@yak_face well that stinks….#TheForceAwakens #Bluray #Target pic.twitter.com/3xtJIhj1c8
— Sandy Moore III (@Sandman804) March 9, 2016
We just received the above tweet from @sandman804 contradicting previous claims that there would be a bonus disc included with the Target Exclusive edition of The Force Awakens.
The email from Target states that bonus content will be available through digital download via a unique code.
Entertainment Earth is currently taking preorders for the Bandai/Tamashii Nations Movie Realization Taikoyaku Stormtrooper. Includes 4 interchangeable hands, 2 drum sticks, a conch shell, and a flag set. Expand your army today!
Sponsor DorksideToys has put up an announcement (via Twitter) that preorders will launch for the 3.75″ Takodana Encounter set from The Force Awakens on March 15.
Marvel’s Poe Dameron series is the latest title to be getting a special Vintage Action Figure variant cover from artist John Tyler Christopher. Click the image above for a closer look. Also be on the lookout for a special black & white version available directly from John’s website.
Industrial designer Brad Harris has designed and printed this fully articulated Rathtar (via 3D printing) for the 3.75″ scale complete with Black Series style packaging. It is really a thing to behold. Head on over to his site to check out this impressive piece and more, like this 3.75″ Scale TIE Defender and Krayt Dragon.
Hasbro, hire this man!
Entertainment Weekly has posted the first look at Han Solo, a new comic miniseries coming from Marvel this June. The story is set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, giving readers and fans even more background to our favorite smuggler.
Our friends at VinylmationWorld alert us to a new Limited Edition Vinylmation set currently available from DisneyStore.com. This Series 6 set includes Spirit Anakin, Spirit Yoda and Spirit Obi-Wan and is priced at $36.95.
On this week’s episode, Flyguy and I discuss the reveal of the much anticipated exclusive 6″ Rey figure from Kmart, new teases and reveals from Funko and their POP! line. Plus (newly confirmed) details for blu-ray release(s) of The Force Awakens, production updates for Episode VIII and much more. All of this plus our recent acquisitions on Episode #91 of The Realm Recap.
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel. Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
StarWars.com has updated (finally) with the official release announcement for The Force Awakens on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital. Head on over to check out the break down of features and various retailer exclusive versions*.
*A 3D version will be available later this year.
Preorder:
Target with exclusive packaging and content
Walmart (Exclusive packaging)
Best Buy (Steelbook)
Which version of #theforceawakens are you getting?
— Yakface.com (@yak_face) March 3, 2016
Target has posted the details for their exclusive Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital version of The Force Awakens coming on April 5.
Only at Target: Collectible packaging, plus 20 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including a never-before-seen interview with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, and a deeper look at the movie’s weaponry.
UPDATE: Disney has confirmed that it will be available in advance as a digital download on April 1.