Monthly Archives: May 2021

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Barriss Offee (#207) and FN-2199 (#208). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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In this week’s adventure the Bad Batch are after some information about the identity of the bounty hunter and her client from last week’s episode. But in typical fashion the Bad Batch first need to do something for the informant they seek out: rescue a kid from slavers. Sounds easy for an elite squad of clones? Right? Let’s discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and read my spoiler review of “Rampage”!

We still have new The Vintage Collection figures to check out! Let’s now take a look at the $14.99 Shadow Stormtrooper Gaming Greats figure from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. You’re going to like this one! (more….)

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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We still have new The Vintage Collection figures to check out! Let’s take a look at the $14.99 Scout Trooper Gaming Greats figure from Jedi Fallen Order. What a shame that this is our first Scout Trooper in TVC, and not on the appropriate Return Of The Jedi card. (more….)

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Princess Leia (Endor), Paploo, and Luke Skywalker (Endor – With Non-removable Helmet). Oh, and let’s not forget the upcoming Scout Trooper from the Gaming Greats line. Yet, the current Hasbro Star Wars team hasn’t announced the reissuing of the fantastic Toys R Us exclusive Speeder Bike vehicle from 2012’s SW [The Phantom Menace 3D] line look. Hasbro, it’s high time to get out this stunning Speeder Bike vehicle to the marketplace again. You’ve never placed it in The Vintage Collection packaging. Add in a pack-in Biker Scout figure in The Vintage Collection packaging, and you’ll make us all very happy collectors. Don’t screw this up for the 40th Anniversary of Return Of The Jedi.

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Today we look at the Walmart exclusive The Vintage Collection AT-ST Driver figure. Hasbro nailed this one. You’re going to love it! See what’s new here! (more….)

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ShopDisney.com is having a tiered sitewide sale this Memorial weekend where you can get 20% Off $100 / 25% Off $150 purchases. They currently have 3 of the 4 The Black Series comic packs in stock to help take advantage of the big discount. Click below for direct product pages!

Today we look at the Walmart exclusive The Vintage Collection Paploo figure. What a joke! Hasbro slapped us all in the face with this one, and they should be embarrassed. It’s nothing more than Lumat in a different color and with different accessories. And this approach is bad when Paploo has distinct features from all other Ewoks. That’s just the beginning of this mess, however. (more….)

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Entertainment Earth has opened pre-orders for the Monopoly Collector’s Edition with Retro Remnant Stormtrooper. Click here for the pre-order page.

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Why aren’t you purchasing The Vintage Collection Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) (VC144)? Not only was it the highlight of 2019, but Hasbro also took the time to correct the base figure’s (the “sandstorm” version) many issues, including its shortness, incorrect colors, and finally placed it on gorgeous Kenner-inspired packaging where it belongs. It’s perfection. I don’t want to hear that you passed on this figure because of the missing skiff guard blaster. It’s currently only $7.99 at Walmart.com. Don’t wait for this to sell out and then buy it on eBay for $40 or $50! After this, they’re gone forever!

The final Target exclusive Visual Guide update from The Black Series commemorating the original The Clone Wars line is Anakin Skywalker. Click below for our full Visual Guide page, and click here for our in-depth review.

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Here’s another chance to pick up this amazing The Black Series Figure. Walmart currently has Boba Fett listed in stock for $29.99.

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that there needs a modern counterpart for every classic Kenner figure. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Thank the Maker! We have new 3.75-inch action figures to review. Let’s check out the Walmart exclusive The Vintage Collection Princess Leia (Endor) figure. Man, it’s almost perfect, and likely the last time we’ll ever get this figure again in this scale. If you don’t purchase this figure, you’re an idiot. It’s unreal how great the upgrades are here. (more….)

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Let’s continue our Visual Guide updates for the Target exclusive The Black Series figures commemorating the original The Clone Wars line of figures. Next up is ARC Trooper Echo. Click below for our full Visual Guide page, and click here for our in-depth review.

“Rangers Of The New Republic” was announced last year alongside multiple other Star Wars projects. Not much is known about the series, other than that it’s a Mandalorian spin-off, just like “Ahsoka”. But then Mandalorian star Gina Carano was fired by Lucasfilm earlier this year and that has apparently thrown a wrench into the works. Click through for the full story!

