October 2016

Dag Marus gives his gift...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
"Sidenote, she loves him."

Referring to the awesome BB-8 he customized up for his wife. Now that is some gift! Very cool, Dag Marus!

Darth Daddy is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
"This is a 100% sculpted action figure made with ProCreate used on a Clone Wars Savage Opress action figure. The thighs of the figure were shortened to reduce the height of the figure and the hands were switched out with the hands from a realistic version of Count Dooku that came with Force Flipping Attack. The tabards on the figure were manufactured from the skirt that was already present on the Savage figure. From there it was all handcrafted."

He has a great backstory on this character too.

The Boo is back with a large update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
And I mean that literally,

"Hey all! Well I finished another one. Stripped down a Black Series Special Forces TIE (The big Boy!), primed, metalized, painted the whole shebang. Then ran over 100 lights, including an adjustable blinking set. Then detail painted it. I'll make another pass at it in a few days after I've had some time away from it. Really happy with the way it came out, but I have no where to put it!"

The light and paint work are just a wonder to behold. What a great day to feature the Boo too no?

JDeck gives Veers an upgrade...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
"General Veers is one of my favorite Imperials, and I wasn't satisfied with the saga figure. I used the TVC AT-AT Commander figure as a base, if I were to do it again I would use the Needa figure, but I like the lighter uniform personally, it matches the rest of the armored uniforms. I used the Chancellor vallorum head, as it's a better likeness of Veers. I made a custom rank plaque out of miliput, that was a real pain. I've tried making plaques using decals, styrene, nothing seemed to work, but this is good enough. After that I just gave his goggles a smoke clear coat, and thats it really."

I like the look of this new Veers! Make sure you scroll around too as there is a neat TIE Crewman update too!

JDeck is back with more Bandai News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
"Here's some info on the 1/144ish Y-wing.

It looks great. The Y-wing is my favorite fighter, it just looks tough. The details are awesome, very similar to the 1/72 counterpart. Release date was today I think.

The first picture shows the 1/72 Y-wing & X-Wing. The second shows the 1/144. If you compare the two you'll see that they are indeed in scale with one another."

Looks like good detail in both scales.

Stefan is storming the Beaches...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
He is back with his finished Kashyyyk diorama. It looks like a major battle is in the works!

More Dio work from Ryan...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
Once again part of the massive set of updates from Facebook this morning. Ryan is working on his Republic Cruiser.

More from Stefan on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
Like I said there is a ton of things to update especially on our Facebook Page. Stefan's dio reminds me it is about time for us to honor out Veterans this upcoming month!

Ryan shares more great dio images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
Looks like he is back to making additions on a massive scale.

Stefan shares a new dio on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
Looks like Victory on Hoth this time out. Look for more from Stefan to be featured soon.

Look what showed up on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 31 2016
Looks to me like 6" and 3.75" Scale Emperor Thrones. Now that is a great looking set if you ask me.

Two days without internet and I have a huge back log of things to post! Give me some time and I promise to get all of the great new custom postings sorted. It is a great problem to have and it is awesome to have internet service again!

Dag Marus updates us on his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 28 2016
"Put down a layer of baking soda and did a sort of lighting test (Provided by BB-8's "torch"). I plan on adding more "snow" and then doing a backdrop to give it a little more atmosphere."

This is already starting to take on awesome shape!

Sprywalker adds to his Jabba's Palace Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 28 2016
He adds in the stuff Taun Taun Wall for his Han Solo in Carbonite Display. Wow this looks fantastic!

The Closet Jedi is back with a FB Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 28 2016
He says this is the playset we are looking for. I so agree!

Ryan shares more great dio images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 28 2016
He is back again with another great printed diorama update. Don't forget to see the visitor posts to see all of his pictures!

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new pre-order and in stock Items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 27 2016

DEATH TROOPER MIRACLE ACTION FIGURE EX
Medicom's MAFEX Death Trooper from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is loaded with awesome accessories, new joints, and improved articulation. Not only does this figure include basic equipment, it also features an extra shoulder pauldron, ammo packs, fully loaded body harness, weapons, and an extra head so you can pose and display your Death Trooper Specialist in many different ways! $74.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=mafex%20star%20wars

Custom Creator shows us the Vandal...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 27 2016
"Thanks for the kind words all. Sad news to report,

Someone broke my darn windows!

VENOM!"

He shows you how the smallest detail pushes up the realism of a diorama!

Ron Hembling finishes his Galen Marek Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 27 2016
"Hi All,

The figure and base are complete. I made the base using Bandai stands and adding plastic tile strips around the edges, I added plastic sheet for the floor and a piece of plastic tile.

The pole in the corner was made using a lid and a 1/35 tank wheel and the pole is some plastic tube. The troopers are from Hasbro and the E-11 is from Bandai and I glued the joints and puttied up the joints and the saber cuts were done by using a soldering iron.

Ron"

He has already given us his final outdoor pics too. Talk about one satisfied customer I bet!

Dag Marus starts a new diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 27 2016
"A little WIP I'm starting because they just took down a tree in my backyard and I have SO many sticks to use for trees."

Now thats what I call recycling to great effect!

Jeffrey8322 shows us his Sith Temple!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 27 2016
"Being a Sith Collecter and custom maker I felt the need to give them a home. 90% completed here is what I came up with
solid wood. No styrofoam

Used water based oils to give it a dark green black marble look."

Now that is what I call fantastic!

JDeck builds and reviews the Bandai Phasma Kit...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
"I built this 1/12 Bandai Captain Phasma. Its a cool kit, same as most of the other figures exept its vac-plated chrome. The kit comes with 2 capes, a hard plastic articulated cape and a soft goods one. I despise the articulated cape, and the soft goods looked like a black dryer sheet. So I ordered a loose TBS phasma cape, however it has one drawback, you can't position her crouching or anything, but I can live with it. She doesn't do anything in the movie anyway. I also painted the Blaster "Jet Exhaust " to be more screen accurate and to give it contrast, so its not chrome on chrome. Actually I need to detail it with some black. I might weather it SLIGHTLY. meybe even build a dio or something, i dunno we'll see what inspiration comes."

Boy the vac metal paint job on this looks fantastic. I am left wondering if we will ever see a metal sheen on our Hasbro figures like this!

Foxtrot Delta gives us Rebel Gliders!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
"Rebel Recon Gliders: Quick, fast, light and silent. They fly into Imperial held positions, collect enemy dispositions (size, activity, locations) then exfiltrate undetected. Rebel Commanders use that information to formulate successful attack plans."

Such a cool idea, I can definitely see how he put this together. They so remind me of a G.I. JOE item I had as a kid.

Guns Empty shows us his second Rebel Rook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
"Chess board Rebel rook. Jedi Knight."

I hope you can see the expression on this Knight's face. So serious like he is ready to do battle. I so like this project. Make sure you scroll down once there as he has added some more great images of pieces of this together. I can't wait to see the final pics of the entire board assembled!

Commander Kurgan calls it almost done!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
"Let's call this the almost finished Blaster. I might add a Russian-style sling to it.

The stock is fully telescopic so it can be shortened if a compact weapon is needed and extracted for precise shooting."

This looks so perfect for any Rebel Faction in our SW Verse!

Stefan shares a new dio on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
Back to his CIS Dio for his update on our Facebook Page today. He has so much fun with his stuff!

Sjefke sends me a Pinterest Link...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
Yeah, I would call this pretty epic!

Sjefke shares some cool interweb customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 26 2016
I get an email from Jeff from time to time and I always like seeing the custom projects that catch his eye. The latest is this Custom Imperial Shuttle that has lights and other goodies.

Mandalore 25 shows back up with some 6" work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
"

Next up I have some 6in work I did for a customer. First I made a Return of the Jedi Boba Fett with removable helmet. I cut the neck from Jango, and put it on Boba so the head, and Jango helmet fit right. Then repainted the Jango helm, and Boba body to match his appearance in RotJ.

Attached a few pics.

Second I sculpted on the scar, and painted a Jango head cast for Commander Cody. I see why many customizers prefer to work in 6in, the details are way easier to paint on like the eyes, can use a brush, and not like needle points on 3.75in."

Both seem pretty awesome to me. I really like the no brainer with creating the removable helmet Boba Fett. I so hope Hasbro releases something like this in the near future.

Panther completes his TFA Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
"Here you go, the final pictures to complete this dio.

I hope you enjoy them."

I know I sure did!

Jaeger 45 shares two new customs and a bonus...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
"Two more figures, and a little bonus accessory:

The Weequay Marksman was pretty hardcore--after Luke threw him out a window towards the Sarlacc, he somehow made it back onto the Khetanna, and back to the top deck, only to meet his demise there. The guy deserves some props for perseverance, if nothing else. My version (inspired by LukeSprywalker's marvelous figure) is based largely on the VC Quinlan Vos body. Arms are from Bom Vimdim, head and hands are Weequay (Skiff Master), vest is Indiana Jones Sallah, and softgoods are custom.

Barada was itching to be done! Chest and arms are VC Rebel Commando, legs are Bom Vimdim, and head, bandolier, skirt, and boots are Kithaba. Belt pouch was cast from Weequay (Skiff Master), and backpack was cast from the POTF2 Barada and strapped on with Cricut vinyl. Neck peg was swapped, and collar and neckline were sculpted in Fixit Sculpt. In retrospect, attaching Kithaba's boots to Bom's lower legs was a bit tricky--not much room to peg them together without affecting articulation.

As an added bonus, I painted up a MicroMachines rancor, and mounted it on a pedestal that came with the urn accessory used with the rotisserie. This was supposed to be the rancor statue barely visible in Jabba's chamber on the Khetanna. I've since learned of a behind-the-scenes Polaroid showing this was actually a wall-mounted gargoyle. For now, though, I like it as is."

They sure do look great to me!

JDeck says they are a little too good!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
"Now, I have a whole squad of custom stormtroopers, that's 12 troops plus a commander. The only problem with the new Stormtrooper helmets is they are too nice. They make the body look dull or yellow. The SL11 blended better with the SA figure. I adjusted the helmets to try and make some look tall or short. I like em they have that imperfect ANH look.

