Up & Coming Star Wars Figures!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2011/10/11/toyguide-update-vc50-han-solo-bespin/) look at Han Solo (Bespin), recently released in The Vintage Collection! This is the best Bespin Han we've gotten to date! He's got a great paint deco, updated articulation over past versions and has some nice, screen accurate accessories. Seriously, this version should be in every Star Wars fan's collection! Even the absence of a holster strap is easily overlooked!

Enjoy!

[Marvs]

This Han is a real awesome figure! Very impressed.

[Prowl_2009]

To kick off the week, check out Yakface.com's (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2011/10/23/toyguide-update-the-search-for-luke-skywalker-box-set/) awesome review of the newly released Target (or, Zellers, if you live in Canada) exclusive Search for Luke Skywalker set. It features figures of Han Solo, who receives a nice upgrade in the form of ball-jointed hips, a repacked Hoth Rebel Soldier and an awesome upgraded Taun Taun!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2011/10/26/toyguide-update-vc68-rebel-soldier-echo-base-battle-gear/) review of the Vintage Collection Echo Base Rebel Soldier! Bottom line, you want this guy for your Rebel Army, crooked goggles and all!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Sandtroopers.com's (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20111110/)awesome shots of the up-coming Star Wars: Movie Heroes line that will be replacing Saga Legends in 2012.

Some of these, we've seen. Others, like the Clone Trooper with jet glider, haven't seen a release since 2005's Revenge of the Sith. In any case, enjoy the photos and pop on over to Sandtroopers.com to check out all their awesome shots of this new line.

[Prowl_2009]

Are you as excited about the 3D release of The Phantom Menace as I am? Than you're no doubt equally excited for the soon-to-be-released Vintage Collection Phantom Menace toyline! It features new versions of classic characters and first time character debuts that are sure to keep fans happy!

Check out Sandtroopers.com's (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20111110_vintage/index.html) carded shots of the 12-piece Phantom Menace line, slated for release in early 2012!

[Hantei]

Definitely gonna pick up TPM vintage Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Maul. Sidious is a maybe.

The movie heroes line don't all that great though. Lacking the articulation of TVC.

[Robimus]

Vos isn't a favorite of mine but I might get him just for the awesome card.:)

[Croaker]

Vos isn't a favorite of mine but I might get him just for the awesome card.:)

So does this mean that he was hanging around on Tatooine?

Either he's not a very good jedi for missing that "vergence in the force" that Quigon felt, or he's not a very good jedi for noticing, investigating and then not telling anyone.

[Robimus]

So does this mean that he was hanging around on Tatooine?


The image on the card is of a background character that Star Wars writer John Ostrander picked out and expanded upon in the Dark Horse Comics.

Initially the background character was just that, background, but with Ostrander and Jan Dursema he suddenly became something much more.

The story goes that he was on Tatooine on another mission, unaware of Qui-Gon's plight. I suspect if Qui-Gon had not actually met Anakin he wouldn't have found him either.

Of course the Force works in mysterious ways. :p

In one of the comics Vos actually later muses that had he been aware of Qui-Gon's trouble he certainly would have aided him.

In any case at this point Vos has one of the most expansive stories in the Star Wars EU. He's been both Jedi and Sith(or almost) and he survived Order 66. Where he went after that we don't know.

[Prowl_2009]

Got some awesome shots of upcoming Phantom Menace figures, thanks to Sandtroopers.com! (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20111111/clone_wars/) These figures are all being released through the Movie Heroes line that replaced the long-running Saga Legends. Once again, gaming cards and chance cubes are included with each figure.

Check out:

Jarr Jarr Binks
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Queen Amidala
Qui-Gon Jinn

[Robimus]

If they are just repacks then they are, but most of those sculpts are ones I'm not familiar with. It seems like new figures to me.

[Scrapper6]

If they are just repacks then they are, but most of those sculpts are ones I'm not familiar with. It seems like new figures to me.

I'm fairly certain these are re-packs Rob, in point of fact, none of the modern era figures of the past three years have included built in Lightsaber blades into the saber arm. That feature to my recollection was last used back during the AotC days, as I recall owning an Anakin figure with a Lightsaber that retracted up into his arm to mimic the on/off function of the blades.

Padme and Anakin however do look strangely newer or at least I don't recognize them. Jar Jar is obviously a re-pack, probably from one of the Vehicle/Creature releases with the character as a pilot. Or possibly from the 2003 stuff.

I'd wager these are more re-packs than anything else. Although if they do have proper articulation I might get that version of Anakin to stand next to his Padawan variant. I suspect however that could possibly be a re-pack of the Pilot Anakin figure from the Power of the Jedi sub-line.

[Robimus]

I only remember the telescoping blades from the 1980's. I mean I have AOTC's figures like Obi-Wan that don't have that feature.

If they were from vehicle packs that could explain why they don't look familiar.

Does this Yoda look familiar to anyone? If these are repacks I'd just like to confirm exactly where they came from originally. Thanks.

http://www.signme2010.com/ebay/star%20wars/Star%20Wars%20Move%20Heroes%20Figures%20Yoda.jpg

[Haggis]

These are easily a pass for me :(

[Cpl. Chrissandwich]

Hey guys, I found this at Rebelscum.com...Darth Malgus

http://www.rebelscum.com/nycc11/hasbropresentation/image23.asp

Here the whole panel

http://www.rebelscum.com/nycc11/hasbropresentation/

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Sandtroopers.com's (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20111114/) shots of some awesome looking, soon-to-be-released Phantom Menace vehicles and multi-packs! Look for these on shelves in early 2012, just in time for the 3D release of The Phantom Menace!!!

