Monthly Archives: September 2024
We continue our look at The Vintage Collection multipacks with the addition of the Target exclusive Special Action Figure Hero Set. Click below to check out the full guide page. You can also revisit our full review of this set in our review database.
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We have a small run of The Vintage Collection Visual Guide updates, starting with the Imperial Officers Builder Pack. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide, and make sure to visit our full review of this set here.
Tags: Admiral Motti, Admiral Piett, Builder Packs, Imperial Officers, The Vintage Collection
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Daniel Richtman aka DanielRPK on X posted a few more Star Wars tidbits… I’ll make it quick: according to him Lucasfilm is developing a Star Wars series based on the Fallen Order video game franchise with main character Cal Kestis. The third and final game is currently in development and could be released in 2026/27. With Ahsoka possibly seeing a 2026 release it would mean the Cal Kestis series could be ready for a 2027 release. As far as projects go this is probably the safest bet after the disastrous The Acolyte. Both “Jedi” games sold more than 40 million copies combined and Cal Kestis is a very popular character with a roster of equally popular companions. And Lucasfilm could give fans yet another show set during the OT/Rebels/Andor timeline.
DanielRPK also reports that The Mandalorian will end with the 2026 movie (to which I say, if this movie made 1 billion at the box office there would certainly be a sequel), the show will also not return to Disney+. But the character will appear in other projects (certainly the Filoni movie with Ahsoka).
And that’s it for today. Would you like to see a Cal Kestis series? He’s a Jedi, he fights the Empire, his girlfriend (as of Survivor) is one of the best liked female characters, Nightsister Merrin (before Ahsoka retconned it all she was the last surviving Nightsister), all the actors in the game could and would certainly appear in the series as well, it would be more OT era nostalgia, they could use Darth Vader (he appears in the games) and various other OT era characters. So on paper it really sounds like the safest bet. And Lucasfilm absolutely needs something that can replicate the overnight success that was The Mandalorian on Disney+. Neither Andor nor Ahsoka (not even mentioning the 2024 shows) are able to fill that role.
You are about the enter the Star Wars Rumor Zone!
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Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection‘s X-Wing Pilot Builder Pack set is pretty cool. At least this set is 50% male, and no characters are from that awful The Acolyte show. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Pre-orders are now open for the Hot Toys exclusive Death Trooper (TMS134) 1/6 Scale Figure. Click here for the pre-order page.
Tags: Ahsoka (Disney+ Series), Death Trooper, Hot Toys: Sixth Scale Figures, Sixth Scale Figures
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Hot Toys unveils their exclusive Death Trooper (TMS134) Sixth Scale figure from Star Wars: Ahsoka. Click through for full details and gallery images.
Tags: Ahsoka (Disney+ Series), Death Trooper, Hot Toys: Sixth Scale Figures, Sixth Scale Figures
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Rumors are spreading (the source seems to be DanielRPK on X who has a mixed track record) that the Rey movie is now on hold. Because they still have no script after all this time and the treatments by writer Steven Knight were never met with approval by Kathleen Kennedy.
Make of that what you will… the source seems to be someone who at times is right about things, other times not so much. But one thing is certain: the movie that was supposed to start filming in 2024 will not begin filming this year.
If the higher ups at Disney have some sense left – and before you say anything, they seem to have, given what we know about the production of Inside Out 2 and just hours ago it was revealed that Disney gets rid of the CCO of their animation department, the animation studio that brought the world such wonderful flops like Strange World and Wish. Jennifer Lee, the now former CCO, says she wants to focus on filmmaking full time instead, and she will work on the next two Frozen movies… so she still has a job (on paper), but is no longer in charge of animation (Lee was basically the Dave Filoni of Disney animation). Anyway, so if they have some sense left Disney will give the Rey movie the Rian Johnson Star Wars trilogy treatment. They must know how high the chances are that a movie by an activist feminist director and a sequel to the sequels will bomb spectacularly. And Kennedy may have played her last trump card with The Acolyte which was an outright disaster on Disney+. They let her do this pet project of hers… and it actually harmed Star Wars. This of course after Indiana Jones 5 only not becoming the biggest Disney movie flop of all time because The Marvels managed to perform even worse.
