Dan over at StarWarsCollector.com has posted news that the upcoming SDCC Exclusive Retro Prototype Darth Vader is schedule for at July 21 release according to a recent update from Target’s website.
Update: Target has confirmed that they will be releasing this figure in-stores on August 2.
DarthChuckMC has sent us a reminder of Target’s current markdown procedures which have recently involved those 6” TBS Luke (Death Star Escape), TVC Han Solo (Stormtrooper) and Retro Collection figures.
Target currently has the Retro Collection figures back in stock.
Luke
Leia
Han Solo
Chewbacca
Darth Vader
Stormtrooper
UPDATE: Sold out
For those looking to complete the Retro Collection carded set, Target.com is now has the Escape From Death Star Game with Exclusive Grand Moff Tarkin available for purchase.
It seems like a fitting time to bring this up considering the news from earlier. A quick side-by-side comparison of the new Retro Collection Chewbacca vs. the original Kenner mold shows that the Retro model is noticably smaller in stature than the figure it pays homage. The differences also extend to sculpting of the fur and his iconic Kenner bowcaster.
Hasbro has updated their info for the new Retro Collection assortment of figures. They now state (via press release) that Target will have these this month but online/fan channel retailers will offer them in the Fall.
Update 2: These figures are now available for purchase in-store (at those stores that have them anyway) as they have been removed from “register-locked” status.
In case you hadn’t had your fill of SWCC coverage, here is a gallery of images that I captured at Hasbro’s booth.
Instagram user yodaskid reports finding the new Target Exclusive Retro Collection figures at his store in California (West-Covina-South). They are register locked for sale until 5/12.
Instagram follower handsome.costanza reports finding the new Retro Collection Escape from the Death Star game with Grand Moff Tarkin at Target in Dallas Fort Worth for $19.99.
Also of note, the sticker looks to be removable, though not easily, thanks to this tweet from cyarnell26
We were the first to tell you about these yesterday but Target.com now has the Star Wars Retro Kenner Collection available for preorder. The first wave consists of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper. Release date is May 12. Look for more in on the amazing assortment today ay Toy Fair 2019.
Thanks to Jason R. on Twitter for the heads-up.
UPDATE: Preorders for all 6 are now sold out.
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