Posted by Paul | March 01, 2016 at 12:25 AM ET |
The Greatest Hits subset of figures in The Legacy Collection's first wave was short-lived, and Hasbro began incorporating "extra" figures like this with the BD (instead of the GH) designation after the initial four. Check out why the Battle-Damaged Darth Vader was a perfect addition to this line in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 29, 2016 at 06:06 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 29, 2016 at 05:49 PM ET |
We have received official confirmation that all four beautiful The Black Series [Phase III] figures that were revealed for the very first time at Toy Fair 2016 including Snowtrooper, AT-AT Driver, Sabine Wren and Princess Leia Organa (A New Hope) will all be available Fall 2016. As of now, their availability won't be before then. We will be sure to relay any changes to these developments should there be any once we receive them.
Posted by Chuck | February 29, 2016 at 12:15 PM ET |
Our Hardback Novel guide was in need of a major overhaul since the release of the Canon novels. With the release of so many post-Return of the Jedi stories in the new canon timeline, it was hard to fit them into the timeline with the post-Return of the Jedi Legends stories. We have now broken our guide up into three sections, hopefully making it easier (and clearer) to follow for those interested in keeping track for their collections. Stop by and have a look at the changes!
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 29, 2016 at 11:11 AM ET |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was nominated in five categories, but ended up with zero wins. The Force Awakens lost to Mad Max: Fury Road in three categories and Ex Machina in the visual effects category. C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 made an appearance to honor John Williams' 50th Oscar nomination though. Williams came up short in the highly competitive Best Original Score category. Iconic composer Ennio Morricone received his first, and long overdue, Oscar for his work on The Hateful Eight. Even though The Force Awakens didn't take home any awards, I want to congratulate the cast and crew on their nominations. Regardless of your feelings towards the film, it's clear that a lot of care went into making it. To the cast and crew of The Force Awakens, congratulations on your nominations and thank you for taking us back to a galaxy far, far away.
Posted by Paul | February 29, 2016 at 09:11 AM ET |
The Clone Wars Durge (With Swoop Bike) gives collectors a nearly super-articulated version of Durge. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 28, 2016 at 04:47 PM ET |
The Cantina Smuggler's Bounty box has been revealed to contain two exclusive Pop! figures. Smuggler's Bounty teases this further by posting this picture, similar to "Where's Waldo" of a group of Pops! where one of the two exclusive figures is. Check it out and don't forget to place your order for this month's Smuggler's Bounty! They're also giving away a Rancor Pop! 3-pack!
Posted by Paul | February 28, 2016 at 03:49 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 28, 2016 at 09:41 AM ET |
The Build A Weapon Finn (FN-2187) figure is another excellent release. See why you should consider him for your collection. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 10:52 PM ET |
The Huffington Post attempts to light the internet on fire with an article that focuses on JJ Abrams and his feelings about introducing gay characters into the Star Wars films. While more is developed in the article too, JJ Abrams states that Star Wars now is about inclusivity (does this mean instead of exclusivity?) so it would make sense that these types of characters have always been there and is open to the idea of introducing them as such. (Does this also mean that Star Wars is definitely not about a great universal story anymore and just agenda? – The Force Awakens seems to support this thought already in many ways.) Needless to say, after quickly skimming through some of the heated comments and exchanges already posted, I couldn't help but notice a quote from a gay man who wrote (more....)
Posted by Chuck | February 27, 2016 at 06:44 PM ET |
Here's a look at Bossk (#10) from The Black Series [Phase II] Six Inch line, our latest addition to our Visual Guides. Click below to check out this must-have bounty hunter. You can also catch up on our full review of this figure right here!
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 05:14 PM ET |
Hurry! JTA sponsor NJ Toys & Collectibles has only FOUR (4) The Black Series 6" Jango Fett figures available for pre-order for $20.99 each and arriving in March!
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 04:33 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 11:38 AM ET |
The Build A Weapon Captain Rex figure is excellent. See why we were floored when we finally saw it in person at the store. For us, he is a must-have, especially if you're a fan of The Clone Wars television show (forget that terrible Rebels show). Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 08:39 AM ET |
Click through to see the latest from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys. They have listed new Star Wars The Black Series pre-orders as well as new stuff from other lines like Funko Pops! and Alien. Click through for more!
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 08:37 AM ET |
JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has some great deals on older items and you an pre-order new stuff too! Check it all out! And there is a ton more to check out too! They also tease that they have landed an account with a large bank of manufacturers in 2016 and they are excited to be able to provide our customers with all of the best quality toys and collectibles out there!! Stay tuned for much more to come!
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 08:32 AM ET |
You want to see something that will make you wish you lived in Argentina? JTA reader and friend hernan c. found three highly sought after TVC figures at his local retail store there. I told him to grab them without hesitation. Man, I can't wait to see this absolute beauty and splendor again on store shelves here in America.
Posted by Paul | February 27, 2016 at 08:18 AM ET |
Yahoo News has posted an article revealing what special features we can expect on the Blu-ray release of The Force Awakens!
Posted by Chuck | February 26, 2016 at 10:02 PM ET |
We've added The Black Series X-wing Pilot Asty (14) to our Visual Guide archives. Click below to have a look, and make sure to check out our full review as well.
Posted by Paul | February 26, 2016 at 08:44 PM ET |
If you read our review and participated in the discussion in the comments for Unkar Plutt, you may have noticed a comment from a very important person revealed a special feature that was worked into the figure as an Easter egg to give a nod to a scene in the novel. Well, this is the deal. Unkar Plutt's swivel right forearm is removable and in its place you can attach the Build A Weapon part which helps put this novel storyline together. Pretty cool! It's always great to know the backstories to these action figures! Keep 'em coming! Check out the revised gallery and review HERE!
