May 11, 2020 – Arnie Carvalho, Marjorie Carvalho, Johnathan Brenner, Daryl Whitlow Hear our interview with Hasbro’s Star Wars team, look back at the history of 3.75-inch figures, and join the hosts for discussions of all the rumors surrounding Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection. “Hasbro doesn’t want to make 3.75-inch figures because there is no profit.” […]
New Podcast: May the Sales be with You
Fan First Friday and “Star Wars Day” May 4th brought lots of new collectibles, and bargains! “May the 4th be with you.” What started as an internet pun (or a lisp) has been co-opted by Disney and become their official “Star Wars Day.” (Including terms of use per the Disney+ Twitter account!) Still, commercialization of […]
2020 San Diego Comic-Con International is Officially Cancelled. Convention to return in 2021
For anyone following California news the only shock is that it took so long. Comic-Con International, organizers of San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon, and other conventions, has released a statement officially cancelling the 2020 San Diego Comic Convention. Ticketholders will receive emails letting them choose to get a refund on their ticket or transfer the ticket […]
Star Wars Celebration Organizers Release COVID-19 Statement
Amid speculation regarding the cancellation of Star Wars Celebration 2020 convention organizer ReedPop released a statement. It read in part: Reed Exhibitions is actively and continuously monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak in line with local, state and federal authorities and public health advice, including that of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
New Hypercast – Star Wars Fan Celebration Figure Reveal
With Rise of Skywalker’s home media release, today is Star Wars Fan Celebration! And in the spirit, Hasbro has asked Star Wars Action News to reveal a new Star Wars figure, available for order soon! What is this new figure? Watch now to find out! And support our show by ordering this figure now at […]
New Podcast: March 30, 2020. Ep 516 — Recent Hasbro Reveals
Quarantine and chill with Arnie and Marjorie! Tomorrow the final chapter of the Skywalker saga comes home on Blu-Ray and DVD. On this episode of the Star Wars Action News podcast get a rundown on all the various exclusive releases, and where to score the best price! Also on this week’s show, hear an exclusive […]
New Podcast February 17, 2020: Let’s Get Hyperreal
New York Toy Fair is just around the corner, and while Hasbro seems to have given away the secrets early, Star Wars Action News hosts Arnie and Marjorie think a few more surprises are on the way. One of those is likely Hasbro’s Hyperreal Bespin Luke Skywalker figure from The Empire Strikes Back. Is that […]
New Podcast: 2019 Star Wars Collectors’ Year in Review
For Star Wars collectors 2019 was a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good included the most detailed Star Wars vehicle/playset ever in the form of Jabba’s Sail Barge. Plus the Black Series 6-inch line continued strong with great offerings from Clone Wars Armor Obi-Wan Kenobi to The Mandalorian, plus several […]
New Podcast: The Review of Skywalker
What’s better than a new Star Wars movie in theaters? Talking about it with friends after watching! Continuing the tradition started with The Force Awakens, the Star Wars Action News team has gathered to discuss all aspects of The Rise of Skywalker. Join them, and feel the Force of friendship and Star Wars love!
Hasbro Reveals New Black Series Reveals and More at Comic Con Dortmund
At GERMAN COMIC CON DORTMUND 2019 Hasbro revealed several new Star Wars items. In the Black Series 6-Inch line come two new announcements: A Sith Jet Trooper and Clone Commander Bly. Both will hit stores in Spring, 2020. Also Black Series comes a new Force FX lightsaber. Count Dooku’s saber with its curved hilt will […]