JediDefender alerts us via Twitter to Bandai’s announcement of their next wave of Converge super-deformed figures. Wave 3 features the villains of The Force Awakens including Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, First Order Stormtrooper and First Order Flametrooper. Watch for these in March 2016.
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Entertainment Weekly Reveals 4 Covers for The Force Awakens
Starting next week, Entertainment Weekly will be issuing 4 Special Collector Double Issues with new details and covers for The Force Awakens. Click on through to check out the covers and look for new images to be revealed later today.
UPDATE: Harrison Ford is Han Solo
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Special Look at The Force Awakens This Thursday
As a big @StarWars fan, I'm excited for Thurs, as #TGITAwakens with a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens! pic.twitter.com/gfYKPTfTEq
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 10, 2015
Watch ABC for a special look at The Force Awakens this Thursday (Nov. 12) at 8pm ET/7pm CT.
Kotobukiya First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ Single Pack
Kotobukiya’s lineup of First Order forces continues with the STAR WARS First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ single pack. These 1/10 scale figures assemble easily and quickly with snap-fit assembly: no glue or painting required. The First Order Stormtrooper features magnets in the armored feet for added stability on the included base.
Display alongside other Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens snap-together figure kits from Kotobukiya.
Available April 2016.
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Toyguide Update: Kmart Exclusive 6″ Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base)
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue with the addition of the Kmart Exclusive 6″ Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) from The Black Series.
PROS: A big selling point of this version of Kylo Ren is the treatment of his unique lightsaber – which is far superior to the original Black Series design. Instead of relying on a removable blade to contain all three blades, the cross-guard lightsaber is cast all in one piece and collectors are given a separate unlit hilt as an accessory. The deco of this figure is much improved over the #03 release as tighter paint apps have been used on the helmet. Although, the snow effect applied to the soft goods may be a little heavy for my tastes. Kylo Ren has been given a unique “force gesture” left hand which is very expressive in its tooling and excellent for recreating footage we’ve seen thus far. The interlocking base included in this set is a section of the Starkiller Base’s snowy terrain which works very well. It features deep depressions to hold Kylo’s feet rather than foot pegs to keep him stable. If you’re a non-opener, the overall presentation of this exclusive is perfect for on-shelf display with a nice window box presentation and a cool forest background for the figure that sets it apart from other exclusives in the line.
CONS: There are reports that several people who preordered this through Kmart.com have had their items cancelled without warning. It is unknown at this time the official reasoning behind this but customers are left empty handed in some cases. Kmart as a chain of stores has been steadily diminishing over the past several years so acquiring one of these first hand may prove difficult.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New First Order Figuarts Figures
https://twitter.com/DenO_Tokunation/status/660470622988931073
Looks like the ranks of the First Order are expanding as the Riot Control Stormtrooper and First Order Heavy Gunner have been added to S.H.Figuarts lineup of 6″ scale figures.
Thanks to @DenO_Tokunation on twitter for the info.
Poe Cameron’s Blue X-wing Found at Walmart
@yak_face @Yodasnews @JediInsider found at Walmart! pic.twitter.com/iWyCQGoLth
— kyle (@PockyBandit) October 31, 2015
Twitter follower @PockyBandit tags us in the above tweet with photo evidence of Poe’s blue Resistance X-wing Fighter has hit Walmart in California.
Thanks of the info!
UPDATE: Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 First Order Flametrooper
Hot Toys has revealed their next 1:6 scale figure for The Force Awakens: The First Order Flametrooper. Head on over to HotToys.hk for the full details and watch for a preorder soon on SideshowToy.com
UPDATE: Now available for preorder at SideshowToy.com
Final Trailer for The Force Awakens
Watch. Rewind. Repeat.
Toyguide Update: PZ-4CO
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue our series of additions for The Force Awakens 3-3/4″ line. Next, we take a look at PZ-4CO from wave 2 of the Build-A-Weapon “Forest” assortment.
PROS: It’s been 30 years since the events of Return of the Jedi so there are bound to be evolutions is droid design and functionality (note: BB-8). PZ-4CO bares a familiar shape while bringing something completely new to the table and Hasbro did a fine job in interpreting “Peezy’s” unique shape, the color doesn’t seem quite right but for a droid that will probably .1% on-screen visibility, the figure serves its purpose well and will blend nicely into most collections and dioramas — especially if you have a spare tactical screen (borrowed from the Saga “Ultra” General Riekkan).
CONS: There are folks that like this design and others that mock it for its strange departure (color/shape) from what we’ve become accustomed to over the past 30 years of droids. (You must unlearn what you have learned). Other than the build-a-weapon parts, “Peezy” doesn’t include any accessories. A datapad or some type of communication device would have been welcome here.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.