CW26 Flamethrower Clone Trooper

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Flamethrower Clone Trooper from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: A cool retake/upgrade on the Cold Assault Gear Captain Rex sculpt and includes awesome accessories for frying Zombie Geonosians and Battle Droids alike.

CONS: None really other than the lack of ankle joints.

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Episode 268: TFU II — Part 2: Brett Rector Unleashed and Zombie Troopers

Our pre-release coverage of The Force Unleashed 2, coming out tomorrow, continues this week as Arnie interviews The Force Unleashed 2’s Producer Brett Rector. They discuss the making of the game, its various editions, and what LucasArts staff layoffs mean for the possibility of a The Force Unleashed 3! And Brock brings a spoiler-free review of the novel of The Force Unleashed 2. Wonder if the story of the new game is any good? Listen to Brock’s review to find out!

Also this week, Berent brings you a new type of contest where you can win a huge Zombie stormtrooper action figure diorama, sure to be a spotlight of your collection not only during Halloween but year round! And Berent talks with the artists who created the diorama.

With listener voicemails and store reports of new Star Wars exclusives, it’s all this week on Star Wars Action News!

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

CW25 Ki-Adi-Mundi

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Ki-Adi-Mundi from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: Overall, a nice figure sculpt that captures the angular/slim esthetics of the series. Implementation of soft goods works well here too.

CONS: Tauntaun-in-the-highlights look for the eyes, no ankle joints. Odd neck joint design prevents head from looking left to right. A bit lacking in the accessory category.

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A New Look for Ahsoka in Season 3

I ran across an interesting link through Twitter today. It appears that Anakin’s padawan Ahsoka will be getting a outfit/character design makeover sometime in season 3 of the Clone Wars. You’ll be able to get a better look in the upcoming issue of the Star Wars Insider (#121). This outfit change might also coincide with the change in design for Obi-Wan Kenobi figure that was revealed last week by Sandtroopers.com.

What do you think? Head into the forum and join the discussion.

CW24 Jungle Camo ARF Trooper

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Jungle Camo ARF Trooper from the Clone Wars Collection.


PROS: This particular deco was inevitable when we saw this style clone trooper in the movie and TV series. Premium articulation allows for great dynamic poses and helps in the figure’s stability immensely especially when wielding the gatling gun.

CONS:Camo pattern on the armor seems a little light when compared to the character model/skin.

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AT-AT Rollback at Wal-Mart Coming Next Week

Still need to score the new AT-AT and are waiting for a real deal? You might want to hold out for one more week, as this is going to be part of the Walmart Toyland Catalog promotion starting on 11/7 and running through 11/24. The BAT-AT will be on sale for $79.00 – a savings of $20! Basic figures will be on rollback as well for $6.00 each. Click the image above for a preview.

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