Reports are coming in that the newest repack/reissue wave of TVC figures has started to hit Walmarts across the U.S. For long time collectors these sculpts are probably in your collections already, but the human figures have been updated with Hasbro’s PhotoReal process and the card backs are different than previously released.
Walmart is sending out mass cancellation notices for to those who preordered the exclusive TVC Din Djarin with The Child set. No word on how or if this will be remedied.
Reports are coming in that the new 6″ Black Series Deluxe Jar Jar Binks has started to hit retail in the U.S. Matthew O. reports finding it today at Target (087-16-2141) in Sterling Heights, MI while Turka L. reports finding it (along with a couple Ahsokas) at Walmart (248467335) in Miami, FL.
And the figures keep coming. Black Series Wave 28 has officially hit Walmart in the US. TotalToyRecon on Instagram reports a follower finding the wave at a store in Jackson, MO.
Update: Wave 28 is also being found at Target.
In a small town off the interstate in southern Minnesota you may see a sight rarely seen at many metropolitan stores. Peg after peg of new TVC figures waiting to be liberated from their cardboard and plastic prison. I envision taking a roadtrip tonight.
PS: Hey Walmart, fix your distribution.
Image courtesy of the MNToyPosse FB Group
Last week we reported the first sighting of TVC Wave 16 at Target and this week, it looks like Walmart has followed suit. This report comes from scottw703 on Instagram in Chesapeake, VA courtesy of @KyloCollector.
Meanwhile, preorders for the TVC Incinerator Trooper (and TBS Clone Wars figures) keep getting pushed back into 2021, or outright cancelled, despite taking new in-stock online orders.
Thanks Walmart, your failure is complete.
After delay, after delay and after delay, it looks like orders for the Walmart Exclusive 6″ Black Series Clone Wars figures are finally starting to ship. If you kept your preorders, check your status for shipping info.
It appears there is another snafu with the Vintage Collection numbering system (similar to what happened with Princess Leia Yavin Ceremony VC150/VC164 and Cara Dune VC164) as both the Walmart Exclusive Incinerator Trooper and Din Djarin* Build Up Pack figures share the VC177 designation. Hasbro’s “official” checklist shows the Incinerator Trooper as VC177 so will we see a running change to the Mandalorian or the trooper?
*TVC Din Djarin images courtesy of Bossk’s Bounty.
Following up on a rumor from July 11, it appears that the 6″ Black Series figure code named “Indiana” has reached the Hasbro warehouse in California. Interestingly, this figure is being shipped in the same container as the Target exclusive Din Djarin pack, Amazon exclusive Scout Trooper and Speeder Bike, and the Walmart exclusive Mandalorian Super Commando. One could infer that “Indiana” is also an exclusive. No word yet as to the identity of this mysterious figure but we will update when more is discovered.
Tonight, I managed to find 8 new Vintage Collection code names while poking around via the Walmart app. No clue yet as to their identities. All have been added to our Master List.