Yakfinties Customizing Challenge #69 is completed and the results are in! We’ve got an astounding 175 custom figures of galactic criminals and gangsters in this roundup, so kick back and enjoy!
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New Force Link 2.0 Figures at Walmart
Yakface reader Steven P. reports finding the latest Force Link 2.0 wave at a Cincinnati area Walmart. If you’re interested in these figures, the hunt is on!
YAK’S TOP TEN: EXPANDED UNIVERSE
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us into another realm!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from the Expanded Universe? Post your TVC wishlist HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Also, we’re keeping Expanded Universe (or Legends if you want to call it that) pretty open to any time period, and not being strict here on what you want to define this as – but the trend in the forums seems to be “pre-Disney” genre, such as KOTOR, Shadows of the Empire, Thrawn Trilogy, The Force unleashed, etc.
Yakfinities #70: DROIDS
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is currently underway, and the theme is DROIDS.
So, roll up your sleeves and cobble together a droid of your own… or better yet, let’s see what kind of painting skills you’ve got too! Or if that’s not your cup of tea, you can still check out the most recent entries by clicking here.
Personal Note: The roundup report for Yakfinities #69 is coming soon – with over 150 custom entries, it’s taking longer than usual – apologies for the delay!
StarWars.com Removes Fan/Collecting Sites Section
Back in 2014, StarWars.com relaunched with a brand new site which had a dedicated section for Fan News and Blog Sites, Fan Collecting Sites and Fan Podcasts. Jake Stevens from From 4-LOM to Zuckuss noticed that those sections now have all been removed from their Community page and replaced with a statement as follows:
Notice: Lucasfilm Ltd. strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and safe environment for our fans and we ask the same of our fan community.
Fan organizations, websites, blogs, clubs, podcasts, social media accounts, etc. are not owned, endorsed, sponsored, controlled, or in any way affiliated with Lucasfilm Ltd. or The Walt Disney Company, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Lucasfilm Ltd., The Walt Disney Company or any of their affiliates, and no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. Please see terms of use agreements and privacy policies that apply to such third-party services and content. Star Wars logos, trademarks, character names, and all related elements © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or The Walt Disney Company.
No word yet if these sections will be returning. Until then, you can click on through to check out a screen shot of the section as it once looked.
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Yak’s Top Ten: Return of the Jedi
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us back to Tatooine and Endor!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from Return of the Jedi? Post your TVC wishlist HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wishlists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Toys R Us Comeback?
If you haven’t heard yet, there’s news that the brand may be reviving itself in the United States.
Could this really be happening? Share your thoughts and what this could mean for our beloved hobby, and the toy industry in general!
Target Trooper 6-pk
Hasbro’s new Imperial Trooper 6-pk (exclusive to Target) is starting to show up at stores. If you don’t see it on the shelf you may find some success by kindly asking customer service if they can locate DPCI: 087-16-0135 and they might pull it for you from the stockroom. Good luck!
Yakfinities #69 – Deadline Approaching
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is almost at a close!
Submissions are due Sunday, September 30… so if you’re looking to get an entry in, head on over to the forums! Or, kick back and check out the most recent additions here.
AT-DT’s Hitting St. Louis
Hasbro’s AT-DT walkers have starting showing up at St. Louis area Walmarts – thanks to vikingrobot for the report!