As a follow-up to our rumor report (and hints) from November 2018, word is we can look forward to (at least) 3 vehicles at retail for the Vintage Collection in 2019. Two are Original Trilogy related and the third is from Episode IX. More as we learn more…
We have what I think is a fun little exercise in “guess the Black Series figures” coming out in 2019. I’ve posted a series of 12 clues after the break to help narrow the field to the 3 characters. Ready? Set? Guess!
Continue reading Rumor Report: Guess the New 6″ Black Series Figures
The biggest complaint so far with Hasbro’s Galaxy of Adventures figures is the laziness in execution stemming from the recycling of previously used sculpts for the first two waves. Things may be changing in that regard in late 2019 as more new figures are introduced as well as vehicles and beasts. What is even more interesting is that we’re hearing of a potential scale change too (comparable scale and price to the 5” Marvel Infinity War line). That would essentially mean that there wouldn’t be two competing 3.75” lines vying for collectors dollars with just the Vintage Collection remaining. Toyfair 2019 is next month so we’ll have to see how/if/when this plays out.
Entertainment Earth has opened preorders for Funko’s new ROTJ Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader Vynl Figure Set. Look for it to start shipping next month.
While still “no longer available”, Walmart has updated the listing for the Vintage Collection Stormtrooper (Mimban) figure to include a carded shot but also, comically, still shows the crochet thread as the primary image.
Thanks to Jason M. for the update.
UPDATE: back in stock
Let’s start the new year off with what I think is the UPC/DPCI/TCIN info for the upcoming Target Exclusive 6″ Black Series Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise/Trash Compactor) figure. This info is not 100% confirmed at this point but some searching and cross referencing has pointed me to this conclusion. If anything further develops, we’ll post a confirmation.
2019 is shaping up to be another exciting year in Star Wars fandom. This year we have Star Wars Celebration Chicago, the (unbelievable) 20th Anninversay of the launch of the prequels with Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the conclusion to the Skywalker story with Episode IX. and so much more!
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Sponsors DorksideToys and Entertainment Earth are now taking preorders for Vintage Collection Wave 4.
Walmart has started to receive wave 1 of the new Star Wars: Resistance figures from Hasbro. The case includes 2 of each figure (Kaz, Torra Doza, Commander Pyre, Major Vonreg, Synara San, and First Order Stormtrooper). Brandon W. on Facebook reports them being found in Kentucky.
Rey (Island Journey). Mimban Stormtrooper. Elite Corps Clone Trooper. Three TVC figures we all thought we’d have by now (although Rey is enroute to collectors as we speak) but now it sounds like the next wave of Vintage figures will be following that trend of delayed gratification and will be available in March 2019. Preorders should still open next month… hopefully.