USA Today has posted an exclusive announcement that Poe Dameron is receiving his own comic series from Marvel this April. The title will flesh out more of Poe’s backstory, missions and pilots of the Resistance.
Toyguide Update: Disney Infinity Kylo Ren
Our toyguide updates continue with the addition of our next Disney Infinity figure: Kylo Ren.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Ackbar, Fifth Brother, Tasu Leech Images Revealed
Our friends at JediDefender direct our attention to new figure images hitting online courtesy of Forbidden Planet. Click on through to check out Admiral Ackbar, Fifth Brother (Imperial Inquisitor) and Tasu Leech (Kanjiklub Gang Leader).
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Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Rey Update
Hot Toys has added new accessories to be included with their 1:6 Scale Rey figure(s) from The Force Awakens.
The desert gear head wrap with goggles can now be freely put onto Rey’s headsculpt to provide an additional look for our beloved scavenger or have the head wrap cover the whole face to reenact the opening scene of the movie!
Furthermore, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber will now be included for Rey as a bonus accessory!
These new accessories will be included with the individual Rey figure and the Rey & BB-8 set. You can preorder either now at Sideshow Collectibles.
Yakfinities #58 – Roundup Report
We’ve just wrapped up another great Yakfinities Customizing Challenge – and with over 40 custom entries, there’s a lot of cool stuff to check out (including which forum members won some prizes) in the Roundup Report!
Disney Launches New Merchandise Celebrating Iconic Characters from The Force Awakens
Disney has revealed details of new Star Wars: The Force Awakens products kept under wraps to preserve surprises for fans.
Click on through for the full press release.
FYC Disc Reveals 13 Minutes of Unreleased Music from The Force Awakens
Friend Adam Pawlus directs our attention via Twitter to news of a promotional FYC (For Your Consideration) soundtrack disc for The Force Awakens containing 13 minutes of unreleased music. You can full story on JWFan.com to find out how to get the unreleased tracks.
Episode #86: “Rey”diculous
There has been an a-Rey-kening. Have you felt it? Collectors, fans, and now media outlets are all-in on Rey merchandise from the various licensors out there, but the narrative seems to be there is barely any to be had (anywhere) or that it is coming soon. On this weeks show, Flyguy and I wade into the fact and fiction of this topic. Also, we discuss new product images that have been revealed/leaked from Hasbro, Kotobukiya, LEGO and more. And, as always, we wrap things up with our latest reviews and acquisitions. All this and more on Episode 86 of The Realm Recap.
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel. Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Episode 466: 2015 Star Wars Collectors’ Year in Review
For Star Wars collectors, 2015 started in a famine and ended in a feast — with plenty of highs and lows along the way! We look back at the Star Wars Celebration: Anaheim reveals, the convention exclusives, and all the action figures, mini-busts, import figures, and high-end collectibles. Plus the bottled water, the oranges, the cereals, and all the other tie-ins!
So listen now as Arnie and Marjorie are joined by other Star Wars Action News team members and friends and look back on the year that was…and the next year to come!
UPDATE: Winter Is Coming to the 3.75″ Scale
ToyArk has posted an interesting article stating that Funko is expanding further into the 3.75″ scale market with a line Game of Thrones figures (and playset). What sets these apart from their Reaction 5POA line is that these figure look to feature more advanced sculpts and 9 points of articulation including elbow and knee joints.
No word on pricing or availability.
UPDATE: Image removed per Funko’s request.