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June 2015

We Told You He Was All-New Since Day One - Here Is Your Proof

Posted by Paul | June 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM ET |

[sarcasm] For those of you who have been in denial since it was revealed, like my good friend Rum Sleg believed, that the Jabba's Rancor Pit Jabba The Hutt is NOT an all-new figure, well, we can direct you to unequivocal proof that this is true now. GalacticHunter.com has comparison shots of the 2010 Jabba versus the ALL-NEW 2015 Jabba The Hutt. You're welcome. [/sarcasm] (We say this all with a smile.)

UPDATE: This post is sarcasm and humorously in good fun directed to longtime JTA friend Rum Sleg with whom I had an entertaining back and forth with whether or not this Jabba was new. Some have taken offense to it, so apologies if that applies. I honestly don't jibe anyone that I don't genuinely like and respect. Please don't take our posts so seriously. Instead, rejoice that we have an all-new Jabba!

RESULTS: Hasbro's The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice Poll!

Posted by Paul | June 30, 2015 at 09:01 PM ET |

Wow! Thank you for the huge response you gave us for Hasbro's very first The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice Poll. In the final round alone, we have over 4,000 votes choosing between the 50 Top Ranking finalists, but that doesn't include all of the participation in the first round as well as the nearly 800 comments we received picking characters and commenting about this poll in general terms. Check out the evidence to prove it yourself! You have made this a complete and total success for us. We are truly humbled by your participation. Thank you! Here are your Top 6 choices that we are forwarding on to Hasbro for you. We hope your favorites made the cut! (Click through for some quick stats about our poll as well as the official winner's list!)

     

TBS6 Emperor Palpatine Wave Back In Stock For $22.99 Each

Posted by Paul | June 30, 2015 at 09:13 AM ET |

Amazon.com now has The Black Series Six Inch Wave 8 listed in stock. Click below for direct links!

Review: Heroes And Villains - R - TARGET Exclusive

Posted by Paul | June 30, 2015 at 07:43 AM ET |

This is what our exclusive program was whittled down to for the Rebels line. The set of six figures doesn't even make sense. See the Heroes And Villains Hero Series TARGET exclusive set in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Heroes And Villains

First Order Stormtrooper Review And Images Coming Soon!

Posted by Paul | June 29, 2015 at 09:45 PM ET |

Our First Order Stormtrooper has arrived on our doorstep! RDR and VG coming soon!

Hasbro and Hunter PR has asked us to remind all of our readers again to make your final selections for The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice Poll. We also need to clarify that we will be cutting off the voting tomorrow, June 30, 2015 at 9:00 PM (EDT) since Hunter PR will need our results by midnight that same day. Vote for your selection at JTA HERE and be sure to vote at the other Star Wars fan sites with a great resource page put together by StarWars.com by clicking HERE or the banner below.

TBS6 Luke Skywalker And Wampa In Stock At Hasbro Toy Shop!

Posted by Paul | June 29, 2015 at 09:17 AM ET |

The Luke Skywalker And Wampa The Black Series 6" Deluxe figure set is in stock at Hasbro Toy Shop for $34.99. Special thanks to JTA reader Valkyrie for the alert!

UPDATE 1: Use code CJE4MQV to get 15% off your order (one time per account) and if you add $50 worth of merchandise to your order it ships for FREE!

UPDATE 2: Mosep Binneed, Jawas, Han Carbonite and Leia Boushh are all available to order as well for a low $9.99 each! They ship approximately July 20th. Special thanks to friend Steve U. for this update.

UPDATE 3: C-3PO has been added!

Review: Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios - R - Hero Series

Posted by Paul | June 29, 2015 at 07:44 AM ET |

We have the final Rebels Hero Series figure for you today: Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios in 12-Inch Figure scale. Check him out in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios

Our "Rumor Report" On The Black Series 6" Now Confirmed!

Posted by Paul | June 28, 2015 at 12:08 PM ET |

We told you the proof of our BREAKING NEWS report was forthcoming almost a week ago.... and here it is. We feel this newly confirmed information should definitely affect how you vote for The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice poll. Of course nothing is 100% until confirmed by Hasbro, but this is the next best thing. As you can see, "CW Captain" does NOT have the same product number as Clone Commander Cody and we can't imagine ANYTHING else being called "Episode III Gene" other than General Grievous. C-3PO and Jango Fett are obviously self-explanatory. Lastly, while we were hoping for a Clone Commander or Clone Lieutenant, the Episode II Clone Trooper in this list has the same product number as the Clone Trooper Captain. Click the image for all of the juicy tidbits. Out of respect to our source, we blacked out information that could possibly spill too much information. By the way, we have no idea what Black Series 6 Inch Figure with product code A4301 could be since A4301 is the assortment number for this entire line.

You might be tired of Sideshow's clones like we are, but we have to admit that ARC Clone Trooper: Echo (Phase II Armor) is incredible and a perfect template for future ARC troopers from The Clone Wars television show. See this beautiful figure in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

ARC Clone Trooper: Echo (Phase II Armor)

Sideshow Collectibles Announces R2-Q5 1:6 Scale Figure!

Posted by Paul | June 27, 2015 at 05:00 PM ET |

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Sideshow Collectibles announces the R2-Q5 (Imperial Astromech Droid) 1:6 Scale Figure. Check out the preview!

Tell Us How You Feel About The Hasbro Fans' Choice TBS6 Poll!

Posted by Paul | June 27, 2015 at 12:09 PM ET |

We've been in overdrive organizing this poll that we haven't even opened up a discussion about your thoughts on it. While some of you have directly voted your disdain for this Fans' Choice Poll (midichlorians was a choice,so was "why isn't there a 3.75" poll?"), we thought we'd publish a second article for you to address, complain or just generally talk about this history changing Fan's Choice poll. On your mark, get set, GO!

