This Sunday from 12-2pm Toys R Us is holding a special LEGO build event where you (with a child) can build a FREE mini Star Wars Rebels Wookiee Gunship. Thanks to Flyguy for the heads-up.
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Star Wars #5 C-3PO Action Figure Variant Cover
The ever expanding list of action figure cover variants for Marvel’s Star Wars series continues with C-3PO for issue #005. Like the others, this variant features the work of John Tyler Christopher giving the cover a Vintage Kenner inspired design with a realistic twist. Look for it at your local comic shop on May 20.
Episode #60: SWCA from the Cheap Seats
Chewie, we’re home (still) after one of the biggest Star Wars events in recent memory so we’re back this week to discuss the highlights of Celebration Anaheim! There was a lot of news to come out of those four short days, including film, TV series, and game trailers plus new product reveals from the top license holders. But enough description, watch/listen to Episode 60 of The Realm Recap!
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
New Hot Wheels Vehicles Hitting Stores
https://twitter.com/Darth_Geekula/status/592136437191020545
Darth Geekula sends in this report via Twitter that the new line of Hot Wheels vehicles are starting to hit Toys”R”Us stores in Canada.
UPDATE: These have also been found in the US (Ohio) at Target for $4.99 each
New S.H.Figuarts Darth Maul Images from Tamashii Nations
Tamashii Nations has updated their site with new images for their upcoming S.H.Figuarts Darth Maul – Sith Apprentice figure. This figure is scheduled for a September 2015 released and should retail for about $50 US.
Celebration Hasbro QnA: MakingStarWars.net
Our friends at MakingStarWars.net have posted their transcription of their QnA rundown with Hasbro from Celebration Anaheim. We’ve included a nice little excerpt regarding the Black Series line below
Q: The Black Series line, as it is, is it continuing on to 2016 and beyond?
A: Yeah we have no plans to stop Black Series. It’s doing really well for us. We revealed the new Fall 2015 line look. It’s moving forward. We’ve had a lot of fans ask about Vintage and Droid Factory, both things we definitely want to get back to in the future but Black Series in terms of our pinnacle figure expression, that’s what it is and that’s how it’s continuing.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
DorksideToys is now taking preorders of the newest assortment of Funko POP! Vinyl figures. For a limited time, buy 5, get 1 FREE. Take advantage of this sale to get the New Boushh, Bib Fortuna, Luke Skywalker, TIE Fighter Pilot, Nalan Cheel, and Unmasked Darth Vader. Offer valid on in-stock and preorder merchandises.
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale MMS Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia (A New Hope)
Images have been recently published via Sideshow Freaks showing the imminent announcement of 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series Luke Skywalker (A New Hope) and Princess Leia Organa figures. My guess is that they will be available individually or as a two-pack with an exclusive accessory of some sort. Click on through for the image and watch for official announcements and preorders soon.
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Saga Legends Clearance at Target
It appears that the often maligned Saga Legends assortment of figures has been placed on clearance at Target. Reader Rich S. writes in with a report from Spokane, WA on his find.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has released their latest newsletter and they are now taking preorders for Kotobukiya’s latest ARTFX+ release: the Snowtrooper 2-pk., Hot Wheels new Han Solo and Chewbacca and R2-D2 and C-3PO two packs. For these items and more, visit BigBadToyStore.com