New Battle Packs – Royal Starship Droids and Mos Espa Arena at K & C Collectibles. Also we have a few sets of the Vintage Deleted Scene Action Figures. We also have a few Y-Wing Scout Bomber back in-stock. Click on through for the full listings.
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Ric Olie in Uncle Owen Disguise Found!
No… not really. The above is an example of what lengths “collectors” with no souls go through in order to add the newest figures to their personal collections. Click on through to see another example of the ol “switcheroo” technique.
Thanks to facebook follower Dillion F. for the images.
Walmart Exclusive R2-B1 Variant Discovered
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting the discovery of a new astromech variant/running change for the R2-B1 from the Walmart Exclusive Royal Starship Droids multipack. As you can see, the internal “guts” of the body are now cast in silver/gray plastic whereas the initial releases were cast in solid blue. It also appears there may be a slight color shift in the yellow accents on the variant as well. Which one(s) do you have? Post your findings in our comment section, on facebook or in our forums.
Mailaway Proto Fett Deadline
The deadline line for the sending off for the Vintage Collection Mailaway Prototype Boba Fett (VC61) is here. Forms and UPCs must be sent off today to insure your order(s) getting filled for this unique piece. Be sure to check out our toyguide entry to check out what you might be missing for your collections!
New Class I/Deluxe Found in Texas
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting finds of the new Class I/Deluxe Clone Wars sets at Walmart in Southern Texas. These sets include the Republic Sub with Scuba Clone and Republic Scout with Anakin.
Got a new store find? Send it in!
New Bespin & Naboo Battle Pack Images
New intel gathered by Sandtroopers.com has revealed new images of those controverial battle pack revealed at Toy Fair 2012. Head on over to check out the new packaged and loose shots of the Bespin and Naboo Battle Packs!
I may be in the minority here, but even though these are a step backward in terms of articulation, I still really like these figures. If only the drop in POA would equal a drop in price too. : (
Weigh in with your opinions in the comment section below or in our forums.
Sponsor Update: Past Generation Toys
Past Generation Toys has updated this week with new Vintage, Movie Heroes and Clone Wars figures pre-orders and more. Check them out after the jump!
Toyguide Update: VC20 Yoda
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Yoda (VC20) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Almost the definitive prequel Yoda. He features a lot of articulation for a figure this size. The head sculpt, especially the facial expression, is probably the best to date. The soft goods work well here – not too bulky or oversized and Hasbro’s handling of the force lightning accessory should be the standard for similar accessories on other figures.
CONS: Oh those elbows. Those swivel/cut joints definitely keep this figure out of the “definitive” classification. It would have been nice to receive an unlit lightsaber hilt accessory with a point of attachment on his belt to completely round out the figure. Hair color is a weird yellow shade that doesn’t look quite right here.
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 Vintage Collection Cardbacks Revealed
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted new images showcasing upcoming figures in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for carded shots of Grand Moff Tarkin, Nikto Skiff Guard, Shae Vizla and Starkiller!
Episode 339: Toy Savings Like Maul — Half Off!
Star Wars sales continue as the ramp up for Easter hits its peak; both Toys R Us and Target are both having half-off sales on Star Wars this week. On the latest Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie run down the sales, including how to maximize your Fighter Pods purchase, and where you can get an Ultimate Force F/X lightsaber for $10 shipped!
Also on this week’s podcast your Star Wars Action News hosts look at the latest online offerings, from large items, like Sideshow Collectibles’ life-sized Darth Malgus statue, to small items, such as Gentle Giant’s Wondercon exclusive Yoda mini-bust.
With Nathan continuing his series of comic pack reports, Steve reporting in with a toy find in the UK, and Marjorie tells how the Star Wars marketing machine shaped a very large purchase, all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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