EW.com has just posted a reveal of the Takodana Encounter “Playset” which included an all new Maz Kanata* (5 POA), and reissues of Finn, Rey and BB-8. The set also includes the chest in the movie which contained the Skywalker lightsaber. For the full details head to EW.com
*Originally teased in this poster
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge is well underway, and the theme is Takodana Denizens… or you may better know them as bizarre creatures and droids from Maz Kanata’s castle.
Check out the latest custom entries by clicking here… but… as always, we’ll have some random prizes to hand out – so, why not roll up your sleeves and show off your customizing skills or lack thereof? The deadline for entries is March 31.
https://twitter.com/Halo44/status/695675339863797760
Twitter follower @Halo44 lets us know that the Black Series Titanium Series Helmet Sets are starting to hit target in California.
Bloomberg Business is reporting that there is renewed talks between Hasbro and Mattel to merge in to one super toy brand to strengthen their position in the competitive marketplace. Read on for the full details.
Hasbro has issued the following statement via Sir Steve’s Guide regarding the prospect of Rogue One toys at NY Toy Fair
We wanted to let you know that there will be no toys based on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story shown at Toy Fair this year.
Head on over for the full announcement.
Over in the forums of ToyArk, user “Marvelous” has posted some preliminary info of new Star Wars product on display at Nuremberg Toy Fair. Click on though for the details on a few Rogue One, The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels items. Expect more to be showcased at NY Toy Fair in a couple weeks.
An all new adventure in the story of Rykrof Enloe is here!
Check out the latest installment after the jump!
@yak_face Finally hitting St. Louis area Targets… pic.twitter.com/LBVAwIS9Y2
— Bo Sanders (@BoSanders70) February 1, 2016
Twitter follower @BoSanders tags us in this image of his Target store find in St. Louis.
Nice score!
Not to be left out in the new toy reports, Toys”R”Us is also receiving a nice inventory of 6″ Black Series figures including the illusive Asty wave (wave 4). Dan Emmons from Star Wars Collector reports finding 4 cases of this assortment at his Texas stores.
@yak_face just found at Walmart in VA…. pic.twitter.com/WOz1MAsrJI
— Sandy Moore III (@Sandman804) February 1, 2016
Walmart continues to be the store of choice (at the moment) for finding new 6″ Black Series figures. @Sandman804 tags us in this tweet with a store report from Virginia.