I made a custom helmet for the commander, I tried to mask it, but it was so smooth it wouldn't stick, so painting wasn't any easier. However it made cleaning up excess paint easy. I think the new head on the commander looks much much better."

Here is to hoping they put a super articulated body that matches up with that great Rogue One Stormtrooper Bucket.

Commander Kurgan is back with more 1 to 1 Scale custom work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
"From what we can see on the various screenshots taken from the trailers, the Rebel DH17 Blasters seem to be in a carbine-type configuration in Rogue One which makes them look a little bulkier.

Since I had the Hasbro Nerf Blaster, I decided to give it an AR-type stock."

You can see the full description at the aforementioned link. It was sure a great way to add a stock with a great military style look.

Ryan shares a great multi story dio to our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
I will let his description speak for itself, but it sure looks like a lot of fun to me.

Customizing the Clone Wars has a new episode...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
They are back at it again. This time out they discuss Mandalore Plot!

Stefan is getting ready for a beach storm...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
Kashyyyk that is! I like the look of this dio so far!

Stefan shares a new dio on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
Looks like a new video this time out!

Starfall shares on our FB Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016
I like the looks of his six inch custom.

Gentle Giant announces Halloween Sale...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 25 2016

More Bandai News from JDeck!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"Here's a few promo images http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/special/rogue1.html. The Rogue one 1/72 TIE striker releasing January 2017 for 28 USD. Also the 1/144 TIE striker and U-wing. They seem to also come with two hovertanks. Too bad theyre so tiny, but its cool they're included. They'll be released February 2017.

More info on the Death Star however I cant read Japanese, so doesnt do a lot of good. I don't know if it's the concept series, or a full size model. I really hope it's full sized, bigger than a fist, and not the palm sized concept series.

And the Scarif trooper is 2,916 JPY which comes out to 28 USD. A little steep, but you get 3 building options. Release date December along with K-2SO 2,592. JPY, Millennium Falcon and 1/6 Stormtrooper."

I always enjoy seeing new Bandai Updates. That licensee is really doing the Star Wars Brand proud!

Panther is almost done with his TFA Dio!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"Final touches have been made, I used a wash containing a mixture of Yellow Ochre and burnt Umber over the branches, then another wash of burnt umber over the tree. Using a green wash, I went over the ground filling in the white gaps on the base, this also gave the foliage a lovely lighter second tone. I also went around the front of the base with a black acrylic.

Just need to wait until the morning and see how it has dried!"

I would say it dried pretty well!

Dag Marus adds to his BB-8...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"I've got an LED finger light on there that works pretty well in the place of a flame. I've got four days to put some finishing touches on the little guy. Cannot wait!"

He is definitely tricking this droid out!

Clone Troopr is back with a Clone Assassin...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"Here's a custom I'd had on the shelf for awhile, but didn't get around to showing. He's based off of his appearance in the Revenge of the Sith videogame. The blades I made are sheet metal; probably wasn't the greatest idea because I need to be really careful with it incase I take out my own eye with the toy."

He sure does look tough though!

Ron Hembling updates us on his Galen Marek...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"Hi All,

Marek is 90% complete I just need to add a little bit more weathering to the outfit. I had a look at a lot of pics of Marek and his face seemed to be pale so I went with that and I'm very happy with the way it looks but I sent these pic to the client to see if he likes the look of the skin.

Ron"

I think he is rocking this one!

Starchaser is back with new work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 24 2016
"Inspired by both I-Am-Boba-Fett and Mandalore 25, I thought I would try my hand at Tyvokka - Plo Koon's master."

Click on through for the full recipe!

Stronox is back with a new Sith Update!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"Hi guys! It has been a while since I posted figures up for auction so I thought I would share my latest...

The first is Darth Bane, in full orbalisk armor. I have made this before and he is one of my most requested pieces. The design is actually based off of a cosplayer I had seen years ago. With this version I made him out of a GI Joe figure and have retained all the articulation despite being mostly sculpted.

Next up is a character I have actually never done before...Darth Zannah! I made her from various GI Joe parts as well and have also modified her height to be in scale with other SW characters as sometimes GI Joe is way too tall. Thanks for taking a look and comments and critiques always welcomed!"

Well I think they look fantastic. Folks you have to click the aforementioned link and see these images full size to appreciate the detail and the level of artwork these custom action figures represent. It is no wonder I consider Stronox one of the best customizers I have ever featured!

One additional note, if you like these figures as much I as I he has em on the bay and here are your links for:

Darth Bane

Darth Zannah

I could easily see any one of these customs being centerpieces for any type of Star Wars Collection. Lets face it folks these are articulated works of art!

EE Astro Set is now in stock to ship immediately!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"Star Wars Astromech Droids 3 3/4-Inch Figures - EE Exclusive:
Entertainment Earth Exclusive!

Among our most beloved exclusive action figure sets were two classic packages of droids, so on the 10th anniversary of their release we conspired with Hasbro to bring you even more robot action!

Six awesome robots from Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, and The Clone Wars!

These figures come packaged in a huge R2-D2 shaped box - it stands over 16-inches tall!

Both Jabba's bartender and R2-C2 include a drink dispenser, drink tray harness, and seven glasses for your alien figures!

All six robots boast fantastic rolling wheels!

Entertainment Earth Exclusive! These figures will make your diodes tingle! The droids you are looking for are here. Celebrating the entire Star Wars saga and the 10th anniversary of our super-popular, sold-out, 2006 exclusive astromech droid sets, this amazing new Star Wars action figure gift set will knock your socks off! The sextet of astromech droids comes to you in a specially designed R2-D2-shaped box featuring these six 3 3/4 -inch scale action figures. Each droid sports multiple points of articulation, similar to the collector-favorite figures of The Vintage Collection. Dating back as early as the 1977 version of the original Star Wars movie, and all the way to the recent The Clone Wars animated series, this set has robots with personality you won't want to live without. Each figure includes rolling wheels on their feet, plus jointed domes, ankles, shoulders, and maybe even a few other surprises."

The set packaging can even be opened up without destroying it!

Stan gives us a super articulated Beru!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"Lastest edition is SA Aunt Beru fully articulated with soft good skirt!"

She looks perfect to me!

Rodger beings the Retransformatioin!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"After working on Vehicles for the past 3 years. The New Sandcrawler Workshop will be reborn. My Pickup has got to the point I can afford the space to continue working on the Ultimate Imperial Playset. First comes the Mess Cleaning and rearranging. This will take some time :D Been Here Done this. ;)"

I definitely got a smile on my face when I read this!

JDeck shares new Bandai News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"Check it out! I a small unknown scale ANH Millennium Falcon. Website says its 99mm long, so thats slightly bigger than the 1/144 X-Wing. If the Millennium Falcon is 34.5m then 99mm is 1/349.49, practically 1/350. Release date late December.

Also this month is 1/144 or so Y-wing.

Btw the 1/6 Stormtrooper will cost 7,000 JPY, or a little less than 70 bucks."

I always appreciate JDeck keeping me aware of the Bandai Stuff!

Ron Hembling starts a Galen Marek...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"Hi All,

I client asked me if I could make him a Galen Marek figure a while back but I haven't been able to find a head that looked ok until I went thru an old bits box I had in the garage. The head is from and old Call of duty 6" figure that came out a few years ago.

The figure is 90% complete and just needs painting and then the base to be done. The figure is fully articulated and I used pieces of cloth to wrap around the boots, hands and arms. The belts are pieces of pleather and the back and front karmas? are pieces of leather, I used greenstuff to make tears in the shirt.

The shoulder piece is from Hasbro's BS Vader as was cut to size so it would fit the shoulder correctly. The base so far is made using Bandai bases and the troopers will be cut to fit the base and they are from Hasbro BS 6".

Ron"

Wow, what a great figure. I am sure his client is gonna be super happy with this one!

Jaeger 45 is back with new work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
"More top deck crew for the Khetanna: Klaatu and the Floppy Hat Guy (otherwise known as Unidentified Human Guard).

These guys have to be two of the smartest guys on the sail barge. They take one look at Luke massacring the rest of the crew, and say screw this, we're outta here! Both figures rely on ground broken by Jabbaspalacespy."

I so agree! Make sure you click through to see the full recipes for these two.

Brandon Flores sends us new images!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
Of his Vader Command Chamber. Looks like the Emperor and some Royal Guards are getting in on the diorama now. So cool to see this and the lights!

Want to buy custom vintage style Kenner Action Figures?
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 22 2016
This was shared on our Facebook Page yesterday and I thought it sure did seem reminiscent of when I was a kid looking at the pegs.

Right now they have a variety of Sandtrooper versions for sale, but looking forward to seeing more of their vintage offerings.

Legion078 shows you why you should paint...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 21 2016
"The NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer, colloquially known as the Corporate Alliance tank droid, CAD and the snail tank, was a tank droid constructed by the Corporate Alliance at first to silence its opposers and later to combat the Grand Army of the Republic.

"These are automated agents of evil!"
- Plo Koon rallying clone troopers on Geonosis

Source: Wookiepedia.com
Follow the link below to find out more about this vehicle:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/NR-N99_Persuader-class_droid_enforcer/Legends

Hasbro released the Corporate Alliance Tank in their Clone Wars Line in 2009. I had been hoping for a debut of this vehicle since I watched Episode III for the first time.
This version of the NR-N99 appeared in the Clone Wars Series in this color scheme, but I expected Hasbro to release a repaint of this tank in the following years.
I wondered why Hasbro didn't release this vehicle in their ROTS line right away...it would've been amazing along with the Wookie Flyer. However we never saw the Persuader as it appears on screen in Revenge of the Sith.
A simple repaint has always been a good way to pay off new molds and production costs (best example are Jedi Starfighters). Instead of re-releasing this awesome mold Hasbro even down-scaled the Class II vehicle line, which are more in scale 1/24 than in 1/18.

Since this let my hopes of a re-release/repaint fade away I decided to repaint the TCW version myself. I don't know if anybody did this before and I didn't find many pictures of a similar project online.
This plan has been in my mind since 2009 and this year I finally realized it:"

I love what he is doing with this!

