After a small error last week, we're back with Jumbo Sized Q&A! (Formerly known as "regular size Q&A.") Toy Fair didn't reveal all that much to the public, but at least we can talk about increasing costs and shortcuts to keep figures cheap. And Titanium figures - did you miss any? Maybe, but a lot never made it out. And Rebels - how much longer can it last? All this and more in the column I meant to post last week and wrote in January (plus 2 bonus questions), after the break.
Don't forget to send in your questions for next week. Read on!
For months, a lot of cargo simply hasn't been getting to retail thanks to a dispute in numerous ports. According to the USA Today, there may be a resolution! A lot of cargo has been sitting in the ocean or at a dock for weeks if not months, but here's the quote that really matters:
Due to an oversight on my part, the column is on another computer in another city. As such the weekly Q&A will not appear tonight as scheduled, please check back later this week.
Photos from the Toy Fair 2015 LEGO Collector Preview event is now uploaded for your viewing pleasure. The folks at LEGO didn't preview anything from Episode 7, but there's lots to see including an Imperial Shuttle Tyderium, Emperor's Throne Room, Wookiee Gunship from Star Wars Rebels, and much more.
We have uploaded photos from Hasbro's Toy Fair showroom. The Black Series and Star Wars Rebels presentation was underwhelming to say the least, but understandable given the focus on Episode 7, which we should begin seeing by SDCC.
It's new! The Star Wars Boba Fett Premium Hikari Sofubi Glitter Vinyl Figure is up for grabs now and you can pre-order it at Entertainment Earth. 1,200 will be made and it's $79.99. It is expected in June.
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.
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!
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!
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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
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!
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.
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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!