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B-Wing Fighter w/Sullustan Pilot – Item Code TW1002
TIE Bomber – Action Fleet Micro – Item Code TO6527
Gungan Scout Sub w/Obi-Wan Kenobi – Item Code TV0125
Y-Wing Fighter with rebel pilot – Item Code TV0143
Biker Scout on Speederbike – Item Code TY1137
AirSpeeder – Expanded Universe – Item Code TV0071
Trade Federation Tank – Item Code TV0139
Jango Fett Slave 1 – Item Code TX0211
Stap and Battle Droid – Item Code TV0089
Watto´s Box – Item Code TR1111

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Hasbro’s R2-KT Press Release
July 23, 2007 | 10:03 PM EST | Bill

Here’s the Official announcement about the Comicon Exclusive R2-KT:

Hasbro Honors Memory of 501st Founder’s Daughter by Unveiling Limited Edition Star Wars™ Action Figure
Hasbro and Lucasfilm Ltd donate $100,000 to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation®

PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. announce the creation of a limited-edition Star Wars action figure to honor Katie Johnson, a very special Star Wars fan who tragically passed away from brain cancer in 2005 at the age of seven. In conjunction with this figure, Hasbro and Lucasfilm will help make more wishes come true for children like Katie by donating $100,000 in her memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundations of South Carolina and San Diego. Hasbro’s R2-KT droid figure will be available at San Diego Comic-Con International July 25-29 at the booths of Hasbro and StarWarsShop with a small inventory also being offered for sale online through HasbroToyShop.com and StarWarsShop.com following the event.

The Star Wars saga has always been near to the heart of the Johnson family–in fact, Katie’s father, Albin Johnson, is the founder of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming fan club that performs charity work around the world. So it’s not too surprising that Katie’s sister Allie wished her sister had an “Artoo” droid to look after her while she underwent her cancer treatment–just like R2-D2 cared for Padmé in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.

In 2005, the R2-D2 Builders club—a fan group—created for Katie a life-size astromech droid named R2-KT (named “KT” after Katie) modeled after the iconic R2-D2 character in the Star Wars films. Hasbro, the maker of Star Wars action figures, and Lucasfilm both recognized the uniqueness and special story this heartfelt tribute represented and decided to go forward with a special edition 3-3/4” R2-KT figure in Katie’s honor as a way to allow all fans to learn about and participate in Katie’s continuing legacy.

“Katie’s story touched us all, and we are very proud to be involved in a project that will help raise awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation so many more wishes may be granted to children like Katie,” said Derryl DePriest, marketing director for Star Wars toys at Hasbro.

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation has long been a favorite charity of the 501st and Lucasfilm, and they granted Katie a fantastic wish before she died,” said Derek Stothard, Lucasfilm’s director of toys. “So we are especially proud to be associated with Hasbro in this great endeavor.”

The R2-KT action figure—which looks like a pink version of R2-D2—will cost $9.99. In addition, Albin and Allie Johnson will be bringing the full-size R2-KT to Comic-Con to show to fans. To find out more about the R2-KT project, please visit www.r2kt.com.

Big Bad Toy Store Newsfeed
July 23, 2007 | 10:00 PM EST | Bill

RAH Darth Maul
July 23, 2007 | 11:40 AM EST | Jayson

Yakface “Design A Logo” Contest
July 23, 2007 | 9:32 AM EST | Jayson

Look at the size of that thing!
July 22, 2007 | 8:21 PM EST | Justin2

Yakface forum member Gorkoracing was able to acquire a prototpye of the upcoming pre-cyborg General Grievous figure. More pics of this great looking figure HERE.

 

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Customizer Spotlight – Ron Hembling
July 22, 2007 | 5:35 PM EST | Justin2

 

Today we highlight the customizing work of forum member Hemble, who has recently completed a fantastic Endor scene of a pair of Rebels taking cover as their comrades attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting the second Death Star.

Check out more pics of this inspiring diorama HERE.

 

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UGH Vintage Coin Sets Arriving
July 21, 2007 | 3:01 PM EST | Jayson

For those who sent in their UGH forms for the Vintage Coin Set, start checking your mailboxes as they are starting to arrive.

 

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Yakface Forum Anniversary Giveaway – 2nd Runner Up!
July 20, 2007 | 10:09 PM EST | Justin2

 

Congratulations to forum member Master Grievous, the 2nd Runner Up prize winner for the Yakface Forum Anniversary Giveaways Contest! Master Grievous has won a full set of Vintage TAC figures, courtesy of our forum anniversary sponsor, D & S Sci Fi Toy World.

For details on the remaining prizes that will be announced on July 27 and August 3, CLICK HERE.

