Past Generation Toys has updated this week with new Vintage, Movie Heroes and Clone Wars figures pre-orders and more. Check them out after the jump!
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Toyguide Update: VC20 Yoda
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Yoda (VC20) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Almost the definitive prequel Yoda. He features a lot of articulation for a figure this size. The head sculpt, especially the facial expression, is probably the best to date. The soft goods work well here – not too bulky or oversized and Hasbro’s handling of the force lightning accessory should be the standard for similar accessories on other figures.
CONS: Oh those elbows. Those swivel/cut joints definitely keep this figure out of the “definitive” classification. It would have been nice to receive an unlit lightsaber hilt accessory with a point of attachment on his belt to completely round out the figure. Hair color is a weird yellow shade that doesn’t look quite right here.
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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New Vintage Collection Cardbacks Revealed
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted new images showcasing upcoming figures in the Vintage Collection. Head on over for carded shots of Grand Moff Tarkin, Nikto Skiff Guard, Shae Vizla and Starkiller!
JediDefender Updates with TVC Malgus
Revising their previous post from this morning, JediDefender has added a carded shot of Darth Malgus from Star Wars: The Old Republic. Head on over for their latest image!
New TVC Carded Images at JediDefender
Our friends at JediDefender have posted our first look new Vintage Collection figures! Head on over for shots of Clone Wars Anakin, Kithaba (Skiff Guard), Nom Anor, 501st Clone Trooper, Imperial Navy Commander, Darth Vader (ANH) and Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)!
What do you think. Leave your comments on these latest reveals in our forums.
New Clone Wars and TVC Cases at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has updated today adding new case assortments for the Clone Wars (wave 3) and Vintage Collection (waves 3, 4 and 4R1). Head on over to plan out which cases you need to get the figures you want!
Toyguide Update: VC88 Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the our next Blu-ray deleted scene figure addition: Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro goes to the popular “Slave Leia” well one more time with this release. This figure features an improved paintjob over the previous releases giving her a much softer appearance which makes this a far superior version in terms of likeness to the TLC and VC64 releases. The combination hard/soft goods work well here for the deleted scene attire as they keep the figure relatively unencumbered.
CONS: A great figure for the most part, but the plastic hair braid forces the head to always look to one side. Maybe Hasbro in the future can try to implement real hair akin to what they did in the POTF2 line’s Princess Leia Collection.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Sponsor News: Past Generation Toys
Past Generation Toys is now taking pre-orders for new Vintage Collection (Aayla Secura, Kithaba, Dr Evazan, 501st Clone Trooper, Nom Anor) and Clone Wars figures (Obi-Wan, Republic Commando Boss and Captain Rex – Phase II.) figures.
Toyguide Update: VC89 Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the our next Blu-ray deleted scene figure addition with Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro releases the definitive Skiff Guard Lando (aka “Tamtel Skreej”) while knocking out a cool deleted scene figure as well. The all-new sculpt of the figure is top-notch with a great amount of detail and texture captured in the skiff guard outfit. The combination of soft and plastic goods for the sandstorm gear works here as it leaves the articulation unencumbered.
CONS: Oddly, this version of Lando is substantially shorter than the General Lando figure released a few months ago. The skin tone is way off as well – it is far too light as compared to Mr. Williams. To me, the helmet seems a little small when placed on the figure’s head but that can easily be remedied by using one of the helmet sculpts from any of the 2004 or newer figures.
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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ROTJ Sandstorm Deleted Scene Diorama
While shooting the latest batch of images for the toyguide, I decided to recreate the infamous “sandstorm” scene using the new Blu-ray deleted scene figures (Lando and Leia) as well as the previous Tatooine Sandstorm figures (Han, Luke and Chewbacca) from the Legacy Collection. It also gave me an excuse to finally open up my BMF! The scene above was recreated using a simple tan bath towel for the desert floor and some minimal Photoshop work. Click the preview above for a closer look and be sure to check out master diorama builder Stephen Hayford’s impressive recreation over at the Official Star Wars Blog.