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Title: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Rune Haako on June 9, 2013, 05:17 PM
http://www.flyguy.net/2013/06/star-wars-black-series-six-inch-wave-2.html

The next Star Wars Black Series Waves 2 & 3 (so all of 2013 basically) will be...

Star Wars Episode 3 Anakin Skywalker 6" Action Figure  UPC:653569897828
Star Wars Episode 3 Obi Wan Kenobi 6" Action Figure UPC:653569898245
Star Wars Episode 4 Greedo 6" Action Figure  UPC:653569898269
Star Wars Episode 5 Luke Bespin 6" Action Figure UPC:653569898252
Star Wars Boba Fett 6" Action Figure UPC:653569897811
Star Wars Slave Leia 6" Action Figure UPC:653569897804
Star Wars Episode 4 Han Solo 6" Action Figure UPC:653569897835
Star Wars Episode 4 Stormtrooper 6" Action Figure UPC:653569898238
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 9, 2013, 05:46 PM
Hmm.  Still no Darth Vader.  He must be a NYCC exclusive.  And an odd choice of Leia's to be the first.  Stormtrooper is no surprise though.  I wonder if Boba will be a Jedi or Empire version.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Scockery on June 9, 2013, 06:01 PM
I predict first Vader will appear in some sort of exclusive that will annoy fans.

Greedo? Really? Before C-3PO? Chewbacca?

Fan anticipation going...unless the line gets canned early and the folks will wonder "where were C-3PO, Chewbacca and Yoda?"
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on June 10, 2013, 02:57 AM
Hmm.  Still no Darth Vader.  He must be a NYCC exclusive.  And an odd choice of Leia's to be the first.  Stormtrooper is no surprise though.  I wonder if Boba will be a Jedi or Empire version.

6" Super Articulated Slave Leia?  That's brilliant, not odd.  That's the kind of figure that will draw hold outs into the line.  I love that they went with Greedo too.  This line is quickly becomming action figure gold.  I am all in.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 10, 2013, 09:34 AM
Hmm.  Still no Darth Vader.  He must be a NYCC exclusive.  And an odd choice of Leia's to be the first.  Stormtrooper is no surprise though.  I wonder if Boba will be a Jedi or Empire version.

6" Super Articulated Slave Leia?  That's brilliant, not odd.  That's the kind of figure that will draw hold outs into the line.  I love that they went with Greedo too.  This line is quickly becomming action figure gold.  I am all in.

Okay... so a Slave Leia coming out before a ANH Leia?  Hasbro said they wanted to do the iconic figures and to me ANH Leia is more iconic... and especially before a Vader??

I'm excited about Greedo though it is surprising since Hasbro said at Toy Fair that they weren't going to do 'background' characters right away.  Greedo fits that role somewhat even though he has a speaking role and on camera with Han for a few minutes before Han shoots first.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Greg on June 10, 2013, 10:45 AM
I'm a bit bummed (but not exactly surprised) that repaints/retools/repeats will be coming so soon. The character selection also seems a bit strange (Slave Leia before Ep4, no Jedi or Farmboy Luke, Greedo). Considering that the line will get pretty expansive right off the bat, and the high price point, I'm much less inclined to jump in than I was originally. I'll still try to nab the SDCC Boba on HTS as a "test" of sorts. If I like the Boba, I'll selectively pick up some wide release figs. I definitely won't be buying them all like I initially thought.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on June 10, 2013, 11:06 AM
Okay... so a Slave Leia coming out before a ANH Leia?  Hasbro said they wanted to do the iconic figures and to me ANH Leia is more iconic... and especially before a Vader??

I'm excited about Greedo though it is surprising since Hasbro said at Toy Fair that they weren't going to do 'background' characters right away.  Greedo fits that role somewhat even though he has a speaking role and on camera with Han for a few minutes before Han shoots first.

I think "iconic" is a fairly subjective measure.  I'm with you - if someone brings up Leia I go right to the white dress first, but I'd argue that Jabba's Slave costume is far more popular.  Look at how many women wear that to conventions versus the long white dress.  I think the Slave Outfit will sell as well or better than the ANH Leia, so in that respect it's a great choice.  They didn't start with Tatooine Luke either - I think those original costumes have less flare than some of the outfits used in later movies.

As for bacground characters, I don't really trust anything Hasbro says anymore.  They were going to release B-A-D figures, then didn't, they weren't honest about distribution problems, they blame collectors for lack of sales, and on and on.  Ever since the Comic Book line featuring a 10th round of repacks was cancelled due to "lack of support from the collecting community" I've found Hasbro to be about as accurate as the local weather guy.  Greedo may not have a bir presence, but you could probably make that argument for Fett too versus C3P0, Lando, Chewie, etc.

I really like the mix they are bringing to this line - can't wait to see photos of the new waves!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 10, 2013, 11:35 AM
Greedo may not have a bir presence, but you could probably make that argument for Fett too versus C3P0, Lando, Chewie, etc.

True.  Hasbro can't just immediately make all the big characters and then work on background or fan-fave characters.  Interest would just go down once they make Jar Jar.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: evenflow on June 10, 2013, 01:03 PM
Not crazy about the line up, still doing only OT but may cherry pick even among that.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2013, 08:50 PM
Although I would prefer ANH Leia as well, I can see why this version would get the attention early on too.  With all the costuming, pop culture references, etc. to Slave Leia...it could be argued that it is almost as iconic as well.  Plus, I can see them mixing it up.

As for the rest of the lineup (and Greedo in particular), they seem to be setting things up hoping for a longer running line.  As someone who has bought Marvel Legends (as well as DCUC), you often times had to wait several waves (even years worth) to complete teams, or even get to some of the more well known characters.  If they front loaded the Black Series with ANH Luke, Han, Leia, Chewie, 3PO, Vader, Stormie, R2, etc. then it really makes it more difficult for them down the road to come up with popular waves.  I remember with Marvel Legends (back in the Toy Biz days) one of the first waves had Toad in it alongside the likes of Cap, Iron Man, and others.  Toad.  But, they eventually got to them.  I'll admit, ideally I'd like Chewie (to go with Han), 3PO (to go with R2), and Vader right away (Vader is the most surprising wait to me), but I can understand why they are spacing things out.

They also seem to be somewhat spacing it out among the movies too.  Continuing lighter on the prequel stuff, and then taking a couple from each OT movie.  Definitely looking forward to seeing pics of all this though, probably at SDCC I'm guessing.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 10, 2013, 09:30 PM
You know, I'll concede my point on Slave Leia.  It is the 30th Anni of Jedi, so it's Hasbro's way of celebrating the movie.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on June 10, 2013, 10:11 PM
You know, I'll concede my point on Slave Leia.  It is the 30th Anni of Jedi, so it's Hasbro's way of celebrating the movie.

That would be a great cover story...if Hasbro had actually come up with it instead of you.   ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 11, 2013, 09:41 AM
You know, I'll concede my point on Slave Leia.  It is the 30th Anni of Jedi, so it's Hasbro's way of celebrating the movie.

That would be a great cover story...if Hasbro had actually come up with it instead of you.   ;)

That'll be the way I'll look at it.  ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Mike Shaeffer on July 15, 2013, 11:57 AM
Really liking this series. The Greedo prototype looked pretty sensational. I just hope I can get my hands on the SDCC exclusive...
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on July 19, 2013, 09:12 AM
Greedo is an EE exclusive? (as per GH)

Was this always known and I somehow was oblivious?

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on July 19, 2013, 09:25 AM
If it is I sure hope it comes with that 3M adhesive display stand.  ::)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on July 19, 2013, 10:00 AM
If it's true, then Hasbro should just make it an online series... like MotU.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on July 19, 2013, 10:02 AM
If it is I sure hope it comes with that 3M adhesive display stand.  ::)

Well, we've clamored for more pack-ins, haven't we?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on July 19, 2013, 10:38 AM
I just confirmed it with Pawlus, it's not exclusive to EE.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on July 19, 2013, 01:11 PM
That's weird.  Maybe when they were saying EE Exclusive they just meant those pictures?  Definitely was confusing.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on July 19, 2013, 02:20 PM
Yeah, I just saw the retraction on their Twitter feed. Good to have clarity on that, this line doesn't need any more obstacles between it and collectors.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on July 26, 2014, 07:20 PM
According to JTA's Hasbro Q&A, ANH Leia is coming in this line...hopefully long after her previous version has sold through.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on July 26, 2014, 07:22 PM
I think the bigger news is someone was concerned Leia wouldn't get an ANH figure in the 6" line at some point.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on November 21, 2014, 11:27 AM
Rumor has it Wave 6 has already popped up at Target... ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on November 21, 2014, 03:37 PM
Rumor has it Wave 6 has already popped up at Target... ;)

Cool, but relentless.

Was it Target or Walmart? RS says one and YF says the other (with a quick look by me anyway).
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on November 21, 2014, 03:48 PM
Rumor has it Wave 6 has already popped up at Target... ;)

Cool, but relentless.

Was it Target or Walmart? RS says one and YF says the other (with a quick look by me anyway).

Yeah, I believe the 6" find was from Target, the Walmart bit was just some crappy Command set that noone cares about.  ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on November 23, 2014, 01:18 PM
Interesting...when scanning the Big Retail sites for upcoming SW related Black Friday deals, I found a listing for the following:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-Black-Series-6-Deluxe-Assortment/37079580

At $129.77, I'm wondering if this is that six-pack thingamajig that showed up down in Mexico a few weeks back. Maybe a Black Friday surprise? (ala those Clone Wars 8 packs a few years back)

Although that's not really a good price at all considering they're $20 apiece. So maybe I'm wrong on that...anyone venture a guess?

edit: looks like that is marked down from the original price of $163...which is still over MSRP for 8 figures.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on November 23, 2014, 01:19 PM
It's all those Hans, Leias, and Greedos, along with the TRU Cantina Exclusives...  :P
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 5, 2015, 10:23 AM
Hmmm....6" scaled Starfighter coming for Ep 7? (RS leaked list)

That thing is gonna be massive. I figured we would get a Dewback or Landspeeder before any of the bigger ships.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on January 5, 2015, 10:44 AM
That thing is gonna be massive.

Or massively underscaled. :P 

Paging Jesse to tell us how big a 6" figure scale X-Wing would need to be in order to be true-to-scale. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on January 5, 2015, 01:26 PM
Curious myself, but wouldn't the current Hero Series X-Wing but somewhat in the ballpark? I think Hasbro has alluded to this themselves.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on January 5, 2015, 01:32 PM
According to my personal scale expert (aka Jesse), the Hero Series X-Wing is actually pretty close to perfect scale match for the 3.75" figures -

29 Inches long on this ship means it's actually 1/17 scale, almost on the nose.  Star Wars figures range anywhere from 1/17 to 1/20 (the newer more lean to 1/20).

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on January 5, 2015, 02:22 PM
I suppose if I ever really looked at it... these X-Wing things are stacked to the ceiling here in Dublin at Smyth's and the Disney store too. 50% off now I think I saw at Disney which still left it pretty expensive, for here at least.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on January 5, 2015, 04:23 PM
According to my personal scale expert (aka Jesse), the Hero Series X-Wing is actually pretty close to perfect scale match for the 3.75" figures -

29 Inches long on this ship means it's actually 1/17 scale, almost on the nose.  Star Wars figures range anywhere from 1/17 to 1/20 (the newer more lean to 1/20).

I'd say he's right.  I put some action figures out with this thing (my son got it for his birthday), and they look close.  WAY to small to be 6" scale.   

