Hasbro has released a preliminary report for their fourth quarter sales and an overview of 2012. They reveal that they missed their Q4 sales projections due to weaker than expected demand and plan on a 10% reduction in their work force, consolidate facilities and improve processes. For more details, visit Hasbro.com
Hey again friends, fellow collectors, and the occasional Frankenstein monster. I’m always thinking about ways to convince you Collector-ActionFigures.com is worth the 30 seconds it takes to join. I’ve created contests and other promotions to get your attention in the past, but I really believe that if you’re an action figure collector at heart, you won’t need to be lured into liking DASH. That’s why I put together this video to succinctly and creatively explain why you should join DASH in the first place.
So why join Collector-ActionFigures? Watch and see.
We might not be giving away the latest Transformers figure or a free G.I. Joe toy, but DASH is worth it anyway! There’s simply no better way for collectors like us to keep track of their collection. If nothing else, sign up so I don’t feel like I wasted a week making that video, haha!
I hope to see you around DASH, holding your holy grail and leaving a comment on the blog!
Gentle Giant is sending out notifications that pre-orders for the Jumbo Kenner Cantina Playset will start processing January 29. Be sure your card is ready!
io9.com has an exclusive report that Joe Schrieber, author of Death Troopers, has penned a new novel centered on Darth Maul. Titled, Maul: Lockdown, the story takes place before the events of Episode I where Maul is sent on a secret mission by Darth Sidious to infiltrate a crime organization from within a prison. Head over to io9.com for a synopsis.
Big Bad Toy Store has added several customizing / scratch building accessories to their store. Head on over to check out the various items that are available from Hobby Base.
Hot Toys.jp has announced today that they have entered a partnership with Hasbro, Inc. to distribute their (Hasbro) products in Japan.
Interested in starting a fan site or just looking for tips on improving your own? Today (Jan 24), fan sites on twitter are holding an online seminar of sorts offering advice, tricks and tips. Simply follow the #SWFS hashtag on Twitter for a great discussion all day long.
Thanks to Fandom Apocalypse for the invite.
Medicom has updated today revealing the first in a series of Vintage Style Star Wars figures from Bear Model + Perfect Studio. The Vintage SOFUBI Darth Vader is a modern interpretation of the 1978 Takara figure, stands about 10″ tall and features a vinyl cape, lightsaber and 5 points of articulation and has an MSRP of 9,450￥ (about $100 US).
Our friends at JediNews have confirmed that the packaging design we brought your attention to earlier today is in fact the new line look for Hasbro and other licensees debuting in late 2013. For the full details, head over to JediNews.
Be sure to check out the high-res images of the Anakin to Vader revealed earlier today as well.
