Be sure to nab the latest issue of Toyfare to see which eight Star Wars toys grace their list of the 100 best toys of the last decade.
SDCC: Keeping up with the Joneses
Video of yesterday’s Indiana Jones broadcast from Comic-Con. Watch it before it’s gone! Or, watch an official behind the scenes video at the Indy site.
- Indy figures were unveiled today, including some of the stumpy-cute Galactic Heroes-style. Cool Toy Review has more pics.
- There was also some Indy content at the Star Wars publishing panel, including contributions from EU vets James Luceno, John Jackson Miller and J.W.Rinzler.
- Indy swag.
- Also forthcoming: Lego Indy, the game.
- New IndianaJones.com launched yesterday. (via)
Variety celebrates the 30th
With four articles – one on how Lucas and ILM redefined the industry; the fallout from the film’s wild success; keeping the franchise spinning via merchandising and (naturally) a galaxy of toys.
Do we know anyone missing a safe?
TFN catches wind of an amusing story of a mysterious safe full of Star Wars figures.
Most adorable things ever
Chibi Marvel figures at the Tokyo Hobby Show. Wasn’t there a Star Wars version of these at one point, or am I thinking Kubricks? (No, not the Burger King toys: These are way cuter.) In any case, I WANT SOME. Gentle Giant needs to go there. (via Fandom Lounge)
Put a Skywalker in your manger
Hasbro is releasing two “Separation of the Twins” figures this fall: Baby Luke with Obi-Wan, and baby Leia with Bail. Decorative possibilities: endless.