Sideshow Collectibles has updated tonight with a product teaser for the upcoming Emperor Palpatine with Imperial Throne. Look for the full details surrounding this amazing collectible on Feb 1, with pre-orders starting on Feb. 3.
Episode 280: De-Vinylmation
Star Wars Action News’ Berent was at Downtown Disney last Sunday for the release of the Disney Star Wars Vinylmation figures. Listen this week as Berent reports from in line, talking to other Star Wars fans anxiously awaiting the release of the Vinylmation figures, and then provides us with a hands-on review of these new, hot toys. Then listen in to Berent’s exclusive interview with Mike Sullivan, the artist and designer behind the Star Wars Vinylmation figures who was on hand at Disney to interview these figures for devoid fans. And if that’s not enough, we have a chance for you to win a signed Super-Chaser Ghost Obi-Wan Kenobi figure! If you want to win this incredibly hard to find figure, listen to find out how to win!
Also this week, Arnie and Marjorie discuss the latest price hikes on Hasbro figures at retail stores, and review the Funko Boba Fett lamp.
With your voicemails and news on Sideshow’s Premium Format Han in Carbonite, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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New Figure Images at Jedi News
Our friends at JediNews have scored some great images of some upcoming Vintage Collection figures from Hasbro at UK Toy Fair – be sure to check them out at JediNews!
After that, be sure to share your thoughts on what look to be some awesome figures in the forums.
Customizer Spotlight – Ares X
Tonight we take a close look at one of the most amazing dioramas I have ever seen on the web – a full scale Battle of Hoth custom diorama created by expert customizer Ares X.
In my opinion, this thing easily rivals the official Hasbro scene we saw on display last year – be sure to take some time to check out all the great images that he has to share with our readers after the jump!
First Look: Republic Attack Ship
Hungarian Star Wars collecting web-site csillagokhaboruja.com has posted the first image from the UK Toyfair showing off the Republic Attack Ship (with exclusive pilot). Head on over for a look and thanks to YodasNews.com for the heads up!
VC42 Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: A decent iteration of our favorite scoundrel from A New Hope. Nice to finally have a ceremony version (sort of) to accompany Luke.
CONS: Sculpt for the shirt entirely wrong for the scene intended to be recreated. Still missing the thigh strap for the holster that was present on the superior 2004 VOTC sculpt.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to 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.
New Kubrick DX Series 3 Revealed
MedicomToy updated over weekend with the official announcement of Kubrick DX SERIES 3: Tatooine. This series features Floppy Hat Luke, R5-D4, Garindan, Sandtrooper with Sentry Droid, Tusken Raider (Vintage deco), Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (Vintage deco). As a bonus, when you collect all six figures you’ll be able to assemble a Kubrick-scale Luke’s Landspeeder!
Vintage AOTC Wave Images at JediDefender
Scott “ICMG” Pearson has posted a great gallery of images for the new AOTC wave over in JediDefender’s forums. Hasbro has given us a great follow up to the extremely well received ROTJ wave. Give them a look see!
VC40 R5-D4
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of R5-D4 from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Looks stellar on the vintage card. The body has a dirty wash (albeit faint) that some were fearing might be omitted from this “new” version. Since this utilizes the build-a-droid mold, parts can be swapped with other B.A.D. astromechs for additional play value and customization.
CONS: Vestigial Build-A-Droid holes in the figure’s sides not really fitting for the Vintage “collector” line. Back of the body still missing orange panels that Kenner seemed to notice on the 1978 figure and that were present on the Target Exclusive Remote Controlled version.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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VC39 Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape)
The Yakface Toyguide updates return today with the addition of Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: A somewhat new take on a classic character as the previous version was little more than a statue. The modification of the Resurgence of the Jedi Battle Pack Luke works well here especially with the added soft goods. Decent likeness and a fair amount of accessories.
CONS: Comlink accessory is very tiny and can be easily lost if precautions aren’t taken to secure it. Would have been swell if we could have received a headset accessory too in order render that POTF2 Gunner Station Luke obsolete as well.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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