Playmation is the next step in the evolution of play, where digital gets physical and imagination becomes real. The groundbreaking system of toys and wearables uses smart technology to inspire kids to run around and use their imaginations, as they become the hero or heroine of stories from across The Walt Disney Company. The systems kicks off with the Marvel Universe in 2015, Star Wars in 2016 and Frozen in 2017. Visit Playmation.com for more details.
Yakfinities #56 Continues
The latest Yakfinities Customzing Challenge focuses on the various troops fighting against the oppression of the Galactic Empire. Entries will be accepted through June 30, and so far we’ve had some great submissions.
Check the most recent custom entries out, or add your own after the jump!
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.
New Han Solo Fridge from ThinkGeek
ThinkGeek has announced a new Han Solo in Carbonite mini fridge perfect for your garage, toyroom or dorm. Features include
- Has a warm and a cool setting for keeping food either warm or cold
- Rubber feet to protect surface
- Red LED lighting on front (switch on back in case you don’t want it)
- 2 removable shelves
- Top handle for portability
- Locking door to prevent spillage (push the second instrument panel in to release)
- Capacity: 18 cans of soda (with shelves removed)
- Includes fridge, removable shelf, 110V US AC power cord (for use in home), 12V DC power cord
- Cooling Capability: approx. 32-44°F
- Heating Capability: approx. 131-149°F
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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Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars Rebels Figures Coming Soon
A forum post over on DisneyInfinityFans.com has share links to a German retailer Media Markt that is currently listing 4 Star Wars Rebels figures as part of the Disney Infinity 3.0 game. Figures include Sabine, Ezra, Zeb and Kanan. No images are shown.
Thanks to Rebels Report for the heads up.
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 StarWars.com Article Reveals New Character
StarWars.com has updated today with an expanded interview with Annie Leibovitz from the recent Vanity Fair feature. The new article reveals a new image of Andy Serkis in full mo-cap mode as well as the character he will be playing (name only). For spoiler-phobes steer clear, but for others click on over to the official site.
Star Wars Reads Day Returns This October
USA Today has announced today the return of Star Wars Reads Day – Oct. 10, 2015. This marks the fourth anniversary of the event and to commemorate it, Disney/Lucasfilm has created a new logo featuring BB-8 from The Force Awakens. For more info check out the article and visit the Star Wars Reads Facebook page.