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Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: 104th Battalion “Wolf Pack” Ultimate Gift Set

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the online exclusive 104th Battalion “Wolf Pack” Clone Troopers Ultimate Gift Set from The Clone Wars.

PROS: For fans of the series, this is a nice expansion pack in order to get some of the additional troopers for the “Wolf Pack” squad. The deco for Clone Commander Wolffe (and his troopers) is much closer to the actual color as portrayed in the series.

CONS: Since this set is now an online exclusive (previously set to be a Walmart item), collectors may have to pay a little bit extra than if they were to pick this up at retail. Plo Koon only includes his double bladed lightsaber gauntlet whereas it would have been nice to get his standard issue Jedi weapon.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this latest 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.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 367: Bring on the Barge

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For years many fans’ holy grail for the Star Wars 3.75-inch collection has been an original trilogy vehicle never realized in either vintage or modern era–Jabba’s Sail Barge. The scale and scope of such a vehicle has made it seemingly prohibitive, but at this year’s New York Comic-Con the Star Wars brand team mentioned that they could possibly do it. This has caused Star Wars fan sites, including Star Wars Action News, to unite like never before with the Bring on the Barge fan site petition. With the lofty goal of 10,000 signatures by Jan 31st this petition is to show Hasbro that there is a huge base of support in the community for a barge. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie discuss the probability of such an item, and where it would fit in their collection. So listen to the show, head over and sign the petition, then come to the Star Wars Action News forums for their Poll of the Week and tell them how much you’d be willing to pay for the Barge.

Also on this week’s show, the Star Wars Angry Birds attack continues! The first reveal was Hasbro plush toys, but now large scale plushies and even adult Halloween costumes for Star Wars Angry Birds have been revealed!

With sales on Vintage Collection exclusives, a big Toys R Us exclusive with a bigger price tag, and a look at the Star Wars X-Wing Miniature game, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Collecting News, Site News

Bring on the Barge Fan Site Petition

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Bring on the Barge! We have partnered with several other fan sites to solicit support for a 3-3/4″ scale Jabba’s Sail Barge Vehicle/Playset. Hasbro has shown interest in building such a vehicle but we need to let them know WE WANT IT by gathering as many signatures as possible and presenting them to the Star Wars brand team at Toy Fair. Head on over to show your support by signing the petition and we thank all of our colleagues for working together in this collaborative effort.

Update: Disregard the prompt to donate after signing the petition, donation is not required for it to count in the tally.

Collecting News, Sponsor/Affiliate News

Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles

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K & C Collectibles has added older Clone Wars (2003), Saga Collection (2002, 2003, 2004) and Episode 2 action figures. Commander Fox and Wolffe are back in-stock.

Become a fan on Facebook.com/kandccollectibles.

In-Stock: Ewok Pack:

Ewok Pack with Flitchee, Nanta, Teebo, Kneesaa, Tippet



In Stock: Clone Wars Action Figures:
CW16 – Super Battle Droid – Training Droid
CW17 – Clone Commander Wolffe
CW18 – Clone Commander Fox



In-Stock: Special Action Figure Set:
Ewok Scouts and Endor AT-ST Crew

Clone Wars 2003 Action Figures
Episode 2 – Preview Set of 4 – Action Figures


Episode 2 – Collection 1 – Action Figures
Episode 2 – Collection 2- Action Figures
SAGA Collection 2004- Action Figures
SAGA Collection 2003 – Collection 1 – Action Figures
SAGA Collection 2003 – Collection 2- Action Figures

Collecting News

Vintage Millennium Falcon Hits TRU Stores

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Our friends at Galactic Hunter have posted via Facebook that the exclusive Vintage Millennium Falcon is currently hitting store shelves as evidenced by the above photo taken in Chandler, AZ. Just a reminder, there is NOTHING new for this vehicle – the deco and the included figures (Han and Chewie) are the same as the prior release. But, if you’re a packaging variant collector or just a TVC collector this is for you.

Remember, ask a store associate to help you get high items off the shelf and have them help you lift your wallet while they’re at it as this will set you back an extra $100 from 2008.