Yakface forum member “leebo” has posted some great loose images of the Target exclusive Defense of Hoth and Attack on Hoth Battle Packs in our forums. Head on in to see what is new and different in the two sets.
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New AOTC Wave Images at Sandtroopers
Our friends at Sandtroopers have again come through with additional images for the Attack of the Clone wave, this time featuring carded and loose shots of Mace Windu, Senate Guard and the Super Battle Droid. March on over for a closer look.
VC16 Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with addition of Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: Although we’ve been inundated with this figure sculpt for 5 years, it is still a solid mold without being overtly outdated. Nice likeness and well accessorized.
CONS: A better figure is available in the 2010 Saga Legends line for $1 cheaper. The knee joints suffer from “ostrich syndrome” and the ankles are distracting with the contrasting joint inserts.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New Hoth Battle Packs Found
News is coming in that collectors have already begun to find the new Target Exclusive Battle Packs, retailing at $39.99. Be on the lookout if you’re wanting to add the Rebel or Imperial set to your collection – and it never hurts to try the DPCI trick, which is 087-06-2249 as both sets share the same number.
Episode 265: In Your Face!
Every time Star Wars has been in theaters it has meant a major promotional push, from fast-food toy tie-ins to theater exclusives to store toy resets and stocking. With the announcement of The Phantom Menace returning to theaters in 2012, Marjorie and Arnie discuss what this means for collectors, and they give their reactions to this new rendition of Star Wars. Hear it all on this week’s podcast, then give your thoughts on their voicemail at 415-508-JEDI.
Also this week, Jerry addresses the differences in the vintage AT-AT box and the Toys R Us exclusive “Vintage” AT-AT box, a listener calls in on his brand new R2-D2 phone, a review of the Celebration 5 Bossk maquette, and a rundown of all the latest collecting news.
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
VC15 Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with addition of the Clone Trooper from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: A nice super super-articulated plain clone trooper for our collections. Keep an eye out for the versions that have the belt flipped in the correct orientation.
CONS: Missing paint apps on the helmet make him look plainer than he already is. Helmet is also prone to yellowing/discoloration. Light in the accessory department – a spare DC-15A blaster rifle would have been a nice extra. Wonky hip articulation doesn’t add a whole lot in terms of “fun factor”. Some versions have the belt assembled upside down. You can get a better ROTS clone trooper in the Saga Legends line cheaper and you get extra weapons and a stand.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New AOTC Carded Images at Sandtroopers
The squad at Sandtroopers.com have gotten their Imperial clutches on the first look at official carded and loose images for the upcoming Attack of the Clones wave consisting of Kit Fisto, Zam Wesell, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker (Peasant Disguise), Padmé Amidala (Peasant Disguise) and Jango Fett. Not shown from this wave are the Senate Guard, Mace Windu and the Super Battle Droid. Head on over for a closer look.
VC13 Anakin Skywalker
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with addition of the Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: The definitive ROTS Anakin/Pre-Suit Vader. Takes the TAC version and gives it the arm articulation it deserved all along. New head sculpt is pretty sweet too.
CONS: None.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New Vintage 12″ Ads from Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant’s Newsletter announces Premier Guild Members pre-orders for the Han Solo and Chewbacca Vintage 12″ Kenner figures. They also reveal that Premier Guild Member will also be able to order a small head variant for the Han Solo figure! Click the images above for a closer look.
Hasbro Cutting Back on Quality?
There have been forgivable instances in the past where Hasbro’s white armored military (clones and stormies) end up yellowing over time.
But over the past year you may have found that more and more figures that are brand new and still hanging on the pegs are suffering from this (look closely next time you are at a store – there is a good chance you’ll notice this on the new Legends Clone Troopers and perhaps even some Clone Wars figures).
Is Hasbro trying to save a buck by using cheaper plastic that turns parts of these figures yellow and sometimes even green right after they are produced?
Sound off with your thoughts in the Yakface Forums.
UPDATE – Our friends at both Banthaskull and Jeditemplearchives have addressed this as well. Hasbro should be fully aware of this problem. Time will tell how they respond.