As we reported back in early May, DisneyStore.com placed their Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine up for pre-order and it has subsequently sold out. This item was limited to just 350 pieces in the US with an additional 150 available in the UK.
Category Archives: Collecting News
Toyguide Update: Disney Store Exclusive Talking Luke Skywalker
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our next entry for the Disney Store exclusive large scale talking figures. We continue with the fun, but flawed Luke Skywalker.
PROS: The overall sculpt is great with a passable resemblance to a youthful Mark Hamill. The flight suit has a nice dirty wash that adds a bit of depth to the outfit. Features 22 high-quality sound effects that are pulled right from A New Hope’s climactic assault on the Death Star. Surprisingly, Disney did their homework and gave him the proper pistol when they could have easily went with the design used for Han. Includes a removable helmet that fits snuggly, though maybe a tad oversized.
CONS: Luke with no lightsaber? Blasphemy I say, but I suppose it is technically accurate since he didn’t wield it while wearing his X-wing flight gear, but why include the blaster since he didn’t use that particular model either? The hair looks too dark for my liking — coupled with the glossy plastic makes it look as if he is sporting a chocolate hair helmet.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery (and SFX demo) and judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.
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Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the Batman B&W statue, Zatanna Bombshell statue, Red Lantern Full Scale prop replica and Black Series assortments from Hasbro. All this and more from Urban Collector!
MAFEX Darth Vader Pre-order
Big Bad Toy Store is now pre-orders for Medicom Toy’s MAFEX Darth Vader figure. It is available for $54.99 and expected to ship December 2014.
Toyguide Update: Sun Fac (Droid Factory)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with a series of entries covering the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory Set of Legacy Collection figures. We continue with the addition of Sun Fac.
PROS: Geonosians were ubiquitous in Attack of the Clones and Hasbro has done their best to have a strong representation of the species in the line since that film’s release. Even though we’ve received a Sun Fac figure before, Hasbro recycled an upgraded super-articulated sculpt for this version.
CONS: Personally, I find this to be an inferior re-deco when compared to his less articulated Saga Collection incarnation. The included blaster is less detailed in terms of paint as the chartreuse blaster effect is not present. I think that the desirability for this figure is more geared around the included TC-14 part then that of figure itself.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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JTA Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary of RDRs
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have reached their 5 Year Anniversary of their in-depth Research Droid Reviews – which is no small effort considering the time, detail and effort that go into each daily release! To commemorate the milestone, they have posted a great message along with special look at the Disney Star Tours Droid Factory parts/figures so head on over and check it out.
Congrats to Chuck and Paul!
Episode 16: Black Series Friday
Another week has passed and on this episode of The Realm Recap we discuss all the toy news revealed including Black Series products from Hasbro, new reveals from Medicom, pre-orders from Sideshow, Episode VII news, spin-off movie news and more!! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
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TRU Exclusive TBS Battle on Endor Set
YodasNews breaks a story today with the reveal of a new Black Series Battle on Endor Battle Pack that includes an AT-ST and several repacked figures. Head on over for a closer look.
Deluxe Jabba and Speeder Bike HR Images
For your review, we have posted unwatermarked high-res images (boxed and loose) for the upcoming 6″ Deluxe Jabba the Hutt and 6″ Speeder Bike with Scout Trooper set. Click on through for the full images and what’s up with the CE (European Conformity) branding on the side of the speeder bike?
MedicomToy Exhibition 1000% Be@rbrick Stormtrooper
Also announced today from MedicomToy is their 28″ tall 1000% Be@rbrick Stormtrooper that will be exclusive to their MedicomToy Exhibition in June. Retail looks to be just north of $300.00 .