J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration!

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Star WarsThe Force Awakens Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams, and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will make a special appearance at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim this April. Abrams and Kennedy are scheduled to kick off the show in a big way on Thursday morning, April 16 at 10:00 am.

Visit StarWarsCelebration.com for additional details.

Funko Reveals Glitter Boba Fett Hikari Sofubi Figure

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Funko has revealed their next Hikari Sofubi figure – Glitter Boba Fett! Limited to just 1200 pieces. You can win one simply by liking their post on Facebook and responding to the question “Who is Boba Fett’s Valentine?”. Click the image above for a closer look and then head over to Facebook for your chance to win.

UPDATE: You can preorder this figure now at Entertainment Earth for $79.99

Hasbro Investor Presentation Images

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For your review, here are the pertinent Star Wars related slides from Hasbro’s Investor Presentation given this morning at Toy Fair 2015.

Images include the first look at several Hero Mashers figures (Vader, Yoda and Stormtrooper) and the logo treatment for the BladeBuilders line of lightsabers.

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New Star Wars Rebels Clip: Rebel Resolve

Comicbook.com has posted an exclusive first look at the next new episode of Star Wars Rebels.

Despite a secret informant who insists the rebels go into hiding, Ezra secretly plots to rescue Kanan from the Imperials in an all-new Star Wars Rebels episode “Rebel Resolve!”

Be sure to catch Star Wars Rebels when it airs on Monday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD.

Hasbro Launches Bladebuilders Line

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Hasbro is making sure that by the time the new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens arrives in December, kids can have any lightsaber they can imagine.

Launching this fall, Star Wars Bladebuilders debuts a line of compatible hilts, connectors and various lightsaber materials that let children use the simple gadgets of their favorite Jedi masters and Sith lords or come up with the craziest, most complicated combination ever. The line will be on display at New York City’s Toy Fair Saturday through Tuesday

Visit USAToday.com for the full article.

Toyguide Update: Wullffwarro and Wookiee Warrior (MS07)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the latest entry in the Star Wars Rebels 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at the Wullffwarro and Wookiee Warrior Mission Series set (MS07).

PROS: Honestly, I’m surprised Hasbro went the Wookiee route so soon in the line versus releasing Hera or Sabine upon the initial launch of the line. Alas, the result is a nice set of figures that can serve as diorama filler in displays or customizing fodder. The sculpt and paint is great on these samples as the eyes are dead on as is the mouth – something from which the Chewbacca Mission Series suffered.

CONS: Despite being relatively faithful to the design in the show, there is something that feels “off” about them – especially Wullffwarro. I think it is the stubby legs that convey more of a primate or sasquatch vibe than a Wookiee. No weapons??? Even a simple stormtrooper blaster would have been nice. Sadly, I think these may pegwarm once more stores get their allotment. Like most Wookiee figures, articulation is an issue (even more here considering the 5 POA style) as the head is virtually immovable with only the slightest bit of swivel possible.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.

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