After a long hiatus, the 2007-2008 30th Anniversary Collection (TAC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Comic Packs, Evolution Sets, Vintage TSC figures and more!
Customs for a Cause
Our good friends at Echobasenews.com have launched a benefit drive, fueled by customizers in the hobby. For more details click on the banner above or click on the link in our forums.
The Clone Wars Episode 8: The General
Picking up where last week’s exciting episode left off, The Clone Wars returns tonight with an all new episode titled, “The General“.
General Krell orders Captain Rex and the clone troopers of the 501st Legion to conquer a heavily fortified Umbaran airbase, and will not accept anything less than victory. It is an almost certain suicide mission, unless the clones can use their ingenuity to defeat their new enemy.
For more on this episode, including a preview and image slideshow, visit StarWars.com
LEGO Mini Republic Attack Cruiser at Target
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.
Toyguide Update: VC70 Ponda Baba
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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Collection Spotlight – DARKLORD 1967
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!
ToysRUs DoorBusters
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.
ToyMan Collector Show Returns
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.
Toyguide Update: VC69 Bastila Shan
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.
More Halloween Customs!
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!