UPDATE: We have also learned from one of our Facebook readers that a supposed deleted scene exists where Chewbacca rips off Unkar's arm!
Posted by Chuck | February 26, 2016 at 05:59 PM ET |
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Posted by Paul | February 26, 2016 at 03:46 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 26, 2016 at 03:39 PM ET |
Walmart.com has once again all of the exclusive 3.75" TBS figures in stock for $12.83 each! Leia is still an issue however! Hurry, you know Rey is going to go first like she has each and every time so far! Please note prices can change at any time. Special thanks to all who wrote in with the alerts!
Posted by Chuck | February 26, 2016 at 02:42 PM ET |
JTA reader Dana has the latest The Black Series finds from today in Richmond, VA. Thanks for letting us know!
I just stopped by a local Walmart and found great success with the 6 inch black series. Along with what I purchased there was another flametrooper and a tie fighter pilot. The 3.75" figures were almost completely sold out of even the peg-warmers, which I hope means they are getting more stock soon. Oh, and the Jango rang up for $18.92 compared to $19.84 for each of the other figures.
Posted by Chuck | February 26, 2016 at 02:03 PM ET |
Store reports are still pouring in on the latest figure finds. This time, Brett from Illinois writes in with his The Black Series and Build A Weapon figure finds...
I look at your site everyday for updates and new finds throughout the country. I wanted to share a couple of my finds this week. Since Tuesday I have found two 3.75" Rey resistance outfit figures, three 6" Captain Phasma black series figures, a 6" Han Solo black series and 6" Jango Fett black series. I found them at Target's and Walgreens. I will keep everyone posted with my finds in Illinois. Thank you. -Brett
Posted by Paul | February 26, 2016 at 01:05 AM ET |
He should have been available on Force Friday, but he is only arriving months after the film's release. See why Unkar Plutt is as good as he is bad in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 25, 2016 at 09:06 PM ET |
JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store lists all of their latest pre-orders and new arrivals in this weeks newsletter.
Posted by Paul | February 25, 2016 at 05:54 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 25, 2016 at 04:57 PM ET |
The pre-order for Sideshow Collectibles' Sixth Scale R5-J2 is now live. Click here for the pre-order page.
Posted by Paul | February 25, 2016 at 01:37 PM ET |
JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has put up a fantastic revision case of the Ahoka/Kanan Jarrus/Luke Skywalker wave. Check it out!
Posted by Paul | February 25, 2016 at 09:07 AM ET |
The Princeton NJ Walmart on Route 1 has received their first new batch of figures since November today and I was fortunate enough to find the Finn (FN-2187) wave. We are also getting reports from many of our readers that the other two waves including Nien Nunb and Admiral Ackbar are also hitting. The sweetest thing about these new finds is that they are ringing up for $6.94 each which is on average $1 cheaper than most everywhere else these figures can be found. Good luck and let us know of your successful store reports!
Posted by Paul | February 25, 2016 at 08:20 AM ET |
Entertainment Earth has put up for pre-order a new case of 12" figures which reveals a Finn (FN-2187) figures in this range. Rey (Jakku) also gets carried forward. Special thanks to JTA reader Mike T. for the alert!
Posted by Paul | February 25, 2016 at 01:10 AM ET |
The Greatest Hits subset of figures in The Legacy Collection's first wave was short-lived, and Hasbro began incorporating "extra" figures like this with the BD (instead of the GH) designation after the initial four. Check out why the Kashyyyk Trooper was a perfect addition to this line in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 24, 2016 at 06:51 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 24, 2016 at 04:57 PM ET |
JTA reader Chris sends in a helpful observation for those still looking for the latest Build A Weapon figures. The moral is, if you see an unopened case of figures, always check it out! Thanks for the tip Chris!
Something I noticed on a fresh case of Old Han/Resistance Rey today at Target in west Texas was that it was designated as Wave 1 and not the appropriate Wave number. I don't if others have seen this but I wanted to mention it in case people see Wave 1 boxes and don't open them.
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 24, 2016 at 02:53 PM ET |
After a dismal episode that focused on Ezra’s connection with space whales, Rebels rebounded with the return of Hera’s father Cham Syndulla. Click through for the full review!
Posted by Chuck | February 24, 2016 at 12:39 PM ET |
The latest 2-packs are available on Walmart.com for $15 each. Hurry while supplies last! Thanks JTA reader The_Kilted_Fett for the alert!
Posted by Chuck | February 24, 2016 at 11:17 AM ET |
Tomorrow is the last day to register to win a free sixth scale R5-J2 figure from Sideshow Collectibles! Enter right here!
Posted by Paul | February 24, 2016 at 06:47 AM ET |
The Greatest Hits subset of figures in The Legacy Collection's first wave was short-lived, and Hasbro began incorporating "extra" figures like this with the BD (instead of the GH) designation after the initial four. Check out why Commander Gree was a perfect addition to this line in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 23, 2016 at 10:53 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 23, 2016 at 10:34 PM ET |
As of this post, Unkar Plutt, FN-2187, and Captain Rex are ALL IN STOCK for $7.99 with Prime shipping! Hurry!
UPDATE: Our readers bought them all up! All are out of stock, but keep checking, you never know when they'll come back in stock. Special thanks to the many of you who alerted us to the stocking of these figures!
Posted by Chuck | February 23, 2016 at 09:08 PM ET |
The Hot Toys Kylo Ren 1/6th scale figure is the focus of our updates today. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide for this amazing figure. You can read our full review as well. And, if you are still thinking about picking this up it is still available at Sideshow Collectibles.
