We’re back! The Realm Recap returns this week just in time to take in all that is Toy Fair – well at least for the Hasbro Star Wars portion. Check out our latest show where Flyguy and I discuss the latest reveals – both good and bad after the link!
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Episode 1: Return of the Realm
Way back in the early days of Yakface.com, now “seasoned” collectors will recall that we were known then as Yakface’s Realm. Today’s we excitedly announce the reemergence of that namesake via our new The Realm Recap Video Podcast. Hosted by myself and Stephen from Flyguy.net, we take an informal and quick (under 40min) look into the highlights of the past week’s toy, TV and movie news. We have just posted our inaugural episode on YouTube so be sure to subscribe to our channel and stay tuned for our next episode which will surely be filled with the latest info coming out of Toy Fair next week.
Episode 412: 2013 Year In Review Part 1 – Hasbro
The Star Wars Action News team looks back at Hasbro collecting in 2013
Since Kenner resumed making Star Wars figures in 1995 collectors have had a steady stream of items to buy, but in 2013 Hasbro changed up the game and collecting may never be the same. First there is a line of 3.75-inch figures with articulation levels reminiscent of the 1970s. Then Star Wars figure collectors had to think big–6-inches big–as collector-focused figures got a new scale for the first time in 35 years. How did fans react to these changes, and what is in store for 2014? These are the topics in the first part of the Star Wars Action News 2013 in review podcasts, so take a listen and hear what the Star Wars Action News team had to say!
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CurtoBurns Collectors Cast: Dec. 20 2013
It’s the final Curto Burns Collectors Cast! All good things come to an end eventually, and we’re closing the curtain with a bang! In addition to the usual back and forth with Dan and James, this show also includes a few guests… Teresa Delgado from Fangirls Going Rogue, a special induction into The Force United with Corey and Chris from The Wolfpack Podcast, and of course a visit with our regular guest Steve Sansweet from Rancho Obi-Wan.
Be sure to stay tuned until the end of the show for a very special guest appearance from an old friend, and we reveal one last surprise for our listeners (we think you’ll like it). So long, and thanks for all the toys!
Episode 408: Look My Head Look So Big To Young Eyes?
New Hasbro product is hitting fast. Exclusives are shipping from Amazon, as well as showing up on store shelves at Toys R Us and KMart. Also from Hasbro Black Series Wave 2, both 6-inch and 3.75-inch, are shipping from online retailers. On this week’s Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie look at some of the new 6-inch figures, Slave Leia and Greedo, and run down the exclusives.
Also this past week came the eBook editions of J.W. Rinzler’s Making of Star Wars books. Enhanced with more photos and multimedia content, listen to find out if the new features make this worth a purchase, or re-purchase if you already own the hardcover editions.
With cranially-enhanced holiday decorations, a report from the Winter London Film & Comic Con, and more, it’s all on this episode of the Star Wars Action News podcast!
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Episode 407: NYCC 2013
In just a few years New York Comic Con has grown to have attendance second only to the 40-year-old San Diego Comic-Con. This year had big name stars like Sylvester Stallone, Sigourney Weaver, and more signing autographs, perhaps the highest profile autograph stars at any convention. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie report on the Star Wars reveals from Kotobukiya, their exclusive Art-FX+ R2 unit, as well as the other Star Wars collectibles at the con.
But the biggest Star Wars reveals were not at the Javits Center. Hasbro had no presence at NYCC, but they held a private press event the Wednesday before the con and the Star Wars Action News hosts were there. Listen to find out what was revealed, and what wasn’t. Plus find out Hasbro’s answer to “what’s right with Mara Jade?” and news on the notorious Black Series bubble issue.
With an update on all the new toys hitting stores from Johnathan, as well as a Vintage Viewpoint looking back at the Kenner Ewok toys, it’s all on this episode of Star Wars Action News!
Episode 401: The Empire Brings Sexy Back
This weekend was Wizard World Chicago 2013, and the Star Wars Action News crew were there, as were tons of Star Wars toys. From rare vintage Star Wars items from Hasbro and Palitoy to new Black Series figures in both scales! With a new show layout and big guests, listen to find out if you should attend the next Wizard World in your area!
But the biggest news of the week is Hasbro’s new Black Series figures! The new wave of 3.75-inch figures are hitting stores coast to coast. The hosts provide a carded review of these new figures and detail some problems that carded collectors may need to watch out for!
With Star Wars burlesque at Chicago’s Gorilla Tango Theater, disappointment at D23, and more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Episode 400: The Big 4-0-0 at CE2
It was the biggest Star Wars party of the year–STAR WARS CELEBRATION EUROPE 2! Six years after CE1 Celebration returned to Europe with a slew of celebrities, exclusives, and guests. With Episode VII announced anticipation couldn’t have been higher, and Star Wars Action News was there. Hosts Marjorie and Arnie made their first Celebration Eurotrip to take part in the Collecting Track and report on the events. Listen now to hear them, as well as Jerry, Steve, Daryl, and more as they bring Europe home to you on this milestone episode of Star Wars Action News!
Congratulations to our friends at Star Wars Action News on their 400th Episode!
CurtoBurns Collectors Cast – July 2013
It’s time for July’s edition of the Curto Burns Collectors Cast recorded a few days ago! Join Dan and James as they talk about the Caravan of the Force, in association with Toys ‘R’ Us, the exclusives available at San Diego Comic Con and Star Wars Celebration Europe along with a quick round up of the latest news from your favorite Star Wars licensees. They also drop in on Steve Sansweet at Rancho Obi-Wan to determine where in the Galaxy the Rancho Obi-Wan Experience currently is and if it’s reached Germany yet as well as discussing the three exclusives currently available for pre-order and pickup at Celebration Europe too. It’s another action-packed show not to be missed!
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Episode 397: Look at the Size of That Thing
In preparation of The Yoda Chronicles premiere on Cartoon Network LEGO revealed their largest model ever–a life-sized X-Wing. For Star Wars days at LEGOLand the X-Wing trekked across the country, and Star Wars Action News’ reporter Berent was on hand to see it and talk to the master builder behind it. How many bricks does it take to get to the center of a life-sized X-Wing? Listen to Berent’s interview to find out!
Also on this week’s show, Marjorie and Arnie look at the new San Diego Comic-Con exclusives announced by Gentle Giant and Petco, as well as the non-exclusive announcement from Sideshow Collectibles.
With a review of Gentle Giant’s C6 exclusive Clone Lieutenant statue, Brock reviewing Troy Denning’s new novel, and so much more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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