Monthly Archives: January 2018

Next up for our S.H. Figuarts Visual Guide updates is the Stormtrooper (Rogue One) 6″ figure. Click below to check out our full Visual Guide, and visit our review for details on how this version differs from the A New Hope version.

Be sure to check out our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store’s latest newsletter, featuring all of their latest new pre-orders and new arrivals. Click here for the full newsletter.

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Listed as exclusive for Prime Members, you grab the LEGO Ultimate Millennium Falcon for just $800 on Amazon. Click through for the product page! Thanks to JTA reader Michael for the alert!

The S.H. Figuarts Stormtrooper (Rogue One) figure is nice, but not exactly perfect. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you still need Jaina Solo (Legends), she is once again BACK IN STOCK at TARGET.com for $19.99. Thanks to all who wrote in to let us know!

It’s time to start working on some more figures from the S.H. Figuarts line. Click below to check out the 6″ Shoretrooper figure. We also have a complete review of this figure to check out right here.

The Toy Industry numbers for the 2017 year have been released. We have a summation about how well Star Wars toys performed this past year in relation to recent years. Click through for more.

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Check out these cool POTF2-inspired custom The Last Jedi figures on eBay! What will they think of next?

The S.H. Figuarts Shoretrooper is a perfect action figure. See why you need this desperately in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

As of right now, 4 of the 6 figures are in stock on the Toys R Us web site. Direct links: Stormtrooper, Chewbacca, Sand People, C-3PO, Death Squad Commander, And Jawa! 

We have the Hot Toys Jyn Erso (Deluxe Version) Sixth Scale figure ready for our Visual Guides tonight. Click below to check out our biggest guide to date for a single figure! Make sure to also check out our full review on this figure right here.

If you still need Jaina Solo (Legends), she is IN STOCK at TARGET.com for $19.99. Thanks to all who wrote in to let us know!

We’re switching gears for one day. Let’s check out the Jyn Erso (Deluxe Edition) Hot Toys figure. She’s a a beauty! See more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The Black Series 40th Anniversary wave 2 figures are now in stock at Amazon! Stormtrooper, Chewbacca, Sand People, C-3PO, Death Squad Commander, And Jawa! If they go out of stock, keep checking back. 

UPDATE: And gone. That was quick…but again, keep checking because they tend to pop in and out.

Our last update from The Black Series [Phase III] wave 15 is Clone Captain Rex (59). Click below to check out our full Visual Guide. Be sure to stop by and check out our full review too!

A Reddit user has created a fantastic version of Princess Leia Organa from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story using artificial intelligence. What do you think? Some are hailing it as superior. GrayScott.com has the full story. Special thanks to the divine Lady Ferry for the article alert!

Wow! We are continuing to get many reports on people successfully finding wave 15 of The Black Series [Phase III] line at their TARGET stores. Most reports are coming in from California right now. As you know, we’ve just reviewed this entire fantastic wave in our RDRs. Check them out HERE. Special thanks to Eric T. for this latest report!

The latest wave of The Black Series 6″ figures have made their way to a Target in San Luis Obispo, CA, but they rang up at a RIDICULOUS price. Each of the figures rang up for only $2.96! That’s a pretty insane price and it’s another example of the issues plaguing Target’s inventory system. Have you found these in the wild yet? And if so, have you seen these crazy prices at your local target?

Check out how awesome Clone Captain Rex looks with new “photorealistic” deco in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Next up for wave 15 from The Black Series [Phase III] 6-inch line is DJ (Canto Bight) (57). Click below to check out our full Visual Guide. We also have a full review of this figure right here.

According to local media Mtime, the official Chinese title of Solo: A Star Wars Story is Ranger Solo. And the STAR WARS monkier is abandoned altogether in Solo’s local title after Star Wars: The Last Jedi flopped in China. (Editor’s Note: This can’t be for real, can it? Give the Chinese some credit. I am confident they know when a film is part of Star Wars regardless if it’s in the title or not.) (more…)

We’re not sure yet if these are going to be popular enough to survive, but if anyone is interested in the new Mighty Muggs with the swappable faces, they’ve been spotted at a Walmart in Northern Illinois. Thanks to JTA reader Derek for the alert. 

The Black Series 40th Anniversary wave 2 figures are now in stock at Amazon! Stormtrooper, Chewbacca, Sand People, C-3PO, Death Squad Commander, And Jawa! If they go out of stock, keep checking back. 

The DJ (Canto Bight) 6″ figure is another success. Hasbro has raised the bar tremendously with the new “photorealistic” deco approach. See why you need this figure too in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the latest Brian’s Toys Newsletter featuring:

• An up to 30% off sale on a ton of really swell items
• Some cool new pre-orders
• 12 backs and AFA graded items
• Some sweet eBay auctions

Click through for the full Newsletter!

