Today, Blue Milk LLC launches Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition book on crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Starting from $50 for early bird backers, the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition is a comprehensive historical manuscript and detailed visual archive of one of Hasbro's most popular lines of 3.75-inch Star Wars action figures, The Vintage Collection (TVC). To learn more about this project have a look here.
Have a look at the new database entries for The Vintage Collection, check out the photo galleries, read the figure information and listen to the reviews.
J.B. continues to be your premier resource for Star Wars action figures. Today we've added the 3.75" Kylo Ren action figure to the system which was sold exclusively in Japan in the BluRay Movie Nex bundle. The set included Kylo Ren, an exclusive display stand by Takara Tomy (the distributor for Hasbro Star Wars in Japan), 10 mini posters, a 3-disc Steelbook BluRay set, a digital copy and a guide book to The Force Awakens. Have a look at the figure entry for all the details.
You can now find following Hasbro 3.75" Star Wars figures from the 2006 Saga Collection in the database:
Entertainment Earth has begun to process orders for the next wave of The Vintage Collection! If you haven't ordered your case yet (they also sell figures individually), now is the time! The wave includes the Praetorian Guard, Captain Phasma, Lando Calrissian (from the Solo movie), Chewbacca and the over the top fantastic looking Rogue One Stormtrooper! Check it out!
You can now find the 2006 Shock Trooper from the Greatest Battles sub-line in the database, check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Saga Collection AT-TE Tank Gunner in the database. The figure was originally released during the 2005 Revenge Of The Sith toy line, but was one year later re-released in the Greatest Battles sub-line. Click on the link or the image to learn more about the figure.
You can now find the Han Solo (Stormtrooper) from Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection in our system. To learn more about it have a look at the database entry here: Han Solo Stormtrooper.
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape) in the database. The figure is brand new and can only be purchased at Target stores in the United States. To learn more about the figure have a look here:
Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape)
We dug in the crates and pulled out the 20 year old Episode I Electronic CommTech Reader, we took new pictures and re-examined the technology. Please join us for a fresh look at the Electronic CommTech Reader!
Completing a full set of Episode I CommTech chips can be challenging because Hasbro canceled or delayed some figures which caused gaps in the CommTech chip numbering. In order to help you get organized and find out if you have a full set at home have a look at the Guide To CommTech Chips.
We've pulled out an Episode I booklet from 1999 and scanned in all the pages. This turned out to be a lot of fun and it's interesting to see what Star Wars figures were advertised, you'll find Episode I figures in it, but they also mixed the Original Trilogy in with some Power Of The Force figures. Towards the back you find the board and electronic games which were hip at the time. Go and have fun looking at all the toys!
We've added every commtech chip from the 1999 Episode I Collection to the database. Each figure entry now shows the chip and you can listen to all the voice samples. Keep in mind that the technology is 20 years old now and some of the voice samples sound quite distorted. It was a fun toy line with a neat gimmick, have fun browsing the Episode I collection and listen to the voice samples!
Barnesandnoble.com has marked down Black Series 6" action figures drastically. There are some downsides, most of them are sold out online, but if you give it a shot you might just get lucky. Black Series 6" Dewbacks and Rey's Speeders are marked down to $14.99 each, they are sold out online, but you can check your local store availability and pick it up there. 15 bucks for a Black Series Dewback or Rey's Speeder? Wow!
The new Black Series 6" Archive figures are marked down to $4.99 each, again they are sold out online, but you can check store availability in your area online.
They also have the fantastic Black Series FX Kylo Ren lightsaber marked down to $49.98 and the FX Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber is marked down to $43.74, and both are available online!
Some collect them, some don't care about them at all. Either way, you can now find a full photo gallery of all the covers and backs of the small 10 page Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventure comic books on the website. Those small collectible comic books were packed in together with Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventure action figures, you can find a full list of figures here: Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventure figures and the comic book photo gallery here.
You can now find following figures from the Heroes & Villains series in the database:
Here is a look at new additions to the database from the Star Wars Saga Collection:
During Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 the official Star Wars website revealed the product packaging for the final installment of the Skywalker Saga. The packaging features Kylo Ren in front of a star field next to the classic yellow Star Wars logo. Join us for a look at all the Star Wars packaging designs in the Disney era since 2015.
You can now find Clone Commander Bacara from Hasbro's 3.75" The Saga Collection in the database. The figure was part of the Heroes & Villains sub-line in 2006, have a look here:
Star Wars: Galaxy Of Adventures 3.75" action figures by Hasbro are on display at stores in a cardboard display. Series 1 and 2 had their own designs on the cardboard box and we expect series 3 to have a unique design as well. To have a look at the display check out some high-res images.
You can now find Yoda from the Heroes & Villains Collection and the Shadow Stormtrooper from 2006's Saga Collection in the database, have a look here:
You can now find Anakin Skywalker from The Saga Collection sub-line Heroes & Villains in the database, check it out!
Over the coming weeks we are going to fill some gaps in the database, in particular for THE SAGA COLLECTION from 2006. Our first new addition is the Heroes & Villain Darth Vader #1 figure, have a look at the database entry to learn more about it.
We've finished another toy line! This makes three this week! First we added the last figure to the Black Series 3.75" series to the database (Han Solo with Cinema box, Amazon Italy), then we finished the Rogue One Collection with the international version of Finn and the Desert Landspeeder and now we've finished the SOLO: A Star Wars Story toy line with the Red Squadron A-Wing pilot!
Technically the Resistance A-Wing Fighter (Red Squadron) could be considered part of the Last Jedi toy line, but because it came out late and with updated Force Link 2.0 technology implemented we added it to the SOLO action figure line. To learn more about this set have a look here: Resistance A-Wing Fighter With Pilot!
We've just finished our Black Series 3.75" toy line with the rare Amazon Italy exclusive Han Solo in Cinema Box a few days ago, and today we are happy to report that we've finished our 3.75" Rogue One Collection as well! The last entry into the database was the Finn with Desert Landspeeder set, which in Rogue One packaging was only sold in International markets. To learn more about this set have a look here: Rogue One Collection - Finn With Desert Landspeeder
Happy May The Fourth!
If you've missed the previously Toys'R'Us exclusive Black Series 6" Clone Commander Gree figure then you get a second chance! Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for this figure which will ship later this year, have a look!
We've taken a closer look at the entire first wave of Star Wars Retro Collection figures from Hasbro. We compared them to the originals and took comparison pictures, please have a look!
Here is a Black Series 3.75" action figure set which a lot of collectors missed out on. In late 2017, right before the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Amazon Italy sold an exclusive cinema box set which included a Black Series 3.75" Han Solo figure.
The set featured the Hasbro and Black Series logos. The box included two movie theater tickets to see The Last Jedi, a BB-8 colored car charger, a BB-8 colored micro USB cable, BB-8 colored headphones, two headphone attachments for different ear sizes and the Han Solo figure. The set was limited to 500 pieces only and cost 49,99 Euros, which is currently $56.08 in the U.S. Needless to say, with only 500 sets made, and availability restricted to only Amazon Italy, this is the rarest of all Black Series 3.75" sets made. This was the last puzzle piece to our full Black Series 3.75" archive, have a look here for all figures made in this series: Star Wars Black Series 3.75" toy line.
To find out more about the figure and for our photo gallery have a look here: Black Series 3.75" Han Solo (Special Cinema Box), Amazon Italy exclusive
We've recveived a nice surprise from Hasbro! They sent a large envelope in the style of the original Kenner Early Bird Kit from 1977 which included a reproduction of the original 1977 Star Wars stickers. We'd like to say thank you to Hasbro for this fun piece and for sending it our way. We are looking forward to the Star Wars Retro Collection in a few weeks (the single carded figures are exclusively available at Target stores), and if you've been around the website then you already know that Grand Moff Tarkin has already been reviewed here on J.B.
For a look at what figures Hasbro has planned have a look at the photo gallery from this year's New York Toy Fair.
We've added the last five figures from the Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventures toy line to the database. You can now find Darth Vader (The Villain), Han Solo (The Scoundrel), Luke Skywalker (The Jedi), R2-D2 (The Astromech Droid) and Yoda (The Master) in the system. To learn more about each figure have a look here:
You can now pre-order the new wave of 3.75" Vintage Collection figures at Entertainment Earth! This wave includes Lando Calrissian, the Elite Praetorian Guard, Captain Phasma, Chewbacca and the Rogue One Stormtrooper, check it out!
We've added the two Black Series 6" Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 exclusive figures of Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi to the database. To learn more about each figure have a look here please:
You can now find the Vintage Collection Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) figure in the database. To learn more about this Walmart exclusive figure have a look here please:
Vintage Collection Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard)
We've opened a new website section for the 3.75" Star Wars Retro Collection, make sure to keep an eye on it as we'll be adding more figures in the coming weeks. The first figure which has made it into the database is Grand Moff Tarkin, which was packed-in together with the Escape The Death Star board game, have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Mace Windu and Battle Droid in the database. To learn more about each figure have a look at the entries here:
You can now find the Black Series 6" Han Solo (Mimban) #78 in the database. Take a look at the entry to learn more about the figure.
Our Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 photo gallery coverage continues! We've uploaded images of Hasbro's presentation and images of the collector organized room sales which took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Check 'em out!
Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 had a fantastic selection of Star Wars action figures on the show floor. Every Star Wars action figure line since 1978 was represented in one way or another. Here are select images of Star Wars figures which we came across at Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019. Click on the image or follow this link to check it all out!
Here is an overview of what we can expect from The Vintage Collection over the coming months going into Triple Force Friday on October 4, 2019! Have a look at the list!
Hasbro has sent out press images of up-coming Star Wars action figures, have a look at the photo gallery here! We'll post more updates over the coming days!
Lots of Star Wars action figures have gone up for pre-order at Entertainment Earth and Amazon over the past 12 hours, check 'em out:
Here are our first images of Hasbro's Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 booth. We will add more images to this photo gallery over the coming days, but here is the first batch, please have a look!
You can now find the Vintage Collection #VC08 in the database! This is the re-work of the previously released Legacy Collection and Vintage Collection Darth Vader figure, read on to learn more about it:
The Vintage Collection Darth Vader
You can now find the re-release of the Gamorrean Guard from The Vintage Collection in the database. The figure is part of the Fan Channel series which is only available through online stores. To learn more about the figure have a look here:
The Vintage Collection Gamorrean Guard
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Vintage Collection re-release of Princess Leia Organa (Hoth) in the database, have a look at this brand new figure here:
You can now find the re-release/re-paint of the Hasbro Vintage Collection VC#03 Han Solo (Echo Base) figure in the database. To learn more about this figure have a look here:
We've been re-organizing The Vintage Collection slightly, plus we've set up a new section which is dedicated to re-releases in The Vintage Collection. Even though those figures carry the same VC number on the back of the packaging as the previous released figures, we think that the paint differences on the figures and the changes to the packaging warrants its own section. The first figure for this new section is Luke Skywalker (Endor) VC23, which was updated with Hasbro's photo real face printing technology. You can read our original report about this change from a month ago here: Oh Yes They Are Different!
You can now find Hasbro's The Vintage Collection 3.75" Scarif Stormtrooper in the database, check it out!
You can now pre-order the new set of Vintage Collection figures at Entertainment Earth, have a look!
Sammy Delco just purchased the lastest Star Wars The Vintage Collection figures in China and gave us a closer look at the head sculpts. Initially Hasbro announced during New York Comic Con 2018 that those figures would be straight re-releases, with the exception of changes to the legal statements on the back of the packaging. Well, it looks like Hasbro took the opportunity and implemented the photo real face printing technology, which is a definite upgrade and well worth upgrading to if you own the previous releases. Check out the comparison shots!
Update: Darth Vader has been added, and he as well was updated with the photo real face printing technology.
You can now find the Black Series 6" General Grievous figure in the database. For all the details about the figure have a look at the database entry:
With all the excitement about Jabba's Sail Barge we went ahead and updated our overview of all the Jabba The Hutt action figures released to date. Our look starts with the Kenner 1983 Jabba The Hutt figure and ends with the just released 2019 Vintage Collection Jabba The Hutt figure. Take a look and let us know what your favorite Jabba figure is in the comments!
You can now find Rey (Island Journey) from Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection in the database, check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper from The Vintage Collection in the database. The figure is only available online, but it's numbered and part of the basic assortment. Read on to learn more about the figure: 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper
Here is another addition to the database from The Vintage Collection! To learn more about Princess Leia Organa (Boushh) head on over to the database entry!
We've added Klaatu from Hasbro's The Vintage Collection to the database. For all the details have a look at the entry:
The Vintage Collection Klaatu VC135
Walmart.com has added their exclusive Vintage Collection Jabba's Palace Adventure Playset to the website and revealed new images of the included Han Solo in Carbonite and Ree Yees figures! They both look fantastic on their Kenner-inspired cards, check 'em out!
Both figures are re-releases of Black Series 3.75" figures, but it's the first time that they are being made available in The Vintage Collection. Ree-Yees was previously available in 2014: Ree-Yees Black Series 3.75" #28 and Han Solo in Carbonite was released in 2015, you can look at the Han Solo figure here and the Carbonite Block here.
The Sail Barge is close to getting into collector's hands and so it's time for us to catch up with some action figure entries into the database which can be used together with a Jabba display! Our entry for today is Yak Face (Salt Marae) from Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection, the figure turned out brilliantly, have a look at the full photo gallery and all the information to learn more about it!
The final vote for the Black Series 6" fan vote is now active on the Hasbro Pulse Instagram page, make your voice heard. The characters which have made it into the final TOP 10 are listed below.
For a look at what Black Series 6" action figures Hasbro has already made from The Empire Strikes Back have a look here.
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for a new series of action figure stands which are compatible with Hasbro's 3.75" Star Wars action figures from 1995 and on. The stands come in packs of 25 and are available in grey, black and in transparent. For more details have a look here:
Another addition into the database for today is the Black Series Archive BOSSK figure. To learn more about it take a look at the entry, read the details about the figure and have a look at the photo gallery!
You can now find Bounty Hunter IG-88 from Hasbro's Black Series toy line in the database. IG-88 is almost 7" tall and comes with four accessories/weapons. Check it out to learn more about it!
Is your nursery ready? The Barge is about to pop and we want to see your Jabba's Sail Barge displays! Post your pictures in the comments to this post and we'll gather them into one big photo gallery and feature them until the end of days on JediBusiness.com!
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Archive Boba Fett figure in the database. This includes all the figure information and photo gallery with comparison images to the previous two Boba Fett figures. Check it out and learn more about the Black Series Archive Boba Fett!
Entertainment Earth has begun charging credit cards for Black Series General Grievous pre-orders, which means that they'll be shipping ahead of the estimated April ship date! This will be the first Black Series figure in the DELUXE line which is taller than a basic Black Series figure.
Get your General Grievous figure here!
You can now find the brand new Black Series PADMÉ AMIDALA action figure in the database. Take a look at the photo gallery, read up on all the figure information and check out all Padmé Amidala action figures in Hasbro's 3.75" and 6" scales to date.
You can now find the brand new Black Series Vice Admiral Holdo action figure in the database, check it out!
We've been taking a look at Jabba's Sail Barge's history and stumbled upon a Google Hangout with JediBusiness.com and some members of the Hasbro Star Wars team and were surprised about some of the intel we gathered almost a year ago. So here are 10 fun facts which you might not remember about Jabba's Sail Barge, check it out!
We've taken a look at the long road Hasbro's up-coming Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge had to take in order for it to become a reality, all the way from back in 2013 until today. We would be honored if you'd join us!
We've added a Black Series 6" sub-section for the Black Series Archive line to the database. The archive line, which shipped to stores in January 2019 for the first time, includes re-issues of previously available Black Series figures. Even though the figures are re-releases in this series, Hasbro took the opportunity to improve some of them through their Photo Real Face Printing technology. The first figure to make it into our database is Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot), have a look!
For a full list of Black Series 6" figures from Hasbro have a look here: Star Wars The Black Series
You can now find the brand new Black Series Dryden Vos action figure in the database. The figure turned out great and Hasbro implemented a hidden easter egg which isn't mentioned on the packaging. Have a look at the database entry and learn more about the Black Series Dryden Vos figure!
We've opened our Star Wars Resistance Action Figure Guide with every new 3.75" released by Hasbro, check it out: Star Wars Resistance toy line.
Have fun choosing different angles to look at the figures. We've also uploaded high-res images of every figure and of course you can compare each Star Wars figure in our system with the compare tool.
One of the most amazing Star Wars auctions is about to take place on February 28, 2019 at 11am PST. The auction is organized by the PropStore and it features some of the rarest and most expensive Star Wars action figures and toys available in the hobby. We've looked through the entire catalog and picked out some of our favorite items, listed the pricing for you and uploaded a photo gallery. Have a look at this amazing auction!
Our community has voted and the results for Hasbro's next Star Wars Black Series 6" action figure based on the Empire Strikes Back are in, have a look at our TOP 10 and find out how the fan vote continues!
