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I am sorry it took me a while to post the review for the Andor series finale. But there was so much to digest and unpack this week.
To call the series finale a triumph is an understatement. The finale is very, very surprising (I bet no one would have ever predicted this kind of story for the finale) and gives each and every character the ending they deserve, and some of those endings are also quite surprising, but always very fitting.
And to all the people who never cared for Andor, which is absolutely fine, Andor is very different from your typical Star Wars, let me tell you just this: the show, but especially the series finale, has not only made Rogue One a better movie now, but even made the original Star Wars movie a much more impactful story 48 years later. And this is the true artistic achievement here. Stories we already loved have now become so much more meaningful and richer and ultimately even better. When Luke fires that torpedo now… you will truly know what it means. Rogue One did some of that already, but the Andor series finale puts it all on another level. It elevates Star Wars as a whole, the entire series has. The finale is peak Star Wars.
Anyway, this week’s review for the finale is a bit long maybe, but I still hope you will join me in a discussion about the Andor series finale Make It Stop / Who Else Knows? / Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Just click on the banner below or here!
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Pre-orders are now open for the various versions of the Hot Toys Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader sixth scale figures. Click below for the pre-order pages:
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When a deluxe version is truly a deluxe version! Check out the Hot Toys Sixth Scale Darth Vader (Deluxe Version) (MMS811) from Revenge of the Sith, complete with operating table and medical droids. Click through for all the details!
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Hot Toys continues celebrating the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith with the reveal of Darth Vader (MMS810). Click through for details and images!
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The final Hot Toys exclusive revealed today is Star Wars Rebels Chopper (C1-10P) & BD-1 (Imperial Disguise) (TMS152) figure set. Get all the details right here!
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In addition to the standard release, Hot Toys is also offering an exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi (Artisan Edition) Sixth Scale Figure (MMS809AE) from Attack of the Clones. Click through for the full gallery and complete product details.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi (MMS808) is joining the Attack of the Clones line-up with today’s announcements. Click through to get all the details.
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Clone Commander Cody (MMS796) joins the Airborne Trooper from the 212th. This Hot Toys exclusive is a slight upgrade from the 2020 release, now adding the Phase I helmet option. Get all the details and images after the jump!
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Hot Toys is kicking off another round of announcements today with the Sixth Scale Airborne Trooper (212th Attack Battalion) (MMS794). Click through for full details and gallery images. This is another Hot Toys exclusive with a limited release.
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Please don’t make us review a character from The Acolyte. But if we must, let’s check out Jedi Knight Yord Fandar in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Thank goodness it’s not another girl boss! No, we have the Master of all Masters, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend). It’s a decent addition to the lineup, even though it’s Disney Star Wars trash. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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This week’s three episode arc of Andor, Messenger / Who Are You? / Welcome To The Rebellion, was quite something. What can I even say? I believe Andor is exactly the kind of series we need at the moment.
Star Wars is and has always been timeless, but also, in many ways, relevant to the current era.
Andor this week is, for me, peak Star Wars, the best ever, exactly the right tv/streaming show at a perfect time. Never has Star Wars been more relevant, in my opinion.
Of course many will feel Andor is peak boredom, not Star Wars and that the political focus this week is annoying. But everyone else will hopefully agree with me that Star Wars has never been better.
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Browse the new Star Wars Scentsy products for a little extra decor in your Star Wars room!
From intricately designed warmers featuring iconic characters like R2-D2 and C-3PO to wax bars that capture the essence of faraway worlds like Tatooine and Hoth, this lineup blends visual flair with irresistible fragrance. Each item is crafted with amazing detail, making them standout pieces whether placed on a shelf, desktop, or next to your collectible figures.
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The next The Black Series Target exclusive is up for pre-order. Click here to pre-order the ISB Tactical Agent.
Tags: Andor (Disney+ Series), ISB Tactical Agent, Pre-Orders, TARGET Exclusives, The Black Series [Phase IV]
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Disney Store has the TVC Heir To The Empire 3-pack available to order. Click here for the product page.
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Amazon has dropped a new pre-order for their exclusive The Black Series Droideka & KX Security Droid from Jedi Survivor. Click here for the pre-order page.
