Monthly Archives: September 2017

The cool T-47 snowspeederTM is the fifth Star Wars Ship to be added to our Ships coin collection. This unique limited edition coin features part of the design blueprint for the snowspeeder. Click through for more details!

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Wow! We have gotten through an entire month of Force Friday II product RDRs and VGs already and there is no end in sight and we head into October! If you’ve missed any, be sure to go back and check out what we covered. Tomorrow is October 1st, and we’ll continue to look at the many Hasbro products from the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] and The Black Series [Phase III] action figure lines! We’d also like to say thank you for your interactions and comments too. Keep ’em coming! Be sure to also follow our VG updates for the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] HERE and the The Black Series [Phase III] HERE as well.

Today we are going to kick off a week-long run of Star Wars [The Last Jedi] updates. First up is the all-new Force Link Starter Set with Kylo Ren. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Make sure to also check out our complete review of this set.

Check out the latest Brian’s Toys Newsletter, featuring:

• Sideshow collectibles K-2SO figure pre-order
• Cool AFA vintage carded figures just added
• Officially licensed artwork including iconic characters and locations
• Loose 12″ vintage figures, perfect for starting or adding to a collection
• Ebay Auctions ending soon

If you have The Black Series [Phase III] Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe solid case figures on pre-order, there is a pretty sure chance you’re not going to get them from where you’ve pre-ordered them. Hasbro has cancelled production on these figures and orders will not be filled. Then again, if there are efforts to get these back into production by retailers, the possibility exists that we could see them again, albeit very unlikely at this point. But if you see them now, you should probably grab them if you need ’em!

The Force Link Starter Set/Kylo Ren pack is a whole lot of fun. See why you should give it a chance in our Research Droids Reviews today! We thank Litzky PR and Hasbro for providing us with our review sample today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you’re still interested, tunghori on eBay has more Darth Malgus figures in stock in his eBay store!

Check out the Barnes & Noble/Gamestop exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 6-inch “Guardians of Evil” 4-pack in today’s Visual Guide Update. Click below to access the full guide page. Don’t forget to check out our review of this set too, featuring even more gallery images and stats.

It is with the utmost sorrow and sadness that I relay to you that my very good friend, JTA regular, former colleague, and wise counsel ADAM MAY has passed away. A Star Wars collector extraordinaire, Adam has passed on and become one with the Force. Adam was greatly responsible for bringing Star Wars fan site GalacticHunter.com to its peak in the mid to late 2000s and provided the Star Wars collecting community with some of the biggest and breaking rumor reports we had ever seen, up to and including breaking The Legacy Collection “Big” Millennium Falcon story in 2008. He has the distinction of being the only Star Wars collector in the world to have an official Hasbro 3.75″ super-articulated action figure made of himself when he won a TARGET sponsored contest organized by Hasbro. This contest win entitled him to a trip at Lucasfilm to get his likeness scanned for the unique Stormy Sevenspire action figure. Adam May was an incredible journalist and writer and his contributions to the Star Wars collecting community will never be forgotten. He was an inspiration to so many, and definitely to me. I developed a passion to do what I do here at JTA because of Adam and my efforts pale in comparison. Adam, I miss you already my friend. You have been an asset in my own life and a faithful friend to me. I am heartbroken. Adam is survived by his husband Todd Vierling who lives in Atlanta Georgia.

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys has put The Black Series [Phase III] wave 13 figures up individually. Get hot figures like Maz Kanata, Elite Praetorian Guard, General Leia Organa and others right now for normal MSRP before they’re gone!

They know what you did last week. And apparently they know a whole lot more. JTA reader “Sneaky Snake” tried to circumvent the system and order FOUR (4) Clone Captain Rex figures and Hasbro Toy Shop did their order analysis and thwarted his efforts. Click through for the exchange.

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JTA reader Jason M. alerts us to the fact that Entertainment Earth has placed wave 2 of the Two Packs line up for pre-order. What you may not know is that they had a humorous listing of code names that has since been revised. Click HERE to check out what you missed

These two sets are NOW AVAILABLE on the Disney Shop Parks App! Special thanks to JTA reader Thomas S. for the alert!

It appears as if the Scarif Stormtrooper is finally making a more frequent appearance at brick and mortar Walmart stores. We received two reports last week but thought they were just freaky occurrences. But now more solid reports are coming into our newsroom. JTA reader Agustin found this in Florida!

It looks like GameStop has begun to cancel orders for the Inferno Squad TIE Fighter Pilot. JTA reader Ray M. has received an email from GameStop explaining that his order has been cancelled. The figure also now shows as “Unavailable” on the site.

UPDATE: Our readers are letting us know that their orders are being processed for this figure, so it appears this cancellation example must have something to do with an outdated credit card on file for Ray. Thanks to all who wrote in and in the comments!

If you’re a 6″ collector and you don’t own the Senate Guard/Imperial Royal Guard/Emperor’s Shadow Guard (Legends)/Elite Praetorian Guard (With Double Blade) four-pack, then you should be shamed by being publicly flogged in your local town square. That’s all we’re saying. This set is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

I had nearly forgotten about these Walmart Exclusive 40th Anniversary Funko Pop sets that we reported on previously in June, but JTA reader Justin sends us his find at his local walmart. After doing some digging, I found that these have just hit a few stores near me in NJ as well. Might be time to hit your Walmart if you’re a Pop fan! (or Ewok fan!). They are out of stock online, but here is the Ewok Set and Bespin Set in case you want to keep track!

