Tag Archives: The Black Series [Phase III]

It’s a miracle Hasbro made another vehicle in The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line, but the only reason this one exists is that it’s a Fan Channel exclusive. They’ll probably never again offer another vehicle at Big Box retail again. That aside, we know 6″ collectors will love the Snowspeeder/Dak Ralter set, but 3.75″ collectors will know immediately that Hasbro went cheap on its design. (more….)

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Our next The Black Series Visual Guide update features the latest in carbonized technology. Click below to check out the Stormtrooper (Carbonized). Make sure to also check out our full review of this figure over in our review database.

Tonight’s Visual Guide update takes a look a The Black Series 6-Inch Battle Droid (Geonosis) (108). Click below for our full Visual Guide page. You can also read our full review of this figure right here.

So Hasbro can make a box “vac-metalized” but can’t do the same for the figure inside of it? The Black Series [Phase III] Stormtrooper (Carbonized) figure has a box that’s more silvery and shinier than itself. What’s up with that?! (more….)

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The Black Series [Phase III] Battle Droid (Geonosis) figure turned out beautifully. How many are you buying for your Battle of Geonosis display? (more….)

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Our next Visual Guide update features The Black Series [Phase III] Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight) (111). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Make sure to also check out our full review of this figure.

Tonight’s Visual Guide update features the latest from The Black Series [Phase III] basic line. Click below to check out Anakin Skywalker (Padawan) (110). You can also read our detailed review of this figure right here.

The Black Series [Phase III] Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight) (111) figure also has some missed opportunities. But overall, looks fantastic. Will you add it to your collection? (more….)

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The Black Series [Phase III] Anakin Skywalker (Padawan) (110) figure has some missed opportunities. But overall, it still looks great. Will you add it to your collection? (more….)

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If you decide to brave the pandemic, TJ Maxx is getting the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Yoda (Force Spirit) figure. It only costs $5.99. Special thanks to JTA reader Camarillo E. for the news!

In case you haven’t checked your inbox in three minutes, Amazon is also shipping Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi from Attack Of The Clones too! Collectors are receiving them as well today! Special thanks to JTA reader Mike R. for the reminder!

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In a very strange move, Hasbro is re-releasing Jango Fett in the GameStop exclusive Gaming Greats sub-line. Our friends at StarWarsFiguren have the full image in their forums.

UPDATE: This is now available for pre-order on GameStop.com

Hasbro Pulse is shipping out the 6″ Snowspeeder with Dack Ralter. JTA reader Jason A. sends us some quick pics to share with our readers! Check them out by clicking through!

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Tonight’s Visual Guide update features the Amazon exclusive The Black Series 6″  Emperor Palpatine and Throne. Click below to check out our Visual Guide of this set. You can also check out our full review of this set right here.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Today’s Visual Guide is for all the Fathers out there… The Black Series [Phase III] The Child. Click below to check out this little guy, and make sure to also check out our full review of this figure over in our review database.

There are many paint operation variances that can be chalked up to a one-off factory mistake. This may or may not be one of them. JTA reader Morgan K. sends us a possible variation on the GameStop exclusive Gaming Greats Stormtrooper Commander figure. If you look carefully at the belly armor, you’ll notice a unique application of blue color flashes there. It’s a little too “perfect” to be a mistake, but anything is possible. The sample in our RDRs mimics the version on the right. If you have a sample that looks like the one on the left, can you let us know so we have a better idea of how common this is, if at all?

Have you noticed a lack of product at your local retailers like TARGET and WALMART? Aside from leftovers of the TBS6 [P3] Wedge Antilles wave, a couple of 40th Anniversary Lando Calrissian figures at TARGET, and mostly nothing at WALMART, aisles are bare of Star Wars products. Many factors can be blamed, from Coronavirus to online sales, but you have to wonder why retail cannot even keep SOMETHING on their shelves to represent this landmark event! The below image is from my local TARGET, and it has looked like this for over seven weeks now (aside from the Imperial Probe Droid which one arrived damaged and hasn’t sold since). And don’t get me started on The Vintage Collection which I haven’t seen at this location since 2019. Thank goodness for online, huh? It makes you wonder why Hasbro needs brick and mortar and at all.

Let’s fill in our only hole in the Visual Guides 3¾ Inch The Black Series [Phase III] line with tonight’s update. Click below to check out the re-released Emperor’s Royal Guard. You can also read our full review of this figure to see just how it differs from TVC’s version of this release.

We are wrapping up our Visual Guide updates from the GameStop exclusive Gaming Greats line with the Heavy Battle Droid. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide page. Make sure to also check out our full review of this exclusive figure right here. This figure is still in-stock over at GameStop.com.

Our next Visual Guide update features another from GameStop’s exclusive Gaming Greats line. Click below to check out Jedi Knight Revan. Make sure you also check in on our full review of this figure right here.

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We have the latest Gaming Greats release from GameStop for tonight’s Visual Guide update. Click below to check out the Shadow Stormtrooper. We also have our full review of this figure right here. This is still available to order over at GameStop.com.

The GameStop exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Shadow Stormtrooper Gaming Greats 6″ figure is awesome. But it’s not for everyone, especially newbie collectors. See why we love it! (more….)

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Let’s check out our Visual Guide for the Deluxe The Black Series [Phase III] Imperial Probe Droid. Click below to check out the full guide page. You can also read our full review of this figure right here.

There’s trouble in HyperReal paradise! JTA Facebook reader Angelo C. posts images of his HyperReal Luke Skywalker (Bespin) figure and the news is damaging, literally. After posing the figure in a few action stances, the rubber in the crotch and armpits is tearing. We’ve also received reports that the HyperReal Darth Vader is also showing signs of breaking down. What a waste of resources and money, Hasbro. We don’t need any more “bigger” Star Wars action figures. Get back to basics! And buyer beware!

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It’s time to check your inboxes! GameStop has begun charging credit cards for their exclusive Gaming Greats Shadow Stormtrooper. If you’re interested, you can still order the Gaming Greats Shadow Stormtrooper 6″ figure right now. One per customer! Special thanks to JTA reader Todd C. for the update!