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There appears to be a 3rd wave for The Last Jedi and it should hit October / December. We saw that a single packed Supreme Leader Snoke and Resistance Tech Rose will be part of this wave. It seems the Fans Choice Jaina Solo will also join this 14th wave of the Black Series 3rd Phase. Jaina can be pre-ordered now at Forbidden Planet. Expect more stores to follow suit in due course.

It seems a third wave of Last Jedi Black Series 6" figures is incoming around November time. Pre-orders have gone up on Forbidden Planet for two previously unannounced figures. The first is a single box release of Snoke in his soft goods golden robes. This appears to be the same figure as is in the throne set. Snoke has also gone up on Amazon UK for pre-order The second is the new character of Rose who is a Resistance Technician. Rose comes with a Resistance Blaster rifle and a communicator. This third wave may have more figures yet to be announced, or it could be a top up wave akin to Hux & Asty from The Force Awakens with the rest of the case being repacks.

We saw the Marvel Legends Deadpool figures at SDCC - with five figures announced. These comic book releases were clearly aimed to tie in to the Deadpool sequel from Fox in 2018 and included The Merc with the Mouth, Cable, Domino, Deathlok and X-23. Over at the Canada Expo it has now been confirmed that the Build-a-Figure for this wave will be Sasquatch. This image of the figure has been circulated. We now await full details of release and if this will be a smaller 5 figure wave, or if there are other surprises in store for Deadpool fans?

Tamashii Nations have revealed their third Movie Realization Marvel figure - following on from Spider-Man and Iron-Man. The Movie Realization range, which started with Star Wars, takes the characters we know so well and re imagines them in a Feudal Japan setting. Captain America will follow this theme as a very impressive Samurai inspired 6.8" figure. He will come with his shield and a Katana blade and sheath. The shield can be stowed away on Caps back when not in use. The star at the centre of the chestcan also be removed and used as a throwing star. The figure is down for a January 2018 release as a Bandai Webstore exclusive, and via Bluefin in the US. That should mean obtaining him in the UK is a bit easier, and expect to pay around £80

Kylo Ren and Throne Room is one of three sets from The Last Jedi that include Environmental features and that are spread between different retailers in the US The Kylo Ren figure is exclusive to Walmart and comes with a diorama piece which we assume is from Snoke's Throneroom - and therefore may line up well to the Snoke and Throne release over at Gamestop. The packaging goes back to the hinged door type packaging we saw in 2016 in the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kylo Ren exclusive sets. With this being a Walmart release it could translate over to Asda stores in the UK STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH KYLO REN in Throne Room (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99/Available: Fall 2017) Imagine commanding First Order missions from the Throne Room with THE BLACK SERIES KYLO REN figure! This 6-inch scale figure is carefully detailed to look like the dark warrior from STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI featuring impressive detail, multiple points of articulation, and premium fabric costuming. Comes with a Throne Room base inspired by one of the locations in the film, allowing collectors to easily recreate their favorite STAR WARS moments. Includes figure, stand, and four accessories. Available exclusively at Walmart.

We saw this exclusive set as a blurry image a few weeks back. We've now got the official low down on this - one of three sets from The Last Jedi that include Environmental features and that are spread between different retailers in the US The Luke Skywalker figure is exclusive to Target and will be available later in the Autumn. He comes with a environment piece representing the Ahch-To Island. The packaging goes back to the hinged door type packaging we saw in 2016 in the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kylo Ren exclusive sets. With this being a Target exclusive we await to see what availability of this looks like in the UK STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH LUKE SKYWALKER (Jedi Master) on Ahch-To Island (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99/Available: Fall 2017) This 6-inch scale figure is carefully detailed to look like the Jedi Master from STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI featuring impressive detail, multiple points of articulation, and premium fabric costuming. Comes with an Ahch-To Island base inspired by one of the locations in the film, allowing collectors to easily recreate their favorite STAR WARS moments. Includes figure, stand, and two accessories. Available exclusively at Target.

While not a Last Jedi release, Tamashii Nations have revealed the promotional images of their next Star Wars Movie Realization releases - Darth Maul and the Shadow Trooper The range is inspired by Feudal Japan, and Maul is no exception with his Samurai inspired robes and fearsome mask. He will come with a double bladed weapon with red blades. He is being released in November 2017 and will be priced at 9504 yen - that works out to £67 or $86. The Shadowtrooper uses the existing Stormtrooper sculpt but now in a gloss black. He comes with 18th century inspired blaster, sword, sheath and throwing knives. He will be arriving in stores in December 2017.

