http://banthaskull.com/index.php en chris@banthaskull.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-25T16:57:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/yakface_reveals_the_mtt_msrp/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/yakface_reveals_the_mtt_msrp/#When:16:57:00Z Following up on Jedi Temple Archive's scoop, Yakface has the DPCI and pricing information for the upcoming MTT. Click through to check their report. front_page 2012-01-25T16:57:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/jedi_temple_archives_has_info_on_the_2012_bmf/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/jedi_temple_archives_has_info_on_the_2012_bmf/#When:13:30:00Z How firmly are your socks attached?  They’re about to get knocked off.  Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are not pulling any punches.  They are stating and not speculating that they know what this year’s big vehicle will be. It’s MighTTy impressive. Click through to read what they have to say. Update: JTA updates with some compelling evidence that goes a long way towards confirmation.  Click through to the update. front_page 2012-01-24T13:30:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/new_999_msrp_appears_at_brick_mortar_retail/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/new_999_msrp_appears_at_brick_mortar_retail/#When:14:31:00Z Most of us hoped that the “S” in the new $9.99 MSRP for the Vintage Collection would be taken very literally and remain just a suggestion.  Unfortunately, I was surprised to see it come through on a local Target scanner this weekend.  Click the thumbnail below to see for yourself.  front_page 2012-01-23T14:31:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/bbts_has_wave_15_deleted_scene_up_for_pre_order/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/bbts_has_wave_15_deleted_scene_up_for_pre_order/#When:14:12:00Z Click through for your chance to pre-order what Big Bad Toy Store is calling Wave 1.5. The wave consists of the 5 deleted scene figures and 7 carry forward figures from the launch wave. Special thanks to forum member Darth Mire for point out that this assortment has hit e-tail. front_page 2012-01-21T14:12:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/the_bark_side_2012_volkswagen_game_day_commercial_teaser/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/the_bark_side_2012_volkswagen_game_day_commercial_teaser/#When:13:53:00Z Thanks to forum member DarthChuckMC for pointing out that Volkswagon returns to the Imperial March for it’s Super Bowl ad. front_page 2012-01-19T13:53:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/bogo_coupon_for_star_wars_figures/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/bogo_coupon_for_star_wars_figures/#When:13:44:00Z As reported by our friends at Jedi Temple Archives and our own moderator (and one man security force) BIGJIM, Hasbro has a Buy One Get One coupon available good for action figures up to $9.99 as part of their Annual Fun And Games Event. Click through and you should see the coupon at the bottom of page 2. front_page 2012-01-19T13:44:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/most_of_the_phantom_menace_wave_in_stock_at_trucom/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/most_of_the_phantom_menace_wave_in_stock_at_trucom/#When:14:14:00Z The Toys R Us web site has most of the Phantom Menace wave in stock. They're going for $9.99 a piece but with free shipping for orders over $75. Click here (or the lead in images above) to get must have figures like the new Darth Maul and Quilan Vos. front_page 2012-01-09T14:14:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/movie_heroes_line_spotted_in_the_us/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/movie_heroes_line_spotted_in_the_us/#When:01:35:00Z Once again our west coast based admin, Ruadh, spotted something new and didn't think much of it. At his LA area Walmart, he came across some Movie Heroes line items namely the basic figures, Sith Infiltrator, both Pod Racers and the deluxe line items. Keep your eyes peeled. Street dates are for chumps. front_page 2012-01-05T01:35:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/photo_archive_update_vc76_obi_wan_kenobi/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/photo_archive_update_vc76_obi_wan_kenobi/#When:11:05:00Z Dare I say that mercifully wave 10 comes to a close with the repacked Episode 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi figure? Did Hasbro make a significant retool that will justify shelling out another $10 for this figure? You'll have to check out for yourself, but the answer is no. front_page 2012-01-04T11:05:00-05:00 http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/vc76_obi_wan_kenobi/ http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/vc76_obi_wan_kenobi/#When:11:03:00Z (Back to The Vintage Collection Basic Figures) Reference Wookieepedia article on Qui-Gon Jinn Major Variants *None Reported Notes * Life sized Darth Maul give away sticker on card Roundtable Reviews! This is the second repack figure in wave 10 (Qui-Gon Jinn being the other).  This figure was first released back in 2009 in the Legacy Collection as BD06 - Obi-Wan Kenobi.  At the risk of getting into an admin fight with nomadscout who gave the figure an 8 out of 10 at the time, I’m not a huge fan of this figure.  To be honest, part of that might be due to the advances we’ve seen in other Jedi figures over that time.  This figure is very much undermined by the lack of ball jointed hips.  It has a narrow stance which makes posing the figure in fighting stances near impossible.  In fact, the end result often ends up looking silly as if the padawan needs to tinkle. The head sculpt bears zero resemblance to Ewen McGregor and is imprecise for lack of a better word.  It’s almost like the head is out of focus. The positives for the figure are the articulation with ball joints at the shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles.  The ankle joints move easily and with a decent range of motion which usually makes for great poses, but the aforementioned narrow stance largely undermines that opportunity.  The 2005 Episode III Kenobi has been repacked often, but when it was re-released in the Thirtieth Anniversary collection, Hasbro gave that figure ball jointed hips and a new head sculpt.  The fact that those upgrades, and an unlit saber hilt, could not have been added to this figure especially considering the premium price point is a shame. You probably already own this figure, so the only reason to purchase it would be for the card.  Kids will be able to get this figure in the Movie Heroes line without the robe but with additional accessories for a cheaper cost. Yet it will be packed at the same ratio as the must own Darth Maul figure from this wave. It seems there was no lesson learned from the re-release of 4-LOM.  6 out of 10. 6/10 Bantha Skulls sub_page 2012-01-04T11:03:00-05:00