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The Star Wars prequel trilogy and The Clone Wars animated series gave us a look at what a young Palpatine looked like, before turning into the pickled and hooded Emperor we know him as today. However, a lot of discreet holograph calls were required to ensure that both the Republic and Separatists played their role…
In the years between Star Warsfilms, Kenner had to get creative to keep fresh product on shelves. Sometimes this meant plundering the deep background for new characters and vehicles, and other times meant inventing all-new ones; but their most innovative and least-discussed strategy was retooling scene-specific versions of existing products. For their 1982 wave of…
Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen has revealed the strangest fan encounter he’s ever had.
TT has more Coming Soon reveals for us, with the Japan releases of the recently announced Transformers Age Of The Primes AOTP-58 Machine Wars Starscream and AOTP-59 Blue Onyx PrimeLeader Class figures. Both of these figures were revealed by Hasbro at the NYCC 2026. Look for the pre-orders to go live in Japan on Thursday, November…
Kenner Recycled Its Star Wars Toys for Robin Hood and Created a Collecting Problem That Still Exists
Kenner’s part reuse for this 1991 toyline was so widespread, sometimes it can be difficult to tell the original and the newer version apart. If you held up Kenner’s 1983 Return of the JediGamorrean Guard and their 1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Friar Tuck, you’d be surprised to see they’re the same figure from…
TT has more Coming Soon reveals for us, with the Japan releases of the recently announced Transformers Age Of The Primes Machine Wars Starscream and Blue Onyx PrimeLeader Class figures. Both of these figures were revealed by Hasbro at the NYCC 2026. Read on to see the teaser until we get the official details on…
Published September 10, 2026 • Written by Joe Carlson• Categorized in Collectibles Share
While getting your hands on any of Kenner’s vintage Star Wars toys is a great haul for fans, seasoned collectors will only go for the cream of the crop. I’m talking about the early double telescoping lightsaber version of Luke, Vader, or Obi-Wan, the blue version of Snaggletooth, or even the Jawa figure with the…
Disney’s R2-H26 Holiday Droid Factory Figure features a Santa-inspired design, articulated arms, and a festive red hat for $17.99.
Although Avengers: Doomsday is front and center in the MCU at present, Avengers: Secret Wars is just around the corner, and it has just as many—if not even more—mysteries in store. Whereas with Doomsday myriad teasers and trailers for the movie have offered considerable hints about the story to come, including many of the cast…