For those that can’t wait, can’t attend or are afraid to miss them, a couple Disney Droid Factory 2-packs have hit eBay. Both have BINs of $55.99 so budget accordingly.
Disney Droid Factory Part Update
Thanks to an article post from Yakface reader DarthChuckMc, it appears that almost all (except 2) parts for the Disney Droid Factory Astromechs are now available at Star Wars Weekends. Here is what he had to say:
Today they had 56 of the 58 parts available. No silver with blue R2 heads or black R2 bodies. All other pieces currently out were accounted for as of 6pm.
Thanks for the info! Be sure to check out our special report with Dan Curto detailing these highly desirable figures as well.
Star Wars Mythos: Boba Fett
Sideshow has updated today with a Production Peek of their upcoming Star Wars Mythos: Boba Fett statue. If this is anything like the Ben Kenobi and Darth Maul, this one is sure to impress as well. Head on over to Sideshow Collectibles for the sneak peek. For more details about the Mythos line, check out the Sideshow Experience
Yakface/SWAN CVI Fan Party Announced
Yakface.com and Star Wars Action News have teamed up to bring you the party to be at for Star Wars Celebration VI!
Many people said the Star Wars Action News/Yakface Party was their high point of Celebration 5. They made friends at the party that they hung out with for the entire convention. Don’t miss that same opportunity at the Star Wars Action News/Yakface party at Celebration VI!
In addition, party attendees have the chance to get an exclusive T-Shirt (design to be revealed soon) that you cannot get anywhere else, ever!
Tickets are limited so place your order now using the form here! You must have a valid Paypal account in order to pay for these tickets.
Episode 346: Party On, Luke!
Marjorie and Arnie are back in the Sithsonian this week with another Star Wars Action News podcast, and they bring tidings from the Pacific Northwest…tidings, and toys that is! Thanks to the Star Wars collectors of SARLACC a number of unique and rare Star Wars items were seen, from Star Wars pinball machines to arcade games, bootleg items, and more, including a tour of Gus Lopez’s impressive array of Star Wars props and prototypes. On this week’s podcast they run down what store no Star Wars fan in the Pacific Northwest should miss!
And from the Pacific Northwest to the Atlantic Southeast, the new Disney World Build-A-Droid exclusives have been the buzz of many collectors since debuting during the first Star Wars Weekend of 2012. Dan Curto has gotten the first batch and joins us to provide a hands-on review in shared coverage of the event!
Finally, on the show you will find details about the Yakface/Star Wars Action News party at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando! The third such party at Celebration is a great way to meet other fans and friends to connect with throughout the entire celebration, and Star Wars Action News and Yakface are happy to once again be hosting the event! Listen to this week’s show for details!
With a recap of May the 4th Madness, new items from Gentle Giant, Sideshow, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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BOGO50% Next Week at Target
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that next week starting Sunday, 5/27 through 6/2, Target is having a Buy One, Get One 50% Off sale on Star Wars merchandise (excluding LEGO, of course). Hopefully this will be just the thing to clear the pipeline for newer waves of TVC, Movie Heroes and Clone Wars figures!
Disney Droid Factory: A Curto Special Report
We’ve teamed up with Dan Curto and several other fan sites to bring your a special report detailing the new Build-A-Droid Astromechs available now at Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends. Read Dan’s summary of this unique, and possibly frustrating, collection, check out our exclusive photo gallery and be sure to visit our affiliate sites to see detailed photos of each of the currently available parts.
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Toyguide Update: CW17 Clone Commander Wolffe
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Clone Commander Wolffe (CW17) from The Clone Wars sub-line.
PROS: The overall look of the figure is quite good as the ornate deco is applied very well for a figure of this scale, especially the helmet. The sculpt for the helmet is can easily pass for a figure from the “realistic” non-Clone Wars line which might lend itself well to customizers.
CONS: The lack of wrist and leg articulation (ankles and knees) hurt the dynamic posing options of the figure. The blue color of the armor doesn’t quite match the on-screen character model, which is more gray. Some of the armor detailing (namely the intergrated commlink on the forearm) isn’t accurate as it should be on the other arm. No removable helmet.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
LEGO Sale This Week at Target
Target has placed all of their Star Wars LEGO sets on sale this week. Head to your local store or Target.com to check out the deals.
The Force Within Us Kickstarter Campaign
The Force Among Us II is not a “fan film” – It is a highly produced film with a budget of over $20,000.00 made by very passionate Star Wars fans – it is the sequel to the highly praised The Force Among Us by Cris Macht. Click on through to learn more about this film and how you can help in its production through Kickstarter!