A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just kicked off in the Yakface forums. Entries will be accepted through June 30. Head on over to the forums for all the details!
Gentle Giant Celebration Exclusives Preorder Update
Due to the collapse of Gentle Giant’s servers yesterday (caused by the bombardment of traffic), they have delayed their preorders for the Han Solo (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust and Jumbo Kenner Dianoga Trash Monster convention exclusives until after Star Wars Celebration. Preorders will reopen on April 20 for Platinum and Gold members only and April 21 for Platinum, Gold and Silver members.
Celebration Exclusive POP! Rey with Speeder Coming to Walmart
Collectors looking to acquire the POP! Deluxe Rey with Speeder without having to win a lottery or stand in line at Star Wars Celebration can rest easy. It looks like it will be a shared exclusive released through Walmart leaving only the Exclusive POP! Garindan retail partner to be revealed.
Thanks to @MayTheFunkoBWY for the heads up.
TBS 3.75″ Die-Cast Metal Figures Hit Retail
Most of us want new 3.75″ figures with more than 5 points of articulation, so recently Hasbro responded with something nobody was asking for in this scale instead.
Reaction from readers has been pretty negative since their 3.75″ Die Cast Metal Figures were announced – and now, these future clearance items have been found at retail. Our friends at Jeditemplearchives have the details. Check out their report after the jump!
Premium Format Chewbacca Figure Preorder
Sideshow is now taking preorders for their Premium Format Chewbacca figure.
Hallmark’s #popminded Reveals Star Wars Store Exclusive Details (and more)
Hallmark’s Popminded YouTube channel has revealed details on upcoming in-store and online exclusives for the Itty Bittys plush line of collectibles.
Exclusive figures include, Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Luke Skywalker with X-wing Fighter (available on Star Wars Day, May 4th) and Maz Kanata (available September 1).
SWAN Episode #493: Star Wars Celebration 2017 Prep – Panels, Patches, Exclusives!
Star Wars Celebration is one week away and each day closer brings more announcements. Join Marjorie and Arnie on this podcast to run down the news. Exclusives from mainstays LEGO, Funko, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, ThinkGeek and Hasbro, plus oddballs like Nissan and WonderWorld Comics are discussed.
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Star Wars Celebration Exclusive LEGO Detention Block Escape
LEGO has officially announced one of their exclusive sets for Star Wars Celebration: the Detention Block Escape. For details on how to purchase this set, visit StarWarsCelebration.com
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Gentle Giant Reveals 2017 Convention Exclusives
Gentle Giant has given PG members the first look at their upcoming 2017 convention exclusives: the Han Solo (Ralph McQuarrie) Mini Bust and the Jumbo Kenner Dianoga Trash Monster (complete with Vintage style box and trash compactor foam)!
As a PG Member, you get the first opportunity to secure these prior to their public availability.
Hot Toys 1:6 Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise) Preorder
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the exclusive Hot Toys 1:6 scale Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise.