Q&A: Star Wars Gets Big, Recycling, and High Enders

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, July 10, 2016

This week in Q&A - Bigger Figures! What does the future hold? Recycling stuff! What goes where? And finally expensive stuff - I like cheap stuff.

 

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Nerdist Reveals New Fall Hasbro Star Wars Toys

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, July 8, 2016

Nerdist revealed a surprisingly early burst of looks at new Rebels and movie products which, no doubt, will be part of the Rogue One branded offering during the final months of 2016.   Highlights include:

Hera's A-Wing (oooh)

Electronic 12-inch Kanan Jarrus

Electronic 12-inch Darth Vader

12-inch ROTJ Speeder Bike with Biker Scout

3 3/4-inch Jakku Rey in Scavenger Outfit

Black Series 6-inch Astromech Droids - NOT At Comic-Con

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, July 8, 2016

Toys R Us will have an exclusive Black Series 6-inch set of Star Wars Droids during San Diego Comic-Con, but will not be at Comic-Con.  As I work for Entertainment Earth and will be working on the booth for the show, I reached out to me for confirmation - and I can confirm this item will be sold online.  (I also assume at stores later.)  The droids are identified as R2-A3, R5-K6, and R2-F2 on the packaging.

Entertainment Earth Booth #2343 will be selling a number of other items for Toys R Us as well as their own exclusives, including some other Star Wars and Hasbro items. Click here to see the droid item at Toys R Us' web site.

Vote Star Wars - The Black Series Fan's Choice Poll Returns

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, July 6, 2016

We're back with Fan's Choice!  Hasbro has asked for your input on the next new action figure.  It's going to be just like last year - you can leave a comment below or email me at this address, (it's over) and I'll tally the results.   Like last year we got Sabine Wren and Darth Revan, this is your chance to vote for a future 6-inch The Black Series action figure. 

Additional notes added July 7: Please do not request figures that have already been released or announced.  Please do not send duplicate entries.   Please do not send a list of characters - only one will be counted.

Here are the rules per edict of Hasbro:

Q&A: Prequel Sequel, Star Wars Force Friday Returns, Old Collectors

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, July 3, 2016

This week in Q&A - New Avenues for Old Lines! Can we stick in the past forever? More Force Friday - are we ready for the encore? And the adult collector - is there enough for us? (Yes.)

 

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SDCC: Hasbro SDCC and Celebration Exclusives Revealed

By Mike — Friday, July 1, 2016

Hasbro unveils Black Series awesomeness for the 2016 Summer Conventions. A TBS 6 inch series Kylo Ren will be offered at Celebration Europe at the Forbidden Planet booth while a TBS 6 inch Obi-Wan Kenobi pack will be at the Hasbro booth at San Diego Comic-Con! Read on for more!

 

SDCC: Funko Exclusive Reveals Continue

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, June 29, 2016

They said it would never happen - or did they?   Funko posted a new announcement with a Star Wars thumbs-up BB-8 with torch, Han Solo with bowcaster, and Indiana Jones!  Really!  He's got the idol and the whip, so choke on that Satipo.

SDCC Exclusive: Jumbo Jakks C-3PO Exclusive Action Figure

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Star Wars: TFA Deluxe C-3PO Figure - Convention ExclusiveC-3PO is coming to Comic-Con at Entertainment Earth! This 20-inch scale action figure is the first-ever C-3PO in this size, and it comes complete with a shiny gold metal finish you won't find anywhere else. Click here to see it and more details, but you can't pre-order it - it's only available at booth #2343 in San Diego!

It's Back: Toys R Us Exclusive Snowtrooper Officer Action Figure

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, June 28, 2016

It's back!  The Toys R Us exclusive 6-inch Snowtrooper Officer action figure had a new production run and is showing up in stores all over Phoenix, AZ - and perhaps in your town, too!   No obvious changes were spotted, but if you missed it here's your chance to snag one at a reasonable price.   I saw them at two different stores so far this week, and it's only Tuesday.   Happy hunting! 

SDCC 2016 Exclusives: Mattel Star Wars Death Star Trench

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, June 28, 2016

While Hasbro remains silent on their plans for the big show, Mattel rolled out a classic with this one.   A Death Star Trench Race set has 3 TIE Fighters and an X-Wing, but in car form with enhanced deco and electronics.  $50 for four cars in a fancy box - if you can swing it. 

Q&A: Star Wars Rogue One Specilation, Toy Hunting, and Molds

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, June 26, 2016

This week in Q&A - Walgreens Toy Hunts - how are they? Access to molds - are some toys truly gone forever? And Mon Mothma - is it reasonable to expect a third figure for Rogue One?

 

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Q&A: Big Lines, Star Wars Droids, and Off-Topic Fun

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, June 19, 2016

This week in Q&A - Can a line get too big? I think so. BB-8 - why can't you buy him alone? Off-topic Aliens question - why not? I like Xenomorphs and Funko, so let's do this.

 

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Q&A: Edition Sizes of Star Wars Action Figures (Are Unknown), Joes, Movies

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, June 12, 2016

This week in Q&A - Edition Sizes - are a mystery. But we can make some guesses. And The Force Awakens - why not? I got space to fill. And G.I. Joe - do I know something you don't know? Is that a cruel tease? Has anyone seen my keys?

 

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Q&A: Sizes, Scales, Star Wars Action Figure Bootlegs

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, June 5, 2016

This week in Q&A - Size Matters - why are there different sizes and materials? Also action figures - are we getting enough? And once more, 6-inch bootlegs - this is a real thing. And it probably will be for a while.

 

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Disney Launches New Star Wars Prop Replica Line

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Ultimate Studio Edition Star Wars Collectibles are now up for grabs at http://collectibles.starwars.com/.  This new product line is yet another prop replica maker, with one key difference - these ones boast even more authenticity, and are priced (and packaged) accordingly.   Eight pieces are up for grabs now, all from The Force Awakens, including Vader's melted helmet (pictured) as a limited edition of 500 for $3,500.