With Rogue One, we saw most of the product names shielded with animal designations such as shark, seal, owl, unicorn, etc. Episode VIII product will follow suit adapting the NATO phonetic alphabet with terms like “Victor”, “Tango” and “Foxtrot”. These names have been spotted in databases already so get ready to learn and speculate as to what they may stand for in the film.
Hasbro Pulse has posted a new article breaking down the differences in the various Shoretrooper/Scarif Stormtroopers in Rogue One. Detailing the differences between the standard trooper, squad leader and captain, Hasbro also restates that all three designs will be available in the 3.75″ scale but also expect a 12″ version in the spring.
Hot Toys has revealed, in full, their 1:6 scale Chirrut Îmwe (MMS402-403) figure from Rogue One. Watch for preorders to go live soon on SideshowToy.com in order to reserve the Deluxe Version with exclusive diorama base and Stormtrooper helmet.
UPDATE: the Standard and Deluxe editions are now available for preorder
As fans count down to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney, Target and Star Wars: Force for Change are launching a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative inspired by the themes of rebellion from the new movie. Ten influential names across film, music, fashion and sports have come together to support UNICEF Kid Power by creating a line of “Force 4 Fashion” T-shirts available exclusively in the U.S. at Target beginning November 27.
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Reports are rampant of collectors finding new shippers full of the exclusive 6″ Scarif Stormtrooper as well as the appearance of the exclusive 3 pack of Rogue One figures. Twitter follower GGem Gina tags us in this tweet showing the new set at a store in Fremont, CA.
MedicomToy has updated today and revealed the new MAFEX Darth Vader (Rogue One Version) figure. Look for this figure to be available around August next year. Click on through for a closer look.
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The east coast looks to be the hot bed of store finds so far for the the Walmart Exclusive 6″ Black Series Scarif Stormtrooper. Twitter follower Bryan F. reports finding a shelf full this morning at his store in New Hampshire.
Hot Toys has also revealed two new 1:6 Scale Scarif Stormtroopers/Shore Troopers from Rogue One – the Squad Leader and standard shoretrooper. Click on through for a closer look.
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Good news! @AlexanderMFreed #RogueOne novelization now on-sale 12/20/16 (was 1/3/17). Ebook still 12/16 (same as movie) #HappyHolidays
— Star Wars Books (@StarWarsByRHW) November 17, 2016
Good news everyone! The Rogue One novel has been pushed forward to be released just a few days after the film (in the US) as confirmed by Del Rey.
