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Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hasbro Unveils Anakin vs. Obi-Wan Black Series Duel Set SDCC 2025 Exclusive — GeekTyrant
Hasbro just dropped their San Diego Comic-Con 2025 exclusive, and Star Wars collectors might just lose their minds over this one. Revealed during their recent Star Wars livestream, the highlight is a gorgeous Black Series 2-pack featuring Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in full Revenge of the Sith mode as they face off in the most emotional lightsaber duel in the prequel trilogy. Officially titled Star Wars: The Black Series Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan Kenobi, the 6-inch action figure set is priced at $109.99 and will be sold exclusively at the Hasbro booth (#3213) during SDCC. A limited number will also be available on after the convention wraps up—for those of us who can't make the trip but still need this duel on our shelves. This isn't just another figure reissue. The set includes: Detailed sculpts of both Jedi, straight from their fateful clash on Mustafar Signature Lightsabers with swinging and clash FX attachments A two-piece lava-themed display base that snaps together to recreate the iconic scene Interchangeable Force hands to reenact their most intense moves It's a premium set that celebrates one of the most tragic, powerful confrontations in Star Wars history, Anakin's fall, Obi-Wan's heartbreak, and the fiery setting that mirrored the collapse of the Jedi Order. For longtime collectors and prequel-era fans, this one's a must. Hasbro has definitely raised the bar with this SDCC exclusive—and if you want one, be ready to act fast. These won't sit around long.
Bloomberg
12-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
After Rocky May Auctions, the Rich Roll the Dice at Art Basel
When the Swiss edition of Art Basel opens to VIPs on June 17 (public days are the 19th through the 22nd), Pace gallery's booth will feature a 6-foot-tall Picasso priced 'in excess of' $30 million. Oftentimes, with a work this expensive (and even far less expensive), galleries do their utmost to secure a buyer well before the fair opens, soliciting offers in a phenomenon known as preselling. The fair opens, the collector shows up, and the work is officially sold then.
Gizmodo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle at Black Friday Price, Amazon Clearing Shelves Before Summer Starts
The most popular LEGO licence is Harry Potter (followed closely by Star Wars) and it is a line whose sets rarely receive significant markdowns on the official LEGO site. So when there is any kind of price drop, especially on popular sets like the Hogwarts Castle and Grounds, it's a big deal with collectors and fans. Amazon has become the go-to place for grabbing these rare deals, and right now, the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts castle is priced at an all-time low of $144 from its $169 list price. This is a highly unusual opportunity (as official retailers almost never offer such discounts) and Amazon's stock is selling out fast even in the middle of summer. If you're a Harry Potter enthusiast or looking for the perfect gift for a LEGO-loving adult, now is the moment to act before the deal disappears. See at Amazon Why You Should Consider Buying It? The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419) is a nicely crafted display model designed specifically for adult builders. With 2,660 pieces, this set offers an immersive building experience that brings the magic of the Wizarding World into your home. In contrast to other massive Hogwarts structures, this one is a more humble and modest micro-scale version. It takes up much less room than the massive micro-scale Hogwarts Castle (71043), so it is ideal for collectors who want a highly detailed centerpiece without overwhelming their shelves. The intentional design and small footprint of the set have made it a favorite among adult fans who appreciate both the challenge and display value. The model includes all of the most recognizable locations from within the Harry Potter universe: Main Tower, Astronomy Tower, Great Hall, Boathouse, courtyards, greenhouses, pathways, and bridges, as well as the jagged terrain and the Black Lake. Inside the castle, you'll find recognizable rooms such as the Chamber of Secrets, the Chamber of the Winged Keys, the Potions Room, and the Chessboard Room. The inclusion of these detailed interiors allows you to relive memorable scenes from the films and books, which make the set a true celebration of Harry Potter lore. You will also love the gold-colored mini-figure of the Hogwarts builder which can be situated next to the 'Hogwarts Castle' nameplate or across from the corner of the baseplate, completing the magical centerpiece. The box itself is a perfect blend of display and collectible, something to be observed from all angles. This LEGO Hogwarts Castle is a must-have for any Harry Potter – and LEGO fan. This sale won't last long, make sure you grab yours before it runs out of stock. See at Amazon
Gizmodo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
The Statue of Liberty Is for Sale: Amazon Is Selling Its 1685-Pieces LEGO Set at a Record Low Price
