Yakface reader “J A” writes in with his latest acquisition:
My Disney Store Fett arrived today. It’s as good as I was hoping. Still, it’s a little strange to hear Jango’s voice come out of it…
Nice score “J A”!
New 3.75″ TBS Pre-Orders at DorksideToys
DorksideToys has also updated with new single pre-orders for Commander Wolffe, Commander Thorn and Princess Leia (Yavin Ceremony), Chewbacca (Yavin Ceremony), Commander Doom, Mosep Binneed and more. Order yours today!
New 6″ Black Series Revealed at DorksideToys
DorksideToys has revealed new 6″ Black Series figures including Commander Cody, IG-88, Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise and Obi-Wan Kenobi (ANH?). Plus they have opened pre-orders for the TIE Pilot, Clone Trooper Sergeant, and Yoda! Thanks to Flyguy for the 411!
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Accepted
I was fortunate enough to be nominated by Corey from The WolfPack Podcast and Flyguy from Flyguy.net/The Realm Recap to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Take the challenge, donate and help us create a world without ALS!
Update: New Mission Series Multipack via ToysRUs Canada
ToysRUs.ca has posted a placeholder for a new Star Wars Rebels themed Mission Series set that includes Ezra Bridger and Kanan Jarrus figures, and also a secret figure of a mysterious hologram from Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Thanks to JTA for the heads up.
UPDATE: the set has been removed from the TRU Canada website
Episode 28: Heads Will Roll
On this week’s show we discuss the latest in toy news hitting online, in store and our pocketbooks. Also, there is an apparent disturbance in the Force surrounding a certain Dark Lord of the Sith figure that is making its way to collectors. Flyguy and I get our heads on straight to discuss whether or not it’s warranted or should be ignored. This and much more on The Realm Recap! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Got Merchants?
Our current customizing challenge focuses on custom made Merchant figures, and runs through the end of September. That means there’s still plenty of time to roll up your sleeves and start on your own custom figure for this Yakfinities.
So head on over to the forums, and check out the details and the latest entries too. And remember, our love runs deep for our participants so as always we’ll have some random winners selected that will receive some pretty cool prizes.
Medicom 400% Be@rbrick Jango Fett
Medicom Toy has also updated announcing the 400% Be@rbrick Jango Fett figure. Limited to 1000 pcs., this large scale Be@rbrick will be available later this month for 7,800￥ (around $100+) thorough US importers.
Medicom MAFEX Stormtrooper
MedicomToy has updated today with official details for their 6″ (160mm) MAFEX Stormtrooper. Look for its release in May 2015 for about $50+ through US importers.
The Yoda We Could Have Had…
Our latest Customizer Spotlight focuses once again on the great work of forum member Evilivo, who demonstrates with a little additional tweaking and precision; just how amazing the Black Series Yoda figure can be. Head on over to the forums for a closer look.