The latest The Black Series 6-inch wave has arrived featuring the all-new photorealistic technology, and we are adding them to our Visual Guides and reviews. Up first is Rey (Island Journey) (58). Click below to access our full Visual Guide page. Make sure to also visit our review of this figure right here.

That second smaller production run of 40th anniversary wave 2 figures have finally arrived and are selling through like hotcakes. JTA sponsor Empire Toy Shop has only a dozen cases remaining before they’re gone forever!

The Rey (Island Journey) 6″ figure is a perfect 10. Hasbro has raised the bar tremendously with the new “photorealistic” deco approach. See why you need this figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer-director Rian Johnson responds to the hateful criticism leveled by fans against the film. It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for Johnson and The Last Jedi since its release December 15. The film had the momentum of overwhelming positive reviews from critics going in, which no doubt helped it score an impressive $220 million haul domestically in its opening frame. But while the film skyrocketed toward a $1 billion gross worldwide by New Year’s Eve, grumbling from fans quickly intensified, and some went so far as to create a petition to remove The Last Jedi from the Star Wars canon. ScreenRant has the full story. (more….)

If you are attending the Emerald City Comic-Con you can now put your name in a lottery to reserve a copy of the con-exclusive edition of The Last Jedi novelization. Details are as follows:

By entering the ECCC lottery, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase the convention exclusive edition of the novel Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This limited special edition has an exclusive cover and is signed by author Jason Fry. As an added bonus, purchasers receive a free Star Wars pin. In order to enter the lottery, you must have a valid ECCC 2018 badge for the day you select to enter. 

Check out the S.H. Figuarts Clone Trooper (Phase II) 6″ figure, the focus of tonight’s Visual Guide Update. Click below to see our full guide page. Click here to visit our full review.

Hasbro has been quite forthright for nearly a year now about what figures are coming first in the reboot of The Vintage Collection. So let’s take a look at what the expected case assortment will be for wave 1. Click through for more information.

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It looks like some of The Vintage Collection “wave 1” (wave 17?) figures will be coming in solid case packs. Right now we have learned that the previously announced Sergeant Jyn Erso, First Order Stormtrooper and Kylo Ren are all coming in solids. The question is: “Why?” We also have intel that Supreme Leader Snoke and Rey (Jakku) will likely get this “solid case” treatment as well. We have also heard that the MSRP may be higher than what you may have heard previously, but we’re not prepared to go down that rabbit hole just yet. Stay tuned as we learn more.

The beautiful Sideshow Sixth-Scale Luke Skywalker Deluxe Return of the Jedi Sixth-Scale is now available for pre-order! You can also get free shipping if you pre-order it now. This one is a beaut and it comes with a lot of outfit variations. They also have a Speeder Bike that will go great with it.

BigBadToyStore.com has begun shipping their Black Series 40th Anniversary Wave 2 cases! YES! They’re ACTUALLY shipping! If you need these, they still have some in stock. Who knows how long they’ll be around this time!

Remember how Entertainment Earth didn’t offer the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Emperor Palpatine Force Link figure (something to do with it being widely available in the TARGET exclusive) when the other figures were? Well, we have learned that this figure WILL be available in limited quantities through another vendor/distributor in the USA for online purchase. You should expect to hear about this shortly providing the information we secured doesn’t change. As with all rumors, take this with a grain of salt until fully confirmed. To be clear, we’re talking about the figure pictured below; not a potential repack in the Solo: A Star Wars Story toy line (if this figure is even a candidate for that line).

JTA reader PB Davis sends us a store report noting how much Force Link products are in his areas on clearance. He found items as low as $2, and the “beast” sets for $5. It’s a shame that Star Wars films don’t get to fully bake at retail anymore. It’s always on to the next new thing. On a related note, I have noticed that TARGET is beginning to prep its clearance of this line as well.

Shop Disney online store is running two awesome promotional codes: SHIPMAGIC = free shipping. BONUS40 = 40% off qualifying items. Both can be used together, and they can be applied to some of the nicer items on the site. The sale ends midnight Thursday! Special thanks to JTA reader Michael H. for the alert!

It’s now time to check out the Clone Trooper (Phase II) figure from the S.H. Figuarts line. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Amazon.com has marked down the Black Series Electronic Poe Dameron X-Wing Helmet for $54. I have to admit; it is a pretty neat collectible for the price.

UPDATE: Link updated for a $40 option!

