With just over 8 days to go, and as of this post, the count is up to 3,663 Sail Barges backed.
Can we hit the magic number of 5,000? How many of our readers still intend to help make this amazing toy a reality? Let us know, and remember, the clock is ticking.
Our friends at GTP-Toys.com have some new 1:12 news to share as a new preorder item has been added to their site!
Walmart stores are trying to clear out product from The Last Jedi now to make way for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Basically everything is getting marked down (though your mileage may vary).
Personal Note: The 5poa figures would move better if they were somewhat customizer friendly (without split torsos)! Take note, Hasbro!
If you are in Europe, you now have a chance to get your hands on a Sail Barge thanks to some hard work by Dark Side Toys. Details can be found here, but the image above will direct you right to the link the order page.
Let’s hope this helps move the needle some more in the right direction!
Dark Side Toys has announced that they will be sharing some details soon on what appears to be an option for UK fans to order Hasbro’s most impressive Sail Barge. This could be a big step toward making this project a reality.
Update: Steve Evans himself is endorsing this option for overseas collectors via his personal Instagram account.
Update 2: FWIW Steve deleted his post.
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge will be starting up in April.
Right now, registered forum members can vote on the theme. The categories are: Criminals, Desert Gear, Entertainers, Deleted Canon, First Order Personnel, and Rebels Cartoon Characters.
Click here to cast your vote!
Tonight we spotlight some custom figure work by forum member DarthSinister, featuring some old school Marvel comics characters. Check out his latest custom update after the jump!
Yakface forum moderator localgotal is back again with another round of Concept Series figures he’s created. This latest update harkens back to the slimy entourgage of the illustrious Jabba the Hutt.
Check them out, enjoy the pics, and join in the discussion in our forums! Hey, these would be awesome figures to populate a Sail Barge, right?
I finally got around to snapping some new pics of my collection over the weekend. How does your setup look these days? We’d love to see pics of your displays – show off what you’ve got in our Collection Gallery!
If you’re ever in the St. Louis area, I highly encourage you to take some time to check out SAGA Toys. I went by there again today and was in amazement of all the outstanding items available, and at some of the best prices I’ve seen.
They are located at: 7575 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63125 and they are open daily 9am-9pm. Be sure to tell them the crew at Yakface sent ya!