Today is June 29, 2018 and if your local Toys R Us hasn’t closed yet, today is probably the day… Toys R Us Kids all around the world were shocked enough when the American retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2017. But March 15, 2018 was the final nail in the coffin. ItContinue reading “Goodbye, Toys “R” Us…”
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. Contains some spoilers… Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the second film in Disney & Lucasfilm’s sequel trilogy of the Star Wars franchise.Continue reading “Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review”
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Experience By Verizon (NYCC 2017)
From October 5-8, 2017, Verizon offered a one of a kind Star Wars experience at New York Comic Con. Inside, fans could be a part of Episode VIII: The Last Jedi via props and costumes straight from the film! I was lucky enough to be able to step inside. And with the release of StarContinue reading “Star Wars: The Last Jedi Experience By Verizon (NYCC 2017)”
HASCON 2017 – The Premier Hasbro FANmily Event
I had the privilege of attending the first ever HASCON this past weekend (September 8-10, 2017). This convention, right across from Hasbro’s headquarters (1 Hasbro Place, Providence, RI) is all things Hasbro! Yes, that means Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, Nerf, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, Dungeons & Dragons, and much, much more! Couldn’t make it?Continue reading “HASCON 2017 – The Premier Hasbro FANmily Event”
Force Friday II (The Last Jedi)
With Disney kickstarting a whole new trilogy of Star Wars movies, Force Friday made an epic comeback with a midnight event in 2015 in anticipation of Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Last year there was a “Force Friday” type event (#GoRogue) but wasn’t technically a sequel to 2015’s event. However, with the coming of EpisodeContinue reading “Force Friday II (The Last Jedi)”
Toys R Us Times Square Grand Opening 2017
Almost 2 years after Toys R Us closed down its flagship store in Times Square, the company opened a temporary holiday store today at 1466 Broadway, New York, NY! They announced: Good things DO come in small(er) packages! The opening of our temporary holiday store in Times Square is set for 9am, Sat., Aug. 26.Continue reading “Toys R Us Times Square Grand Opening 2017”
Topps Star Wars Masterwork 2016 Trading Cards
For almost 80 years, Topps has been producing high desirable collectible trading cards. They’re best known for their baseball cards, basketball cards, and also their non-sports cards such as Star Wars or Dr. Who. Masterwork is one of their newer Star Wars sets and is a high-end line of cards. Some of the great collectiblesContinue reading “Topps Star Wars Masterwork 2016 Trading Cards”
Force Friday 2016 (#GoRogue)
Ever since the anticipation of a new line of Star Wars merchandise that would relaunch with The Force Awakens, Force Friday has been an annual event held at Toys R Us, Disney Store, Target, and many others, where stores open at midnight to release the latest merchandise to support the next Star Wars film. 2015Continue reading “Force Friday 2016 (#GoRogue)”