Hasbro's brand new wave of Star Wars Black Series 6" action figures has been found on store shelves. The wave includes 6" figures of Vice Admiral Holdo, Dryden Voss, Han Solo (Mudtrooper), Battle Droid, Mace Windu and Padme Amidala from Episode II. Read on for more!
Hasbro's 3.75" Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventures action figure series took over an entire side display at New York Toy Fair 2019. The first two waves of figures are already available at retail stores with a third batch expected in Spring. For all the details have a look at the Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventures display at New York Toy Fair 2019.
Hasbro has invited our community to vote for the next Black Series 6" action from The Empire Strikes Back. Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of Episode 5 and Hasbro wants to know what Black Series figure they should make, so they need our help. It's easy to vote here on J.B., simply follow the link, read the rules and cast your second vote!
Fellow collectors of Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection, New York Toy Fair 2019 was for you! There was a lot of cool stuff shown, so let's dive into some of the information which we gathered by talking to members of Hasbro's Star Wars team on the show floor. Take a look!
Here is all the intel we gathered about The Black Series 6" line from Hasbro's New York Toy Fair 2019 show room, check it out!
Here is a closer look at The Vintage Collection Skiff and all the details we could find about it on the show floor at New York Toy Fair 2019. Have a look!
Here is everything we learned about Hasbro's brand new 3.75" Star Wars Retro Collection during the New York Toy Fair 2019 presentation, read on for more and take a look at the images!
The Hasbro Toy Fair 2019 presentation is over and we have a ton of information to go through and share with you. It will take time to sort it all out, but we are working on it as you are reading this! We took a ton of photos on the show floor, we gathered intel which you won't find anywhere else, and we have the audio recording of the Hasbro interview which took place after the main presentation. So stay tuned to J.B. over the coming week for constant updates.
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For now, click on the image and take a look at all the beautiful press photos which Hasbro sent to us:
Today's the day! Hasbro will hold their Toy Fair 2019 panel at 1:30pm EST, stay tuned to this page for all the information.
Our coverage will begin this coming Saturday afternoon live from the Hasbro Star Wars presentation in New York City! We expect exclusive announcements for Star Wars Celebration Chicago, an update on Jabba's Sail Barge, maybe an early look at The Vintage Collection for the Holiday season 2019 and details on the next HasLab project. We might also hear some details about a possible Force Friday III event! This is going to be a fun weekend for Star Wars action figure collectors and you can follow our coverage here -> New York Toy Fair 2019
Entertainment Earth has updated their pre-order listing for the Vintage Collection 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper with a carded image. The name plate looks mighty busy with two languages squeezed onto it, but we like how it turned out overall! To get your figure pre-ordered have a look here.
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for the highly anticipated next wave of Black Series 6" figures. The wave includes highlights such as Mace Windu, an Episode 1 Battle Droid, Padme Amidala from Episode II, Vice Admiral Holdo, Dryden Voss and Han Solo in Mudtrooper disguise. Check it out and get your order in!
StarWars.com has revealed the next wave of tube figures which will include Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rey, Kylo Ren, General Grievous and Boba Fett. Each pack contains one 3.75-inch scale Star Wars figure, a mini comic, and a code that can be activated with a smart device to unlock more stories online. We've done the research for you and tell you which figures are re-releases and from what series, take a look!
Fellow collector and J.B. reader Owen Brown found a difference between the single carded Range Trooper from the Force Link 2.0 series and the multipack Range Trooper figure from the Mission On Vandor-1 4-pack. If you look closely at the chest plate you'll notice that the single carded figure has a small black stripe painted on it while the figure from the multipack has a blue stripe instead.
You can now pre-order the Black Series General Grievous figure at Entertainment Earth! This figure is being released in the XL Black Series line, it's taller than a regular figure (and hence costs more). Check it out!
New images of the up-coming Black Series General Grievous figure have shown up online today. The figure will cost $29.99, it will not be exclusive to any store, and it will be the first released figure in The Black Series' new XL assortment. We'll keep you posted on the main page once the figure goes up for pre-order, meanwhile check out those fantastic images:
By Christian "Criz Bee" Bortz
Here is a look at everything that we know thus far for The Black Series 6" line for 2019. We predict that we'll see most of the figures before the Summer is over, because Disney/Lucasfilm and Hasbro will certainly gear up for Star Wars: Episode IX in the Fall with figures based on the new Star Wars movie.
Let's take a look at what has been revealed so far.
Hasbro announced during New York Comic Con 2018 that a new format will join The Black Series family called Black Series XL. This gives us fans the opportunity to get figures in the Black Series which are bigger and taller. This is similar to the Gamorrean Guard and Moloch figures which are currently exclusively available at Target stores. With the bigger format however comes a bigger price, which will be $29.99. We don't know yet if those figures will be numbered.
The very first figure which we can look forward to is the fan-favorite General Grievous from Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith. The figure will come with a premium soft-goods cape which has pockets on the inside for all the lightsaber hilts. General Grievous will have two arms which can be extended out into a four arm battle stance and Hasbro will include four lightsabers and one droid blaster. The figure will be out in Spring 2019.
You can now find the latest Vintage Collection figures at Entertainment Earth, have a look here!
Vintage Collection Figures at Entertainment Earth
Fellow collectors, we'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the support this past year. We've had an amazing time and it looks as if 2019 is going to be even bigger! In March of 2019 we'll celebrate our 15th Anniversary and we have no intentions of slowing down with our Star Wars action figure coverage, look for our reports from a variety of conventions including Star Wars Celebration in Chicago!
So thank you everybody for your support and May The Toys Be With You in 2019!
Here is an overview of 3.75" Star Wars Christmas action figures:
The Force Link 1.0 and 2.0 feature in Hasbro's 3.75" Star Wars action figure line received mixed reviews, especially with the 2.0 release in April 2018. We felt it was difficult to update, clunky to use and the smart phone app wouldn't work correctly when it was first released. In fact it took almost six months for Hasbro to release an update which enabled some of the figures and creatures' voice samples to work (e.g. Wampa). However, once the smart phone app and the Force Link bracelett were updated, there was quite a bit of fun to be had with the figures.
There were some figures released which didn't include original voice samples and featured other voice talents instead. We ignored those figures because it just doesn't get better than having the original voice samples implemented.
Holding a 3.75" Lando Calrissian action figure and having it say "I am too young and too good to retire." or having VAL scream at you "Here comes a world of hurt!" should bring a smile to anybody's face, so we thought let's pick our favorite voice samples from the past year and here is what we came up with!
It's a cool figure and picture you holding it and it screams at you "Here comes a world of hurt!" or "Show me what else you got!" :) Fun stuff, check it out:
We've taken a close look at every single Star Wars Black Series 6" figure released in 2018 a few days ago (you can look at the TOP 10 here), and today we are going to take a look at our favorite Force Link 2.0 figures from 2018. Just like with the Black Series, we took pictures of every figure released this year and we wrote down what we liked and disliked about each one. For a full list of Force Link 2.0 figures have a look here: Force Link 2.0 Database. The images below are all clickable, so you can get to each database entry and learn more about each figure.
The Kessel Guard was released in a 2-pack together with Lando Calrissian. Even though the figure has only five movable parts (1 head, 2 arms, 2 legs) it's a very cool looking figure. There were lots of small details worked into the helmet, the back, the chest area and the dirty and weathered paint application on the outfit looks nice. The staff can even be attached to the backpack. This figure is essential for a complete Kessel Mine display.
We've taken a close look at every single Star Wars Black Series 6" figure released in 2018, we took pictures of every figure from every angle, we wrote down what we liked about each one and what we didn't like, we discussed every database entry with you, our readers, and we talked about most of them on our Toy Run podcast. So here are our favorite TOP 10 Black Series Star Wars figures from 2018!
Rio Durant was released just recently but he has become one of our favorite Black Series figures in 2018. Hasbro gave the figure four movable arms, four elbows and four wrists, but most importantly the figure has the correct height and just looks like the character in the movie. It has a working holster, comes with two blasters and removable goggles. It's an overall well executed figure and the Ardennian compliments Beckett's crew perfectly!
Hasbro has announced new 3.75" Star Wars action figures to support Lucasfilm's brand new Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventures animated TV shorts. The first wave of figures is already available exclusively at Walmart stores with the second wave being released in Spring 2019. Here is the press release for you with official glam shots:
STAR WARS fans new and old can discover the exciting action from a galaxy far, far away with figures and more from STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES! Learn about the most iconic characters from the STAR WARS movies or scan the included QR code to join in on the adventures of fan favorites like DARTH VADER, HAN SOLO, PRINCESS LEIA, LUKE SKYWALKER, and more! With STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES, the galaxy far, far away comes home!
New STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES products for Fall 2018 include:
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Fall 2018)
DARTH VADER is a Sith lord who uses the powers of the Dark side to battle Rebel forces and help the evil Galactic Empire keep control of the galaxy. Learn about DARTH VADER and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with your smart device to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, accessory, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.
(Editor's note: this figure is a re-release of the Force Link 2.0 Darth Vader action figure from August 2018 with no voice samples implemented)
Steve Evans, Design Director at Hasbro for Star Wars toys, announced on several social media accounts today that he is moving on from his position to take on a new role at Hasbro as Creative Director for Consumer Products.
It's with great sadness that we see Steve Evans leave. He was accessible, open-minded and truly listened to the fans. His deep knowledge of Star Wars and enthusiasm shined through in every panel, interview and presentation and within the past five years he's become the face of Star Wars at Hasbro. We want to thank him for bringing The Vintage Collection back and for inventing the HasLab initiative which made Jabba's Sail Barge possible. The HasLab project in particular was a huge accomplishment by him and his team as it gives us fans the opportunity to get Star Wars toys which otherwise would never get made.
Most of all though we want to thank Steve for opening a channel of communication which gave us direct access to ask questions. When we interviewed Steve on our podcast TOY RUN back during the Summer of 2016, and asked how a Star Wars figure was being made, he would walk us through the process. He understood that we were genuinely interested in this, and it was later followed up with several videos and behind-the-scenes information during panel presentations (a trend which continues to this day) to keep us informed.
To communicate more with fans he brought the Fans Choice poll back (for 6" and 3.75"), there were several Instagram Q&A's, there was the Vintage Collection Conversation on HasbroPulse, we did a few Google Hangouts with Steve and members of the Star Wars team, and of course there were a lot of panels with Q&A's and interviews throughout the past five years.
Steve Evans introduced us to people working behind-the-scenes like Tom Rego (sculpting manager) and Mark Boudreaux (senior principal designer/legend) in the designer desk video series, which was interesting for us fans to see. Having Steve Evans place Mark Boudreaux in the foreground on several occassions and educating Star Wars collectors about his 40 year long contributions to Star Wars toys was also much appreciated.
The contact to fan sites was great and we felt that we made an impact with our answers and questions. JediBusiness.com's readers had been asking for the return of playsets, and we receiced the fantastic BB-8 playset last year, followed up with the awesome old-school heavy-cardboard Kessel Mine Escape and Mission On Vandor-1 playsets. He knew we didn't like the yellow banana visors on TFA figures, so he got rid of that. We wanted creatures to come back in the 3.75" line and he brought them back with the Rathtar/Wampa sets. We don't like NERF? Got it, let's get rid of NERF! We wanted the Vintage Collection? We got it. We ran an article about the Vintage Collection bubbles being too wide and that the artwork needs to be made bigger, and sure enough, it was confirmed that there will be changes made going forward.
Knowing that Steve Evans grew up like many of us with Kenner Star Wars toys in the 70's and 80's brought authenticity with it. He was a collector himself and even dealt with Star Wars figures in the 90's to pay some bills. Once we sent him a message at 1:30am asking to clarify the differences between the regular Black Series 6" Captain Rex figure and the Hascon version, his answer came back from his private account at 4am. Now that's dedication. Whoever follows next has big shoes to fill and we hope that Steve Evans' successor will maintain the excellent communication with the fan base. We also hope that his successor will not only bring a love for Star Wars with her or him, but also a deep appreciation for the Kenner Star Wars toy line from the 70's and 80's, which in our point of view is the foundation everything is built on.
THANK YOU, CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK STEVE EVANS!
Images below: Steve Evans, FanthaTracks, JediNews and JediBusiness.
You can now find the Han Solo action figure from Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 Kessel Mine Escape playset in the database along with all the images and information about the playset itself, take a look:
Thanks to J.B. reader Jack Stuk for letting us know that the Last Jedi A-Wing Fighter with Tallie and the Canto Bight Police Speeder are now available through the 5 Below website at $5 each! That is an amazing deal for some great vehicles. Tap on the image below to go to the 5Below website or look at our reviews of the figures here:
Canto Bight Police Speeder With Officer
You can now find Princess Leia Organa (Hoth) from The Black Series 6" in the database. For all the info have a look here:
Black Series Princess Leia Organa (Hoth) #75
We've added Dengar from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line to the database. For all the information about this figure have a look here:
We've taken a look at the Imperial Patrol Trooper from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line, check it out:
Black Series Imperial Patrol Trooper #72
We've added Lando Calrissian's droid L3-37 from Hasbro's The Black Series 6" line to the database. To find out more about the figure have a look here please:
We've added VAL from Hasbro's 6" Black Series to the database. For all the details about this action figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's fantastic Rio Durant from the 6" Black Series line in the database. To learn more about this figure have a look here:
You can now find Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) from Hasbro's Black Series 6" action figure line in the database. To learn more about this figure have a look here:
Black Series Lando Calrissian #76
Entertainment Earth will sell a limited number of Black Series 6" European Convention exclusive 2-packs starting at 9am PST on November 6th, 2018. The set will cost $49.99 and feature an exclusive Han Solo (Hoth) figure with brown coat. The set also comes with exclusive accessories and a Princess Leia (Hoth) figure. Get your set here!
We've added the Black Series 6" Disney Store exclusive Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton) to the database, have a look here for all the info:
Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton)
You can now find the Vintage Collection Stormtrooper (Mimban) VC123 figure in the database. Originally this figure was supposed to be available at Walmart stores in the United States but it hasn't been released yet. Our sample came from a seller in China, we'll keep you updated once we hear more about this figure from Hasbro and how it will be distributed in the U.S. Take a look at the figure here:
The Vintage Collection Stormtrooper (Mimban)
Here is a complete look at Hasbro's The Vintage Collection schedule all the way up to Fall 2019. There are six figures which still need to be revealed and we will likely see them at New York Toy Fair 2019. The future looks bright for fans of Kenner packaging and super articulated action figures, check it out:
We've received the press release from Hasbro including press images. Now we know that the Black Series 6" Mace Windu figure will be available in Spring 2019 in the main line. The Vintage Collection Poe Dameron figure will be released in the main line during Fall 2019.
Mace Windu is an all new figure and the figure's likeness is based on Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, have a look at the comparison images below. Even though the Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Poe Dameron figure is a re-release of the 3 3/4" Black Series figure, it will be updated with the new face printing technology. This release feels boring because the Walmart exclusive 3 3/4" Black Series figure has been peg warming for a long time but keep in mind that the Vintage Collection is just as much about the packaging as it is about the figure.
During Lucca Comic and Games in Italy Hasbro revealed new figures! The first one is The Vintage Collection Poe Dameron (re-release of the Black Series 3 3/4" figure) but now with photo real face deco and The Black Series 6" Mace Windu with soft-goods Jedi robe!
We'll post proper images of the figures once we get them, please check back!
Our friends at GuerreStellari.net reached out to let us know that they will be live streaming the Hasbro Star Wars panel from the Lucca Comics & Games festival from Italy today. We expect two new reveals from the convention, one for The Vintage Collection and one from The Black Series. The panel is at 16:00 UTC Italian time (+1 CET - Central European Time), which is 8am Pacific Standard Time (11am on the East Coast). You can watch the live stream on their Facebook page and make sure to check back here for the official press release and press photos.
You can now find the Walmart exclusive Black Series 6" Stormtrooper (Mimban) figure in the database. To learn more about it have a look here:
Black Series Stormtrooper (Mimban)
Steve Evans, Design Director for Star Wars at Hasbro, revealed on his Instagram account that the just announced R2-D2 for the 3 3/4" Vintage Collection next year will be released on a classic ANH card.
We did some digging and it looks as if the R2-D2 figure itself will be a re-release of the Entertainment Earth exclusive Force Link 2.0 R2-D2 figure which is packed-in with C-3PO. You can get the set here: R2-D2 & C-3PO at Entertainment Earth. For more images of R2-D2 take a look at the database entry or scroll further down.
For a list of all 3 3/4" R2-D2 figures have a look in the database here: R2-D2 figures.
Pic credit of the Kenner R2 goes to Chris Fawcett's 12back.com.
