Lucasfilm has announced that Academy Award winning director Ron Howard will be taking over for the ousted Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for the untitled Han Solo film. Full details at StarWars.com
Kotobukiya ARTFX+ Emperor Palpatine
Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has just listed the new Emperor Palpatine ARTFX+ figure from Kotobukiya. Despite its slightly larger scale, this set may serve as a great way to enhance your 6″ Black Series dioramas.
Kotobukiya’s next ARTFX+ statue is none other than Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi! Emperor Palpatine is sculpted in incredible detail, from his calculating face to the creases in his robe. The figure can be removed from the throne.
New Forces of Destiny Product Images
Today we happy to share some new images for the upcoming Forces of Destiny assortment of products. Click on through to check out packaged and loose shots of Rey from Jakku, Sabine Wren, and the Deluxe Endor Adventure set including Princess Leia Organa and Wicket the Ewok. Look for these sets in stores in a couple weeks.
Gentle Giant Announces SDCC Exclusive Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker Classic Busts
Gentle Giant has announced their first exclusive(s) for SDCC 2017 – the 40th Anniversary Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) Classic Busts. Preorders are open now to Platinum PG Members and the special bundle retails for $200.
PG Member Exclusive Lobot Mini Bust Update
Gentle Giant has revealed to PG Members an early look the paint master for the upcoming exclusive Lobot Mini Bust. Click on through for a closer look!
Be on the lookout later today for their first reveals (and PG preorders) for SDCC!
Customizer Spotlight: EMPIRE
One of our all-time favorite diorama builders has just wrapped up construction of one of his most impressive pieces to date, with his custom Fortress Defense Gate Playset.
You have to see this one to believe it – head on over to the forums and check it out after the jump!
Breaking: “Han Solo” Directors Leave Project Over Creative Differences
Hollywood Reporter has just posted that directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have abandoned the Han Solo stand alone film over creative differences with the studio.
Head on over for the full report.
Black Series 40AC Wave 1 OOP
Hasbro has sent word to distributors that open preorders/backorders for the 40th Anniversary Collection wave 1 (consisting of Han, Luke, Leia, Obi-Wan and R2-D2) will not be fulfilled as the wave has reached out of production status.
Star Wars D23 / Disney Store Exclusives
The D23 Fan Club site has updated today announcing what collectors can expect for some of the Disney Store exclusives issued for the event.
Highlights include:
The Disney Store shop will feature Star Wars apparel, accessories, drinkware, and, of course, collectibles. Notable highlights of the assortment are the limited-edition Star Wars Elite Series Premium Action Figures, featuring iconic hero and villain duos: Princess Leia and Darth Vader; Rey and Kylo Ren; and Jyn Erso and Director Orson Krennic. Each duo retails for $79.95 and is limited to an edition size of 1,000.
UPDATE: Another 40th Anniversary Vader Legacy Pack Variant
Joining all of the wave 2 card variants for the 40th Anniversary Collection, the Darth Vader Legacy Pack box has also received the text adjustment for the age recommendation – switching to all UPPER CASE. Since Target has given up the ghost on carrying this set, you can continue to find steady shipments of these hitting Walmart.
UPDATE: This text change also extends to the Darth Vader cardback inside the box making for 3 distinct carded versions:
“Red Eyes” variant – lower case text
“Dark Eyes” variant – lower case text
“Dark Eyes” variant – UPPER CASE text