Monthly Archives: June 2017

It seems like every day we get a new report of clearance items at Walmart stores throughout the US with ever-decreasing prices. It seems to be a large push of what looks like every Star Wars product in their toy aisles from The Black Series 6″ & 3.75″ to 5POA and everything in between. Is this happening at your local Walmarts? Click through to see some examples.

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Walmart may be scalping their own stock of TBS6 [40] Wave 2 for $46 each, but hopefully that won’t happen to these! Funko releases two new Pop! 3-pack Walmart Exclusives. The Ewok (Teebo, Chirpa, Logray) 3-pack and the Cloud City (Lobot, Ugnaught, Bespin Guard) 3-pack. You can find more info in Funko’s Blog.

Ron Howard makes some comments about his first adventure in A Galaxy Far, Far Away on Twitter. He discusses how he has been around Star Wars basically since the beginning. Also, TMZ asks George Lucas his thoughts on Ron Howard’s journey into Star Wars and Lucas also gets some shots in at the fake Autograph seekers (pretty funny, worth a watch). And Ron Howard’s letter defending The Phantom Menace & Jake Llyod’s performance. Come on in and check it out!

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Rumor has it that The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ collectors can expect to see the return of the AT-AT Driver and Snowtrooper in some capacity this Fall. Stay tuned for more.

Save 20% RIGHT NOW at HasbroToyShop by using promo code JULYSAVE17 now through July 4th! As you know they still have some great figures in stock. Check it out!

This time from ThinkGeek. They sent out an e-mail last night letting customers know that Han Solo has been discontinued. I believe this is just the first of many e-mails ThinkGeek will be sending out.

Even if you consider yourself a hardcore collector, it’s a good bet that you don’t even know about the 2007 30 (77-07) Clones And Commanders Gift Pack which was released only as an international exclusive. It was originally offered to be a Toys R Us exclusive in America, but those plans fell through the cracks. It’s one of the strangest boxed sets ever put together. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The successful The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter 6″ vehicle continues to rear its ugly head and be found for pennies on the dollar on clearance. It’s now listed on Walmart.com for a low $74. Check it out if you’re interested.. Special thanks to JTA reader Mark M. for the alert!

JTA reader and Facebook friend Casey M. sends us proof that some unsold Rogue One products have been peddled to ROSS outlet stores. If you’re interested in these it might be worth your while to check out your local ROSS!

While some Walmart stores are stripping all of their Star Wars figures out of the system, some are putting out The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2. These were found by JTA reader Agustin in Florida. I am curious if these figures even scanned however.

It looks like the prices are dropping, albeit rather slowly. Most of them are $14 or a bit under on Amazon currently with Free One-Day Shipping for Prime members. Maybe it’s time to jump, or maybe they’ll drop more. Who Knows? Or, maybe they’ll end up out of production and worth triple the amount and we’ll be left buying from scalpers!

The “so-called” cancellation of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] line has gone international! Please click through to read an email from online German retailer ActionFiguren24 which goes on to explain that “any outstanding orders were canceled worldwide“. Leave it to JTA to spread such rumors, huh? (more….) Special thanks to JTA reader Thomas O. for the news and translation!

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ToysRUs.ca has wave 2 in stock now, be quick and grab your 40th Anniversary figures while you can. Special thanks to JTA reader Chris B. for the news!

While this report is anecdotal at best for the moment, check out what Facebook friend Derek T. discovered at his local Walmart with regards to the status of ALL current Hasbro Star Wars figures. Besides, we can’t imagine this not happening nationally soon anyhow. (more….)

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Hasbro produced something that collectors begged for and then those same collectors didn’t buy them. As a result, the second wave was cancelled and the entire set is hard to complete today (some of wave 2 still got out). Let’s finish up the first group by checking out the Greedo Cantina Bar Section Walmart exclusive. It also was only $9.99 but apparently too expensive for the collecting community. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

So it begins…. Online retailer NJTC recently put out a quote with their newsletter which you can see below. Not to mention, all their Wave 1 figures are listed as, “ALMOST GONE! Get them while it’s still possible!” I have been watching Amazon stock flow in and out all day today, even as recently as an hour ago, but will these get filled? Hopefully these are based on the shipments they have on the way. Only time will tell, but I will tell you that if you see them, I would grab them!

Here’s a blast from the past! JTA reader Ben S. directs our attention to a 2012 exclusive that barely made a splash at retail when it was originally released. But here it is NOW on TARGET.com. This is the 104th Battalion Ultimate Gift Set. You can see our own review on these figures HERE. I remember this showing up on TARGET.com a couple of years ago for about $50, but the price has been adjusted back to its normal MSRP of $29.99. A cursory eBay search will prove to you that these sets average about $75 on the aftermarket and some of the clones in this set go for $30 each loose. If you never got this set, this might be your last chance to grab it for a decent price!

These have been going so very fast, so it doesn’t help for me to post in stock alerts. However, for the past few hours ALL of them have been coming in and out of stock frequently for $19.99. I got a Stormtrooper 2 hours ago and just now got Chewbacca. So I recommend keeping an eye out because these will get harder and harder to find.

