It appears that the 3.75″ Retro Collection will continue on next year as I found listings for 7 codenamed figures via the Walmart app. tonight. As with everything else that’s coded, there is no way this tell what source they are from. Logic dictates that they would be from Return of the Jedi since that would be the next film in succession. Are they though???
More Galaxy’s edge Lightsabers Found at Target
Yakface Instagram follower Jacob P. sent this pic from his store in Arkansas showing 2 more lightsabers from Galaxy’s Edge. Like the Lightsaber Workshop set we reported a couple weeks ago, these too look to be Bladebuilders compatible but also include 2 Kyber Crystals with each to customize your saber. Choose from Sith Warrior or Jedi Knight. Price is $12.99 each – DPCI is 087-16-1742
New Galaxy’s Edge Masks FOund at Target
This morning while securing may new wave of Black Series figures at Target I found a case of new Galaxy’s Edge Roleplay Masks on a cart going back to the stock room. Coincidenatally, my brother-in-law found them on the pegs and are repacks of the First Order Stormtrooper and Mandalorian masks. Price is $9.99 and the street date is Aug. 30.
BB-BOO20 Arriving
Yakface reader vikingrobot reports that he has received his BB-BOO20 figure from My Disney Shop, so if you placed an order you may be receiving yours soon. Head on over to the forums for a closer look.
TVC Carbon Freezing Chamber Now Arriving In the US
Additional scanning through shipping info also shows that the TVC Carbon-Freezing Chamber has arrived in warehouses in California. It is unknown if it will be released earlier than the originally proposed October 2020 date.
Rumor Report Update: 6″ Black Series Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Phase I)
Going through my daily routine of research, I found new evidence of the previously rumored exclusive 6″ Black Series Clone Trooper Lieutenant. It is currently shipping to the US. and could be announced shortly.
Note: This is not the mystery Clone Trooper from the next wave of Black Series.
Rumor Report: New TVC Playset to be Revealed soon?
Poking around a bit with the Walmart app has turned up results for a new TVC Playset. Could this be something revealed in 4 days?
Target Exclusive 6″ DJ R-3X Found in Texas
Yakface reader Ray M. reports finding the upcoming Target Exclusive DJ R-3X at his local store in north Houston. DPCI: 087-16-2284. Official release date is Aug. 30.
ELite Series R5-P8 FOund
A new R5-P8 (Hondo’s droid from The Clone Wars and Galaxy’s Edge) Elite Series figure has been found at Metrocentre Gateshead in the UK – Thanks to Aaron K. for the info.
Since it has the “Imported from Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post” sticker, will this be offered exclusively through Target in the US as well?
Yak’s Top Ten: The Original Trilogy
We’ve decided to throw in another round of Yak’s Top Ten, with the focus being on The Original Trilogy.
What are the top ten figures that you most desperately want to see made in The Vintage Collection from the Original Trilogy? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please remember to indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.