By far the most controversial of all the “Big One” vehicles, the Trade Federation MTT has been at Wal-Mart stores for a while, for $129.99… but it’s now started to show up at Toys”R”us stores… but the price? Click on the image above, and hold onto your socks!
While swinging by my local Toys”R”us store today to grab a few more figures from The Hobbit, I noticed that all Star Wars figures are Buy 1 Get 1 Free – while the selection consisted mostly of repacks, it’s still a very noteworthy sale!
It’s unknown if this is a national sale, but from what I recall, the stickers said the sale runs at least until sometime in November! I will correct that if I am wrong, but that’s what my fading memory tells me… unfortunately, my cell phone pic didn’t capture the image clear enough to clarify.
With collector frustration with Hasbro quite possibly at an all-time high, timing for the company making 3.75″ figures for the highly anticipated The Hobbit films could not be much better.
These new figures by The Bridge Direct are starting to pop up at retail (Toys”R”us for now), and I for one find it very refreshing to find new figures in this scale, apparently aimed at adult collectors, and with a lineup of figures that isn’t flooded with repacks.
Take a look at a few of the figures from this line, and share your thoughts after the jump!
Just when I thought it was safe to take a break and focus on other priorities, the customizers in our forums have shown why this aspect of the hobby is just as fun as it’s ever been.
First off, you have to check out what Stronox has just completed – a different, and amazing take on the new Dathomir Nightsister figure – check it out, and more right here!
Next, we spotlight the latest masterpiece by Fritzkrieg – a Republic Commando Gunship Crewman!
Forum member super360 also returns with a fantastic update, a custom Aayla Secura donning Jedi combat armor, including some great WIP pics!
Last but not least, one of our favorite customizers, Darth Daddy, has revealed some insanely awesome Clone Wars Nightsisters – be sure to check them out as well!
The ToyMan Collector Show is back in St. Louis on Sunday, September 30. With over 180 dealer tables, you never know what Star Wars, GI Joe, or Transformers items you might find, and often at great prices. For more details, click on the image above.
Diorama guru OGTrilogy recently wrapped up construction on an amazing Indiana Jones custom diorama/playset — what a shame it is that Hasbro hasn’t worked out a deal with a company like Sideshow to produce stuff like this for our 3.75 Star Wars, Indiana Jones and GI JOE collections!
Head to the forums for many more great pics of this masterpiece!
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is still going strong, but entries are due September 30th! So if you’re interested in making a custom Imperial Trooper, join in the fun – who knows, you might even be selected as a random winner for some free Hasbro figures!
Today we spotlight a handful of customizers from our forums.
Leading things off, forumite mousedroidhoojib has created Grand Moff Tarkin’s widow, Lady Thalassa Tarkin, as she appeared in a 1979 newspaper strip! Check it out here!
Next up, Darth Daddy shows us his take on Guri from Shadow of the Empire – this is a fantastic custom, be sure to click here for more pics!
PackRatStudios is also on top of his game with his version of Darth Bane, which you can see here!
Last but not least, darksider80 reveals a Dark Lady of the Sith, which you can check our here along with several other new customs!
It’s that time again – time to make your voice heard and vote for the next Yakfinities Customizing theme! Will Jabba’s Goons dominate the voting? Will Clone Wars make a comeback and win out? Or will the Undead claw their way to the top?
These votes are usually very close, so your selection could be the deciding factor! If you’re registered in our forums, your vote is just a click away.
