Yakface reader, and brother-in-law, AdamBomb sends in a store finds from the Pacific Northwest. Target (North Gate) has stocked with Wave 3 of the Rogue One/Star Wars Rebels assortment of basic 3.75″ figures. Thrawn’s gone, but the rest should still be there as of this post.
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue today with our next entry in the Rogue One 3.75″ basic figure assortment with Jedha Revolt multipack.
PROS: A marked improvement over the “Home Entertainment” set released for The Force Awakens, this set features 3 new figures with excellent sculpting and paint. Edrio and Saw are brand new for this set and are the most detailed of the 4 figures. Saw Gerrera is the highlight though featuring the most complex sculpt and a great likeness to Forest Whitaker. There are no superfluous pack-in weapons to clutter the set.
CONS: The benefits far outweigh the negatives for this set as repacking Jyn seems like an overcompensation to correct the “Where’s Rey” issues from 2015. It’s also unfortunate that this is the only to get Saw Gerrera and Edrio Two Tubes, but obviously better than not getting them at all.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
Lucasfilm and Disney have announced that Star Wars Rebels will be returning for a Season 4 this fall. There had been some questions regarding the status of the series as many of DisneyXD’s renewals have already been announced while Rebels had been absent.
For those that signed up for the Smuggler’s Bounty Annual subscription, the delay gifts are now arriving. Click through to check out the reveal.
Build, Play and Win @ Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Toy Hutt is excited to announce they will again be sponsoring the Diorama Workshop at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017. And this year, Toy Hutt will be bringing the fans Death Star Plinko, as well as a TON of prizes to give away!
Frank and the crew will be celebrating 15 years of Star Wars Celebrations & will be premiering an entirely new build in April. So get ready for the Hot Wheels Death Star Trench Run, where you can build, play and WIN some great prizes!
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-Keep on Collecting – Bob Breedlove, Chief Star Wars Nerd Extraordinare
For those stockroom hunters, it looks like the Target Exclusive 6″ Imperial AT-ACT Driver will be hitting shelves around the last week of March. We can also exclusively provide the DPCI for this figure as 087-06-1115.
Thanks to TargetGod for the intel.
To those that ordered the ECCC/F.Y.E. Exclusive POP! Muftak yesterday, check your inboxes as cancellation notifications are being sent out. Word is that they will still be hitting brick and mortar stores but that is little consolation to those that don’t have an F.Y.E. store in close proximity.
Update: the plot thickens. Click on through for F.Y.E.’s latest response to the cancelled orders.
Continue reading UPDATE: Some FYE Exclusive POP! Muftak Orders Cancelled
Funko has updated their blog today confirming the speculation that the ECCC Exclusive POP! Muftak figure will be shared with F.Y.E. stores. Look for an update soon detailing its availability.
UPDATE: Muftak should be available for purchase on fye.com later today.
UPDATE 2: Muftak now available.
UPDATE 3: Out of stock (3 min later)
Sponsor DorksideToys now has the Rogue One Jedha Revolt multipack in stock and ready to ship. This set includes Edrio Two Tubes, Saw Gerrera, Jyn Erso and Imperial Hovertank Pilot. Order yours today and look for our full toyguide entry for this set to go live tomorrow.
UPDATE: Sold Out
Lucasfilm has filed two new trademark applications for something called “Star Wars: Rivals”. The descriptions are as follows:
“Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; audio books; audio recordings; audio and visual recordings; video game software; computer programs and software; downloadable electronic publications; downloadable game software; downloadable mobile applications; consumer electronics and accessories therefor; eyeglasses and sunglasses and accessories therefor; binoculars; decorative magnets; graduated rulers; microphones; helmets; flotation vests; protective face masks not for medical purposes; snorkels; swimming goggles; swim masks”
and
“Education and entertainment services”