Don't Forget Tomorrow's Rose Parade December 31, 2006 | 7:54 PM EST | Bill
While we don't usually call your attention to sporting events or parades, be sure to tune in to tomorrow's Tournament of Roses Parade with its Grand Marshall, whom you may have heard of... George Lucas. In addition to Lucas' appearance --- as you have no doubt heard by now--- the 501st will be marching along with Star Wars floats. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Pacific tomorrow-- January 1st!
2007... Here We Come! December 31, 2006 | 2:59 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Everyone here at Yakface would like to wish all of our readers a Happy New Year! Have fun and be safe tonight Yakkers and may 2007 be a great year for collecting!
Fourth 'Indiana Jones' Movie to Start Filming in 2007 December 31, 2006 | 5:16 AM EST | rykrofenloe
There's been different reports recently on when the much anticipated next film in this series would begin filming.
But it looks like it is time to rejoice Indiana Jones fans, and check out this new article courtesy of FOX
Latest Titanium Figures December 31, 2006 | 3:21 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Reports have been coming in that the latest Titanium Figures have been showing up in limited numbers at some Walmart stores, with some stores already putting these on clearance with the older Titaniums.
So if you're looking to add these to your collection, don't forget to check those clearance aisles!
Rykrof Enloe Series Update December 30, 2006 | 12:59 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Here's a sneak preview of the next chapter in the Rykrof Enloe Series -
After arriving in the Dathomir System to infiltrate a Badoo Corba terrorist base, Rykrof Enloe's clone strike force has been ambushed by a Separatist Fleet.
The above preview image for the upcoming chapter is just a glimpse at the many dangers the strike force will encounter as the survivors of a crash landing attempt to complete this important mission ordered by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine...
Stay tuned Yakkers for the entire chapter as Rykrof struggles to survive the menacing planet, Dathomir!
2007 Stormtrooper December 29, 2006 | 3:01 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Looks like the folks over at Jedidefender have gotten a hold of pics of the much rumored 2007 Stormtrooper. Head on over there for more information by clicking here.
Forums Strike Back! December 29, 2006 | 2:50 AM EST | Brandon
Hello All!
The forums are back online for your posting pleasure!
Enjoy and Happy Posting!
UPDATE - Looks like they are back up for the time being. Let's hope the power situation has been remedied!
Treachery on Saleucami Revealed December 28, 2006 | 1:09 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Recently our friends at 4 inches.de unveiled photos of two upcoming figures, Commander Neyo and the Saleucami Clone Trooper.
Today more information about these figures has been revealed as they will be packaged together with BARC Speederbikes. Head on over there to see larger images by clicking here.
It appears that these will be in the Battle Packs line, most likely retailing around $19.99.
YakTube - Silent Star Wars December 28, 2006 | 11:43 AM EST | Scott
Had Georges Melies or Louis Lumiere taken it upon themselves to craft a science fiction epic around the turn of the century, maybe it would have looked something like this.....um....or not.
Entertainment Earth Sale!!! December 28, 2006 | 10:22 AM EST | Mark
The fine people over at Entertainment Earth are having a sale... check it out.
Good To Go Customs December 28, 2006 | 12:59 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Our friends over at Good To Go Customs have updated with some new items for all you customizers. Whether you're new to the hobby or an old veteran, customizing is a fun part of expanding your collection.
They also have a contest raffle running as well, where you could with a Playstation 3. For more details, Click Here.
Forum Status Update December 27, 2006 | 8:08 PM EST | Brandon
Hello Fellow Yakkers!
As you are all highly aware our forum is still currently unavailable. I thought I would update you all on the situation. On December 23rd the server lost its power supply. A replacement part was ordered by the server provider but was not made will available until after the holiday. The power supply replacement then became delayed in shipping. It is expected to arrive serverside on December 28th. Once the people on serverside receive the part it will be installed and service should be restored shortly thereafter. I hope this answers any questions any body may have. This issue was unforseen and completely out of our control. Sometimes acts of an unforseen nature show up at the most inconvenient times. We appreciate everybody's patience with this matter. We hope everybody had a great holiday and keep on Yakkin!
After Christmas Clearances... December 27, 2006 | 3:24 PM EST | rykrofenloe
So far we've had reports of the 10-pk Unleashed Battle Packs marked down to $9.98 at Target stores... so be on the lookout for other markdowns after the holidays Yakkers!
Yakfinities Update (Pegwarmer Roundup) December 27, 2006 | 3:20 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Hey customizers, several people have emailed me with inquiries of what to do until the forums are back up.
