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Galactic Merchants Continue to Deliver
Not only is the Galactic Merchants team filling a huge void in collecting by creating great dioramas for collectors, but they’re also remembering the people who pushed to helped promote their efforts by giving a special thanks to us on their new packaging. It’s things like this that go to show what a great community Star Wars fans are.
For those of you that have received your sets so far, we want to hear about it and see your displays! Head on over to the forums and share your pics like others are doing. And if you haven’t received your set just yet, I know they appreciate your patience. This is a huge undertaking for these guys but they are really working hard to make each and every customer is happy with their order.
Toyguide Update: Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder Pilot Deluxe Mini Bust (2013 PGM Exclusive)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the PGM Exclusive Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder Pilot) Deluxe Mini Bust from Gentle Giant.
PROS: I really enjoy the Deluxe Mini Busts for their versatility in display options so this PGM variant gets high praise due to its extra lightsaber wielding arm. The inclusion of the separate lightsaber hilt is a nice touch as well as it can be worn on the belt or held in one of the interchangeable arms. The paint deco is quite good with few blemishes or sloppy applications. The texture of the coat looks fantastic and almost appears to have a wet, snow soaked look. The helmet treatment is also very good as the deco is very crisp (although maybe a bit too clean) and the visor completes the look.
CONS: Being strictly a PGM exclusive may have ruffled a few feathers when it was announced, especially after the General Veers Deluxe Mini Bust kerfufel last year. I couldn’t help but think that this deluxe version could have also benefitted from the inclusion of the grenade used to take out the AT-AT. It would have been a great accessory to pair with the exclusive Lightsaber arm.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this bust is worth adding to your collection.
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Biggs X-Wing On Sale
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Vintage X-Wing Fighter is on sale today for only $40.00. Promotion valid in-store only.
Droid Factory Hits Low of $14.99
Enough said, get yours while they last.
Toyguide Update: Ewok Assault Catapult
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the ever continuing Vintage Collection. Today, we take a look at the Kmart Exclusive Ewok Assault Catapult.
PROS: Again, Kmart proves to be the retailer of choice when it comes to Original Trilogy merchandise. Not only do we get 2 “new” and unique Ewoks, but an all new catapult as well.
CONS: It really would have been nice to get the dalmatian Ewok (Brethupp) that was originally solicited with this set. Hopefully that version will see the light of day.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set 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.
Republic Gunship Black Friday Sale
BFAds.net has posted a new listing of Black Friday ads and, as expected, the exclusive Vintage Republic Gunship is marked down to $89.99. Click the image above to check out all of the other limited deals that launch at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks to our friends at Star Wars Action News for the alert.
Toyguide Update: Evolution of Darth Vader
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the 2013 Vader Collection. Today, we take a look at the Evolution of Darth Vader Gift Set*.
PROS: The pros are few but this set does bring together nearly the best sculpts of each figure Hasbro has to offer and makes for a nice gift pack for $30-40. Surprisingly, the main reason to buy this set is for the Vader. Sure, it’s just the Evolution/TVC08 sculpt but the deco on the underlying head sculpt is a marked improvement over the TVC figure as it corrects that weird white stripe on the chin.
CONS: As if the world needed more opportunities to buy an Anakin or Vader figure. Pick this set up if you are one of the few completists out there that absolutely need every repaint or if you are an incurable Anakin devotee.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
*This set was provided to us courtesy of site sponsor Entertainment Earth.
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Star Tours Sets on Sale: UPDATE!
If you were able to place an order for the Star Tours Action Figure Sets earlier this week with the amazing price Disney offered, be on the lookout as just two days after placing my order, mine was delivered to my doorstep today.
Note: These appear to already be sold out now as the listing has disappeared from the Disney Store site.
Star Tours Sets on Sale at DisneyStore.com
Still need to pick up those Star Tours Action Figures Sets from the Disney Store? Well, you’re in luck as they are currently on sale for $24.99 each and if you use coupon code “PARK25“, coupled with their 2 for $39.99 promotion, you can get these down to an attractive $15 each.