Now through August 31, 2017, get 10% off of your order at The Voltron Store when you use code SDCC2017 at checkout! And this week only, when you use the code, you’ll get a free The Voltron Store decal!
Year: 2017
Let’s Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast #106: AJ LoCascio (Lotor), Voltron at SDCC 2017, VLD S3 Initial Reaction & More
Let’s Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast #106 will be released later today! This episode features an exclusive interview with AJ LoCascio (Prince Lotor from Voltron Legendary Defender), the conclusion of the podcast’s coverage of Voltron at San Diego Comic Con 2017 (with guest Shannon Muir), an initial reaction to the recently released third season of Voltron Legendary Defender (with three guests), and a surprise at the end!
Check out Let’s Voltron at: http://letsvoltron.com
Name Reference: Lotor’s Generals (Voltron Legendary Defender)
Here is a simple reference for the names of Lotor’s four generals from Voltron Legendary Defender. The generals were introduced during the program’s third season.
The spellings of the names are based on the English subtitles of the episodes. Pronunciations are based on how their names are pronounced in the episodes.
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Voltron Legendary Defender Season Four Drops October 13, 2017
The fourth season of Voltron Legendary Defender is scheduled to hit Netflix on October 13, 2017.
Source: https://twitter.com/LetsVoltron/status/893559269160824836
Third Season of Voltron: Legendary Defender Available on Netflix
At midnight Pacific Time, Netflix released the seven-episode third season of Voltron: Legendary Defender, and a six-episode fourth season of the series will be released in October.
In the second-season finale, Team Voltron leader Shiro disappeared during an intense battle against Emperor Zarkon, who was critically injured. In the final moments of the second season, Zarkon’s witch Haggar ordered the summoning of Prince Lotor.
Lendy Tayag’s LEGO Ideas Voltron Is Go!
Congratulations to Lendy Tayag, whose amazing LEGO Ideas Voltron is on its way to becoming a licensed LEGO product!
Let’s Voltron Podcast #105: Voltron at SDCC 2017: Panel, Interviews, & Prize Pack Winners
Episode #105 of Let’s Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast is online!
Marc Morrell and Greg Tyler are joined by guests Shamus Kelley, Shambhavi, and Dani, as they discuss the Voltron events and experience at San Diego Comic Con 2017.
Although Greg wasn’t at the con, he still flew the five-colored flag by reviewing the new Voltron Legendary Defender Metal Defender lion figures by Playmates Toys for the podcasts’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsbQhMdwCgc
Two lucky listeners also won Voltron San Diego Comic Con prize packs!
Listen to Let’s Voltron #105 here: http://letsvoltron.com/105
Emmy Award-Winning Voice Director Andrea Romano Retires
Andrea Romano, voice director of Voltron Legendary Defender, has announced that she will retire this week, according to IGN (http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/31/legendary-voiceover-director-andrea-romano-retires).
Romano’s professional credits include Tiny Toon Adventures, DuckTales, Animaniacs, Batman: The Animated Series, ReBoot, Spongebob Squarepants, The Legend of Korra, and many other television and feature film projects.
In early 2017, Lions and Pilots and Bots Dot Com author Greg Tyler had the opportunity to meet Andrea Romano during a recording session for Voltron Legendary Defender, and he and Marc Morrell of Let’s Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast (http://letsvoltron.com) were fortunate to interview her in Episode 74 (http://www.letsvoltron.com/74).
Animation aficionados no doubt wish Ms. Romano the very best as she begins the next chapter of her life.
Voltron Legendary Defender Toy Sightings – Paladin Action Figures, Metal Defender Lions, Lion Box Sets
From around the Internet and social media…
Voltron collectors in the Action Figure Junkies Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/AFJunkies/) have recently spotted some of the second-wave Voltron Legendary Defender basic action figures at a Walmart store in California. Figures spotted include Shiro, Keith, and Lance. Thanks to fellow Voltron fan and collector Mark Oliver for the scoop!
Other collectors have reported that Metal Defender Lions of Voltron, a box set of all five Metal Defender lion figures, have been seen at Target stores, priced at $69.99, roughly $5 less expensive than when the Metal Defender Lions are purchased individually. (Each Metal Defender Lion has an MSRP of about $15.)
There have also been numerous sightings of Voltron Legendary Defender, an all-new box set of all five Legendary Lion figures, which had originally been released individually as part of the toy line’s first wave. The Voltron Legendary Defender box set is a Toys R Us exclusive, and it can also be purchased on Toys R Us’ website (https://www.toysrus.com/product?productId=131665686).
Happy hunting, collectors!
Voltron Legendary Defender Chapter Books Releasing August 1, 2017, More to Come
On August 1, 2017, Simon & Schuster will release two new Voltron Legendary Defender chapter books, and more books are scheduled for release later this year. The books are being published under the Simon Spotlight imprint.
- The Rise of Voltron (ISBN 9781534409194), Book #1 of Voltron Legendary Defender, is a 64-page adaptation of the first episode of the television series, written by Cala Spinner and illustrated by Patrick Spaziante.
- Battle for the Black Lion (ISBN 9781534409224), Book #2 of Voltron Legendary Defender, is a 64-page adaptation of “The Black Paladin,” the eleventh and last episode of the first season of the television series. The book is written by Natalie Shaw, and it features illustrations from the Voltron Legendary Defender style guide.
The chapter books are being marketed to children of ages 4 to 11 and Grades K-4, and their list price is $6.99.
But that’s not all!
- The Paladin’s Handbook: Official Guidebook of Voltron Legendary Defender (ISBN 9781534409033) is a 96-page adaptation of the first episode of the television series, written by R. J. Cregg, and it features illustrations from the Voltron Legendary Defender style guide. This book is being marketed to readers of ages 4 and up and Grades 1 and up. With a list price of $6.99, the book will be released on August 15, 2017.
- Space Mall (ISBN 9781534410213), Book #3 of Voltron Legendary Defender, is a 64-page adaptation of the second-season episode of the same name. The book is written by Natalie Shaw, and it will be released on December 12, 2017.
- The Blade of Marmora (ISBN 9781534410183), Book #4 of Voltron Legendary Defender, is a 64-page adaptation of the second-season episode of the same name. The book is written by Cala Spinner and illustrated by Patrick Spaziante. The book will be released on December 12, 2017.
For more information about these books, check out the Voltron Legendary Defender book series page on Simon & Schuster’s website: http://www.simonandschuster.com/series/Voltron-Legendary-Defender
The books can be pre-ordered or ordered from your favorite online or brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as from The Voltron Store (https://store.voltron.com/).