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)
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.
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 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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. 😉