I received a case of 6″ TBS wave 1 courtesy of Entertainment Earth today as was happy to find that the recent reports of the Rey with lightsaber variant shipping in this case as well. You can click on through to check out additional images of the case breakdown and shipper box.
K & C Collectibles has added New Rebel Figure, Star Wars Insider Comic Cover & Newsstand edition #165, Kotobukiya products, Model kits, Die Cast Figure Key Chains, Star Wars TV Games and Puzzles. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items
Over the weekend, news broke via eBay auctions and social media of a new 6″ Black Series Rey & BB-8 variant. This time, Rey includes the Skywalker lightsaber as an added accessory. Look for this version to ship alongside reissues of wave 4 that includes X-wing Pilot Asty and General Hux.
On this special episode of First Order Transmissions, I take over hosting duties and am joined by Dan Curto and Chris Salton as we discuss the latest in Star Wars news including new ultra-high end collectible props, the overblown report(s) of Rogue One going through extensive reshooting, and the current state of collecting.
You can watch the show by clicking on over to the dedicated YouTube channel or watch right here.
Toy Ark has alert us to news that Hot Toys is releasing a Special Edition/Exclusive 1:6 Scale Gold Chrome Stormtrooper as part of their Movie Masterpiece line. It is speculated that this figure will receive a release similar to last year’s Copper Chrome Stormtrooper. Look for an official announcement and preorder soon.
Mattel’s official Hot Wheels site updated recently announcing new summer 2016 character car assortments. These wave include several new individual cars as well as new two packs. Click on over to check out the Shocktrooper, Sidon Ithano, Jango Fett and more.
Thanks to Corey from First Order Transmissions for the alert.
Twitter friend @studshooter reports the finding of the LEGO Rebel A-wing Pilot minifigure polybag at Legoland California FREE with a $30 purchase.
Adam Savage (Mythbusters/Tested) adds a new prop replica to his collection: Kylo Ren’s helmet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This is actually Adam’s second Kylo Ren helmet–he has a modified Black Series Voice Changer helmet and now this high-end model by Prop Shop. We examine the prop to admire its fabrication and detail.
Sideshow Collectibles now has their Darth Maul Premium Format Figure up for pre-order.
Also, be sure to order the exclusive version with a swap out hand featuring a severed version of his trademark lightsaber.
Sideshow Collectibles has started sending out notifications to those that preordered their 1:6 Scale Jawas Figure Set. Look for this to start charging to accounts and shipping in about two weeks.