A new chapter in The Enloe Trials photonovel series is in production, and unless there’s a delay, this next installment should be completed sometime in January. For the latest updates on the progress of this series, head on over to the forums.
Toyguide Update: SL11 Stormtrooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the 3-3/4″ Saga Legends line. Today we take a look at the Stormtrooper (SL11).
PROS: I know everyone likes/loves super articulated figures, some even demand it or they won’t even consider a purchase. I say those folks are really missing out on what may be the best stormtrooper representation in a long time and it is certainly a figure that carries on the spirit of the original Vintage figure. This version looks just as good on display in a modern figure diorama or manning the controls of the cannon from the original Death Star Space Station playset. For 6 bucks and some change, I recommend buying every one you see in the wild.
CONS: Again, this figure isn’t for everyone due to its limited five points of articulation and it is packed only one per case.
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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Sideshow Teases Ralph McQuarrie Collectibles
As part of their 12 Days of Sideshow series of reveals, Sideshow Collectibles has posted a great teaser for a line of Ralph McQuarrie Collectibles coming soon.
Merry Christmas
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Toyguide Update: SL10 Captain Rex
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the 3-3/4″ Saga Legends line. Today we take a look at Captain Rex (SL10).
PROS: It’s nice to see characters from the Clone Wars not being completely abandoned. Captain Rex is almost entirely new and features a simplistic and yet detailed sculpt. The paint details are pretty good and surprisingly, Hasbro included many of the kill marks on the head, arms and legs – details that easily could have been omitted from these budget figures. The functional holsters are a nice touch as are the inclusion of the removable pauldron and dual blaster pistols since accessory count for the Saga Legends line has been limited to one or two pieces. Aimed at the younger collector, this figure just works as it does everything required of it – it fits in most vehicles, stands with little effort, holds his weapons firmly and looks great doing so.
CONS: Again, this figure isn’t for everyone due to its limited five points of articulation.
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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Keep Checking Your Toys”R”Us
I was doing some last minute shopping last night and this morning and noticed that my local Toys”R”Us stores have really stepped up and are keeping the aisle full.
Episode 412: 2013 Year In Review Part 1 – Hasbro
The Star Wars Action News team looks back at Hasbro collecting in 2013
Since Kenner resumed making Star Wars figures in 1995 collectors have had a steady stream of items to buy, but in 2013 Hasbro changed up the game and collecting may never be the same. First there is a line of 3.75-inch figures with articulation levels reminiscent of the 1970s. Then Star Wars figure collectors had to think big–6-inches big–as collector-focused figures got a new scale for the first time in 35 years. How did fans react to these changes, and what is in store for 2014? These are the topics in the first part of the Star Wars Action News 2013 in review podcasts, so take a listen and hear what the Star Wars Action News team had to say!
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Concept of the Week #7
Were drooling over another Concept Series idea by localgotal, which is a figure that I’m surprised Hasbro hasn’t made yet. What character could it be? Find out, and share your thoughts after the jump!
Toyguide Update: SL09 Boba Fett
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the 3-3/4″ Saga Legends line. Today we take a look at the first figure from Wave 2: Boba Fett (SL09).
PROS: Despite its lack of collector-grade articulation, the overall sculpt and deco for Fett is exemplary. The style is very much in keeping with the Vintage era while being more screen accurate. This series of figures is targeted toward the younger (or less demanding) collector and it fulfills the role nicely as he’s easy to stand for display, fits in most vehicles and the jetpack stays in place without any fiddling. Relatively cheap considering the cost of more premium action figures.
CONS: Surprisingly, Hasbro didn’t reuse the 5 POA mold from the Bespin Battle battle pack from 2012 which would have been a way to save some ever-increasing tooling costs. Some collectors will undoubtedly hate it, while others will embrace its simplicity and low price point. I, myself, am one of the latter.
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.
Black Series Wave 3 Hitting Walmart
For collectors in the Midwest looking to brave the elements and the holiday traffic, it looks like Wave 3 of the Black Series 3-3/4″ figures have started to hit Walmart per a report from a local collector friend, Siths Herald from JediDefender.