Blast Off with the Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Jumbo Figure

The holiday season is almost over, but the Star Wars Holiday Special Is forever! The 1978 television broadcast holds a dear place in many Star Wars fans’ hearts, from its comedy sketches to its movie guest-stars, but its true claim to fame is being the first appearance of Boba Fett, in animated form! Now, Gentle Giant LTD is celebrating that first appearance with this exclusive Jumbo figure of Boba Fett in his cartoon colors!

Diamond Select Teases 2022

It’s the new year!! – which means the January Previews catalog is just around the corner! And in that catalog are some new Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. products that will hit stores in the summer of 2022. Read on for details, then pre-order at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

Disney Store Launches New Star Wars Select 7 Inch Action Figure Line

For years, fans of Star Wars have asked for a line of 7-inch-scale Star Wars action figures, both for the added detail and the compatibility with other toy lines. The Disney Store has heard the demand, and has launched a new line of Star Wars Select action figures, made by Diamond Select Toys for the Disney Store! The line kicks off on October 23 with two releases, Boba Fett and Darth Maul. Each figure stands approximately 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and each comes with multiple interchangeable parts and effects.

Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett

Deep in the darkest corners of BookExpo America...far from the steely gaze of your average geek on the hunt, there sat a little black book...plain..unassuming..thin. It was the word Bounty Hunter that caught my eye, and now I'm glad it did! You see, last year at BEA, there was a big display for these super deluxe orgazmo edition books with sounds and lights and enough zazz to fill your zazz jar for 15 years. The Book of Sith slid open like some deflowered ancient Egyptian tomb while the Star Trek Federation book..well...it promised to sound like Sulu when it was all said and done. This year...little, black, almost invisible sampler books. Go figure. Quick note...the best part of this package? The section on "How to Hotwire a Landspeeder". Pure Gold.

BEHOLD!! Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Code

Jason Chalker's Boba Fink

These days, pop culture mash ups are so common, you've got to really grab the public by the balls to get their attention (not a pretty visual, I know!) With that in mind, what's the one name that would catch the attention of 90% of our readers?

Star Wars, of course.

And amid the vast Jedi infested universe, who's the one jive talkin bounty hunter who you call when you want a smuggler frozen in carbonite?

It's Boba Fett...can u dig it?

Jason Chalker knows full well the power of the Fett and delivers the goods in his newest creation...

More Mind Blowing Star Wars Adidas

A short while ago we blew your fragile little dorkling minds with the full upcoming line of Adidas Star Wars paraphernalia. Now we get word that the crown jewels of this collection are yet to come! Behold the beauty of a full line of original Star Wars Adidas sneaker designs coming this Fall to Adidas Originals shops. Does this mean those awesome Boba Fett sneakers are coming stateside? Looks like it. My estimation is that the edition of the sneakers on the blister card available across the pond is the specific exclusive, while those of us wishing to just wear those most awesome of kicks will be able to get them in the land of cross dressing restaurants and Lady Gaga (which is almost the same thing, but I'm uninspired today. Sue me.) Here's what's on tap...








C-3PO/R2-D2
Han Solo in Carbonite
Jabba the Hutt
Boba Fett





















UPDATE:: Adidas PR says the entire line is dropping THIS MONTH so keep checking THIS PAGE in particular, as I'm sure they will pop up there eventually. We are told the sneakers will be available in Adidas Originals Stores worldwide as well as selected wholesalers. The Boba's are going for $130 (which means we have confirmation you'll be able to get them in the states), so earmark that next paycheck.

Hasbro's Star Wars Celebration V Slideshow

The greatest Star Wars convention in the 12 systems is going on RIGHT NOW, so we thought we'd bring a little bit of the plastic action home to you. Hasbro had their collector panel at the event and ran a slide show containing all the goodness hitting stores now and for the foreseeable future. Those who have seen the slides from San Diego Comic Con will note that this show has some new bits and pieces, so for YOU, we've delivered the info in two ways.

1. is via our Flickr account, where we've posted every slide individually so you can click as you like.
2. is as a YouTube video where you can watch the slides in HD, set to music, and hit pause when you feel the need to drooool.



For those who not well versed in the world of Star Wars plastics but are now tempted to buy their favorite bounty hunter, score the points needed for a Rocket Firing Boba Fett or score a killer vehicle, here's some info behind the pictures...

