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Last week the fourth, and final, Hunger Games film Mockingjay Part 2, dominated theaters. Now that you've had a chance to see how the movie concludes the story of Katniss Everdeen you can join Stuart for his review of Collins original Mockingjay novel.   Then head to Now Playing Podcast's donation page to hear Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie review crew's thoughts on all the Hunger Games films!  Those movie reviews are only available during the Fall, 2015 donation drive, so donate today!

In 2009 Catching Fire fanned the flames of Hunger Games fans worldwide. Continuing the adventures of Katniss Everdeen, Collins' novel puts her back in the arena for another adventure. In preparation for tonight's release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 movie, join Stuart in L.A. for a look back at Collins' middle novel in the trilogy.   Then head to Now Playing Podcast's donation page to hear Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie review crew's thoughts on all the Hunger Games films!  Those movie reviews are only available during the Fall, 2015 donation drive, so donate today!

As The Force Awakens draws closer we get new information, new trailers, and...new toys!  With the Guavian Enforcer, Captain Phasma, Constable Zuvio and Poe Dameron the second wave of 6-inch Black Series figures is hitting stores now. On this episode of Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie review this new wave of figures--and try to guess how they fit into the new movie.  And they also review the new KMart exclusive Kylo Ren - Starkiller Base Black Series figure.    Also on this week's show, with tomorrow's release of Battlefront the game, Brock joins us to look at the Star Wars: Battlefront novel Twilight Company. He also reviews the new audiobook adaptations for the young readers' adaptations of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.   With Berent's report from Gentle Giant Days in Burbank, a rundown of new Star Wars merchandise hitting stores, and more, it's all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!   Listen to this episode, then head to NowPlayingPodcast.com Nov 17 as they begin their review of the Star Wars prequels, leading up to their weekend of release review of The Force Awakens!   Adopt a Pegwarmer Day - Nov 21, 2015!   Once again Star Wars Action News is championing Toys For Tots with their Adopt a Pegwarmer Day!  On November 21, 2015 go out and buy a new figure or toy and put it in the Toys For Tots bin, helping move stale Star Wars stock and helping give a child a happy holiday this year!   Plus the first 100 people to send a photo of you donating a Star Wars figure to Toys For Tots to @swactionnews on Twitter will get a Star Wars Action News 10th Anniversary patch!So pick that pegwarmer today and make a child have a very happy holiday!

As The Force Awakens draws closer we get new information, new trailers, and...new toys!  With the Guavian Enforcer, Captain Phasma, Constable Zuvio and Poe Dameron the second wave of 6-inch Black Series figures is hitting stores now. On this episode of Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie review this new wave of figures--and try to guess how they fit into the new movie.  And they also review the new KMart exclusive Kylo Ren - Starkiller Base Black Series figure.    Also on this week's show, with tomorrow's release of Battlefront the game, Brock joins us to look at the Star Wars: Battlefront novel Twilight Company. He also reviews the new audiobook adaptations for the young readers' adaptations of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.   With Berent's report from Gentle Giant Days in Burbank, a rundown of new Star Wars merchandise hitting stores, and more, it's all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!   Listen to this episode, then head to NowPlayingPodcast.com Nov 17 as they begin their review of the Star Wars prequels, leading up to their weekend of release review of The Force Awakens!   Adopt a Pegwarmer Day - Nov 21, 2015!   Once again Star Wars Action News is championing Toys For Tots with their Adopt a Pegwarmer Day!  On November 21, 2015 go out and buy a new figure or toy and put it in the Toys For Tots bin, helping move stale Star Wars stock and helping give a child a happy holiday this year!   Plus the first 100 people to send a photo of you donating a Star Wars figure to Toys For Tots to @swactionnews on Twitter will get a Star Wars Action News 10th Anniversary patch!So pick that pegwarmer today and make a child have a very happy holiday!

The Hunger Games novels topped the New York Times best seller lists and went on to become Amazon’s all-time top selling book series (outselling even Harry Potter). It has since gone on to become a billion-dollar film franchise. In anticipation of the upcoming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Stuart in LA is here to review the original novels.    In this episode Stuart looks at the original The Hunger Games. Is this the next Twilight, or is it the next The Running Man? Join Stuart in L.A. now for this review, then head to Now Playing Podcast's donation page to hear Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie review crew's thoughts on the film!  Those movie reviews are only available during the Fall, 2015 donation drive, so donate today!

