The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Zam Wesell from the Vintage Collection’s Attack of the Clones wave.
PROS: An excellent revision to the previous figure sculpts. Loaded with articulation and ornate details in the costume, Interchangeable head is a nice touch.
CONS: The Clawdite head sculpt doesn’t look much like the on-screen version – the 2002 figure seemed to capture the likeness better. Haircolor is wrong for the human head- not a deal breaker though as we don’t see her without her helmet in the film. Not having a detachable arm is a step backwards.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Kit Fisto from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Master Fisto receives an upgrade in the form of a new sculpt with enhanced articulation as he now features ball-jointed hips. Includes lit and unlit lightsaber accessories. Probably the last Kit Fisto you’ll ever need – at least until they make another one.
CONS: Looks more like the ROTS on-screen appearance than his AOTC likeness. An alternate “force-push” hand (from the 2009 Geonosis Arena Set) would have been a cool bonus. Sadly, he is missing his signature smile. : (
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PROS: The basic stormtrooper receives upgraded articulation (ball-jointed hips) borrowed from the recent VC14 Sandtrooper Includes a bonus DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle for extra crowd suppression.
CONS: The oversized (and inaccurate) helmet is way too loose when fit over the head. Error on the card back depicting the “original” release as being from “The Empire Strikes Back“. We all know it was on a 12-back “Star Wars” card in 1978.
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PROS: Utilizes the enhanced articulation body we received most recently with the VC15 Clone Trooper. Hasbro finally gave us the Evolution molds for both weapons here – which are awesome in my book. Corrected belt orientation looks to have carried over from the VC15 Clone Trooper as well.
CONS: The helmet displays signs of discoloration (yellowing). Paint masks seem a bit off for the black details on helmet as well (at least on this sample). Lacks the weathering effect that worked on the TSC version. Orange (212th Battalion) color flashes do not match the most recent release of Commander Cody.
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PROS: A decent iteration of our favorite scoundrel from A New Hope. Nice to finally have a ceremony version (sort of) to accompany Luke.
CONS: Sculpt for the shirt entirely wrong for the scene intended to be recreated. Still missing the thigh strap for the holster that was present on the superior 2004 VOTC sculpt.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with the addition of R5-D4 from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Looks stellar on the vintage card. The body has a dirty wash (albeit faint) that some were fearing might be omitted from this “new” version. Since this utilizes the build-a-droid mold, parts can be swapped with other B.A.D. astromechs for additional play value and customization.
CONS: Vestigial Build-A-Droid holes in the figure’s sides not really fitting for the Vintage “collector” line. Back of the body still missing orange panels that Kenner seemed to notice on the 1978 figure and that were present on the Target Exclusive Remote Controlled version.
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PROS: A somewhat new take on a classic character as the previous version was little more than a statue. The modification of the Resurgence of the Jedi Battle Pack Luke works well here especially with the added soft goods. Decent likeness and a fair amount of accessories.
CONS: Comlink accessory is very tiny and can be easily lost if precautions aren’t taken to secure it. Would have been swell if we could have received a headset accessory too in order render that POTF2 Gunner Station Luke obsolete as well.
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PROS: Marking one of the first truly new character offerings in a long time, Wooof gets his own figure since 1983 (collectors remember him then as “Klaatu”). Wooof features all the articulation one would expect and has an all-new sculpt for the body. (Head is a revised Giran sculpt). Well accessorized too with Vibro Ax (also from Giran), Blaster, removable helmet and bandolier.
CONS: Helmet is a little loose on the head and the skin tone is akin to a lime, but otherwise a totally solid figure worth repeat purchases.
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Forum member Eopie Herder sends in a great report now that the ROTJ figures are hitting steadily. His local (North Carolina) Target as marked down the Vintage figures to $6.00! Hopefully this will clear the backlog/pegwarmers from prior waves as well. Check your local stores to see if they are observing this Temporary Price Reduction as well.
