Marvel: A Leader Ascends in Your New Look at Princess Leia #1

By Mike — Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment are extremely proud to present your new look at the highly anticipated PRINCESS LEIA #1 – the blockbuster new limited series set in the Star Wars™ universe! Eisner-award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, S.H.I.E.L.D.) and blockbuster artist Terry Dodson (Avengers & X-Men: AXIS, Uncanny X-Men) bring you a brand new story of Leia’s quest to help her people…and her struggle to find her place in the galaxy.

Galactic Hunter Video Theater Presents: Star Wars Rebels - Call to Action

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, February 9, 2015

A special guest is here! Tonight's episode of Star Wars Rebels is "Call to Action" gives us real stakes, real consequences, another guest star, and the feeling that something is going to happen beyond returning to the status quo for once. In other words, it's a good one!

 

The core crew is here as are many recurring members of the Empire, all sharing the screen at the same time. It's feeling more and more like Star Wars. Read on for more!

Q&A: Star Wars Vehicle Bundles, New Figures, and Food Toys of the Future

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, February 8, 2015

Toy Fair is this weekend, but before we get some facts let's do some Q&A anyway! Let's talk new movie figures - we're not going to see any this week most likely, but should we expect sneak peek mail-ins or waves? And how about that new Imperial Troop Transport - should we wait for a version with a pack-in figure? And fast food - are McHappy toys a thing of the past now that Disney is involved? Our rampant speculation says maybe not!

Don't forget to send in your questions for next week. Read on!

Funko Announces Star Wars Fabrikations Darth Vader Figure

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, February 5, 2015

Clocking midway in between a plush and an articulated figure, the Star Wars Darth Vader Fabrikations Plush Figure is another entry in the ongoing, multi-license series.  Previous figures include Greedo, Chewbacca, Yoda, Deadpool, Harley Quinn, Rocket Raccoon, an

Galactic Hunter Video Theater Presents: Star Wars Rebels - Vision of Hope

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, February 2, 2015

Return of Gall Trayvis! Tonight's episode of Star Wars Rebels is "Vision of Hope," which teases us with glimpses into the future (and past) of our crew while giving us more opportunities to wonder how the Empire wants to track down the crew of the Ghost, yet seem to keep ignoring their parking in a big empty field on Lothal.

 

It's great to see them pick up on a plot thread from before, and who isn't ever delighted for Brent Spiner to show up? I mean, he was Devlin Bowman in The Master of Disguise. Read on for more!

Q&A: Star Wars Vehicles, Comics, and Vintage Action Figures

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, February 1, 2015

This week in Q&A: Let's talk Marvel comics! There are new ones. And more new big vehicles - should we be hopeful of more TV toys before the new movie? And The Vintage Collection - how realistic are more reissues of previously released figures on previously released packaging? Well... I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you.

Don't forget to send in your questions for next week. Read on!

Funko Announces First Hikari Star Wars Figure with Greedo

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, January 30, 2015

It begins!  The Star Wars Greedo Premium Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figure is up for grabs at Entertainment Earth right now, is limited to 2,000 pieces, and is $79.99.  I have a few non-Star Wars Hikari figures myself and quite like them. As of now we do not know which other characters will debut in this format, but hopefully we'll see some helmeted guys next!

Scratch that - StarWars.com confirmed Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, Clone Trooper, Darth Vader, Bossk, a Wampa, and C-3PO are on deck!

Hot Toys: Sixth Scale Interrogator Droid Teaser

By Mike — Wednesday, January 28, 2015

"And now, your Highness, we will discuss the location of your hidden Rebel base." The fine folks at Hot Toys teases us with preview images of their upcoming 1/6 scale Interrogator Droid that delightfully features all the accouterments to extract what you needed from snarky, double bunned Princesses of Alderaan

Print Ad: TBS 6 Inch Luke and Vader

By Mike — Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Hasbro's latest print ad features The Black Series Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader recreating the epic finale from Return of the Jedi. Look for these 2 amazing entries in the 6 inch scale at a store near you or order today from our sponsors at Entertainment Earth!

SWAN 441: 1995-Now, 20 Years of Modern Figures

By Mike — Wednesday, January 28, 2015
2015 marks Hasbro's 20th consecutive year of making Hasbro Star Wars figures. In 1995 the first figures in what's dubbed "Hasbro's modern figure line" were released--the Power of the Force series. To commemorate this, Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie dug deep into the show archives to bring you an encore presentation of this episode from 1995!

Target Getting Sabine/Stormtrooper, Wullfwarro Mission Series

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, January 26, 2015

Good news, everyone! New stuff is starting to hit - I personally saw a Target in Phoenix, AZ have a couple of Wullfwarro/Wookiee Warrior and Sabine Wren/Stormtrooper Star Wars Mission Series 2-packs at $9.99 a pop this evening before dinner.  (I didn't see any of the other new ones.)  If you're in the market for these, either order online at your favorite store or gas up the car!

Ad: Star Wars Black Series Wave 7 6-Inch Pre-Orders Open at Entertainment Earth

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, January 26, 2015

Ad: Entertainment Earth added a ton of new Hasbro pre-orders! Lots of Marvel, Star Wars, Transformers, and more await you if you get them before they sell out. Why wait? Pre-order yours today!

 

Star Wars The Black Series 6-Inch Action Figures Wave 7 Case Star Wars Saga Legends Action Figures Wave 6 Set Star Wars Black Series Bossk 6-Inch Action Figure Star Wars Black Series Han Solo Stormtrooper 6-Inch Figure

Q&A: Star Wars Movies, Female Figures, and Hera Toys

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, January 25, 2015

It's Q&A time! Should we expect more female action figures now? Maybe, but I'm not holding my breath. What's up with Hera - is she getting more toys? And how about spin-off movies - should we be excited?

Leave a comment and don't forget to send in your questions for next week. Read on!

STAR WARS #1 Video Featurette

By Mike — Saturday, January 24, 2015
As Star Wars makes its historic return to Marvel with the official release of Star Wars #1, hear from series writer Jason Aaron, series editor Jordan D. White, and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso about the creation of this monumental new ongoing series.
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Marvel: Save Over 40% on New Star Wars Subscriptions

By Mike — Saturday, January 24, 2015

Star Wars has finally returned to Marvel, and what better way to get caught up on your favorite heroes than through Marvel Subscriptions?

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