The new packaging for 2020 – and confirmation of the 6″ Black Series Zeb Orellios from Star Wars Rebels – has been confirmed via a leak from /tz1994tz on reddit. All new figures beyond wave 25 will feature this new line look and figure packaging will be color coded depending on the source material they are from. Watch for the full reveals later today.
If you were holding out hope for the long rumored TBS Rebels reissues panning out – here’s the proof (including Zeb) as shown by the GameStop system. Also shown TVC Hondo & Fives – thanks to toyshiz and gthec0ollect0r the pics.
Update: GameStop has changed the names of the figures to generic listing using “SW BL #” to correlate with the previously posted list. I have posted above a guide to which figure is which and included the GameStop sku in case you plan on visiting your store and placing a preorder (where applicable).
Update 2: Zeb has now been updated in GameStop’s system to read as “SW BL 1”
Our friends at Rebelscum have posted an exclusive revealed of a Deluxe Sabine Wren Mini Bust from Gentle Giant/Diamond Select. If feature swappable components for several different display options including the Darksaber! Head on over to check it out.
New artwork has surfaced on artist Gregory Titus’s website that features some of the long rumored figures for the Black Series. Mixed in with newly revealed Jedi Revan and the Heavy Mandalorian portraits are illustrations for Luke Skywalker (Crait), Clone Commander Bly, Jar Jar Binks and Zeb Orrelios and more.
Remember the existence of this artwork doesn’t prove the existence of the figures per se, but at least we know they’re ready for when they are realized in plastic form.
Thanks to Ben F. for the tip.
While hunting for new product info today I found a new name for a Hot Wheels Imperial walker for The Mandalorian series on Disney+. The product was designated “Huckleberry Walker“, and we know that products with the “Huckleberry” code name refer to that show specifically. With some further digging, the name has now changed to “AT-ST Raider” which is also interesting as it revives a name previously used in the Expanded Universe/Legends era. It so happens that in EU, the vehicle was also used in a battle on Mandalore. The AT-AR concept was also repurposed for the Star Wars Rebels series and became that AT-DP.
Jon Favreau is a huge EU/Legends fan so it’s not surprising that he’s pulled from that material to populate his vision universe. Rest assured, there will be plenty more Easter eggs like that throughout the series.
Hot Wheels will also have The Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, as part of its Starships line of die cast vehicles.
Lucasfilm has issued a press release for the Emmy nominated series Star Wars Resistance being released on DVD August 20.
Star Wars Resistance: Complete Season One delivers more than eight hours of entertainment including 21 action-packed episodes, 4 audio commentaries, 12 bonus shorts and an exclusive sneak-peek at the making of the series with cast and crew.
The full press release can be found at StarWars.com
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is now processing preorders for Black Series Wave 21. Be sure to check your account for a status update.
Thanks to Matt Z. for the alert.
DorksideToys has launched preorders for wave 21 of the 6″ Black Series. The image above to order yours then click on through to check out individual shots and links.
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For those curious about the upcoming wave 21 of Black Series figures (which will be available for preorder imminently) the breakdown is as follows: 2x Obi-Wan Kenobi and Chopper and 1x of Ezra Bridger, Dr. Aphra, Triple Zero, and BT-1.
Instagram follower audiobeing sends word that EBGames in Burlington, Ontario has started to receive orders for the exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Jumptrooper. (US collectors are getting this distributed via GameStop later this year).