Funko has closed out May’s Smuggler’s Bounty box and right on cue, they’ve announced the follow-up for July: Droids! The deadline for this theme ends July 15 but in the meantime, let the speculation begin for what will be included in this release.
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Gentle Giant 1:8 Scale IG-88 Statue Preorder
Gentle Giant is now taking preorders for their new 1:8 scale IG-88 Collector’s Gallery Statue.
With his guns drawn, IG-88 won’t be stopped until his has his target dead or alive! IG-88 is the second statue in our new 1:8th Collector’s Gallery line, celebrating 40 years of the Star Wars universe. Each limited edition, hand-painted piece is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity.
Final Hours for 40th Anniversary Smuggler’s Bounty Box Preorders
There are less than 12 hours remaining in Funko’s deadline for orders for their 40th Anniversary Smuggler’s Bounty subscription box. There are still some surprises to be revealed in this set but the big one can be seen on their site right now. Order yours today and look for the next theme to be revealed tomorrow!
GameStop Exclusive NERF Rival Boba Fett Battlefront Blaster and Face Mask Set
Hasbro has announced a new NERF set to be released this spring exclusively at GameStop. Click on through for the press release and images.
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A New Champion: $4.99 40AC Figures at Walgreens
We have a new champion, Instagram follow growup4what shows off in Texas Walgreens price point of $4.99 for the 40th Anniversary Collection figures.
YMMV: $7.99 40th Anniversary Figures at Walgreens?
Your mileage may vary but we’ve received a few reports that the 40th Anniversary Collection of 6″ Black Series figure has hit varying reductions of clearance across the US. The lowest we’ve seen is this store in Newberg, OR for $7.99 each.
Thanks to soybean311 for the image and report.
New 3.75″ Diorama Stuff
Looking to enhance your action figure displays? Our friends at Holeinthegroundpro have just released some great new items for your diorama building needs – check out their latest offerings after the jump!
Celebration Exclusive Luke Removed from HTS
It was inevitable but HasbroToyShop has just removed the link and page for the Star Wars Celebration Exclusive 6″ Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) figure, officially putting an end to its availability at the MSRP.
UPDATE: this is weird, despite the search for the term “Luke” or “40th anniversary” turning up zero results, the direct link for Luke is still there. I still wouldn’t expect any more quantities to become available.
Hot Wheels Special Edition Millennium Falcon
HotWheelsCollectors.com updated yesterday announcing a special edition Millennium Falcon from The Force Awakens available today (May 9) to Red Line Club members only and to the general public tomorrow (May 10). Priced at $19.99, each Millennium Falcon is individually numbered, packed on a foil stamped blister card and presented in a Kar Keepers clamshell case.
thanks to @Flyguy for the alert
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added Topps Rogue One Trading Cards, Star Wars Insider #172, additional Celebration Orlando Pins and 40th Anniversary 6″ Action Figures. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.