Wizard World conventions are a staple for sci-fi and comic book fans. Having produced their multi-city conventions for years in Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other cities, they now expand their reach deeper in the midwest this year with Wizard World St. Louis! Marjorie and Arnie were at the con meeting Star Wars fans, celebrities, and seeing what Star Wars collectibles were for sale! With the 2014 St. Louis convention already announced, should you save the date? Listen to Arnie & Marjorie’s report to find out!
Also this week, Johnathan is back with a look at the 2013 Movie Heroes action figures, Jerry gives a Vintage Viewpoint from Endor, and Steve the Gingerprince reports in from the UK–with a chance for one lucky listener to win some of the 2013 Yoda carded Clone Wars figures not released in the USA!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We continue with Ahsoka’s astromech R7-A7 (CW43).
PROS: It took a couple of years after the releases of Ahsoka and her unique Jedi Starfighter, but finally Hasbro gave collectors the final piece of the trifecta in 2011. R7-A7 uses the solid R3-S6 mold with opening access panels and extending utility arms. It also retains the vestigial grappling hook from R2-D2.
CONS: None really other than the delay it took for collectors to finally add it to their collections.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth tracking down for your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Customizer Kodiak3d has shared pics of an amazing 3D printed version of the cantina centerpiece in the forums!
After you click through and see the pics of this unpainted all the way through to completion, I am sure you will enjoy the images but if you’re like me, you may also be annoyed that Hasbro has focused on other areas instead of some small iconic environments like this.
ToysRUs this week is offering once again their $4.99 action figure sale. All Star Wars (and Spider-Man) figures are 50% off until March 30th. TRU seems to be the only outlet with a decently consistent stock of TVC, Clone Wars and Movie Heroes so head out today to see what is available. The promotion is valid online as well but the selection is limited.
PROS: Hasbro looks to have tweaked the paint ops for this figure, specifically the zip-line backpack to incorporate some of the orange accents from the armor, making for a more visually interesting piece overall. The oranges seem to match perfectly between the figure and the pack so no one item stands apart from the other.
CONS: Not currently available in the US.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth tracking down for your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Collectors of the Mythos line, specifically the Ben Kenobi: Desert Nomad, take note. There has been a production change with this piece and it is NO LONGER including his signature lightsaber hilt that is attached to his belt as shown in Sideshow’s solicitation imagery. This has been confirmed via a discussion with SSC’s Customer Service Dept.
Also, there appears to be a discrepancy in the edition size as the base (currently) lists a 1200 production run while Sideshow’s site still lists it as 2000. No word if the edition size was revised down or if this is a production error on the base itself.
I’ve seen numerous collections over the years but few have made my jaw drop like Niktom’s – check out the amazing collection of the creator of the great Yak’s Pub comic strip after the jump!
Just a friendly reminder that the Episode VII Customizing Challenge wraps up on March 30! This gives everyone just over a week left to make a custom – the grand prize winner will get to choose from the above prizes, and then two random winners will also receive an item from the above prize pool!
Even if you have never created a custom figure before, you have a chance at winning big just by making a custom of a character that you think could appear in the next Star Wars film.
It’s that easy! Make your custom and post a pic of it in the Yakface Forums, or at Imperialshipyards.net and you are entered into the contest!
If you’re looking for some cute Easter basket stuffers, Target stores are starting to receive new shipments of Jedi Force figures. Click on the image above for a closer look.
