Hot Toys Rey’s ‘Resistance Outfit’ Action Figure from THE FORCE AWAKENS

Hot Toys has released a bunch of photos showing off their new Rey action figure with the resistance outfit that she wore at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when she traveled to Ahch-To to confront Luke Skywalker, get some answers, and begin her Jedi training. As you can see, their latest Star Wars collector’s figure turned out awesome. Here are the details that came along with the photos:

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans were introduced to our new heroine Rey and her incredible journey to assist the Resistance to stop the First Order’s menacing plan and find the legendary Luke Skywalker.

With the Star Wars Celebration 2016 just around the corner, Hot Toys is delighted to celebrate this special occasion and is excited to introduce a new exclusive 1/6th scale collectible figure of the beloved Rey in her new Resistance outfit as seen in the epic moment of the film where we meet Luke Skywalker once again.

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Mark Hamill Had a Different Idea For the Ending of THE FORCE AWAKENS

The most powerful moment in Star Wars: The Force Awakens is when Han Solo is killed by his son Ben a.k.a. Kylo Ren. Star Wars fans around the world burst out into tears when we witnessed the hero tragically die. Well, it could have been even more powerful and meaningful if Leia and Luke actually witnessed his death, and that is the ending the Mark Hamill recently shared while talking to Fandango. When asked he would have liked to actually share some screen time with Harrison Ford in the film he explained:

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Han Solo and Chewbacca Sixth Scale Figure Set by Hot Toys

star-wars-the-force-awakens-han-and-chewbacca-sixth-scale-set-hot-toys-902761-05“Chewie, we’re home.”– Han Solo
Hot Toys Han Solo and Chewbacca Sixth Scale Figure Set
The latest entry to the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has broken numerous box-office records around the world! The return of the original cast have been one of the biggest highlights of the epic blockbuster and Sideshow and Hot Toys are very excited to introduce a special collectible set featuring the new sixth scale collectible figures of Han Solo and Chewbacca from Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The highly-accurate Han Solo collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and features a newly developed head sculpt and hands, a specially tailored outfit and winter gear, all-new blaster pistol, and a specially designed figure stand.

The highly-accurate Chewbacca collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of the Wookiee warrior in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and features a new face sculpt with articulated jaw, newly developed multiple layers of fabric hair with various shades of brown throughout the whole body capturing Chewbacca’s unique appearance, all-new bowcaster and bandolier bag, and a specially designed figure stand. Continue reading

Kylo Ren Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

“Show me again the power of the darkness, and I’ll let nothing stand in our way.”

Sideshow is pleased to introduce the first Premium Format™ Figure from the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Kylo Ren! This museum quality reproduction of the powerful and hot-headed leader of the Dark Side depicts Kylo Ren with feet firmly planted, an outstretched hand grasping at the tendrils of the Force. Masterfully crafted with an expertly tailored costume and his signature crossguard lightsaber, this statue captures the raw emotion often displayed by this knight of the Dark Side.

Masterfully crafted with an expertly tailored costume, his robes are handmade using an eight pass printing process to develop the screen accurate textured pattern. They also feature wires running through key points so that the drape and flow can be customized to the collector’s preference. Continue reading

Finn Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

902625_press05“You don’t know what I’ve seen. We all need to run.”

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has finally hit the silver screens around the world and already broken box-office records becoming the biggest worldwide opening in theaters! Following the debut of this epic Star Wars film, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are very excited to officially present the sixth scale collectible figure of one of the main characters from the film – Finn!

Originally trained to serve as a stormtrooper by the First Order, Finn’s conscience has awakened following the skirmish on Jakku, which lead to his encounter with Rey, BB-8, and the Resistance and changes his life forever.

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of John Boyega as Finn in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt, finely tailored outfit, LED light-up lightsaber, detailed weapons, and a hexagonal figure stand with the Resistance’s emblem.

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Jar Jar Binks and Ewoks Won’t Be in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

IMAGE: Jar Jar BinksWhile the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens have remained tight-lipped about what fans can expect from the highly anticipated film, they were a little more forthcoming about what they shouldn’t expect to see.

“Jar Jar is definitely not in the movie,” producer Kathleen Kennedy revealed at the Star Wars press conference in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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STAR WARS Fan Daniel Fleetwood Passes Away Days After Watching THE FORCE AWAKENS

J.J. Abrams Teases The Force Awakens’ Connection to Star Wars: Episode VIII

J.J. Abrams Teases The Force Awakens Connection to Star Wars: Episode VIIIUnlike the “Star Wars” films of yore, the new batch of movies set in a galaxy far, far away are set to be pushing into production and into theaters in the quickest succession of the franchise yet. Speaking with Wired, where he opens up about a number of topics like composer John Williams and casting the film, director J.J. Abrams spoke about the art of connecting the upcoming The Force Awakens to Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII. Continue reading

Captain Phasma Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

star-wars-captain-phasma-sixth-scale-hot-toys-902582-01As the release date of Star Wars: The Force Awakens nears, the anticipation for this long awaited installment of the saga grows stronger every day! Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are very excited to officially introduce the sixth scale collectible figure of commander Captain Phasma – clad in distinctive metallic armor, following the reveal of the First Order legions of troopers.

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She stands approximately 33cm tall and features the character’s signature chrome colored armor and helmet specially applied multiple layers of metallic paint o n armor with weathering effects, a finely tailored cape, highly detailed blaster rifle, and a hexagonal figure stand with the First Order’s emblem!

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Terminally-Ill Star Wars Fan Gets Wish to See ‘The Force Awakens’

A terminally-ill Star Wars fan who wanted to watch the upcoming movie The Force Awakens before he dies has been allowed to watch an unfinished version of the film, his wife revealed Thursday.

“To all our wonderful supporters, friends, family and awesome strangers: Daniels final dream was just granted!!!” Ashley Fleetwood said in a message posted to Facebook.

Daniel Fleetwood, 32, of Spring, Texas, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, a rare connective tissue cancer, two years ago, and on Sept. 2 his oncologist said he has two months to live, Ashley Fleetwood told NBC News this week. Continue reading