We have another 6-Inch The Black Series [Phase III] Visual Guide update tonight. Click below to have a look at our guide page for the Toys R Us exclusive Admiral Ackbar/First Order Officer set. We also have our detailed review of this set right here.

I rarely ever read Star Wars novels and even I’m excited about Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View. The latest release from Del Rey will hit shelves October 3rd. The book is made up of forty short stories that reimagines a moment from the original film through the eyes of various background and supporting characters.  For example, Paul Dini wrote a story titled “Added Muscle” which focuses on Boba Fett. To make things even more enticing, Jon Hamm(!) will portray Boba Fett in the audio book version. USA Today has an exclusive excerpt from Dini’s story, check it out! You can pre-order From a Certain Point of View right here . 

Lucasfilm has announced that Star Wars Forces of Destiny is returning with two half-hour television specials that will debut on Disney Channel this October. Click through to read the full announcement and watch a brand new trailer! 

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JTA sponsor Empire Toy Shop wants our readers to know about some really cool things! EmpireToyShop.com has Wave 13 in stock and shipping now! *Special Captain Rex Promotion: All Wave 13 Customers get a free raffle entry to win a Captain Rex Exclusive.*

You can also Pre-Order 40th Wave 2 now on the site! International customers can order by emailing direct: [email protected]. See all the in stock Star Wars items here:
LINK: https://www.empiretoyshop.com/collections/star-wars-black-series-6

At first I thought my bizarrely packaged Clone Captain Rex was just a victim of getting crop-dusted by my good friend Chris Swanski of BanthaSkull.com fame during HASCON, but I am now seeing more occurrences of this strange phenomenon and I don’t think Chris has that much far reaching power. Have any of our readers experienced this strange, strange thing with their Clone Captain Rex figures from HASCON? It looks like we have “Meltgate” now folk if this is a common occurence!

The Toys R Us exclusive Admiral Ackbar/First Order Officer two-pack turned out to be better than we first thought. See why, although not perfect, it looks amazing in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Well that took forever. Check out an early sneak peek of the awesome “Guardians Of Evil” The Black Series [Phase III] GameStop and Barnes & Noble exclusive four-pack. In short, the Senate Guard and the Emperor’s Shadow Guard (from The Force Unleashed) are the highlights of the set. But it’s also still fun to army build the Imperial Royal Guard and get a different Elite Praetorian Guard to round out your ranks as well. The RDR is coming soon, but check out the 84 image gallery now! We hope that THIS ‘RUMOR REPORT’ makes a whole lot more sense to everyone now. 🙂

We are getting reports left and right and seeing them on social media also just how poorly GameStop is shipping the “Guardians Of Evil” four pack. JTA reader Cobra Saboteur sends his own experience to us. Click through for his report.

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The thieves are getting really clever with the stealing. This one took me a second before I figured out what was going on. Check it out for yourself. Special thanks to JTA reader Michael M. for the image!

Here’s the latest newsletter from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store. Get all of the latest pre-orders and new arrivals after the jump!

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Tonight we’re adding the 6-inch version of the First Order Stormtrooper Executioner to our The Black Series [Phase III] Visual Guide. Click below for the full details of this Target exclusive. We also have our full review posted right here.

JTA Reader Kam wrote to us to let us know that he received his Black Series 6″ figures from his “E-tailer of choice.” Now, I am not sure where exactly he ordered from, so when we find out we’ll let you know. He received Snoke Throne Room, Guards of Evil 4-pack, and the First Order Stormtrooper Deluxe. My Gamestop exclusives are on the UPS truck as we speak, so you should be seeing yours soon as well (if you haven’t already). Have you received any of these? And if so, where did you order from? 

The TARGET exclusive First Order Stormtrooper Executioner doesn’t seem to be performing well at retail, but we believe that has a lot to do with collectors not realizing this figure is mostly new. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Was the Force Link something that was conceived by Kenner decades ago? We’re thinking this is quite possible. JTA reader Vincent M. directs our attention to a conceptual Kenner item that never made it into production: the Electronic Sound Generator. This entry can be found at the fabulous TheSWCA.com site. Although this cool toy never made it off the ground, it appears that the technology was utilized by Galoob in some form. Click through to read more about it!

Site sponsor Entertainment Earth has JUST PUT UP FOR PRE-ORDER again wave 2 of the 40th anniversary collection. They encourage you to place a pre-order quickly as there will only be a limited supply available and due to its popularity could sell out at any time. This wave of figures is expected to arrive January 2018. Place your order NOW!

Next up for the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Visual Guide updates is Resistance Gunner Paige. Click below for our fully detailed Visual Guide. You can also read our full review right here.

Hasbro: this isn’t an attack. We’re not even making fun of you, so this isn’t meant to pick you apart. We are actually just trying to understand your logic and game plan for the 3.75″ Force Link line. Yes, we understand that in order for Jyn Erso to be Force Link compatible that you had to put her back into production and add a chip into the figure. But why would you choose *her* when Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store can’t get rid of the Rogue One version at $2.69? Do you really think that the Star Wars buying market is waiting to add her into their collections…. again and at $7.99 to boot? If you could explain how a character likes this gets considered for a “repack” into the basic figure line, we would appreciate the answer. This isn’t unprecedented ad other characters have received this kind of preferential treatment too. We’re really just curious. THANK YOU!

