GameStop.com is now taking preorders for the 6” Black Series Imperial Jump/Rocket Trooper with an expected release date of March 15.
Thanks to Dan at StarWarsCollector.com for the heads-up.
Category Archives: Collecting News
LEGO Celebrates 20 Year of Star Wars
Nerdist.com has posted the first official look at five new sets being released to commemorated LEGO’s 20 year partnership with Star Wars. Each set includes a special minifigure recreated in the original style it was produced and carries a special 20th Anniversary logo on the back and baseplate.
The Ultimate Giveaway: The HasLab Sail Barge
We are ONE MONTH from the release of the HasLab Sail Barge and we felt this was the perfect time to reveal our partnership with DorksideToys in announcing The Ultimate Giveaway: The HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge*.
That’s right! One lucky fan will have the opportunity to win their very own Sail Barge. But wait there’s more! If you are attending Star Wars Celebration Chicago, you will get the chance at a second Barge to be given away via DorksideToys at their SWCC booth.
Full details will be announced as we get closer to the barge’s release date next month and Celebration Chicago in April.
*Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Wars Celebration, ReedPop and/or Hasbro.
Yak’s Top Ten: Creatures
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, with the theme switching over to Creatures.
What creatures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Sponsor News: TVC Wave 4 In Stock at DorksideToys
Sponsor DorksideToys currently has cases of the Vintage Collection Wave 4 in stock. If you’re an opener, they also have non-mint singles available of Saelt-Marae (Yak Face), Scarif Trooper and Klaatu (Skiff Guard) as well for $10.99 each.
Rumor Report: 6″ Black Series Commander Gree Available Again Soon
For those that missed out on the first release of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Commander Gree from 2017, word is (via the 6″ Black Series Collectors group on Facebook) that he may be available sometime again in the near future as distributors have started receiving solicitations and opening preorders again.
Walgreens Exclusive POP! Jango Fett Now Available
Walgreens has opened orders for their exclusive POP! Jango Fett (Preflight) figure online.
Thanks to @DisFunko for the heads-up.
Update: No longer available.
GameStop Exclusive 6″ Imperial Rocket Trooper Preorder Info
If you’re looking to get a jump on the GameStop Exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Rocket Trooper before it goes online, head to your local store armed with code #189033 to preorder yours. Look for this to start shipping sometime this Spring.
Funko Officially Announces New ROTJ POP!s
Funko has released glam shots of the newly announced ROTJ wave of POP! figures PLUS announced 3 Target exclusives: Nippet the Ewok (Flocked), 10″ Wicket and a GITD Electrocuted Darth Vader variant. Click on through to check them out.
New ROTJ POP! Available for Preorder at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has just posted the preorders for the Return of the Jedi-themed assortment of POP! figure from Funko. Look for them to start shipping in February!
Wicket W. Warrick
Ewok Village Leia
Electrocuted Darth Vader
Endor Han Solo
Emperor Palpatine
General Lando Calrissian