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Hasbro Star Wars Celebration and SDCC Exclusive Details

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Yesterday we shared the EW report, and now Hasbro follows up with  the Fan Sites with an official press release:

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Kylo Ren Pack

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available in the Forbidden Planet Booth #S1003 at Star Wars Celebration 2016)

Reveal the power of the dark side with this collectible 6-inch scale figure of Kylo Ren without his mask! Fans can relive the First Order commander’s most pivotal moments from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS with accessories such as Darth Vader’s helmet and a First Order banner and stand. THE BLACK SERIES Pack features a highly articulated and exceptionally detailed Kylo Ren BLACK SERIES figure, as well as the villain’s iconic lightsaber, lightsaber hilt, and helmet. Includes 1 figure and 6 accessories. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Kylo Ren Pack will be for sale at Star Wars Celebration 2016 in the Forbidden Planet booth #S1003.

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STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)

Recreate the noble journey of the great Jedi Master with the highly collectible Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack. Featuring authentic, movie-accurate detail, this elite 6-inch scale Obi-Wan Kenobi figure comes equipped with Jedi robe, 2 lightsabers, an electronic light-up table, and Princess Leia hologram delivering a vital message. Includes 1 figure with multiple points of articulation and 5 accessories. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Obi-Wan Kenobi Pack will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com. Canadian fans can also purchase the figure set during Fan Expo Canada in September.

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Hot Wheels San Diego Comic-Con International Star Wars Exclusive!

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Via Hot Wheels Facebook Page:

We’ve recreated one of the most breathtaking moments in cinematic history with this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International Star Wars exclusive. Luke Skywalker’s desperate trench run has been reimagined as a thrilling car race by transforming the four starfighters into slick, speedy “Carships.” This premium set features a light-and-sound show that includes sound effects and firing LED laser cannons!

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Gentle Giant Captain Phasma Episode 7 and Chewbacca McQuarrie Concept Mini Busts 2016 SDCC Exclusive

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Via Comiccon.org:

Captain Phasma Episode 7 Mini Bust 2016 SDCC ExclusiveThe story that began a long time ago returns giving us the next chapter in the saga from a galaxy far, far away. Gentle Giant Ltd. is honored in bringing collectors all-new characters from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens. Gentle Giant Ltd. announces the next character from our amazing mini bust line, with the First Order Captain Phasma! With her striking silver armor, and black cape, this imposing officer leads the First Order Stormtroopers to bring the end to the New Republic! Digitally sculpted using the top of the line 3D technology, and cast in the highest quality polystone, each mini bust is hand-painted, and comes hand-numbered with matching certificate of authenticity. May the Force be with you!
Price:
$120.00phasChewbacca McQuarrie Concept SDCC Ex. 2016 Mini Bust
Ralph McQuarrie’s early designs of Chewbacca are uniquely different from that of the final screen version. Based on original pre-production illustrations for Star Wars: A New Hope, this mini bust displays a fascinating look at McQuarrie’s conceptual development of one of science fiction’s most beloved characters. Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., this gorgeous bust used Mr. McQuarrie’s original artwork as reference. Cold cast in high quality polystone and hand painted, each limited edition bust comes individually numbered and includes a matching certificate of authenticity. Available at SDCC 2016. May the Force be with you.
Price:
$120.00

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Thank you to YakFace.com for the heads up!

SDCC Reveal: Exclusive Jakks Pacific C-3PO Action Figure with Red Arm

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The Rebel Alliance and Resistance’s most loyal protocol droid has a new look – and you may not recognize him.

But not to worry, with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premium Edition Vac-Metal C-3PO 18-Inch Big Figs(TM) Action Figure – Convention Exclusive, this loyal companion will become a familiar friend.

Fresh from the Battle of Takodana, C-3PO sports his recognizable shiny gold finish, along with a red arm he wears to remember the fallen First Order RA-7 protocol droid named Omri.

Measuring 18-inches tall, this is the first Threepio action figure at this scale with his metallic finish.

From Jakks Pacific’s Big Fig collection, the figure comes packaged in a premium edition box with a Resistance symbol backdrop and gold foil highlights.

*NOTE: This item will only be on sale July 20 – July 24, 2016 at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343. It will not be for sale on our website at any time.

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Exclusive First Look! Gentle Giant LTD Farmboy Luke (Yellow and Brown) ROTJ SDCC Exclusive Jumbo Figures!

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We are very excited to bring you the first look at 2 of Gentle Giant LTD’s Star Wars exclusives for San Diego Comic Con! The Farmboy Luke (Yellow and Brown) ROTJ  Jumbo Figures!  These are both super limited at just 250 pieces each.  If you are a Premier Guild member, you can pre-order both of these in a few hours (preorder at 12pmEST/9amPST on 6/28/2016) click here for the Brown and here for the Yellow (links will not be live until 12pmEST)

If you are not a Premier Guild member, you can pick these up at San Diego Comic Con July 21–24 while they last. There will be daily allotments and these will sell out very fast with such a low edition size.

Be sure to click the gallery below to see all the images right now and then pre-order once they are live.

