MedicomToy has updated their site today with details and imagery for their upcoming MAFEX Darth Vader. The figure is loaded with articulation, interchangeable parts and a two-piece removable helmet. Click on through for the images and look for it to be released around Christmas 2014 for approx. $45.00 (US)
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting the finding of wave 3 of the Saga Legends figures at Walmart in Canada. As a reminder, this wave includes 5 POA versions of Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Snowtrooper, Darth Maul (Episode I) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Clone Wars Armor)
Site sponsor DorksideToys has posted new boxed images for the upcoming The Black Series (Blue) Deluxe Jabba the Hutt and Speeder Bike with Scout Trooper. Yeesh, that packaging doesn’t do Jabba any favors in the presentation department, does it?
Thanks to Flyguy.net via Google+ for heads-up.
We’ve received rumor regarding figure details for The Black Series (3-3/4″) Wave 5 Case Assortment. Click on through to see who is carried-forward (repacked) and who is new.
Update: new details confirm our rumor from this morning. Click through for more and thanks to JediTempleArchives for the additional information.
Continue reading UPDATE TBS Rumor: Wave 5 (3-3/4″) Case Assortment
Due to the Memorial Day weekend coming up, we have moved ahead our broadcast of The Realm Recap (Episode #16) one day to tomorrow (Friday) night at 11pm ET. Lots of stuff to talk about this week, obviously, including new toy announcements and releases, movie news and much more! Plus, we discuss our latest acquisitions from the past week. Here is a hint… I bought WAY too much stuff this week. Thanks in advance for tuning in and if you can’t watch the live show, it will be available to view or download at your leisure on Saturday.
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their 1:6 scale Wolfpack Clone Trooper.
Inspired by Sergeant Sinker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to introduce the Wolfpack Clone Trooper: 104th Battalion Sixth Scale Figure from our Militaries of Star Wars collection.
Expected ship date is November 2014
Funko today has announced their next assortment of 6″ Legacy Collection figures – Magic: The Gathering. Might serve as a great base for customizing. Click on through for the press release and images.
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 Han Solo.
PROS: The overall sculpt is great with a decent resemblance to a youthful Harrison Ford and captures the iconic look of his smuggler outfit. Articulation is similar to the stormtrooper with 13 POA, but Han has upgraded ball-jointed hips for a far better range of poses. Features 19 high-quality sound effects that are pulled right from A New Hope and are very clear, very loud. SFX activation buttons are well hidden and don’t distract from the overall design of the figure. Battery access is hidden behind his removable vest which also help hide the screw holes in his back.
CONS: Where the glossiness of the plastic benefitted the stormtrooper, it really detracts from Han, giving him a sweaty, oily look that honestly cheapens the look of the whole piece. I’d rate this as my least favorite of the four talking figures.
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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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 the 212th Battalion Clone Trooper.
PROS: Hasbro is slowly but surely getting the rainbow of clone troopers re-released on the original TVC Clone Trooper (Phase I) body. Surprisingly, this clone features a nice bit of weathering – not too much – not too little. Addresses and corrects the TVC version which had the awful helmet discoloration issues.
CONS: Helmet is a bit puffy, like he’s wearing a marshmallow for a bucket. Orange seems far too vibrant when compared to the in-film clone.
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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