As we continue to assemble our upcoming checklist for the product launch on April 13 for Solo: A Star Wars Story, we’ve heard of two more vehicles coming as part of the Class B assortment. One is a repack from The Last Jedi – the A-Wing Fighter with Tallie, the other is rumored to be Han’s Landspeeder (with Han) as seen in the leaked production photos as well as the LEGO set (75209). Considering the number of repacks and non-Solo film related figures/vehicles coming out that day, the merchandising tie-ins seem to be quite low – maybe lower than Rogue One.
Since the Battle on Crait was a bust in getting the Force Projection Luke figure, I thought I’d take an unscientific poll on what company will release/announce one first? Click on through to the comments to weigh in on the 4 options.
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has sent out the first look at the upcoming Battle on Crait Home Entertainment pack. It includes Rey (Jedi Apprentice, salt on boots), First Order Snowtrooper, First Order Gunner, and Rose (Crait Poncho) Click on through for high-res images.
BrickSeek has added a new UPC and DPCI for the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story Flagship/Playset with (3.75″) figure coming in April from Hasbro. The MSRP is $99.99. We added this to the growing Master List of UPCs/DPCIs and Walmart SKUs for 2018.
UPDATE: Pure speculation on my part but the “flagship” may be a prototype star destroyer as we revealed in this post regarding Hot Wheels Starship coming out for Solo.
Uh-oh. Entertainment Earth has updated the links for the basic Princess Leia and Rey adventure dolls as well as a Padmé Mission Set to “Cancelled” status. We’re not sure what this means for the continuation of the line, considering the deep, deep clearances at retail. Toy Fair should reveal more regarding the line’s destiny for collectors.
TargetGod sends word that Target will be offering 50% off the full range of Forces of Destiny figures as well as the Force Link BB-8 2-in-1 Mega Playset starting next week and running through Feb 17.
Walmart’s clearances are (always) haphazard around the US, but our friend Scott from Tulsa sends word via Twitter that he’s found them for as little as $16.00 in Oklahoma. You can check Brickseek in your area with SKU 133811432.
On this episode of The Cargo Hold – A Star Wars Collecting Podcast, Jayson, Corey, and Chris discuss their favorite Star Wars merchandise of 2017 and what to expect in 2018.
Using the power of Brickseek and the assistance of TargetGod, I was able to locate 3 new sets of product UPCs and Target DPCIs for upcoming Black Series products from Hasbro. In the image above, you’ll see listings and pricing for a 6″ medium vehicle (Dewback with Sandtrooper?), possible new Centerpiece figures (Rey and Kylo?), and a new, most impressive helmet (Darth Vader?).
