Tag Archives: Gaming Greats

Today’s Visual Guide update takes a look at the Gaming Greats’ KX Security Droid (Gaming Greats 15 – Jedi: Survivor). Check out the complete Visual Guide below, and check out our full review of this figure right here.

The Black Series [Phase IV] Darth Maul (Old Master) figure mainly uses existing parts, but there is some newness here too. The figure turned out well. (more….)

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Our next The Black Series Gaming Greats Visual Guide features the Rocket Launcher Trooper (Gaming Greats 22) from Jedi: Fallen Order. Click below to check him out!

We have another Visual Guide update from the Gaming Greats line, featuring the Riot Scout Trooper (Gaming Greats 14). Click below to check out our full Visual Guide. You can also check out our review of this figure right here.

It’s time for another Visual Guide update from the Gaming Greats line of The Black Series. Click below to check out the 13th Battalion Trooper (Gaming Greats 12). You can also check out a full review of this figure in our review database.

Our next update for The Black Series Visual Guide is the Gaming Greats Nightbrother Archer (Gaming Greats 10) from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Click below to check out our full Visual Guide. Make sure to also stop by our review database to read our full review.

Hasbro produced a stunning version of Starkiller from The Force Unleashed. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with many accessories. (more….)

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The Black Series [Phase IV] Darth Malgus figure is quite an achievement. But it’s also a rip-off. (more….)

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We’re all caught up on the TVC reissues now! The Expanded Universe Republic Trooper (The Old Republic) reissue is another remarkable upgrade. Hasbro updated the figure with Photo Real and some other paint operations. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 100-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2012 version from the 2022 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this magnificent figure updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

We’re catching up on TVC reissues! The Expanded Universe Shae Vizla [(Old Republic Bounty Hunter)] reissue is a remarkable upgrade. Hasbro unbelievably tooled an all-new attractive portrait. We still appreciate the first version, but this one is superior. Hasbro also updated the figure with Photo Real and a few updated paint operations. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 100-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2012 version from the 2022 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this magnificent figure updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

We’re catching up on TVC reissues! The Expanded Universe Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice) reissue is the best version to date. Hasbro updated the figure with Photo Real and a few updated paint operations. This figure always does well each time it’s re-released, but it tops them all. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 100-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2012 version from the 2023 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this magnificent figure updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.

Hasbro is banging out characters from Knights Of The Old Republic; the latest is Bastila Shan. It’s another lovely action figure in the line. (more….)

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GameStop has marked down some of their Gaming Greats (and others) to $18.98:

• 13th Battalion Trooper
• B1 Battle Droid
• KX Security Droid
• RC-1140 (Fixer)
• Riot Scout Trooper
• Nightbrother Warrior ($21.97)
• Tusken Raider (Credit Collection)

Note: Free shipping on orders over $79.00. And, some clearance items are buy 1 get 1 free.

The RC-1262 (Scorch) action figure is deceivingly nice-looking until you discover how off it is. Oh, and the price is laughable. The line is doomed. (more….)

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It’s a mega-pre-order day for The Black Series and The Vintage Collection! After weeks of small piecemeal pre-orders, we are back to another round of mass pre-orders. As usual, we will add the links as we get them and help you make sense of all of today’s pre-orders! 

Also note, ShopDisney does not always put up pre-orders but will wait to list theirs when they are in stock. If they do list them, they often appear later than the pre-order launch time. We’ll add them if/when they list them. 

The Vintage Collection

• Moff Jerjerrod (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Nien Nunb (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Krrsantan (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• The Mandalorian’s N1 Starfighter (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Jabba’s Palace 4-pack (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)

The Black Series

• Omega (Mercenary Gear) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Cad Bane (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Darth Maul (Old Master) (Gamestop Exclusive)
• Force Spirits 3-Pack (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)

TBS Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary

• R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Darth Vader (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Emperor’s Royal Guard (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Jabba the Hutt (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)
• Darth Vader Revenge SWC Exclusive (Hasbro Pulse)

The Black Series Roleplay & Other Stuff

• 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Helmet (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)
• Chatter Back Animatronic Chopper Droid (Entertainment Earth • Amazon)

Other Entertainment Earth pre-orders (10% off all in-stock orders, plus free shipping on orders over $59):

• The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Wave 3 Case of 8

It’s another mega pre-order day for Hasbro with most of the Star Wars Celebration reveals going up for pre-order today. As usual, we will post a pre-order breakdown with links at the 1 PM Eastern launch time, but since there are quite a few, here’s a breakdown of what to expect today:

The Vintage Collection

• Moff Jerjerrod (Mainline Release)
• Nien Nunb (Mainline Release)
• Krrsantan (Mainline Release)
• The Mandalorian’s N1 Starfighter (Mainline Release)
• Jabba’s Palace 4-pack (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)

The Black Series

• Omega (Mercenary Gear) (Mainline Release)
• Cad Bane (Mainline Release)
• Darth Maul (Old Master) (Gamestop Exclusive)
• Force Spirits 3-Pack (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)

TBS Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary

• R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) (Mainline Release)
• Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) (Mainline Release)
• Darth Vader (Mainline Release)
• Emperor’s Royal Guard (Mainline Release)
• Jabba the Hutt (Hasbro Pulse / ShopDisney Exclusive)
• Darth Vader Revenge SWC Exclusive (Hasbro Pulse)

The Black Series Roleplay & Other Stuff

• 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Helmet (Fan Channel/Amazon)
• Chatter Back Animatronic Chopper Droid (Mainline Release)

The rest of the Star Wars Celebration reveals will go up for pre-order on May 4th.

We continue with our The Black Series [Phase IV] Visual Guide updates tonight with the addition of the Nightbrother Warrior (GG05). Get the full Visual Guide by clicking below. Read our full review right here.

We are continuing our run of The Vintage Collection Visual Guides tonight with the addition of the Gaming Greats Lando Calrissian (Star Wars: Battlefront II) (VC238). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Make sure to also check out our full review of this figure right here.

Our next Visual Guide update features The Vintage Collection ARC TROOPER (Lambent Seeker) (VC236). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. You can also check out our full review here.

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This week’s round of pre-orders are all exclusive to Walmart and Target. Click below for pre-order pages. Some product pages may not be live exactly at 1 PM Eastern. 

Update: All pre-orders are now live

The Vintage Collection

• ARC Commander Blitz (Walmart)
• Boba Fett (Vintage Comic Art)
• Boba Fett (Comic Art Edition)

The Black Series

• Gamorrean Guard (Target)
• RC-1262 (Scorch) (GameStop)

Hasbro has also revealed The Black Series RC-1262 (Scorch) today, completing Delta Squad. Look for this to go up for pre-order tomorrow at 1 PM Eastern at GameStop.

Our The Vintage Collection Visual Guide gets another update today. Check out the Heavy Assault Stormtrooper (VC253). Click below for the full Visual Guide. You can also find a full review of this figure in our review database.

The RC-1140 (Fixer) GameStop exclusive is another boring, inaccurate, and expensive repaint! How much longer will we have to endure these figures? (more….)

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What do you think of the Riot Scout Trooper Gaming Greats figure? (more….)

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The B1 Battle Droid is an attractive action figure. But do you want it for your collection? (more….)

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