Black Series 40th Anniversary Vintage - Wave 1

[Darby]

I think there are enough signs pointing toward a vintage style 6 inch assortment with the original 12 figures in some capacity that really my only hope beyond the Jawa(s) being awesome is that there is some newness in the repeats. Like a Stormtrooper with the sculpt of the RO figure? Sure. Also seems like they're holding that RO Vader now for this assortment.

[Jesse James]

Reissues aren't anything new, so I can't say I'm shocked to see them possibly being mixed in with some new figures.  40th anniversary of the original added onto it, and this kinda makes more sense than not.

[Jeff]

I am currently under embargo not to post pics, but since they are leaking on social media....  time for a thread!

[Darby]

Having seen them on the Twitter, they are exactly what I expected, so a little underwhelming in that way. I think I would have preferred the vintage 12 inch box set up as opposed to these giant cards. Contrary to what some *JTA* people have suggested, Leia does not have a revised head sculpt or paint job and these are straight repacks (Han, R2, Obi, Leia only seen so far).

[Dave]

Link to some dude's Twitter account with some of the photos

[P-Siddy]

I would have bet big money that this Leia was to have the new head sculpt with the better likeness.  But maybe that is a rumor about the new head sculpt?

The vintage cards are okay.  Kind of reminds me of the genial giants jumbo figures since they're huge!

[Jayson]

I would have bet big money that this Leia was to have the new head sculpt with the better likeness.  But maybe that is a rumor about the new head sculpt?

The vintage cards are okay.  Kind of reminds me of the genial giants jumbo figures since they're huge!

Hasbro can't seem to get their images to jive with one another regarding her. The carded image looks like the same head we've gotten before but loose images look different/better. Who know what we're getting at this point?

[McMetal]

Yeah, some dude over at RS was saying Leia for sure had a new head sculpt, but I don't see it from those Twitter pics.

The only ones I really want to see are the Jawas and DSC. And maybe the Tusken Raider.

[Nicklab]

The biggest difference I've seen outside of the cardbacks is that Han Solo doesn't come with the alternate Stormtrooper utility belt.

There was more incentive to buy that lame TRU exclusive Han & Greedo 2-pack than there is to buy this version of Han Solo.

[GrandMoffNick]

I want to want these as I love the vintage packaging.

But I'll pick up the DSC, Jawa and Tuskens and be good.

I'm guessing $25 each?

Not just for the cardback

[P-Siddy]

The biggest difference I've seen outside of the cardbacks is that Han Solo doesn't come with the alternate Stormtrooper utility belt

Hey Nick, I came across a pic just now and it looks like Han does come with the belt, he is wearing the stormtrooper belt along with his usual one.  I didn't catch it at first.  I was looking at his accessories first, the noticed it later... it kind of blends in even though they are two different colors. 

[P-Siddy]

I'm guessing $25 each?

That's what I'm thinking.  That recent survey was all about gauging how much they could charge collectors.  Sadly, I saw people in chat rooms claiming they would pay anything instead of saying $20 is a great price point.

[Darby]

I'm already not a completist on these and a price increase would result in me buying even less. I'm not particularly motivated to buy all of the vintage set just because I have nowhere to put them, they're not 3.75, and I have most of them. I will definitely be buying the Jawa (a few), the DS Commander, the Tusken, Obi-Wan, Leia and Vader assuming he's the new version. I'd be all for a Stormtrooper if he's gotten an upgrade. I reserve the right to crack later and buy them all but I'm thinking there's going to be a 3.75 vintage line as well and my focus will be there.

[Darby]

So the Leia does have a new head sculpt, and looks marginally better. The Jawa is great. Just need a six inch Sandcrawler now. 

[Jeff]

I know these have been bouncing around the 'net for the last little bit, but here's a nice summary from Yakface - Walmart item sku and UPCs for Wave 1:

WAVE 1

SW E4 HAN SOLO
SKU 55335316
UPC 630509554232

SW E4 LUKE SKYWALKER
SKU 55335317
UPC 630509554249

SW E4 BEN OBI-WAN KENOBI
SKU 55335318
UPC 630509554256

SW E4 PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA
SKU 55335319
UPC 630509554263

SW E4 ARTOO DETOO R2D2
SKU 55335320
UPC 630509554270