The 2013 shrunken down “mid-sized” vehicles have begun to show up at Toys”R”us stores and I came across them today in the St. Louis area. They are priced at $21.99.
Not a bad price, but personally it’s hard to get excited by smaller versions of vehicles that we already have… I’d like for Hasbro to realize that much of the problem with the 2012 mid-sized vehicle failure wasn’t the price, it was that everyone already had the vehicles they were trying to push… but enough of the rant, good luck on those toy runs if you’re looking for these!
It is hard to believe we are only a few short days away to providing our coverage of this year’s Toy Fair in New York. There have been a lot of shake-ups in the collecting landscape since last year so hopefully we’ll get some clarification and reassurances from Hasbro that all is not lost as we head into 2013 and beyond.
Marjorie and Arnie look at all the new toy news revealed in advance of next week’s Toy Fair International.
Marjorie and Arnie are back, in black with the new Black Series of Star Wars figures coming from Hasbro! On this week’s podcast, the hosts of Star Wars Action News discuss Hasbro’s reveal of new, collector-oriented, highly articulated 6-inch Star Wars figures. Is this a lightspeed jump for figure collectors, or a desperate retread? Listen to find out their opinions!
With a discussion on JJ Abrams directing Episode VII, the “postponing” of the 3-D converted Episode II and III films, and Johnathan bringing a report from the Gurnee toy show, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Our friends at Galactic Hunter have alerted us to a new exclusive Fighter Pods Rampage tin hitting Target. It features the new Series 4 packaging with the Yoda line look and includes 18 Fighter Pods figures, 4 pods, spinfire launcher and Yoda tin. The set retails for $24.99 and should start hitting everywhere soon. Doesn’t look like it includes any (advertised) exclusives so it might be a pass unless collectors want the tin. Head on over to GalacticHunter.com for Adam’s full rundown of the figures.
Kotobukiya has posted via their Facebook page an album of images showcasing their gorgeous new ARTFX+ Jango Fett Statue. Not only does he feature exacting details but interchangeable arms and Kamino/Geonosis jetpacks as well.
DASH is giving away $200 of figures, and a chance for the world to see your action figure collection. Check out the details here: Community Contest #10 Announcement
Over on Collector-ActionFigures.com, each and every collector has a collection to call their own. We want you to share your special and unique collection with DASH, and then with the world. That’s why we’ve given you access to your own Collection Showcase, where you can add photos, videos, a story, and more to let the world know who you really are when it comes to action figure collecting. You can check out my showcase for a perfect example of someone who has taken the time to show off a little!
