The (paid) PR circuit continues with LEGO unveiling the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon (75212) from Solo: A Star Wars Story via The Hollywood Reporter.
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Hasbro Reveals New Force Link 2 Products Ahead of Toy Fair
EW has posted an article revealing new Force Link 2 products set to be revealed in advanced of the launch of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Click on through for the details.
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Hasbro Reveals First Look at Solo 6″ Black Series Figures
io9 has posted the first look at the upcoming 6″ Black Series figures from Solo: A Star Wars Story. Head on over to check out Han Solo, Lando, Qi’ra and the Rangetrooper.
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UPDATE: Amazon Choice: 6″ Black Series Landspeeder – $20
Amazon currently has the 6″ Black Series Landspeeder with Luke Skywalker on sale for $20.00 for Prime Members. Click the image above to use our affiliate link.
Thanks to AdamBomb for the heads-up.
UPDATE: Prices has jumped back to $45
Star Wars Action News’ 500th Episode!
This weekend is Toy Fair International 2018! Tons of new Star Wars collectibles will be revealed (including, likely, the first look at SOLO toys)! Star Wars Action News will be there to cover all the releases.
But before Toy Fair, here’s a look back at the state of collecting in 2017 and expectations for 2018.
So please enjoy this 500th episode of Star Wars Action News!
Congratulations to Arnie, Marjorie and the entire SWAN team for their milestone podcast!
Rumor Report: Augmented Reality Mask and Lightsaber
Hasbro has just revealed an upcoming augmented reality Iron Man role play helmet coming to support Avengers: Infinity War. Look for something similar to support the Star Wars line to be officially announced at Toy Fair (or sooner).
New Solo Theatrical One-Sheet Poster Hitting Theaters
A new theatrical one sheet for Solo: A Star Wars Story in the same style as the individual character posters has started hitting theaters. It features Han, Qi’ra, Chewbacca, Lando, Beckett and L3-37. Hopefully this will be made available via Disney Movie Rewards soon.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added Gentle Giant, The Saga Collection Vehicles, Watches, Funko Lanyards, and 3-Pack Action Figures this week. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
Future TVC Repacks…?
For better or worse, Hasbro is going to be supplementing the upcoming TVC line with repacks.
But, this could be a good thing if Hasbro is selective about it and picks great figures where demand still exists. That way carded collectors get their TVC fix, while openers get another shot at certain figures too.
Which figures are good candidates for a repack onto a TVC cardback in your eyes? Share your thoughts after the jump!
Micro Force Series 2 Blind Bags Hitting Target
Series 2 of the bling bag assortment of Micro Force figures from Hasbro have started hitting Target. I found the above here in Minnesota, collectors of this line and its previous iteration, Fighter Pods, may want to be on the lookout. Series 2 features mostly new sculpts from The Force Awakens and Rogue One, but also has a couple prequel characters to round out the wave.