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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Limited Edition Hologram Stitch Yoda Figure
EndorExpress has updated today with word of an Opening Day exclusive for the relaunch of Star Tours. It consists of a Holographic Snitch Yoda and commemorative “Opening Day 2011” patch – both packed in a limited edition (2011 pieces) display case .
The “Carded” Vintage Kenner Collection Project
Some of you may have been around this weekend in the wee hours of the night/morning when I was posting snapshots on facebook of some of my Vintage collectibles from my dedicated “Star Wars” room. In doing so, one photo in particular (at right) sparked an idea for a project/quest for something I’ve wanted to tackle for many years – assemble a “carded” Vintage Kenner collection.
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