Category Archives: Hot Toys

NYTF 2019 Coverage Starts Saturday Morning! Got Questions?

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On Saturday, we we will kick off our 2019 coverage of New York Toy Fair with images and news from the LEGO Event at 7am EST! Followed by the Hasbro Collector’s Event at 1:30pm EST.  We will be meeting with Kotobukiya, Tamashii Nations, Mattel, McFarlane, Diamond,  Funko, Wicked Cool Toys and a few surprise companies with Brand New Star Wars items debuting at the show,  and many others on our 4 day trip! This will be our 14th consecutive year covering the event! 

We want to make sure we ask them what YOU want to know! Submit any questions you would like us to ask and we will do our best to get you an answer. Email them to Yodasnews AT gmail.com! The first images will be posted via our social accounts so be sure to follow us there, with high res images and videos later in the day! 

YN 15 YEAR Giveaway #8 – Hot Toys First Order Stormtroopers

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Today, we kick off our eight of many giveaways! Donated by Sideshow Collectibles,  we have a Hot Toys First Order Stormtroopers 2-Pack of Sixth Scale Figures! 

Want to add him to your collection? Just send us an e-mail to YodasnewsAnniversary@gmail.com with the subject “Happy 15 Year –  First Order Stormtroopers” and we will pick one person at random on 2/14/2019 to take home the prize! This giveaway is open to USA and Canada Only*! 

You MUST include your full name and mailing address for the prize in the email for it to count. You may enter once per 24 hours from 2/11/2019 to 2/13/2019 11:59EST.

Keep checking and following us at all our social network sites 24/7 as we announce a lot of prizes at random there.  

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THANK YOU for letting us bring you the news to you for the last 15 years!

Read the terms and conditions of entering this giveaway at the bottom of this page  <- Click to read!

 

Celebrating Our 15 Year Anniversary! Prizes All Month Long!

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For the past 15 years, we have had the honor of bringing you daily news, product reviews and coverage of many conventions.  We have posted over 41,000 articles since 2004, we have never missed a single day in 15 years! We have enjoyed sharing our love of Star Wars with you.  As our 15 year anniversary is upon us, we would like to thank both our staff and our readers.  To our staff, we are grateful for the commitment, drive, and energy that you to bring to Yodasnews. Without your tireless dedication, none of this would be possible.  To our readers, it is your dedication and loyalty that keeps alive this great franchise; it is a pleasure and an honor to share it with you.

During the month of February, we have amazing giveaways planned to thank you, our readers, for all your support over the last 15 years! 

Also, as with previous anniversaries, we are giving away prizes for both our casual readers and those who follow us on social media. Keep your eye out for special events to test your creativity, fun and competitive trivia nights, and much more. Some of the items up for grabs include Gift Cards to your favorite online stores, statues, mini busts, action figures,  and more! Over 160 prizes worth over $6,500! 

It all starts today, stay tuned for how to enter the first giveaway around 8pm EST today! If you don’t follow us on Social Media, now is the best time to do it as we will do random giveaways not posted here on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Links at the top right of the website, and on this page!

Some of the items up for grabs include:

Ten $25 Gift Certificates to BBTS
Limited Edition Art Prints from Joe Corroney
C-3PO Sixth Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Speeder Bike Sixth Scale by Sideshow Collectibles
First Order Stormtroopers 2 Pack by Hot Toys via Sideshow Collectibles
Special Edition Pewter Mandalorian Skull Mini Sculpture From Regal Robot
Limited Edition Art Prints from Brian DeGuire
Kotobukiya Dengar ARTFX+ STATUE
Kotobukiya Bossk ARTFX+ STATUE
Kotobukiya Zuckuss ARTFX+ STATUE

2019 Membership Kit to Rancho Obi-Wan which includes a T-Shirt
Gentle Giant Finn Mini Bust
Gentle Giant Obi Wan Kenobi (Exclusive) Mini Bust
The Force Awakens Resistance X-Wing Fighter Hot Wheels Elite Die-Cast Metal
I Backed The Barge Patches
Over 75 Action Figures from various lines (Solo, TLJ, TFA, Black Series, Clone Wars, etc.)
Topps Galactic Connexions HallMark Exclusive Trading Discs

Marvel 2015 Star Wars #1 Hasbro Toyfair Previews Exclusive Cover
Hobby Box of Topps Star Wars Galaxy 2018
Rey and Kylo Topps Star Wars Card Trader Posters
Star Wars Card Trader Rey Pins

Hasbro 2002 12″ Gamorrean Guard
Kotobukiya Star Wars R2-D2 DX Silicone Tray
Sideshow R2-ME2 A Sideshow Exhibition Catalogs
Hasbro 2003 ANH Imperial Dogfight Tie Fighter with Pilot
Darth Vader 25oz Water Bottles
Star Wars The Black Series Astromech Droids 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures – Entertainment Earth Exclusive

And much more!!!

You can see these, as well as, other prizes right here. Of course, none of this could be possible without the generosity and support of our Anniversary Sponsors, so be sure to check them out on our prize page and support them.

 

Getting to know Hot Toys – Makers of High End Collectible Figures

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Get to know Sideshow’s friends and partners at Hot Toys, makers of high end collectible figures.

Continuing an unparalleled legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, Hot Toys have released this exciting special look at how their highly-detailed collectibles are conceptualized and created to bring beloved fictional universes closer to home. Looking ahead this year and beyond, they will only continue to raise the bar for collectible culture in new and exciting ways.

The creativity, passion, and dedication of the entire Hot Toys team shines in every incredible collectible they design! Every year they continue to bring fans to countless imaginative worlds, putting collectors face to face with their favorite characters in pop culture- and this year is shaping up to be another exciting year!

Click below to watch  the video!

Director Krennic Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

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As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military, Orson Krennic is obsessed with the completion of the long-delayed Death Star project. A cruel but brilliant man, Krennic has staked his reputation on the delivery of a functional battle station for the Emperor. 

Sideshow and Hot Toys present the Director Krennic Sixth Scale Collectible Figure from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Meticulously crafted based on the appearance of actor Ben Mendelsohn from the film, this new collectible figure features a highly detailed head sculpt, a skillfully tailored Imperial uniform, magnetically attachable cape, additional rain gear attire, a blaster, and a character themed figure stand.

This new Director Krennic Sixth Scale Collectible Figure will be an extraordinary addition for any Star Wars Collectibles fans!

Click Here or below to check him out and order!

Luke Skywalker (Crait) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys Available For Pre-Order Now!

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“See you around, kid.”

Haunted by Ben Solo’s fall to evil and convinced the Jedi had to end, Luke sought exile on a distant world, ignoring the galaxy’s pleas for help. But his solitude was interrupted – and Luke Skywalker had one final, momentous role to play in the struggle between good and evil. 

Sideshow and Hot Toys are thrilled to introduce the new Luke Skywalker (Crait) Sixth Scale Collectible Figure as seen during his showdown with Kylo Ren on the planet of Crait in Star Wars: The Last Jedi! 

The highly-accurate collectible figure is expertly crafted based on Luke Skywalker’s appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Featuring a newly developed head sculpt with incredible likeness, greatly detailed robed costume, LED light-up lightsaber, an interchangeable lightsaber blade emulating the weapon in motion, a pair of dice, and a specially designed figure base inspired by the unique environment of Crait. 

This new Luke Skywalker collectible figure will be an extraordinary addition for any Star Wars Collectibles fans!

Click below to pre-order now!