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.
If you have a Kmart in your area, keep in mind that all clearance toys are an additional 50% off and this deal goes on until March 30.
Many stores have multiple areas where they pile up their clearance toys, which means if you dig a bit you might be able to score some great finds at drastically reduced prices, like forum member darthapathy did with the AT-ST crew members for just $5.50.
Lynx Collection only has a few of their new Limited Edition SW:TESB “Hoth” Posters left available through their Etsy store. Head on over and check it out!
Star Wars Autograph Collection, (www.starwarsautographcollection.com), has taken the next step in helping people find autographs from the galaxy far, far away in the form of a new podcast beginning in April. Read on for the full press release…
Today we are launching a new Facebook promotion where fans can submit a photo* of their favorite Boba Fett collectible and after 2 weeks an image will be selected at random to win a Gentle Giant Jumbo Rocket-Firing Boba Fett courtesy of DorksideToys. Simply send in your image along with your name and address to news@yakface.com with “Favorite Fett Foto” in the subject line.
The promotion is open to collectors worldwide**
*Image must be a photo you have personally taken
**Collectors located outside of the continental US will be responsible for shipping and handling charges
UPDATE: We’ve had some great entries so far! Check them all out on our Facebook page.
