We’ve updated our toyguide today adding a new section for the 2012 3-3/4″ products revealed at New York Comic-Con last week. We’re dubbing this new section “DMC” (Darth Maul Collection) and it includes the “Movie Heroes” and Walmart Exclusive “Discover the Force” subline.
The newest Target Exclusive have started showing up around the country, and while there does seem to be a bite in the wallet for the Landspeeder and Luke’s Tauntaun (087-06-1732) at $24.99 a pop, the Search for Luke Skywalker set (087-06-1749) is well worth its $24.99 pricepoint. Look for these exclusives on the endcap, not in the aisle, in most stores.
New York Comic Con is one of the fastest growing sci-fi and comic conventions in the country. Run by ReedPop, the convention organizers behind Chicago’s C2E2 and Star Wars Celebrations 5 and 6, this year they attracted a major Star Wars presence, with Hasbro making their first official New York Comic Con appearance, as well as Hallmark who brought along another Keepsake Ornament exclusive!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Rebel Fleet Trooper (VC52) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: We’ve suffered through a bulky version as well as poorly articulated and oddly colored versions, now we’re treated to a superbly sculpted and articulated figure that has accessories in spades! A perfect candidate for army building especially since it’s reshipping in wave 9 case assortments.
CONS: The most glaring oversight here is the lack of a holster. It’s inclusion would have put this figure in the “no need to make another one ever again” category, but sadly it falls short of that honor.
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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Our friends at Jedidefender.com have got an early review of two great looking 2012 figures from The Phantom Menace. Head on over and check it out by clicking on the above image!
Yakface forum member Peakob1 has added several more creations recently to his customizing thread, including an amazing alternate paint scheme on the Clone Wars Y-Wing Bomber.
Be sure to check this out, and keep your fingers crossed that someday Hasbro puts this kind of weathering onto their animated vehicle offerings, because this is awesome!
Unsure if you want to fork over $24.99 for the latest version of Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder? Yakface forum member darthmadonna has shared another comparison pic, this time with the latest version alongside the SAGA version from nearly a decade ago.
Which version do you prefer? Click on the above image for a closer look.
Yakface forum member darthmadonna has posted a nice comparison of Hasbro’s new Tauntauns, with an older version next to them. Check it out and good luck hunting down this new beast at your local Target stores after the jump!
Just a friendly reminder that The Clone Wars Season 3 is available on DVD and Blu-ray today, October 18. The season does have its highs and lows, but overall a season worth adding to you video library
For your enjoyment, Hasbro has passed on to us their Star Wars Presentation from last week’s New York Comic-Con. Click on through to check out some of what’s coming in 2012 then discuss what you think in our forums.