Entertainment Weekly updates tonight with the first look at the 2014 SDCC Exclusive 6″ Black Series Jabba the Hutt. Click on through for the details
Disney Store Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine
Disney Stores have passed on to us details regarding their upcoming Limited Edition Darth Vader Figurine. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide (150 of which are allotted to Europe), the Vader statue will be available in limited quantities at two physical Disney Stores in the US: Times Square in New York City and Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Retail price will be $179.95. It will also be available through DisneyStore.com mid-May. It measures 9.5″ H x 7.875″ W x 7.875″ D. Click on through to check out high-res images.
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Build Your Own Starfighters at Toys”R”Us
At your local store tomorrow (May 3rd) from 12-2pm you can build your own LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter or TIE Fighter. The event is intended for children (5+) so drag your young one(s) or a neighbor’s kid (with their permission of course) to your local store.
Star Wars Collectors Cast: Disney Store VIP Event
It’s time for a Star Wars Collectors Cast Special Report featuring all the news and reveals from the Disney Store event held last week in Los Angeles. With Dan Curto and Steve Sansweet both attending the event we get their perspectives, as well as a roundup of all the latest goings on at Rancho Obi-Wan and lots more too.
Update: New Star Wars Rebels Teaser Trailer
Empire Online (coincidence?) as posted the teaser trailer for Star Wars Rebels that aired today exclusively on Good Morning America. It looks awesome – – I can’t wait for the series to start! Watch for the full trailer to air May 4th on Disney XD.
UPDATE: StarWars.com has updated their official YouTube channel with the HD video as well.
Star Wars Vinylmation Series 4
VinylmationWorld.com has posted image of the complete set (minus the chaser) of blind boxed Vinylmation Series 4 figures coming to DisneyWorld, Disneyland and DisneyStore.com later this month. The Empire Strikes Back-themed series includes: Luke Skywalker (Hoth), Han Solo (Hoth), R2-D2 (Dagobah), Princess Leia (Bespin Gown), Ugnaught, Bossk, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, Snowtrooper, Dengar and Tauntaun. Speculation is that IG-88 will be the rare “chaser” character.
Thanks to our friend Kevin Gawthrope for the heads up.
Toyguide Update: 2014 Star Wars Rebels
With the recent reveal of merchandise from Hasbro, we’ve officially opened the Star Wars Rebels section of the Toyguide. Give it a look for some of the items coming to the Saga Legends, Mission Series and Vehicle assortments starting this fall. Spoiler warnings apply if you are looking to remain in the dark on character names and such.
2014 Hasbro Star Wars Product Sneak Peek
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com (courtesy of Dan Curto) have posted a great set of sneak preview images for the upcoming Saga Legends and Mission Series assortments. Some of these were announced back at Toy Fair but others are all new revelations. Head on over for the high res images (Spoiler Warnings Apply).
Sideshow Announces 1:6 Scale Jango Fett
As part of Sideshow’s continuing May the 4th festivities, they have launched the pre-order for their Sixth Scale Jango Fett figure. Exclusive to Sideshow Collectibles, this version includes and alternate portrait with flight headgear in addition to huge assortment of accessories. Order yours today.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
If you’re active in the Yakface customizing forums, you have more than likely been keeping up on the great work of our forum members – but if not, this post is for you, because it means you’re missing out on some great eye candy!
So without further delay, customizer darthcrassus has been very active with new updates lately, including a fantastic take on Jariah Syn, which you can take a closer look at here.
Next, wraith_nineyak continues to expand his Clone Wars line of clone troopers… if you’re a fan of the animated styling, you will certainly want to check out his latest updates!
We are also treated to a great Clone Wars take on Chancellor Palpatine, courtesy of Elias – which is even more impressive considering he is only 10 years old (great sign of things to come for many years!).
Finally, we also show a great take on a non-Star Wars custom… it’s a Lord of the Rings Ringwraith in the 3.75″ scale from Evilivo!