October 2009


Happy Halloween!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 31 2009

Was it trick or treat for you this year? Drop a line in our Halloween thread to let us know how you celebrated this year!



I am letting the pics speak for themselves
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 31 2009

The only thing I will say is that this is another offering from one Hangarbay94. Is it any wonder it looks this specatular. Bravo Jules. Bravo.


Darth Talon Premium Format Figure

Darth Krayt's Hand can be yours!
-- Posted by Phatty on Friday, October 30 2009

Darth Talon comes to us as a Premium Format 1/4 scale figure from Sideshow! This stunning piece has already sold out the Exclusive, but the regular edition is available and can be had by clicking on the link above! Hurry now and get yours while you can!



Last call for your place in Secret Santa!
-- Posted by DarthAussie on Friday, October 30 2009

One more day to be in our Secret Santa! Let me know here if you wish to join in or via PM



Congratulations DocOutlands!
-- Posted by Phatty on Thursday, October 29 2009

Our next announcement brings us our newest Moderator to our busy forums! DocOutlands has joined our ranks to help steer this ever growing ship! Stop on into our Forums and give him your congrats!



Welcome Jules!
-- Posted by Phatty on Thursday, October 29 2009

We'd like to take this time to welcome Jules, a.k.a. Hangarbay 94, to our staff at the Shipyards! Jules is our resident site graphical artist, and will be continuing his work on brightening up our site! Take the time to stop by the Forums and wish him well!



I finally opened something!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 29 2009

I have continued my review of the new Sandtrooper with Dewback. I only hope my review gets half as close as our Clonehead regulary does!



Ugnaught Variant 2 found!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 29 2009

Our own doc Outlands just reported that he found the latest Legacy wave in La and that he brought home the alternate version of the Ugnaught that we have been waiting for. See what our other members have been scoring in our New Star Wars Purchases thread.



Check out Phatty's entry!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 29 2009

Members continue to show us updates to their entries in Spudafett's Military Ground Vehicle contest thread. Just how big could this contest get and how many members will end up being involved? You will have to click in and see.



Wraithnine unveils his latest youtube video!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 29 2009

We all enjoy Shipyard member Wraithnine's youtube videos and his latest is no disappointment. What a great 8+ min showcase of many of his latest customs. You can always see great pics of his collection of custom goodness in his Custom figures thread.



Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter!
-- Posted by Phatty on Wednesday, October 28 2009

SW CW TITANIUM 2009 WAVE 9 - CASE, SINGLES
We've just received a shipment of Star Wars Titanium vehicles, including
the new 2009 Wave 9 case. This case includes ships like the Malevolence,
the new Clone Wars Y-Wing, the Outrider and more, and is priced at $84.99
for the case of 12. We've also stocked a good number of Titanium singles,
and they are priced from $5.59 to $10.99 each - mix and match your
favorites.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1645&category=4936

For You Customizers Out There...

JAPANESE & KOREAN MICROMAN FINDS
We've also got a shipment of Microman figures and mechs on the way.
Robotman Baron, Giant Acroyer, Micro Trailer, Robotman Endeavor,
Acromonster and many more are available, priced from $5.99 to $44.99 each
- check them out at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=8&category=5974



Clonehead hooks up General Veers!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 28 2009

Is this shaping up great or what! I am loving the camo applications and overall paint job on this outstanding figure. Great work Clint!



OOFire501 makes some Shadows!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 28 2009

And pretty daggone good ones at that. Take a look at his posted pics in the forums!



Now this is what I call a Shipyard!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 27 2009

Jtrooper has just given us some images of his custom Imperial Outpost and Construction Yard. I must say the lighting effects on this are just over the top!



Hangarbay94 creates an Imperial Elite Corps!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 27 2009

If you couple together Jules' great photo skills with his amazing customizing ability is it any wonder these look awesome! Nice work Jules.



Clonehead finishes the 501st Galactic Marine!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 27 2009

And this trooper looks like he is ready to give someone a pounding! Still just another awesome production from our Clint!



Look at this Mod!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 27 2009

Clonehead is at it again with those great mixes of his. This time out is a Veers helmet combined with the Arf Trooper. Daggone Clint this looks great!