Feast your eyes on:

Pod Racers
Astromech Droids
Sith Infiltrator
Emergence of the Sith
The Rise of Darth Vader
Rebel Heroes
Sith Speeder
Naboo Royal Fighter
BARC Speeder
STAP

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20111119/)'s awesome shots of some up-coming Class-II vehicles! These awesome updated vehicles are slated for release in late 2011 / early 2012, just in time for the 3D release of The Phantom Menace!!!

Feast your Eyes on...

AAT
Anakin's Podracer
Sebulba's Podracer

and as an added bonus...

Geonosian Arena Battle Pack!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out some awesome Star Wars figures slated for release in 2012! Dubbed Discover the Force, these figures will be available through Wal-Mart retailers only and, as the start of 2012 will see The Phantom Menace released to theatres in 3D, this line heavily centres on characters from that chapter in the saga!

Enjoy the attached pictures! ;)

[Prowl_2009]

Check out some new Class-1 Vehicle listings, now up for pre-order over at Entertainment Earth...

From the site:

This Wave 2 case sports 4 individually packaged sets (subject to change):
1x Republic Sub with SCUBA Clone Trooper
1x Sith Speeder with Darth Maul (Phantom Menace)
1x Naboo Royal Fighter with Obi-Wan Kenobi
1x Republic Recon Fighter with Anakin Skywalker
(subject to change)

The Republic Sub is probably based off a vehicle from the Season 4 Clone Wars premiere, whereas the Republic Recon Fighter seems it may be the cancelled vehicle from last year that was supposed to come with Obi-Wan Kenobi, this time around, hopefully, being released with Anakin Skywalker.

This new series is slated for release in Jan. 2012, no pictures have been revealed as of yet.

[Napseeker]

I'd still like them to release that mini-vehicle with Jango Fett... can't remember but I think it was a speeder. Don't get why Hasbro dropped that one.

[Robimus]

I can't shake the feeling that this Ep 1 blitz is going to be an epic fail.

[lars573]

I'm fairly certain these are re-packs Rob, in point of fact, none of the modern era figures of the past three years have included built in Lightsaber blades into the saber arm. That feature to my recollection was last used back during the AotC days, as I recall owning an Anakin figure with a Lightsaber that retracted up into his arm to mimic the on/off function of the blades.
No these are new sculpts. Those light sabers have a light up function.

[Prowl_2009]

Check out some upcoming Class-II Vintage Collection vehicles coming our way this year!

Feast your eyes on these awesome shots of the:

AT-AP (ROTS)
Jedi Starfighter (AOTC)
V19 Torrent Starfighter (ROTS)

These shots were recently uploaded to Hasbro.com and are being shared on numerous sites, including Sandtroopers.com and Yakface.com!

[Prowl_2009]

Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120111/index.html) recently uploaded carded images of the upcoming Blu-Ray Deleted Scene wave of Vintage Collection figures.

Included in this line are:

Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)
Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)
Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)
Colonial Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew)
Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari)

Enjoy! :cool:

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Rebelscum.com's in-depth look at the first figure in the newly released Phantom Menace line, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn... (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC75QuiGon.asp)

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Rebelscum.com's in-depth look at the second figure from the newly released Vintage Collection Phantom Menace line, Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi... (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC76ObiWan.asp)

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Rebelscum's look at the next figure in the newly released Phantom Menace Vintage Collection series - Pod Racer Ratts Tyerell with Pit Droid (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC77Ratts.asp). Tyerell is a new figure, whereas the Pit Droid is a repaint of a figure from The Phantom Menace line released in 1999. Accessories include goggles and a blaster pistol.

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Rebelscum's in-depth look at the fourth figure in Hasbro's Phantom Menace line - Battle Droid (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC78BD.asp). A new figure, packaged with a blaster, backpack and COMM antenna, this figure will no doubt be a staple for troop builders wanting to update their Droid Army!

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/01/22/new-walmart-exclusives-found/) is reporting th new Discover the Force Dewback and Vulture Droid, both Wal-Mart exclusives, have been sighted in the US on the East Coast! So, Canadian collector's looking to grab an extra Dewback or two should keep their eyes peeled at their local Wal-Marts over the coming months as they should be showing up here shortly.

[Robimus]

Kinda cool. I still like the last Dewback that Hasbro did.

[Prowl_2009]

Here is Rebelsum's look at the next Phantom Menace Vintage Collection figure - Darth Sidious (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC79Sidious.asp), which has, in my opinion, one of the best head sculpts I've ever seen!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Feast your eyes on Rebelscum's look at the next Phantom Menace Vintage Collection figure, young Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Padawan). (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC80Anakin.asp)

This is an all-new figure, which borrows elements seen in both The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Anakin comes complete with his Lightsaber, Lightsaber Hilt, Training Helmet, Training Remote Droid and a Display Stand.

All in all, a nice update!

[Prowl_2009]

Pod Racer Ben Quadinaros w/ Otoga -222 (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC81Ben.asp), Daultay Dophine (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC82Dofine.asp) and the Naboo Royal Guard (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC83Naboo.asp) are all-new figures being released in the Phantom Menace Vintage Collection! Each has never been offered as figure before and Hasbro's first ever offerings of these characters are amazing!

By way of accessories, Ben Quadinaros comes complete with a blaster pistol, Daultay Dophine with a blaster pistol, headpiece and cloak and the Naboo Royal Guard with a blaster pistol and helmet!

