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Category Archives: Collecting News
Gentle Giant Jumbo Leia Organa (Bespin Gown) Preorder
Gentle Giant is now taking preorders for their Jumbo Kenner Leia Organa (Bespin Gown) figure.
Digitally scanned from mint 3.75” vintage originals and reproduced in scale to the rest of the Jumbo figure line. No detail has been overlooked in the creation of this Jumbo. Leia Organa (Bespin Gown) Jumbo is roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this fully articulated jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced including her vinyl cape and her blaster, just like you remember! That is not all, this classic creation comes packaged on a re-sealable 1983 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back inspired blister card, with original photography and artwork!
Look for orders to fill in Q2 of 2019.
6″ Black Series Mimban Stormtrooper Weapon Variant
It’s been a while since we’ve reported one of these but with all of the reports of the Walmart Exclusive 6″ Black Series Mimban Stormtroopers FINALLY hitting stores en masse, I’ve noticed a variant. The version from Canada (Toys”R”US) looks to have silver accents painted on it while the Walmart versions in the U.S. feature a plain, unpainted blaster.
6″ Hoth Han and Leia Exclusive Available Nov 6
Mark your calendars. Hasbro has updated their site with info for the 6″ Black Series Hoth Han Solo and Leia Set stating an availability of November 6 with a 49.99 price point.
Thanks to Will for the heads up.
YAK’S TOP TEN: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us back to 1980!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from The Empire Strikes Back? Post your TVC wishlist HERE!
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wishlists 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.
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Star Wars Toybox Millennium Falcon Playset Now Available
ShopDisney.com has added the Star Wars Toybox Millennium Falcon Playset to their site. The playset features lights and sounds and includes Exclusive Han Solo and Chewbacca Toybox figures.
Thanks to Adam Pawlus for the heads-up.
New Disney Store Exclusive Elite Series Droids
Parks and Cons has posted a YouTube video revealing 4 new Elite Series droids: R5-D4, R2-D2 (Sail Barge), TC-14 and GNK Power Droid.
Hasbro NYCC: Full Panel Video
Our friends at Fantha Tracks has uploaded a full video of the Hasbro panel from NYCC on YouTube. Check it out.
Hasbro NYCC: 2019 Vintage Collection
Hasbro also took the wraps off of a few new Vintage Collection figures (and some repacks too). New figures include confirmation of our rumored Luke Skywalker (Crait) from The Last Jedi plus the Imperial Assault Tank Commander from Rogue One. Vintage repacks include Hoth Leia, Echo Base Han Solo, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) and Boba Fett – those 5 will be available via specialty shops.