Review: Episode VI - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 27, 2015 at 12:55 AM ET |

There is one figure that doesn't belong in this set. Can you guess which one it is? Thank the Maker we are finally done going over the Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets because it was difficult to get through them. It's finally time for the Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi set. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi

Sponsor Announcement: NJ Toys And Collectibles - New TBS Arrives!

Posted by Paul | June 26, 2015 at 09:28 PM ET |

JTA sponsor NJ Toys and Collectibles just received their TBS6 Luke Skywalker And Wampa Deluxe sets as well as wave 8 Han Solo (in carbonite) and Jawas two-pack. See what else is coming soon!

Star Wars: Rebels Season 1 Comes To BD/DVD September 1st!

Posted by Paul | June 26, 2015 at 01:58 PM ET |

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One delivers all 15 action-packed episodes plus never-before-seen bonus material and cast/crew interviews revealing the magic behind the making of the hit series. Releasing on Blu-ray and DVD on September 1, this is a must-add collection to the library! (more...)

TBS 3.75" Wave 8 Hits New Zealand And On Sale!

Posted by Paul | June 26, 2015 at 11:16 AM ET |

JTA reader Andy from New Zealand eagerly sends us a fantastic news report that wave 8 of The Black Series 3.75" line has hit his area (and on sale no less)! Madezra, we understand that nothing has been available in your area for a long time now. Would you please go on a toy run so you can come back to JTA and post now? We miss you. Anyway, click through for Andy's report!

Review: Episode V - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 26, 2015 at 01:40 AM ET |

We're still plugging through the Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets. It's time for the Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back set. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Hasbro Unveils Hasbro Pulse!

Posted by Paul | June 25, 2015 at 09:33 PM ET |

Want an insider's look at exclusive content and the latest news on brands like Transformers, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe and Star Wars, straight from the heart of Hasbro? Then welcome to the Hasbro Pulse! (more....)

The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice Poll - FINAL VOTING LIVE!!!

Posted by Paul | June 25, 2015 at 06:31 PM ET |

THIS IS IT! We have received an overwhelming response with over 150 candidates for The Black Series 6" Fans' Choice Poll. We also had over 400 comments (some we had to delete). THANK YOU! The first part of the voting is now complete. But we're jumping right into the FINAL VOTING ROUND. This is the part that really counts! From a list of 50 TOP RANKING candidates, please now show your support by up-voting as many of the top contenders you'd like to see make it into The Black Series 6" line. IMPORTANT: If you don't like a candidate, ignore it. Down votes will be counted as up votes. Fair warning. At 11:59 PM on June 30th, this portion of the poll will conclude and we will send Hasbro the Top 6 candidates with the most up votes on July 1st. (For your information, the comment thread will be closed for this final round, but up votes still function.) To see the final listing and up vote your own choices, please click through to see the 50 TOP RANKING candidates.

The Force Awakens Teaser Poster Signed By Entire Cast!

Posted by Paul | June 25, 2015 at 03:11 PM ET |

Our very own Chuck Paskovics is in CA and snapped a shot of a very cool The Force Awakens teaser poster signed by the entire cast of the film. Check out the full sized image on our Facebook page.

As we exclusively revealed on June 7, 2015 with our exclusive BREAKING NEWS report, Toys R Us has officially revealed their SDCC plans today (right on time) including new official press images of their exclusive Jabba's Rancor Pit set. Ha! Told you Jabba was all-new! :)

Wayne, NJ – June 25, 2015 – Building on its tradition of offering an unbeatable assortment of toys for collectors of all ages, Toys“R”Us today revealed its lineup of exclusive figures and playthings that will be available at the highly anticipated Comic Convention in San Diego next month. Conventioneers and online shoppers will find must-have merchandise based on several fan-favorite entertainment brands, including BATMAN™, MY LITTLE PONY, POWER RANGERS™, Star Wars™, TRANSFORMERS and more at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2343) and online at Toysrus.com/ComicConvention from Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12.*   Click through for more!

   

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | June 25, 2015 at 10:53 AM ET |

Here is a quick update about a bunch of cool new preorders and the latest arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store.

Big Bad Toy Store

Hasbro And Other Licenses Present At Tokyo Toy Show

Posted by Paul | June 25, 2015 at 07:47 AM ET |

The Tokyo Toy Show is underway and Hasbro has a presence there. Japanstarwars.com is covering thr show. Don't worry, nothing new has been shown yet (if at all), but you may want to keep checking back during the event to see if anything new gets revealed there. Of particular note, Bandai has a pretty incredible presence there so you may want to check out what they're offering. Is it just us, or is it painful to see Hasbro's 3.75" Chopper figure on display as if he is available or something?

Review: Episode IV - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 25, 2015 at 12:25 AM ET |

We've reached the Original Trilogy. Why didn't Hasbro just recreate a modern version of the Early Bird Figures set? And how the heck could they not include Princess Leia in this four pack? See more in the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope see. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

The Black Series 3.75" Wave 8 Is Right Around The Corner!

Posted by Paul | June 24, 2015 at 12:12 PM ET |

For those of you interested, Entertainment Earth has just received their solid case packs of Han Solo (in carbonite) and Jawas figures from The Black Series 3.75" wave 8. This should likely mean that the normal mixed case of wave 8 should be arriving imminently (EE still has it listed as July). Special thanks to good friend Chris S. for the alert.... and for trying to hijack our Fan's Choice Poll for the 6" line. If you need to get caught up on what to expect from this line, please see our complete RDRs and VGs on this wonderful set of figures! We received our production figures early from a confidential source to bring you an early look at these figures last month.

UPDATE: Entertainment Earth has also JUST PUT Mosep Binneed, Commander Thorn and Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) IN STOCK too! C-3PO still shows July availability.

