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Toyguide Update: Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (TRU Exclusive)

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Stealth Operations Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: Nice, crisp deco on the helmet and shoulder bells, even the soles of the boots are painted. For an exclusive, the price is comparable to the standard basic figure price. (Even cheaper if purchased during the current 2 for $10.99 promotion.)

CONS: Should have been designated as “Blackout” as identified by LFL and The Clone Wars Episode Guide. A bit light on accessories for a clone and maybe under articulated for some collectors as it uses the divisive “Stone” body.

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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Yellowing Plastic Strikes Back

In spite of Hasbro’s VP of Global Brand Management indicating in a recent interview at Echobasenews.com that they had resolved the issue with yellowing of figures, it seems as though they still haven’t really addressed the problem (at least not yet).

Over the past year or so, collectors are very aware of extreme cases of this on the BD # 58 Spacetrooper,  TVC # 14 Sandtrooper and TVC # 15 Clone Trooper (as well as some Clone Wars Clone Troopers to a lesser extent).   But now it’s being seen on the TVC # 52 Rebel Fleet Trooper’s helmet, and even the Clone Trooper helmet in the AOTC Blu Ray Commemorative set.

Our friends at Jedidefender.com have provided a comparison pic of this quality control issue on the Rebel Fleet Trooper and forum members Rum Sleg and Nygmex at Rebelscum.com also reported this problem recently as well.

So, what’s it going to take for Hasbro to address this issue once and for all?  Share your thoughts after the jump!

CW Ultimate Gift Set Packaging Revealed

Haven’t had your fill of Clone Wars products yet? You’re in luck then as Sandtroopers.com has posted image of the upcoming Walmart Exclusive Ultimate Gift Set that was revealed at SDCC a few weeks back. This set includes Space Suit Anakin, Count Dooku, Super Battle Droid, Battle Droid and Captain Rex. Look for this to hit store shelves around October. Sandtroopers also comes through with an image of the packaging for the ultra-cool Mandalorion Assault Transport  Head on over for the full reports.

Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles

K & C Collectibles has received a lot of new items this week. They include Clone Wars Action figures, Legacy & Clone Wars figure with vehicle, Clone Wars Vehicle, Vintage Ships, Clone Wars Battle Packs and Blu-Ray figure sets.

NEW Clone Wars Action Figure:
Stealth OPS Clone Trooper

NEW Legacy Vehicle with Figure:
Rebel Transport Speeder with Rebel Ground Crew

NEW Clone Wars Vehicle with Figure:
Separatist Speeder with Geonosian Warrior

NEW Clone Wars Vehicle:
Republic Attack Shuttle

NEW Vintage Vehicles:
B-Wing Fighter
Y-Wing Fighter

NEW Clone Wars Battle Packs:
Defend Kamino
Assault on Geonosis
Stop the Zillo Beast
The Hunt for Grievous
Cad Bane’s Escape

NEW Blu-ray Commemorative Figure Sets:
Episode I: Darth Maul, Battle Droid, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn
Episode II: Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, Clone Trooper, Jango Fett
Episode III: Commander Bly, General Grievous, Yoda, Mace Windu
Episode IV: Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, Sandtrooper
Episode V: Princess Leia Organa, Snowtrooper, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker
Episode VI: Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Biker Scout

NEW Vintage Collection Special Action Figure Sets
Imperial Forces – Bossk, IG-88 and Snowtrooper
Imperial Set – Imperial Commander, Dengar and AT-AT Driver
Android Set – C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca

NEW Vintage Collection Figures:
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)

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Target Deluxe Markdowns

Target is resetting their aisle this week and in order to clear out existing product, they are quietly clearancing the previous DPCI/SKU (087-06-1402) for the Deluxe Vehicle with Figure sets to make way for the new Class I/Rapid Strike Vehicle DPCI/SKU. Last night I found the Y-Wing Scout Bomber and Republic Scout Speeder for $5.08 a pieces while their case mates – the Naboo Skiff and Cad Bane Speeder Bike (in new packaging) rang out at full price. It might be worth a trip to the Price Scanner to see if your store is doing the same thing!

Facebook Preview: AV-7 Mobile Cannon

Our Facebook followers today get a Toyguide Update Preview for the Clone Wars Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon. This is one cool piece featuring a rotating and elevating barrel, articulated legs, flip down treads (with rolling wheels) launching missiles, and flip out platform with blast shield! Head on over to our Facebook page for the preview album. Look for this to start hitting stores in your area soon.