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Update: New Mission Series Multipack via ToysRUs Canada
ToysRUs.ca has posted a placeholder for a new Star Wars Rebels themed Mission Series set that includes Ezra Bridger and Kanan Jarrus figures, and also a secret figure of a mysterious hologram from Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Thanks to JTA for the heads up.
UPDATE: the set has been removed from the TRU Canada website
Episode 28: Heads Will Roll
On this week’s show we discuss the latest in toy news hitting online, in store and our pocketbooks. Also, there is an apparent disturbance in the Force surrounding a certain Dark Lord of the Sith figure that is making its way to collectors. Flyguy and I get our heads on straight to discuss whether or not it’s warranted or should be ignored. This and much more on The Realm Recap! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Got Merchants?
Our current customizing challenge focuses on custom made Merchant figures, and runs through the end of September. That means there’s still plenty of time to roll up your sleeves and start on your own custom figure for this Yakfinities.
So head on over to the forums, and check out the details and the latest entries too. And remember, our love runs deep for our participants so as always we’ll have some random winners selected that will receive some pretty cool prizes.
Medicom 400% Be@rbrick Jango Fett
Medicom Toy has also updated announcing the 400% Be@rbrick Jango Fett figure. Limited to 1000 pcs., this large scale Be@rbrick will be available later this month for 7,800￥ (around $100+) thorough US importers.
Medicom MAFEX Stormtrooper
MedicomToy has updated today with official details for their 6″ (160mm) MAFEX Stormtrooper. Look for its release in May 2015 for about $50+ through US importers.
The Yoda We Could Have Had…
Our latest Customizer Spotlight focuses once again on the great work of forum member Evilivo, who demonstrates with a little additional tweaking and precision; just how amazing the Black Series Yoda figure can be. Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the X-Force Deadpool ArtFX+ statue, Batman Arkham Knight statue & Man-Thing 1/4 scale statue!
Hasbro Toy Talk by Jodo
Forum member Jodo has posted a nice read on his blog about the issues we as collectors are facing these days.
Remember what it was like to actually look forward to walking into a retail store and know you had a fair chance at finding a Star Wars item you actually wanted to buy? Remember when Hasbro was more creative and able to interest kids with their toys? Do you recall the pre-2012 disaster with Hasbro, when they were doing an effective job at managing the Star Wars brand?
Check it all out at his blog, and share your thoughts too in our forums.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Massive Warehouse Clearance Sale @Dorksidetoys. Star Wars, Marvel, GI JOE, & More…