Earlier today, Hasbro presented their panel at New York Comic-Con, and as expected, not much was revealed as nearly everything we’ve reported on by way of our exclusive rumors and reporting.
They don’t make X-Wings like they used to…
Hopefully this is an isolated case, but Yakface staffer Jodo received his new TVC Poe’s X-Wing today, and the back engines were severely warped. Mine also came in the mail today, and didn’t have this problem. Several pics of both of our X-Wings are posted in the forums.
Anyone else noticing any quality control issues with this X-Wing? Let us know, and what your overall thoughts are for this new ship if you’ve gotten your hands on one by now.
Paint Bonding/Flaking Issues with the Carbonized Collection Figures?
We’ve received a few reports about quality issues with the 6” Black Series Carbonized Collection figures. The issues are in regard to paint flaking of if the figures when handled, especially with pliable accessories/parts. This is not good if a wide spread issue.
Images courtesy of Robo M. Cortes
Rumor Report: TVC Sith Trooper Builder Pack Images?
I managed to locate images on Amazon for that rumored Vintage Collection “Bruges Build Up Pack” we’ve been hearing about for a while now. No details are really known, but it looks to include 3 Sith Trooper each with their own weaponry – comparable to what was packed with the exclusive 6″ Black Series version. Click on through for some larger images.
Update: NYCC has confirmed that this is a special TVC exclusive figure that includes all of the weapons on a single card.
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Poe’s X-Wing @ Barnes & Noble
Absent from most retailers thus far is Poe’s X-Wing. However, Yakface reader i_kick did find it today at Barnes & Noble (along with the new wave of TVC figures).
Good luck, and happy hunting!
Sponsor News: 1:6 Scale IG-11 Preorder
Sideshow Collectibles is also taking preorders for the 1:6 scale bounty hunter droid, IG-11 from The Mandalorian.
Force Friday: Spoils of War
If you went out today looking for new Star Wars product, let us know how it went either here or in our forums.
We’re hoping had success, but based on what I experienced today, that could be hard to come by for a lot of collectors.
Sponsor News: Hot Toys 1:6 Scale The Mandalorian Preorder
Collecting can be a dangerous business, especially for your bank account as Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 The Mandalorian figure.
New Character Standees for TROS, JFO and The Mandalorian
New characters standees from Advanced Graphic have been revealed in conjunction with the release of The Rise of Skywalker, Jedi: Fallen Order and The Mandalorian merchandise. Click on through to check out full looks of some known and all new characters.
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6″ Black Series Carbonized Collection Store Links
Here are the individual store links for the exclusive 6″ Black Series Carbonized Collection figures:
Amazon: Sith Trooper (affiliate link)
Target: The Mandalorian
Walmart: First Order Jet Trooper
GameStop: Second Sister Inquisitor