The Associated Press has published a story about the Mattel’s Hot Wheels partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, detailing the features of the life-size, full drivable Darth Vader car that will be on display. They also reveal the names of a few new character cars as well as some that are in the works.
Our friends at JediNews have also exclusively debuted the 501st Clone Trooper Character Car.
We’re back! After a brief vacation, the Realm Recap returns this week to parse all of the news that has come out since our last show. We’ll be discussing a TON reveals (official and otherwise) from Hasbro, new product announcements from Sideshow and Gentle Giant and a lot, lot more. Mr. Dan Curto is our special co-host/guest this week to help sort out everything as we await San Diego Comic-Con in a few short days. Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
Walgreens.com has updated their website giving us our first look at the packaging for the upcoming Exclusive Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) figure (first revealed by Star Wars Action News). Official details on its release will be announced at SDCC.
Thanks to the Wolfpack Podcast for the heads-up.
Join Vans at Lucasfilm Pavilion for Vans x Star Wars™ Designer Signings July 25 & 26
This season, Vans took off for a galaxy far, far away to launch the Vans x Star Wars™ collection for fall 2014. The collaboration brought the best of both worlds, with vintage Vans prints infused with iconic Star Wars™ artwork. To celebrate the successful project and to thank fans for their support, Vans will release these unique prints as limited edition posters exclusively at Comic-Con San Diego.
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that LEGO will be offering an exclusive, smaller version of the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels
The Ghost starship from “Star Wars.” Each is priced at $39.99 and Lego will sell 1000 of each set during the show, capped at 250 per day.
Thanks to Groovebricks for the tip.
UPDATE: Yahoo has posted an image of the set and it also includes a “Chopper” LEGO mini-figure
Firewireblog.com has posted word that Acme Archives is set to debut new art (for purchase) at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Click on through for the details.
In addition to the SDCC/NYCC Exclusive Wampa Keepsake Ornament*, Hallmark is offering a two-pack of itty bittys® styled after a Tusken Raider™ and a Bantha™ as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope™. Sales limited to 300 pieces per day as part of a total production run of 2,700 ($20 per pair).
Head to Hallmark.com for addition convention exclusive announcements.
*Wampa ornament is limited to 200 pieces per day as part of a total production run of 1,800 ($35 each).
Sideshow has updated today with a teaser for a Sixth Scale Luke Skywalker X-wing Pilot figure. Click on over to check it out!
Jakks Pacific shares via Facebook a couple new images of the upcoming SDCC Exclusive 31″ Shadow Stormtrooper. (Note the individually numbered edition size.)
