The above retro wave has sold through and restocked several times in some areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Doing a bit of research today I believe I have found evidence of a third Black Series Halloween themed figure. No word on the design of the figure itself or its retail home, but the code name and Hasbro SKU does fall in line with the previously announced “Skull Clone Trooper” (Target) and “Were-Wookiee” (Walmart).