Well. Hasbro has raised The Black Series 6″ line to a whole new bar. It’s 2018, so that means that all new 6″ figures will be graced with “photorealistic” technology which more simply put means these figures are off the charts when it comes to quality. Both Rey (Island Journey) and DJ (Canto Bight) are easily two of the best 6″ figures Hasbro has produced since 2013. THEY MUST GO BACK AND CORRECT THEIR TRAVESTIES OF YEARS PAST! We’re not even kidding. Rey (Island Journey) is so good it makes us forget what made us dislike her in The Force Awakens. Her facial paint operations are stunning. The rest of her paint operations and smart use of soft-goods (upgraded by Hasbro during production) are equally good too. DJ (Canto Bight), yeah, we’re not crazy about his character either. But the figure is gorgeous and looks JUST LIKE Benicio. Check out early galleries and collector notes for both figures by clicking each thumbnail below. Reviews are coming VERY soon! See why Hasbro should receive thunderous applause for these two efforts. (Clone Captain Rex coming soon too!)

Tonights Visual Guide update features the First Order Stormtrooper (Shield & Baton Set) from the S.H. Figuarts line. Click below to have a look at our full guide page. We also have a full review of this figure right here.

For the next 5 hours (Until 6pm EST), ToysRUs.com is having a flash sale that includes 40% off ALL Star Wars action figures, role play, and plush items! Might be a good time to grab some needed items. like the TRU Exclusive Force Link Set for $26 and Boosted X-Wing for $37.99.

Do you want to know what makes up that Hasbro Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Entertainment “Battle Of Crait” 4-pack? Then click the images below! Special thanks to JTA sponsor Entertainment Earth for sending over the images. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Battle on Crait 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Set includes four (4) action figures: Rey (Jedi Apprentice, salt on boots), First Order Snowtrooper, First Order Gunner, and Rose (Crait Poncho.)

Pre-order your set HERE at Entertainment Earth!

Kotobukiya has just announced a new ElitePraetorian Guard ArtFX 2-pack. This set comes with two different Praetorian Guards and a bevy of weapon choices to display them with.  You can pre-order this set right now from BigBadToyStore.com!

It has just been announced that Toys R Us will be closing a staggering 180 of its stores in the USA. See if your local store is on the list. CNBC has the full story.

The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures are back in stock! Check out DJ (Canto Bight), Clone Captain Rex, and Rey (Island Journey).  I’d also like to point out that Darth Revan has also come in stock once again and lasted a whole 3 minutes this time. Check back tomorrow morning at 4:25 a.m.

UPDATE: Rex and Rey went out of stock in 5 minutes. DJ still in stock. 

It’s time to check out the First Order Stormtrooper (Shield & Baton Set) figure from the S.H. Figuarts line. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

BigBadToyStore.com has received their shipment of The Black Series 40th Anniversary Wave 2 today according to an email sent out earlier today. Later in the day, the began processing orders and charging credit cards. If you need these, I would jump on it because you never know who will or won’t receive their shipments! They’re still listed as “in stock” on their website.

We are continuing to look at some S.H. Figuarts figures from Rogue One. Click below for the Visual Guide of the 6″ Death Trooper. We also have a detailed review of this figure right here.

Holy cow! Could Captain Fordo (ARC Trooper Commander) be making a return in The Vintage Collection’s return, or did tunghori just find stock in his warehouse? We’re not sure, but be sure to grab this HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER release from 2011 before he’s gone forever! Special thanks to JTA reader Craig P. for the alert! Yes, he’s worth this price loose. If you have to ask, this figure isn’t for you. 🙂

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S.H.Figuarts revealed via their blog the upcoming Ben Kenobi (A New Hope) 6″ figure. Stop by shfiguarts.com for the full gallery. The listed release date is June 2018.

JTA reader Nathaniel D. sends us a report that the C’ai Threnalli wave is hitting Canadian Walmart stores too. Also, check out the paint job on Rose (First Order Disguise) he found there too.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story producer Allison Shearmur died at the age of 54 on January 19th. Variety has the full story.

The first piece of merchandise for Solo: A Star Wars Story has been revealed at UK Toy Fair today. Our friends at Fantha Tracks has the full scoop!

If you still need this, or just want a few more, the Walmart exclusive 3.75″ Black Series AT-ST is on sale for a mere $15 if you pick up in store. Again, you’ll have to have them in surrounding stores to get this deal, but you can order it online and pick it up. But be sure to hurry, they’re going fast! My 3 Walmarts had approximately 50 split between them about 2 weeks ago and now they’re picked clean (I swear I didn’t buy ALL of them!).

The 2018 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning and Star Wars: The Last Jedi received four nominations overall. The Last Jedi was nominated for Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects. In addition, John Williams was nominated for the 51st time for his The Last Jedi score. Congratulations to all of the nominees. Check out the complete list of nominations at The Hollywood Reporter!  

