Target is finally processing and shipping preorders for the long-awaited Black Series Boba Fett (Droids) figure. If you recall, this figure went up for preorder on Sept. 24, 2021 and it is now just hitting stores in the U.S.
You may recall last year we had a look at what was set to be a continuation of the 2020 Holiday Edition Black Series figures, but distribution/production being what it was in 2021, only a handful of unofficiallly announced figures made their way to collectors.
Hasbro today officially annnounced 6 Holiday Edition figures (one of them being new) for 2022. Each has an MSRP of $27.99 and with be available for preorder through various retailers. Retail partners and preorder dates listed below:
First Order Stormtrooper – Amazon 10/25
Scout Trooper – Walmart 11/1
Wookiee – GameStop 11/1
New Clone Trooper (Phase II) – Hasbro Pulse 11/1
Protocol Droid – Fan Channel 11/1
Mandalorian Warrior – Target 11/16
Instagram follower Blue Harvest Collector sends word over the weekend that the Target exclusive Vintage Collection Axe Woves from The Mandalorian has also been found in stores.
We received several reports on collectors finding the Deluxe Black Series Dark Trooper at both Target and Walmart stores across the U.S.
Instagram follower aztoyhuntersguild reports finding a handful of the long delayed exclusive Black Series Boba Fett (Droids) figure at Target in Goodyear, AZ. Look for this figure in your area around Oct. 2 and use codes DPCI: 087-16-3003 and/or TCIN: 83690285 to aid in acquiring your bounty.
A quick reminder that tomorrow at 9am ET, Target will be launching preorders for the exclusive Black Series Shoretrooper and Black Series Imperial Officer (Ferrix) from Andor.
Update: Links are now live.
We received reports that the long-awaited Mandalorian & Grogu (Maldo Kreis) set has started to surface in stores. These should start becoming more prevalent over the next week or so as the clearance items are replaced with “new” products.
Target has finally updated some of their open ended release dates for various Black Series and Vintage Collection preorders. I look we can expect to see movement on TVC Axe Woves, TVC Boba Fett (Morak), TBS Mandalorian & Grogu (Maldo Kreis), and the TBS Dark Trooper on October 2.
Tech site, Gizmodo gets the exclusive official reveal of two of the four (known) Black Series exclusive figures for Andor. As we stated previously, the Shoretrooper and Imperial Officer (Ferrix) will be available for preorder at Target on Friday, September 23 at 9am ET.
Following up on our exclusive report of the Target Exclusive Black Series Shoretrooper from Andor and the announcement of additional code names, Usual Mike on YouTube has posted images of the 3 other Black Series exclusives: Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission), Imperial Officer (Dark Times) and Imperial Officer (Ferrix). The code names and retailers breakdown as follows:
“Navy” Shoretrooper – Target
“Ocean” Imperial Officer (Ferrix) – Target
“Turquoise” Imperial Officer (Dark Times) – Walmart
“Royal” Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission) – Walmart