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Today’s Visual Guide update takes a look at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con exclusive Krrsantan from The Vintage Collection. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Click here to check out our full review.

This is currently available on Amazon for a half price at $20.05 if you still need him. 

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We have one more Special Action Figure Set to add to The Vintage Collection Visual Guide. Click below to check out the Imperial Set. You can also stop by our review database to check out more details about this set in our full review.

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Review: Dark Trooper - TVC - VC271

Do you feel Hasbro realized they made a colossal error by releasing The Vintage Collection‘s Dark Trooper as a single figure after gouging us two years earlier for the exact figure? They’ve essentially confessed the Deluxe format is a scam by doing this. Hey, at least it’s not from that awful The Acolyte show. Oh! And it fills a numbering hole in the line. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)

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Up next for The Vintage Collection Visual Guide updates is the Imperial Forces Special Action Figure Set. Check out our full Visual Guide of this target exclusive by clicking below, and check out our full review right here.

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We continue our look at The Vintage Collection multipacks with the addition of the Target exclusive Special Action Figure Hero Set. Click below to check out the full guide page. You can also revisit our full review of this set in our review database.

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We have a small run of The Vintage Collection Visual Guide updates, starting with the Imperial Officers Builder Pack. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide, and make sure to visit our full review of this set here.

 

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The Star Wars Rumor Zone - Cal Kestis Coming To Disney+?

Daniel Richtman aka DanielRPK on X posted a few more Star Wars tidbits… I’ll make it quick: according to him Lucasfilm is developing a Star Wars series based on the Fallen Order video game franchise with main character Cal Kestis. The third and final game is currently in development and could be released in 2026/27. With Ahsoka possibly seeing a 2026 release it would mean the Cal Kestis series could be ready for a 2027 release. As far as projects go this is probably the safest bet after the disastrous The Acolyte. Both “Jedi” games sold more than 40 million copies combined and Cal Kestis is a very popular character with a roster of equally popular companions. And Lucasfilm could give fans yet another show set during the OT/Rebels/Andor timeline.
DanielRPK also reports that The Mandalorian will end with the 2026 movie (to which I say, if this movie made 1 billion at the box office there would certainly be a sequel), the show will also not return to Disney+. But the character will appear in other projects (certainly the Filoni movie with Ahsoka).

And that’s it for today. Would you like to see a Cal Kestis series? He’s a Jedi, he fights the Empire, his girlfriend (as of Survivor) is one of the best liked female characters, Nightsister Merrin (before Ahsoka retconned it all she was the last surviving Nightsister), all the actors in the game could and would certainly appear in the series as well, it would be more OT era nostalgia, they could use Darth Vader (he appears in the games) and various other OT era characters. So on paper it really sounds like the safest bet. And Lucasfilm absolutely needs something that can replicate the overnight success that was The Mandalorian on Disney+. Neither Andor nor Ahsoka (not even mentioning the 2024 shows) are able to fill that role.

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Review: X-Wing Pilot - TVC - Builder Pack

Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection‘s X-Wing Pilot Builder Pack set is pretty cool. At least this set is 50% male, and no characters are from that awful The Acolyte show. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)

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Pre-Order The Hot Toys Death Trooper (TMS134) 1/6 Scale Figure

Pre-orders are now open for the Hot Toys exclusive Death Trooper (TMS134) 1/6 Scale Figure. Click here for the pre-order page.

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Hot Toys Death Trooper (TMS134) 1/6 Scale Figure

Hot Toys unveils their exclusive Death Trooper (TMS134) Sixth Scale figure from Star Wars: Ahsoka. Click through for full details and gallery images. 

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Here We Go Again... Rey Movie Allegedly "On Hold"...

Rumors are spreading (the source seems to be DanielRPK on X who has a mixed track record) that the Rey movie is now on hold. Because they still have no script after all this time and the treatments by writer Steven Knight were never met with approval by Kathleen Kennedy.

Make of that what you will… the source seems to be someone who at times is right about things, other times not so much. But one thing is certain: the movie that was supposed to start filming in 2024 will not begin filming this year.

If the higher ups at Disney have some sense left  – and before you say anything, they seem to have, given what we know about the production of Inside Out 2 and just hours ago it was revealed that Disney gets rid of the CCO of their animation department, the animation studio that brought the world such wonderful flops like Strange World and Wish. Jennifer Lee, the now former CCO, says she wants to focus on filmmaking full time instead, and she will work on the next two Frozen movies… so she still has a job (on paper), but is no longer in charge of animation (Lee was basically the Dave Filoni of Disney animation). Anyway, so if they have some sense left Disney will give the Rey movie the Rian Johnson Star Wars trilogy treatment. They must know how high the chances are that a movie by an activist feminist director and a sequel to the sequels will bomb spectacularly. And Kennedy may have played her last trump card with The Acolyte which was an outright disaster on Disney+. They let her do this pet project of hers… and it actually harmed Star Wars. This of course after Indiana Jones 5 only not becoming the biggest Disney movie flop of all time because The Marvels managed to perform even worse.

