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Discover the Force Figures Hit Walmart
We are receiving word that the Walmart exclusive assortment of “Discover the Force” figures have made their way as far east as Texas.
Episode 331: Party Like It’s 1999
The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters and the Star Wars marketing machine is partying like it’s 1999! Puzzles, 3-D glasses, notebooks, coloring books, and more is hitting shelves to tie into the theatrical release hype. And with Valentine’s Day coming a few short days after The Phantom Menace’s release, the Valentine’s Day Star Wars items have exploded all over the Target holiday aisle. Classroom Valentine sets, boxes of chocolates, candies in steins, plushies, teddy bears, and so much more, we run it all down on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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Toyguide Update: CW1 Anakin Skywalker
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of our first basic figure for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We kick things off with Anakin Skywalker (CW1) from The Clone Wars. Read on for a more in-depth review of this new version.
AMC Theaters Episode 1 3D Giveaway
Yakreader Frank writes in with word of a giveaway taking place at AMC Theaters for the launch of Episode I in 3D next month. Read on for the full report!
New Product Continues to Trickle Out
Hasbro’s theoretical street date of Jan. 30 continues to be ignored. We’re receiving reports daily of collectors finding new products at their local Target and Walmart stores. In fact, today I managed to score myself the entire Vintage TPM wave and New Clone Wars assortment at Walmart. Remember, persistence pays off sometimes, but it also costs an arm and a leg too.
TRU Exclusive Pod Racers Available
ToysRUs has updated tonight and now has their exclusive Podracer Pilots action figure pack in-stock and ready to ship. Recreate the Boonta Eve race with this set today!
Thanks to Facebook follower Ruben for the report!
Update: Wardrobe “Maul”function
While drooling over the latest imagery of the new Vintage Collection “The Phantom Menace” figures from Jedi Temple Archives and SWCollector, I noticed an unfortunate error with the Darth Maul. Click on through to discover the secret…..
Russian Episode I in 3D One-Sheet
Movie poster site IMP Awards has posted a Russian version of the Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 3D one-sheet. As you can see, it differs greatly from the U.S. version featuring only Yoda. Click the image above to check it out.
TPM Wave Moving Eastward
Yakface reader ScottfromTulsa sends a Twitter pic that he too found the TPM Vintage Collection wave at his local Oklahoma Target. Nice find sir!