Archive for January, 2012
Celebrate 8 Years of YodasNews
YodasNews is celebrating their 8th Anniversary bringing their unique brand of Star Wars reporting to collectors and fans. Read on for details on how you can take part in celebrating this milestone and congrats YodasNews! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the [Read More]
Toyguide Update: CW3 Savage Opress
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with the repacked Savage Opress (CW3) from The Clone Wars. PROS: Fans of Savage get another crack at adding him to their collections. [Read More]
PSA: Donate To Our Walk for Animals Team
My wife and I have started a team for this year’s Walk for Animals in Golden Valley, MN. Please feel free to donate what you can (there is no minimum). Thank you in advance for your tax deductible contribution. We now return you to your regularly scheduled program [Read More]
Customizer Mega Spotlight
Hunting down Hasbro’s new 2012 figures can be a blast, but sometimes an even more rewarding aspect of the hobby is creating your own customs – and Yakface forum members have been busy doing just that! First off, forumite hyperdrive has truly mastered the art of [Read More]
NEW TVC DPCI at Target
One of my local Target store did their reset overnight which yielded new shelf tags for the Movie Heroes and Clone Wars basic figures and most notably the Vintage Collection. The previous DPCI for the TVC line was 087-06-1351 and this particular store charges $10.99 for [Read More]
Starspeeder’s Price Makes Jump to Lightspeed – Now $70
Our friends at EndorExpress have revealed that after the recent success of the all-new Star Tours Starspeeder 1000, the price has jumped from an attractive $54.95 up to $69.95. I guess “The Mouse” altered the deal. Pray he doesn’t alter it any further. [Read More]
Episode 331: Party Like It’s 1999
The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters and the Star Wars marketing machine is partying like it’s 1999! Puzzles, 3-D glasses, notebooks, coloring books, and more is hitting shelves to tie into the theatrical release hype. And with Valentine’s Day coming a [Read More]
2012 Product Officially Available Today
Today is the official release/on-shelf date for all of the 2012 Hasbro product that has been hitting stores now for several weeks. Chances are you will have no trouble finding figures from the Movie Heroes wave or remnants from the Clone Wars line. Alas, be prepared to miss [Read More]
Toy Hunters Returns Tonight
Toy Hunters returns for another broadcast tonight at 6:00 pm on the Travel Channel. If you missed the first showing of this new series following the pursuit for vintage toy gold, now you have a second chance to view it. Check your local listings for more details! [Read More]
Toyguide Update: CW2 Clone Trooper (Phase II Armor)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with the new Clone Trooper in Phase II Armor (CW2) from The Clone Wars. PROS: The Phase II clone finally started seeing some action in The [Read More]
TRU Buy 2, Get 1 FREE Sale
Just in time for the new product roll out, Toys”R”Us is having a Buy 2, get 1 FREE sale on ALL of their Star Wars action figures (yes, that includes the Vintage line)! With the stores resetting as we speak, now’s the time to hit those stores. Remember, if [Read More]
UPDATE: Kubrick DX 4 Chase Revealed
Kubrick DX 4 has been officially released by Medicom Toy this week and with that news comes word from Instinctoy’s blog that one of the chases for this set is an Imperial Naval/Stormtrooper Officer. If history is any indicator, expect this one to [Read More]
TVC Pricing: The Real Phantom Menace
You’ve all seen the increases. First $8.99, then $9.99, then $10.99. Now Target in Walnut Creek, CA has their Vintage Collection figures at a soul crushing $11.99 each! Who doesn’t want to pay that for a Qui-Gon repack? Thanks to Brian C. for the report. [Read More]
Aayla Secura Premium Format Figure
Sideshow Collectibles as also announced the ultra cool Aayla Secura Premium Format figure! Head on over and melt your eyeballs. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
Sideshow STAP and Battle Droid Pre-Order
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the amazing 1/6th scale STAP and Battle Droid Set. Accessorize your droid army today! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend [Read More]