JDeck finishes his C3PO Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 21 2016
"Im calling the C-3PO part of the project finished. It looks better in person. It's difficult to photograph something like this. looks totally different in some lights than in others. But I like it. I found out I won't have my R2-D2 kit until late next week. Bummo. But I have a few things to do in the meantime. I'm using r5 as a stand in for now."

I think it looks pretty good.

Commander Kurgan can't find Jyn so he makes his own!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 21 2016
"Untill I can obtain the upcoming Jyn Erso from the Black Series, this custom Jyn will act as a stand-in. She is a fully playable kitbash made from a combination of parts from the parts bin."

She looks pretty good to me already and has a ton more movement than the Rogue One version already on the pegs. I sure can't seem to find the new Wal-Mart Black Series either!

Clone Troopr is back with 3 new TFA Customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 21 2016
"3 Custom jobs to show today :)

1) Resistance Rey - painted the jacket and sleeves gray, added a satchel
2) FN-2187 - Finn's head with ball socket made bigger to accommodate the stormtrooper ball joint
3) Rey (Finn's Jacket) - seen briefly in the Force Awakens - gave the figure Finn's arms (shortened) with Rey's hands along with Finn's jacket, thinned the hair on the sides"

They look great and are just full of articulation!

The Closet Jedi shares a new 3D Printing on FB...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 21 2016
Looks like he is still hard at work on the Star Destroyer Project; courtesy of our Facebook Page.

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new pre-order and in stock Items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 20 2016
1/6 SCALE ROGUE ONE STORMTROOPERS
Sideshow and Hot Toys present the highly accurate 1/6 scale Movie Masterpiece Stormtrooper figures, all specially crafted from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. These figures feature expertly designed Stormtrooper helmets and armor, newly developed multi-textured fabric under-suits, finely crafted weapons, and specially designed figure stands.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=hot%201/6%20rogue

ROBOTECH SD FAST PACK ARMOR
Robotech SD Fast Armor Pack is an upgrade kit that works for both Robotech SD VF-1J and SD VF-1S figures. Featuring 2 missiles and jet-propellers with light-up effects, this figure transforms into Fighter, Guardian, and Battloid modes when equipped with the fast pack. $37.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=robotech%20sd

NEW KOTOBUKIYA
From Kotobukiya comes new Star Wars figures and statues, Bishoujo horror statues, ArtFX+ Statues, and more! Fans can get Rogue One’s Shoretroopers as a two-pack, a Bishoujo statue inspired by the horror film Chucky, and Harley Quinn as a 1/10 scale ArtFX+ Statue. These figures and statues feature unique and detailed sculpts, making them perfect for displaying in your figure collection.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22350

NEW EAGLEMOSS
Eaglemoss presents new Marvel Fact Files, Star Trek Starships Collection, Alien and Predator Figure Collection, and many more figures, magazines, and collectible items. Fans of series like The Walking Dead can enjoy news and background information with exclusive magazines or watches featuring your favorite DC characters. Get these and more from Eaglemoss!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22357

20TH ANNIVERSARY PIKACHU FIGURE
Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with M3 Studio’s 8-inch Pikachu figure! This figure is covered in villus for a more realistic look and includes 3 pairs of eyes to create 6 different faces. $59.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MSD10000&mode=retail

BBTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY G.I. JOE FIGURES
Celebrate 50 years of G.I. Joe with Hasbro’s Versus 2-packs and Squad 3-packs! Each articulated figure comes with a base and weapons. Collectors can grab Cobra Legion figures, Special Forces figures, and many more exclusive villains and heroes!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22308

DOCTOR STRANGE MARVEL LEGENDS
With the Doctor Strange Marvel Legends Series, both kid and adult Marvel fans can start a legendary collection of comic and movie-based Marvel characters. Each figure is highly articulated and include character-specific accessories, weapons, and different parts to make one large Build-A-Figure!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=doctor%20strange%20marvel%20legends

IRON MAN ELECTRONIC HELMET
The Iron Man Electronic Helmet is a perfect addition to the Marvel Legends Series, built with the serious Marvel true believer in mind. Illuminated eyes, impressive sound effects, and detachable faceplate are premium roleplay quality. The detailed interior mimics serious circuitry, while the finish creates an illusion of advanced alloy construction. $99.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25117&mode=retail

HALCION WERKZ starts new project
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 20 2016
He is back with a 6" Scale Diorama of Vader's Command Chamber!

Stefan at it again...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 20 2016
He is back with a new dio; Rogue One this time out!

The Pre-Order for the Hot Toys Rogue One Stormtroopers is up!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"As a prelude to Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set to bring us back to the heyday of the Empire as it eyes the construction of the Death Star to perpetuate its tyranny over the galaxy.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are delighted to present a special Stormtroopers set featuring the new sixth scale collectible figures of the Stormtrooper Jedha Patrol (TK-14057) and Stormtrooper from this exciting new chapter!

The highly accurate collectible figure of the Stormtrooper Jedha Patrol (TK-14057) is specially crafted based on the image of a special Stormtrooper with unique equipment patrolling the streets of planet Jedha in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Featuring the completely new Stormtrooper helmet and armor with weathering effects, a newly developed fabric under-suit, an all-new and meticulously designed backpack, an orange colored pauldron, detailed weapon and accessories, and a specially designed figure stand.

The highly accurate collectible figure of the Stormtrooper is specially crafted based on the image of an Imperial Stormtrooper in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story featuring a completely new designed Stormtrooper helmet and armor, newly developed multi-textured fabric under-suit, finely crafted weapon, and a specially designed figure stand.

In addition, this collectible set will include an additional T-21 heavy blaster and a black-colored pauldron as bonus accessories.

Whether you side with the Empire or not, you'll want these iconic soldiers at your disposal!"

We promised you the link when these went live!

Panther is on the home stretch for his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"Here a few more pictures.

What I should of done beforehand was to paint the ground first before sticking all the foliage down. All I can see now are dots of white amongst all that green. Oh well, live and learn or I might get a tin of spray paint and lightly go over key areas.

It was at that point I had to walk away and let it dry!

Richard"

It is looking really good to me!

Mr. Jedi 1977 shows us more Carded Vintage Customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"While I prepare to start my next diorama , I have been keeping foxtrot delta busy as of late and want to say thanks again for him bringing me closer to my goal . So this update has something from episodes 4,5, and 6 on a side note there's a character in this update that was filmed in the throne room scene but was cut or you cant see him . The character is commander Pashna Starkiller according to the research i did. If you look at him closely its the same character that was in the cantina scene he played Yerka Mig . also interesting that they seem to keep using the Starkiller name."

It is always great to see new work from Mr. Jedi 1977!

JDeck starts a C3PO Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"Ive had this C3PO kit in my closet for a year, trying to figure how I want to build it. This is my favorite Star Wars kit period. Just choosing which 3po to make is the hard part. I chose 3po from when he and r2 were wandering around on Tatooine. That scene always interested me. Its like a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and hidden fortress. Anyway, ill get another R2D2/BB8 kit and make a little diorama display."

They sure did get the paint job on this right thats for sure! Still shaking my head on the Hasbro Version.

Custom Creator gives us an update on his blown out building...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"Windows installed. Thinking of trying a crackle paint job on them, but they are starting to grow on me the way they are. Also added some "rebar"

This looks real to me!

Legion078 is back with more mini-dios!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
"We reach the next skill level with the swamps of Kashyyyk which is a nice project for fans of water effects! I really enjoyed working on this project.

For the elite model builders of you: You can skip the text and just enjoy the pictures.

If you're still interested in how I made this, read on..."

I couldn't have set it up better myself. Also scroll up once there to see the great how too on a Tatooine Mini-Diorama too!

Brandon Flores starts a new project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 19 2016
Looks like he is working on a 6" Scale Vader's Commander Chamber!

Hasbro announces HASCON!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
"Hasbro to Create the Ultimate Entertainment and Play Experience by Bringing Its Iconic Brands to Life with First-Ever ‘HASCON'

First-of-Its-Kind Convention Will Bring Fans and Families Together for Three Days of Immersive Entertainment Experiences, Talent and Character Appearances, Panels and More in September 2017

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced it is creating the first-ever HASCON fan and family convention in September 2017. The massive event, which will be held in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017, will treat attendees to three unforgettable days featuring a celebration of Hasbro's powerful characters and stories, including live interactive experiences, exclusive products, talent appearances, panels and much more.

This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161018006137/en/

From bringing the first action figure to life with G.I. JOE, to creating a world where robots are truly ‘more than meets the eye' with TRANSFORMERS, Hasbro's brands have always overflowed with rich stories and dynamic, multi-faceted characters, providing an incredible platform to capture the imaginations of fans of all ages. The premiere HASCON event will bring the magic of decades of storytelling under one roof for the ultimate, immersive Hasbro fan and family experience. Hasbro's top properties, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE and many others will be reimagined through dynamic stage performances and unique opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite characters. In addition to interactive experiences designed to offer attendees a glimpse into Hasbro's imaginative storytelling in action, visitors will have the chance to see first-look previews of Hasbro's biggest television and movie series, attend panels and meet-and-greets with celebrities and creative talent associated with Hasbro brands, take part in Hasbro Gaming competitions and purchase special limited-edition Hasbro products.

"Hasbro is home to many of the world's most recognizable brands, each of them with their own group of passionate and engaged fans," said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro Brands. "HASCON will deliver an extraordinary peek behind the curtain of our brands, storytelling, and iconic characters while giving us the opportunity to invite fans and families to our hometown for the most memorable, unified Hasbro experience ever."

For all of the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com

Lucasfilm sends me Rogue One Character Posters...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
"Brand new character posters from ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY are here!

Featuring Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn), Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen), K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed), with Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker), these posters are now available to share with your readers.

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is in U.S. theaters December 16 in 3D, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D!"

It was awesome to find that email of the gallery of posters you see above. I love the look of the Death Star Plans superimposed on their faces! Download and share!

Guns Empty shows us his Chessboard Knight...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
"Chess board knight: Jedi master, survivor of Executive Order 66.

This is the Rahm Kota figure, but I don't know if he's canon anymore. I've seen talk that Kanan from Star Wars Rebels is modeled off of Rahm Kota, but I don't know. So, he's either Rahm, or and elderly Kanan with some bionic eyes since at thie point in the show he appears to be blind (I haven't watched the show fully). Or that'll be my story I give him."

