Hasbro finally got around to making a Migs Mayfeld action figure. In case you don't know, he's a character from the the first and second season of The Mandalorian, played by stand-up comedy legend Bill Burr. I'm a huge fan of Bill Burr. Even though ... Continue Reading
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Why are the Black Star Wars action figures easier to find?
I don't collect Star Wars action figures. I used to a long time ago. Even though I haven't collected Star Wars stuff in years, I still like to walk down to action figure aisle to see what's available. From what I've been noticing lately, I think if I ... Continue Reading
George Lucas gets turned into a 6-inch stormtrooper
Hasbro is creating a 6-inch action figure of George Lucas as a stormtrooper. It will be part of its Black Series line of premium action figures, and will be part of its Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary line. Entertainment Earth has this figure available now ... Continue Reading
The rebels in ‘Star Wars’ were based on the Viet Cong
If you think Star Wars has become too political, there's something you should know. The good guys in Star Wars were based on the National Liberation Front of Southern Vietnam (NLF). They were more commonly known as the Viet Cong. The communist ... Continue Reading
Cara Dune action figures are commanding high prices on eBay
With Gina Carano getting let go by Lucasfilms for inappropriate social media posts, the action figures for her character, Cara Dune, are heating up on the secondary market. By that, I mean they are commanding ridiculous prices. The two figures shown in ... Continue Reading
Lucasfilms didn’t fire Gina Carano for being a conservative
Contrary to what you might have read on right-wing Twitter, Lucasfilms didn't fire Gina Carano for being a conservative. She didn't work for them when she posted those garbage memes on social media. From NPR: "Gina Carano is not currently employed by ... Continue Reading