Target this week is offering a special sale on Clone Wars and Saga Legends figures for $5.00 each. Time to stock up!
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Sandtrooper Card Variant
Yakface reader “Shabby Blue” writes in with a very interesting find regarding a new variant surrounding the Vintage Collection Sandtrooper.
There appears to be a running change for the photo on the vintage Sandtrooper card. The original photo was more blurry with its colors faded, but the new version is sharper with deeper colors. It’s most noticable with the deeper blue sky and the sharper whiter looking sandtrooper in the photo. This new “blue sky” version has a newer date stamp on the back of the card, confirming that its the 2nd version with the faded card being the original. It’s also not a one-time factory error because I just saw a 2nd one at Walmart yesterday after finding the first at TRU earlier in the week. I’ve attached a few hi-res photos showing the difference. The new “blue sky” version is on the left and the old faded version is on the right.
Very cool Shabby Blue – thanks for the heads up!
Update: Jango Fett Saga Legends Variant Confirmed in the US
As a follow up to Jedi Temple Archives report earlier this week, Yakface reader Mike writes in with word that he found the updated Saga Legends Jango Fett at his local Target in Las Vegas so it looks like it has now officially it the US.
AOTC Wave Pre-Order at Entertainment Earth
Yakface sponsor Entertainment Earth has placed the new Vintage Collection AOTC wave up for pre-order on their site. Get your orders in today!
7th Annual JediCon Kicks Off Tomorrow
Tomorrow (Oct. 9) marks the 7th JediCon WV at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling WV, with special guests John Booth, Kim Simmons and former ILM model maker / animator Jon Seay who will bring along actual pieces of the Death Star.
There will be vendor tables filled with Star Wars collectibles, a lightsaber training course by the Capital City Jedi, appearances by local 501st and Rebel Legion costuming groups, trivia contest, door prizes plus a silent auction of SW merchandise to benefit Children’s Miracle Network, along with ALL food sales and a portion of ticket sales as well.
Please check out more info at jediconwv.net, and if you’re in the area stop by and enjoy the fun and help contribute to a great cause!
VC17 General Grievous
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with addition of General Grievous from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Nice upgrade to the prior TLC BD25 version, the cape is great addition as is the revised deco. Well accessorized too.
CONS: The mold is very rubbery, making prolonged posing a delicate/frustrating balancing act. No foot peg holes in the feet to accept a display stand. New articulated hands pop off very easily.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New AOTC Wave Images at Sandtroopers
Our friends at Sandtroopers have again come through with additional images for the Attack of the Clone wave, this time featuring carded and loose shots of Mace Windu, Senate Guard and the Super Battle Droid. March on over for a closer look.
VC16 Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with addition of Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Although we’ve been inundated with this figure sculpt for 5 years, it is still a solid mold without being overtly outdated. Nice likeness and well accessorized.
CONS: A better figure is available in the 2010 Saga Legends line for $1 cheaper. The knee joints suffer from “ostrich syndrome” and the ankles are distracting with the contrasting joint inserts.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New Target DPCIs
Our friends at JediDefender have posted a new list of Target DPCIs slated for feature on a Star Wars endcap in the next week or so. Head on over for the complete breakdown.
Episode 265: In Your Face!
Every time Star Wars has been in theaters it has meant a major promotional push, from fast-food toy tie-ins to theater exclusives to store toy resets and stocking. With the announcement of The Phantom Menace returning to theaters in 2012, Marjorie and Arnie discuss what this means for collectors, and they give their reactions to this new rendition of Star Wars. Hear it all on this week’s podcast, then give your thoughts on their voicemail at 415-508-JEDI.
Also this week, Jerry addresses the differences in the vintage AT-AT box and the Toys R Us exclusive “Vintage” AT-AT box, a listener calls in on his brand new R2-D2 phone, a review of the Celebration 5 Bossk maquette, and a rundown of all the latest collecting news.
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced