For your enjoyment, Hasbro has passed on to us their Star Wars Presentation from last week’s New York Comic-Con. Click on through to check out some of what’s coming in 2012 then discuss what you think in our forums.
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Sponsor News: Past Generation Toys
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Finally! New Vintage Collection Figures Found
This morning I was finally able to get my hands on new figures from the Vintage Collection from my local Target. Other figures shipping in this case are Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape), Logray, Wicket, Jango Fett, Rebel Fleet Trooper. All of which include the mailaway Prototype Armor Boba Fett sticker and form.
Vintage Hoth Luke Revealed at Jedi Insider
Our friends at Jedi Insider have posted some pre-show images from the floor of NYCC. In the shots you can feast your eyes on the FX Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn, Deleted Scene figures, a new Death Star Trooper and the highly anticipated Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear! Head over to Jedi Insider for all the images.
Toyguide Update: VC50 Han Solo (Bespin)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Han Solo in Bespin Outfit (VC50) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Finally, the nearly definitive Bespin Han has been delivered! Hasbro went the extra mile with this release by tooling an excellent sculpt loaded with articulation and the included accessories are gravy as well.
CONS: A minor quibble is that the thigh strap is missing from the holster – not a deal breaker, but it would have really brought this version into the perfect category. Even though it includes the welder and goggles*, one wonders why a gas mask or binders weren’t included. *Hasbro must really have an affinity for the welding profession considering similar accessories were included with the Echo Base version.)
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: VC61 Boba Fett (Prototype Armor)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Boba Fett – Prototype Armor (VC61) mailaway from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: This never-before-offered figure looks striking both on and off the card. Nice paint apps where applicable and uses a great sculpt as a base. Shipping now and in a reinforced shipping mailer.
CONS: Being a kitbashed figure, it’s not entirely accurate in terms of accuracy to the test costume, namely the inclusion of the holster. Another Boba Fett mailaway? Hopefully Hasbro ventures out to other Star Wars characters for the next one. This figure is part of the sequential number system usually reserved for figures available at retail.
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.
K-Mart Clearance
Whilst hunting for new Vintage figures today (yeah, right) I did stumble across a few deals at a local K-mart store. A few of the Clone Wars Deluxe Figure/Vehicle sets were marked down to $6.00 each as well as a couple of Legacy Battle Packs, namely the Gelagrub patrol for $9. Your local experience may vary but if you’re out and about it might be worth a stop.
Facebook Preview: Proto Armor Boba Fett
Not a follower of our Facebook page? What better time to do so as we’ve added a Facebook Sneak Preview of the Mailaway Prototype Armor Boba Fett (VC61) from the Vintage Collection! Look for the full Toyguide update soon along with the pros and cons (yes, there are some) of this latest release right here at Yakface!
A special thanks to Yakface forum member Yak_Jackoftradze for hooking me up.
Fleet Farm 2011 Toyland Sale
Fleet Farm’s annual Toy Catalog has started to hit mailboxes in the Midwest and inside shows that Vintage, Clone Wars and Saga Legends will be on sale for $6.89 each. Toyland section kicks off next weekend, October 15 at 6 am.
Toyguide Update: CW39 Hondo Ohnaka
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Hondo Ohnaka (CW39) from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Although delayed, Hasbro manages to get a hard to find figure from 2009 back in to the rotation and on the pegs. The overall sculpt is nice as is the inclusion of his sidekick Pilf Mukmuk.
CONS: The limited articulation count may be off-putting for some. May still be difficult to find in some areas. Tiny goggles may be the first accessory lost by unsupervised, young collectors.
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.