Hot Toys' line of Movie Masterpiece 12-inch scale figures continues to grow.  Luke and Leia have been teased, and recently they shipped their first non-exclusive figure:  The Stormtrooper, soldindividually and in a two-pack.  Andrew has them in hand and is here with an in-depth review.

Also in this week's show is a discussion of the "cancelled" wave of Droid Factory figures that inexplicably appeared for sale at Go! Calendar stores across the country.  Johnathan has them in hand and gives his thoughts, as well as a report of what he's finding in stores.

With Brock reviewing Paul S Kemp's new novel Lords of the Sith, Steve the Gingerprince giving a report from Star Wars Fan Fun Days, and Arnie and Marjorie recording live at Wizard World St. Louis, it's all in this week's Star Wars Action News podcast!

Episode 451: Hot Toys Stormtroopers - Shiny and New

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Welcome to the 18th Annual Star Wars Action News Thanksgiving Day Holiday Gift Guide episode.
 
This year the entire Star Wars Action News team pitched in with their suggestions on what to buy the Star Wars lover in your life. From advent calendars to action figures, games and gaming chairs, home decor, PJs, and more -- all of that and more is in this year's special podcast.
 
Links to the items suggested are below. We hope you enjoy the show!
 
(Some of the below links may be affiliate links where Star Wars Action News receives a small commission for you using the link)


Kenner Retro Collection Box set
Figure Shields -- Save 15% through 12/24 with coupon code SWAN 
Egg Attack Boba Fett with Han in Carbonite 
Movie Realization Ronin Mandalorian & Grogu
LEGO Boba Fett's Throne Room
LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader
LEGO Death Star Trash Compactor
LEGO Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder
LEGO Diorama Series: Trench Run
LEGO Advent Calendar
Droid Factory Advent Calendar
R6-SN0 Droid Snowman
Ewok Figure Pen Holder and Pen
Star Wars Gaming Chair
Brotherhood Novel
Shadow of the Sith Novel
The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) Book
Star Wars Legends audio books: Darth Maul Shadow Hunter
The Bounty Hunter Wars (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) 
Tales of Kenobi (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) 
Marvel Comics' Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus
Galactic Baking Book
MobyFox Watch Bands
Smash Tess Star Wars Family Pajamas
Star Wars Ties at Cufflinks.com
Skywalker Vineyards Sets
Original Stormtrooper Beer Gift Sets
Geeky Tiki Mugs
Corkcicle Droid Gift Set
Darth Vader Ice mold
Igloo Vintage Figure Cooler
Regal Robot Cantina-inspired Upholstered Seating
Jedi Master Sabers - Engraved Lightsaber Box
Hot Toys Captain Rex
Hot Toys Boba Fett on Throne
USPS Droids passport & stamps
LEGO Star Wars the Skywalker Saga game
Star Wars the Clone Wars (Pandemic System) Game
Star Wars: Outer Rim Game
Outer Rim: Unfinished Business Expansion Pack
Star Wars Christmas Pillow -- AT-AT & Snow Speeder
Dr. Squatch Star Wars Soap Collection II
Minimalistic X-Wing Art Print
Obi-Wan Art Print

2022 Holiday Gift Guide {{Video Podcast}}

Price hikes. Repaint after repaint. Store exclusives that are impossible to find, and if you do order them they arrive mailed crushed into a too-small box. Yes, Hasbro Star Wars collecting right now is struggling as it adapts to a shifting marketplace and worsening global economic climate. But hey, it's still fun! And here to talk about that fun is the Star Wars Action News team. Their collecting is still going strong despite the heavy headwinds, and there's still a lot of enjoyment to be had. Join Arnie and Marjorie with special guests Andrew, Justin, Chris, and Johnathan as they discuss The Vintage Collection, Black Series figures, and how their collecting has changed in the current environment. Plus on this episode, Arnie and Marjorie look at the Luke Dreamer statue from Gentle Giant. It represents an iconic moment from A New Hope......or does it? All that and more on this brand new Star Wars Action News podcast--helping collectors collect better!

Fett in Black {Video Podcast}

Arnie and Justin talk to Hasbro's Star Wars brand team, Patrick and Chris. They discuss the Black Series and The Vintage Collection, why does Black Series get more figures, why isn't there more focus on classic and background characters, and much, much more!

Hypercast: Hasbro Star Wars Team Exclusive Interview at  SDCC 2022 {Video Podcast}

Join Justin for a virtual walkthrough of the Hasbro Star Wars booth at SDCC. See the latest reveals in Black Series, The Vintage Collection, Retro Series, and more!

Hypercast: SDCC 2022 Hasbro Star Wars Booth Tour {Video Podcast}



Once again Hasbro is having a Star Wars Fan Celebration, with various fan sites taking part in shared figure reveals. On today's new Star Wars Action News podcast find out all about the figure our hosts were picked to reveal: The Gaming Greats 13th Battalion Trooper (from Jedi: Fallen Order)!

 

Find out about the figure, then watch an interview with the Hasbro team where they discuss figure pricing, the Rancor Haslab failure, and more.

 

Also on this show, a look at the Haslab success, the Mandalorian's Razor Crest. Andrew takes you on an in-depth tour of this bounty hunter's ship.

 

With a discussion of the Kenobi trailer, a classic review of the Kenobi novel, and much more, we hope you enjoy this new podcast!

 

And may the pegs be stocked and the Force be with you!



Episode 451: Hot Toys Stormtroopers - Shiny and New

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