Review: Episode III - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 24, 2015 at 01:10 AM ET |

We continue to look at the overall disappointing Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets that are technically still unannounced by Hasbro. They have poor paint operations and five pitiful points of articulation that only a contrarian could love. Anyway, let's check out the Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith set. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith

If you're fortunate enough to have a Fred Meyers store near you, it may be time to make a toy run there. JTA reader Mike R. has sent us a report and proof that The Black Series 3.75" figures (including the latest wave 7 arriving at retail as we speak) are on sale for a mere $6.99 per figure. That's 2007-2008 pricing folks! Click through for his report!

Review: Episode II - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 23, 2015 at 12:40 AM ET |

We continue to look at the overall disappointing Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets that are technically still unannounced by Hasbro. Anyway, let's check out the Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones set. It actually has a couple of good figures in it. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones

New The Black Series 6" Figures Revealed?

Posted by Paul | June 22, 2015 at 08:28 PM ET |

As if we can take any more excitement today! We are anticipating "proof" of this rumor report in the next few days from our confidential informant, so right now take this as just that: a "rumor report". But we have details on four The Black Series 6" (non-Episode 7) that should be part of the next batch announced and/or available in the line. Are you interested to find out who they are? Then click through for more!

Don't forget that bidding ends tonight at 9:00pm for the first part of a several-part auction for mega collector Todd DemArtino's personal modern colection. Click through for more details!

Hasbro Fans' Choice Poll Is Back! Pick The Next 6" Figure!

Posted by Paul | June 22, 2015 at 05:50 PM ET |

Hello, STAR WARS fans! Hasbro is pleased to once again invite you to help determine its next STAR WARS Fans’ Choice figure! And for the first time ever, the STAR WARS Fans' Choice poll will choose a 6-inch scale STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure! Click through for more!


The Black Series 3.75" And 6" Availability Update!

Posted by Paul | June 22, 2015 at 05:42 PM ET |

Are you still trying to play catch up with The Black Series figures (3.75" and 6"). As we move closer and closer to Episode 7, current stock will become scarcer and scarcer. Do you want to know which figures you should probably catch up on first? We have the answers for you. We have a confidential informant who has let us know which figures and case assortments can no longer be ordered. Please note that this doesn't mean you will not see any of these figures again, but you won't see them in their current line looks after they're gone. Click through for more!

Legacy Collection [2] Also Hits Smyths In Ireland!

Posted by Paul | June 22, 2015 at 05:19 PM ET |

JTA reader Conor D. from Ireland has submitted evidence that the Legacy Collection [2] figures have been hitting Smyths in Ireland as well!

Review: Episode I - Digital Release Commemorative Collection

Posted by Paul | June 22, 2015 at 08:52 AM ET |

It's time to look at the overall disappointing Digital Release Commemorative Collection sets that are technically still unannounced by Hasbro. What a mess. Anyway, let's check out the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace set. It actually has a couple of good figures in it. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Happy Father's Day!

Posted by Paul | June 21, 2015 at 03:35 PM ET |

JTA would like to wish all of our Star Wars dads a very happy Father's Day!

Disneyland has celebrated 60 years this year, and now they're also celebrating that landmark with special Droid Factory figure R2-D60. Check out this unique astromech in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

R2-D60

Scott Neitlich from Jakks Pacific reached out to us yesterday with details on the SDCC exclusive Jakks Pacific Boba Fett 18" figure. We posted the details on our Facebook page yesterday, but in case some of you don't access that outlet we are also posting it here today. When we reached out to him Scott letting him know that Medicom Toy released two collectibles of this version of Boba Fett already, he replied "Yeah, it is one of those things where those items are considered in licensing to be in a different category. Licensing gets split up in odd ways these days." Click through for details on this cool collectible!

Review: Darth Maul - R - Hero Series (12-Inch Figure)

Posted by Paul | June 20, 2015 at 01:10 AM ET |

The Hero Series Darth Maul 12-Inch Figure is surprisingly very nice. It has an excellent likeness, even better paint operations and extra accessories for kids to allow them to actually "play" with the figure. Too bad its widespread fate is still unknown. See all of this and more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Darth Maul

Our final update for the Legacy Collection [2] "cancelled" wave of figures features both Build A Droid figures. FA-4 (Count Dooku's Pilot Droid) and TC-70 (Jabba the Hutt's Protocol Droid) were both released during the Amazon exclusive set of figures, one as a basic figure and one as a BAD figure (packaged with different figures). Click below for the full Visual Guides for each BAD figure, which include our unique breakdowns on how you can assemble each of these! You can catch up on all our Visual Guides from this set (and the Amazon exclusive set) on our Visual Guide page, as well as read all of our reviews in our Research Droids Reviews. Between our Visual Guides and our Research Droids Reviews you won't find a more complete overview of the Legacy Collection [2] set of figures!

FA-4 (Count Dooku's Pilot Droid) - Legacy Collection [2] - Build A Droid     TC-70 (Jabba the Hutt's Protocol Droid) - Legacy Collection [2] - Build A Droid

The Luke Skywalker And Wampa The Black Series 6" Deluxe set really superseded our expectations. Yeah, Luke is a little boring, but the Wampa is amazing. See everything you want to know about this set in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Luke Skywalker And Wampa

Sia Anjirs = Black Figure (Or The Black Series)

Posted by Paul | June 18, 2015 at 10:36 PM ET |

Truth is DEFINITELY stranger than fiction. The code has been cracked.... partially! Sia Anjirs = The Black Series (or technically it means "Black Figure") and we have a reader who has figured it out! While at my local Toys R Us, I couldn't help but notice a familiar name on a shelf tag which sported one of the names on the BREAKING NEWS posted list we published yesterday. But hanging from the shelf was Luminara Unduli. You can see it has The Black Series assortment number. When I scanned Luminara Unduli from The Black Series line, this is what came up on the price scanner too. The "top secret" stuff is leaking into the daily business! We have to publicly thank JTA reader "mike" who speaks Farsia (a derivative of the Persian language) who was able to figure out that this strange code is actually words from that foreign language and what some of those crazy words meant on that product listing. Obviously we're not going to be able to figure it all out before SDCC, but as we find out more we will certainly update our original article!

