Our Entertainment Earth contact has let us know today that they have made an announcement at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con stating that they will begin to take orders for the Star Wars Retro Collection 3.75-Inch Wave 1 figures on July 23rd.

So if you missed out on these at Target this will be your chance to get them. When they send us the links to order we will post them.

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Toys R Us has announced today that they will start to open new stores this Holiday Season in The Untied States. The first 2 stores will be in Houston Texas and in Paramus, New Jersey.

Press Release:
Parsippany, NJ & San Francisco, CA – July 18, 2019 – Tru Kids Brands TM (“Tru Kids”), the proud parent of the Toys“R”Us® brand will bring Toys“R”Us stores back to the United States this holiday season. Tru Kids and b8ta, the software-powered experiential retailer have entered into a joint venture to launch a new store experience that will deliver the hottest toy products and brands, carefully curated and showcased in highly immersive smaller-format spaces.

The first two new Toys“R”Us stores will open this holiday season, located in The Galleria in Houston, Texas, a Simon Mall, and in Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. Brand partners and experiences will be announced in the coming weeks.

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For the past few days readers gave been sending in reports that their local Walmarts have been receiving The Black Series 6-Inch Wave 20 again. Also they have been put on clearance (at some stores) with a price ranging from $7 - $11 each. My local Texas stores just received these today as well with a clearance price of $11 each.

So if you are in need be sure to check your local stores.

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Received some Online Exclusive The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch Gamorrean Guard samples and I am always getting asked if there iwas any changes on the figures between the 2011 and the 2019 releases, so I just took a quick side by side photo for comparison. 2011 on the left and 2019 on the right.

The paint apps have changed a little bit on the 2019 version. His armor is a darker charcoal color and the brown paints used is slightly different as well. Also his loincloth is a bit lighter in color. It maybe a bit hard to tell in our photo (depending on your screen settings) on the color changes due to our bright lighting, but in hand in natural light the differences can be seen. I will work on the rest of the photos soon and get them posted to our HD Photo Gallery.

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Back In Stock - TVC 3.75-Inch Wave 8 (VC09 Boba Fett) At Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth has restocked The Vintage Collection Wave 8 figures as of this post. This is the wave that includes the updated VC09 Boba Fett, the rest of the figures are repacks from previous waves. They are offering this wave by the case or a set of 4. Below are the direct product links.

• TVC Wave 8 - Set of 4 $54.99
1x Stormtrooper
1x Chewbacca
1x R2-D2
1x Boba Fett
Direct Product Link.

• TVC Wave 8 - Case $109.99 - Free USA Shipping
2x Stormtrooper
2x Chewbacca
2x R2-D2
2x Boba Fett
Direct Product Link.

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Added to our HD Photo Gallery today is The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch VC148: Imperial Assault Tank Commander figure. He includes a Blaster Rifle.

Enjoy our large, clear, sharp HD Images that you wont find in other Photo Galleries or Archives.

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HasbroPulse.com has announced the dates you can expect to purchase the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Hasbro Star Wars Exclusives from their website.

"Star Wars exclusives will be available on HasbroPulse.com starting 9/10 (Subject to Change)"

They have also listed other various 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives from Hasbro as well, with release dates that vary. Check out the official HasbroPulse.com Page which lists all the info.

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Looks like we were correct when we commented in the HASLAB Cookie Monster post about them having multiple projects going at once.

HASLAB,

Join us in a historic opportunity to celebrate the legendary Unicron with a figure whose features, detail, and scale are worthy of his gigantic legacy.

This campaign will move into production when it reaches its minimum goal of 8,000 backers. All support must be received by 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2019. If the campaign is successful your payment method will be charged on August 31, 2019. Orders are estimated to ship in early 2021.

Price is $574.99.

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TVC 3.75-Inch VC146: Luke Skywalker (Crait) - HD Photos

The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch VC146: Luke Skywalker (Crait) figure has been added to our HD Photo Gallery today. Hasbro did a pretty good job on the sculpt, but the "Photo Real" paint application on the head is pretty terrible. It took me 3 figures just to find one that looked somewhat decent. Luke includes a Lightsaber and Saber Hilt.

Enjoy our large, clear, sharp HD Images that you wont find in other Photo Galleries or Archives.

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Available At Target.com 7/21 - Shared Exclusive (SDCC Debut) Retro Collection Darth Vader Prototype Edition 3.75-Inch Figure

My Target.com contact has notified me that they have listed their Shared Exclusive (SDCC Debut) Retro Collection Darth Vader Prototype Edition 3.75-Inch Figure. Price is $12.99 each. DPCI# is 087-16-0870. They will go on sale starting 7/21. These should be available in stores as well.

