I just received a voice mail from GameStop stating that preorders for the Qui-Gon Jinn POP! figure from Funko have been canceled by the manufacturer. If you have one on preorder, your account should/will be credited the $5.00 down payment.
UPDATE: Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Hovertank Pilot
Twitter follower Jeremy sends us this first look at the Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Hovertank Pilot from Rogue One.
Update: Images added as well as UPC info: 630509498659
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Packaging Shot of Imperial Speeder with AT-DP Pilot
Mike M. passes on to us a nice boxed shot of the upcoming Imperial Speeder with AT-DP Pilot from Star Wars Rebels. Click the image above for a closer look.
New Costco Exclusive Big-Fig 3 Packs
We ran into this news this weekend but @geektroooper on Twitter shares this excellent side-by-side image of two new Jakks Pacific exclusive 18″ Big-Fig packs hitting Costco stores. The Force Awakens set includes Rey, Kylo Ren and Finn and the Rogue One Anthology set includes K-2SO, Stormtrooper and Death Trooper. Both retail for $39.99.
Hasbro “Value” Rebel X-wing Fighter
As we revealed yesterday, Hasbro is releasing a special “value” assortment of vehicles for Rogue One and joining the TIE Striker is the Rebel X-wing Fighter. These lower cost vehicles strip out most of the toyetic features of their larger vehicle counterparts in lieu of more accurate proportions and aesthetics.
Hasbro “Value” TIE Striker Incoming
Remember that smaller scale Millennium Falcon from Hasbro last year? Hasbro is issuing more vehicles in this “value” scale — one of which is the TIE Striker. As you can see, the vehicle is a tad smaller, lacks figure compatibility and (to some collector’s delight) the omission of the NERF firing features. What do you think?
Thanks to Corey from First Order Transmissions for the heads-up on the image.
Update: New Rogue One Toy Announcements Next Week
Shoutout the Hasbro team for hosting the fan site Hangout on Google+ this morning. There were a few interesting bits discussed for what we can expect on shelves on Sept. 30 and beyond.
Be sure to check out JediDefender, Star Wars Action News and JediNewsUK for more info gleaned from this discussion. Look for some new official toy announcements for Rogue One next week.
UPDATE: QnA breakdown added
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New Base Confirmed for Kmart Exclusive 6″ Jyn Erso
Since its reveal/leak, people have been curious about the pack-in display base for the 6″ Black Series Sergeant Jyn Erso (Eadu) figure. YouTube Reviewer KingofDragons has posted an in-hand review of this piece and it reveals it is an all-new base with pegs for figure’s foot holes. Jyn also includes a new E-11 blaster, her baton (collapsed), blaster pistol and removable breathing apparatus.
Star Wars StudioFX App Now Available For Download
Hasbro has release the StudioFX app via the iTunes app store. Click on through for the details and features. Continue reading Star Wars StudioFX App Now Available For Download
Episode #104: Rogue Friday – What Will You Collect?
Yakface and Flyguy are back again this week to discuss the latest leaks and reveals for Go Rogue Friday on September 30. Grab a warm cup of Jawa Juice and get the scoop on news from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Hot Wheels, Gentle Giant, Funko and more on Episode #104 of The Realm Recap!
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