Hasbro: The Force Awakens Prouduct Line Revealed

As it has been since 1977, the upcoming line of Star Wars toys for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will primarily consist of 3 3/4 inch figures.

The list below is a breakdown of product assortments Hasbro has begun soliciting. The decriptions of what is to come will immediately start a wave of speculation and will undoubtedly come to a surprise to most. Check out the list and let the speculation begin in the comments below.


Star Wars 7 3.75 In Figure Assortment
Star Wars 7 3.75 In Armor Figure Assortment
Star Wars 7 Figure Two Pack Assortment
Star Wars 7 Figures Snow Desert
Star Wars 7 Hero Series Deluxe Figure Assortment
Star Wars 7 Hero Series Figure Assortment


Star Wars 7 Class I Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 Class I Deluxe Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 Class II Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 Class II Deluxe Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 Starfighter Vehicle
Star Wars 7 3.75 In Hero Vehicle
Star Wars 7 Hero Series Figure Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 The Black Series 6-Inch Starfighter


Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Three Pack Assortment
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Deluxe Vehicle Assortment
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Blind Bags Assortment
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Battle Set
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Figure Multi Pack
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Vehicle Set
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Remote Control Vehicle
Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Villain Flagship


Star Wars 7 The Black Series Diecast Vehicle Single
Star Wars 7 The Black Series Diecast Vehicle Multi Pack


Star Wars 7 Remote Control Droid


Star Wars 7 Hero Mashers Basic Figures Assortment
Star Wars 7 Hero Mashers Deluxe Figures Assortment
Star Wars 7 Hero Mashers Multi Pack
Star Wars 7 Hero Mashers Battle Pack
Star Wars 7 Hero Mashers Attack Vehicle


Star Wars 7 Signature Lightsaber
Star Wars 7 Deluxe Villain Lightsaber
Star Wars 7 Electronic Lightsaber Assortment
Star Wars 7 Extendable Lightsaber Assortment
Star Wars 7 Villain Extendable Lightsaber
Star Wars 7 Foam Lightsaber Assortment
Star Wars 7 Force FX Lightsaber
Star Wars 7 Force FX Lightsaber Assortment
Star Wars 7 The Black Series Villain Helmet
Star Wars 7 Mask Assortment
Star Wars 7 Chewbacca Electronic Mask
Star Wars 7 Lead Villain Electronic Mask
Star Wars 7 Darth Vader Voice Change Mask


Nerf Star Wars 7 Villain Trooper Blaster 1
Nerf Star Wars 7 Villain Trooper Blaster 2
Nerf Star Wars 7 Alien Blaster
Nerf Star Wars 7 Ammo Refill

What do you think of a Darth Vader voice change mask or Villain Trooper Blaster being on the list?

(via Rebelscum.com)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Four Out Of Five Of 2015's Most Anticpated Films Are Geek Related

With DC and Marvel's announcements of what is to come over the next few years movie wise, coupled with Disney's plans in regards to Star Wars films, I for one have lots of movies that I am looking forward to seeing starting next year. A survey taken by Fandango indicates that the majority of our populations taste in films is very close to my own.

What is the most anticipated movie of next year?

Not only is this movie on the top of my list, but mostly everyone elses. That movie is none other than Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The full top five are:

1.  Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2. The Avengers: Age of Ultron
3. The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, Part 2
4. 50 Shades of Gray
5. Jurassic World

I will admit my own morbid curiosity will have me checking out 50 Shades Grey. Hey, every millionaire playboy can always pick up some new tricks from a fellow millionaire playboy. I am curious as to what the demographics were for the survey as far as gender and age group, but chances are not too many men are interested in that movie.

With the leader of the Avengers star Robert Downey Jr. the top contender for favorite male performer and Hunger Games star Lawrence taking up the mantle in the female category and driving the returning franchises for 2015, Star Wars newbies John Boyega and Daisy Riddle have made their own breakout lists.

I don't think any of the movies on the list are a surprise to anyone, but it does show the continued increase in popularity of the Geek genre related films, which is fangasmic news to this Geek.

What upcoming film are you excited most about for 2015 and beyond?

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Luke and Leia To Be Featured Prominently In Star Wars: Episode VII and IX

  
With just a year to go, give or take three days, J.J. Abrams' Star War: Episode VII is on the way, but even though the first teaser trailer has been released, we still don't know much about the plot or how any of the original cast fits in. But with the infamous Sony leaks making their way around the Internet with all kinds of Geek related secrets, one particular leak reveals what the focus of Rian Johnson's Star Wars Episode VIII and XI is.

