Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys Obi-Wan Kenboi 1:6 Scale Figure.
Movie Realization Figures Line Coming To The US
Tamashii Nations has officially announced that their line of Star Wars Samurai-inspired figures are coming to the US.
Star Wars Movie Realization line coming to the U.S. officially Late Spring 2015! And even more to come!
Thanks to JediDefender for the tip.
You can check out our review and toyguide gallery of the Samurai Taisho Darth Vader
Desert Alcove Sets Available for Preorder
After a boring Toy Fair, and really a down time for 3.75″ collecting in general, there’s finally something to get excited about! Thanks to Twelfth Parsec, who is now offering preorders for some spectacular looking Desert Alcove playsets, collectors can FINALLY have something to proudly display their various action figures in.
Collectors who got in on their amazing “Space Trees” playsets last year were able to finally have a place for their furball warriors to call home, and can attest to the quality and value of the items made available by the folks at Twelfth Parsec. Check out the conversations by those who have received previous products from them here in our forums.
So, if you are a collector and want to spice up your action figure scenes, these Desert Alcove sets may be just what you’ve been waiting for. Support this team as they listen to what fans are asking for as they are themselves collectors too, and we can hope that with success on this latest playset items that we’ll see more great products in the future.
On any note, isn’t it frustrating that the big companies with all the resources in the world overlook amazing products like these mini playsets and instead focus resources on stuff like this? It’s all the reason why so many collectors and fans of the hobby in general have been voicing strong opinions in the forums about the state of the hobby for quite some time.
Remaining Wish Lists – The Phantom Menace
Hasbro’s focus is going to be on the upcoming films moving forward, so it’s doubtful we are going to see them dip into the existing films for reference material for a while, but there’s still quite a few characters that have yet to be realized in plastic form, or could be released again in some manner.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be exploring some of these options in our forums, and invite you to join in the discussions here.
The Enloe Trials – New Previews Coming
Toy Fair was quite depressing for me personally on almost all 3.75″ action figure fronts, so to cheer myself up, production on the next chapter in The Enloe Trials photonovel series has begun.
Head on over to the forums to get caught up on the most recent chapter before previews begin leaking next week!
Toyguide Update: Jedi Temple Guard (SL17)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the latest entry in the Saga Legends/Star Wars Rebels 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at the Jedi Temple Guard (SL17).
PROS: Fans of The Clone Wars series have been clamoring for this figure ever since the character made its debut in season 5. Sadly, we never got one in that era of figures, but Hasbro did manage to get the figure out in some form. The result is a very, very nice representation and one that collectors of the Saga Legends/Rebels line are sure to want multiples. The sculpt overall is highly detailed with different textures applied to the simulated Jedi garb. The paint apps are pretty tight as well. One could see the potential for a lot of “slop” in areas, especially on those little “keys” that hang around the Guard’s belt, but the samples I’ve see seem to be pretty clean in those areas. Articulation is mininal, but for a Saga Legends it may be one of the best Legends figures yet.
CONS: The biggest issue this figure will have will be its availability. Collectors are sure to snatch this figure up and I imagine secondary market prices will reflect the demand. I would suggest preordering the wave or individual figure when available to ensure you’re able to secure one. Due to the design of the hood, the head for the figure has a very limited range of movement.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Kotobukiya Reveals Snowtrooper ARTFX+ Statues
Kotobukiya has released their 2015 Toy Fair Catalog and they reveal their Snowtrooper 2 Pack ARTFX+ statues.
Following up on the STAR WARS Celebration exclusive 2 pack set R3-A2 and K-3PO, the Imperial forces on Hoth make their presence known with the Snowtrooper 2 pack! These elite troopers with special gear and training to survive harsh, frozen environments come to you now in Kotobukiya’s popular 1/10 scale ARTFX+ line! Display alongside R3-A2 and K-3PO to create a Hoth inspired theme!
3.75″ TBS Wave 7 Preorder Now Available at DorksideToys
DorksideToys is now taking preorders for 3.75″ Black Series wave 7. This assortment includes:
1x Stormtrooper
1x Luke Skywalker (Wampa Attack)
2x Captain Rex
1x Darth Vader (Dagobah Test)
1x Princess Leia (Yavin Ceremony)
1x Jon “Dutch” Vander
1x Chewbacca
1x Imperial Navy Commander
2x Clone Commander Wolffe
1x Clone Commander Doom
Preorder yours today and get FREE SHIPPING. Expected arrival date March 2015.
Saga Legends/Rebels Wave 4 Preorder Now Available at DorksideToys
DorksideToys is now taking preorders for Saga Legends/Star Wars Rebels Wave 4. This assortment (set of 6) includes:
1x Luke Skywalker (Endor)
1x Han Solo (Endor)
1x Princess Leia (Endor)
1x Commander Bly
1x The Inquisitor
1x Kanan
Expected arrival March 2015
Toy Fair 2015 Hasbro Presentation Images
For your review, here are Hasbro’s presentation images from Toy Fair 2015. Items include Bladesbuilders, Furbacca and Star Wars Hero Masher Figures. Yep, that’s it.