Our toyguide relaunch continues with the re-activation of the figures from the 1999-2000 Episode I Collection section!. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, plus I’ve also updated the checklist to include all of the vehicles, playsets, creatures etc. that weren’t previously listed before. Click on the banner above to explore the revamped section.
Before there was “The Clone Wars” there was “Clone Wars“! You can now view the 2003-05 figures based on the popular Genndy Tartakovsky animated series in our new section of the Yakface Toyguide!
After a long hiatus, the 2000-2002 “Power of the Jedi” (POTJ) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Deluxe Figures, 25th Anniversary 2-packs and more!
After a long hiatus, the 2006 “The Saga Collection” (TSC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection (001-074), Battle Packs, Multipacks, Vintage TSC figures, exclusives and more!
After a long hiatus, the 2007-2008 30th Anniversary Collection (TAC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Comic Packs, Evolution Sets, Vintage TSC figures and more!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Ponda Baba “Walrus Man” (VC70) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro has again rendered all previous versions useless, not to mention laughable, with this ground up rework of fan favorite Ponda Baba. Great sculpting details in the jacket. The inclusion of both style of hands and the switch out severed arms is what playing with toys is all about! Paint operations are minimal, but well done (kudos to Hasbro for painting that little snap on the jacket pocket).
CONS: Nothing major, his head seems a tad under scaled, jacket could use a dirty paint wash and Hasbro gave him the wrong blaster and he’s missing the yellow stripes down each of his pant legs. Also, too bad his partner in crime, Dr. Evazan, isn’t on the pegs at the same time.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Bastila Shan (VC69) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: As winner of the 2009 Fans’ Choice Poll, Hasbro delivers pretty much the ultimate Bastila. Faithful to the KOTOR source material though the figure’s portrait on the card has had a likeness makeover. Great articulation and paint as well.
CONS: Due to the figure’s popularity, she might be a little difficult to find in the wild at retail. Could benefit from ball jointed hips for addition display options but not a deal breaker.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Rebel Soldier in Echo Base Battle Gear (VC68) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro gives us a nice tribute to the original Kenner Rebel Soldier figure. Great sculpt over all, you want a few for your Hoth dioramas.
CONS: Removable goggles don’t serve much purpose for this figure as he can really wear them over his eyes, at least not very well. Some might not like that Hasbro changed the figure’s portrait from the original movie still used on the 1980’s card.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the ARC Trooper Commander (VC54) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro delivers an amazing rendition of fan favorite “Captain Fordo” here in the ARC Trooper Commander. Great options for display and/or customizing with the switch out clone trooper gear. Awesome head sculpt and loads of articulation with the use of the new (VC45) clone trooper body.
CONS: Might still be tough to find in any quantity (luckily Hasbro intends to reship him later). Probably could have included the standard issue DC-15A blaster rifle for more weapon options.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the exclusive Luke Skywalker’s Tauntaun from Target from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: While the new Tauntaun here is of superb quality and design, the Vintage packaging is the real draw to this exclusive.
CONS: The price. The price. The price. Wow, $24.99 for a single “beast” while a battle pack with tauntaun and 2 figures retails for the same thing just inches down the shelf???? For shame Target. Although there is no corresponding “Hoth Luke” on the shelves right now, nor has there been since 2007, Hasbro has promised a new Luke for 2012.
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