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We finish up looking at The Black Series [Lucasfilm 50] The Clone Wars Target exclusives. Let’s finish up with one of the best: Anakin Skywalker. (more….)

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Hello, toy runners! Welcome back to another fine Tuesday. This weekend my wife and I went to the Chandler Fashion Center mall, and perused through the shops. We went into a new toy store called Toy Temple. I also updated my TVC Obi-Wan with a definitive head sculpt from Spartan118 Industries. Check out my finds by clicking here!

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Today begins Research Droids Reviews Season 13! ARC Trooper Echo wasn’t part of the 2008/2008 The Clone Wars [Blue] line either, but this is a gorgeous figure. (more….)

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Here’s another chance to pick up the TVC Boba Fett (186) figure. Go to the Other Sellers On Amazon to get the Amazon.com $12.99 price.

Up next for the Target exclusive The Black Series Visual Guide updates is Clone Pilot Hawk. Click below to check out this Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary figure commemorating the original The Clone Wars line of figures. You can also read our full review of this figure right here.

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Boolio (#205) and Dr. Pershing (#206). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Hey, remember when Hawk was released in 2008’s/2009’s The Clone Wars [Blue] line? We don’t either. For one reason or another, this one slipped by Hasbro. The Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary “The Clone Wars” Clone Pilot Hawk is an anachronism of itself, but it’s nice to finally get this character in action figure form after more than a decade. (more….)

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that there needs a modern counterpart for every classic Kenner figure. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Our next addition to the Visual Guide database is the Target exclusive The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Click below to check out this Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary figure commemorating the original The Clone Wars line of figures. You can also read our full review of this figure right here.

It’s becoming increasingly more frustrating to find anything Star Wars-related merchandise at retail. And while we are constantly bombarded by the pompous defenders that retailer exclusives are a necessary evil for the Star Wars toy line, one has to wonder what the point of all this is when literally nothing is found. (more….)

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that there needs a modern counterpart for every classic Kenner figure. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Many The Vintage Collection Walmart exclusives can still be either pre-ordered or are in stock now, including 2019’s Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) which is now marked down to $7.99. The most notable out-of-stock recent exclusives are Din Djarin and the Tusken Raider. Even after the pre-order debacle last year, it’s pretty impressive that most of these are still available, especially when you compare how Target has handled their pre-orders for exclusives (they last about 3 minutes, and then are never heard from again).

Click below for product pages for these (mostly) still available exclusives. We will see how well Walmart has adapted to the pre-order environment once the next round starts shipping in July!

In this week’s Bad Batch episode we experience the excitement of running out of supplies, meet an old “friend” and see a kid do stupid things! So let’s discuss “Cornered”, the latest The Bad Batch episode. Click through for my spoiler review of the episode!

Wow. There are no other words. Imagine if Hasbro did this for 3.75-inch collectors? The Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary “The Clone Wars” Obi-Wan Kenobi is simply stunning (more….)

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Gentle Giant has added two new Star Wars pre-orders to their website: Star Wars Rebels Kanan Jarrus Mini Bust and A New Hope Stormtrooper Milestones Statue. Click below for pre-order pages and additional gallery images.

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Entertainment Earth has 6 new Mando Pop!s! available for pre-order. Direct links below:

• The Mandalorian Bo-Katan Pop! Vinyl Figure
• The Mandalorian Boba Fett Pop! Vinyl Figure
• The Mandalorian Mando Holding Child Pop! Vinyl Figure
• The Mandalorian Ahsoka with Sabers Pop! Vinyl Figure
• The Mandalorian The Child with Cookie Pop! Vinyl Figure
• The Mandalorian Dark Trooper (Battle) Pop! Vinyl Figure

Distribution of Star Wars action figures has been an ongoing topic for quite a while now. And the pandemic certainly didn’t make things easier. I pre-ordered Kit Fisto and a few other figures at a local etailer back in December 2019. Original release date was spring 2020. Spring came and I received a notification that Kit Fisto is not available and that the figure will be shipped a little later. Only to receive yet another notification that Kit Fisto is still not available when that time came… and then he got pushed back again… and again… and again… and again… fast forward to May 2021 and I had actually given up on ever getting Kit Fisto, not that he’s a particularly good figure to begin with, so I was not too upset, but lo and behold, the figure finally became available and so in early May 2021 I received a figure I had pre-ordered 17 months earlier.
What is the longest time you ever had to wait for a (Star Wars) figure after pre-ordering it?  Share your stories in the comments!

