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The second wave of The Vintage Collection Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary 3.75-inch figures are arriving from Walmart, and we’re getting many reports that they’ve continued to ship them one per box or envelope. And the envelopes are sometimes padded, and others times not. How do they afford all of these shipping costs? (Mine arrived one per box and envelope too, and the ones in the envelope were in better condition than those shipped in a box! Special thanks to JTA readers Ken P. and Matt R. for the images!

As of this post, the TVC Tusken Raider is back up for pre-order. Click here for the pre-order page!

We are looking at SE7EN new 3.75-inch The Vintage Collection action figures! It only took 15 YEARS and MULTIPLE re-releases for Hasbro to update the 2006 VTSC Sand People action figure. And Hasbro’s press images of the updated release had collectors worried as it left a lot to be desired. We’re happy to report, however, that The Vintage Collection Tusken Raider is a pleasant surprise with a new portrait and new arms with enhanced articulation. And while imperfect, it takes the lead by quite a bit! We’re certain you’re going to like this one a lot! (more….)

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Welcome to another entry in our The Vintage Collection: The Ninety Six column. Hasbro recently committed to collectors that they will be “focusing” on characters in The Vintage Collection that fall under “The Ninety Six” banner. If you’re new to this, it means that for every classic Kenner figure, there needs a modern counterpart. Between 2020 and 2021, Hasbro’s made an admirable effort by focusing on these characters. But there is more work to be done, and we’ll figure out where we are step by step.

We’re right in alignment with Hasbro in our vintage Kenner database. There are 21 figures under the STAR WARS banner, 29 figures under THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK banner, 31 figures under the RETURN OF THE JEDI banner, and 15 figures under THE POWER OF THE FORCE banner. (Sy Snootles, Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Blue Snaggletooth bring the number to an even 100 figures.)

Read our assessment, and then be sure to add your thoughts to the comments. Let us know if you agree or disagree. If you’re a customizer, show us your custom definitive figure in the comments as well! Who knows? It might give Hasbro some ideas.

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The latest wave of The Black Series Archive figures is in stock and ready to ship on Walmart.com. The Imperial Hovertank Driver is even marked down to $19.98, down $3 from the others. Click below for direct links. Grab the Tusken Raider before it’s gone! If you want to know more about this wave, we are currently reviewing these right now in our Review Database.

The Black Series Archive line affords collectors of the 6″ line a second chance at figures that are much too expensive on the aftermarket. Did you know the Tusken Raider was approaching $100 before this re-release? This version is also a little bit different. Check it out! (more….)

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Bantha (#175) and Tusken Raider (#176). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Look, this isn’t another dig at “sixers.” So don’t take it that way. But will Hasbro ever throw a bone to TVC collectors? It’s pure frustration. The Vintage Collection cannot catch a break. Retail doesn’t care. Collectors are getting numb again. And it’s obvious that Hasbro certainly doesn’t care. (more….)

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Pre-orders are live for today’s Mando Monday reveals. Click below for the various pre-order links.

The Black Series

• Bo-Katan Kryze (Entertainment Earth • Amazon • Pulse)

The Black Series Archive

• Imperial Death Trooper (Entertainment Earth • Amazon • Pulse)
• Shoretrooper (Entertainment Earth • Amazon • Pulse)
• Imperial Hovertank Driver (Entertainment Earth • Amazon • Pulse)
• Tusken Raider (Entertainment Earth • Amazon • Pulse)

The next wave from The Black Series Archive line will feature re-releases of characters that appeared in The Mandalorian. Featuring the Tusken Raider, Shore Trooper, Imperial Hover Tank Driver, and Imperial Death Trooper. These will go up for pre-order at 4 PM Eastern today.

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Pre-orders are now open for the Hot Toys Sixth Scale Tusken Raider (TMS028). Click here for the pre-order page.

Hot Toys officially announces the Tusken Raider (TMS028) sixth scale figure. Click here to check out the complete details and gallery.

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Hot Toys dropped a few sixth scale teases on their Facebook page. Click below to check out their Tusken Raider and Moff Gideon sixth scale teasers. 

You saw our The Pathway To The Vintage Collection Special Report published on August 6th. Now we’re revisiting the figures that set The Vintage Collection in motion. Let’s continue moving ahead with 2006’s VTSC Sand People figure in our newly updated review, complete with new text and photos and Visual Guide.

In 1984, new packaging for Star Wars figures was introduced for the European market. A cost containment initiative, the new packaging sported three languages of the Return Of The Jedi logo for a “one size fits all” approach. Although a “three-logo” design was created for The Power Of The Force line (as evidenced on some ‘boxed’ toys), it wasn’t carried over to the basic figure line’s card design. They continued to use the three Return Of The Jedi logos instead. Although the word “Trilogo” is found nowhere on the packaging, the term is universally adopted by all Star Wars collectors to describe this line of figures.

Today we revisit Tusken Raider (Sand People) (Homme des Sables) which doesn’t vary much from the classic Kenner card art, except for the name. The review’s Collector Notes are updated with this information. See the full card art and additional notes by revisiting 1978’s STAR WARS Sand People figure HERE.

Are you aware of the two versions of Tusken Raider Collector Series figures Kenner/Hasbro produced? They had to fill a spot for the postponed Chewbacca. See and learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

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Tonight we are updating our Visual Guides from Wave 5 of the red-carded The Power of the Force line. Click each thumbnail below to check out our updated Visual Guides for these figures. This wave gave us some interesting figures, including a Tusken Raider who couldn’t hold his gaderfii stick, and one of the most interesting versions of R5-D4 ever made. Enjoy our look back at The Power of the Force [Red] wave 5! Don’t forget to also check out our full reviews for each of these figures right here!

It’s now time to check out the Sand People figure. But why was his name plural? Check this vicious Star Wars villain out in our Research Droids Reviews and be sure to add your own experiences to the conversation! Reminisce your own childhood stories of this figure in our comments. Share your life-changing vintage Kenner adolescent experiences with us!

Walmart online has now “bundled” some of The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ figures for a special price. Still, some of you might still be able to find these for $4.00 each at your local brick and mortar location. Special thanks to JTA reader Mark for the alert.

If you’ve been waiting on purchasing The Black Series [Phase III] Tusken Raider figure, you may want to hop on that soon. Hasbro has discontinued production on this figure, and the solid case packs have been canceled! Readers of ours are also receiving cancellation notices on their pre-orders.

The Walmart exclusive Tusken Raider is IN STOCK for only $7.99 if you’re interested in army building him. Special thanks to JTA reader John M. for the alert!

They’ve been hitting for a couple of weeks now, but we just never received the proof. Finally, after a long waiting period, the Prototype Boba Fett wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ line is finally hitting Walmart brick and mortar. Special thanks to JTA reader Aric B. for the report.

JTA reader Richard P. sends us a cool store report from Fred Meyer in Lacey Washington. Unbelievably they’re getting in kicker displays full of The Black Series [Phase III] Emperor’s Royal Guard wave which also includes Lando Calrissian, Tusken Raider and the revised K-2SO (among others). To date this case assortment has barely made an appearance at retail, so maybe they’re finally beginning to hit now.

As of this post, all of The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75″ super-articulated are back in stock. If you’re still missing them, now is the chance to grab Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper. Thanks to all who wrote in to share, especially legofan1227.