Tamashii Nations has updated their site with new images for their upcoming S.H.Figuarts Darth Maul – Sith Apprentice figure. This figure is scheduled for a September 2015 released and should retail for about $50 US.
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New Bandai C-3PO Model Kit Images
Bandai has released new final product images for their upcoming C-3PO 1/12th scale model kit and WOW does it look fine with that gold and silver plating. It might give that Revoltech version a run for its money. Head over to TAGHobby and check them out.
Toyguide Update: Samurai Taisho Darth Vader
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the Samurai Taisho Darth Vader figure from Bandai/Tamashii Nation.
PROS: The minute I saw this figure previewed back in June 2014, I knew I had to have it and now that it has arrived, it’s probably my favorite collector item of 2014. The samurai armor has been beautifully merged with the Star Wars aesthetic and the result is an amazing sculpt with ornate details and paint work. The articulation is nearly perfect, allowing collectors to set a wide range of realistic display possibilities and intimidating postures. Accessories are plentiful with 3 additional pairs of hands for gesturing or holding the included katana-like lightsaber and/or hilt.
CONS: Admittedly the style isn’t for everyone, nor is the premium price for essentially a 6″ scale figure.
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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Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has issued their latest newsletter with New Arrivals and Preorders head on over to check out new Star Wars items from Hot Toys, Play Art Kai, Revoltech, Hero Cross, Bandai, and more!
New Bandai Samurai Stormtrooper Images
New images for Bandai’s Movie Realization Samurai Stormtrooper have turn up online courtesy of S.I.C Lover on Facebook. Click on through to check out the gallery. Thanks to Brandon Flores for the heads up.
Episode 41: It’s Not Wise To Upset A Mouse
Yakface and Flyguy are back again this week as we discuss new Black Series 6” figures landing at Target, the release of new product images for Saga Legends and Mission Series for 2015 as well as Hasbro’s failed suicide attempt/merger with DreamWorks. Sideshow and Gentle Giant are thrown into the mix with new preorder announcements as well as details for upcoming model kits from Bandai, We round things out this week with Rebels, Episode VII and Celebration Anaheim announcements and updates. All this and more on Episode 41 of The Realm Recap.
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Episode 38: Rebels Rebels, Distribution’s A Mess
Our show returns this week as Flyguy and I discuss the latest in Star Wars collecting and just in time. It appears that the drought is lifting as new product is shipping to and being received by collectors. New Black Series, Star Wars Rebels, and Saga Legends/Mission Series are all starting to show up online and in stores. Sideshow comes through huge this past week with a few preorders that are sure to put a dent in the wallet and Bandai again tempts collectors with their expanding line of samurai-themed figures. Episode VII and Star Wars Rebels gets a few hits this week as principal filming has wrapped on the sequel and we now get a clearer understanding of the Inquisitor’s task by way of new Vader footage on a special telecast of Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion. This and much more on Episode 38 of The Realm Recap!
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SHFigurarts Luke and Han (ANH)
Also revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014, 2 new 1:12 scale SHFigurarts figures depicting Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in their classic A New Hope outfits.
New Bandai Movie Realization Figures
Tamashii Nations 2014 is currently underway and at the event it has been revealed that several new Samurai-inspired figures are on the way including a Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper, Snowtrooper and Royal Guard. Head on over to ToyzMag for a closer look.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has updated this week with its latest batch of new arrivals and preorders. Click on through to check out Star Wars items from Bandai, Sideshow, Herocross and Kaiyodo!