Our friends at Star Wars Action News have posted via Facebook the finding of The Black Series Wave 3 at Walgreens. Might be worth a stop if your heading out on toy runs today.
Legends Wave 2 Trickling In…
Reports have been showing the second wave of Legends figures popping up at some Toys”R”us stores.
I’m happy to report that St. Louis can be added to the list of sightings now, as I was able to score a couple of the new Stormtrooper (two in total, across two stores).
Personal Note: This guy will be hard to army build at one per case, but hopefully Hasbro realizes that this is one 5POA figure that definitely is in demand, and will do something good about it.
New Mission Series Hitting Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart stores are starting to receive the second wave of Mission Series 2-pks. Priced under $10, these would have been a great Christmas gift a few weeks ago… but hey, better in January than not at all, right? Your mileage may vary, but next time you’re by a Wal-Mart it may be worth checking to see if they have them.
UPDATE: New Inquisitor Lightsaber Image in EW
Today’s issue of Entertainment Weekly has listed Star Wars Rebels as part of their 2014 Preview feature and the accompanying photo shows a new image of The Inquisitor with a couple stormtroopers. Interestingly, it reveals that his unique lightsaber staff appears to have a couple modes where it can be used as more of a sword with the full [rotating] ring folding in half to serve as a traditional hand guard.
UPDATE: Article is now online.
Captain Han Solo – Hoth Up for Pre-Order
Sideshow is now taking pre-orders for their sixth scale Captain Han Solo – Hoth figure. Head on over to choose between 2 versions: exclusive edition with Brown coat or exclusive edition with blue coat.
Black Series Wave 3 Hitting Walmart
Our friends at JediDefender have posted note that Wave 3 of the Black Series 3-3/4″ figures has started showing up at Walmart in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
Yakfinities #51: Space Pirates
The first Yakfinities Customizing Challenge of 2014 is underway! This should be a fun one, so get out those customizing supplies and show us what you’re capable of!
Reminder: Yakfinities #50 results will be posted next week.
Darth Maul Clone Wars Storyline to Conclude in Comic Form
Newsarama has posted an exclusive report that the story arc involving Darth Maul in The Clone Wars series will be concluded via a four-part limited edition comic book series titled: Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir this May.
It is a huge disappointment that these episodes won’t be completed in their intended animated form, but at least the story will finally get some closure.
Sideshow Sixth Scale Hoth Han Solo Preview
Sideshow has updated today with an expanded preview of their Captain Han Solo – Hoth Sixth Scale Figure going up for pre-order this Thursday. Click on through for all the details including the exclusive version that includes brown or blue parka and alternate head sculpt.
50 Cent’s SMS Audio™ Unveils Star Wars™ Limited Edition Headphones
SMS Audio has announced at CES 2014 a series of Limited Edition STREET by 50 On-Ear Wired headphones that will feature branding from popular Star Wars themes and characters including Stormtrooper, Rebel Alliance, Boba Fett and Imperial. Click on through for the full press release.
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