Sideshow is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Princess Leia figure.
The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Carrier Fisher as Princess Leia in the film, and features a newly developed head sculpt, detailed hair sculpture in Princess Leia’s iconic bun hair style, specially tailored costume, two types of blasters, and a figure stand.
This special edition includes a specially designed backdrop as a bonus accessory.
Just a quick reminder that the exclusive 6″ First Order Stormtrooper will be available starting tomorrow on HasbroToyShop.com. Good luck, and MTFBWY. Be sure to follow us on social media (Facebook & Twitter) for instant notification of its availability.
Update: Available as of 11:23am ET
Update 2: Out of stock 11:30am ET
The shroud of “The Disney Side” is slowly, but surely, being lifted on the plans for Force Friday. This week, Flyguy and I discuss some of the images, product lists and unwitting retail employees leaking out info ahead of September’s big reveal. Speaking of big, Hot Toys revealed the ultimate 1:6 item – the Millennium Falcon display recently in Hong Kong. It not only went viral in the collecting community, but caught worldwide attention on media outlets as well. Is something like this actually viable in today’s market? We wrap things up with a bit of comic news as well as our weekly breakdown of new purchases and acquisitions and more on Episode #70 of The Realm Recap!
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Jedi Temple Archives has posted a great scoop regarding new toys from The Force Awakens available on Force Friday. Retail Meijers apparently set their shelf tags a little early revealing vehicles, playsets and other merchandise. Head on over for the details and images.
The ever expanding list of action figure cover variants for Marvel’s Star Wars series continues with the Tusken Raider for issue #008. Like the others, this variant features the work of John Tyler Christopher giving the cover a Vintage Kenner inspired design with a realistic twist. Look for it at your local comic shop on August 19
Since acquiring the teaser poster for The Force Awakens via Disney Movie Rewards, I knew I’d want a special way to display it without spending a fortune on a dedicated backlit display case. Click on through to find out how you can build one yourself with the simplest of tools and the least amount of money. We’re all saving up for Force Friday, right?
Continue reading DIY LED Frame Project for The Force Awakens Poster
Disney Store will also introduce Star Wars Legion Helmets, a series of eight vinyl collectible helmets inspired by the Star Wars Legion Helmet project launched in early 2014.
Disney Store will launch an exclusive collection of Star Wars items at D23 EXPO on Friday, August 14. The collection will feature apparel, collectibles, and toys, including the Star Wars Elite Series, a new line of highly articulated and detailed die cast action figures, representing characters from Star Wars Episodes I-VI. The action figures will be sold individually at Disney Store locations beginning later this year; however, D23 EXPO attendees have the opportunity to purchase the full set of Star Wars Elite Series action figures, which includes D23 EXPO-exclusive versions of R2-D2 and C-3PO.
No word as of yet regarding the scale of these figures.
Head on over to D23.com for additional Star Wars merchandise debuting at the expo.
Hot Toys has updated via Facebook today their full preview of the upcoming 1:6 Scale Princess Leia Organa figure.
The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Carrier Fisher as Princess Leia in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt, detailed hair sculpture of Princess Leia’s iconic hair style, specially tailored costume, two types of blasters, and a figure stand.
Watch for preorders very soon on Sideshow Collectibles which will include a special bonus backdrop.
Rebelscum has updated today with details on a unique “Build-A” feature being incorporating into the Mission Series line for The Force Awakens. Head on over for additional details.