Our friends at Star Wars Action News have some breaking news regarding 4 new exclusive POP! Vinyl figures heading to Walgreens soon. Head on over for their full report.
Prototype Revoltech Boba Fett Revealed
Back in July 2014 at Wonder Festival, collectors received their first tease (via a silhouette) for Kaiyodo’s Revoltech Boba Fett. This weekend, the prototype was revealed at Winter Wonder Festival and it looks to be another drop-dead gorgeous piece. Click on through to check out the images via HobbyLink Japan.
Digital Release Commemorative Collection Details
Following up on JediNews’ reveal of the Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets, Andrew’s Toyz has posted via Facebook new loose and boxed images of these packs. Some of the details have changed since first announced as Padmé is now included in the Episode I set (previously thought to include Obi-Wan). Look for release information and pricing to be announced next week at NY Toy Fair.
Thanks to YodasNews for the heads up.
Star Wars Battle Pod POV
I stopped at my local Dave & Buster’s to check out Star Wars Battle Pod. Here is my first play of the game with my daughter acting as cheerleader and play by play analyst.
Episode 51: What’chu Tarkin ‘Bout?
Join Flyguy and Jayson as we break down the latest in collecting news from Hasbro including the continued findings of Rebels product at retail and online, speculation of a 6” “kids line” of figures and an update on the West Coast shipping situation. Kotobukiya has released info for their Celebration Anaheim exclusive – are they the droids you’re looking for? Plus we run down a slew of new custom pieces as well the latest in Rebels, Force Awakens, spin-off news and more all on Episode 51 of The Realm Recap!
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Imperial Troop Transport Hitting ToysRUs
Thanks to Facebook follower Scott G. we can report that Star Wars Rebels Imperial Troop Transport has started to hit ToysRUs. Scott found his in Detroit, MI for only $10.99! Lots of Rebels goodies hitting stores lately so time to make a run!
UPDATE: Mission Series Wave 2 In Stock on Amazon
Our friends at JediDefender alert us that the Sabine Wave of Mission Series packs are in stock on Amazon.com for $10.99 each.
UPDATE: Many of these are sold out at the $10.99 price but are still available at “elevated” prices.
Toy Gear Figure Storage Kickstarter
Forum member digktialx informed us in our forums of a kickstarter they are launching that may be right up the alley for collectors looking for ways to store their loose figures in style, while at the same time protecting their treasures.
For more details, check out their campaign by clicking here.
Hasbro Toy Talk by Jodo: Part 3
Forum member Jodo has posted another good read on his blog about the issues the Star Wars fan base is dealing with, this time focusing on the action figure price increases that appear to be looming across the hobby, and have already impacted Target (well, maybe not so much yet because retailers rarely stock anything anymore that the Star Wars market wants anyway).
Check it out here, and share your thoughts in our comments section or in the forums!
Kotobukiya Announces Celebration Exclusive ARTFX+ Statues
Kotobukiya has announced the ARTFX+ R3-A2 & K-3PO statues as their Celebration Anaheim Exclusive! Read on for the details.
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