Coming in hot from Star Wars Celebration 
2025 in Japan, fans can now purchase the Hasbro STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES THE RONIN & R5-D56 on Amazon. This set is detailed to look like The Ronin & R5-D56 from STAR WARS: VISIONS and comes with 11 accessories, including a Lightsaber™, staff, 2 rocket thrusters, and 6 droid tools.
Equipment: Hasbro’s STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES The Ronin & R5-D56 Action Figure Set – Now Available on Amazon
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Equipment: New Star Wars Products from Hasbro Revealed at Star Wars Celebration Black Series, Vintage Collection and More!
Happening right now in Japan is Star 
Wars Celebration 2025. Since this is a major Star Wars event we expected some big reveals and we haven’t been disappointed. During the Hasbro panel at Star Wars™ Celebration Japan, fans were treated to the hottest new reveals coming soon to THE BLACK SERIES and THE VINTAGE COLLECTION product lines. Product reveals based on fan-favorite movies, television, and gaming include:
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Equipment: Volante Design Debuts Officially Licensed Speed Racer & Racer X Jackets
Volante Design, known for merging 
streetwear with story, proudly announces the release of two high-speed styles inspired by the classic anime Speed Racer (Mach GoGoGo): the officially licensed Speed Racer Jacket and Racer X Jacket. Designed for fans, racers, and rebels alike, these new additions bring the legacy of Speed Racer to life through sleek silhouettes, sharp tailoring, and bold details.
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Transmissions: The Nacelle Company Announces RoboForce: The Animated Series is Out NOW on Tubi
The Nacelle Company (The Toys/Movies 
That Made Us, Biker Mice from Mars) is excited to announce the premiere of RoboForce: The Animated Series. The six episode animated series is free to stream exclusively on Tubi, and is executive produced by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz, and Brian Volk-Weiss, who also directed the series.
Based on the nostalgic toys of the 1980s, RoboForce: The Animated Series launches the NacelleVerse. In 2089 Detroit, Soraya Aviram’s RoboForce debuted with plans to assist a new intergalactic society on Earth. Unfortunately, the same day as the announcement, Soraya’s rival, Silas Duke, revealed his new Utopia Aegis 101 line of bots, which made RoboForce immediately obsolete. RoboForce split up and was forced into menial jobs for 15 years without hope of ever being heroes… Until suddenly, the Utopia Aegis 101’s turn on humanity and no one else besides RoboForce can stop them.
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Soundwaves: Blood Hive 3 Original Score from Yellowjackets Now Available from Lakeshore Records
Blood Hive 3 Original Score from the TV 
series Yellowjackets is available digitally from Lakeshore Records. Craig Wedren, frontman for D.C.-based seminal post-hardcore band Shudder to Think, and Anna Waronker of indie pop icons that dog. build upon their strikingly dark backdrop to the first two seasons and take the score in ever more boundary expanding directions. Wedren’s and Waronker’s original song “Sleepwalking,” is also included on the soundtrack and the music video for the song, directed by Yellowjackets’ own Bart Nickerson, premiered today. The Showtime® original Emmy®-nominated series Yellowjackets season three is currently streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime plan.
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Soundwaves: Now from Lakeshore Records Freaky Tales Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Raphael Saadiq
Available now from Lakeshore Records, 
Freaky Tales Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, featuring original music by GRAMMY-winning artist Raphael Saadiq. Saadiq recreates the sound of 80’s Oakland utilizing analog synths that accentuate the vintage R&B vibes. Also included on the album is the title track by Bay Area rapper Symba. Executive produced by Too $hort, the film is currently in theaters now via Lionsgate.
Set in 1987 Oakland, Freaky Tales is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters — an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector — on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles.
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Soundwaves: The Friend Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music by Jay Wadley & Trevor Gureckis
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
for The Friend has been released digitally by Lakeshore Records, featuring music by award-winning composers Jay Wadley (Heart Eyes) and Trevor Gureckis (Servant). The piano-led score accompanied by soaring strings and wind instruments provides a poignant backdrop to the emotionally charged film starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray. The Bleecker Street film directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel is in theaters now.
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
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Soundwaves: Now Available from Lakeshore Records G20 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music by Joseph Trapanese
Lakeshore Records has released G20
—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally featuring music by Joseph Trapanese (The Witcher). Trapanese utilizes taut synths and soaring orchestra to convey the tension of the dramatic thriller. The film directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Viola Davis is now streaming worldwide on Prime Video.
When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.
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Equipment: Fight for Survival from The Last of Us “Joel with a Brick” Bust from Dark Horse Direct
Dark Horse Direct and Naughty Dog 
are teaming up again to bring fans an exclusive The Last of Us™ – Joel with Brick Bust! Following the sold out The Last of Us™ – Ellie with Switchblade Bust, Joel is ready to take the spotlight to protect those closest to him. Sculpting, prototyping, and paint on this bust are provided by Substance Model Works.
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Hard Copy: TOKYOPOP Previews New Q2 Manga & Light Novel Releases
TOKYOPOP moves further into Spring 
and lines up a slate of fresh new manga and light novel releases to delight a wide range of readers.
The new titles begin with a trio of April debuts under the LoveLove imprint that include WE’RE NOT CUT OUT TO BE LOVERS, the one-shot THE LITTLE BIRD SLEEPS BY THE SEA, and the series launch of FATED NOT TO MEET.
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