We welcome Helix88 to the Shipyards!!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 26 2009

Our custom building community still is growing by leaps and bounds and I would like to welcome new member, Helix88 who just posted pics of this EVO commander figure and another awesome clone custom in his Custom Figure thread. Those are some great custom clones, Helix88!



oofire501 joins the customs board!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 26 2009

I would like to extend a warm welcome to new member and custom clone builder, oofire501, who showed us pics of his camo custom recon group. Check out the great camo scheme in his Custom Figure thread. Welcome aboard buddy!



Lambonspit wows us with his 212th vehicles!!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 26 2009

New submitter to our custom vehicle board, Lambonspit, has posted pics of his factory fresh looking 212th AT-TE and a corrisponding colored gunship in his Custom Vehicle thread. Welcome aboard Lambonspit! They look great.



A look at the new Sandtrooper and Dewback!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 25 2009

We would like to thank the Hasbro folks for this exclusive peek at the new Legacy Collection Dewback with Imperial Sandtrooper!



Hasbro returns our answers!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 24 2009

What will we see for the 30th Anniversary of the Empire Strikes back? Will Hasbro start using some standard sizing to make figures more customizer friendly? Why was Fi not given the full super arty treatment? Your answers are just a click away!



Free Shipping On Orders Over $59!
-- Posted by Phatty on Friday, October 23 2009

Hurry on over to Entertainment Earth now by clicking on the banner above to place your orders and get FREE shipping! There's a LOT to choose from, so you better get looking, as this offer won't last forever!



Clonehead is still creating!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 21 2009

I sure do love the galactic marine mods and Clonehead is working on another. Follow his progress in his customs thread. Very nice Clint!



Wraithnine gives us another great one
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 21 2009

This time around he give a "blood red" treatment to the legends salucami trooper. I must say it looks really good with that backdrop too. Nice work Jay!



Bessie gets an upgrade!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 21 2009

Hangarbay94 has just created a rather nice Imperial transport that is now sporting some heavy weaponry. Check out the contest details and the entries in the ground vehicle thread.



Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
-- Posted by Phatty on Tuesday, October 20 2009

Head on over to Big Bad Toy Store for a whole bevy of fine collectibles! Browse their Latest Preorders, Delve into their Newest Arrivals, or simply scour their site looking for that one piece you were hoping to add to your collection!



Imperialshipyards.net Gets A Makeover!
-- Posted by Phatty on Sunday, October 18 2009

Tonight, we unveil our whole new look! More dramatic images, more dynamic use of color, this bold new look is thanks largely to our very own Imagineer, Hangarbay 94! We hope you enjoy our new look, and feel free to stop in our forums to talk about it and see more of our fantastic artwork our many great members are designing!



Legacy Nikto Gunner reviewed!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Sunday, October 18 2009

I opened up my new Legacy Collection Nikto Gunner figure today and got to put that clip-on gun to the test on my vintage Sand Skiff vehicle. There were alot of high points and one low point in this figure's release.
Check out it's review and find others in our Hasbro Toy Review Board



I got some mixed helmets to make
-- Posted by Clonehead on Saturday, October 17 2009

I had a request for some untried modified resin helmet mixes that I have started to tackle like this imperial commando/republic commando combo helmet. I have several more different ones to cobble together and you can see my progress in Clonehead's resin casting corner thread.



NFC joins the customs board!!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Saturday, October 17 2009

Our custom building community continues to grow and I would like to extend a warm welcome to new member, NFC who just posted some pics of his current and past customs in his Custom Figure thread. Take this Shadows of the Empire Wookie Snoova figure. That just rocks NFC! Welcome aboard buddy!



Check out Devin's HAFT!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Saturday, October 17 2009

Forum member, spudafett, just showed us some pics of his finished Heavy Artillery fighter Tank in his Custom Vehicles thread. I am liking that paintjob, Spud,and how it's packed to the teeth with firepower.



New trailer for Battlefront PSP and DS!
-- Posted by DarthAussie on Friday, October 16 2009

The folks over at Gamershell.com have the new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron PSP and DS. Check it out here for the download ..