During their panel at MCM London Comic Con Hasbro revealed two new Star Wars figures for 2019! The 3 3/4" Vintage Collection will get R2-D2 and The Black Series 6" line will get an Episode I Battle Droid! Thanks to FanthaTracks.com for covering the panel! We'll upload the press images once we've received them, please stay tuned.
Steve Evan's confirmed through his Instagram account that the Chewbacca figure for The Vintage Collection 2019 will be a re-release and that it will be released with the first issued classic image on the card. As you all know, the Vintage Collection is just as much about the classic packaging as it is about the figures, and since Chewbacca hasn't been released in TVC yet, this is a welcome addition (the VOTC version from 2004 used the Return Of The Jedi logo).
The figure itself looks to be a re-release of the Black Series 3 3/4" Chewbacca figure from 2015.
So we can expect something similar to what was seen below. Picture credit to Chris Fawcett's 12back.com.
Here is a comparison image with our database entry for Chewbacca:
We've published a list which goes with our Toy Run podcast episode #132, where we talked about the 13 bloodiest and most battle damaged Star Wars figures from the past 40 years. So check out this fun list, click on the image and let us know if we've missed any figures!
Our friends over at FanthaTracks.com are covering MCM London Comic Con in detail and they published the first images of what Star Wars Resistance 3 3/4" action figures are going to look like in their packaging. We also get a good look at IG-88 and Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) from Hasbro's The Black Series Archive line for 2019.
We expect two new reveals on Sunday during Hasbro's panel, one for The Black Series 6" line and one for the 3 3/4" The Vintage Collection. We'll post the press images once we get them so stay tuned to J.B. for all the info, and make sure to follow our friends at FanthaTracks.com on social media!
Today the official Star Wars Show on YouTube featured a brief look at Hasbro's up-coming Star Wars Black Series Archive Collection, and the official Star Wars website published an article to go with it. If you've been reading JediBusiness.com, then you are familiar with almost everything mentioned in the article except for how many figures in total we'll see in the Black Series Archive line in 2019. Steve Evans, Design Director at Hasbro for Star Wars, had this to say:
Of the more than 160 Black Series figures already released or announced, Evans says the Archive line will be limited to a select few, with just seven being released in 2019. “We want to make sure that we only bring back the figures that are really wanted, really needed and will benefit from this,” he says.
Hereby Steve Evans confirmed to StarWars.com that we'll see a total of seven Black Series 6" figures released in the Black Series Archive line in 2019. This means we already know everything coming in the Black Series Archive series for all of 2019. The links will take you to the official press images:
We've added the Black Series 6" European Convention Exclusive Han Solo (Hoth) & Princess Leia (Hoth) 2-pack to the database. The 2-pack first debuted at Noris Force Con in Germany on Sept. 21st and will it will later be sold at MCM Comic Con London, Paris Comic Con and the Luca Comic & Games festival in Italy. A limited number of sets will be made available on November 6th, 2018 through HasbroToyShop.com. To learn more about each figure have a look here:
Black Series 6" Han Solo (Hoth)
Black Series 6" Princess Leia (Hoth)
We've added the Walgreens exclusive General Veers to the datase. The figure is part of the Black Series 6" line by Hasbro, to learn more about it have a look here:
The Black Series 6" General Veers
You can now find the Black Series 6" Zuckuss from Hasbro in the database. In the United States this figure will be a Disney Store exclusive in early November. For more information about the figure have a look here:
We are five years into Hasbro's The Black Series 6" line and are very happy with the quality and the constant improvements made to the figures. We've seen the photo real face printing technology being added and we've just recently seen the first figures with an improved neck, which allows for a wider range of head movement. The quality of the figures is fantastic, they look great on display and the line is a ton of fun to collect.
Currently The Black Series is a mix of characters from all Star Wars entertainment without a dedicated sub-line to place an exclusive focus on current Star Wars media. Hasbro is trying to make everybody happy across the board by covering as much ground as possible by mixing in current media into the basic Black Series assortment. By doing that however, many of the side or even main characters (in different outfits) will not get produced or take a long time to make it onto collector's shelves.
So we are asking, do we need dedicated sub-lines for CURRENT Star Wars media?
Let's take a look at what Hasbro has released and what we still would love to see from recent movies:
Hasbro is making harder to find figures from The Black Series available again (we ran a story about it a few months ago) and two of the three are scheduled to ship this month! Entertainment Earth has them up, take a look:
Black Series Darth Revan (not mint, but cheaper!)
Black Series Captain Rex (single boxed version with photo real face printing technology)
Black Series Sabine Wren (from Star Wars: Rebels)
We've added Hasbro's 6" Princess Leia Organa (Bespin Escape) from The Black Series to the database. The figure is currently a Target exclusive in the United States, here is all the information about the figure:
Black Series Princess Leia (Bespin Escape)
We've added Hasbro's Black Series 6" Admiral Piett to the database. The figure is an online exclusive and can be purchased through online retailers Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore among others. For all the information about this figure have a look here:
The Black Series Admiral Piett
You can now find Han Solo (Bespin) from Hasbro's Black Series 6" toy line in the database. The figure is a re-release of the fantastic Han Solo (Exogorth) set from earlier in the year. Read all about it here:
The Black Series Han Solo (Bespin) #70
You can now find The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Imperial Death Trooper in the database, check it out:
The Vintage Collection Imperial Death Trooper
You can now find the TIE Fighter Pilot from The Vintage Collection in the database. The figure is packed-in together with a Tie Fighter vehicle exclusively at Walmart stores. To learn more about this set have a look here:
The Vintage Collection TIE Fighter
In an email to NBC News 10 this morning Hasbro announced organizational changes. It is unclear how many people will be out of a job soon, but it was mentioned that it will impact a single digit percentage of the company's global workforce.
"As part of Hasbro’s ongoing transformation we continue to make meaningful organizational changes. While some of these changes are difficult, we must ensure we have the right teams in place with the right capabilities to lead the company into the future. We continue to add new capabilities based on our understanding of the consumer and how our retailers are going to market, while evolving the way we organize our business across our Brand Blueprint."
In June, rival toy company Mattel laid off 2,200 workers.
Entertainment Earth has following Star Wars figures up for pre-order!
Full case of brand new Black Series 6" figures including Val, Rio Durant etc... (1 of each in the case!)
Star Wars The Black Series Val (Mimban) 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series Princess Leia Organa (Hoth) 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard) 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series Dengar 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series Imperial Patrol Trooper 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series Rio Durant 6-Inch Action Figure
Star Wars The Black Series L3-37 6-Inch Action Figure
Cassian Andor from The Vintage Collection is now in the database. To learn more about this figure have a look here:
The Vintage Collection Cassian Andor
The Imperial Assault Tank Driver from Hasbro's The Vintage Collection has made it into the database, get all the details here:
The Vintage Collection Imperial Assault Tank Driver
We've added Hasbro's 3 3/4" The Vintage Collection Range Trooper to the database, have a look:
The Vintage Collection Range Trooper
You can now find the single carded version of Doctor Aphra from Hasbro's 3 3/4" Vintage Collection line in the archive, have a look:
The Vintage Collection Doctor Aphra
We've added Hasbro's 3 3/4" Han Solo action figure from The Vintage Collection to the archive, check it out:
The Vintage Collection Han Solo
Enfys Nest from Hasbro's 3 3/4" The Vintage Collection has made it into the archive! Check out all the figure details here:
The Vintage Collection Enfys Nest VC125
You can now find Hasbro's The Vintage Collection 3.75" Luke Skywalker action figure in the database. To learn more about the figure have a look here:
The Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker
You can now find the 2-pack with R2-D2 and C-3PO from Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 toy line in the database. The set is exclusive to Entertainment Earth in the United States.
You can now find the Target exclusive Force Link 2.0 6-pack the database. To learn more about each figure please have a look at the database entries here:
Stormtrooper Squad Leader (Mimban)
Amazon has listed the single carded Force Link Emperor Palpatine 3 3/4" figure on their website. Even though this figure was available in a Target exclusive 3-pack in the U.S., and it was sold internationally single carded, it looks as if Amazon picked it up as an exclusive for the United States. Have a look at the listing, it will be sold and shipped by Amazon itself.
You can look at the single carded version in the database here and the Target 3-pack version can be found here.
Here is a look at all the announced Star Wars action figures from New York Comic Con 2018 for the Star Wars: Resistance, Star Wars The Black Series and Star Wars The Vintage Collection toy lines from Hasbro. The Star Wars: Resistance action figure line will be 3 3/4", The Black Series of course is in the 6" scale and The Vintage Collection are super articulated 3 3/4" action figures on vintage Kenner-style cards. Have a look, there is a lot of great stuff coming our way!
If you've purchased some Force Link 2.0 Star Wars figures in the past six months you might have come across a handful of figures which didn't work with the Force Link 2.0 bracelet. Today Hasbro fixed the issue with the smartphone update 2.4 for the Force Link 2.0 app. Now all Star Wars Force Link 2.0 figures work with the new technology. Following figures now work and have been updated in the database:
First Order Stormtrooper Officer
Poe Dameron (Entertainment Earth excl.)
First Order Snowtrooper (Entertainment Earth excl.)
Here is the video which we streamed live through our Facebook page. The panel was fun, fast paced and had a lot of reveals. Watch it below!
We've captured the audio of the SyFy Wire Live presentation by Hasbro's Star Wars team for you. Listen to Steve Evans and Patrick Schneider reveal new The Vintage Collection figures, talk about the creation of the Imperial Combat Assault Tank and the Black Series archive series!
Hasbro Star Wars Figure Reveal & Details ROUND-UP! Check it out!
I am writing this here sitting at the airport waiting to board my plane back to Seattle, if I miss anything feel free to leave a comment below and I'll update the list. So, here it goes:
Patrick Schneider from the Hasbro Star Wars team will travel to Paris Comic Con, England's MCM convention and Italy's Luca Comics and Games convention to talk about Star Wars action figures. Don't expect huge new reveals but there will be a few new things ...
Thank you to the Hasbro team for a fantastic weekend with lots of great reveals!
Here is another audio which we recorded at Hasbro's media event during New York Comic Con 2018. In the audio you will hear Steve Evans and Patrick Schneider talk about the Sail Barge and some Vintage Collection figures, have fun listening!
Here is the audio which we captured during Hasbro's media event on October 4, 2018 about Star Wars The Black Series 6" figures! Hasbro revealed the impressive General Grievous 6" and Tartakovsky Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi action figures, along with three new entries into the Black Series archive line! Listen to Hasbro's Steve Evans and Patrick Schneider explain some of the figure details, availability, price points and the introduction of the Black Series XL line for Spring 2019!
Cnet.com introduced Hasbro's Star Wars: Resistance 3 3/4" action figure line yesterday, which was followed by an in-room presentation of the action figure line during a press only event during New York Comic Con 2018. The action figures on display included ten figures, six Star Wars figures which will be released single carded and four figures which will be released in two 2-packs. The single carded figures included Kazuda Xiono, Commander Pyre, Torra Doza, Synara San, Major Vonreg and a regular First Order Stormtrooper. The 2-packs will include Poe Dameron with BB-8 and Jarek Yeager with his droid.
The Star Wars: Resistance toy line was referred to by Hasbro as their "kiddie line" and that means less articulation (5POA). The figures are more colorful, brighter and the overall look is stylized to match the Star Wars: Resistance tv show, which is heavily influenced by anime. The toy line will come in its own packaging and will be available in Spring 2019. There were no vehicles announced, but the show is based around races, so we should see some vehicles in this toy line in the future.
You can listen to the audio of the announcement during the press event below.
Star Wars Resistance premieres this Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the Disney Channel. We'll update this article with press photos and photos from the event in the near future, please stay tuned.
We found out this morning during Hasbro's media event that this Sunday, during Hasbro's New York Comic 2018 panel, Hasbro will give us a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Vintage Collection Imperial Assault Tank! There are details hidden in the vehicle which you won't notice unless you take it apart, and of course we don't want to do that! Expect to go beyond the cup holder! We are looking forward to this and of course we'll report back here on J.B. about it, so stay tuned!
Hasbro invited select media outlets to a Hotel in Manhattan this morning to present new Star Wars toys. The presentation included Star Wars lightsaber fx products, new The Black Series 6" action figures, Star Wars Resistance 3 3/4" figures and never-before-seen packaged versions of some The Vintage Collection action figures. Here is what we have learned:
The Black Series 6" General Grievous figure will be released exclusively at Target stores in Spring 2019 for $29.99 in a new Black Series XL line. His arms come apart so that he can be displayed with all four arms stretched out. The back of the soft-goods robe didn't have the skull emblem on it, but this might change by the time it's released (they weren't sure if it's not on the cape because it was a prototype fabric).
The Black Series 6" General Kenobi in his Tartakovsky Clone Wars outfit will be released exclusively at Walgreens stores during Spring 2019.
Hasbro's Black Series 6" archive series will include a re-release of Anakin Skywalker from Episode 3, but this time with the new face printing technology. And just like the first release it will also include a second head sculpt. Yoda will also be re-released and it's the first creature in the Black Series 6" line to feature face printing technology (the very first creature to feature face print tech by the way is the Jabba The Hutt figure which comes with the Sail Barge, but that of course goes with 3 3/4" figures). The third figure shown was the Biker Scout, which is a straight re-release of the Biker Scout with Speeder Bike.
Hasbro also had Jabba's Sail Barge on display and pictures don't do it justice, it looks amazing in person. Expect more videos from Hasbro about its creation leading up to its release in February. They also revealed Princess Leia (in Boushh Disguise) on its card, together with Klaatu, Yakface and the Rogue One Scarif Stormtrooper. Klaatu looks outstanding on the card, especially because there is no warning on the front which gives the artwork more room to breath.
The Vintage Collection Gamorrean Guard will be re-released next year, the packaging and numbering will be identical to the previous release.
A big surprise was the reveal of Star Wars Resistance action figures in the 3 3/4" line which will be available in Spring 2019. It's going to be its on dedicated line with its own packaging. No vehicles were shown.
We'd like to say thank you to Hasbro for inviting us to the event and stay tuned for more coverage from New York Comic Con this weekend! Now make sure to check out the photo gallery (we'll be updating it over the coming days).
JediBusiness.com will be at New York Comic Con 2018! Our coverage will begin in the afternoon on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. Stay tuned for exclusive intel from the Hasbro Star Wars Brand team all throughout the weekend, including booth photos, press photos and of course our coverage of the panel on Sunday at 1pm EST.
We do expect to see Star Wars action figures for Spring 2019, and we are hoping to get a glimpse at Star Wars Resistance action figures as well (pure speculation on our part). We should also get answers about the future of Force Link, The Black Series and The Vintage Collection! So stay tuned for more!
We've added new high resolution images of the Force Link 2.0 Rio Durant and Han Solo (Mimban) figures to the database. Take a look!
Rio Durant
Han Solo (Mimban)
You can now find following 3.75" Force Link 2.0 Hasbro Star Wars action figures in the database:
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 Rey (Jedi Training) figure in the database. To learn more about this cool figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) figure in the database. To learn more about this cool figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 Darth Vader figure in the database. To learn more about this cool figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 First Order Stormtrooper Officer in the database. To learn more about this cool set have a look here:
First Order Stormtrooper Officer
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 Tie Fighter Pilot with TIE FIGHTER in the database. To learn more about this cool set have a look here:
Force Link 2.0 Tie Fighter Pilot
We had the opportunity to tour the Star Wars Store in Portland, OR yesterday. It's an amazing store with the best selection of modern Star Wars toys we've ever come across. The pricing was fair overall and if you live in the Portland, OR area, it's well worth a visit. Have a look at the video!
We've added Hasbro's Black Series 6" Rebel Fleet Trooper to the database. To learn more about the figure have a look here please:
The Black Series Rebel Fleet Trooper
You can now find all four Hasbro Force Link 2.0 star wars figures in the archive! You can listen to each figure's voice samples, read up about each figure's details and check out the photo galleries!
Hasbro has released new information about their European The Black Series Star Wars figure exclusives!
Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS saga with new, 6-inch scale figures from THE BLACK SERIES! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. These HAN SOLO and PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA figures are carefully detailed to look like the characters from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes two 6-inch figures and four accessories. Limited quantities of this item will be available at other select conventions and may be available at select online retailers after the convention in the relevant market (including HasbroToyShop.com where available). Good while supplies last.
Fans will be able to purchase this exclusive set at Noris Force Con (Germany) for £49.99, followed by MCM London Comic Con (England), Comic Con Paris (France), and Lucca Comics & Games (Italy) in limited quantities while supplies last.
