DisneyStore.com is offering 30% off select Star Wars merchandise that includes, plush, die cast, talking figures, clothing and more. Click on through to check out some last minute holiday gift ideas.
New Prototype Herocross R2-D2 and C-3PO Images
Herocross continues to expand its Hybrid Metal Figuration figures as R2-D2 and C-3P0 were on display at Toy Soul 2014. These super articulated/super deformed figures join Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Shadow Stormtrooper, Boba Fett and the Sandtrooper. R2-D2 and C-3PO should retail in the US, through importers, for $80-90 each. Click the image above for closer look, then check out the Star Wars Hong Kong Facebook page.
Walgreens Prototype Fett Preorder Update
I received an interesting/unexpected email this morning from Walgreens regarding a Prototype Boba Fett which I had on preorder, but first a little background. This preorder was placed on 7/23 using a credit card which I had to have replaced due to a security breach at a national retail chain. I (and many collectors) was/were originally told that there was no way to update credit card information that was used to place the order(s). Fast forward 5 months and read the email I was sent…
Toys”R”us Raising Price on Legends/Rebels
Even though most stores can’t seem to get the new single carded Rebels figures in stock, Toys”R”us is raising prices for the 5POA figure line. Head on over to the forums to see how much you can expect to pay for these there moving forward.
Personal Note: If they could just get the figures in stock, they’d have no problem moving figures like Chopper, Inquisitor, Kallus for a little more… there’s no doubt that the 5POA Rebels figures are an upgrade over the other Legends stuff from the past year or so… it’s just a shame that this stuff didn’t hit like it should have in time for Christmas gifts…!
New Hot Toys 1:6 Vader and Obi-Wan Images
Toy-People.com has posted some great new images of Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi figures on display at Toy Soul 2014. It’s safe to say these look to be the best offerings yet from Hot Toys. Click on through for the images.
Previews Exclusive Star Wars Rebels Poster T-Shirt
Previews order form for January 2015 revealed that comic shops will be offering an exclusive Star Wars Rebels “Force Poster” T-Shirt. Sizes range from S-XXL and cost $18.99-$20.99
Entertainment Earth Daily Deal: Jumbo Kenner Figures
For today only, Entertainment Earth is offering 20% their Jumbo Kenner figures from Gentle Giant. Most are gone, but you can still pick up Hoth Han and Hoth Leia for less than $60 each.
AT-AT Mini Bookends
Gentle Giant/The 3D Studio has launched their all-new website and they are offering their first preorder – a set of AT-AT mini bookends for $225.00. Interestingly, the sculpt for these was teased a few days ago via their YouTube video, which should support the thoughts that other unannounced items in that video will probably see the light of day.
Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., the AT AT Mini Bookends features the mechanical monstrosities as they were seen traversing the terrain on the planet Hoth in pursuit of the Rebel Alliance. Crafted using only the highest quality polystone, each limited-edition hand-painted bookend set comes individually numbered and is packed with a matching certificate of authenticity.
Hot Toys 1/4 Scale Boba Fett Preorder
Preorders are now live via Sideshow Collectibles for the 1/4 Scale Boba Fett Figure. Price is set at $469.99 and the expected arrival date is November 2015.
Episode 438: Tarkin ‘Bout Toys
Brock reviews James Lucino’s new novel TARKIN, Jerry looks back at Vintage-era Star Wars books, and Marjorie and Arnie look at figures hitting stores and the sold-out Hot Toys exclusive Shadow Stormtrooper!
It’s been a long time since Star Wars action figure collectors could shop exclusively at their local brick-and-mortar stores to get the figures they wanted. Since the release of Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection in 2010 store supplies have been scarce. Now, however, that seems ready to change! Across the country collectors are finding new Black Series figures in both 3.75-inch and 6-inch lines, plus new Rebels and Mission Series figures too! On this episode of Star Wars Action News you can listen to find out which stores to hit to score full waves of new figures.Also on this week’s show, Arnie and Marjorie discuss Hot Toys’ first exclusive release in their Star Wars Movie Masterpiece Series–the Shadow Stormtrooper. A repaint of their basic Stormtrooper figure, this release sold out in just a few hours at Sideshow Collectibles. What’s the fuss all about? Listen to find out!
With a review of James Lucino’s new Star Wars novel Tarkin and Jerry looking back on books of yesteryear, and ThinkGeek plushes too, you’ll find all this and more in this Episode of Star Wars Action News!