No, they’re no leaving Target’s aisle yet, especially at this new price. As reported by our friends at Jedi Temple Archives, I too ran into the $16.29 Geonosis Arena Sets (previously $12.99) at my local MN Target. As a consolation, both Clone Wars Geonosis 2-packs were marked down to $11. Hey, let’s keep a little optimism here. : )
Mandalorian Gunship Revealed
Yakface sponsor Entertainment Earth has listed a soon-to-be-officially announced Clone Wars Mandalorian Gunship in the mid-size vehicle assortment. Not a whole lot is known about this particular ship other than pricepoint, but speculation seems to be of a consensus that it is the Mandalorian Fighter seen in the Season Two arc involving the Death Watch faction on Mandalore.
Yakfinities #40 Roundup Report
The most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just wrapped up and with over 40 entries, there were some outstanding custom figures submitted.
So, kick back and take a few minutes to enjoy the latest Roundup Report and see which forum members are walking away with some free figures after the jump!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Hi – Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of great new preorders and more new arrivals!
————–4000 ITEM SALE————–
We’ve just cut pricing on hundreds more items and updated the sales menus. There are now over 4000 items priced between 20% and 90% off our list price! Check for many new additions in the lower discount brackets and check for great deals on previous sale items in the higher discount brackets. View the link for all the sale items:
UPDATE: Tragedy Strikes the Star Wars Community
We have some very sad news to share as a great friend in the Yakface community has passed away tragically. Mike Martinez, also known around the customizing community as Mercury Art Studios, was killed in a car accident on July 2.
Mike was a moderator and active customizer in our forums, and a full time staff member at Echobasenews.com – he was also running a new customizing contest over there, which will still be completed – so if you have ever been into customizing, there would be no better tribute to a fellow collector than to enter a custom of your own into this contest that he worked so hard to put together here.
The good folks at Imperialshipyards.net are pitching in to help his family by collecting donations, and there has also been an outpouring of support and condolences on his Facebook page.
Above all, Mike was a great person and a devoted father. He will be sorely missed and our prayers and thoughts are with his family and those closest to him.
UPDATE: If you wish to send a donation directly to Mike’s fiancee Hollie, here is the Paypal address with which to do so. totalsurvey8@windstream.net
Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon @ JTA
Our pals at Jeditemplearchives are reporting that the new AV-7 Mobile Cannon has not only been found, but also have an impressive gallery of pics of this outstanding Clone Wars offering to share as well!
Check out all their pics of this great new vehicle and share your thoughts on this Clone Wars offering in the Yakface Forums!
New Republic Commando Set Coming
One of the more popular segments of Expanded Universe figures will be back in circulation again, with what appears to be enhanced sculpts and articulation – the Republic Commandos!
Find out more details in the forums.
“Yak”Facebook Preview: SSC Yoda’s Hut
In case you haven’t been following, we created a new album on our Facebook page showcasing the amazing Yoda’s Hut 1:6 Scale Environment from Sideshow Collectibles. If you’ve been on the log, err fence about ordering this piece, I can attest that this high-end collectible that is far too good to pass up if you have the means.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is celebrating 16 years in business this weekend. To commemorate this millstone, we are offering all customers 16% discount starting today June 29th, 2011. A discount code must be keyed into the order form to receive the discount. The discount code is “16years” and expires on July 4th, 2011. Minimum purchase amount is $30. This offer is only good on in-stock items and is not valid on pre-order.
New Saga Legends Figures:
Destroyer Droid – SL31
Spacetrooper – SL31
Boba Fett – SL30
Mace Windu – SL29
Super Battle Droid – SL28
Death Star Trooper – SL27
Stormtrooper – SL25
Yak’s Pub – The Last Call
We knew this day was approaching, and now it’s upon us – Yak’s Pub has reached its final comic strip.
We invite all the fans of this amazing ride to share your laughs and shed your tears with us in the forums – and thank you Niktom for endless jokes! Yak’s Pub will always have a special place in our community!