25 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Captain Rex (CW13) donning his Phase II armor in The Clone Wars line.
PROS: On its face, this version of Captain Rex is probably the best looking version yet. The Phase II design simply looks awesome and it’s nice to see Hasbro pull out the weathering brush to give Rex that battle-hardened look (though it doesn’t quite make up for the figure’s short-comings). The paint job overall is very good and I love the tick-marks that are scattered about his armor. Could this be for battle droid “kills” that Rex is keeping track of or could they have a more somber meaning – one for each of his fallen brothers.
CONS: Where to begin. Obviously, the bantha in the room is the unforgivable lack of articulation in the legs and wrists. Their absence make for some pretty non-actiony poses. Why Hasbro didn’t repurpose the Phase II Clone Trooper (CW2) mold is baffling considering it is already using its torso? The non-removable helmet (Commander Cody got one, why not Rex?), while an excellent sculpt, is a bit oversized for the body.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Tags: 2012 Darth Maul Collection, Clone Wars, hasbro, toyguide
Category Collecting News, Toyguide Updates |
24 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog today giving collectors a complete look at their upcoming 12” Commander Neyo. Head to SideshowToy.com for the images and watch for pre-orders this Thursday.
Tags: 12" scale, 1:6 scale, Sideshow
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
24 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
A few weeks ago, we posted that Steve Sansweet is working on a new book titled,
Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection scheduled for release later this year. We’ve learned today that
Dan Curto is consulting/assisting in the publication of this book. Just one more reason to add this resource to your library this October!
Tags: books, collecting, dan curto, Rancho Obi-Wan, steve sansweet
Category Collecting News, TV / Movie / Book News |
There is another. On the heels of our post regarding the Dr. Evazan variant, Eddie from DorksideToys.com has sent us an image of a red bandana variant for Kithaba. Click the image above to check it out!
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Tags: hasbro, TVC, variants, vintage
Category Collecting News |
24 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
Over the weekend, Galactic Hunter posted on their Facebook page a theory of a possible face paint variant/running change for Dr. Evazan. We’ve received visual confirmation of this thanks to reader Frank Laureyssens. As you can see, one has a pink facial scar under the right eye and the other does not. Click the image above for a closer look.
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Tags: hasbro, TVC, variants, vintage
Category Collecting News |
23 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
While pictures online of the next wave of Vintage, Movie Heroes, and Clone Wars figures appear on Star Wars collecting sites, the stores themselves are still lacking in new Star Wars toys. But just because the latest wave of figures isn’t there doesn’t mean there’s nothing to buy! On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie recount their multi-city toy run and play your voicemails. Listen to find out where to get discounts on Legos, exclusive Hasbro toys, Gentle Giant busts, and more!
Also on this week’s show, Marjorie looks at a unique high-end Etsy seller of custom Star Wars artworks using scrap metal. These expensive steampunk renditions of classic Star Wars characters and vehicles are a unique way to show a love for Star Wars.
Plus a rundown of Steve Sansweet’s Ultimate Action Figure Collection, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Download the Regular Version or Enhanced Version
Tags: Star Wars Action News, SWAN
Category Collecting News, Podcasts |
Gentle Giant’s Spring Sale is now active! Check out some great deals on statues, bust and more all after the link!*
Note: You may have to refresh the page a few times for the direct product links to take effect.
Tags: gentle giant
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
23 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Obi-Wan Kenobi (CW12) sporting an(other) all-new new sculpt in The Clone Wars line.
PROS: A far better likeness to the animated character model. The sculpt for the clothing is on par with the non-animated figures in terms of detail. The recycled climbing pack adds some fun factor back after loosing some articulation.
CONS: The lack of wrist and ankle articulation (especially the wrists) really effects the posing possibilities essential for Jedi figures. An odd/unnecessary “double dip” since Hasbro just released an all-new Obi-Wan last year. Too bad this new head sculpt won’t fit on the previous Obi-Wan body.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Tags: 2012 Darth Maul Collection, Clone Wars, hasbro, toyguide
Category Collecting News, Toyguide Updates |
23 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
Yakface reader EopieHerder tweets today that he found some new Clone Wars figures at his local Walmart. Hopefully this means that the insufferable lull in new product is finally coming to an end. Nice find Anthony!
