Despite the moniker of “Wookiee Weekend” being attributed to April’s release of products for Solo: A Star Wars Story, it is being stated (and marketed by various retailers) that this weekend, kicking off with Star Wars Day (Friday, May 4th), will be the official launch of the “Wookiee Weekend” promotion. Look for some special product reveals to be announced soon as well as ticket sales for Solo: A Star Wars Story to open too.
Sponsor DorksideToys is now taking preorders for the Vintage Collection Imperial Combat Assault Tank from Rogue One. Preorders are estimated to arrive in June.
Amazon is currently offering the new Black Series Centerpiece Kylo Ren for $41.00 with free one-day shipping for Prime members.
For those rushing to get the new Target Exclusive 6″ Black Series Chewbacca, pay special attention to the rifle as there are errors circulating where the rifle is missing the sliding fore-stock.
Thanks to Instagram follower porkins_pics for the heads-up.
I managed to score the Target Exclusive 6″ Black Series Chewbacca (Vandor-1) this morning and I thought I’d give my initial “hot take” on this latest iteration of the famed Wookiee.
Continue reading Quick Take: 6″ Black Series Chewbacca (Vandor-1)
Yakface Forums member and expert diorama prop builder Raylen has just posted another great item for all you customizers out there… it’s a 3.75″ scale throne that can be used to seat various super articulated figures, such as this guy.
Share your thoughts in his forums thread, and if you’d like to add one of these thrones to your personal collection, simply follow this link!
Although the Target exclusive 6″ Black Series Chewbacca (Vandor-1) is starting to hit pegs across the US, but collectors are running into being blocked at checkout due to its official May 1 street date (per our report from April 13.)
Thanks to soybean311 on Twitter for the report.
An overseas auction for the upcoming Walmart Exclusive Vintage Collection Rey (Island Journey) #VC122 figure has surfaced on eBay (as well as the exclusive 6″ Black Series Chewbacca and 6″ Mimban Stormtrooper). So, we’ve added the pertinent UPC and SKU info to our expanding Master List for easy reference.
UPDATE: UK collectors can preorder this figure now from In Demand Toys
Twitter follower Shatterstar_03 send word that he found the Exclusive 6″ Black Series Clone Commander Wolffe at EBGames in Toronto Canada. These should start hitting GameStop, B&N and Disney Store relatively soon.
Your mileage may vary, but if you aren’t seeing Hasbro’s new The Vintage Collection line at your local Walmart store, you may want to check the clearance aisle.