 

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501st Droid Hunt at SDCC
July 20, 2007 | 9:56 PM EST | Jayson

Attendees of this month’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, will have the chance to win hundreds of great Star Wars prizes in the 501st Droid Huntgame. How long can you elude the forces of the 501st Legion as they search to reclaim your Droid Badge? The collectible game badges are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis (one badge per person) at the 501st booth on Friday, July 27th. Note: You must have a Saturday and Sunday or a 4-Day badge since the game runs on Saturday with prize distribution on Sunday.

Star Wars artist Allison Sohn graciously created the artwork for the Comic-Con badge featuring the pink Imperial Astromech R2-KT, whose very own Hasbro action figure will also debut at Comic-Con.

Click here for a preview of Allison with the original artwork and click here to find out how you can play the 501st Droid Hunt!

Thanks as always,
DEAN

 

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Hasbro QnA: Messa Bonehead Edition
July 20, 2007 | 7:30 PM EST | Jayson

 

Due to me moving into my first house over the past few weekends, I totally spaced our QnA submission last week and didn’t get them in until Sat. afternoon. So, it appears Hasbro will skip us this time around and hopefully things will resume normally next go ’round.

Sorry folks, I dropped the booma : P

 

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Hyperspace Exclusive Mace Windu Clone Wars Maquette
July 20, 2007 | 4:31 PM EST | Jayson

 

Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide and exclusive to StarWarsShop.com, Mace Windu will be the final addition to the celebrated Clone Wars maquette series by Gentle Giant.

Collectors of this series may remember a similar offering for the Padmé “snowbunny” maquette, which was a StarWarsShop exclusive limited to only 1,000 pieces — if you missed that one, here’s a chance to grab an equally rare piece, which will be the last in the line!

Available only to Hyperspace members. Get yours now!

 

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Detailed Star Wars Comic-Con Events List
July 19, 2007 | 11:22 PM EST | Bill

Straight from the latest issue of the Official Site’s Homing Beacon, click here for a rundown on all of the Star Wars Events at Comic-Con 2007.

 

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Master Replicas And Gentle Giant Sale At Andrews Toyz
July 19, 2007 | 10:08 PM EST | Bill

This just in from Andrews Toyz:

We have some great deals on some of the more expensive collectibles by Master Replicas. If you missed out on getting these in the past, now is your chance to get them at very low prices. Master Replicas will not be re-stocking any of the following items. Supply is very limited. All products are brand new and factory sealed. We are an authorized Master Replicas Retailer.
Click here to check out the Master Replicas Specials and here to check out the Gentle Giant Specials. Remember to mention Yakface in the special instructions on your order for an extra entry for the Vintage Figure giveaway!

 

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Customizer Spotlight – Greg Reeves
July 19, 2007 | 9:47 PM EST | Justin2

 

Sideshow premium exclusive? Hasbro’s secret playset? No, the above image is a sneak peak at forum member Daigo-Bah‘s latest custom diorama, “Jabba’s Trophy.”

For more images (including some great in-progress pics), click here.

 

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Y-Wing Images
July 19, 2007 | 9:20 AM EST | Mark

Here are a couple of images of the new Y-Wing offered over at ToysRUs.com

This is up from pre-order now.

 

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Arena Battle Pack Revealed
July 19, 2007 | 12:31 AM EST | Justin2

 

Our friends over at 4-inches.de have done it again in revealing the first images of the upcoming TRU exclusive Arena Battle Pack.

Special thanks to Yakface forum member MasterGrievous for the heads up!

 

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Jabba’s Band Scene Battle Pack
July 18, 2007 | 2:59 PM EST | Jayson

Yak Forum Member Rune Haako has posted a new listing from overseas retailerR2DToys.com. The item is called Jabba’s Band Scene Battle Pack. No details are provided yet in terms of contents, but judging by the price and the name, will we actually see the return of those Wal-Mart Exclusive Band Pairs to retail shelves in a Tusken Raider w/Bantha-type Mega Battle Pack?

Maybe we’ll get more details at Comic-Con ’07.

 

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Star Tours 2.0 More Reality Than Myth?
July 17, 2007 | 9:10 PM EST | Bill

It seems the latest post from Al Lutz over at Mice Age raises the spectre of a 3-D Version of Star Tours which was developed originally for Tokyo’s Disneyland coming to the original Disneyland in Anaheim. Check it out on page 4 of his report here. Thanks to SWStar Tours for the heads-up.

 

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Free 2007 Vintage Figure Set!
July 17, 2007 | 8:54 PM EST | Bill

 

It looks like it’s Christmas in July, with our third giveaway this month! This time we’ve partnered with our sponsor Andrews Toyz.com with the Great Vintage Giveaway That Keeps On Giving. The prize is a set of the new Vintage figures, courtesy of Andrews Toyz.com. And of course, it will keep on giving, because you’ll have a set of proofs of purchase to send in for your Vintage Coin Set as well! How do you enter? There are two options: First Email us at here, or make any purchase from Andrewstoyz.com and mention the Yakface Vintage Figure Giveaway in the special instruction section of your order. Entry deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern time on July 31, 2007– the Winner will be announced on August 1, 2007!

