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"Hasbro doesn't want to make 3.75-inch figures because there is no profit." "Hasbro is lying about Vintage Series sales numbers. They're really higher than Black Series ones." "If you don't pay full price for the rerelease of Slave I you are killing the line." "The Vintage Collection line is dead. Hasbro just hasn't told us yet." Those and many other rumors swirl around Hasbro's current 3.75-inch figure line "The Vintage Collection." Fans, frustrated by the lack of new figures released in that line, start "storytelling" to come up with reasons why the number of new Star Wars figures in the classic scale is so small while the 6-inch Black Series line gets so many. On this new Star Wars Action News podcast we take those statements directly to the source! Listen as our host Arnie interviews Patrick Schneider (Hasbro's Senior Brand Manager for Star Wars) and Eric Franer (Product Designer on Hasbro's Star Wars team). In addition to asking about Black Series rereleases, Retro Collection beasts, and, the heart of the conversation, what is the status of The Vintage Collection. Also on this show Arnie and Marjorie are again joined by Chris and Johnathan to discuss the history of the 3.75-inch highly articulated line, the benefits of 6-inch versus 3.75-inch figures, and the feasibility of the many conspiracy theories that surround the toys. Listen (or watch) now to hear all this and more on this Star Wars Action News podcast!
"Hasbro doesn't want to make 3.75-inch figures because there is no profit." "Hasbro is lying about Vintage Series sales numbers. They're really higher than Black Series ones." "If you don't pay full price for the rerelease of Slave I you are killing the line." "The Vintage Collection line is dead. Hasbro just hasn't told us yet." Those and many other rumors swirl around Hasbro's current 3.75-inch figure line "The Vintage Collection." Fans, frustrated by the lack of new figures released in that line, start "storytelling" to come up with reasons why the number of new Star Wars figures in the classic scale is so small while the 6-inch Black Series line gets so many. On this new Star Wars Action News podcast we take those statements directly to the source! Listen as our host Arnie interviews Patrick Schneider (Hasbro's Senior Brand Manager for Star Wars) and Eric Franer (Product Designer on Hasbro's Star Wars team). In addition to asking about Black Series rereleases, Retro Collection beasts, and, the heart of the conversation, what is the status of The Vintage Collection. Also on this show Arnie and Marjorie are again joined by Chris and Johnathan to discuss the history of the 3.75-inch highly articulated line, the benefits of 6-inch versus 3.75-inch figures, and the feasibility of the many conspiracy theories that surround the toys. Listen (or watch) now to hear all this and more on this Star Wars Action News podcast!
On this episode we discuss the latest reveals from Hasbro's Star Wars line at the 2020 New York Toy Fair. We give our thoughts on new figures from The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, Retro Collection, Galaxy of Adventure and more. We are once again joined by Jayson from Yakface.com. Give a listen, there is a lot to talk about. Please send comments and questions to galaxyoftoys@gmail.com
On this episode we discuss The Vintage Collection Archive Book, current Haslab projects, Hasbro Star Wars reveals at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 and speculate a bit about the future of Hasbro's Star Wars figures. Please send comments and questions to galaxyoftoys@gmail.com
Here is the live audio captured during Hasbro's Star Wars panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019. The panel featured Hasbro team members Patrick Schneider (senior manager, global brand development & marketing, Star Wars), Sam Smith (product design manager, Star Wars), Vickie Stratford (director product design and development, Star Wars) Sarah Carroll (director global brand strategy & marketing, Star Wars), Mark Boudreaux (senior principal product designer, Star Wars), and Eric Franer (associate product designer, Star Wars) and Chris Gollaher (director, product development at Lucasfilm).
No video recording was allowed during Hasbro's presentation at Toy Fair 2019, but audio recording was allowed. So enjoy this recording of Hasbro's Star Wars presentation, and the video is accompanied by photos of all the items they discuss!
No video recording was allowed during Hasbro's presentation at Toy Fair 2019, but audio recording was allowed. So enjoy this recording of Hasbro's Star Wars presentation, and the video is accompanied by photos of all the items they discuss!