Walmart Exclusive Clone Wars Two Packs found
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 15 2009

I was able to find the $12.95 Yoda and Jek two-pack that I had been looking for at Walmart.com And remember, with the site to store option, I can have it delivered to my store for free.



Jules is at it again!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 15 2009

I'm proud to say that I've been hangerbay'd. Wouldn't you be also?
Forum member, Hangerbay94, is on the loose again and there's no telling who's customs his magic talents will spruce up this time. Take TheCloneCommander, for example. His already super looking Mando figure just looks stunning in this Hangerbay'd picture. Click on into Jules' You've been Hangerbay'd thread, and see some more of his dramatic work.



Spudafett shows us how to make his super arty Biker Scout
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 15 2009

Well, Spudafett has done it again and shot this two part tutorial on making the new Saga Legends Biker Scout figure super articulated using the torso, upper legs, and double jointed knees from a Joe figure. He shows every step in the process. Very informative video, Spud. Very well done.
You can see more shots of his SA biker scout and of his latest Mando creation in his Custom figures thread.



The competition is heating up!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Wednesday, October 14 2009

Forum member, Luke Sprywalker, has been wowing us with continuing WIP pics of his entry in Spudafett's Military Ground Vehicle Contest. The details on his reworked ST shuttle continue to multiply. Check out all the pics of his progress in our Military Ground Vehicle thread.



Meet Sgt Sketch and Lt. Nedal
-- Posted by Clonehead on Wednesday, October 14 2009

Forum member, Sithlord229 continues to crank out those custom clones in his Custom figures thread. These guys look great. I love that Arf trooper!



Halloween is fast approaching!
-- Posted by Phatty on Tuesday, October 13 2009

Are you looking for that definitive Star Wars Halloween costume? Just need a couple accessories? Check out the wide selection of authentic costume ideas from Big Bad Toy Store! Click the banner above for more!



I got my qui-gon and eopie in the mail today!!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Tuesday, October 13 2009

I had heard that they were shipping and when I picked up my mail today, low and behold, there were my Hasbro Redemption Qui-Gon Jinn and Eopie figures!! It's a great set, Folks, one that you have got to see.
Check out it's review and find others in our Hasbro Toy Review Board



Check out this Republic Cruiser!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Tuesday, October 13 2009

The custom action continues to pop around here!

Forum member, Stenhunter, has finished his custom painted republic cruiser and shown several WIP pics in his Custom Vehicle thread. That's one sharp looking Cruiser, folks.



Psyclone shows his Photoshop skills!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Tuesday, October 13 2009

Forum member, Psyclone, doctored up this image he found to represent an unknown of imperial Hothy assault craft in action. You can see the before and after pics in Psyclone's Photoshop thread.



Jtrooper joins the Diorama board!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 12 2009

New forum member, JTrooper, started posting with a vengeance by showing off pics of his great Death Star hanger diorama and wip pics of his Hanger 94 dio in his Dioramas thread. Welcome aboard, JTrooper!



Trevor shows off his version of the turbo tank!!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 12 2009

Forum member The Clone Commander has set a high bar for the members competing in Spudafett's Military Ground Vehicle contest by entering this incredible repaint of a Clone Wars Turbo Tank, pictures of which you can find in his Custom Vehicles thread. You gotta check this one out, folks. My jaw is still on the floor.



Look at Lee's Sandtroopers
-- Posted by Clonehead on Monday, October 12 2009

Forum member DS-61-2 has a great custom sandtrooper squad with a dewback that he has favored us with pics of in his Custom figures thread. Those are some great sandies, Lee!


Sandtrooper #2 12-inch Figure

Sandtrooper Squad Leader from Sideshow
-- Posted by Phatty on Saturday, October 10 2009

Sideshow Collectibles debuts their latest in the 12" Line, and it's the Sandtrooper Squad Leader! This one comes with some different accessories and an orange pauldron, compared to the previous version shipping soon with the white pauldron. Click the banner above for more details!