The Star Wars Show revealed today that Star Wars Rebels season three will arrive on Blu-Ray and DVD on August 29th. For the first time, audio commentaries will be available on select episodes. Other bonus features will focus on the Grand Admrial Thrawn’s introduction, Maul’s fate, and the return of Saw Gerrera. Head over to StarWars.com for the full list of bonus features! 

Funko has revealed their D23 Expo Dorbz Exclusives. I personally do not collect these, but the Hoth Han looks pretty neat! Check out the rest here!

Hurry! If you’re still looking for Admiral Raddus and Lieutenant Sefla, now’s your chance to get them at retail price. Special thanks to JTA reader Aidan for the news.

There has been constant speculation about the validity of the claim that the Imperial Royal Guard was available in a solid case pack. Because as humans we need visual evidence before belief, here you go. These images were posted on Star Wars Black Series 6″ Collectors Facebook page by member Pete N. who found them at GameStop. As we have alluded to in the past, not all retailers were offered these which is why some may not know of this case’s existence.

Darth Maul had just learned about an auction on an item that he can’t resist. Now, he just needs to find out where it is and how to get in. Check out who Maul enlists to assist his efforts in Darth Maul #2! If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the other Research Droids Reviews Comics section and don’t forget to drop me a line with your comic review requests. Your requests will decide what series I do next!

Everything but the IRG is IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop. Special thanks to JTA reader Matthew for the alert!

I asked Matthew H. from Star Wars Black Series 6″ Collectors Facebook page if I could share these images here at JTA. While it’s obviously just a mistake, it’s painful nonetheless because of the rarity these things show up in stock for normal MSRP. Look what he received in place of the two figures he should have received instead. That’s got to be a punch to the gut!

Hasbro produced something that collectors begged for and then those same collectors didn’t buy them. As a result, the second wave was cancelled and the entire set is hard to complete today (some of wave 2 still got out). Let’s continue by checking out the Momaw Nadon Cantina Bar Section Walmart exclusive. It also was only $9.99 but apparently too expensive for the collecting community. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

We are talking “pre-return of TVC” here. We all knew that giving Walmart the exclusive TBS [P3] 3.75″ super-articulated basic figure line was probably the debacle of the ages. In fact, it may have been the worst decision for the health of the SA 3.75″ Star Wars line even beyond The Phantom Menace 3D decisions made in 2012. (more….)

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A new Forces of Destiny series will make its debut on YouTube on July 3rd in the form of animated shorts…

Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” an original series of animated shorts which explore the untold stories that helped shape the destinies of Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Sabine Wren, Padmé Amidala, Ahsoka Tano and others, will make its debut beginning on July 3^rd on YouTube.com/Disney. A new short will premiere online each day at 10am PST, culminating with their broadcast debut on Disney Channel, Sunday, July 9^th.  “Star Wars Forces of Destiny” will also be supported by global product extensions such as books, apparel, bedding, as well as Hasbro adventure figures & role play items available beginning August 1^st. 

Click through for a look at the trailer.

We have just learned that not only wave 1 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] 6″ line has been put out of production, but so has wave 2! This line is OVER folks! (We’re talking about the “40th Anniversary” line only here to be clear.) (more….)

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Following the success of the popular SWCO Thrawn exclusive cover, SDCC attendees will get a chance at an exclusive cover version of Inferno Squad. I’m sad I will be missing out on this one!

Hasbro produced something that collectors begged for and then those same collectors didn’t buy them. As a result, the second wave was cancelled and the entire set is hard to complete today (some of wave 2 still got out). Let’s begin by checking out the Ponda Baba Cantina Bar Section Walmart exclusive. It was only $9.99 but apparently too expensive for the collecting community. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the latest Disney addition to our Visual Guides: BB-8. Click below for our full guide page, and make sure to read our review on this figure right here.

The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) just popped in stock at Walmart.com. But there is only one problem: it’s $49.95. This has happened before, but they’re scalping their own stock again. Can anything else go wrong with this line? Thanks to friend Steve U. for the alert!

Holy crud! Do you remember this auction? It actually sold for $1000! Check out the proof HERE.

You may have seen many of his great posts already. Here is his official welcome. Chuck and I are very happy (and relieved) to welcome zealously eager staff member Colin Borden to the JTA team. Colin actually grew up about 15 minutes from where I grew up in NJ so it’s great to have that close connection in addition to our mutual passions for Star Wars (which are pretty different mind you). By the way, his introduction to Star Wars figures was nearly identical to mine as well (see his story). Colin is a tad younger than the other older fogies here and brings a unique perspective on the Disney acquisition of Star Wars, i.e. he doesn’t loathe The Force Awakens like I do. So those who don’t like me (here and on Twitter) be glad Colin is here. Click through for a little background information on Colin and please give him a warm welcome in our comments.

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More details emerge on some of the issues surrounding the debacle known as the Han Solo film. Among the issues raised were the number of camera placement variations the directors used (3 instead of the expected 12-15 from Emperor Kennedy), Hiring an acting coach for the Lead Actor playing Han, and Lord & Miller shooting scenes as Kennedy and Kasdan requested only to film additional takes afterwards their way. Phew! Read more in this article from The Hollywood Reporter! Special Thanks to JTA Reader Martin for the heads up!

Back in stock at GameStop if you need it!  

Disney Parks is knocking it out the, well, park with their fun Droid Factory line. But after a stellar effort on C1-10P “CHOPPER”, they seemed to have backslid with BB-8. See why this one feels like a rushed job in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Do we then expect the future lines The Vintage Collection to be handled better? I don’t know. What’s going on? (more….)

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In case you weren’t aware, new Forces of Destiny doll images made their way up on Amazon a couple of days ago (only if you dig long enough!) and also the writer of the series, Jennifer Muro, had some interesting things to say on Star Wars most inspiring women. Click through to see more on the images and the interview.

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Darth Maul was one of Star Wars biggest one hit wonders when his time in Episode I was cut short by a young Obi-Wan and after losing him for good recently in Rebels, but it’s nice to know there’s still more to tell! I’m playing catch up with the newer Marvel series for the new Research Droids Reviews Comics section, so today I bring you Darth Maul #1. Come and see why I can’t get enough Maul with the latest review. Be sure to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments and don’t forget to drop me a line with your comic review requests!

Do you want an instant collection of The Black Series 6″ figures? Check out this eBay auction and be sure to make your best offer. Over 50 TBS6 figures await you!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. Obi-Wan Kenobi was another one of these. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Hurry! If you’re still missing this great Ponda Baba figure, now is the time to grab it before it’s gone!

UPDATE: Gone!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. Darth Vader was another one of these. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

There are apparently a lot of Poe Dameron fans out there and LucasFilm and Marvel felt there was enough there to warrant his own comic series. The series may have a lot of readers, but it isn’t one of my favorites and this one-off Annual didn’t make it much better. That being said, this issue did add a bit of depth to the character we see on screen in The Force Awakens. Check out what I thought about this Annual issue and be sure to check out the other comic Research Droids Reviews. While you’re there, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments. If there is a series you think I should review, be sure to drop me a line and let me know!

Order it at GameStop if you need it! Special thanks to JTA reader thereverend5150 for the alert!

The official publication date is a few days out yet, but we’re happy to provide you with an early look at the photo gallery and review to Disney Parks’ BB-8 Droid Factory figure. We’re underwhelmed (and it has nothing to do with being a character from The Force Awakens). Find out why.

The Irish Examiner published a couple of articles where Colin Trevorrow  made some brief comments on Star Wars: Episode IX when he was speaking with the press association for his latest film, The Book of Henry. Click through to see what the Episode XI Director had to say about our dear Princess.

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The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. Yoda & Kybuck was another one of these, but received paint operation updates. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

USA Today has an excerpt from the upcoming Battlefront II: Inferno Squad novel. Due out July 25th, you can pre-order this on Amazon right here. 

Big Bad Toys Store has released their latest newsletter, featuring all of their latest arrivals and new pre-orders. Click through for the details.

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Following the shocking news that directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller had been fired over four and a half months into production, rumors began to swirl that Oscar winner Ron Howard was the top choice to take over the directing duties on the Han Solo film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ron Howard has officially been named as the new director of the Han Solo film. Howard will take over a contentious set, Lord and Miller were fired after clashing with Kathleen Kennedy and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. It’s extremely rare for a director to be fired this far into production, so a veteran director like Howard is a smart choice to finish the film under these bizarre circumstances. Head over to The Hollywood Reporter for the full story.  

Update: Click here to read to read the official announcement and a statement from Kathleen Kennedy at StarWars.com.

If you’re interested, Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store has placed additional items on clearance, like The Black Series [Phase III] Jango Fett 6″figure. It might be worth taking a look.Special thanks to JTA reader Sean C. for the alert!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. R2-D2 was one of these. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The first official Jedi Temple Archives Marvel Comics Research Droids Reviews is now up. Come and take a look at why I think the new Darth Vader series is one of the best yet with The Chosen One Part 1 and Part 2. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section and let us know how you feel about the series thus far. This is a new section in our companion RDR database, so let me know what you think and if you have any requests for other Star Wars comics, be sure to drop me an e-mail

Gentle Giant revealed their Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader 40th Anniversary Classic Busts. These can be ordered separately, or as a bundle. 

This is the sale you’ve been waiting for! 70% OFF! Now is the best time to buy Premium Elite or Die-Cast figures.! DisneyStore.com is having a 70% off sale. That means most 12″ Premium Elite figures are only $6.99!and Elite Die-Cast figures are only $4! Make sure to use promo code: EXTRA30 for 30% off and SHIP50 for free shipping on orders over $50. The Premium Elite figures for $7? THAT is a steal so get them while you can, this sale is only for the next Six Hours!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. Clone Trooper Officer [Sergeant] was one of these. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

In case you haven’t heard, The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 1 is getting cancelled on collectors left and right. Hasbro has officially put this wave out of production. What we don’t know for sure is the effect on the solid case packs as our sponsors still show them available for pre-order. It looks like if you want Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, getting singles might be your only bet going forward. Remember, Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store still has these available. (It’s unbelievable has disorganized this collection has been.)