Posted by Chuck | February 23, 2016 at 08:09 PM ET |
JTA reader Josh M. sends in a paint app variation he found with several The Black Series Jango Fetts. Click below for the comparison. Let us know in the comments section if you've seen different versions in your area.
I think i found a jango fett variant! I have been army building him so that i can create a custom clone wars mandalorian army and noticed something strange. I have seven copies of the figure and 2 lack dry brushing on the arms and legs and have better/smaller eyes.
Posted by Paul | February 23, 2016 at 05:18 PM ET |
The Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series Kylo Ren is beautiful. Learn why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 23, 2016 at 03:24 PM ET |
Store reports continue to pour in from around the country for the latest The Force Awakens waves. You might want to head out and see what you can find now! Click through to see the plethera of store reports we've received over the past few days...
Posted by Chuck | February 23, 2016 at 02:10 PM ET |
JTA reader Josh J. sent us a nice super articulated custom he made featuring a 3.75" Han Solo (The Force Awakens). Click below to have a look!
Posted by Chuck | February 23, 2016 at 10:35 AM ET |
More Build A Weapon finds, this time in Florida. Check out Paul G.'s find from a Florida Walmart. Click through for his report! Don't forget when you send in your reports to let us (and the JTA faithful) know in which city you found these.
Posted by Paul | February 22, 2016 at 06:19 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 22, 2016 at 12:59 PM ET |
JTA reader Matthew V. has found the latest Build A Weapon figures in Wisconsin. We're thrilled somewhere out there is finding something!
Posted by Paul | February 22, 2016 at 09:08 AM ET |
Let's check out the beautiful R5-D4 1:6 Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 21, 2016 at 05:56 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 21, 2016 at 05:52 PM ET |
Don't forget this premieres tonight! Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars film franchise, gives viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60, with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough, airing SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8|7c on ABC.
Posted by Paul | February 21, 2016 at 12:45 AM ET |
A not-so-great Two-Pack set is the First Order Snowtrooper Officer/Snap Wexley set from The Force Awakens line. See why this multipack needs help in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 20, 2016 at 05:03 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 20, 2016 at 06:04 AM ET |
We lay the terrific Sidon Ithano/First Mate Quiggold Two-Pack set from The Force Awakens lines all out on the table. See why this is a must-have set in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 20, 2016 at 06:03 AM ET |
JTA reader Alex P. has found the Walmart exclusive 3.75" line on clearance today. Look at that low price!
Posted by Chuck | February 19, 2016 at 05:59 PM ET |
The Black Series 6 inch First Order General Hux (13) makes his way to our Visual Guides. Click below to check out the full guide page. Don't forget to stop over and read our full review, where you can also find additional stats, photo galleries, and more.
Posted by Paul | February 19, 2016 at 03:38 PM ET |
Walmart Online has added placement spots for new and upcoming The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures. You may want to bookmark this article for the links. Special thanks to JTA reader Brian B. for the alerts!
Posted by Paul | February 19, 2016 at 03:02 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 19, 2016 at 11:42 AM ET |
Our friends at Yakface.com have uncovered a new image of the Takodana multipack which shows Maz's chest. Check it out! I still don't believe this will only be $19.99. And I can't believe I think $19.99 can be described with "only" for 5POA figures.
Posted by Chuck | February 19, 2016 at 09:44 AM ET |
It would appear that an original, unaltered and restored print from 1977 of Star Wars is now available... sort of. Check out this article over at ars technica about a group that has restored an original print and made it available to the masses. Has anyone watched this yet?
Posted by Paul | February 19, 2016 at 12:45 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. We finish up looking at these straight repacks with the Jawa & WED Treadwell Droid two-pack . Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 18, 2016 at 08:04 PM ET |
We have another Visual Guide update from wave 3 of The Force Awakens Build A Weapon figures. This time, take a look at Hassk Thug, rounding out the trio of figures from the Forest Mission set. Check out the full guide below, and make sure to have a look at our full review if you haven't had a chance to read it yet!
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 07:03 PM ET |
If you recall, Jedi Temple Archives was invited to a special viewing of the Discovery Times Square The Power Of Costume exhibit. This stunning display can be seen in our coverage HERE. What's more, they've graciously also provided an exclusive discount coupon code for our readers. Use code JEDITEMPLESW to get 20% off of your admission to this brilliant exhibit! You have until September 5, 2016 to see these costumes and then the exhibition closes. Order tickets RIGHT HERE!
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 06:56 PM ET |
JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has some great deals on older items and you an pre-order new stuff too! Check it all out! And there is a ton more to check out too!
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 06:40 PM ET |
Walmart.com has once again all of the exclusive 3.75" TBS figures in stock for $12.83 each! Hurry, you know Rey is going to go first like she has each and every time so far! Please note prices can change at any time. Special thanks to all who wrote in with the alerts!
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 06:35 PM ET |
JTA reader Darth Janus has come across wave 5 in the Boston area for the first time today. These have yet to be found in our area.
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 06:31 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 18, 2016 at 05:04 PM ET |
Right on que from our R5-D4 update we get a look at the next R5 unit from Sideshow Collectibles: R5-J2. Get the full preview after the jump! Pre-orders begin on February 25th.
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 03:16 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 10:10 AM ET |
At Toy Fair this year, Hasbro divided the fan sites by yellow and green dots. Green dots meant you got to go to the showroom first and yellow dots meant you got to interview Hasbro first. JTA was part of the green dot group (hear our audio of the interview HERE) so we missed the yellow dot interview. Ultimate Toy Collector has just a portion of this interview on video, but you can check it out here starting at 21:30. Special thanks to friend Steve U. for alerting us to this video.
