Monthly Archives: July 2021
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. Today we assess Yoda.
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GameStop.com has some nice prices and quite a bit in stock as of this posting on The Vintage Collection and The Mandalorian Retro Collection figures. Click here to check out what they have!
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The Vintage Collection AT-ST Driver figure I was missing from my original pre-order from Walmart arrived today out of the blue. And, once again, came in a bubble-mailer all by itself. When I opened the package, I was quite tickled by its condition. (There is no point in getting upset anymore.) Thank goodness I didn’t open my other three that are folded in half since their condition is much better! That said, this arrival served as a metaphor for me for how I feel about collecting, where Hasbro is with the TVC toy line, and where Disney Star Wars is with its audience. Let’s all “fake” celebrate the five-decade landmark, OK?! How can an action figure arrive already in a position to man an Imperial AT-ST Walker while still inside of the packaging? But my figure did! Click the image below for more.
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We’re briskly approaching a gloomy landmark from the return of The Vintage Collection compared to its original run. The first The Vintage Collection run ran for three years? (mid-2010 to “some point in 2013”). The return of The Vintage Collection started April 2018, and “some point in 2021” would make it the three-year point again. So, I have to ask the question. (more….)
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, The Vintage Collection, The Vintage Conversation
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Earlier this week Hasbro released their numbers for Q2/2021. The report is mostly the usual stuff, and as usual Hasbro doesn’t mention specifics when it comes to Star Wars. All they say is this about their Partner Brands (Hasbro lingo for their licensed toys):
Growth in the quarter led by Hasbro products for Marvel, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars, Disney Princess and Beyblade.
Combined sales for the Partner Brands in Q2/2021 was $212 million, compared to $138.3 million in Q2/2020. Which is 53% more. And to remind you: 2020 already saw 70% growth for the Star Wars brand, and sales continue to grow in 2021. So Hasbro is back on track after 2017/18/19.
And despite the general feeling by hardcore collectors that no one can ever buy anything because everything is always sold out within seconds or that there’s just dust on the shelves people out there still manage to buy Star Wars toys. Of course this also includes plush Baby Yodas and lightsabers, Hasbro doesn’t just make action figures. But given the extremely high number of exclusives for the action figure lines chances are very high that Hasbro also sells a lot more action figures again. Retailers wouldn’t ask for exclusives otherwise. So while hardcore collectors may question the direction Hasbro has been taking recently – me included – it’s evident that from a pure business point of view Hasbro is doing things right and that things look much better now again. And much of that can be attributed to The Mandalorian.
Hasbro’s PDF presentation
Earnings call transcript from The Motley Fool
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We just had our 100th TRT which had a great turnout and lots of comments. The 104th TRT is also special as it marks the 2nd anniversary of the weekly column (52 per year). Today we’ll look back on some of the top posts of the last year. Click here to check it out! Please share with us in the comments what some of your favorite collecting moments have been in the last year.
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In an interview with CNBC Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner talked about raising prices for Hasbro toys which will come into full effect in the 4th quarter of 2021. The price increase is meant to compensate, among other things, higher shipping costs (shipping rates have gone through the roof in the past year) and to make sure Hasbro maintains a 15% profit margin. While Mr Golder would not add any specifics chances are Star Wars toys will also be affected. Click through for a quote by Brian Goldner where he explains what is coming.
Brian Goldner on CNBC
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It looks like the Walmart Exclusive The Black Series Mace Windu is currently back in stock for pre-orders as of this post. Thanks to JTA reader Jon for the alert!
Update: It’s now Out of Stock again.
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The Black Series was launched in 2013 and was originally meant to be the definitive action figure version of beloved Star Wars characters. A lot has happened since then, so where is the line now, in 2021? The general feeling among many collectors is that exclusives are taking over and that repaints or kitbashes dominate the line now. But is any of that true? So I looked at the numbers to see how they really add up. Click through for an overview of the Black Series in 2021 and let’s have a discussion about whether or not Hasbro has taken a wrong turn.
Lazy repaint
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We have the card back images and VC numbers to share courtesy of our friends at StarWarsFiguren.com. Click through for more!
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Another week, another adventure of The Bad Batch. Only this time I was really disappointed. Why? Read my spoiler review for “Infested” and then let’s discuss the latest Bad Batch episode by clicking here or on the banner!
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And exclusives that steal our joy! More and more evidence accumulates that The Vintage Collection isn’t meeting demand from the collecting community. Figures recently released command upwards of $75, with most others going for $17 to $30 on average. Recently reissued from the original run are also extraordinarily demanding high prices. The Clone Trooper, in particular, is one of the more noticeable. Look at these aftermarket values on eBay! With almost NO PRODUCTS arriving at brick and mortar, you have to wonder why this line can’t catch a break. Some good things are coming in the future, but what’s the point if it frustrates everyone when they try to acquire them? What can Hasbro do to make this line more accessible? Perhaps releasing a better variety in each case assortment will help things? Who knows. But it does seem that The Vintage Collection needs a revisiting of the way Hasbro approaches the line.
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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 Commander Pyre (#223) and Padmé Amidala (#224). 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.
This week’s card 224 comes with artwork from a new artist to the set: Carlos Cabaleiro
Tags: Commander Pyre, Padmé Amidala, Star Wars Living Set (Trading Cards), Trading Cards
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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. Today we assess Bespin Security Guard [A].
![Bespin Security Guard [A]](/news/images2021a/TVC_TheNinetySix_BespinSecurityGuardAESB.jpg "Bespin Security Guard [A]")
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As part of their 2021 Summer Social, The Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) has a very special item this year to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta thanks to our special guests from Kenner and Hasbro!
Hasbro 2005 re-release Early Bird Certificate package signed by :
- Jim Swearingen (Kenner conceptual design)
- Craig Stokely (Kenner licensing & marketing)
- Tim Effler (Kenner design)
- Douglas Miller (Kenner design)
- Kim Simmons (photography)
- Tom Clark (Kenner marketing)
- Derryl DePriest (Hasbro President of Global Brand Mgmt)
Click through for complete details on how to enter
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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. Today we assess Lando Calrissian.
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The Target exclusive Carbonized figures went up for pre-order this morning. Click below if you still need to pre-order these!
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There’s been quite a bit of squawking about placing Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars figures on classic Kenner-inspired packaging. Our friends at Blue Milk put together a concept that borrows elements from Kenner’s classic Droids and Ewoks lines. Ultimately, it appears to make more sense for an animated series to get packaging that mimics past animated toy lines. What do you think? Would the packaging represented below gone over better for those who criticized the standard The Vintage Collection packaging?
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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. Today we assess Han Solo (Hoth Outfit).
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Battle Of Hoth, Echo Base, Han Solo, Han Solo (Hoth Battle Gear), Han Solo (Hoth Outfit), Rebel Alliance, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, The Empire Strikes Back, The Vintage Collection, The Vintage Conversation, Vintage The Saga Collection
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As of this post many of these figures are BACK IN STOCK!! Click below for the product pages!
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Since collectors seem to like carbonized figures Hasbro is making more of them. The official Star Wars site revealed earlier today that the Black Series will get three new carbonized figures from The Mandalorian. Available in spring 2022 will be Paz Vizla (formerly known as Heavy Mandalorian), a Shoretrooper and a Scout Trooper! All three figures will be TARGET exclusives. Happy hunting next year!
Will you add the carbonized Mandalorian figures to your collection or will you skip them?
Head to the official Star Wars site for the reveal!
More carbonized figures for the Black Series! Source: starwars.com
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We have direct links to all 9 Genndy Tartakovsky Star Wars action figures! Click below for the product pages!
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I get that the recently revealed Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars action figures for The Vintage Collection are getting a mixed reception from collectors. Still, for me, this is some of the most exciting news in recent memory as a Star Wars collector, and that’s with me accepting they’re imperfect. (more….)
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Keep your eyes peeled to this page today. On their Collector Con portal, Walmart has noted that the Star Wars exclusives will go on sale at 10 AM Eastern. Whether they will open for pre-orders exactly at 10 or not remains to be seen, but you can check back here at JTA at 10 AM SHARP for direct links to all 9 exclusives.
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JTA sponsor Brian’s Toys is having a 15% off sitewide sale. Use code FORCE15 to take advantage.
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We’ve gone through a baker’s dozen of new The Vintage Collection RDRs since the end of May, many of which hadn’t hit the USA at the time of publishing. If you missed any, click any image below to check out the latest reviews!
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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. Today we assess Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues).
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Tomorrow, Walmart will kick off their Collector Con Event with pre-orders galore, including Star Wars exclusives from the Tartakovsky Clone Wars Micro Series. You can look for 6 The Vintage Collection figures (Aayla Secura, Luminara Unduli, ARC Trooper, ARC Trooper Captain, Barriss Offee, and Battle Droid) and 3 The Black Series figures (Mace Windu, ARC Trooper Captain, and General Grievous). These are already leaking out around Social Media. Thanks to those that both emailed us and tagged us on Instagram for the alert! It should be total chaos during the pre-order period for these!
