VC29 Kit Fisto

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Kit Fisto from the Vintage Collection.

PROS: Master Fisto receives an upgrade in the form of a new sculpt with enhanced articulation as he now features ball-jointed hips. Includes lit and unlit lightsaber accessories. Probably the last Kit Fisto you’ll ever need – at least until they make another one.

CONS: Looks more like the ROTS on-screen appearance than his AOTC likeness. An alternate “force-push” hand (from the 2009 Geonosis Arena Set) would have been a cool bonus. Sadly, he is missing his signature smile. : (

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X-Wing Alliance Photo Novel Update – julianmaurice

Today we play some catch up with a Photonovel Mega Spotlight on the excellent photonovel series brought to you by forum member julianmaurice.

I encourage all Expanded Universe fans to check out the latest installments in this series!

Chapter 9 – Interdictor

Chapter 10 – Bacta Double Cross

Chapter 11 – Rebel Rendevous

Chapter 12 – Nowhere to Run

Chapter 13 – Imperial Horizon

Chapter 14 – Joining the Rebellion

Chapter 15 – Deep Space Evaluation

The story telling, customs, and graphic art put into this effort is amazing… and for those of you still needing to catch up on the earlier chapters, be sure to check out the Photonovel Section of our forums.

VC43 Commander Gree

The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of Commander Gree from the Vintage Collection.

PROS: A reissue of a figure sculpt that was ahead of its time in 2008. Looks gorgeous on a Vintage-style card.

CONS: None

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VC41 Stormtrooper

The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the Stormtrooper from the Vintage Collection.

PROS: The basic stormtrooper receives upgraded articulation (ball-jointed hips) borrowed from the recent VC14 Sandtrooper Includes a bonus DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle for extra crowd suppression.

CONS: The oversized (and inaccurate) helmet is way too loose when fit over the head. Error on the card back depicting the “original” release as being from “The Empire Strikes Back“. We all know it was on a 12-back “Star Wars” card in 1978.

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VC38 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Trooper (212th Battalion) from the Vintage Collection.

PROS: Utilizes the enhanced articulation body we received most recently with the VC15 Clone Trooper. Hasbro finally gave us the Evolution molds for both weapons here – which are awesome in my book. Corrected belt orientation looks to have carried over from the VC15 Clone Trooper as well.

CONS: The helmet displays signs of discoloration (yellowing). Paint masks seem a bit off for the black details on helmet as well (at least on this sample). Lacks the weathering effect that worked on the TSC version. Orange (212th Battalion) color flashes do not match the most recent release of Commander Cody.

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Episode 280: De-Vinylmation

Star Wars Action News’ Berent was at Downtown Disney last Sunday for the release of the Disney Star Wars Vinylmation figures. Listen this week as Berent reports from in line, talking to other Star Wars fans anxiously awaiting the release of the Vinylmation figures, and then provides us with a hands-on review of these new, hot toys. Then listen in to Berent’s exclusive interview with Mike Sullivan, the artist and designer behind the Star Wars Vinylmation figures who was on hand at Disney to interview these figures for devoid fans. And if that’s not enough, we have a chance for you to win a signed Super-Chaser Ghost Obi-Wan Kenobi figure! If you want to win this incredibly hard to find figure, listen to find out how to win!

Also this week, Arnie and Marjorie discuss the latest price hikes on Hasbro figures at retail stores, and review the Funko Boba Fett lamp.

With your voicemails and news on Sideshow’s Premium Format Han in Carbonite, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!

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