Rebelscum has amazing, in-depth looks at these three brand new characters, hitting Canada as this is typed!

Keep your eyes peeled!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Rebelscum's in-depth looks at Vintage Collection Phantom Menace Queen Amidala (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC84Amidala.asp), Quinlan Vos (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC85Vos.asp) and Darth Maul (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVC86Maul.asp).

All 3 of these figures are all new. Amidala comes complete with a blaster. Vos, his lightsaber and a blaster pistol and Maul, his double-bladed lightsaber, scanner and soft goods robe and cloak.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Probably old news now, but I had these awesome shots from UK Toyfair 2012 sent to me by a friend showing off 3 upcoming Vintage Collection pieces, Galen Marek from The Force Unleashed, the Nikto Guard from Return of the Jedi and, the best of the trio for Mando fan's like me, Shae Vizla from The Old Republic!

Enjoy the pictures, which originally showed up on JediNews.uk (http://jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=6474)!

[Prowl_2009]

Jedi Temple Archives (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9242/#details) got a couple pictures of what the new MTT Droid Carrier packaging will look like, including the inclusion of 20 Battle Droids!!! If that isn't awesome, I seriously don't know what is!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/The_Vintage_Collection_2012_By_The_Numbers_143477. asp) has a list of Vintage Collection figures set for release in 2012, from Hasbro UK, figures in bold are new, as best as can be determined....

[Robimus]

Thats quite the list :p

[Prowl_2009]

Thats quite the list :p

LOL, no kidding. :p I think it's funny that Shae Viszla is listed simply as TOR Female Bounty Hunter. :p

[Prowl_2009]

In celebration of the 3D release of The Phantom Menace next Friday, check out Yakface.com's look at the 5-piece TRU-exclusive Podracer Pilots (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/01/22/toyguide-update-podracer-pilots-figure-set/) set. It's nothing special, in my opinion, but it's a neat idea if you missed any of the original Podracer Pilots from back in 1999.

Ejoy!

[Prowl_2009]

. Check out Rebelscum's in-depth look at the up-coming Star Wars goodies we'll be getting in 2012, thanks to Toy Fair 2012! (http://rebelscum.com/2012TF/Star_Wars_Figures/default.asp)

. The Hasbro Fan's Choice winner for 2012 is Mara Jade Skywalker (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbro_Star_Wars_Fans_Choice_Poll_And_The_Winner_I s_143562.asp), the new figure will debut in 2013...

[Toy Gremlin]

. Check out Rebelscum's in-depth look at the up-coming Star Wars goodies we'll be getting in 2012, thanks to Toy Fair 2012! (http://rebelscum.com/2012TF/Star_Wars_Figures/default.asp)

. The Hasbro Fan's Choice winner for 2012 is Mara Jade Skywalker (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbro_Star_Wars_Fans_Choice_Poll_And_The_Winner_I s_143562.asp), the new figure will debut in 2013...

Awesome! :clapping:

Is it just me or does one of those Darth Vader and Aayla Secura figures have ball jointed hips?

[Robimus]

Frack, thats three Mara Jade figures now :(

I'll buy it I'm sure but I would have loved someone else.

[Prowl_2009]

Check it out, Star Wars Fans! Revealed at Toy Fair 2012!!! Available exclusively at SDCC 2012 is perhaps one of the coolest Star Wars figures ever to be released - Jarr Jarr Binks, Frozen in Carbonite! :D :D :D Don't believe it, check out the pictures below!!! :D

[Prowl_2009]

Some awesome additions to the ever popular Star Wars: Vintage Collection are headed our way in 2012! Thanks to Toy Fair 2012, we now have a nice look at just a few of the lines newest additions, and they look amazing!

Look for these beauties in the coming months!

Ahsoka
Obi-Wan Kenobi (armored)
Gungan Warrior
Jar Jar Binks
Clone Lieutenant (Eps. II)
Clone Trooper (Eps. III)
Clone Pilot Davijaan
Grand Moff Tarkin
Sandtrooper
Princess Leia
Darth Vader
Lumat
Nien Nunb
Nikto Skiff Guard
Orrimaarko
Royal Guard
Weequay Hunter
Aurra Sing
Mawhonic
Galen Marek
Naboo Pilot
Republic Trooper (The Old Republic)
Shae Vizla

[Prowl_2009]

We've already seen shots of the SDCC 2012 Jar Jar Binks in Carbonite exclusive figure, and now we have a look at the 7-figure set this piece will be included in at the show this year - The Carbon Freezing Chamber!

One figure from each of the Star Wars episodes are included, along with the Jar Jar figure, which will be placed in the centre of the multipack, in an effort to mimmic the freezing chamber on Bespin.

Included in the set are:

Jar Jar Binks – Episode I
Clone Trooper Lieutenant – Episode II
Shock Trooper – Episode III
Sandtrooper (with Sentry Droid) – Episode IV
Princess Leia (Bespin Gown) – Episode V
Darth Vader (FinalDuel/Sith Lightning) – Episode VI

These figures will be packaged on a recreation of a lost line look for the Vintage line dating back to the original Kenner days.

The 6 “lost line look” cards will be available at retail shipping as variant to their TVC counterparts similar to the Revenge/Return of the Jedi cards from 2011.


Enjoy the attached shot, more info about the set as we get closer to this year's San Diego Comic Con!