 

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Rykrof Enloe # 19 – TRIBULATION
July 17, 2007 | 12:20 PM EST | Justin2

 

The Republic’s soldier of virtue finds himself in a hopeless situation in the latest installment in the Rykrof Enloe series…

Captured by the ruthless terrorist organization known as the Badoo Corba, Rykrof’s allegiance to the Republic is tested as his captors will stop at nothing to break him.

Will the commander of the Republic be broken, or find the strength to overcome his darkest hour? Find out after THE JUMP!

 

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Episode 99: A Figural Odyssey
July 17, 2007 | 9:32 AM EST | Jayson

 

We Americans had fun on our soil last May but now fans overseas got to have their fun as well, much closer to home this time! The first European Star Wars Celebration was held this past weekend and Star Wars Action News’ own GingerPrince was there with his wife. They attended an outdoor screening of A New Hope, met Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian with mixed results, and had a grand old time. They detail it all in this week’s Star Wars Action News.

Plus Marjorie and Arnie look back at 2001 and discuss some of the stranger figures made available during that time, some original creations of the Power of the Jedi line.

Finally Scott from Tulsa joins us in the studio to debate the merits of the Gentle Giant pre-order and raffle systems as well as the Entertainment Earth Mystery 14 pack.

All this and much more on this week’s 99th episode of Star Wars Action News!

You can download this week’s show from www.swactionnews.com or directly from here.

Also, if you’re in San Diego or that area on Friday, July 27th don’t forget the Star Wars Action News San Diego Comic Con dinner! It will be held at a location to be announced at 8 p.m. Be sure to e-mail show@reviewstarwars.com if you’d like to join us!

 

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Entertainment Earth Reveals Dred Priest
July 17, 2007 | 9:19 AM EST | Jayson

 

Another figure has been revealed in Entertainment Earth’s Exclusive Mystery Set. Next up is Dred Priest: Chosen by Jango to be a training sergeant on Kamino, he forms a secret battle circle among his fellow sergeants, in which they “practice” their training techniques in brutal competitions. Head toEntertainmentEarth.com for more info this and the other figure included in these action packed sets!

 

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K & C Collectibles: Star Wars Favorites Back In-Stock
July 16, 2007 | 6:44 AM EST | Jayson

 

K & C Collectibles has received some old favorites back in-stock – Only 1 in-stock on 99% of these items so hurry before they are gone. To find these items quickly just type the item code in the SEARCH box.

In Stock 30th Anniversary Collection – Item Code TN0264
Concept Chewbacca #21
Stormtrooper #20
Jawa & LIN Droid #19
Luke Skywalker #18
Biggs Darklighter #17
Darth Vader #16
Concept Boba Fett #15
Concept Stormtrooper #9

In Stock 
Obi-Wan Kenobi – 12″ Figure – Power of the Force – Item Code TY1101
Chewbacca – 13″ Figure – Power of the Force – Item Code TY0131
Sith Speeder and Darth Maul – Item Code TV0087
R2-A6 – Six inch – Item Code
Boba Fett – Electronic – Item Code TY0112
Obi-Wan Kenobi w/Force-Flipping – Item Code TX0901
Flying Geonosian w/Sonic Blaster – Item Code TX0935
Destroyer Droid – Battle Launcher – Separatist Forces – Item Code TX0943
Darth Maul w/Sith Attack Droid – Item Code TW0201
Darth Maul – Mega Action Figure – Item Code TQ2246
Landspeeder – Item Code TV0001
Imperial Forces – 4 Pack – Item Code TX7001
Ultimate Bounty Hunters – 4 Pack – Item Code TX7003
The Battle of Hoth – 4 Pack – Item Code TX7005
Skirmish at Carkoon – 4 Pack – Item Code TX7009
3D Cantina Diorama w/Sandrooper – Item Code TV0056
Geonosian War Chamber (1 of 2) – Item Code TX0701
Geonosian War Chamber (2 of 2) – Item Code TX0707

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Big Bad Toy Store Newsfeed
July 15, 2007 | 10:42 PM EST | Bill

 

This just in from The Big Bad Toy Store:
We’ve just updated with new preorders for Transformers, the Koto royal Guard Statute, Titanium Ships, and lots more. We’ve also just gotten the Koto McQuarrie concept Luke and Vader statue into stock. Click here to check it all out.

 

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Andrews Toys Newsfeed
July 15, 2007 | 9:46 PM EST | Bill

This just in from Andrew’s Toyz.com:

Andrew’s Toyz has just launched its new summer sale: Sales in the Sun! We will be adding lots of special offers to this new section of our website which can be found by clicking here.
. To kick things off we have the following specials:

The Power of the Force Figures – 20% OFF EVERYTHING!
Revenge of the Sith Figures – 20% OFF EVERYTHING!
Original Trilogy Collection – 15% OFF EVERYTHING!