Pre-order the 40th Anniversary WAVE 2 right now at JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys! They also have a ton of BRAND NEW The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures for extremely low prices. Grab them now before they’re gone!

If you’re a Star Wars collector, you know how this goes. You feel like you’re a yo-yo with how information is relayed and what the true status of the figures you actually want is. As you know, and some people feel we have harped on this for way too long already, is that 40th Anniversary wave 2 is and has been completely sold out since about the summertime. (In fact, it’s believed that this was the case even prior to 2017 SDCC – however, we can not wholly conclude that.) But there is great news ahead. Some of you saw our post last night before we were asked to pull it, but now we can share the details. (more….)

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You can order the new Kylo Ren and Rey Forces of Destiny 2-pack at ToysRUs.com now. It also qualifies for free shipping. They also have the TRU Exclusive Force Link Starter Set with Praetorian Guard and First Order Executioner up for pre-order. I’m not sure if that $10 Off coupon will work for this in stores, so if you try it let us know!

UPDATE: For some reason, it’s no longer letting me add the FOD to my cart and only allowing for store pickup. When I posted it, I was able to check out so keep checking back to see if it gets fixed.

John Boyega gives us a rundown of Battlefront II and everything you can expect to see from it. Thanks to JTA Reader Emily for the heads up! Check it out!

If there are any justifications to why the 5POA line should stay, they are probably all found in Resistance Gunner Paige. See why she is a must-have action figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

It’s been six years since Rancho Obi-Wan opened its doors to share the world’s largest Star Wars memorabilia collection with fellow fans. Our annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, California. In support of Rancho Obi-Wan, Hallmark and Skywalker Vineyards have a special offer for you below! (more….)

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Update: More 40th Anniversary Collection is on the way… Stay tuned for more information!

Resistance Tech Rose is our latest addition to the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Visual Guide. Click below for the complete Visual Guide, and click here for the complete review.

Speaking of Brickseek, The Black Series [Star Wars 40] figures are coming up as low as $5 while still showing stock in quite a few areas. If you find these figures actually in stores for these low prices, please send us the proof! Special thanks to JTA reader Michael M. for the reminder.

The Black Series [Phase III] Centerpiece Collection figures as well as the 6″ vehicles were marked down at area Walmarts close to JTA reader Rum Sleg’s hometown. He has the complete store report and you can read it by clicking through. (In my opinion, the sale prices are fair MSRPs for these items!)

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While JTA reader and friend CS E. was searching for The Black Series [Phase III] Elite Praetorain Guard on Brickseek, the search result brought down the toy show below with a description “Star Wars-lucas Sw E8 Elite Praetorian Guard”. Uh-oh, this could get ugly. Ms. Kennedy’s panties are going to get all bunched over this for certain! How dare a licensee reference Lucas! Click the image below for more. A case and point example of Disney’s infiltration into the Star Wars universe? Or just a hilarious error. You decide. May the Mouse be with you!

If you’re interested, Hasbro Toy Shop is running a new promotion. If you use promo code HALLOWEEN17 if will entitle you to 20% off of Role Play category items.

It pains us to admit that the Force Link Resistance Tech Rose figure is better than the super-articulated version… by a landslide. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out AllPosters.com where you can find a TON of great Star Wars merch on sale. There is a 45% off sale going on until tomorrow night and they have a lot of new The Last Jedi Merch including Posters, Shirts, Cardboard Stands and anything you can think of! Plus, they’re at pretty great prices. I actually really like some of the posters below. I shared the Chewie/Porg poster for someone I know really enjoys Porgs! 😉 You can also see all the other Star Wars merch they have here.

We’re switching back to the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line to take a look at some more additions to that Visual Guide. First up is the two-pack Rey (Jedi Training) and Elite Praetorian Guard. Click below to have a look at this set. Make sure to also stop by and read our full review.

If you’re interested, tunghori on eBay has only 5 Darth Malgus figures available as of this post!

UPDATE: Darth Malgus is now sold out, but tunghori on eBay ALSO has the fantastic TVC Darth Maul for only $8.99 with all of his accessories too!

With all of the focus on Force Friday II stuff that was released, we wanted to remind you that Entertainment Earth salvaged two items that could have gone the way of the dinosaurs. You can order essentially limitless amounts of Fenn Rau and the Bistan/Shoretrooper Captain Two-Packs set, both from the Rogue One line! Both items still show a December delivery!

Let’s return to the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line and check out the Rey (Jedi Training)/Elite Praetorian Guard Two-Packs set. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

We just received our sample of the Toys R Us exclusive Admiral Ackbar/First Order Officer two-pack which is part of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line. The review is coming soon, but you can check out the gallery now!

The BB-8/2BB-2/BB-4/BB-9E four-pack shows us there is BB diversity in the Star Wars universe now. Check out this fun Droid Factory set in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Bright orange tags with descriptors like “reduced” mean something is on clearance right? Well, the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] 3.75″ line is doomed then because we have an example of JTA reader Hazzbro Jonez finding the new figures for quite a good deal.

You can now order The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ Jaina Solo at Gamestop.com with a release date of December 10th. I’m not sure if that is the actual date or not because I was told November in store. We’ll keep you updated!

