Sideshow has started to send out notifications that they will begin processing preorders for their 1:6 scale Captain Rex figure in the next 15 days. Make sure you allocate your funds accordingly.
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Toyguide Update: R5-G19 (TBS #01)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the addition of the R5-G19, our first entry for the 3-3/4″ Black Series (Blue) line look.
PROS: New (i.e. never before offered) figures from the Original Trilogy come few and far between these days so it’s nice to add another to the collection and scratch another off the list (Despite the less-than-accurate deco). R5-G19 recycles the Build-A-Droid/Droid Factory mold so it’s cross compatible with prior B.A.D. figures. Yay! Hasbro retired that bland black and orange card for a nicer TIE Pilot design in a more traditional 6×9 format.
CONS: The inaccuracy of the deco has ruffled a few feathers of diehard astromech collectors, as well as the use of the B.A.D. mold. Although purely anecdotal, R5-G19 has achieved Peg Warmer Status: Level 10 at most of the Toys”R”Us stores I visit.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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New Kylo Ren Helmet Concept Art
Indie Revolver has posted a new image revealing in greater detail the helmet for Kylo Ren. Head on over for the details.
ANOVOS Snowtrooper Ensemble Preorder Coming Soon
The Force Awakens 6″ Figure(s) Image
Rebelscum has posted a link and image to a leaked photograph of five 6″ figures from The Force Awakens. The image gives us our first “real” full look at characters from the teaser and one shot of a familiar walking carpet. Spoiler warnings apply.
UPDATE: Image has been removed from Rebelscum per the request of HunterPR. Image is still available at the original link.
Episode 45: But It’s A Whole ‘Nother Year
As we close out 2014, Flyguy and I discuss the latest collecting bits with news from Hasbro, Hot Toys, LEGO, Gentle Giant and more. Customizing and artwork gets another big focus this week as we feature some great builds and illustrations that again must be seen be believed. Finally, we run down the latest news regarding The Force Awakens, more Marvel cover variants and our latest toy acquisitions. All this and much more on Episode 45 of The Realm Recap.
We would like to thank everyone that has listened, watched, commented and shared our shows over the past year. You are all the reason why we keep doing it and we hope to continue into 2015 and beyond. MTFBWY.
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New 3-3/4″ Black Series UPC Details
The Realm Recap co-host Flyguy has shared with us additional info/UPCs regarding the next assortment (wave 7?) of Black Series 3-3/4″ figures. Click on through for the details.
30% Off Disney Store Sale
DisneyStore.com is offering 30% off select Star Wars merchandise that includes, plush, die cast, talking figures, clothing and more. Click on through to check out some last minute holiday gift ideas.
New Prototype Herocross R2-D2 and C-3PO Images
Herocross continues to expand its Hybrid Metal Figuration figures as R2-D2 and C-3P0 were on display at Toy Soul 2014. These super articulated/super deformed figures join Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Shadow Stormtrooper, Boba Fett and the Sandtrooper. R2-D2 and C-3PO should retail in the US, through importers, for $80-90 each. Click the image above for closer look, then check out the Star Wars Hong Kong Facebook page.
Walgreens Prototype Fett Preorder Update
I received an interesting/unexpected email this morning from Walgreens regarding a Prototype Boba Fett which I had on preorder, but first a little background. This preorder was placed on 7/23 using a credit card which I had to have replaced due to a security breach at a national retail chain. I (and many collectors) was/were originally told that there was no way to update credit card information that was used to place the order(s). Fast forward 5 months and read the email I was sent…