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Hot Toys Teases 1:6 Rey, BB-8 and Finn

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Instagram follower Jaycepticon brings our attention to a couple of sneak peeks of new 1:6 scale Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece figures from The Force Awakens. Finally, we are getting some human figures from the film with the release of Rey (Jakku) with BB-8 and Finn.

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Update: Smuggler’s Bounty Exclusive POP! Special Forces TIE Fighter Pilot

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Instagram user @toy.fiction shares an image of one of the Smuggler’s Bounty exclusive POP! figures shipping now. Check out the Special Forces TIE Fighter Pilot (#90)!

UPDATE: There is also a regular First Order TIE Fighter Pilot variant shipping in boxes. So completist will need to track down this one as well.

TRU Exclusive “Armor Up” Phasma and Poe Hitting UK

Looks like those Toys”R”Us exclusive Epic Battles/Armor Up figures including Captain Phasma and Poe Dameron are starting to hit stores in the UK.

Thanks to @bizrronick for the tweet

First Order Stormtrooper Mini Bust Preorder

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Gentle Giant / The 3D Studio is now taking preorders for the First Order Stormtrooper mini bust – their first piece from The Force Awakens!

Designed, modeled and prototyped using top of the line 3D technology, this mini bust represents the first 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!

6″ Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) Exclusive to Walmart in Mexico

In the US, this item is exclusive to Kmart, but in Mexico, collectors will be able to score the 6″ Black Series Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) figure at Walmart.

Thanks to @Rodzam71 on Twitter for the info.

SWAN Episode 462: Phasma-tastic

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As The Force Awakens draws closer we get new information, new trailers, and…new toys!  With the Guavian Enforcer, Captain Phasma, Constable Zuvio and Poe Dameron the second wave of 6-inch Black Series figures is hitting stores now. On this episode of Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie review this new wave of figures–and try to guess how they fit into the new movie.  And they also review the new KMart exclusive Kylo Ren – Starkiller Base Black Series figure.
Also on this week’s show, with tomorrow’s release of Battlefront the game, Brock joins us to look at the Star Wars: Battlefront novel Twilight Company. He also reviews the new audiobook adaptations for the young readers’ adaptations of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
With Berent’s report from Gentle Giant Days in Burbank, a rundown of new Star Wars merchandise hitting stores, and more, it’s all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!

Episode #81: Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back

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It’s the return of The Realm Recap! After an extended break we are back with the latest in Star Wars collecting news. A lot has happened over the past few weeks so we’ll get right to it with the newest developments from Hasbro, Sideshow, Hot Toys, LEGO, Gentle Giant, Funko and so much more! We also discuss media barrage of all things “The Force Awakens” – from trailers, posters, TV spots and special behind the scenes looks. It’s all on a jammed-packed episode of The Realm Recap

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