The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with the new Clone Trooper in Phase II Armor (CW2) from The Clone Wars.
PROS: The Phase II clone finally started seeing some action in The Clone Wars fourth season and Hasbro has done a great job of bringing into the 3-3/4″ line. While paint apps are minimal the new sculpt showcases the sleek look that the clones have in the show and the interpretation of the helmet looks really nice – the perfect bridge between the animated and realistic style of figures.
CONS: Same issues may hold true for some collectors: no ball-jointed ankles, too skinny/cartoony, too clean, etc.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Tags: Clone Wars, DMC, hasbro, toyguide
Category Collecting News, Toyguide Updates |
Just in time for the new product roll out, Toys”R”Us is having a Buy 2, get 1 FREE sale on ALL of their Star Wars action figures (yes, that includes the Vintage line)! With the stores resetting as we speak, now’s the time to hit those stores.
Remember, if you’ve recently purchased several qualifying items, head in for a price adjustment. And don’t forget those Hasbro coupons!
Tags: store reports, toysrus
Category Collecting News |
Kubrick DX 4 has been officially released by Medicom Toy this week and with that news comes word from Instinctoy’s blog that one of the chases for this set is an Imperial Naval/Stormtrooper Officer. If history is any indicator, expect this one to “command” high prices on eBay as well.
UPDATE: The second chase as been revealed: The black Imperial astromech R2-Q5. Collectors of this line may remember that R2-Q5 was available previously in an exclusive box set back on 2004, only this time, he is the 2 leg configuration instead of the three-legged version.
Tags: kubrick, medicom
Category Collecting News |
You’ve all seen the increases. First $8.99, then $9.99, then $10.99. Now Target in Walnut Creek, CA has their Vintage Collection figures at a soul crushing $11.99 each! Who doesn’t want to pay that for a Qui-Gon repack?
Thanks to Brian C. for the report.
Tags: store reports, target, TVC, vintage
Category Collecting News |
Sideshow Collectibles as also announced the ultra cool Aayla Secura Premium Format figure! Head on over and melt your eyeballs.
Tags: premium format, Sideshow
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the amazing 1/6th scale STAP and Battle Droid Set. Accessorize your droid army today!
Tags: 12" scale, 1:6 scale, Sideshow
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
Here is a quick update from Big Bad Toy Store about a variety of new pre-orders as well as some cool new arrivals.
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Tags: BBTS, gentle giant, hasbro. efx collectibles, lego, Sideshow
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
This week at PastGenerationToys.com - FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders shipped within the lower 48 United States! Check out their new pre-orders and in-stock items.
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Tags: gentle giant. PGT, Past Generation Toys
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of our first basic figure for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We kick things off with Anakin Skywalker (CW1) from The Clone Wars. Read on for a more in-depth review of this new version.
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Tags: Clone Wars, DMC, hasbro, toyguide, TPM
Category Collecting News, Toyguide Updates |
Forum member Stronox has shared a batch of some of the most amazing customs posted in the forums to date – be sure to swing by the forums and feast your eyes on his latest update, which also includes a killer custom Imperial walker that you have to see pictures of to believe. Check it all out after the jump!
Tags: Customizer Spotlight, customs
Category Customizing |
Want to know the price point for the MTT? How about the Target DPCI? Well you’re in luck. As of this writing, Target has a listing for the “Star Wars Droid Carrier” with a price of $129.99 and the DPCI is 087-06-0846.
Thanks to Yakreader “Ben” for the intel!
UPDATE with photographic proof
Tags: DPCI, target
Category Collecting News |
Jedi Temple Archives, who have been at the tip of the spear in confirming the MTT Droid Carrier revealed by Hasbro at the UK Toy Fair, has posted a packaging mockup for this beast. Head on over to take a look!
Tags: JTA, toy fair
Category Collecting News |
Today kicked off the UK Toy Fair and aside from Hasbro’s reveal of the MTT (Multi Trooper Transport Droid Carrier), they also unveiled 3 new Vintage Collection figures! Head to JediNews for an exclusive look at the Nikto Guard from Return of the Jedi – in vintage Kenner deco!!!, Galen Marek from The Force Unleashed II and Shae Vizla from Star Wars: The Old Republic
Tags: hasbro, kenner, swtor, TFUII, TVC, UK Toy Fair, vintage
Category Collecting News |
Yakface is proud to announce a tribute to a friend of the community who passed away last summer – a multi-site customizing contest that was in the works by a collector know around the forums as MercuryArtStudios. We were shocked and saddened last summer when he tragically lost his life in a car accident.
Mike Martinez left behind a great following in the customizing community and touched a lot of people. In his memory, we wanted to see through an Evolution style themed customizing contest that he had been planning - so we have teamed up with two other sites to make this happen. We are proud to have teamed up with Echo Base News and Imperial Shipyards to host this customizing event.
To help encourage particpation, we’ve also gathered a great pool of prizes – for more information and rules of entry, click here!
Tags: customs, echobasenews, imperialshipyards
Category Contests/Giveaways, Customizing, Site News |
On January 30th all the stores on your toy runs will have the new stock of Star Wars figures from Hasbro. From Vintage to Movie Heroes to Clone Wars, Hasbro has figures, battle packs, fleet vehicles, and more ready to be released. But across the country, mostly at Wal Mart, toys have been spotted early. And on this week’s Star Wars Action News, your hosts Arnie and Marjorie have a bunch in hand to review.
Listen to this week’s episode of Star Wars Action News for hands on reviews of the new Titanium Vehicle 3-Packs, the Toys”R”Us exclusive battle pack, the new Hasbro Fleet vehicles, the full first wave of Hasbro Movie Heroes figures, as well as The Vintage Collection figures like the Battle Droid, Ben Quadinaros, and Quinlan Vos! Plus, be sure to check out the enhanced podcast with pictures of all these new items as well!
With Star Wars Valentine candy that may make your mouth bleed, and a moving-lips Yoda plushie, it’s all this week on the Star Wars Action News podcast!
Download the Regular Version or Enhanced Version
Tags: Clone Wars, exclusives, hasbro, movie heroes, Star Wars Action News, SWAN, titanium, toysrus, TVC, vintage
Category Collecting News, Podcasts |
