Hothbricks.com has posted images of 4 new LEGO Star Wars “Yoda” line look polybags hitting retail in 2013. They are as follows:
30240 Z-95 Headhunter
30241 Gauntlet (Pre Viszla Mandalorian Starfighter)
30242 Republic Frigate
30243 Umbaran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon)
Head on over to Hothbricks.com for a closer look and thanks for Flyguy.net for the heads up.
Pre-orders are now being taken for the new Sixth Scale Yoda figure from Sideshow Collectibles.
A topic of rampant speculation for a while now, our friends at JediNews, courtesy of Dan Curto, have posted details of Target upcoming planogram for 2013. It appears that the Legacy Collection/Droid Factory/Build-A-Droid assortment has indeed been cancelled. Head on over to JediNews to read the full report. Stay tuned for more details as they develop.
Sideshow Collectibles today as revealed their 1:6 Scale Darth Malgus figure as depicted in The Old Republic as part of their 12 Days of Sideshow. Head on over for this great preview!
Forum member Grimace has posted some nice loose pics of the new deluxe sets in the forums.
Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted their annual Vintage vs Modern figure special report which runs down all of the figures from the 1978-1985 figures which have a modern day “definitive” sculpt. Head on over for a great read.
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today with the image gallery and pre-order details for the Sixth Scale Yoda Jedi Master figure. This Prequel version includes a multitude of accessories like an alternate head sculpt, his Jedi Council chair, hover chair, lightsaber, various hands and feet, cane and the exclusive edition includes a Jedi holocron. Pre-orders start this Thursday.
Sideshow Collectibles is offering a $15 Off coupon code “NewYear13” good for the next 48 hours! Minimum purchase of $40 is required. Coupon cannot be combined with any other coupons, site discounts or gift cards.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the 501st Legion AT-RT from the 2013 Yoda line look.
PROS: Despite this set being all repaints, the inclusion of the TX Tactical Droid gives collectors another stab at this hard to find sculpt from 2009. Like other Class I sets for 2013, the main highlight for this is the value in getting 2 figures and a small vehicle for about $20.
CONS: Nothing really new here other than a bunch of repaints, but for the value it’s still a great buy. It’s is obvious that the design aesthetics of this set is based in the world of The Clone Wars, but the packaging gives no indication as such.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
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