Part of me wonders what a 2.5" scale line would look like with ships made to accurate scale.  That BMF (while awesome) is still under-scaled, though not as bad as the 78 version.  BUT, if they made a Falcon that size-ish with smaller figures, they could probably hit the point.  But then I think how many would be let down if they didn't get that BMF (with rectangular deflector) at 3.75" scale.  Maybe a line limited in scope?  I loved the M.A.S.K. figures back in the day, and I appreciate now that the smaller scale of the person allowed them to create better vehicles for those plastic men to ride in.

For vehicle lovers, the 3.75" scale hurts getting accurate scaling.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 6, 2015, 11:04 AM

I loved the M.A.S.K. figures back in the day, and I appreciate now that the smaller scale of the person allowed them to create better vehicles for those plastic men to ride in.


That brings back some memories. I think my brother still has ours.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Rob on January 6, 2015, 12:10 PM
I loved the M.A.S.K. figures back in the day, and I appreciate now that the smaller scale of the person allowed them to create better vehicles for those plastic men to ride in.

Then you'll be happy to hear that Hasbro might be bringing it back:

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/394359/scitech/geeksandgaming/m-a-s-k-might-make-a-comeback-for-30th-anniversary

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on November 13, 2015, 12:22 PM
Dropping this in the rumor thread for now...

BLACK SERIES RUMOR: 6″ TRASH COMPACTOR SCENE (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2015/11/13/black-series-rumor-6-trash-compactor-scene/)

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on November 13, 2015, 12:33 PM
That sounds awesome!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on November 13, 2015, 01:12 PM
Dropping this in the rumor thread for now...

BLACK SERIES RUMOR: 6″ TRASH COMPACTOR SCENE (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2015/11/13/black-series-rumor-6-trash-compactor-scene/)

Well, that sounds cool at first until you realize it's probably a repack Luke/Han/Chewie, but you need to get it if you want Leia in white dress.  Ish.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 13, 2015, 01:21 PM
[cynicism]
It will probably be a TRU exclusive for $70, containing a repacked Luke Stormtrooper, repacked Han Stormtrooper, and repacked Chewie.  The compactor environment will be all flimsy cardboard.
[/cynicism]

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on November 13, 2015, 02:41 PM
I have to believe Luke and Han would have "wet" hair. Of course depending on cost. If you have to "somewhat" buy repacks to get a 6" scale environment it could be worth it. I think it's unrealistic with the way things have been going lately to expect an environment with all new figs. That's my two cents.

What I'd like to see is just the environment and no figs. But they'll gouge with repacks I'm sure.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on November 13, 2015, 08:33 PM
An ANH Leia got announced at NYCC, correct?  So we've got all of the characters from the Trash Compactor scene accounted for.  So the figures are probably going to feature some alternate deco from the individual release, and there will probably be an alternate head sculpt for Luke.  What would really put this set over the top is if they include a Dianoga, too.  Otherwise it's going to seem like a total cash grab.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on November 13, 2015, 11:26 PM
An ANH Leia got announced at NYCC, correct?  So we've got all of the characters from the Trash Compactor scene accounted for.  So the figures are probably going to feature some alternate deco from the individual release, and there will probably be an alternate head sculpt for Luke.  What would really put this set over the top is if they include a Dianoga, too.  Otherwise it's going to seem like a total cash grab.

I don't know - the Cantina scene with Han and Greedo was straight re-pack.  As a fan, I want at least paint differences for each figure, but as a marketer I think they could sell just as much releasing a straight repack of Luke/Han/Chewie and a new Leia if that's the only way we can get her.  I would be surprised to see more than a cardboard diorama.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on November 14, 2015, 09:18 AM
Call me the sucker for thinking the diorama would be an actual toy (made from plastic).
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 14, 2015, 03:41 PM
Call me the sucker for thinking the diorama would be an actual toy (made from plastic).

Or we may get the super cheap plastic that they used in the Lars Homestead 3.75" set from five years ago.  That thing might as well have been cardboard for how cheap the plastic was.

I hope they go either all repack, or significantly different figures.

I don't mind buying $7 figure repaints / kit bashes, but I have no interest in buying $20 repaints/kit bashes.  A new wet hair or dirty armor version is just going to get me pissed.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on November 30, 2015, 11:53 AM
Not sure where to post these but I was paying for some Japanese figures on Amazon Japan and noticed they had pics of a few new Black Series 6 inch figures:

(http://i.imgur.com/MImiEK5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Do5vcz8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ADkSCqP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/okJWLnZ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EYLA5vB.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fTSNOvx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OSjkokE.jpg)

Sorry if these are old news, I definitely haven't seen them yet.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on December 14, 2015, 10:35 PM
Not really a rumor now I guess but Hasbro teased, via twitter, a TFA C-3PO figure. :)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWOPK5VXIAEIFje.jpg)

I think 3PO killed the red 3PO from hoth, and took that arm.  Scandalous.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on December 14, 2015, 11:22 PM
At last! Worth the wait, unless they decide not to include the regular gold arm to swap out. That would be weak sauce.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on December 15, 2015, 12:20 AM
Yeah I wouldn't count on that honestly.  :-X
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on December 15, 2015, 09:24 AM
Odd that it doesn't look like the elbows are articulated... I thought the Japanese Revoltech 3PO did a great job in that area, using removable pistons that allow for limited articulation due to the sculpt. Pic of what I'm trying to describe. (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QmkMloTqp9g/VPxgI-ILZyI/AAAAAAAAXC8/zMIDIRVWjnY/s1600/Revoc3po-8.jpg)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on December 15, 2015, 09:47 AM
Worth the wait, unless they decide not to include the regular gold arm to swap out. That would be weak sauce.

Yeah I wouldn't count on that honestly.  :-X

Yeah, it would be nice, but I think it'll be much more likely they crank out a separate $20 OT 3PO with the gold arm and silver shin instead.   :-\
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 10, 2016, 08:55 PM
Have there been any rumors/announcements/rumblings about a 6" scale Maz Kanata?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on February 11, 2016, 09:53 AM
Yes.  They revealed a picture of what is rumored to be the Black Series 6" Maz (and Leia) on the motion picture thingy (http://pulse.hasbro.com/en-us/news/article?article=sw_motion_poster) they put out.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 11, 2016, 09:55 AM
I don't have much of a memory.

Thanks Jeff.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on March 21, 2016, 10:47 AM
So...I'm trying to gather intel on these Target POP displays that are starting to pop up around the country. Has anyone seen of these in your neck of the woods?

I have been tracking inventory counts with Brickpicker and was baffled for days why I was seeing spikes at multiple stores with nothing on the pegs and a 0 count shown in the storeroom.

Turns out this is why, they are sitting on some $%^&* piece of cardboard waiting for god knows what because there is no street date for this thing even.

For anyone that has seen this, curious A) where they are being found exactly in the store (Music/DVD section seems the most common place) and B) exactly which figures are being stocked here. I've seen multiple reports of [people finding the Jango wave but was really hoping to get confirmation that they are stocking the Ahsoka wave on this thing too.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on March 21, 2016, 02:40 PM
Where did you hear about them?  Target rarely allows for free standing manufacturer displays.  I have seen them used during Black Friday sales and there were a rew Star Wars ones during Force Friday at one store I went to.  That store had a second Star Wars area set up in the "Holiday section" where they rotate through Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc. Would be nice if this was the wave 4 stuff many of us are still waiting on.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on March 21, 2016, 02:54 PM
Where did you hear about them?  Target rarely allows for free standing manufacturer displays.  I have seen them used during Black Friday sales and there were a rew Star Wars ones during Force Friday at one store I went to.  That store had a second Star Wars area set up in the "Holiday section" where they rotate through Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc. Would be nice if this was the wave 4 stuff many of us are still waiting on.

I've seen a few of them now in electronics depts. There is a Star Wars one and a game/trading card one I believe. The SW has the Jango wave of 6".
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on March 21, 2016, 06:40 PM
Thanks Jayson, I have seen the trading card stand but not the SW one (yet). No biggie if it's just the Jango wave....I am good on those.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 27, 2016, 10:09 AM
I've seen one of these displays in only one the five Targets i've been to this week. Nothing new/exciting in it.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on March 27, 2016, 11:07 AM
The displays are really nothing special.  Some current figures in both the 3.75" and 6" scales are shipping in them.  And just like on the pegs in the action figure aisle, the newer stock sells through faster than the older refresh figures.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on April 20, 2016, 03:14 PM
So with the recent Black Series rumors from JediNews breaking down the Force Friday lineups, it looks like figures like Leia, Revan, Snowtrooper, etc. are being held until then. Does that mean that we are on a break with this line until then? I just got shipping notice for the Luke, Ahsoka, Kanan wave, so are things on a four month break now?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on April 20, 2016, 05:37 PM
That's my understanding, yeah. Ahsoka wave, Starkiller Base Rey and then nothing til the SDCC Rogue 1 exclusive no one will be able to get, lol. Kind of a weird schedule but, Hasbro.  :P
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 21, 2016, 07:03 AM
So with the recent Black Series rumors from JediNews breaking down the Force Friday lineups, it looks like figures like Leia, Revan, Snowtrooper, etc. are being held until then. Does that mean that we are on a break with this line until then? I just got shipping notice for the Luke, Ahsoka, Kanan wave, so are things on a four month break now?

Really?  Care to share a link?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on April 21, 2016, 10:16 AM
So with the recent Black Series rumors from JediNews breaking down the Force Friday lineups, it looks like figures like Leia, Revan, Snowtrooper, etc. are being held until then. Does that mean that we are on a break with this line until then? I just got shipping notice for the Luke, Ahsoka, Kanan wave, so are things on a four month break now?

Really?  Care to share a link?

Rumored Rogue One Wave 1 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26493)

Rumored Rogue One Wave 2 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26506)

Rumored Rogue One Wave 3 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26512)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 21, 2016, 10:49 AM
So with the recent Black Series rumors from JediNews breaking down the Force Friday lineups, it looks like figures like Leia, Revan, Snowtrooper, etc. are being held until then. Does that mean that we are on a break with this line until then? I just got shipping notice for the Luke, Ahsoka, Kanan wave, so are things on a four month break now?

Really?  Care to share a link?

Rumored Rogue One Wave 1 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26493)

Rumored Rogue One Wave 2 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26506)

Rumored Rogue One Wave 3 (http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=26512)

Thanks!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on April 21, 2016, 09:24 PM
NEW RUMOR: Black Series Wave 4 Restock On The Way, Waves 5 and 6 Discontinued (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17752)

So that would mean we would see a reshipment of the Hux/Asty wave over the summer, while the Han/FN-2187/Jango and Ahsoka/Kanan/Luke waves are done. Hopefully this isn't the case because that is absolutely stupid.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on April 21, 2016, 11:57 PM
That is more than stupid.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 22, 2016, 08:11 AM
WTF?!?!  I seriously hope this is not legit.  Because the alarmist bull**** that is the current stock & trade of JTA got old quite a while ago.

The only positive news out of that is that the Hux & Atsy wave would re-ship.  I only ever saw it at TRU, and foolishly passed on picking those up at the time because I thought they would be plentiful.  But that was a major miscalculation on my part.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on May 4, 2016, 05:02 PM
This doesn't necessarily apply only to 6" Black Series, but with all the announcements today from Hot Toys, Sideshow, Gentle Giant, Funko, and others....it would be neat if Hasbro would at least announce a new figure or something, or give a preview of something that has been rumored/announced. There is still time, but it seems like such a missed opportunity to do something fun for the fans like virtually all the other companies have.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on May 27, 2016, 03:21 PM
Do we have any idea if the DCPI # at Target is carrying over for 6" figures from TFA to this fall's likely release of Rogue One assortments?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2016, 12:45 PM
I know Hasbro isn't really taking questions anymore, or really communicating anything, but has anyone received an answer to the question about stands for the 6" figures?  I know they're included with the 6" figures in Japan.  Just curious if that is coming to the rest of the world, or if there are any plans to offer these as accessory packs like the 3.75" stands.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on July 25, 2016, 12:13 PM
Do we have any idea if the DCPI # at Target is carrying over for 6" figures from TFA to this fall's likely release of Rogue One assortments?

