The Official Site’s Blog has updated today posting highlights of yesterday’s Star Wars Fansite Seminar on Twitter. If you look closely, you just might see a name you recognize : )
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Yakface on Facebook Update
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Have you received your Jocasta Nu yet?
For several weeks it seems, I have watched in envy as other collectors have shown off their very cool Jocasta Nu figure from Brianstoys… I mean heck, I ordered mine back on July 20, so what’s the deal?
Thanks to a prompt from forum member Grimace, I went ahead and emailed their customer service just a few days ago – and magically my order arrived today.
Coincidence? I think not. So if you’re been sitting around waiting on your order since last summer, it may worth a moment to send them a kind email inquiring about your order. But remember, be nice. Rudeness gets you nowhere.
The Enloe Trials: 2012 Roundup
This past year saw a return to the photonovel realm for Rykrof Enloe, with The Enloe Trials photonovel series. I really didn’t think after taking a year off from these things that I’d find it in myself to come back, but thanks to a lot of encouragement from our forum members, I decided to launch a new series for Rykrof propelling him toward the events of the Original Trilogy.
Things kicked off back in February with The Baron’s Crusade; the prologue to this new series. In it, Imperial Baron Tylin Gere has begun a personal quest to acquire an ancient Sith artifact, and will stop at nothing to acquire it.
Soon after, Emperor Palpatine informs Darth Vader of the rogue actions of Tylin Gere in Seeds of Insurrection. Meanwhile, former Jedi Master Kala Mly Shundi contacts Rykrof Enloe on Urelia in an attempt to persuade Rykrof to join a small but growing rebellion against the Empire.
It isn’t long before Imperial troops arrive at Rykrof’s home, sent by none other than Tylin Gere. In this chapter, Atrocity, Rykrof loses his father, and is forced to work for Tylin if he ever wants to see his wife or son alive again.
Thank you to everyone who has helped support this series (you know who you are), as the photonovel craze from several years ago has died down significantly across the Star Wars boards everywhere. But in 2013, more exiting adventures are in store for Rykrof Enloe — so stay tuned for more action as the year progresses!
I’d also like to throw a shout out to our friends at Jeditemplearchives for their support too!
The Enloe Trials: ATROCITY
A dark shadow has been cast over Rykrof Enloe as agents of the Empire have mercilessly attacked the Enloe Homestead, brutally killing members of his family.
With those closest to him in imminent danger, Rykrof must forge an alliance with shadowy forces in order to save his son – find out what’s in store for Rykrof in this latest adventure after the jump!
Warning: This chapter features language and scenery which may not be appropriate for younger readers.
Secret Santa Gifts Arriving
Yakface forum members participating in this year’s Secret Santa Christmas Custom Exchange are starting to have some very cool gifts showing up on their doorstep, like the above Mon Calamari medic that DanOfTheDead received from Incom.
I’ve also already received a very cool gift from forum member DarthDaddy.
We’ll have a roundup report of all of the cool customs Yakface forum members made for each other after the holidays, so stay tuned!
Star Wars Ornaments at Target
The last time I checked, the pickings were slim on Hallmark Star Wars ornaments in my area, but yesterday I noticed a lot of different (non-Hallmark) Star Wars themed ornaments at Target, and they are all priced under $10.00. So you may want to head on down to your local Target if you’re needing a finishing touch or two on your Christmas tree!
Yakfinities Deadline Approaching
As usual we’ve had some amazing custom entries in the latest customizing challenge, which ends December 31. So there’s still time to whip up an entry or two for your chance at some free figures – head on over to the forums for the latest entries, which just might help inspire you if you’re stumped on any ideas for a custom!
The Enloe Trials: New Previews
A new adventure in The Enloe Trials photonovel series is getting closer – head on over to the forums for full size images of the above test shots!
Deluxe Dropships Landing
One of the cooler deluxe items from the Clone Wars has started showing up in heavier numbers recently, with sightings at various Wal-Mart and Target stores. Keep your eyes peeled for this one as two of the three times I’ve seen it, it’s been stuffed behind dust collecting Darth Maul speeders and also some STAP vehicles.
Of course if you don’t luck out and find one soon, there’s always a good chance that you’ll see these dumped at places like TJ Maxx and Marshalls next year…