This month's challenge is still in progress, so if you are still wanting to add a custom to this month's Yakfinities and are unable to post it, please email it to me by December 31 to rykrofenloe@yahoo.com to be eligible for the MOMC VOTC Stormtrooper that will be awarded to this month's winner.
WOC & LFL To Continue Together Indefinitely December 27, 2006 | 10:49 AM EST | Scott
WIZARDS OF THE COAST AND LUCASFILM LTD. EXTEND LICENSING AGREEMENT Wizards of the Coast To Continue Production of Star Wars Product Line
December 27, 2006 (Renton, Wash.) – Leading game developer Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), today announced, it has reached an agreement with Lucasfilm Ltd. that will allow the Seattle-based company to continue producing the highly popular STAR WARS MINIATURES™ and STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME titles for years to come.
“We are very excited to continue our relationship with Lucasfilm, as it allows us to build on the proven success of our Star Wars brands,” said Casey Reeter, vice president of marketing at Wizards of the Coast. “This deal tells consumers that Wizards of the Coast is committed to bringing the industry’s best Star Wars games to market.”
The new agreement allows Wizards of the Coast to develop new products and expansion sets for its popular STAR WARS MINIATURES game, which now includes the new STARSHIP BATTLES™ vehicles game, as well as STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME, and all related game accessories.
The STAR WARS MINIATURES game allows players to collect and build squads from hundreds of characters from throughout the Star Wars® universe to compete against another player in head-to-head, skirmish-style battles. Roleplayers can enjoy the STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME, which sets the stage for players to create and star in their own chapter of the Star Wars saga.
“Star Wars celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, which makes 2007 very special for us,” said Derek Stothard, director of toys at Lucas Licensing. “We are planning some exciting events to commemorate the anniversary, and, we’re looking forward to working with Wizards of the Coast in this banner year.”
After Xmas Sale... December 26, 2006 | 3:12 PM EST | Mark
Head over to Toysrus.com for some amazing sales...
$6.50
$1.20
Star Wars Episode I Micro Machines Deluxe Podracing Playset Assortment $5.29
Plus other deals as well..
Star Wars Action News - Happy Life Day! December 25, 2006 | 11:12 PM EST | Scott
On this Life Day Marjorie and Arnie donned their red robes, held candles up to the sky, and…wait, no…they recorded a new episode of Star Wars Action News! Marjorie opens her case of Series 7 Kubricks on the air and hopes for each one to be one of the rare chase figures she wants so much. Also, Arnie recounts the tales of his Christmas gifts, and some listeners call in with tales of their own Christmas gift Star Wars hauls.
Also, Justin “DarthKozy” Kozisek suffered the pain of a thousand razor blades as he sat through the Star Wars Holiday Special. He has done a summary of this show for listeners so you can have an enjoyable 10 minutes listening about the special rather than a painful 2 hours actually watching it.
Plus this week has an e-bay item of the week you won’t want to miss! All on this week’s Star Wars Action News.
This weeks show can be found at http://www.swactionnews.com. Download the file directly HERE (enhanced listeners can view the image and picture enabled version HERE
Thank you for listening! We hope you had a very happy life day.
NOTE If you've been dying to know what a Yakface staff member sounds like, (and if so, you need to get out more) then tune into this special episode as yours truly phones in to send holiday greetings to Arnie and Marjorie.
Now Here's a Christmas Present! December 25, 2006 | 3:32 PM EST | Mark B
Well, just as I was searching the internet this morning for After Christmas deals, I clicked over to StarWarsShop.com and glanced in their "Exclusive Items" list and low and behold, the ever elusive and super rare Hand Painted Republic Commando Maquette from Gentle Giant. I don't know how many of these they actually have (one less than when I found out about it!), but get it ordered now while they are still available over at StarWarsShop.com!
Forum Status December 25, 2006 | 1:13 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Yakkers, our forums will be down for a couple days due to a power outage on the serverside. We're hoping to have these up by mid-week.
Thank you friends for your patience.
New Clones Revealed December 24, 2006 | 1:52 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Images of both Commander Neyo and the Saleucami Clone Trooper have surfaced at www.4-inches.de, head on over there for full sized images!
Looks like 2007 is going to be an expen$ive year folks...
To all our Yakface Readers... December 24, 2006 | 5:51 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Some people these days may have different views on Christmas, but as evident by our recent updates, this is a special time of year for us here. This is a time to be thankful for all we have been blessed with, and is a time of goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time.
All of us at Yakface would also like to thank all of our readers, our forum members, our moderators, our sponsors and our affiliates for making 2006 a great year at Yakface.
We hope all of our readers make the the most of this holiday season, and have a Very Merry Christmas!
