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SDCC 2016: Hasbro Press Release (Star Wars)

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Following the success of STAR WARS: The Force Awakens and in anticipation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story releasing on December 16, 2016, STAR WARS fans will be eager to stop by Hasbro’s Comic-Con booth for exciting reveals and hands-on product experiences.

Join members of the Hasbro STAR WARS team for a panel on Friday, July 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to discuss the popular product line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings, and word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveals. Following the panel, fans can swing by the Hasbro booth at 1:30 p.m. to check-out the Hasbro design team in action as they begin the sketch for the 2016 Black Series fan vote winning figure. And don’t miss the opportunity to pose in the booth wearing your favourite Star Wars cosplay and post your photo on Twitter using #HasbroSWCosplay for a chance to win the convention exclusive STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES Figure.

Other exciting STAR WARS activities you won’t want to miss include poster giveaways, cosplay contests and STAR WARS Bladebuilders lightsaber training sessions.

The Cargo Hold: Episode 3 – SDCC Reveals Part 2

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On this episode of Making Star Wars’s The Cargo Hold: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast, Jayson, Corey, and Chris go over the following:

*Hasbro Star Wars Exclusive  SDCC Reveals

*Jakks Pacific Star Wars Exclusive SDCC Reveals

*The new Hera with A-Wing

*Hasbro Black Series Fans Choice Poll

*and much more!

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UPDATE: SDCC Exclusive 6″ Black Series Astromech 3-pk.

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ToysRUs has updated today finally confirming that they will be offering the 6″ Black Series Astromech Droid 3-pk. as their SDCC Exclusive. It will be available for sale at only at ToysRUs.com starting July 21. It will be available for sale in stores later this year.

Build your Star Wars collection with the Astromech Droid 3-Pack from The Black Series! This collectable showcase of the heroic droids from the Battle of Yavin features exquisite craftsmanship, multiple points of articulation and premium detail that only The Black Series from Hasbro and Star Wars can offer!

Thanks to Mephitsu Archives for the heads up.

UPDATE: Official descriptive text, loose and in-pack shots added.

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UPDATE: Return of the 6″ Black Series Fan’s Choice Poll

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Back by popular demand! Hasbro is once again asking you, the fans and collectors, to help determine the next figure(s) released in the 6″ Black Series line. Click on through for details on how to cast your vote for the 2016 Fan’s Choice Poll!

UPDATE: Full list of participating sites added.

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UPDATE: SDCC Exclusive Egg Attack Figures from Beast Kingdom

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Beast Kingdom has updated today with word of 3 exclusive Egg Attack figures for SDCC featuring a chrome electroplated Stormtrooper (EAA-005SP) – $100.00, a gold electroplated Sandtrooper  (EAA-007SP) – $100.00 and an electroplated Captain Phasma (EAA-016SP) – $85.00. Each figures is 6″ tall, include 24-30 points of articulation and multiple accessories. No price point is listed as of yet but if interested, they will be available at booth #2845.

For more exclusives from Beast Kingdom, check out SDCCBlog.com

UPDATE: Pricing has now been posted for these items.