One of the more popular segments of Expanded Universe figures will be back in circulation again, with what appears to be enhanced sculpts and articulation – the Republic Commandos!
Find out more details in the forums.
Category Archives: Collecting News
“Yak”Facebook Preview: SSC Yoda’s Hut
In case you haven’t been following, we created a new album on our Facebook page showcasing the amazing Yoda’s Hut 1:6 Scale Environment from Sideshow Collectibles. If you’ve been on the log, err fence about ordering this piece, I can attest that this high-end collectible that is far too good to pass up if you have the means.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is celebrating 16 years in business this weekend. To commemorate this millstone, we are offering all customers 16% discount starting today June 29th, 2011. A discount code must be keyed into the order form to receive the discount. The discount code is “16years” and expires on July 4th, 2011. Minimum purchase amount is $30. This offer is only good on in-stock items and is not valid on pre-order.
New Saga Legends Figures:
Destroyer Droid – SL31
Spacetrooper – SL31
Boba Fett – SL30
Mace Windu – SL29
Super Battle Droid – SL28
Death Star Trooper – SL27
Stormtrooper – SL25
12″ Boil and Waxer with Numa Update
For those that placed orders for the Clone Wars 12″ Boil and Waxer with Numa Set, Sideshow has sent out notices that these orders with be processed in about a month. So make sure your account is in order. If you haven’t ordered this set yet, you can still add yourself to the wait list in case more become available.
Episode 301: Almost There…Almost There!
This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie are joined in the studio by Johnathan, forum name RancorBoy, a long time Star Wars collector who has come to aid in the packing of the Sithsonian, and also to aid in Arnie’s quest for a complete modern carded figure collection. Listen as Johnathan shares his thoughts on the state of collecting, and exactly how close Arnie is to the dream of a carded collection.
Also this week, Marjorie, Arnie, and Johnathan run down the latest SDCC exclusives, including the Gentle Giant Vinyl Cape Jawa, the McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper Bust, and a picture book from director Morgan Spurlock.
With The Gingerprince providing Vintage Collection figure reviews and Justin’s store report, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN301.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN301.M4A
New Clone Wars Battle (Re)Packs
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted boxed and loose image of the newest Clone Wars Battle Pack revealed a few months back. “Stop the Zillo Beast” includes repacks of the standard Clone Trooper, Mace Windu and Yoda and “Capture of the Droids” features C-3PO, R2-D2 and Cad Bane with TODO-360. Head on over for a closer look and these sets.
Toyguide Update: VC51 Barriss Offee
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan) from the 2011 Vintage Collection’s (Wave 7).
PROS: A long-overdue upgrade to a previous incarnation delivers on design, articulation and overall playability. Two-piece plastic cloak is an inventive way to address certain limitations a one-piece cloak would have.
CONS: Initial images showed that Barriss Offee was to include a soft goods/fabric cloak. Included plastic cloak restricts movement. Lightsaber blade is a little light in terms of color/opaqueness. No word if this figure will receive a running change like Dagobah Landing Luke and Fi-Ek Sirch.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
Gentle Giant SDCC Exclusive McQuarrie Snowtrooper Mini Bust
Going into the weekend, Gentle Giant revealed their latest SDCC exclusive item – a McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper Mini Bust with alternate head! Pre-orders are open now for Premier Guild Members only.
More Target Exclusive 3-Pks
Images of some more of the Target Exclusive Vintage 3-pks have surfaced via courtesy of potf2.com and lichtgeschwindigkeit.de.
Head on over there for some close up pics, and thanks to Yakface forum member Grimace for the heads up!
“Yak”Facebook Preview: VC51 Barriss Offee
In today’s “Yak”Facebook Preview, we take a look at Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan). Head on over for a few images and be sure to “like” our page and share it with your friends as well.