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Nerdist.com gets the scoop on Hasbro’s New Star Wars Toys at SDCC!

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Via Nerdist.com:

San Diego Comic-Con is mere weeks away, and that means announcements are steamrolling across nerdom on all fronts–including the world of toys. Hasbro’s booth is always a must-see spot in the exhibit hall for me because I have to press my face against the glass display cases (sorry for the nose prints, Hasbro) and look at all their newest Star Wars releases. I recall drooling when I saw the Ahsoka Tano Black Series figure there last summer. Their 2016 display won’t disappoint, and I know this because we have an exclusive look at brand new Star Wars products they’ll be showcasing at Comic-Con.

They’re featuring characters from Star Wars Rebels, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. You’ll soon be able to pick up 12 inch versions of Kanan Jarrus and Darth Vader with electronic touches, a 3.75 inch figure of Hera Syndulla packaged with an A-wing, a 12 inch biker scout with his speeder bike, and a new 3.75 inch Rey figure.

Click below to visit Nerdist.com and see all the news and images

2016-07-08 16_58_35-Hasbro’s New STAR WARS Toys Coming to SDCC (Exclusive) _ Nerdist

Action figure superstore Entertainment Earth celebrates 20th anniversary

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Via Examiner.com:

Since its website first went live 20 years ago, Entertainment Earth has distinguished itself as the authoritative source for toys and collectibles, offering tens of thousands of unique items available for order and pre-order at any given time. With a staff of experts who are themselves personal collectors, Entertainment Earth serves as the “go-to” source for the latest and greatest action figures, bobble heads, toys, gifts, and collectibles.

Entertainment Earth wasn’t always the force it is now, however; in the early days, it was staffed by just three employees in a small garage in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. But the dreams of Aaron and Jason Labowitz were far greater than the expanse of their 1996 workspace, and the company soon grew into the true powerhouse it is today, with an acclaimed warehouse and a staff of over 125 employees – and growing.

“I’m a collector myself,” says Jason Labowitz, President and Co-Founder of Entertainment Earth. “I knew in 1996 that it was impossible to have the newest action figures and toys shipped to my house, at retail prices, in mint condition, and Aaron and I decided to do something about it. We originally started this company as a one-stop source for the Star Wars action figure collector. Over the years, our dear clients have led us to apply our deep knowledge of the collector market to cover all corners of the pop culture industry. From gift buyer to fan of the latest blockbuster movie to serious collector of anything licensed, we have something for you.”

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2016-03-31 22_40_05-Action figure superstore Entertainment Earth celebrates 20th anniversary _ Exami

 

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ holds new record for fastest to $1 billion

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On Sunday, 12/27/15, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” became the fastest movie in history to gross $1 billion worldwide. According to boxofficemojo.com, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a worldwide gross of $1,090,573,329. The milestone came just 12 days after its global release and that does not include the massive Chinese market where the movie is set to release in January.

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Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) Can’t Ship to Texas!

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YN reader Tray reports in:

Here’s what happened when I tried to preorder the Kmart exclusive Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) figure: Due to restrictions in your state (TX in my case), these items cannot be shipped to you. You can change the shipping address or remove this item from your order. Please choose another shipping address or remove them from your order by going back to your shopping cart.

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Daniel Fleetwood Passes away at 32

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Daniel’s wife has updated the world that Daniel passed away last night:

“Daniel put up an amazing fight to the very end. He is now one with God and with the force. He passed in his sleep and in peace. He will always be my idol and my hero. Please hug uncle Marc for me and give Lucy lots of kisses. Rest in peace my love. This was the last selfie we ever took together.‪#‎forcefordaniel‬“

SDCC 15: Sideshow R2-ME2 Display

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Sideshow invited over 90 friends and fans to participate in R2-ME2 exhibition at SDCC this year!

Starting with a blank prototype version of Sideshow’s R2-D2 Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure, the Force is strong with this collective of creative minds from across the galaxy as they begin outfitting the iconic droid with new paint, accessories and more. Check out some of our favorites on display the last 5 days!

Hasbro Q&A Session at SDCC 2014 Video!

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Yesterday, we had an opportunity to meet with William Rawley and Jeff Labovitz from Hasbro and ask them the questions our readers sent it, we got in over 80 questions but only had time to ask about a dozen of them.

Check out the video below and see what they had to say about the new Saga Legends and Mission Series lines, why the carded images have the word “Rebels” under them and some do not, about the 5 POA figures and the appeal of them for older collectors, female characters in the 3.75 lines, will there be a 1st day of issue carding for Rebels like there was for The Clone Wars, more Droid Factory Build-A-Droid astromech figures at Disney, how would you describe the items you are working on for Episode 7 and more!

Check it out below and a HUGE thanks to William and Jeff for the time! They also hint to more BIG things to come, it’ a must watch!