Toyguide Update: Ewok Scouts (Kmart)

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Kmart Exclusive Ewok Scouts from The Vintage Collection.

PROS: For lovers of Ewoks (or Imperial cannon fodder), 2012 has been awesome for collectors as we’ve received nearly a dozen (counting accessory variants) of these little furballs this year. Also, Vintage packaging fans get an introduction to a new way to deliver figures in a nostalglic way. Hasbro is really excited about this packaging form factor and promises that it will lend itself to offering more that just figures in the future. Shipping along side it, this set is complemented by the Endor AT-ST Crew and both sets together, combined with the Kmart Exclusive AT-ST Walker, offer an instant battle scenario that we all recreated as kids.

CONS: Again, like much of 2012 it comes down to availability as there are not a lot of Kmart stores around anymore, hopefully these will turn up on their website soon.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this latest set is worth adding to your collection.

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Episode 363: Pablo Hidalgo’s Essential Companion

On October 6, 2012 is the first Star Wars Reads day. Across the country bookstores will be hosting events celebrating Star Wars books, both fiction and nonfiction. Many stores are having Star Wars authors speak and autograph books, including the Barnes & Noble in Roseville, MN where Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie will be going to see authors Troy Denning, Daniel Wallace, and John Jackson Miller.

With Star Wars Reads day being the biggest thing for Star Wars fans since Celebration VI, it is the perfect time for the release of Pablo Hidalgo’s Star Wars: The Essential Reader’s Companion. With Star Wars fiction predating the Star Wars films themselves, and with a constant stream of expanded universe novels coming for over twenty years, The Essential Reader’s Companion provides summaries, trivia, and artwork for over 100 Star Wars adult novels, plus many more junior novels and comics besides!

On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Arnie sits down with Pablo to discuss the inception of this new book and how it can be used by Star Wars readers of all experience levels–from those who’ve just read their first novel to the experienced reader who’s consumed every book released!

And also on this week’s show, Star Wars fans and Disney fans alike go crazy for Disney’s Vinylmation figures. Exclusive to the Disney theme parks, the second series of Vinylmations was released in August, simultaneous with Star Wars Celebration VI. Events were held on both coasts, at Disney World in Orlando, and Disneyland in California, and Podcast Enhancer Berent’s significant other Carmilla attended Disneyland to get a set of these figures! On this week’s podcast, listen to hear their impressions of this new series, and how you can win a full set of these figures from Star Wars Action News!

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CurtoBurns Collectors Cast: Ep. 5

At long last we bring you the Curto Burns Collectors Cast for September featuring all our coverage from Star Wars Celebration VI, packed full with guests including (in no particular order) Athena Bateman, Paul Harrison, Frank Diorio, Chris Spice, Mark Newbold, Matt Booker, the Hasbro Team, a 501st invasion and of course no show would be complete without Steve Sansweet too. Listen as James Burns and Dan Curto takes you back to share their memories from the greatest convention of the year from a galaxy far far away!

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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles

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Customizer Mega Spotlight

Just when I thought it was safe to take a break and focus on other priorities, the customizers in our forums have shown why this aspect of the hobby is just as fun as it’s ever been.

First off, you have to check out what Stronox has just completed – a different, and amazing take on the new Dathomir Nightsister figure – check it out, and more right here!

Next, we spotlight the latest masterpiece by Fritzkrieg – a Republic Commando Gunship Crewman!

Forum member super360 also returns with a fantastic update, a custom Aayla Secura donning Jedi combat armor, including some great WIP pics!

Last but not least, one of our favorite customizers, Darth Daddy, has revealed some insanely awesome Clone Wars Nightsisters – be sure to check them out as well!

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