U.S. collectors will be waiting a little longer for the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series General Veers as compared to our overseas friends. We received word that we can expect this in the Fall and it will retail for $19.99 (no exclusive mark up).
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Solo Force Link 2 “Class C” TIE Fighter Info
Back in February a leaked image was floating about showing a 3.75″ scale TIE FIGHTER heading to the Force Link 2 line from Hasbro. Surprisingly, it didn’t drop with the release of the first wave of Solo merchandise, but we can now report, thanks to Brickseek, it is coming soon. Slotted in as the first “Class C” vehicle for this line look, the price is expected to be $39.99. Due to the angle of the leaked image, it is unclear if this is the standard TIE or the cool TIE BRUTE that we briefly saw during the pursuit in the maelstrom, but I’d expect the standard TIE configuration based on products already released by Mattel and LEGO. The UPC, DPCI and Walmart SKU have been added to our Master List. Expect to see the first images of this at SDCC (if not sooner).
Concept Series Update #23
Yakface forum staffer localgotal is back again with yet another round of Concept Series figures he’s created.
This latest update sticks with his recent ROTJ theme, but shifts toward the Rebel Alliance. Check it out after the jump!
Note: I didnt’ realize that this particular Ishi Tib was a rebel, but apparently he is!
TRU Exclusive 6″ Black Series Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories Now Available
Canada residents can now order the Toys”R”Us exclusive 6″ Black Series Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories.
Thanks to Toyshiz for the heads-up!
Look Familiar?
My oh my, what an uninspiring time the retail scene is these days for Star Wars…
5POA for the Solo line is front loaded with non-Solo movie figures, 6″ TBS is a rare store find at all, and TVC has kicked off with carry forwards that Walmart is pushing to the clearance section (hopefully this stops with Wave 2 and we see true peg space dedicated to them).
The only place worth even stopping to check out the Star Wars section at all in my neck of the woods is Target, who at least seems to be trying (but even there, the scene is pretty sad) . How goes it in your area?
Meanwhile, in Mattel’s Jurassic World section…
More 3.75″ Diorama Goodies
Our friend Raylen continues to add more 3.75″ diorama greatness for collectors to fill in gaps in their collections. After all, emperors need a place to sit – and rebels to guage battle strategy, right?
Head on over here to place an order, and join in the discussion in Raylen’s diorama thread in our forums!
Update: Rumor Report: Target Exclusive 6″ Leia (Bespin Outfit)
Based on our report this morning and after some additional digging on Brickseek it looks like that rumored* Target Exclusive 6″ figure will be Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit). As stated earlier, price point is set at $19.99 and has an estimated availability of early August. The assigned UPC and DPCI codes are provided in the image above and have been added to our Master List.
*All rumors are unofficial and the availability is subject to change.
Update: 7/19/2018 – figure confirmed as Leia (Bespin Escape)
Rumor Report: Target Exclusive 6″ ‘Bespin’ Figure?
We’re getting to that time again where new info is starting to populate online databases and in store systems. With that, I came across about a dozen new UPCs that I’m currently researching and trying to decode. One such item is for a 6″ Black Series figure that is showing up in Target’s system as “BS 6″ Bespin” with a price point of $19.99. There aren’t any additional details for it, but since it doesn’t share a UPC with the upcoming Bespin Han Solo, and it specifically references Bespin in its name, I’m thinking this could be another unannounced exclusive.
What if it was a revisit of the Bespin Luke with new Photo Real face tech? Maybe it’s a Princess Leia in Bespin Gown or in her Bespin Escape attire – which would be a great repurposing of the upcoming Hoth Leia sculpt? Or, what if it’s Lando’s third love, Lobot? (The first and second being himself and L3-37, respectively). Feel free to speculate as to whom you think the figure might be.
Thanks to TargetGod for the assist in this report and stay tuned for more details on this and other items as they are gathered.
Vintage Imperial Combat Assault Tank Info
It’s has been a while since discussed Hasbro’s Vintage Collection Imperial Combat Assault Tank. Today I managed to track down a few of the numbers needed to complete its entry in our Master List. Look for it in stores and online in early August.*
*Date subject to change
Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Imperial Patrol Trooper Figure
Hot Toys has revealed their next sixth scale figure from Solo: A Star Wars Story – the Imperial Patrol Trooper. Head to Hot Toys’ official site for the full details and image gallery. Watch for preorders to open soon at Sideshow Collectibles.