If you have a Kmart in your area, you may want to check out your local store… head on over to Jeditemplearchives.com for more details…
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Yakfinities #50 – The Original Trilogy
Our first customizing challenge here at Yakface began as a bit of an experiment back in August of 2006 – and here we are now, seven years later, and have hit a bit of a milestone – the 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has begun!
The rules are simple… create any sort of new custom that is inspired by the Original Trilogy… it can be that certain cantina alien that Hasbro just won’t pull the trigger on, an ultimate Luke Skywalker, something “off screen,” or whatever – the choice is yours.
But this time, rather than the usual random winners, we will also be selecting a Grand Prize winner… which will receive the upcoming Amazon exclusive Droid Factory wave of figures.
Head on over to the forums for all the details after the jump!
Customizer Mega Spotlight
This weekend we spotlight more of the great customizing work being done by Star Wars fans in our forum community.
Leading this off, we have Stocos28, who shines as always with a Twi’lek Jedi, and more which can be seen here.
Next up, we have a great tribute to the vintage bootleg Uzay Headman and several other customs, courtesy of Tonphanan.
After that, try to keep your socks on when you see the Pong Krell custom by Darth Daddy (we are all still wondering why Hasbro hasn’t made this guy yet).
Last by not least, darth naes shows off a killer battle damaged Darth Vader custom from the Dark Horse comics series in his customizing thread.
Infinite Supply of Movie Heroes Merchandise
Hasbro’s disaster line from 2012 continues to show up at discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls – as just today, I saw more of this stuff that wasn’t there just a couple days ago.
One has to wonder just how much of this stuff Hasbro produced… and it’s hard to not feel that Hasbro’s poor decisions with this line are the prime reason for the change in Hasbro’s business model to switch to cheaper, 5POA figures rather than their official reasoning of “changes in kids’ play habits.”
Yakfinities #49 Roundup Report
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just concluded, and we’ve got over 40 great entries in the roundup report for your viewing pleasure! Head on over to the forums to check out all the entries, and see who is walking away with some free Star Wars figures as prizes.
50% off clearance at Kmart
Our friends at Jedidefender.com are reporting that Kmart is having another additional 50% off their clearance toys sale.
So, if you have a Kmart in your area, you might want to see what they have and try and take advantage of the deals!
Toy Hunter at ToyMan Collector Show
While at the St. Louis ToyMan collector show over the weekend, I was able to meet a special guest of the show who was recording for an upcoming episode of Toy Hunter! I also snapped some pics of this ever-growing collecting event that is gaining national attention – check them out in the forums!
Jordan also wanted me to mention that his Halloween Special will be airing at 9pm Eastern Time on Sunday October 20, so be sure to check out your local listings on the Travel Channel!
ToyMan Collector Show Returns
The ToyMan Collector Show returns to St. Louis on Sunday, September 29.
With over 180 dealer tables, you never know what Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers or He-Man items you might find, and often at great prices! For more details, click on the image above.
Diorama Space Station Walls: UPDATE!
For those that helped with the Galactic Merchants kickstarter campaign, we think you will find their latest previews most impressive… check them out in the forums and on their Facebook page!
UPDATE: Droid Factory Price Drop
The upcoming Droid Factory set from Amazon.com has already seen a price drop – now down to a much more attractive price of $49.99 + free shipping. Thanks to forum member Raww for the heads up!
UPDATE: The price has returned to $59.99. Hope you got in on the sale.