Archive for January, 2011
X-Wing Alliance Photo Novel Update – julianmaurice
Today we play some catch up with a Photonovel Mega Spotlight on the excellent photonovel series brought to you by forum member julianmaurice. I encourage all Expanded Universe fans to check out the latest installments in this series! Chapter 9 – Interdictor Chapter [Read More]
Echo Base Forums: “Who’s Left?” Special Report
Our friends at EchoBaseForums have launched an interesting feature asking sites from around Star Wars fandom their opinion on who’d they like to see released from The Phantom Menace. Look for this feature to continue every friday covering all 6 films in the saga. [Read More]
Facebook First Look: Vintage Wave 4 Preview
It’s been a busy couple days in the Yakface photolab so while we get our next round of Toyguide updates prepared, head on over to our facebook page to check out a preview of the AOTC wave (wave) of the Vintage Collection and then watch for these figures to be added [Read More]
VC43 Commander Gree
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of Commander Gree from the Vintage Collection. PROS: A reissue of a figure sculpt that was ahead of its time in 2008. Looks gorgeous on a Vintage-style card. CONS: None Head to the toyguide for the full image [Read More]
VC41 Stormtrooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the Stormtrooper from the Vintage Collection. PROS: The basic stormtrooper receives upgraded articulation (ball-jointed hips) borrowed from the recent VC14 Sandtrooper Includes a bonus DLT-19 Heavy Blaster [Read More]
VC38 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Trooper (212th Battalion) from the Vintage Collection. PROS: Utilizes the enhanced articulation body we received most recently with the VC15 Clone Trooper. Hasbro finally gave us the Evolution molds for [Read More]
Premium Format Emperor & Throne
Sideshow Collectibles has updated tonight with a product teaser for the upcoming Emperor Palpatine with Imperial Throne. Look for the full details surrounding this amazing collectible on Feb 1, with pre-orders starting on Feb. 3. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [Read More]
Episode 280: De-Vinylmation
Star Wars Action News’ Berent was at Downtown Disney last Sunday for the release of the Disney Star Wars Vinylmation figures. Listen this week as Berent reports from in line, talking to other Star Wars fans anxiously awaiting the release of the Vinylmation figures, [Read More]
New Figure Images at Jedi News
Our friends at JediNews have scored some great images of some upcoming Vintage Collection figures from Hasbro at UK Toy Fair – be sure to check them out at JediNews! After that, be sure to share your thoughts on what look to be some awesome figures in the forums. [Read More]
Customizer Spotlight – Ares X
Tonight we take a close look at one of the most amazing dioramas I have ever seen on the web – a full scale Battle of Hoth custom diorama created by expert customizer Ares X. In my opinion, this thing easily rivals the official Hasbro scene we saw on display last [Read More]
First Look: Republic Attack Ship
Hungarian Star Wars collecting web-site csillagokhaboruja.com has posted the first image from the UK Toyfair showing off the Republic Attack Ship (with exclusive pilot). Head on over for a look and thanks to YodasNews.com for the heads up! Recommend on Facebook Tweet [Read More]
VC42 Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) from the Vintage Collection. PROS: A decent iteration of our favorite scoundrel from A New Hope. Nice to finally have a ceremony version (sort of) to accompany Luke. CONS: Sculpt [Read More]
New Kubrick DX Series 3 Revealed
MedicomToy updated over weekend with the official announcement of Kubrick DX SERIES 3: Tatooine. This series features Floppy Hat Luke, R5-D4, Garindan, Sandtrooper with Sentry Droid, Tusken Raider (Vintage deco), Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (Vintage deco). As a bonus, when you [Read More]
Vintage AOTC Wave Images at JediDefender
Scott “ICMG” Pearson has posted a great gallery of images for the new AOTC wave over in JediDefender’s forums. Hasbro has given us a great follow up to the extremely well received ROTJ wave. Give them a look see! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [Read More]
VC40 R5-D4
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of R5-D4 from the Vintage Collection. PROS: Looks stellar on the vintage card. The body has a dirty wash (albeit faint) that some were fearing might be omitted from this “new” version. Since this [Read More]