I have just received my shipping notifications for my Guardians of Evil 4-pack and my Snoke Throne Room Exclusives from Gamestop.com. Be sure to keep an eye out for yours as well! If you still need them, you can still order them below.

Things From Another World has some of the newest Comic Trades up for pre-order. If you’re one who prefers the trades, they are great prices for these titles including Part One of the new Darth Vader Series (a MUST read), Journey To TLJ Captain Phasma, Rogue One, Screaming Citadel, Darth Maul- Son of Dathomir (new printing), and many, many more.  And if you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the RDR’s Comic Reviews!

Well, we have all heard by now that JJ Abrams has taken over for Colin Trevorrow as the Director of Episode IX, but THR also found out that he basically screwed over Paramount and a 10-Million Dollar obligation in order to take on the Star Wars project. You can read more about it at TheHollywoodReporter.com. Geeze, drama has become constanty associated with Disney’s Star Wars movies! (although TLJ has been pretty smooth, knock on wood!)

Rian Johnson has formally announced that Episode VIII has finally wrapped post production. Talkies Network has the full story!

Entertainment Earth has updated their product page with a couple of images of Jaina Solo. What a fine figure she is indeed!

The second annual Play Fair event is taking place on 11/4 and 11/5 at the Javits Center in NYC. This year’s event will be more than double in size with new activities, bigger features, and greater ways for children, parents, teenagers, and fans to play! Play Fair gathers more than 40 exhibitors, including LEGO, Cartoon Network, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Alex Brands, Midtown Comics, and presenting sponsors Spin Master and Toys “R” Us for a celebration of play and entertainment for all ages. Unlike Toy Fair, the public is invited to join in on the fun & games at Play Fair, which includes larger hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, awe-inspiring displays, talent appearances, dozens of toy and entertainment brands, and never-before-seen exclusives. Attendees can feel, touch, and take home their favorite toys and games — and be the first to glimpse the toys of tomorrow! Play Fair is located at 655 West 34th Street in Hall 1A and 1B.

You saw our report on the next case assortment for The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ lineup. But there seems to be another list floating around as JTA sponsor BBTS has a different assortment listed than what Entertainment Earth and our other sponsors  and sources have. Instead of Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master), Rey (Jedi Training) and Kylo Ren the other lists substitutes these figures for Captain Poe Dameron, Finn (First Order Disguise) and General Leia Organa. We think this “differing” case assortment is worlds better. What you do you think?

UPDATE: Big Bad Toy Store has updated their case assortment to the same as what we had initially reported to you.

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If you have a Walgreens card, The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures are on sale for $14.99 each Special thanks to JTA reader cress for the alert.

The R4-X2/Y5-X2 Droid Factory two-pack is a little redundant. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

JTA is happy to bring Empire Toy Shop on as a new sponsor. We’ll kick things off with their first newsletter announcement:

The Black Series Wave 13 is in stock Tuesday! Order now to secure your set! And check out all the other Star Wars IN STOCK items from Bandai, Egg Attack and more!

UPDATE: Jaina Solo, Snoke, and Rose are also up for Pre-Order with estimated ship date of Oct/Nov!

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Let’s wrap up Wave 13 from The Black Series [Phase III] six-inch figures with our Visual Guide Update of Finn (First Order Disguise) (51). Click below for the full guide page. Make sure to stop by our review page for additional information and full review.

Clone Captain Rex is SHIPPING! You should probably check your inbox for tracking information as Hasbro Toy Shop has begun shipping out the HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex figure! Special thanks to all who wrote in to let us know!

Whether this is new news for you or old news for you, we’ve compiled a list of the eight figures that will make up the third post-Force Friday II case assortment for The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ lineup. Can you say “case assortment suicide”? Click through for more.

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Click through for a look at the latest pre-orders and new arrivals from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store.

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The ultra-cool sixth scale Obi-Wan Kenobi Mythos figure is now available for pre-order. Click here for the pre-order page. 

With special thanks to JTA reader Ben S. for the alert, TARGET online has put up The Black Series [Phase III] new Titanium Figures up for order!

It’s raining cancellations! In what is sure to be a devastating blow to collectors waiting in anticipation for The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2), some of our readers are receiving the dreaded email from Amazon that their long-delayed figures are ultimately being cancelled. Hasbro also stated in the Star Wars Action News article that Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) and Han Solo were two figures still coming, so this is definitely upsetting news. Click through to read the email going out to some collectors. Special thanks to JTA reader Matthew N. for sharing his experience with us.

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Amazon has created a product page for the upcoming Supreme Leader Snoke 6″ figure. This figure should be part of the third post-Force Friday II wave of The Black Series [Phase III] action figure. Special thanks to JTA reader rivesjunctionite for the alert!

We have seen reports of the new Walgreens Exclusive The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi [Force Spirit] 6″ showing up in stores in North Carolina and now in California. It might be time to start making those Walgreen stops. I know, I know…They’re difficult trips to make. I share the same experience many of you do with stores that get them 3 months late or never at all, but let the hunt begin! Have you found it in your area? Let us know!