Tags: Clone Wars, hasbro, store reports, walmart
Category Collecting News |
It’s hard to believe it, but a decade has passed since the AOTC line officially launched at retail.
Personally, I can recall a night of hitting every Wal-Mart in my area looking for that dang Royal Guard, and hearing some guy bragging about how he found two of them at a different Wal-Mart… only the next morning, to find that Toy”R”us had gotten in dozens of that assortment, and feeling relieved, but broke!
Feel free to relive the excitement of that launch in our forums or at the message board at Jeditemplearchives, and special thanks to forum member Darth Eddie for the reminder!
Tags: Attack of the Clones, hasbro, SAGA, store reports, Yakface Forums
Category Collecting News |
22 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
New Vintage Collection Action Figures at K & C Collectibles. Also new this week: Fleet Vehicle (Deluxe) figure with vehicle, Star Wars PEZ and TOPPS Bend-em Card Set
New: Vintage Collection Action Figures:
VC56 – Kithaba (Skiff Guard)
VC57 – Dr. Evazan
VC58 – Aayla Secura
VC59 – Nom Anor
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Tags: Clone Wars, kenner, pez, topps, TVC, vintage
Category Collecting News, Sponsor News |
21 Apr, 2012 | Author: Justin | Comments Off
Remember when the Legends lines were fun and Hasbro found a way to appeal to both collectors and kids? When we actually looked forward to walking into the toy aisle?
Collector frustration continues to rise, so we’re going to start throwing some new ideas toward Hasbro in the forums, and we’re starting things off with a bit of a rant with how they’ve handled Movie Heroes so far this year and how it could have been handled better.
Sound off in the forums with your thoughts, and even your own ideas after the jump!
Tags: collecting, hasbro, movie heroes, saga legends
Category Site News |
20 Apr, 2012 | Author: Justin | Comments Off
Yakface forum members continue to impress with an endless supply of amazing customs, so it’s time to show off some more of this fine work!
Forum member BL4CK5H33P starts things off with a bang with his Dathomir Nightbrother – check it out by clicking here!
Next, Peakob1 returns with a couple of really cool Ewoks – if you’re into furballs, you won’t want to miss these!
Marcusstarkiller also keeps up the pace with some more awesome realistic style clones that you’ll probably recognize from the animated series.
Last but not least, tokiravensky shares some fan-fiction Imperial Hunter Destroyer Droids that you certainly won’t want to miss!
Check out all the latest customs from these Yakface forum members, and we’d love to see your work too! Who knows, you could even end up famous on the internet!
Tags: Customizer Spotlight, customs
Category Customizing |
20 Apr, 2012 | Author: Jayson | Comments Off
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Republic Commando Boss (CW11) from his cameo in The Clone Wars Season 3.
PROS: The general sculpt of this new Republic Commando (taking into account the articulation defects) has nearly made all previous version pale in comparison. The proportions are beefy and the overall design blends the lines between
“animated” and “realistic” quite nicely. The pack accessory is not only a fun toy, from a playability standpoint, but it is useful as it can store his zipline and 2 small blaster inside for safe keeping.
CONS: The lack of wrist, knee and ankle joints hurt the fun-factor of this figure as their absence limits posing options and keep this figure from becoming truly great. Distribution issues what they are will probably make it a tough piece to track down without repeated trips to your local toy haunts.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Tags: 2012 Darth Maul Collection, Clone Wars, hasbro, toyguide
Category Collecting News, Toyguide Updates |
Walmart is giving away a Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle! Simply head to their Facebook Gamecenter page for details!
Tags: facebook, gaming, microsoft, walmart, Xbox
Category Collecting News, Contests/Giveaways, Games |