Based on Jyn's regular packaging, they are keeping the assortment number, so I'd guess that DPCI will stay.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on August 21, 2016, 11:28 AM
We have a new rumor about a 6" Black Series online exclusive (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18407/#details).  It's reportedly going to be a REVENGE OF THE SITH Clone Trooper 4-pack, and will retail for $99.99.

Please pardon the quote for the smarmy commentary from JTA:

Quote
(We know who the vendor is rumored to be, but we're deciding to keep it anonymous at the moment as to not steal their thunder should this rumor pan out.) Apparently this set will be packaged the same way as Amazon's Trooper 4-Pack with and will include "battle damage" paint applications. What's more, this set looks to be based on clones from Revenge Of The Sith and this might be called out on the packaging. (Could this be a set that includes a Shock Trooper, 501st Legion Trooper, 212th Attack Battalion Trooper and a 41st Elite Corps Trooper?) The set is also rumored to be $99.99. We've also learned that orders will go up for pre-sale in October and supposedly be shipped out late October thru the holidays. As with any rumor we post, please take with a grain of salt until never confirmed by Hasbro.

IIRC, when Adam Pawlus was making the rounds to pump up anticipation of EE's astromech 6-pack exclusive, he also teased another upcoming exclusive multipack.  I get the sense that this may be just what Adam was talking about.  As for the specific Clone unit markings?  I think JTA is speculating, although those particular Clone units are some of the most high profile to choose from.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on August 21, 2016, 05:22 PM
For crying out loud, if you know who it is, just say it. I hate that cagey bs. You just spoiled the surprise anyway no matter who it ends up being.  ::)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on August 21, 2016, 11:05 PM
Most definitely EE. As for the figures being "battle-damaged", I hope that it isn't handled as that Amazon exclusive stormtrooper was. That deco was awful.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on August 22, 2016, 10:01 AM
Agreed!  The battle damage on that Stormtrooper was pretty poorly done.  As for the lineup of Clone Troopers from ROTS?  I know that they're going to want to put that phase II Clone Trooper sculpt to work.  But getting 4 repaints of those Clones would be kind of lame considering how diverse the ROTS Clone Troopers were compared to their appearances in AOTC.  Here's my own personal wishlist:

-501st Clone Trooper
-Shock Trooper
-327th Star Corps trooper with kama (Felucia / Commander Bly's troops)
-Galactic Marines
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on August 22, 2016, 11:25 AM
I might be mildly interested if the price point were reasonable.  Maybe more like $70.

I'm not going to treat 6" figures the same way as 3.75" figures where I was game for just about any repaint, no matter how lame.  The extra cost and space the 6" figures take up have me far less interested in slightly modified figures.  I still haven't picked up the exclusive 6" four pack they released a year ago for this exact reason.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on August 24, 2016, 10:56 AM
There's something out there...  lots of rumors swirling about a potential "big" item hitting stores this fall.  Here's the bullet from our pal Jayson @Yak_face (https://twitter.com/yak_face) -

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cqlf4bLUsAAO4_a.jpg:large)

Think it's an X-Wing to go with that TFA TIE?  Or an OT X-Wing?  Or maybe something smaller, but still larger than a speeder bike?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on August 24, 2016, 11:15 AM
Hopefully its not just a redecoed 6" TIE Fighter with redecoed TIE Pilot. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on August 24, 2016, 05:12 PM
I think its a 4" scale Tantiv IV that has been shrunk down to only carry a single pilot.  Awe. Some.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on August 31, 2016, 12:24 PM
There seems to be a second 6" Cassian Andor in the works.  Check out Going Rogue from The Official Site (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIrw_AszBvk), because you can see him in his Rebel officer uniform in that video.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on August 31, 2016, 12:37 PM
Pretty sure that is the Disney Elite version, though we'll definitely see this from Hasbro.

2nd pic:

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/sneak-peek-disneys-rogue-one-035937790/photo-sergeant-jyn-erso-elite-series-1472616265211.html
Title: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 13, 2017, 08:55 PM
Check out this somewhat cryptic rumor from Yakface (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2017/01/13/rumor-report-intercepted-transmission-from-hoth/):


Rumor Report: Intercepted Transmission from Hoth


It’s a cold and blustery Friday here in Minnesota/Hoth, and a new rumor has risen over the frozen horizon. The exact details are coded and the source had a self-destruct, but it’s a good bet that the Empire (Hasbro) knows it’s coming and Darth Vader is seeing to it personally (as a pack-in).



I'm getting Imperial Probe Droid and Vader from this.  The optimist in me wants this to be a Star Destroyer or Hoth playset.  Or is this going to be a 2-pack?  Hmmm....
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on January 13, 2017, 10:49 PM
I'd much rather the droid I think haha, only cuz anything else isn't gonna wow.
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: Darby on January 13, 2017, 11:19 PM
I wonder if this isn't a 6 inch set, because I kind of don't see where a Probe droid / Vader set would fit in within the 3.75 line. I mean it could be an exclusive so what do I know. I loved that thing so curious to see what's up with it.
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2017, 09:09 AM
Tarkin Vader two pack?
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on January 14, 2017, 10:21 AM
I wonder if this isn't a 6 inch set, because I kind of don't see where a Probe droid / Vader set would fit in within the 3.75 line. I mean it could be an exclusive so what do I know. I loved that thing so curious to see what's up with it.

Wasn't the probe droid rumored for the 6"?  I don't remember for certain but I believe Vader was going to be re-released.  Of course, Vader is always in circulation so it could be 3.75" as well.
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 14, 2017, 10:27 AM
A ROGUE ONE/A NEW HOPE version of Vader is in the pipeline for the 6" figure line, and that got announced a while back complete with an official image of the figure.  This seems like it's something else, especially with all of the TESB mentions in the posting
Title: Re: Re: Rogue One Toy Rumors
Post by: JediJman on January 15, 2017, 06:14 PM
It's gotta be vader with snow elements and the probe droid with all those clues.  6 inch style would make the most sense.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on January 18, 2017, 09:43 AM
There is also a rumor of a 6 inch Early Bird Set (http://www.mintinbox.net/2017/01/13/hasbro-star-wars-the-black-serie-40th-anniversary-early-bird-set/) to commemorate the 40th Anniversary.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 18, 2017, 11:40 AM
There is also a rumor of a 6 inch Early Bird Set (http://www.mintinbox.net/2017/01/13/hasbro-star-wars-the-black-serie-40th-anniversary-early-bird-set/) to commemorate the 40th Anniversary.

6" Early Bird set?

And possible die-cast figures, too?  It's shades of the Titanium series figures all over again.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 11:52 AM
There is also a rumor of a 6 inch Early Bird Set (http://www.mintinbox.net/2017/01/13/hasbro-star-wars-the-black-serie-40th-anniversary-early-bird-set/) to commemorate the 40th Anniversary.

This seems a little odd.  We've essentially got all of these figures already (R2, Luke, Leia, Chewie). 

I personally am not interested in slight variations or a packaging variant for these figures.

I would rather see them do something different if they wanted to do a 40th Anniversary set.  Lots of great characters left to do from ANH in the 6" line.  No need to rehash.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on January 18, 2017, 12:28 PM
R2 makes sense as he's been MIA since wave 1, and Luke and Leia would be interesting if they ditched the soft goods for plastic. Chewie I don't know. We've had two and I don't know what would make him different outside of a new head sculpt.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 18, 2017, 02:24 PM
There is also a rumor of a 6 inch Early Bird Set (http://www.mintinbox.net/2017/01/13/hasbro-star-wars-the-black-serie-40th-anniversary-early-bird-set/) to commemorate the 40th Anniversary.

This seems a little odd.  We've essentially got all of these figures already (R2, Luke, Leia, Chewie). 

I personally am not interested in slight variations or a packaging variant for these figures.

I would rather see them do something different if they wanted to do a 40th Anniversary set.  Lots of great characters left to do from ANH in the 6" line.  No need to rehash.

100% AGREE!

Please spare us some half assed exclusive like that TRU "Cantina Showdown" garbage. We already had those characters too. There's like 800 different great options for new characters in this scale, we don't need repacks, retools, tweaks or similar nonsense. Not at this stage.

And Krennic is just a stupid carryover. That should have been Vader's spot.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 02:33 PM
R2 makes sense as he's been MIA since wave 1, and Luke and Leia would be interesting if they ditched the soft goods for plastic. Chewie I don't know. We've had two and I don't know what would make him different outside of a new head sculpt.

If people need R2 (or any figure) then they should just straight up reissue him in a future case assortment.  Looks like he is going for some crazy money on eBay, so I would assume the demand is there for a reissue.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 24, 2017, 08:12 AM
Someone just dumped a whole lot of Brickseek info over at RS:


55335312 UPC 630509513857 SW R1 JEDHA REVOLT

55335313 UPC 630509516735 SW JEDI KNIGHT LIGHTSABER

55335314 UPC 630509536214 SW E4 40TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY PACK

55335315 UPC 630509554294 SW BLK SERIES 6INCH 40TH ANN FIGURE ASST

55335316 UPC 630509554232 SW E4 HAN SOLO
55335317 UPC 630509554249 SW E4 LUKE SKYWALKER
55335318 UPC 630509554256 SW E4 BEN OBI WAN KENOBI
55335319 UPC 630509554263 SW E4 PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA
55335320 UPC 630509554270 SW E4 ARTOO DETOO R2D2
55335321 UPC 630509554423 SW E4 SEE THREEPIO C3PO
55335322 UPC 630509554430 SW E4 CHEWBACCA
55335323 UPC 630509554447 SW E4 STORMTROOPER
55335324 UPC 630509554454 SW E4 SAND PEOPLE
55335325 UPC 630509571611 SW E4 DEATH SQUAD COMMANDER
55335326 UPC 630509571628 SW E4 JAWA

55335327 UPC 630509536573 SW BLACK SERIES DIE CASST FIGURE ASST

55335328 UPC 630509536511 SW E4 LUKE SKYWALKER
55335329 UPC 630509536528 SW E4 DARTH VADER
55335330 UPC 630509536542 SW E4 HAN SOLO
55335331 UPC 630509536559 SW E4 OBI WAN KENOBI
55335332 UPC 630509536566 SW E4 PRINCESS LEIA
55335333 UPC 630509552528 SW E7 DC REY
55335334 UPC 630509552535 SW E7 DC FINN
55335335 UPC 630509552542 SW E7 DC KYLO REN
55335336 UPC 630509552559 SW E7 DC CAPTAIN PHASMA

55335337 UPC 630509507023 SW GH POWER UP 2PK ASST
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 26, 2017, 07:13 PM
I guess Target is getting in on the act now too? (New DPCI's teased at Yakface) sounds like maybe an early bird 2-pack? Hmm.

Wonder if these would be something different than what's coming in the Walmart set. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on May 7, 2017, 03:29 PM
Man, so much good stuff in that leaked GameStop list! (Yakface retweeted)

Snoke, Snoke with Throne exclusive, the Guards of Evil 4-pack (Senate Guards and Shadow Guards!)

Plus whatever Cool Beta, Blue Leader, and Foxtrot are...guessing a Leia and Poe in there.

Excited for Snoke, finally!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on May 7, 2017, 03:48 PM
Man, so much good stuff in that leaked GameStop list! (Yakface retweeted)

Snoke, Snoke with Throne exclusive, the Guards of Evil 4-pack (Senate Guards and Shadow Guards!)

Plus whatever Cool Beta, Blue Leader, and Foxtrot are...guessing a Leia and Poe in there.

