Customizer Mega Spotlight

01/22/2013 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

Yakface forum members continue to pump out amazing custom work – now’s the time for a long overdue spotlight!

First up, forum member darth naes has updated Hasbro’s Nom Anor figure with a much more menacing look – check it out and his latest customs here.

We’ve also got a great update by WookieBalls, who has created the ultimate Leebo figure, and much more! You will want to head on over to his custom thread and enjoy the latest customs he’s shared with us too.

Next up, forum member Stronox will blow your socks off with his take on Darth Traya from the KOTOR series.

Finally, if you’re looking to add a bit of variety to the armor your Gamorreans sport, head on over to my customs thread and check out a way to make some different helmets for your TVC pigs.

Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster

01/21/2013 Jayson 1 Comment

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster (Sixth Scale Figure Environment) from Sideshow Collectibles.

PROS: Continuing in their tradition of releasing superior product and supplemental accessories, Sideshow outfits their soon-to-be-released Snowtrooper with this signature piece of artillery. The E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster features a pivoting/rotating cannon, articulated tripod legs, flexible power cord and generator. The entire piece has a weathered gunmetal wash and looks absolutely fantastic in this scale.

CONS: None other than not having the 1:6 scale Snowtrooper in-hand at the time of the E-Web’s release.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece 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.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 378: I’m a Shadow Boxer, Baby

01/21/2013 Jayson Leave a comment

Arnie and Nathan look at Star Wars #1 from Dark Horse, Jerry talks about shadow box displays, and Johnathan, Steve, and Brock join in too!

For many collectors the question is not “do I buy it” but “how do I display it after it’s bought”. Those who follow Star Wars Action News on Facebook and Twitter have seen Jerry share some of his unique, inventive ways of displaying vintage Kenner dioramas, and now Jerry shares his methods with you on the podcast! If you want to hear a new method to display your Star Wars toys, this is a show not to miss!

Also this week, the gang’s all here! Nathan joins Arnie to look at Dark Horse’s Star Wars #1, Brock reviews Timothy Zahn’s novel scoundrels, and Johnathan and Steve share their latest Star Wars toy finds in the US and the UK. All this and more in this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Collecting News

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off at TRU

01/20/2013 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

Toys”R”Us is running another BOGO 50% off sale this week, which is a good buy if you can score TVC figures at this price. Especially since they are the only retailer from my experience over the past year that has consistently stocked figures (sales like this will help do that!).

Artwork, Contests/Giveaways, Customizing

Yakfinities #47: Tatooine Residents

01/19/2013 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge focuses on residents of Tatooine, and has already brought about some outstanding entries.

We welcome all customizers to take part, which will enter you in for a random prize drawing — or if you aren’t the customizing type, you can still check out the latest entries by clicking here.

Collecting News

Select Items on Clearance at Target

01/17/2013 Jayson Leave a comment

It looks like various items are heading to clearance at Target this week. Upon checking one of my local store this morning, I found Vintage Collection figures are marked down to $6.98, TVC 3-packs are $17.48, Class II Vehicles (Podracers, AAT, etc.) are $23.08, Darth Maul Returns Battle Pack $9.98 and Early Angry Birds Star Wars Sets are $6.98. Your store may have a few additional (or less) items available but if you’re looking to pick up some stuff on the cheap, now is the time.

Events/Livestreams

Celebration Europe II Tickets on Sale