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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Looks like Hasbro is tapping into the app market for their Star Wars products for 2016. The image above is captured from the Hera’s A-wing packaging and it looks to be present on all products set for release this fall. No word yet on the features of the app but surely we’ll learn about that at SDCC.
UPDATE: The app is built by Bad Robot Interactive and will allow people to film their toys and add movie special effects. Thanks to @TheSuperJedi for the info.
On this episode of The Cargo Hold, Jayson, Chris, and Corey discuss the following:
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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.
Continue reading UPDATE: Return of the 6″ Black Series Fan’s Choice Poll
Come back tomorrow at 8am ET for the full reveal.
Gentle Giant is now taking Premier Guild preorders for the SDCC Exclusive Chewbacca (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust. This convention exclusive is limited to only 400 pieces and retails for $120.00
UPDATE: Sold Out
Hasbro has passed along to us clean images of the 6″ Black Series Exclusives revealed today. Click on through to check them out plus details on where and when you can purchase them.
Continue reading 6″ Black Series Convention Exclusive Images (Watermark Free)
EW.com has revealed two new 6″ Black Series exclusives set for release at Celebration Europe and SDCC. The first is Kylo Ren with alternate “unmasked head”, Vader’s charred helmet and First Order banner ($34.99). The second, is Obi-Wan Kenobi complete with soft goods robe and table which lights up a holographic Princess Leia. ($44.99)
Head to EW.com for the full details.
UPDATE: As we shared yesterday via Twitter, Hasbro has confirmed via Instagram that BOTH figures will be available through HasbroToyShop after SDCC.
Comic-Con.org has revealed Gentle Giant’s final exclusives for SDCC 2016 continuing with the McQuarrie Concept Chewbacca Mini Bust.
Ralph McQuarrie’s early designs of Chewbacca are uniquely different from that of the final screen version. Based on original pre-production illustrations for Star Wars: A New Hope, this mini bust displays a fascinating look at McQuarrie’s conceptual development of one of science fiction’s most beloved characters. Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., this gorgeous bust used Mr. McQuarrie’s original artwork as reference. Cold cast in high quality polystone and hand painted, each limited edition bust comes individually numbered and includes a matching certificate of authenticity. Available at SDCC 2016. May the Force be with you.
Comic-Con.org has revealed Gentle Giant’s final exclusives for SDCC 2016 starting with the Captain Phasma Mini Bust.
The story that began a long time ago returns giving us the next chapter in the saga from a galaxy far, far away. Gentle Giant Ltd. is honored in bringing collectors all-new characters from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens. Gentle Giant Ltd. announces the next character from our amazing mini bust line, with the First Order Captain Phasma! With her striking silver armor, and black cape, this imposing officer leads the First Order Stormtroopers to bring the end to the New Republic! Digitally sculpted using the top of the line 3D technology, and cast in the highest quality polystone, each mini bust is hand-painted, and comes hand-numbered with matching certificate of authenticity. May the Force be with you!