Jedi Temple Archives has posted additional supporting info regarding a rumored expansion to the Droid Factory “build-a-droid” program at Disney Parks. This info all but officially confirms our exclusive report and image from back in December.
Category Archives: Collecting News
Walmart Clearances Underway for Stock Refresh
Various Walmart stores in my area, and around the country, have started slashing prices on Black Series figures (6″ – $9.84, 3.75″ $5.84) and vehicles like the U-Wing down to $19.97. Hopefully this means new product that has been backlogged for sometime will make its way to shelves for the home release of Rogue One in a couple weeks. Click on though for a few quick pics.
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Update: AT-ACT App Control Disabled?
We’ve received a report from Daniel B. in Australia stating that the latest update to the Hasbro’s Star Wars Studio FX app has disabled the wireless functionality of his AT-ACT. Click on through to read his account and if anyone else has this issue, let us know.
Update: A new update was just issued today (March 16). Those with disabled app may want to give it a shot.
Yakfinities Voting Open
An all new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge kicks off in our forums in April – and now is the time to help decide what the theme will be.
If you’re a registered forum member, casting your vote is just a click away!
POP! Chases to Launch with Episode VIII?
Rumors are swirling in POP! collector circles that Funko will be introducing limited edition “chase” figures into their retail line of Star Wars POP! figures. It sounds like it will be packed in a 1:6 case ratio starting on Sept. 1 (Force Friday II: Electric Boogaloo) and will be a character from The Last Jedi.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K&C Collectibles has added LEGO, 30th Anniversary Saga Legends and Star Wars Insider #171 (Comic Store Exclusive). Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
Target Exclusive 6″ TBS AT-ACT Driver Hitting Stockrooms
Looks like the 6″ Black Series AT-ACT Drivers have started making landfall on the West Coast. We received a report that the Costa Mesa store in California received (and sold through) a case today. Again for reference, the DPCI is 087-06-1115
Thanks to @cerbres_child for the heads-up.
Elite Series Droid Gift Pack Found
A new Disney Store Elite Series Droid Gift Pack has been found at the Imagineering Campus Disney Store in Glendale, CA. The set includes BB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2 and retails for $60.00. Thanks to luchador71 for the heads-up.
Classic (Vinyl Cape) Captain Phasma Hikari from Funko
Funko has updated their blog today announcing their Classic Captain Phasma Hikari Sofubi figure. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, this figure will be available in May.
Thanks to @MayTheFunkoBWY for the alert.
New(ish) Disney Elite Series Available in April
A couple weeks ago we shared word that the Disney Store would soon be offering three updated Elite Series Die Cast figures in the US. Disney Store has confirmed via Instagram that they will be available in early April.