Our friends at Imperial Holocron have alerted us to news that Hallmark will be adding the Star Wars license to their new line of Itty Bittys plush figures. Watch for Luke, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan, Jawa, R2-D2, and C-3PO coming this September to a Gold Crown store near you. Click the image above for the checklist.
Another week has passed and it’s time for our look back at the latest news in Star Wars collecting. On this episode of The Realm Recap we talk a lot about custom figures, vehicles and packaging, plus we discuss new case assortments for The Black Series, Ralph McQuarrie’s influence on the Star Wars “brand” and a certain “ol’ smoothie” shuffling his way to the dance floor. Click on through to check out the latest show. Feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered (more or less) on the show.
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BBTS has released their latest Pre-Orders/New Arrivals update this week. Click on through to check them out
We’ve got another Concept Series update by localgotal , who returns with a killer battle pack mockup featuring a key scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope!
Be sure to check out this latest mockup, which seems like another sure fire hit that Hasbro has overlooked. But hey, maybe at SDCC we’ll see some awesome surprises similar to the great concepts localgotal has been presenting the past number of months.
For the first time in event history, Mark Hamill, the actor who brought Luke Skywalker to the silver screen in the Star Wars saga, will appear at Star Wars Weekends. Hamill will be one of the celebrity guests for Weekend IV, June 6-8, 2014. Fans can see him in the daily “Legends of the Force” Star Wars-themed motorcade and in a featured talk show. Click on through for the full details.
Recently, forum member Lance Quazar began an all new Indiana Jones photonovel series that takes place in the final days of World War II… this storyline really captures the grit and enjoyment of the 1980s films we all know and love.
Lance has recently wrapped up a new chapter in this ambitious project, and even if photonovels aren’t your thing, this is a read definitely worth checking out. So kick back and take a few minutes to enjoy this latest endeavor he has put together for the viewing pleasure of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fans after the jump!
The Official Site has posted that principal photography for Episode VII will commence this May. They also confirm that the story will continue 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and feature three new young leading actors as well as a some familiar faces.
Over the years, we have all had that special store, convention, garage sale or eBay find that we go back to in our minds as being something that can never be outdone. Today, we believe we have found the ultimate example of that due to not only its uniqueness, but its potential for saving lives – maybe even the President of the United States. Click on through to read an amazing account from a US Army Officer stationed in Afghanistan back in 2012.
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Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest collecting news, with new releases from LEGO, Star Wars Decks, and reports from the Toy Man Toy Show and Planet Comicon!
Planet Comicon was held in Kansas City this past weekend, and Marjorie and Arnie were there and on the hunt for toys and autographs! This show saw a rare signing by John Ratzenberger who is mostly known for being a Pixar and Cheers star, but Star Wars fans know he was also Major Bren Derlin on Hoth. With the con having its first three-day convention, listen to find out what you missed and if you should make it a destination in 2015!