Preliminary images for LEGO set for 2018 have started to pop up on Instagram. Sets spans the saga from Prequels to the untitled Han Solo film. Search for tag legoleak to find them.
Era of Darkness is Back!
Yakface staffer and photonovel guru Jodo has posted a new installment in his Era of Darkness photonovel series – jump on over to the forums and check it out!
TLJ Retail Leaks Continue
So many reports are coming in on social media of various products from The Last Jedi being stocked on shelves ahead of the September 1 street date. It seems at this point, every major retailer has had specific stores with product leaks from their stockroom.
In most instances, the product won’t ring up, but in some smaller chains it will, and some of the bigger chains are over-riding the “do not sell” message at the register out of confusion or whatever reason(s).
So, who all has seen product in the stores thus far? What are your impressions of the “in person” quality? Are you feeling this line will be more successful at retail than TFA and Rogue One? Share your thoughts here or in the forums!
Customizer Spotlight: Stan
Tonight we spotlight some awesome custom droids from Yakface forum member Stan.
There’s some awesome work here, and you may recongnize some of these custom parts from Holeinthegroundpro. Check out the some better pics, and his many other recent customs after the jump!
TLJ: Street Date Woes
I came across my first TLJ item on Thursday at a Walmart in my area (Ski Speeder w/ Poe Dameron). Even though the store had put out a full display of this vehicle (price tag $39.72), as I was afraid of, the register denied the sale.
The employee at the register said he thought “The product had been recalled because of lead paint.” – the customer behind me (a mom and her daughter) stated, “Oh my gosh!”
Obviously, that is not the case and I explained to them both that Disney must have a street date on the product since it’s for an upcoming movie. But Hasbro/Disney, please stop these street dates. Let your retail partners sell the product when a customer is wanting to buy it. This tight lip product reveal policy, and subsequent “Do Not Sell” at the register is tightening the window of product to actually be sold, and also confusing store employees and consumers alike.
UPDATE – One of our readers (Joe H) was able to pick this up at retail in his area, and he posted some great loose pics for us on our Facebook page. A few of them are in our forums for your viewing pleasure. Just click on the image above to see them.
Also, the release date for these items officially is September 1st, aka Force Friday.
Target Exclusive 12″ Hero Series 6pk Details Confirmed
Rebelscum has posted the first look at the Target Exclusive (Tesco in the UK) 12″ Hero Series 6pk set for release on Force Friday. We originally posted details for this set in our DPCIs Decoded article last week. Head on over for a closer look.
Two Lost Dejarik Aliens Found
While catching up on the latest Adam Savage Tested YouTube videos, I came across a new one which covers two lost alien characters originally designed to be used on the holochess scene in A New Hope. Phil Tippet and Dennis Muren originally designed 10 dejarik aliens but only 8 could fit on the table. Thought lost to time, they have now been brought back to life in a way and are available via a Kickstarter tier from Phil Tippet’s Mad God project. Watch the Tested video to see how it was done.
Episode 495: Summer ’17 Cons: D23 & SDCC
The exclusives, the news, the reveals!
Force Friday is a few short weeks away and (aside from a few leaks) Star Wars fans have little idea what to expect. But some news was had at the two big Star Wars events in July — D23 and SDCC!
On this new Star Wars Action News podcast Daryl joins Arnie and Marjorie to bring first-hand accounts from both conventions. Find out about the exclusives, the reveals, and more!
Convention Exclusive Clone Captain Rex Packaging Revealed
Forbidden Planet has posted the first look at the packaging for the upcoming exclusive Clone Captain Rex. This special edition will be available here in the US first at HASCON, then later at HasbroToyShop. The figure will again be offered in the red/black Black Series assortment in 2018. Click the image above for a closer look.
Forces of Destiny Princess Leia Organa (Platinum Edition)
A new Forces of Destiny set was reveal yesterday at the Expo Disney 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. The Princess Leia Platinum Edition features Leia in her classic white gown from A New Hope and R2-D2 presented in a Tantive IV themed box. It looks like there may be electronic incorporated as well feature Leia’s message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Click the image above for a closer look at this Set was well as a packaged shot of Chewbacca.
Thanks to @jmaster0972 on Instagram for the heads-up.