HURRY! The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures are now IN STOCK!. Check out DJ (Canto Bight), Clone Captain Rex, and Rey (Island Journey).  I’d also like to point out that Darth Revan has also come in stock 4 times at HTS over the past 7 days, so if you’re still looking for him there is hope!

It’s another home run hit! Check out the Death Trooper from the S.H. Figuarts line. See why you need at least one in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Robot Chicken has always done pretty well at taking on Star Wars parodies and this one is no different. There’s a lot more truth to it than many would like to admit, but it’s still hilarious. High ground!

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Check out the very nice Combat Assault Tank Commander, our latest Tamashii Nations’ S.H. Figuarts Visual Guide update. Click below for the full guide page. Don’t forget to also check out our review.

New Zealand Mint has expanded its silver coin note range to include Star Wars. The very first coin note in this brand-new Star Wars Silver Coin Note Collection, which comes complete with a six-note collector’s album, features the heroic Luke Skywalker. Future releases will cover all your favourite characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo & Chewbacca, Princess Leia Organa, Darth Vader and R2-D2 & C-3PO. More details after the jump!

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JTA reader Paco LAG has found the latest wave of Star Wars [The Last Jedi] figures (the Threnalli wave) at his local MAXI store in Canada. Remember, the only way USA residents can get this wave is directly from Entertainment Earth, or one of their wholesale clients.

The Combat Assault Tank Commander from the S.H. Figuarts line is beautiful. See why it’s another hit in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The New York Times has released “In a Galaxy Far, Far Away” which chronicles various Star Wars news items throughout Star Wars’ rich history.

Here’s a look at the next Tamashii Nations’ S.H. Figuarts figure dropping into our Visual Guides. Click below to check out the Battle Droid (Geonosis Color) figure, also today’s featured review.

Hurry! If you still need it The Black Series [Phase III] Walmart Exclusive Kylo Ren Throne Room is now in stock!

UPDATE: Gone!

Target.com has the Resistance Ski Speeder on clearance for $11.98. Thanks to JTA reader Collin for the alert!

It’s another beauty! Check out Battle Droid (Geonosis Color) in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Tonight’s Visual Guide update features Obi-Wan Kenobi (Attack of the Clones) from Tamashii Nations’ S.H. Figuarts line. Click below to visit our guide page. Make sure to also stop by and check out our full review.

Today’s addition to our Topps guide is the series that reignited Star Wars Trading Card collecting. Check out full checklists for the first 3 series of Star Wars Galaxy Trading Cards.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi (Attack Of The Clones) S.H. Figuarts figure is quite nice, but not without issues. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

It’s the first Star Wars: The Clone Wars review of the new year! This week we’ll be looking at the episode “Defenders of Peace.” Click the banner below to read the full review.

As the rumors regarding a potential Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone film starring Ewan McGregor continue to swirl, a lot of fans have wondered if we may see the return of Qui-Gon Jinn in this rumored film. Yahoo Movies UK had the chance to ask Liam Neeson about returning to the role of Qui-Gon. Neeson said, ““This is the first time I’m hearing of this, no one’s been in touch with me. I know in the Star Wars world anything is possible. In the first one, The Phantom Menace, I died but we know, you know, Jedis come back and stuff but no one’s been in touch. We’ll see.” It’s not surprising that Neeson would be open to returning to Star Wars. More than most actors, Neeson has spoken very highly of his time in Star Wars and even voiced Qui-Gon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Would you like to see Liam Neeson and Qui-Gon return in a Kenobi film to mentor his former Padawan? Let us know! 

Darth Maul is our next S.H. Figuarts 6″ figure we are adding to the Tamashii Nations Visual Guide. Click below to have a look at the full guide page. You can also check out our full review on this figure right here.

While The Last Jedi has dominated the headlines since it was released, Star Wars Rebels is about to take center stage as it finishes its fourth and final season. Lucasfilm has just sent out a press release with a ton of new information regarding the final batch of episodes. In addition to a return date, a new trailer has been released and a surprising guest star has been revealed. Click through to check out all of the exciting developments! 

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The Jango Fett S.H. Figuarts figure didn’t fare as well as some of the other releases in the line. See why we think this figure still needed work before being approved for manufacturing. It is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the amazing R2-D2 S.H Figuarts figure from Tamashii Nations, tonight’s Visual Guide update. Get the full guide page by clicking below. We’ve also added this to our review database right here.

Bloomberg writes “Now toymakers’ big bets on movie tie-ins look downright bleak. Playthings based on the “Star Wars” saga — the franchise that kicked off the whole phenomenon four decades ago — were down in 2017 despite a new film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” in December during the all-important holiday-shopping season. (more….)”

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Just wow. Are you looking for a divine version of a 6″ scaled R2-D2? Then look no further than R2-D2 (A New Hope) from the S.H. Figuarts line. See why you need this in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Gentle Giant’s January newsletter also revealed the 1:8th scale Collector’s Gallery Zuckuss Statue. Click through to pre-order.