Fred Meyer stores in the Pacific Northwest have begun to clearance their The Last Jedi figures and that means take 60% off of already discounted items. Clearance includes the Last Jedi toy assortment including the basic figures, 2-packs, vehicles and role play items. Basic figures were $3.51, 2-packs were $5.43, the small vehicle assortment was $11.19 (A-Wing and Canto Bight Speeder), the Resistance Ski Speeder was about $15, 12" figures were about $3.50 and the Force Link Starter set was about $9. Your mileage will vary, but it's well worth stopping by your local Fred Meyer store to check out the clearance aisles! Check out the images below:
Hasbro has revealed two new Star Wars action figures during Fan Expo Canada! The first reveal was Captain Phasma in The Vintage Collection and the second reveal was Dryden Voss in The Black Series 6" line. Both figures will be out next year, have a look at the press images below:
Star Wars action figure fans! Stephen Hayford from Life In Plastic - The Fine Art Of Stephen Hayford has uncovered rare single prints of his Star Wars action figure photography from a few years ago. This is a rare chance to add some truly limited and one-of-a-kind prints to your collection! He has SINGLE PRINTS ONLY, so don't hesitate, check 'em out below and for ordering have a look at Stephen Hayford's awesome Facebook page!
Chinese online retailer Robotkingdom is currently taking pre-orders for a brand new Hasbro Black Series 6" multipack. The set includes Princess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit) and Han Solo (Echo Base Gear). Princess Leia appears to be a re-release of the basic, and still up-coming, single boxed Black Series Princess Leia figure while Han Solo looks to be new.
Even though Hasbro has released a Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) figure before in the Black Series line together with a TaunTaun, this new version has a new head (it may utilizes the new face printing technology), different jacket, different paint application and it has a scarf and fur around the collar.
This set is likely the European/German Noris Force Con exclusive set which was hinted at by the organizers of the convention early in the Summer. Hasbro mentioned that there will be an exclusive European convention set as well, and that it will make it's way to the United States eventually. Unfortunately we don't have any other details to share at this time.
British retailer ForbiddenPlanet.com has revealed new information about the up-coming Black Series 6" Dengar and Imperial Patrol Trooper figures. Besides a handful of new images they also revealed that Dengar will be available on December 3rd, 2018 and the Imperial Patrol Trooper will be out on October 26th, 2018. Expect to see both figures at around the same time in the United States.
You can now find the Amazon exclusive astromech droid 3-pack from Hasbro's The Black Series 6" toy line in the database. Take a look for all the info:
Walmart has begun to discount some of their Solo: A Star Wars Story merchandise ahead of the home video release! Take a look at the image below, the Millennium Falcon from the Force Link 2.0 series was found for only $40! Your mileage of course will vary, but it's always worth checking the clearance aisle at your local store.
If you'd like to learn more about this set have a look at the Force Link 2.0 Millennium Falcon photo gallery and the Han Solo figure entry.
Entertainment Earth has an amazing sale on their website! Starting at midnight tonight PST, until Wednesday at 11:59pm PST they have an entire case of wave 14 of Black Series 6" figures for only $50 (down from $174.99)! This case includes figures of fan favorite Jaina Solo, the Praetorian Guard, Maz Kanata, Luke Skywalker Jedi Master, Rose, Snoke , Rey (Jedi Training) and Kylo Ren. This incredible sale brings the price down to $6.25 for each figure. This is an amazing deal when you consider that Jaina Solo typically goes for $20+ by itself! So check out this crazy sale, it only lasts 24 hours!
We've added Tobias Beckett from Hasbro's The Black Series 6" toy line into the database. To learn more about this cool figure have a look here:
The Star Wars Insider, which is the official Star Wars magazine, features a small article about our favorite 3.75" toy line from Hasbro! The small article highlights the beautifully designed Imperial Assault Tank from Rogue One. Next time when you are at a newsstand, make sure to check out the Insider!
You can now find the Force Link 2.0 Chewbacca action figure, together with the Vandor-1 Heist playset, in the database. To learn more about this set have a look here:
You can now find the Target exclusive Black Series 6" figure of Moloch in the database, check it out:
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Gamorrean Guard action figure in the database. The figure is currently a Target exclusive in the United States. To learn more about the figure have a look at the database entry please.
Hasbro has announced that Princess Leia in Boushh disguise is coming to The Vintage Collection in 2019. The figure will have a removable helmet and additional accessories, and it will feature the photo real face printing technology.
Another figure which Hasbro announced was Han Solo in Mimban (Mudtrooper) outfit for The Black Series 6" line.
Thank you to Rafael Pineda for live streaming the panel to our Toy Run Facebook group. We'll provide images once we get some good shots!
Thanks to Toy Run Podcast listener Rafael Pineda for attending the Unboxing Toy Convention in Mexico City and for providing the images of the Hasbro booth below for our readers. Have a look and check out what Hasbro's set-up looked liked at the Mexican convention!
The organizers of the Noris Force Con in Germany have announced that there will be three Hasbro convention exclusives available at their event. So far two of the three have been announced while the third exclusive is going to be announced in the near future.
The first exclusive is the Doctor Aphra Comic Set 3-Pack which was available at San Diego Comic Con in the United States. This time however the packaging will look quite different with several different languages on the front of the box. The figures will be the same however, a price has not been announced yet.
The second exclusive will be the Han Solo Exogorth Escape set, which was also previously available at San Diego Comic Con in the United States. The packaging looks identical but the back will likely be updated in multiple different languages. A price has not been announced yet.
Exclusives will only be sold at the show and will not be available online afterwards. Even though those figures are exclusive to the convention in Germany, there is a good chance that they will be available at other conventions in Europe over the coming months. Hasbro will have two representatives at the show holding a panel and a Q&A with attendees about their Star Wars toy line. Noris Force Con will be held from September 21 - 23rd 2018 in Fürth, Germany. You can follow Noris Force Con on Facebook for more information.
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Vintage Collection Doctor Aphra, 0-0-0 and BT-1 in the database.
We've added the Black Series 6" Clone Commander Wolffe figure to the database, check it out!
Black Series Clone Commander Wolffe
Here are some close-up images of the Vandor-1 playset from Hasbro which will come exclusively to Target stores this Fall. The playset is made out of heavy cardboard stock and it has printed fantasy situation printed on the front and back. We absolutely love this throwback to the Kenner vintage days! The Vandor-1 playset will cost between $30 - $40 in the United States.
Here is a rundown of what we have learned from Hasbro's San Diego Comic Con 2018 panel, plus images sent to us by Toy Run listener (a weekly podcast which we produce) Rob Paladino (thanks Rob!) and links to official press releases sent to us by Hasbro, and a closer look at Hasbro's fantastic San Diego Comic Con exclusives this year.
The Vintage Collection 3.75"
In 2019 Hasbro will use their Photo Real face printing technology on The Vintage Collection figures. This is exciting news and means much more accurate faces and good-bye bad paint apps! Hasbro has confirmed some new figures for 2019 and how many per months they'll release. The current release schedule for The Vintage Collection looks like this:
During the Hasbro San Diego Comic Con panel today, it was revealed that two new playsets for 3.75" figures will be released in the Fall of 2018. Both playsets will have graphics on the front and back so that it can be rotated 360 degrees. Hasbro mentioned that each playset will cost below $50. The Kessel Mine playset will be sold exclusively at Walmart stores and it will include a Han Solo action figure (the figure looks to be the same as the one which is packed-in with the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon) Here is a look at the cardboard backdrops and the graphics on it, take a look below.
We've received press photos from Hasbro today with a handful of images of up-coming Black Series and Vintage Collection photos. We expect more photos on Friday, so please check back!
Check out the press photos here!
Steve Evans, Design Director at Hasbro for Star Wars toys, has posted a video of the fantastic train diorama from Solo: A Star Wars story. Check it out!
Here is an overview of what exclusive Star Wars action figures Hasbro has for sale at San Diego Comic Con 2018. Hasbro can be found at booth #3329.
The first set is a Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny multipack with Chewbacca and a Porg family for $49.99.
Journeying to the sacred island of AHCH-TO, CHEWBACCA meets the PORGS, a curious avian species found throughout the secluded island. This detailed CHEWBACCA figure is lavishly furry and makes true-to-entertainment sounds when activated, while the PORG figures feature soft flocking that makes them a delight to hold and feel. The package carefully recreates the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, making it perfect for display, and is sure to delight collectors and fans alike. Includes 11-inch CHEWBACCA figure, two PORG figures, PORGLET nest with two baby PORG figures, and two accessories. Requires 3 A76 alkaline batteries, included. The STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY CHEWBACCA AND PORGS will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Limited quantities of this item will be available at select conventions and select online retailers after the convention in the relevant market (including HasbroToyShop.com where available). Good while supplies last.
We've added the Rey (Starkiller Base) Centerpiece to the database. This release marks the fourth release in the Black Series Centerpiece line. To learn more about Rey have a look at the database entry:
Rey (Starkiller Base) Centerpiece
You can now find Enfys Nest with Swoop Bike from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line in the database. We think it's the most impressive vehicle released in Hasbro's line-up yet, check it out:
You can now find the Stormtrooper (Mimban) with Imperial AT-DT Walker in the database. To learn more about this cool set have a look at the database entry please:
Imperial AT-DT Walker with Stormtrooper (Mimban)
Our friends at Fantha Tracks have learned that Hasbro's version of Han Solo's M-68 landspeeder is a copy of an art department concept design by Neil Ellis and not a copy of the actual model used in Solo: A Star Wars Story! Neil Ellis is a concept model maker and costume FX prop maker working for Lucasfilm. You can follow him on his Instagram account and make sure to check out the entire story at Fantha Tracks!
X-Wing Fighter pilot C'ai Threnalli, who could be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi sitting next to Poe Dameron, was supposed to be released in the final wave of The Last Jedi action figures. Unfortunately the entire wave was cancelled in the United States and for a long time it looked as if the figure would never be released here. Luckily Entertainment Earth managed to secure the exclusive rights to sell the figure in the United States and just a few weeks ago it finally shipped out. If you'd like to learn more about the figure take a look at our usual database entry. If you want to get the figure, Entertainement Earth has it still in stock.
We've added the Force Link 2.0 enabled Rebolt figure and the Corellian Hound to the database. You can learn more about each figure here:
You can now find Han Solo (Mimban) and Chewbacca (Mimban) in the database. Both figures are Force Link 2.0 enabled and you can listen to the voice samples on each database entry. All the details can be found here:
Hasbro has released press images of their up-coming Forces Of Destiny Adventure doll line. The Star Wars Forces Of Destiny CHEWBACCA and PORGS set will cost $49.99 and will be exclusively available during San Diego Comic Con 2018 at booth #3329. Check out the images below!
Journeying to the sacred island of AHCH-TO, CHEWBACCA meets the PORGS, a curious avian species found throughout the secluded island. This detailed CHEWBACCA figure is lavishly furry and makes true-to-entertainment sounds when activated, while the PORG figures feature soft flocking that makes them a delight to hold and feel. The package carefully recreates the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, making it perfect for display, and is sure to delight collectors and fans alike. Includes 11-inch CHEWBACCA figure, two PORG figures, PORGLET nest with two baby PORG figures, and two accessories. Requires 3 A76 alkaline batteries, included. The STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY CHEWBACCA AND PORGS will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Limited quantities of this item will be available at select conventions and select online retailers after the convention in the relevant market (including HasbroToyShop.com where available). Good while supplies last.
Steve Evans, Design Director at Hasbro, has answered some fan questions on the Hasbro Pulse Instagram account. Back in April we asked all those questions and we are glad that the team at Hasbro listens to the fan community and keeps improving their Star Wars action figure line based on fan feedback. Thank you!
You can watch the video below, read our improvement suggestions with images, or follow Hasbro Pulse on Instagram (-> we are on Instagram too by the way, please follow).
We've published statistics for The Black Series 6" line, The Black Series 3.75" line, The Rogue One 3.75" Collection, The Last Jedi 3.75" Collection and the SOLO: A Star Wars Story 3.75" Collection! In the stats you can see where Hasbro's focus was, how many figures did they release in total? How many were exclusives? What stores sold exclusive figures? How many figures were released based on a certain movie and how much did it cost do purchase one of each figure?
You can find those stats with each toy line section, just pull up the page and scroll towards the bottom. We'll be rolling out more stats for other toy lines over the coming months, please stay tuned and have fun comparing toy line stats!
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 3.75"
Our friends at FanthaTracks.com had the chance to meet Julian Glover, the actor who portrayed General Veers in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and surprise him with a Black Series 6" General Veers action figure! Check out Julian's sincere reaction and make sure to subscribe to the FanthaTracks.com YouTube channel!
Here are new images of the up-coming Imperial Assault Tank from Hasbro's The Vintage Collection. The vehicle will be available in August and cost $79.99. You can pre-order it on Entertainment Earth including free shipping! Check out the images below:
Io9.com revealed Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection 3-pack this morning. The set includes three Star Wars figures from the new expanded universe with fan favorite Dr. Aphra (she will also be released single carded), 0-0-0 the protocol droid, and BT-1. The set will cost a whopping $50 (we are not kidding!) and will exclusively be sold at San Diego Comic Con 2018. A limited number of sets will be made available through HasbroToyShop.com after the show, but those typically sell out in a matter of minutes. You can read the entire story on Io9.com
A few weeks ago an image made the rounds online of a The Last Jedi multipack in SOLO: A Star Wars Story toy line packaging. The special about this set was the included holographic Maz Kanata figure.
We've tracked this set down (thanks Jon!) and added all five figures from this set into the database. At this time we don't know yet how Hasbro will distribute this set in the United States. To learn more about this 5-pack and about each figure have a look at the database entries:
You can now find figure information, photo galleries and voice samples of following figures in the database:
Force Link 2.0 Princess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit)
Force Link 2.0 Supreme Leader Snoke
We've also added the currently international exclusive Black Series 6" Stormtrooper with blast accessories to the database:
Stormtrooper With Blast Accessories
Fans of Hasbro's The Black Series 6" line have been asking for display stands for quite some time and we are happy to report that the wait is over. We don't know how Hasbro will distribute those display stands yet, but we are hopeful that future single packed figures will include them and maybe they will make them available in bulk, so people with larger collections can pick them up easier.
The display stand is 4 1/2" long, 2" deep and 0.5" high and it has two pegs, one on each side. It's long enough to give figures in dynamic poses room and stability. The middle piece, which says Star Wars on it, can be flipped around. This then turns the stand into a floor panel which looks cool. Multiple display stands can be hooked into each other on one side, so you can have an entire row of figures stand next to each other.
Have a look at the images below!
We've added the Walmart exclusive Hasbro 3.75" figure of Ponda Baba to the database. Check it out!
You can now find the Walmart exclusive 3.75" figure of the Black Series Sandtrooper and Mark IV Sentry Droid in the database, have a look:
Black Series Sentry Droid Mark IV
Hasbro's 3.75" Titanium Finn figure has made it into the database, take a look!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Black Series Titanium Rey figure in the database. Check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's Titanium Kylo Ren 3.75" figure from the Black Series line in the database. Check it out!
You can now find the Hasbro 3.75" Walmart exclusive Tusken Raider figure in the database. Have a look:
You can now find the Walmart exclusive 3.75" Elite Praetorian Guard in the database. This is currently the best version available in the 3.75" line, check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" die-cast Captain Phasma figure in the database, check it out!
It looks like we have a new favorite actress! Thandie Newton wore a custom Vivienne Westwood Couture gown, printed with images of Thandie’s personal Star Wars action figure collection at the Cannes Film Festival. Each character was photographed by Christian Hogstedt and was layered over the iconic Vivienne Westwood ‘Absence of Roses’ print. For the full article take a look at Red Carpet Fashion Awards!
It's amazing to see such a high-profile actress show her love for Star Wars action figures while attending the SOLO: A Star Wars Story film premiere in France at the Cannes Film Festival. The figures which we've made out are Saw Gerrera, Finn, a Kenner Skiff Guard Lando and Captain Panaka!
You can now find Hasbro's re-release of the Vintage Collection Boba Fett Prototype Armor mail-away in the database. Have a look here:
Black Series 3.75" Boba Fett Prototype Armor
Stephen Hayford has published some images of the brand new 3.75" Moloch figure on his Facebook page, which were also shared to our Toy Run Podcast community. The images revealed Moloch's removable mask and face underneath! Have a look below at the fantastic shots and make sure to follow Stephen on his Facebook page!
Our friends at Fantha Tracks have learned that Hasbro's version of Han Solo's M-68 landspeeder is a copy of an art department concept design by Neil Ellis and not a copy of the actual model used in Solo: A Star Wars Story! Neil Ellis is a concept model maker and costume FX prop maker working for Lucasfilm. You can follow him on his Instagram account and make sure to check out the entire story at Fantha Tracks!
For a look at Han Solo's M-68 landspeeder toy from Hasbro have a look at our photo gallery and take a look at the included Han Solo action figure!
Toy Run listener and community member Dami An shared some images of a new Black Series 6" Stormtrooper figure with blast effect accessories. Apparently this figure is listed on a Hasbro distributor website with an estimated ship date of July 2018.
Thank you to Dami An for sharing this info!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Black Series Resistance Tech Rose in the database. Check it out!
