
Robot Chicken Producers Green and Senreich by clicking below
where they talk all about the special and some much more!
Posted on November 16, 2008
The
Force Unleashed Costumes DLC for PS3, Xbox 360!
LucasArts is adding a little more variety
into Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in hopes of keeping it
relevant in gamers' libraries during the onslaught of big
October and November releases.
The first of multiple costume packs is now available for
download for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 via Xbox Live Marketplace
and the Playstation Network, respectively.
Installing the pack will allow you to play through the
game from beginning to end disguised as one of ten new characters.
Who, you wonder? Here's the list.
New themes and pictures packs were also made available
today for download.
Posted on November
16,
2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Check out the newly-redesigned homepage and the GIGANTIC
15% Off Sale happening now at Brianstoys.com.
We have reduced prices on Vintage Star Wars, G.I. Joe,
Kotobukiya, and plenty more! In this week, we've received
new Star Wars 12" AFA Figures as well as exclusive
vehicles such as the Republica AT-TE and Gunship. Head
on over to www.brianstoys.com to
check out all the deals and savings, just in time for the
upcoming holiday seasons.
We have some great new high res images of the
AT-TE Assault Squad Battle Pack (loose and carded) set to hit
the shelf in January, click the images below for the full size
pics!
Posted on November
15, 2008
New
Hasbro SW Transformers High Res Images!
We have some great new high res images of the
next set of Star Wars Transformers that will hit the shelf
in March 2009.Check out the Clone Trooper/AT-TE, Clone Pilot/V-19,
Plo Kloon Jedi Starfighter and Clone Trooper V Wing below,
click for images below for the full size pics!
Posted on November
15,
2008
New
Hasbro High Res Images!
We have some great new high res images of Wioslea,
Trinto Duaba & Dice Ibegon, Kashyyyk Scout Trooper and
The Force Unleashed Stormtrooper below, these will be out in
January 2009, click the images below for the full size pics!
Not in the mood to
play along with the empire? Need some rebel blood? Don't
forget to add Captain
Antilles 12" figure to the mix!
Not too many Commanders to go around. Commander Praji 12" figure
edition size is set at just 3,000. Currently not available, but you
can check out the gallery
here.
The GGC Price
Guideshave been updated for the month
of November. There has been a decent amount of fluctuation
from the last update. There have been some great deals
on many items for those that have been keeping a watch
on the secondary market! Many of the harder to find items
are holding their value or increasing it. For new readers
to our site, we process our Guides manually to ensure
they are accurate. The Price Guide team looks at completed
ebay auctions, ebay stores, online retailers who sell
in the secondary market, yahoo auctions as well as other
places on the web. Our very popular Image Guides are
also integrated into the section.
Posted on November
14, 2008
BBTS
News: 3000 Item Sale & Tons of New Star Wars!
Here is a quick update
from www.bigbadtoystore.com about
a variety of new preorders, more new arrivals, and an update
to our sale menu.
3000 ITEMS ON SALE: We've just cut prices on over 1000
items and added hundreds more to our sale menu. There are
over 3100 total items selling between 20% - 60% off MSRP
or our List Price. This is a great time to pick up some
deals on a huge variety of older and overstocked product. Click
Here for the complete list of sale items
NEW PREORDERS:
ULTIMATE
QUARTER SCALE MACE WINDU: The newest in Diamond
Select Toys' Ultimate Quarter Scale line will be Jedi
Master Mace Windu. Made famous by Samuel L. Jackson,
Mace Windu will be loaded with articulation, include
his purple lightsaber, and say phrases from the films.
Check him out - we've got him listed at $64.99, a savings
of $15 off MSRP.
12" HAN
SOLO IN CARBONITE ENVIRONMENT: Sideshow's new Han
Solo in Carbonite figure environment is a great addition
to the 12" Star Wars line. This piece includes Han
frozen in the block of Carbonite, displayed in Jabba's
alcove. The Carbonite piece is easily removable from
the alcove display, and includes excellent detail work.
This great new piece is priced at $189.99 (a savings
of $10 off MSRP) and would be great for any Star Wars
fan.
