Rebelscum has updated today posting the first look at packaged samples of Vader, Chewbacca, Jedi Luke and Sandtrooper (Black Pauldron) in the revamped Black (& Blue) Series line look. Head on over for a closer look.
Episode 426: Hot Wheels & Heavy Mattel
On this episode Marjorie and Arnie review the Mission Series Bespin and Utapau figure packs, Jerry’s Vintage Viewpoint looks at country of origin stamps, and we give information on the 4th Annual San Diego Comic-Con Fan Breakfast!
Star Wars collectors have braved the Hasbro booth year after year to get the latest, hottest exclusive toys. While the lines have been long and brutal and the toys expensive it was, at least for the past several years, the only line for exclusive, hard-to-get Star Wars toys. Until 2014. Now, as Disney’s corporate partnerships bring new Star Wars toys around the globe, Hasbro toy competitor Mattel has a license for Hot Wheels from a Galaxy Far, Far Away! The line has been previewed and the first opportunity to get an exclusive Darth Vader car is at SDCC this summer! On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie discuss the released photos and share why collectors shouldn’t need to race as hard to the Mattel booth on Preview Night!
And as San Diego Comic-Con International draws near it is also time to announce details for the 4th annual Star Wars Fan Breakfast at SDCC. This year Star Wars Action News has partnered with Steve Sansweet to raise funds for Rancho Obi-Wan and make the fan breakfast the best yet! Watch this episode of the podcast for the details.
With Jerry returning to put his stamp on a new Vintage Viewpoint, looking back at the original Kenner toys, Johnathan telling you what is On the Pegs, and Marjorie and Arnie reviewing the newest Mission Series figure packs, it’s all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!
6″ TBS Rumors: Bossk, C-3PO and Han Stormtrooper
YodasNews is reporting that we can expect a Bossk, C-3PO and Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise coming to the 6″ Black Series line. They are also stating that soon, retailers will be able to order full cases of figures including Stormtroopers and Boba Fett. Head on over for their full report.
Episode 19: Holy SHFiguarts
Another week has passed and on this episode of The Realm Recap we discuss some recent developments regarding products from Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Sideshow, LEGO, Anovos, Bandai, SDCC exclusive announcements and more! 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.
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Limited Edition Vader Keychain Set
My Cool Car Stuff has announced another exclusive for SDCC next month – a limited edition Darth Vader keychain set (only 1000 made). They will be $19.95 each – limit 2 per person.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new Pre-Orders like the Wonder Woman ARTFX statue, Garrus Vakarian Mass Effect 3 statue and Zero S.H. Figuarts Megaman figure!
New Pre-Orders from Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders (with FREE SHIPPING) for several assortments of Black Series 3-3/4″ and 6″ figures.
6″ The Black Series: Wave 5 (4 figure assortment)
6″ The Black Series: Wave 5 Rev. 1 (8 figure assortment)
Deluxe 6″ The Black Series: Wave 1
3.75″ The Black Series: Wave 5
Don’t you wish Hasbro was cool like this?
Today’s big reveal with the repacked 6″ scale Han and Greedo with a flimsy cardboard diorama just illustrates for so many of us, how out of touch Hasbro is with the market. We don’t care about cheap cardboard settings for figures, and we sure as heck aren’t looking to spend our money on repacks of pegwarmers just for the sake of different packaging.
For a refreshing look at how Hasbro ought to be managing such display pieces, head on over to Banthaskull.com and check out the amazing work of Boutross77, who does this sort of thing right. Chances are you’ve seen his work before, but today felt like a good time to look back at one of his finer diorama pieces, dubbed the “Hero Booth” from the cantina.
Personal note: My fingers are crossed that someway, somehow, Disney takes over the playset/diorama rights in the 3.75″ scale from Hasbro and starts to deliver on a concept that clearly Hasbro is completely clueless on. This whole post is certainly a “personal note,” so please pardon my passion on this subject.
Sorry About The Repacks: Cantina Showdown Revealed
AndrewsToyz has posted the first look the upcoming Black Series Cantina Showdown set which surprisingly features the (current peg warming) Han Solo and Greedo 6″ figures. The question is “who’ll buy first?”