Hasbro is really banking on the success of the Mighty Muggs line. As we reported last month with the rumor of 8 more on the way, you can now double that as I have found listings for 8 more. Click on through for the list that includes characters from Rogue One, Solo, A New Hope, Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace.
We’ve managed to find a few new coded names for the upcoming (Star Wars Universe) 3.75″ Force Link 2 (which visually confirms our Force Link 2 report from November) figures for Solo: A Star Wars Story.
3.75″ Force Link 2 Figures
Hades Joker
Perseus
Artemis
Artemis Trooper 2
Medusa
12″ Hero Series Chronos
Artemis Trooper
Vesta Trooper Brown
Hercules (Chewbacca)
Hermes (Lando)
Athena (Qi’Ra)
Images of new Hasbro product from Solo: A Star Wars Story have made their way online from Nuremberg Toy Fair. We get our first look at Han Solo, Qi’Ra, Range Trooper, Lando Calrissian, Kessel Guard, TIE Fighter, and more.
Stay tuned later today for some new Hasbro product release details we’ve found.
Pilot Studio has posted an Instagram video showcasing Gregory Titus’ illustration process for producing the artwork for the Black Series packaging. In the quick video, you can see what looks to be a 6″ Momaw Nadon (Hammerhead) figure used as reference for the sketch. I guess we’ll find out more in a couple weeks at Toy Fair.
UPDATE: It appears that the figure above being used (as reference for a potential Black Series figure) is a Sideshow 1:6 scale figure. Thanks to Instagram follower @Star_Wars_memes_501 for the update.
UPDATE 2: Pilot Studio posted on our Instagram page the following:
They have also removed the video from their Instagram feed and posted this statement.
Hot Toys also reveals the details for their Royal Guard Sixth Scale Figure. It features a finely sculpted Royal Guard helmet, expertly tailored robe and outfit*, a Force pike, and figure stand.
You’re going to want two to accompany that Emperor with Throne your going to get. 😉
Hot Toys has revealed the full details for their Emperor Palpatine Sixth Scale figure. It is available in a Standard Version, plus an Deluxe Version that includes his throne (with LED function) and Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber hilt. Both versions include an assortment of creepy hands, his signature cane and Sith lightning.
Update: Preorders are now live (at the above affiliate links) at SideshowToy.com
Chasers of Walgreens exclusive POP!s may want to pursue your local store shelves for clearances as I managed to find the Cloud City Duel Movie Moment set as well as the Wedge Antilles with Snowspeeder for 50% off. Your mileage may vary.