Farmboy Luke (Yellow) ROTJ SDCC EX 2016 Jumbo Figure – $80

Farmboy Luke (Brown) ROTJ SDCC Ex 2016 Jumbo Figure – $80

Because YOU demanded it; the long sold out “Farm Boy Luke” is available again. Now with paint and packaging matching the original 1983 Return of the Jedi action figure.

This low run edition was made for the die-hard collectors or those that missed the first release. Most importantly; it’s for you, the fans and collectors that told us “I had this when I was a kid!”

Digitally scanned from original 3 ¾” Kenner figure and enlarged to 1:6 scale, no detail has been overlooked. Roto-cast and injection molded from durable plastics, this fully-articulated jumbo figure includes a faithfully re-produced plastic yellow lightsaber that extends from his right arm.

To further capture the vintage vibe, Gentle Giant packages their figures on an era-accurate Return of the Jedi backer card using all original photos and artwork. Always designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell for years of enjoyment and display.

Collectors around the world have noted hair color paint variations of their original action figures. Making either “Yellow” or “Brown Hair” Luke Skywalker figures highly sought after collectibles. Both are now available here in “jumbo” scale, but act fast, only 250 pieces of each will be produced!

HAN SOLO #1 SDCC 2016 Exclusive Cover

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Via Bleedingcool.com:

Diamond Comic Distributors is offering 27 exclusive items at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 available across the show from exhibitors and displayed together at their booth #2401.

SDCC 2016 STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1 LUPACCHINO VARIANT

(W) Marjorie M. Liu (A) Mark Brooks (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino

Everyone’s favorite scoundrel gets his very own series! Han is given a top-secret undercover mission for the Rebellion – rescuing a number of informants and spies. His cover for the assignment? Only the biggest and most infamous starship race in the galaxy! You know – the race Han has dreamt of winning his entire life. Will he keep his mind on the mission? And can he manage to pull it off while keeping the lead? Rated T.

Limited to 7,500 copies

Click below to read the full article.

Even The ‘Star Wars’ Cast Didn’t Know This Comic-Con Surprise

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Via Mtv.com:

2015 was truly the year of “Star Wars” at San Diego Comic-Con. Though there wasn’t any new trailer to show fans at Hall H on Friday afternoon, J.J. Abrams and the entire cast of “The Force Awakens” blew everyone’s minds with new behind-the-scenes footage, a star-studded panel, and even a free “Star Wars” concert for 6,000+ lucky audience members.
But as brand new X-Wing fighter pilot Oscar Isaac told MTV News, there’s still a lot of surprises in store when the new “Star Wars” hits theaters in December. AND a lot of surprises for the cast, too — like, the arrival of Harrison Ford at SDCC, for example!

“We didn’t know that either!” Isaac said laughing, revealing that the cast weren’t informed Ford would be on the panel with them. “We actually had a meeting beforehand earlier in the day where we ran through everything that was gonna happen and they didn’t tell us. It wasn’t until we showed up that I saw him there.”

Check out what other secrets Isaac was able to spill in the video above — and as he says: may the force be with you.

Star Wars Created The Most Magical Event Of Comic-Con

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Via Theverge.com:

On Friday night, Lucasfilm held its Comic-Con panel for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it unquestionably stole the convention. Adam Driver and Gwendoline Christie talked about working on the movie for the first time, J.J. Abrams played a behind-the-scenes featurette, and Harrison Ford came out to riff and reminisce with Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. It was basically the ultimate Star Wars event — and that was before Abrams announced that all 6,500 people in Hall H were then going to be attending a secret Star Wars concert with the San Diego Symphony orchestra. (Lightsabers were included.)

We were there for both events, and while it’s all good times for the faithful, it’s a slightly different proposition for people like us that are covering these things. We’re supposed to remain impartial — not only from promotional voodoo, but from the reality distortion field that comes with putting that many people that love one thing all in one place. But by the time fireworks began lighting up the sky, we couldn’t help it: we were swept up in the moment like everyone else.

We immediately began talking: how did this end up being good? Was there something legitimate about the experience, despite it being a massive promotional event designed to hype a movie that’s still five months away? And if that was true for the concert, what did it say about the “immersive experiences” and installations that make up the rest of Comic-Con’s promotional wonderland?

Click here to read the full article.

SDCC 15: Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Session with Jeff Labovitz

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Shawn met up with Jeff Labovitz (Hasbro Director of Marketing for Star Wars) and asked him as many of the questions as he could in our time slot that YOU sent us before the con. Watch the video below to see if your question was asked and see what Jeff has to say about the future of the Star Wars line!

Big thanks to Jeff for the opportunity.

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!

Topps Giveaways and Signing at SDCC Today

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There are 2 big things happening at the Topps Booth on Saturday at SDCC.

At 1pm they will be giving away a new Topps Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading discs to 50 lucky fans. The disc features the First Order Stormtrooper which will only be available at SDCC in an extremely limited quantity of 250. Topps Star Wars Galactic Connexions will be on sale on Force Friday September 4th exclusively in Walmart with 85 characters to collect.

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Next up – Topps will be hosting Steve Blum, the voice of Zeb from Star Wars Rebels, at our booth at 3:30pm. He will be signing Topps cards for the first 50 fans. They also have the oversized vintage style cards for sale. There are ten sets to collect, each with ten cards for a total of 100 to collect, while supplies last (they were selling fast)