Black Series 3.75" Rose Resistance Tech
You can now find Hasbro's international exclusive 3.75" Republic Trooper figure in the database. Have a look to learn more!
You can now find the Black Series 6" Chewbacca from SOLO: A Star Wars Story in the database. The figure is currently exclusive to Target stores in the United States.
Black Series Chewbacca (Target Exclusive)
We'd like to say thank you to Hasbro for sending a beautiful promo box filled with Solo: A Star Wars Story toys, card games and goodies to us. We hope you all have a great Star Wars day today as well, go out and celebrate, watch one of the movies, go on a toy run and pick up some Black Series 6" or 3.75" figures!
Happy May The 4th!
P.S. Don't forget that you can look up the entire line-up of Solo: A Star Wars Story Force Link 2.0 action figures here and listen to the voice samples!
We've received high-res images from Entertainment Earth of their exclusive Black Series 6" Captain Piet figure. This never before released 6" Black Series figure will come with a removable Imperial hat and a blaster pistol. For this figure Hasbro used their brand new photo real face printing technology, check out the face, it looks great! Have a look at the images below and don't forget to pick up your figure at Entertainment Earth.
You can now pre-order the Entertainment Earth exclusive Captain Piet action figure on EE's website! This figure will only be available through EE so if you like the original trilogy, make sure to get one of those figures!
Do you live in Australia? If so you might want to stop by your local Toys'R'Us store for Wookiee Weekend! The official Toys'R'Us website in Australia has announced that they will be handing out a Wookiee mask on Saturday plus there will be a "photo worthy surprise" at several locations, please have a look below! If you live in Australia and you'll make it to the event please share some images with us!
You can now find the Force Link 1.0 3.75" figures of Finn in First Order disguise and Captain Phasma in the database. Check out the photo galleries and listen to the voice samples!
Captain Phasma (The Last Jedi)
Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 enabled version of Resistance pilot Tallie together with the A-Wing Fighter has made it into the database. Have a look!
Force Link 2.0 Tallie With A-Wing Fighter
You can now find the Force Link 2.0 3.75" Bala-Tik figure with Rathtar in the database. Have a look to get all the details about the set!
Force Link 2.0 Bala-Tik & Rathtar
You can now find the Force Link 2.0 3.75" Han Solo action figure which was packed-in together with the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon in the database. Check it out to learn more about this set.
Kessel Run Millennium Falcon Han Solo
Quick reminder! The Hasbro Black Series 6" Chewbacca figure, which is exclusive to Target stores, is available in stores now. The figure was first revealed by Hasbro on April 9th this year and costs $19.99. If you can't find the figure on shelves ask customer service if they can help you and tell them the DCPI number: 087 - 06 -9531.
You can now find the brand new 4-LOM Black Series figure in the database, check it out!
After going through the painful 1+ hour Force Link 2.0 app update and several connection issues between the gauntlet and the app on an iPhone 7 Plus (with a great WiFi connection), we finally got the app to work. We've updated every Star Wars figure in the Solo: A Star Wars Story / Force Link 2.0 toy line with voice samples. Here is what we have learned and experienced:
So far we don't see the magic between Force Link 1.0 and 2.0 except that you can update it through Bluetooth. The app is still not ready for prime time yet. When was the last time you've spent $30+ for an item you thought you could use right away, then had to wait about two weeks, then installed the app on your phone (which took one hour) and then still didn't work 100%? The figures still have five or six different lines (in some cases apparently less), so the functionality is the same when compared to Force Link 1.0 and we didn't notice any changes in voice quality or an increase in phrases per figure. Force Link 2.0 has a lot of potential and we love how cool it is when it works well (Lando!), but we have to scratch our head when we have a Luke Skywalker in Hoth Outfit who only speaks lines from different scenes in the movie. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for a quick and frustration free update to the app in the coming days and a more thoughtful approach as to what lines the figures should speak (and having original voices from the movies should really be a given).
Share your experience below, we'd love to hear about it!
You can now find the Hasbro Force Link 2.0 Chewbacca figure variation in the database. The first release of Chewbacca had no details on the back of the bandolier and a slightly but noticeably different paint application. You can spot the difference through the packaging, just look at the figure from the side and see if you can make out the sculpted details or not. Have a look at the pictures below and check out the full database entry here:
We've reveived several reports of collectors finding the Black Series Porgs at Target stores for $5.99 each. If you are still looking for them a trip to your local Target store might be worth it. They've also put out a nice display box which is sitting right in the middle of all the Star Wars toys.
Happy Hunting!
Hasbro has finally released an update for their Force Link 2.0 app via the iTunes app store. Now all your Force Link 2.0 enabled Star Wars figures can talk! Unfortunately the udpate takes quite a well to download and finish (we tested this with an iPhone 7 Plus and a WifFi connection and it took over 30 minutes to complete). We'll be updating the database with all the voice samples over the coming days, please stay tuned.
Look at all the Force Link 2.0 enabled figures
You can now find the Force Link 2.0 3.75" Rose Tico (First Order Disguise), BB-8 and BB-9e in the database. Check 'em all out!
We've added the brand new Kylo Ren (Centerpiece) figure to the database. This is the third release in the Centerpiece sub-line and it doesn't disappoint! Check it out and learn more about this great set!
You can now find Qi'Ra (Corellia) from Hasbro's Black Series 6" series in the database. It's another great figure in Hasbro's line-up of super articulated and very detailed 6" figures, check her out!
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Sandtrooper with Dewback in the database. Have a look at the photo gallery and check out this fantastic set!
You can now find Kylo Ren from Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection in the database, check it out!
You can now find Rey (Jakku) #116 from Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection in the database, have a look!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 figures of Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn and Probe Droid in the database. Take a look at each entry to learn more about the figures:
We've added the brand new Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit) with Wampa creature from Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 3.75" assortment to the database. To learn more about this cool set have a look at the database entry here please:
Force Link 2.0 Luke Skywalker (Hoth) With Wampa
You can now find Enfys Nest with Swoop Bike in the database. To learn more about her and her Swoop Bike check out the database entry!
You can now find Hasbro's Force Link 2.0 3.75" Han Solo with Force Link Starter Set in the database. Check it out!
Force Link 2.0 Starter Set With Han Solo
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 Han Solo (Corellia) figure with Landspeeder in the database. Check out the photo galleries and learn more about this set!
Force Link 2.0 Han Solo With Landspeeder
We've added the Kessel Guard & Lando Calrissian 2-pack from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 series to the database. Both are cool figures, check 'em out!
Force Link 2.0 Lando Calrissian
You can now find Maz Kanata from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 series in the database. Check her out!
You can now find Hasbro's brand new K-2SO figure from the 3.75" Force Link 2.0 line-up in the database. To learn more about this figure have a look at the database entry please:
We've added Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 series to the database. Check it out!
Force Link 2.0 Luke Skywalker Jedi Master
Hasbro has left many fans who purchased the Force Link 2.0 Starter Set, which includes the Force Link 2.0 arm wrist band, disappointed because it only works properly in combination with an app. This app however is not available for download in Apple's app store.
Hasbro has updated their app page to let Force Link 2.0 users who have iPhones know that the app will finally be available on or before May 1st, 2018. Android users can already use it, but again only with limited functionality.
From Hasbro's website: "We’re working hard to fix this so that you have the best experience possible. Thanks for your patience."
We'll be updating our figure database entries once the Force Link wrist band will work properly.
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 Stormtrooper (Mimban) in the database. Check it out!
Force Link 2.0 Stormtrooper (Mimban)
You can now find Chewbacca from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link 2.0 series in the database. Chewie is based on his appearance in SOLO: A Star Wars Story!
You can now find our SOLO: A Star Wars Story website section open. This section includes Hasbro's 3.75" Star Wars action figures with Force Link 2.0 enabled. We'll be updating this secton over the next few weeks, please check back for updates. For now, have a look at:
Force Link 2.0 Qi'Ra (Corellia)
Hasbro keeps the fan community engaged by offering a chance to do a live unboxing at Hasbro HQ for a brand new Black Series 6" item! Read below and watch the video.
From the Hasbro Pulse Instagram page:
We want a Star Wars fan to be the first person to reveal our newest Hasbro Star Wars Black Series product! Submit your video for a chance to win! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. ENTER BETWEEN APRIL 13-18, 2018, ONE WINNER WILL BE SELECTED, MUST BE 18+, OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY, FOR OFFICIAL RULES, GO HERE. #Hasbroblackseriesunboxingcontest
Hasbro keeps the fan community engaged by offering a chance to do a live unboxing at Hasbro HQ for a brand new Black Series 6" item! Read below and watch the video.
From the Hasbro Pulse Instagram page:
We want a Star Wars fan to be the first person to reveal our newest Hasbro Star Wars Black Series product! Submit your video for a chance to win! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. ENTER BETWEEN APRIL 13-18, 2018, ONE WINNER WILL BE SELECTED, MUST BE 18+, OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY, FOR OFFICIAL RULES, GO HERE. #Hasbroblackseriesunboxingcontest
Amazon has listed all new Star Wars action figures for Solo: A Star Wars Story. This includes Hasbro's 6" Black Series line and the 3.75" Force Link 2.0 toy line:
Black Series 6" Dewback With Sandtrooper
Black Series 6" Kylo Ren Centerpiece
Black Series 6" Grand Moff Tarkin
Black Series 6" Lando Calrissian
Force Link 2.0 Starter Set With Han Solo
Force Link 2.0 Han Solo Landspeeder
Force Link 2.0 Millennium Falcon
Force Link 2.0 Wampa With Luke Skywalker
Force Link 2.0 Enfy's Nest Swoop Bike
Force Link 2.0 Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master)
Force Link 2.0 A-Wing Fighter With Tallie
Force Link 2.0 Rathtar With Bala-Tik
Force Link 2.0 Stormtrooper (Mimban)
You can now find The Vintage Collection 3.75" First Order Stormtrooper in the database. Take a look to learn more about the figure.
The Vintage Collection First Order Stormtrooper #118
Local ThinkGeek stores are ready for all the new Star Wars merchandise this coming Friday and they will open one hour early to accomodate fans! Check with your local stores if they participate and watch the announcement video below!
This morning Hasbro sent out a press release and images of several new 3.75" Force Link 2.0 figures! Have a look at the images below of Rebolt and Corellian Hound, and Moloch!
This morning Hasbro announced a brand new Chewbacca figure for their Black Series 6" line. The figure will be available in Spring 2018 exclusively at Target stores. The price stays the same as regular Black Series figures at $19.99. Good luck on your toy runs!
You can now find Hasbro's The Vintage Collection 3.75" Jyn Erso figure in the database. Take a look and check out the comparison pictures of this release and the previous Black Series 3.75" version!
Entertainment Earth has updated their website with a TON of cool SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY figures for pre-order AND in-stock, 6" Black Series figures and 3.75" Force Link 2.0 figures! Check 'em out:
Han Solo Toys On EntertainmentEarth.com
Full case of 6" Black Series figures including Tarkin!
Force Link 2.0 Vehicle Assortment Case
Force Link 2.0 Millennium Falcon
We've added Hasbro's 3.75" Vintage Collection #120 Rebel Soldier (Hoth) to the database. Check it out!
Star Wars Vintage Collection Rebel Soldier (Hoth)
No Toys'R'Us, no Midnight Madness, no Force Friday and apparently no Wookiee Friday ... BUT ThinkGeek stores will open on Friday the 13th, 2018 at 9am to sell SOLO toys! Local stores are currently advertising their events via Facebook. Check with your local store to make sure that they are participating!
You can now find the brand new The Vintage Collection 3.75" figure of Supreme Leader Snoke in the database. To learn more about the figure have a look here:
The Vintage Collection Supreme Leader Snoke #121
The Hasbro team behind the Sail Barge says thank you for making the first HasLab project a success!
We've added Hasbro's Black Series PORGS to the database. The set is currently being sold in stores in a 2-pack for about $5.99 each. For more information about the Porgs have a look at the database entries:
You can now find the Walmart exclusive Black Series 6" Kylo Ren (Throne Room) in the database. The figure is meant to be a companian piece to the Black Series 6" Supreme Leader Snoke with throne! Check it out!
Black Series 6" Kylo Ren (Throne Room)
Hasbro's brand new 3.75" The Vintage Collection is back and with it some growing pains. After inspecting several of the new figures we'd like to point out what improvements we'd like to see made.
You can now find Clone Captain Rex Black Series #59 from Hasbro in the database. This was the very first figure used by Hasbro to introduce the Photo Real face printing technology. For all the details about the figure, including comparison pictures with the 2017 Hascon Clone Captain Rex figure have a look at the database entry please!
Black Series Clone Captain Rex #59
Now that we've had some distance from 2017, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at the Black Series 6" figures and see which ones our favorites were from the past year. Check out our TOP 10 Black Series 6" figures from 2017!
We did it! The Kethanna, Jabba's Sail Barge, has found more than 5,000 backers and will go into production! Stay tuned over the next two weeks for a closer look at the included booklet and we'll keep you updated here on JediBusiness.com about any progress made on the vehicle!
Congratulations to anybody who backed this first HasLab project, this is the most expensive and biggest Star Wars ship for 3.75" figures ever made! There is still time to get yourself one if you haven't yet, you have until April 3rd: Hasbrolab.com
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Luke Skywalker with Landspeeder in the database. This is the regularly released version, for a comparison of the figure and the landspeeder with the San Diego Comic Con exclusive version from 2017 have a look at the database entry please!
Black Series Luke Skywalker Landspeeder
You can now find Hasbro's Darth Vader Centerpiece from the Black Series 6" line in the database. Have a look for all the details!
The Black Series 6" Darth Vader Centerpiece
You can now find Hasbro's Luke Skywalker 6" figure from the Centerpiece Black Series line in the database. Check it out for more information!
Black Series Luke Skywalker Centerpiece
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is out on BluRay/4K disc today and StarWars.com has released three different slip covers which you can use for your case. Simply download them from the StarWars.com website and print them at home. Have a look at the covers below.
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Black Series Rey (Jedi Training) #44 in the database. This particular figure is a varient with a wound painted onto Rey's right arm. Have a look at the database for more information!
Black Series Rey (Jedi Training - Wound On Right Arm) #44
We've added K-2SO from Hasbro's 6" Black Series to the database. This particular version was given red eyes, have a look at this database entry here:
Black Series K-2SO #24 (red eyes)
You can now find the regular release of Supreme Leader Snoke from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line in the database. Please have a look here:
Black Series Supreme Leader Snoke
We've added Luke Skywalker (with Ahch-To base) from Hasbro's 6" Black Series to the database. The figure is currently a Target exclusive in the United States. Have a look at the database entry for more information:
Black Series Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To Base)
You can now find Hasbro's 6" figure of Rey (Island Journey) in the database. Check it out!
Black Series 6" Rey (Island Journey)
We are almost all caught up adding figures from Hasbro's 6" Black Series to the database! Here is a look at the 40th Anniversary R2-D2 figure!
Black Series 40th Anniversary R2-D2
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" Jawa #61 in the database. The figure is a straight re-release from the 40th Anniversary Collection from 2017, check it out!
We've added Hasbro's 6" Black Series Death Star Trooper (Death Squad Commander) to the database. For all the details about the figure have a look at the entry please:
Black Series Death Star Trooper #60
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Black Series Resistance Tech Rose in the database. Take a look to learn more about the figure!
Black Series Resistance Tech Rose #55
We've added the Jaina Solo from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line to the database. The figure won the controversial fan's poll in 2016. To learn more about this figure have a look at the database entry please:
You can now find Hasbro's Black Series 6" action figure of DJ (Canto Bight) #57 in the database. Please have a look at the entry for all the information!
Whaddayaknow!? Italien collectors had the opportunity to add a truly unique item to their collections. Last year when Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released in movie theaters Lucasfilm released a box set exclusively at Amazon Italy, which included two tickets to the movie, a BB-8 colored USB cable, a BB-8 colored charging cable for the car, BB-8 colored headphones and a Hasbro 3.75" Han Solo action figure! This set was numbered by hand and limited to only 500 pieces.
JediBusiness.com had the opportunity today to join a part of Hasbro's Star Wars team on a Google Hangout chat. Unfortunately we can't provide the audio or the video, but we have a summary of the conversation with new information about HasLab and Hasbro's Sail Barge below. The chat included Steve Evans (Design Director), Joe Ninivaggi (Marketing Director) and a man who doesn't need an introduction, Kenner/Hasbro design legend Mark Boudreaux!
You can now find Hasbro's 6" The Black Series Grand Moff Tarkin action figure, along with the IT-O Interrogation Droid, in the database. Take a look!
Black Series IT-O Interrogation Droid
We've added Hasbro's 6" Black Series Range Trooper to the database. To learn more about this cool looking Stormtrooper have a look at the database entry please!
You can now find Lando Calrissian from Hasbro's Black Series 6" line in the database. Check it out!