Excited for Snoke, finally!

Blue Leader is standard Thrawn, Foxtrot is Rey. Cool Beta is Luke (supposedly ;) )
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 8, 2017, 10:49 AM
Man, so much good stuff in that leaked GameStop list! (Yakface retweeted)

Snoke, Snoke with Throne exclusive, the Guards of Evil 4-pack (Senate Guards and Shadow Guards!)

Plus whatever Cool Beta, Blue Leader, and Foxtrot are...guessing a Leia and Poe in there.

Excited for Snoke, finally!

Definitely some good stuff on that list.  I'm glad to see that the 40AC Vader and Stormtrooper look like they're going to be reissued in standard packaging.  This version of Vader is awesome, and I do want to do a little army building with the Stormtrooper.

The SD9/1 note almost certainly refers to a sale date of September 1st, which is Force Friday.

But the questions for me are with these:

AF  SW BLK 6in E8 VICTOR 2 w THRONE EXCL    $39.99
AF  SW BLK 6in E8 Victor SD9/1                        $22.99
AF  SW E8 BL GUARD OF EVIL 4PK EXCL            $89.99


The educated guess about E8 VICTOR 2 w THRONE EXCL is that this is a Supreme Leader Snoke with Throne.  But E8 Victor?  I'm wondering if this is a standard 6" version of Snoke, or Snoke's guard?  Rumors about Snoke's guard have been floating around out there, so this could be it.

This set seems like one of the most interesting E8 BL GUARD OF EVIL 4PK.  Is this going to be 2 pairs of guards?  Which ones?  Or could it be guards from across the saga, including the Senate guards from the PT, Emporer's Royal guards from the OT, the TFU Shadow guards and maybe a ST Snoke's guard?  There's even been a rumor that Snoke's Royal Guard in TLJ may not be uniform in appearance, and each member of his guard may have unique appearances.  When we've seen 4-packs of Stormtrooper and Clone Troopers we've seen something akin to an Evolutions kind of assortment where there are different troopers in those sets.  This one seems like it's worth keeping an eye on.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on May 8, 2017, 11:06 AM
AF  SW E8 BL GUARD OF EVIL 4PK EXCL            $89.99[/b]

Wonder if it could be the Knights of Ren?  That'd be awesome.  Though looking at the picture, there's 7, including Kylo, so that'd leave two out of the group to be done.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on May 8, 2017, 12:51 PM
I did some whining about MORE Gamestop exclusives on Reddit and was PM'ed by a Gamestop employee that said they were working to improve on the R5 situation and treating collectibles as video games, but will still typically only get enough to fulfill preorders. So apparently preordering ($5 down, pay the rest at pickup) guarantees you a figure. Might be worth a shot.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on May 9, 2017, 06:03 PM
A guarantee from Gamestop is like investing with a guy you met in the alley.  Good luck.  When people who pre-ordered R5 didn't get one and were offered in-store credit instead, that pretty much killed what little credibility they previously had.  Hope they really are making changes, but I'll believe it when I see it. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2017, 12:18 PM
While reorganizing my 6" figure display this weekend I realized what huge holes exist in this line.  I was organizing by PT, OT, ST and realized there is absolutely no love for the prequels with this line. 

If you don't count Yoda, Chewie, R2 and those characters that were in the PT and the OT, and don't count the five different flavors of generic rainbow clone troopers, there are five actual figures from these movies.  Obi-Wan, Anakin, Darth Maul, Jango Fett, and Commander Cody.

I've haven't collected every last variation, but I've got nearly every one made and that is 84 6" figures.  So 10 figures from the PT, and 74 figures from the OT, TFA, and RO.

While I'm in general agreement that the PT is the least interesting, I can't believe there is no Padme.  That makes no sense.  And there are some solid tier 2 characters that would make decent figures - General  Grievous, Droideka, Count Dooku, Royal Guard, Mace Windu and a bunch of the main Jedi, etc.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 15, 2017, 07:53 PM
There's definitely a lack of love for 6" PT characters.  Qui-Gon is coming soon, so I hope things will be turning around soon.  Grievous has been rumored for some time, but I haven't seen anything concrete yet.

In fact, things with the PT have been so bleak in the 6" line that I've been thinking about getting some of the SH Figuarts pieces to fill out the Prequel segment of my 6" figure collection.  And I've even been thinking about breaking out the old POTJ Mega-Action figures so that I'll have some form of TPM Obi-Wan and the Destroyer Droid on hand, too.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on May 15, 2017, 09:41 PM
Beware, Nicklab, once you go down the SH Figuarts path, you'll never go back!

I agree on the lack of PT figures. I was also thinking the other day about how little repacks/rereleases we've gotten. Like, I'm surprised we never got some sort of exclusive Rey/Finn/Kylo box set, Luke/Vader/Palpatine, etc. Most figures are released, and if you don't get them, you're SOL.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on May 16, 2017, 01:49 AM
If you don't count Yoda, Chewie, R2 and those characters that were in the PT and the OT, and don't count the five different flavors of generic rainbow clone troopers, there are five actual figures from these movies.  Obi-Wan, Anakin, Darth Maul, Jango Fett, and Commander Cody.

Well, you should probably include at least one Clone Trooper in your count.  There's the Order 66 4 pack of phase 2's, WM Red Shocktrooper, The Imperial 4 pack with clean white phase 2 and a yellow phase 1, the red Clone Captain, the green Sergeant, and a plain white phase 1.  That's 10 clones assuming I'm not missing any, which would put the prequel figures up at 15.  Still a small percentage overall and I agree that we could use some Padme in the lineup, but not sure there are a lot of others I really want.  Maybe a few Jedi aliens like Kit or Plo.  I'm planning to use the Disney Elite for my Grievous stand in and I never cared much for Qui-Gon or Jar Jar.  I did make a clone armor Kenobi kit-bash, but that's more Clone Wars than prequels really. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 16, 2017, 06:03 AM
There do seem to be a fair number of troops from the PT, as well as some crossover characters.  This is the count I was able to come up with including the troopers:

-Darth Maul (TPM)
-Qui-Gon Jinn (TPM - PENDING)
-Clone Trooper (phase I - white)
-Clone Trooper (phase I - green/sergeant)
-Clone Trooper (phase I - red/captain)
-Clone Trooper (phase I - yellow/commander)
-Anakin Skywalker (ROTS)
-Obi-Wan Kenobi (ROTS)
-Clone Commander Cody
-Clone Trooper (phase II - white)
-Clone Trooper (phase II - orange markings/212th Attack battalion)
-Clone Trooper (phase II - blue markings/501st Legion)
-Clone Trooper (phase II - green markings/442nd Siege battalion)
-Shocktrooper (phase II - red markings)
-Clone Commander Gree (ROTS - pending)


I didn't include the WalMart Shocktrooper because that trooper is from the Imperial era, with an Imperial Stormtrooper helmet.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Phrubruh on May 16, 2017, 09:23 AM
Where is Jar Jar?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on May 16, 2017, 08:55 PM
Nah, the really glaring omission IMO is the generic Battle Droid. 20 different clones and nothing for them to fight. That's a figure you could army build the hell out of too.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on May 16, 2017, 11:06 PM
Surprised at that as well.  It would have to be a 2 pack though - a flimsy single is not worth $20 from me.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on May 17, 2017, 12:53 AM
Bandai making some kind of army building battle droid set for the models...  might be an economical way to get some opposition.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 17, 2017, 06:17 AM
Nah, the really glaring omission IMO is the generic Battle Droid. 20 different clones and nothing for them to fight. That's a figure you could army build the hell out of too.

That or a Super Battle Droid.  The standard Battle Droids always came across like they were cannon fodder.  But the Super Battle Droids seemed like a genuine threat, as did the Destroyer Droid.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on August 24, 2017, 05:49 PM
So it sounds like once again, there will just be one wave of 6" figures out next week. I was hoping the Rey and Landspeeder sets would be released that day too, but that's not sounding likely now.  :(

Would love to know if the rumored TRU exclusive 6" ep viii 2-pack will be available next week, if anyone can confirm.  ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on August 25, 2017, 12:07 PM
People seem to be finding the Rey speeder early, so maybe that will be out and about. I'm kind of ok with only one wave for six inch to start. That's a lot of stuff. There's actually quite a bit to choose from this time, compared to last. I'm trying to figure out my game plan. Kind of want everything.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on August 25, 2017, 01:22 PM
So it sounds like once again, there will just be one wave of 6" figures out next week. I was hoping the Rey and Landspeeder sets would be released that day too, but that's not sounding likely now.  :(

Would love to know if the rumored TRU exclusive 6" ep viii 2-pack will be available next week, if anyone can confirm.  ;)

The Rey Speeder and Landspeeder with Luke will be available at retail next week. So with the Target Exclusive Executioner Trooper and TRU Gree,
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on August 25, 2017, 01:45 PM
Thanks man! You are killing it lately with all the news and info...super appreciated!  :)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on August 25, 2017, 03:30 PM
+1

Yakface has been crushing it in the lead up to Force Friday. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on August 25, 2017, 03:44 PM
+1,000,000
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2017, 03:12 PM
I haven't been able to track down a Royal Guard.  Does anyone know if this is coming out in a future assortment?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 10, 2018, 10:07 AM
So is "Island Journey Rey" the same figure as "TFA Resistance outfit Rey"? I can't remember... ???
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 10, 2018, 10:18 AM
Pretty much.  It's the same outfit.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: CorranHorn on January 10, 2018, 07:43 PM
Has that wave hit retail yet?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 10, 2018, 08:02 PM
I've only seen preorders offered at this time.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 11, 2018, 09:26 AM
Has that wave hit retail yet?

Yes, it was found at a TRU in Houston earlier this week!

Thanks for the info, Nick!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 11, 2018, 11:07 AM

Yes, it was found at a TRU in Houston earlier this week!

Thanks for the info, Nick!

Already found?  Wow.  I would've thought that most retailers would still be in their post-holiday inventories.

More info on the Rey in this wave.  An Amazon listing has some packaged images (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4TF1D1/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3N5F9ZK13VSRO&colid=XQXWWURIJPMS&psc=1) that confirm the "Island Journey" designation on this new version.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: CorranHorn on January 11, 2018, 02:48 PM
Has that wave hit retail yet?

Yes, it was found at a TRU in Houston earlier this week!

Thanks for the info, Nick!

Excellent, thanks! Looking forward to getting the Rey and then being done until whenever the RFT arrives.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on February 17, 2018, 03:13 PM
Holdo! Gammy! Wolffe!  :o :D ;D
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on February 18, 2018, 10:27 AM
Lots of great reveals. Hoth Leia is my favorite.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2018, 10:30 AM
Lots of good stuff, it is amazing how much that scanning technology improves the look of the human characters. I'm really happy to see the Leia, and definitely the Gamorrean. That character, along with Endor Han and Jedi Luke, were the first figures I bought with my own money in the vintage days, so they always have a special place.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2018, 01:58 PM
This is what I was generally able to suss out from the presentation and the followup collecting site coverage.  Although I have seen some potentially contradictory info regarding the exclusives and their respective retailers.


