Ryan D. shares with us images of new aisle end cap/merchandisers hitting Walmart stores. These “trendpods” are preloaded with merchandise including Force Link figures and vehicle, NERF blasters, Black Series Darth Vader Helmet and non-exclusive* Black Series figures. Click on through to check out its contents
*Note: You won’t find the Walmart Exclusive 6″ Black Series Mimban Stormtrooper in this display.
Hasbro has issued a new update to their Force Link 2.0 app (build version 1.6) which it says to address “minor bug fixes and improvements”. The app can be downloaded via App Store and Google Play.
Per our exclusive reveal from April 12, Robot Kingdom has listed a new case assortment of Class B Force Link 2 vehicles which includes the as-of-yet “unofficially” announced AT-DT from Solo: A Star Wars Story. It is packed 2 per case with Han’s Speeder as the carry-forward. What type of pack-in figure do you suspect will be included? Another Mimban Stormtrooper? A mudtrooper? Feel free to speculate in the comments.
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Princess Leia Premium Format figure. It is available in standard and exclusive editions, the latter includes a swap out arm with Death Star plan.
GTP-Toys has put together a killer video showing off just how much their SPACEWALLS can enhance an action figure collection – check it out!
Entertainment Earth has added a listing for a surprise shared exclusive 6″ Black Series Admiral Piett figure. It’s just a place holder now, but look for preorders to launch soon.
Thanks to Toyshiz for the heads-up.
UPDATE: Preorders open – $21.99 each
Advance ticket sales for Solo: A Star Wars Story are now open through sites like Fandango and MovieTickets.
A new TV spot for Solo: A Star Wars Story has been released. Give it a watch.
The St. Louis ToyMan Show returns this Sunday, May 6.
With over 200 dealer tables, you never know what vintage or new Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers or He-Man items you might find, and often at great prices!
You may even run into yours truly and a few of our forum members!
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Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change today announced Roar For Change, a global challenge in support of UNICEF that invites fans to share their own version of Chewbacca’s fearsome roar on social media.
For each public post, like, or share on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter that includes #RoarForChange between May 3 – 25, 2018, Star Wars: Force for Change U.S. will donate $1 to UNICEF USA, up to $1 million.
Funds will be used to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world. More details can be found at the official site.