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Rumor Report: Hasbro’s Fan First Tuesday: What To Expect on May 4th?
I’ve been doing some research and conferring with sources over the past few days to get some sort of grasp on what may (and may not) be revealed and available for preorder tomorrow. That being said, take what I say with a grain of salt to tamp down lofty expectations.
Continue reading Rumor Report: Hasbro’s Fan First Tuesday: What To Expect on May 4th?Gentle Giant Reveals New Mini Busts
Gentle Giant has announced 3 new mini bust launching for preorder tomorrow. The Wrecker Web Exclusive 1:7 Scale Animated Mini Bust includes a swappable helmet and unhelmeted portrait while the standard edition of Wrecker only has the unmasked portrait. There is also a Bigg Darklighter 1:6 Scale Mini Bust that include swappable helmeted and unhelmeted portraits and swappable arms. Preorders open at 11am ET.
Ahsoka Tano PreMium Format FigureRevealed
Rumor Report: Black Series “Chair” Roleplay item Up for PReorder next Week?
Word is there may be another Black Series roleplay item up for preorder next week. If you recall, the Wedge Antilles Helmet had a code name of “Couch” while this new item has a code name of “Chair” – the furniture theme seems to indicate they’d be part of the same segment of collectibles. Could it be Rey’s yellow lightsaber from TROS or something wearable. We shall see in a couple of days.
Rumor Report: 2-3 More Black Series Gaming Greats Preorder to Open at GameStop Next Week?
As part of next week’s May the 4th festivities, watch for 2, maybe 3, 6″ Black Series Gaming Greats figures to go up for preorder at GameStop. It is unknown at this time who they are or what game they are from but rest assured it will be a busy day for preorders for Black Series and Vintage Collection items from various retailers.
Rumor Report: Target Exclusive Black Series Figures Set to Arrive May 19 (Street Date TbD)
Following up on some previous reports here and here, I received info that the 4 rumored Target Exclusive Black Series figures “SUN”, “SNOW”, “RAIN” and “WIND” are on the way to Target distribution centers and have an expected arrival date in stores on or about May 19. (Street date TBD). It’s a good bet that these will be revealed as part of the May the 4th festivities planned – unless they leak prior to then. It is unknown which figures they all are except for one which I was told is some version of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Thanks to TargetGod for the assist.
Star Wars Day 2020 Promos
StarWars.com has posted a selection of promotions available for next week’s May the 4th/Star Wars Day celebration.
New Elite Series Darth Vader Figure
In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi, Disney Stores and ShopDisney.com will be offering a new version of the Darth Vader Elite Series Die Cast Figure, this time featuring a removable helmet. Look for this and more exclusive merchandise to be released on Star Wars Day, May 4th.
Hallmark’s #popminded Reveals Star Wars Store Exclusive Details (and more)
Hallmark’s Popminded YouTube channel has revealed details on upcoming in-store and online exclusives for the Itty Bittys plush line of collectibles.
Exclusive figures include, Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Luke Skywalker with X-wing Fighter (available on Star Wars Day, May 4th) and Maz Kanata (available September 1).