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PZ-4CO Card Shot
Another figure card shot has turned up via Amazon.co.uk for an upcoming character for The Force Awakens (first appearing in the JTTFA book, Moving Target). Click the image above for a closer look at protocol droid, PZ-4CO.
Thanks to Eye of the Tyler for the tip.
3.75″ General Hux and Guavian Enforcer Hit eBay
A UK eBay listing has popped up featuring carded shots of the 3.75″ General Hux as well as a Guavian Enforcer.
Thanks to Corey from The Wolfpack Podcast for the heads up.
The Weekend is Nigh: Star Wars Weekends To Retire in 2016
WDW News Today is reporting a rumor that popular annual event, Star Wars Weekends, is retiring in 2016.
Star Wars Weekends has been perhaps the most popular annual event in the history of Walt Disney World since it was introduced in 1997, so much so that it became an annual event in the early 2000’s at the then Disney-MGM Studios. Well, after 16 fantastic events, it seems Star Wars Weekends is being shelved in 2016.
Episode #75: Kmart’s Kylo Confusion
We are one week past Force Friday, but the aisles look like the week before. The desired product is virtually wiped out with only drips and drabs of stock replenishment taking place. To add further insult to injury, Kmart set many collectors up for failure in trying to obtain their exclusive 6″ Kylo Ren by launching a very early Sunday morning preorder. Is there hope for the modern day collector in this environment? We also discuss some of the latest product reveals from figures and vehicles to more exclusives. All this and much more on episode #75 of The Realm Recap!
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Medicom Reveals VCD Darth Vader Crystal Model
Medicom Toy has revealed their latest Vinyl Collectible Dolls (VCD) figure – The Limited Editon Darth Vader “Crystal Model”. This limited edition item is encrusted with Swarovski Crystals. Retail price is $1,540 at current US/Yen exchange rate. Click on through for additional images. Ships December 2015.
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Kmart 6″ Kylo Ren Preorder Is Live
Kmart is now taking preorders for their exclusive 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base). Shipping is set for November 8.
6″ Black Series Wave 2 on Amazon
It looks like the next wave of 6″ Black Series figures is up for order on Amazon.com. Click on through to get your Guavian Enforcer, Poe Dameron, Captain Phasma and Constable Zuvio.
Thanks to Mike L. for the tip.
UPDATE: Captain Phasma is now gone.
The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
StarWars.com has posted a cover reveal for the anticipation The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming this December 18.
Bursting with hundreds of beautiful works of art that include production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings, The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will delight both Star Wars fans and film enthusiasts for years to come.
6″ Hero Series for The Force Awakens Confirmed
Back in February, we speculated that Hasbro may start up another 6″ scale of limited articulation figures similar to the 12″ Hero Series. It looks like that has indeed come to pass as a new image out of Hong Kong shows a new Finn figure. Hasbro has done this with their Marvel line as well with the figures sold through dollar stores and the like. No word yet as to US availability.