The holiday shopping season started November 1st, and that means a bevvy of new Marvel Legends figures on store pegs! Plus deep discounts on the new waves from Amazon, including the Rhino wave. On this week's show Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie look at the eight new figures in this set: Scarlet Spider, Superior Venom, Ghost Rider, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Misty Knight, White Tiger, and Rhino!   Plus a bonus Legends review of Pepper Potts' armored identity Rescue. The figure was exclusive with a 2016 Marvel Unlimited subscription.  How does the figure compare to the one teased at 2013's SDCC? Listen to find out.And from the biggest figures to the smallest, the Walgreens exclusive Diamond Select Toys' Marvel Minimates are showing up. On this show get quick reviews of the four packs released thus far, including Venom, Hulk, Crossbones, Rocket Raccoon, and more! Then we run down the next four packs coming soon.With news on Play Imaginative, the first Hot Toys figure with wrinkled hands, and more, it's all in this gala 5th Anniversary issue of Marvelicious Toys!

The holiday shopping season started November 1st, and that means a bevvy of new Marvel Legends figures on store pegs! Plus deep discounts on the new waves from Amazon, including the Rhino wave. On this week's show Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie look at the eight new figures in this set: Scarlet Spider, Superior Venom, Ghost Rider, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Misty Knight, White Tiger, and Rhino!   Plus a bonus Legends review of Pepper Potts' armored identity Rescue. The figure was exclusive with a 2016 Marvel Unlimited subscription.  How does the figure compare to the one teased at 2013's SDCC? Listen to find out.And from the biggest figures to the smallest, the Walgreens exclusive Diamond Select Toys' Marvel Minimates are showing up. On this show get quick reviews of the four packs released thus far, including Venom, Hulk, Crossbones, Rocket Raccoon, and more! Then we run down the next four packs coming soon.With news on Play Imaginative, the first Hot Toys figure with wrinkled hands, and more, it's all in this gala 5th Anniversary issue of Marvelicious Toys!

In 1999 Japanese author Koushun Takami gained global notice for his novel Battle Royale. In this ultraviolent, 600-plus page dystopian novel the Japanese government holds an annual competition where Junior High students must kill each other. The last student to survive is the "winner."  The book has been released multiple times in English, been the inspiration for the Battle Royale film series, and had a manga adaptation.  And Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins has been accused of plagiarizing Battle Royale for her hit trilogy.   Is the novel worth the fuss?  Join Stuart in L.A. now for this review of the English translation of Battle Royale.   Then head to Now Playing Podcast's donation page to hear Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie review crew's thoughts on the film!  Those movie reviews are only available during the Fall, 2015 donation drive, so donate today!

Only 50 days until The Force Awakens and Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie couldn't be more excited. Tickets have been purchased, plans made, and the countdown is on.   But for collecting it may be easier to list the items that don't have Star Wars tie-ins instead of those that do. Soup, bottled water, apples, coffee creamer, El Paso Tacos!  On this week's show the hosts sift through the plethora of items and tell you which are the cool ones to hunt for.   With new waves of Hasbro figures hitting shelves, Black Series exclusives from Walmart, Target, and K-Mart, and where you can find Wave 2 of the new Force Awakens figures, it's all on this week's Star Wars Action News!     Adopt a Pegwarmer Day - Nov 21, 2015!   Once again Star Wars Action News is championing Toys For Tots with their Adopt a Pegwarmer Day!  On November 21, 2015 go out and buy a new figure or toy and put it in the Toys For Tots bin, helping move stale Star Wars stock and helping give a child a happy holiday this year!   Plus the first 100 people to send a photo of you donating a Star Wars figure to Toys For Tots to @swactionnews on Twitter will get a Star Wars Action News 10th Anniversary patch!So pick that pegwarmer today and make a child have a very happy holiday!

