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90 Outstanding TVC, RETRO, and TBS Preorders for 2022-23 Update

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It’s been a few months since we’ve done one of these but here is a (another) list of approximately 90 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*.

Note: a couple of these items have been found at retail but for the most part, order fulfillment is still pending.

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Sponsor News: New Black Series and Retro Collection Preorders Now Live

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Starting today at 1pm ET, preorders for the Black Series Clone Trooper (Phase II)  Helmet and the Retro Collection cases as well as single figures for the Return of the Jedi assortment open to the public. I will update/add links below as they become available. As always, thanks for your continued support of our sponsors and for being a Patreon subscriber.

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Black Series Clone Trooper (Phase II) Helmet

ROTJ Retro Collection case
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight)
The Emperor
Han Solo (Endor)
Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard)
Princess Leia Organa (Boushh)
Biker Scout

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Retro Rumor Report: New Prototype Edition Figure for 2023

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It looks like the Target exclusive Retro Collection (Prototype Edition) series will continue on into 2023. Like the school codes before it (“Chalk“, “Blackboard“, “Eraser” and “Sharpener“), “Lowercase” continues the theme and has a price point of $14.99. Question is, who will it be? I think Leia is about due for the subline as we’ve gotten 3 villains and 2 heroes, and no female characters thus far, but I guess we’ll see when it’s officially revealed.

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Hasbro Pulse Con: Indiana Jones Retro Collection

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Hasbro Pulse Con also made a return to the Indiana Jones franchise with announcement of the Indiana Jones Retro Collection. Staying true to the original Kenner design in both figure design and packaging, the line kicks off with the man himself, Indiana Jones, complete with his signature string whip and pistol. This first figure in the wave is available for preorder now with more to be announced later.

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Stock, Sell, Restock, Sell, Restock…

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The above retro wave has sold through and restocked several times in some areas.

For the first time in recent memory, I’m seeing a Star Wars Hasbro wave consistently selling and then getting restocked… and selling again. Are you experiencing this in your area? And how far down the Retro Collection rabbit hole do you want to see Hasbro go?

Personal Note: I’m still just lukewarm to the Retro line. It’s a novelty to me, and I pick and choose a few figures here and there. My preference is for the standard TVC line (though I would be interested in a mid-tier line that has modern sculpts, with 10-12 pts of articulation, and a lot more variety than what is offered today). However if the Retro line continues to gain momentum, it’s hard to see Hasbro deviating from this approach anytime soon.