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TOY RUN Episode 21: The San Diego Comic-Con Re-Cap Show!

In this week’s episode Criz Bee takes a look at Hasbro’s Star Wars panel and reveals from San Diego Comic Con 2016 with Dan Curto, the co-author of Steve Sansweet’s Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. FlyGuy from FlyGuy.net stops by to help out with the news while Jake is busy with toy runs in Chicago. All this and more in Episode 21 of Toy Run - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes FlyGuy.net We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions on which guest to have next, a figure fact you’d like to share or opinions on what segments you did or [...]

By |2016-07-29T16:42:32-07:00July 29th, 2016|Categories: Rebels, Rogue One, SDCC, The Black Series, Toy Run|

SDCC 2016 Coverage

San Diego International Comic Con 2016 began as normal with their Preview Night on the night before the con.  During the event, Hasbro's Design Director Steve Evans posted a few enhancements to The Black Series line that were made over the last week since Star Wars Celebration Europe London. Hey buddy did ya do something with ya hair? #sdcc A photo posted by Steve Evans (@mrstevie18) on Jul 20, 2016 at 5:46pm PDT She's back... A photo posted by Steve Evans (@mrstevie18) on Jul 21, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT Both Han Solo and Princess Leia appear to have paint alterations from their appearances last week. Leia, of course, was highly critiqued during Celebration Europe and was actually pulled from Hasbro's display. Han's hair color was [...]

By |2016-07-23T02:03:20-07:00July 23rd, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, SDCC, Star Wars Rebels, The Force Awakens|

TOY RUN Episode 20: Star Wars Celebration Europe Re-cap

In this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake Stevens discuss Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016. They bring you an exclusive interview with Steve Evans from the media lounge and discuss every Star Wars action figure displayed on the showfloor, including figures from Hasbro, Jakks Pacific and Tamashii Nations. The team also compiled a list with Star Wars action figure news surrounding and coming straight from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016, they discuss the Rogue One panel and list upcoming events in the collector calendar! All this and more in Episode 20 of TOY RUN!   All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes From4-LOMtoZuckuss.com's coverage of Celebration Europe 2016 We want to hear from you! If you have questions [...]

By |2016-07-21T13:53:14-07:00July 21st, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

Details on Hasbro’s SDCC Exclusives

STAR WARS SDCC EXCLUSIVES 2016 STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego) Recreate the noble journey of the great Jedi Master with the highly collectible Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack. Featuring authentic, movie-accurate detail, this elite 6-inch scale Obi-Wan Kenobi figure comes equipped with Jedi robe, 2 lightsabers, an electronic light-up table, and Princess Leia hologram delivering a vital message. Includes 1 figure with multiple points of articulation and 5 accessories. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com. Canadian fans can also purchase the figure [...]

By |2016-07-20T11:13:35-07:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, The Black Series, The Force Awakens|

Unannounced SDCC Exclusive Jyn Erso 6″

And then there were three! Hasbro has provided us with information about this new unannounced Rogue One San Diego Comic-Con exclusive. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Jyn Erso Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego) Bring the action of the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film to life with THE BLACK SERIES Jyn Erso Pack! A highly skilled soldier in the Rebel Alliance, Jyn Erso is an impetuous, defiant warrior eager to bring the battle to the Empire. This impressive 6-inch scale figure features extensive articulation and realistic character design. Includes 1 figure, 2 blaster accessories, and an exclusive booklet containing 4 photo cards. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES [...]

By |2016-07-20T10:03:58-07:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, The Black Series|

A Kenner Creation in Rogue One?

While still processing through the information overload that was last weekend's Star Wars Celebration Europe London, we think we have happened across what appears to be an Imperial Troop Transport in Rogue One.  Appearing in one brief blink-and-you-miss-it scene in the sizzle reel from the Rogue One Panel, a couple of familiar shapes appear next to an explosion of Stormtroopers.  The shapes are more reminiscent of the modern form of the ITT which is present in the Star Wars Rebels animated series and who share this same timeframe with Rogue One. Now it goes without saying that if this is indeed an ITT, vintage collectors will enjoy seeing one of Kenner's first original creations make it to into a Star Wars film proper. For more background on the [...]

By |2016-07-20T09:14:34-07:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Vintage|

Star Wars Celebration Europe London Coverage

What seemed like just mere moments after Star Wars Celebration Europe London began, new reveals began filling our feeds left and right! Just like we have done with our past convention and event coverage, we'll collect all major action figure and media news here in one place! So make sure to check back throughout the weekend for updates! Our Galaxy of Toys co-host Ryan Beise who is part of the #SWCE crew provided a before-the show-began look at Hasbro's display from the Forbidden Planet booth! The action figures on display at #SWCE are as follows: 3 3/4" Basic Figures with projectile launching weapons Kylo Ren *NEW* Princess Leia (Rebels) Rey (Jakku) Sabine Wren (Rebels) Seventh Sister Inquisitor First Order Snowtrooper - white pauldron 3 3/4" [...]

By |2016-07-17T11:52:15-07:00July 15th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Star Wars Celebration, The Black Series, The Force Awakens|

New Pre-SDCC Reveals

With Hasbro's San Deigo Comic-Con Panel now just a few weeks away, the Nerdist.com obtained an exclusive look of some of the Rebels, OT and The Force Awakens toys that will be available later this fall. All of the releases below feature the new Rogue One packaging which is set to debut at the still unconfirmed #ForceFriday date of September 30th, 2016. Rey (Jakku) Rey receives her fifth action figure version in the 3 3/4" scale and it varies from her previous Jakku releases by having her face exposed while wearing her helmet/head wraps.  It appears that the Build-A-Weapon feature that ran through the entire The Force Awakens line has been abandoned if favor of an EU weapon that fires a projectile.       Hera Syndulla's A-Wing [...]

By |2016-07-08T12:13:48-07:00July 8th, 2016|Categories: 12" Figures, Rogue One, Star Wars Rebels, The Force Awakens|

Rogue One-oh-One is in Session

From4-LOMtoZuckuss.com presents Your Resource for all things Rogue One  Action Figure Related Schools out but Rogue One-oh-One is in session! As we are gearing up for this fall's action figure line debut we are breaking down and collecting all information pertaining to the Rogue One action figure lines. On our Rogue One-oh-One page you'll already find the following: Rogue One  Checklist The Black Series  Checklist Rogue One  Reveal Timeline The Rogue One  Parking Lot And that is just the beginning! Click either the logo above or simply here and make sure to check back for more as we move closer to the mission that will enable a farm boy, a princess, a smuggler, a Jedi, two droids and an alien to change the course of a galaxy far, far [...]

By |2016-06-28T01:14:09-07:00June 28th, 2016|Categories: Checklists, Rogue One|

TOY RUN: Episode 16 – Meet Steve Evans, Hasbro’s Design Director

In this episode, the hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens sit down for an exclusive interview with Hasbro’s Star Wars Design Director, Steve Evans. In addition to being the head of Hasbro’s Star Wars action figure and Star Wars toy lines, Steve is also a vintage collector and huge Star Wars fan since childhood.  Check out Episode 16 as we discuss how action figure production has changed, thoughts about the decision to made modern 5POA and what the future holds for Hasbro's Star Wars action figures.  And oh yeah, Rogue One revelations! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Entertainment Weekly's Rogue One Reveals Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Licensing Expo Star Wars Celebration [...]

By |2018-11-29T14:56:55-08:00June 24th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, The Black Series, Vintage|
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