All good things must come to an end, it seems. After weeks of speculation, Toys R Us has announced liquidation and store closures, ending a career that’s spanned over 60 years. There’s plenty of questions about what exactly this all means, the stores not existing anymore aside. So for (most likely) the last time, let’s talk Toys R Us.
Tag: lego star wars
Solo: A What-If Star Wars Toy Story
What happens when a movie is coming out and very little official information comes out about it? We speculate, of course! And since the Lego sets have leaked, I’m going to try to make my best guesses about what’s going to happen in our favorite galaxy based on our favorite plastic – Lego Star Wars meets the biggest question since who in the world is going to direct this thing! Continue reading “Solo: A What-If Star Wars Toy Story”
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Force Friday
Happy Friday! Enjoy the new The Last Jedi wave of merch and don’t be a scalper. New Lego, Black Series, and more are available in stores and online now!
Anniversary: Year One in Review
The Empire’s Elite has turned one year old! Starting this blog and sharing my Star Wars thoughts has been a lot of fun and I wanted to share some favorite moments from the past year, plus some things to look forward to going ahead. Check it out, meatbags!
Attack of the Clone: Star Wars Republic Fighter Tank Review
You didn’t really think we weren’t getting any more Clone Wars sets just because the show was cancelled, did you? Score one for the Republic with this new release of the classic tank as seen in the original Star Wars: Battlefront games. Whether or not you watch those wrist rockets is entirely up to you. . . Continue reading “Attack of the Clone: Star Wars Republic Fighter Tank Review”
Lego 2017 Bounty Hunters Battle Pack Review
Need help keeping the peace and just your troopers aren’t cutting it? Get this Lego battle pack and add several bounty hunters to help maintain order! Track down prey and maintain Imperial law with these official peacekeepers. Continue reading “Lego 2017 Bounty Hunters Battle Pack Review”
The Gand with the Plan: Lego Zuckuss (Purist Custom)
I had to take a crack at making my own Lego Zuckuss since he isn’t included in the new Bounty Hunters battle pack.
He will probably come in another set later by
A.) Appearing in a bigger set costing no less than $120.
B.) Be released as a convention exclusive (that will likely cost no less than $120, aftermarket)
C.) Be included with in a set costing $30 or less (this one might be mostly theoretical)
May the Fourth is Here!
Happy Star Wars day everyone! Enjoy binging the movies, buying collectibles, or avenging our Emperor! Whatever it is you do, may the Force of others be with you.
Emperor Palpatine’s Sentinel Droid (Purist Lego Custom Figure)
It’s almost May the Fourth, and I put together a custom figure to celebrate! Yet to be released in a Lego set, it’s a contingency plan droid as seen in the Shattered Empire comics and more recently in the trailer for EA’s Star Wars: Battlefront II. Continue reading “Emperor Palpatine’s Sentinel Droid (Purist Lego Custom Figure)”

