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Hasbro Isn’t Alone In Shipping Delays Due To Port Stoppage

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For weeks and months now, much of Hasbro’s merchandise, Star Wars in particular, has been held up at the Port of Long Beach due to contract negotiations with union workers. Hasbro isn’t alone in this matter either. Click on through to read an email I just received from Sideshow claiming this same delay problem with one of my orders.

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No Force Awakens at Toy Fair from Hasbro

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Hasbro has sent word to folks attending Toy Fair next month that there will be quote:

“no toys based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Star Wars Episode VII) shown at Toy Fair this year.

Obviously, we know that there’s a huge amount of anticipation for Star Wars toys this year, and we wanted to be forthcoming about this as we know it might make a difference for some of you in regards to travel plans.

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Episode 46: New Year’s Revelations

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Happy New Year! The Realm Recap returns after the holiday break with a full plate of news. This week, Flyguy and I attempt digest developments from Hasbro regarding leaked 6″ The Force Awakens figure images, the potential switch to a new, smaller scale for Episode VII figures, and reports of some stores pulling the shelf tags for the Saga Legends/Rebels basic figures. Sideshow and Hot Toys revealed a few chestnuts since our last show — all look great and expensive. Finally, we cover a cornucopia of news from LEGO, Hot Wheels, Bandai, Revoltech and more. We close out the festivities with rumors and speculation for The Force Awakens, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Celebration. All this and much more on Episode 46 of The Realm Recap!

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Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.

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Hasbro Toys: The Force Awakens

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We’ve seen the official trailer countless times, some great concept art, and even some apparent 6″ scale figure prototypes, but there are so many questions on what direction Hasbro is going to be taking with the toy line for The Force Awakens.

Another cool art image was recently revealed by Indie Revolver, which appears to show a very cool new ship design for the next film.  How would this translate into a toy?  Pretty awesome, one would think, if Hasbro chooses to make it.  Hopefully we’ll get a taste of what’s coming in February during Toy Fair.  Until then, head on over to the forums to join in the EP7 toy discussions, and remember, spoilers apply.

The Enloe Trials: Customizing Update

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Following the most recent chapter in The Enloe Trials photonovel series, work continues as numerous customs and diorama pieces are being constructed for future chapters.

Check out some new custom parts lists and recipes for several figures that have shown up in recent adventures, and some other characters that will appear in future installments after the jump!