Action-HQ Update December 23, 2006 | 9:42 PM EST | Bill
Action-HQ brings the Best to you First with the new Transformers Classics "Battle for Autobot City"! New arrivals Transformers Titanium 6" Soundwave, Classics Deluxe Mirage, Star Wars Republic Commandos, RAH Clark Kent, Evangelion School Rei & Asuka, Edward Elric, 16" Resin Ultraman Type C and many more!
K & C Collectibles - After Christmas Sale December 23, 2006 | 7:56 PM EST | Scott
K & C Collectibles has received the following new items this week. We are starting our after Christmas sale early. Choose from over 257 items reduced from 10% to 50%. We must clear out our old inventory to make way for the new 30th Anniversary 2007 merchandise. To find the items type just search for the words "Price was" in the search box.
In Stock - Comic Figures: Darth Vader and Rebel Officer - Comic #1 Governor Tarkin and Stormtrooper - Comic #2 Chewbacca and Han Solo - Comic #3 Get all 3 above in a set.
Pre-Order – December 23rd 2006 Princess Leia Bust - SAVE $10.00 Roron Corobb Maquette - SAVE $15.00
REGISTER an account and earn points to be redeemed for cash on future orders.
Over the river and through the woods.... December 22, 2006 | 4:17 PM EST | Jayson
Taking a break from loading up the family Landspeeder with my wife, luggage, dogs and gifts, I just wanted to wish all our faithful readers, forum members and fellow staff members a Merry Christmas and a safe weekend.
Also, take the time to remember those family members and friends who are no longer with us and a special thanks to the men and women serving in our Armed Forces that can't be here with us this holiday season.
GentleGiantLtd.com Receives Face Lift December 22, 2006 | 1:38 PM EST | Jayson
The time has finally arrived and just in time for the Holidays! After several months of hard work and preparation GentleGiantLtd.com has a brand new website.
This new look is only a small part of the new GentleGiantLtd.com. They've upgraded their servers, shopping cart, checkout process, and almost everything else related to your online experience. In the coming months they will be adding additional features to the site, including the option to pre-order! products, order tracking, user comments, buddy lists, showcasing your own GG collection, up to the minute news and email notification and much more.
*Please Note* - If you do not see a white website and still the old version (black) - Don't be alarmed, the new site should be up shortly, the switching to their new servers can take up to 24 hours.
YakTube - Five Minutes With Lumpy, Itchy & Malla December 22, 2006 | 12:35 PM EST | Scott
YakTube concludes it's countdown to Christmas with the greatest Star Wars confection of all time. Um....sorta.
Because we know your time is limited, and because the human brain can only stand limited exposure to such....greatness....without shorting out. We give you The Star Wars Holiday Special, edited down to five minutes.
Yeah, we know, it's kinda like getting fruitcake when you were hoping for Godiva chocolate, but if the holidays are about anything, they're about disappointment. Enjoy and see you on the flip side.
New Unleashed Battle Packs December 22, 2006 | 12:34 PM EST | Jayson
Hasbro updates with information on some Wave 2 of the 2007 Unleashed Battle Packs. All with a Tatooine theme.
Trouble on Tatooine: Cantina Encounter Includes Greedo, Han Solo, Chewbacca & Garindan
Trouble on Tatooine: Sandtroopers Includes 4 different Sandtoopers
Trouble on Tatooine: Tusken Raiders Includes 4 different Sand People
Trouble on Tatooine: Jawas & Droids Includes R1-G4, 3 Jawas and and R5-D4 w/Jawa
Look for these in March.
Rykrof Enloe - the Saga Continues December 22, 2006 | 1:13 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Just in time for Christmas, another photonovel is now up in Soldier of Virtue: The Enloe Chronicles. I would personally like to thank Yakface forum member Famine for his assistance in preparing the dialogue for this important chapter in the series.
Following a recent terrorist attack on Coruscant, Republic Commander Rykrof Enloe has been sent to the distant planet Dathomir to destroy a suspected terrorist cell.
Little does he know of the twisted fate planned for him upon his arrival in the system - or of the seeds of betrayal that have been planted by the darkest of all evils in the galaxy...
YakTube - Christmas At Palpatine's December 21, 2006 | 2:15 PM EST | Scott
Here's a video that proves that even Sith Lords and Imperials can share in the holiday spirit too. Who'da thunk that deep down 'ol Palpatine was such a jolly old soul?
Yakfinities Update! December 21, 2006 | 12:36 AM EST | rykrofenloe
We've had another hot month so far for this month's Yakfinities, and remember, a random winner will win a MOMC of one of these awesome VOTC bucketheads -
Just remember to qualify as an entry for the prize, the custom needs to be an all new creation specifically made for the Yakfinities Customizing Challenge. Deadline is at the end of December to get your entry in HERE.
