Our friend Chris Pirillo received the “ultimate” collectible for any Darth Vader fan. He was selected to receive a copy of the new Darth Vader Helmet (Melted) from Propshop and Lucasfilm and provided a complete unboxing video via his YouTube channel. Check it out above!
Category Archives: Collecting News
Walmart Exclusive 3.75″ TBS Figures Hitting Again
I’ve been receiving and reading multiple reports that Walmarts are once again getting shipments of the elusive 3.75″ Black Series figures including Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, and Captain Phasma. Reports have come in from Virginia and Tennessee.
f.y.e. Exclusive POP! Poe Dameron Variant Preorder
f.y.e. is now taking preorders for their exclusive Funko POP! Poe Dameron (No Helmet & Jumpsuit Variant) figure. Available July 10.
6″ Rey Variant Also Shipping in Wave 1
I received a case of 6″ TBS wave 1 courtesy of Entertainment Earth today as was happy to find that the recent reports of the Rey with lightsaber variant shipping in this case as well. You can click on through to check out additional images of the case breakdown and shipper box.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added New Rebel Figure, Star Wars Insider Comic Cover & Newsstand edition #165, Kotobukiya products, Model kits, Die Cast Figure Key Chains, Star Wars TV Games and Puzzles. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items
There is another…
Over the weekend, news broke via eBay auctions and social media of a new 6″ Black Series Rey & BB-8 variant. This time, Rey includes the Skywalker lightsaber as an added accessory. Look for this version to ship alongside reissues of wave 4 that includes X-wing Pilot Asty and General Hux.
First Order Transmissions #208: Rogue 2.0
On this special episode of First Order Transmissions, I take over hosting duties and am joined by Dan Curto and Chris Salton as we discuss the latest in Star Wars news including new ultra-high end collectible props, the overblown report(s) of Rogue One going through extensive reshooting, and the current state of collecting.
You can watch the show by clicking on over to the dedicated YouTube channel or watch right here.
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Gold Chrome Stormtrooper
Toy Ark has alert us to news that Hot Toys is releasing a Special Edition/Exclusive 1:6 Scale Gold Chrome Stormtrooper as part of their Movie Masterpiece line. It is speculated that this figure will receive a release similar to last year’s Copper Chrome Stormtrooper. Look for an official announcement and preorder soon.
New Hot Wheels Character Cars
Mattel’s official Hot Wheels site updated recently announcing new summer 2016 character car assortments. These wave include several new individual cars as well as new two packs. Click on over to check out the Shocktrooper, Sidon Ithano, Jango Fett and more.
Thanks to Corey from First Order Transmissions for the alert.
LEGO Rebel A-Wing Pilot Found
Twitter friend @studshooter reports the finding of the LEGO Rebel A-wing Pilot minifigure polybag at Legoland California FREE with a $30 purchase.