We will post links to the pre-orders as soon as we get them!
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Welcome Toy Runners! Thanks in advance for reading. As many Hasbro figures as I’ve gotten in the last couple weeks, this week was very dry from them. I got some other toys, and have been working on a new diorama set. Check it out by clicking here…
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This week’s Bad Batch adventure was very predictable after last week’s setup. I wonder if that is what modern Star Wars boils down to… nostalgic familiarity and offering fans more of what they know and like, instead of something completely new. Read my spoiler review for “Rescue on Ryloth” by clicking here or on the banner and let’s discuss if this is what Star Wars should really be.
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Online retailer Zavvi has launched a new joint exclusive LEGO UK product, the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Collectible Building Model (75308).
Use the Force and relive classic Star Wars moments as you build this exceptionally detailed R2-D2 LEGO droid figure building set for adults. Click through for complete details.
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More reveals at Sideshow Con, this time a pair of Premium Format Figures. Click below to check out the preview pages for the Rey and Kylo Ren Premium Format Figures.
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The Sideshow Collectibles Coming Soon page lists an exciting line-up of Hot Toys Sixth Scale figures (and even a diorama). Nothing here is officially coming until Hot Toys reveals them (There have been many reveals by Sideshow that never made it to pre-order). Click here to check it out (no pictures yet until they are officially revealed at Sideshow Con):
- Cobb Vanth
- Super Battle Droid
- Fennec Shand
- Koska Reeves
- Axe Woves
- Grogu Set (Version 2)
- Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike (ROTJ Version)
- Nevaro Imperial Safehouse Diorama
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Sideshow Collectibles has opened up pre-orders for the newly announced Hot Toys The Armorer Sixth Scale figure. Click here for the pre-order page.
NOTE: This is an invite-only link. You will have to be registered for Sideshow Con to access the pre-order page. Click here to register!
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We have another Visual Guide update from The Vintage Collection tonight. Click below to check out Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) (VC177). This Visual Guide also features some great Action Figure Photography from JTA contributors kingdomofweird and chezpics66. Click below to check it out! You can also read our full review of this figure over in our review database.
If you have some action figure photography you want to submit for this Visual Guide, feel free to email it to me!
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Hasbro, it has come to our attention that you may not understand the whole point of The Ninety Six Kenner figures that most The Vintage Collection collectors are dying to see you complete for the line. (more….)
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Hasbro, Kenner, The Vintage Conversation
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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 C-3PO (#221) and Mouse Droid (#222). 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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We finish up looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures with ARC Trooper Echo. It’s a straight repack, but a necessary single-carded release for the line for many reasons, including its VC176 number that Hasbro overlooked! (more….)
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Did Hasbro let another bomb slip? Thanks to JTA reader JKool, he alerted us to another potential slip in the Hasbro Q&A. The Hasbro rep spills the beans on The Vintage Collection exclusive Death Star II sets. What does that mean?! Listen at the 14:39 mark.
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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. Today we assess three versions of IG-88 (Bounty Hunter).
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While not really Star Wars news it may still be of interest to most Star Wars collectors to see what Hasbro is coming up with for Marvel fans with the latest Marvel HasLab. And in a livestream today Hasbro revealed the latest Marvel HasLab item: a gigantic Galactus action figure. Click through for a few more details!
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Hasbro accidentally revealed what the upcoming Black Series HasLab is going to be: a Rancor. Now the big question is: is a Rancor all that exciting or actually kind of underwhelming? All the previous Star Wars and Marvel HasLab items impressed with their sheer size, how does the Rancor fit in here? So let’s look at the sizes of a few HasLab items to see how a Black Series Rancor would compare!
Update: after yesterday’s slip up Hasbro has now officially confirmed that the Rancor will indeed be the next Star Wars HasLab! The official Star Wars site has the announcement! And Patrick may get no dessert for the next month or so.
Rancor in Return of the Jedi
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A long time ago, we received intel that a 6″ The Black Series Rancor was in the works for the HasLab program. We couldn’t reveal much and had to play it off as a “fantasy” to protect our sources then, and the uncertainty that the Khetanna created for this new platform put the project on hiatus. Today, during a Q&A, Hasbro let it slip that it’s coming. Check it out!
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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. Today we assess three versions of Bossk (Bounty Hunter).
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We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! The Vintage Collection Death Star Droid epitomizes “bittersweetness.” It’s so nice to see this figure in vintage Kenner packaging, but it’s a lousy action figure based on a Kenner figure instead of the on-screen character. (more….)
