DorksideToys.com and Yakface.com are happy to announce the Jabba’s Sail Barge Ultimate Giveaway*. Simply follow the instructions on the above graphic on Instagram to enter. Winner will be selected on March 15, 2019. *Open to continental U.S. residents only. (Giveaway is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm or Hasbro/HasLab).
A SECOND barge will be given away to attendees of Star Wars Celebration Chicago next month. Stay tuned for details.
The first barge orders have started to arrive to collectors. Frank L. posted a few shots on Facebook but one of note has already sparked some discussion. There is no styrofoam corners in inside the box to prevent the Barge’s gorgeous box from damage. I suspect a few horror stories will be shared as a result of this.
Looks like Hasbro’s dipping back into the orange line 3.75″ Black Series again as a new listing has popped up on Walmart.com via Brickseek for a Luke Skywalker (Yavin Ceremony) figure for the Vintage Collection. No word yet on exclusivity. On a related note, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 6″ version of this figure before too long.
Hasbro.com has also posted new glam shots of the specialty/fan channel wave of Vintage Collection figures featuring new Photoreal versions of Han Solo (Echo Base), Princess Leia Organa (Hoth), Luke Skywalker (Endor) and Darth Vader. Click on through for a closer look.
Yak’s Top Ten returns, with the theme switching over to something that until recently didn’t seem to be in Hasbro’s game plan… PLAYSETS! But of course, something has changed at Hasbro on this front (for the better).
What playsets do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
We’ve read and received several reports that the long-delayed Walmart Exclusive 3.75” TVC Mimban Stormtrooper has finally started to hit stores. The image above was from a store in Atlanta, GA. via darthdj666.
Update: if you’re looking to use Brickseek as a method of tracking these down, be sure to use the regular assortment code for the Vintage Collection (239252624) as the Mimban Stormtrooper quantities are tied to that number rather than its unique product SKU.
.@Hasbro Not a good start to #HasbroPulse Very poor packaging, damaged items, and on top of it the wrong items shipped. Should have been 3 Yak, 2 Boushh, 1 Scarif, 1 Klaatu. Got 4 Scarif, 3 Klaatu. pic.twitter.com/q6iVkgghJz
— Barry (@ScoobyDew79) February 19, 2019
Looks like Hasbro Pulse’s first orders are arriving to collectors with mixed results. Twitter follower ScoobyDew79 received his order with damaged contents and wrong items shipped. Hopefully others have a better experience, leave a comment with yours.
For those looking to get an early jump on the upcoming Walmart Exclusive TVC Jabba’s Palace Adventure Set, bookmark this placeholder as it just became active tonight, although not available to order. This set also includes a TVC carded Ree-Yees and Han Solo with Carbonite Block
Walmart is now taking preorders for their exclusive Vintage Collection Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) figure.
Thanks to Frank L. for the tip.
UPDATE: Out of stock
UPDATE 2: Preorders will begin shipping on April 1
Sponsor Entertainment Earth is also taking preorders for the new Vintage Collection Tatooine Skiff