Gentle Giant has posted their Emperor’s Royal Guard Jumbo Figure up for pre-order. Click here for the pre-order page. 

We’re moving on to the amazing S.H Figuarts figures, now featured in our Tamashii Nations Visual Guide. Click below to check out C-3PO (A New Hope). Make sure you also read our thoughts on this figure in our full review.

Although The Last Jedi has continued to perform well at the US box office, the film collapsed in China and has already been pulled from Chinese theaters. Star Wars has never had a strong foothold in China, the world’s second largest film market, but an already disappointing opening weekend followed by a disastrous second weekend drop of 92% sealed the film’s fate in China. To put things in perspective, The Last Jedi will finish outside of the top 50 in China and behind box office bomb Geostorm. The Hollywood Reporter did a great job of examining the continued failure of Star Wars in China. The problem stems from the well known fact that the original films never received a wide release in China. While franchises such as Fast and Furious focus on ease of access and mindless action, Star Wars films are often driven by nostalgia for and references to the original films. Jimmy Wu, who owns one of the largest theater chains in China, bluntly told The Hollywood Reporter, “Star Wars has no legacy here.” It is an interesting situation, and one that probably has some Disney executives concerned. Check out the full story at The Hollywood Reporter!

JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store checks in with their latest newsletter. Click through for all of the details…

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StarWars.com reveals Solo: A Star Wars Story synopsis. SPOILERS. Stay away if you don’t want to know anything!

Do you think that once Admiral Piett realized he wasted precious time worrying about not needing bounty hunter Zuckuss’ scum on his Star Destroyer bridge that those moments could have better spent better spent seeking Princess Leia (in her Hoth outfit of course from the Battle of Hoth) instead? Had he reprioritized things, he may have caught up to the Millennium Falcon in about 6 parsecs instead of 12 parsecs which is half the time.

Hasbro made a brilliant Rey (Island Journey) for The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line. It seems we’re now missing Luke Skywalker (Jedi Exile) to complement her. Wouldn’t it be nice if Hasbro could get this figure on their parking lot list as soon as possible so we can set up our cool dioramas with both of them finally?

We are going to begin a run of S.H. Figuarts reviews again. Let’s begin with C-3PO (A New Hope) which is probably the greatest 6″ version of C-3PO you will ever see. He is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Next up for the Tamashii Nations Visual Guide updates is Ronin Jango Fett. Click below for a look at our Visual Guide for this figure, and please stop by and also check out our review. Thank You Tamashi Nations for providing us with this sample for our Archives.

We are completing the Vintage run of Topps Trading Cards with the additions of the Return of the Jedi checklists and reference guides to our Topps Index. Click below for the complete listings for both series.

Could it actually be possible that the 5POA line is killing the Hasbro Star Wars brand?

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Now that we know that Entertainment Earth jumped in to save the day with last wave syndrome once again, the remaining unreleased figures are greatly diminishing. (We’re talking USA perspective here only as samples have leaked out internationally.) The only other figure missing from the planned Star Wars [The Last Jedi] assortment is the single-carded Emperor Palpatine figure. Will he be part of the Solo: A Star Wars Story line or is he canceled. In fact, will the other figures originally part of his assortment be carried -forward into the Solo: A Star Wars Story lineup? Only time will tell.

UPDATE: Look at what this figure is going for on eBay already!

It looks like Entertainment Earth has saved some figures! Entertainment Earth has listed 3 exclusive The Last Jedi Force Link figures (C’ai Threnalli, First Order Flametrooper, and the Captain Phasma/Finn (First Order Disguise) Two-Pack) that were originally intended for the mainline, but look to be “Cancelled” in order to prepare for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Click below to order! These are listed as only available on Entertainment Earth!

We graciously thank Tamashi Nations for providing us with the Ronin Jango Fett review sample. See why it’s another astonishing figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you haven’t seen this awesome vintage Kenner inspired ottoman at Walmart, here it is. How awesom e is this, folks?

We’ve opened up a brand new Tamashii Nations Visual Guide tonight, and our first entry is the Meisho Movie Realization Sohei Darth Maul. Click below to have a look at our Visual Guide for this figure, and make sure to check out our full review and extended gallery over in our review. A big thanks to Tamashi Nations for providing us with this sample for our Archives.

If you still need her, Jaina Solo (Legends) is IN STOCK at GameStop.com. Special thanks to JTA reader Agustin for the alert!

Toy World Mag is reporting that Toys R Us has sought a bankruptcy extension in the USA. Check it out!

