Time to start checking your Toys”R”Us as the 6″ Black Series First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter with Elite TIE Fighter Pilot has started hitting stores as posted by the 6″ Black Series Collectors Group on Facebook.
Thanks to Corey from the Wolfpack Podcast for the heads-up.
Just a quick reminder that starting on Oct. 3 through Oct. 11, Hallmark is launching their Keepsake Ornament Debut where collectors can pick up their Kylo Ren and/or Magic Motion Holiday Darth Vader Ornament
DisneyXD has updated their Star Wars Rebels mini-site to include the names/designations for the two new Inquisitors for season 2. The male is called “Fifth Brother” and the female is named “Seventh Sister”. No additional details are yet known but look for some new info at NYCC in a couple weeks. Season 2 premieres October 14 on DisneyXD.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume to kick off a series of additions for The Force Awakens 3-3/4″ line. Today, we take a look at the First Order Snowtrooper from wave 2 of the Build-A-Weapon “Snow” assortment.
PROS: Hasbro/Kenner has come a long way since the first 5 POA figures they released in the 90’s. Gone are the muscle bound proportions, instead we have a near-screen accurate representation of the latest snowtrooper from The Force Awakens in a more kid-centric line of products. The emphasis on “kid centric” is important as this line isn’t intended to subvert the diehard collector, but to give options in the toy aisle. Some may hate them, but again if you do, you’re probably not the audience anyway and that can’t be helped. As for the First Order Snowtrooper figure itself, the design is solid with a lot of detail in the stark white armor. Articulation is basic but the figure stands well and the ball-jointed head lends a little “attitude” when posing the head. He includes the standard issue F-11D blaster rifle (with extended stock), removable cold weather survival pack and two pieces for the “Icebreaker*” Build-A-Weapon.
CONS: For me, the jury is still out on the build-a-weapon concept. Sure, it adds to the playability of the figure (depending on the part), and there’s a nostalgic Vintage Kenner Droid Factory vibe I get from the constructs you assemble, but as a collector, they don’t really scratch that itch fully and leave me cold. In short, I wouldn’t miss them if they were abruptly dropped from the line in favor of a waist joint or a $1 decrease in price.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
*unofficial name
Despite being only 80 days away from the The Force Awakens, the flow of product in and money out seems to be never ending. On this episode of The Realm Recap, Flyguy and I take a look at the latest reveals from Hasbro, Bandai, Funko, Anovos and much more (and hopefully with 100% less audio distortion).
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Tonight we spotlight the fantastic customizing skills of Hemble, who has updated with more 6″ scale custom figures in our forums. Take a moment and check out his latest efforts after the jump!
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— Robert (@BobaSpeich) September 28, 2015
Here are the official details for the lottery/voucher program at participating Disney Stores for the Exclusive 6″ Elite Series Die Cast figures courtesy of @BobaSpeich
FastCompany has posted and in-depth interview with Hasbro’s Star Wars Design Director, Steve Evens, about the process of designing a new slate of toys for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Some pretty interesting details included in the article especially confirmation regarding character selection from only the first third of the film.
Toys”R”Us.com current has available in stock and ready to ship FREE the 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren and First Order Stormtrooper. Limit 2 per customer.
Thanks to German O. for the report.
If you pre-ordered a “Desert Den” playset from Twelfth Parsec, start keeping an eye on your email for a shipping notice as these have begun to arrive on the doorsteps of collectors.
Personal Note: Independent groups who are actually fans themselves are starting to take advantage of Hasbro’s negligence on the playset front, and hopefully we will see bigger and better things like this in the future.
On any note, head to the forums for a closer look.