Original R2-KT Challenge Coins are Back!

R2-KT's man servant Al reaches out to share the original R2-KT challenge coins are back and available to order; and offers thanks from all 50 droids all over the planet for their continued support of R2-KT and her Mission of Hope! 

Brian Herring Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026

Droid puppeteer Brian Herring, best known for being the lead puppeteer on BB-8, is the ninth guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.

Star Wars Celebration LA 2027: Apply Now for Collecting Track Panels

Gus Lopez, Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track Lead, has announced that submissions for the Collecting Track at Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 are now open through Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Read on for all the details you need....

Disney Store Coming to Selfridges Manchester Trafford from Tomorrow

Great news for Disney fans in Manchester, the Disney Store is opening a brand new store inside Selfridges Manchester Trafford tomorrow at 10am, September 14th, featuring an immersive shopping experience for all your Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars products.

Tom Spina Studios Created Custom Life-Sized Figures for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Tom Spina Studios has shared details regarding the custom life-sized figures and other elements they were asked to create as part of the Star Wars in Motion inaugural exhibit at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, officially opening on September 22nd.

Kiran Shah Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026

Droid performer Kiran Shah MBE, best known for playing the tortured gonk droid in Return of the Jedi, is the eighth guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.

KP-1 is October’s Disney Droid Factory Release

In an update to our story from earlier this month, Disney have corrected images for October 2nd's Droid Factory release of KP-1 from the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, with M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad coming in November or December. 

Droid Factory M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad Available on October 2nd

Disney Store have confirmed the next monthly Droid Factory release, due on October 2nd at 8am PT | 11am ET, is M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad (although the image incorrectly states it's KP-1 so perhaps that's coming at soon too).

Build the Millennium Falcon: Part 94

Another delivery from Fanhome has landed on the Alders doorstep. Mark his daughter Ember, continue their journey to build their very own version of the iconic YT-1300 freighter. This week they take on part 94.

Mike Quinn Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026

Droid performer Mike Quinn, best known for operating and performing resistance pilot Nien Nunb, is the seventh guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.

LEGO Icons Bookshop: Book Nook Revealed, Available October 1st

The LEGO Group has announced the 1,690-piece LEGO Icons Bookshop: Book Nook (11379), a perfect gift idea for writers and book lovers and a captivating display for the home or office, available from October 1st for all.

Matt Denton Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026

Droid builder and performer Matt Denton, who worked on BB-8, B2-EMO and D-O among others, is the sixth guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.

Power-Up Your Play: First-Ever LEGO PlayStation Set Revealed

The LEGO Group has revealed the 1,911-piece LEGO PlayStation (72306), available for LEGO Insiders Early Access from October 1st, 2026, and for all from October 4th, 2026, priced at £139.99 / €159.99 / $179.99.

LEGO Iconic Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus Minifigure and Santa’s Holiday Countdown Sets Revealed

Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with two new Iconic sets from the LEGO Group, the 904-piece Up-Scaled Mrs. Claus Minifigure (40875) & the 873-piece Santa's Holiday Countdown, both available from October 1st for 59.99 USD / 59.99 EUR / 54.99 GBP each.

LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit Set (21371) Arrives October 1st

The LEGO Group, in collaboration with Aardman, bring us the 1,038-piece LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit set (21371), creating a detailed model of the famous duo riding their retro motorbike as seen in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, available from October 1st.

Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos from Hollywood History | Adam Savage’s Tested

Adam Savage goes behind the scenes at the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library to see photos from Hollywood history including some from Star Wars: A New Hope.

New Hot Toys Jetpack Trooper 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Hot Toys has revealed the limited edition Jetpack Trooper 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, limited to only 2,000 units in selected markets, available to preorder now from Sideshow.

New RSVLTS Star Wars Performance Hoodies Available Just in Time for Autumn

Perfect for the autumn and the change of weather, RSVLTS has released seven new Star Wars Performance Hoodies, along with a re-stock of the Maul Markings design (also available as Performance Joggers for the first time).

LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer Takes Flight on October 1st

The LEGO Group has revealed the next LEGO Star Wars UCS set (75457) as the 6,130 piece Executor Super Star Destroyer, the longest LEGO set to-date, available for purchase from October 1st with a GWP of Darth Vader's Lightsaber (40897) until October 10th.