Boy, its hard to know with all the canon or legendary stuff going on ain't it! I sure do like the character choice though and he looks tough!

Ron Hembling starts a new Rogue One Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
"Hi All,

New project this time about I'm doing three small separate dio's that can be put together to make larger one. I have glued all Captain Andor's joints and filled the joints in with putty, K-S20 has just had his joints glued except for the chest and head. I still to get my hands on Jyn and I can do the same to her as I have done to Andor.

The bases are pieces of balsa wood cut to size and the back ground buildings are done from foam board and I just need to add a few greeblies and the paint everything.

Ron"

I like the pieced together dios!

Mandalore 25 is back with a Sith...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
"Made a Comic Style Darth Bane, used a Marvel Universe Cyclops as a base, with a MU Drax head, I feel the super hero base really pushes the comic look. I also made a Tahiri Veila as she looked during the Yuuzhan Vong War.

If you're interested in Bane, he's listed here:

If you're interested in Tahiri, she's listed here:"

They both look pretty nice to me!

Brandon Flores shares an awesome TESB Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 18 2016
HALCION WERKZ is at it again this time back with a wonderful TESB Diorama with that awesome 6" Scale AT-AT in the background. Ah, if only Hasbro would do some of the same things Brandon is doing!

Panther gets back to his dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 17 2016
"Good morning Shipyarder's

This weekend, the tree had finally dried so I was able to glue it to base, then taking strips of plaster of paris I blended the tree into the base which covered the prominent gap between the two. While my glue gun was still hot, I stuck on the rectangle figure stand onto the base and later I will be sticking another one nearer the tree. I have done because I will be covering the floor with the same green foliage that I used in my last dio and then trying to stand a figure and keep them standing on that will be a trying task.

After leaving the tree to dry over a radiator for two hours, it was dry enough for me to apply the first coat of paint, using a brown acrylic paint for the base coat before I start to wash it over to make it lighter before adding a few branches on the top. I used the same brown for the inside of of the log, when this is dry I will do a darker brown wash.

I have added a of picture of how it might look when I have completed it, using the bushes for the background but removing the kitchen roll ;).

Richard"

It is looking great to me!

JDeck shares Bandai Rogue One Info...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 17 2016
"I found some promo images and some info on the new upcoming Bandai Rogue one kits. 1/12 scarif trooper, 1/12 K-2SO. The Scarif trooper has 3 variations, captain, Squadleader and trooper. K-2SO is the one im looking forward to the most. Also Bandai is making a 1/6 Stormtrooper. It's interesting bandai is getting into another scale.

For vehicles there is a 1/72 TIE striker, and 1/144 U-WING TIE striker combo. On the bottom right corner of the bottom picture, there is an image of the Death Star. Finally we might get a good death star model.

Have you seen the promo for SWTOR: Knights of the Eternal Throne?
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 17 2016
I happened across this yesterday on Facebook and all I could do is try to put my jaw back in place.

HALCION WERKS updates us on his latest project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 16 2016
He is working on a 6" AT-AT Maintenance Droid, but wow his Astro sure did catch me by surprise this morning!

Brandon Flores adds to his 6" TIE Interceptor...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 16 2016
I am really liking some of his promo images too. It really has that awesome propaganda feel of the WWII Era if you ask me!

Stefan shares a new dio on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 16 2016
Matter of fact he is back with two new dios; one of a Y-Wing Hangar and then the one of the CIS Hangarbay you see above.

Panther is showing great progress with his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
"Morning all!

Last night I was able to get back to work on my tree. I purchased some plaster of paris strips and applied them to tree, spending time adding the enough layers and blending it altogether and making sure that I did not leave any perorations visible. Now I just need it to dry before I can apply it to the base.

Wanting to go for the woodland feel, I want to add a little foliage for the background, a bush or three behind"

Ron Hembling shares a Deathtrooper dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
"Hi All,

Latest custom/ dio is another Hasbro Death Trooper on Scarif, I decided to keep this just a basic Death Trooper and the only thing I did was give it two new hands and pistol from Bandai and drilled out the muzzle.

The joints were glued and covered and I used Tamiya's Metallic Black for the armour and used Vallejo, GW paints and pastel chalks to paint and weather him.

The base is Balsa wood cut to size and then I used a 50-Sand/40-Spakfilla/10-Iraqui mix for the sand and once dry a dry brushed it Pale Sand. The larfe foilage is from Woodland Scenics and the medium plants are from JoeFix Studios and the small tufts of grass are from Amry Painter.

Ron"

It wouldn't be a good day without a new project from Ron. Its definitely on my bucket list to get across the pond and go watch that dude work his magic one day!

Darth Daddy is back with two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
"It took me forever to get some time to post these last two posted in the forums, but here are my latest additions:

CLONE WARS
"SORA BULQ"

And...

BATTLE DAMAGED
"KYLO REN"

They both look pretty good to me.

Jaeger 45 is back with new work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
"Wow, time flies!

I've been on a bit of an RotJ kick lately, and, hopefully over the next few weeks I'll have a bit more to update. I managed to get ahold of one of the Figureworks Jabba's Rotisseries, and, though it pained me to drill into it, I couldn't help lighting it up. I drilled two small holes, vivisected a couple of Halloween tea lights, and added harvested Schleich flames and model railroad ballast for charcoal. I also painted up a few accessories.

I'm pretty happy with how Fozec turned out, particularly the helmet. Head is Willrow Hood (did anyone ever ID the actor?), torso is Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S., and pants are Indiana Jones, with sculpted details. Strappage is Cricut Vinyl (really useful!).

Nothing special about the Jawa, other than his scratch built accessory; he just fills out the scene."

It was great to see him back!

HALCION WERKZ shows us TIE Interceptor...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
He created this awhile back, but he got it out for few improvements. It is hard to believe his 6" Scale Vehicles.

I have been wondering where Stefan was!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 15 2016
And he is back with anew dio. Looks like a TIE Hangar.

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new pre-order and in stock Items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 14 2016
BBTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY G.I. JOE FIGURES
Celebrate 50 years of G.I. Joe with Hasbro’s Versus 2-packs and Squad 3-packs! Each articulated figure comes with a base and weapons. Collectors can grab Cobra Legion figures, Special Forces figures, and many more exclusive villains and heroes!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22308

STAR WARS UNIVERSE DELUXE FIGURES
Hasbro presents the Star Wars Universe Deluxe 2-pack figures! These sets include characters like Rebel Commando Pao, Seventh Sister, Darth Maul, and many more fan-favorites. Fans and collectors alike don’t want to miss out on these exclusive figures!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star%20wars%20universe

STAR WARS UNIVERSE TWO PACKS
Join the fearless Rogue One Squadron with the deluxe Star Wars Universe Two Packs featuring the Imperial Death Trooper and Rebel Commando Pao, Scarif Stormtrooper and Moroff, and Poe Dameron and First Order Stormtrooper. Re-create the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with these Star Wars figures!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=21909

PREDATOR FIGURE SERIES
Neca's longest running action figure line continues! This series features even more action figure debuts from the Alien vs. Predator, Predator 2, and the Alien vs. Predator video game: City Hunter, Youngblood, Elder, and Serpent Hunter. These 8.25” tall figures feature accurate details, 30 points of articulation, and blister-card packaging.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=neca%20predator

TRANSFORMERS MOVIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY FIGURES
Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the first live action Transformers movie, Takara is reissuing some of the best figures spanning all four movies. The first eleven figures cover deluxe, voyager, and leader class sizes and some feature new paint jobs and accessories.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22280

ROBOTECH SD FIGURES
The Robotech SD VF-1S and VF-1J by Kitzconcept are fully painted die-cast action figures that stand 5.5” tall in Battloid modes. These figures transform into Fighter, Guardian, and Battloid modes, feature full articulation, multiple hands, and LED eyes and guns.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=robotech%20sd

MARVEL LEGENDS
Iron Skull, Nico Minoru, Wonder Man, and Eel are available from Hasbro as Marvel Legends figures! Each collectible articulated figure comes in window-box packaging, character-related accessories, and a Build-A-Figure piece to create an even bigger figure.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=marvel%20legends%20wave

Hot Toys Rogue One

Hot Toys sends me new images!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 14 2016
"Hot Toys – MMS394 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – 1/6th scale Stormtroopers Collectible Figures Set Specification
~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~

The 1/6th scale Stormtrooper Jedha Patrol (TK-14057) Collectible Figure specially features:

- Authentic and detailed likeness of Stormtrooper Jedha Patrol (TK-14057) in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Body with over 30 points of articulations
- Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including:
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed hands
- One (1) pair of hands for holding weapons
- One (1) open left hand

Costume:
- One (1) newly designed and finely crafted Stormtrooper armor with weathering effects
- One (1) newly developed black fabric multi textured under-suit
- One (1) orange colored pauldron
- One (1) white colored belt
- One (1) pair of white boots

Weapon:
- One (1) heavy blaster

Accessories:
- One (1) all-new and meticulously designed backpack
- Specially designed figure stand with character nameplate

Artists:
- Figure Painted by Lok Ho
- Figure Art Directed by JC. Hong

Release date: Q4, 2016 – Q1, 2017"

Of course we will share the Sideshow Links when these go live for pre-order which should be soon!

Guns Empty shows us his Rebel King and Queen for his Star Wars Chess Set...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 14 2016
"Here are the King and Queen: Senators Mon Mothma and Bail Organa.

Mon Mothma was a human female politician and revolutionary leader who served in the Galactic Senate and Imperial Senate as the representative of Chandrila, the leader of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and the first chancellor of the New Republic. She came to political prominence during the Separatist Crisis and the Clone Wars as a member of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's Loyalist Committee. Along with such allies as Bail Organa of Alderaan and Padmé Amidala of Naboo, Mothma became an outspoken proponent of pursuing peace between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. She also spoke out against the increase in executive wartime power given to Chancellor Palpatine. At the end of the war, as Palpatine continued to amass power and ultimately transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire, Mothma worked with Senator Organa to begin planting the seeds of rebellion against the Imperial regime. Though she remained in the Imperial Senate as a proponent of democracy, these seeds ultimately led to the formation of the Rebel Alliance to militarily combat the might of the Empire.

