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Episode 412: 2013 Year In Review Part 1 – Hasbro

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The Star Wars Action News team looks back at Hasbro collecting in 2013

Since Kenner resumed making Star Wars figures in 1995 collectors have had a steady stream of items to buy, but in 2013 Hasbro changed up the game and collecting may never be the same.  First there is a line of 3.75-inch figures with articulation levels reminiscent of the 1970s.  Then Star Wars figure collectors had to think big–6-inches big–as collector-focused figures got a new scale for the first time in 35 years.  How did fans react to these changes, and what is in store for 2014?  These are the topics in the first part of the Star Wars Action News 2013 in review podcasts, so take a listen and hear what the Star Wars Action News team had to say!

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Toyguide Update: SL09 Boba Fett

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the 3-3/4″ Saga Legends line. Today we take a look at the first figure from Wave 2: Boba Fett (SL09).

PROS: Despite its lack of collector-grade articulation, the overall sculpt and deco for Fett is exemplary. The style is very much in keeping with the Vintage era while being more screen accurate. This series of figures is targeted toward the younger (or less demanding) collector and it fulfills the role nicely as he’s easy to stand for display, fits in most vehicles and the jetpack stays in place without any fiddling. Relatively cheap considering the cost of more premium action figures.

CONS: Surprisingly, Hasbro didn’t reuse the 5 POA mold from the Bespin Battle battle pack from 2012 which would have been a way to save some ever-increasing tooling costs. Some collectors will undoubtedly hate it, while others will embrace its simplicity and low price point. I, myself, am one of the latter.

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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LEGO UCS Sandcrawler Coming?

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It looks like there is a new UCS Sandcrawler on the horizon courtesy of this rumor from Chowren Toys Facebook page.

Just got wind that in 2014 there is going to be a LEGO Star Wars UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) SandCrawler 75059. It will retail for $299.99 US. Not sure when the release date will be. I guess this is probably why the Cuusoo Sandcrawler http://ow.ly/rFQX9 did not get approved by LEGO.

CurtoBurns Collectors Cast: Dec. 20 2013

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It’s the final Curto Burns Collectors Cast! All good things come to an end eventually, and  we’re closing the curtain with a bang! In addition to the usual back and forth with Dan and James, this show also includes a few guests… Teresa Delgado from Fangirls Going Rogue, a  special induction into The Force United with Corey and Chris from The Wolfpack Podcast, and of  course a visit with our regular guest Steve Sansweet from Rancho Obi-Wan.

Be sure to stay tuned until the end of the show for a very special guest appearance from an old  friend, and we reveal one last surprise for our listeners (we think you’ll like it). So long,  and thanks for all the toys!