Bespin Battle Preview
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Published on: May 18, 2012 | 12:46AM
I have started to take photos of the Movie Heroes Bespin Battle Battle Pack. As a preview I have uploaded some carded photos to our Photo Gallery. Enjoy.
Brian's Toys - Newsletter
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Published on: May 18, 2012 | 12:35AM
This week features even more Palitoy collectible vintage figures at Brian's Toys. This time from the Empire Strikes Back line released in 1981! Aside from carded AFA, several Loose AFA action figures have been restocked on the website and the extremely rare POTF Carded AT-AT Driver has been reduced to $1,999.99.
Several more pieces of Artwork has been added that will bring a great style to any fans hobby room. For more form this week's newsletter, visit Brian's Toys.
Kmart Exclusive Scout Walker
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Published on: May 16, 2012 | 11:05PM
Our friends over at Sandtroopers.com has posted some photos of a Return of Jedi Scout Walker that will be exclusive to Kmart. Looks like this will be a Fall release. For more info click on through.
The Vintage Collection Card Back Variants Part 4
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Published on: May 15, 2012 | 11:32PM
Here are the last of the Vintage Collection Card Back variations, until the next wave comes out.
VC50: Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
VC52: Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC86: Darth Maul
Again, changes on these cards range from UPC# changes, figure assortment updates, and logos removed. Just visit the figure's page for the new photos.
Obi-Wan Kenobi MH16 Saber Variant
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Published on: May 14, 2012 | 6:14PM
For those that collect variations, I just noticed that Hasbro has changed the Obi-Wan Kenobi MH16 figure's Lightsaber Blade from a darker blue to a lighter blue. This actually is a change for the better. The first release of Obi-Wan had a darker blue Lightsaber Blade which resulted in a dark blue almost purple color when you turned on the LED. Hasbro then changed his Lightsaber Blade to a lighter blue. This resulted in a nice bright blue color when the LED is turned on. The darker blue Saber Blades have already came and gone at my local stores and the lighter blue Saber Blades are now showing up. The samples I have do share the same date stamps of 12832.
Happy 68th Birthday George Lucas
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Published on: May 14, 2012 | 5:08PM
We would like to wish George Lucas a Happy 68th Birthday.
Luke Skywalker VC87 Head Variant or Error?
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Published on: May 12, 2012 | 8:57PM
Head variant or error? I was looking through some figures at a local Walmart and a Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction) VC87 figure caught my eye as it had a wider face then normal. Everything on the head looks like the thinner face version i.e. hair, eyes, nose, and mouth, but the face looks much wider like he put on some weight. It's hard to tell if this is a variant or not, since I have only seen about 12 of these in total at retail stores. This could just be a manufacturing error also. The date stamp on thie wider head is 13501. I have updated the figure's page with this variant / error, so you can check it out. Post your thoughts or if you have one of these in our forums.
Star Tours Droid Factory Carded
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Published on: May 10, 2012 | 7:01PM
More info has been released on the Star Tours Droid Factory. Looks like we will have the option to buy these carded.
"Droids will be sold either in single or dual packs (the latter has a value price). They can also be used with the playsets we’ve created like the Starspeeder 1000."
For more info head on over to the Disney Park Blog.
Luke Skywalker MH21
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Published on: May 10, 2012 | 6:09PM
Just added to our Photo Gallery are photos of the 2012 Movie Heroes Luke Skywalker MH21 figure. While this figure is just a repack, he does includes some new accessories. Included are a Lightsaber, Grapple Hook Gun, Removable Helmet, and a Backpack with Zip Line. Enjoy the photos.
Disney Star Tours Astromechs
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Published on: May 10, 2012 | 1:12AM
Star Tours has updated their Facebook page with a new image of the Star Wars Build a Droid pieces. Per their post on Facebook this will be availabe starting on May 10th at the Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.
Darth Maul Returns Battle Pack
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Published on: May 09, 2012 | 5:56PM
Finally! A Battle Pack that is worth buying. Sandtroopers.com has posted pictures of a Target Exclusive Battle Pack called "Darth Maul Returns" which includes Darth Maul, Nightsister, and Armored Savage Opress. This will be a sure buy for most.
Darth Vader MH20
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Published on: May 09, 2012 | 5:36PM
Added to our Movie Heroes Photo Gallery today, is the 2012 Darth Vader MH20 figure. This is another figure with a Light-Up Lightsaber Blade. Overall the figure looks pretty good, but has limited articulation. Just like the other Light-Up Lightsaber figures the batteries are non-removable.
Carbon-Freeze Me
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Published on: May 08, 2012 | 7:05PM
StarWars.com has posted details on the "Carbon-Freeze Me" Experiance available at Star Wars Weekends 2012.
"Coming this year to Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you'll have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with the "Carbon-Freeze Me" experience. Each carbonite figurine is $99.95 (plus shipping). You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each".
for more details head on over to StarWars.com.
Clone Trooper (501st Legion) VC60
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Published on: May 08, 2012 | 6:57PM
Today I have added the 2012 Vintage Collection's Clone Trooper (501st Legion) VC60 figure to our Photo Gallery. This figure turned out great except for one thing, the over sized helmet. Hopefully Hasbro will correct the helmet size down the line. The figure is super articulated and includes a Removable Helmet, Blaster, and Blaster Rifle.
Movie Heroes Wave 3 Preview
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Published on: May 07, 2012 | 7:56PM
I have just received the 2012 Movie Heroes Wave 3 figures today. New in this case is the Darth Vader MH20 and Luke Skywalker MH21 figures. For some reason Hasbro has not included the Anakin Skywalker MH19 figure in this case. I guess we will see him later on. I have added some Card Fornt preview images for your viewing pleasure. I will try and get some loose photos up soon.
Kithaba VC56 Red Bandanna Update
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Published on: May 07, 2012 | 6:35PM
I finally got a red bandanna Kithaba (Skiff Guard) VC56 figure in the mail today. I can finally put a answer to all the emails I have received asking about the date stamps and which version was first and second. The first version per the date stamp is the brown bandanna (20531 date stamp) and the red bandanna is the second (20581 date stamp). Per the date stamps on the samples I have, Hasbro made the change pretty quick. I have added a card front photo of both versions to the figure's page. Loose photos will be added soon.
May the 4th Be With You!
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Published on: May 04, 2012 | 11:47PM
Happy "May the 4th Be with You"! Even though this is a unofficial Holiday, it seems just about everyone embraces it. Be sure to check your email box and online and local retailers for special discounts and promotions. Also check out StarWars.com as they have posted some special stuff for the fans on this great day.
Here are some more Vintage Card Back Variations showing up in 2012 waves 3 & 4.
Added some more Vintage Collection card back variants to our Photo Gallery.
