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?
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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.
TBS Rumor Report: Wave 34 Details
We have filled in some more unofficial Master List code name identities thanks to two new leaked Black Series figure names (Axe Woves and Greef Karga – Season 2) from JediInsider.com. With that info, wave 34 looks to include the New Republic Security Droid, Din Djarin (Morak Tank Trooper Disguise), Axe Woves, and Greef Karga (Magistrate).
Walmart Exclusive TVC MAndo & Grogu (Maldo Kreis) Set Shipping
Walmart.com is now processing and shipping preorders for the exclusive TVC The Mandalorian & Grogu (Maldo Kreis) pack. Check your orders status for updates.
The Bounty Collection Series 4 Hitting Retail
The next assortment of Bounty Collection figures has started to hit Target stores in Texas. Series 4 consists of 6 new mini Grogu figurines in new plastic-free packaging. They are designated as follows: Spider, Cook, Snow, Hide, Butterfly and Baby. Codes for each can be found in our Master List. Thanks to pugglesmuggle on Instagram for sending the image.