We are only a few days away from Thanksgiving and there isn’t a better time to be a Star Wars collector. On this episode of The Realm Recap, Flyguy and I discuss the latest in Star Wars collecting – everything from Hasbro, LEGO, Gentle Giant, Hot Toys, Funko and more! It’s all in the jammed-packed episode 82 of The Realm Recap
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This Sunday, Nov. 29, Target is offering Buy 2, get 1 free on all action figures. Time to stock up for the holidays, or more importantly, donate one to Toys For Tots.
Hot Toys has revealed a new special edition 1:6 Scale Stormtrooper (Copper Chrome Version) Movie Masterpiece figure.
The Stormtrooper armor has always been one of the most beloved designs in the classic Star Wars trilogy! With that in mind, Hot Toys is adding a vintage touch to this iconic armor and is excited to present today, a special shiny copper chrome version of the 1/6th scale Stormtrooper collectible figure!
This copper chrome colored Stormtrooper is for diehard Star Wars collectors and is only available in selected markets as an Asia Exclusive item. The rare collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Stormtrooper in Star Wars featuring the eye-catching shiny copper chrome painted armor and helmet, a blaster rifle, and a hexagonal figure stand.
This distinctively colored Stormtrooper will surely stand out in your prized Star Wars collection!
Last night, Jimmy Kimmel had a special “Force Awakens” themed show featuring the stars of the film and director J.J. Abrams. Check out the custom 6″ Black Series version of Abrams as Han Solo and Jimmy as Princess Leia which incidentally provides a pretty clear look the upcoming 6″ figure – the body and soft goods anyway.
Thanks to HunterPR’s Justin Aclin for the heads-up.
Dan Emmons from StarWarsCollector.com has posted word of a packaging variant for the Walmart Exclusive 3.75″ Black Series Darth Vader figure. He notes that the position of the lightsaber has changed and black hang tags have been implemented as well. Head on over to check it out.
Empire Magazine has revealed their special edition lenticular covers for The Force Awakens! The six covers (with a seventh subscriber cover to be revealed) features Rey with BB-8, Captain Phasma, Finn, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren and Han Solo with Chewbacca. Click on through to check them out.
SAGA TOYS is now open, located just minutes south of St. Louis.
With a huge inventory of Star Wars, GI JOE, He-Man, LEGO and other toy brands, there are countless collectibles (new and old) for all your collecting needs.
Diorama workshops and kid birthday parties are also on tap, so if you’re in the St. Louis area be sure to check them out!
