Based upon some additional digging, I think I’ve been able to ascertain that there will not only be two Black Series waves dedicated to The Mandalorian and Grogu but BOTH waves will feature First Edition (white box) packaging. Although the mainline figures included in wave 2 are unknown, I believe that Zeb Orrelios (Deluxe), Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper and Embo will be part of it and have First Edition counterparts exclusive to Target and Walmart in the U.S. The other two figures in the wave are still anyone’s guess.
Until then, we will continue researching and speculating. This is the way.
Based on previously leaked parts (bottom images) for TBS Ronin and R5-D56, there will be different versions of the figures released outside of the Celebration Japan set 2pk. Exclusive versions are more monochromatic and the Ronin has soft goods, while the “standard” version features plastic robes and R5 has a brown Kasa hat.
There has been an influx of Black Series part leaks in recent weeks and today is no exception as parts for what appears to be a rumored/unannounced Jedi Temple Guard from The Clone Wars have surfaced.
And to answer the inevitable (and legitimate) follow up question: YES
There has been speculation regarding which Luke and Leia will be coming to the Black Series for the Shadows of the Empire subset. Originally it was thought that Luke Skywalker with his tan vest would be the easiest route for Hasbro to take. Based on some new info and images I’ve seen, they are going with Luke in Imperial Guard Disguise. As for the Leia Organa, as much has we wanted the Jazzercise/cankles iteration, I believe this is where they simply offer her as Boushh, utilizing that revised sculpt we got for the Archive release.
These two figure join the Dash Rendar as we’ve covered previously.
Who else would you want to see in the SOTE line up?
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Over the past few months we have seen Hasbro launch a program across many of their licenses and IP that gets some older, in-demand and expensive (on the secondary market) products back in circulation. This program was unoffically announced via online retailer Nerdzoic several months ago via a YouTube video. Black Series helmets have been the most predominantly reissued items thus far for Star Wars but now it looks like many of the Black Series figures that were rumored for re-release are about to get under way.
It looks like Hasbro will be getting their chocolate in their peanut butter again and releasing a Star Wars X Transformers collab. It’s unknown what the vehicle/ship mode will be or what the bot mode is, but if I had to speculate, I’d say Mando/Grogu related.
Based on a listing I have found, it looks like we can expect a new/another Black SeriesBoba Fett or character from The Book of Boba Fett series this year. It is unknown specifically who it is (other than the label), so it maybe a new, and much needed, Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back, a proper Boba Fett (Daimyo) from his eponymous series, or another character from TBOBF such as the female Tusken Warrior. Personally, I think the latter makes the most sense with this being a mainline figure (and thus less accessories and paint apps), already having the TBS Tusken Chieftain and there being a figure in the Vintage Collection.
Apart from the previously pipelined Vintage Collection all-new Princess Leia Organa and the clean R2-D2 from A New Hope, it appears we will be getting our first figure reveal and preorder for Jedi Master Sol from The Acolyte. He includes lightsaber (ignited), lightsaber hilt and removable Jedi robe.
Update: We can expect to see Mae (Assassin) from The Acolyte as well.
It looks like we will see (at least) 4 Black Series figures revealed for The Acolyte as part of today’s fanstream. Look for Jedi Master Sol, JediMaster Indara, Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon and Mae (Assassin). Based on the images I have, all figures have soft goods Jedi robes or cloak (Mae).
Note: accent color is not representative of the packaging.
Update: a fifth character, Jedi Knight Yord Fandar is to be revealed as well.
Recent shipping data confirms the exlstence of a rumored item “Cube” on our Master List of Black Series products for 2024. This yet-to-be-announced or pipelined exclusive item looks to be part of the ongoing series of 2 packs based on its price of $44.99. Some quick checking through my list of products shows this with a release date of June 1 so a preorder may be imminent. As always, this is only a rumor until Hasbro announces and confirms. Price and date of release subject to change.
