On this episode we discuss the latest reveals from Hasbro’s Star Wars line at the 2020 New York Toy Fair. We give our thoughts on new figures from The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, Retro Collection, Galaxy of Adventure and more. We are once again joined by Jayson from Yakface.com. Give a listen, there is a lot to talk about.
Jay Krebsbach, Yakface.com, aka the action-figure Master Codebreaker, returns to Brews and Blasters, to discuss what is going on with Star Wars action figures in the wake of New York Toy Fair 2020! Meanwhile, Joe discovers 21st century technology: food delivery, and Chris is drinking Mike’s Hard Apricot, but it might be pure garbage, can’t confirm.
If you love Star Wars collecting, this episode is for you. If you have been less than impressed with Star Wars action figures lately, this episode is for you. If you want a breakdown of the Star Wars reveals at New York Toyfair without the PR spin, this episode is for you. If you ever wanted to know who played after Hendrix at Woodstock, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s GO, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It’s time for Brews and Blasters.
If you didn’t follow Hasbro’s other Toy Fair presentations (namely Marvel), you many have missed that they are producing army builder Hydra Troopers for their Marvel Legends line as a Hasbro Pulse exclusive. These figures come with a weaopn in a sealed baggie and packed in a window-less box for only $14.99 each. When word of this came out, I thought the Black Series line could use something similar for stormtroopers and clones. Above is an example of this concept which I hope Hasbro has in the works, or at least something like it.
About a month ago, we ran a report about the possibility of there being a Stormtrooper Commander from The Force Unleashed coming as part of the Black Series Gaming Greats line. Today, we have visual confirmation of that rumor and theory thanks to Instagram follower @audiobeing. This figure reportedly has a street date of March 1 in Canada at EBGames stores, no word yet on a U.S. release date.
Some interesting new rumors have developed tonight via a new list that was published but Jedi Insider. With that info in hand I took a crack finding info for these figures and low and behold I found corroboration for some of those plus others. In all, there are 15 new Black Series figure listings from The Clone Wars, Rogue One, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and The Mandalorian for your review. Click on through for the “proof” courtesy of Walmart’s app.
Update: The page of figures listed at JediInsider has been removed.
Continue reading Rumor Report: New 2020 6″ Black Series Figure Info
A shelf tag from a ToysRUs in Canada confirms the rumor of an upcoming Deluxe (D4) from the Black Series featuring Luke Skywalker (Dagobah) and Yoda. No word yet on availability in the US but it’s thought to be a fan channel release.
Image via Northern Legends Action Figure Collector Group (Canada) on Facebook.
Here are the preorder links I managed to find for the new Retro Collection Figures. Enjoy.
Bespin Luke
Hoth Han Solo
Hoth Leia
Boba Fett
Lando Calrissian
Yoda
We have also updated our Amazon storefront with links to the new products Hasbro announced today at Toy Fair.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has also open preorders for the new items showcase today at Toy Fair.
Sponsor DorksideToys has open preorders for new items today from Hasbro.