Vader ROTJ SE Arriving Soon At The Saber Vault December 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM EST | Bill
The Saber Vault will have Master Replicas SE Return of the Jedi Sabers stock and ready to ship next week. If you've been waiting for Master Replicas to confirm the edition size (now confirmed to be 2500) before ordering your Vader helmet replica, the The Saber Vault will have them in and start shipping soon as well. Click here to order.
Republic Commandos In Stock December 20, 2006 | 11:12 PM EST | Bill
New Force Comics has the internet exclusive Republic Commando sets in stock and ready to ship. So if you're looking to complete your EU commando set, click here to order.
Hasbro Battlepacks Update December 20, 2006 | 9:20 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Hasbro updates with more information on some upcoming Battle Packs, including the much anticipated Capture of Tantive IV set.
Fans have been keeping their fingers crossed that the Stormtroopers would be the "clean" version, and the good news is the latest picture from Hasbro does depict two clean Stormies.
The bad news is, one is a POTF2 Commtech Stormtrooper in the latest picture they've shown. Our fingers are crossed that the folks at Hasbro have made an error with this picture and that we're getting a more recent sculpt on both Stormtroopers.
Off Topic - ROCKY BALBOA! December 20, 2006 | 12:54 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Fans who grew up in the early days of Star Wars most likely have many memories of watching the Rocky films. And today marks the return of the Rocky franchise in theatres, as the final chapter of the Rocky story is brought to fans.
Let's hear some cheers for an American film icon, who according to early reviews puts some real teeth in this variation on the underdog theme, and ends with a climactic bout that comes to a satisfying yet believable conclusion.
YakTube - A Saber For Christmas December 20, 2006 | 12:15 PM EST | Scott
This is a short but sweet Christmas chestnut.
Boy gets "real" lightsaber for Christmas and Grandma pays the ultimate price. Makes ya feel all jolly inside, don't it?
Upcoming Feature December 19, 2006 | 11:37 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Our latest Q&A with Hasbro has sparked some interesting conversations regarding Hasbro's stance on playsets.
For now, Hasbro appears to be distancing themselves from the possibility of offering playsets to the collectors who want them.
So for those of you who are dismayed by this news, the next Custom Spotlight Feature will be for you - as it will showcase in detail an extraordinary custom playset by one of the hobby's finest customizers, and one that many collectors would like to see made by Hasbro. Stay tuned for this final Custom Spotlight for 2006 before we move into the New Year.
Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 8 December 19, 2006 | 5:18 PM EST | rykrofenloe
We've had several reports of the latest wave hitting in mass at Toysrus stores, as well as large quantities at Walmart and Target. So if you're wanting those repainted clones or droids to enhance your armies or get yourself some early Christmas presents, the hunt is on!
YakTube - All I Want For Christmas Is Oola December 19, 2006 | 11:53 AM EST | Scott
YakTube's countdown to Christmas rolls on with a video that answers the question, "what do you get a lonely Quarren for Christmas?" The answer? Why Oola of course!
This is a fun little number which I imagine must have taken hours to animate. It's set to the tune of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by My Chemical Romance. Click and enjoy!
Star Wars Internet Exclusive Republic Commando Delta Squad - In Stock! December 19, 2006 | 11:05 AM EST | rykrofenloe
After months of waiting, the stars of the Xbox game Star Wars: Republic Commando are finally here as action figures! Get 7 action figures when you order the Star Wars Internet Exclusive Republic Commando Delta Squad, which includes 3 never-before released Clone Trooper Commando figures as well as a brand new Geonosian Warrior. These figures won't be available in major stores, so don't miss your chance to bring home this exciting new set!
Gentle Giant Holiday Max Rebo December 19, 2006 | 9:43 AM EST | Jayson
Our friends at Yodasnews.com have posted images of Gentle Giant's Holiday Gift to a lucky few – a Christmas-themed Max Rebo complete with Santa Hat and lights. It also plays the festive tune "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"! Click on over to watch a YouTube video to see and hear it for yourself.
Action HQ Update December 18, 2006 | 10:42 PM EST | Bill
Action-HQ brings the Best to you First with Transformers Binaltech & Star Wars Kotobukiya Holiday Specials! New arrivals Transformers Commemorative Edition Soundwave, Star Wars Kubrick Series 7, Macross Yamato YF-19, S.R.C Ultraman Type A & B, Masked Rider The First No.2 RAH and many more!
New Arrivals! - Star Wars Series 7 Kubricks Set of 6! - Star Wars Series 7 Kubricks Secret Set of 6! - Star Wars Series 7 Kubrick Red Royal Guard! - Star Wars Series 7 Kubrick Scout Trooper!
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