We’ve had these two in our master list for some time but Walmart has finally updated with images for the TIE Fighter Pilot and Chewbacca & Porg Character Cars from Hot Wheels. As you can see, the packaging features a black Star Wars logo on a white background — like Hasbro’s Star Wars: Resistance line and LEGO’s (leaked) packaging mockups. Plan on seeing a lot of this look for 2019. Click on through for the carded shots.
Vintage Collection 2019 (Wave 1) Breakdown
It’s been a while since we’ve posted regarding future figure assortments, but it looks like that the first wave of the Vintage Collection for 2019 is set as follows:
2x Saelt-Marae (Yak Face)
2x Klaatu (Skiff Guard)
2x Scarif Stormtrooper
1x Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise)
1x Range Trooper
Preorders should open next month through various distributors for a January 2019* delivery.
*Subject to change by manufacturer.
Got Meijer?
Meijer stores are having a BOGO 50% off Star Wars sale this week.
Thanks to reader i_kick for the heads up!
Walmart Exclusive Kessel Mine Escape Playset Placeholder
Walmart.com has finally added a placeholder page for the upcoming exclusive Kessel Mine Escape Playset.
Thanks to Blueharvestcollector for the heads-up.
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Droid Invasion!
Hasbro doesn’t seem to want to make obscure droids these days, but collectors love these things and that’s exactly what the theme is for our current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge!
Check out the latest entries, or roll up your sleeves and join in the fun with your own entry after the jump!
Not the TVC You’re Looking For
Sadly, some St. Louis area Walmarts are suddenly receiving several cases of TVC Wave One. This is the wave that killed TVC at Target in 2018.
Anyone else seeing this in their area? Let us know here or in the forums.
Special thanks to Adam F for the report.
New USPTO Listings for “Galaxy of Adventures”
Earlier this week, we posted updated details surrounding Hasbro’s “story in a box” assortment of figures – now known as Galaxy of Adventures. It looks like there will be (potentially) a lot more tie-ins as Lucasfilm as filed multiple trademarks for products featuring that name. Click on through for the listings.
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Titanium Series Tusken Raider
I must admit, I don’t know much about this, but came across what appears to be a Hasbro Titanium Series Tusken Raider in 3.75″ scale on ebay.
I’ve asked around and nobody that I’ve solicited feedback from seems to know. It looks kind of familiar, but my mind may be playing tricks on me. Is this an upcoming figure coming from Hasbro? Or something that was planned and was cancelled? Let us know your thoughts on this figure either here or in our forums!
Rogue One Prequel Series Coming to Disney Plus
Disney has just announced that a new prequel series to Rogue One is in development with Lucasfilm. Diego Luna is set to reprise his role as Cassian Andor and the live-action series will air on Disney’s new Disney Plus digital streaming service.
Yak’s Top Ten: REBELS
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us to Star Wars REBELS!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from REBELS? Post your TVC wishlist HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wishlists 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 indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.