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Hasbro: Love on the wings of... EWOKS?!

Strangely, I find this holiday-ization of a STAR WARS Black series figure - OKAY. Sooo, what's the Ewok words for "Valentine's Day"? From Hasbro: "From Endor to your heart! Revealed at Lucca Comics & Games, this STAR WARS The Black Series Ewok (Valentine's Day Edition) is ready to steal hearts across the galaxy. With soft-goods wings, a heart-shaped greeting card, and a pink BD droid companion, this Ewok is the perfect gift for the STAR WARS Valentine in your life! Pre-order

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 291 min read

Hasbro: Livestream reveal of the 2nd Marvel Legends "Comic" line!

Well, I'M excited as there 3 of these I want/need, something that hasn't happened for me in a while! GOTTA get that Feral to complete my...

Andrew Gaughen

Sep 95 min read

Hasbro: STAR WARS Black Series figures for the Holiday Season are coming!

From Halloween to Holiday Season, time for more "unique" STAR WARS Black series figures to get for your collection. Or not. From Hasbro:...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 272 min read

Hasbro: New REVENGE OF THE SITH Anakin and Obi-Wan available separately!

The SDCC exclusive boxed set IS pretty cool. But I'm glad to see that's not the only way to get the figures. From Hasbro: " STAR WARS:...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 242 min read

Hasbro-May the Fourth Imperial Shore & Death Trooper army builder set now up for pre-order!

Glad to see Hasbro continuing with these STAR WARS Black army builder packs. I appreciate that we finally get the Death Trooper sergeant...

Andrew Gaughen

May 31 min read

Hasbro: May The Fourth - two new Black Series revealed!

Both of these are looking great. That Sandtrooper is going to be a must-have! From Hasbro: " STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SANDTROOPER ...

Andrew Gaughen

May 32 min read

Hasbro: May the Fourth reveal of the final Walmart exclusive REVENGE OF THE SITH figures!

Interesting choice of Aalya Secura, as she's still widely available. But the retro REVENGE OF THE SITH packaging does look really good. ...

Andrew Gaughen

May 32 min read

Hasbro: General Skywalker & Captain Rex are coming out of the Past!

Well, aren't THESE looking sharp! DEFINITELY gonna need that Captain Rex. From Hasbro: " STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ANAKIN SKYWALKER ...

Andrew Gaughen

Jan 212 min read

Hasbro: The last Gift of the Galaxy revealed for 2024!

THIS, Hasbro! THIS is the kind of thing you need to keep doing! An army builder set AND at a reduced price. From Hasbro: " STAR WARS: THE...

Andrew Gaughen

Dec 17, 20241 min read

Hasbro: Discover Jedi Master Kelnacca!

Wookie Jedi for the win! From Hasbro: " STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES JEDI MASTER KELNACCA (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail...

Andrew Gaughen

Dec 4, 20241 min read

SDCC24: Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive STAR WARS Black series figure and vehicle reveal!

Happy to see the return of vehicles to the STAR WARS Black series. Pulse Con is shaping up nicely for collectors. From Hasbro: "STAR...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 25, 20241 min read

Hasbro: Gear up your Clone Wars forces with a new 2-Pack!!

This is SO CLOSE to the smartest move by Hasbro. The really proper way to troop build easily... IF it wasn't just Hasbro Pulse and...

Andrew Gaughen

Mar 25, 20241 min read

Hasbro: New Year - New Star Wars Black series Preorders!

Hasbro showing some Prequel love, for the 25th Anniversary of THE PHANTOM MENACE, and the other Prequels. Plus some more AHSOKA love with...

Andrew Gaughen

Jan 23, 20242 min read

Hasbro: New STAR WARS Black series Clone Trooper 2-Pack coming to preorder at Target!

Nice idea, Hasbro. Reasonable price. BUT... WHY is it a Target Exclusive? Why, oh why?!? From Hasbro: "STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES...

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 28, 20231 min read

Hasbro: The Return of the Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga figures!

Nice to see a Bruce Banner available after so long. From Hasbro: "MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES IRON MAN MARK II (HASBRO/Ages 4 years &...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 31, 20235 min read

SDCC 2023: More Star Wars Black Series reveals for preorder!

Like the IDEA of Pre Vizla, but did you REALLY need to trot out the old Jango Fett body for it, Hasbro?! New, in-scale R2-D2 is a MUST...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 21, 20231 min read

Hasbro: 2023 PulseCon reveal is a real "Killer"!

A dream long wished for by Star Wars fans. It is running too high a price for my taste, but there's some great stuff here. I'll hold out...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 11, 20231 min read

Hasbro: Imperial Forces from OBI-WAN KENOBI coming to Target!

That Darth Vader is looking amazing! Shame it's a Target exclusive... From Hasbro: "STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES COMMANDER APPO...

Andrew Gaughen

Jun 29, 20231 min read

SDCC 2023: NECA'S Creature from the Black Lagoon glows to Comic Con!

What kind of water has the Creature been swimming through?! From NECA: "Creature from the Black Lagoon - 7" Scale Action Figure - GID...

Andrew Gaughen

Jun 12, 20231 min read

Hasbro: "May The Fourth" Livestream Reveals for Star Wars Black series!

Lots of great reveals from the "May the Fourth" lfanstream from Hasbro, for 2023 and early 2024. From Hasbro: STAR WARS: THE BLACK...

Andrew Gaughen

May 3, 20234 min read