As a follow-up to our original report back in January regarding the designation error for Bucket (R3-B7), it appears that Hasbro has updated the packaging to the correct number “R1-J5” per a new report from Dan at StarWarsCollector.com. Head on over for the full report.
Robot Kingdom has posted new carded shots of the upcoming re-released (fan channel exclusive) Vintage Collection Gamorrean Guard #VC21.
GameStop.com is now taking preorders for the 6” Black Series Imperial Jump/Rocket Trooper with an expected release date of March 15.
Thanks to Dan at StarWarsCollector.com for the heads-up.
Yakfinities #70 has concluded and we’ve got nearly 150 customs in the roundup report!
Check it out, and see which Yakkers are walking away with free figures after the jump!
Nerdist.com has posted the first official look at five new sets being released to commemorated LEGO’s 20 year partnership with Star Wars. Each set includes a special minifigure recreated in the original style it was produced and carries a special 20th Anniversary logo on the back and baseplate.
We are ONE MONTH from the release of the HasLab Sail Barge and we felt this was the perfect time to reveal our partnership with DorksideToys in announcing The Ultimate Giveaway: The HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge*.
That’s right! One lucky fan will have the opportunity to win their very own Sail Barge. But wait there’s more! If you are attending Star Wars Celebration Chicago, you will get the chance at a second Barge to be given away via DorksideToys at their SWCC booth.
Full details will be announced as we get closer to the barge’s release date next month and Celebration Chicago in April.
*Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Wars Celebration, ReedPop and/or Hasbro.
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, with the theme switching over to Creatures.
What creatures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from? 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 indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Sponsor DorksideToys currently has cases of the Vintage Collection Wave 4 in stock. If you’re an opener, they also have non-mint singles available of Saelt-Marae (Yak Face), Scarif Trooper and Klaatu (Skiff Guard) as well for $10.99 each.
For those that missed out on the first release of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Commander Gree from 2017, word is (via the 6″ Black Series Collectors group on Facebook) that he may be available sometime again in the near future as distributors have started receiving solicitations and opening preorders again.
Walgreens has opened orders for their exclusive POP! Jango Fett (Preflight) figure online.
Thanks to @DisFunko for the heads-up.
Update: No longer available.