TRU Big Book Sale

By Mike — Sunday, October 31, 2010

Toys R Us releases their Great Big Christmas Book featuring several items on sale including $20 off the Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack ($79.99) and various role play and LEGO sets. Click here to shop online or you can even be fancy and cool by downloading their free iPad app.

Brian's Toys Newsletter 10/30

By Mike — Saturday, October 30, 2010

Get over to Brian's Toys to get your hands on the 2010 Vintage-Style Rocket-Firing Boba Fett! Forget about ruining all your carded figures just to send in some proof-of-purchases, because Brian's Toys will help you complete your collection.

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,403

By Adam Pawlus — Friday, October 29, 2010

Hasbro's newest Mace Windu is a huge, huge improvement over most of its Jedi figures.  It has new ankle joints unlike any other Star Wars figure, he can sit, and basically it all just plain works and holds together nicely.  Throw away your old ones and get this new one, kids!  Read on!

Hasbro 2011 - Photo Gallery

By Adam May — Thursday, October 28, 2010

Here's a photo gallery breakdown of the January 2011 coolness that Hasbro is unleashing — Vintage Collection and The Clone Wars. We're in for a pretty cool kick-off to an exciting year. (Plus there's still more great fun to come before the end of 2010!) Enjoy!

Hasbro 2011 Sneak Preview

By Adam May — Thursday, October 28, 2010

Hasbro put out a mini-slideshow with a sneak preview of some of the products in the pipeline for 2011. Here's a copy of the slides in PDF format (view full post to see download link). More news and photos to come!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,402

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, October 28, 2010

Hey kids, it's really Fordo!  Actually it's an ARC Trooper Commander but for now, it'll have to do.  It's super-articulated, doesn't have a removable helmet, and is super-cool.  Why didn't you already get one?  Read on!

HASBRO's Star Wars Q&A - Answers From 9/24

By Adam May — Thursday, October 28, 2010

This session's Q&A is a mixed bag (especially as we went into the interrogation with San Diego Comic-Con and Celebration V information overload). So will that 'other' Imperial Scanning Crew Tech find his way (with his cool gadgets) into your collection? Will we see the final moments of Darth Vader on his Funeral Pyre in figure form? Let's see what the latest from Hasbro tells us...

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Hasbro 2010 Exclusives Blast (In Hi-Res)

By Mike — Wednesday, October 27, 2010

 

In due time before the holiday rush, Hasbro wants to remind us of the plethora of exclusives that are now or will be soon available at their retailer partners. They sent us some nice hi-res images, most of which you've seen before, along with some product copy for you to brush up on pricepoints and retailer availability. Large bandwidth needed! Enjoy!

BBTS: $10 Sale and New Pre-Orders

By Mike — Wednesday, October 27, 2010

From BigBadToyStore: Last week's $5 Sale was very popular and is currently still running.  We decided to add more items to the sale and now have the $10 Sale running
with 50 items marked down nicely. Also check out this week's latest pre-orders and IN STOCK items!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,401

By Adam Pawlus — Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Hasbro says it's Nien Nunb but some reference books say that it's Ten Numb.  Whoever he is, he's red, he looks like a shaved mouse, and is pretty decent.  If he's still hanging out, should you get one?  Read on!

SWS Exclusive McQuarrie Vader Bust

By Mike — Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Gentle Giant and StarWarsShop bring you this awesome Ralph McQuarrie Vader bronze bust. Measuring about 8 inches and limited to only a scant 100 pieces worldwide, this ultra limited edition collectible, with the ultra limited price of $1,499 each, isn't for everyone's wallet, but would make a worthy centerpiece for any collection.

Kmart Has New AT-AT For $49.99

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Both Kmart's web site and retail stores are selling the big 2010 Hasbro Star Wars AT-AT vehicle for $49.99.  We're not sure how or why they're selling it at such a low price, but it doesn't matter-- go out and get yours now before they realize they're losing money!  It's a really big item and positively worth the $49.99.

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Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,400

By Adam Pawlus — Tuesday, October 26, 2010

It's another milestone as we turn 1,400 and look at Han Solo from the original 2004 series of new Vintage figures.  He was nearly perfect, and to this day remains Hasbro's finest Han from the original film.  You should own one by now, right?  Read on!

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 1,399

By Adam Pawlus — Monday, October 25, 2010

Hey kids, it's Nrin Vakil.  No idea who that is?  Don't worry, you aren't alone-- this exclusive member of Rogue Squadron can fly a starfighter with the best of them!  He has some great sculpted bits, specifically the head and hands.  Should you go get him and his special lady?  Read on!

Q&A: No Swappers, Yes 3D, And What The Heck Season 3 The Clone Wars?

By Adam Pawlus — Sunday, October 24, 2010
Will 3D change everything as far as Star Wars the toy line is concerned? What's going on with Baron Papanoida's backstory? And how long does a mail-in figure take to ship anyway? All this and more await you in this week's Q&A!