 The Hasbro Star Wars team jumped onto the Hasbro Pulse YouTube page to share new product reveals from lines such as The Black Series and The Vintage Collection in celebration of Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary, and to tease some activity coming down the pipeline for the brand. In addition, new premium figures inspired by Star Wars animated series such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the upcoming Star Wars: The Bad Batch were featured. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH DARTH MAUL (MANDALORE) Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Summer 2021) Featuring premium detail, design, and original Kenner branding across multiple points of articulation inspired by STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, this collectible STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH DARTH MAUL (MANDALORE) Figure makes a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse and Big Bad Toy Store.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH JAR JAR BINKS Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the STAR WARS prequel trilogy, featuring STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE-themed packaging (Each sold separately. Subject to availability). Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH JAR JAR BINKS Figure with accessory, featuring premium deco across multiple points of articulation. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable, fully articulated figure, featuring quality deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Best Buy.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH MACE WINDU Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the STAR WARS prequel trilogy, featuring STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE-themed packaging (Each sold separately. Subject to availability). Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH MACE WINDU Figure with Lightsaber accessory, featuring premium deco across multiple points of articulation. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable, fully articulated figure, featuring quality deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Best Buy.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH QUI-GON JINN Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the STAR WARS prequel trilogy, featuring STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE-themed packaging (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.). Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH QUI-GON JINN Figure with Lightsaber accessory, featuring premium deco across multiple points of articulation. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable, fully articulated figure, featuring quality deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Best Buy.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH BATTLE DROID Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the STAR WARS prequel trilogy, featuring STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE-themed packaging (Each sold separately. Subject to availability). Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH BATTLE DROID Figure with blaster accessory, featuring premium deco across multiple points of articulation. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable, fully articulated figure, featuring quality deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Best Buy.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH ELITE SQUAD TROOPER Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2021) Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH ELITE SQUAD TROOPER Figure, inspired by the upcoming STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH animated series on Disney Plus. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this 6-inch-scale highly poseable, fully articulated figure, featuring premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.  STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH AHSOKA TANO (MANDALORE) Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Summer 2021) Featuring premium detail, design, and original Kenner branding across multiple points of articulation inspired by STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, this collectible STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH AHSOKA TANO (MANDALORE) Figure makes a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse and Big Bad Toy Store.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH AT-ST DRIVER Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Summer 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy and featuring original Kenner branding. Inspired by the original 96 figures produced by Kenner, this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH AT-ST DRIVER Figure is presented on an individual STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION cardback for the first time, and makes a great gift for STAR WARS collectors and fans. Highly poseable with realistic detail and multiple points of articulation, the figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and accessory. Available exclusively at Walmart.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH PAPLOO Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Summer 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy and featuring original Kenner branding . Inspired by the original 96 figures produced by Kenner, this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH PAPLOO Figure is presented on a STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION cardback for the first time and makes a great gift for STAR WARS collectors and fans. Highly poseable with realistic detail and multiple points of articulation, the figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available exclusively at Walmart.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH PRINCESS LEIA (ENDOR) Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Summer 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of LUCASFILM with figures inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy and featuring original Kenner branding. Inspired by the original 96 figures produced by Kenner, this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUCASFILM FIRST 50 YEARS 3.75-INCH PRINCESS LEIA (ENDOR) Figure is presented on a STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION cardback for the first time, and makes a great gift for STAR WARS collectors and fans. Highly poseable with realistic detail and multiple points of articulation, the figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available exclusively at Walmart.   STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2021) Commemorate the first 50 years of Lucasfilm with figures from STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy, featuring classic Kenner figure and package design! Recall intense moments from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI Figure with Lightsaber accessory, featuring premium deco across multiple points of articulation. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable, fully articulated figure in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Available for pre-order exclusively at Amazon. We're taking a look at forgotten spots to see at Disneyland. In case you missed Part 1, you can view it HERE.  The Mark Twain Riverboat attraction is located in Frontierland. Cruise the scenic Rivers of America on a sightseeing tour aboard a majestic 19th-century paddle boat.  Fowler's Inn at Fowler's Harbor, is named for Disney Legend, Admiral Joe Fowler. Fowler's Harbor dry-dock, is vital to maintaining the Mark Twain and the Columbia. You can also grab some grub at the Harbour Galley Restaurant next door.  Roam and Ramble Along the Riverbank. Travel by log raft across the Rivers of America and retrace the steps of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn when they ran away to live carefree lives as pirates. Wander quiet paths shaded by sycamore and oak trees and enjoy scenic views of the riverbanks. Cross creaky suspension bridges in Smuggler’s Cove. Dare to explore the haunted caves of Dead Man’s Grotto. Climb through a fort built by the frontier’s early settlers. As you explore, look out for the long-lost pirate treasure rumored to be hidden on the island! Designed by Disney himself, Tom Sawyer Island opened to the public at Disneyland Resort in 1956. The attraction has the distinction of being the only one designed by Walt Disney. Walt revered Mark Twain’s novels and wanted the island to reflect the world Twain conjured in his stories. Days before construction began, he took the plans home and reimagined the design, creating the inlets, coves and atmosphere the island is known for today. In 2007, enchanting enhancements were added and the attraction was renamed Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island.    Mickey's House is located in Mickey's Toontown. Take a self-guided tour of Mickey’s humble abode and then meet, greet and snap a photo with the Big Cheese himself. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the one and only Mickey Mouse lives during a walkthrough tour of his home. Discover a treasure trove of mementos from his storied career, like the broomstick from the animated classic Fantasia, Pluto’s doghouse and a cabinet chock-full of collectibles—including a snapshot of Mickey with his good pal Walt Disney.    Donald's Boat is located in Mickey's Toontown. Take a whimsical self-guided tour of Donald’s colorful vessel docked on Toon Lake. Check out Donald’s favorite photos, his seaworthy rain gear and where he sleeps below deck. Then, climb a spiral staircase to a higher landing and spin the Captain’s Wheel, ring the boat bell and pull the ship’s whistle to trigger water spouts on deck.
