Big Bad Toy Store has updated with their latest new arrivals and pre-orders! Click on through to check out their extensive list of products from Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Predator, Godzilla and much more!
Update: Giveaway: GameStop Exclusive 6″ 40AC R5-D4
We managed to secure an extra GameStop Exclusive 6″ 40th Anniversary R5-D4 and we’re giving it away!* We want to know if there was one more figure to be released on the Vintage-style card back for the 6″ line, who would it be? Simply leave a comment here on this article (not our social media postings) with your answer.
We will leave the submissions open until 11:59pm ET on Friday, May 19. and announce the winner on Saturday, May 20.
*Giveaway is open to US residents only.
Update: in winter has been selected. Check the comments section to see if you’re the winner.
This Is The Box You’re Looking For…
Funko has closed out May’s Smuggler’s Bounty box and right on cue, they’ve announced the follow-up for July: Droids! The deadline for this theme ends July 15 but in the meantime, let the speculation begin for what will be included in this release.
Gentle Giant 1:8 Scale IG-88 Statue Preorder
Gentle Giant is now taking preorders for their new 1:8 scale IG-88 Collector’s Gallery Statue.
With his guns drawn, IG-88 won’t be stopped until his has his target dead or alive! IG-88 is the second statue in our new 1:8th Collector’s Gallery line, celebrating 40 years of the Star Wars universe. Each limited edition, hand-painted piece is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity.
Final Hours for 40th Anniversary Smuggler’s Bounty Box Preorders
There are less than 12 hours remaining in Funko’s deadline for orders for their 40th Anniversary Smuggler’s Bounty subscription box. There are still some surprises to be revealed in this set but the big one can be seen on their site right now. Order yours today and look for the next theme to be revealed tomorrow!
GameStop Exclusive NERF Rival Boba Fett Battlefront Blaster and Face Mask Set
Hasbro has announced a new NERF set to be released this spring exclusively at GameStop. Click on through for the press release and images.
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A New Champion: $4.99 40AC Figures at Walgreens
We have a new champion, Instagram follow growup4what shows off in Texas Walgreens price point of $4.99 for the 40th Anniversary Collection figures.
YMMV: $7.99 40th Anniversary Figures at Walgreens?
Your mileage may vary but we’ve received a few reports that the 40th Anniversary Collection of 6″ Black Series figure has hit varying reductions of clearance across the US. The lowest we’ve seen is this store in Newberg, OR for $7.99 each.
Thanks to soybean311 for the image and report.
New 3.75″ Diorama Stuff
Looking to enhance your action figure displays? Our friends at Holeinthegroundpro have just released some great new items for your diorama building needs – check out their latest offerings after the jump!
Celebration Exclusive Luke Removed from HTS
It was inevitable but HasbroToyShop has just removed the link and page for the Star Wars Celebration Exclusive 6″ Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) figure, officially putting an end to its availability at the MSRP.
UPDATE: this is weird, despite the search for the term “Luke” or “40th anniversary” turning up zero results, the direct link for Luke is still there. I still wouldn’t expect any more quantities to become available.