Recently our friends at Jedidefender.com brought to our attention that it looks like Hasbro is planning on consumers paying more for their 2012 Star Wars line, and now Toyrus.com is listing the new 2012 Deluxe line for the staggering price of $19.99 – even more staggering when one considers the first wave is nothing but repacks and repaints.
How will even more price increases (especially on items that have been in circulation over and over throughout the years) affect the success of the line? It seems each year more collectors throw in the towel – hopefully we’ll see some pleasant surprises at Toy Fair this February to make us all feel better about it.
NOTE – Forum member combatjedi found these at Wal-Mart already for $16.97, so hopefully that’s a positive sign.
Following a report by JediTempleArchives.com regarding leftovers of the 2010-2011 pegwarmers from The Vintage Collection being marked down on clearance at Wal-Mart, I came across markdowns as well here in St. Louis.
Markdowns may vary by store (or at all) but it might be worth your while to still keep your eyes peeled for some good deals before the official release date of January 30.
Recently, Yakface forum member Eopie Herder came through with some great pics of the 2012 Darth Maul from The Vintage Collection, and now he has posted some excellent images of this Sith Lord from the 2012 Movie Heroes lineup!
This figure is similar to a past version of Darth Maul, but appears to have some new tooling – check out his comparison images after the jump!
Yakface forum member AaylaSecurasMan was able to score some of the 2012 TVC figures already at his local Target, and has shared some loose images for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Check them out by clicking here.
On a side note, how crazy is it that these are already hitting at Target, while online stores don’t even have them listed yet?
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge runs through December 31, and this unique theme allows for a variety of different takes on characters from the Star Wars galaxy.
What C-3PO and R2-D2 were humans? Or if the Jedi Council was secretly comprised of Sith Lords? Yakfinities Customizing Challenges are about sharing ideas and creative customs from all levels of talent! So whether you’re a crafty customizing veteran or have never created a custom, we invite all of our readers to take part!
So join in the fun and create your own submissions (which will even enter you for a chance to win some new Hasbro figures from The Vintage Collection) after the jump!
During these slow days for new product on the pegs, one of the best ways to add figures to your collection is to make your own – and today we spotlight some of the finest work in the Yakface forums!
Leading things off is forum member Stronox with a jaw dropping rendition of Galen Marek from The Force Unleashed franchise… check it out!
Next, PackRatStudios shows off a killer custom Clone Scout atop a fierce Reek on Geonosis – be sure to check out his customizing thread for more pics!
The master of sculpting returns as well with more eye-popping work, including the ever-desirable Tonnika Sisters – check out more work by Sithfire30 by clicking here!
Last but not least, customizer tokiravensky shows off some outstanding Sith Lords and more in his customizing thread!
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives and GalacticHunter are reporting that some new exclusives that have had very little Hasbro publicity have shown up at Wal-Mart – check out their report by clicking on the above image!
Forum member Digit has shared some amazing custom dioramas in the forums – including an official display that was shown off at Hasbro Toyfair 2010 in Manila, a breathtaking custom Sail Barge and more.
