Walmart.com will be offering their exclusive 6″ Black Series Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper for order soon. Watch for the link via social media in a few days.
UPDATE: New details revealed
Walmart Epic Weekend Events
With the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ release nearing, Walmart is starting the celebration a little early by hosting ‘Epic Weekend’ events on Nov. 13-15 at more than 3000 stores across the country.
Click on through for the details including info for the 6″ Black Series Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper.
Special Look at The Force Awakens This Thursday
As a big @StarWars fan, I'm excited for Thurs, as #TGITAwakens with a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens! pic.twitter.com/gfYKPTfTEq
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 10, 2015
Watch ABC for a special look at The Force Awakens this Thursday (Nov. 12) at 8pm ET/7pm CT.
Disney Parks Droid Factory R2-H15 Now Available
Disney Parks are now offering a new Droid Factory Astromech figure for the holidays: R2-H15.
All different types of Astromech droid populate the Star Wars galaxy. Each droid is different and has their own unique personality and colors. This loyal Astromech is optimized to function and serve in remote, sub-zero environments. Join R2-H15 on his adventure throughout the galaxy.
May the Force be with you…and your Droids!
UPDATE: RIP Daniel Fleetwood
We are sad to report that Daniel Fleetwood, the Star Wars fan who was diagnosed with cancer, has passed away. He was fortunate enough to have his wish granted as he was able to see a rough cut of The Force Awakens recently. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
UPDATE: A GoFundMe page has been established to help Daniel’s family with his associated medical costs. Please, donate what you can today.
Disney Elite Series Episode IV Stormtrooper Now Available
In case you missed the in-store offering yesterday, DisneyStore.com has their exclusive Elite Series Episode IV Stormtrooper Die Cast Figure up for order. With blaster and standing base, this armored sentinel will make a fierce addition to your collection.
Kotobukiya First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ Single Pack
Kotobukiya’s lineup of First Order forces continues with the STAR WARS First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ single pack. These 1/10 scale figures assemble easily and quickly with snap-fit assembly: no glue or painting required. The First Order Stormtrooper features magnets in the armored feet for added stability on the included base.
Display alongside other Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens snap-together figure kits from Kotobukiya.
Available April 2016.
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Star Wars “Hour of Code” Tutorial
Lesson Features Leia and Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as R2-D2, C-3PO and BB-8
SEATTLE, WA. and GLENDALE, CA. (Nov. 9, 2015) – Today, Code.org unveiled a Star Wars-themed computer science tutorial featuring Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 as well as Rey and BB-8 from the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The online lesson kicks off the third-annual global Hour of Code campaign, in honor of Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13, 2015.
Kohl’s Exclusive Forest Mission Figure Set
Kohls.com now has available their exclusive Forest Mission Figure pack (which was revealed back in September) as part of their Veterans Day Sale: Use code “VETERANS10” for an additional $10 off your order.
Episode 445: Star Wars The Flamethrower
Only 50 days until The Force Awakens and Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie couldn’t be more excited. Tickets have been purchased, plans made, and the countdown is on.
But for collecting it may be easier to list the items that don’t have Star Wars tie-ins instead of those that do. Soup, bottled water, apples, coffee creamer, El Paso Tacos! On this week’s show the hosts sift through the plethora of items and tell you which are the cool ones to hunt for.
With new waves of Hasbro figures hitting shelves, Black Series exclusives from Walmart, Target, and K-Mart, and where you can find Wave 2 of the new Force Awakens figures, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!