We have the last two basic figures from the Legacy Collection [2] run: R2-D2 and TIE Fighter Pilot. Click below for the full Visual Guides! We also reviewed all of the figures from this wave right here in our Research Droids Reviews.

R2-D2 - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     TIE Fighter Pilot - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

Topps Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Premiere Give-aways

Posted by Chuck | June 18, 2015 at 12:59 PM ET |

Topps is celebrating the season two premiere of Star Wars Rebels with giveaway contests, exclusive products and fun on social media. Disney’s Star Wars Rebels kicks off season 2 this Saturday, June 20th. Topps, maker of Star Wars trading cards since 1977, will be giving away Topps Star Wars Rebels trading cards to lucky fans in social media. Follow @DarthVonOhlen and @ToppsCards the night of the premiere for a Q&A and live-tweet in which fans have a chance to win packs of cards. Click through for images from the set and more!

Review: TIE-Fighter Pilot - Real Action Heroes

Posted by Paul | June 18, 2015 at 08:27 AM ET |

Check out the gorgeous RAH Medicom Toys TIE-Fighter Pilot. This was hot when it was released and it still looks great today. This high-end collectible is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

TIE-Fighter Pilot

Visual Guide Update - Luminara Unduli & Pablo-Jill - LC

Posted by Chuck | June 17, 2015 at 10:48 PM ET |

The Legacy Collection [2] featured two Jedi from the Battle of Geonosis: Luminara Unduli and Pablo-Jill. Both of these figures appeared in The Black Series line, but they were meant for this 'lost' wave of figures. Click below to check them out, and see our full run of Research Droids Reviews from this wave!

Luminara Unduli - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     Pablo-Jill - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | June 17, 2015 at 09:47 PM ET |

Big Bad Toy Store sends in their latest newsletter. Click through to check out the latest pre-orders and new arrivals.

You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

Big Bad Toy Store

BREAKING NEWS: New The Force Awakens Toy Details Revealed!

Posted by Paul | June 17, 2015 at 06:05 PM ET |

We'll preface this immediately by saying that potential MAJOR SPOILERS apply should you choose to click through. We have character and/or vehicle names and details that you may not want to know about yet from screen shots we saw with our own eyes. Now, this may be code, or it may be actual things from the movie. We will have to wait find out for sure of course. So if you don't want to know anything about Episode 7 and/or the corresponding Hasbro line, please don't click through. But between the combined efforts of our local Bothans (who have since died after intercepting this information) and our Research Droids hacking into all the local computer systems (who have since short-circuited), we have a pretty sizable list of what you can expect for The Force Awakens toy launch this September 4th. We also have isolated data explaining what some of these things are (like 6", 3.75" vehicles or role-play). As always, take everything you see with a grain of salt until Hasbro officially announces it themselves. Enjoy!

Star Wars: Rebels Returns This Saturday With A 1 Hour Movie!

Posted by Paul | June 17, 2015 at 02:38 PM ET |

The Rebel crew returns to Disney XD this Saturday in the Season Two premiere of Star Wars Rebels, “The Siege of Lothal” – a special one-hour movie event! Click through for more!

Review: The Inquisitor - R - Hero Series

Posted by Paul | June 17, 2015 at 08:56 AM ET |

He comes with more accessories than any The Black Series figure. He has better paint operations than any The Black Series figure. He is going to make you mad that Hasbro can't provide collectors with this quality in The Black Series line. See The Inquisitor Hero Series figure in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

The Inquisitor

Next up for our Legacy Collection [2] updates? A buggy Sun Fac and a very red Battle Droid. Click the image below for each corresponding Visual Guide page, and check out our full reviews to catch up on the whole wave!

Sun Fac - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     Battle Droid - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

Review: Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) - TBS [P2] - #16

Posted by Paul | June 16, 2015 at 12:55 AM ET |

It's YOUR fault why The Black Series [Phase II] Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) 6" figure is gargantuan next to the "other" Princess Leia 6" figure they made in 2013. (Is it just us or why is EVERY Princess Leia figure they make so controversial?) Find out why we're to blame for this figure's abnormally large size. It's a shame, because it is rather excellent otherwise. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Princess Leia Organa (Boushh)

Largest Star Wars Private Toy Collection Auction!

Posted by Paul | June 15, 2015 at 09:04 PM ET |

Sellersville Auction proudly presents, from the largest and most complete private Star Wars toy collection in the world, a nearly complete collection of modern era Star Wars Toys produced from 1994 through the 30th Anniversary Collection in 2008. Todd DeMartino is a long time Star Wars toy collector and remains one of the most well-known and respected collectors with deep hobby roots. All of the pieces being auctioned off are items that were photographed for Todd's upcoming book "Star Wars: The Saga Museum". Sign up for the newsletter for the latest book progress from his website…" www.thesagamuseum.com. Click through for more about the auction! Start Date: Friday, June 12, 2015 @ 9pm. End Date: Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 9pm.

UK Smyths Toys Has Legacy Collection [2] Figures

Posted by Paul | June 15, 2015 at 05:36 PM ET |

In case this is news to you or not, JTA UK reader zx_spectrum_30 writes in to let us know that the Legacy Collection [2] figures can be found at Smyths Toys in the UK for £6.99 each (compare to £12 now for TBS). If you're still on the lookout for these, this may be another option for you.

Some Finding The Black Series 3.75" Wave 7 For The First Time!

Posted by Paul | June 15, 2015 at 05:32 PM ET |

While many parts of the country have been finding wave 7 of The Black Series 3.75" line, some are just finding them for the first time. Mark H. decided to take a trip to Alabama and was able to score a few new figures. Click through for his report.

