Groovebricks spreads word regarding new images (via Taobao) for the upcoming exclusive LEGO Star Wars Admiral Yularen minifigure polybag. Head on over for a closer look and stay tuned for details on the availability of this figure.
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Darth Vader Details
Hot Toys has officially revealed the full details for their upcoming 1:6 Movie Masterpiece Darth Vader figure. Click on through for the breakdown and watch for a preorder announcement very soon.
LEGO Exclusive Hoth Han Solo (Again)
It looks like LEGO Store will be offering their Free* Exclusive Han Solo (Hoth) figure again this February according to LEGO Star Wars and Beyond. This figure was offered back in 2013 as part of the May 4-5 promotions.
*Free with any LEGO Star Wars purchase
LEGO UCS Slave I Found Early
Looks like the LEGO UCS Slave I has been spotted on shelves a few days early thanks to a report from Boba Fett Fan Club. The set was found at LEGOLAND in Florida for $199.99
ISY 2014 Birthday Challenge Wrapup
Our friends at Imperialshipyards recently hosted a great customizing challenge that churned out some fantastic customs. Head on over to their forums and check out the great figures made by members of the community after the jump!
7 Days of Savings at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth is having their year-end 7 Days of Savings sale with deep-discounts (up to 95% off) on over 600 items. Get great deals on toys, action figures, graphic novels, bobble heads, games, and more. From Disney and Marvel to Star Trek and Star Wars, we have the world’s best deals on hundreds of amazing products. There’s no better time to buy yourself the gift you really want. Shop now!
Star Wars Rebels: Path of the Jedi Now Available
DisneyXD subscribers can now watch the next episode of Star Wars Rebels via WatchDisneyXD.com or through the app. Path of the Jedi features Kanan training in a Jedi temple on Lothal as Ezra faces a challenge that will help him grow. This episode also includes the return of Yoda as voiced by Frank Oz.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has in-stock new Black Series 3 3/4″ and 6″ action figures, Kotobukiya – Han Solo and Chewbacca, Gentle Giant – Leia (Hoth Outfit), Hot Wheels (Tusken Raider & 501st Clone Trooper and Saga Legends Rebels figures. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
New Jango Fett Premium Format Figure
As part of their “12 Days of” event Sideshow Collectibles has announced their Jango Fett Premium Format Figure. Watch for the preorder announcement soon…
When Star Wars Ruled the Toy Aisle
While cleaning out my hard drive, I came across some photos from December 2009 that I had snapped that showed what was on the pegs back then at various retailers. Head to the forums to check them out.
Personal Note: What a difference five years makes! What we see now, in my opinion, is the direct result of very poor management of the Star Wars brand since the 2012 line… questionable figure selections, shoddy case ratios, drops in quality, weird gimmicks aimed at kids, and focus away from the lifeblood of the line – the 3.75″ toys.