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Toyguide Update: Jabba the Hutt (TBS 6″)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the addition of the 6″ Deluxe Jabba the Hutt from The Black Series.

PROS: Hasbro surprised the collecting community when they announced that they’d be tackling “beasts” in the 6″ scale and they got things very much right with Jabba. The sculpt is the best likeness yet with exacting details in the skin – right down to the obligatory tattoo. Hasbro also added a fun bit of interactivity as you can recreate Jabba signature belly laugh by way of rotating the arms up and down to open and close the mouth. Unfortunately, you’ll have to supply the sound effects yourself.

CONS: For an original retail price of $40 (US), this seems really overpriced and overwhelmingly bland when in its retail packaging. Many collectors found themselves frustrated in that the support accessories were only available through the SDCC exclusive. Tough to argue with those sentiments.

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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One Day Sale at Toys”R”Us – Today Only!

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Toys”R”us is having a one-day sale that appears to have slipped under the radar – the Battle on Endor Battle Pack!  Most of us already have the pack-ins from this set and it seems many of our forum members see this set as a waste of time, but it’s still a good value for this price. Sale valid in-store and online

Have you bought this set yet or does this sale price push you toward finally making this purchase?  Head on over the forums and share your thoughts.

Personal Note:  I think Hasbro should have dumped the AT-ST and added in the new Speederbike mold and a slightly revised POTF2 Endor Bunker (with new doors and new paint scheme) instead.  I know I would have been more likely to purchase this set if that were the case, and I have a hunch many of you would have too.

Episode 40: Like A Bossk

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Our show returns this week as Flyguy and I discuss the latest in Star Wars news and collecting. A quiet week overall but it livened up a bit with the release of new images from Hasbro for the Black Series line and talks of a merger between them and DreamWorks. Sideshow announces the imminent preorder of our favorite protocol droid, while ANOVOS reveals new Imperial Officer duds for cosplay fans. All this and more on Episode 40 of The Realm Recap.

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Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.

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Black Series Vader Neck Issue Fixed

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Despite opinions to the contrary, the Black Series Darth Vader (#26) suffered from a horrible neck design that essentially rendered the figure to “look, don’t touch” status. We are very happy to share that Hasbro has indeed addressed the known issue (by their admission) and the Black Series #03 Vader now features an updated sculpt with longer neck peg.

Thanks to Dan from StarWarsCollector.com for bringing this to our attention.

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Toyguide Preview: The Black Series Wave 6

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As we mentioned a few days ago, orders are starting to be processed and shipped for the Black Series Wave 6 of 3-3/4″ 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 soon.
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