Past Generation Toys has updated this week with new pre-orders and new arrivals from Hasbro including Vintage, Clone Wars and the soon-to-be-released Trade Federation MTT! Click on through to see the entire list!
Episode 349: $600 of Meh
Star Wars collectibles may be coming in a trickle, but the news is fast and furious, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie have a round-up of the hottest Star Wars toys and tchotkes. From iPhone cases to ice cube trays to SDCC exclusives, it’s all on this week’s podcast along with another UK report from Steve the Gingerprice from Collectormania 18!
Also this week, your hosts review a trio of statues that recently shipped. First two statues from Gentle Giant’s cantina series, Blue Snaggletooth and Greedo! Both were put up for sale last month with May the 4th, and Marjorie and Arnie have them in hand. How were the final production versions? Listen to find out! Plus an in-depth review of Sideshow’s Premium Format Han Solo in Carbonite. The Star Wars Action News hosts were underwhelmed with the Premium Format Stormtrooper, and their first Han in Carbonite was damaged in transit. Now that a replacement has arrived, listen in to see if you should try to score this bounty for yourself!
Plus do you have your tickets for the Star Wars Action News/Yakface party at Star Wars Celebration VI? Tickets are already 1/3 sold out! Hear an update on this and some Celebration exclusives on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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UPDATE: Hallmark Reveals LE Momaw Nadon
Hallmark has announced their Momaw Nadon as the limited edition ornament for 2012 available at through their Keepsake Ornament Premiere Event July 14-15. Thanks to Dunc at ClubJade.net for the tip!
UPDATE: Here is a high-res version of the image. Thanks to Justin from JediNews for sharing the photo.
The Enloe Trials Update
Progress continues on the next installment of The Enloe Trials photonovel series, as more customs and sets are completed. The current timeline is for the next chapter to be released in July. For a sneak peak, head on over to the forums.
Yakfinities # 44 Continues
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge runs through June 30 – for more information on how you can take part and enter your own Cloud City Denizen, click here!
TVC Tarkin Upgrade
It’s obvious that the new Vintage Collection Grand Moff Tarkin leaves much to be desired in the esthetic arena, but if you have the tools and the talent, you can take this mediocre figure and modify him for a far better interpretation. Check out DarthMac’s WIP of TVC Tarkin 2.0
Update: Clone Wars S5 Trailer
First shown at Star Wars Weekends, Entertainment Weekly has posted the first extended look at The Clone Wars Season 5 Trailer. After viewing the stunning visuals, be sure to read their one-on-one with Dave Filoni to discover which favorite character will be returning and some of the new locales we can expect to visit this Fall!
Update: You can also watch it at StarWars.com
Clone Wars Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 of The Clone Wars appears to be shaping up to be one heck of a ride – if you haven’t seen the high quality trailer at Entertainmentweekly, you’re missing out! Check it out you haven’t already after the jump!
Shaak Ti vs Grievous Diorama Pre-Order
Sideshow Collectibles has placed the new ‘Hunt for the Jedi’ Shaak Ti vs. General Grievous Polystone Diorama up for pre-order. You can check out the entire photo gallery and pre-order information by clicking the image above.
Toyguide Update: VC98 Grand Moff Tarkin
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Grand Moff Tarkin (VC98) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Charming to the last. After nearly a half dozen iterations, Tarkin finally gets the super-articulated treatment and to top it off, he graces the Vintage Collection card back crossing one of those “must-haves” off the list. From an articulation and sculpt standpoint, Tarkin hits all the right marks (thanks to recycling parts from past Imperial officers) but falters is some key areas that ultimately elicit a sign from collectors. Tarkin includes blaster and all new MSE Droid which is now in the proper scale and features rolling wheels/axles.
CONS: So close yet so far. Immediately upon reveal, collectors wondered what the heck was going on with his uniform color and those soft goods. We hoped and pleaded that it was because we were just seeing hand-painted prototypes, but sadly, what we saw is what we got. The soft goods skirt is the main culprit as the cut and color looks plain out of place on this figure. The outfit overall looks to be far too green and should be more drab. While the face sculpt looks good, the overall skin tone is very pale and make him look even more gaunt than intended.
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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