You must visit our Sales in the Sun section to get the promotional codes for the specials above!

New Arrivals:
Yoda Light-Up mini bust from Celebration IV
Vintage Collection 2007
Obi-Wan Kenobi ANH Mini Bust
McQuarie Luke Skywalker figure from Celebration IV
ACME Ralph McQuarrie Concept Art R2-D2 Sketch Plate

You can see all of our new arrivals by clicking here.

 

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Bounty Hunters Galore!
July 15, 2007 | 2:01 PM EST | Justin2

 

With still two weeks left in July, the latest Yakfinities Customizing Challengehas already yielded some great entries.

We invite all customizers to join in this month’s challenge by clicking HERE!

 

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Customizer Spotlight – raziel871
July 15, 2007 | 1:47 PM EST | Justin2

 

Today we spotlight the work of Yakface forum member raziel871 with his two latest chapters in his photonovel series, Black Illusion.

So, kick back with a cup of coffee and enjoy Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 in this creative series, which takes place shortly after the fall of the Jedi Order.

 

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New Figures Revealed
July 14, 2007 | 12:34 PM EST | Justin2

While at Celebration Europe, our friends at Rebelscum.com have revealed Hasbro’s 30th Anniversary Collection poster featuring the first images of Wave 8 – characters from Attack of the Clones!

Check out the first look at these figures after the jump!

 

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OT – 25th Anniversary GI JOE Figures
July 13, 2007 | 4:08 PM EST | Justin2

 

Heads up on those toy runs Yakkers! If you’re not finding the latest waves of Star Wars figures, but you’re a fan of the old GI JOE line, check the toy aisles of your local retailers for the GI JOE 25th Anniversary figures, which forum member Duke19 found today at a Kmart in Madison Heights, Michigan.

 

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TRU 181st TIE Interceptor Images
July 13, 2007 | 10:43 AM EST | Jayson

Our friends at JediDefender.com have received some detailed images of the upcoming TRU Exclusive 181st TIE Interceptor including the TIE Pilot. Head on over for a peek!

 

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Forum Anniversary Winner – 3rd Runner Up!
July 13, 2007 | 2:21 AM EST | Justin2

 

Congratulations to forum member raziel871 , the 3rd Runner Up in our forum giveaways! Raziel871 has won a Tantive IV Battlepack courtesy of our sponsor,www.dnstoys.com

For all the details on the upcoming prizes we have in store for our active forum members, check it out after the jump!

Also don’t forget to check back here on Friday, July 20, to see who the winner is of the next prize!

 

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UPDATE: The Force Unleashed Preview Tonight
July 12, 2007 | 2:34 PM EST | Justin2

 

Entertainment Tonight will host the television premier of a special preview of the highly anticipated game, “The Force Unleashed” this evening.

For local listings of Entertainment Tonight in your area, click here.

UPDATE: StarWars.com has posted the new “Force Unleashed” trailer. Check it out!

 

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Big Bad Toystore Newsfeed
July 11, 2007 | 10:50 PM EST | Bill

 

This just in from The Big Bad Toy Store:
We’ve just gotten Sideshow’s 12″ Plo Koon in stock. In addition, we’ve added pre-orders for the Darth Vader/Death Star Transformer and The R2D2 Webcam and R2D2 Media Center Click here to check it all out.

 

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Master Replicas Darth Vader ANH FX Saber Reviewed
July 11, 2007 | 10:03 PM EST | Bill

 

We’ve just updated to bring you a review of Master Replicas Darth Vader FX Lightsaber from A New Hope. Check it out here.

 

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EE Mystery Pack: 5 Down – 9 To Go
July 11, 2007 | 4:38 PM EST | Jayson

 

Another figure in Entertainment Earth’s Mystery Figure Set has been revealed in the latest issue of Toyfare. It’s a Clone Commando from the Omega Squad which distinguish themselves by donning matte black armor. The figure itself is a repaint of the Republic Commando “Scorch”

 

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Yakface “Design A Logo” Contest
July 11, 2007 | 2:07 PM EST | Jayson

 

Yakface and Sideshow Collectibles are thrilled to announce a cool new contest where you, the faithful Yakface reader, get to design an eye-catching logo for us to use with our upcoming Comic-Con Coverage and we’ll be rewarding TWOlucky winners with FREE swag from Sideshow Collectibles.

If your logo is chosen, you will receive a FREE 12″ Kit Fisto (Exclusive) courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles. But fear not, if your logo isn’t selected you still have an opportunity to win as the runner-up will receive a FREE Kit Fisto Clone Wars Character Key (Unframed).

