Rancho Obi-Wan is giving away 4 Initiate Memberships in honor of the May the Fourth Star Wars holiday this week. Simply join the ROW mailing list for your chance to win. For the full details, visit RanchoObiWan.org
Sideshow Mythos Preview: Ben Kenobi
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their “Sideshow Experience” section with a preview of the upcoming Ben Kenobi “Desert Nomad” Mythos statue. As you’ll see the details are beyond amazing and the likenesses are uncanny. Although this is a prototype, hopefully they will address the fact that they have the wrong lightsaber (Episode II design) for Anakin Skywalker attached to his pack.
Build-A-Droid Returns To Disney
Orlando Attractions Magazine has posted via twitter confimation of the Droid Factory/Build-A-Droid figure concept returning. It is being offering through their Tatooine Trader store at Hollywood Studios. Click on over to check it out!
Thanks to Richardo for the tip.
Ultimate Action Figure Collection Final Cover
Author J.W. Rinzler has confirmed on twitter the final, approved cover for Steve Sansweet’s Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. Click the image above to check it out!
UPDATE: Despite Mr. Rinzler’s post that this is the final cover, Dan Curto informed me via twitter that there are a few more tweaks to be done. So… that being said watch for a final final cover soon.
Commander Neyo Up For Pre-Order
Sideshow is now taking pre-orders for their 1:6 scale Commander Neyo figure. The exclusive edition includes a special 91st Reconnaissance Corps’ Display base. Get your order in today!
Sideshow Previews Mytho Maul Statue
Sideshow updates today with a preview of the Darth Maul Mythos Statue. Head to Sideshow to check it out.
Sideshow Previews 12″ OOM-9
Sideshow updates today revealing a preview for the 12″ OOM-9. Head on over to check it out!
Sideshow Collectibles: Star Wars Mythos
Sideshow Collectibles has posted an announcement for a new line of Star Wars statues called “Star Wars Mythos“.
This new line of collectibles will be populated by characters from new and existing story lines. We will bring history, unique details and personal choices to each in order to elaborate on who they are. Through the design and sculpt process our goal was to delve deeper into these established characters and offer our own interpretations of what they were doing outside of the Star Wars canon.
Head to Sideshow for the complete details.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com adding exciting new 2012 Vintage pre-orders as well as more cool new arrivals. Click on through for the highlights!
Toyguide Update: CW13 Captain Rex Phase II
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Captain Rex (CW13) donning his Phase II armor in The Clone Wars line.
PROS: On its face, this version of Captain Rex is probably the best looking version yet. The Phase II design simply looks awesome and it’s nice to see Hasbro pull out the weathering brush to give Rex that battle-hardened look (though it doesn’t quite make up for the figure’s short-comings). The paint job overall is very good and I love the tick-marks that are scattered about his armor. Could this be for battle droid “kills” that Rex is keeping track of or could they have a more somber meaning – one for each of his fallen brothers.
CONS: Where to begin. Obviously, the bantha in the room is the unforgivable lack of articulation in the legs and wrists. Their absence make for some pretty non-actiony poses. Why Hasbro didn’t repurpose the Phase II Clone Trooper (CW2) mold is baffling considering it is already using its torso? The non-removable helmet (Commander Cody got one, why not Rex?), while an excellent sculpt, is a bit oversized for the body.
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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