The Walmart exclusive Black Series Mini Helmets are now available for preorder:

Darth Vader
Captain Rex

StarWars.com has announced two new Black Series Mini Helmet as part of the May the 4th product launches next week. Darth Vader and Captain Rex join the previous releases of The Mandalorian and Imperial Stormtrooper and should be around $34.97 each.

The newest wave of Black Series figures has started to hitting Target ahead of schedule. This four figure wave consisting of Boba Fett (Daimyo), Asajj Ventress (Bounty Hunter), Darth Vader (Duel’s End) and Jango Fett was found by reader Andre C in Vermont.

Hasbro’s Star Wars Titan Hero Series line affectionately referred to as their “shampoo bottle” figures get an upgrade for 2026. Each figure (The Mandalorian, Darth Maul and Darth Vader) now looks to feature much needed articulation enhancement to get them in to more dynamic stances. The name also get a slight revision, dropping the “Hero” from the title. Pricing as far as I’ve found carries over from the previous line at around $10 each. There is also an upgraded Stormtrooper which we will add later.

As a follow up to our previous report, here is your first look at Hasbro’s new 4.5″ ActionVerse Darth Vader figure. This is a new scale assortment that doesn’t conflict with our beloved Vintage Collection or Retro Collection collector-targeted lines. As you can see, this slightly stylized design features 9 POA (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, & knees) and includes an accessory sprue to store extra accessories including a snap together MSE Droid. Figures are compatible with other 4.5″ ActionVerse figures, playsets, and vehicles. Retail for these basic figures is less than $10.

You can see a list of upcoming ActionVerse products in our Master List

Recent shipping info shows that the latest Black Series wave featuring Asajj Ventress, Jango Fett, Boba Fett and Darth Vader is starting to arrive in Canada. It’s likely these figures will available to collectors in the U.S. before the end of the year.

Update 11/25: Asajj and Vader cases are now arriving in the U.S.

Hasbro Pulse has reopened preorders for their exclusive Black Series Darth Vader & Luke Skywalker (Bespin Duel) Set. It is now $79.99, up $10 from its original launch price.

TVC Darth Vader TIE Advanced are arriving to collectors and sadly, they neglected to include a sticker for the targeting computer as shown on the packaging and solicitation images. “I have you now” though as I took some quick measurements and put together one for you to download. Simply print out the attached image on sticker/label paper – the final trim size (gray line) should be 12mm x 7mm.

Whether intentional or accidental, it’s sad that a $139.99 priced vehicle is missing such detail.

New Black Series preorders are open for Boba Fett (Daimyo) and Darth Vader (Duel’s End) via our affiliates Amazon and Entertainment Earth

TBS Boba Fett (Daimyo): Amazon / Entertainment Earth
TBS Darth Vader (Duel’s End): Amazon / Entertainment Earth

TBS 2025 Wave 5 Case Assortment: Entertainment Earth

Also available:
TBS Purge Trooper & Patrol Trooper 2pk: Walmart

Sideshow Collectibles has reopened preorders for the Hot Toys 1:6 Scale Anakin Skywalker from Revenge of the Sith. ($310)