The Finn (First Order Disguise) figure from The Black Series [Phase III] line is pretty nice, although not perfect. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

A recent rumor has popped up claiming that someone was seen on set wearing the famous suit during filming. There are no images of this as of now, but according to comicbookmovie.com their source is reliable. The question is, do we NEED Darth Vader in the Han Solo movie? Yes…He was used expertly in Rogue One and some may argue he had some of the best scenes, but I personally don’t think he should be stuck in every anthology film just for the sake of using him. It may water down the impact that Vader has. What are your thoughts on this rumor? Do you think we really need to see Vader in this film? In other news, Ron Howard teases us with a possible Kessel Run. Check out more of that info here at CBR.com

We have another The Black Series [Phase III] six inch figure Wave 13 update. Click below to have a look at the Visual Guide for Captain Poe Dameron (53). You can also check out our full review right here.

Entertainment Earth has asked us to relay a little more information to our readers about The Black Series 6′ 40th Anniversary line. Please click through for more.

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It’s hard to believe, but the HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex hasn’t budged that much on eBay as far as what it is commanding, despite being available for nearly 45 minutes on Hasbro Toy Shop today. The question is how low will he go?

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys has a ton of brand new The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures that are significantly reduced in price. While marked as “NON MINT” I can attest that the packages are in brilliant, almost perfect condition (from my own personal experience). Some incredible steals include 6″ Hera, Syndulla, Darth Vader, Rey (Jedi Training), Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) and Kylo Ren $15.99 EACH and Rey’s Speeder (Jakku) for $42.99. Spend $69 or more and get FREE SHIPPING. All other orders pay only a $4 FLAT SHIPPING cost. Get them before they’re gone at these incredible prices!

Lucasfilm has issued a press release that reveals the schedule for upcoming fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels. We’ll be getting back to back episodes, a new night, and multiple airings. Click through to check out the full press release! 

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GO! GO! GO! The HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex is NOW LIVE! Add him to your cart before he’s gone forever!

UPDATE: Sold out just around 10:44 AM. That’s a record!

The Captain Poe Dameron figure from The Black Series [Phase III] line is much better than you think it is. Find out why this is so in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Are you ready for the madness today? Jedi Temple Archives along with your other favorite Star Wars fan sites will be posting up-to-the-minute live links for this highly coveted Clone Captain Rex HASCON exclusive figure. Remember that this HASCON exclusive is exempt from any PROMO codes or offers and you should probably make sure you can get into your HasbroToyShop.com account right now,

It has finally come to a head as we had predicted and advised you on for months now. Entertainment Earth is now officially sending out emails to their respective accounts noting that orders for wave 2 of the 40th anniversary line were cancelled because production has been discontinued. Click through for the complete wording of emails going out to accounts. We hope you already have your figures!

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TARGET has sent out media accounts of Funko two of the upcoming TARGET exclusive “red”/”crimson” Stormtrooper exclusive part of their #ShareTheForce campaign. This Pop! Vinyl figure goes on sale October 1st. We thank TARGET for sending these out to us. Click the thumbnails below for some quick pictures.

The Dark Lord of the Sith finally has a Jedi Lightsaber, but he’s about to find out that it’s not that easy to corrupt a Kyber Crystal in this next entry in the Comic Research Droids Reviews. Vader had just vanquished Master Infil’a and taken his Jedi weapon, but now he must corrupt the crystal within to claim it as his own. Take a look at how Lord Vader struggles with the conflict within himself and how Anakin Skywalker fights to break through the darkness in Darth Vader- The Chosen One (Part V). Don’t forget to drop me a line with your requests for future reviews! Coming up next is the Mace Windu miniseries.

Let’s take a look at the The Black Series [Phase III] HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex 6 inch figure, today’s Visual Guide update. Click below for a full look at our guide page, and read our full review of this figure right here. Special thanks to Bret from Banthaskull.com for helping me out with the accessory images for this guide.

Disneystore.com has a promotion going on where you can save 20% on your order of $75 or more. The great part is that they carry everything from The Black Series Centerpieces and Speeders to 3.75″ 5POA and the new Elite Die-Cast figures. You can save a good amount by using promo code: SAVE20 and on top of that you can get free shipping on orders of $75 or more with promo code: SHIPMAGIC. It’s always great that they let you combine promo codes.

An unfortunate turn of events that our friends at Yakface.com have experienced should have been the golden opportunity to make us all reflect on what’s important and bind us all together in solidarity, but in many ways it has disgustingly become an attack on other competitor sites instead (as evidenced by some of their readers in the comments). I am not going to be long-winded, but the absolute LIES, DECEPTIONS, FALSE NARRATIVES and outright DISGUST being posted by some of you on social media and in comments is SHAMEFUL and much of it is libelous. It’s sad that your hatred for other sites, including JTA, has made you go down rabbit holes and take attention off of what Yakface.com was trying to relay to you, and especially when most of it is false and stretched. I welcome any of you to come here and discuss your issues with us or any other site on their/our own turf. We’re certainly not going to add to the mayhem outside of what gets posted here. Don’t be such cowards. This isn’t about JTA or any other site. Let go of your hate for a moment and lift up and encourage Yakface.com, for they do great things for the collecting community.

Finally, you can pre-order the exclusive Poe Dameron’s Boosted X-wing Fighter from ToysRUs.com with an October 27th availability date for $49.99 (ouch). Special thanks to JTA reader Michael M. for the alert!.

You can also PRE-ORDER the Rey (Jedi Training On Crait) Toys R Us exclusive for $34.99.

Hurry! The Admiral Ackbar/First Order Officer Toys R Is exclusive two-pack in IN STOCK and ready to ship!

