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Toyguide Update: Disney Store Exclusive Talking Stormtrooper

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our first entry for the Disney Store exclusive large scale talking figures. We kick things off with the Stormtrooper.

PROS: Proving that a realistically styled and detailed figures will draw both young and old collectors alike, Disney really hands Hasbro their lunch in producing a desirable figure at a relatively modest price point. The overall sculpt is fantastic (with accurate human proportions) and stable for displaying in various poses thanks to multiple points of articulation. The 20+ high-quality sound effects are pulled right from A New Hope and are very clear with little to no distortion. Batteries (included) are removable to prevent corrosion.

CONS: Not really anything to speak of other than the included holster is functional for no apparent reason and is inaccurately sculpted.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery (and SFX demo) and judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.

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Disney Store Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine

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Disney Stores have passed on to us details regarding their upcoming Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide (150 of which are allotted to Europe), the Vader statue will be available in limited quantities at two physical Disney Stores in the US: Times Square in New York City and Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Retail price will be $179.95. It will also be available through DisneyStore.com mid-May. It measures 9.5″ H x 7.875″ W x 7.875″ D. Click on through to check out high-res images.

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Star Wars Collectors Cast: Disney Store VIP Event

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It’s time for a Star Wars Collectors Cast Special Report featuring all the news and reveals from the Disney Store event held last week in Los Angeles. With Dan Curto and Steve Sansweet both attending the event we get their perspectives, as well as a roundup of all the latest goings on at Rancho Obi-Wan and lots more too.

Disney Star Wars Event: Plush Figures

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Next up in our Disney Star Wars Event focus are the new plush items featuring R2 (with swivel dome), Jawa, Bantha and Tauntaun (no open belly – yet). The fit and finish of the actual product we saw in store was great and thus will make a great gift to any plush fan or collector. Pricing for R2 and Jawa is $9.95 each, the Bantha, Tauntaun and Chewbacca (not shown) are $19.95 each. Click on through for the gallery.

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Disney Star Wars Event: 12″ Scale Figures

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If you followed along via Facebook and Twitter on Tuesday, you’ll be up to speed on these but if not, here is a gallery of the 12″ scale line of figures coming to the Disney Store starting in May for $29.95 each. Things kick off with the Stormtrooper and then a new figure is released approximately every week there after. First for figures are  Han, X-Wing Pilot Luke, Stormtrooper, and Darth Vader. Later in the fall we get Boba Fett and a 15″ Chewbacca. Click on through for the gallery.

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The Force is Strong with the Disney Store Star Wars Event

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On April 21 and 22, Disney is holding a special VIP event to showcase new product coming to their Disney Stores as well as a tour of their merchandising headquarters. Everything is hush-hush for now in terms of what will be shown but thankfully we will be onsite to report the reveals and announcements firsthand! Check back with us over the next couple of days as we breakdown and share with you the latest from “The House of the Mouse”!