Our friends at MakingStarWars.net have posted an interesting report that Disney Licensing is no longer authorizing the likeness of Princess Leia in her prisoner outfit. This edict extends to approved Lucasfilm & Marvel artist as well (confirmed by J Scott Campbell). “Slave Leia” has been the subject of much discussion over the recent past and as you can see from the image above, this particular likeness has received its fair share of merchandise* over the years.
*Only a sampling of the extensive LFL authorized merchandise.
For those with wildly warped cannons on their X-wings from The Force Awakens, Hasbro has replacement parts available and they are starting to arrive to those that ordered them. Simply contact customer service to get your replacements.
Looks like the ranks of the First Order are expanding as the Riot Control Stormtrooper and First Order Heavy Gunner have been added to S.H.Figuarts lineup of 6″ scale figures.
Thanks to @DenO_Tokunation on twitter for the info.
We’re receiving several reports (like the one above) that shipping notifications are been sent out for the Kmart Exclusive 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) figure.
Be sure to keep an eye on their website as well as it has gone up again (intermittently) today for preorder.
Duracell powers a fantastical Christmas-morning Star Wars battle of epic proportions in this holiday commercial from Anomaly that breaks Friday nationwide on TV and the web.
Check out the full press release/article on AdWeek.com
The Realm Recap co-host Flyguy directs our attention to two new LEGO polybags discovered for The Force Awakens. Details of their availability aren’t yet known but look for more info soon for the Finn in First Order Stormtrooper armor and Poe’s Black Squadron X-wing Fighter.
Sith_fire30 alerts us to several new 6″ scale figures coming from Bandai’s S.H.Figuarts line. They include Chewbacca (with articulated mouth), Han Solo and Luke Skywalker with blast-shield helmet and training remote. Plus, in the reflection you can see Jango Fett as well.