Posted by Paul | February 18, 2016 at 12:35 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's now time to check out Spacetrooper who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 17, 2016 at 11:06 PM ET |
Reviews are coming soon, but you can check out full galleries and Collector Notes on the new First Order Snowtrooper Officer/Snap Wexley and Sidon Ithano/First Mate Quiggold Two-Pack sets!
Posted by Chuck | February 17, 2016 at 07:56 PM ET |
The Force Awakens Han Solo is our latest addition to our Visual Guides. Click below to have a full look at this figure. You can also read our full review of this figure in our Research Droids Reviews.
Posted by Paul | February 17, 2016 at 05:39 PM ET |
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 17, 2016 at 05:31 PM ET |
So now we have an entire episode devoted to space whales. Click through for the full review.
Posted by Chuck | February 17, 2016 at 04:56 PM ET |
The latest Armor Up figures are back on Amazon for $12.99 and free shipping (Prime). A big thanks to all of the JTA readers who wrote in to let us know!
Posted by Paul | February 17, 2016 at 12:20 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's now time to check out Han Solo who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 at 03:29 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 at 01:14 PM ET |
Our own darthmo Photoshopped this image to illustrate the easy way Hasbro might take addressing the wrong color lenses on Maz Kanata's goggles. But you can rest assured that Hasbro designer Steve Evans, who mentioned during the Hasbro presentation at Toy Fair that he spit out his Froot Loops (while coming across this image on our site), said that it's a lesson learned and we can expect to not see "banana yellow" visors/glasses from here on out! Good news indeed!
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM ET |
The Tsum Tsum collection of Star Wars figures are now available at DisneyStore.com. Special thanks to our friends at Yakface.com for the alert!
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 at 06:32 AM ET |
At Toy Fair this year, the Droid Factory/Build A Droid concept was brought up again. And it was made crystal clear that Hasbro could STILL make them and that the ones at Disney are a totally different product with different sculpts (in case you didn't know this already). During the Q&A at Toy Fair, Hasbro loosely alluded to the idea that discussions were had surrounding bringing this back possibly in some sort of exclusive program (where they are multipacks of pre-assembled Build A Droid figures and not the pack-in premium we're used to in the past) and that we should stay tuned. Almost three years ago, after running on the steam of the brilliant 2012 SW [TPM 3D] Royal Starship Droid Battle Packs set (which uses four Build A Droid sculpts), JTA worked up this article which over 3400 readers saw and received over 100 comments, let's see if we can double that this time. So make your opinions known. Now that we know Hasbro is reading, this is your chance to voice your opinions and wishes for what you want to see if this concept is brought back again (and we have a good feeling about this). Droid-focused blogs and Facebook pages like The Astromech Collection and The Bad Motivator, please get your readers here and have them post their opinions and wants. (more....)
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 at 12:40 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's now time to check out Luke Skywalker who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 15, 2016 at 06:39 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 15, 2016 at 04:47 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 15, 2016 at 01:14 PM ET |
New 2-packs are in stock and ready to ship on Amazon... Thanks JTA readers Braden, Josh P. and Joe for the tip!
Posted by Paul | February 15, 2016 at 10:36 AM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 15, 2016 at 12:20 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's time to check out the Clone SCUBA Trooper who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 14, 2016 at 07:16 PM ET |
Hasbro has sent out revised Hi Rez images, so we're posting The Black Series [Phase III] 6" ones for easy perusal.
Posted by Paul | February 14, 2016 at 06:11 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 14, 2016 at 04:35 PM ET |
There were a great number of changes this year in the format of the Hasbro Toy Fair presentation and in general the event was organized extremely well. But with change comes some discomfort. One of the more uncomfortable changes this year was the "round table" interview session. For the first time that I can remember we weren't granted one-on-one interaction with the Star Wars brand Hasbro team, which I felt was very unfortunate (and something we're going to express to Hasbro). I felt I couldn't press for the answers I needed. Instead, we sat in a group and spouted off our questions. (Maybe that was cleverly planned.) Click through for more.
Posted by Chuck | February 14, 2016 at 04:33 PM ET |
Discovery Times Square reached out to Jedi Temple Archives for a special invite and to see if we would cover the Star Wars and The Power of Costume: The Exhibition being held there. So we did. The displays were simply stunning, and the path through the stunning visuals offers a close interaction with actual Star Wars costumes and props that only can be appreciated while seeing them live in person. Most of us will never get this close to these costumes again. Click through for a complete gallery of the costumes we saw, and be sure to keep it here as Discovery Times Square is going to be providing an exclusive coupon code for any of our readers who want to visit the exhibit sometime in the future. You have some time as the exhibit will be open until September 5, 2016.
Posted by Paul | February 14, 2016 at 12:35 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's time to check out the ARC Trooper who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 13, 2016 at 10:18 PM ET |
If you saw our Facebook post earlier, we mentioned we would be sharing a new rumor list of Rogue One products coming out. Click through for the scoop!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 06:45 PM ET |
Tamashii Nations always has a unique spin on our Star Wars universe. Click though to check out what they had on display at Toy Fair this year!
Posted by Paul | February 13, 2016 at 06:39 PM ET |
With any rumor report we post, there is always a [small] risk that it could be simply just that.... a rumor. We hope our readers know that in general we have some pretty hefty sources out there. We don't get our rumored information from Hasbro, so we never understood why everyone ran to Hasbro to confirm or deny our rumors. And then the gloating that would transpire after they said "no" because they weren't ready to talk about it. Either way, that's neither here nor there. Despite playing coy the last couple of events, Hasbro has said today, and I quote them, "the return of The Vintage Collection is not a matter of if but when." They know how badly we want to see its return and they will work with Lucasfilm for an optimal time to see its re-release. People asked supplemental questions like about its format (whether the figures will come super-articulated or simply articulated) and quite honestly, both methods have been discussed. They did say that they would like to keep it a super-articulated format. We're thinking the 40th anniversary of a very special Star Wars film may be a perfect time to rebirth this glorious collection of action figures. Stay tuned! "Tell your sister, JTA was right."
