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Yakreader Rick S. sends in a report on finding the re-release “Vault Edition” Han Solo POP! Bobble head figure from his local Hot Topic.
Earlier today I went to my local Hot Topic to find some pops and saw some of the new Star Wars pop re-releases. They had the Jedi Luke and the Slave Leia. What was surprising to me was to see Han Solo. He’s in the ‘black’ reissue box like the other reissues. I’m surprised because I never heard any announcements, preorders, or any other news at all on Han being released. He was priced at $12.50, just like the other pops. I live in Eastern Washington state and although the Funko Headquarters is a 5 hour drive from here I can’t believe I would be the first to find these. Anyway, I hope this helps any collectors find these.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a special update detailing the recently surfaced 2013 Legacy Collection Droid Factory Assortment.
PROS: Previously thought to be cancelled, this line look was eventually reconfigured to form many of the figures in the first waves of The Black Series as well as the 2013 Amazon Exclusive set. Many collectors preferred this line look so it is nice to get closure on that line that was very short lived. There is absolutely nothing new here so it is very skippable for the general opener/collector.
CONS: At this time, it is unknown how plentiful these cases of figures are so the price for each figure is pretty ridiculous. If you are a packaging/carded completist, this run of figures may ultimately be a hole in your collection.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether these figures are worth adding to your collection.
I popped in to my local Go! Calendars store today per their notification that they received a shipment of the Legacy Collection Droid Factory figures. There are some new facts for those interested regarding this bizarre line. Click on through for the details.
Continue reading Legacy Collection Droid Factory Case Details
Looks like the Black Series 3.75″ wave 7 assortment is making its way across the middle of the US. A local collector friend here in Minnesota found Captain Rex, Dutch Vander and Commander Wolffe at three separate Target stores in the west metro, meaning, they are still splitting up cases to stock store shelves.
Don’t miss the Hasbro Star Wars Panel @ #SDCC2015 – Friday July 10 @ 12:00pm in Room 7AB #HasbroSDCC
— Hasbro (@Hasbro) May 19, 2015
Looking to attend Hasbro’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con? They have just released their schedule so plan accordingly.
In case you absolutely need these for your carded collection, Calendars.com has posted the complete assortment of “cancelled” Legacy Collection figures for order online.
Thanks to DarthTerrible for the heads up.
Update from reader Bryan
I found a coupon code for 20% off and free shipping which got each piece to about $16 and change after taxes. Code is “OFFERS30”
New 2015 LEGO Star Wars sets have started to hit stores recently. I was able to find 4 new boxed sets as well as the Inquisitor’s TIE Advanced Polybag. Click on through for the images.
A lot has happened in collecting news since our last show. With long-thought cancelled product hitting stores again as well as new preorders going live, there hasn’t been a shortage of things to purchase this week so you definitely need a deep wallet. Star Wars Weekends is officially underway and there is A LOT of merchandise available from there as well, from clothes to Build-A-Droid parts and more. We cover all of this plus Disney Infinity 3.0 news, new images from The Force Awakens and, as always, our newest reviews and acquisitions — all on Episode 62 of The Realm Recap!
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
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Continue reading Episode #62: Revenge of the Legacy Collection
Entertainment Earth is now taking preorder for their exclusive Funko Hikari Sofubi “Dirty Penny” Clone Trooper vinyl figure. Limited to just 250 pieces, this item is expected to ship next month.