The official site has updated today with the announcement that dates for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 has been moved up 4 months from August to May. The new dates run from May 26th through the 29th.
In this crucial time in which the #TimeForTonnika campaign is underway, false information has been spreading surrounding the Tonnika Sisters and why action figures have not been made of them. In this video, I’m going to give you the facts, dispelling the falsehoods that have been circulating recently.
As we theorized back in April, I was able to confirm that the 4 Target Exclusive Black Series figures from The Clone Wars (Obi-Wan, Anakin, ARC Trooper Echo and Clone Pilot Hawk) are indeed a part of the Father’s Day promo and will be located in a special section in stores set to launch* on May 23. Other Star Wars items include clothing and POP!s.
*YMMY whether your store sets before or after that planned date.
Rebel spies have intercepted a stunning teaser of the upcoming 1:12 scale Tantive IV™ Blockade Runner Replica Display Set that is on the horizon from https://spacewalls.net/
Intel gathered indicates that the above clip is from a hand-painted prototype, and the actual production piece will be even higher quality than we see here. They are also in the process of improving the LED feature.
Preorders will remain open through the end of June. If you are wanting to ensure you have this piece, you can place your order here.
On this episode we talk about The Bad Batch on Disney+(no spoilers), Hasbro’s Fan First May the Fourth livestream event and the #TimeForTonnika petition started by Victoria’s Cantina. Please make sure to click here and sign the petition on change.org to let Hasbro, Disney & Lucasfilm know that we really need Tonnika Sisters made for The Vintage Collection.
Online retailer Zavvi has preorders available for the Target Exclusive Clone Wars figures. I plead ignorance on their reliabliity or shipping practices but if you’re desperate for an alternative they may be for you.
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
ARC Trooper Echo
Clone Pilot Hawk
Update: Sold out.
New TVC preorders are open for ARC Trooper Echo and Offworld Jawa.
Here are the links* for the 3 exclusive Vintage Collection figures and 2 exclusive Black Series figures that are scheduled for preorder at Walmart today at 1pm ET.
TVC Death Star Droid
TVC Luke Skywalker (Endor)
TVC Tusken Raider
TBS Imperial Clone Shock Trooper
TBS Vice Admiral Rampart
*Note the links may not be active at Hasbro’s announced time.
Here are the preorder links* for the two new exclusive Black Series Gaming Greats figures as well as the exclusie Mandalorian Death Watch Helmet.
TBS Flametrooper (Jedi Fallen Order) Gaming Greats
TBS Nightbrother Warrior (Jedi Fallen Order) Gaming Greats
TBS Mandalorian Death Watch Helmet
*This post is publishing at the intended time of the preorder but there’s no guarantee they will launch on time.
