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Toy Fair 2014’s Rebels, Reveals and Press Releases

"Begun, the Toy Fair has." This is the weekend when toy companies, retailers, the media and toy bloggers from around the world descend upon the Big Apple for Toy Fair.  This particular Toy Fair has been more anticipated than in prior years as many Star Wars fans and collectors were curious on what exactly was going to be revealed.  Join From 4-LOM to Zuckuss as we breakdown all of the Star Wars action figure reveals from Toy Fair 2014! Star Wars Rebels The days leading up to Toy Fair 2014 brought a couple of media exclusive reveals for Star Wars Rebels: Originally debuting on tvguide.com: Originally debuting on usatoday.com: This brought the total number of figures previewed to four.  Stormtrooper (implied on packaging), The Inquisitor, C1-10P [...]

By |2014-02-16T15:46:39-08:00February 16th, 2014|Categories: Mission Series, Saga Legends, Star Wars Rebels, The Black Series|Tags: |

Pre-New York Toy Fair Reveals

Yesterday Starwars.com revealed a new character which will be making his debut in Star Wars Rebels in both the animated show and its action figure line. http://youtu.be/ulIPyDqppfM Although this video was provided to Germany's Moviepilot.de website a day before it was released in the US, the photo of the C1-1OP "Chopper" was an exclusive to the Starwars.com release. For those expecting reveals about upcoming Hasbro products this last week from the UK Toy Fair held in London, were sadly disappointed as practically nothing was officially announced. James Burns of Jedinews.co.uk did provide an update via the official Star Wars website: Hasbro — The future of the Black Series, both 3¾” and 6” lines, looks great and there will be a number of new figures coming in [...]

By |2014-01-29T12:06:14-08:00January 29th, 2014|Categories: Mission Series, Saga Legends, Star Wars Rebels, The Black Series|Tags: |

Year in Review with Galaxy of Toys Podcast

I once again had the opportunity to fill the guest-host chair on Galaxy of Toys Podcast’s 2013 Year in Review.  The hosts and I break-down the ups and downs of not only action figures but also the major Star Wars events of the past year.   To listen to the show and to find out what some of our misses and hits were head over to Galaxy of Toys at Podbean or download it through your iTunes account. For those who would like additional Year in Review coverage, we suggest the following: Jedi-Buisness's Year in Review article (I agreed so much of what they wrote I will officially call "Ditto" and let it be my year in review article too!  Thanks Chris!) RebelForce Radio's December 27th [...]

By |2014-01-02T10:37:29-08:00January 2nd, 2014|Categories: Episode VII, Saga Legends, Star Wars Rebels, The Black Series|Tags: |

The Star Wars Action Figure Class of 2013

As we prepare for our end of the year review we have put together a list of every action figure and related accessory released during the past calendar year.  How many did you buy or didn't buy?  Did you collect'em all?  What figures were you excited about and which ones were a let down.  Let us know on our Facebook page! And now without further ado From 4-LOM to Zuckuss presents the Star Wars Action Figure Class of 2013! Movie Heroes (Yoda “Episode II 3D”) Basic Figures - International Exclusives MH01  Darth Vader MH02  Anakin Skywalker MH03  Obi-Wan Kenobi MH04  Battle Droid MH05  R2-D2 MH06  Jango Fett MH07  Darth Maul MH08  Yoda MH09  Sandtrooper Deluxe Class 1 Fleet Vehicles 501st Legion AT-RT ARF Trooper TX-21 Tactical Droid) [...]

By |2013-12-30T15:17:17-08:00December 29th, 2013|Categories: Droid Factory Legacy Collection, Movie Heroes "Yoda", Saga Legends, The Black Series, The Clone Wars, The Vintage Collection|

The Action Figure History of Episode III’s Jedi Starfighters

With the recent Saga Legends release of two all-new Jedi Starfigther vehicles, From 4-LOM to Zuckuss is taking a look back at the previous incarnations of the Episode III spaceship.  So sit back, strap-in and put just your headpiece on (because apparently flight suits are not needed during the prequel ear?) as we fly through each release and reissue of the Jedi’s newest and last starfigther. The year is 2005 and the release of Star War Episode III: Revenge of the Sith saw our heroes following the Prequel Trilogy tradition of piloting different vehicles with each successive film.  Unlike the Original Trilogy where X-Wings and Falcons remained steadfast throughout the series, the prequels preferred to switch it up with each new installment.  In the opening [...]

