The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for 2013 Vader Collection. Today, we take a look at the second of two Toys”R”Us exclusive Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights sets.

PROS: Like the first set we reviewed, this pack is loaded with Jedi that have never been produced before, including the iconic Sarrissa Jeng which is the highest new part count figure from either set. Again, all the Jedi here are 14 POA and have great paint apps (at least for my pack).

CONS: The same holds true for this set as the other pack, the TVC Phase I Clone Trooper sculpt for Commander Ponds would have been great. Paint app quality and consistency vary from set to set, most notably Sarrissa’s hair line so if you’re particular on your deco, you might want to compare sets to find the best representation.

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for 2013 Vader Collection. Today, we take a look at one of two Toys”R”Us exclusive Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights sets.

PROS: These sets pretty much came out of the blue as I don’t think that Hasbro ever “officially” announced them. All the Jedi figures included are debut characters as they’ve never been released before making these sets truly an anomaly. The Jedi themselves are 14 POA figures using bodies that meet and exceed most colllector’s expectations – again a rarity considering these are released in the 2013 Vader packaging which, until now, has been reserved for the limited articulation figures.

CONS (Update): This set really would have been a knockout if Hasbro were to have utilized the TVC Phase I Clone Trooper sculpt for Captain Deviss. The original (03/50) figure is nice, but it pales in comparison to the newer figure. Some collectors seem to balk at the $40 price point but for a set of exclusive, first release figures, I feel the price is fair. It appears that there is a factory error with 2 of the figures in this set. Full details are provided in the Yak Facts section of the toyguide entry. (Thanks to the Guardian for the hands heads-up.)

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ToysRUs has updated today and it now shows one of two Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights Packs. It is currently unavailable (it was for a brief instant, has I had them in my cart) but you can sign up for notification when they replenish their stock online. Hopefully, the second set will be available too to take advantage of the $10 off discount for order of $5o or more.

As we eagerly await the arrival of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs (revealed in July), here are a couple images showcasing loose shots of each set. Look for these to be available at your local Toys”R”Us store and online soon. Click on through for details on each set. Also, take note that these are currently up for pre-order through ToysRUs.ca for $33.67 each.

Jedi Knights Set 1:

The Jedi launch a rescue mission to Geonosis that ends in a battle between the Jedi and Separatist forces. The Jedi fly to the planet to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala from the Separatists. Battle Droids and Geonosian warriors fight the Jedi in what becomes the first battle of the Clone Wars.

Re-create the battles between Jedi and Separatist forces on Geonosis with this awesome pack of Jedi Knights figures! Send your Roan Shryne, Sarrissa Jeng and Sephjet Josall Jedi figures into combat, armed with their lightsabers! Your Clone Commander Ponds figure stands ready to back them up with his blaster. Will they be able to rescue their Jedi allies from the Separatists? It’s all up to you!

SKN Number: 21541866

Product UID: 190A7F17

UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569910145

Manufacturer #: A5769

Jedi Knights Set 2:

When Anakin, Obi-Wan and Padmé are captured by the Separatists on Geonosis, a group of Jedi comes to their rescue. A fierce battle ensues as the Jedi are confronted by Geonosian warriors and Battle Droids. The Jedi ignite their Lightsabers and face the hostile forces as the battle spills out of the arena and onto the Geonosian landscape.

Re-create the battles between Jedi and Separatist forces on Geonosis with this awesome pack of Jedi Knights figures! Send your Que-Mars Redath, Selig Kenjenn and Khaat Qiyn Jedi figures into battle, armed with their lightsabers! Your Clone Captain Deviss figure stands ready to back them up with his blaster rifle. Will they be able to rescue their Jedi allies from the Separatists? It’s all up to you!

SKN Number: 21541866

Product UID: 190A8117

UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569910152

Manufacturer #: A5769

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with an entry dump covering the first wave of Saga Legends figures.

At this point, you’ve learned all you need to know about these figures and most collectors are in one of three camps: “hate’em”, “love’em” or the ever popular  “meh”. I’ll go on record again saying that I love them and can appreciate them for what they are – an inexpensive alternative play pattern for kids with a bit of nostalgia thrown in for collectors who grew up in a simpler time.

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Blind packaged mini figures is all the rage these days especially for line like LEGO and KRE-O. It appears that Hasbro is taking it a bit further as the Saga Legends & Mission Series lines are combined in a Trading Figure assortment which are blind boxed in Japan courtesy of these images from Toy Sapiens. What do you think of a concept like this coming to the US for action figures?

Thanks to our friend Matt from JediNews for the tip.

JediDefender forumite Greg is reporting that he found the exclusive Rise of Darth Vader multipack at Target today. Click the image above to check it out.

Our good friends Dan Curto has posted via Facebook the finding of the 2013 Vader packaged vehicles at Toys”R”Us.

Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting that products from the 2013 “Lava Vader Collection” (Vehicles, Saga Legends and Mission Series) have started showing up at select main and specialty stores in the US.

Following up on our post from this weekend showcasing the card backs for some of the Mission Series 2-packs, here is another photo this time for an assortment of the Saga Legends figures.

Image courtesy: Marduck