Join us for an all-star show! On this episode, we discuss the current status of the Hasbro Haslab Rancor and also reflect on the period after the original Star Wars toy line ended in the 80’s, better known to most fans as “The Dark Times”.
The Hasbro Pulse Exclusive POTF2 6″ Black Series Princess Leia Organa (Yavin 4) figure is now available for preorder.
ShopDisney now has in stock their shared POTF2 Black Series exclusives featuring Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Greedo – priced at $24.99 each.
A few months ago, a listing for an exclusive Black Series figure surfaced at Target with the code name “Libra“. Since then, we’ve seen various Black Series figures released on commemorative cardback for the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary. A bit of new information surfaced and it is possible that this figure is Boba Fett. It is known which Fett sculpt will be used but with the recent release of the new ROTJ figure that may be the most appropriate considering the what was releases for POTF2. It is also unknown if this will be on the orange or green card back. I suspect green to go with the recent Princess Leia Organa (Yavin 4) announcement.
Could this be what is being offered next week for Target’s Fall Geek-On on September 24?
As we await the launch of today’s Fan First Wednesday, Hasbro has previewed – via select fan site outlets – a new POTF2 inspired Princess Leia Organa (Yavin 4) figure. This should go up for preorder on November 1 in the U.S. at Hasbro Pulse. If this exclusive doesn’t do it for you nostalgia-wise, look for her to be released in the regular Black Series line in an upcoming wave.
Thanks to FanthaTracks for the heads up.
Revealed today via our friends at From 4LOM to Zuckuss, Hasbro Pulse and ShopDisney will offering starting tomorrow, preorders for 3 new Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Commemorative 6″ Figures replicating the POTF2 line from 1995. Figures include Greedo “Spoon”, Han Solo “Fork” and Luke Skywalker. Preorders open at 1pm EDT.
K & C Collectibles has added New Kotobukiya Emperor Palpatine, R2-A6 Celebration IV Exclusive, Sideshow Premium Format Figures, R2-D2 Japan Remote Control, Power of the Force Freeze Frame Figures and Jedi Con Shadow Trooper 2-pack this week. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
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!
The crew at POTF2.com have posted in their forums 2 additional images of the yet-to-be-officially-announced exclusive multi-packs featuring a set of Ewoks and a set Rebel/Imperial Pilots. Head on over for the images.
The crew at POTF2.com has posted, courtesy of VolkerC, a shot of the “missing” battle packs shown in the presentation at Toy Fair 2012. As you will see, the figures in the Bespin Battle set and Duel on Naboo set are all new sculpts, but there is a catch. They have limited articulation, harkening back to the 77-85/1995 POTF2 era. Head on over to POTF2.com for a closer look then voice your opinion on these in our forums.