Poor Daisy – she deserves better
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A new rumor has surfaced regarding the future of Star Wars at Hasbro. I thought about whether or not to even talk about it, since the source is the usual YouTube rumor mill in the shape of “the future ruler of earth” aka “Overlord DVD”. And before you groan or shake your head… I think this rumor, even if untrue, at least warrants a discussion. Also, this is supposed to be fun, as in “let’s just speculate”. Because even if untrue, there are some things we know for sure that make it at least plausible.
So what is the rumor? Allegedly Hasbro is so fed up with Star Wars that they want out of their contract and sell the license off, which, according to the report, is still good for another five years. But sales have declined so much that it’s no longer worth it for Hasbro.
Click through to read my thoughts on this.
Apply the usual truckloads of salt, you know the drill
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Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection‘s Jedi Master Sol figure, based on Star Wars: The Acolyte, is excellent, but will you care? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Hasbro’s lot in life is to scam us and rip us off. That’s how you’ll feel about The Vintage Collection‘s Cobb Vanth (Mandalorian Armor) “Deluxe” figure, based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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During an investor’s day event video game publisher EA revealed a few interesting numbers about their Star Wars games. And while many feel Star Wars is at an all time low right now, after The Acolyte, the numbers EA revealed prove that the brand can still be popular. As long as Lucasfilm is not involved too much…
Click through for more details!
Pretty popular
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Sideshow Collectibles has their latest sixth scale release up for pre-order, from the first wave of their Tatooine-themed figures. Garindan joins Ponda Baba and Greedo up for pre-order. Click here for the product page.
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Pre-orders have opened for the remaining three The Black Series figures announced during Pulse Con 2024. Click below for pre-order pages:
- The Black Series Princess Leia Organa (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- The Black Series Luke Skywalker (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- The Black Series Dagan Gera (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
Full Cases Via Entertainment Earth
- The Black Series Wave 1 (Includes Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Dagan Gera)
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LEGO has announced Jabba’s Sail Barge (75397), part of their Ultimate Collector Series. Featuring 11 mini figures including Slave Leia and Jabba the Hutt, look for this to go up for pre-order on October 6. Head over LEGO.com for more details and images.
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It’s time to look at The Vintage Collection‘s Captain Enoch And Thrawn’s Night Troopers Builder Packs set, based on Star Wars: Ahsoka. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Check out The Vintage Collection‘s HK-87 Assassin Droid (Arcana) figure, based on Star Wars: Ahsoka. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Pre-orders are up for most of today’s The Vintage Collection and The Black Series reveals. Click below for pre-order options:
The Vintage Collection
- Luke Skywalker (VC344) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Jedi Master Indara (VC345) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Dedra Meero (VC346) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Anakin Skywalker (VC347) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Teth) (VC348) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Streets of Mos Eisley Playset (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
The Black Series
- Prince Xizor (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Clone Commander Bacara (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Commando Droid (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Armorer Roleplay helmet (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- STAP & Battle Droid (Pulse Con Exclusive via Hasbro Pulse)
Full Cases Via Entertainment Earth
- The Vintage Collection Wave 21 (Includes Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master Indara, Anakin Skywalker, Dedra Meero, & Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Teth)
- The Black Series Wave 6 (Includes Prince Xizor, Clone Commander Bacara, & Commando Droid
Note: The Black Series Dagan Gera, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia Organa will be available for pre-order on September 18th at 1 PM Eastern
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If you need him, the TVC Deluxe carded Cobb Vanth is available on Walmart’s website. Click here for the product page.
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Here’s a look at what was revealed during the Pulse Con 2024 livestream for The Vintage Collection. Pre-orders will be live at 5 PM Eastern for all fans.
The Vintage Collection
- Luke Skywalker (VC344) [A New Hope] – Mainline release
- Jedi Master Indara (VC345) [The Acolyte] – Mainline release
- Dedra Meero (VC346) [Andor] – Mainline release
- Anakin Skywalker (VC347) [Ahsoka] – Mainline release
- Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Teth) (VC348) [Ahsoka] – Mainline release
- Streets of Mos Eisley Playset – Fan Channel/Amazon release
- includes Jawa (Mos Eisley) (VC342)
Click through for pictures and additional details
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Several all new figures were revealed for The Black Series at PulseCon today!
- Prince Xizor
- Clone Commander Bacara
- BX Commando Droid
- Dagan Gera (Jedi Survivor)
- Luke Skywalker (Farmboy)
- Princess Leia (A New Hope)
- Armorer Roleplay helmet
Luke and Leia are brand new figures!