ITEMS ALREADY IN STORES:
- The first waves of new Clone Wars, Saga Legends and Vintage figures including Hoth Han Solo, Dengar, Bossk (that lizard guy who isn't a sleestax), Greedo, Snowspeeder Luke and the HUGE Kul Teska Guard from Clone Wars: The Republic Heroes Video Game, exclusive to Toys R Us
- The colossal, 2 foot AT-AT!! Two levels, lights, sounds and a speeder that shoots out its butt. I'll be making mine a little bed and read him stories before he goes to sleep every night.
- The Cloud Car, Remote Controlled Hailfire Droid, Luke Skywalker's Snow Speeder
- Boba Fett's Electronic Helmet!! You must own this. Don't lie.

For the die hard fans, we've got pics of...

- Clone Wars Basic Figures : Wave 2 (This August) : Kit Fisto, Mace Windo, Commander Droid and Cammo Clone Scout
Wave 3 (This September) : Ki-Adi Mundi, Clone Trooper Pilot and Flame Thrower Clone
Wave 4 (This November) : Shaak Ti, Boba Fett, R4-P17, Embo and Mando Trooper
Wave 5 (This December) : ZOMBIE GEONOSIAN!! , Clone Draa, Cato Parasitti and Clone Commander Jet
There will be 32 new figures in 2010. There's a Galactic Battle Game included with each new figure as well as a redemption certificate for a Battle Mat with Sergeant Bric (a bounty hunter hired by Kaminoans to train Clone cadets.)
- Clone Wars Figure and Vehicle Packs : (Wave 3 and 4 this October and November - $15.99) : Freeco Bike with Cold Weather Gear Clone, Mini Tank with Tactical Droid and Clone Scout Boil with AT-RT
- Clone Wars Battle Packs : Wave 2 (November) : Mandalorian Troopers and Arc Troopers
- Clone Wars Starfighter Vehicles : Wave 2 (October) : AAT Tank, Clone Swamp Speeder, Hyena Bomber and AT-AP Walker
Wave 3 (November) : Xanadu Blood (Cad Bane's Fighter) and Plo Kloon's Starfighter
(December) Droid Gunship and a new deco for the Droid-Tri Fighter
(January 2011) Jedi Turbo Speeder

- Saga Legends : Wave 5 (February 2011) : Episode 2 Wave with Kit Fisto, Zam Wessel, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Peasant Anakin, Peasant Padme, Jango Fett, Mace Windu, Senate Security Guard and Super Battle Droid

- Vintage Collection : 37 Basic Figures in 2010 in 4 waves every 6 weeks. 27 figures will be new or have some new tooling and deco. 10 figures will be "greatest hits" on vintage card backs for the first time. Figures will be from OTC, as well as Episodes 1, 2 and 3. This will run for at least 2 years. With the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back comes the "Holy Grail" of all Hasbro Star Wars figures..Rocket Firing Boba Fett!! Buy 5 vintage figures, clip the proof of purchase and send in for your Boba!
Wave 2 (October) : The EP 3 Wave : Darth Sidious, Anakin, Magna Guard, General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Sandtrooper, Clone Trooper and Commander Cody
Wave 3 (January 2011) : Return of the Jedi Wave : Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Luke Skywalker (Jabba's Prisoner..or is it Vader's Prisoner?), Skiff Guard Woof, R2-D2 drink server with Pop Up Lightsaber, Rebel Commando, Wicket the Ewok and Rebel Pilot Wedge

- Force FX Lightsabers with Removable Blade : Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker available now. Obi-Wan Kenobi available this September. Darth Maul available December/ January.
- Galactic Heroes : Wave 2 (September) : Darth Maul and Obi-Wan, Mandalorian Troopers, Emperor and Darth Vader and Count Dooku and Commando Droid
Wave 3 (November) : Luke and Darth Vader (Empire), Training Clone and Sgt. Bric, Senate Commando and Aqua Battle Droid plus one more surprise 2 pack.
- Galactic Heroes AT-AT!! Adorable. Out this month

- Role Play : Boba Fett Electronic Blaster and General Grievous Spinning Lightsaber

- Transformers Crossovers : Captain Rex/ Freeco Bike and Yoda/ Attack Shuttle on shelves now. Tank Gunner/ Interceptor Tank this September. Thire/ Republic Attack Cruiser this October.