We graciously thank Tamashi Nations for providing us with the Sohei Darth Maul review sample. See why it’s such an astonishing figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

We’ve added three more guides to our Topps Index. Click below for the pages for all three series from Topps’ The Empire Strikes Back run.

It’s beautiful! See why you’re going to want the BB-8 Premium Format Figure from Sideshow Collectibles! It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Has your local Toys R Is store been collecting Admiral Ackbar/First Order Officer two-packs? While easily one of the nicer exclusives to support Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, perhaps the combination of characters didn’t make sense. JTA reader Keven M. suggest Hasbro should have done a “Mon Calamari” two-pack instead to include Admiral Raddus from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We imagine that set would have sold infinitely better. Anyway, let us know if you’re experiencing the same pile-ups in your area as well.

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If you have been having your Forces Of Destiny Princess Leia Organa and R2-D2 set continually cancelled by ToysRUs.com, we have learned right from the source that this retailer is not getting stock. (We’re not entirely sure if that means just onlint or both online and brick and mortar. We just received word that it’s not coming.) If you’re waiting for it, you should probably order it from other sources like GameStop or Entertainment Earth.

If you’re interested, the Forces Of Destiny Chewbacca is IN STOCK with Prime on Amazon. Special thanks to JTA reader Rob for the alert!

We’re jumping over to the Star Wars [Darth Vade/Revenge of the Sith] line for today’s Visual Guide update. Click below to check out the 12-Inch Anakin Skywalker repack. Make sure to also catch up on the full review for this figure right here.

And from what we have been told, the stock is imminent. Get ready for the carnage! Hasbro Toy Shop has just added product pages for the latest The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures. Check out DJ (Canto Bight), Clone Captain Rex, and Rey (Island Journey). Extra special thanks to JTA reader Agustin for the alert!

You’re probably glad we’re done with the 12-Inch Figure marathon, right? Well, let’s check out one more Rogue One carry-forward vehicle before we start all-new stuff (and a line of figures many of you have been begging for us to tackle again). Let’s look at Rey’s Speeder (Jakku) in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Hurry! If you still need it The Walmart Exclusive Kylo Ren Throne Room is now in stock!

UPDATE: Gone! Keep checking back!

Here is something interesting! Blu-ray ads for The Last Jedi have made their way into the random ad sections of Facebook. Were they released too early? Or are these just unofficial images? We’re unable to confirm, but they look legitimate to us. In the meantime, see what’s planned for supposed Best Buy and TARGET exclusive editions of the Blu-ray. Special thanks to JTA reader Alex P. for sending us these images!

UPDATE: you can also pre-order the Best Buy Steel Book here and The Target Exclusive here.

Mark Hamill has revealed the original intended ending for The Force Awakens that Rian Johnson changed. Uh-oh, Mark. Maybe you should seal those lips of yours. Aren’t you in enough hot water with Disney’s legal team for bashing your onscreen character? All kidding aside, check out the article.

Website Cosmic Book News is reporting that China’s audience isn’t embracing The Last Jedi, with one huge Star Wars fan claiming the film insults one’s IQ. Check out the article and then come back and comment here!

If you’re a lightsaber collector or just want this one specifically, Gamestop.com has Rey (Jedi Training) ForceFX Lightsaber in stock. Interesting that it is called Rey (Jedi Training) instead of just Rey’s Lightsaber. She will obviously be constructing a new Lightsaber (in one form or another), so to me this means this is still Anakin or Luke’s Lightsaber 🙂

For those of you out there interested, ThinkGeek stores are now taking pre-orders for the Rey (Island Journey) wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures. Special thanks to JTA reader Chewza for the news!

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JTA reader Matthew Z. has found a Luke Skywalker & Rancor, and Sandtrooper & Dewback Galactic Heroes sets at his local TARGET in Louisville KY. I cannot remember if these are new or old, but the real story here is that they just arrived at his location!

Our last update for now from The Force Awakens 12-Inch figure line is BB-8. Click below to check out our full Visual Guide. Make sure to also check out our full review of this figure.

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Site sponsor Entertainment Earth very quietly posts a listing for The Last Jedi Home Entertainment Set for $27.99. Sure to be revealed at Toy Fair next month, it will likely follow suit of the other 5POA four-packs we have received in conjunction with the home video release. Feel free to speculate on what figures will make up this set. Hopefully, they’ll add new Praetorian Guards to the set!

UPDATE: JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys contacted us to let us know this set has a name: Battle On Crait. I guess we can easily figure out who the included figures will be!

The Gamestop/ThinkGeek/Barnes & Noble Exclusive Guardians of Evil 4-pack is on sale for only $47 at ThinkGeek.com! That’s a pretty great deal for this set. Thanks to JTA readers Frank & Ian for letting us know! They also have some other items on sale as well such as Force FX Lightsabers (Even Kylo) for $102, Supreme Leader Snoke (Throne) for $32, and many others.

