Ten Inch Walking Dead, Retro 60’s Batman, Black Series Wave 2 In Stock, All In Our @DorksideToys Newsletter. Click on through for the details.
Kmart Exclusives Available Online Soon
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting that the upcoming Kmart Exclusive (Scanning Crew and Ewok Catapult) Sets have been added to their website and should soon be available for order. Head on over to check out the details.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
This weekend we spotlight more of the great customizing work being done by Star Wars fans in our forum community.
Leading this off, we have Stocos28, who shines as always with a Twi’lek Jedi, and more which can be seen here.
Next up, we have a great tribute to the vintage bootleg Uzay Headman and several other customs, courtesy of Tonphanan.
After that, try to keep your socks on when you see the Pong Krell custom by Darth Daddy (we are all still wondering why Hasbro hasn’t made this guy yet).
Last by not least, darth naes shows off a killer battle damaged Darth Vader custom from the Dark Horse comics series in his customizing thread.
Toyguide Update: TBS #11 Luminara Unduli
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our last entry for wave 2 in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Luminara Unduli (#11).
PROS: Surprisingly, this figure is only a slight improvement over previous versions. The articulation is ample and the sculpt and deco are very nice making for decent display piece.,
CONS: On the whole, I find it a terrible “toy”. The headdress limits poseability of the arms so when you raise them, it forces the headdress to lift off of the head. The soft goods cloak is prone to additional fraying and shedding of fibers. The soft goods are too long making free standing the figure a chore at times.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
Jedi Knight Sets Hitting ToysRUs Now
Yakface reader Ruben A. (AaylaSecurasMan in our forums) sends in word and proof that the Battle of Geonosis multipacks* have started to hit stores. He found his sets in Arizona.October is shaping up to be a spendy month.
Nice score Ruben!
*Of note, these are listed as Gunship Hero Packs in the Toys”R”Us system
Infinite Supply of Movie Heroes Merchandise
Hasbro’s disaster line from 2012 continues to show up at discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls – as just today, I saw more of this stuff that wasn’t there just a couple days ago.
One has to wonder just how much of this stuff Hasbro produced… and it’s hard to not feel that Hasbro’s poor decisions with this line are the prime reason for the change in Hasbro’s business model to switch to cheaper, 5POA figures rather than their official reasoning of “changes in kids’ play habits.”
Yakfinities #49 Roundup Report
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just concluded, and we’ve got over 40 great entries in the roundup report for your viewing pleasure! Head on over to the forums to check out all the entries, and see who is walking away with some free Star Wars figures as prizes.
Star Wars Rebels Teaser Next Week
The official Star Wars Facebook page has posted a teaser that something Star Wars Rebels related will air next week on Disney XD.
Star Wars Rebels have been sighted near the premier of Mighty Med! Tune in Monday at 8:30 ET/PT on Disney XD for a special fly-by.
Word is that it will be about 15 seconds to give views a first look and feel of the series.
Pimp2-D2 Available at NYCC from Manly Art
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Be the first kid on your block to own the baddest little astromech around! Click through for the details…
Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs Coming Soon
As we eagerly await the arrival of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs (revealed in July), here are a couple images showcasing loose shots of each set. Look for these to be available at your local Toys”R”Us store and online soon. Click on through for details on each set. Also, take note that these are currently up for pre-order through ToysRUs.ca for $33.67 each.
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