The "Joke" is almost reality!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 10 2009

Thinkgeek had an April Fool's joke about being able to buy the pictured taun taun sleeping bag. The response was so huge they decided to try and get a license to make this and now have recieved thier first official Taun Taun Sleeping bag. It also seems they have a pumpkin template contest you can enter to win this first bag. Be sure to hit the aforementioned link to see the full details.



Jules takes hangarbaying to a whole new level!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 9 2009

Just look at that shot! You are gonna have to check out his hangarbay thread to see his full size images today.



Wraithnine is still cranking em out!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 9 2009

Take a look at the weathering job on his latest clone creation. I like the stealth pose this clone is in. I wonder if he is spying out an ambush? Be sure to take a look at all of Jay's pics in his customs thread.



SithLord229 shows a great clone
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 9 2009

Take a look at this "http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?action=post;topic=1093.15;num_replies=106Shadow Clone Trooper" that Steve built. Needless to say we are all liking the color scheme of this. He may be painting the vizor red, but I am liking the silver color too!



New Items from Big Bad Toy Store!
-- Posted by Phatty on Tuesday, October 6 2009

The lightsaber has long since been a weapon from a more civilized age, and you can shop now and pick up the eFX Ahsoka Tano replica lightsaber, or the Asajj Ventress Force FX lightsaber! Click on these links, or click on the banner above to browse their vast supply today!



Toy companies Want YOUR vote!
-- Posted by Phatty on Sunday, October 4 2009

Want another shot at telling Hasbro what you want to see in figure form? What about ArtFX+ or Gentle Giant? 5 companies are giving you just that chance today, and will be debuted in ToyFare #148! Click on the banner above to submit your votes, and head on into our forums to discuss YOUR picks now!



Winners of our Birthday Bash Announced!
-- Posted by Phatty on Sunday, October 4 2009

The tallies have been made, the prizes chosen at random, and here are the winners! Thank you SO much, to all of you, for making Imperialshipyards.net one of the best places to be on the web today! Click on the banner above to see if you are a winner or not!



Sarge is a whitlin!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 4 2009

Can you believe this in the works speeder started out life as a chunk of two by four! Well, follow this speeder's progression in his custom vehicle thread. Looks great Wayne!



Wraithnine shows us some cool vehicle customs
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 4 2009

Look at the Dagger Squadron B-Wing! You gotta love Action Fleet customs. I can't wait to see more vehicle pics. Nice work Jay.



A Shipyarder is down...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 3 2009

It sounds like Lee (DS-61-2) had a horrible accident a few days ago and we here at the Shipyards wanted to wish him a speedy recovery. I have started a thread where you can drop him a note. Lee, we hope you get to feeling better and can get back into the forums!



Welcome to the First Imperial Shipyards Secret Santa!
-- Posted by DarthAussie on Friday, October 2 2009


Time for some fun at ISY!

Here’s where you get to have some Xmas cheer with your fellow Shipyard Forum members and exchange gifts for the festive season coming!. Read here on how to join in!



Jules shows his early years
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 2 2009

Jules was knocking stuff like this out while he was 18! Is it any wonder he is amazing us all with his graphics skills. Remember, we have an artwork section now so please show us what you have created!



Rancor Dio anyone?
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 2 2009

Luke Sprywalker is showing us some great creations and the latests is just an absolute heart stopping Rancor Pit Diorama. The detail on this one is just spot on!



AFX exclusive Clone Commander Fox Statue up for Preorder
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 1 2009

Check out this great AFX exclusive Clone Commander Fox Statue! Being a Clonehead, i go nuts for the clones and this Fox statue made by Kotobukiya, is a winner! You can preorder him now at Action Figure Xpress



Presenting the Imperial Assault Mech Walker
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 1 2009

There is so much custom goodness flowing in the Yards right now, It's kind of hard to soak it all in. Take Psyclone's Imperial Assault Mech Walker for example. Now that is an impressive piece. You can see more pics of it of his impressive vehicle in his Custom Vehicles thread.



Check out this awesome mando!
-- Posted by Clonehead on Thursday, October 1 2009

Forum member The Clone Commander shows us the method to his madness with plenty of WIP pics and his new Mando figure's final reveal in his Custom figures thread. Awesome Mando, Trevor!!