Gentle Giant has announced another convention exclusive debuting at San Diego Comic-Con: the Jumbo Kenner Droids Boba Fett! You can get the first in-hand look at this set over at YodasNews.
PGM members can preorder now from GentleGiant.com
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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added more Star Wars Celebration Anaheim exclusive Pins, Black Series 6″ Figures, TOPPS Trading Cards, R2-D2 Cooler, Wedge Antilles Bust, Trilogy Watches, Forbidden Planet Granov B&W Boba Fett cover and Princess Leia #1 – Signed. In-stock Sabine Wren with Stormtrooper and Hera Syndulla with Stormtrooper Commander Mission Series action figures 2-packs. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
R2-D2 Droids SDCC 2015 Exclusive Jumbo Figure
In 1985, everyone’s favorite protocol droid and astromech droid starred in their own animated TV series. Star Wars: Droids, featured R2-D2 and C-3PO on their early adventures that took place before Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope.
To commemorate the May the 4th and the 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars: Droids Animated Series, Gentle Giant Ltd is happy to announce one of our Star Wars San Diego Comic Con 2015 Exclusive Droids R2-D2 Kenner Inspired Jumbo Figure! This figure was digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced in 12” scale while maintaining all of the figure’s details. Injection molded with durable plastics, this figure features original articulation. The Star Wars: Droids R2-D2 figure will even feature a jumbo replica of the coin that came with the original figures!
To further capture the vintage feel, Gentle Giant has packaged this figure with a Star Wars Droids inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure. This limited edition R2-D2 figure will be one of the hottest exclusives at San Diego Comic Con 2015!
Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Luke Skywalker Preorder
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Luke Skywalker (A New Hope) figure. Be sure to order from Sideshow Collectibles to receive the Exclusive version that includes the stormtrooper belt and rifle.
Episode #63: A Collector and His Money Are Soon Parted
The Realm Recap is back after the Memorial Day Weekend bring and in our absence, there were plenty of developments in collecting. Collectors success at retail has started to improve as more folks are finding Black Series figures (in both scales) at their local stores. eBay caused a bit of a frenzy this week as a notorious seller posted the first auction for a collectible from The Force Awakens — a 6″ First Order Stormtrooper which closed at a ridiculous price. Is it legit??? Also this week, new store finds from LEGO, product news for Disney Infinity 3.0, custom 6″ figures and vehicles as well as a new character name revealed fro The Force Awakens! It’s all on Episode 63 of The Realm Recap!
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Hot Toys 1:6 MMS Luke Skywalker (A New Hope) Details
Hot Toys has released details for their upcoming 1:6 Scale Movie Masterpiece Series Luke Skywalker (A New Hope) figure*. Click on through for the features and images and watch for the preorder announcement soon from Sideshow Collectibles.
*Hot Toys gives the caveat that these are prototype images. There are a few items to address here, hopefully they include the proper lightsaber hilt as the one shown is from The Empire Strikes Back, not A New Hope.
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Sideshow ARC Trooper “Fives” Delayed
Sideshow Collectibles has started sending out notifications to those that preordered the ARC Trooper “Fives” sixth scale figure. They state that the production delays have pushed the release date time frame from June to July-August.
New Play Arts Kai Darth Maul Images
Square Enix has released new images for their upcoming Variant Play Arts Kai Darth Maul figure.
Episode 451: Hot Toys Stormtroopers – Shiny and New
Hot Toys’ line of Movie Masterpiece 12-inch scale figures continues to grow. Luke and Leia have been teased, and recently they shipped their first non-exclusive figure: The Stormtrooper, sold individually and in a two-pack. Andrew has them in hand and is here with an in-depth review.
Also in this week’s show is a discussion of the “cancelled” wave of Droid Factory figures that inexplicably appeared for sale at Go! Calendar stores across the country. Johnathan has them in hand and gives his thoughts, as well as a report of what he’s finding in stores.
With Brock reviewing Paul S Kemp’s new novel Lords of the Sith, Steve the Gingerprince giving a report from Star Wars Fan Fun Days, and Arnie and Marjorie recording live at Wizard World St. Louis, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Hikari Sofubi “Dirty Penny” Clone Trooper
Entertainment Earth is now taking preorder for their exclusive Funko Hikari Sofubi “Dirty Penny” Clone Trooper vinyl figure. Limited to just 250 pieces, this item is expected to ship next month.