Amazon has also listed an exclusive The Black Series Commander Cody helmet for pre-order.
Tags: Amazon Exclusive, Pre-Orders, Roleplay, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Black Series
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It’s not a repack, but it has some changes. Check out the Mandalorian Super Commando, based on the Star Wars: Ahsoka series. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Pre-orders are now live for Friday’s May the 4th Be With You Fanstream reveals. Click below for pre-order pages.
Note: Hasbro Pulse exclusives will be available at 1 PM Eastern for Pulse Premium members, and 2 PM ET for everyone else.
The Vintage Collection
- Stormtrooper (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Creature Cantina Set (Pulse Exclusive)
- Stormtroopers of the Empire 3-pack (Pulse Exclusive)
The Black Series
- Clone Lieutenant Galle (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Sandtrooper (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- Shore Trooper / Death Trooper (Pulse Exclusive)
Full Cases Via Entertainment Earth
- The Vintage Collection Wave 24 (Includes Stormtrooper and Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi)
- The Black Series Wave 4 (Includes Lieutenant Galle and Sandtroopoer)
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Disney Store has opened their virtual queue for the 11 AM Eastern product drop. Click here to queue up!
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Pre-orders are now open for the latest wave of Walmart exclusive Revenge of the Sith figures:
NOTE: If the landing pages are not working in Chrome, you can still add them to your cart via the Star Wars home page by clicking the ‘add’ button. Or, use an alternate browser.
Previously released ROTS figures also available online:
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The Disney Store now has the Micro Galaxy Squadron Battle of Hoth Battle Battle Pack in stock! Click here to check out the product page.
Click here to check out Disney Store’s full Star Wars Day collection! More releases will drop at 11 AM Eastern.
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Happy Star Wars Day! Expect plenty of exciting deals launching throughout the day—we’ll be updating this post with all the latest as they go live. May the savings be with you!
Click here for the Amazon Star Wars Day Deals page for all other deals
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Brian’s Toys is having their annual May the 4th sale, featuring 20% off:
*Receive 20% off at www.brianstoys.com from Friday, May 2nd – Tuesday, May 6th.
*Must use coupon code ‘MAYTHE4TH’ at checkout to receive discount.
*Coupon code can only be used once per customer.
*Coupon code does not work with preorders.
*Coupon code discount will only count towards the subtotal of the item.
*Sale will end on Tuesday, May 6th at 11:59 PM CST.
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In my opinion today’s livestream was mostly a nothingburger for Black Series collectors.
All that was shown are either repacks, retools or repaints.
- Shore Trooper / Death Trooper troop builder 2-pack
- Sandtrooper (first time on the new Stormtrooper body and with one new blaster)
- Clone Lieutenant Galle (some new parts)
- Aayla Secura (ROTS Anniversary line)
- Magnaguard (ROTS Anniversary line, recolored in metallic blue)
- Force FX Elite Ezra Bridger lightsaber
The two ROTS figures are Walmart exclusives, pre-order here starts on May 4th at 10 am ET. Everythings else will be up for pre-order at 1 pm. Note: the troop builder pack will only be available for pre-order for non Pulse Premium people at 2 pm.
The figures are released in summer/fall 2025. Photos will follow in an update later!
UPDATE: Photos added!
Yay! Repacks and recolors!
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Hasbro kicks off the May the 4th celebrations a bit early with their special “May the 4th Be With You” livestream event! Here’s a complete rundown of everything revealed from The Vintage Collection during today’s stream:
- Stormtroopers of the Empire 3-pack (Special Action Figure Set)
- Sandtrooper
- Snowtrooper Commander
- Biker Scout
- Stormtrooper (VC231 reissue)
- Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (VC373)
- Cantina Adventure Set 4-pack in Vintage-style colors
- Hammerhead (VC376)
- Walrus Man (VC377)
- Greedo (VC378)
- Snaggletooth (blue) (VC379)
Pre-orders start on May 4th at 1 PM Eastern.
Tags: Fanstream, Hasbro Pulse, livestream, May The Fourth Be With You, Star Wars Day, The Vintage Collection
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