Target has started a new wave of TPCs (Temporary Price Cuts) starting this week (until 10/15) on Clone Wars Battle Packs and the Vintage 3 Packs. Both are marked down to $17.99 which breaks out to roughly $6 per figure.
Bastila Shan – Available on eBay
One of the most anticipated figures of the year is now available loose via overseas eBay seller tunghori. These probably won’t last long, and with distribution problems continuing to affect the TVC line (combined with this figure being slated at just one figure per case), why not click on the image above and order one? Or is it worth holding out in hopes that Hasbro will come through and this figure won’t be so difficult to track down in stores? Share your thoughts in the forums!
Yakfinities Customizing Challenge Updates
It’s that time again… category voting has begun for the next Yakfinities Customizing Challenge!
Every vote counts, so if you’re registered in the forums be sure to take a moment to make your voice heard by clicking here!
Also as a reminder, the current theme is still live until September 30, so there is still plenty of time to submit a custom entry for your chance to win some free figures!
Droid Attack on the Coronet Hits TRU
Forum member combatJedi reports finding the new exclusive Droid Attack on the Coronet Battle Pack at a Toys”R”Us just yesterday – so might be a good idea to swing on by your local store to see if they have this in stock yet ($24.99). Hopefully this set goes over well and gets Hasbro to make a new OT Probe Droid set as well (who doesn’t want that anyway?)!
Note – some of the latest Clone Wars figures have been sighted at Toys”R”Us this week as well via pallet displays in front of the Star Wars promo sections at the front of the store (Savage Opress, Seripas, Saesee Tiin)… as always, your mileage may vary.
Good luck!
Toys R Us Labor Day Weekend Sale
This weekend (September 2-5) Toys”R”Us is having a Labor Day Sale offering great discounts on various Star Wars merchandise! Special include $25 off the Clone Wars Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack, $30 off the Hasbro AT-AT, $25 off a qualifying $100 LEGO Star Wars purchase, Buy 1, get 1 50% off All Star Wars Books and more.
Toyguide Update: CW58 Even Piell
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Even Piell (CW58) from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Despite its short stature and animated stylings, Hasbro still manages to articulate Master Piell to most collectors’ satisfaction. Nifty backpack with rope works well and is an accessory that make toys “toys” – you know, things you play with?
CONS: Since Even Piell went down like a sack of potatoes in the Citadel Rescue episode I don’t suspect he’ll be issued again, if ever. So, you best pick him up if you can find him.
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.
Hasbro Announces Fans’ Choice Poll
Hasbro is pleased to once again invite you to help determine its next STAR WARS Fans’ Choice figure! The winner will be included in Hasbro’s STAR WARS action figure line in 2013, in time for the 30th anniversary of STAR WARS: EPISODE VI RETURN OF THE JEDI.
We will be polling our readers to again compile a top 10 list for submission on Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011. All polling result lists will be combined together (each outlet getting an equal voice) with the #1 character on each list worth 10 points, the #2 character worth 9 points, the #3 worth 8 points, etc. The resultant point values will be used to generate the final ballot of 20 choices, which will be announced in October by STAR WARS Insider.
Fans will then be able to vote on STAR WARS Insider’s site for their favorite character out of the Top 20, and the character with the most votes as of December 1 will be the new STAR WARS Fans’ Choice figure! The winning character will be announced at Hasbro’s 2012 Collector-Fan Media Day event at Toy Fair in New York in February 2012.
Please note: any characters selected from the current STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series would be done in a realistic style.
Sponsor News: Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant Ltd. is now taking pre-orders for their Clone Wars AT-RT web exclusive maquette and the Premier Guild Exclusive Bespin Han Solo Mini Bust.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
Tonight we bring to the forefront some more fantastic custom work being shown off in the Yakface forums!
First up, we take a peek at the latest creations by DanOfTheDead – there’s some amazing stuff here – be sure to check it out here.
Sculpting master Sithfire30 blows us away with even more jaw dropping “in-progress” customs which can be seen by checking out his customs thread.
Next, take a minute and click here for a great gallery of some awesome custom Jedi and several Sith Lords by tokiravensky.
Last but certainly not least, sillof continues to amaze his fans with his alternative takes on classic characters from the original trilogy – check those out here!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
The Inventory Clearance Sale continues with more items added and pricing further reduced. Take a look at the link for a variety of featured items as well as the huge sales menus that contain thousands of items priced 20% to 90% off list price.