Retailer Toys R Us has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This action will allow them to work with creditors to hopefully turnaround their current financial status. Toys R Us will operate in a “business as usual” fashion for the foreseeable future. The NY Times has the full story. (This is the “big announcement” we let you know was coming last night.)

If Bantha Skull is done with their “n-1” attack tactics, we’d like to present our readers with a thorough look at the HASCON exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Clone Captain Rex figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

PLEASE SEE UPDATE! Jedi Temple Archives has just learned that things are in motion right now as we speak that will materialize as a “major” Star Wars related announcement Tuesday morning. We don’t know what it’s about or in what capacity it relates to Star Wars, but it is supposedly HUGE news. Apologies in advance if whatever this is doesn’t materialize, but we were encouraged to take note that something big is coming. We will be sure to link to it if/when it goes live.

UPDATE: We have learned that the announcement has nothing to do with being directly related to Star Wars. But it does have to do with being indirectly related to Star Wars collecting. Stay tuned for the announcement tomorrow.

We have our final Wave 9 The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ Visual Guide update tonight, featuring Resistance Tech Rose. Click below for our guide page, and click here for our review page.

We’re continuing our months-long look at the new products that were released for the Force Friday II product launch. It’s now time to check out The Black Series [Phase III] Resistance Tech Rose super-articulated 3.75″ figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! We think her character is getting unnecessary flack too. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

So far we’ve had Force Friday in 2015. Rogue Friday in 2016. And Force Friday II in 2017. For 2018, what would be a good product line launch name for Han Solo: A Star Wars Story? Unlike our headline, we’re “thinking” that Wookiee Weekend would be a nice use of alliteration, no?

The Black Series [Phase III] also features two versions of the First Order Stormtrooper Executioner. Click below to check out Visual Guide for the 3.75″ version. We also have a full review of this figure right here.

If you’re interested, you can also check out full galleries of the latest Droid Factory figures from Disney Parks including the inner workings of the new BB droids from the cool new four-pack. There is also a gallery showing Resistance astromech droids R4-X2 and Y5-X2. Check it all out in our Research Droids Reviews.

Hasbro would be the first to admit this, but they have really been in an urgent state of “playing catch-up” ever since the inception of The Black Series 6″ line. It’s really no one’s fault at Hasbro. When you start a line from the beginning, you’re already “x” years behind to anything else that has already been produced. It must be quite an undertaking trying to organize a vast cast of characters which make sense for this line that contains so many characters while including new Star Wars Entertainment. Trying to please everyone in this scale is proving to be quite overwhelming in some regards. (more….)

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Ugh. You saw our earlier report on Toys R Us on the front page recently, and how they were considering filing for bankruptcy, but creditors already see them in a death spiral as their debt load seems almost incurable from their viewpoint). According to some sources, Toys ‘R’ Us could file for bankruptcy as soon as next week, and they note that “nervous suppliers have scaled back shipments and tightened terms to the retailer ahead of the crucial holiday selling season, on worries they may not got repaid and their payables would be lumped alongside other unsecured pre-petition claims.” While it’s always sad to anyone lose their job, it also makes us wonder if this will impact the availability of their exclusives that were announced for Force Friday II. We wish them the best. Check out the new update at ZeroHedge.com.

We’re consistently adding new photo galleries of the new Force Friday II products in our Research Droids Reviews. If you know how to access the backdoor, good for you, if you don’t, check out the rest of wave 13 which includes jaw-dropping versions of Poe Dameron and Finn (First Order Disguise) by clicking the link below.

We received our Smuggler’s Bounty “Jedi” Box in the mail on Friday. And we finally made some time to photograph its contents. Click through if you’re interested and be sure to pre-order your next box whose theme is based on Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi!

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Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store has added new stock, but they have also placed many pieces of their current stock on significant discount. There are a ton of figures marked down to the $2 to $3 range and they even have some 6″ figure for less than $10 each. Check it out, you may find something you’re looking for and if you spend $14.99 it all ships for FREE!

We’re continuing our months-long look at the new products that were released for the Force Friday II product launch. It’s now time to check out The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Stormtrooper Executioner super-articulated 3.75″ figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

This is really starting to grate on me. As someone who has been collecting the modern Star Wars line since 1995 (and the vintage line for years before that), I have to admit that I have never seen more instances of figure thefts and figure swapping than I have from 2015 onward. It’s ALWAYS been an issue, but the frequency is very depressing now. Clearly, the new Star Wars films have brought a ton of new collectors, but it seems to have also brought a facet of the unscrupulous which are really cramping the style of this hobby and ruining for other peer collectors AND THE KIDS. But it doesn’t just end here. The attitude I see is just as disconcerting. I belong to quite a few TBS Facebook groups and the frequent entitlement I see (by multiple collectors – certainly not all) that this is funny to “stick it to the man” and “Hasbro can afford this” just flabbergasts me. I guess it’s just a sign of the times. Anyway, please take this article as “don’t do this because it’s morally wrong” and please encourage others to not do this either. The image on the left is mine and the image on the right is courtesy of JTA reader Jeremy W.

Next up is the 3.75″ version of the Elite Praetorian Guard from The Black Series [Phase III]. Click below to view our full Visual Guide, and don’t forget to check out our full review as well.

Well, here is one for the books. Discount chain retailer ROSS has just received brand new Hot Wheels sets (in The Last Jedi packaging). We’re unable to explain why this is. Special thanks to JTA reader and friend Alexander G. for the report.