Xizor, Bacara, the Commando Droid and Armorer helmet go up for pre-order today, 4 pm ET for Pulse Premium members, 5 pm ET for everyone else! Release is in spring 2025! They are fan channel / Amazon / Pulse exclusives.
Dagan Gera, Luke and Leia go up for pre-order on September 18th at 1pm ET, so not today!
It’s interesting that nothing was revealed for Star Wars Outlaws, but that instead a figure for now 17 month old Survivor was revealed.
UPDATED: Photos of the figures added! Click through for the pictures!
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Hasbro kicks off their 2024 Pulse Con coverage starting at 1 PM Eastern, with continuous coverage of all brands throughout the afternoon. Look for Star Wars to kick off around 2 PM Eastern. Click through to watch and discuss, or visit their YouTube channel to tune it.
Tags: Fanstream, Hasbro Pulse Con 2024, livestream, The Black Series [Phase IV], The Vintage Collection
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Well, this one escaped us. We’re playing catch-up today by looking at a pivotal figure in The Vintage Collection: Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios, the Lasat from Star Wars: Rebels. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Hasbro Pulse has released their product coverage timeline for tomorrow’s Pulse Con 2024 event. Star Wars kicks off around 2 PM Eastern. Click below for the full schedule.
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Well, that took forever. But collectors finally have the Blurrg & The Mandalorian together in a set. But do you know what is new here? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Tune in this Friday, September 13th at 1 PM Eastern for the launch of Pulse Con 2024. All brands will be covered and there’s no order of events just yet. If it is like past years, Star Wars will be towards the end around 3 – 3:30. Pre-orders for announced products will be up for pre-order right after the event starting at 5 PM Eastern, with early access offered to Hasbro Pulse Premium Members at 4:00 PM ET. As usual, we will break down the list of reveals right after, and put together links for all the pre-orders once they are live.
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Wait. Didn’t we review this figure? Let’s now check out Mae (Assassin) from The Vintage Collection. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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It’s time to review Star Wars Outlaws. The stats tell me I spent 84h30m in this game since launch. And I enjoyed almost every minute of it. Yes, I like this game. No, I LOVE this game. It’s all I ever wanted from a Star Wars video game. It’s an almost perfect recreation of original trilogy era Star Wars, open world, several planets and you get to see and experience many of the most favorite locations you can think of.
And on top of that the main character Kay is a relatable, very likable woman who is flawed, not perfect, makes mistakes, but perseveres, learns, trains and gets better and never gives up hope. I would say she’s – with Merrin from the Jedi games – by far the best female Disney era Star Wars character and quite honestly one of the best female Star Wars characters in general. Do not believe the hate for her.
And while the online narrative surrounding the game is outright bizarre I urge you all to please forget about all what you may have or may not have heard for a moment and to just see the game for what it is. The very first open world single player Star Wars game. Set during the original trilogy, shortly after Empire Strikes Back and before Return of the Jedi, it offers what people are asking for incessantly these days: good old escapism. In Outlaws you can forget about it all and imagine what it’s like to live in the Star Wars galaxy. In one word, it’s “fun”.
Disclaimer for the certain few… no, I am not on Disney’s payroll (it would be hilarious to even suggest it), no, I was not invited to Disneyland (I wish!), no, Ubisoft does not even know I exist, so they never sent me a review copy, in fact, I paid for the game with my own money.
It feels like home
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It will be clearance fodder in no time, and most of its units will debut at Ollie’s, but Hasbro continues to double-down, making products no one wants to buy because they might be called names otherwise. Check out the Osha Aniseya figure from The Vintage Collection. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Sad news today as another Original Trilogy Great is one with the Force. James Earl Jones has passed away at 93. Read the full story at Variety.
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It’s ridiculously priced, but you need these to complete your “mural” collection of Star Wars: Rebels characters. Check out the Sabine Wren & Chopper (C1-10P) multipack. It’s pretty sweet. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Entertainment Earth has just added the previously sold out Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes builder pack. If you missed this from Pulse and need it for your upcoming Cantina you can grab it here.
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The lack of new product can only mean one thing… more rereleases. Pre-order the latest over at Entertainment Earth:
- TVC X-Wing Fighter
- TBS Darth Nihilus
- TBS Clone Commander Obi-Wan Kenobi
- TBS Asajj Ventress
- TBS Darth Malak
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