We are in the final days of the #backthebarge campaign. Only 7 days remain. If you don’t order soon, your chance will rest in the Pit of Carkoon.
The Last Jedi Now on Blu-Ray and DVD
The latest chapter in the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi, in now available on blu-ray and DVD. It’s loaded with tons of bonus features including behind the scenes videos, deleted scenes and commentary from director Rian Johnson. Get yours from your retailer of choice today!
New Star Wars Toybox Figures Available Today
Today is the official release date of Disney’s Star Wars Toybox Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett figures. They are available for purchase in store an online for $12.95 each. For a closer look at Boba Fett, check out FanthaTracks for a quick unboxing video.
Anything Worth Doing….
Eagle-eyed commenter Jeff recently noticed that the image of Yak Face used on Hasbro’s mockup for the exclusive Power of the Force version (included with the Sail Barge) is not the same stock photo originally used for the 1985 version. Hasbro design team, if you’re going to do this thing, can you revise the art to better match the original release?
Are You a Backer?
With just over 8 days to go, and as of this post, the count is up to 3,663 Sail Barges backed.
Can we hit the magic number of 5,000? How many of our readers still intend to help make this amazing toy a reality? Let us know, and remember, the clock is ticking.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is offering 15% discount on all in-stock merchandise until Easter Sunday April 1st, 2018. The discount coupon code is Easter2018. New: BB-8 wall clock, Gentle Giant mini bust and Real Action Hero 12 inch figures, Star Wars insider #179 Newsstand / Comic shop exclusive cover. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
GTP Toys Update
Our friends at GTP-Toys.com have some new 1:12 news to share as a new preorder item has been added to their site!
6″ Black Series 4-LOM Special Feature
The new 6″ Black Series 4-LOM has a very cool feature. According to @plastichunter22 on Instagram, the head is cast is a translucent green plastic and if you shine a light behind it, the eyes glow green!
Thanks to KyloCollector for the heads-up.
12″ Hero Series Imperial Patrol Trooper
Here is a nice look at the upcoming Hero Series Imperial Patrol Trooper from Solo: A Star Wars Story. This is the trooper we see in the teaser that crashes his speeder on Corellia in pursuit of Han and Qi’ra.
2018 Vintage Wave 1 Hitting Fry’s Marketplace
The flood continues as Instagram follower madcollector24 reports finding wave 1 of the 2018 Vintage Collection at Fry’s Marketplace in Chandler, Arizona