Black Series Lando Calrissian #65
You can now find Han Solo from Hasbro's 6" The Black Series in the database. Check it out!
It's always fun when we learn new details about Star Wars movies through Star Wars action figures! This time we found out that Lando Calrissian is carrying a blaster which was first given to Stormtroopers in the original Star Wars! Check out the comparison pictures (thank you to Tom Berges for providing a picture of a prop replica)!
Hasbro has answered some fan questions on Instagram on their HasbroPulse account. Here is the summary:
Q: Why is there a 5-piece maxiumum limit to purchase?
A: The 5-piece limit is per-transaction. Note, that there is no limit on the number of transactions you can make.
Q: Is there any assembly required?
A: The main hull will come fully assembled. A few components require assembly including the sails, cannons, fins & additional pars based on the provided instructions.
Q: Why do we need 5,000 backers?
A: Because this item is the largest HASBRO Star Wars item ever created & the ultimate dream item for the inspired Star Wars fan, this is the absolute minimum quantity needed to cover the various operating elements needed to bring this massive & ambitious product to life.
Q: What do I do if my credit card or Paypal payment was returned?
A: Nothing! This is most likely the credit authorization expiring as part of a normal credit payment cycle. Your preferred payment method will only be charged if we reach the minimum number of backers by April 3rd, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-408-0052.
Q: Is the product design final?
A: What you've seen so far is just the in-progress designs, but it is close to final in terms of the actual structure. The final item will be fully painted & will also include highly detailed accessories. We've been hard at work to make sure no detail is missed in the development of this intricate item & are excited to share more with you soon!
Q: Will HasLab products be available in stores in the U.S. and Canada afater the minimum 5,000 backers is met?
A: No. Jabba's Sail Barge will only be available through the HasLab program in the U.S. and Canada.
Q: Is shipping included in the $499 + tax price for both the U.S. and Canada?
A: Yes
Q: How big is the packaging & how much does it weigh?
A: Box size: 14"D x 50"W x 15"H, shipping carton: 15"D x 51"W x 16"H, weight: 15lbs
Q: Why HasLab? Why can't Hasbro just make this and sell at retail?
A: HasLab is a completely new way of engaging the fan community that gives Hasbro an opportunity to potentially bring extravagantly awesome dream toys to life. Because of the size of the item & quantities involved, it is not suited to Hasbro's standard retail distribution model.
You can back the barge on the official HasbroLab.com website!
We've just had the opportunity to compare the Black Series 6" 40th Anniversary Death Squad Commander figure to the single boxed regular release. Both figures have different heads, the first one was painted, the new one features Hasbro's photo real technology where the paint is printed onto the figure.
The new Death Squad Commander looks phenomenal in person, the eye doesn't catch the pixely print, the camera however does. As you can see, by printing the paint onto the figure it's possible to include more colors instead of just a single brush stroke (look at the eye brows). Below are some comparion pictures of both figures, have a look!
You can now find all eight figures from Hasbro's Era Of The Force 8-Pack in the database. The multipack was exclusive to Target stores and consisted of previously released figures. None of the figures are force link enabled, but Hasbro included display stands with them. Check 'em out:
Darksidetoys offers Hasbro's Haslab Sail Barge to the International market!
United Kingdom £599.99
Germany £599.99
France £599.99
Netherlands £599.99
Belgium £599.99
Luxembourg £599.99
Republic of Ireland £599.99
Austria £599.99
Denmark £599.99
Italy £599.99
Czech Republic £599.99
Spain £599.99
Slovakia £599.99
Finland £599.99
Portugal £599.99
Sweden £599.99
Poland £599.99
Estonia £599.99
Hungary £599.99
Slovenia £599.99
Croatia £599.99
Latvia £610.00
Greece £610.00
Romania £610.00
Bulgaria £610.00
Lithuania £610.00
Below Extra Charges Apply Due to customs in country
Switzerland £635.00
Iceland £635.00
Norway £635.00
Place your order on the Darksidetoys.com website!
Hasbro has sent an image to us of Mark Boudreaux holding a box which is about the same size as the Sail Barge box! Look how big this is going to be!!
We only have a few days left to support the Barge, make sure to head on over to Hasbrolab.com to pre-order before it's too late!
Hasbro has sent out images of carded Han Solo toy line figures to their wholesale partners. We love the fresh look, check 'em out!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Kylo Ren figure with Force Link Starter Set in the database. Check out the photo gallery and listen to the voice samples!
Kylo Ren Force Link Starter Set
You can now find the Kohl's exclusive multipack in the database. This 4-pack included 3.75" Hasbro Force Link figures of Rey (Jedi Training), Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master), Rose Tico (Technician) and a First Order Stormtrooper Officer. Have fun looking at the photo galleries and listening to the voice samples!
Hasbro has sent out images of the Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind The Workbench booklet, which will be included with the Sail Barge vehicle. Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench is a premium, 64-page booklet that goes behind the scenes of the design and development of the actual Sail Barge film set piece and Hasbro toy. Complete with set photos, product blueprints, interviews, and more.
You can learn more about the Sail Barge and place your order on the official page: HasbroLab.com
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Yoda figure from The Last Jedi Collection in the database. The voice samples included in the figure are from the prequels and the original trilogy, check out the photo gallery and listen to all the voice samples!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link R2-D2 figure in the database! Check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Battle On Crait multipack in the database. The figures in this set are Rose Tico (Crait Defense), Rey (Crait Defense), the First Order Walker Driver and a First Order Gunner. Check 'em out and listen to the voice samples!
You can now find the 3.75" figure of Snoke and the Elite Praetorian Guard from Hasbro's BB-8 playset in the database. Check 'em out!
You can now find the Force Link Starter Set with the Elite Praetorian Guard and the Stormtrooper Executioner in the database. The set was exclusive to Toys'R'Us stores in the United States.
You can now find Hasbro's Tie Silencer vehicle with the exclusive Kylo Ren figure in the database. For all the information have a look here:
Here is a look at recent additions to the database:
Poe Dameron (with X-Wing Fighter)
First Order Tie Fighter Pilot (with Tie Fighter)
You can now find the 3.75" Jyn Erso (Jedha) figure, which is Force Link enabled, in the database now. Take a look!
Straight from HasbroPulse:
We have some exciting news to announce! The Hasbro Star Wars design team would love to hear your thoughts about what figures, vehicles, creatures, and playset environments you want to see in the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection in the future.
There are so many to choose from in the Star Wars galaxy, and chatting with fans at conventions has inspired many of our new products. However, since not everyone can attend conventions, we wanted a more inclusive way to connect with you and hear your ideas.
So we are pleased to announce the launch of STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE… CONVERSATION!
Every day this week, starting Monday, February 26, we will be posting a question on the Hasbro Pulse Instagram page relating to the development of the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection product line. Simply share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section for each day’s question.
Be sure to check back throughout the week so you can share your thoughts on a variety of topics related to The Vintage Collection. At the end of the week, we will collect all your answers and share them with the rest of the design team.
Make sure you spread the word! And remember… posting your answers on the Hasbro Pulse Instagram page is the best way to have your thoughts taken into consideration.
We look forward to hearing from you. May the Force be with you!
The full article was posted here: HasbroPulse.com
You can now find three new figures from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link series in the database:
Rose Tico (First Order Disguise)
You can now find Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus from Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link enabled The Last Jedi toy line in the database. Check out the photo galleries, listen to the voice samples and read about figure specifics!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Force Link enabled Emperor Palpatine figure from the Last Jedi toy line in the database. Besides the photo gallery and figure details we've also uploaded the Force Link voice samples! Check it out: Emperor Palpatine
Here they are! Hasbro has sent out their press release images so that we all can get a better look at what Star Wars figures will be released in 2018. The photo gallery features the Force Link 2.0 3.75" action figure line, the brand new The Vintage Collection 3.75" line and Hasbro's 6" Star Wars action figure line. There is lots of great stuff coming, enjoy!
New York Toy Fair 2018 Press Images
Here is a look at newly announced Hasbro Black Series 6" figures including Admiral Holdo, Clone Commander Wolffe, Gamorrean Guard and Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit). We'll post press photos once we receive them, so check back please!
Fans of Hasbro's Star Wars action figure line have been campaigning for a full 3 3/4" compatible Jabba's Sail Barge vehicle for more than a decade. Today, Hasbro has announced a new initiative which might make this dream come true! This is truly the best news we've received in many years when it comes to Hasbro's Star Wars toy line and we'd like to say thank you to Steve Evans and his Star Wars team for finding a way to give fans a shot at this incredible vehicle.
Fellow collectors, this is your chance to back this project and make the biggest Star Wars vehicle ever made a reality. All the details at HasLab:
You can back the Sail Barge here!
Hasbro's press event at Toy Fair New York 2018 has concluded and here is what we learned:
- Force Link 2.0 will feature Bluetooth technology and will be updateable
- Walmart will have an exclusive Black Series 6" Mimban Stormtrooper figure
- Black Series 6" Princess Leia in Hoth Outfit will be released
- Black Series 6" Astromech Droids R5-D8, R5-X2, R2-D2 will be released exclusively at Amazon in Spring 2018
- Black Series 6" Clone Commander Wolffe will be released exclusively at Gamestop/Thinkgeek/Barnes'n'Noble/Disney
- Black Series 6" Zuckuss will be Toys'R'Us exclusive
- Black Series 6" Lando Skiff Guard and Gamorrean Guard will be exclusive to Target
- Black Series 6" Centerpiece line continues with Kylo Ren
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Han Solo (young) will be released in wave 2
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Rogue One Assault Tank will be released in August 2018
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Rey (Island Journey) will be Walmart exclusive in Spring 2018
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Mimban Stormtrooper will be Walmart exclusive in Fall 2018
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" Yak Face will be released in Spring 2019 (yes, 19)!
- The Vintage Collection 3 3/4" HasLab crowdfunding Jabba's Sail Barge (what!?) $500!
Fans of the Mighty Muggs line will be happy to hear that Hasbro has big plans for the line in 2018! Each collectible Mighty Muggs figure features 3 unique expressions that you can change using the new push-and-turn head feature. With more than 50 new characters being released this year from Star Wars and Marvel, Hasbro is putting a new twist on collectibles for fans of all ages!
IO9.com has revealed four new Hasbro Star Wars The Black Series 6" figures from the up-coming Han Solo: A Star Wars Story movie. The figures, which will be part of the toy launch in April, include Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, Range Trooper and Qi'Ra.
For the full reveal have a look at IO9.com.
We've received reports from all over the United States that Walmart stores have marked down Hasbro's basic assortment of Star Wars The Black Series 6" action figures to $5 each. It's time to go out on a toy run! Happy Hunting!
Entertainment Earth has discounted their exclusive Star Wars The Black Series 3.75" astromech droid set to $26.99! At that price those won't be around for much longer, if you need this set we recommend that you pick one up now!
Target stores across the United States keep lowering their prices for Star Wars toys. The latest finds include the Force Link enabled The Last Jedi Resistance Ski Speeder for as low as $11.98! Other finds include The Black Series Centerpieces for as low as $14.98! Make sure to stop by your local Target stores and have a look in the clearance section!
The Forces Of Destiny adventure dolls of Princess Leia and R2-D2 based on A New Hope have been found at retail. The set retails for $54.99. So far the set has only been found at ThinkGeek stores, but it should be available at other retailers soon as well.
With the return of the 3.75" The Vintage Collection from Hasbro in April 2018, we were wondering, what was your favorite part about The Vintage Collection? Was it a certain character, the Kenner inspired look, the character variety, the Target 3-packs, the exclusive Death Star set? Let us know in the comments below!
Titan Magazines is currently running a promotion for the United States where you get a free Hasbro 3.75" Black Series die cast figure if you sign up for a one year subscription. The figures are chosen randomly. If you live in the UK you will receive a Black Series Jyn Erso (Eadu) figure.
For pricing and additional details have a look at the official Titan magazine website please.
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Star Wars The Black Series Rey (Jedi Training) with Crait base in the database. To learn more about the figure and it's fantastic looking base have a look at the database entry please.
Hasbro's Forces Of Destiny Chewbacca electronic figure has made it to retail stores! The figure was found at a ThinkGeek store in Seattle. If you collect this line, make sure you stop by your local ThinkGeek store!
Micro Force is a line of squishable and easily collectible micro figures. Fan-favorite characters include Rey, Finn, Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and so many more. You can view high res images of the first two waves of characters below.
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $2.99/Available: December 2017)
Collect the Galaxy of fan-favorite characters with the STAR WARS MICRO FORCE Blind Bags Assortment. Each figure has a squishable feel and unique pose, creating an exciting new way to bring iconic STAR WARS scenes to life! These stylized and movie-inspired micro collectibles include iconic characters such as REY, FINN, DARTH VADER, LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA, HAN SOLO, CHEWBACCA, YODA, R2-D2, and more. Each blind bag includes two figures and a collector card. Each sold separately. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
You can now find the Amazon exclusive Black Series 6" Elite Praetorian Guard (Heavy Blade) in the database. For all the information about the figure have a look at the entry please:
Elite Praetorian Guard (Heavy Blade)
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Black Series Supreme Leader Snoke in the database. This figure was released exclusively at Gamestop and ThinkGeek stores, for more information about the figure have a look at the database entry please:
Supreme Leader Snoke (Throne Room)
We've added Rey (Island Journey) from Hasbro's 3.75" Star Wars action figure line to the database. To learn more about the figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" DJ (Canto Bight) figure in the database. To learn more about it and listen to the Force Link audio, have a look here please:
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" Luke Skywalker (Jedi Exile) figure in the database. To learn more about the figure have a look at the entry please:
Kelly Marie Tran, who portrays Resistance Technician Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, posted a picture on her Instagram account where she is surrounded by Star Wars action figures. Looks like she loves Star Wars action figures! She also created her own PORG costume for Halloween! Make sure to follow her on Instagram, and while you are at it, follow us on Instagram too, please! Check out some pics below:
Hasbro has announced that the HASCON convention will be back in 2019. The second-ever HASCON event will take place from Sept. 6 - 8, 2019, in Providence, R.I. at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center. "We couldn’t be happier with the feedback we’ve received from our inaugural HASCON event," said John Frascotti, president, Hasbro, Inc. "We’re looking forward to once again delivering immersive entertainment experiences around our brands for fans and families in 2019."
For the entire press release have a look at the official Hasbro website please.
During the panel at MCM London Comic Con this past weekend, Hasbro revealed new Star Wars The Black Series 6" figures that will be available in Spring 2018. The 2-pack will retail for $5.99. We currently have no images of the figures packaged and can't comment on their actual size. We believe that the price point indicates that the porgs will be in-scale with the rest of the Star Wars: The Black Series 6" figures, but we don't know yet if they will be released as part of the numbered and individually boxed Black Series figures. We will post more information about the Porgs as it becomes available, please stay tuned.
We've received several reports from collectors who have found Poe's Boosted X-Wing Fighter vehicle at Toys'R'Us stores from east to west coast in the United States. The starfighter retails for $49.99 and compared to the Force Awakens version has now electronics built in. The included Poe Dameron pilot figure was also Force Link enabled. Happy Hunting!
You can now find Hasbro's 3.75" The Black Series Stormtrooper Executioner in the database. The figure is available exclusively at Walmart stores, have a look:
Star Wars The Black Series 3.75" Stormtrooper Executioner
You can now find the Walmart exclusive 3.75" Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) figure from Hasbro in the database. Have a look here:
The Black Series Luke Skywalker 3.75"
You can now find Hasbro's The Black Series 6" Clone Commander Gree figure in the database. The figure was released during San Diego Comic Con as a Toys'R'Us exclusive (sold at SDCC through Entertainment Earth's booth). To learn more about the figure have a look here:
The Black Series Clone Commander Gree
We've added Hasbro's The Black Series 6" Darth Vader #43 and Stormtrooper #48 to the database. Both figures are re-releases and less exciting, but if you don't have them yet you might want to consider picking them up. Both are well done figures and essential on a collection shelf! You can learn more about each figure here:
Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader #43
Star Wars The Black Series Stormtrooper #48
Hasbro's Star Wars The Black Series 6" figure of Rey (Jedi Training) #44 has made it into the database! Check out the photo gallery and the figure's features here:
Star Wars The Black Series Rey (Jedi Training)
We've added Hasbro's 6" The Black Series Grand Admiral Thrawn #47 to the database. You can learn more about the figure here:
The Black Series Grand Admiral Thrawn #47
You can now find the Elite Praetorian Guard from Hasbro's 6" The Black Series toy line in the database. You can learn more about the figure here:
The Black Series Elite Praetorian Guard
You can now find the Gamestop/ThinkGeek and Barnes'N'Noble shared exclusive Hasbro The Black Series 6" Guards 4-Pack in the database. To learn more about each figure have a look here please:
The Black Series Emperor's Royal Guard
The Black Series Emperor's Shadow Guard
The Black Series Elite Praetorian Guard
StarWars.com's Dan Brooks has published an interview with Hasbro's Steve Bono and Steve Evan's about up-coming Star Wars action figures for The Black Series 6" line. You can look at official press images on J.B., and you can read the entire interview on the official website.
