The most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has come to a close, and with 50 entries, there are plenty of great custom figures in our forum gallery for your viewing pleasure! Check our the Roundup Report in the forums, and see who is walking away with prizes!
Toyguide Update: TBS #16 Clone Commander Neyo
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 91st Reconnaissance Corps leader, Clone Commander Neyo (#16).
PROS: Well done overall, no real stand-out issues that could jeopardize its playability. The sculpting of the specialized armor is, again, quite good but it can be improved.
CONS: Helmet may be slightly oversized, giving it a top-heavy stance. The weathering is slightly odd in its execution as the forearms, torso, belt and helmet don’t really match the other components. Visible/mismatched color pegs for the ankles.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.
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Episode 9: The Winter Collector
Another week has passed and it’s time for our look back at the latest news in Star Wars collecting. On this episode of The Realm Recap we chat about the possible delay of Chewbacca from the 6″ Black Series line, new images from LEGO, another great round of custom figures, pre-order announcements from Sideshow and much more. 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 (more or less) on the show.
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RebelCon IV is Coming!
The annual German Action-Figures and Star Wars Event will held for the fourth time on May 17, 2014. Again at the highly recommended Schacht 3 in Gelsenkirchen, finds the team of Rebellenstützpunkt e.V. a great place to welcome fans, families and collectors for a fun enthusiasm day. Click through for more info.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Check out all that’s in stock this week, and available for pre-order at Dorksidetoys.com. Choose from NEW Game of Thrones, Magic The Gathering, Funko, Robocop, Walking Dead, Marvel, Star Wars, GI JOE, Pulp Fiction, & more…
Premium Format Savage Opress Pre-Order Next Week
Sideshow has announced that the Savage Opress Premium Format figure (announced back in October 2013) will go up for pre-order next Thursday (April 10).
Life-Size Han in Carbonite Coming Soon
Sideshow Collectibles has updated with a nice teaser for their upcoming Han Solo in Carbonite Life Size Figure.
Concept of the Week #17
Our very own localgotal strikes back with another stellar Concept Series update this week, and it’s one that a lot of fans have been hoping would see action figure form for decades now. While a bit of a controversial character, it’s hard to imagine it wouldn’t fit right in with the old Comic Packs format that Hasbro used to excel at. Chomping at the bit to see what this is? Then head on over to the forums and feast your eyes on this latest concept!
Space Trees Campaign Update
The guys at TwelfthParsec, who are bringing out some great looking Space Trees playsets, have asked us to help spread the word that their goal has been met, but if they can reach a Bonus Goal, everyone who contributes to their campaign will receive a special Torch Railing with their set. However, time is running out to get in on this deal! Click on the above image for more details, or head on over to the forums to share your thoughts.
I’m getting very excited about finally having a modern Ewok Village – are you?
Rumor: TBS 6″ Chewbacca Delayed?
Our friends at Star Wars Action News have posted a rumor that the The Black Series 6″ scale Chewbacca may be held back due to packaging issues in the current black and orange line look. Head on over to their Venganza Media Gazette page for the full story.