@MayTheFunkoBeWithYou has posted a great shot revealing the upcoming GameStop Exclusive POP! Rey (with X-wing Pilot Helmet) figure from Funko. Look for this in stores in June.
Since our last show, rumors have “gone Rogue” regarding the first waves of 6″ Black Series set to launch on Force Friday 2.0. Reports of 6″ Ahsoka figure sightings are becoming more prevalent as well as the appearance of the Kmart Exclusive Rey figure. New lists of Funko POP! figures have leaked as well with huge support for Rogue One characters. All of this plus Sideshow, Disney Elite, LEGO, Tsum Tsum news & reveals and much more including our latest acquisitions on Episode #94 of The Realm Recap.
GameStop has added 3 new, exclusive classic busts from Gentle Giant to their store. The Stormtrooper (available now), Boba Fett (available Oct. 16) and TIE Fighter Pilot (available Dec. 2016). Each are priced at $79.99.
Our friends at Vinylmation World have posted official images of the upcoming assortment of Tsum Tsums for The Force Awakens. The mini collection will contain BB-8, Rey, Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, Rey (Scavenger Outfit), Finn in Stormtrooper Outfit, First Order Stormtrooper, Poe Dameron and Finn. Head on over to check out the full details including medium and large size characters.
PROS: Sculpt and paint is well done – especially the robes – with a lot of texture and simulated cloth conveyed through the polyresin material. There are no brittle/thin parts (canes/fingers) to risk damage.
CONS: It is the most basic of the 3 available gift busts available for 2015 PG members. The likeness (while good) is not nearly as definitive as the Darth Sidious but is better than the Return of the Jedi sculpt from 2012. The relaxed pose doesn’t seem fitting for Empire more like something you’d see from The Phantom Menace.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this bust is worth adding to your collection.