Our friends at Sandtroopers have once again opened the blast doors and have posted images of a new Clone Wars Class I / Fleet Vehicle. Head on over for a look at the Republic Attack Dropship with new Phase II Clone Pilot!
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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received the new Battle Packs and Vintage vehicles. An additional shipment of Vintage, Clone Wars and Movie Heroes Action Figures arrived. We are taking Pre-Orders for an additional shipment of Vintage Carded “Rocket Firing Boba Fett” action figures.
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Toyguide Update: Podracer Pilots Figure Set
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of our next entry for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with the Toys”R”Us exclusive Podracer Pilots figure set from Episode I.
PROS: A great way to start or suppliment your podracer character collection if you missed out on the initial releases of these figures. The inclusion of the team flags is a nice touch and to have them be plastic and not paper is a welcome surprise. Each figure also includes a Galactic Battle Game card which is great if you enjoy playing or collecting the cards themselves.
CONS: There is nothing really worth picking up here unless you really need the flags which are plastic (not paper). If you’d like these flags without buying this set, you can get custom version that I created here.
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.
New Walmart Exclusives Found
Forum member “EopieHerder” writes in with a report on finding the Dewback and Vulture Droid “Discover the Force” exclusives at Walmart for $29.98 each.
Nice find Anthony!
Upgrade Your Podracer Pilots
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.
New LEGO Sets Hitting Retail
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)
Toyguide Update: Republic Troopers
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.
AMC Theaters Episode 1 3D Giveaway
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!
New Clone Wars Images at Sandtroopers
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!
1:6 Scale Bossk Teaser at Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles has released their latest Production Peek revealing a 1:6 scale Bossk! Head over for the video.