Bail Prestor Organa (formally styled as His Serene Highness, Prince Bail Organa, First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan) was a Human male who served as the First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan, and served in the Galactic Senate as the Senator of the Alderaan sector from 32 BBY to 19 BBY. Subsequently, he was Senator of the Alderaan sector of the Imperial Senate from 19 BBY to 1 BBY. He was Princess Leia Organa's adoptive father and a friend of Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Rahm Kota. He was married to Queen Breha Organa of Alderaan and was, as Prince Consort, head of the royal house and ruler of Alderaan. One of the main founders of the Rebel Alliance, he was killed when the Death Star obliterated Alderaan. In the Alliance and its successor states, the New Republic and Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, he was respected as a martyr who died for his cause."

I got the King right! He is maybe done now? I am not sure, but he is in the home stretches if he is not.

DaBooma is back with a Rogue One Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 14 2016
"Hey guys!

Like the majority of you...I'm getting super pumped about Rogue One. Sadly, Hasbro still doesn't "get" what people want.. figures with articulation greater than 5 points.

So what happens when Hasbro will only give us 5 points of articulation 4 inch figures? We rebel! And make our own!


And that's what I did. with Jyn Erso and for the fun of it...a Death Trooper Officer to command the troops.



Let me know what you think!"

Well I think they look great!

HALCION sends me new images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 14 2016
It looks like he is working on a 6" Scale Imperial Maintenance Droid for his 6" Scale AT-AT he is building. If Hasbro's 6" AT-AT Driver is even half as good as Brandon's I will be one happy camper.

Hasbro sends a checklist of all the upcoming Rogue One Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 13 2016
"Now that the first wave of Hasbro Star Wars figures have hit shelves, we’re thrilled to share with you a complete list of items you can add to your collection! Download the full Star Wars toys and figures collector checklist here and make sure you keep us posted on your progress. #GoRogue"

Wow, that is some list. Thanks for sending it to us to disperse Hasbro!

New trailer for Star Wars Rogue One!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 13 2016
"A brand new trailer for ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY just debuted on Good Morning America and is now available to share with your readers.

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves."

Ron Hembling starts a Rogue One Project!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 13 2016
"Hi All,

I got two Hasbro 6" Death Troopers and decided to do a the scene attached. I am 90% complete and just need to add weathering and also complete the base.

The base so far is a piece of balsa wood and I used spakfilla to cover it and once dry I used PVA glue and covered it using fine sand.

The figure so far as had the joints glued and then puttied and the small pouches across the stomach are some WW2 1/35 pieces. The grenades at the front are WW2 1/35 gas mask with greeblies attached to the top.

The pauldron is from Hasbro and the pouch on the left shoulder is from Bandai. I swapped out the weapons and gave them Bandai weapons and the rifle was shortened and then pieces from other Bandai weapons were glued on.

The small stormtrooper doll was made use high density foam and tooth picks. I'll have this completed tomorrow and time permitting I'll get my usual outdoor pics.

Ron"

I don't even know he made half of this stuff. I mean that Stormtrooper Doll? I couldn't even see it at that scale, let alone get the detail he does!

HALCION WERKZ shows us his U-Wing work!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 13 2016
He sent this image to me with the quote, "Judge Me By My Size Do You?" All I can say is this fantastic. Wouldn't it be fun to just watch Brandon work his magic for a bit! He just gives us one fantastic creation after another.

Its almost time for snow fun!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 13 2016
Courtesy of our Facebook Page, William Whitright shared a great image of some snow fun from last year.

Stronox is back with a Sith Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 12 2016
"Hi guys! This set of two custom Sith are a set of commissioned pieces I just finished up and are of the style from the online game. Both are built with GI Joe base figures for added articulation and both have alternate heads and custom lightning effect pieces along with some custom sabers. I find that style of Sith from that game are not only difficult to try and build but are overall just odd..."

These looks so tough to me. Wait till you see what comes with them too!

Guns Empty shows us his Rebel Bishops...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 12 2016
"Rebel bishop 1: General Crix Madine

"I formed the storm commandos and led them in their early missions. It was those successes that put us in a position to unleash a biological weapon, the Candorian plague, on Dentaal. We were just following orders. That was the last order I took from the Empire. I defected to the Alliance, but I'll be paying my debt to Dentaal until the day I die."

--Crix Madine, Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide

Rebel bishop 2: Admiral Gial Ackbar

Gial Ackbar was a veteran male Mon Calamari soldier and revolutionary leader during the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War, and the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. Throughout his sixty years of service, Ackbar was regarded as a brilliant tactician.

Ackbar was captain of the Mon Calamari Guard during the Clone Wars and fought in the Battle of Mon Cala, in which he helped to secure Prince Lee-Char's ascent as King of Mon Cala and repel the Confederacy of Independent Systems. After the rise of the Galactic Empire, Ackbar became the foremost military commander in the Alliance to Restore the Republic, emerging as a symbol of defiance against the Empire's subjugation of non-humans. His presence attracted Mon Calamari support for the Alliance, thus supplying the Mon Calamari star cruisers that made up a bulk of the Alliance Fleet."

If you haven't seen it yet, Guns Empty is creating a Star Wars Chess Set taking 3.75" action figures, customizing them up, and then placing them on mini-dioramas that then fit on a customized wooden chess board. The project is sheer amazing and it looks to me like he is almost finished!

Some the same, some not so much...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 12 2016
In referring to our friends Jedi Temple Archives.com's Q and A with Hasbro. It is interesting to see we did get some similar answers to similar questions, but then some were totally different. It does leave one scratching their head a bit!

One item of note is that we here at ISY appreciate JTA continuing to demand the return of the super articulated 3.75" Line just like us. Maybe if all the fan sites keep after Hasbro we can see it return as a main line feature instead of the focus on 5 POA we are currently dealing with!

The Closet Jedi customs shares new protos on Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 12 2016
He is back again with new prototypes on our Facebook Page. Good looking computer consoles for his Star Destroyer Pit.

Don't forget to Go Rogue!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 12 2016

HALCION WERKZ shows us his U-Wing work!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 11 2016
Brandon Flores shows us what looks to be the final phase of work on his scratch built U-Wing. Wow, it is hard to believe this is six inch in scale. It is sure turning out great.

BDC41866 is back with more to come!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 11 2016
"Heres a new kitbash using the 3.75" Black Series Rey Jakku figures alternate wrapped head and an Aurra Sing head sanded down. Basically a Force sensitive Jedi Relic hunter before and after pics. More to come..."

I always like reading that last part.

Commander Kurgan is going to Rogue One in style!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 11 2016
"Here's a concept setup for my Rogue One era Rebel Commando. The cap is still a work in process as well as the Blaster which will receive a telescopic stock and a sling. Other than that, this is how I plan to go to the movie premiere in December."

Now that is one fantastic idea and it already looks great!

Panther is back with a new TFA Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 11 2016
"I've started a new diorama I will be sticking with The Force Awakens. I want to recreate the scene where Rey crosses path with Kylo Ren for the first time.

Using a technique recently introduced to me by a fellow creator at Hemblecreations (thanks Ron!), I have used tin foil which has been rolled up into a ball and then spread over the tube to create the base of the tree. I am contemplating using plaster of paris strips over the tree trunk.

I am also reusing a trunk a made for my Jedi Ghost dio as a hollowed out trunk."

Pretty cool start. I like it when folks pick up techniques from other customizers here too.

Ron Hembling shares the latest on his Endor Patrol Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 11 2016
"Hi All,

The trees are now done, I gave them as wash with beige brown and then a wash with khaki.

The leaves are from woodland scenic and I gave them a wash of U.S. Dark green and then once dry attached them to the trunks using superglue.

The AT-ST was brushed with two light coats of medium grey and once fully dry it will be given a few different depths of black wash.

Ron"

Is this turning out great or what!

Dan shares the NYCC Gallery for the last day...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 10 2016
Looks like he got into even more fun on Sunday.

Look for Dan to sum up his thoughts for his latest round of Do's and Don't's for those attending NYCC.

And thanks Dan for heading out this weekend and getting us the scoop from NYCC!

Blizzard Force shows us how cool Rogue One could really be!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 10 2016
"I've started recarding the first batch of Rogue One figures. I have six cards finished so far for the first wave of single and 2-Pack-figures....here are numbers #01 to #03:

#01 - Sergeant Jyn Erso (Eadu)

Jyn hasn't been modified, but I did give here an E-11 to match the pic. Also the respiratory unit bugged me, because it's cast in a single piece of transparent plastic, complete with hose, head straps and bottle...so I wanted to correct that. Things kind of escalated after I started painting pieces of it, so the end result was a full repaint... ;)

#02 - K-2SO (Kay-Tuesso)

I was pretty happy with the big guy (and fortunately he fit into the blister, too ;) ), only did minimal touch-ups on the eyes.

#03 - Imperial Stormtrooper

I adore the new helmet sculpt, I think it's the best Hasbro's done so far. Now if only the joints were more articulated... ;) I did repaint some areas of him, the belly buttons have been painted as well as some parts of the helmet and the E-11 (for a more metallic appearance)."

I am also including the pics of K-2SO and the Stormtrooper

Commander Kurgan gives us a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 10 2016
"Here's today's creation: another Rebel trooper.

A while ago I was fortunate enough to pick up a couple of Cracken figures and this time I mated his torso with Bespin Han's lower body and legs. The head, again, is from the GI Joe range. The helmet is from a POTF Obi Wan figure and fits better than the picture shows.

Tweets by @The_Shipyards

Dan is on the ferry back for the final day of NYCC!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
Our intrepid reporter Dan "The Spectre" Kosa is headed back out today to showcase New York Comic Con! You know he will be into all things Star Wars and Sci-Fi in general so stay tuned to this feed as he shares the news!

Look for galleries of all his travels later tonight as he gets back from the Con!

Brandon Flores sends in new images of his U-Wing
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
Wow is this just a great scratch build or what! It is slightly smaller in scale than what we are used to with the one we have out now by Hasbro, but that just shows you how big the regular U-Wing ought to be.

