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Star Wars Rebels Backpacks from Subway
I picked these up from Subway! #awwyeah #StarWarsRebels pic.twitter.com/8TV8azlpHy
— Johna (@holajohna) August 28, 2014
Twitter follower (and all around awesome person) @BlueJaigEyes was in attendance at the New York Subway and scored her set of Star Wars Rebels bags Subway.
Star Wars Rebels Hits Subway
Jared “the SUBWAY Guy” Fogle, joins forces with Star Wars Stormtroopers at a SUBWAY® Restaurant to celebrate the chain’s birthday and the launch of the upcoming promotion with the Disney XD series, “Star Wars Rebels” on Thursday August 28, 2014 in New York, N.Y.
NEW Leia Merchandise at DisneyStore.com
DisneyStore.com has also updated with an assortment of Princess Leia themed merchandise for including clothing, bags, and phone/tablet cases.
UPDATE: Most of the items are available through their Zazzle Personalized shop and not Disney manufactured product.
New Figure Sets at DisneyStore.com
DisneyStore.com has added two of the three Original Trilogy figure “play sets” to their online store. As you may recall, we were able to provide you a first look at these sets back in April. Click on through to check out the A New Hope and Return of the Jedi sets.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the Pop Dancing Groot figure, Mighty Morphin Green Ranger figure & Lady Death La Muerta statue! Click on through for the full list of featured preorders and new arrivals!
Bandai Samurai Vader Movie Realization Details
The Realm Recap co-host Flyguy tipped us off to news (via ToyArk) that Bandai has released new images and details regarding their upcoming Movie Realization Samurai Darth Vader figure. The figure itself features interchangeable hands and katana-inspired lightsaber. It stands just over 7″ (180mm) and will retail for approx. $84 US. Click on over to check out the full image gallery.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has updated today with their newest arrivals and preorders. Click on through to check out several Star Wars items including the MAFEX Stormtrooper from Medicom, Imperial Probe Droid from Sideshow Collectibles, plus busts, statues and Jumbo Kenner figures from Gentle Giant.
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection
Today, Marvel has announced the Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 1 – a gathering of EU/Legends tales focusing on the years following Revenge of the Sith.
Visit StarWars.com for a breakdown of included titles.
Homer Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
By now, you’ve hopefully seen the plethora of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos out there from many of our Star Wars friends and colleagues (including my own) out there. Today, a new video popped up featuring Homer from The Simpsons and it happens to include a few Star Wars cameos as well. Give it a view and donate today!