New images for Bandai’s Movie Realization Samurai Stormtrooper have turn up online courtesy of S.I.C Lover on Facebook. Click on through to check out the gallery. Thanks to Brandon Flores for the heads up.
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Star Wars The Force Awakens Character Names
Entertainment Weekly has just posted info many of us have been waiting for – the official (partial) names of new characters from The Force Awakens! Head on over to check out cool introductory trading cards that give a little background for each character.
Star Wars Rebels Season 2 To Premiere at Celebration Anaheim
This April, attendees of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim will witness the global premiere of Star Wars Rebels season two, which continues the epic adventures of the crew of the Ghost and further reveals the early days of the rebellion against the Empire. Fans will be the first to see the first episode of season two following an encore screening of the series’ two-part season one finale.
For more info, visit StarWarsCelebration.com
Toyguide Update: 1:6 Scale Geonosis Battle Droid Commander & Count Dooku Hologram
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with a quick tour of the new 1:6 Scale Geonosis Battle Droid Commander from Sideshow Collectibles.
PROS: A spot-on representation of the Battle Droid Commander from Attack of the Clones. Paint and sculpt are impeccable (as usual) as are the articulation and accessories. This release shines in the fact that it includes a very cool light-up communications console that features switch out “caps” for varied display options. The Holographic Count Dooku is surprisingly large – nearly 3-3/4″ scale – and looks fantastic when illuminated. Finally, this figure looks great when commanding his other Geonosian Infantry Droids released earlier this year.
CONS: Be careful in the handing of the droid right from the packaging as the elbow joints for most battle droids I have encountered have been frozen (i.e. stuck) and the arms can easily break if the joints are forced. There is only one more “movie” battle droid that needs to be released – the blue “pilot” version – after that, I hope Sideshow offers a Super Battle Droid or Droideka as the standard battle droid sculpt is starting to feel a little played out.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store latest newsletter has drop this week with a new list of preorders and new arrivals. Click on through to check out items from Star Wars, Hot Toys, Transformers, Hot Wheels, Breaking Bad, Pacific Rim & More!
Star Wars Inspired Guardians of Galaxy Blu-ray Cover
Guardians of the Galaxy has been called “a Star Wars for today’s generation”. What better way to tie the franchises together than with a free downloadable cover to insert in your blu-ray case. Matt Ferguson has created an amazing homage to the original Star Wars Hildebrandt poster. Thanks to Poster Posse for the heads up.
Dark Disciple Cover Revealed
StarWars.com today has posted an exclusive cover art reveal of the upcoming novel Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden featuring striking artwork by Matt Taylor. Click on over for the full look. Dark Disciple is scheduled for release July 7, 2015
New Hot Wheels 6″ Elite Collection
Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has posted a list of preorder for a new series of Hot Wheels called Hot Wheels 6″ Elite Collection one of which features a new Episode VII starship.
New collection of Elite replica Star Wars starships approximately 6″ (15cm) long. Opening features and attachable landing gear. Includes a display stand. Custom package themed to the entertainment. Secured in polyfoam in a closed black box.
Episode IV – A New Hope – X-Wing Starfighter September 2015
Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back – TIE Fighter October 2015
Episode VI – Return of the Jedi – Millennium Falcon November 2015
Episode VII – The Force Awakens – New Starship March 2016
Previews/Hasbro Exclusive Star Wars #1 Variant
Yet another cover variant has been announced for Marvel’s Star Wars #1 which will be exclusive to NY Toy Fair:
To celebrate the return of Star Wars comic books to Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys and Diamond Comic Distributors have created a unique Star Wars #1 – Hasbro PREVIEWS Exclusive Variant, Toy Fair Edition, a special variant that will be limited to just 10,000 copies!
For the full details head to PREVIEWSworld.com
ANOVOS TIE Pilot Standalone Helmet
ANOVOS’s TIE Fighter helmet is now available as a standalone item in gloss black or exclusive “Vader’s Wingman” paint scheme! Designed for comfort and wearability, our helmet comes with an adjustable helmet/suspension system as well as fully-padded interior of breathable mesh material. Early buyers get the best pricing, so pre-order now.
Even better for our North American customers, we offer FREE GROUND ECONOMY SHIPPING to both the United States and Canada on this pre-order — and others above $75 for U.S. and $150 USD for Canada — until January 1st 2015!