STAR
WARS PX ECLIPTIC TIE FIGHTER: This Previews exclusive
version of the classic TIE Fighter is emblazoned with
the Rebel Alliance symbol and piloted by rebel pilots
during an Imperial infiltration. We've got this ship
listed at $52.99, saving you $7 off MSRP - check out
the story behind it here
STAR
WARS MIGHTY MUGGS WAVE 7: This assortment of Mighty
Muggs includes returning favorites Farth Vader Version
2 and Hoth Han Solo, and adds new figures Darth Maul
Version 2 and Darth Revan from Knights of the Old Republic.
This set is priced at $44.99, and we've also got singles
available of Hoth Han Solo and Darth Vader Version 2,
only $12.99 each (listed separately).
The Stormtrooper Commander 12 inch Figure features
fully articulated male body (armored body) with 30+ points
of articulation, fully detailed armor set with helmet and
belt with holster, BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle, and the Sideshow
Exclusive: Stormtrooper Commander 12-inch Figure Base. Click
here or the image below to secure one today!
Found on eBay, this entire set of Clone Wars
toys signed by Lucasfilm Animation artists and staff. Signatures
include: Supervising Director Dave Filoni; Series Directors
Giancarlo Volpe, Brian Kalin O’Connell, and Steward
Lee; Designers Darren Marshall, Killian Plunkett, and Russell
Chong; and many, many others.
ToysRUs.com is offering FREE SHIPPING on Star
Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance for Nintendo DS and Star
Wars Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for Nintendo Wii. Click below
for more info:
Posted on November
13,
2008
SWS:
Exclusive Airborne Trooper Mini Bust Back Up for Pre-Order!
Click
here to visit StarWarsShop.com where
they have relisted the Exclusive Airborne Trooper Mini Bust
AGAIN (10% discount for Hyperspace members). If you missed
this the first time around, now is the time to grab one at
retail! Keep checking back as these have been coming in and
out of stock all day and night.
November
13,,
2008
New
Gentle Giant Products Now up for Pre-Order!
From GentleGiantLtd.com:
The following items are now available for pre-order
at 10% OFF to our Premier Guild Members until November
29th:
As part of the Premier Guild, you will now enjoy additional savings
on the majority of our regular releases when you order within the
first 2 weeks of our pre-order period. This will not apply to exclusive
releases, life size monuments or any other special releases.
Gentle Giant Ltd in collaboration with
Lawrence Noble, will be releasing a scale replica of
the Yoda Fountain located in front of the Lucasfilm:
Letterman Digital Art Center. This solid bronze cast
stands approximately 7.75 inches tall.
Please note you can also get these at many of
our sponsors. Some up to 25% off of retail, please
check them out at our links to the left!
Posted
on November
13, 2008
The
Clone Wars Battles its Way to Wii and Nintendo DS
LucasArts today announced the release of Star
Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for Wii and Star Wars
The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance for Nintendo DS.
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, developed by
Krome Studios exclusively for Wii, delivers fun-filled Lightsaber;
battles for the entire family while it immerses players in
the characters, locations, and epic duels from the hit animated
series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which airs Fridays on Cartoon
Network in the U.S. Built from the ground-up for Wii, Lightsaber
Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system
that puts the lightsaber weapon in your hand for non-stop
fun.
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance, developed exclusively
for Nintendo DS by Lucasfilm Animation for publication by
LucasArts, lets gamers experience the awesome power when
two Jedi join forces to fight as one. With an innovative
stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi's movement and engaging
in lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive.
Little hard sticks of pink powdery gum. Wax packs discarded
by the hundreds. Chase cards selling for thousands of dollars.
If these sound familiar to you then you must be familiar
with trading card collecting. This week, Star Wars Action
News explores this great hobby focusing on Star Wars trading
cards, including an interview with Topps Cards discussing
everything from the infamous "dirty" 3PO card to
the upcoming new Galaxies series.
Also this week, we run down this week's Star Wars Clone
Wars DVD release. There are exclusives at Best Buy, Target,
and Wal Mart. What are those exclusives? And where is the
cheapest location to buy the Blu Ray? We tell you on this
week's show.
