For Obi-Wan Wednesdays this week, it looks like we might finally get that Darth Vader (The Dark Times) from Obi-Wan Kenobi for the Vintage Collection (which has already started hitting New Zealand). Also, there may be preorders for 3 Black Series figures – 2 mainline and 1 deluxe.
Look for the official announcement(s) on Wednesday with preorders launching at 1pm ET on Thursday.
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We have added 17 new Vintage Collection code names to our master list this morning. It is unknown at this time which figures are in which wave, or if any of these are exclusives, but the prices generally are indicative of mainline releases at $14.99 each.
A code name for a new Vintage Collection Playset has started show up in systems. The environment of the world-building playset, “Blake”, is unknown nor is the release date but the price point is set for now at $55.99.
A code name for a new Vintage Collection Deluxe Figure has started show up in systems. The character, “Bradley”, is unknown at this time but the price point falls in line with other deluxe figures in the line at $27.99. It is also unknown when it will be released.
Big Bad Toy Store is now starting to process and ship preorders for their exclusive Vintage Collection ARC Trooper (Battlefront II) figure.
Although still officially unannounced, the new Vintage Collection Darth Vader (The Dark Times) figure from Obi-Wan Kenobi has surfaced at retail in New Zealand. It is unknown how much of this figure is “new’, but this version does come with 2 swappable hands! Maybe he will be announced tomorrow for Obi-Wan Wednesdays?
Thanks to kiwi_don from the Star Wars The Vintage Collection Facebook group for the image.
Here is a list of outstanding preorders (U.S. only) accumulated so far for Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and Black Series items. If you’ve preordered (at least one of) everything, the list is substantial in length and price*.
Update: Count updated to 90 to include the TVC Heavy Assault Stormtrooper (Gaming Greats) and TVC Stormtrooper Commander (Gaming Greats) figures.
Continue reading Update: 90 Current Outstanding TVC, Retro, and TBS Preorders for 2022-23 Update
Hasbro Pulse is now taking preorders for their exclusive Vintage Collection Rebel Soldier (Echo Base Battle Gear) 4pk from The Empire Strikes Back.
A product code named “Troyes“, which we’ve had on our Master List for a while, has started to now populate in a few different retailer’s systems. No price is listed as of yet but I believe this is a Fan Channel exclusive item and it may go up for preorder this week for Obi-Wan Wednesday.
Update: This code is for R2-SHW from Rogue One