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Hot Toys Exclusive 1:6 Scale Battlefront Jumptrooper

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Hot Toys has revealed their next convention exclusive! The 1:6 Scale Battlefront Jumptrooper.

Following the release of the Shock Trooper 1/6th scale collectible figure from the popular game EA Star WarsBattlefront, Hot Toys is delighted to continue to expand the Video Game Masterpiece series and officially present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Jumptrooper as one of this year’s Toy Fair Exclusive items.

Known to use the jump pack to gain high ground, the highly-accurate Jumptroooer collectible figure features a finely crafted Jumptrooper armor and helmet with weathering effects, a magnetically-attached jetpack with real-like thruster fire accessories, detailed heavy blasters and scout blaster, and a specially designed sand-themed dynamic figure stand ideal for aerial poses.

Star Wars fans don’t pass up on the opportunity to add this special trooper to your display!

You can check out their full gallery on Facebook.

SWAN Episode 462: Phasma-tastic

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As The Force Awakens draws closer we get new information, new trailers, and…new toys!  With the Guavian Enforcer, Captain Phasma, Constable Zuvio and Poe Dameron the second wave of 6-inch Black Series figures is hitting stores now. On this episode of Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie review this new wave of figures–and try to guess how they fit into the new movie.  And they also review the new KMart exclusive Kylo Ren – Starkiller Base Black Series figure.
Also on this week’s show, with tomorrow’s release of Battlefront the game, Brock joins us to look at the Star Wars: Battlefront novel Twilight Company. He also reviews the new audiobook adaptations for the young readers’ adaptations of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
With Berent’s report from Gentle Giant Days in Burbank, a rundown of new Star Wars merchandise hitting stores, and more, it’s all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!

Toyguide Update: Walmart Exclusive 6″ Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper

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The Yakface Toyguide updates continue with the addition of the Walmart Exclusive 6″ Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper from The Black Series.

PROS:  The Shock Trooper is a solid, no-brainer offering from Hasbro. Having a cross-sell product for the game required little additional investment other than a new deco for the existing trooper and a new attractive box. The deco for the figure is well applied for the most part, but discerning collectors may want to pick and choose from the available figures at retail in order to obtain the best product sample.

CONS: It is early yet to offer any real cons on the figure itself (other than the slight leg bowing due to the packaging) but  the relaying of information from the manufacturer and retailer to collectors that this was even going to be available was/is lacking. There seems to be a disconnect between all parties in knowing what is available (and when) to the consumer. With the planned marketing and product release push that Star Wars Battlefront received, you’d think that tie-in promotional product such as this would be better communicated and advertised to the public.

Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.

Walmart Epic Weekend Events

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With the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ release nearing, Walmart is starting the celebration a little early by hosting ‘Epic Weekend’ events on Nov. 13-15 at more than 3000 stores across the country.

Click on through for the details including info for the 6″ Black Series Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper.

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