We update tonight with a detailed look at the figures from upcoming Return of the Jedi wave consisting of Admiral Ackbar, R2-D2 (Jabba’s Sail Barge), Rebel Commando, Gamorrean Guard, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit), Wicket, Wooof and Yoda. Click the below above for a closer look.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Leia (Hoth Outfit) from the Vintage Collection
PROS: A major improvement over prior attempts. Hasbro has addressed the wonky arm poses and overall figure scale and stability with a great, super articulated body. She’ll undoubtedly make for an excellent base for a future Bespin Escape figure.
CONS: A tad light in the accessories department, an oxygen mask or welding goggles and/or tool would have added to the value. The lipstick treatment is a bit heavy for my tastes. No ankle articulation = : (
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Thanks to Hasbro and the team at HunterPR for providing us with this product.
Today we update with a closer look at the upcoming Quinlan Vos figure from the Clone Wars line. Not much is known yet about Master Vos’ role in Season 3, but judging by his pack-in “speederboard” it looks like this Jedi will be in for some gnarly adventures! Cowabunga!
UPDATE: A few eagle-eyed readers have observed that the lightsaber looks to have the ability to attach to the included speederboard for extra play value. It is unknown if this is an actual toy feature or if we’ll see this functionality play out in the series itself. Click the mock up image above for a down and dirty interpretation of what this combo might look like.
Hasbro has indicated time and again that the vintage push is going to pull collectors back into the mix that they feel abandoned them recently.
Now that many of us have had a few weeks to take in the new product and gather our own impressions, how is the line doing so far at retail? Does it look like it’s going to be a success? Or has Hasbro missed the boat?
Share your thoughts after the jump!
We’ve updated our Facebook page with the latest figures added to Hasbro’s booth consisting if figures from the Attack of the Clones wave, Battle of Endor four packs and more. Look for more updates later tonight!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the K-Mart Exclusive Jodo Kast (Bounty Hunter)
PROS: A major improvement over the first attempt back in 2008. Great detailing on the armor/jumpsuit and the sculpt selection couldn’t have been better.
CONS: None really unless you live in an area without a K-Mart. A bloodied face paint job would have really put this figure over the top. Helmet is a little snug which lends itself to deforming over the head (especially over the nose). Ships with the belt assembled backward but easily correctable if you are an opener.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
As if you need even more reason to buy the new Imperial AT-AT, Toys”R”Us has this available for $89.99 this week – saving you $10. It’s a definite steal at this price and if you order it online, shipping is FREE, so get yours today!
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Mandalorian Death Watch leader: Pre Vizsla (CW08).
PROS: Awesome figure all around. Primo articulation and sculpt – one of the best figures in the entire Clone Wars line.
CONS: Like many modern day Mandalorian figures, the jetpack doesn’t stay attached very well.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Hasbro will be hosting the Galactic Swap Meet at the Hasbro booth at Celebration V! Bring your surplus Build-a-Droid parts and trade with us, and other fans, as our booth becomes the hub for some serious droid-part-swapping!
We will have a limited supply of complete parts available for 14 of the buildable droids from the Legacy/Droid Factory basic figure line (see attached poster for exact droids we will have). Just bring your extra Legacy/Droid Factory parts and trade them 1-for-1 for parts you need to complete your unfinished droids.
Even if you don’t see the droids for which you need parts on the list, bring what you have anyway….there’s always a chance that another fan will have what you need.
To ensure that as many people as possible can complete their droids, we ask that only 2 Droid pieces be exchanged per person per day.
It looks like Hasbro heard our cries about the initial mold chosen for the Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Saga Legends line. As you may have seen, the first shipments of this figure included a repack of the mold first used in 2003 Saga line as the Outlander Nightclub version. New cases shipping now look to have switched this figure out for the more respectable 2008 TAC mold. No word yet if a similar upgrade to the Jango Fett is in the works.