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LEGO is set to reveal their brand new Republic Gunship Ultimate Collectors’ Series set tomorrow morning on YouTube…
Join us at 15:00 CEST on 15th July for our LEGO Star Wars Showcase! There’s an exclusive interview with LEGO Star Wars designers and an unboxing of a brand new Ultimate Collectors’ Series set!
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The latest Hot Toys Boba Fett figures are available for pre-order. Click below for the pre-order pages!
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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. Today we assess Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear).
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Hot Toys has revealed another option for the sixth scale repainted armor Boba Fett: Boba Fett (Repainted Armor) and Throne Set. And, if you click through the gallery, you will get a good look at the upcoming Fennec Shand figure! Click here for complete details!
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As expected, Hot Toys has added the Boba Fett (Repaint Armor) Sixth Scale figure to their collection. Click here for the full gallery and info!
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We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! It’s a shame that Hasbro didn’t wait to release the Star Wars Jawa in The Vintage Collection. Had they waited until they designed the Offworld Jawa (Arvala-7) figure, we would have a near-definitive counterpart to the classic Kenner 1978 figure! See what this Jawa looks like underneath those robes! (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. Today we assess Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear).
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Walmart’s Collector Con starts in just over 8 days and promises new Star Wars exclusives will dropping at 7 AM PST on July 22. Click here for the launch page! Thanks to all those that wrote in to let us know about the countdown page.
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This week Walmart came through and delivered a MINT Paploo. I mean this thing was packaged in a normal sized box with extra padding lying flat on the bottom of the package. I was shocked at how good the condition was for a Walmart exclusive. More…
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We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! If you can forgive the shortcomings of Luke Skywalker (Endor), you’ll quickly discover that Hasbro developed an excellent action figure from existing and new parts for your collection. The new head sculpt is astounding, even if the dang helmet doesn’t come off of the head! (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. Today we assess FX-7 (Medical Droid).
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The latest Bad Batch episode is very odd. It’s a huge detour from everything we have seen so far and the question I have is: “why?”.
There are plenty of things to talk about, so read my spoiler review and then let’s discuss the latest Bad Batch episode by clicking here or on the banner below!
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Walmart.com has marked down a few of the recent The Black Series Archive figures a few bucks each. The Tusken Raider, Shoretrooper, Death Trooper, and Imperial Hovertank Driver are all knocked down from their $22.99 price. Thanks to JTA reader Tim for the tip!
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We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! It only took 15 YEARS and MULTIPLE re-releases for Hasbro to update the 2006 VTSC Sand People action figure. And Hasbro’s press images of the updated release had collectors worried as it left a lot to be desired. We’re happy to report, however, that The Vintage Collection Tusken Raider is a pleasant surprise with a new portrait and new arms with enhanced articulation. And while imperfect, it takes the lead by quite a bit! We’re certain you’re going to like this one a lot! (more….)
Thank you for reading Research Droids Reviews: Season 13!
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Hasbro, Jundland Wastes, Kenner, Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary, Sand People, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, The Ninety Six, The Vintage Collection, Tusken Raider, Tusken Raider (Sand People), Walmart Exclusive
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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. Today we assess Leia Organa (Bespin Gown).
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The Vintage Collection Tantive IV Hallway Playset is only $29.99 on Amazon as of this posting. Special thanks to JTA Facebook reader Ismael for the alert! Head to Amazon now!
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Shortly before Luke Skywalker arrived at Jabba’s Palace, Boba Fett was living large! Thanks to this awesome piece of action figure photography by Jose Martinez that will simply make your day, we get a glimpse at Fett catching some downtime…
…and that’s when I told that chump “He’s no good to me dead”
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We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! Next up is Ahsoka Tano (Mandalore). Exactly 100 TVC numbers separate this brand new version from the original released in 2012 unbelievably. The new release is another marvel and Hasbro should be proud. But it’s not perfect, but still close. And it gets an excellent score from us! (more….)
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We’re wrapping up our Visual Guide updates from the first Walmart exclusive TVC Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary wave with the AT-ST Driver (VC192). Click below to have a look at the full guide page. Make sure to also check out our full review of this figure in our review database.
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What in the name of the “Maker” is going on with the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary figures and paying homage to a terrible blemish in the Star Wars action figure line? It’s a point in toy history that none of us want to remember. Sure, The Power Of The Force “2” line was fun in the late nineties, but the figures and the corresponding packaging are eyesores to the more sophisticated collectors. Whoever thought of this concept needs to be placed in front of a firing squad. And Hasbro, please remember NOT to double-dip when it comes to The Power Of The Force “2” commemorative stuff. Just take a bite and end it.
