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Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles

K & C Collectibles has received the new Y-Wing Scout Bomber with Clone Trooper Warthog this week.

New: Clone Wars Figure with Vehicle:
Y-Wing Scout Bomber

New: Battle Packs:
Republic Commando
The Force Unleashed

In Stock: Vintage Vehicle Collection:
Y-Wing Fighter
B-Wing Fighter

In Stock: Clone Wars Battle Packs:
Defend Kamino
Assault on Geonosis
Stop the Zillo Beast
The Hunt for Grievous
Can Bane’s Escape

In Stock: Vintage Collection Action Figures:
VC09 – Boba Fett
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)

In Stock: Collectibles you may have over looked:
Ask the Force Electronic 8 Ball
Taco Bell Toys – Defeat the Dark Side
Episode 1 – Program Guide – This is the exclusive Episode 1 Theater program guide
Revenge of the Sith Souvenir Movie Guide
Set of 6 TV Guide Episode 3 Covers

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Toyguide Update: CW64 R7-D4

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of R7-D4 (CW64) from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: This all-new astromech incorporates the successful Build-A-Droid concept from the 2008-2010 Legacy Collection for added playability. Great sculpt and deco and the blue “inards” under the dome is a nice touch. Compatible with the most recent Plo Koon’s Jedi Starfighter.

CONS: Since this design utilizes a new removable dome, the pop-up periscope feature from prior astromechs has been omitted.

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.

Toyguide Update: CW65 Jar Jar Binks

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jar Jar Binks (CW65) from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: For those that missed him before, it’s a great opportunity for another shot at the accident-prone Gungan. Great detailing in terms of deco and the likeness is spot on to the character’s 3D model. Nicely articulated. It’s virtually an exact repaint (save for a little difference on the head) so folks can pass on it unless you really need the Galactic Battle game card.

CONS: Paint job is a little sloppy on the eyes which gives him a cross-eyed look on my sample.

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.

Sponsor News: Gentle Giant Ltd.

We’ve covered their product for years at the annual conventions and now Yakface.com is proud to welcome Gentle Giant as our newest site sponsor! From mini busts and statues to their newest Star Wars 12″ Jumbo Kenner figures, Gentle Giant is known for their craftsmanship through the use of advanced laser-scanning techniques and a team of incredibly talented artisans.

Anytime you are looking for anything from Gentle Giant, be sure to support our site, and our sponsor, by using the affiliate links.

Celebration VI VIP Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

It’s hard to believe we are only one year away from Celebration VI! With that milestone, VIP tickets go on sale tomorrow (August 24) at 3:00 EST. The Jedi Master VIP Package is $850 and limited to the first 50 people and the Jedi Knight VIP Package will be $400 and limited to the first 250 people. If you’ve already purchased your ticket and would like to upgrade, you may do so. For the complete details, head to starwarscelebration.com

Episode 309: Bust-y

Marjorie & Arnie are back from Chicago Wizard World and are here this week to review a handful of new purchases, all of which happen to be Gentle Giant mini-busts: The Entertainment Earth exclusive Revenge of the Sith Obi-Wan Kenobi, the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper, the Expanded Universe based Twi’lek Darth Talon, and another Twi’lek–Oola from Jabba’s palace. They discuss the details of these busts, and address the recent price increases among these and other high-end collectibles.

Also this week, Steve reports in from post-riot UK with what toys he’s finding on shelves, and Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest online finds, including some very cool new items from Kotobukiya that are not yet available in the states.

With TWO contests, one where you can win a custom Han in Carbonite Mighty Mugg and one from Backstage Toys where you can win the Toys R Us exclusive Battle of Geonosis figure set, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN309.MP3

Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN309.M4A