6" BLACK SERIES BASIC FIGURES
___  #tbd - Princess Leia Organa (Hoth)
___  #tbd - Vice Admiral Holdo
___  #tbd - Tobias Beckett

Also on display but previously seen...
-Porg 2-packs
___  #tbd - Dengar
___  #tbd - Rebel Fleet Trooper
___  #tbd - Range Trooper
___  #tbd - Jawa
___  #62 - Han Solo (SOLO - A Star Wars Story)
___  #63 - Grand Moff Tarkin with IT-0 Interrogator droid
___  #65 - Lando Calrissian (SOLO - A Star Wars Story)
___  #66 - Qi'ra (Corellia)
___  #67 - 4-LOM

6" BLACK SERIES EXCLUSIVE FIGURES
-Clone Commander Wolffe GAMESTOP EXCLUSIVE
-Gamorrean Guard TARGET EXCLUSIVE
-Zuckuss TOYS R US EXCLUSIVE
-Mimban Stormtrooper  WALMART EXCLUSIVE
-Astromech 3-pack with R2-D2 (battle damaged), R2-X2 & R5-D8 AMAZON.COM EXCLUSIVE

6" BLACK SERIES CENTERPIECE FIGURES
-Kylo Ren (Jakku Village)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 18, 2018, 02:45 PM
Oooo! The Gamorrean Guard is a nice surprise. Glad it's a Target exclusive.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on February 18, 2018, 04:57 PM
Very unhappy Zuckuss is an exclusive, and especially to TRU. But I'm kind of stepping out of 6 inch. With TVC coming back, and just cutbacks in general. there's a lot here I'll have to skip. Pretty sure I need the Gammy though.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on February 18, 2018, 05:13 PM
Agreed with you, Darby, on the TRU exclusive.  Gree was ill managed.  I was able to get him ship to store and it was the only time I saw him.  And with their bankruptcy woes and closing stores, that makes it more worrisome.

I know the closest one for you is about 40some minutes away now.  Holler if you need help.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on February 18, 2018, 05:35 PM
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I may do that.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on February 27, 2018, 12:21 PM
I found a listing for the 6" Han Solo (Bespin) (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/02/27/6-black-series-han-solo-bespin-listing-on-amazon/) on a couple sites today, including Amazon.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on February 28, 2018, 06:48 AM
Nice find!  I wonder if it's going to be priced higher, because I do recall a question about this particular figure, related to pricing, in the Hasbro survey that was conducted last year.

***EDIT - And Amazon has pulled their listing.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on February 28, 2018, 10:48 AM
Here's walmart link

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-lucas-Sw-E5-Bl-Han-Solo/835373433
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on April 9, 2018, 09:54 AM
Hmm, apparently there are 2 new exclusives coming...Chewbacca (Target) and the Mudtrooper (?). Wonder why they didn't mention these at TF.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on April 9, 2018, 10:00 AM
Hmm, apparently there are 2 new exclusives coming...Chewbacca (Target) and the Mudtrooper (?). Wonder why they didn't mention these at TF.

They did mention them - Chewie was not ready to be shown but mentioned (originally was a Han/Chewie 2-pack, but later changed to just Chewie it seems); Mudtrooper is here (https://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php/topic,24703.0.html). ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 9, 2018, 10:51 AM
Hmm, apparently there are 2 new exclusives coming...Chewbacca (Target) and the Mudtrooper (?). Wonder why they didn't mention these at TF.

They did mention them - Chewie was not ready to be shown but mentioned (originally was a Han/Chewie 2-pack, but later changed to just Chewie it seems); Mudtrooper is here (https://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php/topic,24703.0.html). ;)

The Jakks image (https://jediinsider.com/images.php?mode=view&album=Solo-A-Star-Wars-Story-Product&pic=71.jpg&dispsize=600&start=32&sl=0) that was part of today's photo dump seems like THAT is the Mudtrooper.  It looks like a cross between an AT-AT Commander and some WWI German trench soldier with a gas mask.  Because the labeling for this trooper as I've seen it on packaging seems to be Stormtrooper (Mimban).
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on April 9, 2018, 11:00 AM
Hmm, apparently there are 2 new exclusives coming...Chewbacca (Target) and the Mudtrooper (?). Wonder why they didn't mention these at TF.

They did mention them - Chewie was not ready to be shown but mentioned (originally was a Han/Chewie 2-pack, but later changed to just Chewie it seems); Mudtrooper is here (https://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php/topic,24703.0.html). ;)

The Jakks image (https://jediinsider.com/images.php?mode=view&album=Solo-A-Star-Wars-Story-Product&pic=71.jpg&dispsize=600&start=32&sl=0) that was part of today's photo dump seems like THAT is the Mudtrooper.  It looks like a cross between an AT-AT Commander and some WWI German trench soldier with a gas mask.  Because the labeling for this trooper as I've seen it on packaging seems to be Stormtrooper (Mimban).

Oh, man - I keep messing up the mudtrooper and the mimban Stormtrooper (which is muddy).  Keep forgetting they are two separate things, sorry for that.   :-[
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 9, 2018, 01:16 PM
No worries!  I’ve been struggling to keep the new character and trooper names straight, too.   It wasn’t until I saw some packaged images in the past day or so that I got a better idea of the names.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on April 9, 2018, 05:30 PM
Yeah, it is a bit confusing, so I guess there is no Mudtrooper confirmed for the 6" scale, but I have to think he is coming. It's a memorable design.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on April 9, 2018, 06:24 PM
I think the Jakks figure is the first time that we've had any sort of real correlation between the appearance of the Mudtrooper and the name.  I'm fairly certain that we saw a Mudtrooper in a production still standing next to a 2-1B unit.  At least now we can distinguish between the Mudtroopers and the Mimban Stormtroopers.

Considering we've seen that Jakks Mudtrooper, and a Mudtrooper seems to be listed in the 3.75" Force Link figure line?  Hasbro is probably going to get around to putting that trooper in the 6" figure line.  Especially if you take into account the appearance of Han Solo in that Han & Chewbacca 3.75" figure 2-pack.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on April 12, 2018, 01:53 PM
Val, Imperial Patrol Trooper, and L3-37 (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/04/12/new-solo-6-black-series-listings-found/)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on April 12, 2018, 01:59 PM
Val, Imperial Patrol Trooper, and L3-37 (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/04/12/new-solo-6-black-series-listings-found/)

Nice! I love it when you guys scoop jerkface!  :D
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on April 12, 2018, 02:28 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on May 25, 2018, 12:39 PM
I suck at reposting Instagram stuff, but Hasbro put up a new 6" pic with L3-37 and Val (https://www.instagram.com/p/BjMtZ6yhSEZ/?taken-by=hasbropulse).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeCjUxYWAAAGwLK.jpg)

Oh, and Rio Durant (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/05/10/rumor-report-6-rio-durant/) has been rumored/found in brickseek now too ICYMI.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on May 27, 2018, 01:19 PM
I wonder what the odds are that Hasbro will rerelease a certain figure due to the cameo in the movie?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on June 2, 2018, 04:13 PM
Does anyone know if Walgreens going to do any more SW 6" exclusives? 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on June 2, 2018, 11:27 PM
Does anyone know if Walgreens going to do any more SW 6" exclusives?

Maybe they will pick up Zuckuss?  :D
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: CorranHorn on June 3, 2018, 02:36 PM
Does anyone know if Walgreens going to do any more SW 6" exclusives?

Maybe they will pick up Zuckuss?  :D

That would be fantastic! Hopefully the big pharma robots monitoring the internet will catch note of this and make it happen.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on June 3, 2018, 07:41 PM
I've been wondering where Walgreens stands lately.  Granted, they did have the Force spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi last year, but it's been kind of quiet at Walgreens since then.

As for Zuckuss?  There were hints about a specialty store picking that up in light of TRU's demise.  Could it be that KB Toys will pick it up instead?  They seem poised to launch hundreds of stores in time for the holidays.  But I haven't seen so much as a legit press release from them, aside from that announcement on Linkedin that KB is coming back and an informal presentation at a toy industry forum.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on June 19, 2018, 10:00 AM
Nice to see this Yakface rumor report (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/06/18/rumor-report-6-black-series-mudtrooper-for-2019/) about an Imperial Mudtrooper.  The design of these guys is pretty cool.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on June 19, 2018, 04:02 PM
So based on the sneaky italicization this could be Han in Mudtrooper Uniform?  ;)

Means I'll need at least three, one unmasked and two Imperial dudes.

Glad to see this is coming!

Thanks Jayson!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on June 28, 2018, 07:54 PM
What's the deal with unannounced stuff showing up at Tru in Canada? 6" Phasma with TLJ battle damage and Rey Centerpiece set. Kinda odd
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on June 29, 2018, 09:08 AM
I’d add: what’s up with all of these exclusives?  There’s enough for their own wave!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on July 7, 2018, 09:12 PM
How many are we expecting for these frequently announced/surprise-reveal figures?  Here's a list I came up with, but not sure if I have them all... feel free to add.

2018 3.75 and 6" Exclusive figures

Amazon
Astromech 3-pack

Entertainment Earth (I think this is being offered at other etailers as well)
Admiral Piett

GameStop, Disney Store, B&N
Commander Wolffe

Target
Gamorrean Guard
Moloch
Bespin Leia
Chewbacca (Vandor) (out now)


Homeless (formerly TRU)
Blast Effect Stormtrooper
Zuckuss
Captain Phasma (Battle Damage)

Walgreens
General Veers

Walmart
Mimban Stormtrooper
TVC Rey Island Journey
TVC Mimban Stormtrooper

SDCC
Han with Exogorth
TVC Aphra set

Hopefully we hear soon about where we can pick up the TRU exclusives.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on July 8, 2018, 09:06 AM
There's also the SDCC exclusive 6" Black Series Centerpiece Starkiller Base set.  The Rey in that release is essentially the same as the new 6" TBS Centerpiece Rey, but the base and Kylo Ren are new.  From what I can see, the battle damaged Kylo Ren looks like it has articulation.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on July 19, 2018, 06:35 AM
Very interesting rumor report over at Yakface (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/07/18/rumor-report-6-black-series-2019/)!  Some of these have been rumored for a while (Grievous, for one).  But others are a little bit of a surprise, like the possibility of a Dr. Aphra 3-pack with her two droids - this one just screams "EXCLUSIVE" to me.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on July 19, 2018, 07:57 AM
The Aphra figures are “rumored” to be individual releases, not a 3 pk.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on July 19, 2018, 08:25 AM
The Aphra figures are “rumored” to be individual releases, not a 3 pk.

Seriously?  I personally think those droids are awesome, but I think they would work much better as an exclusive 3-pack, just like the SDCC exclusive TVC set.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on July 19, 2018, 09:13 AM
There is some great stuff in that rumor report. Ezra AND Chopper? HELLS YES! (But what about Zeb?)

Happy to see Dryden Vos and the Battle Droid on the way too.

The Aphra stuff to me is just redundant and asinine IMHO and I really wish they would stop making non-movie or TV characters in this line when there are so many more important characters still left to do. (DOOKU!)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on July 19, 2018, 09:55 AM
I'm kind of shocked to see that they've held back on PT characters like Mace, Padme and Grievous until now.  But I also get the sense that the way the 6" TBS line has been released, Hasbro is close to exhausting their options on OT core characters.  Be that as it may, Padawan Obi-Wan is a good addition to the line since they had already done Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn.  Hasbro needed to complete that set.

I'm thinking that Ezra and Chopper might be some sort of a deluxe set.  Although you're left with the question of how do you approach Ezra?  Because he grew up over the course of the series, and his appearance changed substantially from season 1 to season 4.  As for Zeb?  I like the idea of completing the Ghost crew, but I'm curious about how Zeb would translate from the animated design to a more photo realistic look.

The rumor about reissues is good to hear.  The line is what, 5 years old now?  Some of those early pieces are scarce, and there's been a burgeoning bootleg industry.  It seems like Hasbro is almost leaving money on the table by not doing some kind of a "greatest hits" release for some 6" TBS figures.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on July 19, 2018, 10:00 AM
What makes the TV show stuff more "needed" than comic book stuff? I'd love Zeb too but not sure he's by definition more important than Aphra other than personal preference
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on July 19, 2018, 10:14 AM
What makes the TV show stuff more "needed" than comic book stuff? I'd love Zeb too but not sure he's by definition more important than Aphra other than personal preference

Mainly because they already started the Ghost crew off and it would be a jerk move not to complete the set, is the way I see it. If they had never done any in the first place, I def would not be pushing for them over the comic stuff. Honestly even though I loved the show I never wanted realistic versions of those characters to begin with. But since they decided to dip their toes in you might as well commit.