We and others like our readers have noticed a price reduction for the Force Link Starter Set. We’re wondering how widespread this is and if you’ve seen this as well in your area. This is certainly a step in the right direction as $29.99 was just not a fair MSRP for this. Special thanks to General Hux for the image.

If you want to get them before retail, Robot Kingdom is accepting pre-orders for many of the retailer exclusives coming this Fall in The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line. Some are sold out now, but many others are still available. They’re also taking pre-orders for Jaina Solo which supposedly ships October 1st (and is part of the third wave of post-Force Friday II TBS6 case assortments. Click through for more.

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JTA reader Richard P. sends us a cool store report from Fred Meyer in Lacey Washington. Unbelievably they’re getting in kicker displays full of The Black Series [Phase III] Emperor’s Royal Guard wave which also includes Lando Calrissian, Tusken Raider and the revised K-2SO (among others). To date this case assortment has barely made an appearance at retail, so maybe they’re finally beginning to hit now.

You saw our Walmart store report in the beginning of the month that both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda from the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line were hitting there. But now JTA reader General Hux has sent in a report letting us know that they’re now hitting TARGET. Let us know if you’ve found them there too!

Gamestop is offering Pre-Orders on The Black Series 6″ Jaina Solo IN STORE.  Not sure what the date for release is because it shows as 12/31/1979 in my Gamestop app. While I was there, I was informed that on October 11th they will be releasing a new Elite Pro Membership that will be geared towards collectibles. You will get discounts for collectibles throughout the year. I know the Pro membership is worth the $15 because of the multiple Pro Day’s they have throughout the year. Found some GREAT savings today with the BOGO 50% off on ALL collectibles. Also, they can order you items in store if they don’t have it in stock.

If you’re a Pro member at Gamestop.com, then today is your day! You can get AMAZING deals of Buy one get one 50% off on ALL collectibles! That includes ALL Star Wars black series (even the new items such as the speeders or center pieces). Unfortunately, it does NOT apply to pre-orders. Remember, you MUST be a pro member to get the 50% off.

Entertainment Earth has Rey’s Force FX Lightsaber up for pre-order with a December release date.

Chris Swanski at BanthaSkull.com is completely wrong about The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ super-articulated Elite Praetorian Guard. See why he’s so off in his opinions about this figure as we continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch (as well as those on or around that release date) in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you live in Canada, you might want to check out Walmart.ca as they have a ton of Star Wars The Black Series 6″ stuff in stock in addition to many 3.75″ figures. JTA reader hammyhamster sent us a link and we have to say we were quite taken aback with the selection. You may want to check it out for yourself as well.

Now it’s time to look at the latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures. Up first is Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master). Click below to visit our Visual Guide page, and click here for a look at our detailed review page.

Sideshow Collectibles just posted the pre-order pages for both the BB-8 and BB-9E droids, as well as the collectible set that includes the mouse droid. Click below for the pre-order pages!

Check out the latest sixth scale figures from Hot Toys: BB-8 and BB-9E! Full gallery on their Facebook page. 

TRU has listed their new exclusive Kylo Ren The Last Jedi Pop! and it’s in stock now! Special thanks to JTA Reader Max J. for the heads up!

We have just been sent all of the official assets from Litzky PR for the HASCON event. All images have been posted on our Facebook page.

To see the Darth Vader Helmet click HERE.

To see The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ reveals click HERE:

To see The Vintage Collection reveals click HERE:

To see the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] 3.75″ Force Link Basic Figure reveals click HERE.

You can now pre-order Toys R Us’ exclusive Force Link set which includes an exclusive Praetorian Guard and First Order Stormtrooper Executioner figures for $34.99. It has a December 29, 2017 availability date and ships for free since it meets their $29.99 order threshold. Special thanks to JTA reader Geofrrey E. for the alert! (P.S. Did we even know about this thing?)

Hey Canada! You can order the Toys R Us exclusive Rey (Jedi Training) on Crait TBS6 figure at ToysRUs.ca! Special thanks to JTA reader Andrew D. for the alert!

Let’s continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch. Next up is the sadly disappointing Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) super-articulated figure. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

I guess we should have all seen this coming. If you can’t afford Star Wars figures or you get off from kleptomania, go play BINGO…. or something. This is egregious. Special thanks to friend Victoria from Victoria’s Cantina for the image.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is tonight’s featured Visual Guide update for the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line of basic figures. Click below to have a look at our guide page, and then stop by and read our full review.

It blows my mind how some of our comment threads can crash and burn, regardless if it’s a heated topic or just a simple announcement that there has been a change of movie director. There is certainly a lot of overreaction to other people’s comments with some flying off of the handle, but there are also triggers that are becoming problematic and affecting the enjoyment of our readers. (more….)

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Let’s continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch. Next up is the pretty awesome Obi-Wan Kenobi basic figure with a new type of articulation added for better range of motion. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

In case you need him, Grand Admiral Thrawn is IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop for $19.99. Special thanks to JTA reader Russ T. for the alert!

Amazon.com has a bunch of the new and older Pop! figures as an add-on at some very cheap prices. For example, TLJ Luke is $6.25, TLJ Kylo Ren is $6.25, and Snoke is $6.25. There are also some from Rogue One as low as $4.

Check out the Han Solo/Boba Fett Two-Pack, our latest Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Visual Guide addition. Click below for the full guide page. Click here for the full review.

