2025 TVC Bantha with VC380 Tusken Raider (Bantha Rider)

[Jeff]

Pulse/Disney Exclusive; Summer 2025.

All-New Bantha with VC380 Tusken Raider (Bantha Rider)

[Ryan]

LOVE IT. I was just looking at my old POTF2 bantha the other day, it still holds up pretty well but was due for an update. It is crazy that it has been 18 years since we have had a Bantha back in the 30AC line.  I haven't caught the replay of the panel yet, but it will be interesting to see what updates the Tusken has, I imagine he will be very similar to the BOBF 4-Pack w/ new soft-goods.

Count me in for at least two... (unless tariffs push this close to $100...  )

[Jeff]

Count me in for at least two... (unless tariffs push this close to $100...  )

Hasbro PR info says $69.99; pre-orders April 18 at 3pm ET on Pulse, available at Disney Stores at a later date.

[Ryan]

Nice! A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

(Although it is still $24 more than the one from 18 years ago w/ one less figure... but w/ today's prices that feels about right.)

[Matt_Fury]

Very cool!

[Dave]

I think that old Bantha is still phenomenal.  I don't need another one, but I'm good with them releasing a refresh for those that still need it or want more to add to their Tusken army.

[Jeff]

I don't need another one

I also don't need another one but I'll still be buying one.

I'm planning to move my POTF2 Bantha to the BOBF shelf so those Tuskens have a ride (maybe I'll even put Tusken Boba on there) and then I'll use this new one with my new Tatooine table set-up.

Here are some press pics from Hasbro...

[Ryan]

Stealing from Banthaskull for this one, but... he has teeth! 

[Rob]

[Jeff]

Stealing from Banthaskull for this one, but... he has teeth! 

I missed that looking at the photos this morning.  Very cool to get an articulated jaw on him like we got with the Blurrg.

[P-Siddy]

Throughout all the years of collecting, I've never bought a Bantha (lack of space).  I suppose I will finally buy one (even with lack of space).

[Matt_Fury]

Available for Premium Members now.

Guess I'll check back in an hour or so.

[Dave]

Available for Premium Members now.

Guess I'll check back in an hour or so.

That one hour delay for the common folk is maybe the dumbest "value" I've ever seen someone try and monetize with a premium membership.  Hasbro marketing should be ashamed of their stupidity.

[Ryan]

Available for Premium Members now.

Guess I'll check back in an hour or so.

That one hour delay for the common folk is maybe the dumbest "value" I've ever seen someone try and monetize with a premium membership.  Hasbro marketing should be ashamed of their stupidity.

... But ... it makes me feel so special when no one else does ...   :'(

 

Jk, It is pretty silly. The "free" shipping is ok, even though Premium is essiantiall just paying a flat yearly upfront fee that essentially equates to discounted shipping on each order. With the Haslabs and a few of the Pusle exclusives I order enough that the premiums saves me a few bucks a year on shipping, but there is really zero value to it beyond that.

I ended up ordering two Banthas to start with.

[McMetal]

Now make a Retro one!