The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge runs through July 31 – have you gotten your entry in yet? If not, head to the forums to submit your custom, or check out the latest entries by clicking here.
UPDATE: Deadline is July 31 for this one due to an oversight on my part. Sorry for the confusion.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Luke’s short-lived gunner, Dak Ralter (#25).
PROS: Well, if you like relatively generic army builder pilots for your Rebel dioramas and/or Imperial fodder this figure will perform that task adequately. Includes extra weapons – albeit the same as the TVC release – to accessorize other figures (can you tell I’m reaching?)
CONS: Did we really need/ask for another Dak? Paint on the head/balaclava is thin, exposing the underlying skin tone plastic and not the tightest of paint apps on the head/face with bleedover onto the checks (at least on my sample – your experience may vary). This figure does have slight color differences compared the previous release TVC Dack/Dak. So if you’re a one of everything 3-3/4″ kind of collector you’ll need this one, too.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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Gentle Giant has announced via Nerdist that they will be offering a SDCC Exclusive mini bust of Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot). PGM Members can pre-order now for $85.00
EFX Collectibles has sent word that beginning on July 8th at 9am PT pre-orders will go live for their Limited Edition Scout Trooper Helmet. Price: $699.00 + shipping and handling with two pre-ordering options.
Big Bad Toy Store has updated this week with their latest pre-orders and New Arrivals, click on through to check our what’s new!
BBTS is now taking pre-orders for the Hybrid Metal Figuration Darth Vader #011 figure from 86 Hero. Expected delivery is August 2014.
Funko has just announced via twitter their exclusive Wampa (with severed arm) and Luke Skywalker (Hoth) set for SDCC
The Star Wars Luke Skywalker Hoth and Wampa Pop! set will be available exclusively from Funko at San Diego Comic-Con pic.twitter.com/NG2cOiU0yV
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) June 25, 2014
Thanks to Star Wars Action News for the heads-up
Jelly Belly Candy Company has debuted a new line of Star Wars of Jelly Belly® candies. The collection contains three 1-oz. bags and a 2.8-oz. gift-ready Grab & Go® bag. Each bag is filled with a special Galaxy Mix of Jelly Belly® beans – seven flavors with a special finish that sparkle like the stars. The mix includes: Sparkling Berry Blue, Sparkling Blueberry, Sparkling Green Apple, Sparkling Sour Apple and new flavors Sparkling Grape Soda, Sparkling Wild Blackberry and Sparkling Island Punch. Both 1-oz. and 2.8-oz. bags are available to ship June 2014.
Thanks to Matt Guzy for the tip.
ActionFigureInsider has posted an exclusive report that Gentle Giant will be offering a Jumbo Kenner AT-AT Driver as this year’s SDCC exclusive. Click on over for the full details and thanks to AFI’s Daniel Pickett for the heads-up.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our next entry in the series of Disney Store exclusives: the Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine.
PROS: The overall sculpt and size is good, making it manageable for most display applications. The deco has a nice mix of glossy and matte finishes (with a few paint application issues) to give depth and realism to the dynamic pose. The statue has some heft to it so it doesn’t in any way feel cheap or plasticy. Imperial cog base gives it nice presentation while making it very stable for displaying. No assembly required.
CONS: A bit pricey for the size and its limited edition (500 piece) production run is driving up the secondary price on eBay with listings ranging from $200-$1000.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.