You saw our friendly warning here months ago about about the 40th Anniversary The Black Series 6″ wave 2 figures; that they were completely sold out. Various interviews with Hasbro at SDCC this years allowed some to believe that they were shipping at that time, but we were cautious to not be eager about this news. But as you know, no units arrived at retail and many people’s pre-orders weren’t fulfilled and remain open or have been canceled. Now Hasbro answers Star Wars Action News’ question (from their HASCON interview) that they’ve all been shipped. Now, there could be some in transit somewhere, but it looks like these figures are finally all gone. We believe they’ve always been gone for months now (and actually have sources that confirmed this). If you need them, check eBay quickly because there is an even stronger chance now with this new confirmation that you’ll never see them again… unless Hasbro orders a new batch to be produced. As you can see from the listings, some figures go for obscene amounts.

Big Bad Toy Store checks in with their latest newsletter. Click through to check out their latest pre-orders and new arrivals.

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Our friends at Star Wars Action News have also hosted a Hasbro Q&A session at HASCON. Check it out by clicking through.

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Our friends at The Force Guide (formerly Sir Steve’s Guide) have posted their HASCON Hasbro Q&A. They ask some great questions and get some fascinating answers. There are also awesome answers surrounding The Vintage Collection. Be sure to drop by and check it all out!

With all of the excitement about “photo realistic” technology, we couldn’t wait to ask Hasbro if they would use this progressive technology on figures for The Vintage Collection. (more….)

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Let’s continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch. Next up is the Han Solo/Boba Fett Two-Packs set. One figure is a blast, the other is not. Can you guess which one rocks? Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Dorkside Toys has plenty of Wave 1 in stock, vehicles, centerpieces and more. Plus they have wave 2 pre-order, case packs of many popular Black Series 6″ & plenty others. Free US Shipping options as usual. Check it all out!

Today we are releasing the final installment in Tomas Pueyo Brochard’s series of guest posts focusing on the Star Wars Rings. In this post, Tomas turns his attention to Rey and how the Star Wars Rings may help us predict where her story is going. Once again, we would like to thank Tomas for taking the time to write this thought provoking series. Don’t forget to check out his new book, The Star Wars Rings! Click through to read the final installment!

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If you hurry, you can get Poe, Finn, Maz, and General Leia 6″ in stock Special thanks to friend Mike R. for the alert this morning!

Let’s switch our Visual Guide updates to the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line for a few days. First up is Yoda from the basic figure line. Click below to have a look at the full guide. You can also catch our full review of this figure right here.

The epic Star Wars saga continues to grow and expand, captivating new generations with its exotic worlds, iconic themes and unforgettable stories. And to celebrate the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December 2017, we are thrilled to bring to market three, new, fine silver coins featuring key characters from the upcoming movie. Click through for more details!

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THERE IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE! StarWars.com has updated their original story to note that Episode IX will now be released in theaters December 20, 2019.

I just wanted to take a few moments to offer my thanks and gratitude to the people involved for the incredible experience and enjoyment received from Hasbro’s first HASCON event in Providence Rhode Island. In it I also share a couple of interesting tidbits. So click through if you’re interested.

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If you hurry, you can get Poe, Finn, Maz, and General Leia 6″ in stock Now on Amazon.com. For some reason, the regular Praetorian Guard page from this set is no longer up and Rose is not in stock.

BREAKING NEWS! JJ Abrams will write and direct Star Wars Episode IX! StarWars.com has the full story! Chris Terrio will co-write.

Let’s continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch. Next up is the Yoda from the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Be sure to check out the transcribed (because they love their readers more than we do) Hasbro Q&A conducted by our friends at BanthaSkull.com. It has a wealth of information for you to ponder.

We just got back from New England so of course the first thing we do is generate a sneak peek gallery of the HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figure. Simply stated, it’s a great release. Hasbro did a fine job on replicating this character in realistic style and including functional parts while providing collectors with a fantastic likeness. Older parts have been reused for Clone Captain Rex, but he has also been given plenty of new parts too. The paint job is fantastic and the deco is evenly placed and nicely applied. The accessories are generous and sized appropriately. The review is coming soon, but you can check out our 40-image gallery and basic Collector Notes now. Enjoy!

Our next Visual Guide Update from The Black Series [Phase III] is the six inch Elite Praetorian Guard (50). Click below to have a look at the full guide page, and then stop by and check out our full review.

Hasbro and Litzky PR have sent along their official press images from the HASCON event. Click through to have an overall look at Hasbro’s first convention.   

According to a Hasbro.com product page, the HASCON exclusive Clone Captain Rex will go up for sale on September 20, 2017. Special thanks to friend Steve U. for the alert!

UPDATE: HasbroToyShop.com also have a product page with the same information.

Let’s continue a months-long look at new products from the Force Friday II product launch. Next up is the Elite Praetorian Guard from The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The ToysRUs Exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ Admiral Ackbar and First Order Officer 2-pack has been found at the temporary ToysRUs setup in Times Square, New York City. It might be a good time to start checking your local TRU’s if you want to get your hands on this. Have you found this at your local TRU? Let us know! Special thanks to JTA reader Jason M. for the heads up and the image.

Tonight we are adding General Leia Organa (52) to the The Black Series [Phase III] Visual Guide. Click below for a full look at this 6 Inch figure, and read our full review in our review database.