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Ultimate Die Cast Set Hitting Disney Stores

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The Ultimate Star Wars Die Cast Set that has shown up on DisneyStore.com recently is also being found in brick and mortar Disney Stores per this tweet from Tucson ToyHunter. This set includes the Millennium Falcon, Y-wing, Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced, 2 standard TIE Fighters, an Imperial Star Destroyer, Luke’s “Red Five” X-wing and an Exclusive Wedge Antilles “Red Two” X-wing.

This is available now, on special, for $79.95

Han Solo (Hero of Yavin) Mini Bust

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Gentle Giant updates today announcing preorders for the Han Solo (Hero of Yavin) Mini Bust.

Gentle Giant Ltd. is proud to bring you the Han Solo, Yavin Hero Mini Bust! Digitally sculpted by our master artisans, using actual archival footage and designs, each Han Solo, Hero of Yavin Mini Bust is rendered using the highest quality polystone, and hand painted. Each piece comes individually numbered and is paired with a matching certificate of authenticity. May the Force be with you.

Estimated release: Q3 2015

Jumbo Kenner Ugnaught Preorder

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Gentle Giant updates today announcing preorders for the Jumbo Kenner Ugnaught figure.

Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced in 12” scale to the rest of the jumbo Kenner line, no detail has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this fully-articulated jumbo figure includes a faithfully re-produced tool kit, as well as it’s fabric apron.

To further capture the vintage feel, Gentle Giant has packaged this figure with a Empire Strikes Back-inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure.

Estimated release: Q3 2015

Star Wars Rebels Stormtrooper Maquette

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Gentle Giant updates today announcing preorders for the Star Wars Rebels Stormtrooper Maquette

Gentle Giant Ltd. is proud to bring you the first new character from the highly anticipated new animated series, Star Wars Rebels – Imperial Stormtroopers Crafted by the master artsians at Gentle Giant Ltd. in the bold style of the exciting animated series, Star Wars Rebels, Imperial Stormtrooper Maquette is as screen accurate as you can get! From the well known Stormtrooper blaster, to the iconic visage of the Stormtrooper helmet, no detail has been overlooked. Each hand-painted piece has been cast in high-quality polystone and comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity.

Estimated release: Q3 2015

 

Toyguide Update: Clone Trooper (SL08)

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the next entry in the Star Wars Rebel/Saga Legends 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at the Clone Trooper (SL08).

PROS: If you liked the first release, hooray! Here is another shot at it.

CONS: Meh. Nothing particularly new or exciting with this release other than the packaging (and that’s a stretch).

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.

Star Wars Rebels: “Gathering Forces” Preview

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With the Inquisitor hot on the Ghost’s tail, Kanan and Ezra split off in the Phantom to draw him away from the Imperial deserter, Tseebo. Master and apprentice lure the Imperials to the abandoned asteroid base and its carnivorous creatures, only to be overwhelmed by the Inquisitor’s onslaught. When the Inquisitor appears unstoppable, Ezra comes precariously close to the dark side of the Force. Ezra confronts the Inquisitor when Star Wars Rebels airs at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Monday, November 24th on Disney XD. Click on through for preview images and a video for this exciting episode!

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