Disney has also announced a new, limited-edition of 3,000, Starspeeder 3000 Playset that includes RX-24 and R2-D2 Droid Factory figures, button-activated attraction content (from the original attraction), display sequences and Captain RX-24 phrases. A button activates door opening with chime. Immersive interior lighting is sequenced to media and it includes 25 3.75” scale seats with elastic clip-in seat belts.
Price is set at $300 and available next weekend at D23 Marketplace and Aug. 12 on DisneyStore.com
Disney has announced several new items to commemorrate this year’s D23 festivities, including this new Droid Factory R6-D23 astromech designed as an homage to Mickey as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. It will be available via the D23 Marketplace next weekend and on DisneyStore on Aug. 12.
The long awaited Ahsoka Tanko Premium Format Figure from Sideshow Collectibles has been revealed via D23. The Sideshow Exclusive Edition also includes Morai – Ahsoka’s convor companion – perched on its own base. Look for this to go on preorder tomorrow at 9am ET.
Sunday night, I joined the crew at the Galaxy of Toys Podcast to discuss some of the reveals from the D23 Expo as well as the future of Star Wars figures from Hasbro. Give it a listen!
The D23 Exclusive POP! The Mandalorian from Funko has been revealed thanks to a tweet from Stitch Kingdom. This is a pre-release item for the event so this same version will be available at retail (minus the sticker) in October.
Force Friday is a few short weeks away and (aside from a few leaks) Star Wars fans have little idea what to expect. But some news was had at the two big Star Wars events in July — D23 and SDCC!
A lot of squawking has been happening since the Porgs were officially revealed in the behind the scenes video for The Last Jedi at D23. Upon revisiting a few coded listings for products, “IP Beak” is all but officially confirmed to be an Interactive Plush Porg. Nothing earth shattering or previously theorized, but as we approach Force Friday II, and unofficial checklists are being put together, it’s helpful to know what these things are despite their coded aliases.
