Yakface and Flyguy discuss the reveals from this year’s New York Toy Fair and more!
UPDATE: MP3 audio file now available for download
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received New: Stormtrooper (Mimban) and 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper Vintage Collection, Black Series 6″, LEGO’s, and Gentle Giant bust and Statues. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
6″ General Grievous Orders Processing
It sounds like sponsor Entertainment Earth is starting to process and charge preorders for the 6″ Black Series General Grievous. Keep an eye on your accounts and inboxes for notifications.
Jumptroopers Arriving at EBGames
Instagram follower audiobeing sends word that EBGames in Burlington, Ontario has started to receive orders for the exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Jumptrooper. (US collectors are getting this distributed via GameStop later this year).
New Vintage Collection Glam Shots
Hasbro.com has also posted new glam shots of the specialty/fan channel wave of Vintage Collection figures featuring new Photoreal versions of Han Solo (Echo Base), Princess Leia Organa (Hoth), Luke Skywalker (Endor) and Darth Vader. Click on through for a closer look.
Disney Park Exclusive 6″ Black Series First Order 4 pk.
Hasbro.com has posted a listing for an unannounced Star Wars Resistance and Galaxy’s Edge inspired Disney Park exclusive featuring a 6″ Black Series “The First Order” 4pk. It includes Kylo Ren, and Mountain Trooper, Commander Pyre and MSE Droid. Click on through for the images.
Thanks to MandaloreClone5 for the heads up.
Update: Page has been removed from Hasbro.com
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Hasbro Prepping Barges For FedEx Shipment
Hasbro has started the FedEx label creation process for the HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge. If you’re signed up for the FedEx Delivery Manager service, you will soon receive an email notification (if you haven’t already) that a label has been created for your barge(s) and are being prepared for shipment.
Update via Rob G. on our Facebook page:
I just got off the phone with Hasbro. Bottom line, even though I have not received a notice about my sail barge, I found out mine is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. They are having communication issues with Fed-Ex. I recommend folks who have not received notice should call Hasbro and confirm their order @ 1-800-408-0052.
HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge Walkthrough on The Star Wars Show
Today’s episode of The Star Wars Show features a first hand look at the production HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge. Click the video above to jump right to that segment.
Hasbro Pulse Premium Membership Status
Hasbro Pulse has started sending out notifications to those that ordered from the revamped Hasbro Pulse site confirming the Hasbro Pulse Premium status. Premium Members receive free shipping on orders for the rest of the year plus access to special promotions, contests as well as other “extras”:
Yak’s Top Ten: Playsets
Yak’s Top Ten returns, with the theme switching over to something that until recently didn’t seem to be in Hasbro’s game plan… PLAYSETS! But of course, something has changed at Hasbro on this front (for the better).
What playsets 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.