Toys”R”Us has officially announced that the previously revealed Black Series Cantina Showdown 6″ figure set is a SDCC Exclusive item and will be available at the convention (at the Entertainment Earth booth) and online starting July 24.
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Episode 21: Execute SDCC Pre-Order 66
Live from my garage, it’s Saturday night! On this episode of The Realm Recap we discuss the latest SDCC exclusive announcements and pre-orders, new details and commentary surrounding Star Wars Black Series products, a slew of customizing spotlights and, of course, our latest acquistions and purchases from the past week! 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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Toyguide Update: TBS #23 Toryn Farr
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Toryn Farr (#23).
PROS: It seems like we’ve waited forever to get this figure, but once Hasbro released the Vintage Collection Leia (Hoth Outfit) back in 2010, it was all but a matter of time before they got to her. What’s nice/surprising is that they didn’t just take that Leia figure and give it a new head. Hasbro developed a new vest as well as revised forearms and hands to make her screen accurate. Included with Toryn Farr is a communication headset and blaster pistol (for good measure).
CONS: Nothing really to speak of but as a personal preference, I would have liked a microphone stalk included on the headset for a little more accuracy and possibly the handheld device used on the tactical screen on Echo Base.
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Toyguide Update: TBS #25 Dak Ralter
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at Luke’s short-lived gunner, Dak Ralter (#25).
PROS: Well, if you like relatively generic army builder pilots for your Rebel dioramas and/or Imperial fodder this figure will perform that task adequately. Includes extra weapons – albeit the same as the TVC release – to accessorize other figures (can you tell I’m reaching?)
CONS: Did we really need/ask for another Dak? Paint on the head/balaclava is thin, exposing the underlying skin tone plastic and not the tightest of paint apps on the head/face with bleedover onto the checks (at least on my sample – your experience may vary). This figure does have slight color differences compared the previous release TVC Dack/Dak. So if you’re a one of everything 3-3/4″ kind of collector you’ll need this one, too.
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SDCC Exclusive Jek Porkins Mini Bust
Gentle Giant has announced via Nerdist that they will be offering a SDCC Exclusive mini bust of Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot). PGM Members can pre-order now for $85.00
EFX Collectibles Scout Trooper Helmet Pre-Order
EFX Collectibles has sent word that beginning on July 8th at 9am PT pre-orders will go live for their Limited Edition Scout Trooper Helmet. Price: $699.00 + shipping and handling with two pre-ordering options.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store has updated this week with their latest pre-orders and New Arrivals, click on through to check our what’s new!
Hybrid Metal Figuration Darth Vader Pre-Order
BBTS is now taking pre-orders for the Hybrid Metal Figuration Darth Vader #011 figure from 86 Hero. Expected delivery is August 2014.
SDCC Exclusive POP! Wampa and Hoth Luke Set
Funko has just announced via twitter their exclusive Wampa (with severed arm) and Luke Skywalker (Hoth) set for SDCC
The Star Wars Luke Skywalker Hoth and Wampa Pop! set will be available exclusively from Funko at San Diego Comic-Con pic.twitter.com/NG2cOiU0yV
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) June 25, 2014
Thanks to Star Wars Action News for the heads-up
Star Wars Collection from Jelly Belly
Jelly Belly Candy Company has debuted a new line of Star Wars of Jelly Belly® candies. The collection contains three 1-oz. bags and a 2.8-oz. gift-ready Grab & Go® bag. Each bag is filled with a special Galaxy Mix of Jelly Belly® beans – seven flavors with a special finish that sparkle like the stars. The mix includes: Sparkling Berry Blue, Sparkling Blueberry, Sparkling Green Apple, Sparkling Sour Apple and new flavors Sparkling Grape Soda, Sparkling Wild Blackberry and Sparkling Island Punch. Both 1-oz. and 2.8-oz. bags are available to ship June 2014.
Thanks to Matt Guzy for the tip.