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Update: Walmart Black Friday 8-Packs
Our friend JD has sent in a few more images of the Walmart 8-pks revealing that some of those hard to find light-up figures and others (Anakin, Padme, Jar Jar) from Movie Heroes wave 2 will be included in these sets as well. Click on through for a few more images.
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE TRU Sale
Toys”R”Us is having a Buy 2, get 1 FREE sale on all Star Wars, Marvel, Avengers and G.I. Joe figures today through Wednesday.
Walmart Black Friday 8-Pack Details
We’ve received some additional details (see our original report here) surrounding next week’s Walmart Exclusive 8-pks available for Black Friday starting on Thursday night. Thanks to a Walmart employee we’ve received a few images showing that there are several (as many as 8) different assortments covering figures from the 2010 Saga Legends, 2010 Clone Wars and 2012 Clone Wars lines. Click on through to check them out.
Thanks to JD for the report.
Yakfinities #46 Continues
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge focuses on the ladies, and so far has brought about some amazing entries. We invite all customizers to take part which will enter you in for a random prize drawing — or if you aren’t the customizing type, there’s still a lot of work submitted thus far that’s very easy on the eyes. So check it all out after the jump!
Toyguide Update: VC106 Nien Nunb
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Nien Nunb (VC106) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: This figure serves the dual purpose of being a fantastic update to the vintage figure as well as a replacement for an obsolete POTF2 release. Although a bit short, Hasbro has captured the detail, likeness (at least in sculpt) and aesthetic of Nien Nunb character. The color of the jumpsuit is just right and the inclusion of the holster is a nice bonus. As for accessories, he includes a homage to the 80s Vintage blaster pistol and a rifle that is a direct translation of his POTF weapon – minus the sling.
CONS: To me, the new Nien Nunb seems a bit on the diminutive side coming in as the shortest version of him yet. The face paint treatment could have used one more application as the lower “lip” flap and mouth should be a darker color compared to the rest of the face. Luckily, this is easily corrected with some basic painting skills. You can see my enhanced version in the toyguide gallery.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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Ultimate Action Figure Collection Update:
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us to an important update and offer at Rancho Obi-Wan for Steve Sansweet’s The Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. For all the details head to JTA and/or Rancho Obi-Wan.
New iPhone Cases Available from Lynx Collection
Lynx Collection, the etsy seller offering those very cool, Limited Edition Original Trilogy Posters, is now offering iPhone 4, 4S and 5 cases featuring that same artwork. Head on over to their etsy store for details.
Star Wars Figures Inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame
Today, the National Toy Hall of Fame announced that Star Wars Action Figures join Dominoes as this year’s Toy Hall of Fame inductees. It’s about time!
The National Toy Hall of Fame® recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. The prestigious hall annually inducts and showcases new and historic versions of classic toys beloved by generations. To date, 49 toys have been welcomed into the National Toy Hall of Fame.
New Pre-Orders from Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders for the Darth Maul Spider Statue, Sandtrooper on Dewback Animated Maquette, Max Rebo Mini Bust and Pilot Battle Droid Mini Bust. Pre-order the Darth Maul Spider Statue or Sandtrooper on Dewback Animated Maquette and receive a $100 Gift Card – pre-order both and receive a $250.00 Gift Card!