UPDATE: Don't blame Hasbro for the five points of articulation in TVC thought. That was the other fan sites who suggested that. We rebuke that notion wholly and will fight for super-articulation ONLY.
Posted by Paul | February 13, 2016 at 06:08 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 06:02 PM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles just released a very well-made R5-D4 sixth scale figure, bad motivator and all! Click though for our full Visual Guide! Now that they have both an R2 and R5 unit in their pocket, I expect we will start seeing many more little sixth scale astromechs rolling into our collections!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 05:53 PM ET |
Hasbro released their official press photos from this year's Toy Fair. Almost all of them were very low quality, so we decided to put these in a Facebook album instead of one here at JTA. Click through to have a look at the gallery!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 05:39 PM ET |
Beast Kingdom had a nice display of Star Wars Egg Attack Action figures. Click through for our full gallery of this line! Never heard of them? Me neither. I don't collect this type of thing but I can appreciate how well done they are. Have a look!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 04:39 PM ET |
Now that our LIVE BLOG is finished we have our full gallery from the Hasbro showroom. Click here to check out what they had on display!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 03:48 PM ET |
Amazon is quick to update their Luke Skywalker entry adding hi-res pictures. Click through to check out the listing page! No order options yet... Thanks rivesjunctionite for link!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 01:00 PM ET |
It's that time again and we are on site at the Hasbro event! We've set up a LIVE BLOG for full real-time coverage. You can Join us right here for our live blog of Hasbro Star Wars news as it happens. Feel free to comment and chat amongst yourselves while Paul feeds us all of the details coming out of the presentation. The presentation is due to start at approximately 1:30PM EDT.
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 12:39 PM ET |
Kotobukiya made their annual trip to Toy Fair once again, and their model kits looked as nice as ever. Click through to have a look at their gallery...
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 12:35 PM ET |
Next up from the Javits Center is Jakks Pacific, featuring their super-large action figures... and this time featuring BB-8! Get the full gallery after the jump!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 12:31 PM ET |
Amazon has Ezra Bridger's Speeder back in stock for $21.99 with a limited quantity listed... Thanks to JTA reader JediRebel71 for the tip!
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 12:28 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2016 at 10:02 AM ET |
The 2016 Toy Fair kicked off with LEGO's annual Preview Party. We just wrapped up our visit there and have our full gallery right here. Click through to check out the latest from LEGO!
Posted by Paul | February 13, 2016 at 05:44 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's time to check out the Saleucami Trooper who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 12, 2016 at 05:14 PM ET |
AFA graded loose Lili Ledy Vintage Star Wars figures & Herocross Hybrid Metal Figures from Sideshow Collectibles! Visit our newsletter for even more vintage toy listings and to find links to our NO RESERVE eBay auctions.
Check out new Vintage Star Wars listings at brianstoys.com now!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:48 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:45 PM ET |
We have another store report from the UK! JTA UK reader Davod S. lets us know that TBS6 wave 5 is also hitting ASDA stores!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:40 PM ET |
JTA reader Kendall P. has found a plethora of Star Wars stuff in Georgia just west of Hotlanta. He's headin' down the Atlanta highway.... Lookin' for Star Wars stuff! Click through for his detailed report!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:32 PM ET |
JTA reader Darth Janus sends us a cool store report from Boston that the new Two-Packs are showing up! Click through for more!!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:29 PM ET |
JTA UK reader James W. sends us a report from Smyths Toy Store. Click through for more!!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:24 PM ET |
JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has restocked on some The Force Awakens figures and has some great deals on older The Black Series figures! Check it all out! And there is a ton more to check out too!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:21 PM ET |
There is often time wasted discrediting those who just can't find anything in stores. JTA reader Bobby W. sends us an eager report because he found Captain Phasma in the TBS6 line for the first time!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:17 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:14 PM ET |
JTA friend and reader Darth Chuck sends us photographic image that the Legendary Yoda has hit a new lower clearance price at TARGET too. Now available at many stores for $53.98, if you want this item it is time to start stalking the end caps!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 03:10 PM ET |
JTA friend and reader Arnold Corso sends us a link to eBay seller rickhor409 who has custom soft-goods available for many Star Wars 6" figures. We highly suggest checking them out to see how you can make your figures look the way they were intended to look.
Posted by Chuck | February 12, 2016 at 01:58 PM ET |
They are not available to order yet, but we finally get pictures to go along with the product names on their respective Amazon listings. Click below to have a look at each figure! Big thanks (as usual) to JTA reader rivesjunctionite for the tip!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM ET |
TRU Rewards R Us members have been given special access today to check out promotions for the President's Day sale happening this weekend. JTA reader Paul G. writes in to let us know that Star Wars figures are part of the deal. TRY will be running a Buy One Get One 50% off sale (along with other brands that you can mix and match). Whether they get new merchandise is a totally different thing however.
Posted by Chuck | February 12, 2016 at 09:00 AM ET |
LEGO unveils three new Star Wars life-size replicas today, joining their recently announced BB-8, Kylo Ren, and Rey. Click through for a close-up look at these!
