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Upcoming Star Wars Vintage Collection 2013

2013-01-20T04:17:00.002-08:00

STAR WARS VINTAGE FIGURE LINE: U.S. REGION UPDATE

Great news, STAR WARS action figure fans! Hasbro will be re-issuing “fan favorites” from the popular VINTAGE line. We heard fans loud and clear, and as such only the “best of the best” characters from previously released waves will be featured in the revived line. The new series of VINTAGE figures will be available starting in early February 2013. Distribution of characters may vary by location and is not controlled by Hasbro, so please check your local retailer for your favorite characters around that time.

Characters to be featured in the line include the following in the U.S. market:

• Episode I Darth Maul
• Episode VI Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Contruction) – Deleted Scene figure
• CW Anakin Skywalker
• Episode IV Darth Vader
• Episode V Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)
• Episode II Aayla Secura
• EU Nom Anor
• Episode III Clone Trooper (501st Legion)
• Episode VI Kithaba (Skiff Guard)
• Episode IV Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)
• Episode VI Wedge Antilles
• Episode II Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
• Episode V Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
• Episode IV Bom Vindin (Cantina Patron)
• EU ARC Trooper Commander
• Episode VI Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
• Episode VI Gamorrean Guard
• Episode IV Rebel Fleet Trooper
• Episode III Odd Ball (Clone Pilot)
• Episode IV Grand Moff Tarkin
• Episode VI Nikto (Skiff Guard)
• EU Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice)
• EU Shae Vizla (Old Republic Bounty Hunter)

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STAR WARS VINTAGE FIGURE LINE: INTERNATIONAL MARKET UPDATE

Great news, STAR WARS action figure fans! Hasbro will be re-issuing “fan favorites” from the popular VINTAGE line. We heard fans loud and clear, and as such only the “best of the best” characters from previously released waves will be featured in the revived line. The new series of VINTAGE figures will be available starting in early February 2013. Distribution of characters may vary by location and is not controlled by Hasbro, so please check your local retailer for your favorite characters around that time.

The following characters will available in markets outside of the U.S.:

Wave 1

• Episode II Aayla Secura
• Episode III Clone Trooper (501st Legion)
• Episode VI Kithaba (Skiff Guard)
• Episode IV Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)
• Episode VI Wedge Antilles
• Episode II Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
• Episode V Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
• Episode IV Bom Vindin (Cantina Patron)
• EU ARC Trooper Commander
• Episode IV Rebel Fleet Trooper
• Episode VI Gamorrean Guard
• Episode VI Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)

Wave 2

• Episode I Jar Jar Binks
• Episode I Jar Jar Binks (Lost Line Look)
• Episode II Clone Trooper Lieutenant
• Episode II Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Lost Line Look)
• Episode III Shocktrooper
• Episode III Shocktrooper (Lost Line Look)
• Episode IV Sandtrooper
• Episode IV Sandtrooper (Lost Line Look)
• Episode V Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit)
• Episode V Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit) (Lost Line Look)
• Episode VI Darth Vader
• Episode VI Darth Vader (Lost Line Look)

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Star Wars 2013 Droid Factory Action Figures Legacy Collection Cancelled

2013-01-18T06:54:00.003-08:00

This news may be a bit old by now, but i think some people are still not aware of it. Last year, we were shown new line of Star Wars 2013 Droid Factory Legacy Collection action figures. The action figures that were revealed were awesome and cool and was being anticipated eagerly by many Star Wars fan. The Star Wars 2013 Droid Factory action figures were supposed to hit the market by the spring of 2013, however, it sad to hear that those cool action figures are cancelled. Yes, they are cancelled and it’s official. Read below, the official statement by Hasbro.

Star Wars fans,

The Droid Factory line which was slated for spring 2013 has been cancelled. We were very excited about this line at its inception and wanted to give fans an early sneak peek when we unveiled it at Star Wars Celebration this past summer. Unfortunately since then, through the course of development, we realized that the price would have to be increased and we felt that the value we were adding with the droid parts was no longer substantiated.

As a result, we have decided to rework our 3.75” figure program to create a line that is on-par with the quality and pricing of the Vintage Collection. Many of the figures intended for the Droid Factory will become available in this new line in the fall. We’ll be able to share more news on this at Toy Fair.

