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Hasbro’s Celebration Booth – First Look

We were able to get an early look at Hasbro's Celebration Orlando show floor booth.  While other than showing off their latest action figure and toy offerings, Hasbro has gone all out in showing their love for the history of the action figure line. The 40th Anniversary of Star Wars and Hasbro's long legacy of creating Star Wars toys is treated with great appreciation and love. While not only displaying large vintage card backs from Kenner, they pay respect to Mark Bordeaux, pay tribute to The Epic Continues, and have a timeline of every action figure line they have produced since gaining the license on June 7, 1977.

By |2017-04-12T22:49:43-07:00April 12th, 2017|Categories: 12" Figures, Star Wars Celebration, The 40th Anniversary Collection, The Black Series|

Celebration Orlando Swag – Part 1

 For those headed to Star Wars Celebration Orlando next month, you'll have the opportunity to hunt down Jake Stevens in order to obtain a 40th Anniversary edition "I'm a Star Wars Action Figure Collector" button.  Now this button, whicih is not endorsed by Lucasfilm/Disney will not be distributed at our Star Wars Space Club booth (#2653) nor at Jake's Collecting Track panel.  It will instead be Jake's own button that he'll be passing out and one that is a part of the Facebook SWCO Swag Crew.  Numbers will be limited for each day of the convention but for whose on the hunt Jake won't be hard to find.  Look for his SWAG Crew badge. Now this is the fourth button in our "I'm a Star [...]

By |2017-03-23T13:30:35-07:00March 23rd, 2017|Categories: Star Wars Celebration, The 40th Anniversary Collection|Tags: |

Hasbro’s Toy Fair Press Photos

Hasbro has released official press photos from their Toy Fair 2017 presentation.  While they include much of what was discussed throughout the panel, they, unfortunately, do not include a first look at Jedi Master Luke in 6" form. The Black Series - 40th Anniversary Collection The Black Series - 40th Anniversary Collection: Legacy Pack with Darth Vader The Black Series - 40th Anniversary Collection: Exclusives Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot Gear) - Celebration Orlando 2017 R5-D4 - Entertainment Earth The Black Series Exclusives Imperial AT-ACT Driver - Target The Black Series - Centerpiece The Black Series - Wal*Mart Exclusive 3 3/4"

By |2017-02-20T00:12:49-08:00February 19th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection, The Black Series, Toy Fair|

Toy Fair 2017 Coverage

February 18th marks the beginning of the annual event put on the by Toy Industry Association, Inc. in New York City.  Toy Fair provides companies a showcase to debut new products that are set to be released throughout the year while trying to woo retailers into supporting their brands. While Toy Fair is open to the press only, they have produced a number to exclusive products in years past. With each major event in which Star Wars has a presence, we'll be providing coverage on all Star Wars action figure-related news and updates throughout the weekend and show. This year, in the lead-up to Toy Fair, Hasbro has released a preview of what's in store for collectors and fans through a few different major media outlets. ~ [...]

By |2017-02-20T00:25:52-08:00February 18th, 2017|Categories: Rogue One, The 40th Anniversary Collection, The Black Series, Toy Fair|

TOY RUN #47: The State of the Hobby with Yodasnews’ Mark Picirilli

This week Criz Bee and Jake Stevens are joined by Mark Picirilli to discuss the current collecting atmosphere, the 13th Anniversary of Yodasnews.com and thoughts about this year’s New York Toy Fair. The hosts then break down the recent Hasbro press releases and announcements and as always provide the latest Star Wars news and happenings from the past week. Show Notes 40th Anniversary Press Release Celebration Orlando 2017 Exclusive Luke Skywalker 6" Figure Please vote for us here: StarWarsPodcastAwards.com Yodasnews.com 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 didn’t like, let us know! You can contact us on [...]

By |2017-02-17T10:58:10-08:00February 17th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection, Toy Run|

Hasbro Press Release – Black Series Titanium & Centerpeice

Hasbro has provided us with an official press release revealing some of the new items they'll be offering in their 2017 Black Series. Hasbro interestingly will be bringing back their 3 3/4" Titanium Die-Cast Series from 2006. These figures, which commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars, are similar to the original series as they consist of die-casts figures attached to bases.  Not familiar with the Titanium Die-Cast Series? Look for our complete visual guide coming soon!  Another new line announced which sounds familiar is their Centerpiece series.  This line which begins with Luke Skywalker, is very reminiscent of the Unleashed line of figures which debuted in during Attack of the Clones' Saga line.  We look forward to seeing and hearing more from Hasbro about these [...]

By |2017-02-09T14:46:01-08:00February 9th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection, The Black Series, Titanium Die-Cast Series|

Upcoming 40th Anniversary Product Details

According to a Spanish Hasbro Catalog, we now have some additional details about some of the upcoming product for the 40th Anniversary and Rogue One Blu-Ray release. A new set to accompany the DVD/BluRay release will include three characters, with one being an exclusive to the set, from a crucial scene from the film. We now have confirmation that the rumored Die-Cast line of figures will be coming and will be in 3 3/4" scale and include both articulation and a two-sided diorama. And finally, The Black Series 6" line will celebrate the 40th Anniversary with an Early Bird line of figures that will include stands and backgrounds. We are positive all of the details will be provided at New York Toy Fair in just two weeks. But [...]

By |2017-02-02T15:08:46-08:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Rogue One, The 40th Anniversary Collection|

The 40th Anniversary Collection Logo

We are very excited about the many "rumors" that are peculating surrounding a "possible" 40th Anniversary Collection.  Hasbro multiple times last year stated that they would be doing something to pay tribute to the anniversary.  From what we have seen and heard so far, 6" collectors will be very happy. Today's reveal of the "potentially" logo, which Yakface.com also references, looks absolutely fantastic and hopefully as they have reported will feature the classic double racetracks. We are positive all will be confirmed in the next few weeks leading up to New York Toy Fair on February 18th-21st. Until then, May the Figures be with you!

By |2017-01-25T12:45:23-08:00January 25th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection|
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