Star Wars Presence Expected to Grow for Disney Parks

By Mike — Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Variety reports that Disney Theme Parks are planning a "far greater Star Wars presence" according to Bob Iger during a conference call with analysts reporting record third quarter results.“When we grow ‘Star Wars” presence, which we will do significantly, you will see better bets being made that will pay off for us than were made in the past,” adding that leveraging the collection of popular franchises and properties that the company owns for rides and experiences will deliver “better returns than we saw in the past.”

SWAN 430: SDCC 2014 Live from the Con Floor!

By Mike — Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Star Wars Action News' full coverage of San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 is here! Recorded live at the convention, join Arnie and Marjorie as they detail the exclusives and reveals from Star Wars collectible companies like Hasbro, Mattel, Jakks Pacific, Sideshow Collectibles, eFX, and more!

SDCC 2014: Gentle Giant Exclusives Now Online

By Mike — Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Gentle Giant is now offering some of their Comic-Con 2014 Convention exclusives online, including their Jek Porkins Minibust and Jumbo Vinttage AT-AT Driver. Quantities are limited so don't hesitate to place your order! Click here to shop.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 2,090: Darth Vader (Mission Series 2014)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, August 5, 2014

This Darth Vader was packaged with Luke in a Bespin Mission Series 2-pack.  It's virtually identical to a 2013 release, save for some of the chest sculpting and other batch variances.  The Luke ain't bad, but he's tomorow - read on to find out more about Darth Vader!

GHR: TRU Exclusive, Black Series, and Army Men are Fun

By Mike — Tuesday, August 5, 2014

The dark days of staring at the same old Black Series 6" Leia and Greedo appear to be over as stores are beginning to receive new stuff for Back To School. Stopped by the Chandler, AZ ToysRUs today and found the new TBS Deluxe Jabba and Biker Scout with Speederbike as well as their new and much maligned exclusive Battle on Endor set.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 2,089: Darth Sidious (Mission Series 2014)

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, August 4, 2014

Oh... yeah!  Figure of the Day is back with Darth Sidious, a simultaneously fantastic and weird take on the Sith Lord from the most recent Star Wars movie which, at 9 years old, means we're all dying. Slowly.   It's a fun figure, particularly the split robe pants - these are just fantastic.  Read on!

TRU Exclusive Battle of Endor Online

By Mike — Monday, August 4, 2014

The ToysRUs exclusive Battle of Endor Battle Pack is now online for $99.99. The set features an AT-ST vehicle and 8 figures including Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Imperial Officer, AT-ST Driver, Stormtrooper, and a couple of Ewoks. Click here to order.

SDCC 2014: Jabba and SDCC Exclusives Now Online

By Mike — Monday, August 4, 2014

The Hasbro SDCC Exclusive Jabba the Hutt Playset is now available online for pre-sell at HasbroToyShop.com for $64.99 each. Click here to order yours and here to shop the rest of the exclusives. UPDATE: Sold out at around 8:10 am PT.

Q&A: New Toys When?, Meet the New Boss, and More Lost Toy Stuff

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, August 3, 2014

Comic-Con Q&A! I had a few trips to take for work, so we're getting to these now. Let's talk new waves of figures - did you get yours? Also, what didn't we see at Comic-Con? Quite a bit, it seems.

Also, don't forget to send in your questions for next time. Read on!

Walmart Exclusive Millennium Falcon Pre-order

By Mike — Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Walmart exclusive 2.5 foot Star Wars Rebels Millennium Falcon is now available for pre-order online. Features include a rotating radar dish, turning canon, and label sheets for $59.96. Click here to pre-order yours for an expected 10/07 ship date.

 

SDCC 2014: Lucasfilm Pavilion Image Bank

By Mike — Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Lucasfilm Pavilion was a plethora of activity as usual at Comic-Con, and while Disney-Lucas is reportedly planning on "thinning the herd" for their licensors, that doesn't appear to be the case yet. The focal point was on Disney XD's soon to be televised Star Wars Rebels series. Traditional exhibitors such as Her Universe, eFX, and Hallmark showed their latest and greatest. The Yoda puppet replica from eFX looks amazingly accurate and Hallmark, as usual, sells out of their convention exclusives, but gave a sneak peek of this year's Keepsake collectibles. New licensors such as Peavey with their awesome new Star Wars  guitars, Vans, and Jakks with their jumbo plastic figures also were present.

SDCC 2014: Hot Wheels Image Bank

By Mike — Sunday, August 3, 2014
Collectors wishing for a return of Micromachines or Titanium were able to have their wishes granted from another source. Mattel's new Hot Wheels license looks to be stellar and certain to be a hit later this Fall. The collection also includes some nifty playsets as well as a Target store exclusive you should be looking out for.

SDCC 2014: Sideshow Image Bank

By Mike — Saturday, August 2, 2014

With Hot Toys' announcement of their new 1/6 and 1/4 scale license, it will be interesting to see what direction in both product and quality Sideshow will be pursuing. They certainly make a strong case by continuing a formidable representation of Sixth Scale figures like the upcoming Sixth Scale X-Wing Luke and Arc Trooper. The new Premium Format Boba Fett also looks fantastic with its more action oriented stature as opposed to the version released a few years earlier. 

SWAN 429: SDCC Part 1 - Hasbro and High End Presentations

By Mike — Saturday, August 2, 2014
2014's San Diego Comic-Con International is in the books, but there was so much at the convention it is impossible to absorb it all in 5 days--both for those at the convention as well as fans watching from home. 

BBTS:TMNT, Back to the Future, Acid Rain, SDCC, Transformers, Power Rangers, MOTU & More!

By Mike — Saturday, August 2, 2014

Here's the latest new arrivals and pre-orders from our sponsors at BigBadToyStore.com including the SDCC exclusive First Appearance Batman Statue from Kotobukiya and much more! Click through to shop!