Archive for July, 2011
Search for Luke Skywalker Battle Pack
For some time we’ve all been wondering about that Tauntaun prototype floating around the web and now it looks like he has a home. Check out this new Target Exclusive Battle Pack “The Search for Luke Skywalker” with Tauntaun, revamped blue coat Hoth Han [Read More]
Hasbro Update: Vintage Collection
Hasbro has sent us a bunch of new images today. Check out the Mailaway Prototype Boba Fett, Ponda Baba (with switchout hands and severed arm!) and Rebel Solid (Echo Base Battle Gear)! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for [Read More]
Keepsake Ornaments Premiere Next Weekend
Just a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for next weekend (July 16-17) for Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere where you’ll be able to picked Jedi Master Yoda, Showdown at the Cantina and Slave I. All three are battery operated and feature [Read More]
VC23 Luke Variation #327
Joining the never-ending crop of variants from the Vintage Collection (half of them seem to spawn from this Luke figure alone), Jedi Temple Archives is reporting that Hasbro has finally corrected the missing “chrome” gradient in the name pill for the Luke [Read More]
Clone Trooper “Gearshift” Revealed
Rumors are circulating today of a couple new Clone Wars two-packs themed around the “Brain Invaders” and “Legacy of Terror” episodes of the Clone Wars. A quick eBay search has revealed that a new 212th Clone Trooper is probably one of the figures [Read More]
Episode 302: Wacky in Cincinnati
This week Jerry and Dan are back filling in for Arnie and Marjorie! Tune in to hear them talk about the latest “Wacky” offerings over at Entertainment Earth, muse about what the future of 3D Star Wars, and more! You can download this week’s show [Read More]
Geonosis Arena Sets Take A Hike
No, they’re no leaving Target’s aisle yet, especially at this new price. As reported by our friends at Jedi Temple Archives, I too ran into the $16.29 Geonosis Arena Sets (previously $12.99) at my local MN Target. As a consolation, both Clone Wars Geonosis [Read More]
Mandalorian Gunship Revealed
Yakface sponsor Entertainment Earth has listed a soon-to-be-officially announced Clone Wars Mandalorian Gunship in the mid-size vehicle assortment. Not a whole lot is known about this particular ship other than pricepoint, but speculation seems to be of a consensus that it [Read More]
Yakfinities #40 Roundup Report
The most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just wrapped up and with over 40 entries, there were some outstanding custom figures submitted. So, kick back and take a few minutes to enjoy the latest Roundup Report and see which forum members are walking away with [Read More]
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of great new preorders and more new arrivals! ————–4000 ITEM SALE————– We’ve just cut pricing on hundreds more items and updated the sales [Read More]
UPDATE: Tragedy Strikes the Star Wars Community
We have some very sad news to share as a great friend in the Yakface community has passed away tragically. Mike Martinez, also known around the customizing community as Mercury Art Studios, was killed in a car accident on July 2. Mike was a moderator and active [Read More]
Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon @ JTA
Our pals at Jeditemplearchives are reporting that the new AV-7 Mobile Cannon has not only been found, but also have an impressive gallery of pics of this outstanding Clone Wars offering to share as well! Check out all their pics of this great new vehicle and share your [Read More]
New Republic Commando Set Coming
One of the more popular segments of Expanded Universe figures will be back in circulation again, with what appears to be enhanced sculpts and articulation – the Republic Commandos! Find out more details in the forums. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to [Read More]