Plus a discussion of the two new Star Wars video games coming
out this Tuesday, it's all on Star Wars Action News.
For everyone out there who dreams of owning
some serious Star Wars swag, GalacticBinder.com has just
released its list of “Top 10 Most Expensive Star Wars
Items Ever Sold”. All items are ranked in inflation
adjusted 2008 dollars to reflect current value. Think you
know what’s #1?
This week we have some terrific featured pre-orders
and arrivals at Urban Collector. Cool pre-orders include
a new Wonder Woman Statue, Batman Collectibles, Spirit
Movie goodies and Halo Statues. For new Arrivals, we've
received the much anticipated DC 1/6 Scale Joker Figure
(at a great price) and several limited run Star Wars
and Marvel mighty muggs.
Following on from the frankly ludicrous R2D2
Soy Sauce Bottle, the not so quite as ludicrous (and actually
quite cool) animated R2D2 USB Hub and the not at all ludicrous
(and absolutely stunning) R2D2 Radio Controlled iPod Docking
Projection Unit we simply couldn’t pass up on adding
to our R2D2 themed collection with this R2D2 Aquarium.
R2D2 Aquarium is, in case you’re wondering,
far from a tacky affair - though, we’ll admit, it may
well sit comfortably on the fence between the especially
incredulous and the vaguely surreal – as what’s
on offer is a 1¾ gallon tank, an animated dome which
will respond to vocal commands (with beeps) and a radar eye
that doubles up as a periscope allowing you to spy on your
fish as they feed and go about their re-enactments of famous
Star Wars scenes before a suitably illustrated cardboard
backdrop. Additionally, you’ll also find LED ambient
lighting provided which will cycle through a series of colors
(great if your fish are planning a Star Wars themed disco
in their tank to liven up their otherwise wholly dull existence).
The R2D2 Aquarium, which measures in at 30” x16?
x 16?, will set you back just shy of $130 though, personally,
in not keeping any fish we’ll hold out for the Death
Star Kennel as Fido the Wonderdog took to the dark side some
considerable time ago.
Posted on November
11,
2008
YN
Interview with Robot Chicken Producers Green and Senreich!
Seth Green and Matt Senreich chat with Mark about the upcoming
Robot Chicken Star Wars Episode II Special!
Seth Green and Matt Senreich, executive producers of the "Robot
Chicken: Star Wars Episode II" take time out of
their busy schedules to talk with us about creating the
new special, what was easier this time around, what fans
can look forward to and much more...
Click the image below to read the Interview and be sure
to check out the special airing November 16th on Adult Swim!
Posted on November 10, 2008
Review:
Anakin Skywalker – Sith Apprentice (Vinyl Model
Kit)
As Yodasnews’ ongoing Kotobukiya
series continues, today’s review of the Anakin Skywalker
(Sith Apprentice) model bears an extra special treat for
our loyal readers—it was photographed and written by
our site administrator, Mark. After more than 60+ reviews,
you’ll be seeing products through the eyes of another
collector. He’ll be bringing you the next several reviews
as well, but I’ll be dropping back in on “Cyber
Monday” (December 1) with an extensive review of the
Kotobukiya McQuarrie Concept Luke vs. Vader model.
Without further ado, Click Below for the full review!
Posted on November
10,,
2008
November
Giveaway Kicks Off!
Andrew's
Toyz is sponsoring our November Giveaway, where readers
have a chance to win a set of six figures from Wave 3 of
the Legacy Collection. In order to get entered to win this
set of carded figures, simply send an e-mail to YodasnewsGiveaway@gmail.com
with the subject line "Win In November" (Please
include you name and mailing address).
One winner will be selected at random from all entries received.
As a bonus, if you are a member of our message boards and
post 25 or more message in November, we will give you a second
bonus entry. Giveaway ends on 11/30/2008. Click the image
below for more details. A big thanks to Andrew's
Toyz.com for sponsoring this giveaway.
Posted on November
10, 2008
New
Star Wars Titanium!
K & C
Collectibles has received some new Titanium
Ships this week. Pre-Order your box of Star Wars Galaxy
series 4 today.