I wonder if Brandon will tackle one that large?

Enjoy the Image Gallery of Saturday's coverage of NYCC!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
Dan definitely descended on NYCC yesterday as he took almost 200 images. Lets see what he got into!

The Spectre shows us the Con!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
New York Comic-Con is one hugely attended event. You can sure see it by this video!

Dan gives us video of NYCC!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
Take a look at the masses! Stay tuned Dan is heading back out as we speak for the final day!

Dan shows us the real heroes!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
I so agree with his post. He took a few moments out of his busy NYCC Schedule to remind us all!

Commander Kurgan is back with some new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
"Today's kitbash:

Sector Ranger (like shown in the old Westend Games Sourcebooks)

And another early Rebellion era Rebel soldier, probably an officer."

They both look great to me!

Ron Hembling updates us on his Endor AT-ST Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
"Hi All,

Another little update, I have been busy with commissions so my dio is on and off at the moment.

I restarted on the trees and gave them a dry brush of dark brown then gave them a dry brush medium grey. Once the medium grey was dry I then gave the trees a was of a 50/50 mix of dark brown and medium grey.

When the was dry I then gave them two dry brush coats of light grey. I still need tone down the grey and give the trees a wash of khaki and beige and then I can add the branches.

Ron"

The realism of those trees is just astounding to me!

Stefan shares a new dio on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 9 2016
Matter of fact this is just one of three new dioramas he has shared on our Facebook Page. Head on over to see em all.

It is easy to see that Stefan really enjoys his SW Stuff and creates some fantastic scenes.

Hear the answers for our Hasbro NYCC Q and A Session!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016


I just received this myself from Dan so we can listen to this and react to it at the same time! Thanks to Dan and the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team (Joe and Steve) for giving us a great interview.

Remeber, we only had so many minutes (10) folks and all of our questions didn't get answered so stay tuned as I try to get the rest of the list answered at a later session. Feel free to download here on your favorite device!

Brandon Flores starts a U-Wing...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
As you can see we are finalizing HALCION WERKZ Day here at ISY with the pics of his latest scratchbuild: the U-Wing.

It is 6" in scale and already has a level of detail you won't find in anything we have seen offered at regular retail. I would like to be hopeful we will see something like this we could buy someday, but I highly doubt it. Till then, we will just have to live vicariously through the wonderful creations of Brandon Flores.

HALCION WERKZ in action again!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
Take a look at his K-2SO Build and tell me you wouldn't want one of these! The lights in the eyes and the articulation in this is just flabbergasting!

Brandon Flores adds more to his Rogue One Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
He sent me these images a few days ago and I finally found the time to load them up. Needless to say I think this is all kinds of awesome.

Stay tuned, that wasn't the only batch of images and new projects the HALCION WERKZ has been into this week. All of it just unhinges my jaw!

Stan is back with a new Leia...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
"Thanks Tamer, starchaser, and Mr Jedi 1977, a little head change , resculpting back of head!"

Now that is nice!

JDeck gets the Emperor some new clothes...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
"I was able to get a couple Royal Guards, they are pretty cool. Id say 9.5/10, only because of a few minor problems. The helmet is dull and orange peeled. Also the pike itself is made of very soft plastic. When I took it out of the package it was warped into an S shape. On a positive note the sculpt is great the accessories are awesome. I just realized the right finger is flexible allowing it to hold the pike in its iconic position.

To tackle the helmet problem I just gave it a couple coats of Tamiya Clear Red. I think it looks better. I happened to have a couple of POTF2 pikes, I like them better because they are made of a harder, more durable plastic, so theyre straight.

I realized Hasbro hasnt made an ROTJ Emperor I'm happy with, so I kitbashed one. Im not sure why Hasbro hasnt done this already, but i took a TAC emperor and added the TVC TPM sidious robe and hood. Thats it. looks great. Ive got a few more alterations and accessories to make this an ultimate ROTJ Emperor."

His improvements sure do work for me. Man, I have got to find some of those new Black Series Walmart Royal Guards!

Stronox is back with a new Thrawn!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
"Another Thrawn commission request using better arms, improved hip articulation, and a much needed height increase!"

Boy, wouldn't we all buy multiples of this one if it were on the pegs eh!

Dag Marus improves BB-8 even more!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
"I am loving this little project. I added a few greeblies to inside of the torch port to make it looks a little more realistic and not just flat white or black plastic. I had a few fuses and extra guns laying around, so in they went! It's not screen accurate or anything, as it's a MUCH smaller scale and I'm using stuff I have lying around the workshop, but it'll do."

Well it sure works for me! It is great to see how much fun he is having with this too.

Ron Hembling is back to work on his Endor Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
"Hi All,

Last update for the night.

I covered the foil using spakfilla, PVA and some drops of Vallejo Beige Brown and German Grey. Once dry I then gave them 5 washes of Vallejo's German Cam Black Brown, I started of with a light wash then went up to a heavy wash for the last wash.

I have also started on the Stormtroopers, I used Vallejo white and then gave a wash of matt black and then dry brushed them with white. Once dry I painted the black areas and the vents and mouth section and I just need to add a little more detail and give them a weather.

Ron"

Those trees look real! Of course, the realism Ron is able to get out of all his dios is amazing.

Commander Kurgan shows us German Prices on new figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
All I can say is ouch! We have a question in for our Q and A about that. I hope we can Volker and our foreign Yarders a decent answer!

And on that note Dan said the audio was wonderful so look for us to share our Q and A Session with Hasbro in an audio format soon!

Darth Daddy and Peakob1 keep TCW Alive!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 8 2016
Its a new episode of Customizing the Clone Wars!

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new pre-order and in stock Items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 7 2016
BBTS FALL MEGA SALE!
We have just reduced prices today on over 4000 different items! We have organized over 40 different menus with images to show the new sale items.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=21951

EXTREME SETS POP-UP DIORAMAS
The highly detailed diorama kits by Extreme Sets are easy to set up and can be combined to stage the ultimate action sequences with your 6” action figure collection. Move the panels around to change the scene in seconds—the possibilities are endless! Four new kits are up for preorder including The Building, Subway Terminal, Abandoned House, and Control Center.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=extreme%20sets

STAR WARS EPISODE VII MOVIE MASTERPIECE LUKE SKYWALKER
Sideshow and Hot Toys are very excited to officially present the highly anticipated sixth scale Luke Skywalker Collectible Figure from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt, specially tailored costume, a mechanical right hand, and a Star Wars-themed figure stand. $229.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=hot%20toys%20episode%20vii

STAR WARS EPISODE VII KYLO REN ARTFX STATUE
Kylo Ren looks great in this beautifully sculpted 1/7 scale statue, standing on a snow-themed base sculpted to hint at the shape of Darth Vader's destroyed helmet. Kylo Ren strikes a wide, stable stance, holding his unique lightsaber (with LED light up features), raised to attack those who oppose the First Order. $129.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=episode%20vii%20artfx

MOVIE REALIZATION YUMI ASHIGARU STORMTROOPER EXCLUSIVETamashii Nations has done it again with the next addition to the Japanese feudal-style Meisho Movie Realization line. The Yumi Ashigaru Stormtrooper stands 6.75” tall and comes equipped with a collapsible bow and a quiver with five arrows. The highly detailed samurai-style armor features the empire logo on the chestplate. $89.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star%20wars%20movie%20realization

NEW KOTOBUKIYA
We have just listed 7 cool new items by Kotobukiya including the Star Wars 1/10 scale ArtFX+ Boba Fett Cloud City Version and Darth Vader the Return of Anakin Skywalker; a Transforming Nyanboard Model Kit; Yami Bakura and Marik ArtFX J Statues from Yu-Gi-Oh; a Velvet Crowe ArtFX J statue from Tales of Berseria; and the Frame Arms RF-Ex10/S Wyvern Model Kit
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=21916

HASBRO ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY
More Rogue One items are up for preorder including a Death Trooper Voice Changer Mask, an Interactech Imperial Stormtrooper figure, Hero Story 12” figures, Micro Machine Deluxe Vehicles and Vehicle 3-Packs, and Black Series Die-Cast Vehicles.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=22266

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 20” AND 31” BIG FIGS
Jakks Pacific Star War Big Figs stand 20” or 31” tall and feature five points of articulation. We have a total of seven 20” figures from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story spread out over two waves including Stormtrooper, K-2SO, Death Trooper, Jyn Erso, TIE Pilot, Hover Tank Driver, and Shore Trooper. In the 31” tall line we have three figures from the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film including a Stormtrooper with blaster, a Death Trooper with a blaster rifle and pistol, and the K-2SO droid; and C-3PO with his red arm as seen in Episode VII is also available.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=jakks%20rogue

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY FUNKO FIGURES
Funko has once again invaded the Star Wars Universe. This time you can expand your collection with ten all new Pop! vinyl figures from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and three new Wobblers. $9.99 each
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=rogue%20one%20pop

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 6” BLACK SERIES AND MORE
The first waves of Hasbro figures and vehicles based on the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film have arrived including the Black Series 6” figures and the 3.75” TIE Striker, as well as the first wave in the new Star Wars Universe 3.75” figure line that includes figures from across the Star Wars universe.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=21909

HOT TOYS AND SIDESHOW NEW ARRIVALS
A bunch of cool Hot Toys and Sideshow items just arrived this week including Sideshow Sixth Scale R2-D2 and C-3PO; Hot Toys Batman v Superman Armored Batman, Hot Toys Ultron Mark I from Avengers Age of Ultron; and Hot Toys Chewbacca, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18178

Hasbro Star Wars NYCC Reveal Promo Images now up!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 7 2016
For your viewing in all their high resolution splendor. I am looking forward to quite a few of the offerings. That Shore Trooper and Vader in the 6" Scale look fantastic. Share away folks!

Dan gives us the details on the new Star Wars Hasbro Offerings...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, October 7 2016
He loaded this up yesterday, but I wanted to make sure all were aware. I am loading up the promo images now!