[Prowl_2009]

The team over at POTF2.com got their hands on an interesting set of pictures, one of a possible Rebel Pilots battle pack, the other of a long rumored Ewok multi-pack. More on these interesting sets as information becomes available.

[Robimus]

The more Ewoks the better!:siren:

[Prowl_2009]

in December 2011, there were rumors that Lucas Licensing was planning on using new Yoda themed packaging to replace the current Darth Maul look for 2013, and now, thanks to Yakface.com (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/02/15/confirmed-yoda-line-look-for-2013/), we have proof...

Check out the new packaging Hasbro will be wrapping their Star Wars figures in for 2013!

[Prowl_2009]

Today, Rebelscum.com (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Movie_Heroes_Review_Queen_Amidala_Anakin_Skywalker _143823.asp) has a nice look at two figures from the Star Wars: Movie Heroes subline - Queen Amidala & Anakin Skywalker.

Neither has had an update since 1999. Amidala's costume is much more detailed this time around. Save for the ball jointed head and elbows, this figure actually matches the articulation of the original figure, but it's still a pretty good piece. The head sculpt could've used a little more tweeking though. Accessories include her screen accurate ascension gun and grappling hook backpack.

Anakin, once again, leaves me disappointed and that's not just because I am not a fan of the little twerp. The articulation is straight out of 1999, he seems smaller than the average Ani figure and what is with that weird jet-pack? Sorry Hasbro, didn't see anything like that when I watched The Phantom Menace. The helmet is nice and fits well and the head sculpt looks pretty close to Jake Lloyd though, so I suppose it's not all bad.

All in all, nothing amazing from these two. If I had to pick one, I'd stick with Padme, the outfit is detailed and the accessories are screen accurate and, like Rebelscum says, the figure isn't all that bad.

Ah well, to each his own.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Rebelsum.com (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Movie_Heroes_Review_Jar_Jar_Binks_Darth_Maul_14382 8.asp) has a look a two more Movie Heroes Star Wars figures today, the bumbling Gungan Jar Jar Binks and the horned Sith apprentice, Darth Maul.

Neither of these figures is all that great. Jar Jar looks good, but he doesn't stand well. He comes with an oversized bowcaster and boomer projectile. Maul only seems to like one pose and has that annoying 'leg-squeezing' action feature. He comes with his double-bladed lightsaber.

To sum these two up, pass on them in favor of the Vintage Collection versions and leave these two on the pegs for the kids.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Continuing their in-depth look at the newly released Star Wars: Movie Heroes figures, Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Movie_Heroes_Review_ObiWan_Kenobi_QuiGon_Jinn_1438 49.asp) brings us reviews on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. Both feature light-up lightsabers, which function by means of a pressure button on the figure's belt. The saber arms feature no articulation as they house lighting and wires and the figures are just slightly out of scale. The head sculpts are superb however and the costumes, for the most part, are screen accurate. Although these figures are neat, in my opinion, stick with the Vintage Collection versions of these prequel Jedi Knights.

Enjoy!

[Hantei]

Wow, the light up feature looks surprisingly not bad. Haha, just too bad about the articulation and proportions.

[Prowl_2009]

Check out our first look at the Duel on Naboo and Bespin Battle multipacks. These were originally supposed to be shown at Toy Fair, but were missing.

Thanks to POTF2.com!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/02/26/toyguide-update-aurra-sing-walmart-exclusive/) look at figure #1 of 12 from the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force 3D line - Aurra Sing! She has a great new sculpt and, aside from her ankles, comes with all that wonderful articulation collectors both love and demand. She comes loaded with accesssories, including an amazing trophy case to house lightsabers from her past kills!

For those of us worried the figure won't be available in Canada or for those of us thinking we'll have a hard time tracking the figure down, it is slated for rerelease in the Vintage Collection later this year!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/02/26/toyguide-update-g8-r3-walmar-exc/) look at the next figure availabe in the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force 3D line - Astromech G8-R3. Yet another Naboo Droid has been crossed off the list by Hasbro! This one uses repainted B.A.D. components that are interchangable and add to the figure's playability. However, unlike Aurra Sing, the figure is not slated for rerelease in the Vintage Collection, possibly leading to collectors frustrated over the little droids limited availability on the pegs.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

In a rather odd move, Hasbro has released their Toy Fair 2012 slideshow (http://forum.starwars-figuren.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=115) to German website StarWars-Figuren.com...

Check it out!

[Robimus]

The Mara Jade art has me concerned. Thats the same basic outfit as shown in the Thrawn Trilogy Comics, which already has two figures. If its going to be Jedi Mara it needs to be something different.

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com has an awesome 2-for-1 review today! From the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force subline, it's Ric Olie (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/MH12/DTF/DTF09.html) and the Naboo Pilot! (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/MH12/DTF/DTF10.html)

Both figures are simply great! Olie, who will only be released in this line, features a head sculpt that really looks like actor Ralph Brown! The '99 figure was really good, but this one is so much better! Features new articulation and comes complete with a soft-goods overcoat, helmet w. goggles and an S-5 heavy blaster pistol.

The Naboo pilot, which will be rereleased in the Vintage Collection later on, will make for a great army builder. He comes complete with the same accessories as Ric Olie and will make a great addition to both the new and old Naboo N-1 fighters.

Both are amazing! Pick them up and add them to your collection when you can, no question!

Enjoy!

[Hantei]

In a rather odd move, Hasbro has released their Toy Fair 2012 slideshow (http://forum.starwars-figuren.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=115) to German website StarWars-Figuren.com...