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Here’s another chance to pick up the TVC Boba Fett (186) figure. It shows up for $19.50 but go to the Other Sellers On Amazon to get the Amazon.com $12.99 price. 

Update: Amazon’s price comes and goes, so keep checking back!

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Pre-orders are live for the Hot Toys Sixth Scale Artillery Trooper. Click here for the pre-order page on the Sideshow Collectibles website.

After giving us a sneak peak at this figure on May 4th, Hot Toys has officially revealed the sixth scale Artillery Stormtrooper (TMS047) as seen in The Mandalorian. Click here for complete details and gallery for this figure! Look for this to go up for pre-order later today.

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently made a commitment to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Out of the blue, and into your collection! The surprise Amazon exclusive Imperial Stormtrooper Galaxy Of Adventures 5-inch action figure is another excellent release! Pre-order yours HERE if you missed out on it! (more….)

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Some Black Series figures are prone to falling over. This is just a fact of life. You learn to live with it. But now, in the span of just a few weeks, something broke when two figures decided to take a nap. Is that a common occurence or am I just very unlucky? What are your experiences? Click through for more!

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Well, here’s something you don’t see very often… Toys! In the store! It was a miracle. This particular Walmart in San Tan, AZ must have gotten a Hasbro shipment in as I found a fresh case of repacked TVC figures, repacked GI Joe figures, and brand new Marvel Legends that coincide with several recent shows and even some upcoming ones… Amazing how Hasbro can do that.

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Out of the blue, and into your collection! The surprise Amazon exclusive The Mandalorian Galaxy Of Adventures 5-inch action figure is excellent! Pre-order yours HERE if you missed out on it! (more….)

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Another Cal Kestis? Really? And a DELUXE version to boot? The Black Series 6″ line must be running out of ideas. (more….)

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Caretakers (#203) and Sidon Ithano (#204). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

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Right now you can pre-order the TVC Power Droid! Now, if we can only get Hasbro to open up pre-orders for Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) again!

Quick links:

• TVC Power Droid (VC167)
• TVC Slave I

The Target Exclusive TBS Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary commemorative The Clone Wars figures are starting to arrive at brick and mortar. Daniel from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors found these at his local Flowery Branch, GA Target. 

Tonight we are adding Boba Fett (VC186) to our Visual Guides, complete with Action Photography from contributors kingdomofweird, imperial_sock, and toysaretheway. Click below to check out our full guide page. We also have a full review of this figure right here.

An Amazon exclusive came and went with little fanfare recently, and SOLD OUT immediately. Well, it’s back in stock for pre-order and June delivery on Amazon if you’re interested. Pre-order the Galaxy Of Adventures Imperial Stormtrooper/The Mandalorian two-pack for $19.99!

Gentle Giant has opened up pre-orders for the 2021 SDCC exclusive The Mandalorian (Hologram) Legends in 3-Dimensions Bust, limited to just 1000 pieces. Click here for the pre-order page.

It’s that time of the year again when companies report their quarterly earnings. Hasbro did so a little more than two weeks ago, Disney followed this week. So how are things? Don’t expect all that many details, especially regarding Star Wars, as usual, no numbers are given, but we have some statements at least that tell us how the brand is doing. So click through for a brief overview!

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The Black Series 6″ Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Greedo isn’t accurate to the on-screen character of Greedo, but it’s not accurate to the vintage Kenner Greedo either! (more….)

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This week’s episode of The Bad Batch is rather dark.  And surprisingly brutal. So there’s plenty to talk about! Click through for my spoiler review of “Replacements” and let’s discuss the latest episode of The Bad Batch!

The Black Series 6″ collectors are getting it all. Now Hasbro opened up the old Expanded Universe “comic packs” for them for the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary sub-line. Sigh. Do they even know who these characters are? Let’s look at the shirtless Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice) figure. Rey certainly wouldn’t approve of this figure. (more….)