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Yes! We have SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures to review! Let’s begin knocking them out with the all-new Darth Maul (Mandalore) figure based on the seventh and final season of The Clone Wars. It gets a perfect score from us! (more….)
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Up next for the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Walmart exclusive Visual Guide updates is The Vintage Collection’s Princess Leia (Endor) (VC191). Click below to access our full Visual Guide page, and click here to read our full review.
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The leaked Black Series and Vintage Collection sets have now been officially revealed as exclusive Hasbro Pulse Con sets! Prices have also been revealed. And the Black Series will get yet another exclusive not revealed earlier today on Instagram: Dave Filoni’s Trapper Wolf character from The Mandalorian! Click through for a short discussion!
UPDATE: More photos added!
More exclusives
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Another post by Instagram user @professorbtoyshop gives us a nice tease of an upcoming The Vintage Collection Emperor & Throne. Click here for the full post!
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It looks like Instagram user @professorbtoyshop has once again leaked some interesting pictures of upcoming products. First up is what appears to be a TBS cantina set featuring Ben Kenobi, Dr. Evazan, and Ponda Baba. Click here to check out the post!
Tags: Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, Dr. Evazan, Mos Eisley Cantina, Ponda Baba, Rumor Reports, The Black Series [Phase IV]
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Our next round of Visual Guide updates features the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Walmart exclusives from The Vintage Collection. Click below to check out Paploo (VC190). Make sure to also check out our full review 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 Dexter Jettster (#219) and Sarlacc (#220). 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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Welcome friends and readers to another TRT. This week (surprisingly) Hasbro got a lot of my money! Lately it’s been going to other companies. I got a total of 14 Hasbro action figures both in the mail and in the store. Click here to check them out.
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The new Bad Batch adventure offers a pretty average story, it’s yet another rescue mission, but beneath the surface there are many things going on in “Common Ground” – so there’s a lot to discuss this week. Click here or on the banner below to read my spoiler review and then let us all debate the things happening in “Common Ground”, the obvious and maybe not so obvious things.
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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 Mon Mothma (#217) and EV-9D9 (#218). 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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Hot Toys unveils the 1/6 scale The Armorer figure from The Mandalorian. Click through for complete details and gallery images!
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Are any other The Vintage Collection collectors growing weary of the current Hasbro team’s complete ineptitude for the line? (more….)
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Hasbro, Kenner, The Vintage Conversation
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Jedi Temple Archives wishes our readers the happiest Fourth of July. We’re proud to live in this country with its beautiful flag, beautiful landscape, a strong military, and the different beautiful people that make up our cities, towns, and suburbs. America equalizes everyone, and its flag is the most stunning of them all. Let freedom ring! God bless America!
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Disney+ released a new featurette showing off some of the anime style art we can expect to see in Star Wars: Visions, a collection of animated Original Short Films, streaming September 22. Click through to watch!
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Those of you with an investigative spirit and eagle eyes may have noticed a major change in our vintage Kenner RDRs as we go through The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Chuck and I worked on developing a new template that more faithfully recreates the features, aesthetics, and imagery of the original Kenner cards while keeping its design in line with our proprietary Research Droids Reviews module. There is a happy medium to hit to get everything to look right, but we think we hit the mark. If you have some time, be sure to click through to the various STAR WARS reviews. We’re working behind the scenes to update the other collections as we speak.
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Now that Hasbro designed the stunning Boba Fett (VC186) figure, it’s time to amortize that figure’s tooling by producing all the other variations of Boba Fett in the Star Wars universe. Click through for a dozen suggestions for Hasbro. It will help them save on tooling costs and make collectors happy at the same time.
Tags: 3.75-inch Super-Articulated, Boba Fett, The Vintage Conversation
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LEGO’s The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle (75314) is available for pre-order on Walmart.com. Thanks to JTA reader Kirk for the alert!
PSA Update: Also, a quick alert for our DC Universe fans, Walmart has listed new Suicide Squad figures announced yesterday, including several Walmart exclusives: Unmasked Bloodsport figure & King Shark. Happy hunting!
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Walmart online has updated online product page images for some of the newest The Vintage Collection figures. Special thanks to JTA reader and friend Mrk for the alert! Check them out!
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Tonight we’re adding the six-inch Gaming Greats Flametrooper (GG03) from Jedi: Fallen Order to our Visual Guides. Click below to check out the full guide page. You can also read our full review of this figure right here.
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