The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of R5-D4 from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Looks stellar on the vintage card. The body has a dirty wash (albeit faint) that some were fearing might be omitted from this “new” version. Since this utilizes the build-a-droid mold, parts can be swapped with other B.A.D. astromechs for additional play value and customization.
CONS: Vestigial Build-A-Droid holes in the figure’s sides not really fitting for the Vintage “collector” line. Back of the body still missing orange panels that Kenner seemed to notice on the 1978 figure and that were present on the Target Exclusive Remote Controlled version.
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PROS: A somewhat new take on a classic character as the previous version was little more than a statue. The modification of the Resurgence of the Jedi Battle Pack Luke works well here especially with the added soft goods. Decent likeness and a fair amount of accessories.
CONS: Comlink accessory is very tiny and can be easily lost if precautions aren’t taken to secure it. Would have been swell if we could have received a headset accessory too in order render that POTF2 Gunner Station Luke obsolete as well.
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 facebookand in our forums.
Head on over to our facebook page to check out a preview of wave 5 of the Vintage Collection and then watch for these figures to be added to our toyguide in the next few days.
Today we take a close look at the amazing work of forumite W. Meyles, who shares his custom made Lars Homestead diorama with us. Be sure to check it out and share your thoughts after the jump!
EW.com has posted an exclusive video revealing the return of Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn in next week’s The Clone Wars! Head to EW.com for the full story and clip.
Entertainment Earth has added a new series of Funko Star Wars POP! Vinyl Bobbleheads to their online store.
Choose from: Darth Vader, Yoda, Stormtrooper, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Greedo. These cute figures are for pre-order now and are scheduled to ship this March.
The much anticipated arrival of Savage Opress has… arrived. Join Dan, Jen, Jerry, and Nathan at Republic Forces Radio Network as they discuss Nightsisters, Nightbrothers, Magical Green goo, listen to your voicemails, and discuss what this does to the continuity!
Our friends at Rebelscum have received an image captured from Toy News magazine that confirms rumors and speculation of a Republic Atatck Shuttle for the Clone Wars line. As the Turbo Tank and AT-TE before it, the vehicle will incorporate playset-style features for additional play value. Look for this to be on display at Toy Fair next month (if not leaked on the various fan sites sooner).
Check out the article and be sure to share your thoughts in the forums!
Update: Our friends across the pond at Jedi News have posted a scan from Toys ‘n’ Playthings which again proclaims the imminent arrival of the Clone Wars Republic Attack Shuttle. The article also confirms other new products set to be revealed in a couple weeks at Toy Fair. Check it out.
Star Wars Action News is back with it’s first new show recorded in 2011! Join Marjorie and Arnie as they play your voicemails and run down all the great clearance bargains being found coast to coast! Target 9-packs for under $13? Target Mini-Muggs for under $4? Saga Legends for $5? All this and much, much more, so listen and stretch your dollar to the limit with these great deals!
Also this week, the Star Wars Action News hosts provide an in-depth review of Think Geek’s Dark Side Roast coffee, Brock reviews the newest Star Wars novel, Red Harvest, and Nathan runs down the aspects of video game collecting in the final segment in his EU collecting series.
All this and the coolest Star Wars T-Shirts ever in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
We have teamed up with Jedi Temple Archives to provide a guest review for their ongoing Research Droids Reviews series. For our contribution, I take a look at The Saga Collection’s R4-M6 (Mace Windu’s Astromech Droid) to see how it fits into the modern era’s grand scheme of collecting. Head on over to see if you think this astromech worth tracking down if you missed it back in 2007.
A huge thanks to JTA for their generous invitation.