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently made a commitment to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Disney Movie Insiders has listed The Bad Batch Payoff poster. You can pick up this 27×40 theatrical-sized poster for 800 points. Thanks to JTA reader Colin for the alert!

Star Wars is celebrating a little earlier next year. Previously slated for August of 2022, Celebration Anaheim will now be held from May 26-29. Get the full details, including some information for current ticket holders, over at the Official Site.

Gentle Giant has unveiled their latest Legends in 3-D bust: Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars. Click below to check out a few detailed images, or stop by their Facebook gallery for additional images. 

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently made a commitment to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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Hello Toy Runners! I waited till I got home to write today because I had a delivery coming. I got a lot of good stuff this week, so please click here to check it out! Share with us in the comments your week’s finds as well!

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We have a new Visual Guide addition to our The Vintage Collection guide. Click below to check out Zutton (VC189). We also have a full review of this figure right here.

The Services Archaeology and Heritage Association Facebook page posted an excellent image of the world’s oldest action figure. It’s a 1,500-year-old Ceramic Maya figurine with REMOVABLE HELMET, from El Perú-Waka’, Petén, Guatemala. If only The Vintage Collection’s Luke Skywalker (Endor) from the year 2021 had the same state-of-the-art update included.

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Zero (#201) and Hunter (#202). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently made a commitment to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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We’re about a year and a half out from the Retro Collection Return Of The Jedi figures, so that means that Hasbro is planning the assortment as we speak. What six candidates do you want to see realized in this assortment of 5POA action figures? We think we’ve picked the 12 most popular characters, but you may have different feelings about this. Let us know in the comments! If you need some help recalling the original Kenner RETURN OF THE JEDI figures, click HERE.

At the end of “Aftermath”, the Bad Batch set a course for J-19, the location of planet Saleucami, a place we last saw in The Clone Wars season 2. So it’s time to meet an old friend! But the episode also tackles an issue central to the show, is it ok for a young child to be with a bunch of deserted soldiers who are on the run from the Empire? Click through for my spoiler review of “Cut And Run” and let’s discuss the latest Bad Batch episode!

We conclude The Mandalorian wave of Retro Collection action figures by looking at Moff Gideon. They resurrected an old Kenner accessory for this release. Check it out! (more….)

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The Retro Collection’s third was is based on The Mandalorian. One of the nicer releases is Greef Karga, which has a feature we saw on a 1980 The Empire Strikes Back figure from long ago. Check it out! (more….)

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Igloo announced the expansion of its collection of Playmate coolers, softside coolers and stainless steel drinkware inspired by the globally loved Star Wars saga. Each of the nine new special-edition styles features custom artwork depicting fan-favorite characters and comic book excerpts while expanding upon Igloo’s previously released Star Wars Playmate and drinkware collection. Igloo’s entire Star Wars-inspired cooler collection is available today at igloocoolers.com/starwars.

The new Igloo Star Wars-inspired cooler collection includes a 7-quart Playmate Pal (fitting up to nine 12-ounce cans), two 28-can Daypack cooler backpacks, a 16-can Lunch Pail cooler bag and five Stainless Steel Can Tumblers. All styles feature detailed custom artwork perfectly capturing loyally beloved characters or showcasing a fun Star Wars comic book excerpt. Whether fans align with the light side or the dark side, there’s a cooler for everyone.

The Retro Collection’s third was is based on The Mandalorian. It includes The Child and it’s adorable. Check it out! (more….)

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Vice Admiral Rampart has been out of stock for most of the pre-order afternoon but now appears to be ready to pre-order. Hurry up if you missed him!

May 4th didn’t just give us new toys, the very first Bad Batch episode was released on Disney+. The Bad Batch are not new characters, we all know them from season 7 of The Clone Wars. So how is their own show? Is it any good? I am not spoiling anything when I say yes, the show is quite good. Of course it could be even better, but it’s only the very first episode and the show has a lot of potential. So click through for my spoiler review of the very first The Bad Batch episode “Aftermath” and let’s discuss the adventures of a group of misfit clones that try to find their way in a post Order 66 galaxy.