Visual Guide Update - Sandtrooper & Biker Scout - LC

Posted by Chuck | June 15, 2015 at 05:00 PM ET |

Our Legacy Collection [2] updates continue, this round featuring both the Sandtrooper and the Biker Scout. Click below for our fully featured Visual Guide pages, and then browse through our reviews to catch up on the whole wave!

Sandtrooper - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     Biker Scout - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

Review: IG-88 - TBS [P2] - #15

Posted by Paul | June 15, 2015 at 12:35 AM ET |

We are continuing to play catch up with The Black Series and Rebels lines. Let's finish up the final wave of The Black Series [Phase II] 6" line with IG-88. This bounty hunter also turned out better than anticipated, but still has some distance to travel before reaching perfection. Is this figure worth over $20? You decide in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

IG-88

Visual Guide Update - Clone Sergeant & 212th Clone Trooper - LC

Posted by Chuck | June 14, 2015 at 09:56 PM ET |

The Legacy Collection [2] wave of figures came with a pair of clones for your clone army: A phase I Clone Trooper Sergeant and a phase II 212th Battalion Clone Trooper. Click below for each Visual Guide featuring these 'pre-packs', and make sure you check out all of our reviews on this surprise release of figures!

Clone Trooper Sergeant - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     212th Battalion Clone Trooper - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

Review: Clone Commander Cody - TBS [P2] - #14

Posted by Paul | June 14, 2015 at 01:10 AM ET |

We are continuing to play catch up with The Black Series and Rebels lines. Let's finish up the final wave of The Black Series [Phase II] 6" line by beginning with the Clone Commander Cody figure. This action figure turned out better than we had ever expected. He isn't perfect, but he isn't to far from that assessment. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Clone Commander Cody

Hero Series Darth Maul On TARGET.com

Posted by Paul | June 13, 2015 at 08:16 PM ET |

TARGET.com has a Darth Maul Hero Series figure listed for $14.99. It says it's out of stock and only available in stores. It will be interesting to see if this ever surfaces. Special thanks to JTA reader Kyle and Morgan for the reports.

  

The Black Series 3.75" Wave 8 Recap (RDRs and VGs)

Posted by Paul | June 13, 2015 at 02:32 PM ET |

It's a wrap! We have concluded our exclusive look at wave 8 of The Black Series 3.75" line. In case you missed any RDR or VG entry, click through for the complete summary!

Visual Guide Update - Anakin and Padmé - Legacy Collection

Posted by Chuck | June 13, 2015 at 01:57 PM ET |

Today we start taking a look at the previously unreleased Legacy Collection [2] basic figures that started showing up this past May. We'll start off with full Visual Guides of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala. Click below to check out these 'pre-packs', including their Build A Droid information. You can also catch up on our reviews for this entire series right here.

Anakin Skywlker - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures     Padmé Amidala - Legacy Collection [2] - Basic Figures

More The Black Series Six Inch Deals On Amazon

Posted by Chuck | June 13, 2015 at 10:22 AM ET |

There are still some The Black Series six inch deals to be had on Amazon right now. Both the Emperor and Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper) are in stock for $17.29, and Han Solo and Tauntaun is in stock for $38.34. Click the images below for direct product links. A big thanks to all of the JTA readers who let us know about these!

     

Review: Kanan Jarrus - R - Hero Series

Posted by Paul | June 13, 2015 at 08:31 AM ET |

We are back to playing catch up with The Black Series and Rebels lines. Let's check out the Hero Series Kanan Jarrus (with extra accessories). These figures are truly a value and look pretty darn good. But are they needed? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Kanan Jarrus

Visual Guide Update - C-3PO (#16) - The Black Series

Posted by Chuck | June 12, 2015 at 10:09 PM ET |

We have our final figure from the final wave of The Black Series [Phase II] available in our Visual Guides. Check out the slightly updated C-3PO in all his glory in our Visual Guide below. You may also see him in our full review, and if you missed any of our guides from the final wave then make sure you stop by our Visual Guides channel to catch up on all six!

C-3PO - The Black Series (#16)

SDCC Exclusive First Order Stormtrooper Official Hasbro Details!

Posted by Paul | June 12, 2015 at 05:39 PM ET |

Hasbro releases official details concerning the First Order Stormtrooper San Diego Comic Con exclusive 6" figure. Click through for details!

Review: C-3PO - TBS [P2] - #16

Posted by Paul | June 12, 2015 at 12:40 AM ET |

We finish up our exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8 with one of the smartest repacks Hasbro could have chosen. The truth however is that C-3PO is NOT a staright repack. There are enhancements to him that you should probably know about that make him better. Learn about all of these details and more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

C-3PO

The good news continues at www.njtoysandcollectibles.com! We have been notified that The Black Series 6" Princess Leia Organa (Boushh), IG-88, Clone Commander Cody and Emperor Palpatine have shipped from the manufacturer!! We should receive them in our warehouse late next week and usually ship within 24 hours!! All pre-orders will ship first in the order received. Tons more coming soon!!

Visual Guide Update - Commander Thorn (#15) - The Black Series

Posted by Chuck | June 11, 2015 at 08:43 PM ET |

It wouldn't be a wave of figures without a clone trooper! But, as clones go Commander Thorn is a good choice as a character to make the leap from animated to realistic style figures. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide, and stop by our Research Droids Review for a full recap of what you can expect from this figure!

Commander Thorn - The Black Series (#15)

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | June 11, 2015 at 07:36 PM ET |

Check out the latest Big Bad Toy Store right here!

You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

Big Bad Toy Store

It's been rumored since Celebration that the major licensees would carry a common character reveal at SDCC, and that that character would be the First Order Stormtrooper. Entertainment Weekly has the scoop on which licensees have that honor as they unveil said First Order Stormtrooper at SDCC next month. Also of note from this story, as suspected, the packaging will be unique to SDCC exclusive status.