In a stunning development, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will no longer direct the upcoming Han Solo standalone film. They have departed the project over creative differences with Lucasfilm. The search for a new director is underway. Head over to StarWars.com to read the full statements from Kathleen Kennedy and Lord and Miller. 

Hasbro recently launched a new subscription service called “Hasbro Gaming Crate” and ships a themed crate of three games to the subscribers house every three months. I don’t know about you, but how great would it be if you didn’t have to struggle to find every figure and they just showed up at your door step? Click through to read on.

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It may not be what you expected, but hey it could be a great gift for that Star Wars fan in your life. Heck, my Mother was so excited about it that she e-mailed me it! Plus, 75% off of some Darth Vader chocolate is always a good thing and that awesome Darth Maul&M dispenser is pretty sweet (get it?). Am I right?

It seems that Hasbro is in a position with The Black Series 6″ line that they will be playing forever “catch up” with it. There was already such a vast cast of characters “out there” before the line even began in 2013 that trying to represent even a diverse range of everything is proving overwhelming for them. (more….)

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The Imperial Royal Guard is currently IN STOCK at HTS. Thanks for the alert, Raul!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repacks from previous line looks. Clone Trooper Officer [Commander] was one of these. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Mark Hamill generated a lot of conversation after he stated that he fundamentally disagreed with The Last Jedi director Rian Johsnon about direction of Luke’s story. Variety caught up Hamill at the Tony Awards and he clarified his recent comments. Hamill said, “I got in trouble, because I was quoted as saying to Rian that I fundamentally disagree with everything you decided about Luke, and it was inartfully phrased. What I was, was surprised at how he saw Luke. And it took me a while to get around to his way of thinking, but once I was there it was a thrilling experience.” Check out the full video! 

We’re a little late to the party with this news, but I still think it is worth sharing. MakingStarWars.net recently obtained pictures of the crew shirts from the upcoming Han Solo film. The shirts reveal what may very well be the working title and logo for the film, Star Wars: Solo with Han’s signature blaster standing in for the “L.” What do you think about the potential title and logo? What about the film as a whole? Despite the talented directors and cast, I’m still concerned. Head over to MakingStarWars.net to check out the full gallery! 

Through a combined effort of friends Mario M. and Josh M., we’re able to provide some close-up images of the new Disney Parks Droid Factory BB-8 figure. She how Disney approached this figure, it’s pretty cool! The last image has been Photoshopped to correct the deco on the character’s main eye. Check them out!

A fired Lucasfilm, LTD. employee leaks important The Last Jedi plot details in his disgruntlement. ibtimes.co has the details! Spoilers apply big time!

Drugs, including heroin and cocaine, were found in Carrie’s body during her autopsy. USA Today has the full (and very upsetting) story.

If you’re sitting on the fence about securing The Black Series [Phase III] Ponda Baba figure, tunghori has only around 20 left. Don’t wait if you want it!

Seems as though Colin Trevorrow followed in Rian Johnson’s footsteps and asked for a small favor of the current Star Wars director. Just as Rian Johnson asked J.J. Abrams to have R2-D2 go with Rey to Ach-To and leave BB-8 behind, Colin Trevorrow asked Johnson for a similar favor. Click through to find out more.

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The Legacy Collection Battle Packs line contained a few repacks from previous line looks. Clone Attack On Coruscant was one of them but this time the figures inside of it received different paint operations. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

It’s probably a good bet that collectors of the 3.75″ The Last Jedi line will see Hasbro double their efforts when it comes to articulation in the line. (more….)

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Look what new figure has just hit Disney Parks today! JTA friend Mario M. has found the new BB-8 figure in California this morning at his local Disney theme park! As you recall, this figure was revealed at SWCO this past April.

Happy Father’s Day to all our viewers out there! Let’s celebrate with a look at the Visual Guide for the I Am Your Father’s Day set from the 30th Anniversary Collection. Click below to see the full guide from this Walmart exclusive set. We also did a full review of this set earlier today. Check that out right here.

Like many of you, I remember scouring garage sales for Star Wars figures that parents were selling for .25 cents or 5 for a buck. It seems like with all the technology at your finger tips, the days of finding that gem cheap is over (or at least more difficult). Well, I had this app on my phone for quite awhile and I mostly used it to sell some old clothes and things, but recently I find out it can be a treasure trove for Star Wars collectors. Click through to find out more.

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Happy Father’s Day! See how Hasbro celebrated it a decade ago with the I Am Your Father’s Day (Father’s Day Card And 2 Figures) Walmart exclusive. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

You are? Well, how much do you enjoy standing in lines? Lines, lines, lines, and more lines! Star Wars Celebration is the same way. If you want exclusives, let’s face it, you’ll be in a line most of the day. Wouldn’t it be great if there was another way? Well, there is and I think it is time that everyone gets on board. Click through to see how to quell the queue madness.

