In case you don’t read too deeply in to our Toyguide Update for the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series C-3PO, we felt that a standalone post for this was warranted. It turns out that the Walgreens version has a distinct sculpt to its abdomen and is not a simple repaint of the Resistance Base version.
The Yakface Toyguide updates continue with our next entry in the 6″ Black Series assortment with the Walgreens Exclusive C-3PO.
PROS: Now this is a droid you recognize! We finally have 6″ version of C-3PO to pair with our favorite astromech, R2-D2. Like the C-3PO (Resistance Base) that came before, the sculpt on this version is fantastic and painted very well, even without the vac-metal finish. What is also surprising is that (despite what you may have read elsewhere) this figure is not just a repaint of the Resistance Base version. The Walgreens C-3PO features a distinctly painted AND SCULPTED wired abdomen section. Huge kudos to Hasbro for not just phoning it in and giving us something truly unique.
CONS: For as in-demand as an Original Trilogy version of C-3PO has been (and rumored), it is surprising that this version is a retailer exclusive. Again, no accessories are included with Threepio which seems like a bit of a slight considering the possibilities.
Head to the toyguide for our detailed image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
@yak_face Found these at my local Walmart in TX . There were 3 of each plus 2xRoyal 2xAshoka 1xLando/Ackbar pic.twitter.com/pmEQNV2e4I
— [aLeX] (@Darkapple93) November 4, 2016
Twitter follower @Darkapple93 has tagged us in the above tweet which claims the acquisition of the Rogue One 3.75″ Black Series Jyn and Death Trooper Specialist from a Walmart in Houston, Texas.
Nice score!!!
Hasbro and Litzky PR were kind enough to send along an all-new Rogue One promotion box. Check out the unboxing video above to see what’s in the box!
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A couple week ago, Hasbro announced that there would be an exclusive battle damaged version of the 3.75″ TIE Striker coming to Toys”R”Us in the fall. Thanks to Logan P. we now have an image of fighter (bottom) which has now started to hit stores.
A new image of the upcoming Walmart Exclusive 3.75″ Black Series Sgt. Jyn Erso has shown up on Facebook from a collector in Mexico. Click the image above for a closer look.
Twitter follower @CollectorSean reports finding 6″ Black Series Wave 8 at his Meijer store in Evansville, Indiana.
Had 3 of each figure. Sign up for mPerks to get coupon $5 off 1 black series figure this week.
JediBusiness reports that that 3.75″ Saga 7pk and 12″ Rogue One 6pk have started hitting Target stores.
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K & C Collectibles has added New Rogue Trading Cards, Star Wars Insider Issue #169 (newsstand and exclusive cover), Christmas Ornaments, Gentle Giant Flametrooper. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.