Mudtroopers, like sandtroopers, get everywhere. Hot Toys has theirs, LEGO and Funko have theirs, too and soon Hasbro will be releasing a couple in the Force Link line. But what about the 6″ Black Series? Rumor has it that there are a few more characters from Solo: A Star Wars Story coming to the front lines, one of which is a much needed mudtrooper. Details are murky, and smell like wet Wookiee, but you can probably bet on an early 2019 release from captivity.
Based on some intel and cross-referencing of our recently acquired UPCs from Brickseek, it looks like Target may get yet another exclusive 6″ Black Series figure. Based on the above UPC/DPCI and its code name of “Chronos”, we surmise that it is White Worm member, Moloch. With the figure’s large size, it also slots into a larger price point of $29.99.
Chalk this up as an unconfirmed rumor for now until officially confirmed by Hasbro or when it shows up online, which ever comes first. Info has been added to our Master List as well.
Thanks to BP with the assist on this smuggled information.
Back in February a leaked image was floating about showing a 3.75″ scale TIE FIGHTER heading to the Force Link 2 line from Hasbro. Surprisingly, it didn’t drop with the release of the first wave of Solo merchandise, but we can now report, thanks to Brickseek, it is coming soon. Slotted in as the first “Class C” vehicle for this line look, the price is expected to be $39.99. Due to the angle of the leaked image, it is unclear if this is the standard TIE or the cool TIE BRUTE that we briefly saw during the pursuit in the maelstrom, but I’d expect the standard TIE configuration based on products already released by Mattel and LEGO. The UPC, DPCI and Walmart SKU have been added to our Master List. Expect to see the first images of this at SDCC (if not sooner).
Hot Toys has revealed their next sixth scale figure from Solo: A Star Wars Story – the Imperial Patrol Trooper. Head to Hot Toys’ official site for the full details and image gallery. Watch for preorders to open soon at Sideshow Collectibles.
Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for Funko’s new Han and Lando VYNL set.
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Star Wars fans were used to delayed gratification. Under George Lucas the pattern was one movie every three years. It took 27 years for the first six films to complete. Now, though, it’s a much different time as Solo–the fourth Star Wars film in under three years–came out. But can there be too much of a good thing?
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Hot Toys is doubling down on the Han figures as they have just announced their 1:6 scale Han Solo (Mudtrooper) figure from Solo: A Star Wars Story. Head on over to HotToys.hk to check it out plus, catch a glimpse of a couple other Mimban troopers as well.
Update: Preorders are now open at SideshowToy.com
Ever since the Vintage Collection hit retail back in March, collectors have been itching for the follow-up wave that includes figures from Solo: A Star Wars Story. We are now on the cusp of June, Solo has hit theaters, but where’s wave 2? Watch for an announcement soon in that regard and this wave looks a lot better than we initially thought in terms of those peg warming carry-forwards from wave 1.
For those looking to bolster their reference library, Amazon currently has the new Solo: A Star Wars Story Official Guide on sale for $12.59 (reg. $21.99). A savings of over 40%.
Thanks to STRUX_88 on Twitter for the heads-up.