Star Wars Action Figures 2012
We've posted selections from Hasbro's slideshow presentation below, and since you're probably going to launch into it after reading this sentence (if you haven't already!), be sure to come back after you've gone through the deck for details on many of the new products depicted!
Star Wars Movie Heroes
This new action figure line includes figures with some kind of action feature, such as firing projectiles, ziplines, slashing action, and even light-up lightsabers! Here's the breakdown:
Wave 1
Darth Maul -- Spinning lightsaber
Shock Trooper -- Quick Draw Action
Super Battle Droid -- Firing Arm Blasters
R2-D2 -- Electronic lights and sounds
Battle Droid -- Firing blaster
Darth Vader -- Slashing lightsaber
General Grievous -- Lightsaber battle action
Obi-Wan -- Jedi kick
Yoda -- Whirling lightsaber
Destroyer Droid -- firing projectile
Clone Trooper -- backpack fires missiles
Qui-Gon -- grappling hook launcher
Wave 2
Darth Maul -- Slashing lightsaber
Jar Jar Binks -- Firing projectile
Anakin -- Backpack fires missile
Padmé Amidala -- Blaster with pull-out zipline
Obi-Wan -- Light-up lightsaber
Qui-Gon -- Light-up lightsaber
Star Wars Vintage Collection
There will be over 40 figures in the announced 2012 Vintage Collection, with over 75% exhibiting stylistic upgrades or changes from previous releases. The series will include characters from all six movies, The Clone Wars, and Expanded Universe.
Star Wars Fighter Pods
This new collectible character game features a simple play concept: Set up your collection of miniature figures and use the pods to knock them down! Here's the official description:
"Micro heroes, mega battles! The new Star Wars collectible battling experience offers three ways to battle: Spin, Launch, or Roll your pod into battle! Over 100 Star Wars fighter pods figures from all six Star Wars films and The Clone Wars to collect!"
Discover the Force Figures
Finally, Walmart will be the exclusive distributor for Hasbro's new "Discover the Force" figures, a set of 12 different characters, two multi-packs, and two creature/vehicles in special 3D packaging (which also includes a pair of 3D glasses). The figure packages are a bit larger than traditional cardbacks, allowing additional accessories to be included with each.
Looks like fans and collectors have a lot to look forward to in the New Year, with more huge Star Wars products from Hasbro to follow (to be revealed at the New York Toy Fair in February, 2012).
