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Toyguide Update: 2015 Convention Exclusive General McQuarrie Mini Bust

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the 2015 Convention Exclusive General McQuarrie Mini Bust from Gentle Giant.

PROS: Anything that results in more tributes to the iconic Ralph McQuarrie is okay by me, but it does come at at price. The overall sculpt and paint are good with crisp details especially on the jacket and (non-removable) cap. For fans of Ralph McQuarrie and the Original Trilogy, this should be a welcome addition to your mini bust display.

CONS: The prices for Gentle Giant bust have steadily crept up over the last few years and this one falls victim to that trend as well. It is an exclusive, and it is McQuarrie, but $120.00 is pretty steep for this non-deluxe bust.

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

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Star Wars Celebration Exclusive R3-A2 & K-3PO ARTFX+ (Non-Attendee) Preorder

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Kotobukiya has announced a limited availability preorder for their Star Wars Celebration Exclusive R3-A2 & K-3PO ARTFX+ set for non-attendees. Preorders go live this Thursday, April 2.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 2nd beginning at 10AM PST for the upcoming non-attendee pre-order of the Star Wars Celebration Two-Pack ARTFX+ featuring R3-A2 & K-3PO. This extremely limited, one-time production will only be available for purchase at SW Celebration (April 16-19) and through kotous.com while supplies last.

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Zam Wesell Statue Preorder

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Gentle Giant is also taking preorders for their Zam Wesell statue.

Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., the Zam Wessel Statue features the changling assassin in her highly detailed costume holding her sniper rifle and container of Kouhun Worms. Zam also includes 2 interchangeable portraits, one humanoid portrait, and one Clawdite. Crafted using only the highest quality polystone, each limited-edition hand-painted statue comes individually numbered and is packed with a matching certificate of authenticity.

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Kotobukiya Reveals Snowtrooper ARTFX+ Statues

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Kotobukiya has released their 2015 Toy Fair Catalog and they reveal their Snowtrooper 2 Pack ARTFX+ statues.

Following up on the STAR WARS Celebration exclusive 2 pack set R3-A2 and K-3PO, the Imperial forces on Hoth make their presence known with the Snowtrooper 2 pack! These elite troopers with special gear and training to survive harsh, frozen environments come to you now in Kotobukiya’s popular 1/10 scale ARTFX+ line! Display alongside R3-A2 and K-3PO to create a Hoth inspired theme!

 

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Kotobukiya R2-C4 ARTFX+ Statue Now Available

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R2-C4, much like another little R2 unit who went on to gain further fame, was an astromech droid under the service of the Royal Naboo Security Forces during the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. R2-C4 served with the pilots of the Naboo Royal Space Fighter Corps stationed at the city of Theed on Naboo, and was one of many to bravely partake in the Naboo Space Battle, fighting valiantly against the Trade Federation’s droid starfighters.

Offered exclusively thru Barnes & Noble, this limited production statue stands nearly 4 inches tall in 1/10 scale. R2-C4 can be displayed either upright or inclined on its magnetic display base and also includes a collectable, commemorative coin.

The R2-C4 ARTFX+ statue is available now at Barnes & Noble stores or online