There are just too many core characters out there left to do is all. I'd be happy for them to just focus on the movies for the next few years.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on July 19, 2018, 10:23 AM
I get that but I think you can make Dooku in two years and he'll sell. Aphra has a smaller window in my opinion. Anyway I'm glad for anything outside the current movies. I like the variety
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Muftak on July 19, 2018, 01:33 PM
I'm thinking that Ezra and Chopper might be some sort of a deluxe set.

Agreed on this. It will be a new $30 assortment, with a case packout of 3x Grievous, 1x Ezra/Chopper. Brace for it.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on October 5, 2018, 02:04 PM
So there's no EE exclusive 6" Black Series figure announcement? Or is it still coming? Everytime I log onto their site that crazy ass counter says something different.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on January 7, 2019, 10:44 AM
NEW 6″ BLACK SERIES FIGURES (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2019/01/07/rumor-report-guess-the-new-6-black-series-figures/) Rumors at Yakface...

Hints:
1. Two are Original Trilogy era characters
2. One is a Prequel era character
3. None are droids
4. None are aliens
5. One is from Revenge of the Sith
6. One is from A New Hope
7. All three are male characters
8. Two are from the Rebel Alliance
9. None are Sith
10. One is Luke
11. One is a clone
12. One is a pilot


Nice to see them wedge a new pilot into the 6" line...
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on January 7, 2019, 04:30 PM
I see what you did there.   ;)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on January 7, 2019, 10:08 PM
Everyone seems to think the Clone is Bacara. I don't care much either way but that seems like sort of an obscure choice to me.

Endor/Yavin Luke and Wedge/Biggs don't excite me much either. Dagobah Luke would be ok since my ESB shelf is so sparsely populated compared to the others.

Weird aliens and droids is more my bag I guess.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 8, 2019, 08:40 AM
There's a lot to go on there, but plenty of ways for it to get interpreted.

ROTS Clone:  There are plenty that fit the bill.  I'm kind of wondering if the pilot hint could also apply here, but I don't think it does (who really wants a 6" TBS Clone Pilot Oddball?)  The Clone troopers that come to mind after that would be...
-212th Airborne Trooper
-Galactic Marine
-41st Elite Trooper (Kashyyyk troopers)
-Clone Commander Bly
-Clone Commander Bacara
-Clone Commander Neyo

Given what has been made before?  I would lean towards the Kashyyyk trooper, which could be paired with the previously released Commander Gree.  After that, maybe the Clone Airborne Trooper since Cody and a 212th Clone have also been released, as has ROTS Obi-Wan and Grievous is on the way, too.  Hasbro seems to like releasing some of these figures along the lines of a theme and those tend to work.  As for the Commanders like Bacara, Bly or Neyo?  They're interesting as Clones go, but none of the related Jedi or Clone Troopers have been released yet.  But then Hasbro could go and surprise us and start releasing PT Jedi since they've exhausted a lot of OT characters.

As for the others?  I think there's only a few options.  Luke is probably either the Yavin ceremony version or a Dagobah training figure.  Again, with a theme in mind?  I'm leaning towards a Dagobah training Luke.  Especially since Hasbro will be re-releasing Yoda in the Black Series Archive.  Getting that figure back in circulation around the same time as a Dagobah Luke release makes some sense.

And then there's a pilot.  Notably a Rebel from ANH.  In that case I think it's probably either Wedge Antilles or Biggs Darklighter.  Those seem like the most obvious choices that aren't Luke. 

Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on January 8, 2019, 08:48 AM
It’s not Bacara.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on January 8, 2019, 09:16 AM
I'm gonna guess Commander Kagi/Shocktrooper
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on January 8, 2019, 10:44 AM
I'm gonna guess Commander Kagi/Shocktrooper

IIRC Commander Kagi was a pilot.  And we got a Shocktrooper in that Order 66 4-pack.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on February 6, 2019, 05:40 PM
Not a complaint, just an observation but looking at the announced figures for this year (2019), and outside of the Archive sublime there is very little coming from the OT. Granted, most of the non "new media" figures since the line launched have been OT based, and I think a lot of collectors were looking for more attention for the prequels anyway. Just funny the sort of complete switch they are going with, instead of just balancing the line more. I think outside of exclusives (Target Luke Stormtrooper), and the Archive line (Fett, Bossk, IG, Luke, Yoda, Scout), it us all either prequel based or Disney era stuff (so far).
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on March 26, 2019, 12:11 PM
There seems to be some well founded speculation that Hasbro may offer a TESB 40th Anniversary line.  And considering the fact that the 6" TBS 40AC sub-line did well in 2017, you have to wonder if Hasbro will revisit the concept in 2020.  Especially given some of the not so blatant hints in the recent Fan's Choice Poll.

The 2017 40AC line was limited to 12 general release figures (the classic 12 back lineup), plus R5-D4 as an exclusive.  It has to leave you wondering how Hasbro might approach a similar line dedicated to TESB.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on May 10, 2019, 08:50 AM
Prepare to cross 3 more figures off the wanted list later today  ;)

Update: new figures posted (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2019/05/10/rumor-report-more-prequel-6-black-series-figures/)  8)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 11, 2019, 02:36 PM
Glad to see two of those.  Dooku has been on my list for almost as long as the Black Series has been around.  And with 20 years having passed since TPM, it might be time for Jar Jar, too.  I'm wondering if a young Anakin or Padme might be in the works, too.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on June 24, 2019, 05:12 PM
I've got written down that there is an Obi-Wan in Clone Wars armor coming to Walgreens.  Did I make that up?  Is that still coming?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on June 24, 2019, 05:52 PM
I've got written down that there is an Obi-Wan in Clone Wars armor coming to Walgreens.  Did I make that up?  Is that still coming?

Fall 2019 (https://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php/topic,24828.0.html)

Star Wars: The Black Series 6-inch Obi-Wan Kenobi (Clone Trooper Armor) Figure
(HASBRO/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available exclusively at Walgreens: Fall 2019
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2019, 08:57 AM
Thanks Jeff.  I scanned a bunch of posts but I guess I didn't go far enough back in time to find that one.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on June 25, 2019, 12:43 PM
Interestingly, the panel presentation at SWCC had Summer 2019 on the slide.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on September 19, 2019, 12:52 PM
6" Black Series First Editions found (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2019/09/19/6-black-series-first-edition-variants-revealed/)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on September 19, 2019, 12:54 PM
So many variants coming this Fall - 6" basic release, chase "First Editions" repacks in white boxes, and store exclusive "Carbonized" edition figures with metallic deco and metallic boxes.

For example, for The Mandalorian there are least three that are confirmed:

Black Series 6" The Mandalorian (Black Box)
"First Edition" 6" The Mandalorian (White Box)
"Carbonized" 6" The Mandalorian (Copper Box with metallic highlight deco, Target exclusive)

Jayson posted confirmation that all eight figures in Wave 1 will have the "First Edition" white box chases and then a selection of figures will get the "Carbonized" deco variants - Second Sister (Black Metallic - Gamestop), Sith Trooper (Red Metallic - TBD), The Mandalorian (Copper Metallic - Target), First Order Jet Trooper (Pearl Metallic - TBD).

Anyone planning to chase all of these down this Fall?  Will you wait and check out the decos on the "carbonized" versions before picking one to open?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on September 19, 2019, 02:16 PM
Thanks for posting this Jeff as I was having a hard time following what all these were with the code names, lack of transparency, etc.

Can you and those in the know clarify the "Carbonized" option?  Is that a carbonized box, or are the figures carbonized to have different deco?

I don't care about packaging variations, but might care about actual figure deco differences.

I'm assuming all of these have the same accessories in them and they're not offering different pack-ins, or are they?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jayson on September 19, 2019, 02:21 PM
Thanks for posting this Jeff as I was having a hard time following what all these were with the code names, lack of transparency, etc.

Can you and those in the know clarify the "Carbonized" option?  Is that a carbonized box, or are the figures carbonized to have different deco?

I don't care about packaging variations, but might care about actual figure deco differences.

I'm assuming all of these have the same accessories in them and they're not offering different pack-ins, or are they?

Carbonized figures are the same sculpt and paint but have a metallic sheen/pearlessence to the figure, it's clear when side by side. The packaging is dependent on the figure but the Mandalorian is in a copper metallic ink box instead of black.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on September 19, 2019, 03:07 PM
Thanks Jayson. 

Have you seen both side by side?  Is it compelling and worth tracking down? 

Seems like a pain in the butt to have so many packaging and deco variations for something like this.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on September 19, 2019, 04:06 PM
This is an interesting development.  But it can also come across like a serious attempt at a cash grab by Hasbro with all of these packaging variants.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on September 19, 2019, 08:51 PM
1. Seriously, Puerto Rico? Next to the Bahamas, that’s the last place I would have expected a gaggle of new SW merch to show up.

2. I keep seeing this word pearlessence, which apparently is not actually a word. WTH does that mean?  :D
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: dave in the basement on September 20, 2019, 10:28 AM
I don't know that I need any of the pearlescent variants, but I do like the look of most of the figures. Thank for the link!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on February 26, 2020, 07:08 AM
Pretty solid reporting over at YAKFACE - RUMOR REPORT: NEW 2020 6″ BLACK SERIES FIGURE INFO (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/02/25/rumor-report-new-2020-6-black-series-figure-info/#more-46468)


Stormtrooper (Rogue One)
Luke Skywalker - Snowspeeder Pilot (red box re-release of 40th Anniversary Collection)
Darth Vader (The Empire Strikes Back)
Teebo (Ewok)
"Huck 2" - code name - figure TBD
Admiral Ackbar (Return Of The Jedi)
Clone Trooper - Kamino (Clone Wars)
Hoth Rebel Trooper (red box re-release of 40th Anniversary Collection)
Clone Trooper (Clone Wars)
Incinerator Trooper (The Mandalorian)
Han Solo (Return Of The Jedi)
"Sawyer"  - code name - figure TBD
Cad Bane (Clone Wars)
Leia (Return Of The Jedi)
Luke Skywalker (Return Of The Jedi)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on February 26, 2020, 07:59 AM
Huck and Sawyer... my guess is Dagobah Artoo for one
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 26, 2020, 08:02 AM
Huck and Sawyer... my guess is Dagobah Artoo for one

Jayson believes they are Beskar Mando and Gideon.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on February 26, 2020, 08:29 AM
Did a little digging, and I think "Huck 2" is almost certainly Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian.  And I'm thinking that this version is probably in the updated Beskar armor.  Huck 1 was the Mandalorian, and Huck 1 Copper was the carbonized version.

"Sawyer" is probably a code name for another character from The Mandalorian.  I haven't been able to track anything down about the exact character though.  Moff Gideon?  Maybe, but I haven't been able to find a complete list of character code names from the show.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on February 26, 2020, 10:51 AM
*scans rumor list*

Han Solo (Return Of The Jedi)

Always happy to see a new Han Solo for my collection... wonder if that's Endor Coat Han or Jabba Palace/Hibernation Sickness Han?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on February 26, 2020, 11:06 AM
One Ewok? And it’s Teebo? Weird.

Those would have been ideal for some kind of multipack.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on February 26, 2020, 11:14 AM
Huck and Sawyer... my guess is Dagobah Artoo for one

Jayson believes they are Beskar Mando and Gideon.

