A long time ago, in an alternate retail reality, fresh Star Wars product could be found at Walmart stores throughout the galaxy.

For the first time in many moons, my local Walmart is showing some positive signs – not only with a fresh reset, but actually stocking some new product AND the Star Wars section is now positioned at the front of the toy aisle as opposed to hiding near the back.

Not gonna lie… I felt like a kid there again for a brief moment. Pretty nice to feel a hint of that magic here and there.

Will this be a better year for Star Wars at retail? I’m not sure I’d bet the moisture farm on it, but I snapped a handful of close-up pics (including some new non-Star Wars items in the toy reset that caught my eye). Check them out here after the jump!

Yakfinities #87 has officially launched and runs through November 30! Head on over to the forums to check out all of the cool customs submitted so far, and while you’re at it, roll up your sleeves and let’s see your own submission!

As a reminder, we will have three random winners that will receive a prize… plus a random special prize winner who will receive a Two Diorama Display Stands THE ADVANTAGE.

What is this display system? The ADVANTAGE is a universal diorama system from scifidioramaguy.com that is compatible with over 40 different action figures including Star Wars, G.I.Joe, Star Trek, Ninja Turtles, Marvel, DC, Masters of the Universe, ACID RAIN, Joy Toy, Indiana Jones & More!

Visit scifidioramaguy.com for product and ordering information on how to order your own sets. Check out additional videos (and this great documentary on its creation) on YouTube and you can follow SciFidioramaguy on Facebook and Instagram.

Long time affiliate/sponsor (nearly 30 years?!) Entertainment Earth has sent out an update regarding upcoming price changes. We thank them for their continued partnership and we thank you for your continued patronage of them through use of our affiliate links.

Click on through for the full statement.

Dear Valued EE Customers,

I want to update you on the current environment (specifically related to new tariff policy) and the impact it is having on our business and our pricing.

Since February, the Entertainment Earth team has been working as hard as possible with our vendor partners and internally to absorb as much cost impact as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot absorb all of the cost increases/tariffs, particularly on products coming from China.  Additionally, the current situation is preventing many retailers (ourselves included) from importing product from China which will impact timing of product receipt.

A few things to know:

• You will be receiving information in the coming days on price increases and/or delays based on cost increases from vendors and/or tariffs.
• To protect you and your purchases, you will be able to adjust your orders without penalty, as we understand the new costs may impact your ability/desire for these products.
• If the environment changes and we have the opportunity to reduce prices, we have every intention to do so based on positive changes in the cost structure of toys. Our goal is to support you in building and growing your collections.

Entertainment Earth was built by fans with the singular purpose of bringing pop culture joy to all of you. As fans and collectors ourselves, it truly pains us both personally and professionally not to be able to deliver amazing collector products from so many terrific partners at prices that meet your (and our) expectations.

Please know that we continue to advocate for improved pricing from all possible partners, that we continue to “tighten our belt” as much as possible to serve you, and that if we see positive changes that can lower price, we will pass them on.

Thank you deeply for your continued support and partnership. As always, please feel free to reach out to our team with any questions.

Best regards,
Billy Lagor, CEO Entertainment Earth, and the EE Team

Yak’s Top Ten is back, with the focus shifting to Vehicles!

What are the top ten vehicles that you most desperately want to see made in The Vintage Collection from this theme? Post your TVC wish list HERE.

You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.

Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please remember to indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.

Expecting to find nothing interesting at a local Gamestop tonight, I walked out pleasantly surprised by the amount of new TVC and TBS items this particular store had available. For a closer look, click here.

Yakfinities is back, with a new Customizing Challenge category decided by our readers. The theme takes us back to the first days of the saga – Cantina Denizens! We will have three random winners as usual that will receive a prize… plus a random special prize winner who will receive a $25 gift certificate to our friends at Outer Rim Traders!

As always, fan fiction entries are encouraged… your creation does not have to be of a character that was shown on screen. Custom entries may be submitted through July 31, but remember they need to be of a new custom you made… and if you are in need of some parts for your entry, head on over to Outer Rim Traders and check out their offerings. They have some great stuff at very reasonable prices… below are just a few examples!

So, head on over to our forums to get started by clicking here!

TVC March Madness moves onto the Elite Eight! Characters have come from all corners of the Star Wars galaxy, with fan favorites competing from the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, Legends, The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Mandalorian.

Which character do you want to see added to The Vintage Collection as an all-new figure first?

•Hera Syndulla vs. Asajj Ventress
•Sabine Wren vs. Tonnika Sister
•Luke Skywalker (Tatooine) vs. Darth Revan
•Count Dooku vs. Cobb Vanth

Voting for these matchups closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The next round of voting will resume 48 hours later and run all day Monday.

SUBMIT YOUR VOTE HERE and be sure to follow @SWTVC on Instagram for more info and updates.

If you’re active in the customizing community, chances are you have seen photos of the Ubrikkian 9000 Speeder offered by Stan Solo Creations. I recently acquired one, and was not disappointed at all as the quality is through the roof – check out the gallery of pics to help decide if this is something you’d like to add to your collection.

Just in time for the new year, we were able to acquire some of the newest TVC wave, and these figures are outstanding to say the least.

We have a few quick pics to share of Cassian and Vel – check them out, and as an added bonus for loose collectors, the Cassian head can easily be swapped out with his Rogue One figure with ease.

Amazon has started to send out updated shipping notifications for the Vintage Collection Dark Troopers and collectors who preordered can start to expect to receive them next week.