MakingStarWars.net has posted an article recently describing several new books tied to the release of The Force Awakens. Within the text, it appear that it is planned have the books released in conjunction with the first wave of Disney Consumer Products “toys to bed spreads and everything in between” sometime in September 2015.
Thanks to C.C. Russell for the heads up.
YodasNews spreads word that retailer Andrew’s Toyz has posted images of the upcoming 6″ Deluxe Tauntaun with Han Solo and Wampa with Luke Skywalker. Don’t these just scream to have a Hoth background inserted in them?
Hero Complex has posted an exclusive first look at the Celebration Anaheim poster for next year. Click the image above for a nice desktop quality version.
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim runs from April 16-19, 2015.
Sideshow has just announced that preorders for their C-3PO Sixth Scale figure will launch next Thursday, November 20. Until then check out this article and video.
George Lucas’ 1977 space fantasy Star Wars changed the way American audiences consumed films. More, though, it also changed the landscape for movie merchandising, with more money being made on toys, games, and collectibles than on the movies themselves. Now the documentary Plastic Galaxy looks bac
George Lucas’ 1977 space fantasy Star Wars changed the way American audiences consumed films. More, though, it also changed the landscape for movie merchandising, with more money being made on toys, games, and collectibles than on the movies themselves. Now the documentary Plastic Galaxy looks back at the first generation of Star Wars toys, released between 1977 and 1985 from Kenner. Does this film capture the childhood magic of Star Wars figures, and can the documentary appeal to anyone not already obsessed with little plastic Stormtroopers? Find out in this special Now Playing/Star Wars Action News crossover podcast hosted by Marjorie, Arnie, and Jerry!
Check your inboxes as order processing notifications are being sent out by Sideshow Collectibles for their 1:6 Scale Geonosis Battle Droid Commander which includes a Count Dooku Hologram and illuminated communications podium. Orders are expected to start shipping on November 26.
Our friends over at Popcritica.com alert us to this article at Deadspin with rumors of a possible merger between Hasbro and DreamWorks Animation. Since Disney distributes DreamWorks films, could this lead to a future Hasbro acquisition by “The Mouse” as well? Read on for the full story.
ToysRUs has listed on their site, most of the new Star Wars Rebels and Saga Legends figures with FREE SHIPPING on orders of $49 or more.
Thanks to Justin LaSalata on twitter for the heads up.
Tamashii Nations has announced several more figures for their S.H. Figuarts line. Figures include Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn and more. Check out their (translated) announcement and thanks to JediDefender for the heads up.
Overall, it looks the Black Friday deals are kind of light when it comes to Star Wars merchandise this year, there is one that has a least some decent savings. Walmart will be offering a 20″ Jakks Pacific 2 pack that includes Ezra and Stormtrooper. The promotion kicks off on Thursday at 6pm, while supplies last.
Update: Walmart now has this set on their website (currently not available).