Our most recent Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has wrapped up. Check out the Roundup Report to view all of the cool entries by customizers in our forums!

You can also see which of your fellow collectors are walking away with some TVC prizes and a special grand prize winner thank you to our special sponsor, THE ADVANTAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM for another generous donation this round.

Check out all of the fantastic custom submissions by clicking here!

Preorders are now open for Premium Members for the Black Series Clones of the Republic set featuring Ahsoka Tano & ARC Trooper Jesse. Preorders open for the general public at 2pm ET (quantity permitting).

Remaining August Preorder Round-Up:

August 20
TVC X-wing Fighter w/VC420 Luke Skywalker (Kenner Colors) – Hasbro Pulse – $139.99
TBS Ahsoka Tano & ARC Trooper Jesse 2pk – Hasbro Pulse – $55.99
TBS Clone Commander Jesse Helmet – GameStop $109.99

August 27
TBS Thermal Detonator – Participating Retailers – $42.99

*DATES/TIMES/PRICES/RETAIL PARTNER/EXCLUSIVITY ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE MANUFACTURER.

For those who are interested in the Black Series Halloween Edition figures, Walmart has 2 of the 3 in stock and ready for shipment ($27.97 each).

Mon Calamari (The Creature from the Black Lagoon)
Tusken Raider (The Invisible Man)

If I may, I’d like to speak calmly about what transpired today regarding the colossal screw up with the launch of today’s Star Wars preorders on Pulse, especially the TVC INT-4. First off, mistakes happen. Typos, retail partner/exclusivity changes and pricing errors happen but rarely all at one time. But I can’t help but think that the recent increases in these types of errors are due largely in part to the “streamlining” of staff across the board at Hasbro. Proper (or at least previous) checks and balances are not being done to the level they once were. This is NOT an excuse for letting the misinformation for the TVC INT-4 to be posted and reposted, discussed and promoted by various sites and social channels for WEEKS WITHOUT CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION. Hasbro has worked very hard to establish and cultivate relationships with fans and fan sites via social media engagement but with incidents like this, the TBS Embo/Keibu Set and Retro/TVC X-wing mashup (not to mention continued price hikes) all that work unravels at the expense of the brand and those most dedicated to the line – YOU and ME – the collector.

In the past, nearly everything that Hasbro releases for TVC, TBS and Retro was a guaranteed purchase by me – no, I am not the typical collector. I’m part of a very small minority, but as Hasbro/Star Wars brand make it harder to justify these purchases, and harder to trust what they say, the overall collector base will continue to shrink.

As we head into the 50th anniversary of SW, I can honestly say I have zero expectations on being “wowed” by any announcements (except for a couple). Maybe that’s the best way going into this milestone year:

“Expect disappointment, and you’ll never be disappointed.” – MJ

-Jayson

Here is your reminder that the SDCC Exclusive Black Series AT-RT with ARF Trooper ($79.99) and the Vintage Collection Anakin Skywalker & Asajj Ventress Set ($51.99) release tomorrow, August 10, @ 1pm ET (Premium Members) / August 11 @ 1pm ET (General Public) at Hasbro Pulse.

UPDATE: Now available for Pulse Premium Members only.

Since Hasbro cannot be bothered to provide realistic shipping dates, I’ll say that that all of these figures are now arriving in the U.S.. (Release date is supposed to be November.) Plan accordingly.

UPDATE: The Halloween Edition Black Series figures are all here also.

Preorders now open for new Vintage Collection and Black Series items from The Mandalorian and Grogu announced last week at SDCC.

TVC Amani Guard: Amazon / Entertainment Earth
TBS Embo & Keibu 2pk: Hasbro Pulse*

*Premium Access 1pm ET / General Access 2pm ET

Preorders open at 1pm ET (July 27) for most of the Vintage Collection and Black Series items announced last week at SDCC.

Amazon
Entertainment Earth

In case you missed my post on social media over the weekend regarding SDCC news and coverage, I’m taking a step back from around the clock duties on Yakface and its social channels to focus on my mental health surrounding this hobby/Hasbro. I fear that if I allow myself to continue with this bitter attitude that has been festering for a while now regarding Hasbro in general, I’ll rage quit altogether. I’m not ready for that. Yet.

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– Jayson

Yesterday Hasbro announced something new for role play fans! Finally branching away from helmets and lightsabers, they debuted the Thermal Detonator used by Boushh in Return of the Jedi. It features lights, sound effects, detailed weathering and display base. Preorders open August 27 at 1pm ET for $42.99.

Click on through for the image gallery and product details.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ELECTRONIC THERMAL DETONATOR 

(HASBRO | Ages 14 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $42.99 | Pre-order on August 27 at 1PM ET through participating retailers; available Fall 2026) 

Reimagine iconic scenes from the STAR WARS saga — and create your own — with THE BLACK SERIES roleplay items! This collectible THE BLACK SERIES item is detailed to look like the thermal detonator from the classic original trilogy film. With exquisite features and decoration, this premium piece embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES roleplay items make impressive additions to any STAR WARS adult costume collection. Long press of the top button switches detonator between standard and “droid popper” modes. You can toss the armed detonator to trigger an explosion sound FX sequence. 3x 1.5v LR41 button cell batteries required (not included). Detailed deco is based on the moment in the film when Princess Leia Organa, disguised as bounty hunter Boushh, reveals the weapon in Jabba the Hutt’s palace.  Look for other items in the line such as THE BLACK SERIES helmets and Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (sold separately, subject to availability).