Only 50 days until The Force Awakens and Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie couldn't be more excited. Tickets have been purchased, plans made, and the countdown is on.   But for collecting it may be easier to list the items that don't have Star Wars tie-ins instead of those that do. Soup, bottled water, apples, coffee creamer, El Paso Tacos!  On this week's show the hosts sift through the plethora of items and tell you which are the cool ones to hunt for.   With new waves of Hasbro figures hitting shelves, Black Series exclusives from Walmart, Target, and K-Mart, and where you can find Wave 2 of the new Force Awakens figures, it's all on this week's Star Wars Action News!     Adopt a Pegwarmer Day - Nov 21, 2015!   Once again Star Wars Action News is championing Toys For Tots with their Adopt a Pegwarmer Day!  On November 21, 2015 go out and buy a new figure or toy and put it in the Toys For Tots bin, helping move stale Star Wars stock and helping give a child a happy holiday this year!   Plus the first 100 people to send a photo of you donating a Star Wars figure to Toys For Tots to @swactionnews on Twitter will get a Star Wars Action News 10th Anniversary patch!So pick that pegwarmer today and make a child have a very happy holiday!

Magik was all around us at San Diego Comic-Con...as thousands of Marvel collectors picked up their Book of Vishanti set of Marvel Legends. Featuring five figures found nowhere else, this set comes with a translucent "astral projection" Dr. Strange, his long time enemy Dormammu, former Sorcerer Supereme Brother Voodoo, Hela the Norse goddess of the underworld, and Strange's pupil Magik of the X-Men. On this issue of Marvelicious Toys the hosts conjure up a review of this set! With a review of the Walgreens exclusive yellow-and-brown Daredevil Legends figure, new Art-FX+ statues from Kotobukiya, and a chance to win a Marvel mini-bust from Gentle Giant, it's all in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!

Magik was all around us at San Diego Comic-Con...as thousands of Marvel collectors picked up their Book of Vishanti set of Marvel Legends. Featuring five figures found nowhere else, this set comes with a translucent "astral projection" Dr. Strange, his long time enemy Dormammu, former Sorcerer Supereme Brother Voodoo, Hela the Norse goddess of the underworld, and Strange's pupil Magik of the X-Men. On this issue of Marvelicious Toys the hosts conjure up a review of this set! With a review of the Walgreens exclusive yellow-and-brown Daredevil Legends figure, new Art-FX+ statues from Kotobukiya, and a chance to win a Marvel mini-bust from Gentle Giant, it's all in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!

Hot Toys has shipped its half-witted, scruffy looking, nerf herder...and his walking carpet pal! That's right, the first Hot Toys Star Wars figures ever announced -- Han Solo and Chewbacca -- have now shipped, and Andrew has them in hand!  Listen to this episode to find out why one of them has become his favorite Hot Toys figure yet!   Also in this week's episode, Arnie has come back from New York Comic-Con with tons of photos and news about Hasbro, Kotobukiya, and other Star Wars collectibles.  Join him, Marjorie, and guest Matt Booker from JediNews.uk to find out all the news, and then listen to an exclusive Q&A with the Hasbro Brand Team.  They revealed when stores will fully stock new figures only to Star Wars Action News!   With Brock looking at the new short stories in the Rise of the Empire novel collection, Steve running down his thoughts on the new Force Awakens 3.75-inch figures, and more, it's all on this week's Star Wars Action News!

Hot Toys has shipped its half-witted, scruffy looking, nerf herder...and his walking carpet pal! That's right, the first Hot Toys Star Wars figures ever announced -- Han Solo and Chewbacca -- have now shipped, and Andrew has them in hand!  Listen to this episode to find out why one of them has become his favorite Hot Toys figure yet!   Also in this week's episode, Arnie has come back from New York Comic-Con with tons of photos and news about Hasbro, Kotobukiya, and other Star Wars collectibles.  Join him, Marjorie, and guest Matt Booker from JediNews.uk to find out all the news, and then listen to an exclusive Q&A with the Hasbro Brand Team.  They revealed when stores will fully stock new figures only to Star Wars Action News!   With Brock looking at the new short stories in the Rise of the Empire novel collection, Steve running down his thoughts on the new Force Awakens 3.75-inch figures, and more, it's all on this week's Star Wars Action News!

