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.
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Toyguide Update: CW50 Barriss Offee
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Barriss Offee from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Fantastic esthetically and the likeness is near perfect for the animated character. The fabric for the skirt is some of the best I’ve see in the modern era of collecting.
CONS: This will be a sticking point for some – articulation. There are no knee or ankle joints and the elbow only feature simple swivel joints.
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.
VC41 Stormtrooper Running Change
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted a discovery from one of their reader which shows that Hasbro has made some tweaks to the helmet and deco for the Stormtrooper (VC41) in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for the full details and we’ll be sure to add this version to our toyguide entry once this version is acquired.
CW49: Riot Control Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Riot Control Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection
PROS: Clone uses the original super-articulated trooper body. Great accessories and deco. Baton attaches to shield for easy storage.
CONS: You’ll want a few but finding them in quantities at retail, at least initially might take a bit of work.
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.
New from BBTS 4/28/11
Hi – Here is another quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a huge batch of new preorders and more new arrivals!
Behold Savage Opress!!!
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have acquired the first look at the rumored Clone Wars Savage Opress figure. Head on over to check it out!
VC34 Jango Fett
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jango Fett from the Vintage Collection’s Attack of the Clones wave (Wave 4).
PROS: Pretty much the definitive Jango in terms of sculpt and accessories. Re-worked, scene specific gauntlets are a nice touch as is the new jetpack and missile.
CONS: The gauntlet blades are not removable (i.e. they are deployed all the time). Overall color of the jumpsuit seems to still be “off” a bit but it’s a vast improvement over the grape flavored version included in the recent Geonosis Arena set.
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.
Limited Edition Hologram Stitch Yoda Figure
EndorExpress has updated today with word of an Opening Day exclusive for the relaunch of Star Tours. It consists of a Holographic Snitch Yoda and commemorative “Opening Day 2011” patch – both packed in a limited edition (2011 pieces) display case .
The “Carded” Vintage Kenner Collection Project
Some of you may have been around this weekend in the wee hours of the night/morning when I was posting snapshots on facebook of some of my Vintage collectibles from my dedicated “Star Wars” room. In doing so, one photo in particular (at right) sparked an idea for a project/quest for something I’ve wanted to tackle for many years – assemble a “carded” Vintage Kenner collection.
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Episode 293: Distribution by the Loosest Definition
On the latest Star Wars Action News podcast, Arnie and Marjorie discuss Hasbro action figure distribution. Rarely, since Star Wars figures returned to the main market in 1995, has it been as hard to find new Star Wars figures as it is right now in stores. Is this going to change any time soon? Listen to find out!
Also on this podcast, Nathan continues his look back at Hasbro’s beloved comic 2-packs, and Steve “The Gingerprince” runs down the latest store finds in the UK!
All this and more on Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show from http://www.swactionnews.com or use the direct links:
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN293.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN293.M4A