Walmart.com has finally added a placeholder page for the upcoming exclusive Kessel Mine Escape Playset.
Thanks to Blueharvestcollector for the heads-up.
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Droid Invasion!
Hasbro doesn’t seem to want to make obscure droids these days, but collectors love these things and that’s exactly what the theme is for our current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge!
Check out the latest entries, or roll up your sleeves and join in the fun with your own entry after the jump!
Not the TVC You’re Looking For
Sadly, some St. Louis area Walmarts are suddenly receiving several cases of TVC Wave One. This is the wave that killed TVC at Target in 2018.
Anyone else seeing this in their area? Let us know here or in the forums.
Special thanks to Adam F for the report.
New USPTO Listings for “Galaxy of Adventures”
Earlier this week, we posted updated details surrounding Hasbro’s “story in a box” assortment of figures – now known as Galaxy of Adventures. It looks like there will be (potentially) a lot more tie-ins as Lucasfilm as filed multiple trademarks for products featuring that name. Click on through for the listings.
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Titanium Series Tusken Raider
I must admit, I don’t know much about this, but came across what appears to be a Hasbro Titanium Series Tusken Raider in 3.75″ scale on ebay.
I’ve asked around and nobody that I’ve solicited feedback from seems to know. It looks kind of familiar, but my mind may be playing tricks on me. Is this an upcoming figure coming from Hasbro? Or something that was planned and was cancelled? Let us know your thoughts on this figure either here or in our forums!
Rogue One Prequel Series Coming to Disney Plus
Disney has just announced that a new prequel series to Rogue One is in development with Lucasfilm. Diego Luna is set to reprise his role as Cassian Andor and the live-action series will air on Disney’s new Disney Plus digital streaming service.
Yak’s Top Ten: REBELS
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us to Star Wars REBELS!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from REBELS? Post your TVC wishlist HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wishlists 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.
Industrial Light & Magic Launches ILM TV
Industrial Light & Magic expanding its offering of best-in-class visual effects and animation services to include the streaming and episodic television market with a new division: ILM TV. The division will be based out of ILM’s new 47,000 square foot London studio and supported by the company’s global locations in San Francisco, Vancouver and Singapore.
The ILM TV team will be lead by Visual Effects Supervisors Hayden Jones and Jonathan Privett alongside Executive Producers, Louise Hussey and Stefan Drury. Previously, the team set up and oversaw DNEG’s television division; winning a BAFTA for Special, Visual and Graphic Effects for their work on BLACK MIRROR.
ILM TV’s first projects will be Lucasfilm’s eagerly anticipated live action series based in the Star Wars universe, THE MANDALORIAN, being developed by Jon Favreau and Superman prequel series KRYPTON, now in its second season, based on DC characters from Warner Horizon Scripted Television for SYFY.
For the full details, visit ILM.com
Update: 6″ Black Series Hoth Set Now Live
The 6″ Black Series Hoth Set is now available at Entertainment Earth, and DorksideToys
Update: Entertainment Earth has updated the listing for this set and it is now pre-sold out.
Amazon Deal: TVC Assault Tank – $48.50
Amazon is currently offering the Vintage Collection Imperial Assault Tank for only $48.50
Thanks to BR for the heads-up