Shipping records show that cases of GameStop Exclusive 6” Black Series Umbra Operative ARC Trooper (Gaming Greats) have arrived via the Port of Houston, TX. Expected release date is still April 1.
TBS Umbra Operative ARC Trooper Arriving In The U.S.
TBS Rumor Report: 13 New Black Series Code Names
Today we’re rounding out the month of January with the drop of 13 new Black Series code names added to our Master List of products for 2022.
The first 8 all have code names with a California theme:
Los Angeles
San Diego
Oakland
San Jose
San Francisco
Santa Clara
Sacremento
Palm Springs
The next three have “color” code names:
Fuchsia
Navy
Rouge (no, not Rogue)
The last two are labeled
“September”
“Seasonal 1” (not the same Target SKU as the unreleased Holiday Mandalorian Warrior)
The first 8 figures all have a mainline (non-exclusive) pre-price increase MSRP of $19.99* while the next 5 all carry the SRP $26.49* pointing to those all being exclusives.
*for now
No details yet on their identities – except for two – they are Force users.
Forums Update
Since we have transferred the site to a different server, we’re still working behind the scenes to bring back the forums. We apologize for the delay, but plan to have things back up and running sometime in February.
Things will look a little different, but we are hoping everyone who participates in the forums will like the changes that are coming!
Note: Yakfinities Customizing Challenges will resume, and the current theme will be extended due to the forums downtime.
Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Axe Woves and Koska Reeves Preorders
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Axe Woves ($235) and Koska Reeves ($270) figures from The Mandalorian. Head on over to SideshowCollectibles.com for the full image galleries.
Price Increases Coming (Again) for 2022 – How Will It Affect Your Collecting?
As we’re all well aware, increased costs for manufacturers worldwide since the pandemic started continue to affect us today and Hasbro is not immune (no pun intended). Retailers/distributors have been notified that price increases will go into effect in the coming months. It may take some time for those prices to hit shelves and online stores but expect to pay a few bucks more per figure (in all scales) before too long.
With this news, how will it impact your collecting?
Note: this topic is off limits for political discussion in the comments.
Retro Rumor Report: Who Is the Next Prototype Edition Figure?
2022 will continue Target’s annual trend started in 2019 of offering an exclusive Retro Collection Prototype Edition figure. So far, we have Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Imperial Stormtrooper – question is: who will be next? Precedent shows that it will most certainly utilize an existing mold and with the 2021 Stormtrooper having a colored weapon (one of 6 variants), I have a strong feeling that for 2022 we will see Chewbacca (with colored bowcaster) join in the multicolor madness.
Let it be stated, I have zero confirmation that it will be Chewie – just a feeling – but after some recent investigating in Target’s system, I do have strong evidence there is a new Prototype Edition figure code named “Eraser” for $13.99.
You may recall, based on our previous report, that Boba Fett had the code name “Chalk” and the Stormtrooper had the code name “Blackboard”, so “Eraser” fits rather nicely into this naming and pricing convention.
Obviously, no official information is known yet, so this is all speculation and rumor until then.
Lucasfilm renews Contract with Hasbro for Star Wars Merch and Adds Indiana Jones
In a press release today, Hasbro has announced a renewal of their agreement with Lucasfilm to produce merchandise for Star Wars and that Hasbro will be producing new Indiana Jones merchandise for 2023.
Hmmm… 6″ Adventure Series anyone??
TVC Rumor Report: Another Deluxe TVC Exclusive?
Even though the blood isn’t dry on the last exclusive debacle with Target, this morning I did find evidence of another potential exclusive in their system. “Lawrence” is the code name for the as-of-yet unidentified item, but we do know the price ($26.49) and it falls in-line with the Walmart exclusive carded Deluxe TVC Mandalorian & Grogu (Maldo Kreis) “expression”.
Update: TVC Deluxe Boba Fett (Morak) Revealed
Hasbro has revealed a new Deluxe Vintage Collection Boba Fett (Morak) figure ahead of tomorrow’s Bring Home the Bounty – Bonus Bounties announcements.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION BOBA FETT (MORAK) figure is inspired by Boba Fett, the legendary character in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN, and once the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy. This collectible figure features premium detail and design, collector grade deco, and is highly articulated with a fully poseable head, arms, and legs. The Vintage Collection action figure comes with 4 entertainment-inspired accessories
Look for it to go up tomorrow for preorder for $26.49 $20.99 at 1pm ET. (Retailer unspecified). Click on through for the full image gallery.
UPDATE: this is a Target Exclusive – thanks to StarWarsCollector.com for the follow-up confirmation.
Continue reading Update: TVC Deluxe Boba Fett (Morak) RevealedTVC Rebel Fleet Trooper 4pk Arriving from shopDisney
Keep an eye on your mailboxes for shipment of the shared exclusive TVC Rebel Fleet Trooper 4pks as my sets arrived from ShopDisney today.