Jedi News has posted a great shot of the revised card art for the previously delayed Yoda for The Vintage Collection. You’ll also notice the packaging variant/correction for the Endor Capture Luke Skywalker as well. Head on over to check it out!
3 New Target Vintage 3 Packs Revealed
Sandtroopers.com has managed to gather some new intel (with photos) of 3 new Vintage 3 packs that will be coming to Target later this year.
Star Wars “Villain Set”: Stormtrooper / Darth Vader / Death Star Trooper
Star Wars “Hero Set”: Luke Skywalker (Xwing Pilot) / Ben Kenobi / Han Solo (VOTC version!)
The Empire Strikes Back “Rebel Set”: 2-1B / Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) / Rebel Commander
Like the previous sets, these include straight figure repacks (no new sculpts) with possible minor paint tweaks. Head to Sandtroopers.com for all the photos.
Past Generation Toys
This week at Past Generation Toys:
Star Wars Vintage Collection Pre-Orders
The newest wave has been posted and includes Clone Trooper, Commander Gree, Han Solo with Medal, Luke Skywalker, R5-D4, and Stormtrooper!
Gentle Giant Pre-Orders
Now available for pre-order are several new Gentle Giant Mini Busts. Some include Wicket, Tusken Raider 12-Inch and Luke Skywalker 12-Inch!
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New Droid Gunship Images
Yakface Forum member “Grimace” has posted a few detailed images of the new Separatist Droid Gunship hitting stores in the US very soon. It is also available for pre-order though our sponsor Entertainment Earth.
You Could Almost Buy Your Own Ship for That!
Sideshow Collectibles has made the 12″ Ultimate Unison Luke Skywalker available for pre-order. This high-end piece features a highly articulated body, detailed outfit based on his appearance in Star Wars: A New Hope and includes an illuminating lightsaber accessory! Head to SideshowToy.com for the full details and preview image gallery.
Photonovel Spotlight – Darth Kikinou
Tonight we highlight the latest photonovel chapter from Yakface forum member Darth Kikinou –Guardians of Peace and Justice -Episode III Part 1.
This installment brings to light a great fan fiction perspective on the events leading up the rise of power of Darth Sidious… kick back and enjoy all the hard work that was put into bringing you this latest installment after the jump!
Toy Fair 2011: What do you hope to see?
We’ve opened a thread in our forums asking what are you anticipating and/or looking forward to see at this year’s Toy Fair. It’s hard to believe it’s only 6 weeks away!
Episode 277: 2010 In Review Part 2
As Star Wars Action News continues it’s look back on 2010 in Star Wars Collecting, Marjorie, Arnie, Nathan, Brock, Steve, Jerry, and Berent reflect on 2010 higher end offerings, including the Gentle Giant 12″ Vintage Replicas, busts, and maquettes, Sideshow Premium Format EU figures, Kotobukia Art FX and Art FX Plus statues, eFX stunt and studio scale models, and more!
Also a look back on 2010’s biggest Star Wars movement, the girl geek fad. With the explosion of Her Universe, the viral videos by Team Unicorn, and more, we look back on what made 2010 the year of the female Star Wars fan.
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
New Clone Wars Geonosian Drone Hits eBay
ebay Super Seller “Tunghori” has posted an advanced look at a Un-Undead Geonosian Warrior/Drone from the Clone Wars line. Check it out here.
This figure is part of the Target Exclusive Clone Wars 2-pack along side the Special Ops Clone Trooper that our friends at Sandtroopers revealed back in November.
New Giveaway
The holidays were good to us here at Yakface and we thought what better way to show our thanks and appreciation than to spread some of it back to you our readers! Head to our facebook page and discover how you can win a set of 3 figures from last year’s hard-to-find Toys”R”Us exclusive wave of Expanded Universe figures!