GameStop is now taking preorders for the Black Series Rocket Launcher Trooper and Battle Droid Gaming Greats figures.
Two New Black Series Gaming Greats Now Available for Preorder
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Stock, Sell, Restock, Sell, Restock…
For the first time in recent memory, I’m seeing a Star Wars Hasbro wave consistently selling and then getting restocked… and selling again. Are you experiencing this in your area? And how far down the Retro Collection rabbit hole do you want to see Hasbro go?
Personal Note: I’m still just lukewarm to the Retro line. It’s a novelty to me, and I pick and choose a few figures here and there. My preference is for the standard TVC line (though I would be interested in a mid-tier line that has modern sculpts, with 10-12 pts of articulation, and a lot more variety than what is offered today). However if the Retro line continues to gain momentum, it’s hard to see Hasbro deviating from this approach anytime soon.
Two New Black Series Gaming Greats Announced
Hasbro has announced two new Black Series Gaming Greats figures in their lead up to Hasbro Pulse Con. A Battle Droid from Republic Commando and a Rocket Launcher Trooper from Jedi Fallen Order. If you look closely at the packaging mural artwork for the Battle Droid, you may catch a glimpse of an arm for the final Delta Squad member. Look for these to go up for preorder on September 15 at 11am ET.
Walmart Exclusive Black Series Figures from Andor Officially Announced
Entertainment site, Collider gets the exclusive official reveal of two of the four (known) Black Series exclusive figures for Andor. As we stated previously, Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission) and Imperial Officer (Dark Times) will be available for preorder at Walmart on Thrusday, Octoboer 6 at 10am ET.
Target Exclusive Black Series Figures from Andor Officially Announced
Tech site, Gizmodo gets the exclusive official reveal of two of the four (known) Black Series exclusive figures for Andor. As we stated previously, the Shoretrooper and Imperial Officer (Ferrix) will be available for preorder at Target on Friday, September 23 at 9am ET.
TBS Rumor Report: 3 More Andor Exclusives Revealed
Following up on our exclusive report of the Target Exclusive Black Series Shoretrooper from Andor and the announcement of additional code names, Usual Mike on YouTube has posted images of the 3 other Black Series exclusives: Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission), Imperial Officer (Dark Times) and Imperial Officer (Ferrix). The code names and retailers breakdown as follows:
“Navy” Shoretrooper – Target
“Ocean” Imperial Officer (Ferrix) – Target
“Turquoise” Imperial Officer (Dark Times) – Walmart
“Royal” Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission) – Walmart
Sponsor News: Entertainment Earth
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for the (former GameStop Exclusive) Black Series 13th Battalion Trooper (Gaming Greats) figure from Jedi: Fallen Order.
Target Exclusive TVC Boba Fett (Morak) Hitting Stores
We’ve received various reports around the U.S. of the Target exclusive Vintage Collection Boba Fett (Morak) figures hitting stores. The figure is not street dated so if you happen across one, you should be able to get out no problem — if you can look past the “Boba Tax” that is.
Update: ROTJ 40th Anniversary TBS Admiral Ackbar
Images have now surfaced of the upcoming convention exclusive Black Series ROTJ 40th Anniversary Admiral Ackbar figure – complete with Kenner-insired deco and baton. Look for details on availability outside of the MCM London Comic Con (October 28-November 1) soon.
Thanks to Bossk’s Bounty for the heads-up.
Update: Loose images added.
TBS Rumor Report: 3 Deluxe Black Series 40th Anniversary Figures?
Doing some additional investigating regarding the Deluxe Black Series figures for the 40th Anniversary for Return of the Jedi, I not only came across the price of $33.99 each (regular ROTJ40 figures are $24.99) but I believe, based on the store code, found a third deluxe item. No word what character it may be yet, but there is a pretty short list of who it may be if it’s a repack. A third deluxe may also indicate a third wave as well.