As suspected, ThinkGeek has their own exclusive variant cover art by artist Pasqual Ferry for Marvel’s Star Wars #1. It is available to purchase now for $7.99
Thanks to Scott from Tulsa for the tip!
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Target Exclusive AT-DP with Driver Listed Online
The Target Exclusive AT-DP with AT-DP Driver now has a placeholder page on their website. It is currently unavailable for order but its listing should give indication that we can expect it in the next couple weeks. Remember, this item shares a DPCI (087-06-1832) with other exclusive and non-exclusive Class II vehicles so a DPCI will not guarantee finding a store with this set.
Thanks to Jedi Temple Archives for the heads-up.
New S.H.Figuarts Luke Skywalker Images
New images for S.H.Figuarts’ Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) have been released giving collectors a better look at the overall sculpt, proportions and accessories of this piece. Hat tip to them for including swappable head/portraits for Luke giving the option of a natural or windswept look. Click on through for a few images and thanks to Sith_Fire30 for the heads up.
Imperial Troop Transport Preorder
DorksideToys is now taking preorders for the Star Wars Rebels Imperial Troop Transport and is expected to arrive next month.
6″ Han Solo with Tauntaun Preorders Now Available
Our various sponsors are now taking preorders for the next assortment of Deluxe 6″ Black Series figures. This case include 2 Han Solo and Tauntaun sets and repack of the Speeder Bike with Scout Trooper. Order yours today at Big Bad Toy Store, DorksideToys or Entertainment Earth.
Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend
More than 23,000 runners embarking on intergalactic adventure; Compelling local human-interest stories, runner interviews and visual live shot opportunities available
More than 23,000 runners from across the United States and 17 different countries are trekking to a galaxy far, far away for the debut of the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation at the Disneyland Resort this weekend. The new Star Wars-themed runDisney event will involve kids’ races, a 5K, a 10K and half marathon, plus several family-friendly events such as the Health & Fitness Expo and the Star Wars Wookiee Welcome Party.
Update: New Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Variant?
UPDATE: We’ve included the original tweet and a “shocking” response from Steven Anne via our friend, Matt Guzy. Again, this isn’t confirmation, but a fun bit of speculation that may have some traction.
Continue reading Update: New Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Variant?
Celebration Variant Poster and Badges Revealed
StarWars.com has posted a new article detailing the concept and design of the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim poster art as well as a reveal of the proposed badge art. Also, get an exclusive look at a special Star Wars Rebels variant of the poster available at Celebration!
UPDATE: 6″ Bossk and Han Stormtrooper Coming Soon
It looks like we can expect the Black Series 6″ Bossk and Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise* soon thanks to new loose images posted by ViperKingdom on eBay. Thanks to our partners at The Wolfpack Podcast for the heads-up.
UPDATE: I independently confirmed with the seller that Bossk no longer has the jaw articulation as previously indicated by Hasbro.
Hasbro Toy Talk by Jodo: Part 2
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Forum member Jodo has posted another good read on his blog about the issues we as collectors are facing these days (a follow up to his previous article).
Check it out here, and share your own thoughts in our comments section or in the forums.
Personal Note: Hopefully Hasbro gets things back on track with the Episode VII launch!