VC38 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Trooper (212th Battalion) from the Vintage Collection.

PROS: Utilizes the enhanced articulation body we received most recently with the VC15 Clone Trooper. Hasbro finally gave us the Evolution molds for both weapons here – which are awesome in my book. Corrected belt orientation looks to have carried over from the VC15 Clone Trooper as well.

CONS: The helmet displays signs of discoloration (yellowing). Paint masks seem a bit off for the black details on helmet as well (at least on this sample). Lacks the weathering effect that worked on the TSC version. Orange (212th Battalion) color flashes do not match the most recent release of Commander Cody.

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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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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.

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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.

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