Thanks to the social media accounts for Justin LaSalata, Galactic Hunter/Adam Pawlus, Star Wars Action News, JediNews, YodasNews, Victoria’s Cantina and Matt Guzy for their on-site coverage of the Hasbro panel and presentation at Toy Fair 2019.
We were the first to tell you about these yesterday but Target.com now has the Star Wars Retro Kenner Collection available for preorder. The first wave consists of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper. Release date is May 12. Look for more in on the amazing assortment today ay Toy Fair 2019.
Tomorrow, Hasbro will be revealing details for a new line of “retro” figures designed to match the original Kenner figures. Stay tuned for full details tomorrow.
Checking more items off our Master List, The Verge is reporting a new series of lightsabers from Hasbro. The Lightsaber Academy – a Bluetooth-enable interactive lightsaber game that uses a saber and an app to train in the ways of the Jedi (or Sith). There are 2 levels of lightsaber (Level 1 – $7.99 and Level 2 – $19.99) and the base set is $49.99. Head on over for the full details.
Brickseek has updated with an image for the Black Series Hyperreal Darth Vader that we exclusively revealed last week. As you can see, it confirms the 8″ scale. Watch for more details this weekend at Toy Fair (if not sooner).
Hasbro has relaunched their online store now called Hasbro Pulse. There you can find the newest items like wave 4 of the Vintage Collection in stock and ready to ship! Also, if you make a purchase before Feb. 23, you are enrolled in their Hasbro Pulse Premium program where you are eligible for free shipping, monthly discounts and other perks. After Feb. 23, an $50 annual fee will be required.
