Black Series is getting a packaging tweak for 2024. Here is a shot of the Walmart exclusive Mandalorian Nite Owl with the new look.
Starting in Fall 2024, fans can expect the new packaging design across G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS, along with premier collaboration brands Star Wars™ and Marvel 6-inch collector figures.
The new packaging structure features improved visibility of the figure and accessories, more robust packaging materials to protect against damage, and an improved unboxing experience for the figure and accessories.
This new structure will also provide consistency across package size and design aesthetics for collectors who purchase figures across our brands.”
In regards (sic) to more retro style packaging for Marvel/Star Wars & the like, those elements will remain untouched and intact for your continued collecting.
Hasbro has released their proposed concept for the retooled, plastic-free packaging (PFP) for the Black Series. As you can see, there is no window nor opening to see the actual product when in hand. Expect this for most TBS releases outside of the special blister carded releases like 40th Anniversary Collection.
“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.
We’ve received requests on developing a guide for the current mural packaging for The Black Series that shows the sequence of each line according to source material. Click on through for the list and we will add this banner to our front page for easy reference and update as needed.
Hasbro’s 6” Value Assortment of $6 figures is getting 2 new characters: Bo-Katan and the classic Imperial Stormtrooper. The packaging is getting a slight tweak too. Grogu is now named (previously “The Child”) and the plastic window and hanger tab have also been removed for the “Plastic-Free Packaging” initiative.
Hasbro is asking participants their preference for an upcoming potential designchange for Black Series packaging which removes the plastic window. You can see the variations in the images above. As you may recall, back in August 2019, Hasbro stated their goal of removing plastic elements from all of their new packaging by 2022.
Hasbro has issued a press release stating that by 2022, they plan to phase out plastic elements like polybags, elastic bands, shrink wrap, window sheets and blister packs. The company’s ambition is to eliminate virtually all plastic in packaging for new products by the end of 2022. For the details, visit newsroom.hasbro.com
How will this effect the look of iconic action figure lines like the Vintage Collection and Black Series or does the switch to bioPET (from PVC) in bubbles and window boxes already address that initiative?
Lucasfilm has revealed the official key art for the packaging that we’ll see across thousands of different products for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
As a follow-up to our original report back in January regarding the designation error for Bucket (R3-B7), it appears that Hasbro has updated the packaging to the correct number “R1-J5” per a new report from Dan at StarWarsCollector.com. Head on over for the full report.
We’ve had these two in our master list for some time but Walmart has finally updated with images for the TIE Fighter Pilot and Chewbacca & Porg Character Cars from Hot Wheels. As you can see, the packaging features a black Star Wars logo on a white background — like Hasbro’s Star Wars: Resistance line and LEGO’s (leaked) packaging mockups. Plan on seeing a lot of this look for 2019. Click on through for the carded shots.
We’ve had these two in our master list for some time but Walmart has finally updated with images for the TIE Fighter Pilot and Chewbacca & Porg Character Cars from Hot Wheels. As you can see, the packaging features a black Star Wars logo on a white background — like Hasbro’s Star Wars: Resistance line and LEGO’s (leaked) packaging mockups. Plan on seeing a lot of this look for 2019. Click on through for the carded shots.