The dates for Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 have been revealed: September 30 through October 1, 2022. Like previous years, look for reveals, sneak peeks and product preorders for Vintage Collection, Black Series and more.
A possible new Target exclusive has surfaced for the Vintage Collection code named “Victoria”. This figure is priced at $22.99 – $2 more than the exclusive TVC Boba Fett (Morak). It is unknown what character it may be or its expected release date. DPCI: 087-26-0110 / TCIN: 87046824
Target stores are beginning to clearance out the TVC Nevarro Cantina and DROIDS figures. Good luck and happy hunting!
In Demand Toys has posted one of the Convention Exclusives planned for this year on Facebook. The Vintage Collection The Rescue Set features the Dark Trooper, The Mandalorian, Grogu and Moff Gideon — all of which have new accessories and to differentiate them from previous releases. No price is listed yet but look for this to be available for preorder exclusively at Hasbro Pulse as part of their SDCC reveals.
Above you can see several examples of apparent QC issues with the new Deluxe TVC Boba Fett (Tatooine) figure. From shoddy paint apps to poor assembly to various states of limb loss, paying the exorbitant MSRP for this figure should warrant a better world-building experience.
Amazon has started to ship new figures including TVC Reva (Third Sister), TVC Obi-Wan Kenobi (Wandering Jedi), TVC Anakin Skywalker (Padawan), TBS Princess Leia (Ewok Village) and more. Check the status of your preorders for any revised ship dates for these figures and more.
Amazon has started processing and shipping preorders for the Vintage Collection Boba Fett (Tatooine) figure as well as the Black Series George Lucas (in Stormtrooper Disguise) figure. Collectors can expect them to start arriving this week.
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A couple weeks ago, I posted 17 new code names corresponding to figures in the Vintage Collection. What I failed to notice at the time was that even though they all share the $14.99 pricepoint, there is a new DPCI (087-26-9848)* at Target for these as well. Normally when there is a DPCI change it correlates to a new product line/assortment but I have a sneaking suspicion these figures may all fall into the rumored plastic-free packaging design (PFP). I guess we’ll all have to wait for the official announcement to know for certain.
*Current DPCI for mainline TVC is 087-16-6045
Recent shipping info shows a lot of Vintage Collection items arriving in the U.S. warehouses including:
Deluxe Imperial Stormtrooper (Nevarro Cantina) – Walmart
Bespin Security Guard (Helder Spinoza) – Walmart
R2-D2 – Walmart
Imperial Stormtrooper – Walmart
Imperial Gunner – Walmart
Stormtrooper Commander – Fan Channel
Din Djarin (Morak)
Mandalorian Super Commando Captain
Mandalorian Death Watch Airborne Trooper
Imperial Death Trooper 4pk – Hasbro Pulse
Phase I Clone Troopers 4pk – Hasbro Pulse
Hasbro’s distribution woes continue to baffle collectors as the newest TVC Obi-Wan Kenobi (Wandering Jedi) figure has been found at Target in Lafayette, IN.
Thanks to Twitter follower BoilerSharp for the image.
Update: another find outside of Chicago – image via Frank M. Star Wars The Vintage Collection FB Group