by Ben | Aug 7, 2015 | Toy News!
Canada Toys “R” Us mistakenly sells new Star Wars toys early
We’ve got a glimpse today that a Toys “R” Us store in Canada is selling the new Star Wars: Force Awakens toys early!
Several Star Wars websites (here and here), have been showing these images of the new toys sold mistakenly a British Columbia Toys “R” Us store (Toys aren’t supposed to released until September 4th).
They reveal a Micro machine playset of the Millennium Falcon:
Here is a picture of some other toys which include a lightsaber decoder pen, a Stormtrooper Nerf gun, and more.
Photo credit for these images goes to Rebelscum.com and TheForce.net.
by Ben | Aug 5, 2015 | Toy News!
Toys “R” Us press release of The Force Awakens – Force Friday event
Today Toys “R” Us has unveiled their plans for the September 4th Force Friday event.
Here are the highlights (thanks to Starwars7news.com):
- An exhibition of Star Wars toys throughout the years in the flagship store in Times Square; the event at the location – called Destination: Star Wars – will also have special activities for kids well before midnight.
- Exclusive posters for people who arrive on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Kids and their families attending may also receive special giveaway items.
- Pre-orders for Star Wars Battlefront and Disney Infinity 3.0 will be available.
The entire press release is below:
TOYS“R”US® TO LAUNCH NEW STAR WARS™ SAGA PRODUCTS WITH MIDNIGHT OPENING EVENTS WORLDWIDE
The Next Chapter of the Legendary Franchise Begins at Toys“R”Us Stores Across the Globe on Force Friday, September 4 at 12:01am as Fans Get First Access to New Toys, Exclusive Giveaways and More
Company’s International Flagship Store in Times Square to Host Historic Star Wars Toy Exhibition and Ultimate Midnight Opening Celebration
“Since the introduction of the first Star Wars toy in 1977, Toys“R”Us has served as the ultimate destination for Star Warsplaythings, providing millions of kids and collectors worldwide with their most beloved memorabilia,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “Since then, Star Wars has become a time-honored franchise with loyal fan interest, making it a perennial, top-selling licensed property. With the upcoming introduction of the new Star Warstoy line, we’re excited to welcome the next generation of fans into our stores around the world with exclusive products, special events, feature shops and giveaways.”
With operations in 38 countries, Toys“R”Us is leveraging its global footprint and position as the toy authority to provide an unprecedented Star Wars experience worldwide. On Force Friday, September 4, Toys“R”Us locations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the U.K, will open at 12:01am to welcome eager shoppers. The first customers to line up for the big product debut will receive Star Warsgiveaways, including an exclusive poster, as well as the chance to be among the first to purchase exclusive Star Wars merchandise in dedicated front-of-store feature shops.
by Ben | Aug 3, 2015 | Toy News!
New Planet name revealed on Star Wars 2016 Lego product list
A French website MintInBox.net has revealed a new Lego set of a planet that will be included in the Force Awakens movie this fall.
This new Lego set will be called “Battle on Takodana”. Here is a Google translation of the page:
Lego - The Force Awakens: The 2016 sets
Once again the Bothan spies Mintinbox hit and today we unveil the complete list of LEGO sets to come in early 2016.
Of course several concern Awakens The Force and we reveal some info about the movie, but Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars Battlefront.
In 2016 so we'll see:
- 6 new Microfighters sets including 2 sets The Force Awakens and 4 of Star Wars Rebels (AT-DP, The Ghost, Prototype and TIE Advanced Wookie Gunship)
- 2 sets The Force Awakens "Battle on Takodana" and "The Pirate Transport".
- 2 sets Battle Pack The Force Awakens a "Hero" and "Villain".
- 2 sets Battle Pack Star Wars Battlefront inspired by the video game, Empire and Rebel.
- 6 new figures Constraction
- 4 sets of the trilogy and the prequel trilogy (Attack Hoth, Bespin Carbon Freezing Chamber, Droid Escape Pod, ROTS Obi Wans Jedi Interceptor)
You'll understand that we have just discovered thanks to this information the name of a new planet of The Force Awakens "Takodana".
LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens Takodana Microfighters planet name
by Ben | Jul 30, 2015 | Toy News!
1990s Star Wars toys throwback
Starwars.com does a force throwback from 20 years ago of a first wave of some modern Star Wars action figures that Hasbro released in 1995-1996.
Here is a picture of the first wave from 1995:
The article goes into detail to describe each wave of the 1990s toys. Example: the exaggerated muscular incarceration and the wrestler like stance on some of the action figures. For a fun flashback, see this article is a fun read.
by Ben | Jul 28, 2015 | Toy News!
New Star Wars-themed Mr. Potato Head toys
Therockfather.com, today covers the new Star Wars-themed Mr. and Mrs. Potato head toys.
Here are some photos of these new Potato head toys:
These toys are in stock now on both these sites: PPWtoys.com and Entertainmentearth.com.
by Ben | Jul 28, 2015 | Toy News!
List of possible new Force Awakens toys
Dorksideoftheforce.com, has a great post today about an uncovered a list of possible Force Awakens toys which will be released on September 4th (which is also known as Force Friday).
This list that you see below only features action figures. Most of these figures are from Jakks Pacific while the rest are from Hasbro:
Jakks Pacific:
Lead Villain
Trooper
Commander
Black Series 6 Inch:
Lead Hero
Lead Hero
Lead Villain
Sidekick Alien
Villain Trooper
Secondary Alien
Gangster 1
Secondary Hero
Villain Trooper
Saga Legends Force Awakens:
Villain Trooper
Lead Hero
Darth Vader (Episode V)
Lead Hero
Secondary Alien
Villain Trooper
Jungle Space Lead Villain
Villain
Luke Skywalker
Secondary Villain
Hero Tro (Think he means “Trio”)
3.75″ Millenium Falcon
The Dorksideoftheforce.com speculates that the lead villain could be Kylo Ren and the secondary villain could be General Hux. Plus the site also surmises who the lead heroes could be as well. Could this be Rey and Finn?
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