Upon checkout at Target today, I noticed a new mini LEGO set in the checkout aisle. It is a new 41-pc. Republic Attack Cruiser (30053) which is a different build than the previous 84-pc. BrickMaster version (20007). Best of all, it rings out an attractive $1.19 pricepoint.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Ponda Baba “Walrus Man” (VC70) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro has again rendered all previous versions useless, not to mention laughable, with this ground up rework of fan favorite Ponda Baba. Great sculpting details in the jacket. The inclusion of both style of hands and the switch out severed arms is what playing with toys is all about! Paint operations are minimal, but well done (kudos to Hasbro for painting that little snap on the jacket pocket).
CONS: Nothing major, his head seems a tad under scaled, jacket could use a dirty paint wash and Hasbro gave him the wrong blaster and he’s missing the yellow stripes down each of his pant legs. Also, too bad his partner in crime, Dr. Evazan, isn’t on the pegs at the same time.
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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Tonight we spotlight the amazing collection of DARKLORD 1967 – his Imperial army would even make the Emperor himself jealous!
Check it out after the jump!
Toys”R”Us is having a two-day Doorbuster sale this weekend where you can get 2 figures for $11.99*. Offer valid on Vintage, Clone Wars and Saga Legends. Promotion starts Friday at 3pm.
*You’ll need the coupon to take full advantage of this sale, otherwise the “2 for” deal is for $14.99.
The ToyMan Collector Show is back in St. Louis on Sunday, November 6. With over 180 dealer tables, you never know what Star Wars, GI Joe, or Transformers items you might find, and often at great prices. For more details, click on the image above.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Bastila Shan (VC69) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: As winner of the 2009 Fans’ Choice Poll, Hasbro delivers pretty much the ultimate Bastila. Faithful to the KOTOR source material though the figure’s portrait on the card has had a likeness makeover. Great articulation and paint as well.
CONS: Due to the figure’s popularity, she might be a little difficult to find in the wild at retail. Could benefit from ball jointed hips for addition display options but not a deal breaker.
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.
Our very own DanOfTheDead has just shared some more zombie goodies that fit in nicely with Halloween – if you’re a fan of GI JOE, Left 4 Dead, or just cool customs – you gotta check these out!
Vintage, Clone Wars, battle packs, new toys seem to be hitting not just in the USA but worldwide! Inspired by these reports, Star Wars Action News hosts Arnie and Marjorie went to a large number of stores. Did they strike figure gold? Listen to this week’s episode to hear their report, as well as store reports from The Gingerprince in the UK, and listeners from the USA and Australia.
Also this week, Star Wars Action News podcast enhancer Berent comes clean with an interview with Luxury Lane Soap, makers of several Star Wars soap bars including the Han Solo in Carbonite. Listen to find out how they make these soaps, what their future plans are, and how you can win a full set of Star wars soaps!
With garage sale Star Wars hints, a run down of Sideshow’s Spooktacular and Gentle Giant’s Terrorific sales, and a reflection on the Hasbro Fan’s Choice vote, it’s all this week on the Star Wars Action News podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN319.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN319.M4A
Sideshow Collectibles also updated over the weekend and is now taking pre-orders for the Premium Format Grand Moff Tarkin. Charming to the last…
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog video with a first look at the 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) from The Phanton Menace. Head on over to SideshowCollectibles.com watch it.