If you placed an order for one of those magnificent custom 3D printed cantina distilleries from Kodiak3d, watch your doorsteps as they are arriving. Mine was delivered on Saturday and it looks amazing. Click on through for an image of it with a few of Hasbro’s bar sections to get a sense of scale.
Last year’s third wave of TVC is continuing to show up in greater numbers now (about a year late!), which is good in a sense, but also one has to wonder if things would be better if this wave just showed up at discounters instead; considering this wave (like Wave 2) is smothered in seven more TPM carry forwards.
On any note, Toys”R”us seems to be the best place to have a chance at scoring newer figures lately, but reports are also coming in that Wal-Mart and Target are finally receiving more TVC shipments as well. Good luck, and as always, your experience will vary.
Congratulations to Eddie V. of New York, NY as the winner of the Yakface/DorksideToys Jumbo Rocket-Firing Fett Giveaway!
Thanks to all that submitted entries for this promotion it was great seeing all of the various items in your collections and special thanks as well to DorksideToys for sponsoring this event.
The evidence of just how bad 2012 was for Hasbro continues to surface as even more of the weak offerings from Movie Heroes pile up at discount chains like TJ Maxx. If you passed on most of the vehicle repacks like so many other collectors, they are showing up at TJ Maxx and Marshalls for $16.99 and the battle packs for $11.99.
Facebook reader Adam V. also reports that Dewbacks are appearing at Ross stores for $13.99.
Sideshow Collectibles has placed their Sixth Scale Clone Commander Wolffe up for pre-order. Don’t miss this latest addition to the Grand Army of the Republic!
Sideshow is offering FREE Shipping on select Star Wars products for a limited time.
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a teaser image of their Snowtrooper Premium Format figure that was announced back in December 2012. Click the image above for a closer look and stay tuned for their pre-order announcement.
Gentle Giant’s Premiere Guild Memberships for 2013 started recently with two exclusive Premiere Guild Member mini-busts, a holographic Darth Vader and an Episode III Mace Windu. As they ponder their gift for 2013, Marjorie and Arnie look back this podcast at two mini-busts for PGM members in 2012, the Rebel Trooper from A New Hope and a white Republic Commando from the Expanded Universe.
Also this podcast, Brock reviews the recent novel The Last Jedi, Javier reports in on green card figure finds in Mexico, and we report on a very cool, 2-week limited art print from J.K. Woodward. All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a look at Lomrokk – Jabba’s Gamorrean Executioner, the latest statue to be released from Sideshow’s Star Wars Mythos line
PROS: While probably not at the top of most collector lists in terms of character significance in the overall saga, this statue is simply amazing. Sideshow’s artisans have given this piece such detail it’s hard to believe that it isn’t a living, breathing creature. The sculpt incorporates varying textures, washes and paint treatments (whether it be on muscle, armor plating, fur or terrain) that define each part and add to the sense of realism. The skin of Lomrokk is a work of art in and of itself as he is covered with scars and gouges giving him an even more imposing vibe. The interchangeable heads are a wonderful feature allowing you to vary its presentation depending on your preference.
CONS: A bit pricey for most and it is quite large, weighing 15 lbs and standing about 20″ high, so display options may be limited. An odd character choice for a such a premium line of collectibles.
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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