Our current Customizing Challenge is entering its final days – and wraps up on Monday, March 31. That gives you a few days still to submit your custom Space Pirate – which you can do – or just check out the latest submissions like the group of cool customs submitted by forum member my kind of scum by clicking here!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at the Wookiee warrior, Merumeru (#15).
PROS: Merumeru is a very well done figure despite a few flaws in articulation. The sculpt captures the essence of the character and is enhanced by a quality deco which gives high- and lowlights to the fur. This figure also has some heft to it, but surprisingly, it’s not one of the largest Wookiee figures we’ve been offered over the years. Merumeru boasts a fair amount of accessories – all of which are new – including a great blaster and a two-piece battle staff with a headpiece that has some great detail/decoration which augments its phallic shape.
CONS: Hasbro (in what was surely a cost-saving measure) eliminated the waist joint – the result is a figure that leaves you wanting. The sculpted dreadlocks prohibit any real range of motion for the head.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece 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.
Toys”R”us locations are marking down quite a few older Star Wars items right now, which includes a variety of items that you’ve probably seen at your store for quite some time. But at 40% off, you may find something worth caving in on. As always your mileage and finds will vary — but if you’ve got a Toys”R”us store in your area, it may be worth your while to swing by and see if you can walk away with a score or two.
BBTS has released their latest Pre-Orders/New Arrivals update this week. Click on through to check them out
We’ve got another Concept Series update by localgotal , who returns with a killer battle pack mockup featuring a key scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope!
Be sure to check out this latest mockup, which seems like another sure fire hit that Hasbro has overlooked. But hey, maybe at SDCC we’ll see some awesome surprises similar to the great concepts localgotal has been presenting the past number of months.
Recently, forum member Lance Quazar began an all new Indiana Jones photonovel series that takes place in the final days of World War II… this storyline really captures the grit and enjoyment of the 1980s films we all know and love.
Lance has recently wrapped up a new chapter in this ambitious project, and even if photonovels aren’t your thing, this is a read definitely worth checking out. So kick back and take a few minutes to enjoy this latest endeavor he has put together for the viewing pleasure of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fans after the jump!
Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest collecting news, with new releases from LEGO, Star Wars Decks, and reports from the Toy Man Toy Show and Planet Comicon!
Planet Comicon was held in Kansas City this past weekend, and Marjorie and Arnie were there and on the hunt for toys and autographs! This show saw a rare signing by John Ratzenberger who is mostly known for being a Pixar and Cheers star, but Star Wars fans know he was also Major Bren Derlin on Hoth. With the con having its first three-day convention, listen to find out what you missed and if you should make it a destination in 2015!
We’ve only got until the end of March before Yakfinities #51 winds down, and as usual we’ll have plenty of random prizes to go around. So if you like to customize, this is a great category with lots of potential – head on over to the forums and submit a custom Space Pirate after the jump!
Starting today through midnight St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 17th, 2014, K & C Collectibles is offering 15% off all in-stock merchandise for those orders over $35.00. The discount coupon is “Green2014” and must be keyed into the Redemption Code field during the check out process. Offer valid while supplies last. K & C Collectibles has Black Series Wave 3 in-stock, Mission Series Wave 2, Saga Legends Wave 2, more LEGO sets and much more. Click on through for a list of recently added items.