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!
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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
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
Toyguide Update: CW11 Republic Commando Boss
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.
Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle Giveaway
Walmart is giving away a Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle! Simply head to their Facebook Gamecenter page for details!
Sponsor News: Gentle Giant Spring Sale
Starting Monday, April 23, Gentle Giant is launching a spring sale offering huge discounts on select in-stock items as well as a few pieces thought to be sold out. The promotion will run all next week and while supplies last.
Toyguide Update: CW7 Commander Cody
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Clone Commander Cody (CW7) now sporting his evolving Phase 2 armor The Clone Wars Season 4.
PROS: Awesome articulation (especially the combo-joint ankles) in an era where the joint count seems to be dropping like Jedi after the issuance of Order 66. Excellent deco with crisp details and weathering. Well accessorized for fun play options.
CONS: The superfluous propulsion pack works well but the carry over holster from the 2011 Captain Rex (CW62) is rendered useless here since Cody doesn’t include a corresponding blaster.
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.
Sideshow Reveals 12″ Commander Neyo
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today announcing their 12″ Commander Neyo figure ($134.99). Watch for the product reveal next week on April 24th.
Save 10% plus FREE Shipping from Hasbro
HasbroToyShop is offering a Save 10% Spring Sale plus they are offering FREE shipping on orders of $25 or more. Simply enter QVNLFNS at checkout. Head on over to HasbroToyShop.com to see if there is anything you need.
Movie Heroes Bespin Luke Loose Shots
Our friends at JediDefender have alerted us to some new loose shots of the Luke Skywalker from the upcoming Bespin Duel Battle Pack. As reported before, this figure takes a minimalist approach to the articulation which has become a huge subject of debate since its initial revelation at Toy Fair 2012. Click on over to JediDefender to view this image and more and be sure to leave us a comment here on in our forums if your opinion has changed… or not.
Toyguide Preview: Clone Wars Waves 2 & 3
Followers of our facebook page will want to head on over there this morning as I’ve added a toyguide preview for The Clone Wars waves 2 and 3. These two assortments include 6 new or repainted figures and one sought after reissue. Head on over and then stay tuned for our toyguide updates coming soon!
While you are there, be sure to “like” our page as well if you have yet to do so.