LEGO does not only tell stories of well-known franchises such as Star Wars or Harry Potter, even though those licenses certainly helped propel LEGO in the minds of consumers globally. LEGO strives to bring global culture and history to life with its Architecture series featuring many wonderful landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Westminster Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Currently, the LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042) is available on Amazon at a record low price of $94, which is 22% off the original listing price of $119. Over 1,000 units have sold in the last month and it is an Amazon's Choice item, so it is a steal for all builders and avid collectors of LEGO. See at Amazon Beautiful Statue What is incredible about the Statue of Liberty model is how much detail LEGO included in this set and how many builders were blown away. Lady Liberty's flowing robe is beautifully depicted, the pedestal with the shield is incredibly detailed with brick details and columns, broken shackles represent freedom, a 7-ray crown is iconic and the tablet and upraised arm with the golden torch is equally representation of freedom. The colors (sand green and beige) are very humanlike and give the model a liveliness while building it. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 6,200 reviews—nearly 6,000 of which are five-star ratings—this set is a favorite for dedicated collectors. With more than 1,600 pieces, standing 44 cm tall, this statue certainly captures your focus and can be a great statement piece anywhere at home or in the office. Based on reviews, the alternative designs and materials of this set are top quality at it's current promotional price, that makes it a great dal for a LEGO fans. See at Amazon
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Missing Link Optimus Prime Toy Review: Right In The Feels
This toy is so much better than the original you remember. What if a classic toy were to be remade with modern articulation and detailing? That's where the new Missing Link toys for Transformers come in, and they are amazing. The first of these was the classic Optimus Prime, with the iconic trailer, quickly followed by an anime-accurate version (minus the trailer). The version here is the initial 'C-01' release with the trailer, and an awful lot else. To back up a bit, most kids during the mid-80s would have likely had this version of Optimus Prime at one point. However, the original release had almost no real articulation to speak of. It just stood rigid and couldn't be posed at all. Furthermore, the hands were separate parts that had to be attached. Don't get me wrong, it was still a great toy, but this Missing Link version is really quite something else. The articulation is really quite impressive for a re-imagined classic toy like this. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Firstly, the articulation is way more involved now. You have more movement in its knees, hips, and feet, so you can actually pose the toy properly now. The arms are also more involved, as you can swivel them at the shoulder and elbow. The hands are now folded into the gap behind the radiator grate and can also be opened and closed. The other big addition is that this release also includes a very shiny Matrix of Leadership. This, too, can be removed and held in the new articulated hands. In the original toy, you can spaces for the small Diaclone figures, but these figures were removed when they came Westward as Transformers. The nice thing here is that the whole Matrix housing can also be removed to leave those old Diaclone seats as well. So, that's just the main toy; what about the trailer? This is basically identical to the original. You get the little buggy, but it's silver now, and the maintenance pod. The latter can also be removed and features hair-trigger, spring-loaded missiles. The trailer can also be used in its three configurations: open, closed (but with the maintenance pod popping out), and the rather fun vertical maintenance bay setup (shown below). It's pretty versatile, and you also have stabilisers underneath that can be pulled out and retracted as needed. The full maintenance bay setup with the trailer is still fun to do. The main use of the trailer, though, was storing the other smaller Transformers toys, which this Missing Link toy line is pumping out multiple variants already. Over the years, I've owned a lot of Optimus Primes. From multiple Masterpiece iterations to even the new Diaclone version, but this is probably one of my favorites. Even compared to the walking-talking Robosen version. The fact it takes the classic toy and just updates it without changing anything drastic, just to make it a better toy, is something I cannot enthuse about enough. All of this excellence is also pretty affordable, considering the amount of stuff you get, coming in at a decent $119.99. Considering that the original 1984 toy can go for multiple times this amount, and doesn't have any of the new articulation or gimmicks, makes this an absolute bargain. So, if your parents threw all your old toys away and you've fancied replacing your classic Optimus Prime, get this one. It's better than the toy you remember and is nowhere near as expensive compared to the original that's on the collector's market. The Missing Link Optimus Prime is available from the Hasbro Pulse online store for $119.99. Missing Link Optimus Prime Missing Link Optimus Prime Gallery Manufacturer: Takara Tomy, Hasbro Release Date: February 2024 (Japan) Price: $119.99 Disclosure: Hasbro sent me this toy for the purposes of this review. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
