Today is the official release date for the Target exclusive Black Series Mandalorian Droids Set and the Black Series Mandalorian Privateer. Both products, depending on your area, should be available in stores and online.
A new image has surfaced via Instagram (via user gethvi) of two upcoming Black Series figures: Savage Opress from The Clone Wars and Prince Xizor from SOTE. From what I’ve heard Savage should be a deluxe release and both figure are expected in 2025.
This year’s Halloween themed Droid Factory astromech has been revealed! R5-Z0MB (Arfive-Zee Zero Embee) “Zombie” is currently available at select Disney Park locations and will also be available for order on August 2 at 11am ET through DisneyStore.com.
For fans of the 4″ Epic Hero Series from Hasbro, there are a couple new sets heading to stores soon. The Duel for the Darksaber set features Moff Gideon in his Darktrooper armor and Bo-Katan. Also, there is a build-up pack featuring Darth Maul in which you can armor him up and clip on a whirling lightsaber effect for added play value.
Walmart.com has updated today with their Collector Con exclusives. Their exclusive Black Series Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk Trainers 2pk will be available for preorder on July 25 at 7am PT.
Hasbro continues their reissues program for the Black Series line today with preorders for the Clone Trooper (Halloween Edition) and the Incinerator Trooper Helmet. These are available through our sponsor Entertainment Earth and other fan channel retailers at 1pm ET.
Walmart exclusive Black Series Mandalorian Nite Owl is in-stock and now shipping for $17.48
It looks like the Black Series line will have another new DPCI at Target going forward for 2024 and beyond. Like the Vintage Collection, Target is starting to implement a new Master TBS Assortment DPCI (087-26-3506) hopefully to clear out those forever pegwarming Landos, Greef Kargas and Endor Leias.
Yak’s Top Ten is back, with the focus shifting to characters that have appeared in Star Wars animation.
What are the top ten figures that you most desperately want to see made in The Vintage Collection from animation sources? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists 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 remember to indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Amazon has already started to ship orders for the as-of-yet officially announced exclusive Black Series Halloween Edition 2pks. I don’t know why I like these so much more than the Xmas figures they release. Again, these aren’t for everyone, nor are they meant to be, so if they aren’t “your thing”, they are easy enough to ignore until “your thing” comes along. I can say it sure is nice to have something revealed, orderable and released in such short timeframe than waiting weeks/months.