Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 340: The Collectors’ Podcast

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As Star Wars toys continue to trickle in across the country, new product has starting showing up in stores. Wal-Mart’s cancelled wave of Clone Wars DVD 2-packs are now appearing at discount stores, and the Wal-Mart “Discover the Force” exclusive Qui-Gon Jinn Ultimate FX Lightsaber, LEGO mini-sets, Easter Vaders, and more. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast we run down the latest finds, including where you can get unpunched Vintage Collection figures by the wheel barrel for $5 per figure!
For a special Star Wars Action News report, Steve Sansweet joins us to discuss his latest purchases at Rancho Obi-Wan, including an item that can truly unlock your collection’s potential, and a discussion of those odd bootleg stormtroopers that have been spotted in China.
Despite a long hiatus, Hasbro is back for a new Q&A session, plus, we take another look at the Blu-ray deleted scene wave of figures, and listen to your voicemails. It’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Walmart Exclusive R2-B1 Variant Discovered

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Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting the discovery of a new astromech variant/running change for the R2-B1 from the Walmart Exclusive Royal Starship Droids multipack. As you can see, the internal “guts” of the body are now cast in silver/gray plastic whereas the initial releases were cast in solid blue. It also appears there may be a slight color shift in the yellow accents on the variant as well. Which one(s) do you have? Post your findings in our comment section, on facebook or in our forums.

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New Bespin & Naboo Battle Pack Images

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New intel gathered by Sandtroopers.com has revealed new images of those controverial battle pack revealed at Toy Fair 2012. Head on over to check out the new packaged and loose shots of the Bespin and Naboo Battle Packs!

I may be in the minority here, but even though these are a step backward in terms of articulation, I still really like these figures. If only the drop in POA would equal a drop in price too. : (

Weigh in with your opinions in the comment section below or in our forums.

Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: VC20 Yoda

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Yoda (VC20) from The Vintage Collection.

PROS: Almost the definitive prequel Yoda. He features a lot of articulation for a figure this size. The head sculpt, especially the facial expression, is probably the best to date. The soft goods work well here – not too bulky or oversized and Hasbro’s handling of the force lightning accessory should be the standard for similar accessories on other figures.

CONS: Oh those elbows. Those swivel/cut joints definitely keep this figure out of the “definitive” classification. It would have been nice to receive an unlit lightsaber hilt accessory with a point of attachment on his belt to completely round out the figure. Hair color is a weird yellow shade that doesn’t look quite right here.

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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