Category Archives: Collecting News

Target Clearancing Hasbro Product Galore

We posted a lengthy rant last month expressing our recent frustration with Hasbro, and it seems like the folks at Target may feel the same way given their latest round of Hasbro markdowns.

It isn’t just Star Wars product either… it’s GI JOE and Transformers product too… and the trend here is that all the items are ones aimed at kids, and really aren’t of high quality… they are often gimmicks or Hasbro scaling back on quality.  So what does that mean with the upcoming Movie Heroes line?  Will they pegwarm like these have been doing since the moment they were first stocked?

Hopefully Hasbro has a much better plan in store for next year… share your thoughts here or in our forums.

Episode 396: Orange, Black, and Silver

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The 3.75-inch Black Series is looming and new packaged shots are being released of the first wave of figures with Padme, Biggs, Luke, Vader, and more.  But despite the eagerness of Star Wars collectors for new figures, fans are having a mixed reaction to the new packaging for these figures.  On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast hosts Marjorie and Arnie are joined by their Marvelicious Toys co-host Justin, a graphic designer and packaging expert, to examine Hasbro’s latest  Star Wars designs.

Also on this week’s show, Johnathan updates us what’s in stores and online, Steve the Gingerprince reports from Collectormania, and Arnie and Marjorie celebrate a new Ewok LEGO set.  All that and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

Plus on this week’s show is an update on Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast!  On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends!  It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Uncle Milton, Diamond Select Toys, Kotobukiya, Random House Audio, and more!  There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast!  To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!

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6″ Black Series Figure Reveal at Entertainment Earth

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Entertainment Earth to exclusively reveal an upcoming character from the Star Wars Black Series 6-inch action figure line from Hasbro

 

In collaboration with Hasbro, Entertainment Earth is proud to introduce a never before seen figure in the second wave of the BLACK SERIES 6-inch scale action figure line! Entertainment Earth will release an image once a week providing design insight to the new figure. Be sure to visit EntertainmentEarth.com beginning June 17 to see what great character from the STAR WARS universe will join the collection of 6-inch figures that feature incredibly accurate design and a high level of articulation.

The images Entertainment Earth reveals will consist of various stages of product development of the 6-inch STAR WARS action figure, providing fans an inside look at the development process from “concept to product” for this exciting new collectible line. Visit the Entertainment Earth website on the following dates for new reveals leading up to July 11 when a final image of the new action figure will be revealed!

Monday, June 17
Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, July 2
Thursday, July 11

May The Force Be With You!

The figure that Entertainment Earth is revealing is the rumored 6″ Greedo