Cinema Relics Presents The Saga Vault Episode 11: First-Wave Relics from the Birth of the Galaxy in 1977

The Saga Vault continues with the eleventh episode featuring unique first-wave relics from the birth of the galaxy in 1977, available now on the Cinema Relics YouTube channel with Steve Sansweet, Michael Wistock, Gus Lopez & Lisa Stevens with host Dan Lanigan.

Phil Tippett Shutting Studio and Selling Off Decades of Art and Memorabilia

Phil Tippett, the legendary animator known for his work on the Star Wars movies, RoboCop and Jurassic Park, is retiring and he is closing his Berkeley-based studio with decades of props, memorabilia and art being sold off (this weekend).

Blocks Issue 143 Includes the Truth Behind The X-Files Set

Issue 143 of the monthly Blocks magazine is out now featuring reviews of the latest LEGO releases, celebrates The X-Files release with exclusive interviews, explores why LEGO bricks are so enjoyable to play with, and takes a close look at new Disney sets.

Sideshow’s Luke Skywalker & X-Wing Premium Format Figure Unboxing!

Sideshow are unboxing the huge Luke Skywalker & X-Wing: Red Five, Standing By Premium Format Statue.

Build the Millennium Falcon: Part 93

Another delivery from Fanhome has landed on the Alders doorstep. Mark his daughter Ember, continue their journey to build their very own version of the iconic YT-1300 freighter. This week they take on part 93.

Hasbro Returns To New York Comic Con 2026

Hasbro are returning to this year's New York Comic Con, taking place between October 8th and 11th, with the Hasbro Action Brands Toy Panel set for Sunday, October 11th, in North-Room 406.3 at 11am to 11:45am.

The LEGO Group’s Revenue Up 21% and Operating Profit Up 22% in H1 2026

The LEGO Group has revealed their results for the first half of 2026 with an increase of revenue up 21% to a record DKK 41.9 billion, with consumer sales up 22% driven by strong demand across their full product range.

Regal Robot’s Admiral Ackbar Maquette and Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett Available Now

The new Regal Robot Admiral Ackbar Maquette and Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett, giving fans an opportunity to bring home a unique work-of-art from a true icon of stop motion and special effects, limited to just 83 sketches, is available now.

Cinema Relics Presents The Saga Vault Episode 10 – Fan Made Star Wars Treasures – Watch it Now!

The Saga Vault continues with the tenth episode featuring unique Star Wars fan made treasures you've never seen before, available now on the Cinema Relics YouTube channel with Steve Sansweet, Anne Jenkins, Gus Lopex & Vic Wertz with host Dan Lanigan.

Two Lucasfilm Publishing Panels Announced for New York Comic Con 2026

Two Lucasfilm Publishing panels have been added to the schedule for New York Comic Con 2026, taking place between October 8th and 11th at the Javits Center in New York.

Immediate Media’s LEGO Star Wars Magazine #140 Out Now in the UK

Issue #140 of the LEGO Star Wars Magazine from Immediate Media is out now in the UK and features the usual array of comics, posters, puzzles and competitions, with a 327th Star Corps Clone Trooper minifigure and extra bonus set, priced of £7.99.

First Look at Regal Robot’s Admiral Ackbar Maquette and Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett

Regal Robot have shared a first look at their upcoming Admiral Ackbar Maquette and Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett, giving fans an opportunity to bring home a unique work-of-art from a true icon of stop motion and special effects, limited to just 83 sketches.

Galactic Figure Talk Episode 211: D23, INT-4 Drama

Welcome to episode 211 of Galactic Figure Talk with your host Criz Bee talking the latest Star Wars collecting news.

The Vintage Rebellion #129: Raiders of the Kenner Arks

It's time for episode 129 of The Vintage Rebellion Podcast.

Regal Robot’s Indiana Jones Golden Sun Circle Medallion Prop Style Wall Decor Available Now

The latest Indiana Jones collectible from Regal Robot is the Golden Sun Circle Medallion Prop Style Wall Decor from the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark, fitting in perfectly with their R2-D2/C-3PO glyph, Temple Traps & other Indy decor, all available to order now.

The LEGO Group Unveils the LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile

The LEGO Group have revealed the 2,269-piece LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile (76355) recreating the Batmobile from Batman Returns for the first time in LEGO brick form, available for LEGO Insiders from Sept. 1st, and to all from Sept. 4th.

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