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Diff’rent Strokes now in our Figure Filmography

Star Wars action figures have become pop culture icons and here at From4-LOMtoZuckuss.com would like to celebrate their fame by creating their complete filmography.  As with all things here, we need your collective collector expertise; if you know of any Star Wars action figure (film or television) appearances not listed below or could supply screenshots of figures on film, please hit us up on our e-mail, Facebook or Twitter pages so we may add it to our work-in-progress list below! A big thanks to our friend Matt K. for tipping us off to this latest entry into our Lights! Camera! Action (Figures)! filmography.  In 1983, during Diff'rent Strokes' Season 5 episode entitled "Roommates", a Kenner falcon can clearly be seen on a shelf in the Jackson Boys' [...]

By |2016-11-12T00:06:25-08:00November 12th, 2016|Categories: Vintage|Tags: |

Lights! Camera! Action (Figures)! – Stranger Things

 Star Wars action figures have become pop culture icons and we here atFrom4-LOMtoZuckuss.com would like to celebrate their fame by creating their complete filmography.  As with all things here, we need your collective collector expertise; if you know of any Star Wars action figure (film or television) appearances not listed below or could supply screenshots of figures on film, please hit us up on our e-mail,Facebook or Twitter pages so we may add it to our work-in-progress list! 2016 (but feels like 1983) – Stranger Things In the second episode of the Summer break-out 80's-themed  hit, Strange Things, a couple of Star Wars action figures items make a brief yet powerful appearance.  The first is a Kenner Yoda that gets a decent closeup followed by a revealing [...]

By |2018-11-04T22:12:50-08:00August 5th, 2016|Categories: Original Trilogy Collection, Vintage|Tags: |

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|

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|

37 Years of Imperial Troop Transport History & Restoration

Our friends over at RetroBlasting have released their latest vintage Kenner Star Wars vehicle restoration video which focuses on one of the toy line's very first Expanded Universe creations, the Imperial Troop Transport. Originally released in 1979, the ITT included an electric internal mini-record which played six "original Star Wars sounds" upon pressing the six orange button surrounding the cannon.  This feature tends to break down over time and for those wanting to hear R2-D2 Beeps, Stormtrooper stun blasts and the ITT's engine will want to pay close attention to this restoration. ITT Restoration Part 2 Now what makes this restoration project even of greater significance is that the specific vehicle undergoing the knife held by Michael's very capable hands belongs to our good friend and [...]

By |2016-05-18T07:52:23-07:00May 18th, 2016|Categories: Star Wars Rebels, The Empire Strikes Back, Vintage|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 10 – Steve Sansweet and the fantastic Rancho Obi-Wan

In this episode of TOY RUN, the hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens chat with Guinness Book World Record Star Wars collector and author Steve Sansweet about his collection, his books, his perspective on recent vintage prices and his museum Rancho Obi-Wan! Also in Episode 10, details on how to win a 2016 Membership Kit to Rancho Obi-Wan are given as is the rundown of the past week’s action figure news and what to look forward to in the Collector Calendar. All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Rancho Obi-Wan - Spring fundraiser donation page! IncredibleToyBox.com - Check out our sponsor for some of the newest Star Wars and other action figures! Galaxy of Toys [...]

By |2016-05-13T07:40:24-07:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: Toy Run, Vintage|Tags: , |

Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Newspaper Ads Kickstarter Book

Here's a big heads up for fans of both vintage Kenner action figures and newspaper Star Wars nostalgia. Battlegrip.com's Philip Reed (whom we interviewed last year for his last set of Star Wars action figure books) has just begun a new Kickstarter for his latest Star Wars-themed book which focuses on vintage newspaper ads featuring Kenner's infamous line of Star Wars figures. Collect These Figures and Accessories: An Unofficial Look at Star Wars Newspaper Ads, 1977 to 1986 is unlike the average Kickstarter project as it is 100% finished already. The purpose of this crowdfund is simply to send the book to the printers. As of press time, the book was already a fifth of the way to being funded with 10 days still left to go. [...]

By |2016-05-12T00:12:23-07:00May 12th, 2016|Categories: Vintage|Tags: , , |

New 12″ Additions & 3PO Red Arm Day

We have updated Target's Exclusive 12" 3-pack featuring droids from The Force Awakens to our 12" Action Figure Hero Series Checklist page. This set which was made available a few days prior to last week's release of Episode VII on Blu-ray/DVD is fantastic due solely to Goldenrod. C-3PO has not only one of the best sculpts for a Hasbro 12" figure to date but a terrific paint job that could only be outdone with vac-metalizing. Speaking of 3PO, today is long-delayed day where we find out exactly why he has a red arm in TFA in Marvel Comic's Star Wars Special: C-3PO (Journey to The Force Awakens) #1. This issue will ship with a 3PO Action Figure Variant cover and an exclusive version from Wonderland [...]

By |2016-04-13T09:58:56-07:00April 13th, 2016|Categories: 12" Figures, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens, Vintage|Tags: , , , |

TOY RUN Episode III: The Super Articulation of Dan Curto

In this week's episode, Jake and Chris tap into the vast knowledge Dan Curto. From the beginning days of Star Wars collecting websites to thoughts on what Hasbro has in store for Rogue One, Dan brings great perspective. Also in this week’s show, Jake turns blue over Snaggletooth, Chris reviews the 3 ¾” Amazon exclusive First Order Legion multi-pack and we share a great Easter Egg in edition of Fun Figure Facts! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and Podbean! Show Notes Kenner’s pitch to Lucasfilm, for a follow-up to their 1985 The Power of the Force line, was called The Epic Continues and featured a prototype AT-AT (renamed as an AT-IC) with a Death Star turret attached to [...]

By |2016-03-25T17:27:53-07:00March 25th, 2016|Categories: The Force Awakens, Toy Run, Vintage|Tags: |

New Collecting Resource Checklist – Large Scale Action Figures

Courtsey of Jason Luttrull In 1978, Kenner not only released one of the most impactful toy lines of the century with their 3 3/4" line of action figures, but also released a small line of Large Scale Action Figures which appealed to the collectors of yesteryear who grew up collecting 12" GI Joe figures. The Star Wars line featured 11 characters with the Droids both showing up as JC Penney exclusives in '78 before being released everywhere in '79.  Most international affiliates of Kenner who created product typically released identical toys with the exception of Lily Ledy.  Not only did they release all new sculpts of each character but they also offered an Artoo that was simply an enlargement of the original 3 3/4" Artoo and [...]

By |2016-03-24T16:31:37-07:00March 24th, 2016|Categories: 12" Figures, Vintage|Tags: |
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