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Plastic Galaxy: Sneak Peek Teaser Footage

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From our friends at Plastic Galaxy:

X-Ray Films is proud to present this SNEAK PEEK TEASER for our upcoming documentary, Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys. These 13 minutes and 24 seconds of preview footage were lovingly selected and randomly assembled for your viewing pleasure, and showcase a few of the collectors, historians, and toy designers that help bring this story to life. We hope you enjoy this small taste of the documentary, which will be available on DVD in September 2013.

Head on over to their Vimeo page for a preview

World’s Largest LEGO Model – X-Wing Starfighter

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LEGO revealed the world’s largest model of an X-Wing Fighter today in Times Square to the public and our The Force United partners JediNews and YodasNews each have exclusive reports from the super-secret VIP event they attended last week. Head on over to read all about this amazing build containing over 5 million LEGO bricks. Also, our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are in the city today covering the event.

Update: Premium Format Blackhole Stormtrooper Coming Soon

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Sideshow Collectibles is preparing to offer a Blackhole Stormtrooper Premium Format figure next week for pre-order (May 30th) and collectors will also have a chance to win this piece as well. Keep a look out for more details as they become available.

Update: Sideshow has updated their preview page and are now taking entries to win this piece. Watch for the full preview next week.

UPDATE: Sideshow Preview: Deluxe Darth Vader 1:6 Scale Figure

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In advance of tomorrow’s official preview of the Deluxe Darth Vader Sixth Scale figure by Sideshow, here are a few images to whet your appetite for Thursday’s pre-order.

Update: Sideshow has posted details for Vader today. Impressive… most impressive.

Continue reading UPDATE: Sideshow Preview: Deluxe Darth Vader 1:6 Scale Figure

Episode 393: We’ve Got the Need, The Need for Theed

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Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie have reported many times on the Toy Man Toy Show in St. Louis, MO. Sunday, May 19th, was the most recent show and had Star Wars represented from all era, from 12-Back carded vintage figures to the most modern of Hasbro toys. Listen to find out if you should visit St. Louis for the next Toy Man show on July 14th!

Also on this week’s podcast, Brock reviews Dawn of the Jedi–Into the Void, Jerry continues looking back at Return of the Jedi toys from 30 years ago, Johnathan reviews the new Endor AT-AT, and Steve reports from Star Wars Fun Day in the UK!

With details on how to get the Endor AT-AT for 20% off and a bendy Artoo, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

Download the Regular Version or Enhanced Version

Mission Series Wave 1 Images

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The crew at Rebelscum have posted a set of high-res images for the upcoming “Mission Series” assortment of reduced articulation two-packs due later this year. This first wave includes Darth Vader with Seeker Droid, Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) with 501st Legion Trooper, Jango Fett with Battle Droid and 212th Battalion Clone Trooper with Battle Droid.

While it goes without saying this new direction Hasbro is taking with a segment of the action figure line has many long-time collectors jumping ship, I for one appreciate the aesthetic, the overall reduced cost and its kid-targeted focus.