Sideshow is now taking pre-orders for Hybrid Metal Figuration figures from Herocross. Click on through to check out Darth Vader, Sandtrooper, C-3PO & R2-D2 and Boba Fett.
Prices range from $80-$129 (US) with a April-May 2016 availability.
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Hasbro / Mattel Merger In The Works?
Bloomberg Business is reporting that there is renewed talks between Hasbro and Mattel to merge in to one super toy brand to strengthen their position in the competitive marketplace. Read on for the full details.
Stunningly Accurate Portrait for Hot Toys Rey & Finn
Hot Toys is known for their excellence in quality and the ability to capture the likeness of characters in their portrait/head sculpts. Check out the head sculpt and paint details for the Rey and Finn by by Hot Toys artist JC Hong. Amazing!
Beast Kingdom Reveals Egg Attack First Order Stormtrooper
Beast Kingdom has revealed their next Egg Attack figure from The Force Awakens: the First Order Stormtrooper (EA-015).
This 6″ tall figure features 30 points of articulation, exclusive accessories including F-11 blaster rifle and SE-44C pistol, interchangeable officer pauldrons, articulated binoculars, 3 pairs of switch out hands and display base.
Star Wars Bloodline Cover and Excerpt Revealed
USA Today has posted an exclusive first look at the cover and excerpt for the upcoming novel Star Wars: Bloodline.
Bloodline by Claudia Grey, published by Del Rey, hits shelves May 3, 2016.
Rogue None: No Hasbro Product at Toy Fair
Hasbro has issued the following statement via Sir Steve’s Guide regarding the prospect of Rogue One toys at NY Toy Fair
We wanted to let you know that there will be no toys based on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story shown at Toy Fair this year.
Head on over for the full announcement.
Cantina Smuggler’s Bounty Will Include 2 New POP! Figures
Smuggler's Bounty Hint: The Cantina box will contain TWO Pop! figures that are completely new molds!
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) February 3, 2016
Last night, Funko streamed a live periscope video giving hints at the upcoming Cantina Smuggler’s Bounty Box coming in March. They stated (and reiterated via Twitter above) that the box will include two all new POP! figures* that will only be available in this box. If you wish to stay surprised, avoid watching the video.
Make sure your POP! collection is complete buy simply subscribing at SmugglersBounty.com by March 15.
*Han and Greedo shown above are not the exclusives issued in the box.
Star Wars Tsum Tsums Officially Launch Feb 16
The Disney Store has updated their site officially confirming a February 16 release date for the Star Wars Tsum Tsum line. Head on over for the full details and limitations.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Lucasfilm today has announced LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a new entry in the No. 1 LEGO video game franchise, allowing players to experience all the action of the hit film combined with LEGO’s hallmark humor and visual style. Coming June 28, 2016, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 (along with exclusive DLC), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, and Windows PC.
Head to StarWars.com for the full details and check out the trailer on their official YouTube page.
You can preorder the Deluxe Edition for Playstation 4 or XBOX One which includes a Finn/FN-2197 mini figure.
Toy News From Nuremberg Toy Fair
Over in the forums of ToyArk, user “Marvelous” has posted some preliminary info of new Star Wars product on display at Nuremberg Toy Fair. Click on though for the details on a few Rogue One, The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels items. Expect more to be showcased at NY Toy Fair in a couple weeks.