Like the basic action figure multipacks for The Force Awakens and Rogue One, there will be an action figure set released in March to support the Blu-ray/DVD launch of The Last Jedi. Brickseek info for the set is below:
Star Wars Episode 8 Home Entertainment Action Figure Pack
UPC: 630509623280
Target DPCI: 087-06-6441
Last month we found information regarding an upgrade coming to the Force Link systems for the Star Wars Universe line of figures, vehicles and playsets. Today, we found info on Brickseek for the Starter Set coming in April.
Star Wars S2 Force Link 2 Starter Pack
UPC: 630509621460
Target DPCI: 087-06-6442
Walmart SKU: 646801256
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Target.com has a pretty sizable discount on the Hasbro Force Link TIE Silencer with Kylo Ren. It originally sold for $49.99 and is now only $20.99.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Target Exclusive 3.75″ Force Link Return of the Jedi Battle Pack Set.
PROS: Three all new figures in one 3.75″ battle pack?! Releases like that come too few and far between and this one excels. Both Emperor Palpatine and Luke benefit greatly from having two additional points of articulation (wrists) and the inclusion of the swappable force lightning hands is perfect. The sculpting for The Emperor shines above the other two figures as the texture captured in his robe harkens back to the detail applied to figures from The Phantom Menace. The results yield one of the best 3.75″ Emperor figure ever produced. Luke is not too shabby either as his proportions are nicely captured as well as the classic ROTJ Hamill likeness. Rounding out the set is the Royal Guard, which again is an excellent example of the character and I’d love to get my hands on a few more. Force Link phases are what you’d expect – classic lines from ROTJ and Palpatine also has one from The Phantom Menace. The set is also priced well for an exclusive that includes 3 new figures.
CONS: None to speak of really other than the ERG’s limited Force Link effects and maybe the Luke’s hair color choice.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
If you caught my Tweet earlier this morning, you saw that I posted that the Target Exclusive ROTJ 3 packs are in stock in the Seattle area – then BAM! – my brother-in-law sends photographic proof from a Target in Wilsonville, Oregon. Looks like the Pacific Northwest is your best bet in finding these in store right now.
DPCI: 087-06-8394 for those that use Brickseek
Target.com now has their exclusive 3.75″ Force Link Return of the Jedi 3 pk in stock.
Thanks to Dan at StarWarsCollector.com for the heads-up.
Update: Now out of stock
Speaking of Force Link, look for improvements to the technology as well in 2018 with the potential for more phrases and sound effects. We’re learning that it may be called, unsurprisingly, “Force Link 2”.
*Not an official logo.
Hasbro is committed to the Force Link technology in their 3.75″ action figure line and it looks like that trend will continue with products for Solo: A Star Wars Story. We can expect to get at least one Force Link Starter Set (bracelet with a pack-in figure) and possibly in another “flagship” type release in April 2018. Additional details (UPCs/SKUs etc.) for these and other 2018 products will be posted once we have them.