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Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 269: TFU II — Part 3: Reviews Unleashed

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With The Force Unleashed 2 Star Wars fans have their biggest video game event since the original. Starkiller is back and seemingly more powerful than ever! However while hype was high among Star Wars fans early buzz on the game was mixed. Now Star Wars Action News brings you the definitive review podcast for The Force Unleashed 2. Arnie and Marjorie review every aspect of the Collector’s Edition of the game for the XBox 360–the graphics, the gameplay, the story, and the much maligned duration of the game.

Also chiming in are Dan and Jerry from Republic Forces Radio Network, who went to the midnight launch of The Force Unleashed 2 at their local gamestop and talk to excited fans eager to play the game, and then they provide their views on the Collector’s Edition.

Owen Cheddar and his father call in with thoughts on the Wii version of the game, including multiplayer.

Finally we play your thoughts on the game. All week, Star Wars Action News has been asking for your voicemails reviewing the game. Listen to find out what your fellow Star Wars fans think of the game!

All this and great bargains on Slave I and AT-ATs to boot 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


Collecting News

Vintage ROTS Clone Trooper Card Variant

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Yakface forum member Eopie Herder was kind enough pass along a discovery he made regarding a new packaging variant in the Vintage line. It appears that the inset photo for the ROTS Clone Trooper has been retouched with more vibrant colors – most notably the background. This alternation joins the tweaking of the Sandtrooper card we reported eariler this month. Click the image above for a closer look.

Collecting News

AT-AT Sale Update 2

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Yakface reader Steven writes in with the following:

Hey it’s me again giving you the 411 on Target…. If K-Mart is sold out at their $49.99 price, and if you have an ad from them showing the sale price, Target does price matching, you may have to go to the guest services counter, but we do price matching. So if K-Mart is sold out… take your ad and try Target. Glad to try to help you guys when I can….

Thanks a bunch Steven – we hope this helps out and that any readers who attempt this walk away successful!

Update: For clarification sake, there is no K-Mart print ad that advertises this low price so you’ll most likely be out of luck in getting other retailers to price match their ultra low deal. – Jayson

Toyguide Updates

CW26 Flamethrower Clone Trooper

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Flamethrower Clone Trooper from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: A cool retake/upgrade on the Cold Assault Gear Captain Rex sculpt and includes awesome accessories for frying Zombie Geonosians and Battle Droids alike.

CONS: None really other than the lack of ankle joints.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

Remember, you can weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.


Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 268: TFU II — Part 2: Brett Rector Unleashed and Zombie Troopers

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Our pre-release coverage of The Force Unleashed 2, coming out tomorrow, continues this week as Arnie interviews The Force Unleashed 2’s Producer Brett Rector. They discuss the making of the game, its various editions, and what LucasArts staff layoffs mean for the possibility of a The Force Unleashed 3! And Brock brings a spoiler-free review of the novel of The Force Unleashed 2. Wonder if the story of the new game is any good? Listen to Brock’s review to find out!

Also this week, Berent brings you a new type of contest where you can win a huge Zombie stormtrooper action figure diorama, sure to be a spotlight of your collection not only during Halloween but year round! And Berent talks with the artists who created the diorama.

With listener voicemails and store reports of new Star Wars exclusives, it’s all this week on Star Wars Action News!

You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced

Toyguide Updates

CW25 Ki-Adi-Mundi

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Ki-Adi-Mundi from the Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: Overall, a nice figure sculpt that captures the angular/slim esthetics of the series. Implementation of soft goods works well here too.

CONS: Tauntaun-in-the-highlights look for the eyes, no ankle joints. Odd neck joint design prevents head from looking left to right. A bit lacking in the accessory category.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

Remember, you can weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.