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Hasbro revealed several more figures today at their Pulse Premium 10/27 event today:
- The Vintage Collection Jedi Knight Yord Fandar
- The Vintage Collection Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend)
- The Black Series Savage Opress
Pre-orders kick off tomorrow, October 28th at 1 PM Eastern.
The TVC figures are both mainline releases, and the deluxe The Black Series Savage Opress is a Fan Channel exclusive.
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We received a few more reveals for both The Vintage Collection and The Black Series today at MCM Comic Con:
The Vintage Collection:
- Aurra Sing (VC73 reissue)
- Lieutenant Callahan (VC351)
The Black Series:
- Luminara Unduli
- Shaak Ti
- Sebulba
All figures are available via Fan Channel/Amazon, and up for pre-order on Wednesday, October 30th.
Images courtesy @Mr_Storm_Davis
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Amazon has a limited time deal for the TVC Builder Pack Captain Enoch and Thrawn’s Night Troopers for $43.99. Click here for the product page. Thanks to JTA reader Jon for the alert!
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The Black Series [Phase IV] Ki-Adi-Mundi uses some existing parts but also has a lot of newness. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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Amazon currently has the Micro Galaxy Squadron Ghost (Secret Mission) marked down to $114 (43% off). Click here if you still need this massive set.
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The clown show that is Lucasfilm these days has a new trick: “the vanishing screenwriter”. I’ll make it quick, the fabled Rey movie has lost yet another writer. First it was Damon Lindelof and a writing partner who were “let go” over creative differences… then Kathleen Kennedy hired Steven Knight – the man who co-developed “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and is the showrunner/writer of Peaky Blinders – and 18 long months after that they still have nothing. According to reports Kennedy liked none of the treatments submitted by Knight. Knight himself has done many things, just nothing for Star Wars, he is working on the Peaky Blinders movie, he is busy creating a new studio in Hollywood. So if you followed the news it won’t be a surprise that Knight is now no longer attached to the Rey movie.
According to Variety Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still attached to the project, Yeah, sure.
Part of me wants Lucasfilm to go through with this and to deliver the biggest Star Wars disaster of all times. The sensible part of me wants them to come to their senses and to stop this before it can potentially end Star Wars for good. But if they want to go ahead… my advice is, hire Leslye Headland, surely a movie about a woman needs a female writer? You may as well end Star Wars spectacularly.
What are your thoughts?
Another day at the Lucasfilm offices
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Earlier today everyone’s most favorite toy company – aka Hasbro – posted their numbers for the last quarter. Wall Street did not like it all that much, and shares dropped by several points following the report, even though Hasbro made money, they report an operating profit of $302 million.
But then again, revenue for the quarter is down 15% compared to the respective 2023 quarter, and year to date revenue is down 18% even. Hasbro becomes more and more Magic The Gathering, the Company. Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming keep Hasbro afloat. Consumer products revenue keeps declining however, i.e. classic toys. And what about Star Wars? For the first time in ages the brand does get a mention in the presentation and Hasbro even talked about Star Wars in the earnings call where they answer questions of analysts. Let’s just say it’s not pretty. Click through to learn more!
Spoiler…
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Here’s a great chance to pick up some extras of the Return of the Jedi The Black Series Rebel Commando for just $11.80 on Amazon. Click here for the product page. Big thanks to JTA reader Jon for the alert!
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Hot Toys adds to the commando ranks with the standard Clone Commando (TMS131), as seen in The Bad Batch. Get all the details and gallery images after the jump!
Pre-Orders for the Clone Commando are now LIVE at Sideshow.com.
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The Black Series [Phase IV] Super Battle Droid is near-flawless. See why you will probably want this figure. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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There are several pre-orders today from the TVC figures announced last week at New York Comic Con. Click below for pre-order pages. The Skeleton Crew figures from The Black Series and The Vintage Collection will not be going up for pre-order, but straight to store with online availability later.
- TVC Doctor Evazan (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- TVC Imperial Snowtrooper (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
- TVC Howler & Sabine Wren (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
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Hot Toys unveils their latest The Clone Wars sixth scale figure: Sagave Opress (TMS136). Click through to check out the full gallery and details.
Pre-orders for Savage Opress are now live over at Sideshow.com.
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For May the 4th, Disney released TC-14, a tremendous update to the 2000 Episode I figure. It also celebrated the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)
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The re-release of The Vintage Collection Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes Builder Pack is now IN STOCK and available at Entertainment Earth. Get 10% off and free shipping with JTA’s sponsor link.
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Disney Store has marked down this year’s Droid Factory halloween droid R5-Z0MB to $8.99, plus free shipping with code FREESHIP. Thanks to JTA reader Mark for the alert!
