Disney and Lucasfilm have also announced that Episode IX will be pushed back from its scheduled May 2019 release date to December 20, 2019.
Update: Apple Exclusive Sphero R2-Q5 Found via App
A reddit user DarthCaloNord found that there is an unannounced exclusive Sphero R2-Q5 coming soon to Apple stores while scrubbing through the Sphero Droids app code. The product itself seems to be confirmed via this hidden page on Sphero’s website.
Thanks to Prensa Imperial for the heads up.
UPDATE: The page on Sphero’s website has been removed.
J.J. Abrams to Write and Direct Episode IX
Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that J.J. Abrams will now return to write and direct Episode IX after the departure of Colin Trevorrow.
TRU Exclusive POP! Deluxe Boba Fett with Slave I
Last week, Funko announced several of their exclusive POP! planned for NYCC. It now appears (based on a leaked database image on Instagram) that the POP Deluxe Boba Fett with Slave I will be a shared exclusive with Toys”R”Us.
Walgreens Exclusive POP! Medical Droid (2-1B)
An image of the upcoming Walgreens Exclusive POP! Medical Droid (2-1B) from Funko has been posted by Australian retailer Popcultcha. Watch for an official announcement from Funko soon.
Thanks to my Funko squad for the alert.
Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added Gentle Giant Status, Star Wars Insider, SDCC 2-pack Black Series, The Last Jedi Black Series 3 3/4″ and 6″ action figures, 3.75″ regular action figures, Deluxe 2-packs and Deluxe Figure Sets. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
Convention Exclusive 6″ Black Series Captain Rex Available 9/20
Hasbro.com has updated their site announcing that the 6″ Black Series Captain Rex will be available for sale on Sept. 20 on HasbroToyShop.com. For the Republic, and your collections, plan accordingly.
Update: It will also be available for sale through Forbidden Planet at MCM Comic-Con on October 27-29. Thanks to PaulSkywalker for the update.
BB-Unit Set: Closer Look
Yakface Forum member JawaKing has shared some good photos of the new Disney Parks Droid Factory multipack from The Last Jedi that features all BB units. These are really cool looking little droids with a nice “opening feature” – head to the forums for a closer look.
Episode #114: FFII – A Sequel Worse Than the Original?
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A Supreme Look at Snoke via SWCT
The Star Wars Card Trader app has a great look at Supreme Leader Snoke via one of its award cards. As you can see, his gold robe is far more subdued than what were getting in the 3.75″ and 6″ scale from Hasbro, which looks even more ridiculous by comparison. Click the image above for a closer look.
Thanks to Corey from First Order Transmissions for the heads-up.