The Star Wars Celebration website has been updated announcing that Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker are scheduled to be guests! Look for more to be added soon. Also announced is the schedule for fan podcasts presenting on the Podcast Stage (Room 208AB). Congrats to our Wolfpack Podcast team for getting approved.
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 Sabine Wren and Stormtrooper Mission Series set (MS08).
PROS: Finally! We are one step closer to getting the entire crew of the Ghost and our intrepid rebel heroes. This set features the debut of fan favorite Sabine in her custom Mandalorian armor. Despite not having a removable helmet, the aesthetic of the figure is spot on. The sculpt of the figure has a certain amount of attitude with what looks like slightly cocked hips. Sabine also benefits from functional holsters to stow her twin blasters. The Stormtroper is a carry forward from previous releases with some variance in deco quality in the various sample I’ve seen, but having more “bucket heads” is always welcome.
CONS: The biggest con (other than less than stellar availability right now) is the fact that Sabine doesn’t have a removable helmet. They gave one to Erza – why not her? Hopefully Hasbro can revisit this figure soon with that feature. Yeah, yeah, articulation is limiting but that shouldn’t dissuade you from adding her to your collection. Finally, her blasters are very tiny so if the intent is to let kids (boys and girls) play with her, might want to keep an eye on those accessories.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
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DorksideToys has opened preorders for wave 3 of the Mission Series sets which include Hera/Stormtrooper Commander, TIE Pilot/Stormtrooper, Ezra (Cadet Disguise)/Kanan Jarrus, Luke Skywalker (Hoth)/Han Solo (Hoth), R2-D2/Yoda, Princess Leia/Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise). Preorders are available by the set or individually. Expected arrival March 2015 – subject to change.
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— Briansaysbekind (@brianrob74) February 9, 2015
Jedi-Bibilothek has posted the action figure variant cover for Marvel’s Star Wars #3. The “Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi” variant joins, Luke Skywalker (Star Wars #1), Han Solo (Star Wars #2), Darth Vader (Darth Vader #1) and Princess Leia Organa (Princess Leia #1).
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.