Target.com is now listing their exclusive Black Series Imperial Shadow Squadron set with FREE Shipping.
UPDATE: Sold Out – 12:30pm CDT (90 min after our original post)
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Hasbro NYCC Preview Coverage
While we won’t be there in person this year (again), we encourage you to check out the coverage of this year’s New York Comic-Con (NYCC), starting tomorrow night for Hasbro’s Preview Party via our friends listed below:
BanthaSkull
Galactic Hunter
Imperial Shipyards
Jedi Defender
Jedi Insider
Jedi News
Jedi Temple Archives
Rebelscum
Star Wars Action News
YodasNews
We will be sharing the news from the event here and through our social media channels as we can so be sure to like, follow and +1 for the latest news. Also, be sure to tune in to this weekend’s episode of The Realm Recap (Saturday, 11pm EST) as Flyguy and I break down the reveals and announcements from NYCC!
Customizer Spotlight: 6″ Scale AT-AT WIP
Brandon Flores has captured the attention of many collectors and customizers with his scratch-built 6″ scale AT-ST and now he’s moved on to something even bigger: A 6″ scale AT-AT! Click on through to check out part 1 of a gallery of images documenting the build.
Black Series Blitz from DorksideToys
With lots of new Black Series arriving and on the way, it’s time to clear out the old and spare cases we have left. So whether you missed out, customize figures, or want a real bargain, we have some very special prices on Star Wars The Black Series at DorksideToys. Click on through for the list.
New Boba Fett Premium Format Images
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today revealing new images for their Boba Fett Premium Format figure going up for pre-order this Thursday for $439.99. It features a posable head, rangefinder and cape, and the Exclusive Edition includes his EE-3 Blaster Rifle Mark II.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store updates this week with a load of new arrivals and pre-orders. Click on through to check out the complete list.
Scratch-built Metal Episode VII Stormtrooper Helmet
I saw this YouTube video on The RPF Forum documenting a build of a full-size, wearable, METAL Episode VII Stormtrooper helmet based on only the few unofficial photos we’ve seen.
Vader To Appear on Star Wars Rebels Oct. 26?!
A fun little scooplet: Lucasfilm's #StarWarsRebels will re-air on ABC in primetime on Sunday Oct. 26 w/ new Darth Vader scene cc: @starwars
— Brooks Barnes (@brooksbarnesNYT) October 6, 2014
An out of the blue tweet hit my feed this evening from New York Times reporter, Brooks Barnes stating that the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader, will appear in a special ABC primetime re-broadcast of Star Wars Rebels episode on Oct. 26. When pressed further about the return of James Earl Jones as the iconic voice, the reply from a Disney spokesperson was “By order of the Empire, I decline to comment“.
iTunes Offers Droids in Distress for FREE
Looking to build your Star Wars Rebels digital library? iTunes is now offering the next episode, Droids in Distress as a FREE download. (Not available in all countries)
2015 LEGO Star Wars Set Images
LEGO has released final product photography for the 2015 line of LEGO Star Wars sets. Head on over Groovebricks.com for high-res look at the following from the Classic Trilogy, The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and more!
- Vulture Droid (75073) Microfighter
- Snowspeeder (75074) Microfighter
- AT-AT (75075) Microfighter
- Republic Gunship (75076) Microfighter
- Homing Spider Droid (75077) Microfighter
- Imperial Troop Transport (75078)
- Shadow Troopers (75079)
- AAT (75080)
- T-16 Skyhopper (75081)
- TIE Advanced Prototype (75082)
- AT-DP (75083)
- Wookiee Gunship (75084)
- Battle Troop Droid Carrier (75086)
- Senate Commando Troopers (75088)
- Geonosis Troopers (75089)
- Ezra’s Speeder Bike (75090)