Past Generation Toys has updated this week with new Vintage, Movie Heroes and Clone Wars figures pre-orders and more. Check them out after the jump!
Category Archives: Collecting News
Toyguide Update: VC20 Yoda
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Yoda (VC20) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Almost the definitive prequel Yoda. He features a lot of articulation for a figure this size. The head sculpt, especially the facial expression, is probably the best to date. The soft goods work well here – not too bulky or oversized and Hasbro’s handling of the force lightning accessory should be the standard for similar accessories on other figures.
CONS: Oh those elbows. Those swivel/cut joints definitely keep this figure out of the “definitive” classification. It would have been nice to receive an unlit lightsaber hilt accessory with a point of attachment on his belt to completely round out the figure. Hair color is a weird yellow shade that doesn’t look quite right here.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from BBTS about another exciting new batch of pre-orders and more cool new arrivals.
New Vintage Collection Cardbacks Revealed
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted new images showcasing upcoming figures in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for carded shots of Grand Moff Tarkin, Nikto Skiff Guard, Shae Vizla and Starkiller!
Episode 339: Toy Savings Like Maul — Half Off!
Star Wars sales continue as the ramp up for Easter hits its peak; both Toys R Us and Target are both having half-off sales on Star Wars this week. On the latest Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie run down the sales, including how to maximize your Fighter Pods purchase, and where you can get an Ultimate Force F/X lightsaber for $10 shipped!
Also on this week’s podcast your Star Wars Action News hosts look at the latest online offerings, from large items, like Sideshow Collectibles’ life-sized Darth Malgus statue, to small items, such as Gentle Giant’s Wondercon exclusive Yoda mini-bust.
With Nathan continuing his series of comic pack reports, Steve reporting in with a toy find in the UK, and Marjorie tells how the Star Wars marketing machine shaped a very large purchase, all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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The Ultimate Action Figure Collection
Amazon has added a new listing to their site revealing a new action figure collecting resource book from super-fan Steve Sansweet. Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection: 35 Years of Characters features 352 pages and is slated for an October 17, 2012 release. Pre-order yours today!
Thanks to KnightsArchive.com for the tip!
Bootleg Stormtrooper Loose Images
There’s been some significant buzz the past few days regarding a set of bootleg Stormtroopers that turned up on eBay. For those looking for a little more detail on what you may be interetested in picking up for your collection, Jedi Temple Archives has posted a few loose shots for your review. So head on over for a closer look.
Toyguide Update: “Old Wounds” Comic Pack
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a timely addition: the 2010 SDCC Exclusive Visionaries “Old Wounds” Comic Pack featuring Cyborg Darth Maul and Owen Lars.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from BBTS about a bunch of cool new pre-orders as well as more new arrivals.
Target Sale Coming This Sunday
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that in this coming Sunday’s paper, there will be a 50% off one Star Wars toy* coupon in Target’s weekly circular. You’d be well served picking up a couple extra papers to maximize your potential savings.
*Sale excludes LEGO building sets.