Instagram user The Toy Insider has posted new images of the first figures coming out in the relaunched Vintage Collection.
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Cantina Chatter: Episode 17 – Return of the Vintage Collection Discussion
Listen to the latest episode of the Cantina Chatter Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Jayson from YakFace.com and Chris from The Collectors Hutt as we discuss our hopes and expectations for the return of Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Click the link in my bio to listen on YouTube or download the episode on iTunes.
The Relaunch of the Vintage Collection: What/When to Expect
This morning we were able to firm up a few key details for Hasbro’s relaunch of The Vintage Collection in 2018. As you know, the first wave(s) consists of repacks from the 3.75″ Black Series line. Click on through for latest developments.
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SDCC 2017: Hasbro Star Wars Panel Reveals
Hasbro has revealed several new 6″ Black Series figures during their SDCC panel including:
6″ Black Series Figures
General Leia (Episode VII)
Captain Rex (removable helmet)
Maz Kanata with trunk and lightsaber
Dewback with new Sandtrooper
Rebel Fleet Trooper with helmet, blaster and Death Star data card
3.75″ Vintage Collection Figures* & Vehicles
Rey, FO Stormtrooper, Kylo Ren, Jyn, Cassian, Death Trooper, Hoth Rebel Trooper, New Hovertank Driver, New Dr. Aphra
*Sequential numbering resumes with #116
3.75″ Rogue One Hovertank – working treads, accurate details, removable Kyber crystal chamber
3.75″ Star Wars Universe Figures (5POA)
Hoth Leia
Emperor Palpatine with Force Lightning
Rathtar with Bala-Tik
Luke with Wampa (articulated)
Vader with Probe Droid
Boba Fett with Han Solo
Maul and Qui-Gon (added wrist articulation)
Click on through to see the images aggregated from social media. Thanks to Star Wars Action News and FigureShield for providing the live stream.
YMMV: $7.99 40th Anniversary Figures at Walgreens?
Your mileage may vary but we’ve received a few reports that the 40th Anniversary Collection of 6″ Black Series figure has hit varying reductions of clearance across the US. The lowest we’ve seen is this store in Newberg, OR for $7.99 each.
Thanks to soybean311 for the image and report.
Doctor Aphra Wins Fans’ Choice Poll
StarWars.com has updated today officially announcing Doctor Aphra as the winner of the Hasbro Fans’ Choice poll. Coming in second was Ahsoka (Star Wars Rebels). Congrats to those that voted for Aphra and thank you to all that participated in the survey.
Look for Doctor Aphra to join the 3.75″ Vintage Collection line in 2018.
Official 3.75″ Fans’ Choice Poll Now Open
StarWars.com has updated today, activating the official Hasbro 3.75″ Fans’ Choice Poll! After asking the fans and culling the lists submitted by nearly two dozen participating fan organizations, the following characters have been selected:
Dr. Aphra, Yak Face (Saelt-Marae), Emperor Palpatine, Sim Aloo, Clone Trooper “Fives” and Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars Rebels)
The winner of this poll will be realized in super-articulated form and released on the Vintage Collection card back in 2018. Vote early, vote often.
Hasbro Fans’ Choice Poll MIA?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions via email and social media regarding the status of the official Hasbro’s Fans’ Choice poll for the 3.75″ Vintage Collection. Per Hasbro press release and StarWars.com’s post, the poll was to have started yesterday (April 26) and run until April 30. As of this post, the poll has yet to go live but we’ll announce it as soon as it does.
2017 Fans’ Choice Results Are In
The votes have been tabulated and we now have your top 6 characters to submit to Hasbro for the 2017 Vintage Fans’ Choice poll! Click on through to check out the list.
Thank you to all who participated (and followed the rules)!
Return of the Vintage Collection Reveal
Here is a great video from Action Figure Attack on Facebook showing the return of the Vintage Collection at Hasbro panel from Star Wars Celebration. Kudos to Hasbro showing that they really do care. Look for TVC to hit pegs once again in Spring 2018.