Archive for April, 2011
Yakface.com 2.1
And we’re back! Based on the results of our facebook poll posted yesterday, it was apparent that the new format was not as big a hit with a majority of our readers as we would have hoped. So, from here on out we will be presenting the news in a more traditional [Read More]
New RC Republic Fighter Tank Images
First revealed at Toy Fair, Sandtroopers.com comes through again with a first look at the packaging* for the R/C Republic Fighter Tank for the Clone Wars line. Head on over for a closer look. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print [Read More]
May the 4th to Reveal Blu-ray Details
The official site has sent out an e-blast today teasing that on May the 4th (Star Wars Day) we will see what exactly is to be included on the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray release! Visit maythe4th.starwars.com for the countdown. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [Read More]
Sideshow 1:6 Scale Figrin D’an Coming Soon
Sideshow Collectibles has posted on their facebook page that we can soon expect an official announcement for the Figrin D’an 1:6 scale figure that was originally teased by them in their 2011 Calendar. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on [Read More]
Toyguide Update: CW50 Barriss Offee
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Barriss Offee from The Clone Wars Collection PROS: Fantastic esthetically and the likeness is near perfect for the animated character. The fabric for the skirt is some of the best I’ve see in the modern [Read More]
VC41 Stormtrooper Running Change
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted a discovery from one of their reader which shows that Hasbro has made some tweaks to the helmet and deco for the Stormtrooper (VC41) in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for the full details and we’ll be sure to add [Read More]
EE Exclusive EIII Obi-Wan Mini Bust
Entertainment Earth has updated today with word of an Exclusive Episode III Obi-Wan Kenobi Mini Bust from Gentle Giant. It is available for pre-order now with an expected shipping date of July 2011 Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [Read More]
CW49: Riot Control Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Riot Control Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection PROS: Clone uses the original super-articulated trooper body. Great accessories and deco. Baton attaches to shield for easy storage. CONS: [Read More]
New from BBTS 4/28/11
Hi – Here is another quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a huge batch of new preorders and more new arrivals! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
Behold Savage Opress!!!
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have acquired the first look at the rumored Clone Wars Savage Opress figure. Head on over to check it out! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
VC34 Jango Fett
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jango Fett from the Vintage Collection’s Attack of the Clones wave (Wave 4). PROS: Pretty much the definitive Jango in terms of sculpt and accessories. Re-worked, scene specific gauntlets are a nice [Read More]
Limited Edition Hologram Stitch Yoda Figure
EndorExpress has updated today with word of an Opening Day exclusive for the relaunch of Star Tours. It consists of a Holographic Snitch Yoda and commemorative “Opening Day 2011″ patch – both packed in a limited edition (2011 pieces) display case . [Read More]
The “Carded” Vintage Kenner Collection Project
Some of you may have been around this weekend in the wee hours of the night/morning when I was posting snapshots on facebook of some of my Vintage collectibles from my dedicated “Star Wars” room. In doing so, one photo in particular (at right) sparked an idea [Read More]
Episode 293: Distribution by the Loosest Definition
On the latest Star Wars Action News podcast, Arnie and Marjorie discuss Hasbro action figure distribution. Rarely, since Star Wars figures returned to the main market in 1995, has it been as hard to find new Star Wars figures as it is right now in stores. Is this going to [Read More]
Hasbro QnA Relaunch
As we teased a couple weeks ago, Hasbro has officially relaunched the Star Wars QnA! From Hasbro: Finally, we’ve fixed the hyperdrive, and we’re ready to jump into lightspeed! And by lightspeed, I mean, Hasbro’s 2011 Star Wars Q&A! The first round of [Read More]
