Shipping records indicate that cases of the deluxe Vintage Collection Boba Fett (Tatooine) figure and the Black Series Bo-Katan Helmet have arrived in the U.S.. Current estimated release dates are July and October respectively, but with dates in flux, they may arrive to collectors much sooner.
The newest wave of Vintage Collection has been found at Toymate in Australia. This wave includes Death Watch Mandalorian, Fennec Shand, Ahsoka Tano, 501st Clone Trooper and Yoda. Thanks to the Star Wars The Vintage Collection Facebook Group member Harris L. for snapping the photo.
Here is a list of outstanding preorders accumulated so far for Vintage Collection (33), Retro Collection (7) and Black Series (33) items. If you’ve preordered (at least one of) everything, the list is substantial in length and price*.
JediNews has posted a look at the latest Droidfactory figure, SK-620, an exclusive astromech to the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser attraction at WDW. Price is $12.99.
Today at 9am ET, Target will launch their Target Con 2022 with various exclusive POP!s including the Red Chrome Boba Fett as well as other Star Wars Keychains and Pins. Preorders can be found here.
We’ve received word of possible figures coming for the second Specialty/Reissue wave for 2022. The wave is said to consist of VC01 Dengar, VC106 Nien Nunb, VC55 Logray and VC111 Leia (Bespin Gown). Look for this specialty/reissue wave later this year.
As a follow-up to our report from last week, it is rumored that the 3 figures comprising the rest of the Marvel comic-themed fan channel Black Series figures include Princess Leia, Darth Vader (Redeemed) and Sargeant Kreel. Thanks to figurebrian on Instagram for the heads up.
UPDATE: Code names added for each (note, the month names are codes, not their release dates)
It appears that Hasbro may be bringing back another figure that’s commanding high aftermarket prices: Shae Vizla from Star Wars: The Old Republic. It does make sense with the re-issue of the Republic Trooper due sometime this year.
GameStop is starting to process preorders for the exclusive Black Series Jet Trooper (Gaming Greats) figure from Star Wars: Battlefront II. Check your order status and/or email notifications for any movement.