Tweets by @The_Shipyards

What will Dan show us today?
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
Our intrepid reporter Dan "The Spectre" Kosa is fresh back from the Night Before Party with an exclusive look at some of the new Rogue One, Marvel, Transformers, etc. items and I look forward to see what today's interview with the Brand Team will reveal.

As always we will share to our social channels so keep those links handy!

Dan shares his Night Before Party Images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
It looks like he got to handle the new AT-ACT and I am definitely looking forward to seeing what he thought about that in addition to showcasing new 3.75" and 6" Figures for Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers.

He is just warming up and remember today is the day he will descend on the Hasbro Brand Team with the huge list of questions we garnered this time! Thanks Dan, you are rocking and rolling my friend!

Keep our Twitter Feed Handy to see what he shares live!

Ron Hembling works on his Endor Patrol Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
"Hi All,

I have added the aluminium foil to the tree and what I did first was roll up what I needed then pressed it all together and then un-rolled it and rolled it around the tree.

Once it is around the tree I then started to lightly crunch it all together and kept doing it until it was all foil was crimped together.

Ron"

This is definitely gonna rock when finished!

Dag Marus fixes up a BB-8...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
"My wife is a huge BB-8 fan and our 4th anniversary is coming up. So I got her the BB-8 BigFig...but the problem is...it is WAY too clean. There are so many little details in this sculpt and it looks incredible, but you can't see them. They don't pop at all.

Well, one hour with some brown paints and a crapload of paper towels and it's looking a TON better. I'm not done, as I'm still going to lighten some areas up where I feel the "dirt" is a little TOO heavy, but it looks infinitely better!"

I definitely agree. Make sure you see all of his pics!

Starchaser is back with new work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
"So I've taken the opportunity to play with the idea I started when I took a photo of the Landstrider.

I present: Khiro - a New Republic scout (and his trusted stiltacat mount Jimsen)."

Even more backstory awaits when you click the earlier link.

Ron Hembling finishes up some Stormtroopers...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
"Hi All,

I did these two figures a little while back and finally got them on their bases.

They are both Bandai kits built straight out of the box and have stockings cut out to cover the joints.

The Sandtrooper base is balsa wood with a mix of spakfilla, PVA glue and sand mixed and added to the base and then it was painted using Vallejo's Iraqui Sand.

The Stormtrooper base is balsa wood with spakfilla used to cover the base then potty mix was used to cover the base. I then used model railway static grass and then gave it a few washes of Vallejo's Medium Green, I used plastic plants form JOEFIX STUDIOS and the ferns are 1:1 scale plastic ferns which I cut the tips off and gave them and the other plastic plants a a few washes of Vallejo's Dark Green.

The figures and equipment were painted and weathered using Vallejo paints and pastel chalks.

Ron"

Yepper, Ron knows what he is doing thats for sure!

OC47150 is back with a new diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016
"When the Rogue One trailer first aired, the scene that caught my attention was the captured Rebel pilots marching through the marketplace. This is my version of that scene. I created the dio for another web contest and my club's annual festival."

Looks great to me. I think this is the first Rogue One Dio we have seen here at the Yards. Way to get it started OC47150!

Gentle Giant announces Poe Dameron Classic Bust...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, October 6 2016

Ron Hembling updates us on his Endor Patrol Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 5 2016
"Hi All,

Did a tiny bit of work yesterday and added the base for the trees. I used foam board and glued pieces together and once try I trimmed the edges until I was happy with the way they looked.

I will start covering them with some aluminium foil to get the texture I want and then I will cover that with spakfilla.

Ron"

You can already see this one is gonna be fantastic. I am still left reeling after this last 6" shuttle dropship diorama. And man he won the first three places in his modeling competition. Ron is one fire this month!

Jodo gives us a new chapter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 5 2016
Enjoy Era of Darkness VOL 2: Chapter 6!

If you have a second today get into his thread and let him know what you think. The photo-novel guys do such great work and about the only accolades they get are your comments about their work in the places they show their work. I for one always look forward to seeing new updates from Jodo!

Panther finishes the Destruction of Maz Katana's Castle Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, October 5 2016
"With all 4 phases completed, I have added a compilation of final pictures to mark the end of this project.

I hope you like these pictures.

Richard"

It looks like a movie still to me. Great work Panther!

Get your questions in by 10:35 AM Eastern!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
Dan goes to the Night After Party tomorrow evening so I will be sorting and organizing all of our questions this morning in what looks like it will be super busy! If you have a burning question and want us to ask the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team this morning by 10:35 AM Eastern is the time. After that I will be organizing the questions and getting them off to Dan for our events with Hasbro.

Guns Empty gets back to his Chessboard Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Here's the Rebel Fleet Trooper. It's the other chess rook!!

For the High Command Security Trooper, the idea was the base was stone from one of the Rebel hidden bases, pulling security for Rebel High Command.

For this guy, I wanted to pull from the movies, so I designed the base to be as though he's on a rebel cruiser, stepping out from a side room with dirty unpolished flooring onto the polished white panels."

Can't you just imagine moving these on a real chess board! Such a cool project. I could see this being the centerpiece of an awesome Star Wars Room.

Gold Leader One shares his thoughts and goodies of Force Friday!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Here's a video showcasing my Force Friday "Go Rogue" 2016 haul and my thoughts on this years event."

Remember folks, you can now live embed your videos in the forums!

Ron Hembling wins first prize in a local competition...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Hi All,

I didn't know were to put this so I thought I would put it here.

Well we had a long weekend here in Australia and we also had our local model group model/expo comp. I had 5 dio's in the comp which were the Shuttle drop, drop zone, Han/Tauntaun, AT-AT Gunner Jakku and the dewback patrol and there were 5 other entries.

Besides being a long weekend I took out 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the scifi category which I was stoked about and the 1st place prize was a Gundam kit supplied by Darren from Tokyo Model Detective and he also sponored the comp as well (thanks heaps mate)

Ron"

Wow, I bet Ron still has a big ole smile on his face and very well deserved!

The Closet Jedi shares a new 3D Printed Throne...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Cant have a throne room with out a Throne worthy of a VC Emperor."

I really like where this is going!

JDeck finishes up his Shuttle Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"I pretty much finished Vader's Shuttle. I was able to mount it all pretty easily using plastic and metal tubes.

For the shuttle tube I used .25" outside diameter brass tube. Then I used .256" inside diameter plastic tube to connect the brass tube to both the shuttle and wood base. I used the same concept mounting the TIE fighters using .16" OD brass and .16" ID plastic tubes. Its all detachable and the mounting holes are unnoticeable. I still need to mount one of the TIE fighters better. If your interested i can give a demonstration, it would work better to use square tube but im lazy."

I like the look of this!

Clone Troopr is back with a Jedi Revan...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Hi all, Here’s my Revan as a Jedi. :) I made him a removable mask as well. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Thanks all for the kind words on my Republic Commando."

I am liking his new Jedi too!

Stan is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"It been a while,!stillnworking on Ranat, so I updated Mon Mothma to SA and more movie accurate figure. She now take command of Rebels."

She looks great to me!

Samm Dann gets a great deal on 6" at Wal-Mart!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
"Happy Rogue Weekend! Went to Walmart for something else, checked the new stock and found every single 6" Black Series racked wrong at $14.94! Went to the check out and they rang up as $18.98. Got the Wally workers to adjust them all for me! Cassian, Episode IV Luke, Ahsoka, and another Jango because why not? Doubt they'll bother to fix the price error on the rack so I will be back for more!"

I don't blame him a bit, I would go back for more too!

Eddie Johns reviews the new Walgreens 6" C3PO
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, October 4 2016
I found a tag while I was checking email (like ten of em!) and figured I had better share this! It does look like one I will pick up if I can find a Walgreens anywhere close.

Panther does some major work on his latest dio project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 3 2016
"Major update!

I've been busy this weekend, yesterday I applied the second of spray paint. This time I was more careful, cleared space in the garage and sprayed in there lol.

Today, I created a wash consisting of a combination of white, black and a little burnt umber acrylic and used this to lighten the doorway and then a gentle wash over all of the wall and rubble. Then using a dry brush, I scorched the wall using black acrylic and dry brushed everything, the wall, steps, the broken wall parts. If I used too much black I soften it using the first acrylic wash.

While I was waiting for that to dry, I used some model shrubbery to create a grass area at the front and then a mixture of PVA, ballast and a grey acrylic mixture to cover the area at the bottom of the steps and some on them, this giving the impression of broken stone from the wall.

This hopefully completes Phase 3 of this project, there now needs a couple of additions and one being customised before I complete this.

I hope you like the pictures so far and excuse the amount of them.

Richard"

Wow, this is really looking fantastic!

HALCION for president!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 3 2016
At the very least he could sure handle Hasbro. Take a look at his latest K2SO work and tell me you wouldn't love to own one of these!

Stefan shares a new dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 3 2016
Looks like a Medal Ceremony this time out. There is even an Echo Control Room you can see if you click back into our Facebook Page.

Jake James shows you how to remove that pesky nerf stuff...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 3 2016
One of the biggest things before I bought my new TIE Striker was whether or not I could remove the unrealistic looking nerf launcher. As you can see by the image above, problem solves. Thanks to my local buddy Jake James for letting me use his image.

A good article to get all the goodies...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, October 3 2016
Do you want to know all the latest exclusives and where to find them? This article will help.

More details on EE's new 6" Clonetrooper Exclusive...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
"Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Bring home an entire army in one box with this Star Wars The Black Series Clone Troopers of Order 66 6-Inch Action Figures. The set brings you four Clone Trooper action figures never before made in 1:6 scale. Each features awesome weapons, amazing paint, and fantastic articulation. You really should pick up a few of them to serve the Jedi - until they decide to move in a different direction! Pre-order now!

"Star Wars Black Series 6-Inch Clone Troopers - EE Exclusive:

Entertainment Earth's next 6-inch The Black Series exclusive!

Four awesome troopers from the Grand Army of the Republic.
Set includes the first-ever 6-inch Clone Troopers based on the legions from Revenge of the Sith!
Each figure features awesome weapons and amazing paint!
Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Bring home an entire army in one box with this Star Wars The Black Series Clone Troopers of Order 66 6-Inch Action Figures - Entertainment Earth Exclusive. The set brings you four 6-inch scale plastic action figures in the employ of the Republic. Each features awesome weapons and amazing paint, so you really should pick up a few of them to serve the Jedi - until they decide to move in a different direction. Ages 4 and up.