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Recently, I shared my review on the new Marvel Darth Vader comic which is written by Charles Soule. I thought it was a fantastic start to a new series that explores an area of Darth Vader we have yet to see and are eager to see; his first steps as the mechanical, maniacal apprentice of Emperor Palpatine. In a recent interview with Marvel.com, Charles shared his thoughts on the Emperor, Darth Vader, and where this comic series is going.

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Award winning ethical footwear label and pioneer, Po-Zu launch AW17 Mainline & Star Wars™ | Po-Zu AW17, is Offering a fresh look and feel to the signature Po-Zu range. The AW17 collection blends comfort and style with sustainable materials and the classic ethos of the brand. Click through for the full press release.

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The Legacy Collection Battle Packs line contained a few repacks from previous line looks. Jedi Vs Darth Sidious was one of them. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

JTA reader Ken reports that Targets in AZ are starting to receive these exclusive Pops!. Each Target received only 4 so these may be scarce for awhile. They’ll probably be making their way around the rest of the US this weekend, so be on the lookout because you’ll never know what you’ll find. I stumbled across a Rey with speeder Pop! at Walmart the other day. Ken was also kind enough to provide the DCPI 323-01-0569. Good luck!

The Baze and Chirrut TBS 6″ figures may arguably be some of the most difficult to find. The fact that they were single packed in a case with 4 carry overs did NOT make it easy for people to find them. Heck, I STILL haven’t seen them in a store and I only have them because I got lucky on Amazon early on. Good news may be on the horizon for those still searching for these retired Guardians of the Whills. JTA reader Anthony reports that his Entertainment Earth April pre-orders are due to ship out Monday. Hopefully that means more solid cases are making the rounds. Might be time to get your orders in from EE!

….and saw himself on sale for less than 5 bucks! I’m not good at telling jokes, so thankfully this isn’t one. How would you like to pay under $5 for some great The Black Series 6″ figures? Well, JTA reader JediRebel77 shares with us quite a find at a local Target store. Even though we all love to find a deal, Target REALLY needs to make some changes to the way they handle inventory for Star Wars figures. Click through to see what kind of deals we’re seeing.

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Brian’s Toys has posted their latest newsletter, featuring new items from Gentle Giant and Anovos, as well as a slew of Vintage items. Click here for the full newsletter…

Good friend and JTA reader Josh Makison has gifted me another incredible item after I drooled over the one he made for himself (as we highlighted here recently). Knowing my love for the Disney Parks 4-LOM sculpt, Josh went above and beyond and also customized a vintage Kenner Zuckuss figure for me by repainting the BAD sculpt and placing it on mock vintage Kenner card back. Hasbro – please pay close attention. You need to get this sculpt into the Hasbro line and do the same EXACT thing. It’s the most screen accurate sculpt of this character to date. We still need a TVC 4-LOM (update) and Zuckuss (first time offering) and this is the only way to do 4-LOM (vintage Zuckuss) in my opinion. Thank you!

Check out the latest from JTA sponsor DorkSide Toys by clicking through.

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Need we say more? Be sure to go and check it out at ABC News.

The Rogue One Death Trooper and Shoretrooper are IN STOCK at Walmart online. Special thanks to JTA readers Mark M. and Matthew M. for the quick alerts!

Steve Evans, Design Director for Hasbro Star Wars, has revealed on Star Wars Black Series 6″ Collectors Facebook page that the 6″ Jawa’s eyes glow! (Too bad they glow green, Steve! Just kidding!) Cool Easter egg!

UPDATE: JTA reader Zach L. actually pointed out this detail in our Jawa RDR 21 days ago!

The solid case packs have gone up for pre-order at Entertainment Earth for two hard to find The Black Series [Star Wars 40] figures. pore-order as many Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) and Han Solo figures as you’d like and KILL that aftermarket folks! Special thanks to JTA reader Craig P. for the alert!

The Hollywood Reporter has posted an article which ushers in concern for Star Wars Episode IX based on director Colin Trevorrow’s critically panned The Book of Henry. Apparently the film is so bad that the critics couldn’t stop laughing. And we know how disastrous the Jurassic World reboot film was. Should Star Wars fans be concerned about this latest installment in the series? This quote is especially disconcerting: “And the compounding coincidences he requires in order to deliver a happy ending are almost disgustingly dishonest.” Although, this is exactly what TFA brought us so it might be the perfect marriage here. No comment from this peanut gallery, but special thanks to our friends at BanthaSkull.com for alerting us to this interesting Friday story.

Retailer Robot Kingdom has updated their site product page for the Inferno Squadron TIE Pilot which shows a new January 1, 2018 release date (instead of the November 2017 date shown on GamesStop’s product page. (Anything can change of course.) It’s more than likely that this just means “sometime in first quarter 2018” and there is something much bigger coming then anyhow.