NEW – Titanium
A-Wing - Battle Damaged - Blue
AT-RT - Orange Trooper
Hailfire Droid
C-9979 Landing Craft
Biggs Darklighter's Red Three X-Wing
Droid Gunship
Rebel Transport
Imperial Landing Craft
TIE Defender
IN STOCK –Legacy
Vehicles:
A-Wing with Arvel Crynyd Action Figure Pilot
IN STOCK –Battle Packs:
B'Omarr Monastery Assault
Shield Generator Assault
IN STOCK –Mighty Muggs (Exclusive):
Admiral Ackbar
Shadow Stormtrooper
Pre-Order – November 27th, 2008
Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 Trading Card Box
Obi-Wan Kenobi Maquette - Clone Wars
Anakin Skywalker Mcquette - Clone Wars
AT-AT Driver Mini bust
Kotobukiya - Sith - Set of 4 - SAVE $60
Darth Vader 12inch Talking Bobble Head
Boba Fett 12inch Bobble Head
New
Robot Chicken Star Wars Episode II Clips on YouTube!
Posted on November 9, 2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
The long awaited Hasbro F/X Lightsabers are now here,
featuring the popular Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber! This week
we also have the Legacy Collection Wave 4 and the Clone
Wars Wave 3 now in stock. Tons of Star Wars Kubricks loose
have been added, including exclusives and chase. GI Joe
25th Anniversary Wave 11 & 12 are still available,
so get them before they're gone! Finally, get some christmas
decorations early by ordering the Santa Yoda Fabriché statue,
only $19.99! For more great holiday shopping and collectibles,
check out www.brianstoys.com
Star Wars has been around for over 30 years,
and is probably the most popular film of all time.
This has meant that their have been tons of fun Star Wars
related gadgets and gizmos released, so here is our round
up of what we think are some of the coolest Star Wars gadgets
available today...
Our sister
site Indiana
Jones Collectors.com has some great IN HAND pictures
of the Sideshow 12" Indy, check them out by clicking
the image below:
Posted on November
9,
2008
New
Hasbro Star Wars Q&A!
Check out the next Yodasnews Hasbro Q&A below!
YN: With a renewed focus on Jabba-themed items and higher-ticket
items (or a combination such as the forthcoming exclusive
Sarlacc and Skiff), what is the likelihood that collectors
will see either a full or partial Jabba's Sail Barge vehicle/playset
in the coming year or two? If it's not currently on the
drawing board, what factors would sway you toward developing
and releasing one.
H: While we have discussed it, there is very little chance
we would ever release this one simply because it has too
many strikes against it. It is not a vehicle that kids
would "vote" for, given a choice between a Sail
Barge and more aggressive vehicles, it would take a massive
development and tooling effort, and it simply is not iconic
enough to command what would be a whopping price point.
If we continue the big vehicle program, there is a long
list of others we would consider before a Sail Barge.
YN: Previous collection lines have run for
approximately a year (Saga Collection, Original Trilogy
Collection, etc.), so what is the projected lifespan of
Legacy Collection and Clone Wars? Will those two merge
into a single unified line when the live-action show's
merchandising appears on the market?
H: There will be a new "line look" starting
next Fall, but the three basic figures lines as we know
them will remain in place at least through Spring 2010.
Legacy and Clone Wars will never merge into a single basic
figure SKU due to the different audiences and composition
of those lines. We don't know anything about live action
yet, so we don't know how we're going to handle it. It
might be it's own line entirely....we just don't know yet.
YN: When determining the success or failure of a product
line, what is the most important source of feedback for
Hasbro (aside from sales numbers) and what is the least
important?
H: Sales numbers tell us only that a line did not meet
our expectations, not *why*. It's important to understand
the why. When a toy or line fails, it could mean that:
our original estimates of the market size were off; the
consumer insights upon which we built the premise of the
toy were unsound; the product did not deliver ultimately
on the original promise; or some other unanticipated factor.
So to understand why a line fails means digging into the
specific especially as it pertains to learning from our
mistakes with an eye toward the future.