- Exclusives : Toys R Us : Clone Wars Nikto Skiff Guard figure this September. Clone Wars Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack with Young Boba, Mace Windu, Bossk, Anakin Skywalker, a droid, Slave-1 (? maybe it's not Slave-1 yet?) and what looks like Anakin's fighter this September. Legacy of the Dark Side 2 Packs with Pre-Cyborg Grievous to General Grievous, Boba Fett Orphan to Bounty Hunter and Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader this October. Vintage Packaging for the AT-AT comes late this October!! Endor Pilots packs hit January of 2011 with Grizz Frix X-Wing Pilot, R2-T7 (Grizz's Droid), Palso Thern B-Wing Pilot and Scythe TIE Fighter Pilot and a second pack with Ekelarc Yong Y-Wing Pilot, R5-P9 Ekelarc's droid, Sila Kott A-Wing Pilot and Oxixo TIE Fighter Pilot. There's also Saga Vehicles with figure sets on the way in March!
- KMart : Jodo Kast figure in stores now. Clone Wars Clone Commando Squad with the Cold Weather, ARF, Pilot and Jetpack troops this August.
- Walmart : DVD Figure 2 Packs with Clone Wars Episodes including Rising Malevolence, Shadow of Malevolence and Destroy Malevolence this September. Jabba's Throne with Oola (the slave dancer) and Salacious Crumb this October. Kit Fisto's Starfighter this October. The Tie Bomber comes this December.
Khol's : Galactic Heroes AT-ST this September.
- Entertainment Earth : Comic 2 Packs with Legacy #7: Deliah Blue and Darth Nihl, Knights of the Old Republic #6: Jarael and Rohlan Dyre, Jango Fett: Open Seasons #2: Jaster Mareel and Montross and X-Wing Rogue Squadron #29: Baron Fel and Ysanne Isard.
- Target : Clone wars Figure Collection with Bounty Hunter DVD: Hostage Crisis Episode: Shahan Alana, Robonino and 2 Commando Droids and Hidden Enemy Episode: Captain Res, Sgt. Slick, Clone Trooper Chopper and Clone Trooper Gus coming this October. Clone Wars 2 Packs with Senate Commando Captain and Senate Commando and Cad Band and IG-86 this October. Geonisis Arena 2010 Assortment with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Super Battle Droid, Rodian Jedi and Battle Droid, Anakin Skywalker and Droideka, Shaak Ti and Geonosian Warrior, Nicanas Tassu and Count Dooku and R2-D2 and C-3PO with Battle Droid Head late this October. Vehicles in Vintage Packaging include the Rebel Armored Snowspeeder and Imperial Tie Fighter this October. Mini Muggs 3 packs debut with Bounty Hunters Bossk, Boba Fett and IG88, Yoda, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper and Clone Wars Bounty Hunters Cad Bane, General Grievous and Captain Rex this October. Battle Packs focus on Empire Strikes Back with Attack on Hoth containing an AT-ST, a driver and 2 Snowtroopers and Defense of Hoth with a turret, laser dish, 2 Hoth Rebels and a droid this December. Vintage Figure Collection 3 packs hit this December as well including the Bespin Alliance with a Cloud Car Pilot, Lando and Bespin Luke, Hoth Rebels with Han Solo, a Hoth Rebel and FX-7 Medical Droid and Imperials with 4-LOM, a Tie Fighter Pilot and an At-AT Driver.

The Two Sides of the Boba Fett Bust Bank

The Fett is a man of many moods. He's contemplative when going in for a capture or kill and he's determined when killing and/or capturing. Diamond Select took all that raw emotion and poured it into their new Boba Fett rotocast bust bank! So far we are getting two color schemes...one from Empire Strikes Back to coincide with the celebration going on now (released as a limited edition exclusive), and one from Jedi with more striking colors. These are not the final paints on either piece, so feel free to pour over them with your Uber Star Wars Geek eyes and let them know what might need to be tweaked in the comments!

The bust bank stands 8 inches tall and should be hitting this December for under 20 bucks!!

