Hasbro Inc. laid off 55 employees in Rhode Island on Tuesday as the local toymaker shrinks the size of its North American operations, WPRI.com has confirmed.
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DisneyParksBlog recently updated with several photos of their 2012 Star Wars Weekends figure series which will give Star Wars favorites Cad Bane, Commander Cody, Aurra Sing, General Grievous, and Jawas that magical Disney spin!
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The Disney Parks blog has posted an article about their latest Star Wars Action Figures.
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In this second animate short for Hasbro's new Fighter Pods game, Darth Maul springs a prank on Darth Vader, inciting the Sith Lord's wrath. ...

I came across this nice little deal and I wanted to share it. The Hasbro Walmart Exclusive Star Wars The Clone Wars Ultimate Gift Pack has been marked down to $15.00 from $29.96! ...

On Saturday, February 11th, Hasbro hosted a fan media event to begin their New York Toy Fair presentation. For their Star Wars brand, Star Wars team Global Brand Director Jeff Labovitz gave a presentation about what was coming in 2012 for Hasbro Star Wars. This article is supplementing the live notes we originally brought you as it happened last week.

For the movie figures: Light Up Lightsabers. Rolling out now, all-new sculpts, light-up Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, still need Vader and Anakin. Great stuff is coming, down the road, light up blasters, a lot of great technology in there. Hasbro feels they didn't need to compromise on sculpt or ...

So, what are all those things in the Toy Fair gallery, and how much do they cost? Well, Hasbro is here to give you the skinny on each line.
STAR WARS FIGHTER PODS
(Approximate retail price: $2.99-$19.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: January 2012)
Micro heroes, mega battles! Iconic STAR WARS characters get a collectible new gaming twist, as players use Fighter Pods to knock down as many figures as possible. Spin, Launch or Roll your Pod into battle…even connect your Pods together or place your figures on top or inside of them for extra “power”! More than 100 STAR WARS FIGHTER PODS figures available in a unique new style from all six STAR WARS films and The Clone Wars animated series—collect them, set them up and knock them down in head-to-head battling play! Each set sold separately.
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Straight from Hasbro's New York Toy Fair presentation, we're bringing you live info as it comes in...
Battle Packs - Duel on Naboo, Bespin Battle.

MTT has motorized rack, lots of electronics, designed by Mark.

TVC is selling well. Oddball, Tarkin, Nikto, Starkiller, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Clone Wars, Lumat, Nien Nunb, Weequay, Emperor's Royal Guard.

SDCC exclusive will have a unique look, recreation of lost line look, 6 figures, Carbonite package, Jar Jar in Carbonite, 6 figures form the carbonite package.
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Hasbro, Inc. will unveil a wide variety of new toys and gaming experiences at the 109th American International Toy Fair beginning Sunday, February 12 in New York City. The Company, currently in the midst of an exciting transformation into a global branded play company, will not only be celebrating the reveal of new toys and games for 2012, but also a host of immersive brand experiences including new major motion pictures, video games, theme-park rides, television programming and more entertainment and lifestyle products based on many of its popular brands.

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Walmart.com has added their new Hasbro Star Wars product page that shows off several interesting things, like the "Discover the Force in 3D" section and more!
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Watch your favorite Hasbro Fighter Pods figures in a series of funny, never before seen adventures in these "Fighter PodCasts".
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Hasbro sends us details on their upcoming Darth Maul Giveaway promotion.
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Here is a list of new Hasbro action figures from The Vintage Collection, The Clone Wars, and Movie Heroes, such as Vintage realistic Clone Wars, Imperial Navy Commander, Weequay, Royal Guard, and Tarkin; and Clone Wars Cyborg Maul, Scuba Ahsoka, and Republic Commando Boss. ...

Star Wars fans, action figure collectors and construction enthusiasts are feeling a ripple in the Force as the 3D version of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace approaches its theatrical release on February 10. To help Jedis and Padwans prepare to watch this classic installment in the Star Wars Saga in a whole new way, the broadest selection of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace toys are traveling at lightspeed to Toys“R”Us stores nationwide.
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ToysRUs has several deals featuring Hasbro Movie Heroes and The Clone Wars products, LEGO products and more!
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Straight from Mandalore to you, it's the first-ever Star Wars Clone Wars Mandalorian Assault Transport Vehicle toy! With firing missiles, giant rotating wings, seating for 6 figures, retractable landing gear, and an astonishing design, this is sure to tickle your Boba Fett-ish.
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JediNews.co.uk uncovered a few new Hasbro Star Wars 'The Vintage Collection' basic action figures.
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The UK Toy Fair just happened and there was a surprise found in one of the Hasbro press materials... the Multi Troop Transport Droid Carrier!
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The Hasbro Darth Maul promotional site is now live at DarthMaulGiveaway.com
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