This event is being put on by Hasbro, Toys ‘R’ Us and Jedi News to launch the new Vintage Figure line (including the awesome AT-AT) and also to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and they’ve got lots of exciting giveaways and things going on.
At the event:
• Meet Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch who will be signing FREE autographs for the first 100 people
• WIN one of just 30 Qui-Gon Jinn & Eopie Figures which will ONLY be available at this Event
• FREE Build-a-Droid Figure for the first 100 people to spend £40 or more on any Hasbro Star Wars products
• FREE Exclusive Jedi News Event Badges
• Meet the 501st UK Garrison and have your photo taken with a Stormtrooper
Our Yarkora spies have passed along some new treats today. First up is a re-release of the Freeco Speeder but with Cold Assault Clone Trooper for Captain Rex to command! Click the images above for a closer look and for a sneak peek at a Armored Scout Tank with Tactical Droid!
Our Yarkora spies have passed along some new treats today. Next up is a Clone Commando Squadcontaining 4 Clone Troopers (Clone Trooper w/Space Gear, Captain Rex (Cold Assault Gear, Clone Pilot and ARF Trooper). Judging by the packaging this could be a foreign release and/or a yet-to-be-determined US exclusive set. In any event, click the image above for a closer look.
eBay continues to be a rich source for upcoming, unannounced product as today seller “viperkingdom” reveals Clone Flame Trooper (CW26) for the 2010 line. Click the image above for a link to the auction.
PROS: A nice alternative to the TSC General Veers without rendering him totally obsolete. Functional cross-draw holster is one of the better designs to come out of Hasbro. Removable armor detail is top notch as well as the added quilting texture on the inside of the helmet.
CONS: The uniform seems a little light in color at least when compared to the other Imperials of recent years. Goggles are a bit of a fight to stretch over the helmet, and once done then they are a little too loose fitting on the head under the helmet.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
The crew at JediInsider has posted a first look at the packaging for the upcoming SDCC exclusive Darth Maul/Owen Lars Visionaries Comic Pack. Designed to reflect the new “Shadow of the Darkside” style packaging for 2010, this set features a unique slipcase outerbox containing the traditionally packaged two pack. Look for this to be available at SDCC and later through HasbroToyShop and StarWarsShop.com for $14.99. Head on over for a closer look and then weigh in with your thoughts on this in our forums
PROS: And you thought the 2004 Saga version was nice? Although that six year old figure still has a certain charm about it, the 2010 version is a solid upgrade in terms of sculpt, articulation and accessories. This is, by all accounts, the definitive “Payback”.
CONS: None that I can discern – though it would be cool if you could mount the blaster rifle to his backpack.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Our friends over at Jedinews have scored some great new pics of this upcoming mailaway Clone Wars figure directly from Hasbro! Head on over there and check out the new pics!
PROS: A solid enough figure to retire all other Vader versions that feature less articulation than this one.
CONS: Poor sculpt for the right hand as it can’t hold a lightsaber unaided. The three-part helmet is a useless feature as the removal of the neck collar accessory exposes a poor face paint job and misshapen head. Silver “chain” for the cape still looks ridiculous (Hasbro, please retire it). In short, if you aren’t planning on keeping this carded, stick with the 2008 TLC BD No. 8 version and you’ll be just fine.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this version is worth adding to your collection.
Last night I was thinking about the abandoned concept of a Droid Factory Playset meant to add additional play value to the now expired Build-A-Droid feature from the Legacy Collection and came up with the above mockup.
Is this something you wish Hasbro would have attempted or does the idea of recycling a 30 year old mold smack of desperation? Click the image above for a closer look and if you have an opinion, feel free to comment on this on our Facebook page or in our forums.