Toy Fair 2010: Hasbro: Star Wars

The FORCE remains strong at Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) which continues to bring all the action, battles and fantasy of STAR WARS to life with a full array of toys and games. In 2010, STAR WARS fans can celebrate the launch of the third season of the highly-rated STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series with toys that replicate the battles between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. This year, Hasbro also commemorates the 30th anniversary of fan-favorite Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back with toys, special packaging and promotions that recreate the excitement fans experienced when the film stormed into theaters “a long time ago.”

Hasbro Scoops Their Own Star Wars Toy Fair Showing

So It's only fair I swipe it and repost here, correct? Correct. Not like Starwars.com needs the traffic. I NEED TO EAT!!!

It was a competitive year for boys properties, but Star Wars once again grabbed the top slot, demonstrating its enormous staying power even after 33 years. With 2009 year-end figures placing Star Wars 40% ahead of any other toy license, the Power of the Force continues to thrive. This weekend's International Toy Fair will provide a sneak peek at some of the exciting upcoming products from "a galaxy far, far away."

HASBRO

The Force remains strong at Hasbro, Inc. which continues to bring all the action, battles and fantasy of Star Wars to life with a full array of toys and games. In 2010, Star Wars fans celebrate the launch of the third season of the highly-rated Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series with toys that replicate the battles between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. This year, Hasbro also commemorates the 30th anniversary of fan-favorite The Empire Strikes Back with toys, special packaging and promotions that recreate the excitement fans experienced when the film stormed into theaters "a long time ago."

BOBA FETT HELMET

Show off your bounty hunting skills like Boba Fett, the greatest bounty hunter in the galaxy, with the Star Wars BOBA FETT HELMET. Impressively designed and styled, the Star Wars BOBA FETT HELMET allows children to pretend to be their favorite bounty hunter. (Approximate Retail Price: $34.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: August 1, 2010)

GENERAL GRIEVOUS LIGHTSABER

JEDI warriors have long recognized the prowess of GENERAL GRIEVOUS as a highly skilled, elusive and often multiple-LIGHTSABER-wielding adversary. Now, kids can engage in LIGHTSABER battles just like this powerful cyborg with the new The Clone Wars GENERAL GRIEVOUS LIGHTSABER. Battle with the power of GENERAL GRIEVOUS by spinning the two LIGHTSABERS simultaneously in one hand, take out the spinner and connect the two LIGHTSABERS for double-bladed LIGHTSABER action, or use the two separately to ward off an opponent. (Approximate Retail Price: $34.99; Ages: 6 & up; Available: August 1, 2010)

LEGO

The first licensed property for the LEGO Group in 1999, LEGO Star Wars continues to be one of the company's best-selling lines, appealing to both children new to the story and to adult collectors who have followed Star Wars for years. January kicks off with a mix of modern classics and new Clone Wars sets. Included in the assortment are: Rebel Trooper and Snow Trooper Army Packs, Freeco Speeder, Trifighter Droid, Tie Defender, and the ARC-170 Starfighter. August proves to be even bigger with six new sets: Plo Koon's Starfighter, Hoth Wampa Set (below), General Grievous Starfighter, Palpatine's Shuttle, Slave I and Clone Turbo Tank (below).

Star Wars Eye Candy From UK Toyfair

JediNews is on the scene and inexplicably, they let them take pictures??!! I was heavily in the toy game for 7 years and they NEVER let us take pics of anything Hasbro at UKTF. Let's drool a bit before the fever dream ends. Head over to the number 1 source for Jedi long pants for more pics and the bigger images.

New Boba Fett Day!!

You would think that, being a fan favorite, Boba Fett would get a new figure every other day. While Vader and Maul seem to get that treatment, Boba retains an elite status with an update only when it seems logical to do so. Actually, it seems we get a new Fett every time Star Wars figures take a giant step forward. Now that most figures have new joints, better sculpting details and some killer accessories, it was only a matter of time before the Fett got the treatment. This one is an absolute must buy for fans of the character, or even those who just casually collect Star Wars figures. If he were a car, we'd describe him as "fully loaded"! Fett comes with a hand gun and working holster to drop it into, a rifle, removable jet pack and removable helmet to reveal the face that launched a thousand clones. Nice touch! Every inch of this guy is detailed to the nines. Look for him in stores NOW.