Today we spotlight a fantastic custom AT-Hauler by forum member WhillsScholar – he even included instructions for you to make your own! Check it out after the jump!
3.75” TVC Mimban Stormtrooper Finally Hits Retail
We’ve read and received several reports that the long-delayed Walmart Exclusive 3.75” TVC Mimban Stormtrooper has finally started to hit stores. The image above was from a store in Atlanta, GA. via darthdj666.
Update: if you’re looking to use Brickseek as a method of tracking these down, be sure to use the regular assortment code for the Vintage Collection (239252624) as the Mimban Stormtrooper quantities are tied to that number rather than its unique product SKU.
Rumor Report: New LFL Code Names
As you know, the characters from The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi, and Solo, were shrouded in secrecy with the use of code names. For Episode IX and The Mandalorian, that practice continues. I found out a few of these a while ago and waited for a little more corroboration but now that the Toy Fair dust has settled a bit, I feel now would be a good time.
For Episode IX, code names revolve around famous cities, like London, Oslo, Bruges, Limerick, and Boston. As for The Mandalorian, I’ve only seen one name referenced thus far and that is “Huckleberry”.
How these names are assigned to the characters has yet to be deciphered, but I would think it’s safe to assume that The Mandalorian may be “Huckleberry”. More as we learn more…
6″ Battle Droid Variants: Let’s Get It Done
Now that we’ve got the base B1 Battle Droid for the 6″ Black Series, I thought I’d whip up a concept for a potential exclusive (or series of exclusives). As you know, there are a plethora of decos available for the B1 so I whipped up what I think would be a great 4pk some online retailer could offer* which could include OOM-9, Security, Battle Damage Droid and Geonosis Arena variants.
*This is not a hint or veiled tease of an unannounced product.
Rykrof Enloe Photonovel Series Returns
A new chapter in The Enloe Trials has just been posted in the forums. Check it out and I would love to read some feedback after the jump!
New 6″ Black Series Hitting St. Louis
As reported last week, the latest 6″ wave of TBS figures is hitting Target stores. In a rare stroke of good luck, I stumbled upon them in the St. Louis area as well this morning. Share your store reports here or in the forums after the jump!
Personal Note: The Mimban Han Solo is really one of the best looking figures I’ve seen Hasbro make in any scale – fingers crossed that it’s not too long before we see a TVC counterpart of such quality that is readily available to the market…
Update: 6″ Black Series Battle Droid on Amazon
You can now start building your droid army as Amazon currently has the 6″ Black Series Battle Droid in stock for $19.99.
Update: Out of stock for the retail price
Customizer Spotlight: Chuckles
Yakface Forum member Chuckles has been on a roll lately with several custom figures to help populate Hasbro’s Sail Barge. Check out his excellent work after the jump!
Hasbro Pulse Skips a Beat with Orders
.@Hasbro Not a good start to #HasbroPulse Very poor packaging, damaged items, and on top of it the wrong items shipped. Should have been 3 Yak, 2 Boushh, 1 Scarif, 1 Klaatu. Got 4 Scarif, 3 Klaatu. pic.twitter.com/q6iVkgghJz
— Barry (@ScoobyDew79) February 19, 2019
Looks like Hasbro Pulse’s first orders are arriving to collectors with mixed results. Twitter follower ScoobyDew79 received his order with damaged contents and wrong items shipped. Hopefully others have a better experience, leave a comment with yours.
Empire 40th Anniversary 6” Black Series Fansite Vote
Vote for the next character(s) to be made for the 6” Black Series for the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back at the fan sites listed above. Details/procedures for voting can be found at their respective sites.