Visit our contest page here for all the info and good luck to all who enter!

 

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Forum Anniversary Giveaways Deadline
July 11, 2007 | 12:41 PM EST | Justin2

 

Don’t forget, the deadline to enter the Yakface.com Forum One-Year Anniversary Giveaways Contest is tonight!

For all the details on how you could be one of the prize winners, check out theOFFICIAL RULES.

 

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New Ornaments from Hallmark
July 11, 2007 | 9:37 AM EST | Jayson

 

Hallmark.com preview their latest Star Wars Ornaments in their 2007 Dream Book. Ornaments shown are R2-D2 and Jawa MSRP $15.00, The Adventure Begins which feature the Millennium Falcon blasting its way out of Docking Bay 94 MSRP $32.00. Lastly, A Jedi Legacy Revealed featuring Ben Kenobi presenting the Lightsaber to Luke with C-3PO looking on. MSRP $28.00. Curiously absent though is the Tusken Raider Ornament which was shown at CIV.

UPDATE: Yakreader Neil sends word that although the Tusken Raider isn’t included in the Dream Book it is featured as a limited quantity item on their site and states that it is only available at Hallmark Gold Crown Store Locations for MSRP $15.00. Thanks for the info Neil!

 

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Bralor. Rav Bralor
July 10, 2007 | 10:06 PM EST | Jayson

 

Entertainment Earth reveals tonight a fourth figure in their Exclusive Set of 14 Mystery figures. Rav Bralor is a female that Jango handpicks to assist in the training of the clone commandos, where she hammers their independent natures into razor-edged power. With 14 points of articulation, a removable helmet, and the best in weapons, she’s ready for any challenge!

Head to Entertainment Earth for more details.

 

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Episode 98: In the Year 2000
July 10, 2007 | 9:18 AM EST | Jayson

 

In 2000 I think all Star Wars fans had a bit of a Star Wars hangover. We felt sick from all the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC we’d ingested, and we were seeing $0.99 Darth Maul figures on store shelves. Star Wars hoopla from the year before had burned out quickly, and while we were looking forward to Episode II it was many years away and details were few. Still, in that time Star Wars collecting continued with a new figure line, a few new video games, and some new books. This week Marjorie & Arnie look back to Y2K and remember fondly an item released that year.

Also this week, Scott reviews two pieces of Gentle Giant exclusive goodness–the Commander Gree mini-bust and the Yoda/R2 maquette. Both are big bucks after-market, and the Yoda/R2 goes up for San Diego attendee orders this week…are they worth it?

In addition this week, a Hasbro Q&A, voice mails, and details on the San Diego Comic Con Star Wars Action News dinner!

You can download this week’s show from www.swactionnews.com or directly from here.

 

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Rykrof Enloe Photonovel Series Previews
July 10, 2007 | 5:23 AM EST | Justin2

 

After a bit of a hiatus, production has begun on the 19th chapter in the Rykrof Enloe series, TRIBULATION.

For a few sneak peak images of the next chapter, CLICK HERE.

 

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San Diego Comic Convention Announces Schedule
July 10, 2007 | 2:24 AM EST | Justin2

 

Comic Con has announced the full schedule for all the events taking place there on July 26-July 29. Click on the dates below for all the information, including details on when Hasbro Star Wars news will be officially released.

Thursday, July 26

Friday, July 27

Saturday, July 28

Sunday, July 29

Most notably, the Hasbro information is scheduled to be released on Friday starting at 11:30 AM, which will include a special sneak preview of the 2008 product line. Q&A time will be included with members of Hasbro’s marketing and design teams, so this could be a good time to ask them to reveal more about the ever growing possibility of some future playets!

If you’re a registered Yakface forum member, share your thoughts on the news in our forums.

 

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Crimson Empire Returning…
July 9, 2007 | 11:52 PM EST | Justin2

 

According to this listing at Entertainment Earth, the Crimson Empire Comic 2-pk will be re-released in October, this time packed into a revision case of Comic 2-pks:

Wave 3 Revision 1 of this collection brings you 8 individually packaged figure 2-packs, including: 3x Crimson Empire #6 with Kir Kanos and Carnor Jax, 1x Twilight Issue #1 with Quinlan Vos and Vilmarh Grahrk, 1x Republic #31 with Dark Woman and A’Sharad Hett, 1x Empire Strikes Back Infinities #4 with Darth Vader and Princess Leia, 2x Heir to the Empire #5 with Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker. (Subject to change.) 

No word yet if there will be anything to make this release different from the original version of this that sold for $19.99 through Entertainment Earth.

Thanks to Yakface reader Darth Stringfield for the heads up.

