We’ve had an amazing response to our Yakface/DorksideToys TVC Giveaway so far! Be sure to check out all the images we’ve received on our Facebook page.
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TFU NYCC Coverage: Hasbro
Members of The Force United are on site at New York Comic Con to bring you the first look at items from the various licensees in attendance this year. And while Hasbro doesn’t have an official presence this year you can check out what was on display at their exclusive Preview Night Party. Click on through for the images…. Continue reading TFU NYCC Coverage: Hasbro
The Last TVC Figures Can Be Yours…. FREE!
That’s right! Thanks to our new sponsor dorksidetoys, we will be giving away** a factory fresh case of the last wave of Vintage Collection figures! How does one obtain such a prize? Simple. To honor the TVC line of figures riding off into the twin sunsets of Tatooine, we want you to send us a photo you’ve taken* (along with your name, city & state) of your favorite Vintage Collection (2010-2012) collectible. From today until Oct. 30 we will post the photos in a dedicated album on Facebook, then on Oct. 31, 2012 we will pick a winner at random. To enter, please send your images and info to: news@yakface.com with “Yakface/DorksideToys TVC Giveaway” in the subject line. Good luck, and MTFBWY.
*Only one submission per person/email address will be allowed. All images, once received, become the property of Yakface.com to use in this and future promotions and advertising as we see fit.
**UPDATE: FREE Worldwide Shipping!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is the latest from Big Bad Toy Store. Click on through to check out the newest pre-orders and new arrivals this week.
A Motti Resurrection?
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com has received some intel that suggests that Admiral Motti will be released next year in the Legacy Collection/Droid Factory. Hopefully this will pan out in a few short hours at NYCC.
Yakfinities #45: Roundup Report
The most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has come to an end, and features some of the best figures ever made for one of our customizing challenges. There were over 50 figures made when it was all said and done, and we’ve got some prizes to hand out too! Head on over to the Yakface Forums for a recap!
Angry Fans or Good Eggs?
Now that Angry Birds Star Wars has been officially released into the wild, we want to know what you think. Is this a Grade A product for Hasbro or did they lay another big egg on the collecting community like MPire and Star Wars Choppers? Leave your comments here or on our Facebook page.
JediNews Exclusive: TRU Angry Birds Event
Our friends, and The Force United partners, JediNews have posted their onsite report of today’s Angry Birds Star Wars reveal today at the Times Square Toys”R”Us in New York. Head on over to check out what went down and thanks to Justin LaSalata for his report!
Hasbro Announces Angry Birds Star Wars Product Line
Hasbro Teams Up with Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm for New ANGRY BIRDSTM STAR WARS® Line
PAWTUCKET, R.I.— October 8, 2012 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) has announced today it has entered into agreement with LucasFilm to manufacture and globally market a variety of products based on the newly launched STAR WARS edition of the wildly popular ANGRY BIRDS mobile game from Rovio Entertainment. The new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS line from Hasbro will launch in the beginning of November 2012.
Hasbro will introduce the line with several new toys based on the ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS property including the AT-AT ATTACK BATTLE GAME. The line will also feature new products based on a variety of existing Hasbro properties including the popular JENGA brand and the recently re-launched KOOSH brand, to introduce new play experiences featuring iconic STAR WARS characters re-imagined as high-flying ANGRY BIRDS and villainous pigs.
“We’ve developed a selection of innovative toys and games featuring ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS that delivers new ways to play for fans of these two great franchises,” said John Frascotti, Chief Marketing Officer for Hasbro. “We’re proud of our heritage of delivering STAR WARS toys that have entertained generations of kids and we’re excited to offer fans of both STAR WARS and ANGRY BIRDS the opportunity to experience their favorite characters and icons in exhilarating new ways.”
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Ewoks and AT-ST Crew Online
Kmart.com has now added the Ewok Scouts and AT-ST Crew to their online store. Get yours now!