Tamashii Nations have confirmed their new SH Figuarts 1/12 figures from The Last Jedi. First up is Rey & Kylo Ren. Rey will come in her Jedi Training gear, complete with lightsaber. Kylo Ren will come unmasked with his revised costume for TLJ including his helmet. Kylo will be released in November while Rey arrives a month later in December. These should come in around £50-£60 here in UK once they've been imported. Next up for the First Order are figures of the Executioner (due October), Captain Phasma (due September) and a First Order Stormtrooper (due September). The Stomtrooper will come with three pauldron options so you can choose your own commander or just go with a standard grunt. All three have slightly changed armour/helmets from their initial appearance in The Force Awakens. And to support the First Order are the Praetorian Guards. SH Figuarts will give us three versions (the same three as Hasbro's 6") released between October and December. We also wait to see if Bluefin (US Distributor) have anything extra to add to these sets for US release as they do with the Marvel releases. There is also an intriguing graphic from SH Figaurts where the releases above are spread from September to December, with each month having a different BB8 version next to it. Apparently if you purchase both releases each month you will get a bonus BB unit figure - it is not clear if this is only via the SH Figuarts webstore, or if there is some kind of mail away.

Despite deep discounts on previous releases, Disney stores are going hard again on their 6.5"diecast Elite range of figures for The Last Jedi. We had seen leaks for the Praetorian Guard and the Executioner Stormtrooper - but Disney Store are going much bigger than that with 12 figures all available as of Force Friday. We will be getting figures of Luke Skywalker, Rey, Kylo Ren, Phasma, Finn and Poe Dameron. The previous 2-pack of C-3PO and R2-D2 is split so each figure gets a single release. BB8 will come alongside Resistance Tech Rose. Chewbacca will come with two of the contencious Porgs and the figrues are rounded off with the previously seen Executioner Stormtrooper and Praetorian Guard. The US price is $26.95 on these. The UK price is £21.99. Luke, Rey, Kylo, Praetorian Guard, Executioner Stormtrooper and R2-D2 were immediately available on Force Friday - although Luke and the Praetorian Guard have sold out. These will be back in stock from October, and then from October through to December there will be a staggered weekly release of the other figures - the same process was applied in 2015 for The Force Awakens. This flyer confirms the release schedule as follows, and confirms a 13th figure has now been confirmed as Supreme Leader Snoke. October 27th - Chewbacca & Porg October 31st - Finn November 7th - Poe Dameron November 14th - Rose and BB8 November 21st - C3PO November 28th - Captain Phasma December 5th - Supreme Leader Snoke Images are from Yahoo movies who have broken the news

Bandai have confirmed two new figure kit releases from the Last Jedi. First up is that Executioner Stormtrooper. The kit will include the full weaponry of the Executioner, and includes optional parts to vary your finish. This means you can build it with the black or white shoulder guards and arm him with the large axe type weapon, or standard First Order weapons. He will be released in September - but as per current licencing agreements can only be sold inside Japan. You will have to find someone to import this to US, UK or elsewhere. Price in UK once imported will likely be around £25-£30 initially. The second is a re-release of Phasma, but as she will appear in The Last Jedi. That means new weapons - but the promo images also look like a more sleeker version of the armour. Finally we get a new double pack of droids and now Bandai are finally pairing C3PO with R2-D2. This kit will be released in December.

It seems the return of the Vintage series in 2018 hasn't quite put the nail in the coffin of the 3.75" Black Series figures. It has been confirmed these will continue as a Walmart exclusive with the release of the Last Jedi wave of articulated 3.75" figures. The first wave is made up of four figures - Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Praetorian Guard, Executioner Stormtrooper and Resistance Tech Rose. The figures will retail in US at $12.99. We would assume like all previous 3.75" Black Series figures, these will come over into Asda stores in the UK around the £15 mark.

For anyone building an Army of First Order Stormtroopers - look no further than this exclusive from Amazon. The exclusive boxed set contains a standard 6" Black Series Stormtrooper. And around this is packed a wealth of accessories to customise your trooper. There is the Riot control gear we saw in the Force Awakens. What looks to be a Snowtrooper backpack, some binoculars, pistol, a pouch and a pike. But for me it is the inclsusion of the Heavy Weapon and vest that is most impressive, you can therefore replicate the Heavy Weapon Trooper from Force Awakens, or just use the gun as a floor standing blaster. The set has a US price of $34.99 - and the US site WILL ship to UK. At time of posting you will be looking at circa £40 including delivery and import fees. The set is released in December. Well worth placing a pre-order now and cancelling without penalty if the set becomes available in the UK. Click any of the images. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER WITH GEAR FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99/Available: Fall 2017) The iconic trooper from STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI comes to an impressive 6-inch scale! Equipped with sleek armor and weapons, this screen-accurate figure features premium deco and multiple points of articulation. Includes eight highly detailed accessories. Available exclusively at Amazon.