We also recognize that there were many hard-to-find Vintage Collection figures in 2012. So, as we shared last December, we will re-release many of these figures this spring before the Vintage Collection goes on hiatus, making way for some of the most exciting new initiatives for SW collectors in years.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.

Regards,

The Hasbro Star Wars Team

After reading the statement, there is one good news for sure. Hasbro will be re-releasing many of Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures in 2013. We can expect some more Vintage Collection action figures, before this line will be put on hiatus. So keep calm and wait for the Star Wars 2013 Vintage Collection action figures.

Below are the images of Star Wars 2013 Droid Factory Legacy Collection Wave 1 that are cancelled.

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Pre-Order Darth Malgus Mini Bust on Gentle Giant

2013-01-17T06:48:00.000-08:00

Hey guys today I have brought a great news for you guys. This blog will now be managed by a different user and will be update regularly. You can expect a lot of news regarding star wars action figures on daily basis and reviews and many other things.

Another great for star wars action figure fans, Darth Malgus mini bust is now available on Gentle Giant for pre-order. You should hurry up and pre-order yours now before they get out of stock. After all Darth Malgus mini bust has been anticipated eagerly by many.

"I fight because that is what I was made to do and the Empire is the instrument through which I realize my purpose. The Empire is war made manifest. That is why it is perfect."

―Darth Malgus

In the days of The Old Republic, there was a Sith Lord whose name struck terror in the hearts of any that heard it: Darth Malgus. Raised in the Dark Side since childhood, Malgus swiftly ascended through the ranks of the Sith, destroying all who stood in his way, eventually declaring himself Emperor. His strength in the Dark Side was matched only by his confidence. After all, the Force gave him a vision of galactic domination and the destruction of the Jedi by his hand… it was to be his Destiny…

Thanks to the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., you can add Darth Malgus to the ranks of the Dark Side in your mini bust collection! This incredibly detailed mini bust has been cold cast in the highest quality polystone, fit for an Emperor. It features the Dark Lord wielding his duel lightsabers menacingly and will put any Rebels in your collection back in their place through intimidation alone. Individually numbered and hand-painted, this limited edition bust includes a matching certificate of authenticity.

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Star Wars LEGO Sets 2013

2012-10-20T12:22:00.002-07:00

According to various sources, the upcoming LEGO sets based on the Star Wars series that are slated to hit the market next year, i.e. 2013, have been revealed. The images of the regular Star Wars LEGO Sets 2013 can be found on various websites. The regular sets lineup includes:

· 75000 Clone Troopers vs Droidekas

· 75001 Republic Troopers vs. Sith Troopers (The Old Republic)

· 75002 AT-RT (The Clone Wars)

· 75003 A-Wing Starfighter (ROTJ)

· 75004 Z-95 Headhunter (The Clone Wars)

· 75005 Rancor Pit (ROTJ)

· 75012 BARC Speeder with Sidecar (The Clone Wars)

· 75013 Umbaran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon) (The Clone Wars)

Along with regular sets, the Star Wars planetary/vehicle sets lineup has been revealed as well. The lineup includes:

· 75006 Jedi Starfighter & Planet Kamino (Series 3)

· 75007 Republic Assault Ship & Planet Coruscant (Series 3)

· 75008 TIE Bomber & Asteroid Field (Series 3)

· 75009 SnowSpeeder & Planet Hoth (Series 4)

· 75010 B-Wing Starfighter & Planet Endor (Series 4)

· 75011 Tantive IV & Planet Alderaan (Series 4)

Here are the images of the regular Star Wars LEGO sets 2013:

Updated: Images of the new Planetary sets have been revealed as well.

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Kenner’s Star Wars Vintage Action Figures

2012-10-12T00:02:00.001-07:00

The Beginning Of Legacy

The year 1977 was the biggest and brightest year for the toy and film industries. It was the year when the sci-fi genre was revolutionized by one remarkable film that later became a milestone. Yes, it’s about the first Star Wars film that not only changed the film industry, but also revived the action figure industry and made remarkable place in history. The film got great popularity due to the sudden high demand of action figures after its arrival in the market.