 

Christopher Lee Passed At Age 93... RIP Count Dooku

Posted by Chuck | June 11, 2015 at 08:04 AM ET |

Another Star Wars Legend passed. RIP Christopher Lee... He might have also had a few other legendary roles in his storied career. He died on June 7th.

Get the full details here.

 

Review: Commander Thorn - TBS [P2] - #15

Posted by Paul | June 11, 2015 at 12:55 AM ET |

We continue with our exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8: the best wave of figures to date in The Black Series 3.75" line. Let's check out Commander Thorn, the third character from The Clone Wars: Lost Missions (aka Season 6). He is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Commander Thorn

Visual Guide Update - Jawas (#20) - The Black Series

Posted by Chuck | June 10, 2015 at 06:49 PM ET |

Check out the latest addition to the Visual Guides from the final wave of The Black Series [Phase II]: A very well done set of Jawas. Click below for a closer look at this all-new set of scavengers. When you are finished checking out our Visual Guide, stop by and catch up on this morning's review right here!

Jawas  - The Black Series (#20)

The Force Awakens Comes To San Diego Comic Con This Year!

Posted by Paul | June 10, 2015 at 04:41 PM ET |

The Force Awakens and more comes to San Diego Comic Con this year! StarWars.com has the full story!

Ugly White Inserts Confirmed For European TBS Packaging

Posted by Chuck | June 10, 2015 at 10:52 AM ET |

It looks like it's official. The rumored inserts (originally reported over at StarWarsFiguren.com) for European packaging is a reality. Solicitations have started going out to buyers and European versions of the card backs (at least from the final wave) will not only have a different name plate on the front than their U.S. counterparts, but a very unattractive white paper multi-language insert behind the figure. Which begs the question... If the U.S. packaging now has multi-language text on the front, why does the European versions have different multi-language text on the front? Click the images below for a closer look!

A big thanks to JTA insider Fulcrum for the heads-up on this!

Review: Jawas - TBS [P2] - #20

Posted by Paul | June 10, 2015 at 01:20 AM ET |

We continue with our exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8: the best wave of figures to date in The Black Series 3.75" line. They should have started off the line instead of ending it! It's time to check out two all-new Jawas. They need a little bit of paint, but otherwise they're on point. Check them out in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Jawas

Visual Guide Update - Han Solo (#19) - The Black Series

Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2015 at 06:44 PM ET |

Hasbro's release of The Black Series Han Solo (with carbonite block) gives us a definitive update of this figure! Make sure to check out our full Visual Guide for yourself by clicking below as we continue our exclusive advanced look at this wave of figures! You can also read our full report in our Research Droids Review!

Han Solo  - The Black Series (#19)

You'll need a next-gen console to play the upcoming Battlefront, and Amazon has a pretty sweet bundle as a Lightning Deal today! Good until 6PM Eastern! $350 for the whole package!

TBS Six Inch Wave 9 IN STOCK At Amazon for $16.09!

Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2015 at 12:58 PM ET |

Hurry, because this may not last long! The Black Series 6-Inch Wave 9 is listed in-stock on Amazon, but they are listed as Saga Legends! And, they are $16.09 each! Get them while you can! They are hard to find since their listing is currently incorrect. Huge thanks to JTA reader Josh M. for the alert!

Direct links: Clone Commander Cody, IG-88, and Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) (or click the images below)

        

UPDATE: All three figures are toggling in and out of stock. Keep checking back!

TBS6 Wave 8 (Emperor Palpatine Wave) In Stock At Hasbro Toy Shop

Posted by Paul | June 09, 2015 at 10:23 AM ET |

The Black Series 6" wave 8 is in stock and ON SALE for $71.99 at Hasbro Toy Shop. Special thanks to JTA reader Valkyrie for the heads up!

The Black Series Deluxe Jabba The Hutt and Scout Trooper with Speeder Bike sets are only $10 at Walmart.com, but it looks like you can only get them for this price through the mobile app. Use THIS LINK to get them for this incredible price! Special thanks to JTA reader Steve U. for the alert!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT in a flash!

Hasbro Bows Out of 2016 London Toy Fair

Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2015 at 09:22 AM ET |

Our friends across the pond at JediNews have alerted us to this bit of information regarding London Toy Fair. According to Toy World Magazine, Hasbro has bowed out of the 2016 London Toy Fair. Get the full details right here! Thanks to Jedi News buddy Matt for the heads-up!

Review: Han Solo [In Carbonite] - TBS [P2] - #19

Posted by Paul | June 09, 2015 at 01:05 AM ET |

We have an exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8 for you: the wave that should have started off the line instead of being the "last" one! It's time to check out Han Solo [In Carbonite] which is really based on his appearance from The Empire Strikes Back, but also works very well for your Return Of The Jedi displays too. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Han Solo

Sponsor Announcement: NJ Toys And Collectibles - New Arrivals!

Posted by Paul | June 08, 2015 at 10:10 PM ET |

Check out the latest arrival updates from NJ Toys and Collectibles by clicking through! Also, all orders of $200 or more ship absolutely FREE.... forever!

Next up for our exclusive look into the final The Black Series wave is Princess Leia Organa (Boushh). Click below to check our full-featured Visual Guide of this great figure! You can also read our full breakdown on whether this version of Boushh is definitive or not right here in our Research Droids Review!

Princess Leia Organa (Boushh)  - The Black Series (#17)

The Black Series [Phase III] Packaging Revealed!

Posted by Paul | June 08, 2015 at 10:51 AM ET |

Or is this an SDCC exclusive packaging reveal? Either way, you should get an idea of what The Black Series 6" packaging for Fall 2015 will look like. It has been revealed courtesy of Jedi Insider. Check out all of the images they have us this exciting new line look! By the way, it looks like now that if the Chrome Collection is even a new line that it could be the retailer exclusive line that has been rumored for some time (and that means 3.75") It's all starting to leak!