Posted by Paul | February 12, 2016 at 07:41 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's time to check out Jango Fett who is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 11, 2016 at 06:14 PM ET |
Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures will premiere this summer on Disney XD. The animated comedy series will star the Freemakers, a family of scavengers who are thrown into the galactic fight against the Empire when the youngest member of the family discovers he has a connection to the Force. Yeah, nothing can go wrong here. Starwars.com has the full story.
Posted by Paul | February 11, 2016 at 04:46 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 11, 2016 at 02:18 PM ET |
Entertainment Weekly fully reveals a new Takodana Encounter multipack which includes Maz Kanata. The article claims this set will sell for less than $20, but I don't know how that's possible. In addition to three and a half figures, there are accessories and a new chest from Maz's castle. Check out the full reveal!
Posted by Paul | February 11, 2016 at 12:10 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. It's time to check out Anakin Skywalker which is really nothing more than a straight repack. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 10, 2016 at 09:43 PM ET |
For nearly 40 years, Basil Tomlin has had an uncredited role as BoShek in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. But now we know who he is! He even had an action figure before proper credit! Screenrant.com has the story!
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 10, 2016 at 09:08 PM ET |
For the first time since the second episode of season one, Zeb was the main focus of this week’s episode of Star Wars Rebels. Hondo Ohnaka is back as well, so you know this episode will at least be entertaining. Click through for the full review!
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 10, 2016 at 08:34 PM ET |
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the filming of Star Wars: Episode VIII has begun. The Rian Johnson directed film will be released in December 2017. Iger also confirmed that production on Episode IX is now underway and Rogue One is "virtually completed." Entertainment Weekly has the full story.
Posted by Chuck | February 10, 2016 at 07:41 PM ET |
Click through for all the latest info from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store! They always have a plethora of new pre-orders and new arrivals, not only from Star Wars, but many other licenses too.
Posted by Paul | February 10, 2016 at 06:47 PM ET |
We are sad to report that our own de facto mascot Jocasta Nu has passed away. Actress Alethea McGrath, the wonderful Australian actress, has passed away February 9, 2016. TheForce.net has the full story.
Posted by Paul | February 10, 2016 at 05:41 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 10, 2016 at 02:42 PM ET |
JTA reader Dart reports in that he found plenty of Darth Vader (Emperor's Wrath) at his local Walgreens in Nicholasville, KY. If you still need this, keep checking your local stores!
Posted by Paul | February 10, 2016 at 12:55 AM ET |
The Legacy Collection was peppered with a few straight repacks to help make Build A Droid parts more accessible. Let us first check out Obi-Wan Kenobi who came with an important accessory that the first version didn't. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 09, 2016 at 07:04 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 09, 2016 at 06:12 PM ET |
Even coming out among the first wave of figures, Rey is still the hot ticket! Rey (Starkiller Base) can be found right here on Amazon if you have been forever looking for her...
Posted by Paul | February 09, 2016 at 02:23 PM ET |
IN STOCK right now on Amazon! Special thanks to JTA reader Sean for the alert! Captain Phasma and First Order Flametrooper are ready to ship! Keep a CLOSE eye on Amazon today because Han Solo and Finn (FN2187) are both in stock as well. These will continue to pop up any time!
Posted by Paul | February 09, 2016 at 11:29 AM ET |
Is the collector-focused Star Wars line sabotaged? Is Hasbro's toy line in general always going to be like an upstream battle? Are we being told what we should like? Yeah, that sounds about right in this day and age. (more....)
Posted by Paul | February 09, 2016 at 09:21 AM ET |
We have one more POTF2 basic figure to do from the red phase of the line. Let's finish it up with the Jawas two-pack, the first of many in the Star Wars line. They are the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 09, 2016 at 08:27 AM ET |
If you need any peg-warmers at HasbroToyShop.com, they have a new PROMO CODE for free shipping when you spend $25 in their online store. USE code LOVE16. It lasts only a week (this week) but we're not sure of the exact expiration date.
Posted by Chuck | February 09, 2016 at 08:20 AM ET |
JTA viewer Alientek has pointed out that long time eBay seller tunghori's store has become suddenly empty, as well as his auctions. For years tunghori has brought hard-to-find loose figures and newly revealed figures to collectors, usually at reasonable prices. Does this mean he's finally been shut down? We'll have to keep an eye on his store to see if it fills back up or disappears altogether.
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 09:51 PM ET |
JTA reader Jason A. sends us an image of a very old item showing up at his local NJ Walmart. This figure is from the Revenge Of The Sith/The Saga Collection era and the line was cancelled rather abruptly. They are 3.75" scaled die-cast metal figures. They were quite nice, but the line was sadly unsuccessful. I asked Jason what the UPC looked like (if it had been manipulated in some fashion) but I haven't heard back from him yet. Usually when product this old arrives at retail is usually just another complex case of theft.
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 09:44 PM ET |
It's old news that third party vendors are selling stuff on Walmart.com. But it REALLY becomes salt in the wound when it is Walmart's own exclusives getting scalped by these other sellers. JTA reader Gavin B. had to share this disturbing image with us.
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 09:36 PM ET |
The Star Wars action figure line affects every country differently. Check out what JTA reader Javier from Spain found! Click through for more! (P.S. Can I just say how honored we are that JTA reaches this far of an audience?)
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 09:18 PM ET |
Well, the merchandise has begun getting marked down. We just saw Walmart begin to discount their vehicle (I noticed the same thing in my area today in fact). Now JTA reader Trent R. sends us proof hat Meijer has reduced the Battle Action Millennium Falcon 50%! Click the image below for more!
