For collectors still wanting a cheap Republic Attack Shuttle, Toys”R”Us currently has it on sale for 50% off ($39.99) plus take an additional 20% off your online purchase at check out to bring it down to $31.99. A great deal for a vehicle/playset of this size!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We continue with the bounty hunter and clone cadet trainer, El-Les (CW47).
PROS: During this era of the Clone Wars line, Hasbro’s figures were at their apex – the likenesses to their onscreen counterparts were superb and the articulation was beyond generous – those attributes continue here with El-Les. His overall design/sculpt is exactly like what was seen on the show and since he was part of a fan favorite episode, Clone Cadets, collectors snatched him up quickly.
CONS: None.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We continue with the formidable bounty hunter, Seripas (CW61).
PROS: From the moment Seripas debuted during The Clone Wars’ second season, fans of the line wanted this figure. Hasbro did an excellent job of recreating the animated character – the deco, articulation and details are fantastic – and the inclusion of the removable Seripas figure was executed remarkably well courtesy of a flip-up hatch. The suit itself is loaded with articulation and the ability to hide the weaponry into the arms make this figure that is not only great to display but fun to play with too.
CONS: It is a little difficult for the figure to hold the included sniper rifle convincingly due to the stiffness of the hands and the large forearms. Hands tend to pop out of their sockets when attempting this as well. A great figure that lacked significant distribution in the general retail market.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We continue with everyone’s favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett (CW32).
PROS: Hasbro pulled out all of the stops for this version of the Boba Fett when compared to the previous “UBP” version. This one is loaded with articulation which ball-joints everywhere, even the hips, resulting in a figure that can be posed and infinite number of ways look great doing it. The deco, overall sculpt and likeness to the animated character is spot on and the addition of the jetpack and harness are great touches, too.
CONS: This was again, one of the more rare Clone Wars figures in 2010 which was a shame because it is such a fine figure.
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Wizard World conventions are a staple for sci-fi and comic book fans. Having produced their multi-city conventions for years in Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other cities, they now expand their reach deeper in the midwest this year with Wizard World St. Louis! Marjorie and Arnie were at the con meeting Star Wars fans, celebrities, and seeing what Star Wars collectibles were for sale! With the 2014 St. Louis convention already announced, should you save the date? Listen to Arnie & Marjorie’s report to find out!
Also this week, Johnathan is back with a look at the 2013 Movie Heroes action figures, Jerry gives a Vintage Viewpoint from Endor, and Steve the Gingerprince reports in from the UK–with a chance for one lucky listener to win some of the 2013 Yoda carded Clone Wars figures not released in the USA!
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We continue with Ahsoka’s astromech R7-A7 (CW43).
PROS: It took a couple of years after the releases of Ahsoka and her unique Jedi Starfighter, but finally Hasbro gave collectors the final piece of the trifecta in 2011. R7-A7 uses the solid R3-S6 mold with opening access panels and extending utility arms. It also retains the vestigial grappling hook from R2-D2.
CONS: None really other than the delay it took for collectors to finally add it to their collections.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Republic Commando Boss (CW11) Variant.
PROS: Hasbro looks to have tweaked the paint ops for this figure, specifically the zip-line backpack to incorporate some of the orange accents from the armor, making for a more visually interesting piece overall. The oranges seem to match perfectly between the figure and the pack so no one item stands apart from the other.
CONS: Not currently available in the US.
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For variant collectors out there, we thought we’d pass on news and visual confirmation of a rumored running change/variant to the 2012 Clone Wars Republic Commando Boss (CW11) figure. Initial versions of this figure included an all white backpack (as seen in our Toyguide), but orange accented backpack variant has shown up on pegs in the UK and Australia and on eBay. Click the image above for a closer look.
Thanks to McMetal over on the JediDefender forums for the alert.
Canadian retailer Cmdstore.com has updated today and now has cases of the exclusive 2013 Clone Wars and Movie Heroes in-stock.
Thanks to Cmdstore for posting their availability via their Facebook page.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today starting a look back at some of the older Clone Wars figures that we have yet to add to the archives. We kick things off with the Mandalorian Warrior (CW29).
PROS: Collectors that had trouble tracking down this figure via the “Death Watch” Battle Pack, thankfully, got another opportunity to bolster their Mandalorian Warrior ranks. Like most Clone Wars figures of this era, articulation was abundant allowing for varied “actiony” poses and the sculpting and deco is top notch.
CONS: At the time of release, this figure wasn’t available in any great quantity, which is a shame considering their reemergence in The Clone Wars Season 5. It’s also disappointing that Hasbro didn’t see fit to reissue this figure in 2013 with a revised “Maul armor” deco or perhaps a sweet Obi-Wan-in-Mando disguise version.
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