Sideshow’s Mos Eisley – Chalmun’s Cantina 12″ Figure Environment is now available for pre-order for $249.99
UPDATE: New Target DPCIs Revealed
The crew over at BanthaSkull.com have posted a new list of Target DPCIs taking us from now through the first part of 2012. Head on over for the breakdown.
UPDATE: I hit up my local Target today to check out the new DPCIs and grab their corresponding prices:
087-06-0269 Vintage Vehicles – $24.99
087-06-1732 Vintage Vehicle (Landspeeder & Tauntaun) – $24.99
087-06-1736 CW Figure Collection – $19.99
087-06-1749 Vehicle Figure Scene Pack (Search for Luke Skywalker) – $24.99
087-06-0320 Darth Maul double Lightsaber – $20.00
087-06-0765 Battlefields of Naboo – $29.99
087-06-0780 Attack Vehicles – $24.99
087-06-0920 Villains and Sith- $14.99
Attakus Preview: Yoda Using the Force
Attakus continues its celebration of George Lucas’ universe with the most popular Jedi Master in the galaxy in a new prestige format!
Remember your amazement the first time you saw Yoda in “The Empire Strikes Back”? Re-experience this excitement at home with this unique piece of art: a limited edition 21.26’’ tall Yoda using the Force on the swamp planet of Dagobah!!
This cold cast resin Prestige Statue is highly detailed, beautifully textured and portrays the revered Jedi Master leaning against a tree-trunk at a very intense yet serene moment, perfectly captured by our workshop.
This hand painted and hand crafted tour de force is already a legendary statue in the Attakus’ line of Star Wars collectibles and will be the centerpiece of your collection. Scheduled to ship at the end of 2011.
For more images visit the Attakus blog page.
Battle Lines are Drawn September 16
Cartoon Network has announced that Season 4 of The Clone Wars will debut with a one-hour premiere on September 16 at 8pm/7pm CST (the same day as the Complete Saga on Blu-ray). Until then, check out the new extended trailer for Season 4 “Battle Lines” loaded with action, new and returning characters and easter eggs!
Episode 308: My Kind of Lego-Town – Chicago!
Dan and Jerry are back to host this week’s episode while Arnie and Marjorie go on-location to Chicago Comic Con! We share all the latest on the new LEGO sets that have been hitting–most of which include new mini-figures! As Jerry has stepped in the world of a Nintendo 3DS with its latest price drop, the duo from Cincinnati take this week as an opportunity to reminisce about their favorite Star Wars video games of yesterday. Topped off with a store report from Justin and a con-report from Arnie and Marjorie, this week’s show is packed!.
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN308.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN308.M4A
Toyguide Update: Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: This all new offering from Hasbro has a lot of play value for being a piece of artillery. It features a surprising amount of articulation in the legs and turret portions. The gunner platform work well here… on par in terms of expandability of play along this lines of the AT-TE and Turbo Tank’s “extra features”. Trust me, you’ll want more than one.
CONS: You’ll want more than one.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this vehicle 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.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
This weekend we take a look at several new creations from some very talented customizers in the Yakface forums!
First up, check out the latest customs by Peakob1, who continues to populate his collection with more characters from the Droids cartoon series.
MarcusStarkiller has also been very active with customs of his own, you’ll certainly want to see his take on a realistic version of Pre Vizsla!
Last but not least, Darth Depressis adds more customs for his fan fiction photonovel series – check those out here!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com!
CLEARANCE SALE: We’ve cut pricing on hundreds more items this afternoon and updated all our sales menus. Take a spin through the menus for great discounts on over 4000 total items. Many great items from top brands and manufacturers are included – take a look here:
Toyguide Update: Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (TRU Exclusive)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Stealth Operations Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Nice, crisp deco on the helmet and shoulder bells, even the soles of the boots are painted. For an exclusive, the price is comparable to the standard basic figure price. (Even cheaper if purchased during the current 2 for $10.99 promotion.)
CONS: Should have been designated as “Blackout” as identified by LFL and The Clone Wars Episode Guide. A bit light on accessories for a clone and maybe under articulated for some collectors as it uses the divisive “Stone” body.
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.
New Clone Wars Figures Hitting
Our friends at Jeditemplearchives.com are reporting that the latest wave of Clone Wars figures have surfaced at a Wal-Mart in Hilltown, PA. Click on the image above for a closer look.