Sideshow updates today with a new 1:6 scale preview – the Wolfpack Clone Trooper “Sinker” from the 104th Battalion. A perfect addition to display alongside Commander Wolffe! Pre-orders start next Thursday.
Toyguide Update: Sandtrooper (Droid Factory)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with a series of entries covering the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory Set of Legacy Collection figures. We start things off with the Sandtrooper.
PROS: Hasbro takes their previous TVC/Lost Line Sandtrooper and gives it a fresh deco/wash and new rank by way of a black pauldron. Plenty of accessories give you a variety of display and play options and the incorporation of the sentry droid into the backpack is a nice feature — albeit not a new one.
CONS: Only way to obtain this figure was to order a set of figures that you may not have necessarily wanted or needed, making it a relatively spendy figure.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and 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.
Vinylmation Series 4 Chaser & Variant Revealed
Today marks the official release of the Star Wars Vinylmation Series 4 figures at Star Wars Weekends and the variant and chaser figures have been revealed. Click on through for the details.
Continue reading Vinylmation Series 4 Chaser & Variant Revealed
Rebel Endor Trooper Mini Bust
Gentle Giant has updated today announcing the Rebel Endor Trooper Mini Bust. Available for pre-order now with an estimated release of Q1 2015.
Jumbo Kenner Biker Scout
Gentle Giant updates today announcing their Jumbo Kenner Biker Scout figure. It is available for pre-order now with an estimated release of Q1 2015.
SDCC Exclusive Boba Fett w/Han in Carbonite Pre-Order at BBTS
BBTS has posted a pre-order for a limited supply of SDCC Exclusive 6″ Boba Fett with Han in Carbonite priced at $79.99 each (limit 2 per customer).
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
NEW Pre-orders For Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, Pacific Rim, Walking Dead & more…stop sitting on the fence, wasting time, gas and money, pre-order and guarantee you get the figures you need at great prices. Check out all that’s in stock this week, and available for pre-order at Dorksidetoys.com.
Episode 424: Jabba In a Box!
In this episode the hosts of Star Wars Action News look at the Episode VII casting announcement, new toy offerings by Disney, report from the Toy Man Toy Show, and much more!
Star Wars Action News is back and with May the 4th behind us there is tons of collecting news to talk about. Sideshow Collectibles has released more than half a dozen new products in one-sixth, one-quarter, and full scales; Disney Stores have stocked up on exclusive figures, plushies, and statues, and Hasbro has revealed their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Jabba the Hutt! Listen as Marjorie and Arnie discuss all the latest news in this podcast.
Also on this show, Steve the Gingerprince hasn’t had much time to collect lately but he made up for it over May the 4th weekend at Star Wars Fun Days. Listen as he reports in on all the finds across the pond. And joining in also is Jerry with a look at pseudo-Vintage Star Wars items.
With a stand-ing report by Scott From Tulsa, a look at last weekend’s Toy Man Toy Show, collecting news from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim and reactions to the Episode VII casting news, it’s all in the latest Star Wars Action News podcast!
Toyguide Update: Disney Store Exclusive Talking Stormtrooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our first entry for the Disney Store exclusive large scale talking figures. We kick things off with the Stormtrooper.
PROS: Proving that a realistically styled and detailed figures will draw both young and old collectors alike, Disney really hands Hasbro their lunch in producing a desirable figure at a relatively modest price point. The overall sculpt is fantastic (with accurate human proportions) and stable for displaying in various poses thanks to multiple points of articulation. The 20+ high-quality sound effects are pulled right from A New Hope and are very clear with little to no distortion. Batteries (included) are removable to prevent corrosion.
CONS: Not really anything to speak of other than the included holster is functional for no apparent reason and is inaccurately sculpted.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery (and SFX demo) 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.
New Goalie Masks Found
Upon posting the news of the new Star Wars themed goalie masks from Bauer, I decided to pop into my local hockey shop (Total Hockey) up the road and sure enough they had 4 of the 5 masks (no Fett) available for purchase. Prices range from $229.99 (Youth) -$249.99 (Junior & Senior). Click on through for the first retail look at the gear.