Total Recall: CPSC Warns of Mold on Hallmark Cad Bane Ornament

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, November 14, 2024

I've been writing about toys for years and there have been countless recall rumors - who could forget "C-3PO and the speeder bike have lead paint" in 1995? Or "Carrie Fisher had Leia recalled because the face looks bad"? None of these were true - but there were faulty lightsaber electronics a few years later, and now we have a new one! According to the CPSC, Hallmark Recalls Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornaments Due to Risk of Mold Exposure. Sometimes a cargo container comes to America on a boat and springs a leak, and that moisture can cause mold to spread on products which are, generally, disposed of.

Naturally, this probably will result in few going back and eBay getting a Mattel Wicked-style (small) surge of interest.  And if you haven't heard that story  yet, well, you're in for a treat!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,189: Axe Woves (Amazon Exclusive 3-Pack, Epic Hero Series)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, November 14, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Axe Woves (Amazon Exclusive 3-Pack, Epic Hero Series). This Amazon exclusive comes in a 3-pack with Paz Vizsla and an unnamed Mandalorian Warrior figure. Axe Woves is also made of retooled Boba Fett parts - hence why he's a little bulkier - but is still a decent looking toy figure. Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,188: Ahsoka Tano (Ahsoka/Jedi Robes, The Retro Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Ahsoka Tano (Ahsoka/Jedi Robes, The Retro Collection). She has a new hat! And also, improved hands that better grip her lightsaber - if you see her, she's arguably worth the upgrade even though the figure sculpt and deco are more or less otherwise unchanged. Read on!

Q&A: Star Wars Acolyte Assumptions and Pre-Order Paranoia

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, November 10, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - The Acolyte - is it too late to go back? Depending on the release date, things are approved and far enough along that the answer is probably yes. Also are pre-orders destroying our hobby? Probably not.

Also, we're out of questions for next week.

Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,187: Cobb Vanth (Deluxe/Armor, The Vintage Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, November 7, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Cobb Vanth (Deluxe/Armor, The Vintage Collection). He's missing some paint on his legs, but the face is good, the armor is good, and as a solid packed case of 8 figures, he's probably going to be pretty common at US Target and Walmart stores this season. I've even heard isolated reports of markdowns already. Should you pick up the marshal of Mos Pelgo? Well, I did, I liked it. Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,186: X-Wing Pilot (Duros, The Vintage Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: X-Wing Pilot (Duros, The Vintage Collection). Hasbro once again shows us they are masters of the head sculpt at the tiny size when they're so inclined, giving this blue-skinned alien an amazing noggin on an old Luke body. It's weird, and it's not from a specific movie or anything that I know of, but at least I can say Hasbro did a nice job on it and it looks cool. Read on!

Q&A: Hasbro's Other Crowdfunds and Star Wars Toys from Another Mother

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, November 3, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Crowdfunding and You - er, Hubris! Can Hasbro do what Matteldon't? Also could someone else do what Hasbro does? Well... maybe!

Read on!

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By Adam Pawlus — Friday, November 1, 2024

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Skeleton Crew Offical Trailer

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, November 1, 2024

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,185: C1-MNST4 (Droid Factory)

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, October 31, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: C1-MNST4 (Droid Factory). This is last year's Disney Halloween droid, based on Frankenstein's Monster features on Chopper's body. There's very little paint here, but a lot of color makes it a nifty toy that you hopefully got before the parks stopped selling them. Happy Halloween! Read on!

Ad: New Black Series and Vintage Star Wars at Entertainment Earth

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,184: Jedi Master Sol (The Vintage Collection)

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jedi Master Sol (The Vintage Collection). He looks pretty good - and you might even find him in a store now. Well, I've seen him in a couple of Walmarts, anyway. Read on!

New Toys R Us Video

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 29, 2024

One of my best friends who I've known for a couple of decades and visited many a toy store went to the new, just-opened Toys R Us. He made a video!  Check it out to see some Doctor Who, Playmobil, Funko, and a lot of other stuff.  Shaun let me know that The Black Series basic figures were marked $32.99, and that they did carry some The Vintage Collection figures too.

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Ad: New Hasbro Star Wars, Transformers, and Marvel at Entertainment Earth

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, October 28, 2024

Q&A: Star Wars News, Pricing, and Changes For the Future

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, October 27, 2024

This week in Star Wars Q&A - Pricing - who is to blame? I don't know, but I bet it was an honest mistake. And what all-knowing changes would you make to alter the future? Let's find out!

Also, there were lots of news items this week. A new Toys R Us opened near Chicago, Hasbro let over 100 employees go, another Star Wars movie writer left the project, and more - and of course, I ramble about it all.

Read on!