Check it out!
Ultimate Force FX Episode I Obi-Wan lightsaber!?! Yes! I was hoping that one would get made (didn't think it would), definitely buying it!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out this exclusive first look at the Star Wars: Lost Line cards, which will be available exclusively to SDCC 2012 figures and later at retail as chase cards at retail.

[Robimus]

lol, chase cards but not chase figures.

[Prowl_2009]

Rebelscum.com has a nice look at yet another Discover the Force figure - Tusken Raider. Esentially, it's simply a re-release of the same figure released back in 2006 with a darker wash. However, anyone who has the original knows what an awesome figure it is! Comes complete with rifle, soft-goods robe and gaffi stick!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Super short Mawhonic is next in Rebelscum's look at the Discover the Force Star Wars subline. He's got a great sculpt and paint work and comes complete with a flag and rifle. If Pod Racer's aren't high on your list, I'd say pass.

But, Rebelscum does think he's pretty cool, so it's really up to each fan to decide. Pass for me though. :p

[Prowl_2009]

For those of us who've yet to get our hands on any of the Deleted Scenes Vintage Collection figures, Yakface.com has a nice look at the first figure in the line, Colonel Cracken (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/03/07/toyguide-update-vc90-colonel-cracken-millennium-falcon-crew/). Great use of sculpt, paint and acrticulation, this figure is a winner in my book, although it is a little upsetting no helmet or comlink accessories were included with the figure. The blaster and heavy cannon are nice though. Recommended!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Darth Maul rounds out Rebelscum's in-depth look at the first set of Discover the Force figures being released exclusively at Wal-Mart retailers. He's nice and all, but I have to say, the Vintage Darth Maul is the one to get, while this third Maul offering, since The Phantom Menace hit theatres in February, is simply unnessesary. He comes complete with his dual bladed lightsaber, probe droid and two stands, one for him, the other for the probe droid. I really dislike that face too.

In my opinion, pass on this one and stick to the Vintage Collection offering from Hasbro!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Okay, Vintage Collection fans, check out the Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari) (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/03/08/toyguide-update-vc91-rebel-pilot-mon-calamari/) figure review thanks to Yakface.com, the figure is part of the newly released Deleted Scenes Wave. It is a completely new figure, instead of simply using parts from past Rebel Pilot figures. Comes complete with a flight helmet and X-30 Lancer blaster pistol! This one is all win!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Next up in Yakface's look at the Vintage Collection Deleted Scenes collection is Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit) (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/03/09/toyguide-update-vc89-lando-calrissian-sandstorm-outfit/). This is pretty much the ultimate skiff guard version of Lando, although the skin tone is a little too light and the figure is somewhat shorter compared to the first Lando figure released in this line. However, there is some great detail on this figure and he's loaded with some neat accessories. I'll leave the final choice up to each individual collector.

Enjoy!

[Robimus]

Lando's not a system, he's the man.:highfive:

[Prowl_2009]

Sandtroopers.com has posted a couple of shots of the upcoming Vintage Collection Odd Ball figure, coming soon to a store near you!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com has an awesome in-depth look at Deleted Scenes Wave Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit) (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/03/14/toyguide-update-vc88-princess-leia-sandstorm-outfit/)!

This figure is sure to be popular with collectors thanks to the Slave Leia body and the combination soft and plastic goods clothing as well as superb detail and paint make this figure an even better version released in both Vintage Collection and Legacy Collection versions perviously released up to this point, although the plastic hair makes the head always seem like it's always looking to one side. However, this is hardly a reason to pass on this figure! Good all around and a must-have for every Star Wars collector!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com continues their in-depth look at the Wal-Mart exclusive Discover the Force subline with figure #3 of 12, the Destroyer Droid (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/03/20/toyguide-update-destroyer-droid-walmart-exc/). The figure is an awesome repaint of the Droidika found in the 30th Anniversary Collection and the new paint apps look great! Accessory wise, you get 2 blast effects and half a deflector shield.

All in all, this figure has no flaws, although it would have been nice if the old deflector shield color had been used so collectors could have a single color, full shield effect, instead of two seperate colors. Still, an awesome figure that should be scooped up at any cost!

[Prowl_2009]

A forum member over at Rebelscum.com was able to get their hands on the soon-to-be-released Vintage Collection Darth Vader (ANH)! Check it out!

[Toy Gremlin]

A forum member over at Rebelscum.com was able to get their hands on the soon-to-be-released Vintage Collection Darth Vader (ANH)! Check it out!

Nice! Is that the Darth Vader with the ball jointed hips?

[Prowl_2009]

Nice! Is that the Darth Vader with the ball jointed hips?

Yep. That's the one!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out new carded images for Wave 6 of the Vintage Collection! Included in this wave, slated for a June 2012 release are:

Grand Moff Tarkin
Nikto
Galen Marek
Shae Visula

NOTE: Clone Pilot Odd Ball is also part of this wave.

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120328/)!

[Zone55555]

I'm salivating over Shae and Malgus. Wish June was here already.

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Movie Heroes Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader, pictures thanks to our friends over at Sandtroopers.com!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120330/)have posted some shots of two upcoming Battle Packs: Duel on Naboo and Bespin Battle, two sets that caused quite the stir at Toy Fair in February. Both sets are due for a May release.

Enjoy!

[Toy Gremlin]

Yep. That's the one!

