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 Scout Trooper Helmet Pre-Order
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.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
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!
Hybrid Metal Figuration Darth Vader Pre-Order
BBTS is now taking pre-orders for the Hybrid Metal Figuration Darth Vader #011 figure from 86 Hero. Expected delivery is August 2014.
SDCC Exclusive POP! Wampa and Hoth Luke Set
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
Star Wars Collection from Jelly Belly
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.
SDCC Exclusive Jumbo Kenner AT-AT Driver
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.
Toyguide Update: Disney Store Exclusive Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine
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.
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Mimoco Announces Star Wars MimoPowerBot™ Series 1
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.