Sideshow has updated today with a preview of their 4-LOM Sixth Scale figure. Look for preorders to launch on next Thursday.
New Exclusive Classic Busts at GameStop
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.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Tsum Tsums Revealed
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.
Thanks to Jenmarie / @acrossthestars for the alert.
6″ Black Series Ahsoka Wave Hitting Walgreens
@yak_face @FLYGUY I Found Ahsoka at My Wallgreens in TX , it looks like she's branching out to differ places . pic.twitter.com/yiTYq03ck6
— [aLeX] (@Darkapple93) April 20, 2016
Twitter follower @Darkapple93 informs us that he has found the coveted Ahsoka wave of 6″ Black Series figures at his local Walgreens in Texas.
Force Awakens One-Sheet Available Via DMR
Disney Movie Rewards is once again offering the theatrical two-sided, poster for The Force Awakens. Dimensions are 27”W x 40 ”H.
Limit one per member.
Toyguide Update: Emperor Palpatine Mini Bust (2015 PG Gift)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today as we take a look at the Exclusive 2015 Premier Guild Gift Emperor Palpatine (The Empire Strikes Back) Mini Bust from Gentle Giant.
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.
Star Wars: Force For Change – Win A Signed Sphero BB-8
Today, Oscar Isaac, alongside BB-8, announced details for this week’s campaign sponsored by CrowdRise in support of Star Wars: Force for Change. Since April 5th, Star Wars: Force for Change, an initiative that inspires people to make a positive impact on the world, has been matching the donations of Star Wars fans to four select charities up to $1,000,000!
Click on through for the full announcement.
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2016 PGM Gifts From Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant has revealed, in full, their PGM Gifts for 2016. Click on through for the details and to select your gift*.
Must be a current PG Member to order.
Elite Stormtroopers Are Coming To Marvel’s Star Wars Series
A new arc is coming. Marvel’s Star Wars #20 will wrap up the current story, and issue #21 will launch a fresh adventure for our heroes and their foes. “The Last Flight of Harbinger” is set to introduce an elite group of Imperial stormtroopers who will prove to be quite the foil to the Rebels.
For the full details, head to StarWars.com for the exclusive announcement.
Episode 474: We’re Down To Buy Figuarts
Now with almost 50 points of articulation!
Star Wars action figure collectors have a wealth of options. Whereas once we had only Kenner/Hasbro action figures, these days there are options in every scale and price point. One of those new figure lines is Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts 6-inch line. The price is double that of a Hasbro 6-inch figure, but is it worth it? On this episode of Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie give an in-depth review of the S.H. Figuarts First Order Stormtrooper, and tell you if it’s worth the price they paid!
And also on this week’s show, the hosts review Kotobukiya’s Art-FX+ First Order Stormtrooper statue 2-pack. Listen in to find out why this may be a statue collection you want to troop build!
With a complete run down of all US Blu-ray releases of The Force Awakens, news of an upcoming prototype Elite Series figure, and the latest rumors for 2016’s Force Friday event, it’s all on this Star Wars Action News!
And also check out Star Wars Action News’ crowdfunding campaign on Podbean! We want to make the show better and bring back the full video podcasts, but we need your help to make it happen!