Awesome! Can't wait for that Darth Vader to show up! I have always wanted a more articulated Vader. :clapping:

[Hantei]

Ooo, excited for ball-hinged hips Vader and Shae Visula. Heh, the new Vader looks taller.

[Prowl_2009]

Want a closer look at a carded Darth Malgus from the VIntage Collection? Alright then! Thanks to Suhaimi, Rebelscum.com has posted some nice shots of this upcoming, highly saught after, figure.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the Wal-Mart exclusive Royal Starship Droids (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/04/05/toyguide-update-royal-starship-droids-walmart-exc/) set, part of the Discover the Force subline!

The set features the four most accurate renditions of the Astromech droids shown on the Royal Starship in The Phantom Menace and one droid, R2-N3, gets his figure debut with this set. Each droid comes with their own docking stations/power harness, which will add a nice little upgrade to the Naboo Royal Starship from 1999.

Enjoy!

[Robimus]

I like the droids.

[lars573]

Lamest exclusive pack in a while.

[Zone55555]

Lamest exclusive pack in a while.

Dude, it's droids. That's anti-lame.

(to each their own, of course :) )

[Prowl_2009]

Check out these awesome shots of the up-coming Multi-Troop Transport (M.T.T) from The Phantom Menace, which will also include an Obi-Wan Kenobi figure.

Odd choice for a pack-in, but whatever I suppose.

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com. Look for this set to hit retail in the coming months!

[lars573]

Dude, it's droids. That's anti-lame.

(to each their own, of course :) )
Trash cans with legs are not my favorite droid. 4 of them is just 4 times the fail.

[Morg]

Personally I really prize my Astromech focus collection, the variety of sculpts and intrigue goes well beyond minor colour variations. They're fun to collect and some of them are quite rare as well... I hope to find this multipack at retail sometime - lame is the pod racer's multipack if you ask me.

[tfHunter]

Yeah, that's what I love about SW stuff. There's so many sub-collections you can collect: droids, sith, jedi, troopers etc.

Also, I got a question for you guys. Has anybody seen the VC20 Yoda out at retail ever? I haven't and am dying to update the Yoda in my collection.

[Robimus]

I don't recall having seen a Vintage Collection Yoda of late, if ever. I'm sure they were around but the little green troll is probably just popular.

[Scrapper6]

Yeah, that's what I love about SW stuff. There's so many sub-collections you can collect: droids, sith, jedi, troopers etc.

Also, I got a question for you guys. Has anybody seen the VC20 Yoda out at retail ever? I haven't and am dying to update the Yoda in my collection.

I believe I saw one, ONCE and only ONCE, wish I'd bought the damn thing when I did. It was like, last year, at RCSS, I just can't recall which month it was, early on in the year I suspect if ever.

[tfHunter]

Thanks for the responses guys. Seems I might have missed the boat on him afterall.

[Morg]

I want to say I spied one at Great Canadian Superstore when I picked up my Bastila Shan, but I can't say for sure what kind of card the Yoda was on that I was looking at.

[robsonspen]

Does anyone have an idea when VC93 Darth Vader (A New Hope) arrives in Canada or BC? Thanks!

[tfHunter]

I managed to get one from a LCS here in Edmonton a couple weeks back. 16.99 though, but Vader is my fav SW character so no biggie.

[Ozrein]

Does anyone know when the Emperor's Royal Guards will be released? What wave are they in? I dont collect much Star Wars stuff but I just scored a Build-a-Droid Emperor from a few years ago and now I'd really like to get a couple Royal Guards for him.

[Prowl_2009]

Not much to show today, other than our first look at the first 3 carded figures from the up-and-coming Lost Line series of Vintage Collection figures...

Feast your eyes on:

Shock Trooper
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120508/) for sharing!

[SIKKBONES]

Not much to show today, other than our first look at the first 3 carded figures from the up-and-coming Lost Line series of Vintage Collection figures...

Feast your eyes on:

Shock Trooper
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120508/) for sharing!

what's going on with vader's head there?

[Prowl_2009]

^^ It's based off Vader's final scene in ROTJ where he is being electricuted by the Emperor's force lightening while tossing him into the reactor core.

[SIKKBONES]

^^ It's based off Vader's final scene in ROTJ where he is being electricuted by the Emperor's force lightening while tossing him into the reactor core.
understood that but is that a helmet or clear or what?

[Prowl_2009]

Rebelscum.com has some great shots of 3 upcoming and highly anticipated Vintage Collection pieces...

ROTS Oddball (http://www.rebelscum.com/VC97_Odd_Ball.asp)
EU Shae Vizla (http://www.rebelscum.com/VC101_Shae_Vizla.asp)
TFU Starkiller (http://www.rebelscum.com/VC100_Starkiller.asp)

Enjoy! And thanks to Rebelscum for sharing! :cool:

[Robimus]

How many Starkillers people need? :p

[Prowl_2009]

How many Starkillers people need? :p

I still need one. :p

[Robimus]

It would be a cool thing to get autographed.

[Toy Gremlin]

Not much to show today, other than our first look at the first 3 carded figures from the up-and-coming Lost Line series of Vintage Collection figures...

Feast your eyes on:

Shock Trooper
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader

Thanks to Sandtroopers.com (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120508/) for sharing!

Nice! Does that Vader have the same articulation as the VC93 version?

[Wolffe]

Nice! Does that Vader have the same articulation as the VC93 version?

Vader has the same articulation as the first VC08 Darth Vader from the very first wave of the Vintage Collection, as seen from the picture found below (image found on Rebelscum.com).

