Sideshow has updated today announcing the immediate preorder for their 1:6 Scale C2-B5 Astromech Droid figure from Rogue One.
Join the Rebellion: Rogue One IMAX Screening Sweepstakes
Calling all rebel forces: in preparation for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, we’ve placed an exclusive in-theatre display in select IMAX theatres starting November 3!
Brush up on your Aurebesh – that’s how you’ll decode secret messages hidden by the Rebel Alliance throughout the display.
That’s not all! Your mission: find one of our IMAX-exclusive displays, take a picture in front of the display and post it to Twitter with the hashtag #RogueIMAXsweeps. Boom! Now you’re entered to win a trip for two to IMAX’s headquarters in LA for a private screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – in the same theatre where director Gareth Edwards and the filmmaking team worked on the IMAX version of the movie!
Click on through to see the hidden messages I’ve translated thus far.
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Funko Reveals New Rogue One Wobblers and Pen Toppers
Funko has updated their Smuggler’s Bounty blog today revealing two new Rogue One Wobblers as well as new Pen Toppers.
Toyguide Update: 6″ TBS C-3PO (Resistance Base)
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the 6″ Black Series assortment with the droid you don’t recognize: C-3PO (Resistance Base).
PROS: A fantastic sculpt overall, capturing the silhouette and posture of one of the most recognizable droids in all of cinema. The details are very well done for a figure in this price point. Articulation is about what one should expect for a protocol droid as they aren’t that dynamic or action-oriented in their function anyhow. Non-TFA C-3PO fans can look forward to seeing this figure repainted as a Walgreens exclusive sporting the more popular “Original Trilogy” coloration. Hopefully we will see future releases with this body to get some additional protocol droids into the market. (Maybe Entertainment Earth can release a 4 pack featuring R-3PO, K-3PO, TC-70 and C-3PO from Attack of the Clones?)
CONS: It has taken a very long time for C-3PO to finally come to fruition and I can’t help but feel that it’s a slight let down in execution. While the figure is painted in a vibrant gold hue, it’s the omission of vac-metal finish that is really the main point of contention. Secondly, this figure severely lacks in the accessory department. Other than a secondary gold arm or removable panels (like the 3.75″ Black Series version), there isn’t a lot of “stuff” you could add to this figure to make it more interesting. Maybe the map key pulled from BB-8? Finally, the red arm should have been given a dark wash (as seen in the film) to pop some of the details in its sculpt. It looks too flat and honestly cheap with out it. What Hasbro saved in articulation, accessories and finish, could have easily been used to accentuate that “phantom limb”.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Medicom Toy MAFEX Death Trooper
Medicom Toy has also announced their MAFEX Death Trooper figure from Rogue One. The figure includes multiple accessories to convert the trooper from the basic Death Trooper to the Death Trooper Specialist. Look for this item’s release in August 2017 for approximately $60 US.
VCD BAPE C-3PO and R2-D2
Medicom Toy has update revealing their VCD (Vinyl Collectible Doll) Star Wars + Bathing Ape (BAPE) 7.5″ C-3PO and 6.8″ R2-D2 figures. Look for these next month for about $90 each. Click though for additional imagery.
Toyguide Update: 6″ TBS Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue for our next entry in the Rogue One 6″ Black Series assortment with the Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader.
PROS: The colorful Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader recycles the fantastic Imperial Hovertank Pilot sculpt only this time, we get a new helmet and belt. Obviously an easy update but the recast is another amazing trooper from Rogue One. The deco and weathering on the figure looks faithful to the shots of the trooper we’ve seen. Hasbro also elected to detail the new E-22 blaster rifle with various paint apps which goes a long way to finish off the overall presentation of the figure. Articulation is comparable to the Hovertank Pilot and despite this trooper having the kama/waistcoat, most poses are unencumbered resulting in some great battle stances.
CONS: This trooper has already proven to be in high demand based on third party sales, discussions in various forums and social media interactions, so expect the Scarif/Shoretrooper to be a tough character to spot at retail — at least initially.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
Product provided by Entertainment Earth.
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Chirrut Îmwe
Hot Toys has revealed their first tease for their Rogue One 1:6 Scale Chirrup Îmwe figure via Facebook. Look for the full reveal and preorder soon.
Yakfinities Challenge: Expanded Universe
Our latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge delves into the Pre-Disney Expanded Universe days.
This theme isn’t a slight toward Disney, but a recognition that there are so many character choices that still deserve to be made in 3.75″ form – so if you’ve got the itch to join in the fun, CLICK HERE!
6″ Black Series Wave 8 Hitting Walmart
Instagram follower m_medin4 has reported finding wave 8 of the 6″ Black Series figures at Walmart in San Diego. This wave includes Director Krennic, Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader and C-3PO (Resistance Base).
Scarif Stormtrooper (Squad Leader)
UPC: 630509482603 / SKU: 50861999