Category Archives: Collecting News

Hot Wheels Commemorative Starships Wave 2 Images

Images have turned up from overseas sources for the second wave of Hot Wheels Commemorative Starships. Each one includes a piece to finish off the build a Death Star die cast vehicle. Click on through to check out some low quality packaged shots of the Speeder Bike (ROTJ), Resistance X-wing (TFA), Kylo’s TIE Silencer (TLJ), and the Millennium Falcon (TROS).

Thanks to Garth D. for the tip.

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Early Access for SDCC Exclusives for Hasbro Pulse Premium Members

Hasbro has sent word that Hasbro Pulse Premium Members will get one-day advanced access (Sept. 9) to purchase the exclusives from SDCC. Check your email for notification. Each exclusive is limit 2 per customer.

6″ Kenner Boba Fett $24.99
6″ Black Series Sith Trooper $30
Luke Skywalker Jedi Destiny Set – $49.99

Mattel Reveals Star Wars x Barbie Collection

Mattel has revealed 3 new fashion dolls inspired by the film’s original concept art, Star Wars X Barbie Collection. re-imagines Princess Leia Organa, R2-D2 and Darth Vader through a distinctive Barbie high-fashion filter. You can preorder them now via our Amazon Affiliate page through the links above ($100 each). Click on through for additional images.

Thanks to Dan V. for the heads up.

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Rumor Report: New Black Series Convention Exclusive

Research this morning via oversea shipping manifests has brought to my attention a new, unannounced convention exclusive coming for the Black Series line. It is unknown what it is at this point but as soon as I find more info, I’ll post an update. What I do know is that it is shipping in cases of 8 and heading to the Port of Los Angeles.

Update: This set was intended to be a 2019 HasCon exclusive.

Ross Finds Continue

Ross stores continue to receive a variety of random Hasbro Star Wars item; seemingly on a weekly basis.  If you have a Ross in your area, share with us what you’re finding here in the comments or in our forums.

Personal Note:  The red A-Wing from TLJ continues to elude me at Ross, but I did pick one up via eBay for a fair price.  I must say, that thing is awesome

Rumor Report: Two New Role Play Masks Coming Soon

After searching through a couple thousand listings last night, I managed to locate info for two more basic role play masks (not helmets) for The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. Both are no-brainer releases of course but hopefully we see something a bit more upscale in the not too distant future. The UPCs and Walmart SKUs have been added to our Master List page.