A new 6″ Black Series figure listing has been found on the Australian and Italian Amazon sites. It is unknown who the character is but Amazon AU lists it as being a character from The Mandalorian Season 2. As we’ve previously reported, this figure also has dual code names for the same Hasbro SKU: “Cheetah” and “Haiku”. Thanks to JTPrime for bringing this to our attention.
Rumor Report: More Preorders Coming Soon?
It’s hard to know what to expect with Hasbro’s upcoming Fan Fest in two weeks, but it looks like there are several preorders coming judging by the 12 listings added to certain vendor’s website. The new listings break evenly between Vintage Collection and Black Series, which is nice, but I believe four of the TVC figures are for the upcoming repack/repaint wave. The two “new” TVC listings feature code names I haven’t seen until now “FOUNTAIN” and “MARKER” – these may line up with the rumored TVC Gaming Greats figures but it’s difficult to know at this point until I find some additional info and with the doubling up of code names now. As for the Black Series figures, these should all be from the next wave and feature Aurra Sing, Tech, Q9-0 and others.
Since we’re still a couple weeks out, details may change so stay tuned.
Rumor Report: Mystery Black Series “Rain” Figure Arriving In Canada
It looks like those exclusive climate/weather code named Black Series figures are starting to arrive in Canada. Shipping info indicates that 65+ cases of the figure code named “Rain” have dropped in Hasbro’s warehouse. No word yet who this figure – but it is likely a Target Exclusive in the US and priced at $24.99.
NEw Black Series Comic Figures Arriving In Canada
Hasbro warehouses in Canada are starting to receive new items including the recently revealed 6″ Black Series Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice) and Carnot Jax (not a typo). No word if Canadian orders will fill early or be held for their announced release date.
TVC Code Names: Now There are Two of Them (and that’s bad)
For some time, we’ve been providing code names via our Master List for upcoming product for the Black Series and Vintage Collection products. Recently we’ve noticed that some figures have started to double up on the code names in order to further mask their identities from prying eyes until they are officially announced. TBS has been doing it and now it appears matters are worse and TVC is employing the tactic as well. Read on for my theory that may impact the number of figures coming for TVC in the near future.
Continue reading TVC Code Names: Now There are Two of Them (and that’s bad)PSWCS.org Premiers Their 11th Charity Medallion
PSWCS.org, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS), is excited to announce their 11th charity medallion in support of Veteran’s Miracle Center Erie.
Veteran’s Miracle Center Erie (VMCE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to Veterans in Northwestern PA. VMCE’s first mission is to offer Veterans and active-duty military personnel real solutions that will enhance their lives. They offer clothing, personal care and hygiene products, houseware items, hope and more free of charge. They also partner with other Veteran organizations to provide additional services, support and counseling.
The limited-edition medallion is fully approved by Lucasfilm and has an edition size of 1000 pieces. Each medallion features the likeness of R2-D2 on the front, along with the date and the name of the charity, Veterans Miracle Center Erie. R2-D2, the hero of the Star Wars Saga, represents the veteran heroes VMCE serves and this could not come at a better time as Lucasfilm celebrates its 50th anniversary. The back features the PSWCS logo.
The medallions will be $12.50 each if shipped inside the USA and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and receipt as they are tax deductible. International purchases are welcome, extra shipping charges will apply. Place your order now at pswcs.com/charity.cfm
Yakfinities Voting is open
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge kicks off in our forums in April.
Right now, registered Yakface forum members can decide on the theme by voting for the most popular category. The choices are: Athletes, Entertainers, The Old Republic, The Sequel Trilogy, Monarchs/Aristocrats, Coruscant Underworld, and First Responders.
If you’re registered in our forums, you can vote by clicking here.
Interview / preview of The Vintage Collection Archive Edition Book
Jerry Hancock, from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC), sat down with Rich Alot and Derryl DePriest, co-authors of the upcoming Vintage Collection Archive Book, and talked about this exciting project and its importance in documenting the creation of the The Vintage Collection toy line. The Star Wars The Vintage Collection Archive Edition book is a comprehensive historical manuscript and detailed visual archive of one of Hasbro’s most popular lines of 3.75-inch Star Wars action figures, The Vintage Collection. Some of the book’s pages were shown for the first time during this conversation. Additionally, they talked about some of Derryl’s time working on the Vintage Collection at Hasbro when he worked there.
Kir Kanos It Is
From the outset of its reveal yesterday, fans were quick to point out that the Carnor Jax figure shown was actually Kir Kanos. Hasbro has made an official change to the product page for this figure stating the following:
Please be aware that this character was mislabeled Carnor Jax on packaging when it is in fact Kir Kanos. We apologize for the oversight and want to assure you that we are constantly refining our processes to provide our fans with the high quality, accurate figures they expect from us.
Rumor Report: 2 New Mission Fleet Sets Coming Soon?
The Mission Fleet line continues expand as I found info for these two new sets via the Walmart app. It appears that Death Watch will get some sort of representation in the 2.5″ scale as will a Battle Droid. As far as I can tell, these are part of the gear assortment which retails for about $8 each. No word yet on an official announcement or availability.