Collecting News

Hasbro Unveils My3D Device for iPhone & iPod

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Newswires are reporting this morning that Hasbro has developed a handheld device called My3D that attaches to the two Apple Inc. devices – the iPhone and iPod Touch that promises three-dimensional content that offers a 360-degree experience in gaming, virtual travel experiences and entertainment content. It’s aimed at both children and adults.

With the recent announcement of the complete Star Wars saga being re-released in 3D starting in 2012, I’d say it’s a safe bet that this announcement will lead to some sort of 3D-inspired pack-in and/or downloadable content for the action figure line as 2012 approaches.

Head to Yahoo! Finance for the complete story and after that, head to our forums or facebook page with your thoughts on this new product.

Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 270: When 900 Years Old You Reach, Smell As Good You Will Not!

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With The Force Unleashed 2 hoopla dying down (as everyone has already beaten the game) Marjorie and Arnie return to business as usual on Star Wars Action News, running down the latest sales in stores and online, as well as reviewing a number of new items they’ve found in stores including Target’s exclusive Star Wars Mini Muggs and the Yoda: Bring You Wisdom I Will statue and book!

Also on this week’s show, Nathan P. Butler provides a comprehensive look at collecting Star Wars home video releases, and Steve “The Gingerprince” checks in with the latest toys hitting UK shelves.

With a contest to win a Lego Slave I set and much much more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!

And after listening be sure to stop by the Star Wars Action News forums at swactionnews.com and sign up for the Star Wars Action News annual Sithmas Gift Exchange where you trade holiday gifts with other Star Wars fans! This has been a fun event Darth Prime has been running for several years now, and the first deadline is November 23rd! So head to swactionnews.com and sign up today!

You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced

Collecting News

Vintage ROTJ Wave In Stock at StarWarsShop.com

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The highly anticipated Return of the Jedi wave is now in-stock at StarWarsShop.com . Use code“SWSCABIN” for $5 off your order. This assortment includes one each* of the following: Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Jedi Luke, Wooof, R2 with lightsaber and drink tray, Rebel Commando, Wicket, Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker (ROTS), Sandtrooper and a Clone Trooper (ROTS).

*This case will also include 2 of one of the figures listed above.

Thanks to “AaylaSecurasMan” from our forums for the tip.

Update: Link is now unavailable – best of luck to those that got their orders in.

Customizing

Customizer Mega Spotlight

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We’re spotlighting more great custom work from Yakface customizers this weekend!

Leading things off we have several new figures from Stronox – check out his Kel-Dor mercenary and more here.

Darth Naes stays on top of his game with a ton of new customs – check out his latest Mandalorian and more in his customizing thread.

After that be sure to check out an impressive update from forumite tokiravensky by clicking here.

Last but certainly not least, newcomer TheGabrielAngel shares an awesome Magma Trooper that you won’t want to miss – be sure to check it out too!

Toyguide Updates

Mandalorian Speeder w/Mandalorian Warrior

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The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the Mandalorian Speeder w/Mandalorian Warrior from the Clone Wars Collection.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set 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.

Thanks to K&C Collectibles for providing us with this sample.

Toyguide Updates

Senate Commando Captain and Senate Commando

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The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the Target Exclusive Senate Commando Captain and Senate Commando from the Clone Wars Collection.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set 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.

Thanks to K&C Collectibles for providing us with this sample.

Toyguide Updates

CW28 Clone Pilot Goji

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Pilot Goji from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: A solid figure and serves its purpose in piloting the various starfighters currently available. Great helmet deco.

CONS: Utilizes the “Stone” body, which turns off many collectors due to the downgrade of a few key points of articulation (no ball-jointed wrist, ankles and torso).

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

Remember, you can weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide onfacebook and in our forums.

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