Just a friendly reminder that a special Star Wars Rebels preview airs tonight at 8:30 ET/PT on Disney XD.
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Star Wars Art: Concept
Hot on the heels of the glorious The Making of Return of the Jedi from J.W. Rinzler comes Star Wars Art: Concept – a must have publication for any art aficionado. This book contains some of the earliest works created for Star Wars leading right up to the present with concept art for 1313. You can pre-order it now from Amazon for only $24.00 (reg. $40.00) or pick it up whereever fine books are sold on October 15.
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Kmart Exclusives Available Online Soon
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting that the upcoming Kmart Exclusive (Scanning Crew and Ewok Catapult) Sets have been added to their website and should soon be available for order. Head on over to check out the details.
Toyguide Update: TBS #11 Luminara Unduli
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our last entry for wave 2 in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Luminara Unduli (#11).
PROS: Surprisingly, this figure is only a slight improvement over previous versions. The articulation is ample and the sculpt and deco are very nice making for decent display piece.,
CONS: On the whole, I find it a terrible “toy”. The headdress limits poseability of the arms so when you raise them, it forces the headdress to lift off of the head. The soft goods cloak is prone to additional fraying and shedding of fibers. The soft goods are too long making free standing the figure a chore at times.
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.
Jedi Knight Sets Hitting ToysRUs Now
Yakface reader Ruben A. (AaylaSecurasMan in our forums) sends in word and proof that the Battle of Geonosis multipacks* have started to hit stores. He found his sets in Arizona.October is shaping up to be a spendy month.
Nice score Ruben!
*Of note, these are listed as Gunship Hero Packs in the Toys”R”Us system
Star Wars Rebels Teaser Next Week
The official Star Wars Facebook page has posted a teaser that something Star Wars Rebels related will air next week on Disney XD.
Star Wars Rebels have been sighted near the premier of Mighty Med! Tune in Monday at 8:30 ET/PT on Disney XD for a special fly-by.
Word is that it will be about 15 seconds to give views a first look and feel of the series.
Pimp2-D2 Available at NYCC from Manly Art
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Be the first kid on your block to own the baddest little astromech around! Click through for the details…
Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs Coming Soon
As we eagerly await the arrival of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs (revealed in July), here are a couple images showcasing loose shots of each set. Look for these to be available at your local Toys”R”Us store and online soon. Click on through for details on each set. Also, take note that these are currently up for pre-order through ToysRUs.ca for $33.67 each.
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Toyguide Update: TBS #10 Pablo-Jill
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Pablo-Jill (#10).
PROS: Pablo-Jill was a highlight figure released during the transitional wave of OTC figures, and now we get the first refresh for this character in nearly a decade. The result? A stout figure that is loaded with articulation, bringing it up to today’s standards (and expectations) for Jedi figures. The complete package makes for an impressive figure and again, the highlight of the wave.
CONS: None really to speak of other than the omission of a lightsaber hilt accessory to be worn on the figure’s belt (as there is a provided hole in it.)
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece 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.