Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Vintage Collection Wave 5 (Tarkin Wave) has been found at Walmart in Eastern Iowa. Let us know if you come across these new figures in our forums, in the comment section or on facebook.
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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received all new Vintage Collection Figures (Wave 5) and New Battle Packs
New: Vintage Collection Action Figures:
VC96 – Darth Malgus
VC97 – Odd Ball – Clone Trooper
VC98 – Grand Moff Tarkin
VC99 – Nikto – Skiff Guard
VC100 – Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice)
VC101 – Shae Vizla (Old Republic Bounty Hunter)
Click on through to check out all their new and in-stock items!
JTA Special Report: From Concept to Digital Model
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted an informative QnA with 3D Modeler Jay Kushwara – a talent artist responsible for some of the most detailed figures in the modern Star Wars action figure line as well as the gorgeous McQuarrie Concept Darth Vader helmet from eFx Collectibles. I’ve had the honor of speaking with Jay myself and he is surely at the top of his craft. Head on over to JTA for the interview as well as several pre-production 3D renders.
Toyguide Update: CW18 Clone Commander Fox
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Clone Commander Fox (CW18) from The Clone Wars sub-line.
PROS: As the Clone Wars line comes grinding to a halt, Hasbro manages to release another nicely painted (save for the helmet error) figure in the release of Fox. The deco overall is as crisp as it is bold with the blood red accents.
CONS: You know the story, the Clone Wars line has taken a back seat for Hasbro and with it, a step backward in articulation. Couple that with the $1 price hike and you have people just not caring about what amounts to as essentially another repainted clone. As of these first shipments, the helmet for Fox has an error that omits a key paint operation shown on the character model and the figure on the cardback. There is no word that it will be corrected.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
New Snaggletooth Image at JTA
Following up on Sandtroopers.com’s big reveal last week, our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted an in-hand image of the new Snaggletooth figure coming to Target here in the US. Head on over for their exclusive report by clicking the image above.
ToysRUs Star Wars Sale
Toys’R”Us is having a Fourth of July weekend sale! Starting today, June 29 through Monday, July 2 they are offering Buy 1, get 1 40% off on Action Figures, Vehicles, Role-playing items and more. Select Star Wars LEGOs are also on sale as part of a separate promotion. He
TVC Wave 3 Continues To Trickle Out
Thanks to a local collector friend of mine, I was able to find a complete set of TVC wave 3 (the Malgus Wave) at my local Target this morning. This marks the first time I’ve seen Malgus at retail let alone a complete wave of new figures since January.
Price Increases Coming
Our friends at YodasNews have tweeted a report that come July 1, action figures will be going up in price about $1 each do to rising shipping costs to distributors and stores. Since this is explained as a shipping cost issue, one can assume this won’t be limited to the Star Wars brand.
SDCC Exclusive Price Hike?
According to Hasbro’s latest press release, the SDCC Carbon Freezing Chamber is now $10 higher (up from $69.99) from the info released a couple weeks ago. Here is the updated info:
STAR WARS
STAR WARS VINTAGE SPECIAL EDITION CARBONITE CHAMBER COLLECTOR’S PACK
(Approximate Retail Price: $79.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Pretend to visit an alternate reality with this incredible package of seven 3.75” STAR WARS figures—one figure from each film in the Saga, and one figure only available in this collectible set.
UPDATE: Yakface Reader and local collector friend Matt M. noted that maybe the reason for the price increase for this set is due to the fact of Hasbro raising the prices of their merchandise starting July 1. A sound theory for sure.
Another Target 3 Pack Revealed
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted a new image today revealing a second Target Exclusive 3-pack that includes a Tusken Raider (Sand People), Boba Fett and a new Snaggletooth (aka Takeel)! Check it out at Sandtroopers.com