Not only is the Galactic Merchants team filling a huge void in collecting by creating great dioramas for collectors, but they’re also remembering the people who pushed to helped promote their efforts by giving a special thanks to us on their new packaging. It’s things like this that go to show what a great community Star Wars fans are.
For those of you that have received your sets so far, we want to hear about it and see your displays! Head on over to the forums and share your pics like others are doing. And if you haven’t received your set just yet, I know they appreciate your patience. This is a huge undertaking for these guys but they are really working hard to make each and every customer is happy with their order.
Our friend James Burns from JediNews has posted his recap of last week’s UK Toy Fair in London over at StarWars.com. While the official Hasbro news is shrouded in secrecy for the most part there is plenty of other info to take in. Check it out after the jump.
Barracuda Labs has posted an article stating that Hasbro’s website (link not included for obvious reasons), is responsible for spreading malware to visitor’s computers. It is recommended to avoid the site until the issue is addressed.
LEGO has officially revealed their first sets tying into the upcoming Star Wars Rebels series! Click on through to check out a video of The Ghost and The Phantom presented by “Chopper” at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
The official site has updated with yesterday’s video reveal of Chopper (C1-10P) from Star Wars Rebels, and as a bonus, we get our first look at the second official figure from the Rebel line. Click the image above for a closer look.
Movie Pilot has posted an exclusive introduction (via video) of a new astromech debuting in the Star Wars Rebels series. Pulling from the original R2-D2 concept art by Ralph McQuarrie, the utilitarian “Chopper” is described as being cantankerous, yet loyal and often completing his mission objectives on his own terms.
Our friends at Jedi News have posted a follow up to their leaked Hasbro list from this morning. Items revealed are more role-play items as well as new 12″ Hero (i.e. Shampoo bottle) figures.
K & C Collectibles has added LEGO sets from 2003 – 2008, Master Replicas display case, Vintage (1980) Coke / Burger King Trading Cards and photo stickers, Star Wars Valentines, Vintage Playset and much more. Click on through for a complete list of recently added items.