The Daily Beast has obtained a leaked Email from Co-President of Production for Columbia Pictures Michael De Luca to Sony Pictures Entertainment Co-Chairman Amy Pascal. Here's what he had to say about the sequels:

"Rian Johnson as you know is doing the main ones, episodes 8 and 9 of the Luke and Leia story lines, after JJ. Not sure anything is gained by looking at what Lucasfilm is doing except we are stalking all these people too."

So, the leak reveals that Luke and Princess Leia will be the focus of the story lines of Episodes VIII and IX. Recently, Mark Hamill stated that the Episode VII: The Force Awakens will focus on the new generation of characters. It could be that the new characters are all racing to find their elder counterparts, but we may have to wait until December 18, 2015 when the The Force Awakens is released or better yet, when more leaks are revealed.

(via Epic Stream)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

What's in a Name...New Star Wars:The Force Awakens Characters Revealed

 We can now put some names with the new faces of the latest installment in the Star Wars cinematic universe.

We received our first look at the Internet stir of characters via the the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens a couple of weeks ago. The 88 second trailer has brought about millions of views and continued debates and parodies after its release. Many of those debates questioning who exactly the characters are and what their roles will be in the new movie. Now all five of the new characters seen in the trailer have been named.

By way of some extremely cool trading cards, reminiscent of the vintage trading cards released by Topps for the original Star Wars in 1977, Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams have shed some light on just who the new gang in the teaser is.

John Boyega, the sweaty unbucketed Stormtrooper we first see in the teasers opening, is Finn. Daisy Ridley, the young women seen aboard the Speeder bike, is named Rey. The "They see me rolling, They're hatin" ball droid is called BB-8. Oscar Isaac, a character I believe was original meant to be veteran Rebel pilot, Wedge Antilles, and seen piloting a new version of the X-Wing , is Poe Dameron. And last, but not least, the Sith looking character with the medieval lightsaber, is Kylo Ren.

There is probably more to Finn and Rey's names, like Solo, Skywalker, or Calrisssian, but we'll have to wait and see what else they reveal in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, check out these cool vintage inspired cards. Star Wars: The Force Awakens December 18, 2015.

(Via EW and Comic Book Resources)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

A Stormtrooper That Is Black? How Dare They?

You know...You know what I've noticed? Nobody panics when people get what they expected. Even if what they expected has been done before. If, tomorrow, pictures get leaked to the press, of like, the Millennium Falcon, or X-Wing Fighters and then we seem them in the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, nobody panics, because it's what they expected. But introduce a Black Stormtrooper or new lightsaber design, well then everyone losses their minds!

Besides having peek at what some feel is an impractical lightsaber, our first glimpse at the next Star Wars movie gave us a look at a Black Stormtrooper, which has caused a stir throughout the Internet. Mostly negative from what I have been experiencing.

As most Star Wars Fans know, at least the diehards, Clone Troopers were no longer enlisted by the Empire due to their rapid aging and the Empire had then began enlisting loyal civilians into the Empire's Imperial Forces. Even Han Solo had been in the Imperial Navy at one time. So, it is conceivable that there were Stormtroopers that were black men. Even though we had never seen what was behind the helmets.

In response to all the negative reactions actor John Boyega, the Stormtrooper in the teasers opening, responded to all the rumblings via Instagram with his apprection to those supporting his role in the new film, while also addressing the nay sayers.

Was the Episode VII teaser trailer exactly what I expected? No, and if it was, would it have been as fun to watch? Probably not. I did expect to see some glimpses of the original cast of Luke, Han, Leia, but the fact that the teaser opened with a Black Stormtrooper, I asked myself, "Who's that guy? Is J.J. Abrams going to give us some humanity to the Stormtroopers?"  When I saw the new lightsaber design, I didn't say, "Wow! That's the stupidest thing I have every scene." My first thought was, "How does that work?"

Part of my being a Geek keeps my childlike wonder and imagination in check. One of the reasons I loved seeing this trailer was it gave me the exact same feelings that I had when the original trilogies trailers were released and kept me wondering what was going to happen until I was finally able to see the movie. Why not let it do just that gang? Let's keep the discussions going, but with that same childlike wonder.

A Stormtrooper that is black. A new lightsaber design. Who would have thought these two things would ever break the Internet? I prefer to let positive discussions about the new film do that.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters December 18, 2015.

(via GeekNation)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Lets Take Another Look At Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Again Shall We?

After countless fake trailers being posted as of late, we finally get a peek at the real deal!

Yes, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has finally made its way to our galaxy via itunes.

We initially announced the trailer would premiere on Black Friday at Nine, No, Wait! Thirty theaters across the United States, but fortunately for most of us we longer have to drive 300 miles or more to catch a glimpse. Now we are able to do it from the comfort of our laptops or smart phones or the Batcave Toy Room for that matter.

