In another case of Walmart being Walmart, it appears that some Walmart stores have already relegated the Black Series Commander Cody to clearance. This often happens when stores receive product ahead of their reset and instead of hanging on to the product, they rush it to the clearance aisle. This isn’t everywhere and you’d have to be lucky to find them but if you do, do not hesitate. Show no mercy.
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Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Cassian Andor ($275) and K-2SO ($265) figures.
A new “Power the Force” shipper has started to hit Walmart that includes new Black Series mainline figures and the exclusive Clone Commander Cody.
Images via Avery_White on Reddit
UPDATE: New Walmart shipper looks to support stocking of new TVC and additional TBS releases as well. Images via dum / echoalive22_
Revenge of the Sith Deluxe novelization (Hardcover) by Matthew Stover available for preorder at Target and Amazon ($60.00).
The new special edition novelization comes with over 150 annotations from author Matthew Stover, an acetate jacket with foil stamping, a paper over-board book case, gilded and stained edges, illustrated full-color end papers, and a red satin ribbon market.
Details at Collider.com
Amazon has started to send out notifications for some Black Series preorders which move the release date from July to May. Keep an eye on your preorder status for any movement.
Another unannounced Black Series figure has surfaced via eBay. I looks like Walmart will be getting a recolored Magnaguard as part of the ROTS anniversary packaging program. Thanks to Corellian Collectibles for the alert.
See the trailer for Tales of the Underworld, arriving with six all-new Star Wars Original shorts only on Disney+ premiering May 4.
In celebration of their 29th Anniversary, affiliate Entertainment Earth is exclusively offering the Return of the Jedi Retro Collection 6 pk today at 1pm ET.
This set includes Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Yak Face, Mon Mothma, Wicket and Emperor’s Royal Guard.
Based on previously leaked parts (bottom images) for TBS Ronin and R5-D56, there will be different versions of the figures released outside of the Celebration Japan set 2pk. Exclusive versions are more monochromatic and the Ronin has soft goods, while the “standard” version features plastic robes and R5 has a brown Kasa hat.
Celebration Exclusive Black Series Star Wars Visions Ronin & R5-D56 revealed.
This STAR WARS action figure set is detailed to look like The Ronin & R5-D56 from STAR WARS: VISIONS. ($69.99) Comes with 11 accessories, including a Lightsaber™, staff, 2 rocket thrusters, and 6 droid tools. Display the figures in or out of the window box package with an outer sleeve, a matte finish with embossing and gloss details, and unique watercolor character art. Look for more STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to recreate your favorite scenes — or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).
The Star Wars The Black Series The Ronin & R5-D56 with premium Japanese-only single-language packaging is available for purchase exclusively at the Hasbro booth (Hall 1, 3-7) during the 2025 Star Wars Celebration, starting Friday, April 18, at 9 AM JST.
image via StarWars.com