The official site has announced a new hardcover novel from renowned Star Wars author Timothy Zahn. Choices of One is set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back and features Luke, Han, Leia and Mara Jade! Head to StarWars.com for more details.
The Clone Wars returns tonight with a much needed change in direction from the past two episodes with “Assassin”. This episode looks to be pretty dark so you won’t want to miss this one!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Kit Fisto from the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: The added articulation in the legs and soft goods “skirt” make this the near-perfect revision to the prior figure from 2009. Nice touch supplying the lightsaber from his slain former padawan.
CONS:Despite having a phenomenal head sculpt, its design prevents any real head movement/positioning.
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 on facebook and in our forums
StarWars.com has just announced that Head of Fan Relations, Steve Sansweet will be leaving Lucasfilm in April 2011. Head to the official site for the full story.
Our friends at Sandtroopers have received a few new images today showcasing some yet-to-be-officially-announced figures for the Clone Wars line. Head on over for an advanced look at Clone Trooper Hevy (in Training Armor), Obi-Wan Kenobi (new sculpt), Cad Bane (new sculpt) w/TODO-360 and Ahsoka’s astromech, R7-A7!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Battle Droid Commander from the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: A nice repaint of the basic battle droid mold. The figure has a nice silver/metallic wash in areas in addition to the yellow commander markings.
CONS: Legs lack articulation (knee and ankle) that would really help in the overall stability and playability of the figure. The legs also warp very easily making the use of a display stand almost mandatory. Finally, and extra joint in the arms (recycled from the Battle at B’Omarr Monastery sculpt) would/should have been utilized here as well.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
We are very pleased to deliver the second installment of Customs & Answers for all you customizing fans out there!
As the Star Wars galaxy continues to expand, so do the ideas of the fans; which is one of the reasons customizing continues to be such a fun aspect of the hobby. So with our second installment, we have gone directly to expert customizer DanoftheDead, who shares his perspective on the hobby and offers some great customizing tips for all our readers.
So go grab a drink and kick back and enjoy some helpful tips and walkthroughs from one of our favorite customizers in the hobby after the jump!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Mace Windu from the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: An excellent upgrade to the previous version in terms of articulation, head sculpt and utilization of soft goods.
CONS: None.
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 on facebook and in our forums.
For Star Wars fans, the biggest gaming event of 2010 is in 2 weeks! No, not Rock Band, the long-awaited follow up to the groundbreaking bestseller The Force Unleashed titled (wait for it…) The Force Unleashed *II*! The staff of Star Wars Action News are excited for the return of Starkiller, and so this week they begin three weeks of the best Force Unleashed 2 release coverage on the web by interviewing Sean Williams, author of both Force Unleashed novelizations. Arnie talked to Sean about the writing process of the books, as well as Sean’s other Star Wars tie-in novel, The Old Republic — Fatal Alliance!
Also this week on the show, find out what Hasbro exclusives are showing up in stores, Brock reviews The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, and Marjorie and Arnie run down eFX Collectibles newest pre-order for their TIE Fighter model!
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
Despite my local Target not resetting for the glut of new products scheduled this week, they have at least enacted several Temporary Price Reductions on the 2009 Series of Geonosis Arena Sets (down to $9.99 each) and several of the Lego Sets. Check your stores for similar deals