DorksideToys has shared with us a new image of the upcoming SDCC exclusive 40th Anniversary 6” Black Series Boba Fett (Kenner) figure . Note the inclusion of the E-11 Stormtrooper blaster rifle which wasn’t shown at SWCC. A nice decision as it’s more “Vintage Kenner-like” to include the Stormtrooper blaster.
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Rumor Report: Hyperreal Luke Skywalker
After breaking the news of the new Hyperreal line back in February, I have discovered more information pertaining to the next release and it is, not surprisingly, Luke Skywalker. What’s in question is which version of Luke it is as I originally heard is was from The Last Jedi, but new info says its from The Empire Strikes Back. That being said, originally Vader was listed as being from A New Hope, but it is now listed as being from Empire. We’ll have to see when Luke is officially announced or more leaks occur (whichever comes first). Until then, the UPC and Walmart SKU has been added to our Master List.
Rumor Report: The Skywalker Saga Two Packs
After a long weekend of ignoring my family* to bring you the latest rumors, we kick things off this week with info for more Hasbro product coming later this year. Remember all info is subject to change and cancellation by the manufacturer (Hasbro) and no assurances can be made as to when and where these will be available, if at all.
6″ Black Series TESB Fanvote is Now Open
Hasbro Pulse via Instagram is now taking votes for what figure collectors would like to see immortalized in the 6″ Black Series line for the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Voting closes Friday, March 8.
Feel free to leave your comments here as well for the 10 they have selected.
Empire 40th Anniversary 6” Black Series Fansite Vote
Vote for the next character(s) to be made for the 6” Black Series for the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back at the fan sites listed above. Details/procedures for voting can be found at their respective sites.
New Galaxy of Adventures Wave Announced
Ahead of Toy Fair next week, StarWars.com today has posted the announcement of the next wave of Galaxy of Adventures figures. They include Rey, Kylo Ren, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, General Grievous and Boba Fett. Click on through for a closer look.
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Rumor Report: 6″ Black Series Archive Wave 2 Codes
After an extensive search online, we’ve located and added the UPCs and Walmart SKUs for the second wave of 6″ Black Series Archive (BSA) figures to our 2019 Master List of products. As you recall, Hasbro officially announced back in October at NYCC 2018 that wave 2 would consist of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and the Biker Scout/Scout Trooper. Darth Maul* on the other hand has been on our rumor lists for a while and based on the UPC info found above, we now have Maul’s accurate (yet unofficial) confirmation. Case breakdown isn’t known at this time but we can guess that it will be similar to Wave 1 with a 2x pack out.
*Note: the image for Maul is not of the actual BSA figure.
Columbia Reveals Star Wars Empire Crew Parka
Columbia Sportswear has officially revealed their next offering in their Limited Edition Star Wars line of jackets. The Star Wars Empire Crew parka is a tribute to that iconic blue and orange crew parka from the Norwegian location shoot for Hoth. It is set to launch on December 7th for $500.00. There will also be a limited number of jackets signed by Mark Hamill ($1,980*).
Click on through for more details and where it will be available in your area.
*All proceeds of these sales go to charity.
Update: Reminder: 6″ Black Series Echo Base Set Online Tomorrow
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (November 6), HasbroToyShop will be offering the exclusive 6″ Black Series Echo Base Set with Han Solo and Princess Leia.
Update: It looks like Entertainment Earth is going to be fulfilling orders for this as Hasbro’s product page now has the following update:
“Item will be available for pre-order* on Entertainment Earth starting on 11/6/18. See site for details.”
Thanks to Rogue 13 for the heads-up.
*Available for preorder at 12pm Eastern Time on Tues, Nov. 6 – shipping in December.
New Black Series (Wave 19) In Stock on HTS
HasbroToyShop now has wave 19 of the 6″ Black Series assortment in stock. Thanks to mrdoytch on Twitter for the alert.