

After 7 months, it appears that the Target Exclusive Droids Boba Fett and R2-D2 are enroute to stores. Although only a case of each for this particular store, the expected delivery date is shown to be around May 11.
The past 24 hours have been rife with discussion on the advancing progress of Hasbro’s commitment to removing plastic from their packaging by the end of 2022. Yesterday’s Marvel Legends Livestream gave collectors their first official look at the redesigned packaging for several products that incorporate the windowless form factor. Star Wars Black Series collectors can expect something very similar to be implemented this year as well. Last year, we exclusively shared Hasbro-proposed designs for the Black Series and now sights are set on what will happen to the beloved Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and even the 6″ Kenner-style carded Black Series figures.
Continue reading Bursting the Bubble of Star Wars Collectibles and CollectorsI think I speak for a large portion (all?) of the collecting community when I make a direct plea to Hasbro and by extension, to Lucasfilm Licensing, to put a merciful end to the piecemeal preorder process of figures from the same wave/case assortment. This request applies to Vintage Collection and Black Series preorders alike.
Continue reading Time For A Change: Stop The Piecemeal Preorder ProcessHere is a list of outstanding preorders (U.S. only) accumulated so far for Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and Black Series items. If you’ve preordered (at least one of) everything, the list is substantial in length and price*.
Continue reading 77 Current Outstanding TVC, Retro, and TBS Preorders for 2022-23 UpdateRecent shipping data shows the arrival of several TVC products on the U.S.: Fan Channel exclusive Lambent Seeker ARC Trooper (Battlefront II), Lando Calrissian (Battlefront II), Walmart exclusive Deluxe Ahsoka Tano & Grogu, Deluxe Boba Fett (The Book of Boba Fett), and the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Shoretrooper 4pk.
Our friend Tim over at Bossk’s Bounty has posted some great in-hand shots of new Vintage Collection exclusives over on his YouTube channel. Head on over to check them out.
Twitter follower joshua_beckner reports finding figures from Black Series Wave 32 has his local Walgreens in Omaha, NE.
Go Midwest collectors, go!
Instagram follower @inpursuitoftoys reports the newest wave of Vintage Collection have started to hit Target
Thanks to @vichit for sending over his find of Star Wars TVC wave 10 from Target in Phoenix, AZ!
The wait is finally over. 10 months have passed since the announcement, but reports are now showing that the Walgreens exclusive Black Series 212th Clone Trooper has finally surfaced in stores. Instagram follower rebeltimmy reports finding his in Michigan as well as twitter follower DarthArmo in Ohio