Marjorie and Arnie cover Toy Fair live from the Javitz floor discussing new toys and collectibles from Kotobukiya, Diamond Select, Uncle Milton, and more!

While Hasbro has held the biggest focus coming out of Toy Fair 2013, there were plenty of other companies presenting and revealing new Star Wars items for 2013.  On this episode of Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie report on all the rest, from Kotobukiya with their lines of statues and Bishoujos to Uncle Milton’s science-based Star Wars items, from Fantasy Flight Games with their Star Wars card, mini, and role-playing games to Diamond Select with their bust banks.  Plus LEGO with a slew of new sets for all price ranges!  Hear it all in this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Toy Fair 2013 is here and Star Wars Action News is your podcast source for Star Wars collecting news coverage!  On this podcast, Marjorie and Arnie recap and review the Hasbro Fan Media presentation.  From the Black Series 6-inch and 3.75-inch collector oriented figures to the new 5 points of articulation-sporting Saga Legends figures, Angry Birds, Fighter Pods, and more.  Forget the rumors you’ve heard, on this podcast you’ll hear first hand reactions to seeing the new 2013 product, as well as behind-the-scenes information such as how many 3.75-inch Black Series figures are scheduled for 2013, how The Phantom Menace 3-D hurt Star Wars collectors, and the status of the Vintage boxed Endor AT-AT in the states.  All this and more in the first part of Star Wars Action News’ 2013 Toy Fair Coverage!

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It’s time for the 110th American International Toy Fair in New York but unfortunately ‘Nemo’ has stopped many people from attending including Dan and James who are stuck in Rochester, NY and London, UK respectively.  That doesn’t mean that their coverage stops and they’re here with the first show from the 2013 US Toy Fair featuring all the reveals and news from the Hasbro Fan Media Day event that took place at the Times Centre on 9th February 2013. What will Dan and James make ofThe Black Series, the ‘new’ Saga Legends, 12” line and more – listen in to find out.  Check out the images and follow along at Jedi News.

Our friends at Galactic Hunter have posted image on Facebook of this year’s LEGO Exclusive. The set is based upon the upcoming Yoda Chronicles mini series. It is limited to only 150 pieces.  Bummed I am that I missed this. : (

Day one of Toy Fair 2013 has come to a close and with that, some great Hasbro image galleries are been uploaded from our friends across the web. Be sure to check out all of the coverage from the sites listed below.

Galactic Hunter | JediDefender | JediInsider | JediNews
Jedi Temple Archives | SWActionNews | YodasNews

Here are the images from Hasbro’s Toy Fair Presentation. Check them out after the jump.

Here is a quick list of products Hasbro announced today during their Toy Fair Presentation. This is a preliminary list and it will be updated as more info is available. Thanks to our friends at Galactic Hunter, Jedi Temple Archives, Star Wars Action News, YodasNews for their on site coverage.

3-3/4″ The Black Series
Anakin (AOTC) Padme (Geonosis Arena), Clone Trooper (Sergeant – olive deco), Mara Jade, Clone Pilot, Biker Scout, Darth Vader (Bespin Dinner Confrontation), Yavin Ceremony Luke, Pablo Jill NO BUILD-A-DROIDS

6″ Black Series
Designed in partnership with Gentle Giant to envoke a scene from the films.
Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)
R2-D2 with accessories
Darth Maul (with lightsaber, robe)
Sandtrooper (orange pauldron)

Boba Fett with Han In Carbonite (SDCC Exclusive)
SDCC Exclusive will be Boba Fett with Han in Carbonite. Han in Carbonite will be exclusive to show. Fett will be general release figure no variations. (Credit Galactic Hunter)

TVC Exclusives:
Slave I with Han in Carbonite (Amazon)
TIE Interceptor (Amazon)
Republic Gunship with Turrets and Yoda, Clone Trooper x2 (TRU)
Biggs’ Xwing Fighter (no figure included) (TRU)
Ewoks with Catapult (Kmart)
Imperial Scanning Crew (Kmart)

Saga Legends: Vader Packaging
reduced articulation figure (5 POA) and a lower price point ($5.99 each)
Yoda, Shock Trooper, Mace, Obi-Wan, R4-P17, Super Battle Droid

CLASS II Vehicles: (smaller, kid friendly scale)
Anakin ROTS Starfighter (Yellow)

Mission Series: Vader Packaging
limited articulation $9.99 MSRP

– Star Destroyer: Darth Vader with Seeker Droid
– 501st with Anakin
-Jango & Battle Droid

12″ Value Figures
Wave 1: Anakin, Clone Trooper in stores now
Wave 2: Obi-Wan & Vader

No Clone Wars figures or Fighter Pods were shown during the presentation.
Clone Wars figures shown at CVI will not be released in US. – credit: Galactic Hunter

Hasbro as started their presentation for their various brands at Toy Fair. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up to the second announcements from the event!

Due to the pending blizzard’s unpredictable effects on my connecting flights (inbound and outgoing) on Friday and Sunday, I have elected to cancel my trip to NY for Toy Fair. That doesn’t mean we will not be covering the weekend’s event! We will be sharing news here, Facebook, Twitter, and in our forums from our great affiliates that are still attending.

UPDATE: Thanks to our friends at Star Wars Action News, we will be providing photo editing assistance and posting their images as they are made available. Be sure to check out their podcasts released throughout the weekend for their analysis of the weekend’s news.

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