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.
Remember Star Wars Fighter Pods, those tiny little rubber super-deformed characters from 2012-2013? It looks like they are back rebranded as Micro Force. They are available in blind packs of 2 with 12 figures to collect in Series 1. The line starts here….
Just need the new Force Link 2 packs and not their case mate carry forwards? ShopDisney.com has the Rose, BB-8 and BB-9E as well as the Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe set available to order for $15 each. Be sure to use code FREESHIP for free shipping on your order.
Walgreens and Toys”R”us both have some decent Star Wars sales going on this week, and Walmart stores continue to clearance out “oddball” items that don’t really fit into their planogram. For more details, or to share your own sales/clearances finds, click here!
Here is what we can expect to start see in approximately January for the 6″ Black Series assortment. Again, cases are composed of 8 figures as follows:
6″ Black Series Wave 15/Wave 1 2018)
New! DJ (Canto Bight)
New! Rey (Resistance/Island Journey)
New! Clone Captain Rex (New Face Print)
Captain Poe Dameron (#53 Repack)
Lando Calrissian (#39 Repack)
Imperial Royal Guard (#38 Repack)
Captain Phasma (#06 Repack)
First Order Stormtrooper (#04 Repack)
Update: I forgot to add Royal Guard 😛
K & C Collectibles is offering 15% discount on all in-stock merchandise. New: Fossil Limited Edition Boba Fett Watch, Rebel Commando Statues, Hot Wheels, Rawcliffe Star Wars Pewter Coffee Mugs, Black Series 6″ 2-pack. Click the NEW PRODUCTS link under the Categories Section for a complete list of recently added items.
It is truly amazing what is possible when time and extraordinary talent is applied to Hasbro’s products. Case in point is this jaw-dropping example of OldBoy CTTS’s work on this repaint of the 6″ Black Series Captain Poe Dameron from The Last Jedi. Click the image above for a closer look and then head to his Facebook page for more examples of his astounding work.
Frequent contributor DarthChuck sends word that he found the newest wave of 3.75″ Force Link figures including General Leia and Luke Skywalker (Jedi Exile) at Toys”R”Us near the Millenia Mall in Orlando, FL
PROS: Despite using existing tooling from previous Black Series releases, the Battlefront II Inferno Squad Agent still impresses as a figure. The bold red accents and sigils are striking as they almost have a Special Forces First Order TIE Pilot feel. The sculpting still holds up well today and the repurposed Han Solo stormtrooper belt from 2013 makes this figure stand apart from prior TIE Pilot releases.
CONS: Sadly, this figure doesn’t represent the main protagonist of the Battlefront II story, Iden Versio, though I understand the need to recoup tooling costs and still make something in the spirit of the game. There were several issues in the order fulfillment for this figure from delays and dropped orders. GameStop must work on their exclusives relationship with Hasbro if they want to be a successful player in the game. (Pun intended).
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
A new eBay listing confirms our news from last month that the Force Link Emperor Palpatine will not only be available in the Target Exclusive Return of the Jedi 3pk., but available as a single card release as well.
Thanks to Chuck M. for the heads up.