PROS: A nice alternative to the TSC General Veers without rendering him totally obsolete. Functional cross-draw holster is one of the better designs to come out of Hasbro. Removable armor detail is top notch as well as the added quilting texture on the inside of the helmet.
CONS: The uniform seems a little light in color at least when compared to the other Imperials of recent years. Goggles are a bit of a fight to stretch over the helmet, and once done then they are a little too loose fitting on the head under the helmet.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
The crew at JediInsider has posted a first look at the packaging for the upcoming SDCC exclusive Darth Maul/Owen Lars Visionaries Comic Pack. Designed to reflect the new “Shadow of the Darkside” style packaging for 2010, this set features a unique slipcase outerbox containing the traditionally packaged two pack. Look for this to be available at SDCC and later through HasbroToyShop and StarWarsShop.com for $14.99. Head on over for a closer look and then weigh in with your thoughts on this in our forums
ToyMan is back in St. Louis once again this Sunday, July 11! This popular collector show is often patrolled by the 501st Legion and has a great variety of dealers with many toy lines available. You never know what you’ll find but there’s always a ton of Star Wars items ranging from vintage to the latest Hasbro releases.
If you’re in the St. Louis area, head to Toymanshow.com for more details.
PROS: And you thought the 2004 Saga version was nice? Although that six year old figure still has a certain charm about it, the 2010 version is a solid upgrade in terms of sculpt, articulation and accessories. This is, by all accounts, the definitive “Payback”.
CONS: None that I can discern – though it would be cool if you could mount the blaster rifle to his backpack.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
A friendly reminder that the Hallmark Keepsake Star Wars Ornaments go on sale this weekend (July 10-11) for their Ornament Premiere Weekend. Lando Calrissian is the Limited Edition release this year – don’t miss the ol’ smoothie!
Our friends over at Jedinews have scored some great new pics of this upcoming mailaway Clone Wars figure directly from Hasbro! Head on over there and check out the new pics!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today taking a slight detour from the current deluge of new product. Today, we’re updating the Kubrick section in preparation for the arrival of DX Series 1 with the addition of Series 8 featuring characters from Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today taking a slight detour from the current deluge of new product. Today, we’re updating the Kubrick section in preparation for the arrival of DX Series 1 with the addition of Series 9 featuring characters from Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
Wattographs is pleased to announce that we will once again be picking up autographs for people at Celebration V.
Can’t make the show? As we have done since Celebration II, Wattographs will pick up autographed show photos or will take your personal items to be signed for you. If you are going to the show and don’t want to wait in lines, let Wattographs pick up your photos or handle your items for you, so you can enjoy seeing the sights and sounds of the convention without having to wait in long lines!
Ordering ends at the end of July and all items must be to Wattographs no later than July 31 in order to be included. Further details can be found at www.wattographs.com.
Also check out Wattographs for another special signing opportunity with creature shop artist: Nick Maley!
PROS: A solid enough figure to retire all other Vader versions that feature less articulation than this one.
CONS: Poor sculpt for the right hand as it can’t hold a lightsaber unaided. The three-part helmet is a useless feature as the removal of the neck collar accessory exposes a poor face paint job and misshapen head. Silver “chain” for the cape still looks ridiculous (Hasbro, please retire it). In short, if you aren’t planning on keeping this carded, stick with the 2008 TLC BD No. 8 version and you’ll be just fine.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this version is worth adding to your collection.