He's probably right, usually is.  I figured Huck and Sawyer went together (same source material).
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on February 26, 2020, 11:36 AM
*scans rumor list*

Han Solo (Return Of The Jedi)

Always happy to see a new Han Solo for my collection... wonder if that's Endor Coat Han or Jabba Palace/Hibernation Sickness Han?

Could also be Dry Clothes Skiff Han? Can't see them doing Jabba's Palace without including the Carbonite block, which would make it a deluxe figure. But my money is on Endor Coat considering there's an Endor Leia there too
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on February 26, 2020, 12:18 PM
I'm hoping for Endor versions of the big 3 - Han with trenchcoat/duster, Luke with helmet & poncho, Leia with helmet & poncho.  Those seem like they would go along with the Ewok in the rumor.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 26, 2020, 12:45 PM
Again stealing from Jayson, he believes all Endor for the big 3
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on February 26, 2020, 07:22 PM
Again stealing from Jayson, he believes all Endor for the big 3

I’m all for that. ROTJ, specifically Endor, has been severely lacking in this line so far. I get it though too, everything kind of gets it’s time. This year, it is Empire and the prequels largely, at least for the first part of 2020. I’d be down for the Endor trio though, and a handful of Ewoks while we are at it.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on February 27, 2020, 05:13 PM
As long as the Endor Luke and Leia can ride a Speeder Bike, I’ll be happy!
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: ThePhantomEmperor on February 28, 2020, 08:37 PM
Rumored:

Star Wars (The Clone Wars)

Cad Bane (Bounty Hunter)
Clone Shadow Trooper (Phase II Armor) (Black Deco)
Clone Trooper (Kamino Security) (Phase II Armor) (Grey Deco)

Star Wars (Rebels)

Ahsoka Tano (Armored) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Chopper (C1-10P) (The Ghost Crew’s Astromech Droid) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Ezra Bridger (Cadet’s Helmet & Lightsaber-blaster hybrid) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Garazeb Orrelios (Captain of the Lasat High Honor Guard) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Hera Syndulla (The Ghosts Pilot’s Gear) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Kanan Jarrus (Armored or Smuggler’s Gear) (Online Shared Exclusive)
Sabine Wren (Mandalorian Armor & Removable Helmet) (Online Shared Exclusive)

Star Wars (Rogue One)

Imperial Stormtrooper (Galactic Empire)

Star Wars V (The Empire Strikes Back)

Darth Vader (Battle of Hoth, Bespin Betrayal, Dinner or Trap, Bespin Confession or Duel)
Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder Pilot’s Fatigues or Gear) (Rogue Squadron)

Star Wars VI (Return of the Jedi)

Admiral Gial Akbar (Mon Calamari Rebel Alliance Officer)
Han Solo (Endor Gear or Trench Coat)
Luke Skywalker (Battle Poncho or Endor Gear)
Princess Leia Organa (Combat Poncho or Endor Gear)
Teebo (Ewok Warrior)

Star Wars (The Mandalorian)

Din Djarin (The Mandalorian Warrior) (Beskar Armor)
Imperial Incinerator Stormtrooper (Remnant)
Moff Gideon (Imperial Remnant)
The Armorer (The Mandalorian Warrior)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 5, 2020, 12:13 PM
Yakface has quite the rumor report today (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/05/05/rumor-report-new-tvc-and-tbs-exclusives-follow-up/).  And some great hints, Jayson!

Quote
Last week I posted word of a handful of potential exclusives coming from Hasbro in late 2020. Today I can publish 10 hints to aid in your speculation.

For this group of 5 exclusives:
-None are clone characters
-None are Jedi/or former Jedi characters
-None are members of The Ghost crew characters
-None are PT characters
-None are OT characters
-None are ST characters
-One item is TVC
-One figure is an alien
-One is a vehicle
-Two items have never been released by Hasbro before
-All five are related by their source material

As I mentioned in the previous report, it will be interesting to see how these are distributed due to the cancellation/closure of large venues.

Running through this somewhat backwards?
-It sounds like some of these items were going to be summer convention exclusives (SDCC & Star Wars Celebration, notably)
-Based on the hints I think the source material is almost certainly THE MANDALORIAN

From this point I think it's a guessing game, but here are my guesses:

-VINTAGE COLLECTION - Din Djarin / The Mandalorian (Beskar armor w/ rocket pack)
-BLACK SERIES ALIEN - Kuiil
-BLACK SERIES FIGURE - Mandalorian Armorer
-BLACK SERIES FIGURE - Incinerator Stormtrooper
-BLACK SERIES FIGURE & VEHICLE - Imperial Speeder Bike (white deco) & Scout Trooper

I think I checked all of the boxes, but again these are ALL guesses.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Darby on May 5, 2020, 12:27 PM
Hasbro has done a couple of TVC multipacks at SDCC recently, so I wonder if that could be a possibility. If it's based on The Mandalorian, that opens a lot of possibilities. They also like to include figures that later come out at retail so I'm going to say the TVC item is a three-pack that includes Mando (Beskar Armor), The Child and someone else - IG-11, Kulil, Incinerator Trooper, depends on how crazy they want to get on tooling.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on May 5, 2020, 04:42 PM
I hope they do a Moff Gideon with Darksaber.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Brian on May 7, 2020, 03:34 PM
I didn’t want to muddy up the Archive Vote thread with this, but honestly I’d take Archive face scanned redos of pretty much all the old ANH figures we’ve gotten. Since the new face techniques started up, those have really started looking out of place. It would at least be nice to see the trinity of Han, Luke, and Leia get this treatment at the very least. Heck, put them in a three pack if you have to. “Heroes of the Rebellion”
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 8, 2020, 10:13 AM
That might be a nice way to do a TVC style 3-pack.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on June 29, 2020, 02:37 PM
Carbonized Stormtroopers are available for order on BestBuy.com for pickup next week.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on June 29, 2020, 04:08 PM
Carbonized Stormtroopers are available for order on BestBuy.com for pickup next week.

Got him - thanks!

I was just checking this a day or two ago and it was showing Unavailable, so this is a most welcome change.  :)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jesse James on September 8, 2020, 06:58 PM
As always Yakface is up on all the rumors on TBS but this one created a whole new old debate for this scale...

So the old convention exclusive of Hoth Han and Leia in a boxed set turned up on Target.com (not in stock).  What could possibly controversial about that?  Well how about Blue v Brown coat is back in a new scale baby!

Their IG account was full of anger and confusion.  One guy is insisting Han swapped from brown to blue coat for differing scenes.  Others insist it’s blue despite Yak telling them definitively it has been proven otherwise...  even when they relent they say “well you may be right”, not that they simply were wrong...

It’s really bringing back all the feels.  It’s fun.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 4, 2020, 05:40 PM
Some good 2021 rumors on Yakface this week:
- Asajj Ventress
- Bo Katan
- Aurra Sing

Jayson is almost never wrong.  I like these rumors.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on November 5, 2020, 09:41 AM
Some good 2021 rumors on Yakface this week:
- Asajj Ventress
- Bo Katan
- Aurra Sing

Jayson is almost never wrong.  I like these rumors.

Those are some great choices for the Clone Wars segment of the line. 
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on November 5, 2020, 12:06 PM
Based on the popularity of Clone Wars and the complete hatred of the Sequel Trilogy, I'd wager on 2021 being fairly heavy on CW/Prequel stuff. I know we're still missing a lot of stuff from Rise of Skywalker, but I honestly can't think of a single figure I want from that movie besides Old Lando.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on November 5, 2020, 12:23 PM
I'd wager on 2021 being fairly heavy on CW/Prequel stuff.

Don't forget that during PulseCon, Hasbro said they had a few things planned to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Rogue One in 2021 so it is pretty likely that there will be a few Rogue One 6" figures revealed for 2021 too...
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on November 5, 2020, 03:09 PM
There does seem to be some deep love for Rogue One across fandom these days, and I feel like it’s one of the best movies of the new era.  Whether or not there’s fertile ground for the Black Series is questionable, though.  Rogue One got a lot of love in the Black Series.  If they start retreading old ground with improved paint apps on previously released figures, I’m not sure how to feel about that.  There’s only a few really new figures that come to mind that would be well received:  Bodhi Rook, Saw Gerrera and Admiral Raddus. 

I actually have more hope for Rogue One with the Vintage Collection.  That’s a place where Rogue One could really shine.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 5, 2020, 03:17 PM
There does seem to be some deep love for Rogue One across fandom these days, and I feel like it’s one of the best movies of the new era.  Whether or not there’s fertile ground for the Black Series is questionable, though.  Rogue One got a lot of love in the Black Series.  If they start retreading old ground with improved paint apps on previously released figures, I’m not sure how to feel about that.  There’s only a few really new figures that come to mind that would be well received:  Bodhi Rook, Saw Gerrera and Admiral Raddus. 

I actually have more hope for Rogue One with the Vintage Collection.  That’s a place where Rogue One could really shine.

I'd love to have Moroff, Two Tubes, and General Merrick.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on November 6, 2020, 09:57 AM
Bodhi has to be #1 on the list for Rogue One, you gotta complete the team! That long rumored Saw figure should probably be #2. I’d love Two Tubes too but that is a pretty deep cut for them.

I can think of many figures I’d like from ROS, but they have got to at least give us Zombie Palpatine.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on November 6, 2020, 10:00 AM
I'd wager on 2021 being fairly heavy on CW/Prequel stuff.

Don't forget that during PulseCon, Hasbro said they had a few things planned to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Rogue One in 2021 so it is pretty likely that there will be a few Rogue One 6" figures revealed for 2021 too...

Rogue One Retro Style 3.75" figures in 2021.  You heard it on JD first!

...if it happens. If not kindly ignore this message and carry on with your collecting. Jedi Defender and its affiliates take no responsibility for the content of this post.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: P-Siddy on November 6, 2020, 10:22 AM
Rogue One needs some TVC love, of course, but Bodhi Rook is a glaring omission in Black Series.  I'd also love to see Saw and the Two Tubes, Morroff, Gen. Merrick and Jyn in Imperial Ground Control disguise.... maybe Krennic in rain gear.  But I have seen a lot of people asking for Jyn, Cassian, Krennic and others re-released with updated paint apps which I'm hesitant about.  I understand wanting the updates, but these were essentially pegwarmers in my area and I'd hate to see a repeat of that just to get these upgrades.

Also, if it does happen soon, it might coincide with the release of the Disney + Cassian Andor series though I think production's on hiatus right now with COVID shutdowns.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 6, 2020, 11:13 AM
But I have seen a lot of people asking for Jyn, Cassian, Krennic and others re-released with updated paint apps which I'm hesitant about.  I understand wanting the updates, but these were essentially pegwarmers in my area and I'd hate to see a repeat of that just to get these upgrades.

Also, if it does happen soon, it might coincide with the release of the Disney + Cassian Andor series though I think production's on hiatus right now with COVID shutdowns.

I can still find Cassian figures on the pegs in some stores.   Please don't release an update for him until his show comes out.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on November 6, 2020, 11:39 AM
Also, if it does happen soon, it might coincide with the release of the Disney + Cassian Andor series though I think production's on hiatus right now with COVID shutdowns.

From what I understand the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series has gone into production.  Whether or not the Cassian Andor show can do that too may be a stretch.

RE: Rogue One?  I watched most of it last night with my kid.  The characters that seemed the most friendly to the Black Series that I spotted?
-Bodhi Rook (again, finish the team)
-Saw Gerrera
-either Edrio or Benthic Two-Tubes
-Imperial Combat Tank Commander
-Imperial Gunner / Death Star Gunner
-General Merrick
-Scarif Rebel Trooper
-Shoretrooper Captain
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on November 6, 2020, 01:20 PM

I actually have more hope for Rogue One with the Vintage Collection.  That’s a place where Rogue One could really shine.