Kotobukiya's Art-FX+ statues have always been great for Marvel collectors. Detailed, affordable, gorgeous, and sized perfectly so you can put a group together on one shelf, this line of vinyl figurines has been many collectors' first foray into high-end collecting. But in 2015 they have released their best set yet -- the Hulkbuster and Hulk from Age of Ultron!  In this issue of Marvelicious Toys Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie review these newly released statues, as well as the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Rampaging Hulk statue variant!     And you can win one of the Entertainment Earth exclusive Hulk statues!  Watch this week's show, then head over to the contest to enter!  Also on this week's show is the complete coverage of all the New York Comic-Con reveals!  Find out about the new Legends figures, 6 and 3.75 inch, headed your way!

Kotobukiya's Art-FX+ statues have always been great for Marvel collectors. Detailed, affordable, gorgeous, and sized perfectly so you can put a group together on one shelf, this line of vinyl figurines has been many collectors' first foray into high-end collecting. But in 2015 they have released their best set yet -- the Hulkbuster and Hulk from Age of Ultron!  In this issue of Marvelicious Toys Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie review these newly released statues, as well as the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Rampaging Hulk statue variant!     And you can win one of the Entertainment Earth exclusive Hulk statues!  Watch this week's show, then head over to the contest to enter!  Also on this week's show is the complete coverage of all the New York Comic-Con reveals!  Find out about the new Legends figures, 6 and 3.75 inch, headed your way!

It's been one month since Force Friday but the onslaught of new Star Wars products has not let up. From tie in items like vitamins to cereal to toothpaste to Pop Chips, Star Wars is on everything. And of course that means lots of new toys too!   On this episode of Star Wars Action News Arnie and Marjorie are joined by Andrew to look at some of the new Star Wars items in a head to head match.   First we put two BB-8s to the test -- Hasbro's Target Exclusive Remote Control BB-8 versus Sphero's App Controlled BB-8.  One is bigger, one is more expensive, but should you buy one, both, or neither?     Then we look at Disney's new Elite line of 6.5-inch Die Cast action figures. They're $5 more than Hasbro's Black Series 6-inch, but every bit as in demand, selling out nationwide. On this show we put Disney's Elite First Order Stormtrooper to the test against Hasbro's Black Series counterpart.     Plus Brock joins us for a review of the novel Aftermath, we look at Hot Toys' new Star Wars releases, and more on this episode of Star Wars Action News!   

It's been one month since Force Friday but the onslaught of new Star Wars products has not let up. From tie in items like vitamins to cereal to toothpaste to Pop Chips, Star Wars is on everything. And of course that means lots of new toys too!   On this episode of Star Wars Action News Arnie and Marjorie are joined by Andrew to look at some of the new Star Wars items in a head to head match.   First we put two BB-8s to the test -- Hasbro's Target Exclusive Remote Control BB-8 versus Sphero's App Controlled BB-8.  One is bigger, one is more expensive, but should you buy one, both, or neither?     Then we look at Disney's new Elite line of 6.5-inch Die Cast action figures. They're $5 more than Hasbro's Black Series 6-inch, but every bit as in demand, selling out nationwide. On this show we put Disney's Elite First Order Stormtrooper to the test against Hasbro's Black Series counterpart.     Plus Brock joins us for a review of the novel Aftermath, we look at Hot Toys' new Star Wars releases, and more on this episode of Star Wars Action News!   

There's been an awakening...has your wallet felt it?   Last Friday was declared "Force Friday" by Lucasfilm -- the day that hundreds of items would be revealed and released for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Hasbro figures big and small, Jakks Pacific gumbo figures, Micro Machines, LEGO sets, Disney Store exclusives, and so much more was unleashed upon fans in a global, coordinated 12:01 a.m. release.   But the biggest event happened at the Times Square Toys R Us. With a day full of events, a traveling Rancho Obi-Wan exhibit from Steve Sansweet, and hundreds of fans hungry for toys, the flagship Toys R Us was the center of activity -- and Marjorie & Arnie were there to cover it!   On this episode of Star Wars Action News, join Marjorie & Arnie as they recount the events of Force Friday, including both before and after interviews with Steve Sansweet.   Then other Star Wars Action News team members report in with midwest toy releases, a report from the Disneyland exclusive ticketed toy release, and even a report from the UK on the release!  All the hosts share their experiences, their purchases, and their frustrations in this episode of Star Wars Action News!   And after you watch, come to the Star Wars Action News forums and share your tale of Force Friday shopping!