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Pre-orders are now live for most figures, and pre-order pages are listed below for any still waiting to go live. Happy hunting!

Update: Vice Admiral Rampart  is back available to pre-order

The Vintage Collection

• Death Star Droid (Walmart Exclusive)
• Luke Skywalker (Endor) (Walmart Exclusive)
• Tusken Raider (Walmart Exclusive)
• ARC Trooper Echo (Entertainment Earth •  Amazon)
• Offworld Jawa (Arvala-7) (Entertainment Earth •  Amazon)

Retro Collection

• Boba Fett (Prototype Edition) (Target Exclusive)

The Black Series

• Vice Admiral Rampart (Walmart Exclusive)
• Imperial Clone Shocktrooper (Walmart Exclusive)
• Flametrooper (Gamestop Exclusive)
• Nightbrother Warrior (Gamestop Exclusive)
• Death Watch Mandalorian Helmet (Gamestop Exclusive)

Hasbro did collectors of The Vintage Collection no favors with the announcement of the Death Star Droid. It STILL doesn’t reflect the modern counterpart of the on-screen character, because, well, it’s a modern counterpart to the Kenner figure only. (more….)

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The Bad Batch aired its first episode yesterday and in the first few minutes of the show Star Wars canon is once more rewritten, despite Disney’s claim that everything – movies, shows, books, comics, even games – is canon. This is not the first time canon has been rewritten by a movie or show of course. So the question is, why does Disney still insist on calling certain things “canon”, when in fact they can easily be rewritten by a movie or tv show? Click through for a discussion! And spoilers for The Bad Batch apply, so don’t click if you haven’t seen the show yet and would like to avoid spoilers.

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All these reveals today kept me busy! I posted this on our Instagram page, but just am getting the chance to write about it now. This last week I completed a custom for a friend of Emperor Palpatine as seen in The Rise of Skywalker. Click through to check it out and please show off your own weekly finds in the comments!

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JTA reader Lewis C. found The Mandalorian Greef Karga on clearance for $5.00. How many of you are still waiting for your orders to be fulfilled?

Gentle Giant has listed four more new products available for pre-order:

• The Bad Batch Wrecker Mini Bust (Exclusive, with interchangeable portrait/helmet)
• The Bad Batch Wrecker Mini Bust
• Biggs Darklighter (Rebel Pilot) Mini Bust
• Darth Vader Jumbo Vintage Figure (On The Empire Strikes Back card back)

Disney is always working on new tech to improve the experience of theme park visitors. One of these new technologies is an actual retractable, illuminated lightsaber that activates just like you know it from the movies at the push of a button. Guests who will book a stay at the Galactic Starcruiser hotel (scheduled opening is in 2022) will actually get a chance to wield these brand new lightsabers in something like a lightsaber dojo. It is not yet known if an actual toy will be made with that tech that can be bought anywhere or if this is something you’ll only see in parks for the time being. Click through to see a short clip of the new lightsaber in action and find out how it all works!

She is just happy to see you… before she’ll cut you down with her brand new, fully retractable lightsaber!

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JTA is proud to (finally) announce a new website officially launching today: Happy Beeps! We hope our friends and viewers can help spread the word!

If you’re looking for something new to add to your daily Star Wars routine, we recommend taking a gander at Happy Beeps, an all-new website launching this May the 4^th!  Happy Beeps is an interactive database of more than 8,000 Star Wars toys, from action figures and vehicles to Lego, Hot Wheels, Funko, and more…all of it organized and presented with the curious collector in mind.  Members can also mark their favorites and catalog their own collections to see what they’re missing – and for books and comics enthusiasts, you can browse through 45 years and over 9,000 works of Star Wars fiction, non-fiction, TV, magazines, commentary, and more!  With dedicated sections for the Latest Releases and what’s Coming Soon, Happy Beeps might be one of the broadest and most fun new Star Wars databases out there, and it’s definitely a unique take on the galaxy far, far away.  Head on over, and tell us what you think! You can also click through for some screenshots from some of the content you can expect to find!

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Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection presentation today was disappointing. I don’t know anyone who can find complete satisfaction in what was offered today. The ONLY saving grace is the Tusken Raider which has new tooling to forgive its past sins, but we’ve been complaining about that for a decade and a half too. But the new announcements are entirely problematic. (more….)

