Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New
York, NY
February 10, 2007
Story by Chris Spice (Darth Spice)
Photos by Sandtroopers.com Staff Members
MASTER REPLICAS Our
tour of Master Replicas had many highlights. With Corgi
International taking control there will be a few changes in 2007.
Perhaps the biggest announcement was their future distribution of
the Kotobukiya Star Wars line. The studio scale line will bring a
few new pieces this year including the Rebel X-Wing Fighter (MSRP
$699) and Boba Fett’s Slave I (MSRP $699). While we only could see
the prototype of the X-Wing, you can already see this is going to be
a collectible of great magnitude. The helmet replicas are also going
to have a major buzz with additions like the Commander Gree (MSRP
not available), Boba Fett (MSRP $650), 212th Attack Battalion and
Stormtrooper (MSRP $450). However judging by the looks of the helmet
I could see they have a little ways to go.
If
you think they’re ignoring the Rebels, don’t sweat it! The Luke
Skywalker X-Wing Pilot is also on the way (MSRP $450). Also look for
the mini-helmet to make a comeback this year as well. On the Force
F/X Lightsaber horizon we can look forward to Yoda, Luke Skywalker
and Darth Vader (Episode IV). We didn’t forget about the Limited
Edition Replicas, look for Ki-Adi-Mundi lightsaber and for the
blasters we’re all waiting to see Chewbacca’s Bowcaster (MSRP $699).
We also saw four collector plates that are in the future as well as
bobble heads and several other unique collectibles, overall I’d say
Master Replicas won’t lose any steam with the merger and is still
offering collectors one of the highest quality movie props.
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Our
tour of Master Replicas had many highlights. With Corgi
International taking control there will be a few changes in 2007.
Perhaps the biggest announcement was their future distribution of
the Kotobukiya Star Wars line. The studio scale line will bring a
few new pieces this year including the Rebel X-Wing Fighter (MSRP
$699) and Boba Fett’s Slave I (MSRP $699). While we only could see
the prototype of the X-Wing, you can already see this is going to be
a collectible of great magnitude. The helmet replicas are also going
to have a major buzz with additions like the Commander Gree (MSRP
not available), Boba Fett (MSRP $650), 212th Attack Battalion and
Stormtrooper (MSRP $450). However judging by the looks of the helmet
I could see they have a little ways to go. 
If
you think they’re ignoring the Rebels, don’t sweat it! The Luke
Skywalker X-Wing Pilot is also on the way (MSRP $450). Also look for
the mini-helmet to make a comeback this year as well. On the Force
F/X Lightsaber horizon we can look forward to Yoda, Luke Skywalker
and Darth Vader (Episode IV). We didn’t forget about the Limited
Edition Replicas, look for Ki-Adi-Mundi lightsaber and for the
blasters we’re all waiting to see Chewbacca’s Bowcaster (MSRP $699).
We also saw four collector plates that are in the future as well as
bobble heads and several other unique collectibles, overall I’d say
Master Replicas won’t lose any steam with the merger and is still
offering collectors one of the highest quality movie props.
