Archive for May, 2011
And Now… Matters are Worse
There is another. Yep, Hasbro, in its quest to drive the last bit of fun from collecting has thrown another curveball into the mix by giving the TVC Wedge Antilles a variant card back! Click on through for more… Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the [Read More]
A Tribute to Yak’s Pub
Our good pal Niktom has been serving up laughs at Yakspub.com since 2006, and given a nearly endless supply of jokes that Star Wars fans throughout the galaxy can enjoy. As with all good things, the popular comic strip will be coming to and end soon. Head on over to [Read More]
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has the new Clone Wars Action Figures Wave 8 in-stock and ready to ship! New Clone Wars Action Figures: CW49 – Riot Control Clone Trooper CW50 – Bariss Offee CW51 – Eeth Koth CW52 – Clone Commander Colt Become a fan on [Read More]
Toyguide Update: VC28 Wedge Antilles
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Wedge Antilles from the 2011 Vintage Collection’s Return of the Jedi wave (Wave 3) case revision 11. PROS: Finally, Wedge receives a basic (non-exclusive) carded release. Likeness is above average and [Read More]
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about some new arrivals and another huge batch of new preorders! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
Yakfinities Voting Has Begun
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge will be launching soon in the Yakface forums! Every vote counts, so if you’re registered in the forums be sure to take a moment to make your voice heard by clicking here! Also as a reminder the current theme is still going [Read More]
New Clone Wars Images Revealed
Yakface Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has updated their pre-orders today and have posted the first look at images of Even Piell, Savage Opress (full armor), R7-D4 and Chewbacca (Kashyyyk Warrior)! Head over and pre-order yours today! Thanks to forum member darth_sidious for [Read More]
Yakface/Hasbro QnA: Session 87
The Yakface/Hasbro QnA returns this week with questions submitted on 4/29. In this session get official answers regarding the availability of the proper Spacetrooper, a confirmation of a delayed vehicle in “Vintage-style” packaging and the deafening silence [Read More]
UPDATE: TRU Exclusive “Vintage” Y-Wing
An interesting auction has popped up on eBay for a “new” Y-Wing Fighter that looks to be a Vintage box exclusive to Toys”R”Us. As you can see, the box art re-creates the 80′s Kenner version but with modern figures instead. The photo is just [Read More]
Official Celebration VI Site Live
No foolin’ this time. Lucasfilm has officially launched a teaser site for Celebration VI! While not much is happening on there yet, you can sign up for a newsletter to receive the latest developments as they happen. Head to starwarscelebration.com to subscribe! [Read More]
Sponsor News: Entertainment Earth Sale Almost Over!
Entertainment Earth‘s Hasbro Action Figure Sale is almost over! Head on over to take advantage of their Buy one, get one 40% off Special! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (aka Blackout)
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted the first look at the Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (aka “Commander Blackout”) from the “Cat and Mouse” episode from The Clone Wars Season 2. Head on over for a carded preview. Note: the image shows is a [Read More]
Episode 297: Buy the Star Wars!
While the vast majority of Star Wars collectors are still on the hunt for new figures, reports are coming in of Wave 3 revision cases shipping, as well as new signs of Vintage waves 3, 4, 5, and 6 coming in from the US, the UK, and Canada. On this week’s Star Wars [Read More]
Hasbro QnA Deadline
Despite not receiving the answers that were due back on May 16 for the Hasbro QnA yet, the deadline for the next questions are due to Hasbro this Friday (May 27). A lot of new product info has been revealed in the past couple weeks, so head to the forum to submit your [Read More]
UPDATE: Fake or Real? You Be the Judge
An interesting auction has popped up on eBay for a “new” Y-Wing Fighter that looks to be a Vintage box exclusive to Toys”R”Us. As you can see, the box art re-creates the 80′s Kenner version but with modern figures instead. The photo is just [Read More]
