Category Archives: Collecting News

Hasbro Consumer Survey

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Hasbro is attempting to get some feedback from their consumer base in terms of buying habits for their product lines.  They are mostly looking for more insights as to where consumers are buying Hasbro products, and why they are choosing online stores vs. retail.  If your email is on file at Hasbrotoyshop, chances are you are on the survey list.

So check those email boxes and share your thoughts in this study… and be aware there isn’t much chance here to share “open end” comments so if you want to explain the Star Wars hobby situation, take advantage of every open comment you see because we don’t get many chances like this to voice our concerns through “official research.”

Personal Note:  I think the survey is pretty dry, personally… I work in the research industry and don’t feel this gets to the heart of the matter… but that’s probably me being an unhappy collector and showing bias against the questions that are actually asked.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Unveils Brick-tastic Makeover

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CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2014) – LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago unveils a newly redesigned Center giving the thousands of families who visit an even better brick experience. The renovation includes improvements to the Center’s highly popular play areas, cafe and all new model display areas , including LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland – a large-scale, interactive LEGO model display chronicling the adventures of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

UPDATE: Now with images

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LEGO UCS Sandcrawler Due in May

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After an unsuccessful Cuusoo campaign last year, fans of the Sandcrawler now have an official set to budget for coming this May. An image from the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded hit the web via Flickr a couple days ago which confirms a leak from back in December by Chowren Toys. The UCS Sandcrawler (75059) includes a ton of play features and several mini figures including Uncle Owen and a complement of disgusting Jawas. Look for the price to be in the $300-$400 range here in the US.

Thanks to Chris S. from BanthaSkull for the reminder.

Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan

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The Official Site has posted an exclusive first look at the next installment in Jeffrey Brown’s series of children’s books with Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan

After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Roan feels like he’s drifting apart from his friends, and it’s only made worse when Roan discovers he’s not the amazing pilot he thought he’d be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren’t so bad after all — or are they?

Click on over to StarWars.com for the full details.

Episode 418: Star Wars – Disney Style!

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We run down the latest collecting news, including Rancho Obi-Wan auctions, Disney World Star Wars Weekends exclusives, and more!

With Lucasfilm, and all things Star Wars, now owned by The Walt Disney Corporation it should be no surprise that Disney is the place to look for Star Wars collectibles!  The 2014 Star Wars Weekends have been announced and there are tons of new exclusives, including Vinylmations Series 4, a lanyard replicating the Medal of Yavin, and much more!  Marjorie and Arnie run down the cool new items available only at the Disney World theme park this summer!
For Hasbro figure collectors Disney is the place to be as well–the Disney Store in your local mall.  The newest Black Series Star Wars figures have been spotted at this retail chain, along with new Star Wars shirts and other merchandise.
With a review of James S.A. Corey’s new Star Wars novel Honor Among Thieves, a look back at Star Wars musical soundtracks on CD, and a look at the new auctions straight from Steve Sansweet’s Rancho Obi-Wan, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News!