The Star Wars Black Series 6-Inch Action Figures - EE Exclusive includes (subject to change):

501st Legion Clone Trooper - Vader's Fist! Blue-striped action figure is ready to serve Anakin Skywalker, and later Darth Vader, during the Clone Wars.

212th Attack Battalion Clone Trooper - Orange you glad Obi-Wan Kenobi's Clones are here? Standing 6-inches tall, this super-articulated figure comes armed to take aim at threats on Utapau - and eventually one Jedi Master Kenobi.

442nd Siege Battalion Clone Trooper - Crush Cato Nemoidia! These lean mean green biological fighting machines were sent to crush the Trade Federation stronghold during the final hours of the Clone Wars.

Shock Trooper - The Emperor's squad! Charged with keeping Coruscant and the Emperor safe, these red-clad troopers are ready to help, and also mow down opposition to Palpatine's New Order."

These are really looking tough to me!

We interrupt Rogue One weekend with a new dio from Ron Hembling!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
"Hi All,

Started a new dio and this one will be a AT-ST on patrol on Endor. The AT-ST is from Bandai and built straight out of the box and the stormtroopers are from SW Imperial Assault and have been heavily modified.

The scale of the troopers is 28mm which I think is 1/64 scale so to me it is a very minor size difference and I need troopers for my 1:48 scale dios.

Ron"

It already looks great to me. I can't wait to see Ron get started on some Rogue One stuff too. The OT will always be my main love though, just like Ron!

So watcha finding?
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
I was able to add two things off my bucket list yesterday in the form of the new Black Series Rogue One Stormtrooper Helmet and the new TIE Striker. Daggone the detail on these looks great.

So what are you finding? Let us know! You can post it directly to our Facebook Page or plop it in our New Purchases Thread in the forums. I do enjoy seeing what folks pick up! So far I think Gold Leader One (pic below) has us all beat, but it sure is fun to head out to the stores again to look eh?

And JDeck begins the head swapping!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
"The r1 stormy head is even better than the SL11, which to me was the best stormtrooper head sculpt Hasbro ever made. This one is glossy, and the paint apps are very good. The paint on the SL11 was sloppy in comparison. So this is my new go to head. It does have a ball joint head, but the hole is very small, same size as a human head hole, if that makes sense. So you can do a straight swap with the spacetrooper, just take off the head, insert new helmet, no dremel. Fyi. The plastic is still easy enough to dremel through, just takes a while. I swapped heads on two legacy Stormtroopers, one with R1 head other with SL11."

Thats high praise as to me the SL version was the best out there to date! Thats also a good place to let us know what you picked up!

Felipe Gomez shares his Star Destroyer Project progress...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
The fiber optic work on this is incredible. Well its all incredible, but wow the lights are fantastic!

Stefan having even more Rogue One fun...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
It definitely is that kind of weekend. I am enjoying my new TIE Striker myself. It is so cool to see new Star Wars Products in stores.

We finish off Hot Toys and Rogue One morning with the Shore Trooper!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
"The Star Wars galaxy expands in size and scope as the story advances to new planets and locales never before seen on film. This December, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will introduce us to the secluded and heavily guarded tropical planet Scarif, where Imperial military installations are established and new specialist Stormtroopers known as the Shoretroopers are stationed to patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are excited to announce the sixth scale collectible figure of the new Shoretrooper. The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of the Shoretrooper in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and features a highly poseable new body with a distinctive helmet, all-new armor with weathering effects, a new blaster rifle, detailed utility belt with pouch and other accessories, plus a specially designed figure stand and backdrop.

When you pre-order now, you can also receive a specially designed double-sided Imperial theme backdrop as a pre-order bonus accessory!

Prepare to #GoRogue as the Shoretrooper will be a unique and indispensable addition to your Imperial army!"

New Rogue One Hot Toys Vader looks awesome!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
"Darth Vader returns in force this year with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! The epic space saga film takes place just before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, a time when the Galactic Empire is at the peak of its power, whereas the fledgling Rebel Alliance plots to thwart the Empire's plan to build a moon-sized battle station. As the Emperor's top enforcer and the symbol of the Empire's reign of terror, Lord Vader will crush the Rebels by any means necessary.

While fans worldwide are holding their breath to experience the new film, Sideshow and Hot Toys are here to unleash the power of the Dark Side with the new sixth scale Darth Vader collectible figure!

The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted featuring a newly developed body and armor, a new highly polished helmet sculpt, a sophisticatedly tailored and delicately textured costume, a utility belt with LED lights, a lightsaber hilt, and a Death Star theme figure stand.

When you pre-order now, you can also receive a specially designed Death Star theme double-sided backdrop as a pre-order bonus accessory!

Search your feelings... you know you want this for your Hot Toys Star Wars Collection! It is time to #GoRogue"

Works for me. I can't wait to see him back on the big screen!

The Hunt for Luke is over!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, October 2 2016
""Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth." – Rey

In the aftermath of the fall of the Empire, Luke Skywalker, the last surviving Jedi, has put himself in exile after his attempt to train a new generation of Jedi went horribly awry. As a new threat to the galaxy known as the First Order emerges, Leia, Han, Chewie, and a group of Resistance heroes risk their lives trying to locate Luke's whereabouts - with the hope of bringing him back into the fold in their desperate struggle to restore peace and justice to the galaxy.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are very excited to officially present the highly anticipated sixth scale Luke Skywalker Collectible Figure from Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt, specially tailored costume, a mechanical right hand, and a Star Wars-themed figure stand."

He sure does look spot on perfect to me.

Twelfth Parsec announces Rogue One Deal!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
"SAVE 10 % today through THE ENTIRE WEEKEND! in honor of ROUGE FRIDAY! Use code ROGUEFRIDAY at checkout!

We are about 90% of the way to our goal to be able to bring out side 2 of Space Bases in early 2017!"

If you haven't yet seen the great Space Station Playset stop reading right now and click in!

EE announces new 6" Exclusive...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
"Star Wars Black Series 6-Inch Clone Troopers - EE Exclusive:

Entertainment Earth's next 6-inch The Black Series exclusive!

Four awesome troopers from the Grand Army of the Republic.
Set includes the first-ever 6-inch Clone Troopers based on the legions from Revenge of the Sith!
Each figure features awesome weapons and amazing paint!
Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Bring home an entire army in one box with this Star Wars The Black Series Clone Troopers of Order 66 6-Inch Action Figures - Entertainment Earth Exclusive. The set brings you four 6-inch scale plastic action figures in the employ of the Republic. Each features awesome weapons and amazing paint, so you really should pick up a few of them to serve the Jedi - until they decide to move in a different direction. Ages 4 and up.

The Star Wars Black Series 6-Inch Action Figures - EE Exclusive includes (subject to change):

501st Legion Clone Trooper - Vader's Fist! Blue-striped action figure is ready to serve Anakin Skywalker, and later Darth Vader, during the Clone Wars.

212th Attack Battalion Clone Trooper - Orange you glad Obi-Wan Kenobi's Clones are here? Standing 6-inches tall, this super-articulated figure comes armed to take aim at threats on Utapau - and eventually one Jedi Master Kenobi.

442nd Siege Battalion Clone Trooper - Crush Cato Nemoidia! These lean mean green biological fighting machines were sent to crush the Trade Federation stronghold during the final hours of the Clone Wars.

Shock Trooper - The Emperor's squad! Charged with keeping Coruscant and the Emperor safe, these red-clad troopers are ready to help, and also mow down opposition to Palpatine's New Order."

They look great to me!

Good ole eBay to your Rogue One Rescue...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
Well after a rather lackluster performance by my local retail stores, yes I too have to go take a look at eBay.

From just a general search to the popular items like the Toys R Us Hovertank Pilot and the TIE Striker you can pretty much find everything there.

As always you need to check the feedback, look at the pictures and decide on box or cardback shape, but you know you can always trust eBay to get you what you ordered or get your money back!

Get your Rogue One on at EE!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
I don't know about you, but the always varied lot at regular retail and the ultimate disappointment I get at not finding what I want just sours the whole collecting experience. Not to mention dealing with certain members of the general public who try to sour the experience even more by scalping, destroying, hoarding, etc. I tend to stick to collecting that puts a smile on my face.

Thats where EE comes in folks. I have never had a bad experience, period and I have been ordering from them for years. Mint condition is guaranteed and I have never had a package damaged that I received from em. I have always found their custom service second to none and I will always promote them.

That being said, don't let Force Friday and the lack of peg and product space get you down. Use Entertainment Earth for all of your Rogue One needs and they will get it too you quick like!

I-am-Boba-Fett is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
"Here's a custom FIRST ORDER ASTROMECH DROID figure made by me. This is a one of a kind custom action figure.

Features:
- Custom fully poseable action figure !!!
- Custom astromech droid's head turns smoothly 360 degrees and is also removable !!!
- Custom made magnetically attached/detached droid resin cast head !!!
- Strong magnets are embedded into the astromech droid's body and custom resin cast head.
- Custom paint work !!!
- Astromech droid has two poseable arms in the front of it's body !!!
- This custom figure is in scale with all 3.75 inch to 4 inch tall figures.

This ONE OF A KIND First Order Astromech Droid is FOR SALE at the link."

Looks great to me.

Custom Creator creates some props to go with his new dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
"Took a break from building and made some props. Funny how prop making takes much longer than building walls...lol.

Yes, it has 12 "months"......lol."

Talk about some serious attention to detail folks. That calendar, well all of it, is awesome!

Guns Empty gets back to his Chessboard Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
"Rebel Rook.

Rebel Alliance High Command Security Trooper."

I am really liking this creation. He is really getting close to finishing this off.

Stefan gets a TIE Striker...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
I have yet to find one, but it is so great to see the Rogue One goodies folks are posting to our Facebook Page. Stefan is already building some hangar dios.

Kartoonister the Silencer shares a Rogue One Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, October 1 2016
It looks like he made a cool display for a Toys R Us Store Launch. How cool is that!