Looking for openers? Sponsor DorksideToys has this latest assortment of Vintage Collection figures for sale for $49.99 . (The non-mint card assortment includes one of each figure from the wave. All sales final.)
Hasbro Pulse Premium Membership Extended
Hasbro Pulse has sent out notifications that those who signed up for the Premium Membership (free or paid) will be extended past 12/31/19 for 12 months from the date you originally signed. The extension is automatic and free. In 2020, they will ask if you want to join an opt-in auto-renewal membership.
They also state that free continental U.S. shipping will continue and to watch for more perks soon.
Who Will Lead Your Army?
Hasbro has recently released two very good Stormtrooper figures in the TVC line… ANH Han Solo (removable helmet w/ photo-real technology; Target exclusive) and a basic trooper that marches right out of 2016’s Rogue One.
Now that I have a few of each in my collection, I have my own preference and know which one I plan to “army-build” – but what does everyone else think, or plan to do? Share your thoughts here or in our forums after the jump!
TBS Archive Wave 2 Hitting Target
In addition to preorders processing for Black Series Archive Wave 2 preorders, reports are coming in of them being found at Target as well. The image above comes courtesy of Don.
Black Series Archive Wave 2 Orders Processing
We’ve received multiple reports of preorders being processed from sponsor Entertainment Earth for the 6” Black Series Archive Wave 2 assortment. If you have done so, check the status of your order and watch for shipping notifications soon.
Update: Blue Milk Announces Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition Book
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – June 7, 2019 Today, Blue Milk LLC launches Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition book on crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Starting from $50 for early bird backers, the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition 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 (TVC).
Update: thanks to you the collector, the book made its goal in one day!
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New Black Series Hitting GameStop
Reader Chad R. reports finding part of the next wave of 6” Black Series (BT-1) at GameStop in Alabama.
More Star Wars @ Discount Stores
If you have a Burlington Coat Factory in your area, it might be worth swinging by there as you might find 6″ TBS for only $4.99. You may also score 3.75″ TBS for $2.99 each and Solo 2-pks for $4.99 each.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
6″ TBS Obi-Wan and BT-1 Back on Amazon
It looks like the Obi-Wan Kenobi and BT-1 Black Series figures are now available for preorder again on Amazon after long-standing preorders were cancelled last week.
Isolated Incidents, or a Broader Issue?
Recently, I’ve come across some quality control issues with Hasbro’s new Target exclusive TVC Han Solo (Stormtrooper gear). Bad paint apps, warped helmets, and even melted /deformed plastic.
Hopefully these are isolated incidents, but at least half of these that I’ve seen at retail or have received via online orders have left me disappointed.
Thoughts? Share your experiences with this figure here or in our forums.