FastCompany has posted and in-depth interview with Hasbro’s Star Wars Design Director, Steve Evens, about the process of designing a new slate of toys for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Some pretty interesting details included in the article especially confirmation regarding character selection from only the first third of the film.
Toys”R”Us.com current has available in stock and ready to ship FREE the 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren and First Order Stormtrooper. Limit 2 per customer.
Thanks to German O. for the report.
K & C Collectibles has added New Star Wars Multi-Pack Action Figures, Force Awakens Vehicles, Black Series 3.75″ action figures, Titanium, Force FX Kylo Ren Lightsaber and Star Wars Insider Comic Cover Exclusive verison (Free Topps Trading Card). Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
The current Yalfinities Customizing Challenge is winding down – so be sure to get your entry in by the deadline of September 30th at 11:59pm CST!
As always, we’ll have several prizes with the Roundup Report in a couple weeks!
Jedi Temple Archives has posted a report that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive “Desert/Jakku Deco” Special Forces TIE Fighter with pilot has been found in the US. Head on over for their report and use UPC 630509368969 to check for availability at your store(s).
The next installment in The Enloe Trials is approaching… until then, we’ve got an extended preview available after the jump!
Leave it to retailers and distributors to once again reveal Hasbro’s products for them as Walmart.com has posted the first look at four new 3.75″ Black Series figures coming exclusive to their stores soon. Head on over to check out place holder pages for Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron and Han Solo. Thanks to Jedi Temple Archives for the heads-up.
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Those that preordered the Amazon Exclusive 3.75″ Troop Builder/First Order Legion 7 pack have started to receive notification that the item has been delayed to the end of January (Original release date was November), and in some cases, the first week of February as seen in the above image from reader Chance D.
Keep an eye out for additional info and we’ll update if any other developments arise.
Update: Twitter follower @socalrider received a similar notification with the revised February timeframe.
Forum moderator Jodo has recently released the latest installment in his excellent Era of Darkness photonovel series. Kick back and check out this fun new chapter after the jump!
Hasbro will be giving a Star Wars product panel at NYCC on Thursday, October 8 from 11:15am-12:15pm.
Join members of the Hasbro team as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line that hit shelves on Force Friday! Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings with a look at new product coming later this year.
Thanks to Corey from The Wolfpack Podcast for the heads-up