JTA has posted a first look at the proposed packaging for Hasbro’s Star Wars Rebels line of figures. Head on over for a glimpse into to the future (or past if you take my meaning).
Toyguide Update: TBS #05 Luke Skywalker
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for wave 1 in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Luke Skywalker (#05).
PROS: Hasbro has revisited a much maligned attempt from 2007 and improved upon it greatly with an excellent head sculpt and deco (no more chocolate pudding hair!), and screen accurate accessories with the proper blaster and lightsaber. The articulation isn’t any better from the previous version but the other improvements made up for it in spades.
CONS: It there was any one nit to pick, I would say that the jacket is too pale in comparison to the screen used wardrobe.
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.
Furballs Found!
If you have a Kmart in your area, you may want to check out your local store… head on over to Jeditemplearchives.com for more details…
Mara Jade ARTFX Statue Teaser
Kotobukiya has teased a new image of the upcoming Mara Jade ARTFX Bishoujo statue via their Facebook page. Head on over for a closer look.
Yakfinities #50 – The Original Trilogy
Our first customizing challenge here at Yakface began as a bit of an experiment back in August of 2006 – and here we are now, seven years later, and have hit a bit of a milestone – the 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has begun!
The rules are simple… create any sort of new custom that is inspired by the Original Trilogy… it can be that certain cantina alien that Hasbro just won’t pull the trigger on, an ultimate Luke Skywalker, something “off screen,” or whatever – the choice is yours.
But this time, rather than the usual random winners, we will also be selecting a Grand Prize winner… which will receive the upcoming Amazon exclusive Droid Factory wave of figures.
Head on over to the forums for all the details after the jump!
SWTOR Galactic Starfighter Expansion Coming Soon
StarWars.com updates today with details of a new expansion feature coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic – Galactic Starfighter
Starfighters (with the ability to make use of special modifications) and the classic space dogfights of Star Wars are coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic. BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc., and LucasArts have officially announced Galactic Starfighter, an upcoming the Free-to-Play digital expansion of the hit Star Wars: The Old Republic. The new add-on features Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat with epic 12-against-12 space battles, a variety of unique starships, a wide set of customization and upgrade options, and multiple battle zones and gameplay modes.
Head to The Official Site for the full story.
Jedi Knights Set Added to ToysRUs.com
ToysRUs has updated today and it now shows one of two Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights Packs. It is currently unavailable (it was for a brief instant, has I had them in my cart) but you can sign up for notification when they replenish their stock online. Hopefully, the second set will be available too to take advantage of the $10 off discount for order of $5o or more.
Giveaway: Star Wars A New Hope Radio Drama Collector’s Edition
Highbridge Audio, in collaboration with Topps Trading Card Company, is releasing a new Collector’s Edition of the Star Wars: A New Hope Radio Drama. Click on through for the details and to find out how you can get a set for FREE! Continue reading Giveaway: Star Wars A New Hope Radio Drama Collector’s Edition
Sponsor News: Jett’s Toy Hutt
The entire Toy Hutt crew will be packing up their sabers & heading to New York City this long weekend for NY Comic Con (no booth, just fans). So all Toy Hutt storefronts including eBay & Amazon will be on vacation mode Wednesday & Thursday. Storefronts will open back up Friday morning & all orders received will ship out 1st thing flying Tuesday.” Hope to see some Toy Hutt fans in New York City so “Stay Calm & Comic Con!” – Bob & the crew @ www.ToyHutt.com
Exclusive NYCC Bounty Hunter Print
Collider has alerted us to an exclusive Villain Noir “Bounty Hunter” giclee by Marko Manev that will be available this weekend at NYCC (Bottleneck Gallery booth #2167). It is limited to just 125 pieces but if you can’t attend, there will be some made available on the Bottleneck Gallery website on Saturday at 1pm ET.