Jedi Temple Archives alerts us to another update by Order Sixty Six Toys that reveals new packaging and loose images for the 6″ Black Series Poe Dameron and First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper set. This deluxe set is rumored to be a Target exclusive in the US.
Kmart Kylo Ren Date Update
It looks like the estimated release date for the Kmart exclusive 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren has been pushed back a bit as their mobile site now lists it at November 18 (orig. Nov. 8).
Let’s pray they don’t alter the deal any further.
6″ Value Figure Assortment
Last week we posted about Hasbro’s “value” line of 6″ figures which are essentially a middle ground between the traditional 3.75″ 5 POA action figures and the 12″ Hero Series line. Toys”R”Us Hong Kong has a link for all of these figures revealing others in the assortment including Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, First Order Stormtrooper and First Order Snowtrooper.
eFX Collectibles Death Star Surface Module Set 1 Preorder
eFX Collectibles is now taking preorders for their Convention Exclusive Death Star “High Altitude” Surface Modules Set 1.
– Set of 6 “High Altitude” Death Star modules
3.75′ TFA Kylo Ren Variant Hits eBay
Originally revealed in a Wave 2 case solicitation from Entertainment Earth, we now have a look at the variant card art and build-a-weapon (BAW) pack-in for the 3.75″ Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens line. Collect PZ-4CO and Goss Toowers to complete the buildable forest gear/weapon.
Thanks to JediInsider for the heads-up.
Shocking! Another Unannounced Exclusive Revealed
Jedi Temple Archives directs our attention to a new image from StarWars-Figuren that reveals an exclusive Star Wars Battlefront Shocktrooper for the 6″ Black Series line. No official details are available at this time regarding US distribution, but look for an update as more info is gathered.
Update: Order Sixty Six Toys in the UK currently has this for preorder and they give a look at the packaging as well.
Forums Update
As many of you have noticed (and written in about), our forums are still down. We apologize for the inconvenience but hope to have some good news soon. Thank you for your patience and your continued support.
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.