Hot Toys.jp has announced today that they have entered a partnership with Hasbro, Inc. to distribute their (Hasbro) products in Japan.
The Online Star Wars Fansite Seminar
Interested in starting a fan site or just looking for tips on improving your own? Today (Jan 24), fan sites on twitter are holding an online seminar of sorts offering advice, tricks and tips. Simply follow the #SWFS hashtag on Twitter for a great discussion all day long.
Thanks to Fandom Apocalypse for the invite.
Vintage SOFUBI Darth Vader
Medicom has updated today revealing the first in a series of Vintage Style Star Wars figures from Bear Model + Perfect Studio. The Vintage SOFUBI Darth Vader is a modern interpretation of the 1978 Takara figure, stands about 10″ tall and features a vinyl cape, lightsaber and 5 points of articulation and has an MSRP of 9,450￥ (about $100 US).
JediNews UK Toy Fair Day 1 Coverage
New “Vader” Line Look Confirmed
Our friends at JediNews have confirmed that the packaging design we brought your attention to earlier today is in fact the new line look for Hasbro and other licensees debuting in late 2013. For the full details, head over to JediNews.
Be sure to check out the high-res images of the Anakin to Vader revealed earlier today as well.
Post Yoda Line Look Revealed?
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.
Jumbo X-Wing Pilot Luke Landing
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!
New Anakin to Vader Figure Wins Best New Toy Award at Toy Fair 2013
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.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
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.
Toyguide Update: E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster
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.