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Toyguide Update: AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Walmart Exclusive AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: After a delayed release, this set finally makes it way to retailers just in time for Christmas. A decent, if not odd, deco on the ARF trooper – kind of the Star Wars version of digital camo I guess. AT-RT Walker is a great, episode specific, repaint of the ’09 mold.
CONS: Availability is hit or miss right now. The lack of a Captain Keeli or Master Di on the pegs (or in the foreseeable future for that matter) makes for a lonely ARF Trooper and/or poor retail planning.
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Toyguide Update: BARC Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper Buzz
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Walmart Exclusive BARC Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper Buzz from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: After a delayed release, the set finally makes it way to retailers just in time for Christmas. Decent deco on the trooper (which recycles the “Jesse” sculpt). Fits well on the speeder nicely due to the ball jointed hips. Look great with the other 41st Elite clones released thus far.
CONS: Availability is hit or miss right now. Some might not like the sculpt selection for the figure and the fact that the figure and speeder included does not match the sculpts shown on the back of the packaging.
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Toyguide Update: Sideshow 12″ Figrin D’an
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the 1:6 Scale Figrin D’an from Sideshow Collectibles.
PROS: Excellent sculpt and paint treatment for the portrait and hands. Instruments are well done. Tailoring of the fabric is on par with most Sideshow releases.
CONS: Although well sculpted where applicable, the $100 price tag seems a bit excessive considering what you get for $20 more in Sideshow’s clone trooper offerings. That being said, I think it will be tough to justify “getting the band back together” if you catch my meaning.
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Toyguide Update: 1999-2000 Episode I Collection
Our toyguide relaunch continues with the re-activation of the figures from the 1999-2000 Episode I Collection section!. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, plus I’ve also updated the checklist to include all of the vehicles, playsets, creatures etc. that weren’t previously listed before. Click on the banner above to explore the revamped section.
Toyguide Update: Power of the Jedi Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2000-2002 “Power of the Jedi” (POTJ) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Deluxe Figures, 25th Anniversary 2-packs and more!
Toyguide Update: 2004-2005 OTC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2004-2005 “Original Trilogy Collection“ (OTC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the 2004-05 basic figures, the debut of the VOTC figures, exclusives and more!
Toyguide Update: 2006 TSC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2006 “The Saga Collection” (TSC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection (001-074), Battle Packs, Multipacks, Vintage TSC figures, exclusives and more!
Toyguide Update: 2007-2008 TAC Collection
After a long hiatus, the 2007-2008 30th Anniversary Collection (TAC) Toyguide section has been reactivated for your review. In it, you’ll be able to view the entire Basic Figure collection, Comic Packs, Evolution Sets, Vintage TSC figures and more!
Toyguide Update: VC70 Ponda Baba
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.
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