Acme Archives has also announced their Star Wars Rebels series of Character Keys. These will debut at SDCC as well and include Kanan, Ezra, Chopper, Sabine and The Inquisitor. Click on through for a preview of each key.
SDCC Exclusive Porkins Character Key
Acme Archives has announced a new Star Wars Character Key for SDCC featuring Rebel pilot Porkins from Star Wars: A New Hope. It is lmited to only 250 piece.
Acme’s Character Keys are composed of a cel layer floated over a lithographic background. The cel features a color rendition of the character while the background features sketches and color reference. Each character key comes matted with a title tag and a certificate of authenticity. Matted measurements are 8 inches by 6 inches.
Episode #56: Boring Conversation Anyway – TESB Toy Commentary
Boring Conversation Anyway returns after a far too lengthy hiatus as Dan Curto, Eddie from DorksideToys, Flyguy and myself (Jayson) wax nostalgic for toys and memories surrounding arguably the best* Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back.
*From a certain point of view
SDCC Exclusive POP! Princess Leia (Boushh) Unmasked
Funko has announced their next wave of SDCC Exclusive items and have revealed their POP! Princess Leia (Boushh) Unmasked figure. Click on over to Funko’s blog for this and more exclusives!
Update: 6″ Black Series Fans’ Choice Poll
Hasbro is pleased to once again invite you to help determine its next STAR WARS Fans’ Choice figure! And for the first time ever, the STAR WARS Fans’ Choice poll will choose a 6-inch scale STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure! Click on through for the details
UPDATE: Our poll will be closing tonight at 7pm EST so we can tally the remainder of the votes to submit to Hasbro. If you haven’t voted, now’s the time…
Episode #66: It’s Working! It’s Working!
The Realm Recap is back with special guest Dan Curto as we discuss the highlights in collecting and Star Wars news from the past week. A new, cryptic list has leaked for products set for the September 4 launch of The Force Awakens merchandise. Several new SDCC exclusives from Jakks, Funko and Gentle Giant were announced and we discuss the latest in gaming news with new videos for Battlefront Disney Infinity 3.0 and The Old Republic. All of this and much more on Episode #66 of The Realm Recap!
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
The hobby may be slow right now, but customizers always find a way to make even the dark times a bit brighter with their creative works by sharing them with the community.
So we kick things off on this Customizer Mega Spotlight with Peakob1, who shows off yet again another group of amazing Clone Wars custom figures. Check them out here.
Next, mousedroidhoojib has created something truly unique; Padme Amidala in a bio-hazard suit!
Also, General Rieeken really is outdated by today’s standards, so check out how forum member Customjedi is fixing that.
Last but not least, forum member CloneTroopr shows off a fantastic custom of Republic Commando Gregor.
Got some customs to share? Head on over to the forums and show us what you’ve got!
The Forums Awaken
With all the new rumors floating around the net recently, including more supposed leaked images, discussions are heating up in our forums regarding the possibilities for Hasbro’s Fall lineup that we anticipate will be revealed (at least in part) at SDCC next month.
Head on over to the forums to join in the Episode VII toys discussion, but be aware that spoilers apply!
Photonovel Spotlight: Will of the Force
Forum member CloneCrazy is at it again, with another outstanding installment in his photonovel series, Will of the Force.
Head on over to the forums to check out his latest chapter, and be sure to leave him some feedback for his efforts!
Customizing Q&A with FMI
Recently I was part of a Q&A session with the fine crew at Faster and More Intense. The topics focused mostly on customizing, and general thoughts on things in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Head on over to their site for the full session.