 

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The Force Among Us FREE Exclusives at CE!
July 9, 2007 | 11:31 AM EST | Jayson

The Force Among Us is at it again, spreading the word of their highly anticipated, soon to ship documentary and giving away FREE handouts! In the spirit of the 30 year anniversary, Cris and Cortney Macht will be giving out 1977 exclusive pins for fans at Celebration Europe. The exclusive will be handed out randomly to Star Wars fans in London the weekend of Celebration Europe. They will also be giving away and autographing FREE posters at their panel which will take place on the FAN STAGE on Sunday July 15 at 4:00pm. The Macht’s head for the skies on Wednesday and plan on returning home on Monday. For more info check out theforceamongus.com

 

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Customizer Spotlight – Ruprecht
July 7, 2007 | 1:27 PM EST | Justin2

 

Our latest Customizer Spotlight goes towards forum member ruprecht for his Airborne ARC Trooper custom (this figure even has ball jointed wrists!). Check out more images of this great custom HERE.

 

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Hasbro QnA: Summer Heat Wave Edition
July 6, 2007 | 5:19 PM EST | Jayson

 

Hasbro has given us their latest batch of answers to our submitted questions. Topics this week involve torture, eye balls and the future of comic-packs. Enter the forums for the answers to these burning questions.

 

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Ian McDiarmid at Celebration Europe
July 6, 2007 | 3:47 AM EST | Justin2

 

The most powerful villian in the galaxy will be on hand for what will be a rare public appearance at Star Wars Celebration Europe on Friday, July 13th, to help commemorate the Saga’s 30th anniversary.

For more details, visit the official site.

 

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Star Tours 2.0 On Again
July 5, 2007 | 10:57 PM EST | Bill

While no time frame was given, what appears to be a new Disney Insider onWDW Magic’s Forums has posted some details on what may be in the works for Star Tours 2.0 including descriptions of some of the capabilities of the new simulators and AA’s (Disney’s version of droids) Check it out here.

 

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Yak’s Pub – June Roundup
July 5, 2007 | 10:46 PM EST | Justin2

 

For a few good laughs, be sure to check out the latest round of jokes by forum member Niktom, who has wrapped up another month of his comic strip, Yak’s Pub.

 

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VTAC Clearances
July 5, 2007 | 2:57 PM EST | Justin2

Some Target stores have begun marking down their VTAC figures a bit, looks like at this point most stores are at a 30% price cut from their $11.99 price point. If anyone has found them cheaper yet, be sure to send those reports in!

Update – several more reports have come in with collectors finding these marked at $8.38, and even a sighting of them at the Merle Hay Mall Target in Des Moines, Iowa at for just $5.98 each.

With there supposedly being an upcoming revision to these cases packed with 6 Snowtroopers per case, army builders may be able to add to their Imperial ranks for a fair price later this summer…

 

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Yakface Forum Giveaways Reminder
July 5, 2007 | 12:55 PM EST | Justin2

 

Don’t forget, in celebration of the one year anniversary of the Yakface forums, we’ve teamed up with D & S Sci Fi Toy World to bring our active forum members the chance to win one of four great prizes!

Four differnet lucky winners will win either a Tantive IV Battle Pack, a full set of the six VTAC figures, a Titanium Luke Skywalker & Darth Maul, or a Medicom RAH Stormtrooper!

For all the details on how you could be one of the prize winners, check out theOFFICIAL RULES.

Also, be sure to check out www.dnstoys.com for the latest new Star Wars and Sci-Fi action figures!

 

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Yakfinities # 12 – Bounty Hunters
July 5, 2007 | 12:50 PM EST | Justin2

 

The lastest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has begun! This month Yakface forum members voted to create fan fiction Bounty Hunters, and a random entry will win a MOC McQuarrie Concept Boba Fett figure.

If you’re a customizing rookie or an old pro, we invite you to join in this month’s challenge after the jump!

 

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Owenscustoms.com Update!
July 5, 2007 | 12:42 PM EST | Justin2

 

Customizing master Owen D. has updated this past week with some great new original customs. In particular check out the scratch built Octuparra Droid he crafted, which looks like it walked right off a Lucasfilm movie set!

Check it out at www.owenscustoms.com.

 

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St. Louis Toy Man Collector Show
July 5, 2007 | 12:32 PM EST | Justin2

One of the larger collector shows in the Midwest will be taking place this Sunday, July 8 in St. Louis. Usually there is a good represenatation of Star Wars dealers with vintage items up to the latest wave of modern figures.

ToyMan Toy Show
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW
ST.LOUIS, MO (BRIDGETON)
Machinist Hall
12365 St. Charles Rock Road
(Beside Target and Walgreen’s)
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Hours: 9am to 2pm
Adm: $3.00 – adult
Free – 12 and under

Thanks to our friends at Coreplanets.com for the heads up!

