We can almost forgive Hasbro for initially making the Stormtrooper (VC231) figure a Walmart exclusive because they’ve done their part to make it more widely available again. Hasbro re-adds the Stormtrooper to the lineup with enhanced paint operations and card art. The figure hasn’t looked better. We took the time to summarize all the new details for you by producing an all-new 80-image gallery complete with comparison shots and a breakdown of what separates the 2022 version from the 2024 reissue in the Collector Notes. See this essential figure, which has been updated in our RDRs now! There’s more difference here than you may realize.
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Hot Toys is adding another sixth scale Stormtrooper to the ranks with the release of their Stormtrooper (with Death Star Environment) (MMS736). Click through to check out all the details and gallery images.
This is available to pre-order right now at Sideshow Collectibles.
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Walmart.com has also opened pre-orders for the recently revealed The Vintage Collection Darth Vader and Stormtrooper. The Stormtrooper is currently up for pre-order for $13.78.
Update: The Stormtroopers cleared out at that price. Now showing Out of stock.
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The 4-inch Epic Hero Series Stormtrooper is a case in point example of how the line gets too thin. We didn’t need this figure produced. (more….)
Thank you for reading Research Droids Reviews: Season 15!
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The Black Series [Return Of The Jedi 40] Stormtrooper figure is not screen-accurate. But it’s a nice figure nonetheless. (more….)
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There are less than 300 left of PSWCS.org’s Stormtrooper medallions left. Click through for an update for this Memorial Day weekend…
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PSWCS (Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society) has announced the latest charity medallion in their ongoing (and excellent) series of charity medallions. This year’s medallion features the Stormtrooper in support of the Veterans Outreach of PA. Click through for the full press release and order details!
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Let’s continue our Visual Guide updates for The Vintage Collection deluxe sets. Up next is the Imperial Stormtrooper (Nevarro Cantina). Get the full Visual Guide by clicking the image below, and read our full review right here.
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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.
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Pre-orders are now open for wave 2 of The Black Series Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary 6-Inch Figures. Click below for pre-order pages for each figure!
Click here for the full Entertainment Earth listing of products. Use code HOLIDAYFREE22 for free shipping on orders over $39.
Click the images below for the Entertainment Earth product pages
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Gizmodo has officially revealed wave 2 from The Black Series Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary. Head over to their site for the full reveal. Pre-order these figures tomorrow beginning at 1:00 pm ET.
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Let’s focus on the Walmart exclusive Original 96 wave for our next few Visual Guide updates. Up first is the Stormtrooper (VC231). Click through for our full Visual Guide page. You can also check out a full review of this figure right here.
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Entertainment Earth has opened pre-orders for eight figures previously exclusive to Walmart, including the Ahsoka Tano and Grogu set and Stormtrooper. Click below for pre-order pages!
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FINALLY! It only took 18 years, but Hasbro stepped-up to give us a proper STAR WARS Stormtrooper for The Vintage Collection. The wait started in 2004. Folks, we now have our definitive A New Hope Stormtrooper action figure. See why you won’t want to miss this one! (more….)
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This last week or so I took advantage of some sales on Dorksidetoys.com. Six TVC figures made their way to my house. I also had a frustrating Target experience, and I need to vent! Something for everyone today… Click here to read about it.
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Sideshow Collectibles has opened up orders for the Hot Toys Stormtrooper (Chrome Version) (MMS615) 1/6 Scale Figure. Click here for the order page. Thanks to JTA reader Darthflan for the alert!
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We get another army-builder in the Imperial Stormtrooper (Nevarro Cantina) Deluxe set from Walmart. (more….)
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There is a backup plan for those who missed out or will miss out on The Vintage Collection Walmart exclusive “Star Wars” Stormtrooper. And it comes in the form of the Heavy Assault Stormtrooper figure. It’s an upgraded stormtrooper with extra gear. (more….)
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Hot Toys has announced another exclusive version sixth scale figure from their chrome line. Click through for details and gallery images of the Stormtrooper (Chrome Version) (MMS615).
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If I had written this article the day of the announcement, it might have looked pretty ugly, not that this post will be much better. But in all seriousness, what’s the deal with making The Vintage Collection Stormtrooper from A New Hope a Walmart exclusive? (more….)
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Click below for pre-order pages for the Walmart Collector Con exclusive The Vintage Collection figures:
Update: Several are now showing ‘out of stock’, including the Stormtrooper and R2-D2.
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Walmart Collector Con is set to launch tomorrow morning at 10 AM Eastern. Here are the links for the upcoming The Vintage Collection exclusives expected to go live at that time:
Note: Until the links are activated, they will default to the Collector Con home page.
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Our friends at Banthaskull.com have revealed another Walmart exclusive The Vintage Collection figure. Head on over to their site for the full reveal of the Original 96 Stormtrooper. This figure will also be up for pre-order on March 24th at 1 PM Eastern at Walmart.com, as part of their 2022 Collector Con.
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Hasbro revealed more Retro Collection and The Vintage Collection specialized figures today, including prototype and carbonized figures. There are also more Original 96 figures to add to the line, including the reveal of VC200. Click through for the detailed breakdown and discussion. Here’s a summary of what was announced:
The Vintage Collection (general release) (Pre-order September 9, 1 PM Eastern)
The Vintage Collection Troop Building Set (Pre-order September 9, 1 PM Eastern)
The Vintage Collection Carbonized Figures (Walmart) (Pre-order October 7, 1 PM Eastern)
Retro Collection (Target) (Pre-order September 9, 1 PM Eastern)
The Vintage Collection Pipeline Reveals
UPDATE: Details and images added
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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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