D-Tech Returns to Disney with Stormtrooper Options
Disney Parks Blog has updated today announcing the return of the popular D-Tech Me Experience on May 17. They also reveal that there is now a Stormtrooper option now available where instead of getting your likeness rendering on a replica carbonite block, you can get your head sculpted to a body of an Imperial Stormtrooper. Head on over to Disney Parks’ Blog for the detail.
Toyguide Update: Ben Kenobi Desert Nomad Mythos Statue
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a look at the Ben Kenobi – Desert Nomad, the latest statue to be released from Sideshow’s Star Wars Mythos line.
PROS: When this piece was first revealed, many collectors – including myself, knew that this was one item not to be passed over. It serves as an undeniable bridge between the Prequel and Original Trilogies while giving a deserved nod to The Clone Wars as well. The details in the his survival gear (especially the inclusion of the lightsaber hilts of his former master and Padawan) and overall deco of the statue are amazing in their own rights but where this piece shines is in the uncanny interchangeable portraits of Ewan McGregor and Alec Guinness as Kenobi.
CONS: This statue originally solicited the inclusion of a removable Obi-Wan’s lightsaber hilt that attached to his belt – which can be seen on the packaging. This accessory was ultimately dropped and the product photography was revised. Collectors of this line have also complained that the lit lightsaber blade either arrives snapped off the switchout hilt/hand accessory or that it breaks easily during unpacking and/or assembly of the statue (of which I can personally attest).
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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New Vinylmation Blind Bag Pins at Disney
Yakface Reader Chickaphant writes in with an interesting find at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Read on for the story…
Sideshow Announces 12″ Vader Pre-Order Date
For the May 4th festivities, Sideshow Collectibles has posted another preview image of their 1:6 scale Return of the Jedi Deluxe Darth Vader. They also reveal that the Dark Lord will be available for pre-order on May 23rd!
Happy Star Wars Day
Happy Star Wars Day to all of our readers! Head on over to StarWars.com to check out many of the special deals to be had today.
Mimobot Reveals R2-A6 for Star Wars Day
Mimobot has just revealed that R2-A6 is their newest exclusive flash drive to be released in commemoration of Star Wars Day, May the Fourth. It is available now and limited to 1000 pieces. Head on over to Mimobot for the full details.
Star Wars Action Figure Compendium Poster Update
Christopher Lee, the artist for the glorious illustrated action figure compendium poster we reported a few day ago, has provided us a link that you can bookmark for tomorrow’s May the 4th sale. Be sure to get those orders in and support this one-of-a-kind piece.
Also, he’s provided us a link to a desktop wallpaper (of various sizes) featuring this poster with some great toys added to the composition. You can download it here.
SDCC Exclusive 6″ Boba Fett Revealed
USA Today, confoundedly, reveals the details and images for this year’s SDCC Exclusive Black Series 6″ Boba Fett with Han in Carbonite.
The special-edition set is priced at $44.99 and will be sold at the Hasbro booth at the San Diego Convention Center July 18-21.
Return of the Jedi Prize Pack from Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles is now accepting entries for their Return of the Jedi Prize Pack which includes 7 sixth scale items – creating they ultimate Jabba’s palace diorama. The prize pack includes:
– Jabba the Hutt
– Jabba’s Throne
– Salacious Crumb Creature Pack
– Bib Fortuna
– Leia as Boushh
– Buboicullaar Creature Pack
– Han Solo in Carbonite
Contest ends June 3 2013.