Jedi Temple Archives has posted a breakdown of some of the rumored items that will be available from Hasbro for the “Rogue Friday” (aka Force Friday) launch on September 30.
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Lots of new NECA products in stock and up for pre-order including Aliens, Pacific Rim, Marvel, Starcraft, cool stands and more. Make sure you check out what is one of the best toy companies today. Our clearance on Star Wars 3.75″, Star Wars 6″ and Marvel legends 6″ figures is still on, with some excellent bargains to be had, including four packs of the recent Star Wars The Force Awakens 6″ Snowtroopers and Flametroopers still at only $29.99 each. A truly sweet deal for army builders.
New Star Wars Funko POP! are here, as are cool, new, big Transformers such as Bruticus (What a beast of a figure!) along with wave one of Titans Return Generations Deluxe Class. A huge amount of new Transformers all set to drop this month too, so check them out in case you’ve missed any.
Plus spend just $69 on most items and get FREE US Domestic shipping.
Black Series Exclusives Now Available on HTS
As of 11:00am ET, Hasbro Toy Shop has opened orders for their convention exclusive 6″ Black Series figures.
UPDATE 1: Jyn Erso – Sold Out (11:11am ET)
UPDATE 2: Ben Kenobi – Sold Out (11:22am ET)
UPDATE 3: Kylo Ren (Unmasked) – Sold Out (approx. 11:45am ET)
Hasbro Q&As at SDCC
There were a couple of Q&A sessions with Hasbro at SDCC a few weeks ago that revealed some intriguing responses from Hasbro Star Wars Design Director, Steve Evans, in terms of 3.75″ SA figures… and even the topic of playsets.
Check out what Steve Evans had to say via coverage from our friends at Imperialshipyards and Jedidefender.
You can share your thoughts in the Imperialshipyards Forums, Jedidefender Forums, or here with us at Yakface.
GTP-TOYS: Space Walls!
After years on end of Star Wars fans being left out in the cold when it comes to dioramas and playsets, it looks like we may be seeing a 3rd party that could really help fill the void… GTP-Toys.
Right now they are offering some fantastic walls that are in line with 6″ scale figures, and have 3.75″ ones on the way (which is what I’ve personally REALLY been waiting for). Demand appears to already be high enough to put the 6″ scale ones (9-pack starter set) on back order. However, they do have a 2-pack starter set available here.
But just imagine – SOMETHING other than a plain shelf or a cardboard backer for people to display their action figures with! Each wall panel is separate, which allows you to create or recreate your favorite scenes… something I still can’t believe has been neglected by the official toy brand for over two decades now.
Funko Reveals Specialty Series POP! Max Rebo
Funko has announced a new specialty series POP! Max Rebo that will be available through special accounts and retailers this October. Head over to the Funko blog for details.
Rogue One Prep: Target Clearancing “TFA” Merchandise
Aisle resets have begun at Target stores this week in preparation for the holiday season as well as the marketing push for Rogue One. Bryan S. from the 6″ TBS Facebook Collectors Group has posted several images of mark downs on the 6″ Special Force TIE Fighter ($118.98), 6″ Black Series figures ($13.98) and Black Series Titanium Series ships and more.
UPDATE: @KyloCollector on Instagram also ran in to the same clearance at his Target
New Star Wars Show Reveals U-Wing Swept Wing Mode
The latest episode of The Star Wars Show has given fans the best look yet at the U-wing Transport/Gunship from Rogue One. They exclusively reveal that the U-wing as two flight modes, the second of which features a swept-wing configuration. Check out the episode on YouTube for additional technical specs and a new image right from the film.
I can’t wait for the Hasbro version!
In-Hand Pic of Rogue One Black Series Hits Instagram
Looks like the first product leaks for Rogue One are starting to hit the street as Instagram follower @jedi_skywalkerr posts an in-hand pic of Wave 1 which includes Jyn Erso (Jedha), Cassian Andor, Imperial Death Trooper, K-2SO, Kylo Ren (Unmasked) and Rey with BB-8 (lightsaber variant).
Update: the user has removed the image.
Star Wars Army Store eBay Listings
If the current retail Star Wars offerings have been boring you to death (like they are me!), eBay selling legend tunghori has listed more super articulated army builders at very reasonable prices… and even the amazing TVC Nien Nunb is listed as “in stock” as of this post! If you need him, act fast as quantities appear to be limited.