Yakface reader vikingrobot reports that he has received his BB-BOO20 figure from My Disney Shop, so if you placed an order you may be receiving yours soon. Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
BB-BOO20 Arriving
TVC Carbon Freezing Chamber Now Arriving In the US
Additional scanning through shipping info also shows that the TVC Carbon-Freezing Chamber has arrived in warehouses in California. It is unknown if it will be released earlier than the originally proposed October 2020 date.
Rumor Report Update: 6″ Black Series Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Phase I)
Going through my daily routine of research, I found new evidence of the previously rumored exclusive 6″ Black Series Clone Trooper Lieutenant. It is currently shipping to the US. and could be announced shortly.
Note: This is not the mystery Clone Trooper from the next wave of Black Series.
Rumor Report: New TVC Playset to be Revealed soon?
Poking around a bit with the Walmart app has turned up results for a new TVC Playset. Could this be something revealed in 4 days?
Target Exclusive 6″ DJ R-3X Found in Texas
Yakface reader Ray M. reports finding the upcoming Target Exclusive DJ R-3X at his local store in north Houston. DPCI: 087-16-2284. Official release date is Aug. 30.
ELite Series R5-P8 FOund
A new R5-P8 (Hondo’s droid from The Clone Wars and Galaxy’s Edge) Elite Series figure has been found at Metrocentre Gateshead in the UK – Thanks to Aaron K. for the info.
Since it has the “Imported from Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post” sticker, will this be offered exclusively through Target in the US as well?
Yak’s Top Ten: The Original Trilogy
We’ve decided to throw in another round of Yak’s Top Ten, with the focus being on The Original Trilogy.
What are the top ten figures that you most desperately want to see made in The Vintage Collection from the Original Trilogy? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists 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 remember to indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Awesome Book nook Action Figure Dioramas from Tested.com
We try our hand and making a Star Wars-inspired book nook diorama, scaled for standard 3.75″ Hasbro figures! Norm brings this project to the cave to go over the details with Adam in our first socially distanced show and tell, and then walks us through the design and build process for integrating LED lighting, mirrored hallway illusions, and acrylic joinery. We’re hooked on making book nooks!
New 6″ Black Series 4.0 Hitting Target
Instagram follower Codi S. reports finding the new wave of 6″ Black Series 4.0 figures at Target in Louisville, KY. Let the hunting resume! DPCI: 087-16-8467
NEw TVC Reissue Wave Images Via DorkSideToys
Sponsor DorksideToys has updated their store with new images for the next repaint/reissue wave of Vintage Collection figures. There are some noticeable differences in how some of the figures are packaged in their bubbles as compared to their original runs and Obi-Wan’s reference photos looks to have been altered too. Head on over for a closer look at the carded and loose images.