Nerdist.com has posted an article confirming a report from a couple weeks ago that re-issues of Disney’s Elite Series of die cast figures are headed back to stores on April 5. They also post the first official look at the revised Boba Fett figure with cape that was absent on the initial release.
After what seems like an eternity, preorder processing notifications are going out to Premier Guild Members for the 2015 PGM Gift Mini Busts. As a refresher, these bust included Emperor Palpatine, Biker Scout and Commander Faie. Look for orders to start processing on Monday, April 4.
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The next assortment of Star Wars Tsum Tsum featuring characters from Episode I: The Phantom Menace are scheduled for release on April 5. The 7 character set including Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Sebulba, Queen Amidala and Jar Jar Binks will be available in Disney stores and at DisneyStore.com
Disney has officially announced the dates for the next D23:
All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again D23 presents D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of July 14–16. Each of Disney’s magical worlds will unite under one roof to celebrate what’s new and what’s on the horizon from theme parks, television, music, gaming, and films, including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Advance tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will go on sale at D23Expo.com beginning July 14, 2016.
With this date superseding SDCC, could we see our first trailer for Episode VIII at D23?
This clothing line allows Funko to create iconic characters in an all-new style designed with women in mind! These t-shirts are 100% cotton and come in women’s sizes SMALL through XXL!
Twitter follower @MayTheFunkoBeWithYou shares an image from GameStop’s database confirming the release of an exclusive POP! Rey with X-Wing Helmet. Look for it in stores around July 1.
Endor Express has shared via Instagram a new latex Dewback (a kin to the Happabore that was released last year) is now available a Disney Parks. They describe that the dewback relatively close in scale to the 6″ figure line so this might make for some great customizing and/diorama filler.
Tomorrow, Instagram is rolling out a new algorithm that will change the behavior of their app (for the worse). Posts from everyone you follow will no longer appear in a chronological timeline but shift to a “best post” sorting order. To our 7600+ followers, be sure to Turn On Post Notifications via the menu next to our icon through the app. This will ensure you get the latest info as well as our continued direct social engagement.
Our friends at Star Wars Action News report via Facebook the discovery of a new 12″ Droid 3 pack from The Force Awakens hitting shelves exclusively at Target. The set includes BB-8, C-3PO and RO-4LO and retails for $29.99*.
*Thanks to Justin from JediNews for the price confirmation.
Update: for those in the hunt for this set: DPCI 087-06-0046