 

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TRU MAJOR Sale!
July 4, 2007 | 11:05 AM EST | Mark

Over at TRU, they are having a MASSIVE sale… here are some of the deals…

Star Wars® Trade Federation Armored Assault Tank (AAT)
List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $5.75 Online ONLY sale!**

Star Wars® Classic TIE Fighter Vehicle
List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $5.75 Online ONLY sale!**

Star Wars® Saga Collection Saesee Tin Starfighter
List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $5.75 Online ONLY sale!**

Star Wars® The Saga Collection: Darth Vader’s Sith Starfighter Vehicle
List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $5.75 Online ONLY sale!**

Star Wars® The Saga Collection: Hailfire Droid
List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $5.75 Online ONLY sale!**

LEGO® Star Wars® General Grievous Starfighter (7656)
List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $5.00

Action Figures for as low as $2.00
Attacktix up to 75% off.

Head over to TRU and check out the deals.

UPDATE – MOST ITEMS THAT ARE ON CLEARANCE ARE NOW SOLD OUT.

 

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Happy Independence Day
July 4, 2007 | 2:52 AM EST | Justin2

 

From all of us here at Yakface.com, we hope all our readers have a happy and safe holiday.

Also in the midst of your festivities, perhaps take the time to remember what this day really means. Most people in the United States celebrate this holiday, but do you know exactly why Independence Day is so important to our country?

To be independent means to take care of yourself, making your own rules and providing for your own needs. Which is what people in our country’s history gave their lives for. They wanted us to be able to capitalize on the gift of freedom; and achieve the goals we should always be working for, and about the people who fought so hard to make these ideas possible.

So this 4th of July, please take a moment and remember to thank all of the efforts and lives that were devoted to make our country what it is today; and to honor the courage it took for our ancestors to stand up for what they knew was right, regardless of their fears.

God Bless, and Happy Independence Day!

 

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Admiral Jerjerrod’s Testimony Discovered
July 3, 2007 | 10:39 PM EST | Bill

The Official Site’s Hyperspace section has updated with a new piece for members based on a holorecroding of Senate Security Hearings during the Old Republic. EU Fans and Customizers, not to mention SW Fans who follow modern politics will find very intersting. Click here to check it out.

 

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Gentle Giant Tusken Raider Mini Bust
July 3, 2007 | 5:37 PM EST | Jayson

 

StarWarsShop.com updates today with a pre-order for the Tusken Raider Mini Bust from Gentle Giant. The Tusken Raider mini bust comes with interchangeable arms/weapons. Stands 7 inches tall. It’s available now for pre-order and ships January 08.

 

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Episode 97: 1999 Feels The Need For Speed
July 3, 2007 | 1:23 PM EST | Jayson

 

This week Marjorie & Arnie look back to 1999 and recall the release of The Phantom Menace, including the midnight madness toy runs, the sitting out for tickets, and the fast food tie-ins. There were countless thousands of Star Wars items released that year and Arnie and Marjorie have to pick only one. Which one…?

Also this week, Nathan gives us a June, 2007 stories report and Darth Cheddar brings us up to speed on the latest expansion pack from Wizards of the Coast’s Star Wars Miniatures game. Plus listener voice mails and store reports, and a dose of the Hasbro Q&A!

Our contest to win a free Gentle Giant Darth Vader Animated Maquette, courtesy of Andrew’s Toyz and Star Wars Action News, is still underway for one more week! All the details are in the show…don’t miss out on your chance!

You can download this week’s show from www.swactionnews.com or directly from here.

 

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New Comic Con McQuarrie Obi Wan Kenobi Image
July 3, 2007 | 11:21 AM EST | Justin2

Our friends over at Jedidefender.com have gotten their hands on a great image of the upcoming McQuarrie Obi Wan Kenobi, which will be yet another exclusive (and will come with the McQuarrie concept Yoda).

Looks like a great figure, let’s just hope it isn’t too difficult for collectors to acquire a couple of these. Check out this awesome super sized, high resolution image HERE.

 

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June Yakfinities Wrap Up (Movie Crossovers)
July 3, 2007 | 3:03 AM EST | Justin2

 

Another month of Yakfinities is now complete… and with 20 entries this month, we had one of our best months to date!

Check out all the customs made for this, and see who won some free TAC figures this month for their entry by clicking HERE.

 

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Hi-Res Repacks
July 2, 2007 | 4:08 PM EST | Justin2

The folks over at Sirstevesguide.com have updated with carded images of the SAGA Legends Wave 3 figures. Check them out after the jump!

 

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SideShow Orders
July 2, 2007 | 1:51 PM EST | Mark

Over at Sideshow these are available via SECOND CHANCE..

 

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New LEGO’s
July 2, 2007 | 8:19 AM EST | Mark

Over at shop.lego.com they have in the newest LEGO’s. The Jedi Starfighter™ with Hyperdrive Booster Ring is available now, the other two are up for pre-order.