Star Wars Toy Talk. News, reviews, happenings, toys and anything else in between. www.FLYGUY.net
We are back baby! Alex & Steve are well rested after being away for a few weeks. Which means they have plenty of stuff to talk about in the world of Star Wars. We also announce the winner of the #BSRISBACK Giveaway! We also owe all you rebels for making "CYBER MONDAY" a huge success! Because of you we get to keep making this show so THANK YOU! NEWS: This week we talk about Diego Luna reprising the role of Cassian Andor. Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano join the cast of The Mandalorian. We also discuss Disney's new streaming service Disney+. Oscar Isaac discusses Episode 9 filming and Carrie Fisher. Star Wars Kids YouTube Channel releases footage of the new animated shorts "Galaxy of Adventures." American Graffiti & Star Wars A New Hope script doctor Gloria Katz passed away. Disney Parks releases footage of Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon & Rise of the Resistance rides. Alex, Steve & Cisco rant about the best way to conquer Disneyland. In some very sad news Mr. Stevie is no longer overseeing Hasbro's Star Wars toy line. Now Available on iTunes: http://apple.co/2rj55oB Website: http://www.blackseriesrebels.com Support our channel: https://www.blackseriesrebels.com/shop/ Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BlkSeriesRebels Follow Alex Backes: https://twitter.com/alex_backes Follow Stephen Ellis: https://twitter.com/RexManning All Tech work done by: Francisco Uranga Edited by: Peter Vega Black Series Rebels is presented by: Barely Sober Media Sponsors: Saber Bay: https://www.saberbay.com Capto: https://www.captoshop.com #sharkpop: https://www.wearesharkpop.com The opinions expressed in this video are those of hosts and or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. Black Series Rebels is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Companies, Hasbro or their respective subsidiaries.
In episode forty-seven, the hosts begin with a look at a recent video with Hasbro's Star Wars design director Steve Evans. He addresses concerns, and provides some updates on The Vintage Collection, including cardback improvements, bubble problems, 3.75 scale photoreal face printing, wave assortments, and timelines. In the news: Yakface report: The Black Series Gamorrean Guard possibly out July 14th The Black Series Commander Wolffe went up for pre-order and sold out Amazon Prime - Prime Day Exclusive Transformers Nemesis Prime Hasbro SDCC Exclusive Throne of the Primes Optimal Optimus Come hang out with the DorkLair hosts and listeners in the RetroZap Discord server, and get up-to-the-minute action figure news and drama-free collecting chat. Email the show at podcast@dorklair.com or call 413-337-1138 with chat topics and news you'd like the hosts to discuss. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Mimban Stormtrooper. Hear Bill and Larry's review of the figure on the latest episode of the DorkLair!
Jason, Tom, Ryan & Jake talk about Hasbro's Star Wars toys shown at New York Toy Fair 2016.
Star Wars Celebration, San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con...when it comes to toy news they all pale compared to New York Toy Fair International. The show is where toy manufacturers reveal most of the toys that will ship throughout the year. The show is for the toy makers to sell to wholesalers and retailers, but press is let in and for collectors it becomes a preview of the year's new Star Wars toys! On the first part of the Star Wars Action News report from Toy Fair find out about all the announcements from some of the biggest Star Wars toy manufacturers--LEGO, Hasbro, and Jakks Pacific! With an exclusive interview with Hasbro's Star Wars brand team and more, it's all in this episode! And check back next week for more interviews and news from Toy Fair! We want you to join our team! We have openings currently for video editors, audio editors, and photo editors! Find out all the details
Star Wars Celebration, San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con...when it comes to toy news they all pale compared to New York Toy Fair International. The show is where toy manufacturers reveal most of the toys that will ship throughout the year. The show is for the toy makers to sell to wholesalers and retailers, but press is let in and for collectors it becomes a preview of the year's new Star Wars toys! On the first part of the Star Wars Action News report from Toy Fair find out about all the announcements from some of the biggest Star Wars toy manufacturers--LEGO, Hasbro, and Jakks Pacific! With an exclusive interview with Hasbro's Star Wars brand team and more, it's all in this episode! And check back next week for more interviews and news from Toy Fair! We want you to join our team! We have openings currently for video editors, audio editors, and photo editors! Find out all the details