Yakface Reader Chris L, sends in a report/image from his Kmart in LaPorte, IN showing his store has started adding new product shelf tags for not only the Rey (Starkiller Base) but also the companion Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) set as well as a tag for the Takodana Encounter set labeled as “3.75 entertainment” for $19.99
The tags are labeled as such:
“SW E7 BL 6IN Rey Starkiller Base” 24.99
“SW E7 BLK SERIES Lead Villian Snow” 24.99
“SW E7 Pack 3.75 Entertainment” 19.99
Two favorite brands—Hot Wheels® and Star Wars™—have joined forces! Kids will love re-creating epic storylines from Star Wars™: The Force Awakens with this 5-pack of vehicles inspired by the movie’s most heroic characters. In this set you’ll find Chewbacca™, Han Solo™, Rey™, Poe Dameron™ and Maz™– an exclusive character to this 5-pack! Includes five Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ character cars. Colors and decorations may vary.
Click on through for additional details of this set coming soon to Target.
On this week’s episode Flyguy and I talk about the surprise reveal (via auctions) 4 new super articulated figures for The Force Awakens, figures hitting retail and the imminent release of the Takodana Encounter set. Funko had a big reveal of 9 new POP! figures last week featuring characters from the Original Trilogy and the Prequels including more Walgreens exclusives. Lastly Episode VIII filming is well underway and we discuss new characters, vehicles, and beasts on set. All of this and much more on Episode #92 of The Realm Recap.
Thanks to our friend @PockyBandit on Twitter we can share these new images of 3.75″ figures from The Force Awakens. Click on through to check out Han Solo (Starkiller Base), General Leia Organa (Formal Attire) and an unnamed astromech.
We just received the above tweet from @sandman804 contradicting previous claims that there would be a bonus disc included with the Target Exclusive edition of The Force Awakens.
The email from Target states that bonus content will be available through digital download via a unique code.
Our friends at VinylmationWorld alert us to a new Limited Edition Vinylmation set currently available from DisneyStore.com. This Series 6 set includes Spirit Anakin, Spirit Yoda and Spirit Obi-Wan and is priced at $36.95.
On this week’s episode, Flyguy and I discuss the reveal of the much anticipated exclusive 6″ Rey figure from Kmart, new teases and reveals from Funko and their POP! line. Plus (newly confirmed) details for blu-ray release(s) of The Force Awakens, production updates for Episode VIII and much more. All of this plus our recent acquisitions on Episode #91 of The Realm Recap.
Target has posted the details for their exclusive Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital version of The Force Awakens coming on April 5.
Only at Target: Collectible packaging, plus 20 minutes of exclusive bonus content, including a never-before-seen interview with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, and a deeper look at the movie’s weaponry.
UPDATE: Disney has confirmed that it will be available in advance as a digital download on April 1.
Kmart now has their 6″ Black Series Rey (Starkiller Base) figure up for preorder. Don’t hesitate on this one if you’re in the hunt. Release date May 4, 2016.
Thanks to everyone that emailed, tweeted and messaged us on this report!