Easy Modification to Merumeru

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If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on Hasbro’s new Merumeru figure, you may not be too happy about the sculpted armor on his right forearm. 

But if you’re willing to shell out for a second copy of this figure, you can make a pretty simple modification to give him a more natural look, which essentially gives you a generic Wookiee.  Check out this simple process after the jump!

Lighted Display Cases from Sideshow

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Looking for a way to enhance the presentation of your collection? Sideshow is offering a few attractive lighted display case options produced by Legend Studio — a perfect gift for any high-end collector this holiday season! Standard cases retail for $69.99 each and the XL sizes are $79.99.

Choose from:
Lighted Display Case – white
Lighted Display Case – black
XL Lighted Display Case – white
XL Lighted Display Case – black

Items are expected to ship in January 2014.

Target Implements Security Measures for LEGO Sets

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Upon making my usual stop at Target this morning, I noticed that they have started affixing foil, tamper-evident, security stickers on all of their LEGO sets priced $29.99 or higher.

It would be nice if Toys”R”Us would utilize this method of theft prevention instead of using those Spider security devices we’ve all seen marring the boxes of vehicles like the Millennium Falcon, Republic Gunship and AT-AT.

Dark Horse Announces Star Wars Black Friday Deal

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Dark Horse Comics has announced a huge Black Friday digital comics “megabundle” sale offering 150 comics for $100. Titles include the newest Star Wars series by Brian Wood, The Clone Wars, The Old Republic, Crimson Empire, Lost Tribe of the Sith, Legacy and more! Sale starts Nov. 29 and runs through Sunday Dec. 1. Visit DarkHorse.com for the full details.

MTT Report: $39.99 at Marc’s Stores

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If you were on the fence with the MTT, I’m not sure you could ask for a better deal than what Yakface reader Daniel C. is reporting finding at his local Marc’s store.  A stunning price of $39.99 each for this behemoth droid transport.

Personal Note:  I love this vehicle.  I realize it’s not for everyone, but I felt it was worth the full retail price and think it’s a shame to see what I consider to be Hasbro’s greatest item of 2012 be ignored by a lot of the community.  Sure, it’s from the worst Star Wars movie, but it’s still a killer toy and is the only Separatist related item that stacks up size-wise against all the clone trooper related vehicles Hasbro has produced.

Customizer Mega Spotlight

112313spotlightYakface forum members continue to raise the bar with their customs figures, which means another spotlight of their amazing work is overdue!

First up, Evilivo shares his take on a Wookiee Chieftan, which gives Hasbro a run for its money with their new figure of Merumeru.

DarthVirunga returns with a huge update, including the Sith Lord, Darth Ruin.  Check it all out here.

Next up, customizing legend Glassman has begun customizing Hasbro’s new 6″ scale line, and shares a Stormtrooper Han Solo and other 6″ updates too!

Last but not least, forum member DeltaSev shares a group of his latest customs, including Mira from KOTORII.

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