It appears that there is at least one more Retro Collection item planned for this year. A search last night turned up results for an item called “SW RETRO BLACKBOARD” and it’s currently shipping to the U.S.. As you may recall, the recent Target exclusive Prototype Edition Boba Fett has the code name “SW RETRO CHALK” – it is unknown if this is a figure or other item like the previous games with a figure pack-in. Maybe we’ll hear about it tomorrow at Hasbro Fan First Wednesday.
Walmart’s newest wave of exclusive TVC figures are now shipping via online orders. However, it seems it may be difficult to find cardbacks in pristine condition once again thanks to Walmart’s handling of their product.
Plus, be very careful with the Tusken Raider’s right hand… seems many copies of the figure suffer from the joint being fused, which means these may easily snap.
Hasbro has finally gotten around to announcing another Fan First Day which will be held next week on Wed. Sept. 8 at 11am ET. Watch for some new announcement, reveals and preorders to go up the following day.
Instagram follower Jimmy sends word of finding a large trove of new TVC figures at Macys in Boca Raton, FL.
It appears that the Rogue One selection of characters for Black Series will continue expand into 2022 as JediInsider has posted the rumor of an upcoming Saw Gerrera deluxe figure. Maybe we’ll hear something official next month at Hasbro Pulse Con.
In what seems like another lifetime, Hasbro months ago announced via thier “Pipeline Reveals” that Cobb Vanth would be coming to the Black Series line. We’ve heard in recent weeks that he will be released as a Deluxe figure (similar to ROTJ Boba Fett, Jar Jar and Wrecker) and will now be coming sometime in 2022.
Until recently, the Target exclusive TVC Antoc Merrick’s X-wing Fighter was hidden behind the code name “Analog” as we exclusively reported last week. This change may indicate an imminent preorder launch – possibly for Target’s month-long Fall Geek-Out in September. Until then, you can bookmark this page as that is where this item will appear on Target.com
Update: The page is now live on Target.com
JediInsider is reporting a rumor of a Deluxe Black Series Dark Trooper from The Mandalorian is coming (finally) sometime in 2022. Deluxe of course means a higher price point than the standard Black Series figure so that should put this figure in the $31-$35 dollar range.
No word as of yet for a Dark Trooper for the Vintage Collection.
Hasbro/Hasbro Pulse has taken to social media to re-confirm the pending Haslab Black Series Rancor campaign. Expect it to launch around Hasbro Pulse Con. The HasbroPulse has a added a preview page to their site.
