In what may be an offscreen/EU offering from Hasbro, Yakface reader R2astromech reports finding this Galactic Heroes First Order AT-ST at Walmart near Ottawa . It includes an all-new AT-ST Walker, Finn in First Order Disguise and a First Order Stormtrooper. Click the image above for a closer look and then click through for additional images.
A few weeks back, Jedi Temple Archives leaked an image and listing for a 6″ Black Series Deluxe Luke Skywalker with Ahch-To Island base coming exclusively to Target (DPCI and price can be found here). We now have intel regarding the (obvious) companion piece for Luke and it will be available at different retail destination later this year. Budget an extra $5 on top of Target’s deluxe figure price.
As we shared earlier this month, Sphero has two new app control droids ready for launch this Force Friday. Walmart has started putting new displays on shelves featuring BB-8, a new R2-D2 as well as BB-9E. Image courtesy of Eddie T.
Joshua O. reports finding the Exclusive 6″ Black Series First Order Stormtrooper Executioner at his Target in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Once again, sale was prohibited at checkout.
Instagram follower magnustech sends word that a friend of his found the Target Exclusive 6″ First Order Stormtrooper Executioner on shelf as his store (Bakersfield, CA) but it was register locked. Look for this in your store (hopefully) on Force Friday.
We shared this via social media as lot of people have been asking for the UPCs for the upcoming waves of 6″ Black Series figures. Since they are starting to leak out at retail and online, here is a handy graphic that you can save to your phone for easy reference in your searching.
Walmart.com has announced their participation in the Force Friday II launch with their Be Jedi Ready campaign. Select Walmart Stores will host a Force Friday Weekend Event with Games and Activities including:
Lightsaber Battles and New Product Demonstrations
Find the Force Augmented Reality Experience
FREE give-a-ways including Trading Discs, Posters and Stickers while supplies last
We are less than a week away from the official Force Friday launch of products for The Last Jedi, there is worry among collectors that the distribution problems that plagued the launch for The Force Awakens will present themselves once again. With all of the store reports coming in and product flooding eBay, you’d think we were past this point of concern. Don’t be. Click on through for a report that I’ve received from a major retailer.
Toys”R”Us has issued a press release revealing details for thieir participation in midnight opening for Force Friday II. Products will also be available for purchase online at 12am EST. Attendees at the physical stores will receive a FREE shirt and poster*.