As we await the launch of today’s Fan First Wednesday, Hasbro has previewed – via select fan site outlets – a new POTF2 inspired Princess Leia Organa (Yavin 4) figure. This should go up for preorder on November 1 in the U.S. at Hasbro Pulse. If this exclusive doesn’t do it for you nostalgia-wise, look for her to be released in the regular Black Series line in an upcoming wave.
Thanks to FanthaTracks for the heads up.
It appears that there is at least one more Retro Collection item planned for this year. A search last night turned up results for an item called “SW RETRO BLACKBOARD” and it’s currently shipping to the U.S.. As you may recall, the recent Target exclusive Prototype Edition Boba Fett has the code name “SW RETRO CHALK” – it is unknown if this is a figure or other item like the previous games with a figure pack-in. Maybe we’ll hear about it tomorrow at Hasbro Fan First Wednesday.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now accepting preorders for the Tamashii Nations Ronin Mandalorian (Beskar Armor) with Grogu Movie Realization figure set. Price is set at $139.99 and is expected to arrive March 2022.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has launched preorders for a new, exclusive Jumbo Kenner Grand Moff Tarkin figure from Gentle Giant.
Hasbro has finally gotten around to announcing another Fan First Day which will be held next week on Wed. Sept. 8 at 11am ET. Watch for some new announcement, reveals and preorders to go up the following day.
Instagram follower Jimmy sends word of finding a large trove of new TVC figures at Macys in Boca Raton, FL.
It appears that the Rogue One selection of characters for Black Series will continue expand into 2022 as JediInsider has posted the rumor of an upcoming Saw Gerrera deluxe figure. Maybe we’ll hear something official next month at Hasbro Pulse Con.
In what seems like another lifetime, Hasbro months ago announced via thier “Pipeline Reveals” that Cobb Vanth would be coming to the Black Series line. We’ve heard in recent weeks that he will be released as a Deluxe figure (similar to ROTJ Boba Fett, Jar Jar and Wrecker) and will now be coming sometime in 2022.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for Kotobukiya’s new Darth Vader “Ultimate Evil” ARTFX 1:7 Scale Statue. The statue stands 15.75″ tall and is scheduled for release in May 2022.
Until recently, the Target exclusive TVC Antoc Merrick’s X-wing Fighter was hidden behind the code name “Analog” as we exclusively reported last week. This change may indicate an imminent preorder launch – possibly for Target’s month-long Fall Geek-Out in September. Until then, you can bookmark this page as that is where this item will appear on Target.com
Update: The page is now live on Target.com