When asked about the new up-coming DJ figure from The Last Jedi and its incredible likeness to Benicio DelToro, Steve Bono replied: "This process is inkjet printing where the color is sprayed onto the face, much like you would print a picture from a copier. They’re able to capture a lot more subtlety, a lot more color, and it’s not just one color at a time."
For the full interview head on over to StarWars.com!
Walmart has begun clearancing out the Black Series 6" Rey with Rey's Speeder and Luke Skywalker with X-34 Landspeeder. They are marked down from $59 to $45 (we've also heard of reports closer to $20) and the Black Series Centerpieces are marked down to $35 from $49 (we also received one report which showed them marked down to $10!). Check out the pictures below and good luck on your toy runs!
Have you been to Barnes'N'Noble bookstore lately? They carry almost the entire range of Hasbro Star Wars action figures, including the Force Link 3.75" line, the Black Series 6" line, 12" electronic figures, 3.75" 2-packs, vehicles in the 6" and 3.75" scales ... they also carry Hasbro's Force FX Lightsaber line. If you haven't been there in a while it's time to do a quick stop and check it out, and if you have a Barnes'N'Noble membership they'll knock 10% your purchase!
Fredy Meyer in the Pacific Northwest has currently a buy 1 get 1 free promotion on all Star Wars toys. Star Wars action figures are priced slightly higher at this retail chain, but it's still a phenomenal deal. The sale is good for 12" figures, 3.75" figures, The Black Series 6" line, vehicles and role play items.
This brings regular figures to about $5 each, the A-Wing and Canto Bight speeder to about $17 each and Black Series 6" figures to about $12 each. Happy Hunting!
Hasbro has released press images of up-coming Star Wars action figures in the 3.75" Force Link and the 6" The Black Series line. Have fun checking out up-coming Star Wars figures: New York Comic Con 2017 Hasbro Press Images
You can now find Maz Kanata from Hasbro's 6" The Black Series toy line in the database, please have a look:
We've added the Walgreens exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit) 6" figure to the database. You can learn more about the figure here:
Walmart stores currently have Reese's Puffs, Cookie Crisp and Cocoa Puffs cereal with a coupon in it which gives $10 off a Force Link starter kit. The coupon is valid until 12/31/2017. Please have a look at the pictures below.
For a look at all Force Link enabled Star Wars action figures, have a look at our Hasbro The Last Jedi section.
You can now find the Hasbro The Black Series 6" Hascon exclusive Clone Captain Rex in the database. Learn more about the figure here:
Clone Captain Rex (Hascon Excl.)
Amazon has Hasbro's regular The Black Series 6" Praetorian Guard in-stock currently for $21.99, check it out!
You can now find Hasbro's 2017 San Diego Comic Con Edition of Grand Admiral Thrawn (The Black Series 6") in the database. For our full photo gallery and a closer look at the figure have a look at the database entry please:
Grand Admiral Thrawn (SDCC Excl. 2017)
You can now find the Hasbro The Black Series 6" San Diego Comic Con 2017 exclusive Luke Skywalker with Landspeeder in the database. For all the information about this beautiful set have a look at the database entry please:
Luke Skywalker With X-34 Landspeeder (San Diego Comic Con 2017 Edition)
Hasbro will release two new sets of new Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny Adventure Dolls! Take a look at the images below and scroll further down for the full Disney press release about the Forces Of Destiny TV specials!
You can now find Hasbro's The Black Series 6" figures of General Leia Organa, Admiral Ackbar and the First Order Officer in the database. For more information about each figure please have a look at the database entries:
You can now pre-order following Hasbro The Black Series 6" figures on Entertainment Earth:
Jaina Solo at Entertainment Earth
You can now find the brand new The Black Series 6" Kylo Ren from The Last Jedi in the database. Have a look here:
We've added Hasbro's 6" The Black Series Captain Poe Dameron to the database, get all the info about the figure here:
You can now find Hera Syndulla from Hasbro's The Black Series 6" line in the database. To learn more about the figure have a look at the database entry please:
Hera Syndualla (Star Wars The Black Series 6" #42)
You can now find Hasbro's Target exclusive The Black Series 6" First Order Stormtrooper Executioner in the database. To learn more about the figure, please have a look at the database entry:
First Order Stormtrooper Executioner
You can now find the San Diego Comic Con 2017 exclusive 2-pack of The Black Series 6" line with Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) and Rey (Jedi Training) in the database. You can learn more about each figure here:
Thanks to Toy Run listener and Toy Run community member Chris Benjamin (Insta: Obis_toybox) for snapping some pictures for us of up-coming 3.75" Star Wars figures on display at Hascon 2017, take a look below!
Side note, Baze and Chirrut will be released in a 2-pack, this time around both figures will be Force Link enabled.
Here are some images taken by Toy Run community members Chris "Obiwan" Benjamin (Insta: Obis_toybox) and Scott Steiner. Thank you to both for sharing some images of the Star Wars action figure diorama at Hascon, check them out below!
Here are some pictures of Barnes'N'Noble's display for The Last Jedi Force Friday release! Basic 3.75" The Last Jedi figures were priced at $7.99 and The Black Series 6" figures were $19.99. Check out the pictures below!
Chris Hamilton and Danny Rojas have found new The Last Jedi 3.75" super articulated figures at their Walmart stores in Forida and California. The case includes 3 of each figure, which are Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master), First Order Stormtrooper Executioner and the Praetorian Guard. Keep in mind that the street date for those figures is November 1st, 2017. Check out the pics below and good luck on your Toy Runs!
Hasbro has sent out a promo box full of Star Wars toy goodness! Have a look below for all the details!
Thank you to Hasbro for sending this package our way!
We've finally received confirmation that Walmart will have another set of super articulated 3.75" figures.
"Hasbro has a Black Series line that features 3.75-inches and for Force Friday will be unveiling an assortment pack that includes the Elite Praetorian Guard (with blade!), Resistance Tech Rose, Luke Skywalker and the Stormtrooper Executioner."
Yahoo Movies has revealed an onslaught of products coming for The Last Jedi. Their post included a look at new sets for Hasbro's 3.75" action figure line, check it out!
Io9.com/Gizmodo.com have revealed new Star Wars action figures in Hasbro's 6" The Black Series line!
Supreme Leader Snoke will retail for $35 and it will be exclusive to Gamestop this Fall.
The Elite Praetorian Guard will cost $20 and will be exclusive to Amazon.com
A 4-pack of figures titled "Guardians Of Evil" is a shared exclusive at Barnes'n'Noble, Gamestop and Disneystores! The set is an evolution set which shows he history of the Royal Guards from the prequels, the original trilogy to the sequels. The set will cost $80.
Walgreens will have the spirit of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the figure will cost $20.
We've also heard rumors of Admiral Ackbar and a Force Awakens First Order Officer 2-pack coming to Toys'R'Us stores soon ..
For the full release head on over to IO9.com!
Here is a look at a new aisle displaly at Walmart stores (your mileage may vary) dedicated to Hasbro's new Forces Of Destiny 11" adventure figures. Take a look below and make sure to check out those figures in the stores!
This summer, Disney and Lucasfilm announced STAR WARS FORCES OF DESITNY, a new initiative celebrating the inspiring stories of iconic heroes from across the STAR WARS universe. Developed by Lucasfilm Animation, STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY remains true to the STAR WARS saga, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters.
The animated micro-series is currently available on Disney YouTube ahead of a two-part TV special featuring eight additional shorts on Disney Channel in Fall 2017. Fans are delighted to hear familiar voices in the series, including: Daisy Ridley (Rey), Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso), Tiya Sircar (Sabine), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) and Lupita Nyong'o (Maz Kanata as narrator).
Here is another toy commercial by Hasbro! This time it features Hasbro's 11" tall Adventure figures based on characters from the Forces Of Destiny short films. Check it out below!
Here is another TV commercial from Hasbro about their up-coming The Last Jedi playset! Check it out below!
Hasbro has officially revealed the first product which will be available on September 1st for Force Friday 2 in a new Star Wars action figure TV commercial. Check it out below!
Pledge loyalty to the Republic and head into battle with the revered 6-inch CLONE CAPTAIN REX Figure from the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES line! Featuring customized armor decos with distinctive blue markings inspired by the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, this collector grade figure includes 28 points of articulation, four blasters, premium packaging, and a removable helmet revealing this fan-favorite character’s incredibly sculpted face. Rescues, droid attacks, and the most exciting missions from a galaxy far, far, away are brought to life with this authentic figure. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH CLONE CAPTAIN REX Figure will be for sale during HASCON 2017. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.
HASCON Exclusive Products Include:
Multi-Convention Exclusive Products Available at HASCON Include:
HASCON guests will also have the opportunity to purchase a new early release TRANSFORMERS Generations Titans Return Arcee Special Edition Set and Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Clone Captain REX Figure, which will be available for purchase for the first time at HASCON before landing at other major retailers.
After interviewing the Hasbro Brand team at San Diego Comic Con and by gathering intel online, this is all the information which we currently have about the 3.75" The Vintage Collection for next year.
- The Vintage Collection will be released in Spring 2018
- Figures will cost between $10 - $15 each
- The Vintage Collection will be available everywhere and will not be exclusive to one store
- Officially announced figures are:
- Rey (re-release)
- Kylo Ren (re-release)
Ryan Beise, our JediBusiness.com correspondent during San Diego Comic Con 2017, met the Hasbro Star Wars brand team and asked your questions to Hasbro's Joe Ninivaggi and Steve Evans. For a transcript of the conversation have a look here please: Hasbro Brand Team Interview @ San Diego Comic Con 2017
Hasbro invited JediBusiness.com to participate in the annual Hasbro Brand Preview Breakfast at San Diego Comic Con. This is a great place for networking, but it's also a great opportunity to get a glimpse at some up-coming Hasbro toys. Check out our photo gallery of the event:
Hasbro Brand Preview Breakfast 2017
Toys'R'Us.com is now selling the Black Series 6" Commander Gree on their website. The figure costs $24.99 and is in-stock currently.
Rebelscum.com has posted a great photo gallery of Hasbro's booth at San Diego Comic Con. Among the pictures were a Black Series 6" Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper disguise with wet hair and a Farmboy Luke Skywalker figure with blast shield and Jedi training remote. Could we see those two figures on store shelves soon? We'll ask Hasbro on Friday, stay tuned to JediBusiness.com for all the info!
Hasbrotoyshop.com set up space holder pages for Hasbro's Star Wars The Black Series 6" exclusives which contain additional images, an online sale date and pricing.
Each 2017 San Diego Comic Con exclusive will be available online on 8/14/2017.
Luke Skywalker with Landspeeder will retail for $89.99. The set includes the following:
Grand Admiral Thrawn will retail for $49.99. The set includes the following:
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) & Rey (Jedi Training) will retail for $49.99. The set includes the following:
JediInsider found images on a Facebook group which revealed another possible San Diego Comic Con exclusive! This time around it seems it will be a 2-pack for The Black Series 6" line which includes a new version of Rey and the hotly anticipated Jedi Master Luke Skywalker figure! According to the post the 2-pack will cost around $50. Check out the images!
JediBusiness.com will sit down with members of the Hasbro Star Wars brand team during San Diego Comic Con 2017 and ask them your questions about their Star Wars action figure toy lines.
A couple of things:
Getting the chance to interview Hasbro team members is a privilege, not a right. Hasbro is a big company which had sales topping 5 billion last year, and the company has been around for 94 years. We pass the privilege to interview team members to you, the fan. We are your voice directly to the people who make Star Wars action figures. When you post questions please be civil and friendly.
- Please don't ask about distribution (we have been asking about distribution several times per year since 2011, and whatever their business model is for distributing the way they do, it's just what it is at this point)
- Jedi Master Luke Skywalker from TFA has been confirmed to JediBusiness.com by Steve Evans in our interview on Toy Run - Episode 16, so that figure is coming in the 6" and 3.75" scales
- Don't ask about PlaySkool figures and toys, that's a different department (and we don't cover that line on J.B.)
- We can't guarantee that all questions will be asked (there is a time limit for the interview)
- We will release a transcript of the interview after the convention, and the audio will be made available on Toy Run - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast
- We will collect questions through Friday, July 14th 2017
The Premier Hasbro FANmily™ Event
Providence, Rhode Island | September 8-10, 2017
Hasbro has released more information about the very first Hasbro convention titled HASCON. The convention will feature popular brands like G.I.Joe, Transformers, My Little Pony, NERF, Magic The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel and Play-Doh and of course Star Wars. Here is a look at all the Star Wars activities:
STAR WARS
The force is with us! Come celebrate 40 years of Star War memories, and make some new ones with activities including:
From a galaxy far, far away, we have some fan-tastic panels, including:
Sounds like FUN! You can get your tickets here!
Toys'R'Us has set up a landing page on their website for their 2017 San Diego Comic Con and Toys'R'Us in-store exclusives. The Black Series Commander Gree 6" figure, which was revealed during Star Wars Celebration Orlando earlier this year, is also listed with details about its availability:
You'll only find these items at Toysrus.com and at the Entertainment Earth Booth #2343 at the summer's largest comic convention in San Diego, CA! Get our exclusives in San Diego and online starting Thursday, July 20!
So bookmark this page and happy ordering on July 20th!
Lucasfilm has released the first short standalone episode of Forces Of Destiny called "The Sands Of Jakku", you can watch the episode below. The action figures to go along with the TV show are no where to be found and we've noticed that Amazon has Forces Of Destiny products listed with an August 1st street date (previously July 1st).
J.B. reader Wayne Eggert has shared some images with us of variations he's found in figures from Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection.
From Wayne:
I thought I would share the variations in the new sandpeople figures. In addition to the color difference on the heads, the pouches on the dark head version are painted a flat reddish brown while the pouches on the other are unpainted glossy light brown. The dark head seems to have been produced over many waves and the lighter head on possibly the last lot only. I've seen several of each, but all the light heads have been from the same lot (70961) where there are a wide range of lots on the dark head.
Similarly, the flat reddish brown pouches have been only on the Sand People with dark heads while the light brown have been exclusive to the lighter head version. This could be because of a mixed production since all the pictures I've seen of the main run Black Series Raider have all had light heads. If it goes back to dark heads in a later run, this could wind up being the rarest 40th anniversary figure.
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection CHEWBACCA in the database. Get all the information about the figure here:
40th Anniversary Collection Chewbacca
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Tusken Raider in the database. The figure is identical to the regularly released Tusken Raider, except for the packaging and date imprints on the bottom of the feet. Check it out:
40th Anniversary Collection Tusken Raider
If you are having trouble finding the second wave of Hasbro's Black Series 6" 40th Anniversary figures or the latest wave of Black Series figures with Lando, Royal Guard, Tusken Raider and Qui-Gon Jinn you might want to give ThinkGeek a try. ThinkGeek doesn't have a lot of stores across the country yet, but if you are lucky to live close to one make sure to stop by!
We've added all five Hasbro 3.75" Star Wars action figures from the 40th Anniversary Titanium Series to the database. Here is a complete write-up about all five figures, the price, the accessories, the display stands and more, check it out:
Star Wars Titanium 40th Anniversary Guide
You can now find Hasbro's 6" The Black Series Tusken Raider #41 in the database. Get all the details here:
The Black Series Tusken Raider
We've uploaded Hasbro's Press Photos which were released during Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017. You've seen them here before, but they are now archived on the articles/events/galleries page.
Take a look at them again, those are the figures which we'll be seeing soon!
Gamestop.com announced that a new Star Wars: Battlefront II Elite Trooper Deluxe Figure Bundle, which will include the game and the Black Series Inferno Squadron Pilot figure in one set, it will cost $102.99.
In addition to the bundle, the 6" The Black Series action figure of the Inferno Squadron Pilot, which is based on the game and featured on the video game's packaging, will also be available individually. The figure will cost $19.99 and will be available exclusively at Gamestop/ThinkGeek stores during the Fall of 2017.
Here is a press photo of the figure, and don't forget to watch the new trailer below!
Is it Emperor's Royal Guard or is it Imperial Royal Guard these days? Either way, Hasbro's 6" Black Series incarnation can now be found in the database, check it out:
The Black Series Imperial Royal Guard
You can now find Hasbro's 6" The Black Series Qui-Gon Jinn in the database. The figure came with an extra left hand and a lightsaber with removable green blade. Get all the details about the figure here:
Yakface.com published a list of product skus this morning, and listed were the official street dates and retail prices for Forces Of Destiny action figures. The figures, which were first shown during several panels at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 (take a look at the Hasbro panel photo gallery), will be on store shelves on July 1st, 2017.
