Rebelscum has posted a brief image gallery featuring various Star Wars products shown at the UK Toy Fair. Within the images I noticed something strange… it looks as though several different products (Uncle Milton,Dagedar, plush figures) are using stylized Darth Vader with lava artwork for their packaging. Is this our first glimpse at the post-Yoda line look? Stay tuned for more info as it develops.
Long-time reader Scott from Tulsa reports receiving his Jumbo Kenner Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot today from Gentle Giant so be sure to watch those doorsteps for yours!
The UK Toy Fair is officially underway and the first awards have been given out predicting the Best New Toys of 2013 and Hasbro’s new Anakin to Darth Vader figure (£24.99) has earned a spot. While details of this figure have yet to be revealed, we can provide you a small press image courtesy of Bastion Press.
Watch for more details out of UK Toy Fair as they become available.
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.
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.
The following info has just been made available from Gentle Giant courtesy of their Facebook page regarding production changes to the regular edition General Veers mini bust:
The concept for the regular edition of our General Veers Mini Bust changed in development. Originally, the regular edition bust featured General Veers wearing un-removable AT-AT pilot armor. In revising the bust, we decided to display him in his officer’s uniform instead. We failed to keep you updated about the nature of these changes before this piece was released. This was unintentional, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment and confusion this error has caused. If you are not satisfied with the final product, please return it and we will be happy to issue a full refund.
So, it appears that only PGM Members will be able to get Veers with the interchangeable AT-AT Commander components.
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!
Click on through to check out what’s in stock, available for pre-order, and on clearance at www.dorksidetoys.com
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!).
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.