[Optimus Vader]

Yeah, those upcoming VC figs aren't very exciting. Sing is a cool figure, but I already got her in the Legacy line (same fig and accessories). I guess I'll get Ashoka since I collect Jedi and Sith, but all I'm really looking forward to here is Nien Nunb and a I'll pick up a couple of Emperor Guards.

[jaybird7072]

ok may not be too related but did you guys check out some of those new lego sets that are out, theres one with a darth malgus and it looks sick, and some other cool big lego sets. there on toysrus now.. alot of them are sold out tho. I dont collect star wars legos but these do look pretty cool..

[Rane]

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Originally Posted by jaybird7072

ok may not be too related but did you guys check out some of those new lego sets that are out, theres one with a darth malgus and it looks sick, and some other cool big lego sets. there on toysrus now.. alot of them are sold out tho. I dont collect star wars legos but these do look pretty cool..

Posted about these in The Lego Thread. The one with Darth Malgus does look incredibly cool, but they are all very nice. Looks like they are doing a The Old Republic sub-series off the Star Wars line, which will give them a bunch more items to roll out. Very nice!

The Darth Malgus one is $104.99, I believe, at Toys R Us.

[bmorr]

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Everywhere around here seems to be clogged with effing Episode one crap except for a freaking Vintage Darth Maul. I saw one once and unfortunately had to pass at the time and haven't seen one since.

haha yeah tell me about it. Ive seen one store that restocked with the malgus wave and the figs were gone in less than two weeks.

[Rane]

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Originally Posted by bmorr

haha yeah tell me about it. Ive seen one store that restocked with the malgus wave and the figs were gone in less than two weeks.

Honestly, I'm surprised it took that long.

[Optimus Vader]

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Originally Posted by Rane

Honestly, I'm surprised it took that long.

haha.. yeah really. I wish new waves stayed on pegs for two weeks around here.

[SerialPhoenix]

The Rebel Pilots are the only must haves for me. Looks like everything is going the way of exclusives. yay......

[BlackRazor]

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

haha.. yeah really. I wish new waves stayed on pegs for two weeks around here.

amen to that!

[FancyPants]

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Yeah, those upcoming VC figs aren't very exciting. Sing is a cool figure, but I already got her in the Legacy line (same fig and accessories). I guess I'll get Ashoka since I collect Jedi and Sith, but all I'm really looking forward to here is Nien Nunb and a I'll pick up a couple of Emperor Guards.

I'm considering going all the way with SW. Getting a big shelf like my MU guys. i'm trying to hold off, but it's tough. I like damn near everyone coming out. I mean, not the clones. But the jedi, hell that three pack with maul and oppress. I can give him a light saber

[Autobot_Goldbug]

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Everywhere around here seems to be clogged with effing Episode one crap except for a freaking Vintage Darth Maul. I saw one once and unfortunately had to pass at the time and haven't seen one since.

I have an extra VC Maul for trade.

No real current waves here. My recent find was new ball hinged Vader.
I want Ahsoka, ewok, Nien, Weequay, SWTOR trooper, 2x Imperial Guards, & Prune Face.

[Prowl 2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the Target/Zellers exclusive Vintage Droids 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!

[bmorr]

hey i saw those today! along with the boba fett/sandperson one.

[denmasterprime]

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Originally Posted by SerialPhoenix

The Rebel Pilots are the only must haves for me. Looks like everything is going the way of exclusives. yay......

Y'know, I've never really understood the draw of the pilot figures. Wal-Mart had the comic packs and they just never had any appeal for me. You can army build with generic Stormtroopers but pilots are just different enough to be their own characters.

I'm not ripping on anyone and if you have enough ships for all those pilots then you are awesome and I want to be your friend. Jedi, Sith, Mandolorians, Aliens and scoundrels I get. Same uniform pilots with head/hand/feet swaps, no.

[bmorr]

i guess for readers and fans of the x-wing/rogue squadron novel books. Imagine if they released all of the pilots from episode 4.

[Jason Abbadon]

That would be 28 if I recall correctly- but only like six are (actors) pilots are really shown....and I'm sure they all got fig already.

[Prowl 2009]

Yakface.com has a nice, in-depth review of the Vintage Collection/Lost Line version of Jar Jar Binks 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!

[SerialPhoenix]

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Originally Posted by denmasterprime

Y'know, I've never really understood the draw of the pilot figures. Wal-Mart had the comic packs and they just never had any appeal for me. You can army build with generic Stormtroopers but pilots are just different enough to be their own characters.

I'm not ripping on anyone and if you have enough ships for all those pilots then you are awesome and I want to be your friend. Jedi, Sith, Mandolorians, Aliens and scoundrels I get. Same uniform pilots with head/hand/feet swaps, no.

The space battles in the movies were my favorite scenes. I couldn't get enough so I ended up playing and loving all the rogue squadron games. So there is a certain place in my heart for rebel pilots of the SW universe. I only have about half a dozen ships for the 20+ pilots, but it's no big deal.

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i guess for readers and fans of the x-wing/rogue squadron novel books. Imagine if they released all of the pilots from episode 4.

This too. I've read and own all the Rogue Squadron novels as well as the comics. Actually I saw that they are releasing a new Rouge Squadron book this year.

[Prowl 2009]

Yakface.com has a great review of the newly released K-Mart (sorry, guys) exclusive AT-ST. 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!

[Jason Abbadon]

A bit of acetone on a qTip will take that excess mud off.

[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!

Pics removed. Already posted on Toyark frontpage. -Toyark Staff

[Prowl 2009]

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the newly released TRU Exclsusive Speeder Bike w/ Biker Scout!

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!

[Prowl 2009]

While they've yet to show up in Canada, Yakface has a great in-depth look at the Clone Trooper Lieutenant 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!

[T16skyhopp]

I had a warped handlebar with my speeder. 10 seconds with the hairdryer and it returned to normal. Scout has hips that hinge outward and a true double ball jointed neck. Recommended.

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by Prowl 2009

Check out Yakface.com's in-depth look at the newly released TRU Exclsusive Speeder Bike w/ Biker Scout!

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!

Really sloppy silver paint weathering on this...but it's awesome nonetheless! That stand it comes with it what sells it for me- really a great idea!
..and I can redo the weathering easy enough...but do I want to take the plunge into really getting another toy line?!?
It's one thing to buy the occasional badass Sith or Jedi, something else entirely to start buying vehicles and larger stuff.
I dont even do that with my Marvel figs- no Quinjet for me.

[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...