Following up on some previous reports here and here, I received info that the 4 rumored Target Exclusive Black Series figures “SUN”, “SNOW”, “RAIN” and “WIND” are on the way to Target distribution centers and have an expected arrival date in stores on or about May 19. (Street date TBD). It’s a good bet that these will be revealed as part of the May the 4th festivities planned – unless they leak prior to then. It is unknown which figures they all are except for one which I was told is some version of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Instagram follower Tim S. reports finding the newly announced TVC Reissue wave consisting of Hoth luke, Endor Han, Royal Guard and Admiral Ackbar at his local Target in Grand Rapids, MI.
Hasbro sprung a nice surprise on TVC collectors at today;s Hasbro Fan Fest presentation with the reveal of the TVC General Merrick X-wing Fighter with Antoc Merrick from Rogue One. This will be available exclusively through Target in the US.
Updated shipping data shows that cases of 6″ Carnor Jax, 6″ Darth Maul, cases of the mystery Target Exclusive 6″ Black Series “Rain” and “Snow*” figures and the Amazon exclusive 6″ Greedo (Kenner Deco) figure plus the First Order Stormtrooper Electronic Helmet have arrived in the Hasbro Distribution Center in CA. Solid cases Moff Gideon and Kuiil from the Retro Collection have arrived stateside as well.
It looks like those exclusive climate/weather code named Black Series figures are starting to arrive in Canada. Shipping info indicates that 65+ cases of the figure code named “Rain” have dropped in Hasbro’s warehouse. No word yet who this figure – but it is likely a Target Exclusive in the US and priced at $24.99.
Hasbro Pulse has added a new sub-category to their website titled “Partner Exclusives“. It looks as though that Hasbro will be offering retailer exclusives through Hasbro Pulse at some point – a suggestion made by many on several occasions. There is nothing for Star Wars at the moment but there are Transformers R.E.D. figures listed there (initially sold only at Walmart). Hopefully figures like the Walmart exclusive Black Series Clone Wars assortment and the upcoming TVC figures will be offered through this channel as a means of meeting collector demand.
It looks like we’re getting another Star Wars Build Up Pack of sorts judging by these new “STAPLER” code name listings on Target, Amazon and Walmart. Judging by the pricepoint (about $15), this may be a Mission Fleet item. No official word yet, but it does have a August 1 release date. We will update when we learn more.
A couple weeks ago we reported that there would be an new Mission Fleet coming soon featuring IG-11 and The Child. Today, Instagram follower the_squishy_sarlacc posted this image of the set which was found at Target in Burlington, WA.
Here is an update to a previous report we shared back in December. It appears that there is some sort of Obi-Wan Kenobi figure (code named “SNOW”) coming to the Black Series line and is (for now) set to be an exclusive to Target in the U.S. From what I can tell, the Hasbro SKU for this figure is unique to this release and is not the Amazon exclusive Kenner deco version nor is it the rumored Obi-Wan Kenobi (ROTS) for the Black Series Archive line.
Again, it is unknown what source material this figure is based on and no time frame for release is known at this time.
