Sideshow Collectibles updates today with another tease! Figrin D’An looks to be receiving his other band mates in the 1:6 scale as well. Look for more details with their weekly newsletter release in a few days.
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Episode 294: Bounty & the RockStar 2: Clone Toy Boogaloo
This week Dan & Jerry return to take the reins of Star Wars Action News as Arnie and Marjorie prepare to stand in line for Thor! (Ok, not really). Listen as they talk about the latest news this week including the upcoming Blu-Ray announcement, Savage Oppress’ action figure debut, as well as what they are finding in stores. Then Justin is back with what’s he’s finding in stores and on-line including the Episode III Obi-Wan Kenobi mini-bust that went up for pre-order this week. Then we wrap up with a step-back in time as Dan & Jerry discuss the action figures and vehicles made for the Tartakovsky Clone Wars micro-series as they prepare for Republic Forces Radio Network’s special summer programming.
All this and more on Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN294.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN294.M4A
Clone Wars Battle Pack Breakdown
Tonight we breakdown (to the best of our ability) the contents of the new Clone Wars Battle Packs revealed today by Hasbro in order to provide you with a “who’s who?” and a “what’s what?”in these sets. Step inside for the full details.
New Products from Hasbro
Hasbro has also passed along to us images of other new product presumably due before year’s end. You can check them all out after the link.
New Clone Wars Battle Packs
The crew at Sandtroopers.com has posted a new set of images showcasing 4 new Battle Packs for the Clone Wars line! Head on over for a look at Assault on Geonosis, Cad Bane’s Escape (there’s that missing Bane figure!), Defend Kamino and The Hunt for Grievous!
What do you think about the drop to only 3 figures in a battle pack? Leave a comment here or post in our forums!
EDIT: Hasbro just sent us these as well, so if you have trouble viewing them there you can hit up our facebook page.
Toyguide Update: CW51 Eeth Koth
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Eeth Koth from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Another excellent Clone Wars-style figure, the likeness is very close to the animation model.
CONS: A little light on the accessories; absence of ankle joints may be a sticking point for some.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Toyguide Update: VC48 Weequay Skiff Master
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of a few of the latest variants from the Vintage Collection. Next up: VC48 Weequay Skiff Master
This running change tweaks the neck post mold a bit, shortening it so the head sits closer to the shoulder and creating a more esthetically look.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this variation is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Toyguide Update: VC43 Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Landing)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of a few of the latest variants from the Vintage Collection. Next up: VC44 Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Landing).
This running change corrects the pale blue lightsaber which shipped in this figure’s original run and replaced it with a darker, more vibrant blue mold.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this variation is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Toyguide Update: VC41 Stormtrooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of a few of the latest variants from the Vintage Collection. First up: VC41 Stormtrooper
This running change corrects the oddly painted helmet of the previous version as well as adds the missing “gray dots” absent on the mid-section.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this variation is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
New RC Republic Fighter Tank Images
First revealed at Toy Fair, Sandtroopers.com comes through again with a first look at the packaging* for the R/C Republic Fighter Tank for the Clone Wars line. Head on over for a closer look.