Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4B. Star Wars Episode VII in 2015.

The internet exploded today, as news of Disney’s $4B acquisition of LuscasFilm hit twitter. The press release, which you can read here, sneakily includes this paragraph: “Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman…

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‘Bring on the Barge’ petition drive kicks off

A community of Star Wars sites have kicked off a petition drive today with the goal of convincing Hasbro to release Jabba’s Sail Barge in the ever popular 3 3/4″…

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Gentle Giant’s October solicitations

Gentle Giant sent out their list of new products for October. Up on deck are: Walking Dead Zombie Army Men – Saw these at SDCC, very cool! The Hobbit Gandalf…

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Hasbro’s NYCC Reveals – Angry Bird Star Wars, Iron Man Micro Muggs, Kreo Joe

Tonight Hasbro held an NYCC Preview Event, but I wasn’t there, so I don’t have dozens of pictures to share. What I do have are the official images from Hasbro….

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Funko adds a MegaPop! Batman, Ted Wobble and Angry Bird Star Wars Wobblers

Funko sent out a short email today with a few new items. Up first, and available now is a 9″ Batman MegaPop! figure. Available in two colorings, a standard black/grey…

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Hasbro introduces Angry Birds Star Wars line

The big news of the morning is the announcement of the Angry Birds Star Was Ap launching November 8th and the new Hasbro line that accompanies it. Below you’ll find…

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Lego Star Wars returns to Cartoon Network with “Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out”

Following the huge success of “Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace” the details of the second Lego Star tv special –  “Lego Star Wars(TM): The Empire Strikes Out” have been…

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Huge new product update from Gentle Giant – Vintage Star Wars, Iron Man, Walking Dead and much more

Gentle Giant sent out a huge update on new products for September and there’s something for everyone. From the Walking Dead to a 12″ vintage Gamorrean Guard and all sorts…

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New images of Star Wars Celebration VI reveals

Last weekend was Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando and AwesomeToyBlog wasn’t there! For complete coverage, I suggest you check out the reports on GalacticHunter.com, they’re good guys and they…

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Diamond Select Toys announces Star Wars Celebration VI items

Diamond Select Toys has announced the product they’re taking with them to Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, FL this weekend. There’s two exclusive items, a Boba Fett vinyl bust…

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Halloween’s right around the corner

It might be the dog days of summer, but Halloween is right around the corner. In preparation, Funko’s sent out a quick update of some of the boo-tiful product they…

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Her Universe at Star Wars Celebration VI

With Star Wars Celebration VI right around the corner, Her Universe has sent out a press release announcing their events and special merchandise for the show. If you’re interested in…

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Gentle Giant updates on Celebration VI exclusives, Holiday Bust and offers a chance to win a Cantina!

With just a few weeks until Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, Gentle Giant has sent out a quick news update with the latest details on their Celebration VI exclusives,…

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Gentle Giant’s upcoming releases

Gentle Giant has updated their site with an announcement of the upcoming products for the next 90 days. There’s some great and super-limited product on the way! Check it out…

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Gentle Giant’s Star Wars Celebration VI Exclusives

Gentle Giant has sent members of it’s Premier Guild members details on their Star Wars Celebration VI exclusives. Gentle Giant has two exclusive pieces on deck for the event. From…

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