Tag Archives: hasbro

Episode 441: 1995 – Now — 20 Years of Modern Figures

01/26/2015 Jayson Leave a comment

Marjorie and Arnie go into the show archives for this classic review of the first wave of Hasbro’s modern figure line!

2015 marks Hasbro’s 20th consecutive year of making Hasbro Star Wars figures. In 1995 the first figures in what’s dubbed “Hasbro’s modern figure line” were released–the Power of the Force series. To commemorate this, Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie dug deep into the show archives to bring you an encore presentation of this episode from 1995!

Join Marjorie and Arnie as they review Wave 1 of Kenner’s Power of the Force 2 figure line, including Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Stormtrooper!

Then join Brock for the review of the then-new novel Darksaber, and Nathan P. Butler reflects on the conclusion of the Dark Empire saga with the “new” release Empire’s End!

All that, plus a look back on what it means to have 20 years of figures, on this encore presentation of Star Wars Action News!

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 49: They Are Toys After All

01/25/2015 Jayson 2 Comments

Join Flyguy and Jayson as we break down the latest in collecting news from Hasbro including details on the new Hero Mashers line, new Saga Legends reveals and preorders. UK Toy Fair was held this past week and while most info was kept on the down-low, some news did slip out including new 2015 LEGO sets and a swanky “Force Awakens” tote bag given to corporate VIPs. Also this week, we have several custom features ranging from action figures to artwork to wearable costumes. Finally, we wrap things up with our reviews and acquisitions for the past week. All this and much more on Episode 49 of The Realm Recap!

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Collecting News

New Saga Legends Figures Revealed

01/24/2015 Jayson 23 Comments

Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have received new images for figures in Saga Legends/Rebels assortment. New figures include: SL25 Commander Bly, SL26 Han Solo (Endor), SL27 Luke Skywalker (Endor) and SL28 Princess Leia (Endor). One more figure not shown or mentioned though is SL21 – a repack of Mace Windu.

Our Saga Legends/Rebels toyguide has been updated to reflect these details.

Arts & Crafts, Customizing

Customizer Spotlight: my kind of scum

01/22/2015 Justin (Chewie) Leave a comment

Once again we spotlight the customizing talents of another of our forum members – my kind of scum! From fan fiction creations to classic characters from the films, he continues to inspire with all kinds of custom figure goodness. Check out his latest updates after the jump!

Collecting News, Customizing

Custom Star Wars Rebels Puffer Pig Crate

01/21/2015 Jayson 4 Comments

I may be using the word “custom” a little fast and loose here but since StarWars.com released the concept art from “Idiot’s Array”, I felt the need to use the assets to slap together a printable version of the crate used to transport Lando’s puffer pig. Can you tell things are slow right now??? Click the image above to print your own to display with your Star Wars Rebels figures. They are toys after all, right? Hasbro, if you make a Rebels Lando figure, can you include a puffer pig, too?

Collecting News, TV / Movie / Book / Audio News

The Force Awakens: The Bag

01/20/2015 Jayson Leave a comment

As reported by our friends at Jedi News, VIPs attending UK Toy Fair were treated to a first look at merchandise for The Force Awakens from various manufacturers including Hasbro. As a parting gift, they were given a “TFA” emblazoned tote bag which will surely be a sought after item by memorabilia collectors.

Collecting News

Hasbro Reveals Star Wars Hero Mashers

01/19/2015 Jayson 32 Comments

Forbes has posted an exclusive story revealing the Star Wars Hero Mashers line (along with several other properties).

Hasbro saw enough success with their IP-connected Hero Masher lines that they’ll be introducing toys from this year’s hottest films and franchises, adding Jurassic World and Star Wars: Rebels to the Hero Mashers universe as well as expanding the Marvel Heroes with Mashers from Disney’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 48: Yakface Exclusive Variant Edition

01/18/2015 Jayson 1 Comment

Join Flyguy and Yakface as we break down the latest in collecting news from Hasbro including details for the next 2 waves of 6″ figures. Marvel unleashed Star Wars #1 and its dizzying number of variants this week and we discuss our favorites and the ones we acquired. The Force Awakens gets a few updates as well with casting rumors and new concept art. Finally, we wrap things up with our reviews and acquisitions for the past week. All this and much more on Episode 48 of The Realm Recap!