Thanks to Daniel B. for sending in the above pic and first alerting us to the presence of the VS packs, priced AU$25 each, at Big W in Chermside (QLD).

With the news that Kiwi retailer The Warehouse is selling Rogue One toys, we've had early stock reports from pretty much all the corners of the globe. For those still planning to attend Force Friday, we salute you.

Throughout the duration of NYCC, Star Wars fans can stop by DK booth #2311 for daily signings by Pablo Hidalgo, author of Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual History (Updated Edition), and Jason Fry and Kerrie Dougherty who will sign prints and copies of their updated Star Wars Complete Locations. In addition LEGO builder Rod Gillies will make a special appearance on Friday to showcase his builds from LEGO Star Wars: Build Your Own Adventure too.

Coming this fall from Funko, the crew of the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels gets the Funko Pop! treatment. Click on through to the full report to see all the images!

Collectors in the US can now get a free polybagged First Order General minifig (5004406) with a $30 purchase of LEGO Star Wars. The offer is only valid to October 1st, so if you are keen for the new LEGO Rogue One sets you can time your purchase with Force Friday. Any stock left after this date will be put on general sale for $4.99. Thanks to Thanks to TheBrickFan.com for the report.

Rebelscum reader David H. has found the newest The Black Series 3 3/4-inch wave at his local Texas Walmart. This wave includes 4 repacks from The Vintage Collection, Ahsoka Tano, Imperial Royal Guard, General Lando Calrissian and Admiral Ackbar. This may be one of the first finds of this wave. The release date on this wave was previously unknown, but now appears it should be available nation wide on Force Friday.

Son of LEGOscum spends vital school vacation time getting to grips with Scholastic's version of C-3PO and R2-D2's adventures - click through so his efforts aren't wasted!

In a Reddit thread titled "Leftover Leaks 2017", CM4Sci has added shots of the MicroFighters and battle packs slated for next year.

New from Gentle Giant and revealed in time for this week's Force Friday is the Jyn Erso Mini Bust which is available to pre-order now and estimated to be available in Q2 of next year. Click on the thumbnails above for a closer look and more details.

The 2016 Convention Exclusive Premium Edition Captain Phasma Big Fig is the latest addition to our JAKKS Pacific Photo Archive. Follow the previous link to see how she stacks up to the original version.