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The last month or so has been pretty fantastic for Star Wars on the small screen. We got a second season of both Light and Magic and Andor, and now we've got Tales of the Underworld. Like Tales of the Jedi and Tales from the Empire, six short episodes tell a couple of stories about two familiar faces - this time, Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. These tales focus on backstory.
But just to be safe, don't keep reading if you don't want the shows in any way spoiled. In case you're worried you might have to suffer, they're the best batch yet. It's worth spending the hour or so to watch all six.
This week in Star Wars Q&A - The Next HasLab! Man, do you think that's a good idea now? Exclusives! Have you noticed how rarely you're going hunting for 3 3/4-inch figures in physical stores any more? I have.
Also, we're out of questions for next week. Send in new questions.
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So, what's new this time? Some pretty good stuff from The Vintage Collection and The Black Series. If you love the 1977 movie, you will want to see this one. If you are fans of the 1979 toy line, and I know that you are, you're going to want to keep reading or watch the video.
Newly revealed items are listed below if you don't actually have the time for a video right now.
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jedi Master Indara (The Vintage Collection). She is amazing! But is she what you want? That's the weird question - if you were around today's date in 1999, the idea of getting Trinity from The Matrix in a costume that belongs in the then-upcoming Star Wars prequel would have made your head explode. It would have been the coolest thing ever.
The face looks amazing, with a great separately-molded wig. She has a tiny commlink, a lightsaber, and a hilt. The costume looks great - it's another example of Hasbro doing what they do well. But it's from The Acolyte, and it came just a hair late so fans don't particularly want it right now despite this being an excellent action figure. I'd recommend it - if it's the thing you want. Read on!
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: SM-33 (Epic World of Action). The only figure of this character so far, it's in the kid line and has telescoping forearms. That's a new featre! A droids go it's distinctive, very large, and hopefully something you'll find in a store near you at some point. Read on!
This week in Star Wars Q&A - American Maid? No wait, American made. Both questions have to do with the "bargaining" phase of moving the production of collector action figures to America, which won't be happening this year. Or next year. Probably ever.
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From the look of reports, online inventory, and lack of order processing, Target's exclusive Star Wars Retro Collection Star Wars: A New Hope Figure Multipack with the Sandtrooper and Dr. Evazan did not make it out on the release date today. Other Hasbro The Black Series exclusives like the Andor Range Trooper and the reissue Rogue One Jedha Stormtrooper are reportedly in stock around the country, so happy hunting on those two today.
Where does that leave the retro set? Updated 4/28.
While it doesn't say so in the headline, Hasbro has a new press release confirming the renewal of Star Wars (and Marvel) licenses. Agreement Grants Hasbro Continued Global Toy & Board Game Merchandising Rights for the Iconic Brands.
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jawa (Mos Eisley, The Vintage Collection). It's a nice Jawa, but it's made from parts dating back up to 10 years. Some parts come from a 3 3/4-inch 2-pack of Jawas from The Black Series, but mostly he shares elements with the Offworld Jawa and Teeka. This new one comes with a playset! It's still a nice Jawa, but you might have a very similar figure or three in your clan already. Read on!
Just in case your news feeds weren't beating you to death with it - in which case, good for you for avoiding the algorhythm - Andor kicked off its second season tonight with three episodes. We'll be getting three new episodes weekly until all twelve are up.
No spoilers: I just watched the first one and had a great time. You can almost hear the writers cackling in the background, almost as loudly as the toy collectors will be complaining about the lack of toys (not collectibles, toys) for this one. There's a vehicle you'll see and go "Oh man, I want a Retro/Vintage/Black Series/Micro Galaxy Squadron of that!" There are fun and in some cases goofy characters that, sadly, will most likely not become plastic in this era of adult collectibles. Now that I've finished dinner I'm going to go check out the second one.
Also don't forget Light & Magic season 2 is up as well - there are three episodes.
Ad: Andor returns tonight, so it seems like a good time to get the Star Wars The Black Series Death Trooper Helmet Prop Replica out there! With electronic lights and sounds, this full-head helmet looks amazing.
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Dark Trooper (Epic World of Action). I haven't seen it in a store myself yet, but if you do? You should get one. It's big, it's sturdy, it's cheap, and the paint on the figure is very good. I am not crazy about both the blaster and blast effect being clear red, but it's still pretty excellent. Read on!
Deadline reports ‘Star Wars’ Series In Works From Carlton Cuse & Nick Cuse. What do we know about it so far? ...pretty much just that. Carlton Cuse worked on Lost and Nick Cuse worked on that very entertaining Watchmen show.
The other small screen efforts known/believed to be coming are Ahsoka season 2 (presumably 2026 or 2027), Andor season 2 (tomorrow), and Darth Maul Shadow Lord (2026.)
This week in Star Wars Q&A - Articulation? It's improving in the kid line, but the kid line probably won't have more collector characters. Bags! Should we explore Kenner/Hasbro baggie packaging again?
Also don't forget Andor Season 2 starts Tuesday, and in theory Target will have that Retro Collection 6-pack on its way to you by this time next week (if not in-hand.) Hey, at least it's a good present. Who knows about the future?
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