While I am passing on most of the 5POA figures due to their lack of appeal to me, I can’t help but look at the terrible paint applications many of these figures have (when you can actually find them, that is). Example being the Mission Series Obi Wan Kenobi… I’ve seen 8 samples in person so far, and of those, maybe 1 had a decent paint job on the face.
We see terrible paint apps on a lot of the Black Series figures too – such as the Stormtrooper, which looks hideous. Does Hasbro even care anymore? Will this start getting better with Rebels? Share your thoughts in the forums.
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge rolls on – Space Pirates! So far we’ve had many great entries and hope to see plenty more!
Entering a custom is easy – all you need to do is make a new custom of a Space Pirate of your choice, and share pics in our forums before the end of March.
Our friend James Burns from JediNews has posted his recap of last week’s UK Toy Fair in London over at StarWars.com. While the official Hasbro news is shrouded in secrecy for the most part there is plenty of other info to take in. Check it out after the jump.
Once again, localgotal hits a home run with another amazing mockup in his popular Concept Series lineup.
This week we’re treated to yet another multi-pack, which entails several Mos Eisley characters that we just know would be a hit if released the way he has envisioned. We could only be so lucky with what Hasbro reveals at Toy Fair!
Check the latest update out, and make your voice heard if you support such ideas by sounding off in the forums!
Barracuda Labs has posted an article stating that Hasbro’s website (link not included for obvious reasons), is responsible for spreading malware to visitor’s computers. It is recommended to avoid the site until the issue is addressed.
The official site has updated with yesterday’s video reveal of Chopper (C1-10P) from Star Wars Rebels, and as a bonus, we get our first look at the second official figure from the Rebel line. Click the image above for a closer look.
Our friends at Jedi News have posted a follow up to their leaked Hasbro list from this morning. Items revealed are more role-play items as well as new 12″ Hero (i.e. Shampoo bottle) figures.
Our friends at JediNews have revealed an expanded Hasbro product list for 2014 which include items from The Black Series, Saga Legends, Mission Series and more. Head on over for the breakdown and keep checking back as more is revealed!
For a long time now, Star Wars collectors have rightfully complained about the distribution and availability of figures at retail — the ones they want to buy any way — and have suggested that Hasbro, through their website, offer a subscription service in the vein of what Mattel does with their Matty Collector programs. If there has ever been a clearer example of why this should be AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS I haven’t seen it.