It appears that, as of this post, the pricepoint for the upcoming TVC Speeder Bike with Biker Scout (which was pipelined at SDCC 2022) will be $44.99.
TVC Speeder Bike with Biker Scout Pricepoint
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ROTJ Retro Collection Revealed
Hasbro also revealed today the first look at the Retro Collection wave for Return of the Jedi. Preorders go live tomorrow at 1pm ET.
Success Or Fail?: Hasbro Pulse TVC Boba Fett’s Throne Room
Initially set to close last Friday, the Vintage Collection Boba’s Fett Throne Room has officially closed for preorders and is listed as “Sold Out”. We now have to wait until late 2023 for this to arrive in our hands. A lot can happen in the world between now and then but thankfully we still have our cash in-hand as, unlike a Haslab campaign, we won’t have to pay for these until September. That said, let’s look at the preorder numbers this generated:
Hasbro Pulse US: 9695 (Max 19750)
Hasbro Pulse UK: 870 (Max 1000)
Hasbro Pulse EU: 529 (Max 1000)
Total: 11094 units preordered (this number may still fluctuate as preorders are cancelled or if/when they reopen.)
What do you think? Based on the numbers sold, it pulled in a little over half of the total allocated product to the 3 Hasbro Pulse stores.
I don’t think I speak out of turn to suggest that this would have had stronger global sales if it was marketed as a Return of the Jedi piece and include Jabba the Hutt — next year is the 40th Anniversary after all.
Hasbro Pulse Con: Black Series Pipeline Reveals
Hasbro Pulse Con gave a nice peek into the future of the Black Series with a few Pipeline Reveals They include from The Book of Boba Fett: Pike Soldier, Cad Bane, and Tusken Chieftain and for the Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Collection: Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Darth Vader, and Emperor’s Royal Guard and — finally– an all-new R2-D2! Black Series Roleplay got a couple previews as well with the Luke Skywalker ForceFX Lightsaber and the Clone Trooper (Phase II) Electronic Helmet. Look for all of these in 2023.
Hasbro Pulse Con: Vintage Collection Pipeline Reveals
Hasbro Pulse Con gave a nice peek into the future of the Vintage Collection with a few Pipeline Reveals specifically targeted toward the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi. They include: Darth Vader (retool), Weequay (reissue), Woof (reissue), Nikto (reissue), Kithaba (reissue), Yak Face! (Saelt Marae) (reissue), and the rumored Endor Bunker Playset (new) as well as the Female Tusken Warrior (new), and Clone Captain Howzer (reissue). Look for all of these in 2023.
Hasbro Pulse Con: ROTJ40 Wave 1
Hasbro Pulse Con gave collectors the first look at the carded Black Series figures commemmorating the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi. Wave 1 consists of 4 repacks (Endor Han, Endor Leia, Skiff Guard Lando, and Biker Scout) and a new Wicket. All 5 are available for preorder now at Hasbro Pulse and through our sponsors/affiliates:
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Update: ROTJ 40th Anniversary TBS Admiral Ackbar
Images have now surfaced of the upcoming convention exclusive Black Series ROTJ 40th Anniversary Admiral Ackbar figure – complete with Kenner-insired deco and baton. Look for details on availability outside of the MCM London Comic Con (October 28-November 1) soon.
Thanks to Bossk’s Bounty for the heads-up.
Update: Loose images added.
TBS Rumor Report: 3 Deluxe Black Series 40th Anniversary Figures?
Doing some additional investigating regarding the Deluxe Black Series figures for the 40th Anniversary for Return of the Jedi, I not only came across the price of $33.99 each (regular ROTJ40 figures are $24.99) but I believe, based on the store code, found a third deluxe item. No word what character it may be yet, but there is a pretty short list of who it may be if it’s a repack. A third deluxe may also indicate a third wave as well.
Update: Black Series 40th Anniversary ROTJ Boba Fett Carded Shot
Here is a first look from an anonymous source at the upcoming Black Series Boba Fett from the 40th Anniversary assortment for Return of the Jedi. I’d imagine the price will be more than some of the others in the line due to the inclusion of all the accessories from the deluxe release (or maybe Hasbro will surprise us).
Update: based on its SKU, it should be an exclusive of some sort, most likely fan channel
Update 2: Card back added showing the wave including the new Wicket. (sorry I don’t have a better quality image)
TBS Rumor Report: Black Series ROTJ Admiral Ackbar 40th Anniversary Convention Exclusive
Following up on another report, it appears that the “Convention Exclusive 5” listing that surfaced yesterday corresponds to a possible carded Black Series 40th Anniversary Admiral Ackbar from Return of the Jedi for Hasbro Pulse Con. No official detail yet, but hopefully we’ll all hear something soon.