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained quite a few repeats from the 30 (77-07) line. Clone Trooper (Revenge Of The Sith) was one of them. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Sideshow Collectibles has their Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) Premium Format figure up for pre-order. Click here for the exclusive version.

Fans of both Marvel Star Wars comics and Captain Phasma were treated to an exclusive look at the new comic centering on the shiny captain by Entertainment Weekly yesterday. Let’s take a look at what the Captain is going to be up to in this new adventure titled Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Captain Phasma after the jump

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The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line contained multiple repeats from the 30 (77-07) line. Saesee Tiin was one of them. See more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the latest newsletter from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store…

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They sell out in moments when they go in stock at Walmart online. HURRY if you still need them or want them. eBayer tunghori lists the Walmart exclusives latest wave of super-articulated 3.75″ Star Wars figures again! Special thanks to JTA reader Craig P. for the alert!

The brand new Star Wars comic being released by IDW Publishing is slated to be released on Sept. 6. ComicBookResources has been given an exclusive first look at this new comic titled Star Wars Adventures. You can be sure I will be reviewing this when it arrives, but for now come along as we take a look at what this new comic will be about..

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If you’re still in need of the 40th Anniversary Death Squad Commander or Jawa, HasbroToyShop has them in stock now.

The Death Star Trooper is on eBay now for $19.99 + FREE shipping as well!
The Jawa is on eBay now for $19.99 + FREE shipping as well!

They’re back in stock as of this posting time.

If you’re still looking to grab the Jedha Revolt 4-pack, Amazon has them listed at $17.99. Or if you prefer, Walmart has it for $18.75. I will say, it is a nice little 4-pack especially with the inclusion of Saw. So if you’ve been waiting, it may be time to pull the trigger. Special thanks to JTA reader Logan for bringing this to our attention!

The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line had a few surprises in it. The Snowtrooper was one of them. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

JTA Reader Danny sends us some images of his latest order of 40th Anniversary figures from Walmart.ca. And i thought I got some bad packaging! Has anyone else received some horrible packaging like this from Walmart.ca?

It might be time to start really paying attention to Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store. They’ve taken new markdowns on products that have been full price until now, including TBS6 figures. It will be interesting to see how low these will go….

We recently shared a look at some concept art from The Last Jedi, and while some of you may have argued that they were “a nice fanfic with a fake approval stamp” on it, we now have an OFFICIAL look at some of these concepts. Come on in…if you dare!

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2008 and 2009 were all about The Clone Wars. As a result, Hasbro repacked clones and battle droids into their Saga Legends line those years to help augment the animated line. Let’s check out the Tri-Droid (who in fact is misnamed). It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

If you happen to live near a Meijer, you’re in for some savings. They’re apparently putting ALL Star Wars products on clearance including 6″ 40th Anniversary, Legacy Pack, 40th Anniversary Die-cast, and much much more. Thanks to JTA Facebook reader Tanner M. for the heads up!

For any concerned readers out there, the Darth Maul figures available on Amazon from Toy Vendor UK are 100% legitimate TBS [P1] Darth Maul figures. I received mine over the weekend and I can guarantee these aren’t bootleg figures. I had to get one to be sure. Plus, the stickers were simple to remove. They only have six (6) left as of this post if you’re interested.

For our Canadian readers, Walmart.ca has the all of wave 2 of the 40th Anniversary except for C-3PO in stock now. Thanks to JTA reader Elie for the alert!

You want to see how her new legs look? We alerted you to Amazon updating their product page for the long-awaited and highly anticipated The Black Series [Phase III] Hera Syndulla (42) figure back in May. Now they’ve added new images of the revised figure to that product page. Check it out!

In case you weren’t aware, HasbroToyShop.com is running many of the same deals on their eBay store and from what it appears to us a little more variety. Be sure to check it out. Special thanks to JTA reader John B. for the reminder!

The single-packed BB-8 12-Inch Figure has been repainted and comes with different accessories when compared to the TARGET exclusive version (from the three-pack). See what’s different in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ super-articulated are back in stock. If you’re still missing them, now is the chance to grab Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper

You know from our Research Droids Reviews that we’re looking at some great The Legacy Collection Evolutions sets. But have you been paying attention to how much complete sets or figures from these sets are commanding on eBay? It’s astounding.

If you were fortunate enough to collect when The Legacy Collection launched, you were aware of many of the awesome products Hasbro reissued. They were so good that many of us bought them a second time. The Vader’s Secret Apprentice Evolutions set was another one of these fantastic reissues. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Not only did I personally run to my local Walmart in East Brunswick, NJ at 10:43 PM to dig out a Wave 2 box from the stacks of toys, but we also got a report only 30 minutes later from JTA reader Aric who apparently did the exact same thing as me, but in Chicago. Keep an eye out folks! They seem to be coming around. I know many people haven’t even seen them yet, so don’t give up.

