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Bursting the Bubble of Star Wars Collectibles and Collectors

“You can’t stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.”

The past 24 hours have been rife with discussion on the advancing progress of Hasbro’s commitment to removing plastic from their packaging by the end of 2022. Yesterday’s Marvel Legends Livestream gave collectors their first official look at the redesigned packaging for several products that incorporate the windowless form factor. Star Wars Black Series collectors can expect something very similar to be implemented this year as well. Last year, we exclusively shared Hasbro-proposed designs for the Black Series and now sights are set on what will happen to the beloved Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and even the 6″ Kenner-style carded Black Series figures.

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Time For A Change: Stop The Piecemeal Preorder Process

I think I speak for a large portion (all?) of the collecting community when I make a direct plea to Hasbro and by extension, to Lucasfilm Licensing, to put a merciful end to the piecemeal preorder process of figures from the same wave/case assortment. This request applies to Vintage Collection and Black Series preorders alike.

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77 Current Outstanding TVC, Retro, and TBS Preorders for 2022-23 Update

Here is a list of outstanding preorders (U.S. only) accumulated so far for Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and Black Series items. If you’ve preordered (at least one of) everything, the list is substantial in length and price*.

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New TVC Figures Arriving in the U.S.

Recent shipping data shows the arrival of several TVC products on the U.S.: Fan Channel exclusive Lambent Seeker ARC Trooper (Battlefront II), Lando Calrissian (Battlefront II), Walmart exclusive Deluxe Ahsoka Tano & Grogu, Deluxe Boba Fett (The Book of Boba Fett), and the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Shoretrooper 4pk.

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Canadian Collectors!  ECollectibles.ca is now taking preorders on new Star Wars Black Series & Vintage Collection products. They offer free shipping throughout Canada on orders over $125 and also offer $16 flat rate shipping to the U.S. Check them out at ECollectibles.ca and follow them on social media for the latest preorder and in-stock notifications.

SWBS – Saw Gerrera (Deluxe) 
SWBS – Darth Vader (Infinities)
SWBS – Princess Leia Organa (Comic)
SWBS – Sergeant Kreel (Comic) 
SWBS – Trapper Wolf Helmet

TVC – Arc Trooper Jesse
TVC – Death Watch Airborne Trooper
TVC – Figrin D’an
TVC – Lando Calrissian (Gaming Greats)
TVC – Shae Vizla (Gaming Greats)
TVC – Mandalorian Super Commando Captain