If you have a Marshalls or TJ Maxx store in your area, it may be worth your time to swing by and see if you can score any toys marked down. Many stores that have leftover 2013 stock are really slashing prices to make room for their 2014 toy sections. As always, your mileage and success may vary.
USAToday has posted the first look at Kanan Jarrus from Star Wars Rebels. Described as a cowboy Jedi, Freddie Prinze Jr. lends is voice as leader of the main characters of the series. Click on through for an introduction and more behind the scenes of the making of Star Wars Rebels.
New Back To the Future, Walking Dead, GI Joes, Avengers, Captain America, Star Wars, Funko & More In Our @Dorksidetoys Newsletter. Click on through for the full breakdown.
Over the weekend at the annual Winter Wonder Fest 2014 in Japan, MedicomToy announced that they will be adding the Star Wars to their line of 6″ super detailed and articulated MAFEX figures. Those wanting better quality figures may have gotten their wish, but it does come with a price at about $40 per figure. Thanks to Imperial Holocron for the heads-up.
Image courtesy of CollectionDX
Movie prop guru and forum member Raylen is back with another new diorama item Star Wars fans have been clamoring for since the mid 1990s… cantina chairs! To find out how you can own your own set, head on over to the forums. Once you have them, all you need to do is crack out the paints and you’re set!
Personal Note: How is it that Hasbro feels it’s good business sense to ignore essential diorama items such as these (and ones that don’t require the expensive assembly process by their labor force)? If it looks cool and is reasonably priced, the market will support it. Simple as that!
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues – and the entries have really been mounting up the past couple weeks as customizers create their visions of Space Pirates in the Star Wars galaxy. Check out all the latest submissions, or try your hand at making your own custom figure after the jump!
This week, localgotal returns with yet another outstanding Concept Series submission – two more unmade characters from Jabba’s Palace – alongside a great little creature accessory. Check it out, and enjoy!
Oh, Hasbro… if only you were to invest in the variety in your product like the good old days…
This week Toys”R”Us is offering 30% off all Star Wars action figures, play sets and role play items. Sale runs from today 2/9 through 2/15.
Way back in the early days of Yakface.com, now “seasoned” collectors will recall that we were known then as Yakface’s Realm. Today’s we excitedly announce the reemergence of that namesake via our new The Realm Recap Video Podcast. Hosted by myself and Stephen from Flyguy.net, we take an informal and quick (under 40min) look into the highlights of the past week’s toy, TV and movie news. We have just posted our inaugural episode on YouTube so be sure to subscribe to our channel and stay tuned for our next episode which will surely be filled with the latest info coming out of Toy Fair next week.
Our friends at Jeditemplearchives recently reported that Wal-Mart stores are starting to clear out their stock of SAGA Legends figures, dropping them down to $3.00 each. I’m seeing the same thing in my neck of the woods. As always, your mileage may vary.
Personal Note: This price drop is puzzling, unless Wal-Mart just feels this line is not worth their time. I can only hope that a signal is being sent to Hasbro that investing in their line with quality, variety and more intelligent case assortments is better in the long run for the health of their brands.