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Outstanding Preorder Update as of July 2023

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It’s been a few months since we’ve done one of these but as we prepare for another onslaught of solicitations from SDCC, here is a list of approximately 50 outstanding preorders* (U.S. only) for Black Series and Vintage Collection items. If you’ve preordered everything, the list is large but about a year ago at this time it was in the range of 80-90 preorders yet to be fulfilled. Yay progress!

*if an item isn’t on the list, there is a chance it has already been found at retail but preorders haven’t been fulfilled.

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Update: Hasbro PulseCon Exclusive Black Series The Force Unleashed Set

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Hasbro has revealed their first exclusive for Hasbro Pulse Con later this year: The Black Series Starkiller* & Stormtroopers from The Force Unleashed. Starkiller feature multiple hand, head and lightsber blade options as well as force lightning and force effects. Retail price is $110.99

*As we reported previously, Starkiller will be a mainline (deluxe?) release in the mural packaging later this year.

Update: Recent shipping data shows almost 2K of the Hasbro Pulse Con exclusive Black Series Starkiller & Stormtroopers arrived in the U.S. yesterday. 

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Editorial: Reconfiguring the Haslab Model

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As we approach the official launch of the next Vintage Collection Haslab project at SDCC, I thought this would be an opportune time to ramble on some changes I’d like to see for future campaigns to ensure success for not just Star Wars, but all Haslab projects.

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Walmart Exclusive TBS Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend) & Qui-Gon Jinn (Force Spirit) Revealed

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Hasbro has revealed the next two exclusives from the Obi-Wan Kenobi line. Qui-Gon Jinn (Force Spirit) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend). Both of these Walmart exclusives will be available for preorder on July 18 at 10am ET. Head on over to From 4-LOM to Zuckuss for more images and details.

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TBS Rumor Report: Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice)

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It has been almost a year since we first heard about a potential Black Series Starkiller but it sounds like we can expect an official announcement soon (SDCC). Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice) fron The Force Unleashed will be the next Gaming Greats figure in the line after General Grievous (Battle Damaged) and, like Cal Kestis, Darth Malak, Bastila Shan, should be a mainline release and in the window packaging.

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Target Exclusive Black Series Cobb Vanth & Cad Bane 2pk Hitting Stores

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For those looking for the Target exclusive Black Series Cobb Vanth & Cad Bane set, start checking your local stores as they have started to show up around the U.S.. Many stores are only receiving two sets initially and there is no telling when/if preorders will start filling. Use the image above to scan at your local store for stock availability (I was able to find a set in store this morning).