Head to our Facebook page to see a preview of wave 6 from the Vintage Collection and keep an eye on that album as additional preview images are added over the next few days before the full blown Toyguide Updates!
Clone Wars Aqua Droid Loose Images
Reports are coming in that the latest wave of Clone Wars figures are hitting at Wal-Mart, and today these were found in St. Louis. For a closer look at the Aqua Droid, click here.
Note – these were not found in the regular Star Wars section, but in display shippers in a different part of the toy department. Hopefully Hasbro has a similar shipper setup coming soon for The Vintage Collection, because right now it seems like we’re seeing the same trend from the past couple years playing out with retailers constantly getting a lot more of the Clone Wars and Legends figures to the pegs than the collector-oriented line.
12″ Clone Sergeant Orders Processing Soon
Sideshow Collectibles has sent out notifications that orders for the 12″ Clone Sergeant – Phase I Trooper will be processed this Friday (March 11). So be sure those credit cards are prepped.
Carbonite Han and R2-D2 Silicone Trays at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has placed the Kotobukiya Han in Carbonite and R2-D2 Silicone Tray Molds up for pre-order. Perfect for everything from family fun to Star Wars themed parties, these handy trays let you capture ice, chocolate, jelly, or anything else you can think of. Thanks to our friends at Star Wars Action News for the alert!
Feast or Famine: TVC Wave 6 Hits Retail
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have reported that Vintage Collection Wave 6 has hit Wal-Mart in the New Jersey area. For those keeping score, that is 22 figures (not counting packaging variants) in a few short weeks and depending on pricing in your area, that equates to over$200.00!
Episode 286: Two Brits, a Brock, and a Battle Pack
While the release of new product has drawn to a trickle, Star Wars Action News is here to keep the collecting info flowing! Wherever you are in the world, tune into this week’s podcast as Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest sales, including an AT-AT for under $50, and the latest news on the fluctuating price of Toys R Us exclusive Battle Over Endor packs! And Steve, the Gingerprince, joins in with where in the UK he found figures for less than a quid each!
Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie review some new figure exclusives, Brock joins in with a spoiler-free review of the latest Star Wars novel Knight Errant, and there are reviews of some very special items that Marjorie and Arnie received as unexpected gifts. All this and more 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
Vintage Collection Wave 7 Carded Images
Carded images have surfaced today for the Vintage Collection’s wave 7 that includes Has Solo (Bespin Outfit), Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan), Rebel Fleet Trooper, Bom Vimdin, ARC Trooper Commander (aka Fordo), and Logray (Ewok Medicine Man). Head to our forums for a quick look.
You can also head over to Rebelscum for some nice, new loose images of this wave as well.
Star Wars Zombies!
Something foul has crept into the customizing forums… the dead have risen!
Is this a possible plot twist to an upcoming photonovel series down the road? Possibly, if I can muster up the ambition to shake the dust off Rykrof Enloe and Freelo at some point.
Episode I 3D Presentation Date Announced
StarWars.com has officially announced the release date of February 10, 2012 for Star Wars:Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D. Head to the official site for the complete details.
Special Ops Clone Trooper and Geonosian Drone
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Target Exclusive Special Ops Clone Trooper and Geonosian Drone from the The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Another great set of characters from the popular “Landing at Point Rain” episode from Season 2. With the rising cost of individual basic figures, these 2 packs are far more attractive than before. The Special Ops Clone Trooper has a great overall design with signature “Leia Buns” helmet. The Geonosian Drone too, has a great sculpt highlighted by a very nice paint job that almost passes for a realistic (non-animated) figure.
CONS: The only thing that could have made this set better is if Hasbro would have included a backpack for the Clone Trooper as most of the Special Ops Troopers wore them in this particular episode.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
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