There's been an awakening...has your wallet felt it?   Last Friday was declared "Force Friday" by Lucasfilm -- the day that hundreds of items would be revealed and released for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Hasbro figures big and small, Jakks Pacific gumbo figures, Micro Machines, LEGO sets, Disney Store exclusives, and so much more was unleashed upon fans in a global, coordinated 12:01 a.m. release.   But the biggest event happened at the Times Square Toys R Us. With a day full of events, a traveling Rancho Obi-Wan exhibit from Steve Sansweet, and hundreds of fans hungry for toys, the flagship Toys R Us was the center of activity -- and Marjorie & Arnie were there to cover it!   On this episode of Star Wars Action News, join Marjorie & Arnie as they recount the events of Force Friday, including both before and after interviews with Steve Sansweet.   Then other Star Wars Action News team members report in with midwest toy releases, a report from the Disneyland exclusive ticketed toy release, and even a report from the UK on the release!  All the hosts share their experiences, their purchases, and their frustrations in this episode of Star Wars Action News!   And after you watch, come to the Star Wars Action News forums and share your tale of Force Friday shopping!

On the last episode of Marvelicious Toys the hosts reviewed all the Marvel Legends Ant-Man figures. Now they continue reviewing the latest Marvel Comics Ant-Man figures.   First, they review the San Diego Comic-Con Ant-Man box set. Is it a Marvel Universe set? Marvel Legends? Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie debate that topic and tell you if collectors should hunt this exclusive down on eBay!   Then they look at the smallest Marvel SDCC exclusive from Hasbro yet -- the Ant-Man figure in the matchbox. Find out what completists need to know about this tiny toy!   With a look at the upcoming Rhino and Hulkbuster waves of legends, a deal of Figuarts Avengers, a report from Wizard World, and so much more, it's all in this issue of Marvelicious Toys!

On the last episode of Marvelicious Toys the hosts reviewed all the Marvel Legends Ant-Man figures. Now they continue reviewing the latest Marvel Comics Ant-Man figures.   First, they review the San Diego Comic-Con Ant-Man box set. Is it a Marvel Universe set? Marvel Legends? Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie debate that topic and tell you if collectors should hunt this exclusive down on eBay!   Then they look at the smallest Marvel SDCC exclusive from Hasbro yet -- the Ant-Man figure in the matchbox. Find out what completists need to know about this tiny toy!   With a look at the upcoming Rhino and Hulkbuster waves of legends, a deal of Figuarts Avengers, a report from Wizard World, and so much more, it's all in this issue of Marvelicious Toys!

A long time ago...on a web site far, far away   Ten years ago, August 30, 2005, two Star Wars collectors released the world's first podcast dedicated to Star Wars collecting:  Star Wars Action News.  From the Revenge of the Sith line through The Black Series, and even looking back at Vintage and 90s toys, Marjorie and Arnie have covered it all.   This episode celebrates the milestone, bringing in Star Wars Action News team members Arnie, Marjorie, Brock, Jerry, Daryl, Andrew, and others as they look forward to a new era of Star Wars collecting with The Force Unleashed!   Join them as they talk Wizard World Chicago, leaked images of The Force Awakens toys and figures, and their plans for next week's Force Friday event!

A long time ago...on a web site far, far away   Ten years ago, August 30, 2005, two Star Wars collectors released the world's first podcast dedicated to Star Wars collecting:  Star Wars Action News.  From the Revenge of the Sith line through The Black Series, and even looking back at Vintage and 90s toys, Marjorie and Arnie have covered it all.   This episode celebrates the milestone, bringing in Star Wars Action News team members Arnie, Marjorie, Brock, Jerry, Daryl, Andrew, and others as they look forward to a new era of Star Wars collecting with The Force Unleashed!   Join them as they talk Wizard World Chicago, leaked images of The Force Awakens toys and figures, and their plans for next week's Force Friday event!