Rogue Randomness

 Hey everybody! Thought I'd pop in and remind you that ROGUE ONE tickets are now available, if you have not gotten them! Also, if you are planning on picking up any toys before the movie-now is the time! Most stores are loading up, and thankfully this time Hasbro has plenty of the main characters in all scales very widely available. Or if you are thinking of picking up a shirt...  

Target launched this neat collection of shirts designed by celebrities, including my favorite designed by Rogue One and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards...

Even better, $5 of the proceeds goes to Unicef! So help be a Force for Change in your community! That about wraps it up for now, as we continue our wait for Rogue One! Have a great day, and May the Force Be with You!

-EpcotServo

Imperial Hovertank Pilot Review

   Hey there everybody! Just arrived this week from Toys R Us, a figure I've been very much anticipating-The Black Series 6" Imperial Hovertank Pilot from Rogue One! The figure has been reviewed highly, And he definitely meets expectations. Take a look for yourself! 

Standard Black Series package, with Toys R Us seal and no figure number.

 My favorite thing about the figure is the weathering, the slight armor discoloration makes it look straight out of the New Hope era.

Panzer Vor!

Side by side helmet comparison with The Black Series 6" Stormtrooper.

The Great Tank Robbery. 

As you can see, this figure is pretty spectacular-Especially for Trooper fans. The patina and detailing are heads and above some of the best we've seen in capturing the look and worn feel of screen used armor. 

If you are looking to pick up a tank pilot, you have two options-Try your luck finding it on shelves at Toys R Us, which proved fruitless for me until at last it became available online! I used ship to home, which was free for any order over $19. It shipped quickly and safely, so I do recommend. Get him if you can! 

Thanks for reading, be sure and VOTE on Tuesday, and May the Force be with You!

Go Rogue in 3.75!

Hey everybody! Today I thought we'd check out the first wave of Rogue One 3.75 figures. I've just about played with and/or bought all of them now, and have the pictures to prove it. Let's take a look!

This is my favorite picture I've done with the U-Wing yet. 

The daring Rebels. 

Later on, I found the first inkling of Wave 2, and another critical member of the Rogue One team, Baze Malbus! He comes exclusively in this two pack with a Stormtrooper officer, which is a pretty great set. Baze himself is a really fantastic figure, barring the 5 point articulation stance. Seeing as how this is likely all we get for Baze in this scale (and the amount of figures needing to be released) he should do just fine alongside any 3.75 figures.

"We fight the Empire now..."

The newly sculpted 5POA Stormtrooper is really cool. Maybe the best sculpted helmet in this scale ever done by Hasbro.

And lastly, the Imperial ground crew. Traffic controllers for Tie Fighters. Such a great addition to the universe, and a great figure as well. Overall, Wave 1 has seen some of the best figures Hasbro has put forth in this new era of Star Wars collecting. Unless you are like me and wholly sold on everything Rogue One, casual collecting fans might have only a few items interest you-but you may seek them out once you see the film. 

If I had to recommend any to those limiting themselves, I would say the must gets from Wave 1 3.75 Rogue One are K2-S0, the Baze Malbus/Stormtrooper 2 pack, and the Moroff/Shoretrooper 2-Pack. K2 will likely be a stand out droid, and when he is standing over your other figures he's quite the sight. Baze is a great value with the even better painted Stormtrooper included, and the Shoretrooper is maybe one of my most favorites, to my surprise. 

Wave 1 is being restocked much more plentifully than Wave 1 of The Force Awakens, Target being your best bet for finding them all in one spot right now. If you are looking for something, let me know in the comments- or tweet me @epcotservo!  Also send me your own toy finds or fun photos and I may feature them on the site! Thanks for reading, stay safe and remember to Register to Vote! And of course, May the Force be with you! 

-EpcotServo^^

Rogue Roundup at Studios

  We're already nearing the launch of Rogue One product, and Tatooine Traders has added this small display sign to inform you of Disney Store Pre-orders.

Elsewhere in the park, more signs of exciting imminent hype increasing.

 Inside the Launch Bay cargo bay, there are many new high end collectables that are great to look at and admire without paying the very large prices:

  And lastly, there was no signs that the reissue of the 3.75 Starspeeder 1000 has arrived yet at WDW. I will let you know when I see it again for myself with my own eyes, if it does indeed show up here again. Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more, and if you want to see more from the parks check out my Updatepage! As always, May the Force be with you. 

Friday Favorites: 6" Black Series ANH Stormtrooper

   Happy Friday everyone, stormy here in Florida but keeping calm. Starting out our first weekly feature: Favorite Friday! This is where I'll pick out a favorite from my collection and talk about it. First up is the Hasbro Black Series 6" A New Hope Stormtrooper!

As you can see, he looks great. Been a favorite ever since I got him in mid 2015. My favorite aspect is his double jointed head articulation that can give you great poses.

 He's no doubt a great action figure, and I think one of the most accurate troopers they've done. With Rogue One coming up there will be lots of demand for this figure, so it's being rumored if it does get a re-release it will likely be a pack in for a retailer exclusive. If you are still in need of one, Entertainment Earth actually has in stock andat retail price as of posting. That's about all for now, stay safe, be well, and May the Force be with you!

-EpcotServo^^