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/Wolffe3636/NewVintageCollectionDarthVader.jpg

Hope this helps.:)

The Vader is my favourite of the bunch (though the Sandtrooper comes close IMO). It would have been nice if the cardback for this figure had an image that associates with the scene the figure is meant to represent like this Photoshop mock up I made, but beggars can't be choosers. Still a great figure nonetheless.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/Wolffe3636/VintageCollectionDarthVaderEmperorsWrathPhotoshopM ockupCardcopy.jpg

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com has a nice, in-depth look at the highly anticipated Vintage Collection version of Grand Moff Tarkin (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/06/08/toyguide-update-vc98-grand-moff-tarkin/)!

Finally recieving the fully-articulated treatment, this is a very nice figure, sporting everything from a nice sculpt and paint job, to a screen accurate face as well as a MSD droid featuring working wheels and axels!

However, the figure does fall short in places. The skin tone is too pale, the uniform, to green. Also, what is with that soft goods piece?

All in all, to each his own, but I must admit, griping aside, I do like it and have been waiting quite some time for a Vintage version of Moff Tarkin.

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Feast your eyes on the newest Target/Zellers Star Wars Special Action Figure set (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120619/target0.html) over at Sandtroopers.com! Being released later this year, the set includes R5-D4, Death Star Droid and a Gonk Power Droid!

Yes, I will be buying the set as I have yet to get R5 or a Gonk droid and the only Death Star Droid I have is the purple one in the comic pack with Boba Fett from 2007. :D

Enjoy!

[Robimus]

Thats a cool looking set. I'll liekly get it.

[Zone55555]

The gonk is a new variant, so the pack may be worth getting just for that.

[SIKKBONES]

Vader has the same articulation as the first VC08 Darth Vader from the very first wave of the Vintage Collection, as seen from the picture found below (image found on Rebelscum.com).

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/Wolffe3636/NewVintageCollectionDarthVader.jpg

Hope this helps.:)

The Vader is my favourite of the bunch (though the Sandtrooper comes close IMO). It would have been nice if the cardback for this figure had an image that associates with the scene the figure is meant to represent like this Photoshop mock up I made, but beggars can't be choosers. Still a great figure nonetheless.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/Wolffe3636/VintageCollectionDarthVaderEmperorsWrathPhotoshopM ockupCardcopy.jpg


not to nitpick but wasn't vader missing a hand by this point?

[Robimus]

gonk, gonk, gonk :p

[Prowl_2009]

Feast your eyes on Sandtroopers.com's awesome packaged and loose shots of the soon-to-be-released TRU exclusive Ewok and Yavin Pilot packs (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20120621/index.html), sets that have been rumored for release since last February!

Enjoy! :cool:

[Prowl_2009]

Our friends over at Sandtroopers.com have posted an image of a new Target 3-pack (http://www.sandtroopers.com/Spice/posts/3packreverse.jpg) hitting store shelves in the near future!

Another Villians set, this one includes Boba Fett, a Tusken Raider and an all-new Snaggletooth!

Check out the image below!

Enjoy! :cool:

[Robimus]

Kneessa looks awesome. I'm going to get two of those packs and then mix and match accessories to grow my army.:clapping:

[Prowl_2009]

For thosed that missed it, check out all the awesome Star Wars figures coming our way in 2013, thanks to Hasbro's yearly Star Wars presentation, shown off last weekend at the San Diego Comic Con!!!

[Robimus]

Mara and Jocasta Nu, as well as the Ewoks are my must gets. A lot of stuff I'm not interested in otherwise.

[Prowl_2009]

Sandtroopers.com have some awesome carded and loose shots of some new figures coming our way in the popular Vintage Collection line over the next little while...

Enjoy!!

[Robimus]

I missed that the one Ewok pack is a K-Mart Exclusive :(

[robsonspen]

I missed that the one Ewok pack is a K-Mart Exclusive :(

this Ewok pack is not available yet. It just premiered at the Con. Early/Mid fall in Canada.

[Robimus]

No K-Mart in Canada, unless you have word of a Canadian retialer carrying them?

[Prowl_2009]

Brian's Toys is now accepting pre-orders for their exclusive TVC Jocasta Nu figure, slated for an end of Jan. 2013 release date...

http://www.brianstoys.com/Product/S10VEBJOCASTANUC9/Vintage-Style_Boxed_Jocasta_Nu_%28Brian_s_Toys_Exclusive%2 9_C-8_9.aspx

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the Target/Zellers exclusive Vintage Droids (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/07/30/toyguide-update-vintage-droid-set/) 3-pack, which includes a brand new Power Droid with a removeable access cover!

The set is listed at $24.99, which may be too steep for some collectors, and the Power Droid is tan instead of blue, but, in my opinion, this is an awesome set that shouldn't be passed up...

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com has a nice, in-depth review of the Vintage Collection/Lost Line version of Jar Jar Binks (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/08/02/toyguide-update-ep01-01-jar-jar-binks-lost-line/) up on their site today!

Surprisingly, I don't hate this piece, regardless of how deeply I despise Jar Jar. Although the coloration is slightly off, the articulation has improved somewhat over the Movie Heroes version and Hasbro even included a soft-goods skirt, which allowes the figure to sit atop a kaadu fairly well.

To each his own, however, as I often say. While I think the piece is an improvement over the Movie Heroes version, some may disagree. In any case, these are some descent Jar Jar figures were getting nowadays, and shockingly, I don't hate them.

