It is a sad day for Star Wars fans every where. It sounds like Lucasfilm and Disney may no longer (from the sound of it) be licensing any “Slave” Leia items. According to artist J. Scott Campbell, they aren’t even letting him draw the image for future comics. The official statement reads, “Princess Leia’s Slave Leia costume is being retired from the Star Wars IP for merchandise and marketing.” (more…)
In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive? Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight will be arriving in select cities Christmas day and theaters everywhere on January 8, 2o16. Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell, this post-Civil War western looks to be another Tarantino classic. (more…)
Inside the Toy Box sums up the past week’s toy news, top sellers, trends, pre-orders and any other great happenings in the world of toys and pop culture. Be sure to scroll down and check out the sales at the bottom.
Sorry I have been MIA, I spent the Halloween weekend in LA trick or treating with some friends and family. I am a horrible Dad and didn’t take any decent photos but my kids were Poison Ivy, Shark Boy (from Sharkboy and Lavagirl), the Rainbow Fairy (from some Tinkerbell movie), and Tinkerbell. Their little friend Brooklyn also decided to jump in the photo as Minnie Mouse. Kudos to my wife and mother-in-law for making the costumes. (more…)
It looks like Walgreens has another EPVII exclusive to be on the look out for. We know there is a First Order Riot Gear Stormtrooper coming to the Black Series and not it looks like there is a POP! out there too. (more…)
I am not a fan of the retro figures with cloth outfits that many toy makers seem to be doing. What I am a fan of is the retro 3 3/4-inch figures with limited articulation, like ReAction for instance. “Whats old is new”, is the old saying. Heck, Hasbro has even gone simpler with the 3 3/4-inch EVPII figures. They are selling well so I think they might be on to something. I am not just talking Star Wars. Reaction has plenty of licenses that continually do well and sell out. Back to the Future, Goonies, and Terminator just to name a few. (more…)
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