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This was up earlier today but didn’t last long. Now it’s back, so if you want to score an extra one of these for a discount, head to Amazon now!

Click through for a gallery of official images from today’s Hasbro event. 

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Welcome to our new column entitled The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six. Hasbro recently made a commitment to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth brings the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts into the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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The Sideshow Collectibles Fan Week event also previewed more upcoming releases from Hot Toys: Hunter, Kuiil, and The Mandalorian with Swoop Bike set. Click below to check out the preview pages!

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Sideshow Collectibles surprised everyone with new sixth scale figures based on the animated style in The Clone Wars. Click below to check out the preview pages for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker!

Hasbro’s May 4th Fan First Tuesday livestream just concluded and several new Black Series figures were revealed! A focus was The Bad Batch which will receive three new figures. Click through for all the reveals!

The Bad Batch will get several new figures

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Hasbro revealed a few more basic figures for their TVC line-up, more Original 96 figures, a new prototype figure from the Retro Collection, and an updated look at the HasLab Razor Crest. Click through for the detailed breakdown and discussion. Here’s a summary of what was announced:

The Vintage Collection (general release)

• ARC Trooper Echo (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)
• Offworld Jawa (Arvala-7) (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)
• Teebo (Pre-order starts later this year)

The Vintage Collection (Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary) (Walmart Exclusives)

• Death Star Droid (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)
• Luke Skywalker (Endor) (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)
• Tusken Raider (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)

Fan Vote From the Vault Winner

• Republic Trooper (The Old Republic) (Pre-order starts later this year)

Retro Collection

• Boba Fett (Prototype Series) (Target Exclusive) (Pre-order starts May 5, 1 PM Eastern)

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It’s time for another Hasbro Star Wars Livestream! Click here to head on over to their YouTube channel for the event. Then, head back over here where we will break down all of today’s The Vintage Collection and The Black Series reveals for you to discuss. 

The Force is with you, #StarWars Fans! Tune into Hasbro Pulse’s YouTube channel at 11:00 am ET on TUESDAY, May 4th, for a special Star Wars Fan First Tuesday Livestream! Join Jing, Eric, and Emily from the Hasbro Star Wars team as they kick off a galactic #MayThe4th celebration with some epic news, reveals, and pre-orders!

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ShopDisney.com has launched their Star Wars Day shop with new merchandise and deals. Click through to check out their offerings. They have a lobby set up to mitigate traffic issues, so be prepared to wait in the virtual lobby for about 10-15 minutes. Happy Hunting!

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If you are still looking for Boba Fett, he’s back in stock on Amazon for $29.99.  Set to Ship on May 13. 

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Head to Amazon if you want to pick up The Black Series 4-LOM and Zuckuss set for a discounted price of $29.99. Thanks to JTA reader Scot for the alert!

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Entertainment Earth has just listed 5 new Pop! figures on their site:

• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Hunter Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Wrecker Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Tech Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Crosshair Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Echo Pop! Vinyl Figure

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Sideshow Collectibles has posted the pre-order page for the Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Figure. Pre-Order it right here!

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Sideshow Collectibles has all of today’s Hot Toys reveals up for pre-order:

• Echo (The Bad Batch)
• Stormtrooper Commander (The Mandalorian)
• Grogu Figure Set (The Mandalorian)
• Blurrg (The Mandalorian)
• The Mandalorian & Blurrg Figure Set (The Mandalorian)

Columbia is teasing their next line of Star Wars-themed apparel, dubbed the Outer Rim Collection. Click here for the teaser page.

From the forests of Endor™ to the sands of Tatooine™ and beyond, the rugged frontier worlds of the Outer Rim Territories are where travelers find adventure in the Star Wars™ galaxy.

The new Outer Rim Collection combines iconic elements of the Star Wars legacy with the comfort and performance of Columbia PFG, ready for wherever your outdoor journey takes you.

In case you don’t already have The Mandalorian from one of the previous releases, you can pick him up in The Mandalorian and Blurrg Figure Set (TMS046). Click through for full details and gallery images.

