Yak reader Rob Mires writes in to say he found the new ROTJ Vintage wave (Wooof, Jedi Luke, Admiral Ackbar and R2 specifically) at his local Target in Las Vegas.
Nice score Rob!
Hasbro Unveils My3D Device for iPhone & iPod
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.
Episode 270: When 900 Years Old You Reach, Smell As Good You Will Not!
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
Vintage ROTJ Wave In Stock at StarWarsShop.com
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.
Yakfinities #37 – Roundup Report
The winners for the 37th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge have been declared!
With nearly 30 entries, there’s a lot of great customs to view and enjoy – check out all the entries and see which random winners have won some free figures after the jump!
New Target Sales
If you’ve been holding back on Target’s exclusive Hoth Sets, they are on sale this week for $34.99. You will also find Vintage figures for $6.99 and the Vintage Snowspeeder and TIE Fighter for $19.99 – not bad!
Thanks to Yakface reader Steven for the heads up.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
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!
Mandalorian Speeder w/Mandalorian Warrior
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.
AT-RT with ARF Trooper “Boil”
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the AT-RT with ARF Trooper “Boil” 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.
Senate Commando Captain and Senate Commando
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.