Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,654

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, October 17, 2011

If you like droid, 4-A7 is a good one.  Based on a C-3PO mold, this robot was a short release but is well worth tracking down... you know, if you collect droids.  Read on!

NYCC: The HASBRO Star Wars Report - Partying Like It's 1999

By Mike — Sunday, October 16, 2011

(NEW YORK, NY) Are collectors ready to party like it's 1999? The Phantom Menace arrived with much hoopla and high, even unrealistic, expectations when it was released over 12 years ago and for many ushered in the era of CGI and Jar Jar hate. Will time and 3D be more forgiving towards Episode I?

NYCC Image Bank Update: Kotobukiya, Hallmark, and More

By Mike — Sunday, October 16, 2011

Our Image Bank has been updated with more photos from New York Comic Con. Check out some shots from the Kotobukiya, Hallmark, Her Universe, and around the convention floor! Click here to visit our NYCC Image Bank!

Brian's Toys Newsletter 10/15/11

By Mike — Saturday, October 15, 2011

From our sponsors at Brian's Toys: Catch up on the latest Marvel Universe with Wave 14, featuring Magneto, Astonishing Wolverine, Iceman, Absorbing Man, and Tony Stark!  Looking for awesome deals?  The 2010 Jabba Throne Room Scene Pack has been reduced to $29.99, and the Masters of the Universe Classic Mo-Larr & Skeletor is now $34.99.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,653

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, October 14, 2011

There's a new version, but this Rebel Fleet Trooper was the de facto best version from 2001 to 2010. It shows its age, and it comes with 5 different heads-- depending on how you bought it. Read on!

NYCC: First Look at Walmart Wave and Movie Heroes

By Mike — Friday, October 14, 2011

Hasbro adds new goods in the booth after the presentation including the Walmart Discover The Force wave based themed with Episode I figures and comes with 3D glasses. Also added are the new Movie Heroes assortment that features characters from all movies, some with brand new sculpts and most with electronic action features. Check out these preview photos and come back for the all the photos added to our Image Bank! Enjoy!

NYCC: Hasbro Panel Livetweeting

By Mike — Friday, October 14, 2011
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NYCC: Carded Obi-Wan, Amidala, Quadrinaros

By Mike — Friday, October 14, 2011

There's a small update in the Hasbro booth this morning with carded Vintage Collection Amidala, Ben Quadrinaros, and the new Movie Heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi, which comes with a light up lightsaber and packaged in the new blue Maul packaging. Check back later today for more news and new stuff from the Hasbro panel!

NYCC: Hasbro Image Bank

By Mike — Thursday, October 13, 2011

We have uploaded tons in our Image Bank featuring large photos from the Hasbro Booth for your viewing pleasure. If you're a Phantom Menace, there's plenty coming up next year for the 3D re-release. If you're a fan of The Vintage Collection, it's also continuing for 2012.

 

NYCC: First Photos From The Hasbro Booth

By Mike — Thursday, October 13, 2011

New York Comic-Con is  underway and we've posted some highlight photos from the Hasbro booth. The Phantom Menace is clearly the main theme, with Podracers, a Podracer multipack, and not to mention the Darth Maul package branding prevalently on display. Vintage does continue with a new cardback paying homage to the classic Kenner 12 backs. There's something big under a black blanket that we can't wait for Hasbro to reveal later in the show.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,652

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, October 13, 2011

Before you see the new Naboo Fighter and Astromech Battle Pack, check out this Fi-Ek Sirch update from earlier this year!  It's a Jedi and it's good. 

Hasbro Preview For NYCC

By Mike — Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hasbro threw a Preview Night Party last night for New York Comic-Con and offered some tidbits of what's to come later this evening. In their Star Wars room, the H people showed the already seen ROTJ sandstorm deleted scene figures, a new play concept showcasing half inch scale cutsie figurines and vehicles called Battle Pods, and in what is sure to cause some consternment from adult collectors but play appeal for the kiddies; the return of the "action feature". Shown were the upcoming Qui-Gon Jin and Obi-Wan Kenobi action figures with light up lightsabers for the upcoming TPM 3D release assortment. 

BBTS News: GI Joe BBTS Exclusive!, Sale, Transformers, Hot Toys & More!

By Mike — Thursday, October 13, 2011

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about more cool new preorders, nice new arrivals and other exciting news, including pre-orders for the BBTS exclusive GI Joe 7 Packs that will make its debut at !NYCC Comic-Con today!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,651

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 12, 2011

If you like weird, the Star Tours Luggage Attendant should be worth a look.  You bought a similar figure, but it wasn't orange!  So get this one.  Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,650

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 11, 2011

It's Kit Fisto, an amazing revision of a great character. Mostly.  Some details aren't perfectly true to the film or to the needs of the toy, but it's still pretty good.  Good enough?  Read on!