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Official Hasbro 2016 Collector Checklist
Hasbro has put together their own “official” checklist to keep collectors up to date on the products available for the Rogue One launch. Click this link to check it out and see if you notice a few items not yet announced.
Toyguide Update: 3.75″ Chirrut Îmwe
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with Chirrut Îmwe.
PROS: Chirrut is another stand out figure in the 3.75″ basic figure assortment as he is extremely well sculpted and the likeness is pretty recognizable as actor Donnie Yen. Again, Hasbro captured many of the varied fabrics through subtle use of texture and color variation that really makes the outfit pop – even in this scale.
CONS: It looks like it would have be very easy to include a sixth point of articulation for Chirrut’s right wrist/forearm but instead, Hasbro elected to glue the hand in place. Freeing this joint would have made for a more versatile figure, able to hold his staff in additional battle stances. Sadly, Chirrut does not include a screen accurate version of his cool bow rifle. Not currently available at retail in the US, but expect soon.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
AT-ACT Designer Desk Video
Hasbro has defibrillated their Pulse site with the addition of a new Designer Desk video to showcase the new Imperial AT-ACT. Learn more about the new vehicle from Design & Development Director, Steve Evans, and Senior Principal Designer, Mark Boudreaux.
UPDATE: New Toys”R”Us Exclusive Rogue One 2-pk
A new exclusive Deluxe “Vs.” set has popped up on Toys”R”Us.co.uk featuring Captain Cassian Andor and an Imperial Stormtrooper Officer. The Cassian is repacked from the U-Wing Fighter and the Stormtrooper is a repaint of the single carded basic/universe figure.
Click on through for a closer look.
Thanks to MNA for the heads-up.
UPDATE: This is confirmed for a US release as well via Hasbro’s Official Collectors Checklist
Continue reading UPDATE: New Toys”R”Us Exclusive Rogue One 2-pk
Toyguide Update: K-2SO
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with the reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO.
PROS: K-2SO may be the best of the Rogue One released thus far in the line up as Hasbro managed to capture the stature, details and scale for this figure almost perfectly. From its lanky frame, to its new, yet familiar Imperial design aesthetic, K-2SO looks pure “Star Wars” which is not only a testament to the character’s concept, but to Hasbro in translating that into plastic. Sure, it’s only 6 POA (all ball-joints), but I think you’d be hard-pressed in finding anything else to take issue.
CONS: Despite the figure’s fantastic sculpt and deco, it is lacking in accessories as you only receive a retractable zipline attachment where a piece of in-film weaponry or piece of tech may have better served this figure.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Toyguide Update: 3.75″ Sgt. Jyn Erso (Jedha)
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with Jyn Erso (Jedha).
PROS: Aside from a few minor paint application issues, the second basic version of Jyn Erso is a very nicely done figure. Again, Hasbro has created an all-new figure which is surprising as they could have easily recycled the legs from the Eadu version. Even the blaster is new for this figure. The removable cowl is made of a pliable plastic that fits over the head easily and doesn’t look too bulky. The sculpted details of her uniform/outfit are well done, conveying a variety of textures and fabrics.
CONS: Unlike the first Jyn Erso we reviewed, this one takes a step backward in reverting to the 5 POA form-factor (although still a good figure). Not the best likeness of Felicity Jones but that can be said about most human characters in this scale.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Return of the Customizer Mega Spotlight
Tonight we bring back a much overdue feature – the Customizer Mega Spotlight!
First up, all-star customizer Evilivo shows off some new OT goodness, including a fantastic take on Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper disguise.
Next, Eyositer gets in on the fun with several great new customs, including an Underworld Gangster.
Customizing legend Fritzkrieg also gets back into the mix with a really cool Mandalorian.
Last but not least, we are treated to a ton of ANH era customs from Stan – check those out here!
Q&A with Hasbro
Our good friends at Imperialshipyards were able to get some Q&A time with the Hasbro team at New York Comic Con over the weekend.
They are doing the fan community a great service once again as they did their best to get questions that matter to the 3.75″ fans posed to the Hasbro team, with friendly suggestions to make the 3.75″ action figure brand a more appealing product again.
Toyguide Update: 3.75″ Sgt. Jyn Erso (Eadu)
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue with our first entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with Sergeant Jyn Erso (Eadu).
PROS: First off, this isn’t your typical “5POA” figure as this version of Jyn has two additional points of articulation – swivel forearms -bringing the POA count up to 7 making for a slightly better figure. Sure, it’s not an elbow or knee joint, but it does allow for more variety in posing. Her overall aesthetic is good, with a lot of sculpting details in her outfit that is reminiscent of Princess Leia in Endor gear. Hasbro also sculpted a full outfit underneath the vinyl “poncho” – which is not really intended to be removable, but bonus points for their forward thinking. She includes a blaster pistol that can be stowed in her holster and a large rocket/projectile launcher for added play value.
CONS: The breathing mask/apparatus takes a bit of futzing to get situated on her face properly. Due to her small frame and higher center of gravity, it does take a bit of trial and error to get her to stand unassisted. It’s not impossible by any means but it could be a point of contention for kids with little patience or the heavy handed.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.