Category Archives: Collecting News

Hasbro Pulse Premium Membership Extended

Hasbro Pulse has sent out notifications that those who signed up for the Premium Membership (free or paid) will be extended past 12/31/19 for 12 months from the date you originally signed. The extension is automatic and free. In 2020, they will ask if you want to join an opt-in auto-renewal membership.

They also state that free continental U.S. shipping will continue and to watch for more perks soon.

Who Will Lead Your Army?

Hasbro has recently released two very good Stormtrooper figures in the TVC line… ANH Han Solo (removable helmet w/ photo-real technology; Target exclusive) and a basic trooper that marches right out of 2016’s Rogue One.

Now that I have a few of each in my collection, I have my own preference and know which one I plan to “army-build” – but what does everyone else think, or plan to do?  Share your thoughts here or in our forums after the jump!

Update: Blue Milk Announces Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition Book

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – June 7, 2019 Today, Blue Milk LLC launches Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition book on crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Starting from $50 for early bird backers, the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition is a comprehensive historical manuscript and detailed visual archive of one of Hasbro’s most popular lines of 3.75-inch Star Wars action figures, The Vintage Collection (TVC).

Update: thanks to you the collector, the book made its goal in one day!

Continue reading Update: Blue Milk Announces Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition Book

Isolated Incidents, or a Broader Issue?

Recently, I’ve come across some quality control issues with Hasbro’s new Target exclusive TVC Han Solo (Stormtrooper gear).  Bad paint apps, warped helmets, and even melted /deformed plastic.

Hopefully these are isolated incidents, but at least half of these that I’ve seen at retail or have received via online orders have left me disappointed.

Thoughts?  Share your experiences with this figure here or in our forums.

More Items “Discontinued” at Target

As a follow up to our report from last week, Target has updated more Hasbro product DPCIs to “discontinued” status. Items include Star Wars Resistance (basic figures and two packs), 6″ Black Series Chewbacca (Vandor-1), Solo: A Star Wars Story 6 pack of troopers, and the Galaxy of Adventures (GOA) tube figures.

Update: New Black Series Sets Available Outside of Galaxy’s Edge

@Laughing_Place via Twitter reports that the 3 new exclusive 6″ Black Series sets (along with other official Galaxy’s Edge merchandise) are now available for purchase at DTD World of Disney* which is outside of Disneyland.

Update: StarWarsCollector.com has posted that these will also be available to purchase online through ShopDisney.com in July.