The inevitable has happened. Just weeks prior to the official launch of Star Wars merchandise for The Force Awakens, a collector managed to find and purchase a bevy of products from Walmart. Take the link and check them out – spoiler warnings apply.
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3.75″ Flametrooper Hits Twitter
3.75″ Finn Hits Twitter
Update: 3.75″ Captain Phasma Hits eBay
Here they come! The next leaked figure from the 3.75″ line to hit eBay is Captain Phasma
Update: Sold for $125.00
Update: 3.75″ Kylo Ren Hits eBay
Jedi Temple Archives alerts collectors to the first 3.75″ Kylo Ren figure from The Force Awakens has hit eBay.
Complaints in 3…2…1
UPDATE: Sold
UPDATE 2: Cardback with cross-sell figures revealed at JTA
Topps Star Wars 3D Widevision: Revenge of the Sith
Topps has release updated information for their continuation of the Return of the Jedi 3D Widevision format that was started last year. It’s a single-purchase collector box with 44 widevision base cards telling the story of Revenge of the Sith in spectacular 3D lenticular technology.
Each box contains 2 hits – a sketch card plus either a medallion card, patch card, sketch medallion card, printing plate or autograph.
Click here for the full solicitation and look for this set to go up for sale on Topps.com on August 18.
EW Exclusive The Force Awakens Feature
The new Entertainment Weekly is all about The Force Awakens!. The newest issue features new photos, articles and first looks at the sequel. You can check it out now on EW.com with more to come later today and you can grab your issue this August 21st.
Episode 456: Finger Falcon
We are less than one month away from Force Friday – the day when an onslaught of new Star Wars toys, books, collectibles, and more will be released! On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie look forward to the upcoming event and want your story from that night!
Also on this week’s show, the hosts review the new Star Wars line of die cast starships from Hot Wheels. With a mix of Original Trilogy, Prequel, Clone Wars, and Rebels ships, this line enters an already crowded area of miniature Star Wars vehicles. Listen to find out if these ships are the ones you should collect!
With a gaming report from 2015’s Gen Con, a review of some quality Star Wars ladies’ accessories, some deep discount Star Wars graphic novels and more, it’s all in this new episode of Star Wars Action News!
Update: The Force Awakens Wacky Wobblers from Funko
Funko Fanatics have posted images of Funko’s other bobble-head line – Wacky Wobblers. Click on through to check out Rey, Finn, Chewbacca, Captain Phasma, First Order Snowtrooper and Kylo Ren,
Update: Images removed upon Funko’s request.
No Footage for The Force Awakens at D23
J.J. Abrams himself has stated via Entertainment Weekly regarding The Force Awakens presence at D23:
“It is true, we are showing no footage, behind the scenes or otherwise,” director J.J. Abrams tells EW. “In the fall, there’ll be a trailer.”
For people hoping to see official Episode VII merchandise shown at D23, I wouldn’t hold my breath for that. It’s all coming after Sept. 4.