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I love getting unique hauls, this week on an all new episode of JC Toy Explosion, I was able to meet an amazing toy collector that was thinning down his collection. He hooked me up with some awesome Figures that I’m sure you are going to love. Check out this week’s full episode below MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation, and also be sure and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!
Read MoreThe Star Wars franchise has been packed with Love and Light, death and sorrow, hope and despair, but it has also laid down some of the best and most memorable death scenes in Sci-fi and cinematic history. It didn’t take long for the someone to die in the original Star Wars. Captain Antilles suffered a neck cracking death from the hands of Darth Vader in the opening scene and Greedo soon followed along with Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen, all became fan favorite characters in time, but none at this point were more…
Read MoreSideshow Collectibles has released photos and details for their new Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Boba Fett Legendary Scale Figure. This Boba Fett 1/2 scale statue stands over 41″ tall and features a Bespin themed base. It features a mix of sculpture and custom tailored fabric. There’s a light up feature on Boba Fett’s chest as well. Pre-orders begin on Thursday, June 28th. Check out more on the offering below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Sideshow is proud to present the Boba Fett Legendary Scale™ Figure, created in…
Read MoreStar Wars The Black Series Sabine Wren 6-Inch Action Figure – CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOURS! PRICE: $21.99 The Black Series reaches new heights! Sabine Wren is ready to create a new rebellion! It’s your chance to get your favorite characters as exquisitely detailed 6-inch tall action figures! Figure includes helmet and accessories. The Black Series takes on your favorite Star Wars stories! Add some awesome to your collection! Bring the next big thing in Star Wars home with the Star Wars The Black Series Sabine Wren 6-Inch Action Figure.…
Read MoreKotobukiya has released photos and details for their new Star Wars – Bounty Hunter Zuckuss ARTFX+ Statue. This release is part of their Bounty Hunter ARTFX+ Statue Series. Included in the series are 4-LOM, IG-88, Zuckuss, Bossk, and Dengar. Each of those will include additional pieces to create a Boba Fett Statue based on his appearance in The Empire Strikes Back. Zuckuss is a 1/10 scale statue that stands roughly 7″ tall. It includes magnetic feet and a metal base. The price will be $49.99 and it is expected to be released…
Read MoreHasbro has revealed photos and details for two new Star Wars items that will be exclusives at this summers SDCC 2018! These offerings include Star Wars Black Series Centerpiece – Star Wars: The Force Awaken Rey vs Kylo Ren Diorama Display as well as a Star Wars Black Series – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Han Solo vs Mynock Set. Check out the photos and details below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CENTERPIECE REY (STARKILLER BASE) & KYLO REN Figure (HASBRO/Age Adult/Approx. Retail…
Read MoreGentle Giant has released photos and details for their nostalgic new Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Jumbo Kenner Boba Fett Figure. The 12″ tall figure is priced at $80. It will be packaged on a resealable clamshell, with a vintage style card back. Check out the images below and let us know if you will be picking one up AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreWe have exciting news to report today as Disney has hired James Mangold to write and direct their upcoming ‘Boba Fett‘ movie! Check out what we know so far below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Source: The Hollywood Reporter James Mangold is writing and will direct a Star Wars stand-alone movie centered on Boba Fett, the feared bounty hunter and fan-favorite character, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. The reveal comes as Disney and Disney-owned Lucasfilm prepare for the release of the latest Star Wars stand-alone film, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Solo,…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of JC Toy Explosion we are Visiting a vintage toy store called Chronocade and then watching my friend Clint Edwards eat a 3 foot burrito: What more could you ask for? This video will scratch your itch. Enjoy, and be sure and MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. Also subscribe to my YouTube channel for my latest videos!
Read MorePre-Orders are now live for the stunning new Star Wars 4-Lom Statue from Kotobukiya! Check out the images and details for this offering below and if you like what you see, follow the link and place your pre-order! Price $89.99 Kotobukiya Star Wars 4-Lom Statue – CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! Kotobukiya is bringing on the bounty hunters! First up is 4-LOM, former Protocol Droid who overrode it’s original programming and turned to thievery and eventually bounty hunting. 4-LOM will be joined by subsequent ARTFX+ releases including Zuckuss, Bossk, IG-88 and Dengar. Collect…
Read MoreWe have exciting news to report today as Sideshow Collectibles has released photos and details for their new Star Wars: A New Hope – Princess Leia Premium Format Figure. Leia stands 18″ tall statue features a mix of polystone, PVC and fabric elements. She stands atop a themed base, and is portrayed holding her blaster from the opening of the film. Check out the images and more details below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Sideshow is honored to present the Princess Leia Premium Format™ Figure. The Princess Leia Premium Format™ Figure…
Read MoreI’m sure everyone knows by now Disney is building Star Wars Themed parks at Disneyland and Disney World. So far from what I can see this will be an awesome addition to the parks. Not that you can run out of things to do at Disney but this is going to be awesome. Disney has already had a small section of Star Wars such as AT-ATs and light saber shows with some of the Star Wars characters, but this will be completely different. The whole park made up of scenery, shows, and rides all Star Wars. If you’ve never…
Read MoreWe have exciting news today as Tamashii Nations has released new photos and details for their new S.H. Figuarts Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – Anakin Skywalker Figure. This figure is loaded with accessories including, three interchangeable head sculpts; a standard portrait, a scream portrait and a Sith portrait with yellow eyes. Also included will be a Lightsaber hilt, a Lightsaber, and multiple interchangeable hands. Pre-orders start this Friday. The price is $57. Check out the details below and let us know if you will be picking one up…
Read MoreStar Wars Solo Class A Vehicles Wave 1 Case – CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS AND GET FREE SHIPPING! Hot Off the Truck – 4/13/2018 Price: $83.99 Bring home adventure with Star Wars Solo Class A Vehicles! Each individually boxed set includes one 3 3/4-inch scale action figure and a vehicle or creature. Their moving limbs can interact with the Force Link 2.0 band (sold separately) to make cool noises straight from the films! This Star Wars Solo Class A Vehicles Wave 1 Case contains 4 individually packaged sets: 2x…
Read MoreThis past week action figures started hitting stores for the upcoming Star Wars spin off movie, Solo. I love the idea of the spin off movies, but the very first teaser trailer I saw for Solo it didn’t really excite me. Now that there have been a couple trailers and the action figures are starting to trickle in, I have changed my whole perspective on this spin off movie. It’s hard to picture Han Solo as anyone different then Harrison Ford or Lando as anyone other then Billy D Williams, but I’m now thinking of it as the reboot…
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