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.
Masterpiece Dioramas for Sale
If you’re a diorama lover, and have the funds, forum member kevin1126 has made the tough decision to part with some amazing custom diorama/playsets by Carl Boumansour (aka Boutros77).
If you are interested in contacting Kevin, you may contact him through our forums, or email me at rykrofenloe@yahoo.com and I will be sure he gets your contact information.
You can also take a closer look at these dioramas by clicking on the image above.
Hasbro Plans “Big” Super-Articulated 3.75″ Announcement
You may have caught this over the weekend on our Facebook page and in our forums, but Forbes published an article on Friday detailing some of the reveals at SDCC as well as the teasing of a future “big announcement” from Hasbro regarding super-articulated 3.75″ figures. Speculate at will, but keep your expectations in check. 😉
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Sandtroopers.com ‘s 16 Year Anniversary “Give-A-Rey”
From Sandtroopers.com
We are going to light things up with our first phase of our 16th anniversary celebration. Last year this Rey figure generated quite a stir of controversy when it showed up at retail a little early! Since then the figure has been a rough find in stores, so thanks to our friends at Hasbro we will be giving away 16 Rey figures to do our part in giving back to the fans. How do you enter? Simply comment on this thread with your favorite moment from our 16 years online. It could be a new photo, event we covered, YouTube video or maybe even a simple news post. We will begin selecting winners at random starting this weekend, so please help us Make Collecting Great Again!