StarWars.com has (finally) updated with official details for this Friday’s release of Star Wars: The Digital Collection. You can check out a trailer above then head to the official site from the full announcement.
Also of note that while there are several new bonus features available in the collection, according to the article: “Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer”. : (
*Disney Movies Anywhere not available for Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
Underground Toys is the latest manufacturer to announce an exclusive for Star Wars Celebration. Check out the press release for the Electronic Max Rebo.
At the push of a button, the Max Rebo plush will play extracts from Lapti Nek; as featured in the Jabba’s palace scene from the original Return of the Jedi movie.
Max Rebo is the latest addition to the expanding fan favorite range which includes the Wampa, Tauntaun and Jabba the Hutt, amongst others. These specialty characters sit alongside the more familiar core line up of Yoda, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and R2-D2.
To celebrate the blue elephantine keyboardist joining the range, Underground Toys have launched a special edition for Star Wars Celebration 2015. The special edition, measuring in at 6 inches, will have ‘Star Wars Celebration, Anaheim 2015’ embroidered on the products’ base.
Thanks to Coffee with Kenobi for the heads up.
YodasNews has posted an exclusive first look at Gentle Giant’s Celebration Exclusive General McQuarrie mini bust. Limited to just 500 pieces, this mini bust retails for $120.00 and is available for preorder now for PGM members.
Funko has just announced via their blog, 4 new Celebration Exclusives (with one more yet to be revealed). Click on through to check the Hikari Sufubi “Verdigris” Greedo (LE 500), “Matte Black?” Boba Fett (LE 1000), “Icey” Stormtrooper (LE 750) and “Star” Clone Trooper (LE 1000)
Rebelscum has revealed Gentle Giant’s Exclusive for Celebration Anaheim: The Jumbo Kenner DROIDS C-3PO. This figure comes complete with vintage style card back, protective clamshell and a reproduction of the original collector coin. PGM members can look access to the pre-order page on Gentle Giant’s site to be live soon (as it is currently yielding a 404 error).
Collider.com is reporting (exclusively) that we will see a new trailer for The Force Awakens and the teaser poster at Celebration Anaheim next week. Head on over to check out their article.
Flyguy and Yakface are back to break down the latest collecting news from the past week. On this episode, we discuss the new images hitting for the 6″ line of Black Series figures, more price hikes at Toys”R”Us, Walgreens exclusive teases and more. Do you love goooooold? Funko revealed yet another exclusive Hikari vinyl figure last week. Is it a bounty worth hunting? We also discuss the imminent (official) reveal of Star Wars: The Digital Collection coming to streaming services on April 10. All of this plus Celebration news, reviews and our latest toy purchases, acquisitions and more on Episode 58 of The Realm Recap!
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Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Every attendee to our collecting panels in room 210AB at Celebration Anaheim will receive a special commemorative “Star Tot”! Based on the unproduced toy line from 1979, each flat die-cast enameled collectible measures almost 2” high, and features a charming rendition of your favorite characters from The Empire Strikes Back. Be sure to collect all 20!
Click on through for a look at all 20 Star Tots as well as info on more panels and events.
K & C Collectibles has added the next wave of Saga Legends and Mission Series action figures 2-packs. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
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 Luke Skywalker and Han Solo Mission Series set (MS15).
PROS: The Mission Series sets (and Saga Legends figures in general) have come a long way since their inception. Sure, you’ll still run into some jacked paint apps here and there, but Hasbro has made these two relatively simplistic figures in to some of the best incarnations in this outfit ever. Seriously, grab a copy of The Ultimate Action Figure Collection and compare the sculpts of these figure to previous versions. Taking articulation out of the equation, it’s hard to find fault with either Luke or Han.
CONS: Due to their limited articulation, these figure won’t be riding a Tauntaun anytime soon, unless you have some Vintage Kenner ones laying around –admittedly we didn’t see if they’d even fit.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.