Toys”R”Us is now taking preorders for their exclusive Force Link First Order Starter Set (first revealed on Yahoo.com) which includes a First Order Stormtrooper Executioner and an Elite Praetorian Guard with Whip Staff. Click the image above for a closer look then preorder yours today.
Update: Hot Toys Reveals New 1:6 Scale BB-8 and BB-9E (and more)
Hot Toys has announced a few new 1:6 scale offerings for The Last Jedi: an all-new BB-8* with interchangeable arms, BB-9E*, a BB-8 with BB-9E set with bonus MSE droid*. Both BB units feature LED light effects. You can also see in the background the new First Order Stormtrooper from The Last Jedi is coming soon as well. Look for these to go up for preorder through Sideshow Collectibles soon.
Update: All three options are now available for preorder at Sideshow Collectibles.
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Smuggler’s Bounty September Deadline Tomorrow
Tomorrow, September 15, is the cut off for this month’s Smuggler’s Bounty box from Funko. One POP! has already been officially revealed. Look for the rest of the contents for this Jedi theme box to hit tomorrow.
Yakfinities #66 Poll
Voting is now open for our next Yakfinities Customizing Challenge, which kicks off October 1. We’ll leave this poll open for 10 days, which allows registered Yakface Forum members to cast their vote on what theme they like most.
And don’t forget – our current Yakfinities (Mini Rigs) is still live through the month of September!
Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Praetorian Guard Preview
Sideshow has also posted a preview for Hot Toys’ upcoming sixth scale Praetorian Guard from The Last Jedi. Sign the RSVP list for notification of availability at SideshowToy.com
Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Elite Praetorian Guard Preview
Sideshow has posted a preview for Hot Toys’ upcoming sixth scale Elite Praetorian Guard from The Last Jedi. Sign the RSVP list for notification of availability at SideshowToy.com
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Plenty of Wave 1 in stock, vehicles, Black Series Centerpieces and more. Plus wave 2 pre-order, case packs of many popular Black Series 6″ & plenty others. Free US Shipping options as usual.
Episode IX Pushed Back to December 2019
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.