by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-25, 10:13:56
A week and a half ago I flew into NYC for the annual Toy Fair New York, a convention where toy manufacturers reveal their products for the calendar year. With The Mandalorian and Grogu releasing in just three months, I expected to see tons of products with those characters plastered ...
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by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-25, 08:58:48
The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS.org) is thrilled to celebrate the strong early momentum of its 2026 medallion fundraiser in support of Second Chance Fundraising, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation.
https://www.pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
Reaching the halfway mark of the pledge window, the fundraiser has already secured over 500 preorders, exceeding our minimum to produce the medallions. This early surge demonstrates the community's dedication to both fandom and philanthropy. Having met our minimum goal we are thrilled to confirm this fundraiser WILL move forward!
This year's campaign introduces an exciting preorder‑only format, giving fans a unique opportunity to secure a limited-edition collectible while directly contributing to a lifesaving cause. With pledges open from February 9 through March 9, supporters are responding enthusiastically to this fresh, mission‑driven approach. If the fundraiser reaches the required 500 preorders, medallions will be priced at $19.59 + shipping, but supporters can drive the cost down even further by boosting total pledges. There are price reductions at every 100‑unit milestone above 500, and at the maximum preorder level of 1,000 units the price drops significantly to $12.02 + shipping!
With less than TWO WEEKS still remaining in the campaign, PSWCS.org encourages fans, collectors, and supporters of organ‑donation advocacy to get their pledges in before the March 9 deadline. Because this fundraiser is preorder‑only, the 2026 medallion will not be available once the pledge window closes. Don't miss your opportunity to secure a one‑of‑a‑kind collectible that directly supports a meaningful cause.
Make your pledge here: https://www.pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-25, 08:54:19
So - quick update on Nien Nunb. My initial plan was to assemble them this weekend. That ain't happening. Basically, I got too much going on. My daughter Jasmine is moving into an apartment on Friday, so I'll be spending a lot of the weekend driving back and forth. And that actually is works as a good excuse to not rush the art, which still has a way to go...
The chair coloring was easy enough, but after that I was faced with the background. And the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon presents a unique challenge. It's all black panels. And I drew it as all black lines. And black lines on a black background don't really covey a whole lot of information when you print that out. After weighing my options, I decided to convert the lines to gray to simulate the piping of all the panels from the set...
I like how that's working, but there's gonna be some tweaking that I'll need to figure out. I'll get there. Just not before Friday. So the moving thing gives me a lot of breathing room to get this right. Check back next Wednesday for (hopefully) the final art!
by Beedo Sookcool
on 2026-02-19, 03:36:45
HENRY WESTON’S VINTAGE PEAR
Vintage. Lime-green wrapper. This one’s an easy match.
Henry Weston is a big name in the cider market here in the UK, and here is his . . . oh, no. Oh, dear. “Vintage Pear Cider.” Bugger it. As we have already established in the Samuel ...
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by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-18, 10:06:23
After the first week of our pledge drive to benefit Second Chance Fundraising, we have already exceeded half of our minimum for the fundraiser to move forward! Thanks so much for the outpouring of support we've received so far!
https://www.pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
PSWCS.org is trying something new: dynamic pricing.
The more preorders received, the lower the final price.
500 preorders = $19.59 + shipping
1000 preorders = $12.02 + shipping
(Price drops every 100 orders!)
Want to help push your price down?
Pool your orders with friends, clubs, or collecting groups to save on shipping and boost the preorder count. If you have already ordered we can easily adjust your total so you can combine orders. Simply email charity@pswcs.com with your request.
Preorder here: https://www.pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-18, 10:00:31
I'm working on a write-up of Toy Fair New York 2026, a best & worst rundown that I'll post as soon as it's done. To tide you over, here's a photo of my convention travel buddies from day 1 of the conference:
by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-18, 09:55:21
I've begun coloring in Nien Nunb (interrupted by a weekend trip to Toy Fair New York...). So here's a few quick progress images:
First I began with the protagonist...
Next up was the Wookiee, going all the way back to 2004 for color reference!
And lastly I began the arduous task of coloring the cockpit, starting with the pilot chairs.
I'm hoping to assemble these over the weekend of Feb 28th. So if all goes well you'll see final colors next week!
by Beedo Sookcool
on 2026-02-12, 11:15:49
DEAD MAN’S FINGERS BLUE RASPBERRY MOJITO
Dead Man’s Fingers is a very nice rum, as we have already discussed.
And as I was shopping for beverages to pair up with the the Retro TVC Cantina Adventure Set Aliens, I saw their ready-mixed Blue Raspberry Mojito tinned cocktail in its vibrant blue ...
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by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-11, 09:28:08
Despite our best efforts to appear illegitimate, CreatureCantina.com is once again traveling to the glorious confines of the Javits Center this weekend to see lots and lots of toys!
This year's trek was much more precarious than any in the last 15 years. I applied for a press badge back in October. Usually me and my compatriots hear back within 3 or 4 days, but this year it was absolute silence. After hearing nothing for 2 months and with no replies to emails I ended up calling the support line. There I was told by the person on the line "You didn't get a press badge" and was forwarded a status update that listed my application both as "Pending" and "Unapproved."
I was disappointed that we weren't getting press access, so we began plotting and scheming to secure alternate access to the venue (which we eventually did). But I was still a bit confused. In what version of the English language does "Pending - Unapproved" mean we were rejected? I was convinced that they just hadn't processed the application yet. So I called back. And I received the same response. "You didn't get a press badge."
It turned out the phone support people had no idea what they were doing, and I was correct in my assessment of "Pending - Unapproved." On January 18th my press badge was APPROVED! And again CreatureCantina.com will attend the largest toy industry convention on the east coast as members of the press!
One day they'll recognize they were wrong about us all along... but not this day!!
Follow along on our Facebook page to see live updates Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning!
by Bill Cable
on 2026-02-11, 09:10:23
The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS.org) is proud to announce the official launch of its 2026 fundraiser pledge campaign benefiting Second Chance Fundraising, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation. PSWCS.org is inviting Star Wars fans, collectors, and supporters of life-saving causes to participate in this unique fundraising effort through a limited preorder pledge program for commemorative medallions.
https://pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
Now through March 9, 2026, participants can secure their pledge for the 2026 PSWCS.org medallion — with pricing determined by the total number of preorders received. This dynamic pricing model ensures that supporters benefit from lower costs as more pledges come in, while maximizing funds raised for Second Chance Fundraising.
Dynamic Pricing Details:
"We're excited to launch our 2026 fundraiser for Second Chance Fundraising, and approaching it in an entirely different manner is a new challenge" said PSWCS.org President Bill Cable. "We're committed to raising $7000 for the charity, and we hope our long-time supporters embrace this new system."
Pledgers may reserve their medallions now with no upfront payment — invoices will be sent following the close of the preorder period. Once produced, all medallions will be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
How to Participate:
Preorders are being accepted through the PSWCS.org fundraising pledge page now through March 9, 2026. For more details, visit the pledge form at https://pswcs.com/charity/pledge.cfm
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