The next wave of Disney Store Exclusive Elite Series kicks off tomorrow with the availability of Chewbacca with Porgs from The Last Jedi. Look for a new figure to be released each week* (in store and online) until the film is released.
Release Schedule:
Oct. 27 — Chewbacca (with Porgs)
Oct. 31 — Finn (First Order Disguise)
Nov. 7 — Poe Dameron
Nov. 14 — Rose & BB-8
Nov. 21 — C-3PO
Nov. 28 — Captain Phasma
Dec. 5 — Supreme Leader Snoke
*Subject to change and availability.
Tomorrow (Oct. 27) is the official launch of Funko’s Star Wars Dorbz line at Disney Stores and ShopDisney.com Each figure retails for $11.95 each. And for you chase figure hunters, be on the lookout for a flocked Chewbacca!
It looks like the Disney Store will be offering some new exclusive vehicle with figure sets from The Last Jedi. These small vehicles seem to be reminiscent of old Galoob Micro Machines/Action Fleet in a way. The vehicles and figures are plastic, not die cast. They are not available in the US as of yet but should be soon. Click on through to check out boxed and loose images for Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer and Poe’s Boosted X-wing Fighter.
Thanks to Marco A. for the heads-up.
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GLENDALE, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2017) – Today Disney launched shopDisney, a new e-commerce destination offering the best assortment of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys, home and more. A new prototype Disney store design was also revealed and is being tested in select locations around the world bringing the magic of Disney to retail through innovative technology, storytelling and cast member interaction.
Check out the full press release here.
io9 has officially reveal 3 new 6″ Black Series exclusives coming to stores this fall (not tomorrow). Head on over to check out Snoke with Throne, Amazon Exclusive Elite Praetorian Guard, the GameStop/B&N/Disney Store Exclusive Guardians of Evil 4pk and the Walgreens exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Ghost)*! Click on through for a closer look.
*as rumored/leaked by Jedi Temple Archives many moons ago.
After gathering as much PUBLICLY accessible information as possible, through cross referencing the dozens of DPCIs, SKUs and UPCs and cataloging leaked product that has hit shelves and eBay, we are happy to present our official “unofficial” Force Friday 2 Checklist! Our downloadable pdf should assist you in planning for Friday’s expenditures as this year we’ve included MSRPs for most of the items. A huge debt of gratitude goes out to you, the fans, for sending in your store finds via email and most importantly SOCIAL MEDIA as they were instrumental in making this list as complete and verifiable as possible. Brands covered include Hasbro, Funko, Disney Store, Jakks Pacific, LEGO, Hot Wheels, and Sphero.
Click the banner above to download your guide to finding the Force on Force Friday!
UPDATE: In light of today’s new product announcements and before people start to ask “where is X on your list?” and “is this going to be available today?” questions – yes, I realize there are things missing (now) and I have no idea what will be available in your particular store at the particular time go there. The checklist was the best possible guide we could provide with the knowledge at hand.
A recent post in the Elite Series Collectors group on Facebook confirms that Disney plans on continuing the die cast Elite Series figures as images for the Elite Praetorian Guard and First Order Judicial Trooper have been revealed.
Update: the image has been removed from the Facebook Group
Continuing our tradition of providing collectors with the most current info we can, work has begun on assembling our downloadable/printable pdf checklist for the huge marketing of The Last Jedi with Force Friday 2. Brands that are featured so far include: Hasbro, Funko, LEGO, Disney Store, Hot Wheels and Jakks Pacific. The products in this list will be continually updated until Aug 31.
Nerdist has posted the exclusive first looks at 3 new Disney Store Elite Series Premium Action Figure Sets that will be revealed in conjunction with D23. Head on over Princess Leia (Hoth) and Darth Vader, Jyn Erso (Eadu) and Director Krennic and Rey (Resistance) and Kylo Ren (Unmasked). Each set is $79.95 and limited to 1000 pieces an feature multiple accessories and soft goods clothing.
Funko has revealed two of their Star Wars exclusives for D23 next month that will be offered at Disney Stores. The Dorbz* Hoth Han Solo with Tauntaun and Cantina Dorbz 3-pk. featuring Vintage-deco Greedo, Walrusman and Snaggletooth.
*These figures mark the first additions to the Dorbz line for the Star Wars license.