Q&A: Small Star Wars Toy Vehicles and Lots of Hot Air

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, April 21, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Micro Playsets! Should you get your hopes up? Probably not.

Also, we're out of questions. We had one, so you get one - and ramblings, lots of ramblings.

Be sure you send in your questions, the mail bag is empty. We have no questions for next week's update, which may mean I get a break. Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,126: The Mandalorian (The Book of Boba Fett, The Retro Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, April 18, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: The Mandalorian (The Book of Boba Fett, The Retro Collection). This is just like the last one, but they swapped the Amban Phase Pulse Rifle with a Darkaber from Moff Gideon. It's a good figure, but if you've been all-in so far, you have all of these parts. Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,125: Count Dooku (The Vintage Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Count Dooku (The Vintage Collection) . This figure is excellent - I got a bum one with two identical upper arms, and I still was thoroughly impressed by the likeness, detail, deco, articulation, and especially the cape. It's by no means perfect, but considering the last movie Dooku we had was over 10 years ago it's an easy figure to like. Also it seems to be selling out, so go get yours before it's gone. Read on!

Q&A: Star Wars Dark Forces and Dreaming Themes

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, April 14, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Does Dark Forces have a future in toys? I am not super optimistic. Also Themes, Dreams, and Schemes - how are things looking now that we're having a specific wave again?

Be sure you send in your questions, the mail bag is empty. We have no questions for next week's update, which may mean I get a break. Read on!

Hallmark Goes Retro with Kenner Star Wars Darth Vader Action Figure Ornament

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, April 12, 2024

Via Hallmark: Star Wars™ Darth Vader™ Vintage Figure Ornament . Yes, that does indeed look like a carded Kenner action figure, with no weathering or funky stickers, that you hang on a tree. (True story, this is how my parents gave me a few of my figures on Christmas.) It's $22.99 and measures 3 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches... so you might want to just buy a Star Wars The Retro Collection Action Figures Set of 6, which includes Vader as well as an additional five figures.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,124: Saw Gerrera (The Black Series)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, April 11, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Saw Gerrera (The Black Series). This is not a figure that kept its value, but it is a pretty good one. It's loaded with sculpted detail, some of which isn't painted, but it's excellent at the current market prices. Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,123: Paz Vizsla (Epic Hero Series)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Paz Vizsla (Epic Hero Series). This figure feels like a real Kenner toy from the late 1980s or 1990s, with lots of fun parts. It's not cheap at $15, but it is incredibly satisfying and I would say pick it up and keep on on your desk to play with. I think you'll be pleased. Read on!

Q&A: Star Wars Gets Big and Do You Love the 90s?

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, April 7, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Dark Lords of the Thicc. Are more accurate figures better? And how new can Retro go? Throwbacks forever.

Be sure you send in your questions, the mail bag is empty. We have no questions for next week's update, which may mean I get a break. Read on!

99 Cents Only Stores to Close

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, April 4, 2024

Nope?Via CNN: 99 Cents Only Stores is winding down its business operations.

As a place to buy toys, it's been weird - but good. LEGO dumoed some LEGO Dimensions games packs here, you could buy Hot Wheels cars, you could find those weird cheap bagged Hasbro Marvel figures, and various sodas or other ramens and snacks. It's been a little lacking for toys lately, and I guess now we know why. With Dollar Tree also closing some stores, and Tuesday Morning closed, I can't say I'm feeling great about the future of retail stores with a few pegs devoted to toys.

One of the stores near me still has some 12-inch Hasbro Titan-size Star Wars figures that just sat forever, and I've seen those Jumbo Jakks figures there as well as a lot of 3 3/4-inch stufff from the Disney movie era.

With Dollar Tree/Family Dollar closing more stores, and Tuesday Morning ceasing operations, there has been a dramatic reduction in where you can find unusual, cheap stuff.

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Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,122: 3PO Protocol Droid (Red, Droid Factory)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, April 4, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: 3PO Protocol Droid (Red, Droid Factory). This is not the carded one - but there's a comparison photo in the review. This is the one from the bins that no longer exist. The red color is a little different and the white eyes pop nicely. Read on!

Tales of the Empire: New Shorts Trailer

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, April 4, 2024

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By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,121: Morgan Elsbeth (The Retro Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Morgan Elsbeth (The Retro Collection). I just saw her on clearance at Target over the weekend, but she's been scarce. This figure has no accessories, and is missing some key make-up detail, but is otherwise pretty excellent.  If you see her on sale, definitely pick up one.   Read on!

Q&A: Star Wars Case Pack Sizes and 3 3/4-Inch Innovations

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, March 31, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Casepack Sizes Will we ever go large again? Not for collector lines. And The Best Advancements in 3 3/4-inch Figures. Things have gotten a lot more impressive, even if you don't want to admit it.

Be sure you send in your questions, the mail bag is empty. We have no questions for next week's update, which may mean I get a break. Read on!

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By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, March 28, 2024