Hasbro has released a card mock up today for K-2SO from the Vintage Collection as part of their new Fan First Friday promotion. Each Friday, they will be revealing details, fun facts and videos about products (not limited to Star Wars), artists and even new preorders when applicable. They also officially acknowledged the TVC Wolffe and Power Droid card mock ups revealed recently. Click the image above for a closer look.
It looks like Walmart is starting to set their endcaps with new displays featuring the TBS Boba Fett Helmet, TBS 40th Anniversary figures and the Retro Collection TESB Wave. They are not register locked. Thanks to RM from southern Ohio for the images.
The first repaint wave (26) of TVC figures for 2020 is currently enroute to Canada according to shipping data and should be available at retail soon. Cases consist of 2 of each of the above figures.
DorksideToys by way of @Flyguytoys has shared the cardback design for the upcoming TVC Power Droid. Note this is just Hasbro mockup of the bubble as the tray and size have yet to be finalized. You can still preorder yours now at sponsor DorksideToys.
DorksideToys has shared with us the first look at the packaging (mockup) for the upcoming TVC Clone Commander Wolffe. As you can see the bubble tray is not present in this rendering and the weapons and helmet are not packed out separately,
Preorder yours now at DorksideToys.
We’ve received and read multiple reports of collectors getting cancellation notifications for some or all of their orders for the upcoming second wave of Walmart Exclusive Retro Collection figures due to being unable to meet the demand of the items.
Thanks to Javier for sending the report.
As a follow to our report from a week ago, it looks like those who were lucky enough to get their orders processed and filled from DeepDiscount.com can be on the lookout for your $42 TVC Poe Xwings soon. Instagram follower AJ Red 7 reports getting his today thanks to our post informing him of the deal.
For collectors that still may need this, it looks like DeepDiscount.com has the TVC Poe Dameron X-wing for only $39.10 (61% off). I’ve not ordered from them before so I can’t speak to their reliability but that is a steal none the less. Free shipping too on orders over $25.00.
Prizes include 6″ TBS Sith Trooper, 6″ TBS Boba Fett, TVC Luke Skywalker Jedi Destiny set and the Vintage Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge! See this link for full details.
Hasbro has announced that after over 40 years, designer Mark Boudreaux will be retiring from the company. Mark was instrumental in the development of many of the iconic Star Wars vehicles for the Kenner & Hasbro. Hasbro also announced a few other moves in the company. For more details, check out this article on JediNews.
Thank you Mark! For a background article on his tenure with Hasbro, check out this article on StarWars.com from 2017.