It’s time for a Star Wars Collectors Cast Special Report featuring all the news and reveals from the Disney Store event held last week in Los Angeles. With Dan Curto and Steve Sansweet both attending the event we get their perspectives, as well as a roundup of all the latest goings on at Rancho Obi-Wan and lots more too.
Empire Online (coincidence?) as posted the teaser trailer for Star Wars Rebels that aired today exclusively on Good Morning America. It looks awesome – – I can’t wait for the series to start! Watch for the full trailer to air May 4th on Disney XD.
UPDATE: StarWars.com has updated their official YouTube channel with the HD video as well.
VinylmationWorld.com has posted image of the complete set (minus the chaser) of blind boxed Vinylmation Series 4 figures coming to DisneyWorld, Disneyland and DisneyStore.com later this month. The Empire Strikes Back-themed series includes: Luke Skywalker (Hoth), Han Solo (Hoth), R2-D2 (Dagobah), Princess Leia (Bespin Gown), Ugnaught, Bossk, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, Snowtrooper, Dengar and Tauntaun. Speculation is that IG-88 will be the rare “chaser” character.
Thanks to our friend Kevin Gawthrope for the heads up.
With the recent reveal of merchandise from Hasbro, we’ve officially opened the Star Wars Rebels section of the Toyguide. Give it a look for some of the items coming to the Saga Legends, Mission Series and Vehicle assortments starting this fall. Spoiler warnings apply if you are looking to remain in the dark on character names and such.
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com (courtesy of Dan Curto) have posted a great set of sneak preview images for the upcoming Saga Legends and Mission Series assortments. Some of these were announced back at Toy Fair but others are all new revelations. Head on over for the high res images (Spoiler Warnings Apply).
As part of Sideshow’s continuing May the 4th festivities, they have launched the pre-order for their Sixth Scale Jango Fett figure. Exclusive to Sideshow Collectibles, this version includes and alternate portrait with flight headgear in addition to huge assortment of accessories. Order yours today.
In September, Hallmark’s itty bittys® line of pint-size plush characters will introduce six exclusive Star Wars™ characters – Luke Skywalker™, Obi-Wan Kenobi™, C3PO™ and Jawa™ will be available in a Star Wars: A New Hope™ Collector Set ($29.95) ; Darth Vader™ and R2-D2™ will be sold separately ($6.95 each). Click on through for the images and for a chance to win one of three Hallmark prize packages.
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Echo Base, Hoth (In Celebration of May The Fourth) – Vans takes off to a galaxy far, far away for an out-of-this-world collection featuring artwork from the original Star Wars trilogy. The Force is strong in this intergalactic offering that extends from Classics and Vault by Vans footwear to men’s apparel and women’s accessories. By combining heritage Vans prints with iconic Star Wars characters, both entities present a truly unique capsule this universe has never seen before.
DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE LAUNCHES STAR WARS™ APPS FOR NEXT GENERATION OF FANS
New Portfolio of Apps Introduces Legendary Saga in Unique Ways; “Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace” Available Now on the App Store
GLENDALE, Calif., May 1, 2014 – Drawing from the success of its interactive storytelling products, Disney Publishing Worldwide today announced the launch of “Star Wars Journeys,” a new episodic series of apps featuring the stories, heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away. With immersive story content and fast-paced activities and game play, “Star Wars Journeys” apps will introduce the epic Star Wars universe to the next generation of fans like never before. More than half a dozen apps are slated for release for the Kids and Entertainment categories of the App Store; “Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace” is available now and additional apps in the portfolio will roll out in sequential order leading up to the release of Star Wars Episode VII.
Continue reading Announcing Star Wars Apps for Next Gen Fans
This week we are featuring new Pre-Orders like the Thor ARTFX+ statue, Aquaman Icons 1/6 scale statue and Black Lantern Full Scale prop replica! Plus, the Jumbo Kenner TIE Fighter Pilot, Kotobukiya Han and Chewie ARTFX+ Statue and more! Click on through for the full list.