By |2016-08-22T12:23:07-07:00September 19th, 2013|Categories: 30th Anniversary Col, Revenge of the Sith, Saga Legends, The Clone Wars, The Legacy Collection, The Saga Collection, The Vintage Collection|

4LOMKUSS Podcasts with Galaxy of Toys

From 4-LOM to Zuckuss joins the knowledgeable cast as guest host on Galaxy of Toys Podcast.    In episode 13, Jake (aka 4LOMKUSS) discusses the release of the newest Black Series and Saga Legends action figures with the show's regular hosts.  Galaxy of Toys Podcast creator Jason plays MC to a cast of experienced Star Wars collectors consisting of Ryan "Bend'ems" Beise, Tom from Igrewupstarwars.com and Criz from Jedi-business.com. To listen to the show, click the pic above.  And if you like the show, make sure to give it a "Like" on Facebook (here) and subscribe to it on iTunes or Stitcher radio. Also if you enjoy basking in the nostalgia of the vintage Kenner era of Star Wars make sure to check out  Tom's Igrewupstarwars.com Facebook [...]

By |2013-12-20T14:09:33-08:00August 15th, 2013|Categories: Mission Series, Saga Legends, The Black Series|

Hasbro Cardbacks – 10 Styles and Counting

    As new product has finally begun to reach store shelves, collectors are seeing two new styles of Star Wars action figure cardbacks.  In celebration of the release of The Black Series and Saga Legends series, From 4-LOM to Zuckuss is taking you on a brief look back at the different cardback styles of yesterday and today. 1)      “Classic” Style The “classic” style of cardback (established in 1978) set the standard for Star Wars action figure cardbacks with its rectangle 9” x 6” shape.  This is the only style of cardback that does not feature a J-hook type hanger but instead an isolated peg hole.  This is the most widely used and most popular style of cardback. Series to feature this style: Star Wars, The Empire [...]

By |2013-12-20T14:09:33-08:00August 6th, 2013|Categories: Droids, Episode 1, Movie Heroes "Yoda", Saga Legends, Shadows of the Empire, The Black Series, The Clone Wars, The Legacy Collection, The Vintage Collection, Vintage|

Hasbro’s CEII Panel & Time Differences

Just a friendly reminder that there is a significant time difference between the US and Germany, therefore Hasbro's Celebration Europe II panel will be taking place in the middle of the night for us in the States.  According to the Starwarscelebration.eu's "My Show Planner" the panel is set for July 28th at 10:30 AM.  For those on Pacific Time that would be 1:30 AM and for those on the East Coast it would be 4:30 AM on the 28th. The following is the official description of the panel: Join members of the Hasbro brand and design team including Jeff Labovitz (Director, Global Brand Marketing, Hasbro) and more as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars and Angry Birds Star Wars line. Attendees will also get a [...]

By |2013-12-20T14:09:34-08:00July 25th, 2013|Categories: Mission Series, Saga Legends, The Black Series|

The Creation Motivation for Saga Legends Figures

Arnie, host of Star Wars Action News Podcast, was able to get some great insight as to why Hasbro has begun making less articulated Star Wars action figures.  The super-collector and his fellow collector and wife Marjorie attended last week's San Diego Comic-Con and spoke directly to Hasbro's action figure team.  In the interview with Derryl DePriest (Vice President of Global Brand Management at Hasbro, Inc. and also fellow action figure collector) reveals why at this point in time Hasbro choose to make the 6 inch TBS figures and if this would cut into the amount of 3 3/4" figures that Hasbro can now release.  Another bit of good news was the confirmation that the next waves of The Black Series, Saga Legends and Mission Series [...]

By |2013-12-20T14:09:34-08:00July 23rd, 2013|Categories: Mission Series, Saga Legends, SDCC, The Black Series|

SDCC ’13 In-Depth Hasbro Review

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 has now come to a close and we here at From 4-LOM to Zuckuss are taking a look at what we learned.  Hasbro’s Star Wars panel this year consisted of equal parts revelations and confirmations.  And as expected due the close scheduling of Celebration Europe 2 left some questions unanswered.  Friday’s hour long panel began with the first thirty minutes devoted to Angry Birds merchandise leaving only about 25 minutes for the multiple action figure lines.  Confirmations In the weeks leading up to SDCC multiple items were previewed/revealed by various sites online such as Flyguy.net and Starwarsfiguren.com.  Most of these items were confirmed by Hasbro in their presentation.  The following items were officially announced: X-Wing Fighter This The Vintage Collection vehicle [...]

By |2013-12-20T14:09:34-08:00July 22nd, 2013|Categories: Droid Factory Legacy Collection, Mission Series, Saga Legends, SDCC, The Black Series, The Clone Wars, The Vintage Collection|
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