Ever since Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars brand, it has been speculated that we’d inevitably see a Star Wars-themed Disney cruise. Our friends Mark and James from JediNews wrote about this recently for Metro News, but now a tweet from Attractions Magazine virtually confirms the rumor.
If the rumor we heard comes true, Star Wars fans will want to save their money for a cruise next year.
— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) February 6, 2015
Thanks to Imperial Holocron for the heads up.
Nerdist.com has posted an exclusive article announcing Hasbro’s new Loopin’ Chewie game.
The 2-4 player game is the first item from the Hasbro Star Wars line to be released this year. It gives the popular Loopin’ Louie concept a makeover from the galaxy far, far away. Chewbacca fits into a mini Millennium Falcon that swings around the playing area to take out stormtroopers. Players can help Chewie navigate by using controls to swing him into or away from the racks with stormtroopers. With all the spinning and smooth moves, the Millennium Falcon is the perfect choice of ships for the game. Just remember: Let the Wookiee win! It’s for the best.
Head on over for the full details.
Our friends at Star Wars Action News have some breaking news regarding 4 new exclusive POP! Vinyl figures heading to Walgreens soon. Head on over for their full report.
Back in July 2014 at Wonder Festival, collectors received their first tease (via a silhouette) for Kaiyodo’s Revoltech Boba Fett. This weekend, the prototype was revealed at Winter Wonder Festival and it looks to be another drop-dead gorgeous piece. Click on through to check out the images via HobbyLink Japan.
Following up on JediNews’ reveal of the Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets, Andrew’s Toyz has posted via Facebook new loose and boxed images of these packs. Some of the details have changed since first announced as Padmé is now included in the Episode I set (previously thought to include Obi-Wan). Look for release information and pricing to be announced next week at NY Toy Fair.
Thanks to YodasNews for the heads up.
I stopped at my local Dave & Buster’s to check out Star Wars Battle Pod. Here is my first play of the game with my daughter acting as cheerleader and play by play analyst.
Join Flyguy and Jayson as we break down the latest in collecting news from Hasbro including the continued findings of Rebels product at retail and online, speculation of a 6” “kids line” of figures and an update on the West Coast shipping situation. Kotobukiya has released info for their Celebration Anaheim exclusive – are they the droids you’re looking for? Plus we run down a slew of new custom pieces as well the latest in Rebels, Force Awakens, spin-off news and more all on Episode 51 of The Realm Recap!
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Thanks to Facebook follower Scott G. we can report that Star Wars Rebels Imperial Troop Transport has started to hit ToysRUs. Scott found his in Detroit, MI for only $10.99! Lots of Rebels goodies hitting stores lately so time to make a run!
UPDATE: Many of these are sold out at the $10.99 price but are still available at “elevated” prices.
Forum member digktialx informed us in our forums of a kickstarter they are launching that may be right up the alley for collectors looking for ways to store their loose figures in style, while at the same time protecting their treasures.
For more details, check out their campaign by clicking here.