Here are a few videos of the multiplayer in Battlefront II. It shows Darth Maul, Rey, Boba Fett, and much more. I don’t know about you, but I am extremely excited for this game. It just looks phenomenal in all aspects from multiplayer to the single-player campaign. What do you think? Are you excited for it as well? Click through to watch all the goodness and let us know!

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There are ten (10) specific things I have been obsessing about that I want to see get done when the return of The Vintage Collection comes this Spring 2018. (A lot of it has to do with the original Kenner line.) While it would be wise for all of us to not count our chickens before they hatch, TVC’s return is likely to be a scaled down version of what we encountered between 2010 through parts of 2013. However, there is no reason why Hasbro can’t make most of their existing tooling budgets, parking lots, checklists and brainstorming to help us complete modern releases of the figures we grew up with as kids. Doing this will benefit everyone involved in the Hasbro/collecting community universe. While this unofficial Top 10 list of mine is really “all over the place’ with regards to what it covers, you will notice that it hones in on one repeated topic: getting those original “Collect All 92” out/completed in this line and offers suggestions on how to do it. Please click through and be sure to leave your own two cents in our comments. We have to keep the conversations going about The Vintage Collection. It’s the most important thing Hasbro has done for us in over half a decade.

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The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ super-articulated are back in stock. If you’re still missing them, now is the chance to grab Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper

UPDATE: Boba is back folks! Hurry and grab him. 11:49pm

UPDATE 2: Sandtrooper and Tusken still in stock as of 12:08 am

Friend Steve U. has been spending his Saturday hacking Walmart.com and has discovered some upcoming products. Some has been “teased” here while others haven’t There are some new Titanium Series products as well as Roleplay items. Check them out below by clicking the thumbnails below.

Today EA unveiled a stunning trailer for Battlefront II. The latest trailer features multiplayer gameplay from the prequel, original trilogy, and sequel eras and offered another glimpse of the single player campaign. Check it out!

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JTA regular Mark directs our attention to an interesting turn of events on a much wanted action figure. The elusive Rogue One (Star Wars: Rebels) Fenn Rau that once showed as “This item is no longer available” has just changed its status online at Walmart to “Coming Soon”. As you know, we CANNOT get a straight answer on this figure from official sources. Can this product page update serve as any glimmer of hope, a sign or guarantee that it’s still coming? Probably not, but we still believe that this currently hard-to-find figure will see future better availability – we just don’t know when exactly.

UPDATE: It DID say “Coming Soon” earlier (see attached screen shot as evidence), but it’s now showing as “No Longer Available”. I guess our hope is shot down now.

We found a couple of new exclusives at TARGET today including this adorable Tusken Raider And Bantha Galactic Plushies set for $29.99. We had to walk away because it almost ended up in our cart. There was also a new Hasbro role play set which we forgot the name of already, but it was $49.99.

If you’re a Pro-Member at Gamestop, today you can get all collectibles Buy One Get One 50% Off. This includes the pre-order for the Inferno Squadron Pilot. For some reason, the discount doesn’t show up in the cart or purchase, but customer service assures me it will come off at the time you’re charged. Not a bad deal if you ask me. Check out all the Star Wars collectibles on sale.

The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ super-articulated are back in stock. If you’re still missing them, now is the chance to grab Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper

UPDATE: Only Tusken Raider Left. 

If you were fortunate enough to collect when The Legacy Collection launched, you were aware of some awesome products Hasbro reissued. They were so good that we bought them a second time. The Sith Legacy Evolutions set was one of these reissues. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

I’m not a huge fan of many of the recent Star Wars comic titles that have been coming out faster than they can be printed, but I was thoroughly impressed with the new Marvel comic Star Wars: Darth Vader. Find out why I think it is worth taking a look at after the jump. (more…)

Our friends at Yakface.com have intercepted new DPCI info from TARGET employees of upcoming TBS6 products (including approximate release dates and prices) and Forces of Destiny products. Check it out.

Free shipping on orders of $25 or more at Brian’s Toys. Get all the details in this week’s newsletter.

When we report things that Hasbro directly say to us at conventions as tidbits of new information or confirmation, the doubt that still remains within the collecting community perplexes us. JTA reader Paul G. sends us proof of what unequivocally MUST BE multiple solid case packs of Qui-Gon Jinn. Maybe Amazon didn’t get them yet because they’re showing up at ThinkGeek stores instead. We don’t know as that’s just a guess, but the takeaway here is that Hasbro was completely right that ALL The Black Series 6″ figures going forward will be available in solid case packs (until that directive changes). Case closed, no pun intended RFG. Click through for more information.

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Toys R Us is having a Buy 2 Get the 3rd Free sale on almost everything Star Wars. I’m not sure if this is Online Only, but maybe you can snag a few things you’ve been passing up on.

Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store still has some great deals and they start as low as $1.50. Be sure to browse the deals as you never know what you might find for dirt cheap!

If you were fortunate enough to collect when The Legacy Collection launched, you were aware of some awesome products Hasbro reissued. They were so good that we bought them a second time. The Jedi Legacy Evolutions set was one of these reissues. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) preview. You can also register for a chance to win one. This will go up for pre-sale on June 15th. Click here to have a look.

