DorksideToys has shared with us a new image of the upcoming SDCC exclusive 40th Anniversary 6” Black Series Boba Fett (Kenner) figure . Note the inclusion of the E-11 Stormtrooper blaster rifle which wasn’t shown at SWCC. A nice decision as it’s more “Vintage Kenner-like” to include the Stormtrooper blaster.
UPDATE: Hasbro Pulse SDCC Line Reservations Now Open
Hasbro has sent out notifications to Hasbro Pulse Premium Members to reserve a spot in line for their booth at SDCC in order to purchase exclusives. First come, first served.
All reservations requests are due by Monday June 24, 2019 at 9:00 AM EST.
Thanks to YogiKai for the heads up.
UPDATE: Reservations are now full and the page removed.
UPDATE 2: New link added.
Rumor Report: Another 6″ Black Series Clone Commander?
With the return of The Clone Wars next year it would probably be fitting to get a new clone trooper or two into collectors’ hands. You hopefully caught our report back in May of the rumored Clone Commander Bly, now there is comm chatter that there will be another Clone Commander joining the ranks and probably be a fan channel/online exclusive. There are plenty of commanders yet to be made and with the existing tooling coupled with some stellar paint work and new accessories, Hasbro should be able to knock a few out rather easily.
Star Wars Celebration 2020 Ticket On Sale Today
Just a reminder that tickets go on sale today at 9am PT for next year’s Star Wars Celebration.
Rumor Report: 6″ Black Series Second Sister Inquisitor Coming Soon?
It looks like that we may be receiving one of the main protagonists from the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order game very soon by way of the 6″ Black Series line. The Second Sister Inquisitor has been on collectors’ want lists since being revealed at Star Wars Celebration and rumor has it, she’ll be available in time for the game’s launch in November. Could this be the “FO Trilla” character we’ve had on our rumored TBS list since early May? With SDCC just around the corner, we hope that we will get some confirmation on this then, if not before.
Customizer Spotlight: Customs for the Kid
Our latest Customizer Spotlight focuses on the work of the amazing father and son customizing duo, Brian and Elias.
Just imagine if Hasbro offered a Jedi Youngling set like this! Check out their latest jaw-dropping customs after the jump!
New Diorama Goodies Available
Holeinthegroundpro is at it again with another fantastic offering for all you playset and diorama fans with a new set of Detention Center Lobby Parts.
You can place your order at their site, and discuss in our forums.
6” Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) Loses His Hands
Collectors are starting to receive their wave 21 cases of 6” Black Series figures which includes the Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) figure first offered as a Star Wars Celebration exclusive. Collector Matt Z. noticed upon opening the Obi-Wan that he doesn’t include either of the extra hand accessories from the exclusive, despite Hasbro Pulse website showing the two-figures outstretched hand in one of the loose photos.
You may recall a similar solicitation imagery mix-up with the retail 6” Bespin Han Solo being shown with the pointer figure hand which was only available in last year’s convention exclusive Exogorth Escape Set.
Bummer, I guess that will make the SWCC Version all that more desirable.
Update: TVC Archive Edition Reaches Another Stretch Goal
We’ve reached our $125k stretch goal milestone and are moving on to a stretch goal that’s close to our hearts. At $150,000 all book backers will receive a recreation of the reverse-side of Kenner’s 1984 Star Wars is Forever mail-away poster (shown above) using Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection action figures and vehicles. The poster will be arranged and photographed by its original creator, Kim Simmons. Kim was the principal Star Wars photographer for Kenner between 1981 – 2000 and if you own any classic Kenner items, it’s a sure bet his photography is featured on it.
Incredibly, Kim has confirmed he still has some of the original elements he used in the 1984 poster and they’ll be included in his TVC recreation! The 18×22-inch poster comes folded in a mailer envelope, like the original.
To back the Vintage Collection Archive Edition book, hit up Blue Milk’s Kickstarter page.
Update: new details added for the $175,000 stretch goal
Continue reading Update: TVC Archive Edition Reaches Another Stretch Goal
Yakfinities Voting is Open
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge will commence in July.
Right now, registered Yakface forum members can vote on the theme. The categories are: Politicians, Retro-Style, Ancient Jedi, Entertainers, Self-Customs, Dark Side Users, and The Unknown Regions.
If you are registered in our forums, click here to vote!