Hasbro’s 6” Value Assortment of $6 figures is getting 2 new characters: Bo-Katan and the classic Imperial Stormtrooper. The packaging is getting a slight tweak too. Grogu is now named (previously “The Child”) and the plastic window and hanger tab have also been removed for the “Plastic-Free Packaging” initiative.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for Kotobukiya’s new Darth Vader “Ultimate Evil” ARTFX 1:7 Scale Statue. The statue stands 15.75″ tall and is scheduled for release in May 2022.
Gentle Giant has also revealed a special, limited edition Jumbo Kenner Darth Vader figure from The Empire Strikes Back. Limited to 750 pcs and features a special foil accented TESB cardback. Preorders open tomorrow at 11am ET.
Gentle Giant has updated today announcing the Jumbo Concept Darth Vader Figure
The newest Jumbo Star Wars action figure goes back, way back, to the beginnings of Star Wars! Based on the concept art for Darth Vader, this new 12-inch figure features an all-new concept-inspired head sculpt, a new blue-and-black paint scheme, a vinyl cape and a retractable lightsaber! It comes packaged on a resealable, retro-style blister card, so you can hang him on your wall or take him out and play with him.
Available for preorder today at 12am ET
Hot Toys has also revealed as special 40th Anniversary Edition of their 1:6 scale Darth Vader figure from The Empire Strikes Back. This version features specially designed retro-inspired packaging. For full image gallery and product details, check out HotToys.com.hk.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has added the new POP! Electronic Darth Vader with lights and sounds from Funko.
The other day I managed to purchase a few new items at Target (they were not register blocked nor did I resort to any trickery or sweet talking) one of which was the new 5” Galaxy of Adventures Darth Vader. Above is a quick size comparison showing how this new line measures up with others. For $10 and with as much articulation as a TVC or TBS figure, this line is pretty nice.
As we get ever closer to the official reveals of many rumored and confirmed products heading to shelves and online stores for Triple Force Friday, I thought I’d drop this discovery that I just made. There is a new Vintage Collection item currently on the way to the US called “Vader’s Challenge”. No word yet on contents, price or who will be carrying it but details will follow as they are available.
The product leaks continue in Canada at Walmart. @KyloCollector shares this image on Instagram from ti.sparkles showing off the first wave of 12″ Hero Series figures for Triple Force Friday.
Although today was stated by Target’s corporate site as the release date for the Retro Collection Prototype Darth Vader, most stores have not received any of these figures. Fortunately a check this morning via the Target website at a store in Ocean, NJ yielded 34 of them. Some were set in the Funko section and two pegs worth in the Star Wars section. Best of luck to those on the hunt and thanks to Jonathan R. for the hook up.