Disney has announced a new Droid Factory astromech, R7-D23 available later this month for D23 and Disney Store. Check out the link for info on this release as well as other D23 merchandise.
Droid Factory R7-D23 Announced for D23
Halloween Droid Factory R2-WRWLF Now Available at Disney Store
The annual Halloween-theme Droid Factory figure, R2-WRWLF “Werewolf”, is now available at DisneyStore.com.
Affiliate News: Two New TM&G Preorders
Preorders now open for new Vintage Collection and Black Series items from The Mandalorian and Grogu announced last week at SDCC.
TVC Amani Guard: Amazon / Entertainment Earth
TBS Embo & Keibu 2pk: Hasbro Pulse*
*Premium Access 1pm ET / General Access 2pm ET
Yakfinities #89 Runs Through August 2nd
Our current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge wraps up soon! If customizing is your thing, be sure to submit an original custom of a Femme Fatale by this weekend in order to participate and be eligible for a prize!
While you’re at it, give our sponsor this round a look for some great diorama display options by clicking here!
New Vintage Collection and Black Series Preorders
Preorders open at 1pm ET (July 27) for most of the Vintage Collection and Black Series items announced last week at SDCC.
In case you missed my post on social media over the weekend regarding SDCC news and coverage, I’m taking a step back from around the clock duties on Yakface and its social channels to focus on my mental health surrounding this hobby/Hasbro. I fear that if I allow myself to continue with this bitter attitude that has been festering for a while now regarding Hasbro in general, I’ll rage quit altogether. I’m not ready for that. Yet.
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– Jayson
Hasbro SDCC Q&A with The Imperial Communique
Some TVC collectors were understandably disappointed by Hasbro’s overall TVC showing at SDCC this year (the only thing that saved it for me was the reveal of the INT-4 Interceptor).
However, The Imperial Communique posted a great Q&A with the Hasbro team over this weekend at SDCC definitely worth watching.
Looking ahead to 2027, Hasbro pointed out a renewed focus toward world-building for TVC. They also indicated plans to “catch up” on characters tied to past Haslab projects. For example, an upcoming TVC “Ghost Multipack” is specifically mentioned about midway through the interview.
If this is indeed the plan, what say you? Would a TVC focus on rounding out characters associated with past Haslab items be what you have in mind for the 50th anniversary of the film that started it all?
Displaying Your Collection: The Advantage Diorama System
If you are looking for an alternative way to display your figures, check out the Advantage Diorama System from SciFiDioramaGuy.
The ADVANTAGE is a universal diorama system that is compatible with over 40 different action figures including Star Wars, G.I.Joe, Star Trek, Ninja Turtles, Marvel, DC, Masters of the Universe, ACID RAIN, Joy Toy, Indiana Jones & More!
Check out additional videos (and this great documentary on its creation) on YouTube and follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Visit scifidioramaguy.com for product and ordering information.
SciFiDioramaGuy has also been sponsoring recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenges and we’ve got some additional reference pics below.
Press Release: Black Series Thermal Detonator
Yesterday Hasbro announced something new for role play fans! Finally branching away from helmets and lightsabers, they debuted the Thermal Detonator used by Boushh in Return of the Jedi. It features lights, sound effects, detailed weathering and display base. Preorders open August 27 at 1pm ET for $42.99.
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Yesterday Hasbro also confirmed the leaked Black Series Captain Enoch Helmet from Ahsoka. Preorder opens through various retailers on July 27 at 1pm ET for $109.99.
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Yesterday Hasbro also announced Embo & Keibu for the Black Series. Despite just getting Embo in the past 30 days, this version of Embo includes soft goods and his anooba sidekick, Keibu, which we should have gotten from the start instead of this egregious fleecing of collectors’ wallets. Preorders open through various retailers on July 30 at 1pm ET for $59.99.
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