As stealthy as the announcement itself, Hot Toys has announced their exclusive 1:6 Scale Movie Masterpiece Shadow Trooper (Commander?) figure. Watch for a Sideshow announcement soon regarding preorder info.
Thanks to Flyguy for the heads-up.
Amazon Exclusive Jedi Force Pack Now Available
Amazon.com is now taking orders for their exclusive Playskool Heroes Star Wars Jedi Force Imperial Forces 6-pack. This set includes a Snowtrooper, Sandtrooper, Stormtrooper, Blackhole Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper and TIE Fighter Pilot
Thanks to our friends at JediNews for the heads up.
Toyguide Update: Luke Skywalker (SL10)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with the next entry in the Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at Luke Skywalker (SL10).
PROS: This was one of the figures I missed in early 2014 (due to “last wave syndrome” of the previous line look in the US). Thankfully, Hasbro recognized the problem and reissued it for the first wave of Rebels/Saga Legends assortment. The figure itself is quite possibly the best 5 POA Luke figure ever done in terms of capturing the classic Kenner aesthetic while using modern sculpting techniques. Like most offerings in the Saga Legends line, there are some issues with paint apps but this figure (at least my sample) seems to have faired pretty well. They really seemed to have nailed the specific “Jedi” details of his outfit as well – namely the chest flap and the cool little pouch on his belt.
CONS: As we mentioned, the paint apps for this figure can vary from figure to figure so finding one with decent eye/eye brow deco may be the hardest part about collecting the figure. Otherwise there really isn’t much to complain about unless you just don’t like “cheaper” toys aimed a younger generation.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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DCSWCC 6th Charity Pin
‘The Washington D.C. Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC) is proud to announce our 2014 biannual charity pin featuring Commander Cody holding a holographic Washington Monument. Sixth in the series of high-quality cloisonne lapel pins, officially licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd., each pin is individually stamped and numbered — only 500 will ever be made! All proceeds benefit the Children’s Inn at National Institutes of Health. The Children’s Inn at NIH is a residential “place like home” for sick children and their families. Children come from across the country and around the world to stay together with their families at The Inn while they receive specialized medical care.
Order yours today at http://store.dcswcc.org/
BBTS Revoltech C-3PO Preorder
Big Bad Toy Store is now taking preorders for the 6″ Revoltech C-3PO
Become a Rancho Recruiter
Help Rancho Obi-Wan continue its mission to inspire with the Force of imagination and get yourself some exclusive swag: Become a Rancho Recruiter! For full details head to RanchoObiWan.org.
Customizers Are On The Ball
3DPrint.com posts this great article about a customizer/modeler offering a FREE file for a printable, 1:1 3D version of the “ball droid” from The Force Awakens. Those with access to a 3D printer can get the file here.
LEGO UCS Slave I Available January 1 + FREE Mini AT-DP
LEGO.com has updated with their January 2015 store calendar showcasing the official release date (Jan. 1 2015) of the Ultimate Collector’s Series Slave I.
Plus, for the month of January, receive a FREE* Mini AT-DP with any LEGO Star Wars purchase.
*Only available at LEGO Stores and shop.LEGO.com –while supplies last.
ANOVOS Darth Vader Standalone Helmet
Anovos is now offering Cyber Monday preorders for their Darth Vader Standalone Helmet for $299.95. This pre-order is available exclusively to North American customers and will increase in price incrementally as preorders fill. Check out ANOVOS.com for the tier details. Preorder yours now for maximum savings!
UPDATE: New The Force Awakens Details Tomorrow?
The Force is strong with @GMA tomorrow! We will have new exclusive details on @StarWars #TheForceAwakens. pic.twitter.com/nroiH7DFQD
— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 1, 2014
Good Morning America offered up a tweet this evening teasing exclusive details for Star Wars: The Force Awakens tomorrow. Check local listings for air times.
Good Morning America is aired on ABC, a division of The Walt Disney Company.
UPDATE: GMA confirms the rumor that the voiceover in the teaser was indeed given by Andy Serkis and they also state the source of that other lightsaber (not the cross blade one) you hear in the trailer. Head over to ClubJade for the details, spoiler warnings apply.