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.
Confirming our initial report from back in December, StarWars.com has posted the official announcement of “Triple Force Friday” (October 4) which commemorates the launch of Episode IX, The Mandalorian and EA’s Jedi: Fallen Order title. Stay tuned for more as we get closer.
Black Series Collector Max Frey shares with us his in-hand images of the upcoming 6” Han Solo (Mimban) figure which he was able to score off Amazon. Click on through to check them out.
Toy Fair 2019 is this weekend and things are kicking off on Saturday with Hasbro and LEGO. There are bound to be a few surprises coming aside from the product we’ve rumored, but I’ll leave you with this:
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Toy Fair is this weekend, and that one thing is ALL NEW.
