Mimoco (manufacturers of Mimobot) has announced the first product offerings for their new Star Wars MimoPowerBot line of backup battery USB chargers for mobile devices. Head on over to check out Darth Vader and R2-D2 – pre-order now for a $10 discount.
TBS Yoda Leg Datestamp/Imprinting Update
For my initial toyguide entry for the Black Series Yoda (#22), my loose sample (acquired off eBay) had the date/trademark stamp on the front of each leg. I’m happy to say after securing a carded sample and opening it, the offending info has moved to its rightful place on the back and side of the legs. Earth shattering I know, but it does correct a bit of an aesthetic eyesore that others, including myself, took note. Click the image above for a closer look (L=ebay/R=Production). The toyguide will be updated to reflect the correct production piece in the near future.
Exclusive Yak Face Mini Wars Collection
We are pleased to announce the availability of our exclusive Mini Wars Yak Face collection designed by the talented Ryan Spencer. Products are available through RedBubble in two different designs for both T-Shirts and Hoodies and in a wide variety of colors. Show your support for our site and for Ryan’s work and pick one up today!
Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Boba Fett Coming
Our friends at Star Wars Action News has received a scoop about a potential exclusive 6″ Black Series Boba Fett figure heading to Walgreens this August. Head on over to their Venganza Media Gazette for their full report
Early Bird Space Trees Shipping Update
Did you get in on the Space Trees playset campaign by TwelfthParsec? If so, keep an eye on your emails as shipping notices wills start going out this week for those who contributed to the Early Bird campaign. And once you have your sets in hand, remember to share some pics in the forums!
Star Wars Commander Announced from Disney Interactive
Star Wars™: Commander is an upcoming combat strategy game featuring characters, locations and technology from the Star Wars™universe. A limited early access to the game is being offered in select international markets on iOS and Android while rolling out globally later this summer for iOS, Android and Windows devices.
Source: Disney Interactive via Tumblr
Toyguide Update: TBS #24 Snowtrooper Commander
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at the Snowtrooper Commander (#24).
PROS: Hands down the best Snowtrooper Commander we’ve ever been offered, it also may be the best Snowtrooper ever. Everything about this figure works from the sculpt and articulation, to the deco, to the refreshing nonexistent human head under the helmet. At first I wasn’t sure about Hasbro’s choice in using plastic for the “skirt” of the figure, but once in-hand, I was surprised at how much I liked the design and the integrated holster is a nice touch as well.
CONS: If there was anything to take issue with is that the hands do pop off rather easily when trying to pose the figure holding the blaster with both hands – an issue that often accompanies figures with wrist/forearm joints. Also, the silver disks are missing on the flares of each side of the helmet.
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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SDCC Hot Wheels Darth Vader Available Now for Subscribers
MattyCollector.com is now taking pre-orders (for Club Eternia Subscribers only) for the SDCC Exclusive Darth Vader Vehicle ($40.00). Limit 3 per customer for on-site pickup only. General pre-sales will begin tomorrow (6/24) at 9am PT for SDCC attendees.
UPDATE: Pre-orders closed for the day.
SDCC Star Wars Coasters from MyCoolCarStuff
MyCoolCarStuff has announced via Facebook a series of 4 Star Wars Coasters to be handed out at San Diego Comic-Con:
Happy Friday! Here is a fun Comic-Con International swag preview! We’ll be handing out these awesome Star Wars coasters for FREE with purchase and to some cool Star Wars fans who stop by our booth! Make sure you get your exclusives and these fun coasters!
Thanks to SDCC Blog for the heads-up
MedicomToy Announces Sofubi R2-D2 and C-3PO
MedicomToy has posted their monthly update and have announce 2 new Vintage Sofubi figures: R2-D2 and C-3PO. These two figures join previous Sofubi releases Darth Vader, Boba Fett and the Stormtrooper. Each figure stands 6.3″ and 9.5″ respectively and are expected to retail for about $90. Look for these to be made available this October.