Another SDCC exclusive has made its way onto the Hasbro Toy Shop eBay page. You can grab the Luke Skywalker X-34 Landspeeder SDCC Exclusive right now! Thanks to those who wrote in!

And we are DONE! It was one of two of the first shampoo bottles ever released. And Clone Trooper was in the first wave when the line look transitioned to the Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith] collection. (You can’t make this stuff up, folks!) Check him out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Our Topps Index gets an update tonight with the addition of the Star Wars Masterwork (2017) series. Click here for the full index listing and gallery of this premium series.

It’s time to pre-order the Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Stormtrooper. Click here for the regular edition, and click here for the Sideshow Exclusive edition, featuring an alternate Han Solo portrait. 

Next up for our The Force Awakens 12-Inch figure updates is Rey (Jakku). Click below for our latest addition to the Visual Guides. Make sure to revisit this review right here for additional details.

The state of Star Wars since the sale to Disney has generated a lot of discussion, which only intensified after The Last Jedi was released. Three Star Wars films have been released since the sale to Disney and Solo: A Star Wars Story is just around the corner. In addition, we have Star Wars Rebels, Battlefront II, and the various novels and comics that have been released under this new leadership. Now that we a significant amount of material to work with, let’s open up the discussion of “Disney’s” Star Wars a little more. I have put together a list of questions that are intended to assess the state of Star Wars under Disney’s leadership, as well as your hopes for the future. We take pride in the wonderful community that has been established here and would love it if you participated in this discussion. As always, please keep the discussion civil and be respectful of differing opinions. Click through to see the full list of questions.

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Hot Toys has also announced an amazing deluxe version of Boba Fett, featuring alternate armor. Click through to check it out!

Hot Toys announces their Sixth Scale Boba Fett figure today! Click through for the full gallery!

Jaina Solo (Legends) is IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop! Hurry! Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the alert!

That second smaller production run of 40th anniversary wave 2 figures are finally en route to dealers. You can still pre-order a case from JTA sponsor Empire Toy Shop! Hurry before they’re gone forever!

It was one of two of the first shampoo bottles ever released. And Anakin Skywalker was in the first wave when the line look transitioned to the Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith] collection. (You can’t make this stuff up, folks!) Check him out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Make sure to check in with the latest Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter, featuring all of their latest pre-orders and new arrivals.

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Our next 12-Inch figure addition to the Visual Guides is Darth Vader, featured as a repack in the The Force Awakens line. Click below to have a look at the full guide page. Click here to have a look at the full review.

Living legend John Williams, now eighty-five years old, confirmed to Variety that he will score Episode IX. Williams simply told Episode IX director JJ Abrams, “I would very much like to complete that.” John Williams also shot down the idea that he planned on retiring and when asked to reflect on his sixty year career he said, “It feels like a good start.” Head over to Variety to check out the full story.

The Last Jedi featured several notable deaths, but even The Last Jedi editor Bob Ducsay has had second thoughts about how a certain death was handled in the film. Ducsay revealed this during an interview with The Huffington Post. Click through for the full story. BEWARE OF SPOILERS FOR THE LAST JEDI.

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After four seasons, Star Wars Rebels is coming to an end. We’re halfway through the final season, and it appears Dave Filoni and company are pulling out all of the stops for the show’s conclusion. Kevin Kiner has finished the final score for Star Wars Rebels, and he was given a live orchestra to work with. Dave Filoni confirmed this news on Twitter but we want to thank JTA reader Joseph for bringing it to our attention.  Click through to see Filoni’s confirmation.

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Wow! The next wave of Disney Star Wars Toy Box figures have been announced courtesy of DisKingdom.com! Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Princess Leia Organa are all CONFIRMED! This is FANTASTIC news!

We are just over a month out from NY International Toy Fair. JTA is all set and registered for Hasbro’s exclusive Fan Media/Entertainment Brand Event on Saturday, February 17th at the Times Center in New York City. Let us know what you hope they reveal in our comments! This should be a good one!

Hey! There are three spontaneous utterance posts we made over time that you will probably want to pay closer attention to now as we get closer to February (and beyond). Many include our “wish lists” for Hasbro while others are just suggestions of what figures would make the most sense for the 6″ line. POST #1 (from September 2017). POST #2 (from August 2017). POST #3 (original story from June 2015). Just saying.

If you still need the TBS6″ TRU Exclusive Rey Jedi Training On Crait it is on sale for only $22! They also have a ton of other Star Wars items on sale at Toysrus.com as well. Free shipping on orders over $29.99

Hasbro re-released the Darth Vader 12-Inch Figure in The Force Awakens line. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

We are continuing to add The Force Awakens 12″ figures to our Visual Guide. Click below to check out the repacked Stormtrooper figure. Make sure to also check out our full review on this figure.