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 05:11 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 08, 2016 at 12:40 AM ET |
The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Snowtrooper general market release is just as nice as the First Order Snowtrooper Officer from Toys R Us. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! You're going to like this one. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 07, 2016 at 06:36 PM ET |
Walmart.com has once again all of the exclusive 3.75" TBS figures in stock for $12.83 each! Hurry, you know Rey is going to go first like she has each and every time so far! Please note prices can change at any time. Special thanks to all who wrote in with the alerts!
Posted by Paul | February 07, 2016 at 05:38 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 07, 2016 at 03:46 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 07, 2016 at 08:29 AM ET |
The Black Series [Phase III] First Order General Hux is a gorgeous action figure even if it doesn't look like the actor all that much. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! You're going to like this one. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 06:06 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 06:03 PM ET |
JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has restocked on some The Force Awakens figures and has some great deals on older The Black Series figures! Check it all out!
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:59 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:55 PM ET |
JTA reader Havok found The Black Series [Phase III] Jango Fett for $9 at his local Walmart. Click through for his experience.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:52 PM ET |
JTA reader K.S. sends us a great and new exciting store report. He found a couple of new products at his TARGET in NY. Check them out by clicking the images below.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:44 PM ET |
In one of those "you just never know what you're going to find at retail," JTA reader Derek sends us an image of what he found at his local TARGET for $13.98. Derek explains that this was a difficult figure to find in his area. Click through for more.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:36 PM ET |
JTA reader K.S. writes in with some new store finds including the Titanium helmets in addition to reship of the very first Rey (Starkiller Base) Build A Weapon figure! This store report comes from NJ where stock has been horribly low and almost impossible to find. Perhaps things are looking up in the Garden State.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:23 PM ET |
The Walgreens exclusive Darth Vader (Emperor's Wrath) TBS6 figure continues to hit various stores hard across America. We are getting one report after another about this figure showing up in heavy quantities. Special thanks to JTA reader Brad L. for the photo.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:17 PM ET |
This may be old news for you, but a new Kylo Ren Micro Machines playset has been discovered on Entertainment Earth's website. Special thanks to Enrique M. for the news!
UPDATE: Special thanks to JTA reader rivesjunctionite we can provide you with larger images of the Kylo Re Micro Machines playset!
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 05:09 PM ET |
Check out this new set of bootleg 6" figures showing up on eBay which includes the very first Emperor's Royal Guard in this scale. (We wonder if a Hasbro version is also in the works now....) Get this 6 piece set for $11.99! Special thanks to JTA reader Carlos C. for the alert!
Posted by Chuck | February 06, 2016 at 01:15 PM ET |
The Star Wars themed Limited Edition Loot Crate is starting to arrive. Click through to take a hands-on look at what you can expect from this gigantic-sized edition. And, you can still order this right here.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 08:06 AM ET |
The Black Series [Phase III] X-wing Pilot Asty is a pretty nice action figure that needs a tad more tweaking. Let's find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! You're going to like this one. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 06, 2016 at 06:38 AM ET |
IN STOCK right now on Amazon! Special thanks to JTA reader Sean for the alert! Captain Phasma and First Order Flametrooper are ready to ship! Keep a CLOSE eye on Amazon today because Han Solo and Finn (FN2187) were both in stock as well and JUST went out of stock. They may pop up any time!
Posted by Paul | February 05, 2016 at 04:47 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 05, 2016 at 04:25 PM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles has put the Hot Toys Shock Trooper up for pre-order. Get all the details after the jump!
Posted by Chuck | February 05, 2016 at 04:10 PM ET |
Can't wait to find out more about the events leading up to The Force Awakens? Read an excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars: Bloodline right now. It's set 6 years before TFA, and is due to hit the shelves on May 3rd. You can also pre-order this on Amazon. Click here to read the excerpt!
Posted by Mike_Taber | February 05, 2016 at 03:49 PM ET |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens will reportedly pass the $900 million mark at the domestic box office and the $2 billion mark at the worldwide box office this weekend. The Force Awakens will become just the third film to pass $2 billion in sales. Two James Cameron directed films, Avatar and Titanic, are the only other films to reach that milestone. Although The Force Awakens is running roughly $140 million ahead of Avatar at the domestic box office, it will be virtually impossible to pass Avatar's $2.7 billion global haul (and likely take a re-release to come close). Variety has the full story.
Posted by Paul | February 05, 2016 at 11:23 AM ET |
There is an unstoppable aftermarket force when it comes to The Vintage Collection – the greatest Hasbro invention ever. And it is becoming overwhelming. Some of the most common figures that peg-warmed during its original run are commanding ridiculous amounts of money and ones that were hot at their release are nearly untouchable if you're interested in purchasing them today. Check out just what some eBayers are getting for these modern classic gems. It makes us wonder if this collection will one day compete with the actual vintage Kenner line from 1978-1985, because right now some of the TVC are more expensive than the figures from the 70s and 80s.... carded too! And now that we know that Hasbro doesn't have access to all of their older and recent sculpts, we may NEVER see many of these masterpieces again.
Posted by Paul | February 05, 2016 at 09:28 AM ET |
The only thing the Rey (Jakku) 12-Inch Figure is missing is a cape so she can fly. Check out this controversially delayed action figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! You're going to like this one. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 05, 2016 at 09:22 AM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles announced 4 highly articulated diecast figures by Herocross Company Ltd, the Hybrid Metal Figuration Series. These figures not only offer multiple points of articulation, but interchangeable parts as well. Click below for full details and pre-order information for each!
Posted by Paul | February 05, 2016 at 08:02 AM ET |
Bloomberg is reporting that Hasbro and Mattel have apparently had talks about a possible merger. Click through for the full report and video.
UPDATE: Check out this news update on msn.com!