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Hot Toys is giving us a sixth scale Blurrg to go with The Mandalorian. Check out the Blurrg (TMS045) in our full gallery after the jump!

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Hot Toys is giving us more Baby Yoda, now known as Grogu. Check out their Grogu set (TMS043), which also includes a Loth Cat. Get all the details and gallery images after the jump!

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Up next for the Hot Toys reveals is The Bad Batch’s Echo (TMS042). I’m sure we can expect the rest of the team very soon. Click through for the full details and gallery images.

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Hot Toys kicks off their product reveals with the Stormtrooper Commander (TMS041) from The Mandalorian (and check out that Morter Trooper soon to be announced). Click through for the full details and gallery!

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Cufflinks.com is having a May the 4th sale: For a limited time – Save up to 75% Off Star Wars Items, and you can also use our exclusive JTA discount code to get an additional 15% off (JediTemple15)! Click here to browse their Star Wars catalog, and click through to check out a few featured items from their store!

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Happy Star Wars Day from your friends at Jedi Temple Archives! There’s going to be tons of news today, so be sure to scroll down to catch it all as it moves fast down the page!

The Retro Collection’s third line was is based on The Mandalorian. It also gives us our first 3.75-inch Kuiil. How backward is that?. Check it out! (more….)

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Walmart.com has posted a Star Wars Day unboxing video featuring many new and current products. Click through to watch the video. Products in the video include:

• LEGO Star Wars Scout Trooper Helmet 75305
• LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet 75304
• LEGO Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid 75306
• Lego star wars 20th anniversary edition anakin’s podracer vehicle building set 75258
• Oculus Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset 

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JTA reader and wife Darlene, AKA Mrs. Chuck has put together a book review of Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy. Click through to check out her thoughts and what project she chose!

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Are you still looking for the amazing new TVC Boba Fett? Head over to GameStop.com right now to get him on sale! They also have quite a few other recent wave TVC figures on sale if you need to get your purchase up to the $35 free shipping threshhold.

Gentle Giant announced another addition to their Legends in 3-D 1:2 Bust line: Havina Vonreg from Star Wars: Squadrons. Click below to check it out! You can also check out more images in their Facebook gallery.

Sideshow Collectibles revealed via D23.com their upcoming Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Figure, based on her appearance in Star Wars Rebels. This will be going up for pre-order on May the 4th. Click through for all the details!

Victoria from Victoria’s Cantina is spearheading a campaign to get the Tonnika Sisters made into 3.75″ action figures. Click through for her message, and then sign the petition!

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Get ready for some sixth scale figures from The Bad Batch tomorrow! Hot Toys put a teaser up on their Facebook page teasing the reveal of the troopers from the new show.

Practice teamwork with the elite squad of troopers! Hot Toys is bringing the members of this group as 1/6th scale figure collections in celebration of Star Wars Day and The Bad Batch animation series’ debut on Disney+. Stay tuned!

The Retro Collection’s third was is based on The Mandalorian. And it gives us our first 3.75-inch IG-11. How backward is that?. Check it out! (more….)

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Here’s our second round of updated Visual Guides from the Vintage Droids line. Click below to check out each individual Visual Guide. Make sure to also check out all of the reviews from these figures right here.

I was eager to see what y local Walmart and Target stores would put out for May 1, as it appeared many items were “register locked” until that day. While I found absolutely nothing at Target, I did find something new at Walmart. I couldn’t believe my eyes! (more….)

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The popular Topps Star Wars Living series has reached another milestone this week: 200 cards. This ongoing set features weekly cards with the artwork of Kris Penix. We’ve put together a gallery showcasing the first 200 cards. Click through to check out the gallery! 

You can still pick up this week’s cards, with number 200 featuring the mighty Chewbacca.

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The Incinerator Trooper is back in stock, two per order. Special thanks to JTA reader John C for the alert!

Thank the Maker Hasbro didn’t have enough time to cancel the Cara Dune Retro Collection figure. It’s an excellent release! (more….)

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Topps has hit the century mark with week 100 of this amazing collection. The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Zeb Orrelios (#199) and Chewbacca (#200). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Today, we begin The Mandalorian Retro Collection figures. Let’s begin with The Mandalorian. Check it out! (more….)

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