From our friends at JediNews
Hasbro, Toys ‘R’ Us and Jedi News have been working incredibly hard to bring you a European first… an exclusive first launch in Europe of the stunning new Star Wars: The Black Series figures. A limited quantity of both the 3.75″ and 6″ figures from The Black Series will be available at Toys ‘R’ Us in Brent Cross, London labelled as ‘First Day of Issue’.
Head to JediNews for additional details.
Amazon is also taking pre-orders for their exclusive TVC TIE Interceptor for $50.00 – shipping on Aug 15. Thanks to Adam at Galactic Hunter and Chuck M. for the tip.
Our friends at Star Wars Action News alerted us that the TVC Slave I is now available for pre-order ($99.99) on Amazon.com with FREE shipping an expected ship date of 8/15.
Our friends at Flyguy.net have posted info of 4 yet-to-be announced Mission Series 2-packs in the pipeline from Hasbro. Head on over to check out preliminary details for the Mandalore, Death Star, Tantive IV and Bespin sets.
With the release of the 2013 “Lava Vader” packaging coming right around the corner, here is a look at the card backs for a couple of the Mission Series 2-packs.
Customizers have until 11:59pm CST June 30 to submit an entry for Yakfinities #48 – The Clone Wars. Entries can be realistic or animated style for this, and should be in the spirit of the Clone Wars theme.
Head on over to the forums to submit your entry, or to enjoy the most recent entries by clicking here.
VolkerC from StarWars-Figuren has posted the first look at boxed and loose images of the upcoming Kmart Exclusive Ewok Assault Catapult Set. Head on over to check them out.
Over at deviantART, talent artist Englehast has worked up some excellent character and packaging renders focusing on the upcoming Star Wars: Rebels animated series. Head on over to check it out and cross your fingers that we see product of this caliber out of Hasbro
Toy runs for most us aren’t what they used to be these days, but Yakface forum moderator Paulskywalker came across a fantastic score at his local TK Maxx store in the UK just yesterday… can you guess what it is by the image above? If not, head to the forums and see more…
Hint… it’s not just a comic book…
San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner, and just for fun, I put together a mockup of what I’d like to see Hasbro announce for The Black Series (in addition to the cool rumors we’ve been hearing regarding figures like Darth Plageuis, etc.).
Head on over to the forums and check it out, and while you’re at it, share your own wishlist too!
Reminder – this is just a fan-fiction mockup!