Review: Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) - TBS [P2] - #17

Posted by Paul | June 08, 2015 at 12:20 AM ET |

We have an exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8 for you: the wave that should have started off the line instead of being the "last" one! We finally have a definitive Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) figure now, but she still needs some enhancements with her paint job. See how far Hasbro took her articulation and other updates because this one is leaps and bounds better than the last one released a decade ago. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Princess Leia Organa (Boushh)

Winner Announced For Our Poster and Patch Facebook Give-away!

Posted by Chuck | June 07, 2015 at 07:12 PM ET |

Our contest to win a free Vintage Tribute poster and CVII patch via Facebook is now over and we have a winner! Click through to see if you won!

Visual Guide Update - Mosep Binneed (#18) - The Black Series

Posted by Chuck | June 07, 2015 at 05:55 PM ET |

Hot off the truck comes today's Visual Guide update, featuring the final wave from The Black Series. Our first update looks at Mosep Binneed, a fantastic addition to the 3 3/4" line of figures! Click below for our full Visual Guide, and make sure to check out our Research Droids Review posted earlier today.

Mosep Binneed  - The Black Series (#18)

Stormtrooper Becomes #08, Commander Thorn Becomes #15, #21 Axed

Posted by Paul | June 07, 2015 at 04:56 PM ET |

In case you missed our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram post on this, we can confirm that we were correct about our presumption that Commander Thorn would move from #21 to #15 to make up the gap that the Stormtrooper (#08) left when he replaced the cancelled Princess Leia (Yavin Ceremony) figure.

BREAKING NEWS: The Black Series Becomes The Chrome Collection?

Posted by Paul | June 07, 2015 at 04:42 PM ET |

Well, according to this screen cap image it certainly looks that way! Keep in mind that there is no doubt that Jabba's Rancor Pit will come in TBS [P2] packaging. There is a lot going on in this post, so let's distill the most important points. Firstly, we have secured an image of the new Toys R Us Jabba's Rancor Pit from a Toys R Us computer with all of the important details. You should note that the Jabba shown in the picture is NOT the Jabba in the set. They inadvertently show the 2004 Star Wars "Saga" Ultra figure instead. They also don't show the rancor. More importantly, notice the way this exclusive is described: Star Wars Chrome Collection. There are no "The Black Series" descriptors on the screen at all. Maybe this means nothing. Maybe The Black Series will continue and the Chrome Collection refers to that rumored retailer exclusive line. It doesn't appear that Toys R Us uses this term to describe their exclusives, despite a chrome TRU sticker on them. Could this be the new collector-focused line name for September 2015? We're inclined to say yes to that. Obviously we will know nothing until Hasbro reveals it themselves, but it's interesting to say the least! Leave your thoughts in our comments! Remember from our last post, the Jabba's Rancor Pit multipack won't be available in stores. We hope that changes after SDCC!

JTA has come across some confidential plans regarding Toys R Us and San Diego Comic Con. We have images of the plans but will not post it due to the unknown secrecy of them. We will however outline what's contained within them. From reading these plans we're convinced of one thing. Toys R Us is committed to the collector market. And they are demanding exclusives that befit us from vendors like Hasbro. This information will all become public on June 25, 2015, but why not find out what's gong down now? Interested? Then click through for more.

With special thanks to the combined effort of our friends at Jedi News and Yakface for bringing this to our attention, we were able to locate the revised The Black Series [Phase II] Luke Skywalker [Wampa Attack] (#02) figure with correctly colored elbow joints. All we can say is that it makes a huge difference on the figure.

Review: Mosep Binneed - TBS [P2] - #18

Posted by Paul | June 07, 2015 at 12:01 AM ET |

We have an exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] wave 8 for you: the wave that should have started off the line instead of being the "last" one! He is one of only four (4) Original Trilogy "never before offered" characters in The Black Series line (both phases). How sad does that sound? But Mosep Binneed was a long-awaited action figure that has totally exceeded our expectations. See the MULTIPLE reasons why you MUST acquire this cantina alien for your own collection in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Mosep Binneed

What Have We Here?

Posted by Paul | June 06, 2015 at 02:17 PM ET |

Come back tomorrow to find out!

If you haven't checked out our Facebook page to enter our contest then today's your last chance! One winner will receive a free Vintage Tribute poster and Celebration Anaheim JTA patch. All the details right here (look for the sticky at the top of our page)! You can also still order this poster in our store, along with other patches and cards from Celebration Anaheim.

Review: Agent Kallus - R - Hero Series

Posted by Paul | June 06, 2015 at 01:45 AM ET |

We are continuing to play catch up with The Black Series and Rebels lines. Let's check out the Hero Series Agent Kallus, which is also much nicer that its 3.75" counterpart. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Agent Kallus

Review: Ezra Bridger - R - Hero Series

Posted by Paul | June 05, 2015 at 08:22 AM ET |

We are continuing to play catch up with The Black Series and Rebels lines. Let's check out the Hero Series Ezra Bridger, which is much nicer that its 3.75" counterpart. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Ezra Bridger

Canceled TBS [P1] AT-RT Driver Card Back Revealed!

Posted by Paul | June 04, 2015 at 06:06 PM ET |

And here is the AT-RT Driver (#30) The Black Series [Phase I] card back art, also found by Mauricio M. in the My Little Pony section of Hasbro's website! If you missed it, be sure to check out the Republic Commando card back art HERE. See the AT-RT Driver's product details by clicking through!

