Toyguide Update: CW65 Jar Jar Binks

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jar Jar Binks (CW65) from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: For those that missed him before, it’s a great opportunity for another shot at the accident-prone Gungan. Great detailing in terms of deco and the likeness is spot on to the character’s 3D model. Nicely articulated. It’s virtually an exact repaint (save for a little difference on the head) so folks can pass on it unless you really need the Galactic Battle game card.

CONS: Paint job is a little sloppy on the eyes which gives him a cross-eyed look on my sample.

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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Rykrof Enloe Photonovel Character Previews

Following The Enloe Chronicles photonovel series that concluded in late 2010, pre-work continues for the next series that launches in the OT era, The Enloe Trials.

While official previews are still several months out, we do have several more new custom characters to introduce, as well some new versions of established characters from the series.

Check them out by clicking on the above image!

Sponsor News: Gentle Giant Ltd.

We’ve covered their product for years at the annual conventions and now Yakface.com is proud to welcome Gentle Giant as our newest site sponsor! From mini busts and statues to their newest Star Wars 12″ Jumbo Kenner figures, Gentle Giant is known for their craftsmanship through the use of advanced laser-scanning techniques and a team of incredibly talented artisans.

Anytime you are looking for anything from Gentle Giant, be sure to support our site, and our sponsor, by using the affiliate links.

Celebration VI VIP Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

It’s hard to believe we are only one year away from Celebration VI! With that milestone, VIP tickets go on sale tomorrow (August 24) at 3:00 EST. The Jedi Master VIP Package is $850 and limited to the first 50 people and the Jedi Knight VIP Package will be $400 and limited to the first 250 people. If you’ve already purchased your ticket and would like to upgrade, you may do so. For the complete details, head to starwarscelebration.com

Episode 309: Bust-y

Marjorie & Arnie are back from Chicago Wizard World and are here this week to review a handful of new purchases, all of which happen to be Gentle Giant mini-busts: The Entertainment Earth exclusive Revenge of the Sith Obi-Wan Kenobi, the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper, the Expanded Universe based Twi’lek Darth Talon, and another Twi’lek–Oola from Jabba’s palace. They discuss the details of these busts, and address the recent price increases among these and other high-end collectibles.

Also this week, Steve reports in from post-riot UK with what toys he’s finding on shelves, and Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest online finds, including some very cool new items from Kotobukiya that are not yet available in the states.

With TWO contests, one where you can win a custom Han in Carbonite Mighty Mugg and one from Backstage Toys where you can win the Toys R Us exclusive Battle of Geonosis figure set, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN309.MP3

Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN309.M4A

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