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New Saga Legends Asst. Revealed
Yakface Sponsor BigBadToyStore has updated with new preorders today and it looks like we’ll be getting a refresh in the Saga Legends line. Look for these figures to start showing up in March:
SL24 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III)
SL25 Stormtrooper
SL27 Death Star Trooper
SL28 Super Battle Droid (Episode III)
SL29 Mace Windu (Episode III)
SL30 Boba Fett (Episode VI)
SL31 Destroyer Droid
SL32 Spacetrooper
Looks like some great army building potential!
UPDATE: Our sponsor EntertainmentEarth has also listed this assortment with an photo show off which sculpts will be used (in theory).
VC29 Kit Fisto
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Kit Fisto from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Master Fisto receives an upgrade in the form of a new sculpt with enhanced articulation as he now features ball-jointed hips. Includes lit and unlit lightsaber accessories. Probably the last Kit Fisto you’ll ever need – at least until they make another one.
CONS: Looks more like the ROTS on-screen appearance than his AOTC likeness. An alternate “force-push” hand (from the 2009 Geonosis Arena Set) would have been a cool bonus. Sadly, he is missing his signature smile. : (
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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Echo Base Forums: “Who’s Left?” Special Report
Our friends at EchoBaseForums have launched an interesting feature asking sites from around Star Wars fandom their opinion on who’d they like to see released from The Phantom Menace. Look for this feature to continue every friday covering all 6 films in the saga.
Thanks to David Delgado for asking us to participate in this collaborative effort.
Facebook First Look: Vintage Wave 4 Preview
It’s been a busy couple days in the Yakface photolab so while we get our next round of Toyguide updates prepared, head on over to our facebook page to check out a preview of the AOTC wave (wave) of the Vintage Collection and then watch for these figures to be added to our toyguide in the next few days.
VC43 Commander Gree
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of Commander Gree from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: A reissue of a figure sculpt that was ahead of its time in 2008. Looks gorgeous on a Vintage-style card.
CONS: None
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 facebookand in our forums.
VC41 Stormtrooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of the Stormtrooper from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: The basic stormtrooper receives upgraded articulation (ball-jointed hips) borrowed from the recent VC14 Sandtrooper Includes a bonus DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle for extra crowd suppression.
CONS: The oversized (and inaccurate) helmet is way too loose when fit over the head. Error on the card back depicting the “original” release as being from “The Empire Strikes Back“. We all know it was on a 12-back “Star Wars” card in 1978.
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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VC38 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Clone Trooper (212th Battalion) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Utilizes the enhanced articulation body we received most recently with the VC15 Clone Trooper. Hasbro finally gave us the Evolution molds for both weapons here – which are awesome in my book. Corrected belt orientation looks to have carried over from the VC15 Clone Trooper as well.
CONS: The helmet displays signs of discoloration (yellowing). Paint masks seem a bit off for the black details on helmet as well (at least on this sample). Lacks the weathering effect that worked on the TSC version. Orange (212th Battalion) color flashes do not match the most recent release of Commander Cody.
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 facebookand in our forums.
Premium Format Emperor & Throne
Sideshow Collectibles has updated tonight with a product teaser for the upcoming Emperor Palpatine with Imperial Throne. Look for the full details surrounding this amazing collectible on Feb 1, with pre-orders starting on Feb. 3.
Episode 280: De-Vinylmation
Star Wars Action News’ Berent was at Downtown Disney last Sunday for the release of the Disney Star Wars Vinylmation figures. Listen this week as Berent reports from in line, talking to other Star Wars fans anxiously awaiting the release of the Vinylmation figures, and then provides us with a hands-on review of these new, hot toys. Then listen in to Berent’s exclusive interview with Mike Sullivan, the artist and designer behind the Star Wars Vinylmation figures who was on hand at Disney to interview these figures for devoid fans. And if that’s not enough, we have a chance for you to win a signed Super-Chaser Ghost Obi-Wan Kenobi figure! If you want to win this incredibly hard to find figure, listen to find out how to win!
Also this week, Arnie and Marjorie discuss the latest price hikes on Hasbro figures at retail stores, and review the Funko Boba Fett lamp.
With your voicemails and news on Sideshow’s Premium Format Han in Carbonite, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced