Our friends at YodasNews have posted a first look at a mystery Stormtrooper themed item that will be revealed at Gentle Giant’s booth (3515) at San Diego Comic-Con. Head on over for a closer look.
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Sixth Scale Tauntaun Production Peek
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a Production Peek for their upcoming sixth scale Tauntaun. Check it out!
Toyguide Update: SDCC Exclusive 6″ Boba Fett w/Han Solo in Carbonite
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our first entry for the 6″ Black Series – the SDCC Exclusive 6″ Boba Fett with Han Solo in Carbonite
PROS: In a word. Wow! Hasbro’s inaugural foray into a new scale for Star Wars figures is very impressive. From the sculpt, deco and articulation, the 6″ Boba Fett hits the mark and photography doesn’t do it justice. The paint ops are close to being screen accurate (for the most part) and the added dirty wash to the legs help sell the piece markedly. Proportions of the body are excellent as to where you’d almost think there is an actual human body under the iconic armor. As for the Han in Carbonite accesssory, it too is well sculpted – almost a perfect miniature of the screen prop but the highlight of it is its display options. Hasbro included a two-piece base that allows it to display the block vertically or in a simulated hover position. It’s very cool.
CONS: As amazing as this figure is, it does have 3 strikes against it. First, the large pockets that are molded to the belt are so rigid, that they prevent the ball-jointed hips from being positioned in exaggerated poses. The second is that for such a popular character, it is curious as to why Boba Fett was selected as a convention exclusive. Granted, Boba Fett will make it to the main line at mass retail but the decision by Hasbro raised the hackles of many collectors right out of the gate. Finally, the price – $45 for one figure and a block of hollow plastic seems to be pushing the tolerance scale for some.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.
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We’d like to thank Hasbro and Hunter Public Relations for sending the piece to us in advance of San Diego Comic-Con. Keep your eyes peeled here for an announcement when this is available through HasbroToyShop.com
Sideshow Teases 1:6 Hoth Luke
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a great little teaser for the upcoming 1:6 Scale Luke Skywalker (Echo Base). This, in conjunction with the 1:6 Scale Tauntaun, is going to be one most impressive display piece.
Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS™
Hasbro has released their official press release and imagery for the new Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS line. Click on through for the complete info…
CEII Jumbo Tri-Logo Yak Face Update
Toy Palace has updated the details for their exclusive Gentle Giant Jumbo Tri-Logo Yak Face figure. All figures will include a special “Toy Palace – Celebration Europe Exclusive” sticker on the blister card.
Hasbro’s Star Wars Site Redesigns For 2013
Hasbro’s Star Wars page redesigns today reflecting the new 2013 Lava Vader line look and gives us a look at the new Angry Birds Star Wars Star Destroyer TELEPODS set and Darth Vader Pig Carry Case.
Thanks to Justin from JediNews for the heads-up.
Rovio & Hasbro Announce Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS
In conjunction with the reveal of Rovio’s follow up to Angry Birds Star Wars, Hasbro has announced Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS – a form of interactive game play that allows gamers (and collectors) to upload characters of the toys they purchase right to the game. Visit Rovio.com for the story and check out the YouTube video for a demo of the gameplay. Angry Birds Star Wars II takes flight September 19.
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Five Below Strikes Back!
Just as we’re getting geared up for The Black Series figures to start hitting, Five Below now comes through like they did so many times in 2012… this time, with the Darth Malgus wave!
There’s some great figures in this wave, but as we all know, also a ton of TPM figures that Hasbro unfortunately decided they needed to pack into the first three assortments of TVC last year, which crushed distribution for anything past the first few assortments of TVC in 2012.
Anyways – be on the lookout for these if you have a Five Below store in your area and hopefully this means that more waves past this one are on the way!