The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Clone WarsKul Teska
PROS:Despite its immense size, Hasbro managed to pack all the articulation and sculpted details that we’ve become accustomed to on figures a third of its stature. The unique packaging also sets this figure apart from the basic figure line.
CONS: If you haven’t played the game, I doubt you know who this dude is. The $14.99 price point is a bit high but considering it uses enough plastic to make two and a half figures, I guess it seems about right.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
The official site has updated tonight with the announcement of a new set of Bounty Hunter Cube Dudes that will be exclusive to Celebration V. This set follows the recent SDCC exclusive Clone Wars set including Yoda, Obi-Wan, R2, C-3PO and Captain Rex and the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear from Toy Fair 2010. Head to StarWars.com for the full article.
Facebook follower Fernando posted on our wall today that the exclusive Jabba’s Throne w/Oola has crept out onto Walmart shelves in Southern California. Thanks for the report Fernando!
Forum member TCW_Collector93 shares the first image we’ve seen of some great looking upcoming Clone Wars figures Mandalorian Warrior (CW29), R4-P17 (CW30), Shaak Ti (CW31), Boba Fett (CW32) and Embo (CW33).
Here is an interesting story from frequent e-mailer EvilAnimation:
I decided to go Target at lunch and I found the entire wave of new Star Wars including vehicles and Clone Wars, and I noticed a lady that had a Hasbro name tag looking and scanning the figures. So I kinda hung around deciding if I need a couple of doubles like the AT-AT commander and cloud car pilot. I overhear her on her phone calling someone and then she gives the zip code of the store and store number and starts talking about a fine of $200 saying this stuff should not be out tell August 3rd. She then says that the manager is not there but she has already informed the supervisor and they are aware.
She also said that the new Transformers were out so they could be dinged on that as well. So I quickly grabed the figures I wanted and head to the front because I could hear talking about having someone from electronic come over and pull these off the shelf.
I think that $200 fine is per offending item and not a one time fee so if true, stores are looking at some serious infractions for setting the new goods early.
Now that SDCC has wrapped, we are gearing up for the next big thing: The Yakface/SWAN Celebration V Fan Party! The party is going to be HUGE – thanks to all who purchased tickets.
We’d again like to give a special thanks to all our friends and sponsors that have donated generous door prizes for our party giveaways!
Uncle Milton: who will have representatives on hand with Force Trainers with which you can test your midichlorian count! And they will be donating a Holographic Animation Lab and a Death Star Planetarium! K&C Collectibles: Donating $50 in store credit Brian’s Toys: Donating two F/X sabers Sideshow Collectibles: Coruscant 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper (Sideshow Exclusive), A Republic Clone Lieutenant (Sideshow Exclusive), a Captain Antilles 12″ Figure, and a Grand Admiral Thrawn 12″ Figure! Backstage Toys: Hasbro Interactive R2-D2! Most Wanted Collectibles: who is donating a number of door prizes. FlightPose: Vehicle Display Stands Past Generation Toys: Donating four codes each redeemable for $25 in store credit
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The 501st Legion who will be helping keep the peace!>
The dust has settled on another successful SDCC and we’ve updated or galleries again with more photos from the weekend. A HUGE thanks to our on-site team members Michael and Joe for braving the crowds to provide us this year’s coverage.
Variation hunters take note. Our friends at Rebelscum are reporting that a running change is in the works for the Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker card back. It will be changed to the more appropriate “Darth Vader” nameplate. No word on if this change will apply to both the standard and foil stamped “UGH” card backs.
