The Star Wars YouTube page has updated today with the newest short from Star Wars Rebels focusing on the artistic flair and tactics of Sabine.
Photonovel Spotlight: CloneCrazy
Tonight we welcome back photonovel guru CloneCrazy to the front page spotlight, as he’s just released the first installment in his latest photonovel series, Will of the Force.
Check out this spectacular beginning to his new series, and be sure to leave him some feedback for his creative efforts after the jump!
Is Anything Actually Selling at Retail?
Pretty much anywhere you go these days that has put out Hasbro’s latest Star Wars merchandise, you see the same thing. Pegs of Command Series not selling, Hero Series X-Wings begging to be purchased, etc. Very little of anything targeted at the kids is actually moving; which most collectors predicted as soon as we saw what Hasbro had planned for this Fall. The only thing really moving out of the “new” stuff is the 6″ scale Jabba and Biker Scout.
I spoke with a Toys”R”us employee today who echoed the exact same sentiments that we are all saying here – the items Hasbro is making simply are not what the Star Wars market wants to spend money on and he sees it first-hand every day. The customers are looking, but are walking away empty-handed. Head on over to the forums to see what he had to say.
Episode 27: HTS Hassles, Helmets and Han!
This week, Flyguy and I discuss the questionable shipping practices of HasbroToyShop.com regarding their exclusive sales from SDCC. We also cover the product and pre-orders hitting in-store and online. Finally, we wrap our heads around the latest spoilerific news regarding Episode VII and Star Wars Rebels. It’s another jam-packed episode of 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.
Unedited/Altered Original Trilogy Blu-ray Release?
It seems that this rumor/claim comes around a few times a year but we’ll pass it on again. Comicbook.com is reporting “exclusively” that plans are in motion to release the Original Trilogy, unaltered, in its pre-Special Edition form on Blu-ray. Obviously, no official statement has been made so treat it as a big rumor for now.
New Black Series Preorders at DorksideToys
Our sponsor DorksideToys has posted new Black Series preorders for 2015 Wave 1 which includes:
- #01 R5-G19
- #02 Luke Skywalker (Wampa Attack)
- #03 Darth Vader (Episode III)
- #04 Darth Malgus
- #05 Starkiller
- #06 Yoda (Dagobah Training)
These figures can be currently ordered by set of 6 or case of 12 (2x of each)
Episode VII Stormtrooper Helmet Revealed?
You’ve undoubtedly seen various reports over the past few days regarding a proposed helmet design for the stormtroopers of Episode VII. We won’t be posting the image here but if you’re not afraid of some spoilery material and images, head on over to MakingStarWars.net for more details. After that, head back to our forums to discuss your thoughts in the spoiler thread.
Toyguide Update: SDCC Exclusive Luke Skywalker (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the SDCC Exclusive Luke Skywalker (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust from Gentle Giant.
PROS: It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since the release of the Darth Vader (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust, but alas, this year’s offering is the perfect complement to it. The interpretive design, much like the Kotobukiya and Hasbro releases before it, captures Ralph McQuarrie’s original style and vision for the hero. The sculpt and paint apps are impressive leaving little room for improvement. Essentially, this is a must-have for any McQuarrie aficionado or mini bust collector.
CONS: None. It’s pretty fantastic.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this bust 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.
Get To The Plush Choppa!
I also managed to score this cool large Chopper plush today from Toys”R”Us for about $21 – regularly $25.
