After spending a few hours searching this morning, I managed to stumble across a new listing for an unannounced Vintage Collection figure: Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise). Perfect for the upcoming Barge and rumored Tatooine Skiff, right? No word yet if this is exclusive to Walmart, but based on its UPC, that is not out of the realm of possibility. Maybe we’ll learn more about this at Toy Fair next month. The pertinent info has been added to our Master List of UPCs and SKUs.
The Realm Recap: Episode #117 – Return of the Yak
Jayson and Flyguy are back after 6 months to discuss our thoughts on 2018, what’s to come in 2019 and the latest news in collecting. We touch on our purchases for the past few months and dive into some of the rumors revealed lately. All this and more on the triumphant return of the Realm Recap!
UPDATE: MP3 audio file now available for download
2019 Hot Wheels Character Cars
Mattel also is repacking several previously released character cars for 2019 but introducing a couple new “First Appearance” car molds as well, including a great Porg car! Click on through to check them out. Codes for these and more have been added to out Master UPC/DPCI/SKU List as well.
Hot Wheels Character Car Action Feature Series
Hot Wheels continues to expand their line of character cars with new takes of existing cars. The Action Feature Series comprising of 4 cars feature deployable weaponry! Click on through through to check out hi-res images.
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New (Former) Exclusives Added to Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has added a few (former) Black Series and Walmart Vintage and Force Link Exclusives to their site. Head on over to pick up 6″ Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton), Zuckuss, TVC TIE Fighter and/or Kessel Mine Escape Playset.
LEGO Star Wars 20th Anniversary Set Names
2019 marks the 20th Anniversary of LEGO Star Wars and with that, names for a few of the mystery sets have turned up on Instagram. Those names have been incorporated into our growing 2019 Master UPC/DPCI/SKU List.
Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Director Krennic Figure Preorder
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 scale Director Krennic figure from Rogue One.
New ROTJ Funko POP!s Revealed
Instagram account @boxlunchbrea has posted a first look at 5 new Return of the Jedi themed POP!s from Funko. Click the image above to check out Lando Calrissian (General), Emperor Palpatine, Wicket, Princess Leia (Endor Dress) and Han Solo (Endor Trench Coat)!
Update: There is also a 6 POP! as part of this release – an electronic Darth Vader complete with light up Sith lightning effects
Rumor Report: New 6″ Black Series Figure
There is one glaring absence in a certain crew of rebels that will be filled sometime in late 2019. If you’ve followed along with some of the other rumor articles or through various Black Series groups on Facebook, you’ll know the answer. If not, you won’t have to go far.
Resistance Mid-Season Trailer and Season 2 Greenlit
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the high-flying animated series “Star Wars Resistance” for a fall 2019 premiere. The series follows Kazuda Xiono (“Kaz”), a young pilot recruited by the Resistance for a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. Season one continues on SUNDAY, JAN. 13 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. The mid-season one trailer for “Star Wars Resistance,” featuring a first look at a major villain from “The Force Awakens,” was released today on the Star Wars YouTube page.