This right here.  100%.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on November 14, 2020, 08:23 AM

I actually have more hope for Rogue One with the Vintage Collection.  That’s a place where Rogue One could really shine.

This right here.  100%.

I just saw the "rumor" post from Jayson on the Yakface IG feed.  It looks like we're getting photo-real updates on 5 previously released figures, but also Bodhi Rook at long last.  I can definitely see the need to re-do some of these - Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor, especially.  The paint apps on original releases of those figures looked awful.  But K-2SO, Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus, too?  Those figures already looked pretty good.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on November 14, 2020, 09:58 AM
But K-2SO, Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus, too?  Those figures already looked pretty good.

Chirrut and Baze didn't even sell that well the first time around.  Re-releasing them doesn't make much sense.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Muftak on November 14, 2020, 10:59 AM

Chirrut and Baze didn't even sell that well the first time around.  Re-releasing them doesn't make much sense.

You aren't looking at it from a marketing standpoint--which is the only thing Hasbro thinks about these days. You have to have the whole crew in the new boxes so you can make the mosaic on the box sides...Baze and Chirrut are a must if you want to build that picture!

The current Star Wars team at Hasbro is all about re-using molds to sell us something "new." Here the new is the way you can keep the cardboard boxes together in a group, and maybe a chance for better deco on Jyn (especially)...oh yeah, and one new character. It is an exact repeat of the Rebels "Ghost" crew wave from last year. (They can do a little bit of good PR by using the Cassian Andor that only came in the multipack, and not the winter coat version this time, but I give them less than even odds that they understand the distinction between the two figures.)

In other words, they needed to do $125 worth of figure reissues to justify the new tooling required to make a $25 Bodhi Rook figure (and from what I remember of his costume, a lot of that could be recycled parts anyway.)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on December 10, 2020, 01:40 PM
TROS 6" Flashback Jedi Luke and Leia coming? (https://jediinsider.com/8-22697).

I saw this and just had to LOL.

Collectors: Give us new and interesting figures from the sequel trilogy, like Crait Luke!
Hasbro:  Sequel Trilogy Luke?  OK, here's TROS Jedi Flashback Luke!

Collectors: Give us new and interesting figures from the sequel trilogy, like Creepy undead Palpatine!
Hasbro:  Sequel Trilogy Palpatine?  OK, here's TROS Dark Side Rey Palpatine!

They almost have to be trolling 6" fans on purpose....  >:D
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on December 10, 2020, 02:32 PM
The absence of Crait Luke Skywalker seems really strange. Especially since the rumor about that figure has been circulating for a while.

I personally like the idea of the flashback Luke and Leia.  Something about them tells me that they might have been easier to develop than other figures.  Dark side vision Rey might have been in the works since we first saw that imagery in the trailer.  I think we first saw that around the time of D23 in 2019, and that was in August of’19.  It’s been over a year since we first saw those shots of Rey. 

As for Palpatine?  I think that situation is the mystery box at work once again.  There’s been a trend during the Disney era where some plot points have been closely guarded.  I heard that the guys at Hasbro didn’t see Luke as he appeared in TFA until they actually saw the movie in the theater.

Further complicating things with Palpatine?  Do you make the zombie version that’s attached to a crane, or the rejuvenated one?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on December 10, 2020, 06:27 PM
Jeff, you really nailed it. Palpatine is the one figure we all want, and they are jerking with people on purpose. I’m happy to get these figures but they would have been way down the list for me.
Title: Re: 2021 Hasbro Fan First "May the 4th" Livestream
Post by: Dave on May 3, 2021, 11:22 AM
Do we know anything about the timing of the pre-orders for the 6" Bad Batch Target exclusive figures? 

I believe the rumor is that these will be Father's Day figures in a shipper.  If that is the case I sure hope they're distributed in higher volumes than the retro figures released on the last few Father's Day as I never saw last year's wave of those in the store, and I live in Minnesota where we've got a Target on every corner.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 4, 2021, 11:37 AM
I didn't miss news on Target CW figs did I?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Muftak on May 4, 2021, 11:40 AM
I didn't miss news on Target CW figs did I?

None today. I believe YakFace stated yesterday there will be a Target Father's Day display for them and that they were slated to up for presale closer to June.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on May 19, 2021, 05:15 PM
Some big news breaking from Jayson over at Yakface today:

RUMOR REPORT: 19 NEW BLACK SERIES CODE NAMES ADDED (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/05/19/rumor-report-19-new-black-series-code-names-added/)

"Today, we have a series of new code names added for our Master List of products. We’ll start things off with 19 new Black Series* and Black Series Archive listings in what I suspect are for 2022 release.

Black Series
Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Key West, Lunge, Miami, North Dakota, Rochester, Tampa, and Tarrytown

Black Series Archive
Cambridge, Gloucester, Lowell, Peabody, Quincy, Waltham, Woburn,
and Worchester

*It is unknown if any of these items are retailer exclusives."
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on June 5, 2021, 09:56 AM
Per Yakface/Jayson (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrLiZmM51H/?utm_medium=copy_link) there will be 4 Black Series Archive figures revealed, and 6 Black Series figures.  I’m curious to see what the mainline figures will be, and if there might be more exclusives in the mix.

I personally don't know what to expect with the Black Series Archive releases.  I'm thinking that maybe there will be a photo-real Rogue One figure in there - the Cassian Andor from the Target 3-pack might be a good candidate since that figure looked so bad.  Perhaps some more bounty hunters - Dengar seems to be in demand.  As for others?  I don't know.

The all new figures seem to be more wide open.  My guesses?
-Will they actually show a prototype of Omega, who was the last pipeline reveal?
-More characters from The Mandalorian seem likely.  Maybe Ahsoka, Fennec Shand or Mayfeld?
-I fully expect a Deluxe Boba Fett from The Mandalorian - maybe from "The Tragedy", in his nomad look, and you can put his armor on.
-Deluxe Darktrooper exclusive?
-A TBS Bodhi Rook at last?
-Possible Walgreens exclusive (if that's still a thing)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Diddly on June 5, 2021, 10:29 AM
Wonder if they'll go the Main Character route for the Archive wave, or with more Army Builders. I don't believe the recent reproduction run of Captain Rex is an archive figure?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on July 13, 2021, 12:20 PM
Yakface (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/07/13/new-black-series-exclusives-launching-next-week-at-walmart-com/) is teasing new 6" exclusives going live next Thursday (July 22) at Walmart.com

They're also suggesting that we'll be getting a Mortar Stormtrooper (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/07/13/6-tbs-koska-reeves-packaging-hints-at-upcoming-mortar-trooper/) soonish.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on July 13, 2021, 05:07 PM
Yakface (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/07/13/new-black-series-exclusives-launching-next-week-at-walmart-com/) is teasing new 6" exclusives going live next Thursday (July 22) at Walmart.com

They're also suggesting that we'll be getting a Mortar Stormtrooper (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/07/13/6-tbs-koska-reeves-packaging-hints-at-upcoming-mortar-trooper/) soonish.

They've issued a correction that the WM exclusives going live next week aren't necessarily 6" figures and may be Vintage Collection figures, or some combination of both.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on September 16, 2021, 01:22 PM
Jayson's apparent quest to spoiler everything Hasbro has planned for Pulse Con next month continues!

Today's rumor =Rumor Report: GameStop Exclusive 6” Black Series Gaming Greats 07 (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/09/16/rumor-report-gamestop-exclusive-6-black-series-gaming-greats-07/)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on September 16, 2021, 01:27 PM
There is what looks like a mechanical leg crossing into the montage image. I’m wondering if it could be one of the droids from KOTOR?
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2021, 01:44 PM
Jayson's apparent quest to spoiler everything Hasbro has planned for Pulse Con next month continues!

Today's rumor =Rumor Report: GameStop Exclusive 6” Black Series Gaming Greats 07 (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2021/09/16/rumor-report-gamestop-exclusive-6-black-series-gaming-greats-07/)

They should just pay him off.   >:D >:D 

While they're at it they should pay him to be their product manager so we can get some cool new stuff.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on March 22, 2022, 09:31 AM
I opened the Gamestop Nightbrother Gaming Great figure yesterday. 

I never played the game, but the figure is pretty cool - great paint job, fun weapon, and good facial expression.

I've cancelled all my other Gaming Great pre-orders as most of these aren't that interesting and I've got way too much stuff as it is.  Although I am glad I kept this preorder as its a fun figure.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Jeff on May 4, 2022, 10:07 PM
Sneak peek at the first Black Series 6" figure from Kenobi?  From Jimmy Kimmel twitter (https://twitter.com/JimmyKimmelLive/status/1522025264426803202) (Ewan is on Kimmel tonight):

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FR9R6VRVEAANWpw.jpg)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on July 5, 2022, 05:05 PM
It looks like some people are getting their Cobb Vanth orders outright cancelled by Amazon due to lack of supply. 

I got a weird "do you still want this?" email like Target sends to approve a delivery delay, with no estimated delivery date provided.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: JediJman on July 5, 2022, 09:59 PM
It looks like some people are getting their Cobb Vanth orders outright cancelled by Amazon due to lack of supply. 

I got a weird "do you still want this?" email like Target sends to approve a delivery delay, with no estimated delivery date provided.

Uh oh.  I think I ordered mine through EE...
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2022, 01:14 PM
Yakface (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2022/08/31/tbs-rumor-report-3-more-andor-exclusives-revealed/) is stating there are four Andor exclusives coming - two to Target and two to Walmart.  Packaged examples are shown.

“Navy” Shoretrooper – Target
“Ocean” Imperial Officer (Ferrix) – Target
“Turquoise” Imperial Officer (Dark Times) – Walmart
“Royal” Cassian Andor (Aldhani Mission) – Walmart

Fairly underwhelming with the amount of repack/repaint/kitbash involved with these figures.  Hopefully there are a handful of mainline figures that are all new.

(https://yakfaceforums.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TBS_Andor_exclusives-768x456.jpg)
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Dave on September 6, 2022, 11:23 AM
Yakface says pre-orders for these are:
- Target - September 23, 9AM ET
- Walmart - October 6th, 10AM ET
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: McMetal on March 1, 2023, 06:04 PM
Whew, this is definitely a low point in the history of the line. The price, character selection etc is super underwhelming. Not only am I not buying this at full price, I went back and canceled my preorder for the other Carbonized 2-pack too, because it’s just gotten too crazy.

No intentions of buying either of those at full price, gonna hold out for a steep discount. There almost nothing that’s worth buying at the retail price anymore, except for maybe some exclusives.

It occurred to me today that this is exactly the same kind of crap they pulled at the end of the Clone Wars line, lazy repaints, repacks, halfassed inaccurate designs, etc. Not saying the writing is on the wall for the Black Series, but they’re sure treating it that way.
Title: Re: 6" Black Series Rumors
Post by: Nicklab on March 3, 2023, 04:17 PM
I ran into a Hasbro rep this morning at a local store.  He and I have spoken a number of times when he's been in stores working on the merchandising for Hasbro inventory.  And he had A LOT to say today!

-Yesterday there was a corporate conference call.  It was company wide.  Hasbro corporate is well aware of how poorly they performed in Q4 of 2022.  The CEO said that he wants the company to shift from a "Product Focus" to a "Customer Focus".  What will that mean?  I think we have to wait and see.

-Hasbro is aware of the widespread issues with the plastic free packaging.  Especially after the disastrous images from the D&D line that were all over social media.  To that end it sounds like Hasbro will either be modifying or abandoning the plastic free packaging in order to achieve the aforementioned "Customer Focus".

-Hasbro will be eliminating their merchandising department of staff that works with retailers.  That's happening around May of this year.  They are looking at contracting that work to an outside vendor.  And in an effort to not lose so much institutional knowledge they are encouraging the contractor to hire as many of the Hasbro staff as possible.