Preorders now open for new Vintage Collection and Black Series items from The Mandalorian and Grogu announced last week at SDCC.

TVC Amani Guard: Amazon / Entertainment Earth
TBS Embo & Keibu 2pk: Hasbro Pulse*

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Preorders open at 1pm ET (July 27) for most of the Vintage Collection and Black Series items announced last week at SDCC.

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Entertainment Earth

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Some TVC collectors were understandably disappointed by Hasbro’s overall TVC showing at SDCC this year (the only thing that saved it for me was the reveal of the INT-4 Interceptor).

However, The Imperial Communique posted a great Q&A with the Hasbro team over this weekend at SDCC definitely worth watching.

Looking ahead to 2027, Hasbro pointed out a renewed focus toward world-building for TVC. They also indicated plans to “catch up” on characters tied to past Haslab projects. For example, an upcoming TVC “Ghost Multipack” is specifically mentioned about midway through the interview.

If this is indeed the plan, what say you? Would a TVC focus on rounding out characters associated with past Haslab items be what you have in mind for the 50th anniversary of the film that started it all?

Yesterday Hasbro announced something new for role play fans! Finally branching away from helmets and lightsabers, they debuted the Thermal Detonator used by Boushh in Return of the Jedi. It features lights, sound effects, detailed weathering and display base. Preorders open August 27 at 1pm ET for $42.99.

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STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ELECTRONIC THERMAL DETONATOR 

(HASBRO | Ages 14 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $42.99 | Pre-order on August 27 at 1PM ET through participating retailers; available Fall 2026) 

Reimagine iconic scenes from the STAR WARS saga — and create your own — with THE BLACK SERIES roleplay items! This collectible THE BLACK SERIES item is detailed to look like the thermal detonator from the classic original trilogy film. With exquisite features and decoration, this premium piece embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES roleplay items make impressive additions to any STAR WARS adult costume collection. Long press of the top button switches detonator between standard and “droid popper” modes. You can toss the armed detonator to trigger an explosion sound FX sequence. 3x 1.5v LR41 button cell batteries required (not included). Detailed deco is based on the moment in the film when Princess Leia Organa, disguised as bounty hunter Boushh, reveals the weapon in Jabba the Hutt’s palace.  Look for other items in the line such as THE BLACK SERIES helmets and Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (sold separately, subject to availability). 

Yesterday Hasbro also confirmed the leaked Black Series Captain Enoch Helmet from Ahsoka. Preorder opens through various retailers on July 27 at 1pm ET for $109.99.

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STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CAPTAIN ENOCH ELECTRONIC HELMET 

(HASBRO | Ages 14 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $109.99 | Pre-order on July 27 at 1 PM ET through participating retailers; available Fall 2026) 

Reimagine iconic scenes from in the STAR WARS saga — and create your own — with STAR WARS helmet and Lightsaber™ adult roleplay items! This helmet is detailed to look like Captain Enoch’s helmet from the STAR WARS: AHSOKA — an impressive addition to any STAR WARS fan’s collection or adult costume. Press the button on the side of the helmet to sound like a stormtrooper. Helmet includes interior padding for an adjustable fit for most head sizes. 3x 1.5v AAA alkaline batteries required (not included). Look for other premium BLACK SERIES roleplay items such as Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (sold separately, subject to availability). 

Yesterday Hasbro also announced Embo & Keibu for the Black Series. Despite just getting Embo in the past 30 days, this version of Embo includes soft goods and his anooba sidekick, Keibu, which we should have gotten from the start instead of this egregious fleecing of collectors’ wallets. Preorders open through various retailers on July 30 at 1pm ET for $59.99.

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STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES EMBO & KEIBU 

(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Pre-order on July 30 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Fall 2026) 

Download high-res images at the LINK HERE 

Seasoned bounty hunter Embo is a lethal warrior often accompanied by Keibu, his loyal anooba tracker capable of sniffing out quarries. Add the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES EMBO & KEIBU 6-inch scale action figure set to your collection, inspired by STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Embo comes with 2 melee weapon accessories and an articulated bowcaster. He also features a soft good skirt, and his hat — one of his signature weapons — is removable. The faithful anooba features head, neck, leg, and foot articulation for dynamic poseability. Detailed display window box packaging with posed-out figures makes this an ideal collector item for display in-box. Collect more 6-inch figures based on STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and build out your live-action tribute on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). 

Hasbro Pulse has updated their product pages for their SDCC/Pulse exclusives. Preorders for the TBS AT-RT ($79.99) and TVC Anakin/Ventress ($51.99) sets will open on August 10 at 1pm ET for Premium Members and August 11 at 1pm ET for the general public.

Yesterday Hasbro announced another repaint of the X-wing Fighter mold for the Vintage Collection, this time with a retro Kenner-inspired deco. The nostaglia spills over onto the carded Luke Skywalker X-wing Pilot figure (VC420) and the R2-D2. Preorder opens on exclusively (for now) on Hasbro Pulse August 20 at 1pm ET for $139.99.

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STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION X-WING FIGHTER AND LUKE SKYWALKER (X-WING): KENNER COLORS 

(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $139.99 | Pre-order on August 20 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse; available Fall 2026) 

The STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION X-Wing Fighter and Luke Skywalker set includes a vehicle and 2 action figures inspired by the originals. This Rebel Alliance starfighter balances speed with firepower, making long-range jumps with its hyperdrive and its astromech droid co-pilot. Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage Kenner toys, the X-wing Fighter features Kenner-inspired detailing, such as new deco on the starfighter and additions to the cockpit. Reimagine adventures in hyperdrive on your shelf with this articulated Luke Skywalker figure wearing pilot gear with Kenner deco, and his retro-inspired co-pilot R2-D2. Comes with removable helmet and blaster for Luke Skywalker figure, plus pieces to complete ship assembly. The X-wing Fighter comes in a closed box package with Kenner branding. Luke Skywalker (X-wing): Kenner Colors figure is on a retro-inspired cardback with VC number. Look for more 3.75-inch figures to build out your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). 

Hasbro held their annual SDCC Press Breakfast and shown a handful of new products:
TVC X-wing Fighter w/ Luke Skywalker (VC420) – Kenner Colors
Black Series Captain Enoch Helmet
Black Series Thermal Detonator (Boushh)
Black Series Embo & Keibu 2pk

Images via MrStevie18 on IG