The first wave includes three figures, Rey, Jyn Erso and Sabine Wren. Each figure will cost $19.99. The second wave of figures is expected to be available on store shelves on Force Friday II, which is held on September 1, 2017. The figures available on September 1st will be Rey with BB-8 ($24.99), Princess Leia (Hoth) with R2-D2 ($24.99) and Princess Leia (Endor Gear) with Wicket and an extra set of clothing ($34.99).
The Forces Of Destiny toy line will support the Lucasfilm short films, which will be released during this Summer.
There is a rumor floating around in the collecting community which indicates that Hasbro might bring back an updated version of the Episode I CommTech chip for The Last Jedi toy line. The rumor, which appeared to have originated on Rebelscum.com, indicates that each Star Wars figure in The Last Jedi basic assortment will include a Force Link Bracelet which enables the figures to talk to each other.
If this rumor turns out to be true, it'll be interesting to see how much the technology has improved since 1999. We expect more information about this to come out during San Diego Comic Con 2017, which is held in July. The Last Jedi action figures go officially on sale on September 1, 2017.
Entertainment Earth to the rescue! The company has added new Hasbro 6" Black Series figures to their website. All the figures are currently available for pre-order at regular prices, take a look:
You can now find FENN RAU in the database. The figure was produced by Hasbro for the 3.75" assortment. For more information about the figure have a look here:
You can now find Hasbro's The Black Series 6" Lando Calrissian in the database. For all the information about the figure have a look here:
The Black Series Lando Calrissian
Let's take a look at Hasbro's The Black Series 6" figures on the secondary market. Most Black Series 6" figures can be had for regular retail price even years after their release, but there are some figures which have increased in value gradually.
Currently the top spot goes to the Boba Fett/Han Solo in Carbonite 2-pack which was a San Diego Comic Con exclusive in 2013. The demand for some of those figures is pretty amazing, even bootleg versions seem to be making quite a bit of money on the secondary market (Darth Maul!).
Many of the figures listed below have doubled in value, if not more, check it out:
1) Boba Fett / Han Solo in Carbonite
2) Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot), 1st release and 40th Anniversary Collection
4) Darth Maul
5) Imperial Shadow Squadron 2-pack
6) Bossk
7) R2-D2 (first release and 40th Anniversary Collection)
8) Yoda
9) IG-88
10) Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight)
Three Day Convention Will Include Panels, Larger-than-Life Brand Experiences, Games Events, Auditions for Hasbro TV Commercials and Shows, Meet & Greets and Appearances from Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Stan Lee, Dude Perfect and top MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS Talent
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- May 22, 2017 – Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, officially opened ticket sales for the first-ever HASCON FANmily™ event, which will take place in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017. Hasbro fans and families from around the globe can purchase single day tickets or three-day tickets for the convention, with VIP packages available for super-fans and the most enthusiastic collectors.
Today Hasbro also revealed the first round of talent appearances, panels and brand experiences set to take place during HASCON 2017. Appearances and meet & greets will be available with some of the biggest names from Hasbro, including DUDE PERFECT, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Producer of all the TRANSFORMERS films, as well as G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. JOE: Retaliation); Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Legend); Peter Cullen and Frank Welker (original TRANSFORMERS voice talent); Andrea Libman and Cathy Weseluck (voice talent of MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC and MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE), “Chewbacca Mom”, Candace Payne and more.
This unique event will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life like never before, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY and G.I. JOE, and exceptional partner brands such as BEYBLADE, DREAMWORKS TROLLS and SESAME STREET. Fans will get a peek behind the Hasbro curtain during the three days filled with exciting first-look previews and panels from Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series.
Attendees will be immersed in hands-on, interactive experiences with oversized games such as PIE FACE and TOILET TROUBLE from HASBRO GAMING, photo opportunities with SESAME STREET and TROLLS costumed characters, epic BEYBLADE battles, a PLAY-DOH creation zone and the MY LITTLE PONY magical world of Equestria. FANmilies will be able to take photos with props from Hasbro’s movies and step into a custom-built NERF battle arena, maybe even with the guys from DUDE PERFECT. HASCON will also host MAGIC: THE GATHERING gameplay featuring an exclusive preview of the upcoming Iconic Masters card set. Youth fans, ages 3-15, have the opportunity to audition for Hasbro commercials and voice talent on our animated series. Fans also can purchase exclusive* Hasbro toys and merchandise including new TRANSFORMERS products.
In addition, there will be activities inspired by several iconic Disney properties, including Disney Princess, Frozen, Elena of Avalor, Moana and Descendants 2, as well as Star Wars and Marvel’s Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy. From movie props and costumes on display, to hands-on fun through art tutorials and more, these areas will be can’t-miss destinations during the show.
“Hasbro constantly strives for new ways to bring our storytelling to life and offer fans greater access to our brands, and HASCON is designed to bring attendees closer to Hasbro’s biggest properties than ever before,” said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro. “We are assembling the ultimate fan celebration, with three days of marquee talent, interactive activities, immersive experiences, game events, panel discussions, VIP events and much more. We’re set to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans and families alike.”
HASCON tickets are on-sale now. Single day tickets are available for $30 for youth (ages 3-15) and $60 for adults (ages 16+). Three-Day tickets range from $75 for youth (ages 3-15) to $165 for adults (ages 16+). VIP packages are also available for super-fans and the most enthusiastic collectors starting at $200 for youth (ages 3 – 15) and $600 for adults (ages 16+), plus taxes. To purchase tickets and stay up to date on all the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com
*Limited quantities available on HasbroToyShop.com after HASCON.
We've been moving some older articles and photo galleries back onto the website and you can now find Pablo Pulido's fantastic Vintage VS. Modern Star Wars action figure photography on the website again. Pablo photographed the opening scenes from Return Of The Jedi with vintage Kenner Star Wars figures and then re-created the exact same scene with modern Hasbro Star Wars figures. Have fun browsing around those photos:
Star Wars Action Figure Photography: Pablo Pulido's Vintage VS. Modern!
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Han Solo in the database. For all the details about Han take a look here please:
Han Solo The Black Series 40th Anniversary Collection
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi in the database! Get all the information about the figure here:
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi 40th Anniversary Collection
JediBusiness.com reader Greg Creech reached out in hopes to find a solution for his sticker problem. He just got a Hasbro 6" 40th Anniversary Collection R2-D2 from Walmart and it came with a HUGE sticker on the card.
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) in the database. Luke was a Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 exclusive. Here is more information:
Star Wars Celebration Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)
We've updated the database with Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Luke Skywalker action figure. For more information about the figure have a look at the entry please:
Star Wars 40th Anniversary Collection Luke Skywalker
Hasbro has sent us following Press Release:
NERF RIVAL STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT APOLLO XV-700 Blaster and Face Mask set
(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $89.99/Available: Spring 2017)
Gear up like a Mandalorian warrior with the NERF RIVAL STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT APOLLO XV- 700 blaster and face mask set! This special edition blaster and mask set features distinct Mandalorian decoration and comes with a fabric Mandalorian insignia patch.
You can now find Hasbro's 6" Black Series 40th Anniversary Collection Princess Leia in the database. For this release Hasbro re-worked the previous head sculpt and sold Leia on a vintage Kenner inspired cardback, here are all the details:
40th Anniversary Collection Princess Leia Organa
What is your favorite toy line by Hasbro for the 3.75" figures? Is it The Power Of The Force 2 because it kick-started the modern line? Is it The Legacy Collection because it came with build a droid parts? Maybe Power Of The Jedi because it was a fairly small line with lots of new sculpts? Or how about The Clone Wars animated-style line or The Vintage Collection? Let us know in the comments!
Here is an overview of all the toy lines!
The Gamestop/ThinkGeek exclusive astromech droid R5-D4 from Hasbro's 40th Anniversary Collection is now in the database. Take a look at hi-res images and learn more about the figure here:
40th Anniversary Collection R5-D4
You can now find the Target exclusive 6" AT-ACT Driver from Hasbro's The Black Series in the database. Get all the information about the figure here:
The Black Series AT-ACT Driver
Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection will be back one year from now, right before the new Han Solo movie will be released in movie theaters. We know that The Vintage Collection will be available at all regular retailers, but we don't know yet if Hasbro will treat it as a main or subline. Will it replace the 5POA or the VS. 2-Packs? Will the Han Solo movie have its own dedicated toy line or will it flow into The Vintage Collection? For how long will those figures come back? Will distribution improve compared to the disastrous 2011 - 2013 time period (remember, those figures were tough to find)? What about vehicles?
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Collection Darth Vader (Legacy Pack) in the database. The figure comes single carded, but packed-in together with a cardboard backdrop which pays homage to Kenner's Early Bird Kit from 1977 and Kenner's second mail-away, the Star Wars Action Stand from 1978. Check out the database entry here:
You can now find Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Jawa in the database. For more information about the figure have a look at the entry here:
It's time for a rant! You all love rants, don't you?
It's not everyday that you come across an article on a major publication such as Forbes.com, where the author criticizes Hasbro and their approach to the Star Wars action figure line. The article, which headline reads "Hasbro Looks To Win Collectors Back", is filled with assumptions and no data to back it up. It's astounding to read such harsh criticism of Hasbro and how they've been treating the Star Wars action figure line. Here are some of excerpts:
Disney/Lucasfilm and Hasbro announced the next fans' choice winner of the fan vote from this past week. The character who won is Dr. Aphra, which is a new character in the expanded Star Wars universe featured in the Marvel comic books.
About the character:
Chelli Lona Aphra was a human female archaeologist who was recruited by Darth Vader after the Battle of Yavin. Aphra, along with her two assassin droid companions, 0-0-0 (Triple-Zero) and BT-1 (Beetee), fulfilled several missions for Darth Vader before falling out of his favor.
Look for Dr. Aphra in the Vintage Collection 3.75" line by Hasbro towards the end of 2018.
We'd like to say thank you to Hasbro for sending us a nice surprise for May The Fourth 2017! The nicely designed package included a Bladebuilder set and a postcard which features Star Wars action figures of Hasbro's 40th Anniversary Darth Vader and Obi-Wan (Ben) Kenobi (photographed by WorkMoreOrLess). Thanks Hasbro!
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for the highly anticipated wave 2 of Hasbro's 40th Anniversary Collection 6" action figures! The case includes a total of 8 figures:
1 x Chewbacca
1 x C-3PO
1 x Stormtrooper
1 x Tusken Raider
2 x Jawa
2 x Death Squad Commander
Secure your set now by pre-ordering from Entertainment Earth!
It's pretty apparent that people participating in Hasbro's fan poll, or at least very dedicated Hasbro Star Wars action figure fans, are upset with the current fan poll on StarWars.com.
Today is the last day to vote on StarWars.com for Hasbro's next 3.75" Star Wars action figure in the Vintage Collection II. Currently it looks as if Dr. Aphra is going to win, Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars Rebels is in second place, Emperor Palpatine and ARC Trooper Fives share the 3rd spot and Yakface and Sim Aloo are occupying the bottom two spots. The winner will be officially announced on May The 4th on StarWars.com.
Here is a fun one! We haven't seen a Star Wars action figure TV commercial by Hasbro in quite some time, check this out:
Here is another live broadcast where we walked through the entire Hasbro booth once more showcasing all the new Star Wars action figures which were on display.
Fellow Star Wars action figure collector Mark Schroeder found wave 2 of Hasbro's 6" 40th Anniversary Star Wars figures at his local Walmart in Washington State. The figures included in the second wave are the Jawa, Tusken Raider, Death Squad Commander, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper and C-3PO.
Happy Hunting!
If you've been following JediBusiness.com for a while you know that we've collected fans' votes several days ago for Hasbro's next 3.75" Star Wars action figure, which will be released in the Vintage Collection in 2018. We handed our results to Hasbro several days ago, they tallied all the results from participating fan sites and came up with this list:
Dr. Aphra
Yakface
Sim Aloo
Ahoska Tano
ARC Trooper Fives
Emperor Palpatine
This list is a big head-scratcher. J.B. reader Brian Borg sent following graphic to us, it's an accumulation of all participating fan sites and their results. The bottom has the finalists listed, take a look:
So what happened here?
Hasbro's Star Wars panel during Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 was one of the better Hasbro Star Wars panels in recent history. The Hasbro team celebrated 40 years of Star Wars action figures by taking a look at many never-before-seen concept sketches from the mid 1980's and they revealed many design decisions and thought processes for up-coming Star Wars action figures. The panel ended with the reveal of the return of the 3.75" The Vintage Collection in Spring 2018 and the fan vote campaign.
Check out our Hasbro panel photo gallery!
If you are worried about finding the last wave of Hasbro's Rogue One figures on store shelves you might want to consider ordering them online. There are several Ebay sellers who have them in stock now, take a look: Rogue One Wave 4
Hasbro gave you the chance to vote for a character which you'd like to see made next as a 3.75" super articulated Star Wars figure in the up-coming The Vintage Collection 2 in 2018. Below are the results which we'll pass on to Hasbro. Voting will continue on StarWars.com, more details about that soon!
Every person had to type the name of the charcter they wanted to see made into the comments, this helped eliminate multiple "up-votes" on different characters and made it easy to spot multiple entries by the same person.
Ben Skywalker
Luke Skywalker (from The Force Awakens)
Dr. Aphra
Tonnika Sisters
Dash Rendar
Pong Krell
Thank you to everybody who participated, may the Force be with you!
Hasbro has reached out to let us know that the Black Series Tarkin 6" figure with Interrorgation Droid will be released in Spring 2018. The figure will cost $19.99.
During Star Wars Celebration Orlando we stopped by the Hasbro booth several times to get new information about their up-coming Star Wars action figure lines. You can read all the info gathered, combined with the announcements during the Hasbro panel in this article.
CHOOSE WHICH CHARACTER JOINS THE VINTAGE COLLECTION IN HASBRO'S STAR WARS FAN FIGURE VOTE, LAUNCHING TODAY!
As revealed today at Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration Orlando panel, the 3.75-inch Vintage Collection is back in 2018. And they want you to decide which character will be next to join the fan-favorite line!
Kicking off today is Hasbro’s Star Wars Fan Figure Vote, where you’ll get to vote for your favorite hero, villain, droid, or alien that has yet to be made into an action figure. It could be anyone — from Doctor Aphra of Marvel’s comics to Klik-Klak from Star Wars Rebels. (And remember, the world still needs a Tonnika action figure!)
First-round voting in Hasbro’s initiative will take place at Star Wars fan sites from today, April 15-April 19; after voting closes, the top picks from each site will be entrants in a final poll at StarWars.com, which will run from April 26-30. The winner will be announced at a later date.
TYPE THE NAME OF THE CHARACTER YOU WANT TO BE MADE INTO A 3.75" SUPER ARTICULATED STAR WARS FIGURE INTO THE COMMENTS. LIKES WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
ONE VOTE ONLY.
Join us as we take a look at Hasbro's booth at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017:
Yahoo! Movies has revealed Hasbro's The Black Series 6" Luke Skywalker with Landspeeder. The set will be available this Fall and retail for $59.99.
IO9.com exclusively announced Hasbro's 6" Black Series Rey with Rey's Speeder this morning.
The Speeder features two opening panels to see the inner detailing of the craft itself, and nine points of articulation—including the base (sculpted to make it look like the Speeder displacing dust and air as it floats) that can let you pose and tilt the vehicle.
ReedPop has released information about how to get the exclusive Hasbro 40th Anniversary Collection 6" Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) figure, and it isn't pretty. In order to purchase a Hasbro Exclusive on Thursday and Friday, a limited number of tickets will be given out.
There will be a special morning queue for those who want to receive a Hasbro Exclusive ticket in the morning. Please look for Queue 10 and the sign that says “Tickets to Purchase items from HasbroToyshop”.
Tickets for the Hasbro Exclusive will begin to be given out at approximately 6:00 AM on Thursday and Friday. After receiving a ticket for the Hasbro Exclusive, fans can join the regular Celebration Experience Exhibition Hall Chutes.
You cannot get into the Hasbro line to purchase anything at their booth without a ticket on Thursday or Friday, regardless if what you’re purchasing is the Hasbro Exclusive or not. On Thursday and Friday the only fans that can shop in the Hasbro booth are those with tickets.
On Saturday and Sunday, tickets will not be required to shop at the Hasbro booth.
Not sure why Hasbro thought this is a fair way to distribute those figures, especially with two major panels happening on Thursday and Friday morning with thousands of people expected to camp out over night.
Also, what else will Hasbro offer for sale? Maybe the first wave of 6" 40th Anniversary Collection figures? Will we see wave 4 of 3.75" Rogue One figures? Stay tuned to JediBusiness.com for updates!
Entertainment Earth now offers pre-orders for one of the hottest Star Wars action figures of the year: The 40th Anniversary Collection Legacy Pack! This Hasbro set includes a newly sculpted 6" Darth Vader on a vintage inspired cardback together with a display stand. The set retails for $39.99, get yours
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