Gentle Giant Ltd. announces the next of our amazing mini busts from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with the First Order Flametrooper! These foot soldiers of the New Order have one purpose: Turn anything related to The Resistance into ashes! Designed, modeled and prototyped using top of the line 3D technology, this 1:6 scale mini bust represents the next of our new collection from the ongoing Star Wars saga. Each mini bust is hand cast, hand painted and hand numbered with a limited edition certificate of authenticity. May the Force be with you!
Yakface Reader Chris L, sends in a report/image from his Kmart in LaPorte, IN showing his store has started adding new product shelf tags for not only the Rey (Starkiller Base) but also the companion Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) set as well as a tag for the Takodana Encounter set labeled as “3.75 entertainment” for $19.99
The tags are labeled as such:
“SW E7 BL 6IN Rey Starkiller Base” 24.99
“SW E7 BLK SERIES Lead Villian Snow” 24.99
“SW E7 Pack 3.75 Entertainment” 19.99
Two favorite brands—Hot Wheels® and Star Wars™—have joined forces! Kids will love re-creating epic storylines from Star Wars™: The Force Awakens with this 5-pack of vehicles inspired by the movie’s most heroic characters. In this set you’ll find Chewbacca™, Han Solo™, Rey™, Poe Dameron™ and Maz™– an exclusive character to this 5-pack! Includes five Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ character cars. Colors and decorations may vary.
Click on through for additional details of this set coming soon to Target.
As we posted last week, today (3/15/2016) marks the official preorder date for Hasbro’s Takodana Encounter set. Feel free to use the affiliate links listed below to support our sponsors and our site.
Thanks to our friend @PockyBandit on Twitter we can share these new images of 3.75″ figures from The Force Awakens. Click on through to check out Han Solo (Starkiller Base), General Leia Organa (Formal Attire) and an unnamed astromech.
We just received the above tweet from @sandman804 contradicting previous claims that there would be a bonus disc included with the Target Exclusive edition of The Force Awakens.
The email from Target states that bonus content will be available through digital download via a unique code.
Sponsor DorksideToys has put up an announcement (via Twitter) that preorders will launch for the 3.75″ Takodana Encounter set from The Force Awakens on March 15.
Marvel’s Poe Dameron series is the latest title to be getting a special Vintage Action Figure variant cover from artist John Tyler Christopher. Click the image above for a closer look. Also be on the lookout for a special black & white version available directly from John’s website.
Industrial designer Brad Harris has designed and printed this fully articulated Rathtar (via 3D printing) for the 3.75″ scale complete with Black Series style packaging. It is really a thing to behold. Head on over to his site to check out this impressive piece and more, like this 3.75″ Scale TIE Defender and Krayt Dragon.
StarWars.com has updated (finally) with the official release announcement for The Force Awakens on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital. Head on over to check out the break down of features and various retailer exclusive versions*.
*A 3D version will be available later this year.
Preorder: Target with exclusive packaging and content Walmart (Exclusive packaging) Best Buy (Steelbook)
