PROS: A decent figure for the most part, nothing earth-shattering in terms of innovation but he’s well articulated and accessorized.
CONS: The color of the plastic used for this figure doesn’t match the Toys”R”Us exclusive Special Operations Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout) when in all actuality, it probably should.
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After making a revision to the accepted UPC requirements last week, Hasbro is now only accepting the actual packed-in mailaway redemption form for the Mailaway Prototype Fett as evidenced by the nifty new watermark the form now bears on Hasbro.com.
Still looking for that illusive Wedge Vintage Collection figure? Here is a great chance at picking one up and serving a worthy cause in the name of Katie Johnson and the Give Kids the World foundation. Yakface reader Matthew Frey has listed on eBay the rare first issue card back version of Wedge Antilles (VC28). All proceeds from this auction will be donated in Katie’s name to Give Kids the World.
K & C Collectibles is offering a 10% discount to all customer who purchase $50 or more in merchandise from September 18th to September 21st, 2011. The discount code is “jedi“. Discount offer not valid on pre-order items.
ToysRUs has the exclusive Clone Wars Droid Attack on the Coronet Battle Pack in-stock at ToysRUs.com. An excellent alternative if you don’t have a store nearby.
Entertainment Earth has updated today with the reveal of their exclusive Leia in Boushh Disguise Animated Maquette from Gentle Giant. Limited to just 1000 pieces, it is available for pre-order today for $79.99 and will start shipping in February 2012.
The headline says it all: TVC wave 9 is in-stock and ready to ship at Entertainment Earth! This case contains new figures as well as Revenge of the Jedi “chase” cards and breaks out as follows:
1x VC22 Admiral Ackbar (Revenge)
1x VC23 Jedi Luke Skywalker
1x VC27 Wicket (Revenge)
1x VC34 Jango Fett
1x VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooper (Ep. IV)
1x VC55 Logray (Ep. VI)
1x VC39 Luke Skywalker (Ep. IV)
1x VC68 Echo Base Trooper
1x VC69 Bastila Shan (Knights of the Old Republic)
1x VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man)
1x VC63 Keyan Farlander (ROTJ)
1x VC08 Darth Vader
PROS: Captain Rex gets an update with this release with a new sculpt featuring soft goods kama, ball-jointed hips and a BMF rocket pack with posable cannons. What’s cool about that is it can be ditched all together and replaced with a more “series accurate” jetpack that pops out of the back of the larger one. Now that’s forward thinking Hasbro! He’s also accessorized with 3 blaster pistols and the standard fare removable helmet.
CONS: Rex does loose some articulation in the ankles and now has swivel wrists instead of ball jointed ones. There is also paint apps missing from the rangefinder that has been present on all previous Rex figures wearing this particular armor design.
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Since its launch in 1996, StarWars.com has periodically undergone changes in order to reflect its growing and evolving audience, and to keep pace with the rapidly shifting nature of the online world. This new version of the site is the biggest re-haul since Star Wars‘ official online presence began, and it will continue to grow and evolve in the immediate future. This is just the start of things, but an important one.
For the complete article and to explore the site, head on over to the new StarWars.com!
