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Episode 310: The Good, the Bad, and the Hairy

Saesee Tiin, Plo Koon, Kit Fisto, Eeth Koth, Savage Opress, and Chewbacca–all figures in the recent waves of the Star Wars Clone Wars figures! Arnie and Marjorie got these figures from Brian’s Toys One of Every Figure Club, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast they review these figures! Are they some you should add to your hunt, or an easy pass on the pegs? Listen to find out!

Also on this week’s show, your hosts run down the latest in Star Wars video game and Blu-ray news, and Nathan P. Butler joins them once again continuing his look back at the line of Hasbro Comic Figure 2-Packs.

With a talking Ewok and much more, it’s all on this week’s podcast!

Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN310.MP3

Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN310.M4A

Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles

K & C Collectibles has received the new Y-Wing Scout Bomber with Clone Trooper Warthog this week.

New: Clone Wars Figure with Vehicle:
Y-Wing Scout Bomber

New: Battle Packs:
Republic Commando
The Force Unleashed

In Stock: Vintage Vehicle Collection:
Y-Wing Fighter
B-Wing Fighter

In Stock: Clone Wars Battle Packs:
Defend Kamino
Assault on Geonosis
Stop the Zillo Beast
The Hunt for Grievous
Can Bane’s Escape

In Stock: Vintage Collection Action Figures:
VC09 – Boba Fett
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)

In Stock: Collectibles you may have over looked:
Ask the Force Electronic 8 Ball
Taco Bell Toys – Defeat the Dark Side
Episode 1 – Program Guide – This is the exclusive Episode 1 Theater program guide
Revenge of the Sith Souvenir Movie Guide
Set of 6 TV Guide Episode 3 Covers

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Toyguide Update: CW64 R7-D4

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of R7-D4 (CW64) from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: This all-new astromech incorporates the successful Build-A-Droid concept from the 2008-2010 Legacy Collection for added playability. Great sculpt and deco and the blue “inards” under the dome is a nice touch. Compatible with the most recent Plo Koon’s Jedi Starfighter.

CONS: Since this design utilizes a new removable dome, the pop-up periscope feature from prior astromechs has been omitted.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

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Toyguide Update: CW65 Jar Jar Binks

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Jar Jar Binks (CW65) from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: For those that missed him before, it’s a great opportunity for another shot at the accident-prone Gungan. Great detailing in terms of deco and the likeness is spot on to the character’s 3D model. Nicely articulated. It’s virtually an exact repaint (save for a little difference on the head) so folks can pass on it unless you really need the Galactic Battle game card.

CONS: Paint job is a little sloppy on the eyes which gives him a cross-eyed look on my sample.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

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UPDATE: New Target DPCIs Revealed

The crew over at BanthaSkull.com have posted a new list of Target DPCIs taking us from now through the first part of 2012. Head on over for the breakdown.

UPDATE: I hit up my local Target today to check out the new DPCIs and grab their corresponding prices:

087-06-0269 Vintage Vehicles – $24.99
087-06-1732 Vintage Vehicle (Landspeeder & Tauntaun) – $24.99
087-06-1736 CW Figure Collection – $19.99
087-06-1749 Vehicle Figure Scene Pack (Search for Luke Skywalker)  – $24.99
087-06-0320 Darth Maul double Lightsaber – $20.00
087-06-0765 Battlefields of Naboo – $29.99
087-06-0780 Attack Vehicles – $24.99
087-06-0920 Villains and Sith- $14.99

Toyguide Update: Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: This all new offering from Hasbro has a lot of play value for being a piece of artillery. It features a surprising amount of articulation in the legs and turret portions.  The gunner platform work well here… on par in terms of expandability of play along this lines of the AT-TE and Turbo Tank’s “extra features”. Trust me, you’ll want more than one.

CONS: You’ll want more than one.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this vehicle is worth adding to your collection.

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Toyguide Update: Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (TRU Exclusive)

The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Stealth Operations Clone Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection.

PROS: Nice, crisp deco on the helmet and shoulder bells, even the soles of the boots are painted. For an exclusive, the price is comparable to the standard basic figure price. (Even cheaper if purchased during the current 2 for $10.99 promotion.)

CONS: Should have been designated as “Blackout” as identified by LFL and The Clone Wars Episode Guide. A bit light on accessories for a clone and maybe under articulated for some collectors as it uses the divisive “Stone” body.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

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