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We can almost forgive Hasbro for initially making the Stormtrooper (VC231) figure a Walmart exclusive because they’ve done their part to make it more widely available again. Hasbro re-adds the Stormtrooper to the lineup with enhanced paint operations and card art. The figure hasn’t looked better. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 80-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2022 version from the 2024 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this essential figure, which has been updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

Throw away your VC93 Darth Vader figure! It’s officially obsolete! Hasbro gave longtime collectors a gift with the updated and upgraded Darth Vader figure based on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. It’s an absolute must-have action figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today (more….)

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It’s another excellent re-release! Hasbro re-adds Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) to the lineup with enhanced Photo Real and card art. The figure hasn’t looked better. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 60-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2019 version from the 2024 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this essential figure, which has been updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

It’s another impressive re-release! Hasbro FINALLY gets Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) right as an Episode IV version of the classic astromech droid. With a “clean” deco, a shinier silvery dome, corrected legs, and upgraded card art, collectors have much to be thankful for here. The figure hasn’t looked better. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 60-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2019 version from the 2024 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this lovely figure updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

Tonight we are adding The Black Series Princess Leia Organa (Yavin 4) (A New Hope 01) to our Visual Guides. Click below to view the full Visual Guide, and click here to check out our review.

With a new astromech droid mold, Hasbro is already producing more characters for The Black Series [Phase IV] lineup. Let’s take a closer look at R5-D4. (more….)

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Hasbro released a stunning set of Imperial Officers in The Vintage Collection through their Builder Packs assortment. It turned out well. (more….)

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Columbia has launched their teaser page for this year’s Star Wars collection, which appears to be based on the Battle of Yavin from A New Hope. Look for the full reveal later next month, with a launch date of December 1. 

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Pre-orders are now open for all of today’s Sandtrooper and Dewback combinations. Click below for each pre-order page:

• Dewback (MMS719)
• Dewback (Deluxe Version) (MMS720)
• Sandtrooper Sergeant (MMS721)
• Sandtrooper Sergeant & Dewback Set (MMS722)

Hot Toys is bringing all of today’s announcements together in one bundle with the coup de grâce: Sandtrooper Sergeant & Dewback Set (MMS722). Featuring both the Sandtrooper Sergeant and the Deluxe version of the Dewback. Click through to check it all out!

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If you need another Sandtrooper to populate your Tatooine display Hot Toys has added the Sandtrooper Sergeant (MMS721) to their army. Click through to check out the complete details and gallery.

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Do you want a little variety with your Dewback display? The Deluxe Version Dewback (MMS720) features a closed jaw option and standing leg. A nice touch if you want to feature more than one Dewback in your display. Get the complete details and gallery images after the jump!

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Hot Toys has officially revealed their sixth scale version of the Dewback (MMS719). Click through for complete details and gallery images.

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The Retro Collection See-Threepio (C-3PO)/Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)/Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi/Death Squad Commander/Jawa/Tusken Raider multipack gives us some excellent stuff. But is it perfect? (more….)

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ShopDisney has opened pre-orders for their Star Wars Day exclusives. Click below for the pre-order pages! Click here to browse their complete collection of Star Wars Day merchandise.

(Free shipping on orders over $75 using code SHIPMAGIC)

• Retro Collection A New Hope (Set 2) (Also available on Hasbro Pulse)
• Cal Kestis Limited Edition Lightsaber Hilt
• The Black Series Dok Ondar
• The Black Series Force Spirits
• The Black Series ROTJ 40th Jabba the Hutt
• Starbucks Been There series Star Wars collection

Today is our 100th Visual Guide in our 100 Days of Visual Guides run of updates, finishing up with the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary original Kenner deco Greedo. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. You can also catch up on our review of this figure here. 

We’ll have a short hiatus of Visual Guide additions while we prep the next round of updates, but we will be back soon with another run to fill some more holes in our guides!

It’s time for the hip-hop specialist Figrin D’an (ANH04) to be added to our The Black Series [Phase IV] Visual Guide. Click below to check him out! You can also check out our full review of this figure right here.

Doctor Evazan (ANH03) is our next The Black Series Visual Guide update. Click below for the full guide page. Click here to check out a full review. 

Our next The Black Series [Phase IV] Visual Guide update features Ponda Baba (ANH02). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide! You can also read a full review of this figure in our review database.

Figrin D’an (VC249) is our next addition to the Visual Guides. Click below for the full guide page. Click here to check out our full review.

Let’s focus on the Walmart exclusive Original 96 wave for our next few Visual Guide updates. Up first is the Stormtrooper (VC231). Click through for our full Visual Guide page. You can also check out a full review of this figure right here.

The Black Series [Phase IV] Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Vader (Concept Art Edition) set is fairly nice. But will Hasbro produce the rest of the characters? (more….)

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Did Hasbro need to re-release Chewbacca in The Black Series Archive line? (more….)

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Hasbro re-released Grand Moff Tarkin in The Black Series Archive line, but did we need it so soon? (more….)

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FINALLY! It only took 18 years, but Hasbro stepped-up to give us a proper STAR WARS Stormtrooper for The Vintage Collection. The wait started in 2004. Folks, we now have our definitive A New Hope Stormtrooper action figure. See why you won’t want to miss this one! (more….)

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