Hasbro Pulse updated their Instagram page with some new images of the 6″ Black Series Sith Trooper but one of those images caught my eye in particular. Due to the lack of knee pins and cosmetic differences to the heavy blaster, it appears that the above image is the TVC version of the new trooper.
From BlueMilk via Instagram
We’ve almost reached the next stretch goal for our Kickstarter campaign, so we thought we’d give you a glimpse at how we’re turning a photo of a TVC Jabba the Hutt figure into the obverse side of a coin (with a few special modifications). Please note the design is not final.
If we meet the stretch goal before the campaign ends on Sunday, all book backers get a 3-coin set featuring Jabba, Boba Fett’s Slave I, and Jabba’s Sail Barge coins (in addition to all the other unlocked stretch goals). We know this is a stretch goal many of you have been hoping gets unlocked.
We also recognize that our international backers are hit with some stiff shipping charges as a result of postage rates that are out of our control. As a token of our appreciation, all book backers with an international (non-U.S.) shipping address will receive a second coin set with the 3-coins struck in a gold color. While it may not ease the burden on the shipping costs, we hope our international friends find the ultra-limited, gold-colored coins a nice addition to their collection.
Click the coin above for an animated preview.
Cookie!!! No, not Wookiee, “Cookie” as in Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. Hasbro has just announced the follow up to the HasLab Vintage Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge.
Hasbro has issued a press release with additional images of the upcoming SDCC Exclusive 6″ Black Series Sith Trooper. Click on through for the info.
Continue reading SDCC 6″ Black Series Sith Trooper Press Release
The official site has officially revealed the first merchandise from Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker which heavily features the new Sith Trooper! This 6″ Black Series figure will be available at SDCC for $32 and via HasbroPulse.com – check out the full reveals from Hasbro, Funko, Hot Toys and more at StarWars.com.
UPDATE: This announcement confirms our long-standing rumor reports and speculation of the Black Series and Vintage Collection “Bruges Red” trooper being this figure. There will also be a rocket trooper version this figure (with a different helmet) plus an exclusive 6″ Black Series metallic version all yet to be officially revealed.
Hasbro Pulse has restocked a few their TVC figures with the Rogue One Stormtrooper (limited 2) as well as the Gamorrean Guard (limit 3) and Elite Corps Clone Trooper (limit 3).
Now’s your chance to ask the Hasbro team your burning questions regarding your favorite Star Wars lines as Hasbro has posted via Instagram an invite for select Hasbro Pulse Premium Members. Premium members should check your email tomorrow for a chance to reserve a ticket to the Member-Only Party* in San Diego!
*Must be 21+ to attend
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has posted news of 4 new GeekiTikis mugs set to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. As a special bonus, Billy Dee Williams will be onsite to offer free signatures for ticket holders. For the full details on the signing, head over to the Entertainment Earth Blog and to preorder the Bossk, Admiral Ackbar and Lando/Nien Nunb set visit their store.
Super7 has revealed a new SDCC exclusive with a hint of vintage Star Wars flavor. The Metropolis “Robot Maria” ReAction figure features a vac-metal finish, a POTF inspired card back and includes a collectible coin. Available at booth #2543 for $15
While Hasbro’s official SDCC panel starts at 2pm on Friday, July 19. Be sure to be around the day before on Thursday, July 18 as word is that a new product (or products) will be announced/confirmed. No word yet if it’s from the Vintage Collection or Black Series or from what media source (movie, TV, comics) it/they may be based.