Black Series 6" PotF2 Carded Figures

[Jeff]

Black Series 6" Luke, Han, Greedo on 1996-style POTF2 cards.  $27 - HasbroPulse/ShopDisney Exclusive.

Photo-real updates for Han and Luke; Greedo is pretty much same as original release.

[Nicklab]

If there's one line from the modern era that I just can't get nostalgic about, it's POTF2.  I have a difficult time finding even one figure from that red card period that I genuinely like besides R2-D2 (who finally got done in something resembling the actual droid).

I'm not seeing the benefits of the photo real deco on this Han Solo.  And I'm on the fence about getting the Luke.  This wave could be an easy pass for me.

[Diddly]

That Han was an awful figure in 2013, and is still awful today. Luke still looks really bad, and I already have 2 versions of that Luke thanks to them repacking it with the Landspeeder vehicle. Greedo looks like it might have a dirtier/darker paint job but I don't know. All 3 of these are easy passes though, but good for people who have POTF2 nostalgia or missed these characters earlier.

[Dave]

Pass.

[McMetal]

Preordering these was like night and day with those goddam Walmart exclusives. No fuss, no muss. $27 each was a bitter pill to swallow though.

[McMetal]

I got a shipping notice yesterday for the Luke from this wave. Yay?

[Nicklab]

There is another

....POTF2 packaged Black Series figure coming.  And it's a Yavin Ceremony Princess Leia.

Based on the link in the Fantha Tracks article I think this might be another Hasbro Pulse exclusive, and it's coming in the Spring of 2022.

[Jeff]

Here is the press release blurb for Leia -

STAR WARS THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA (YAVIN 4) Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/ Approx. Retail Price: $26.49/Available: Spring 2022)
Fans and collectors can commemorate the first 50 years of LucasFilm with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA (YAVIN 4) Figure inspired by the original STAR WARS trilogy in STAR WARS The Power of the Force- themed packaging. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring a poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and accessory. Availability may vary depending on region, stay tuned for more information regarding Hasbro Pulse US availability in November.

[McMetal]

I like it! Nice looking likeness, and a welcome addition to the ANH shelf. 

[GrandMoffNick]

https://hasbropulse.com/products/star-wars-the-black-series-princess-leia-organa-yavin-4

[Nicklab]

I passed on the other POTF2 packaged figures, and I'm going to pass on Leia in this presentation, too.  I'll buy the standard release of Yavin ceremony Leia when that figure is offered in the mainline.  The packaged photos are already out there, so these are definitely hitting the Asian market.

[Dave]

So there will be a mainline release of this figure?  I don't need to pay extra for the POTF2 packaging and the shipping from HasbroPulse if this will be available at Amazon and Target later.

[Nicklab]

So there will be a mainline release of this figure?  I don't need to pay extra for the POTF2 packaging and the shipping from HasbroPulse if this will be available at Amazon and Target later.

Yeah.  Check it out in this IG post along with Bib Fortuna, Nomad Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Ponda Baba, Mayfeld and the Jedha Stormtrooper:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CVs_46KFHxE/?utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR054AwLaL6mjs5-oH4O1vsLbu1GRqUG3fintwVjMFU0HVumRNHQ7wL248Q

[McMetal]

I had almost forgotten about this one, thanks to Jayson and Yakface for the reminder. Picked one up this morning along with Credit Collection Greef Karga for Free Shipping. Killed two birds with one order! 

[McMetal]

I canceled my Pulse order for Greedo and picked up one off ShopDisney for 20% off. He has already shipped too.