We think Yoda is cool! Hasbro showed us some great love for this classic character in the 5POA Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line. But it has been quite a while since we have seen him released in The Black Series 6″ scale. That original figure wasn’t so great if you recall. It had a terrible paint job and came with a lightsaber! And he was too tall! What the heck? We think it is time to see Yoda again for The Black Series 6″ line. This is especially true now since he made a cameo in The Last Jedi. And if they can’t give us an all-new sculpt, at least we have “photo realistic” technology in place to fix the deco issues of the past! It seems the time to do this is now! Can we get an “Amen!”?

Is The Last Jedi placing too much unfair pressure on Solo: A Star Wars Story? There is a great article at Forbes.com addresing this very topic. Let us know what you think in our comments!

The Walgreens excluisve Young Anakin Skywalker Funko Pop! is IN STOCK if you’re interested!

If you’re interested, the LEGO Shop has the UCS Millennium Falcon in stock! Special thanks to JTA reader Tony L. for the alert!

Hasbro has announced a ton of great products in 2017. To date, not all of them have been released, much to the chagrin of collectors. But fret not! The good news is that most of the missing in action products are right around the corner (first quarter 2018 on or about). Our readers love the ability to search for them at their local retailers or online stock sites. So, we have a small list of new UPCs to help you in your search. These are all first quarter products. Reminder: Hasbro has announced ALL of the products on our list. But we have UPCs for some figures in The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line (it might be phase IV by the time these figures get released, however), The Vintage Collection and those pesky figures we all want: Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) and Wampa/Luke Skywalker two-pack! Click through for more!

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Hasbro re-released the Stormtrooper 12-Inch Figure in The Force Awakens line. We’re amazed people didn’t get it mixed up with the First Order Stormtrooper. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Hurry! The Walmart Exclusive Kylo Ren Throne Room is now in stock!

Ewan McGregor won a Golden Globe for his role in the third season of Fargo on Sunday, but the subject of Obi-Wan Kenobi quickly came up when he took questions from the media. McGregor reiterated that he would be happy to return to the role but said, “There’s no plan at the moment.” Ewan looked the part though. His beard certainly conjured up images of his Obi-Wan Kenobi days. Click through to watch a video from Variety for McGregor’s full comments, including his thoughts on The Last Jedi. 

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We have the next 12-Inch Vehicle set from The Force Awakens as tonight’s Visual Guide update. Click below for the full guide page for the Speeder Bike/Poe Dameron set. make sure to also check out our full review right here.

We’re talking about one for a fair price too! How can Mattel make a Batman vs Superman Ultimate Batcave Playset (FOR 6″ FIGURES NO LESS) for less than $100; something that stands four feet high, mind you, and Hasbro can’t make a 3.75″ scaled Death Star with enough bang for under $250? Yeah, yeah, yeah, licensing fees, whatever. Still, something just doesn’t jive anymore. Special thanks to JTA reader and friend Mark for the dose of reality.

Hurry! Jaina Solo (Legends) is in stock at Amazon!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

The long-awaited first trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story is rumored to debut on Good Morning America this Friday, January 12. Lucasfilm had been holding off unveiling any marketing materials for their second spinoff film while The Last Jedi entered theaters. (more….)

UPDATE: Ron Howard responded to a fan on Twitter who asked when we should expect to see the trailer for Star Wars: Solo. Click through to read Howard’s response.  

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Found! The Black Series [Phase III] wave 15 figures have been found at Toys R Us in Ft. Wayne Indiana! We exclusively revealed what figures would make up part of this case assortment last year. Sadly, as expected, the First Order Stormtrooper is exactly the same as the 2015 figure. (Hasbro, you really couldn’t update the helmet?) And even worse, Captain Phasma has not been given her staff and still has the same bulky body. Oh well. Special thanks to JTA reader Ian D. for the alert!

Collectors were surprised to see 12-Inch Figure scaled vehicles in The Force Awakens line. Let’s now check out the Speeder Bike/Poe Dameron two-pack in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the Assault Walker/Riot Control Stormtrooper Sergeant set from the The Force Awakens line, tonight’s addition to the Visual Guides.

Collectors were surprised to see 12-Inch FIgure scaled vehicles in The Force Awakens line. Let’s check out the Assault Walker/Riot Control Stormtrooper Sergeant two-pack in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you’re a Funko Pop! Collector, Walgreens.com has the Cloud City Duel Movie Moments, and Praetorian Guard with Whip and Praetorian Guard with Duel Swords Walgreen Exclusives in stock now! You can also get 18% off with promo code EXTRA18 if you spend $50.