Also revealed as a Walmart Exclusive is a Revenge of the Sith Funko POP! 3 pack featuring an Unhooded Emperor, Tarfful and Utapau Clone Trooper. Look for this set (along with the Kenner colorway Cantina set) in stores at the end of January.
UPDATE: Funko has posted the official details for this set
Yakface and Flyguy are back after the holidays and the release of Rogue One to ring in the new year with the latest in Star Wars collecting and news – including the 40th Anniversary of A New Hope. New, unannounced items have been hitting retail as well as huge clearances. This and much more on Episode 108 of The Realm Recap.
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Proving once again that Funko gets the collecting community, Matt Martin from StarWars.com has revealed via Twitter Funko’s Vintage Kenner-style POP! 3 pack featuring Hammerhead, Greedo and Walrus Man coming exclusively to Walmart.
Funko has confirmed that these are headed to stores this month.
UPDATE: Funko has posted the official details for this set
This week on TOY RUN, Criz Bee and Jake remember Carrie Fisher and her numerous Princess Leia action figures that have been released over the past 40 years. In addition, Jayson Krebsbach from Yakface.com stops by to reflect on collecting Star Wars action figures in 2016. Together they discuss how Hasbro treated the 3 ¾” and 6” Rogue One and Force Awakens lines. All this plus the latest in Star Wars action figure news from the last few weeks on Episode 41 of TOY RUN – The Star Wars Action Figure Cast!
A few days ago, Robot Kingdom posted a new case assortment of 3.75″ figures featuring a mix of Rogue One and Rebels characters that included Fenn Rau (Star Wars Rebels), Imperial Death Trooper Specialist (Rogue One), Admiral Raddus (Rogue One), Shoretrooper (Rogue One), Galen Erso (Rogue One) and Lieutenant Sefla (Rogue One). We have intel that this case is being cancelled.
Now, before the requests for Hasbro to be decimated from low orbit (like Scarif Citadel), we have heard that the figures themselves are not cancelled, so it just may be that the case assortment (figures included and number of each) is different than originally set. More as this develops….
On Episode 62 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. Forest Whitaker himself refers to seeing 3 figures of his Saw Gerrera character, one from Rogue One (as part of the Jedha Revolt 4 pack), the Funko POP! figure and one from the animated series (Star Wars Rebels) which he misidentifies as The Clone Wars. Hear it for yourself at the 51:50 timestamp.
Thanks to @RobGower on Twitter for the report.
Twitter follower Matthew Brando reports finding the Hasbro AT-ACT now at $89.98 at his Target. Continue to use 087-06-5475 to find the best price in your area.
Death Troopers! Saw Gerrera! Maul! Obi-Wan! All this and more in the new mid-season trailer for Star Wars Rebels.
Since the figure was revealed back in July 2016, collectors have voiced their concern about the incorrect rank badge given to the Grand Admiral Thrawn figure from Star Wars Rebels. Initial shipments did feature the improper coloration, but now, our friends at From 4-LOM to Zuckuss report a running change which corrects the oversight. Alas, the card art still features the wrong color break.
Both versions are on eBay right now for those that need further confirmation.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the Ralph McQuarrie Concept Artist Series Boba Fett Statue from Sideshow Collectibles.
PROS: An absolutely stunning rendition of Ralph McQuarrie’s concept for the super commando Boba Fett. The application of the paint to bring out the definition in the armor and flight suit is fantastic. The pose is dynamic and looks as if it’s ready to leap off of the Slave I inspired base. This version includes the exclusive, iconic T-visor helmet that can be switched out for the original design of the Boba Fett helmet, which I find preferable for display.
CONS: Price is the biggest obstacle that collectors will encounter with this piece.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery to judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.