Sideshow updates today with a preview of the upcoming Darth Maul Legendary Scale Bust. Pre-orders start this Thursday between 2 and 3pm Pacific and it is priced at $249.99. FlexPay plans will be available as well. Head on over to Sideshow Collectibles to check out the latest addition to the series.
Toyguide Update: VC114 Orrimaarko
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Orrimaarko (Prune Face) (VC114) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro has done the inevitable and repurposed the 2009 Major Panno in to one of my personal favorites from the Kenner line. The deco and new head sculpt are very well done and the new soft goods cloak really gives it that nostalgic “Kenner” feel. Like Panno, he is loaded with articulation and includes his own signature rifle, blaster and tiny commlink.
CONS: The only drawback with this figure, and its casemates, it that it is an online exclusive – i.e. not sold in stores. : (
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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Harrison Ford open to Episode VII?
Ever since the announcement that Star Wars: Episode VII will be in theaters in 2015, fans everywhere have wondered that this means in regards to the classic characters we all know and love.
Today some news has broke that Harrison Ford is open to returning as Han Solo – this could be true, but until anything is made official, just keep your fingers crossed!
Click on the image above for more details, and share your thoughts here in the forums!
Episode 369: A Mouse in the House
It’s been exactly one week since the news broke: Disney buys Lucasfilm, Episode VII in 2015. It’s a major change of course for a franchise that had long been declared dormant, and one that will have far-reaching impact on Star Wars collectors. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie take your voicemails, giving podcast listeners the stage to share their excitement and their trepidation about this news. Plus updates on new Star Wars collectibles for sale online. All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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Episode VII Rumor Report
Collider is running with a unconfirmed rumor that Matthew Vaughn, director of X-Men: First Class, is in talks to direct Episode VII. What do you think? Leave your comment below and/or on our Facebook page.
Basic Figures Sale at Target This Week
TRU Special Value Vehicle Packs Landing
During my circuit of stops today at TRU, it appears that many stores are receiving and placing their allotment of the Special Value Offer Starfighter 2-packs. One of my stops did have the Mandalorian Assault Transport, but in less than MIB condition. I picked it up anyway because that’s how I roll. Click on the image to check it out.
New Glass Ornaments at Target
Target has stocked their holiday decoration aisle with new ornaments for 2012. Click on through to check out a few of the latest blown glass ornaments from Kurt S. Adler.
Toyguide Update: 104th Battalion “Wolf Pack” Ultimate Gift Set
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the online exclusive 104th Battalion “Wolf Pack” Clone Troopers Ultimate Gift Set from The Clone Wars.
PROS: For fans of the series, this is a nice expansion pack in order to get some of the additional troopers for the “Wolf Pack” squad. The deco for Clone Commander Wolffe (and his troopers) is much closer to the actual color as portrayed in the series.
CONS: Since this set is now an online exclusive (previously set to be a Walmart item), collectors may have to pay a little bit extra than if they were to pick this up at retail. Plo Koon only includes his double bladed lightsaber gauntlet whereas it would have been nice to get his standard issue Jedi weapon.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this latest set 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.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Disney huh? Go figure!
After a short break to add hundreds of new products, were back with news of what’s in stock, available for pre-order, and on clearance at www.dorksidetoys.com









