Comic-Con may be more about movies and TV than comics some years, some times it’s more about comics than movies and TV (especially this year). But one thing it always is, thanks to Hasbro: a nightmare on your wallet for Marvel and Star Wars fans.
Day 2 of SDCC 2023 brought with it back to back panels from the worlds of Hasbro’s Marvel Legends and Star Wars action figure lines with dozens of reveals and looks ahead at what to expect in plastic form over the next year. On the Marvel side there’s a whole wave dedicated to the upcoming X-Men ‘97, the highly-anticipated continuation of the iconic X-Men animated series, new figures from the comics for the classic Marvel Knights.
Over in the galaxy far, far away Ahsoka’s impending arrival brings us a few new looks at toys inspired by the series—and, by that extension, a rightful celebration of Star Wars Rebels thanks to their appearances in the show, culminating in the reveal of a 3.75" figure-scaled replica of Hera’s beloved ship, the Ghost, as the next “Haslab” crowdfunding project. But Ahsoka wasn’t all that got the love, as Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, Clone Wars, and more all got reveals too. Click through for a bumper look!
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Pipeline reveals are early teases, before figure sculpts and renders are even available to show off. Hasbro kicked off this phase of announcements with a Jedi: Fallen Order set exclusive to Amazon, which will include Cal in his Inquisitorius armor, the Second Sister, and a Purge Trooper.
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The latest Haslab crowdfunding campaign will be the largest 3.75"-scale spaceship replica Hasbro has ever made: Star Wars Rebels’ flagship, The Ghost. The ship will include a figure of Hera Syndulla as she appeared in the animated series, with stretch goals for the campaign including figures of Ezra Bridger, Kanan Jarrus, and Zeb. Don’t forget to check out our hands-on look at the first physical copy of the project that was on display at Hasbro’s booth today!
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The Haslab crowdfunding campaign will run from now until September 7, and requires 8,000 backers to pledge preorders of $500 to successfully enter production. The figures of Ezra, Kanan, and Zeb will unlock at 11,000, 14,000, and 17,000 backer goals, respectively.
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Source: Gizmodo