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Star Wars Rebels: Out of Darkness Preview

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Summoned by a mysterious contact, Hera and Sabine travel to an abandoned asteroid base for resupply. When they become stranded on the asteroid because of a damaged fuel line, the two must fend off ravenous creatures that strike in darkness while the Ghost crew scrambles to extract them.

Hera and Sabine unite against a deadly threat and discover that trust in each other is their only hope! Star Wars Rebels airs at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Monday, November 10th on Disney XD.

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Sponsor News: DorksideToys

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Check out all that’s in stock this week, and available for pre-order at Dorksidetoys.comJoin us on our Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Tumblr & Facebook pages for regular toy news and new stock, sale and pre-order alerts, movie news, trailers and more.

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Toyguide Update: Stormtrooper (SL01)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the next entry in the Star Wars Rebels 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at the Stormtrooper (SL01) from the Saga Legends line.

PROS: Very reminiscent of the vintage Kenner figure from a sculpt standpoint – very clean and simple. There will be many opportunities to build stormtrooper ranks as the figure will be available individually and in various Mission Series sets. You’ll want plenty for your Rebels to fight.

CONS: Like the Mission Series figure, the stormtrooper does have a slight color shift in the limbs and head (which are slightly yellow) compared to the bright white body. Paint apps are still a bit of an issue from figure to figure as the paint masks (like stormtroopers) can miss their intended target most noticeably on the “frown” and eyes.

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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Episode 38: Rebels Rebels, Distribution’s A Mess

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Our show returns this week as Flyguy and I discuss the latest in Star Wars collecting and just in time. It appears that the drought is lifting as new product is shipping to and being received by collectors. New Black Series, Star Wars Rebels, and Saga Legends/Mission Series are all starting to show up online and in stores. Sideshow comes through huge this past week with a few preorders that are sure to put a dent in the wallet and Bandai again tempts collectors with their expanding line of samurai-themed figures. Episode VII and Star Wars Rebels gets a few hits this week as principal filming has wrapped on the sequel and we now get a clearer understanding of the Inquisitor’s task by way of new Vader footage on a special telecast of Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion. This and much more on Episode 38 of The Realm Recap!

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Toyguide Preview: Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends

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As we mentioned a few days ago, orders are starting to be processed and shipped for the new Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends figures via Entertainment Earth. Click on through to check out carded front and back images for the complete assortment as we work diligently to bring you new toyguide updates.

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Toyguide Update: The Phantom with Kanan Jarrus (Target Exclusive)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our next entry in the Star Wars Rebels 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at the Target Exclusive release of The Phantom with Kanan Jarrus.

PROS: Despite being repacks of prior releases, the inherent value of purchasing this set is there. The Phantom seems true to its on screen appearance — one can only hope that there is a Ghost in development. A great value as collectors can get a figure and vehicle for the price of the vehicle alone.

CONS: Paint on Kanan Jarrus could be a bit tighter as there are places of bleed over on the arms.

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Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles

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K & C Collectibles has in-stock the new Star Wars Imperial Shadow Squadron Black Series 6″ and the new Rebels Millennium Falcon Vehicle (over 2 feet long).  Gentle Giant Bust and bust-ups.  On Sale this week Black Series Wave 4 set of 6 for $59.99. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
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Toyguide Update: Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios and Stormtrooper (MS01)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next entry in the Star Wars Rebels 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at the Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios and Stormtrooper Mission Series set (MS01).

PROS: Faithful representations in terms of sculpt and deco to their animated likenesses. Zeb is a hulking figure, not too dissimilar from the POTF2 Chewbacca which, in and of itself, has an inherent charm. The Stormtrooper is almost a straight reinterpretation of the Vintage Kenner figure with the added benefit of neck articulation. The figures can both stand and hold their weapons well and fit in the new Star Wars Rebels vehicles*.

CONS: Paint is still a slight issue with Hasbro’s product. Depending on your sample, you might get varying degrees of quality on the line work and some bleed over in areas. For example, one of the stormtroopers that I have has the gray “frown” on the helmet completely off center. People are clearly divided on the simplistic articulation as well. For now, this is the only manner in which you can receive Zeb as he’s not slated for a separate carded release, which is too bad considering his main character status. Also of note, the stormtrooper does have a slight color shift in the limbs and head (which are slightly yellow) compared to the bright white body.

*Note Due to Zeb’s width, he can’t fit in the cockpit of the Phantom, but he can ride in comfort in the storage/cargo area.

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