Gentle Giant’s latest newsletter showed off their AT-ACT Walker Bookends, now available for pre-order. Click here for the pre-order page.

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There are some Concept Art Designs from The Last Jedi making there way around the web. The Templo Jedi Aztlan Facebook page received some interesting images showing some designs and concepts for some characters from the film. I will say these images are not too spoilerific, but they are things we’ve not seen yet so you have been warned! Come on in.. if you dare.

UPDATE: Added another image for clarification purposes.

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If you’ve been holding off on those Premium Elite or Die-Cast figures, now is the time to take the leap! DisneyStore.com is having a 60% off sale. That means 12″ Premium Elite figures are only $11.24 and Elite Die-Cast figures are only $4.49! Make sure to use promo code: EXTRA25 for 25% off and SHIP50 for free shipping on orders over $50. I’ve been holding off on some Die-Cast figures, but who can turn down $4.50?

If you were fortunate enough to be actively collecting when The Legacy Collection launched, you were aware of some awesome products Hasbro reissued. They were so good we bought them a second time in the revised packaging. The Fett Legacy Evolutions set was one of these reissues, but it came with a few changes/updates that bettered the 30 (77-07) version. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

In a discussion with CinemaBlend, Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow talked about the process of creating the next chapter in the Star Wars saga without Carrie Fisher. Although Trevorrow’s comments weren’t particularly revealing, he did admit that his options are limited because there are only certain things they are willing to do. Lucasfilm already ruled out using a CGI recreation to continue Leia’s story without Carrie Fisher, which is a wise choice. How the creative team will honor Carrie Fisher and handle Leia’s story is what I am the most anxious about heading into The Last Jedi and Episode IX. What do you think? Click through to read the full quote from Trevorrow.

Check out the correspondence chain JTA reader Peter V. received from Hasbro customer service regarding his plight trying to find Fenn Rau from the Rogue One line. Click the thumbnail below for more.

JTA reader sends us an image of at least one of the contents in the next Smuggler’s Bounty Box from Funko: an Episode I version of C-3PO!

JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store checks in with their latest newsletter, featuring all of their new pre-orders and new arrivals.

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What’s the deal with Fenn Rau? You can’t really find him cheaper than $40 on eBay. And so far in the USA he’s the sole figure in the last Rogue One wave that hasn’t been offered as a solid case pack. We have reached out to Hasbro TWICE about this figure and as of this post have received no answer regarding his status. It’s almost as if they don’t mind that you pay this much for him. My gut is that he will be carried forward into The Last Jedi line (by their non-response), but I don’t have complete confidence on that. If you click below, you will see the desperation for this figure as so many have no qualms about paying this much per figure. Special thanks to JTA reader Gman G. for alerting us to this obscene auction on eBay.

Hey Canadian collectors! The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter is on sale at ToysRUs.ca for $76.98. Special thanks to JTA reader Jean C. for the news!.

We have posted about this before, but just like many “just seen” inside jokes with close friends, this never gets old. So it’s worth looking at them time and again. Check out these terrible The Black Series (all scales) knockoff figures on eBay.

I’ve been seeing them come in and out every few minutes. I know Qui-Gon and Lando are there now, but keep checking.

Kmart’s Legends Of The Saga multipack is the worst vendor exclusive Hasbro produced for The Legacy Collection. (It’s also one of their worst exclusives of all time.) Find out why this is completely true in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Funko announced their Wave 1: Star Wars San Diego Comic Con 2017 Pop! Exclusives, and it looks like there might be something for everyone! Just look at that Super Sized glow-in-the-dark Snoke. Click through to see them all.

 Pop! Star Wars: 6″ Supreme Leader Snoke (Glow-in-the-Dark)

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Well, as much as I had hoped Amazon was taking notes on their previous overselling of pre-orders, it seems we’re starting to see some of the same issues. We have been lucky to see a steady flow of stock on Amazon, but some of our readers have reported receiving delay notifications on their orders. Have you experienced something similar or is this an isolated incident? Thanks to JTA reader Agustín for the news.

If you’ve ever considered buying a coin from New Zealand Mint but have been reluctant to pay for shipping, we have a great offer for you. Click through for details…

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The Captain Cassian Andor (Jedha) 12-Inch Figure from the Rogue One line is decent, but we wonder if any of you will even care. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Get them while you can. Currently listed at $21.99, but probably not for long.

No new stock in months, which is nearly approaching years now. The same old stock continues to rot on shelves. Most retailers (if not all now) have TBS6 figures WELL BELOW the MSRP of $19.99/$21.99. What is truly going on anymore? Now another retailer desperately tries to move old stock. Have all of you seen the new sale at Toys R Us for their remaining stock of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures? The sale runs through July 1st (which is quite a long time out) and the figures have been marked down to $11.99 each. There has to be more going on here across all current brick and mortar retailer than meets the eye. Is there just not a big enough audience for this line or is Hasbro making too many of them? (The solution is the same answer.)