Q&A: Star Wars Goes Large, Figure Displays, and Getting Kids on Board with Star Wars

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, October 12, 2014

Welcome to Q&A, which happens pretty much every Sunday night or Monday morning. Take your pick. Let's talk 31-inch action figures some more because they're so sexy. And 6-inch figure displays - now that we're about 20ish figures in, what all are we doing? And do kids matter with action figures? Well, yes.

As always, send in your questions for next time. Read on!

You Can't Have It: Lost Factor 5 Star Wars Video Games include Rogue Squadron Comp

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, October 12, 2014

In an article called More Cancelled Star Wars Games Revealed, IGN reveals that Factor 5 had been pretty busy before the 2008 financial crisis.  We almost got a Rogue Squadron compilation on the Wii, and a bunch of other goodies.  We also missed out on Star Wars Rogue Squadron: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter.  It's worth a read.

Star Wars The Black Series Imperial Shadow Squadron Pack Arriving Now

By Adam Pawlus — Saturday, October 11, 2014

That was fast! If you ordered your Imperial Shadow Squadron set at Target.com on Wednesday, you might have it waiting at your front door today - mine arrived already in a nice big box (albeit with a couple of dents on the packaging).  It looks pretty slick, and if you didn't get an order in don't worry - it should be in stores very soon!

For those who missed the boat, the set includes a Scout Trooper, Sandtrooper Shadow Stormtrooper Commander, and Speeder Bike in black.

Six Second Toy Talk: Star Wars Rebels AT-DP Vehicle

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, October 9, 2014

It's super tall! The Star Wars Rebels AT-DP Vehicle is able to seat one 3 3/4-inch scale action figure with another popping out the top hatch. It has moving legs, a firing rocket, and a rotating head - all of which you can see, after the jump.

Star Wars NYCC - Official Rebels Hero Series Deluxe Zeb Hasbro Pictures

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Apparently Zeb has a cool hat!  This is the Star Wars Rebels Hero Series Deluxe Zeb action figure.  Enjoy it in good health. There are pictures after the jump.

Star Wars NYCC - Official Mission Series Action Figures Hasbro Pictures

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

This is exhausting.  At NYCC, Hasbro also revealed new Mission Series Star Wars Action Figures 2-packs.  R2-D2 and Yoda, Ezra Bridger as Imperial Cadet and Kanan Jarrus again, Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise and Princess Leia, plus Hoth Luke and Hoth Han are all on deck.

Star Wars NYCC - Official Saga Legends Action Figures Hasbro Pictures

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Saga Legends continues! NYCC reveals were designed to make the kids of the 1980s ecstatic with Lando Calrissian in Skiff Guard Disguise, Han Solo in Bespin Jacket, plus Luke Skywalker in X-Wing Pilot outfit.  It's a good day!

Star Wars NYCC - Official Star Wars Rebels Ezra Bridger Lightsaber Blaster

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Sometimes we get toys from movies and sometimes we get movies from toys.  NYCC revealed a few good shots of Ezra Bridger's Lightsaber... Gun... Slingshot.... thing from Star Wars Rebels.  Take a look!

Star Wars NYCC - Official 6-Inch Black Series Hasbro Pictures

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

New York! I'm not there - but these figures are.  Hasbro revealed 6 new 6-inch The Black Series action figures for all of us remaining loyal Star Wars fans.  They are: Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker, in Stormtrooper Disguise, Clone Commander Cody, IG-88, Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise, and the Clone Trooper Captain.

Star Wars NYCC - Official 3 3/4-Inch Black Series Hasbro Pictures

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Ah, armchair reporting! It's great.  Hasbro sent along a batch of photos of new Star Wars goodness from their "Twas The Night Before Party."  In here, you'll find 3 3/4-inch Star Wars The Black Series C-3PO, Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise, Mosep Binneed, Commander Thorn, Han Solo in Carbonite, and a pair of Jawas!  What's not to love?

Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars, Transformers Before NYCC

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

While my budget for travel basically covers trips to toy stores and the occasional bike ride to Wal-Mart, I'm seeing a ton of great coverage from  New York City at the Hasbro party before New York Comic Con.  New 6-inch and 3 3/4-inch Star Wars figures were shown, as are some nifty new Transformers toys.  Seeing as you can get all-new Leia Boushh figures in regular and extra-large sizes, clearly it's a great time to be alive.

UPDATED with more links to Mission Series and Saga Legends images.

Star Wars The Black Series Imperial Shadow Squadron Pack at Target.com Now

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 8, 2014

UPDATE: Sold out. Note the DPCI and keep an eye on your local store!

There aren't many big exclusives left for 2014, but you can cross one off your list today! Target.com has the Star Wars The Black Series Imperial Shadow Squadron Pack in stock for $50.00 plus free shipping.  Unless you're up for playing a round of clearance chicken, you can save yourself a lot of post-holiday anguish by ordering yours now.

Walmart Exclusive Star Wars Hot Wheels Preview

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Walmart just got new big bins of Fast & Furious and Batman assortments this week for 86 cents a pop.  It's a good deal.  Later this year, they'll get Star Wars Hot Wheels based on the 6 movies and the 2 most recent TV shows - 8 in all.   Hot Wheels Collectors.com has the scoop.

Six Second Toy Talk: Star Wars Rebels The Phantom Vehicle

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 7, 2014

It's nice! The Star Wars Rebels The Phantom Vehicle is able to seat two 3 3/4-inch scale action figures and a bunch of accessories. It has opening wings, firing rockets (well, one), and other exciting features - all of which you can see, after the jump.

Galactic Hunter Video Theater Presents: Star Wars Rebels - Spark of Rebellion

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, October 6, 2014

Star Wars Rebels kicks off with Spark of Rebellion. (You can already buy it on DVD.) The show's look is gorgeous, but narratively speaking it feels just like the pilot for Marvel's Agents of SHIELD and numerous other team-oriented genre shows where an existing group picks up a new member they don't quite trust. Heck, even Beast Wars does a lot of this. You know the beats, there's not a lot of surprise to be had, but this has one special thing going for it: it's Star Wars. The story is about par for what you might expect for a show aimed at kids on a Disney action show channel. The voice acting will not make you cringe - well, maybe the minor Imperials will. Minor spoilers apply - nothing of great consequence happens as it's mostly exposition - so even if you missed it, read on!