Want to upgrade some of the podracer pilots you already have? Download these nifty custom flags* I whipped up based on the ones included in the TRU Exclusive Podracer Pilots set.
*These are not scans of the flag accessories. They are illustrated recreations.
Looks like Hasbro isn’t the only one who’s products are showing up before the street date. Today I spotted the new LEGO Anakin’s Jedi Interceptor at Target. This set includes 3 new “Hard-to-Find” figures: ROTS Anakin Skywalker (with 2 different faces), Nute Gunray and Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as a Security Battle Droid and R2-D2. You can also recreate the Mustafar Duel! Click the image above for a closer look.
ToysRUs also has a new mini LEGO set: Anakin’s Podracer (now $4.99)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of our first entry for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We kick things off with the Republic Troopers Battle Pack from The Clone Wars.
PROS: This set provides collectors with 3 new clones not offered previously, making it the real attraction of this particular assortment (the other two case mates are are laughably bad). The paint apps for each clone are well done (aside from Hardcase’s helmet deco being off slightly). The game cards get a refreshed design for 2012 and now invoke more of a trading card feel with large character portraits on one side with the game matrix on the reverse.
CONS: The figures themselves are great, some might protest the utilization of the “Stone” mold for 2 of the troopers but it is what it is. It is a bit disappointing that the Bomb Squad Trooper doesn’t include any actual bomb accessories.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set 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.
Yakreader Frank writes in with word of a giveaway taking place at AMC Theaters for the launch of Episode I in 3D next month. Read on for the full report!
Our friends at Sandtroopers have once again opened the blast doors and have posted images of new Clone Wars basic figures and Class I / Fleet Vehicles. Head on over for a first look at Republic Commando Boss, Captain Rex (Phase II), Obi-Wan Kenobi (new likeness), Aayla Secura, Ahsoka (Scuba Gear), the Republic Assault Sub with Scuba Clone Trooper and the Attack Recon Fighter with Anakin Skywalker!
Sideshow Collectibles has released their latest Production Peek revealing a 1:6 scale Bossk! Head over for the video.
EntertainmentEarth.com is now taking pre-orders for the Vintage Collection “Deleted Scene” case assortment. This case includes a mix of the The Phantom Menace figures as well as the new “Deleted Scene” figures (Luke, Leia, Lando, Mon Calamari Pilot and Colonel Cracken). Get your orders in today!
Walmart has updated and now have their “Discover The Force in 3D” Royal Starship Droids and Mos Espa Arena Battle Packs in-stock and ready to ship. So, if you’d like to avoid hunting these down at retail head to Walmart.com.
Thanks to Adam V. for the report.
UPDATE: Both sets are sold out.
For those that placed their orders for the ToysRUs Exclusive Podracer Pilots sets, be on the lookout as they are hitting doorsteps. I received mine yesterday and you can get a preview of our pending toyguide update by heading to our Facebook page.
And for those curious, the included flags/banners are all plastic with the flag itself being a thin mylar sheet about the thickness of a piece of copy paper.
Gentle Giant has sent notifications that they are now accepting pre-order for the Jumbo Kenner R5-D4! Standing at 7″ tall, the Jumbo R5-D4 is an exact reproduction of the classic Kenner figure complete with clicking dome! Add “Skippy” to your collection today!