Ouch. Hot Toys has revealed another Rogue One Death Trooper Specialist, this time, as a deluxe version with even more accessories including a Stormtrooper doll, special helmet and diorama base.
Look for preorders to launch soon on SideshowToy.com
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Gentle Giant Reveals Rogue One Shoretrooper Mini Bust
Gentle Giant has updated tonight announcing their preorder for the Rogue One Shoretrooper Mini Bust.
One Week Remaining for November’s Smuggler’s Bounty Box
Still on the fence about Smuggler’s Bounty? The deadline November’s “Rogue One” box expires next Tuesday. Reserve your exclusive set of Funko POP! bobbleheads and more by preordering today!
Hot Toys Reveals 3 New 1:6 Snowtrooper Products
Hot Toys has updated today announcing 3 new Snowtrooper products for their 1:6 scale license: the Classic Snowtrooper (TESB Version), the Battlefront Snowtrooper (Deluxe Version), and the Snowtrooper Collectible Figure Set featuring both the TESB and Battlefront figures with an exclusive blaster rifle.
Check them all out on HotToys.com.hk and watch for preorders to launch soon on SideshowToy.com.
UPDATE: Rogue One 2-Pack Wave 3 Preorder
EntertainmentEarth is now taking preorders for the Wave 3 of Rogue One 3.75″ Action Figure “Versus” 2-packs which includes 3x repacks of the Baze/Stormtrooper set as well as 5x of a new set listed below.
3x SW R1 BASE MALBUS AND STORMTROOPER
5x SW SWU LEAD HB TAN AND V TROOPER COMMAND
The bold text is different than the Poe/First Order Stormtrooper set and since it is not labeled as “R1” is looks to be from another era of the saga. As soon as we learn more, we will update this story.
UPDATE: if past code names hold true for this set, “Lead HB Tan” should be Finn and “V(illain) Trooper Command” will be Captain Phasma as seen on display at SDCC 2016 via The Toyark.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added New Rogue Trading Cards, Star Wars Insider Issue #169 (newsstand and exclusive cover), Christmas Ornaments, Gentle Giant Flametrooper. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
Toyguide Update: Imperial Ground Crew
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with the Imperial Ground Crew figure.
PROS: I’m a sucker for figures that expand the ranks and background fodder for the Empire. This figure evokes a strong sense of nostalgia with this precursor the the Imperial Gunner figure from 1985. There are also hints of more modern figures like the 2006 TSC Death Star Gunner and 2008 TLC Imperial Engineer. The sculpt for the Imperial Ground Crew figure does stand out on its own with excellent details and the ability to stow the included control beacons on the figure’s back.
CONS: Can’t help but wish that this figure included an E-11 blaster or some other type of sidearm. The combat gear/flight pack seems something directly out of Batman, not Star Wars, but it should be a fine additional play feature for the kiddos.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Toyguide Update: 6″ TBS Director Krennic
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 6″ Black Series assortment with the ruthless Director Krennic.
PROS: A fabulous figure overall with a spot on likeness to Ben Mendelssohn. The silhouette and stature of Krennic is well captured, especially when flanked by a few Death Troopers. The articulation is more of the same for this scale allowing for some commanding and battle-ready poses and the paint apps, while minimal, are well applied. Now that there is an Imperial body to use as a base, hopefully we will see more ranking officers, perhaps a Tarkin or even a Grand Admiral Thrawn figure in the future.
CONS: I’m sort of on the fence about the cape as the cut and drape are nice but as with most plastic accessories, it inhibits the range of motion for the limbs. Cloth may have been a better choice but Hasbro’s execution in tailoring may have been just as problematic.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Funko Reveals New Rogue One Wobblers and Pen Toppers
Funko has updated their Smuggler’s Bounty blog today revealing two new Rogue One Wobblers as well as new Pen Toppers.
Toyguide Update: 6″ TBS C-3PO (Resistance Base)
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the 6″ Black Series assortment with the droid you don’t recognize: C-3PO (Resistance Base).
PROS: A fantastic sculpt overall, capturing the silhouette and posture of one of the most recognizable droids in all of cinema. The details are very well done for a figure in this price point. Articulation is about what one should expect for a protocol droid as they aren’t that dynamic or action-oriented in their function anyhow. Non-TFA C-3PO fans can look forward to seeing this figure repainted as a Walgreens exclusive sporting the more popular “Original Trilogy” coloration. Hopefully we will see future releases with this body to get some additional protocol droids into the market. (Maybe Entertainment Earth can release a 4 pack featuring R-3PO, K-3PO, TC-70 and C-3PO from Attack of the Clones?)
CONS: It has taken a very long time for C-3PO to finally come to fruition and I can’t help but feel that it’s a slight let down in execution. While the figure is painted in a vibrant gold hue, it’s the omission of vac-metal finish that is really the main point of contention. Secondly, this figure severely lacks in the accessory department. Other than a secondary gold arm or removable panels (like the 3.75″ Black Series version), there isn’t a lot of “stuff” you could add to this figure to make it more interesting. Maybe the map key pulled from BB-8? Finally, the red arm should have been given a dark wash (as seen in the film) to pop some of the details in its sculpt. It looks too flat and honestly cheap with out it. What Hasbro saved in articulation, accessories and finish, could have easily been used to accentuate that “phantom limb”.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.