Over the weekend, news broke via eBay auctions and social media of a new 6″ Black Series Rey & BB-8 variant. This time, Rey includes the Skywalker lightsaber as an added accessory. Look for this version to ship alongside reissues of wave 4 that includes X-wing Pilot Asty and General Hux.
On this special episode of First Order Transmissions, I take over hosting duties and am joined by Dan Curto and Chris Salton as we discuss the latest in Star Wars news including new ultra-high end collectible props, the overblown report(s) of Rogue One going through extensive reshooting, and the current state of collecting.
You can watch the show by clicking on over to the dedicated YouTube channel or watch right here.
Toy Ark has alert us to news that Hot Toys is releasing a Special Edition/Exclusive 1:6 Scale Gold Chrome Stormtrooper as part of their Movie Masterpiece line. It is speculated that this figure will receive a release similar to last year’s Copper Chrome Stormtrooper. Look for an official announcement and preorder soon.
Mattel’s official Hot Wheels site updated recently announcing new summer 2016 character car assortments. These wave include several new individual cars as well as new two packs. Click on over to check out the Shocktrooper, Sidon Ithano, Jango Fett and more.
Thanks to Corey from First Order Transmissions for the alert.
Twitter friend @studshooter reports the finding of the LEGO Rebel A-wing Pilot minifigure polybag at Legoland California FREE with a $30 purchase.
Adam Savage (Mythbusters/Tested) adds a new prop replica to his collection: Kylo Ren’s helmet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This is actually Adam’s second Kylo Ren helmet–he has a modified Black Series Voice Changer helmet and now this high-end model by Prop Shop. We examine the prop to admire its fabrication and detail.
Sideshow Collectibles now has their Darth Maul Premium Format Figure up for pre-order.
Also, be sure to order the exclusive version with a swap out hand featuring a severed version of his trademark lightsaber.
Sideshow Collectibles has started sending out notifications to those that preordered their 1:6 Scale Jawas Figure Set. Look for this to start charging to accounts and shipping in about two weeks.
Fantasy Flight Games has announced their latest expansion in their popular X-wing Miniatures Game. This release includes the ARC-170, Special Forces TIE Fighter, Protectorate Starfighter and Shadow Caster.
Between these four expansions, you will find zero turrets. Instead, you will find two auxiliary firing arcs, one mobile firing arc, and a starfighter with zero shields… whose pilots practice flying straight at their foes. And there is plenty more to this wave than just its ships. You will also meet Poe’s mother, discover new First Order tech, welcome a handful of Mandalorians to the Scum faction, and gain the ability to fly Sabine Wren as a Scum bounty hunter.
Look for Wave IX and its expansions to arrive at retailers late in the third quarter of 2016.
An eBay seller in Hong Kong has listed new auctions show 2 new sets of Black Series Titanium Series Helmets. Set 03 includes Darth Vader and Stormtrooper and set 04 includes First Order Special Force TIE Fighter Pilot and Black Leader Poe Dameron. These helmets were first revealed back at NYCC in October.
Thanks to Endless MTG on twitter for the heads-up.