A few short weeks ago we vented our displeasure with the lack of info surrounding product availability on Force Friday. That all changed last week and fans crowd sourced breaking news to reveal dozens of collectibles and more for The Force Awakens. But that wasn’t all. New images from Episode VII were released through Entertainment Weekly and we got our first look at Rogue One via a cast photo revealed at D23. Needless to say Episode #72 of The Realm Recap is jam-packed with the latest in Star Wars news.
Reader Michael D. sends in his sweet find at his local Walmart (Ashland, KY). Several product from The Force Awakens complete with point-of-purchase display. Click on through for the images.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (August 15, 2015)—Lucasfilm announced today that their first film in the new standalone Star Wars stories series, “Rogue One,” has begun principal photography. Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla,” “Monsters”) is directing “Rogue One,” which tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and is slated for a December 16, 2016 release.
ToysRUs.com is now taking preorders for Spin Master’s Legendary Yoda Interactive Figure.
Standing an impressive 16 inches tall, Yoda’s dynamic motorized body movement and full voice recognition make him the most realistic Star Wars toy ever. He speaks 115 phrases that will lead you to Jedi Wisdom and Lightsaber mastery.
The inevitable has happened. Just weeks prior to the official launch of Star Wars merchandise for The Force Awakens, a collector managed to find and purchase a bevy of products from Walmart. Take the link and check them out – spoiler warnings apply.