Enjoy the attatched pictures! :D

[StarwarsTF]

Well heres hoping target/Zellers gets that CW three pack in Canada. was there a release date on it?

September..... :(

[Prowl_2009]

Well heres hoping target/Zellers gets that CW three pack in Canada. was there a release date on it?

July 2012 for the United States, so possibly mid-August, early September for Canada if past Target exclusives have been any indication.

[Prowl_2009]

Yakface.com has a great review of the newly released K-Mart (sorry, guys) exclusive AT-ST (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/08/11/toyguide-update-scout-walker-kmart/). This is, by far, the best version of this vehicle we've had to date, with a near perfect paint scheme. And, who doesn't love that Vintage-style box?

On the negative side, Hasbro went a little heavy with the mud deco around the feet and, according to Yakface, some of these seem to be plauged by slightly wobbly legs.

All in all, though, a good piece!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Staright from Hasbro, feast your eyes on the first wave of Droid Factory pieces being released in 2013 while the popular Vintage Collection takes a short break...

Enjoy! :cool:

[Robimus]

Mara Jade looks awesome!

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the newly released TRU Exclsusive Speeder Bike w/ Biker Scout (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/09/08/toyguide-update-speeder-bike-with-scout-trooper/)!

This is said to be the ultimate Speeder Bike set offered by Hasbro to date! The detail is flawless and the updated Biker Scout (from 2006) features improved articulation so he can actually pilot the Speeder Bike properly. The exploding feature is now gone, and the set now includes a display stand!

On the minus side however, seems a few of these are coming with warped handles due to how their packaged and the Biker Scout, although improved upon, seems to be showing signs of yellowing and sloppy paint in spots.

All in all, the set looks good to me. To each his own, but I won't be passing it up! :cool:

[Prowl_2009]

While they've yet to show up in Canada, Yakface has a great in-depth look at the Clone Trooper Lieutenant (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/09/11/toyguide-update-clone-trooper-lieutenant-lost-line/) from the Lost Line Vintage series wave!

Based off the super-articulated VC45 AOTC Clone Trooper, the figure doesn't feature a whole lot of new components, but the color flashes are applied well and the figure features all the initial figures great articulation and standard Clone Trooper accessories of a blaster pistol, blaster rifle and removeable helmet.

While I don't see anything worth complaining about this figure and think it's about time we started getting AOTC Clone Officers, Yakface does mention the paint around the ankles looks slightly odd.

To each his own.

Another I won't be passing up!

Enjoy!

[Prowl_2009]

Just received word from my cousin in Detroit that the K-Mart Exclusive Ewok Scouts and Endor At-ST Crew have started showing up at retail.

According to a story posted over at jedidefender.com, the sets are also showing up at some Sears retailers as well...

[Prowl_2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the K-Mart exclusive Ewok Scouts (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/10/01/toyguide-update-ewok-scouts-kmart/) 2-pack!

Complete with Wunka and Widdle Warrick, the set is yet another offering to Ewok fans who've gotten more than their share of figures lately. Partnered with the Endor AT-ST Crew and the AT-ST Walker (both K-Mart exclusives), these fgures offer part to an battle scenario every Star Wars fan recreated as kids!

However, as there are not many K-Marts around any more (especially for us in Canada), the set may prove hard to track down, although Sears has also apparently been getting these according to my cousins over in Detroit.

Enjoy! :cool:

[Prowl_2009]

Hey, Star Wars Fans! Yakface.com has a great review of the online exclusive Vintage Collection Republic Trooper (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/11/10/toyguide-update-vc113-republic-trooper/) from The Old Republic video game.

He is nearly a perfect representation of his virtual counterpart and you can even swap around the ammo/knife sheath to recreate Commander Jace Malcolm, a main character in TOR universe.

However, remember he is still part of the online exclusive wave, so you won't find him at retail. Also, and this is a minor quip, the Havoc Squad unit logos are missing from the figure.

Oh well, again, minor quips for an awesome figure!

Enjoy!

[Scrapper6]

Hey, Star Wars Fans! Yakface.com has a great review of the online exclusive Vintage Collection Republic Trooper (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2012/11/10/toyguide-update-vc113-republic-trooper/) from The Old Republic video game.

He is nearly a perfect representation of his virtual counterpart and you can even swap around the ammo/knife sheath to recreate Commander Jace Malcolm, a main character in TOR universe.

However, remember he is still part of the online exclusive wave, so you won't find him at retail. Also, and this is a minor quip, the Havoc Squad unit logos are missing from the figure.

Oh well, again, minor quips for an awesome figure!

Enjoy!

I'm still hopeful some cases in substantial enough quantity will reach the places like Giant Tiger and Winners. Major retailers may not have wanted any, but that doesn't mean they won't appear at any retail outlets at all as the cases themselves MUST exist.

On top of that, none of the vendors at C4 had any of this wave.

[Robimus]

I hope those Ewoks show up at Seasr in Canada. They are advertising their Christmas toy sections right now.

[pandaprime]

I hope those Ewoks show up at Seasr in Canada. They are advertising their Christmas toy sections right now.

my local Sears got rid of their toy department! :eek: :doh: :rant:

[Toy Gremlin]

my local Sears got rid of their toy department! :eek: :doh: :rant:

Same here. The toy department became the clearance section at my local Sears. :(

[Robimus]

So did the ones here, but now I noticed one advertising that their new Christmas Toy Department was stocked with over 1800 toys. I haven't checked it out myself yet but I suspect they are now selling toys on a Seasonal basis.