Today was originally intended to be the first day media could register for Celebration Anaheim in April 2015, but it has in fact been pushed back to November 1. Celebration Anaheim runs from April 16-19 2015
Huge Vintage Auction
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has updated this week with its latest batch of new arrivals and preorders. Click on through to check out Star Wars items from Bandai, Sideshow, Herocross and Kaiyodo!
Walgreens Prototype Boba Fett Shipping
Walgreens.com has now, finally, started processing and shipping orders for those that “preordered” the Prototype Boba Fett back in July, so check your inboxes for shipping notifications. Question is, does anyone need it any more?
Episode 434: Star Wars Collectors and the Holy Grail
Members of the Star Wars collecting community share which item they most desire, and Marjorie and Arnie bring news from New York ComicCon 2014!
The Holy Grail–the one item a collector pines for but has not yet grabbed. It may be rare, it may be expensive, it may just be elusive, but the hunt continues. Most collectors have that one item that beguiles them and they would love to own. On this episode of Star Wars Action News Arnie celebrates capturing one of his Holy Grail collectibles after an eight year hunt! Then members of the Star Wars Action News community share their holy grails. Join these collectors as they reveal their hearts’ desires.
A common holy grail is an original vintage rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype. Rare and expensive, this figure was promised on cardbacks but the rocket-firing version never shipped. On this episode Star Wars artist Christian Slade tells Marjorie and Arnie about how he finally added this wonder to his collection, getting his own holy grail!
And from the old to the new, on this episode also hear coverage of this weekend’s New York Comic-Con. Hasbro had an event with new Black Series, Rebels Series, and Mission Series figures revealed! From IG-88 to the Emperor to Han in Carbonite, listen to find out about all the new figures that will be hitting store shelves in the coming months!
Star Wars Rebels Signage at Walmart
Walmart is starting to prep for the arrival of Star Wars Rebels product with new signage in their toy aisle. Hopefully, actual Rebels action figures will arrive soon to fill it out.
UPDATE: 6″ Black Series Exclusive Pack
We were sent this image this morning of an upcoming 6″ Black Series Exclusive Pack which includes repacks of 4 figures: Han, Slave Leia, Boba Fett and Greedo. Look for an update soon with more info on where (probably Costco or Sam’s Club) you can find this and when.
UPDATE: Juan Carlo sends us word that he found this at a Walmart in Monterrey Mexico for $999 Pesos ($77 US). No word yet on US distribution.
Episode 35: NYCC Wrap Up and More
The Realm Recap is back again this week picking up where we left off with NYCC news as we touch on a few developments released through QnAs from various sites in attendance. Hot Toys surprises this week with the tease of a new 12” Stormtrooper – which may be more than meet the eye (oops, wrong franchise). 2015 LEGO set images were revealed/leaked this week, again running the gamut of source material and they all impress. Lots of Star Wars Rebels news this week with new (and free) shows, the return of James Earl Jones and Kanan getting an original story in 2015. This and much more in Episode 35 of The Realm Recap!
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Disney Store 6″ TBS Discount
Disney Store is holding their Star Wars Rebels in-store event this weekend offering free prizes and activities at scheduled times (see stores for details). But there are also sales to be had as they are offering Hasbro TBS 6″ figures for only $7.49 each.
Thanks to Corey from The Wolfpack Podcast for the report.
Star Wars: Kanan “The Last Padawan”
Marvel announced today at NYCC a new Star Wars comic series titled, Star Wars: Kanan – The Last Padawan” by Greg Weisman and Pepe Larraz. The arc delves into Kanan’s backstory as a young Padawan and his escape from Order 66.
Watch for it at your local comic shop and online beginning April 2015.