Here is a pretty neat post! If you recall, back on January 22, 2014, JTA posted a rumor report of the figures that would make up wave 4 and wave 5 of The Black Series [Phase I] lineup. Curiously, multiple The Vintage Collection repacks were part of these assortments, but some ultimately never got released; including Republic Trooper and AT-RT Driver. Since then, loose promotional images have surfaced proving that they were planned, but no packaging ever reared its ugly head. Through some inexplicable search, JTA reader Mauricio M. directed our attention to this link of an image of the Republic Trooper TBS card back art in the middle of Hasbro's Play-Doh page. This is as big as the image gets, but at least conclusive proof now exists that this was to be the #31st figure in the lineup. If you look carefully, this image shows a card back that hasn't even been die cut yet. Maybe these figures are locked in a warehouse somewhere and will be released two years later too! (We kid!) Seriously though, hopefully Hasbro will do right by collectors and get this figure out for us once and for all! Click through for the text on the product page. (We saved the image and text here in case Hasbro gets wind of this and decides to take the page down.)

Found! TBS 6" Commander Cody/Princess Leia (Boushh) Wave Hits!

Posted by Paul | June 04, 2015 at 12:01 PM ET |

Found! Hot on the heels on wave 7 of The Black Series 3.75" line arriving at retail, JTA reader Thomas B, sends us an awesome report of wave 9 of The Black Series 6" line being found at his local TARGET. Click through for more!

    

Review: Emperor Palpatine - TBS [P2] - Six Inch Figures (#11)

Posted by Paul | June 04, 2015 at 01:10 AM ET |

The Black Series 6" Emperor Palpatine is not that bad, but you probably won't be able to get past the fact that we still don't have a modern definitive update to the 1984 vintage Kenner release yet in 3.75" scale. Should you punish this figure because of that? See what you think of him in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Emperor Palpatine

UPDATE: Jabba's Rancor Pit Details Revealed!

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 05:33 PM ET |

JTA Facebook reader Casey has alerted our attention to details posted in Rebelscum's forums about the Jabba's Rancor Pit Toys R Us exclusive. SKU number 311260 has been revealed and it supposedly has an MSRP of $130.00. It also appears to be some sort of SDCC exclusive. Click through for more!

The Latest Star Wars Comic Is Likely Going To Create A Bad Buzz

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 03:49 PM ET |

Site io9.com has posted what we would consider a controversial bit of news that will likely upset longtime Star Wars fans in the latest Marvel Comics issue. As it is true canon, it affects what we have already seen in the films in a very unsettling way. WARNING: Big SPOILERS apply. Hopefully there will be a twist in the story which makes this development a whole bunch of nonsense. Please be as vague as you can in our comments.

TARGET Makes Current The Black Series Lines NCF Status

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 12:35 PM ET |

While some of our critics may hail this as a non-story, we have an informant who has added a little bit of light in the progress of the Star Wars toy line from what it is now to what it is going to be in September. Whether this is applicable at your local retail establishment is not the point here. This is what soon will be happening at your local TARGET store. Click through for more!

JTA Australian reader Keshav I. graciously sends us nice pictures of the eBay leaked First Order Stormtrooper 6" figure. Keep in mind that spoilers may or may not apply before clicking through!

Toys R Us Names New Chairman And CEO

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 08:53 AM ET |

There is a new sheriff in town and New Jersey Business has the full story. Click through for more!

Mosep Binneed And Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) Also Hit eBay!

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 08:06 AM ET |

eBay seller viperskingdom is also now selling The Black Series 3.75" Mosep Binneed and Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) figures as well!

   

eBay seller viperskingdom is now selling The Black Series 3.75" Han Solo with his carbonite block for $13.99. Special thanks to JTA moderator Paul B. for the alert!

Review: Clone Trooper Captain - TBS [P2] - Six Inch Figure (#13)

Posted by Paul | June 03, 2015 at 01:25 AM ET |

We have more The Black Series and Rebels figures and toys to "catch up" on this month. It's time for the Clone Trooper Captain 6" figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Clone Trooper Captain

Hot Toys 1/6 Scale Episode IV Luke Skywalker Pre-order

Posted by Chuck | June 02, 2015 at 06:56 AM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles has the newly announced Hot Toys Episode IV Luke Skywalker up for pre-order. Click here for order details!

We have more The Black Series and Rebels figures and toys to "catch up" on this month. Luke Skywalker [Stormtrooper Disguise] is a very exciting release in The Black Series line. In fact, it's one of our most favorite 6" figures in a LONG TIME! See why this is almost a perfect release in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Luke Skywalker

Review: Battle On Endor - TBS [P2] - Toys R Us Exclusive

Posted by Paul | June 01, 2015 at 09:21 AM ET |

June is The Black Series and Rebels "catch up" month. Star Wars collecting has been a little dull lately, so hopefully new products will make it a little more interesting. We start off with the Toys R Us exclusive Battle On Endor set. This multipack makes us so mad! But we have to be honest and say that there are positives and negatives in it. The Stormtrooper is "newish", the AT-ST can stand unassisted now and there are figures in this set that have never looked as bad as they do now. You see, it's all over the map. Learn more in this controversial review in our Research Droids Reviews today.. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Battle On Endor

Hot Toys 1/6 Scale Episode IV Luke Skywalker

Posted by Chuck | June 01, 2015 at 09:15 AM ET |

Hot Toys has announced their Luke Skywalker (Star Wars: Episode IV) 1/6 scale figure. Click through for the full gallery and specs.

FlashBack Reviews Column Goes On Summer Vacation

Posted by Paul | June 01, 2015 at 09:10 AM ET |

Thank you for the incredible reception of our FlashBack Reviews. It's really just a "fancy" way for me to let you know that I am updating our galleries, reviews and collector notes (and so forth) on the best (and sometimes worst) Star Wars collectibles money can buy. FlashBack Reviews will be "closed" from June through August, returning on September 1st. There are multiple things happening which will (are) keep (keeping) me occupied including a huge Star Wars project (collector based) sanctioned by Lucasfilm Ltd. of which I am part of and hope to announce soon. Because of this, I have to cut back on something before I croak, besides, it's summer. Please know I am not cancelling this column. Check out FlashBack Reviews again this September 1st! Please note this will have no effect on our Research Droids Reviews column.

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