First revealed at Toy Fair, Sandtroopers.com comes through again with a first look at the packaging* for the R/C Republic Fighter Tank for the Clone Wars line. Head on over for a closer look.
May the 4th to Reveal Blu-ray Details
The official site has sent out an e-blast today teasing that on May the 4th (Star Wars Day) we will see what exactly is to be included on the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray release! Visit maythe4th.starwars.com for the countdown.
Sideshow 1:6 Scale Figrin D’an Coming Soon
Sideshow Collectibles has posted on their facebook page that we can soon expect an official announcement for the Figrin D’an 1:6 scale figure that was originally teased by them in their 2011 Calendar.
Toyguide Update: CW50 Barriss Offee
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Barriss Offee from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Fantastic esthetically and the likeness is near perfect for the animated character. The fabric for the skirt is some of the best I’ve see in the modern era of collecting.
CONS: This will be a sticking point for some – articulation. There are no knee or ankle joints and the elbow only feature simple swivel joints.
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VC41 Stormtrooper Running Change
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted a discovery from one of their reader which shows that Hasbro has made some tweaks to the helmet and deco for the Stormtrooper (VC41) in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for the full details and we’ll be sure to add this version to our toyguide entry once this version is acquired.
EE Exclusive EIII Obi-Wan Mini Bust
Entertainment Earth has updated today with word of an Exclusive Episode III Obi-Wan Kenobi Mini Bust from Gentle Giant. It is available for pre-order now with an expected shipping date of July 2011
CW49: Riot Control Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Riot Control Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Clone uses the original super-articulated trooper body. Great accessories and deco. Baton attaches to shield for easy storage.
CONS: You’ll want a few but finding them in quantities at retail, at least initially might take a bit of work.
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New from BBTS 4/28/11
Hi – Here is another quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a huge batch of new preorders and more new arrivals!
Behold Savage Opress!!!
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have acquired the first look at the rumored Clone Wars Savage Opress figure. Head on over to check it out!
VC34 Jango Fett
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jango Fett from the Vintage Collection’s Attack of the Clones wave (Wave 4).
PROS: Pretty much the definitive Jango in terms of sculpt and accessories. Re-worked, scene specific gauntlets are a nice touch as is the new jetpack and missile.
CONS: The gauntlet blades are not removable (i.e. they are deployed all the time). Overall color of the jumpsuit seems to still be “off” a bit but it’s a vast improvement over the grape flavored version included in the recent Geonosis Arena set.
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