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2012 TPM and Clone Wars Items on eBay

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Those looking to get a jump on the onslaught of Episode I product for 2012 (if you don’t already have it) can start looking to eBay as a few of the “new” products are starting to show up. HobbyStockCN has several loose Movie Heroes* figures like Darth Maul, Destroyer Droid, Yoda, Darth Vader, Super Battle Droid, Walmart’s Exclusive Ric Olie and generic Naboo Pilot as well as new Clone Wars figures Cutup and the Bomb Squad Trooper.

As reminder, none of the above Movie Heroes figures are really “new” as they are repacked/repainted sculpts from the past several years. Also take note that the Darth Maul (repacked SAGA #02/42) has the lower “skirt” assembled backward as compared to the previous sculpt. No word if the final product will ship with this error.

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Toyguide Update: VC70 Ponda Baba

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Ponda Baba “Walrus Man” (VC70) from The Vintage Collection.

PROS: Hasbro has again rendered all previous versions useless, not to mention laughable, with this ground up rework of fan favorite Ponda Baba. Great sculpting details in the jacket. The inclusion of both style of hands and the switch out severed arms is what playing with toys is all about! Paint operations are minimal, but well done (kudos to Hasbro for painting that little snap on the jacket pocket).

CONS: Nothing major, his head seems a tad under scaled, jacket could use a dirty paint wash and Hasbro gave him the wrong blaster and he’s missing the yellow stripes down each of his pant legs. Also, too bad his partner in crime, Dr. Evazan, isn’t on the pegs at the same time.

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: VC69 Bastila Shan

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Bastila Shan (VC69) from The Vintage Collection.

PROS: As winner of the 2009 Fans’ Choice Poll, Hasbro delivers pretty much the ultimate Bastila. Faithful to the KOTOR source material though the figure’s portrait on the card has had a likeness makeover. Great articulation and paint as well.

CONS: Due to the figure’s popularity, she might be a little difficult to find in the wild at retail. Could benefit from ball jointed hips for addition display options but not a deal breaker.

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.