A Soft and Squishie BB-8?

by Ben | Sep 22, 2015 | Toy News!

A Soft and Squishie BB-8?

Thinkgeek.com is now taking pre orders of a life-sized plush toy of BB-8. This new plush toy of BB-8 is 2” tall and 18″ in diameter. It weighs up to 5 1/2 pounds, and costs $49.99.

Since this item won’t ship until December when the movie is released, if want one it might be smart to pre order.

Here are some pictures of this new Star Wars plush toy:

New First Order Snowtrooper 1/6th scale figures available to pre-order!

by Ben | Sep 21, 2015 | Toy News!

New First Order Snowtrooper 1/6th scale figures available to pre-order!

Slideshowtoy.com is now taking pre orders for Hot Toys First Order Snowtrooper action figures. These two new 1/6th scale figures of these First Order Snowtroopers cost about $215 and $220. These figures are expected to ship from Febuary 2016 to April 2016.

You can pre order the First Order Stromtrooper Officer and a First Order Snowtrooper soldier.

Here are some photos of these cool new 6th scale Snowtroopers (the Snowtrooper officer is pictured with a red shoulder):

New Force Awakens remote control X-Wing and science toys at Walmart

by Ben | Sep 17, 2015 | Toy News!

New Force Awakens remote control X-Wing and science toys at Walmart

I was at Walmart the other day and saw some brand new toys of a Remote control X-Wing and Star Wars science toys.

Here’s quick rundown:

• Remote Control X-Wing Starfighter: $29.90 and shipping is free. It uses 2.4GHz communication for superior control and delivers a flying range of up to 250 feet away!
• The Jedi Force Levitator: $8.89 and shipping is free. Magically suspend and move objects in mid-air using an invisible, electrostatic force! Force Push with the Jedi Training Rod.
• The Jedi Force Trainer II: $32.21 and shipping is free. Includes Bluetooth headset to detect your concentration when moving objects with your mind. Also includes music, sound effects and an app for you phone (or tablet) that gives you 10 levels of Jedi Training. There’s only one of these Force Trainer II sets left in stock so order soon.

Let’s take a look at them:

New Force Awakens Kylo Ren figure coming next year 2016

by Ben | Sep 15, 2015 | Toy News!

New Force Awakens Kylo Ren figure coming next year 2016

Toynews-online.biz reports that Hot Toys is expected to unveil a new 1/6th scale figure of Kylo Ren next year 2016. This new figure is expected to be sold at around $225.

Ren’s lightsaber features a LED-light up function.

Here is a photo of the new Kylo Ren figure along with two photos of a First Order Squad Leader Stormtrooper ($220) figure and a First Order Heavy Gunner Stormtrooper ($220) figure:

Costco sells exclusive Force Awakens figures 3 pack

by Ben | Sep 14, 2015 | Toy News!

Costco sells exclusive Force Awakens figures 3 pack

I was in Costco the other day and notice this cool Star Wars Figures 3 pack for $44.99.

Here are some photos of the character 3 pack and the price tag:

The 3 pack  includes 3 figures which are Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, and a First Order Stormtrooper.

Here are the dimensions:

• Kylo Ren- 8” L x 18” H x 3.5” W
• Stormtrooper- 8” L x 18” H x 3.5” W
• Captain Phasma- 8” L x 20” H x 3.5” W

It’s also available online at Costco.com.

I have seen these figures sold separately but never sold together before. Each one is $20 at Target so that would be at $15 discount if you bought all three at Costco instead of Target.

Where I found a Sphero BB-8 toy

by Ben | Sep 14, 2015 | Toy News!

Where I found a Sphero BB-8 toy

I was able to find and purchase a Sphero BB-8 toy today at Into The Wind, a toy store here in Boulder, CO.

Perhaps the store is able to get a supply since Sphero is a Boulder based company. Since the toy is not available on their website you can call them to order (303) 449-5906. There is a limit of two per person.

Here are some photos of BB-8 on the shelves and a sign on the door of the store: