Our friends at Yoda’s News have posted a first look of the new Count Dooku eFX Precision Cast Replica Lightsaber over on their YouTube page. Give it a look.
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DCSWCC Picnic This Weekend
The Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC) will have a great Fall picnic on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 in Gambrills, MD.
The pavilion of the Bell Branch Athletic Complex will be the site of the club’s annual Anniversary celebration, which will feature the usual food, fun, and fellowship. Special events at this year’s picnic will be a “Death Star Trench” mini-golf course and a wampa cave photo-op, which were featured attractions at the club’s booth at Celebration 5 last month.
If you’re in the Washington DC / Baltimore / Annapolis area this Saturday afternoon, please stop by, meet your fellow collectors, and join in the fun! Check out our website www.dcswcc.org and emailpress@dcswcc.org for more information.
New Battle Pack Images Surface
Our friends over at Sandtroopers.com have gotten there imperial mitts on a couple new Battle Pack images. Previously a rumor floated by Mr. Curto at Rebelscum, these new sets consist of the Battle of Orto Plutonia from the Clone Wars featuring Cold Weather Anakin, Obi-Wan, Rex and Chieftan Thi-Sen. The second is the Invasion of Utapau from Episode III featuring Commander Cody, Airborne Trooper, General Grievous and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Although the figures in these packs are repacks, they do include the Galactic Battle Card and Mat for added play value – if you are into that kind of thing that is. Head on over to Sandtroopers.com for a closer look.
Clone Wars Characters… Realistic Style?
There’s been a bit of a buzz in the forums recently with a rumor that we could be seeing Clone Wars characters in the realistic format next year.
Share your thoughts as to whether this is a good idea or not after the jump!
Clone Wars Happy Meals Return Next Week
In preparation for the return of the Clone Wars on September 17, McDonald’s will be offering a series of 9 Clone Wars themed Finger Skateboards. Each board will include a temporary tattoo and a code to unlock a virtual lightsaber or starfighter on the McWorld/HappyMeal.com website. Collect all 9: Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Captain Rex, Cad bane, Commander Cody, Asajj Ventress, General Grievous and Mace Windu.
You can see a preview on our facebook page.
CW09 Mandalorian Police Officer
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Mandalorian Police Officerfrom the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: A nice looking figure for the most part, a little “TRON”-like, but cool. Well armed in the accessory department and the flip-up face shield is nice touch as well.
CONS: Lacks knee and ankle articulation.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
VC07 Dack Ralter
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Dack Ralter from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Rogue leader’s gunner gets a nice upgrade from the 2002 version and a must have for Luke’s new snowspeeder. Pack-in rifle is a nice extra as well.
CONS: Nothing really new here, being a TLC repaint and all. A basic (non-exclusive) carded version of Dack before Wedge? Blasphemy!
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
VC06 See-Threepio (C-3PO)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of See-Threepio (C-3PO) from the Vintage Collection
PROS: A far cooler figure once removed from the card. Loaded with sculpted details that are hidden under the removable coverings. Even the removable parts have intricacies on their reverse side. A far better interpretation than the 2004 VOTC figure.
CONS: Seems a little underscaled. The carded presentation neglects to showcase that he has the removable panel feature. Lack of the metalized finish hurts the overall look slightly.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
VC04 Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) from the Vintage Collection
PROS: Despite having received a new, super-articulated Bespin Luke a couple years ago, Hasbro managed to fine a way to make it obsolete. This is by far the best interpretation of this figure to date. The deco, likeness, sculpt and articulation are in a word perfect. This figure should easily serve as a base for a future “Dagobah Training” version with a simple torso and arm upgrade.
CONS: A minor quibble – the hole that received the post on the lightsaber hilt is a tad too small and brittle as after a few repeated interactions with the hilt, the tiny loop split. : (
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Clone Wars Wave 4 in High-Res
We update tonight with a detailed look at the carded and loose figures from upcoming Clone Wars wave 4 consisting of Embo, Boba Fett, Mandalorian Warrior, R4-P17 and Shaak Ti. Click the below above for a closer look.