Posted by Paul | February 05, 2016 at 07:51 AM ET |
It looks like our whining may have helped. Walmart.com has all of the exclusive 3.75" TBS figures in stock for $12.83 each! Hurry, you know Rey is going to go first! Please note prices can change at any time. Special thanks to Josh H., CAP trooper, Nick R., Paul C. and Dominik M. for the alerts!
Posted by Paul | February 04, 2016 at 07:10 PM ET |
Well, well well. It looks like wave 4 is really starting to become more available. We have received reports from Massachusetts as well as Wisconsin. And we even have new reports from NJ! JTA reader Michael V. sends us this image from WI. Report your finds in the comments!
Posted by Paul | February 04, 2016 at 03:33 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 04, 2016 at 12:40 AM ET |
Let's now check out the Hassk Thug from the Build A Weapon line in our Research Droids Reviews today! You're going to like this one. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 09:27 PM ET |
One of our readers directed our attention to what The Black Series [Phase I] Anakin Skywalker figure is commanding on the aftermarket. We personally never saw this wave hit retail, but we're just as shocked at what it's selling for on eBay. There are so many figures Hasbro needs to reissue in this line. It's definitely time to release a "greatest hits" case assortment out on the market to help kill these aftermarket prices.
Posted by Chuck | February 03, 2016 at 09:21 PM ET |
Big Bad Toy Store checks in with their latest newsletter. Click through for all of their new arrivals and new pre-orders.
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 09:18 PM ET |
I personally cannot wait for the Titanium Series one-sixth scale helmets to arrive at my local stores. I patiently waited for Gentle Giant Ltd. to release their Armory line, but that never came to pass and the line was ultimately abandoned. Thankfully, it looks like Hasbro has truly crafted a nice collectors' item and I hope the line succeeds. JTA Canadian reader Daniel McG. found these in Montreal Quebec today.
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 05:48 PM ET |
Litzky Public Relations, the new PR firm for Hasbro, directly reached out to us to clarify the Star Wars presence this year at Toy Fair. Sadly, despite the report that showed up from Germany, we have learned that Hasbro WILL NOT be revealing any Rogue One toys at Toy Fair this year. Click through for more.
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 03:48 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 08:31 AM ET |
Thanks to our sponsors, Amazon and online retailers (because Lord knows there is nothing arriving in the stores in our area) we have new Star Wars stuff to review! Let's start off with Han Solo from the Build A Weapon line. He turned out OK. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 03, 2016 at 08:21 AM ET |
We told you that Walmart was the worst retailer to get an online or brick and mortar exclusive collector line. We even told Hasbro the same thing. Despite Hasbro assuaging us that Walmart knew what they had in this exclusive line and were ready to take it on full throttle, we don't see the fruits of any labors paying off now. Many of our reader have yet to see this line at all, and many others haven't see anything past wave 1. Now that new figures are arriving in select stores and online, people are taking advantage of the line's scarcity... including WALMART! Now, we know that third party sellers are scalping these figures right under Walmart's nose (on the same product page), but it seems that Walmart doesn't want to miss any of this action and have now upped the prices of their own exclusive line as high as threefold on some figures. This is what WALMART was selling Rey for a few hours ago (prices fluctuate all the time). This isn't a third party seller. Will this never end? Thanks to the many of you who wrote in upset about this.
Posted by Chuck | February 03, 2016 at 08:20 AM ET |
LEGO continues their line of Star Wars video games with LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is due to release on June 28th. Make sure you find the version that's right for you, because there are several editions to choose from. Check them out right here!
Posted by Paul | February 02, 2016 at 05:02 PM ET |
Posted by Paul | February 02, 2016 at 07:55 AM ET |
It looks like we may get a taste of Rogue One toys at Toy Fair this year. Toy Ark is reporting (no pictures sadly) that Hasbro has shown multiple Star Wars pieces from the upcoming film at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Click through for more
Posted by Paul | February 02, 2016 at 12:45 AM ET |
Spirit Of Obi-Wan Kenobi was the very first "see-through" Kenner/Hasbro figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Chuck | February 01, 2016 at 09:31 PM ET |
Here's a blast from the recent past... JTA reader Scot writes in to share what he found on Amazon today... for $19.99. Click through if you still need the Bespin Cloud Car from 2010's Shadow of the Dark Side line, not bad at this price! Thanks for sharing your find Scot!
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2016 at 03:41 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | February 01, 2016 at 12:08 PM ET |
Amazon has lowered the price again for the Entertainment Earth exclusive The Black Series set. Now at $83.49 with free shipping. Thanks to all of the viewers who let us know!
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2016 at 11:09 AM ET |
JTA reader Mike R. sends us proof that Ezra Bridger's Speeder has been found at TARGET. If you'd like to know more about this Class I vehicle set, then click HERE to check it out!
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2016 at 11:01 AM ET |
JTA reader strugglebunny has found the single-packaged version of the TARGET exclusive Poe Dameron figure from the two-pack at his local Walmart! how is that for cross-promotion!? Click through for more!
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2016 at 10:04 AM ET |
Mace Windu (Episode I Sneak Preview) was the very first "sneak peek" Hasbro figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2016 at 08:37 AM ET |
Remember our recent BREAKING NEWS reports (HERE and HERE) on upcoming The Black Series figures and how there was a portion on each that had code names? SPOILER WARNING! MakingStarWars.net has posted "code names" for characters in Rogue One and they match almost word for word what our rumor list has provided. It looks as if these "ambiguously named" future TBS6 figures are indeed from Rogue One! It will be interesting to see how all this changes since Rogue One was pushed out until the end of the year. Special thanks to JTA friend Adam H. for directing our attention to this article! We also now don't expect Hasbro to talk much or acknowledge these figures at Toy Fair this year.
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