Don't forget Chip & Dale’s Treehouse and Goofy’s Playhouse in Toontown.   My daughter is very creative and I asked her to paint something Disney for me, for my house. I was so happy when I finally opened it - she did such an amazing job on Sleeping Beauty's castle!!   Guys.....it's my birthday TODAY! Check out my GALAXY party, complete with galaxy cake and dress! I finally finished my Galaxy dress to go with my Space Mountain ears.
  Yes, I'm 52 TODAY. I feel 25, and more like 15 inside. Being young at heart is where it's at!       Space Mountain (sometimes themed as Hyperspace Mountain) is an indoor, space-themed roller coaster in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Opened on May 27, 1977, it was the second roller coaster built at Disneyland, and was the second of the five versions of Space Mountain built by The Walt Disney Company. Its exterior façade is one of Disneyland's four "mountain" structures that serve as park landmarks. Walt Disney originally conceived the idea of a space-themed roller coaster for Disneyland following the success of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened in 1959. However, a number of factors including lack of available space, Walt Disney's death, and the Disney company's focus on building what would become Walt Disney World led to the project's postponement in the late 1960s.  After the early success of the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World, Disney revived the Space Mountain project and opened the first Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in 1975. Soon after, Disney began plans to build a smaller version of Space Mountain at Disneyland, and opened Disneyland's Space Mountain in 1977.   Space Mountain has undergone a number of major upgrades and refurbishments over the years, including the addition of an onboard soundtrack in 1996, repainting of the exterior in 1997 and 2003, and a complete replacement of the original track and ride vehicles from 2003 to 2005. It has also been given a third roof up the mountain during late 2013 and early 2014. Every September and October during Halloween Time at Disneyland, starting in 2009, the dome is given projections for the Ghost Galaxy event.  Space Mountain opened in 1977, invigorating a decade-old Tomorrowland as Disneyland's second roller coaster. The $20 million complex opened May 27 including the roller coaster, 1,100-seat Space Stage, 670-seat Space Place restaurant, and the Starcade video arcade. Six of the original seven Mercury astronauts attended Space Mountain's opening – Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton. The lone exception was Gus Grissom, who had died along with two other astronauts in a tragic launchpad fire ten years earlier. Largely due in part to the opening of Space Mountain, the Memorial Day day attendance record was set, with 185,500 guests over the three-day period. The attraction continued operating without much change: sponsors would come and go, and various minor changes, including the addition of a Goodyear "Speed Ramp" (moving sidewalk) in the entrance, happened without fanfare. In 1995, FedEx (which sponsored Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain at the time) became the official sponsor for the ride, sparking a number of significant alterations. The queue area was revamped with television monitors looping safety videos, the loading station had a new Audio-Animatronic robot FedEx worker, and other scenic areas were modeled to include FedEx trademarks.   In 1996, composer Aarin Richard and show producer Eddie Sotto teamed up to create an on-board music track. The creative vision was to fuse two iconic musical forms of the 1960s – sci-fi horror music and surf music – into a sensory ride experience. All of the music written for the 1996 version was based on "Le Carnival Des Animaux: Aquarium" (The Carnival of the Animals), written by Camille Saint-Saëns. The first section of the ride's music was synthesized and entirely devoted to the sci-fi aspect as the rockets left the station to begin their slow climb to the top of the mountain. After the vehicles crested the third lift hill, a rocking surf rendition of the piece kicked in as gravity pulls the vehicles down through the ride's interweaving turns, hills, and dips. (Guitarist Dick Dale was brought into the Disney Imagineering recording studio to play his famous surf guitar riffs for this section of the music.) As the rockets reentered the loading station, a brief musical finale concluded the experience with a soft, synthesized rendition of "Aquarium." In 2005, the Dick Dale soundtrack was replaced by an original composition by composer Michael Giacchino that is synchronized to the track. Like the former soundtrack, the opening portion has a sci-fi sound with theremin influences during the ascent switching to a beat-driven score during the high-speed sections of the attraction. Top speed 28.7 MPH  |
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