Video Review: Hasbro Black Series Darth Vader Helmet
Here, I review the (relatively) new Black Series Darth Vader Helmet from Hasbro. A written review is on the way as well.
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Hasbro and Gamestop Partner for Black Series Shocktrooper Helmet
Earlier this week, Star Wars collectible fan site, Fanthatracks, broke the news that Hasbro plans to release another special edition version of their popular Black Series Stormtrooper Electronic Helmet. Allegedly a Gamestop exclusive, this Imperial Shocktrooper bucket is the second Stormtrooper helmet from this series to be vendor-specific. Amazon was the first to offer a … Read more
Hasbro Black Series Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber Total Conversion V1
Though I’ve always considered myself a fan of dark side lightsabers and characters, I’ve been on a major Jedi saber tear lately. For whatever reason, almost all of my recent commissions have come from folks looking for basic light side builds with few frills and green, blue, or similar blades. I loved doing the sabers … Read more
Hasbro Black Series Stormtrooper Electronic Helmet Review
Ever since I first saw the original trilogy as an eight-year-old, I have always wanted to own a Stormtrooper helmet. The problem for me as a kid was that the affordable options weren’t great back then and nicer replicas were far too expensive for my limited budget. I eventually forgot about the issue and moved … Read more
Hasbro Reveals Star Wars Black Series Poe Dameron Electronic Helmet
If you follow Arms of Ilum over on Instagram or Facebook, you probably know that I recently acquired one of Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series Stormtrooper helmets. I’m wrapping up my review of the bucket right now, but suffice it to say that the thing is impressive, especially for the price ($80). Its voice changing … Read more
Hasbro Black Series Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber Review (2015 ANH Version)
If you’ve seen any of my previous articles, it may surprise you to learn that I strongly prefer dark side characters and lightsabers over those of the light. Aside from Kylo Ren, the Star Wars universe has been blessed with a wide variety of menacing, intimidating, and downright badass villains. From force masters like Darth … Read more
Hasbro Black Series Yoda Force FX Lightsaber Review
Long before I knew anything of custom sabersmiths, homebuilt sabers, or Luxeon LEDs, I looked at the Master Replicas lightsabers as the pinnacle of Star Wars fandom. Based on the real screen props, the Master Replica sabers featured realistic hilts and bright LED blades (excluding the early EL models) with realistic scrolling effects and sound. … Read more