The Associated Press has published a story about the Mattel’s Hot Wheels partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, detailing the features of the life-size, full drivable Darth Vader car that will be on display. They also reveal the names of a few new character cars as well as some that are in the works.
Our friends at JediNews have also exclusively debuted the 501st Clone Trooper Character Car.
Lucasfilm has released a new Force for Change video with J.J. Abrams to commemorate the final week for the campaign. Click on through to give it a look and check out the new X-wing!
Continue reading Final Force for Change Video Reveals Redesigned X-wing
Sideshow has revealed today a teaser for the 1:6 scale Scout Trooper, but the reveals don’t stop there. They have also announced a 1:6 scale Speeder Bike as well! Head over to Sideshow for the previews.
We’re back! After a brief vacation, the Realm Recap returns this week to parse all of the news that has come out since our last show. We’ll be discussing a TON reveals (official and otherwise) from Hasbro, new product announcements from Sideshow and Gentle Giant and a lot, lot more. Mr. Dan Curto is our special co-host/guest this week to help sort out everything as we await San Diego Comic-Con in a few short days. Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Diorama builder extraordinaire Stephen Hayford has posted some great images of the upcoming Black Series Luke Skywalker (Wampa Attack) over on his Facebook page. Head on over for a closer look. Note that on the back of the card features the Disney logo as well,
Walgreens.com has updated their website giving us our first look at the packaging for the upcoming Exclusive Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) figure (first revealed by Star Wars Action News). Official details on its release will be announced at SDCC.
Thanks to the Wolfpack Podcast for the heads-up.
Hot Wheels has officially taken the cover off of their Luke Skywalker Character Car via Twitter. What do you think?
“I’m not such a bad pilot myself.” The Force is strong with this one. pic.twitter.com/9X3mTkVDgQ
— Hot Wheels (@Hot_Wheels) July 19, 2014
Our sponsor over at DorksideToys is now taking pre-orders for the new Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends figures. Head on over to check out the selection in their Star Wars Rebels section.
Be sure to follow @dorksidetoys on Twitter for their latest announcements
Join Vans at Lucasfilm Pavilion for Vans x Star Wars™ Designer Signings July 25 & 26
This season, Vans took off for a galaxy far, far away to launch the Vans x Star Wars™ collection for fall 2014. The collaboration brought the best of both worlds, with vintage Vans prints infused with iconic Star Wars™ artwork. To celebrate the successful project and to thank fans for their support, Vans will release these unique prints as limited edition posters exclusively at Comic-Con San Diego.
Continue reading VANS Releases Limited Edition Vans x Star Wars™ Posters at Comic-Con 2014
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that LEGO will be offering an exclusive, smaller version of the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels
The Ghost starship from “Star Wars.” Each is priced at $39.99 and Lego will sell 1000 of each set during the show, capped at 250 per day.
Thanks to Groovebricks for the tip.
UPDATE: Yahoo has posted an image of the set and it also includes a “Chopper” LEGO mini-figure