DorksideToys has updated tonight with new preorders for wave 2 of the Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends assortment of 3.75″ figures. You can order by the full case (2x of each figure), half case (1x of each) or as individual pieces. New figures in this assortment include:
StarWars.com has updated today revealing the book cover for Marvel’s Star Wars #001 debuting in January 2015 – illustrated by the famous Joe Quesada.
This motion-activated ornament will catch peekers and snack seekers. Hear Yoda dish out wise warnings to stay away whenever he senses that peekers have come near. The Yoda Peekbuster ornament is available exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores beginning Oct. 4 for $19.95.
K & C Collectibles has in-stock the New Star Wars Rebels Figure pack, New Star Wars Salt & Pepper Shakers, Imperial mug and espresso mug sets. Also new 2015 calendars from the Star Wars Rebels and the Saga. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
Jedi Temple Archives is looking to help collectors out there fill a few holes in their collection. Paul has posted a partial list of carded and loose figures and vehicles with the promise of more to come. If anything jumps at you don’t hesitate to contact them as everything is on a first come, first served basis. A lot of TVC and Legacy Collection figures as well as a large range of product from The Clone Wars can be had – if The Price is Right™. Click on over to check it out.
Last night was our monthly JediDefender Dinner/Swap Meet and our wonderful host, Justin, gave us a crack at purchasing some of his extra Vintage Kenner goodies. A few things were off the table though like this huge wall of carded Vintage Kenner figures all presented in acrylic cases. While I have seen this before, it is still an surreal experience every time I look upon them all and felt it was too good not to share.
New packaged and loose images for the 6″ Black Series Yoda, TIE Pilot and Clone Trooper Sergeant have shown up on the website AmiAmi. Watch for high-res images soon until then, click through.
ToysRUs.com has updated today and now has their exclusive Jedi Reveal Mission Series set available for order. Still on the fence? You can check out our initial impression of this set as well as explore our full Toyguide Update.
Thanks to Ashley S. for the report.
You can will a Grand Prize trip for 4 to Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA and more! Click through for details.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Jabba’s Skiff Guard (#27).
PROS: Sgt. Doallyn. Brock Starsher. Jabba’s Skiff Guard #3 on the left. Whatever you call him, this figure is pretty much what we’ve been waiting for since he started popping up on fan wishlists. It features all the articulation collectors require and as decent, if not passable, amount of detailing in the outfit. He’s great for scene filler in any diorama where you’d need a bounty hunter, thug, palace or cantina patron.
CONS: For a figure with sparse paint apps, you’d think they could tighten up the tolerances a little bit as the copper stripes that run on the chest are a tad careless. The head is a smudge under scaled and I’m not sure that shade of yellow was the best choice for the neck post, but who knows what his skin looks like underneath that ensemble he’s wearing – neither nitpicks are a deal breaker. Hasbro (again) cheaped out on the paint apps for the weapons which just feel flat and rubbery especially the blaster. Finally, the black paint on the boots was applied too thin in spots, so the white plastic shows through in areas. Your individual experience may vary of course.
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