There’s been a bit of a buzz in the forums recently with a rumor that we could be seeing Clone Wars characters in the realistic format next year.
Share your thoughts as to whether this is a good idea or not after the jump!
Clone Wars Happy Meals Return Next Week
In preparation for the return of the Clone Wars on September 17, McDonald’s will be offering a series of 9 Clone Wars themed Finger Skateboards. Each board will include a temporary tattoo and a code to unlock a virtual lightsaber or starfighter on the McWorld/HappyMeal.com website. Collect all 9: Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Captain Rex, Cad bane, Commander Cody, Asajj Ventress, General Grievous and Mace Windu.
You can see a preview on our facebook page.
CW09 Mandalorian Police Officer
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Mandalorian Police Officerfrom the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: A nice looking figure for the most part, a little “TRON”-like, but cool. Well armed in the accessory department and the flip-up face shield is nice touch as well.
CONS: Lacks knee and ankle articulation.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
VC07 Dack Ralter
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Dack Ralter from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Rogue leader’s gunner gets a nice upgrade from the 2002 version and a must have for Luke’s new snowspeeder. Pack-in rifle is a nice extra as well.
CONS: Nothing really new here, being a TLC repaint and all. A basic (non-exclusive) carded version of Dack before Wedge? Blasphemy!
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Rise of Boba Fett Ultmate Battle Pack Feature at JTA
Looking for the full skinny on the new Rise of Boba Fett Ultmate Battle Pack? Our friends at JediTempleArchives have posted a great breakdown of this set along with a fabulous gallery of images. Check it out.
Yakfinities #36 – Deadline Approaching
The latest Customizing Challenge is about to wrap up! The doors on this Yakfinities with close at 11:59 PM CST on Tuesday, August 31.
This one of a kind Customizing Challenge gives you the opportunity to pay tribute to your fellow customizers by creating a custom of any character that has appeared in a photonovel shown in the forums. Three random winners will be selected and will receive two new figures each courtesy of Yakface.com.
So be sure to get those last minute entries in by entering them here.
VC06 See-Threepio (C-3PO)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of See-Threepio (C-3PO) from the Vintage Collection
PROS: A far cooler figure once removed from the card. Loaded with sculpted details that are hidden under the removable coverings. Even the removable parts have intricacies on their reverse side. A far better interpretation than the 2004 VOTC figure.
CONS: Seems a little underscaled. The carded presentation neglects to showcase that he has the removable panel feature. Lack of the metalized finish hurts the overall look slightly.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Exclusive CV Artwork Now Available at StarWarsShop
StarWarsShop.com has updated today adding several Celebration V exclusive prints to their artwork section. Check out all the great pieces and prices!
VC04 Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) from the Vintage Collection
PROS: Despite having received a new, super-articulated Bespin Luke a couple years ago, Hasbro managed to fine a way to make it obsolete. This is by far the best interpretation of this figure to date. The deco, likeness, sculpt and articulation are in a word perfect. This figure should easily serve as a base for a future “Dagobah Training” version with a simple torso and arm upgrade.
CONS: A minor quibble – the hole that received the post on the lightsaber hilt is a tad too small and brittle as after a few repeated interactions with the hilt, the tiny loop split. : (
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Kubrick DX Series 2 Chases Revealed
After months of speculation, Instinctoy has revealed the 2 chase figures for the soon-to-be-released Kubrick DX Series 2: The AT-ST Driver and Hoth Rebel Trooper! DX Series 2 is themed around the Battle of Hoth and consists of a Snowtrooper Commander, Chewbacca (Mechanic), Han Solo in Hoth Gear (Blue Coat), Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear, Princess Leia in Hoth Gear and R-3PO. Collect all 6 figures and you’ll have all the parts to build a Kubrick-scaled AT-ST. Click the images above for a closer look.