Clone Wars Nikto Guard (TRU Exclusive)


The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us exclusive Nikto Guard from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: Finally, we’ve received the figure that was originally intended to be included with the Clone Wars Jabba’a Palace Battle Pack from 2008. A great looking figure all around and well accessorized.

CONS: Lack of articulation in the legs limits poses available and the pre-posed leg positioning tends to make this figure unstable. A rather generic figure for an exclusive and the $10+ pricepoint might hamper this figure’s sell-through at retail.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

VC15 Clone Trooper

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

PROS: A nice super super-articulated plain clone trooper for our collections. Keep an eye out for the versions that have the belt flipped in the correct orientation.

CONS: Missing paint apps on the helmet make him look plainer than he already is. Helmet is also prone to yellowing/discoloration. Light in the accessory department – a spare DC-15A blaster rifle would have been a nice extra. Wonky hip articulation doesn’t add a whole lot in terms of “fun factor”. Some versions have the belt assembled upside down. You can get a better ROTS clone trooper in the Saga Legends line cheaper and you get extra weapons and a stand.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.


New AOTC Carded Images at Sandtroopers

The squad at Sandtroopers.com have gotten their Imperial clutches on the first look at official carded and loose images for the upcoming Attack of the Clones wave consisting of Kit Fisto, Zam Wesell, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker (Peasant Disguise), Padmé Amidala (Peasant Disguise) and Jango Fett. Not shown from this wave are the Senate Guard, Mace Windu and the Super Battle Droid. Head on over for a closer look.

Episode 264: I’d Buy That For a Dollar!!

For Star Wars collectors who value quantity over quality, the Target One Spot is the place to be! From Stress Balls to coloring books to dry erase boards, yo yos, quote pens, and more, it’s all there for $1 each! Arnie and Marjorie got it all and reviews it for you! Is a C-3PO “stress ball” worth $1? How about a Clone Wars notepad? Listen to find out!

Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie are once again walking in the American Cancer Society 5k to raise money for Breast Cancer research. Please support this cause by donating to their walk at the American Cancer Society here.

With Star Wars cups and coasters, tips on where to get Jodo Kast, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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

Serving Star Wars Collectors Worldwide