Yakfinities #81 has wrapped up, and we have three random winners to announce who are walking away with prizes. Check out the Roundup Report after the jump!
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GTP Toys Update
GTP Toys has shared an update regarding the status of the Tantive IV playset in 1:12 scale.
In short, the news is not what anyone is wanting to hear. They did not receive nearly as many orders as needed to continue into production mode. They invested everything they had into the tooling, which still has the main doorway and floor incomplete. The only option they had was to let their Disney license expire, and continue down the path of unlicensed products (like their previous Space Walls and they will be modular). So, they are reporting that the Tantive IV project is changing, and at least a 6-month delay is expected.
You can read their full email in our forums (along with some photos) by CLICKING HERE.
Now, on a personal note, I have seen some ugly posts on social media directed at GTP, and even headlines that are misleading. It’s easy, and understandable to be upset as a consumer. But before posting emotional knee-jerk responses, please take a deep breath. Then, keep in mind that there are aspects of what happened that appear to be completely out of their control, and nobody wanted this endeavor to be successful more than the GTP team who invested so much time, effort, and personal finances into the product. Personally, I am hoping for more communication moving forward, and of course for the GTP team to recover from this – we will all be in a better place with the hobby if they do, and have more fun products to look forward to.
Yakfinities Voting is Open
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge kicks off in our forums in October. Join in the fun and help determine the theme!
The choices are: Giants, Peasants, Amphibians, Holiday Themes, First Responders, The Sequel Trilogy, Master and Apprentice, and “What if…”
If you’re registered in our forums, take a moment and cast your vote by clicking here!
Yak’s Top Ten: The Bad Batch
We’ve decided to dust off the Yak’s Top Ten series with a new one focus on The Bad Batch!
What are the top ten figures that you most desperately want to see made in The Vintage Collection from The Bad Batch? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please remember to indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
St. Louis Toy Show – Oct 3
Red Brick Collectibles will be hosting their second collector show in the St. Louis area on Sunday, October 3 at the Kirkwood Community Center, located at 111 S. Geyer Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122
The owners (Ron and Wade) are great guys that I’ve personally dealt with many times over the years. Check out the details by clicking here!
New Walmart Exclusive TVC Wave Arriving
Walmart’s newest wave of exclusive TVC figures are now shipping via online orders. However, it seems it may be difficult to find cardbacks in pristine condition once again thanks to Walmart’s handling of their product.
Plus, be very careful with the Tusken Raider’s right hand… seems many copies of the figure suffer from the joint being fused, which means these may easily snap.
Customizer Spotlight: BlackThorne
Our latest Customizer Spotlight highlights an outstanding custom Rebel Base diorama by Yakface Forums member BlackThorne. Head on over to the forums for a closer look!
EE Exclusive TVC Purge Troopers Now Shipping
If you pre-ordered Entertainment Earth’s exclusive Gaming Greats Electrostaff Purge Trooper TVC figure back in the Spring, be on the lookout as these are now showing up on doorsteps.
New Yakfinities
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is underway in our forums, and we invite all customizers to take part!
The theme is Coruscant Underworld, and entries will be accepted through September 30. Join in, and check out the latest entries after the jump!
Yakfinities #80: Roundup Report
Yakface Forum members have just wrapped up another Customizing Challenge… this was the 80th one now!
The theme was Entertainers, and we had some very creative and interesting submissions… be sure to check them out, and see who is walking away with some TVC prizes after the jump!