Rey in The Last Jedi

Poor Daisy – she deserves better

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The Star Wars Rumor Zone - Weekend Fun Edition

A new rumor has surfaced regarding the future of Star Wars at Hasbro. I thought about whether or not to even talk about it, since the source is the usual YouTube rumor mill in the shape of “the future ruler of earth” aka “Overlord DVD”. And before you groan or shake your head… I think this rumor, even if untrue, at least warrants a discussion. Also, this is supposed to be fun, as in “let’s just speculate”. Because even if untrue, there are some things we know for sure that make it at least plausible.

So what is the rumor? Allegedly Hasbro is so fed up with Star Wars that they want out of their contract and sell the license off, which, according to the report, is still good for another five years. But sales have declined so much that it’s no longer worth it for Hasbro.

Click through to read my thoughts on this.

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Apply the usual truckloads of salt, you know the drill

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Review: Jedi Master Sol - TVC - VC329

Hasbro’s The Vintage Collection‘s Jedi Master Sol figure, based on Star Wars: The Acolyte, is excellent, but will you care? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)

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Review: Cobb Vanth (Mandalorian Armor) - TVC - VC343

Hasbro’s lot in life is to scam us and rip us off. That’s how you’ll feel about The Vintage Collection‘s Cobb Vanth (Mandalorian Armor) “Deluxe” figure, based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. (more….)

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EA Reveals Interesting Numbers About Star Wars Games

During an investor’s day event video game publisher EA revealed a few interesting numbers about their Star Wars games. And while many feel Star Wars is at an all time low right now, after The Acolyte, the numbers EA revealed prove that the brand can still be popular. As long as Lucasfilm is not involved too much…

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Pretty popular

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Sideshow Collectibles Garindan Sixth Scale Figure Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles has their latest sixth scale release up for pre-order, from the first wave of their Tatooine-themed figures. Garindan joins Ponda Baba and Greedo up for pre-order. Click here for the product page.

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Pre-Order The Final Pulse Con The Black Series Reveals

Pre-orders have opened for the remaining three The Black Series figures announced during Pulse Con 2024. Click below for pre-order pages:

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LEGO Jabba's Sail Barge Revealed

LEGO has announced Jabba’s Sail Barge (75397), part of their Ultimate Collector Series. Featuring 11 mini figures including Slave Leia and Jabba the Hutt, look for this to go up for pre-order on October 6. Head over LEGO.com for more details and images.

 

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Review: HK-87 Assassin Droid (Arcana) - TVC - VC330

Pre-Order Today's Pulse Con 2024 Announcements

Pre-orders are up for most of today’s The Vintage Collection and The Black Series reveals. Click below for pre-order options:

The Vintage Collection

The Black Series

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Note: The Black Series Dagan Gera, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia Organa will be available for pre-order on September 18th at 1 PM Eastern

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If you need him, the TVC Deluxe carded Cobb Vanth is available on Walmart’s website. Click here for the product page.

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Here’s a look at what was revealed during the Pulse Con 2024 livestream for The Vintage Collection. Pre-orders will be live at 5 PM Eastern for all fans. 

The Vintage Collection

  • Luke Skywalker (VC344) [A New Hope] – Mainline release
  • Jedi Master Indara (VC345) [The Acolyte] – Mainline release
  • Dedra Meero (VC346) [Andor] – Mainline release
  • Anakin Skywalker (VC347) [Ahsoka] – Mainline release
  • Clone Trooper Lieutenant (Teth) (VC348) [Ahsoka] – Mainline release
  • Streets of Mos Eisley Playset – Fan Channel/Amazon release
    • includes Jawa (Mos Eisley) (VC342)

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Hasbro Pulse Con 2024 Livestream: The Black Series Reveals

Several all new figures were revealed for The Black Series at PulseCon today!

  • Prince Xizor
  • Clone Commander Bacara
  • BX Commando Droid
  • Dagan Gera (Jedi Survivor)
  • Luke Skywalker (Farmboy)
  • Princess Leia (A New Hope)
  • Armorer Roleplay helmet

Luke and Leia are brand new figures!

Xizor, Bacara, the Commando Droid and Armorer helmet go up for pre-order today, 4 pm ET for Pulse Premium members, 5 pm ET for everyone else! Release is in spring 2025! They are fan channel / Amazon / Pulse exclusives.

Dagan Gera, Luke and Leia go up for pre-order on September 18th at 1pm ET, so not today!

It’s interesting that nothing was revealed for Star Wars Outlaws, but that instead a figure for now 17 month old Survivor was revealed.

UPDATED: Photos of the figures added! Click through for the pictures!

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Today's Hasbro Pulse Con Livestream Starts At 1 PM ET

Hasbro kicks off their 2024 Pulse Con coverage starting at 1 PM Eastern, with continuous coverage of all brands throughout the afternoon. Look for Star Wars to kick off around 2 PM Eastern. Click through to watch and discuss, or visit their YouTube channel to tune it. 

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