 

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June Yakfinities Extended!
July 2, 2007 | 1:54 AM EST | Justin2

 

Yakface Customizers – if you want a chance to win a Death Star Trooper and a Yavin Honor Guard, you are in luck! June Yakfinities has been extended by one day… so you have until 11:59 PM Central Time Monday, July 2nd to get your entries in.

See what’s been made so far or get your entry in after the jump!

 

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Yak’s Pub at Dallas Comic Con
July 2, 2007 | 1:08 AM EST | Justin2

 

Our good friend and Yakface forum photonovelist, Niktom recently had his own display booth at Dallas Comic Con, and apparently had a blast! Check out several pics at Yakspub.com.

Also, there was a special guest at the show – Mary Oyaya (Jedi Master Luminara Unduli) – who made Niktom promise to work Luminara into the Pub comic strips soon!

 

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The Saber Vault Newsfeed
July 1, 2007 | 6:32 PM EST | Bill

This just in from The Saber Vault:

The Saber Vault, bringing you the prop replicas you want at the prices you need! We still have a few of the Master Replicas Yoda FX lightsabers for $100.00 and the newly released Darth Vader A New Hope lightsabers for $99.00. As always both prices include shipping in the United States. Grab these great prop relicas before they’re gone. With Master Replicas Star Wars license expiring we don’t know if there will be any more of either of these sabers produced. Click here to order.

 

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K & C Collectibles Celebrates 12 Years in Business
July 1, 2007 | 6:26 PM EST | Jayson

 

K & C Collectibles is celebrating 12 years in business this week. To commemorate this millstone we are offering our customers a 12% discount on all in-stock merchandise. A discount code must be keyed into the order form to receive the discount. The discount code is “12years” and expires on July 7th, 2007. This offer is only good on in-stock items and is not valid on pre-order or on items already at a reduced amount.

In Stock 30th Anniversary Collection 
Concept Chewbacca #21
Stormtrooper #20
Jawa & LIN Droid #19
Luke Skywalker #18
Biggs Darklighter #17
Darth Vader #16
Concept Boba Fett #15
Concept Stormtrooper #9?

In Stock – Vintage Action Figures:
Bossk – Bounty Hunter
IG-88 – Bounty Hunter
Luke Skywalker – Bespin Fatigues
Princess Leia Organa in Combat Poncho
Imperial Stormtrooper – Hoth Battle Gear
Han Solo – Hoth Outfit

In Stock 
Ambush on Ilum – Battle Pack
Clone Trooper – Unleashed – Red Commander
Jango Fett Mini Bust
Tatooine Showdown
TC-14 Electronic (talking)
Death Star 12 inch Set of 3
Salacious B. Crumb – Inclusive
Jeff Gordon Episode 1 car
Anakin Jedi Starfighter
Carbon-Freezing Chamber
Pewter – Ships
Pewter – Figures

REGISTER an account and earn points to be redeemed for cash on future orders. Please come visit our site at K & C Collectibles
If you want to be removed from our mailing list click here or send an e-mail with the word “REMOVE” in the subject.  Please insure to reply with the same e-mail address that our message was sent.

 

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1 vs. 100 The Answer
July 1, 2007 | 5:04 PM EST | Bill

As promised here’s both the answer to the Star Wars Question from 1 vs. 100, and a great T-Shirt based on it. You’ve seen the front of this T-Shirt is a lot of the images of Warwick Davis from this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney World.

(Click on the image for a larger view.) 

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One Year Forum Anniversary Giveaways!
July 1, 2007 | 1:32 PM EST | Justin2

 

In celebration of the one year anniversary of the Yakface forums, we’ve teamed up with D & S Sci Fi Toy World to bring our active forum members the chance to win one of four great prizes!

A separate winner will be announced each Friday, starting on July 13:

3rd Runner Up – Tantive IV Battle Pack (July 13)
2nd Runner Up – VTAC Six-Figure Set (July 20)
1st Runner Up – Titanium Luke Skywalker and Darth Maul (July 27)
Grand Prize – Medicom RAH Stormtrooper (August 3)

For all the details on how you could be one of the lucky winners, check out theOFFICIAL RULES.

Also, be sure to check out www.dnstoys.com for the latest new Star Wars and Sci Fi action figures!

 

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AT-RT Battle Pack Revealed
July 1, 2007 | 1:22 PM EST | Justin2

 

Our friends over at 4-inches.de have revealed the first image of the upcoming AT-RT Battle Pack!

For more information on this set, click here.

 

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Happy Anniversary!!!
July 1, 2007 | 11:54 AM EST | Brandon

 

Today marks a very special day for our YAKFACE.com Forums! A year ago today saw the launch of our very own Forums! As of today we have over 500 solid members, 17,000 posts, 900 topics, and more. If you havn’t joined now is the best time! Come celebrate our one year anniversary and join the hundreds of discussions going on now! Also, you may want to stay tuned later today for a very special announcement!