It looks like Grand Admiral Thrawn from Star Wars Rebels will soon be getting the POP! treatment from Funko as a leak from Toys”R”Us has a listing for the blue-skinned Chiss. This figure is also rumored to be shared exclusive with Star Wars Celebration. Look for a possible official announcement later today.
A discovered DPCI (087-06-2181) has confirmed that the Star Wars Celebration Exclusive POP! Holographic Qui-Gon Jinn will be a shared exclusive with Target. It will of course not have the “Star Wars Celebration” sticker. Look for it on shelves April 16.
Thanks to @MaytheFunkoBWY and @cerbes_child for the double confirmation.
Funko has revealed their first wave of exclusives for Star Wars Celebration.
POP! Deluxe Rey with Jakku Speeder
POP! Han Solo (A New Hope – Death Star Escape)
POP! Garindan
POP! Holographic Qui-Gon Jinn
POP! Chopper (Imperial Disguise)
Funko Wobblers Prototype Boba Fett
Funko has just released (via Twitter) their concept art for their upcoming Bodhi Rook POP! from Rogue One. Soon you’ll be able to add “the pilot” to your collection!
Funko has revealed the next theme for their Smuggler’s Bounty subscription box: the 40th Anniversary of A New Hope! Their site is currently under construction but look for orders to open up for this box soon if you aren’t already a subscriber.
Rumors are swirling in POP! collector circles that Funko will be introducing limited edition “chase” figures into their retail line of Star Wars POP! figures. It sounds like it will be packed in a 1:6 case ratio starting on Sept. 1 (Force Friday II: Electric Boogaloo) and will be a character from The Last Jedi.
If you are looking for the full breakdown of the contents for the March Smuggler’s Bounty box from Funko, head over to Vanessa Marshall’s (Hera Syndulla) social media channels (Twitter and Instagram) as she as posted an image showing it all.
Orders for the Star Wars Rebels Box closes on March 15.
UPDATE: Vanessa has deleted her social media posts regarding this item.
To those that ordered the ECCC/F.Y.E. Exclusive POP! Muftak yesterday, check your inboxes as cancellation notifications are being sent out. Word is that they will still be hitting brick and mortar stores but that is little consolation to those that don’t have an F.Y.E. store in close proximity.
Update: the plot thickens. Click on through for F.Y.E.’s latest response to the cancelled orders.
Funko has updated their blog today confirming the speculation that the ECCC Exclusive POP! Muftak figure will be shared with F.Y.E. stores. Look for an update soon detailing its availability.
UPDATE: Muftak should be available for purchase on fye.com later today.