2025 TVC Darth Vader's TIE Advanced

[Nicklab]

It's odd how vehicle prices have fluctuated over the past couple of years, and the sticker shock that seems to be hitting a number of collectors.

The Mandalorian's N1 Starfighter had a retail price of $131.99.  It was a 2023 release, but I think a good number of collectors benefitted from some sale pricing on this.  And it's Mando's ship!

But then there's the E-Wing.  That was a late 2024 release and priced at $99.99.  Granted, it looks to be smaller than the TIE Advanced, but $40 smaller?

Go further back and we've got some Red 5 X-Wing re-releases as well as the Blue Leader X-Wing.  Merrick's X-Wing was $105.99 for a repaint of an existing vehicle.

It seems like pricing is a little bit all over the place here.

[Dave]

Is this a Pulse exclusive?  I'm guessing so but haven't seen it called out specifically in posts here.

[Jeff]

It is in the upper corner of the picture...

[Jeff]

Hasbro Pulse Exclusive -> https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-the-vintage-collection-darth-vaders-tie-advanced/G12805L00 ($139.99)

[Rob]

I can't order anything, their website and app seem to think I'm a bot.  Unhappy.

Edit:  Got it working by using my phone and turning Wifi off.  So dumb...

[Nicklab]

Same thing for me, Rob.  The bot detector didn't like my laptop, but the app worked fine.

[Matt_Fury]

Finally got my pre-orders through.  Between trying to work through this on my desktop and the app on my phone, I may end up with 5 of everything.

[tmanthegreat]

Got my order in, just for one though. I’m really glad this is a new tooling that better fits with the more detailed TIE series ships we’ve been getting since the late 2000s. I’m not thrilled with the price, but at least it’s an entirely new ship.