The Era of Kenner

The license for the action figures of Star Wars was first offered to the Mego Corporation in 1976, which was a leading toy company at that time. However, Mego Corporation declined the offer, not knowing that this figure line would rewrite history. Subsequently, another toy company called Kenner accepted the license to manufacture Star Wars action figures. The popularity of the first Star Wars film led to a sudden high demand for its action figures. It was unexpected and a great surprise for Kenner. They came to the realization that they did not have enough time to release the action figures by the Christmas season. They improvised by selling the “Early Bird Certificate Package”, which included a cardboard backdrop display of upcoming figures, a club membership card, a sticker sheet, and a certificate that guaranteed its holder to receive a set of the first four figures of Star Wars as soon as they were released. In early 1978, Kenner fulfilled its promise and mailed four action figures to all the certificate holders. These action figures were of Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, Chewbaca, and Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2). This was the start of the legacy of Star Wars.

The End of Kenner’s Era

In 1978, Kenner released the Star Wars action figures in the market with the addition of eight other figures and a number of vehicles and play sets. After dominating the action figure market for 8 years, Kenner ceased the production of Star Wars action figures due to their low demand and was subsequently bought by Hasbro in 1991, which was another successful and growing toy company. In the mid 90s, the market of Star Wars action figures revived due to the release of Star Wars Special Edition. Hasbro took advantage of this and released a new line of Star Wars figures, Star Wars Power of the Force, in 1995. Today Hasbro is one of the top toy manufacturers in the world and has produced and sold many Star Wars action figures and toys.

Legacy of Kenner: Star Wars Vintage Collection Action Figures

Although Kenner was closed in the 90s, its Original Star Wars action figures are still popular. It is because of their popularity, Hasbro started a new line of Star Wars action figures in 2010. This new line has cards similar to that of Original Kenner Star Wars action figures. This new line is called Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures. They are not the duplicates of the original Kenner figures, but rather an improved version with different sculpts and more articulation points.

Since 2010, Hasbro has released many Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures with latest being the wave 16 coming in October 2012. The Wave 16 includes Mawhonic, Naboo Pilot, Aurra Sing, Gungan Warrior, Ahsoka Tano (The Clone Wars), Obi-Wan Kenobi (The Clone Wars), Lumat, Emperor's Royal Guard, Nien Nunb, Weequay Hunter, Republic Trooper (The Old Republic), and Orrimaarko (Prune Face) action figures. You can pre-order Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures from any online toy store.

Following are the links from where you pre-order action figures:

Pre-Order Emperor's Royal Guard Action Figure
Pre-Order Ahsoka Tank Clone Wars Action Figure
Pre-Order Obi-Wan Kenobi Clone Wars Action Figure

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Pre-Order Star Wars Vintage Collection Action Figure: Emperor’s Royal Guard VC105

2012-09-04T04:51:00.004-07:00

No doubt Star Wars is one of the big names in film and toy industries and is still remember as one of the masterpiece in sci-fi genre. When the first Star Wars movie came out it revolutionized the film industry and when the first Kenner action figures based on the movie came out it revolutionized the action figure industry.

The Kenner Star Wars action figures series became popular immediately when they came out. Today they are considered as masterpiece. Kenner Star Wars action figures are still popular although Kenner discontinued its production in 1985. There are still many fans of classic Star Wars action figures. Maybe for this reason Hasbro released a new figure line based on Kenner series in 2010. This is Star Wars vintage collection action figures, which successfully answer the demand of classic Star Wars fan. Star Wars vintage collection includes the classic action figures from The Original Trilogy and The Saga Collection.

Wave 14 was the recent addition in Star Wars vintage collection action figures. The next wave, Wave 15 is coming out in November 2012. Wave 15 includes Ahsoka Tano and Obi Wan (Clone Wars), Nien Nunb, Lumat, Weequay (Hunter), and Emperor’s Royal Guard action figures.

Emperor’s Royal Guard or Imperial Royal Guard was elite unit of special tasked forces that had the responsibility to protect Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars universe. Royal Guard had an ominous presence and they were feared because of their fighting skills. They were very talented fighter, after all Royal Guards unit included some best warriors.

The wave 15 of Star Wars vintage collection includes the action figure of this fearsome elite warrior unit Royal Guards. This action figure is very detailed and looks exactly like the Royal Guards in the movie. They also have a good number of articulations allowing standing in various postures. This figure features three weapon accessories that are sword, double bladed pike, and blaster. Other accessories include two helmets. These accessories plus the articulation of this action figure will let you stand this action figure in various poses, such as battle pose, standing pose, and many others. The release date of this figure is 30^th November 2012. You can pre-order emperor’s royal guard action figure vc105 on any online action figures website.

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