Remember you heard it here first!

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Brian's Toys - Newsletter

In this weeks Newsletter, 

• Vintage Collection 2019 Wave 7 & 8 Ready to Ship
• More Vintage AFA Added
• Check out our Premium Auctions Ending Week

Click on through to view the entire Newsletter at Brian's Toys.

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Bad Paint Apps And Deformed Heads - TVC 3.75-Inch VC146 Luke Skywalker (Crait)

A lot of our readers have been sending in reports of extremely bad paint applications and some deformed heads on The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch VC146 Luke Skywalker (Crait) figures. I checked the ones I have and sure enough one looks terrible (left in picture) while the other looks ok (right in picture).

Per the date stamps readers sent in, it seems that cards stamped with 912xx have the most issues, while cards with 913xx have the least issues. Hasbro's "Photo Real Technology" was suppose to improve the paint applications making this a thing of the past, but it seems Hasbro had some issues in the earlier runs of this figure.

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Hasbro has sent us a Press Release and some product photos for the newly announced 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Black Series 6-Inch Sith Trooper Figure. You can read the Press Release below and view the photos on our Facebook Page.

• STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH SITH TROOPER Figure (HASBRO/Ages 4 & up/Approx.

Retail Price: $32/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International In San Diego)

Fans can imagine fighting for the cause of the First Order and other thrilling scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium collectible STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH SITH TROOPER action figure. Inspired by scenes from STAR WARS: EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, this SITH TROOPER action figure features realistic detailing and premium articulation. Five character-inspired accessories and bright crimson deco make this item a brilliant addition to any STAR WARS toy collection. Includes figure and 5 accessories. Available at San Diego Comic-Con and on HasbroPulse.com following the convention.

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HASLAB has announced its next project and it has nothing to do with Star Wars. It is a Sesame Street Full-size Cookie Monster Replica.

"To bring the dream of a full-size Sesame Street product to life, we consulted with leaders and influencers in the Muppet fan community to voice fan opinion about character choice, product development, offering, and messaging—making this a by-the-fans, for-the-fans project, every step of the way.

This campaign will move into production when it reaches its minimum goal of 3,000 backers. All support must be received by 11:59 PM EST on August 25, 2019. You can own 38 inches of blue furry goodness by spring of 2020. Your payment method will be charged on August 25, 2019 if the campaign is successful. Price is $299.99 each.

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The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch VC147: Death Star Gunner has been added to our HD Photo Gallery. Hasbro did a great job on the sculpt. If I had to complain about one thing it would be the antenna on his helmet is a bit thick, but I assume they did this to give it some structure so it does not curl over. He includes a Blaster.

Enjoy our large, clear, sharp HD Images that you wont find in other Photo Galleries or Archives.

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Revealed - 2019 SDCC Exclusive TBS 6-Inch Special Edition Sith Trooper

A new 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive The Black Series 6-Inch Special Edition Sith Trooper (Early Release Edition) has been announced today by StarWars.com. Price will be $32 at the Hasbro Booth #3329.

StarWars.com has also revealed some other merchandise featuring the Sith Trooper as well. For more info and photos click on through.

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Just added to our HD Photo Gallery is The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch Photo Real VC09: Boba Fett figure. While this is a older sculpt of Boba Fett, Hasbro has gone back and updated it with their "Photo Real Technology". Boba Fett includes a Removable Helmet, Jet Pack, Blaster Rifle, and Pistol

Enjoy our large, clear, sharp HD Images that you wont find in other Photo Galleries or Archives.

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Hasbro Pulse has sent out emails today to their Premium Members announcing a Hasbro Pulse Premium Members Only Party at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. At this party you will be able to interact with them and ask questions and etc.

So if you are going to be at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con and want to attend this Hasbro Party, check your email on July 10th (tomorrow) around 2pm EST to find out how to sign up for this event. Its a first come, first served and you must be 21 to attend.

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Brian's Toys - Newsletter

Brian's Toys is Bringing You Even More AFA Graded Items. We have RARE Vintage AFA Star Trek Walkie Talkies and AFA Carded Figures & More.

Check out the full Newsletter at Brian's Toys.

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Entertainment Earth is taking preorders for Convention Exclusive Star Wars Geeki Tikis Mugs which will debut at the 2019 San Diego Comic-con. Below are the direct links to these products.

• Lando and Nien Nunb Geeki Tikis Mug 2-Pack - $50
• Bossk 20 oz. Geeki Tikis Mug - $20
• Admiral Ackbar 18 oz. Geeki Tikis Mug - $20

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