Today, Hasbro revealed via Instagram the packaging for both the TVC Rogue One Antoc Merrick X-wing Fighter as well as the carded pack-in Antoc Merrick figure. Look for this to be available exclusively at Target (US) later this year.
Large Quantities of TVC Ahsoka Wave Hitting hasbro’s Distribution CEnter
For TVC collectors eagerly awaiting the Ahsoka wave, Hasbro’s distribution center is receiving large shipments of retail case assortments as well as solid cases of each figure.
Rumor Report Update: More Exclusive Carbonized TVC Figures Coming Soon
As a follow up to our report earlier this week, I was able to find the code names for the two new Carbonized Vintage Collection figures as well as locate a third with each having geometric angle codes: “Acute”, “Right” and “Obtuse”. Also of interest, these are shipping to distribution centers NOW.
Update: price on these is $18.97 each
The Bad Batch Back for Season 2 – Airs 2022
Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that The Bad Batch will be back for season 2 sometime in 2022 on Disney+. For the full announcement, visit StarWars.com
Rumor Report: Another 6″ Black Series Build Up Pack from The Mandalorian
It looks like we can expect another 6″ Black Series Build Up Pack from The Mandalorian along the lines of last year’s Din Djarin and The Child set which was exclusive to Target. No word on exclusivity for this set but it’s tentively scheduled for October 2021 in some markets outside of the U.S. We will post an update when we learn more.
Sponsor News: Koto ARTFX Captain Rex Statue Preorder
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for the Kotobukiya ARTFX Captain Rex 1:7 Scale Statue. Leaping right from the screen of the final season of The Clone Wars, the Captain Rex statue combines with the Ahsoka Tano 1:7 Scale Statue (sold separately) to recreate their harrowing escape from Order 66!
Rumor Report: More Exclusive Carbonized TVC Mandalorian Figures Coming Soon?
We also received word of (at least) 2 more Carbonized Vintage Collection figures coming soon: The Armorer and “Villain” – – no indication who the “Villain” may be but if they can carbonize Cara Dune then releasing Moff Gideon is not out of the question.
Rumor Report: New 6″ Black Series Credit Collection Exclusives Coming Soon
Over the weekend, I received information for at least two new 6″ Black Series Credit Collection figures – Moff Gideon and The Armorer – coming at some point this year. As you recall, these figures are simple repaints of existing figures made to emulate their concept art shown at the end of each episode of The Mandalorian and released on Vintage-style cardbacks. No word yet as to which retailer(s) they’ll be offered.
Note: the art above may or may not be used as the basis of the figure’s deco and card art.
LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship Bargain at Costco
If you are looking for a nice savings on the new LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship/Slave I from The Mandalorian, and have access to Costco, head on over and grab it for only $38.99 – (MSRP $49.99).
Exclusive 6″ TBS Clone Captain Rex Hitting Walmart In Canada
Over the weekend, we received several reports of collectors finding the new Walmart exclusive Black Series Captain Rex from The Bad Batch in Canada. Thanks to artbypauly on Instagram for sharing these images with us.