Also of note, TC-14 is marked down to $6.98.
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Hasbro had their New York Comic Con panel this evening and revealed several new The Black Series & The Vintage Collection figures:
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- TVC Doctor Evazan (VC57) Reissue – Fan Channel/Amazon
- TVC Imperial Snowtrooper (VC349) – Fan Channel/Amazon
- TVC Howler & Sabine Wren (Peridea) (VC352) – Mainline
- TVC Jod Na Nawood (VC310) – Mainline
- TBS Pirate Captain Brutus (Port Borgo) – Mainline
- TBS Jod Na Nawood – Mainline
- TBS Wim – Mainline
- TBS Fern – Mainline
- TBS Neel – Mainline
- TBS KB – Mainline
Pre-orders on select items start on October 23rd at 1 PM Eastern
Images courtesy @preternia
Tags: New York Comic Con, NYCC, The Black Series [Phase IV], The Vintage Collection
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Walmart’s Fall Collector Con kicked off with a fizzle yesterday since there were no announced Star Wars exclusives… until today. Walmart snuck in a last-minute exclusive that will go live tonight at 7 PM Eastern. Click here for the Commander Cody on the Revenge of the Sith-style card back.
UPDATE: Pre-Orders are live
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On Reddit I came upon a photo of a toy shelf at – what seems to be (not confirmed) – Ollie’s and I want to share it here because it’s utterly hilarious.
And yes, this is anecdotal, do not take any of this too seriously, but still… click through for a chat about the state of Star Wars in 2024.
One lone 5th Brother keeps this from being true perfection.
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Amazon has the new Vintage Darth Vader ornament available for pre-order, with a ship date of October 21st. It’s the same price as on the Hallmark site but with free Prime shipping. Click here for the product page.
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Hot Toys dropped a teaser image of their upcoming Celebration Japan exclusive. Full details will be coming soon.
Tags: Celebration Japan 2025, Galen Erso, Hot Toys: Sixth Scale Figures, Sixth Scale Figures
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Hallmark has released a new Vintage Figure Ornament featuring Darth Vader, now in stock and ready to ship! Click here for the product page.
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Ewan McGregor mentioned at a LA Comic Con panel that Lucasfilm is “exploring” a season 2 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ewan is eager to return as Obi-Wan and also stated previously that he would like to return as the fan favorite character.
Now while Obi-Wan Kenobi had decent ratings, it is the #2 Star Wars show overall on Disney+, fan reception was “mixed” at best. But that doesn’t mean Lucasfilm could not – in theory – learn from their mistakes, hire better writers, more experienced directors / showrunners and give fans an Obi-Wan Kenobi series that deserves the name. The first season detracted from the experience too much with Leia and Reva, any potential season 2 should have a laser sharp focus on the actual main character.
Anyway, what are your thoughts here? Would you like to see a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi? Or do you think Lucasfilm is ultimately incapable of making any good content these days?
One things is clear, there aren’t many options left for Lucasfilm. For all we know The Mandalorian is over, it will never return to Disney+ and at best be a movie series going forward. Skeleton Crew will flop, this is almost inevitable. Andor will not be a crowd pleaser next year, even if it’s great. Ahsoka is just “meh” and the show suffers from a boring main protagonist with the charisma of a wet towel, also, many feel that Ahsoka will result in a discount store Thrawn trilogy. In short: Lucasfilm needs something that attracts people again. And Ewan McGregor, despite the first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, is the biggest name they still have, who is reasonably young and who can carry a series, without the use of CGI or deepfakes. While a potential Cal Kestis series could also turn out great, it’s unproven how successful this show can be. And Lucasfilm definitely needs more than just one series in the near future. Because after Ahsoka season 2 in potentially 2026 there is literally nothing.
The last best hope for Star Wars on Disney+?
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Walmart has their latest The Black Series exclusives marked down. Click below for product pages:
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Disneystore.com has this year’s Holiday edition items in stock, as well as the Retro Collection Prequel 6-pack. You can also find the TC-14 Droid Factory figure on sale for $6.98. Click below for product pages:
- Droid Factory R4-TR3
- Droid Factory Advent Calendar
- Droid Factory TC-14
- Retro Collection Prequel 6-pack
UPDATE: Now through Sunday, Save 25% sitewide with code DISNEYPAL, plus free shipping on orders over $75.
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Today’s Visual Guide update takes a look at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con exclusive Krrsantan from The Vintage Collection. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Click here to check out our full review.
This is currently available on Amazon for a half price at $20.05 if you still need him.
Tags: Krrsantan, San Diego Comic Con Exclusive, The Vintage Collection
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