The first Star Wars trailer in almost a decade gives us 88 seconds of material to analyze until the first official full trailer is released, which I speculate will possibly be as soon as next month or they may hold off until next years Star Wars Celebration.




Directed by J.J. Abrams, "The Force Awakens" stars returning alumni Harrison Ford, Marke Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker and Warwick Davis, and newcomers John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christine. The film is scheduled to open December 18, 2015.

 Here's what on mind?

1. Are we going to get to know Stormtroopers on a more intimate level? Or is John Boyega disguised a la Luke and Han?
2. Why does everyone seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere?
3. Is Han piloting the Falcon?
4. Are Imperial Forces still part of a tyranny (TIE Fighters firing at the Falcon)?

What's on your mind after seeing the trailer?

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Confirmed: Teaser Trailer For Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Premiere Friday

Many Bothans died to bring you this information, but...It's Official! The very first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released on Black Friday.

However, not everyone will get a chance to see it.

The trailer for the latest Star Wars film will definitely hit theaters the day after Thanksgiving (coincidentally the first trailer for Jurassic World will also hit), but ONLY at nine preselected Regal Theaters around the United States and only during that weekend of November 28 to November 30.

Here are the nine theaters that will be showing the trailer:

Irvine, CA - Edwards Irvine Spectrum 22 & IMAX
San Diego, CA - Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
Atlanta, GA - Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
Chicago, IL - Regal City North Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX
New York, NY - Regal Union Square Stadium 14
Warrington, PA - Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 & IMAX
Knoxville, TN - Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
Houston, TX - Edwards Houston Marq'E Stadium 23 IMAX & RPX
Seattle, WA - Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX

The good news is the trailer will be playing before every single movie showing that weekend. Unlike select movies when the first trailer for The Phantom Menace was released. Info has already been pulled from Regal's site. Luckily, sites like your friendly neighborhood Batcave Toy Room have the lowdown.

Still no word on when the trailer will get a full run at theaters every where, but we'll definitely be sharing soon as we hear.

How does everyone feel about this being in limited release? Anyone willing to make a trek to the closet theater to see it?

(via First Showing)

UPDATE: AMC theaters have now been added to the list. Bringing the total to 30 cities. Here's the most current list of theaters:

AZ	PHOENIX	HARKINS	TEMPE MARKETPLACE
CA	LOS ANGELES	AMC	CENTURY CITY
CA	LOS ANGELES	Indep	EL CAPITAN
CA	IRVINE	REGAL	SPECTRUM IRVINE 21
CA	SAN FRANCISCO	AMC	METREON 16
CA	SAN JOSE	CINEMARK	OAKRIDGE 20
CA	SAN DIEGO	REGAL	MIRA MESA 18
CAN	TORONTO	CINEPLEX	YOUNGE & DUNDAS
CAN	VANCOUVER	CINEPLEX	RIVERPORT
CO	DENVER	AMC	WESTMINSTER 24
DC	WASH D.C	AMC	TYSONS CORNER 16
FL	MIAMI	CARMIKE	PARISIAN 20
GA	ATLANTA	REGAL	ATLANTIC STATION
IL	CHICAGO	REGAL	CITY NORTH
MA	BOSTON	AMC	BOSTON COMMONS 19
MI	DETROIT	CINEMARK	SHOWCASE 20
MN	MINNEAPOLIS	AMC	SOUTHDALE
MO	KANSAS CITY	AMC	STUDIO 30
NY	NEW YORK	AMC	LINCOLN SQUARE 12
NY	NEW YORK	REGAL	UNION SQUARE
OH	CLEVELAND	CINEMARK	CINEMARK 24
PA	PHILADELPHIA	REGAL	WARRINGTON 22
TN	NASHVILLE	CARMIKE	THOROUGHBRED 20
TN	KNOXVILLE	REGAL	PINNACLE
TX	DALLAS	CINEMARK	WEST PLANO 20
TX	HOUSTON	REGAL	MARQ*E STADIUM 23
TX	AUSTIN	ALAMO	ALAMO S LAMAR
UT	SALT LAKE CITY	CINEMARK	CINEMARK 24 WEST JORDAN
WA	SEATTLE	REGAL	THORNTON PLACE 14
WI	MILWAUKEE	MARCUS	BROOKFIELD 16

(via Star Wars)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

The Trailer For Episode VII: The Force Awakens May Be Awaking Soon

 
Now that J.J Abrams has called it a wrap on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, rumor has it we may be seeing a sneak peak at what's to come.

Information from the Badasss Digest spies indicates we may may see a teaser for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens sooner than Later. Rumors specualte that we may get our first glimpse before The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part I or at sometime on ABC, which Disney owns as well as, the Star Wars franchise.