Bandai has released new final product images for their upcoming C-3PO 1/12th scale model kit and WOW does it look fine with that gold and silver plating. It might give that Revoltech version a run for its money. Head over to TAGHobby and check them out.
We haven’t even started the first day of Celebration yet and we already have announcements for upcoming exclusives for SDCC. Hallmark has announced that they will be having a U-3PO and R5-D4 Keepsake Ornament set as well as a set of Itty Bittys featuring Boba Fett and Han Solo in Carbonite. Click through for the details.
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Can’t make it to Anaheim? Don’t worry — StarWars.com is here to rescue you as they will be streaming Celebration Anaheim LIVE! Visit the official site for details.
Today we are happy to let fans know that Hot Toys will be making an appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2015 in a few days! To welcome this event, Hot Toys is excited to present the new 1/6th scale Spacetrooper Collectible Figure as a Star Wars Celebration Exclusive item. Watch for preorder information from Sideshow soon.
UPDATE: Sideshow will open preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Spacetrooper tomorrow.
Gentle Giant has sent out solicitations for their 2015 Premier Guild Memberships and gifts. This year’s mini busts include Commander Faie (with swappable head), Emperor Palpatine from The Empire Strikes Back, and finally a Scout Trooper. Check them out at the3DStudio.com
Funko has just announced two more exclusives for Star Wars Celebration with their Super Shogun Shadowtrooper and Super Shogun Boba Fett. The Shadowtrooper features as a launching fist and rolling wheels and the Boba Fett features launching fist, jetpack missile and rolling wheels. No prices are given at this time.
We’re counting down the hours now until Star Wars Celebration, but before we get to that, Flyguy and Yakface break down the week’s news and announcements in collecting. Begun the Scale Wars has as Hasbro seems to have a developing issue with figures keeping a consistent scale within their respective lines. Hot Wheels has several new character cars coming out in the next few weeks. Are you going to let them pass you by? Big news this week was the onslaught of exclusives announced for Star Wars Celebration – we breakdown our favorites and frustrations. We wrap things up with the release of the Digital Movie Collection as well as our weekly acquisitions segment. All this and much more on Episode #59 of The Realm Recap!
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Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting that the Target Exclusive AT-DP with Driver has started to hit Target on the West Coast. Head on over for a closer look and start checking those stores.
Sideshow is proud to present R2-ME2, a unique re-imagining of everyone’s favorite sassy astromech: R2-D2
The Force is strong with this collective of creative minds from across the galaxy! Starting with a blank prototype of our Deluxe R2-D2 Sixth Scale Figure, Sideshow invited over 90 friends and fans to participate in customizing the iconic droid with a brand new look. Check out a sneak peek at the progress on these one-of-a-kind custom projects below, and follow along on Instagram with the hashtag #R2ME2.
Be sure to check out the full reveal of the project April 16 at Star Wars Celebration!