Day Two of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 featured the Star Wars panel and there were a ton of announcements which, if you’re a fan of The Black Series you will probably be happier than fans of The Vintage Collection. Pre-Orders began same day for most of the figure reveals and as of this writing 24 hours later, many are still availble.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CASSIAN ANDOR (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2023)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CASSIAN ANDOR figure. This Cassian Andor action figure is inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: ANDOR live- action series on Disney+. In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on a path that will turn him into the rebel hero who will challenge the evil Galactic Empire. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 1 entertainment-inspired accessory. Available for pre-order today on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 6pm ET. Also available at Amazon, GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorkside Toys and BigBadToyStore.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION VEL SARTHA (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 / Available: Summer 2023)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION VEL SARTHA figure. This Vel Sartha action figure is inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: ANDOR live-action series on Disney+. In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on a path that will turn him into the rebel hero who will challenge the evil Galactic Empire. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 1 entertainment-inspired
accessory. Available for pre-order today on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 6pm ET. Also available at Amazon, GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorkside Toys and BigBadToyStore.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MODAL NODES (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MODAL NODES figure multipack. This Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes action figure multipack is inspired by the characters who make up the iconic Cantina Band in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. This 7-piece ensemble of Bith musicians was a common sight at the Mos Eisley Cantina, playing swinging instrumentals for the watering hole’s staggering patrons. These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 7 figures and 7 musical instrument accessories. Available for pre-order today in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 6PM ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and ShopDisney.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HUNTER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/ More info to come!)
Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HUNTER figure. This Hunter action figure is inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH animated series on Disney+. The Bad Batch, technically known as Clone Force 99, is the result of Kaminoan experiments to create a specialist unit of clone commandos. Hunter, their leader, is a strong and stoic soldier with extraordinarily keen senses that give him an edge when tracking down his targets. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 5 entertainment-inspired accessory. More details to be announced soon!
Hasbro also highlighted the previously revealed The Mandalorian: The Rescue Set Multipack with pre-orders available exclusively through Hasbro Pulse.
Hasbro also announced a few PIPELINE REVEALS for The Vintage Collection. We are very excited to see the Female Tusken Warrior from Book of Boba Fett as well as the Endor Bunker from Return of the Jedi. The remainder of the pipeline reveals for the Vintage Collection were also from Return of the Jedi: Darth Vader, Weequay, Wooof, Yakface, Nikto and Kithaba. Vader will apparently be a retool while the others are reissues.
Thanks to Hasbro and Rogers & Cowan PMK for the press release and images!
Big thanks to Hasbro and Rogers & Cowan PMK for these glam shots and product info!
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Today, Hasbro and Star Wars are celebrating May the 4th with all-new Vintage Collection, Retro Collection and Black Series action figures and collectibles designed after fan-favorite characters across the Saga!
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 332nd Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper Figure Anakin Skywalker (Padawan) Figure Mandalorian Super Commando Figure Gaming Greats Heavy Assault Stormtrooper Figure Gaming Greats Stormtrooper Commander Figure Phase I Clone Trooper 4-Pack
STAR WARS:RETRO COLLECTION A New Hope Collectible Multipack
STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES Princess Leia (Ewok Village) Figure Figrin D’an Figure New Republic Security Droid Figure Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX Elite Lightsaber Nalan Cheel Figure Darth Vader Premium Electronic Helmet Clone Trooper (187th Battalion) Figure
Official product and pre-order details can be found below. Please note, pre-order links will not be live until Thursday, May 5 at 1:00 P.M. ET.
STAR WARS:RETRO COLLECTION STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE COLLECTIBLE MULTIPACK
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $68.99/Available: Spring 2022)
Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE COLLECTIBLE MULTIPACK is inspired by the characters in the classic movie, STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. The multipack features 3.75-inch-scale Retro Collection figures from iconic Star Wars characters like a Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Han Solo. Fans and collectors can display these figures, with five points of articulation, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes 6 figures and 6 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available at Disneyland Resort on 5/25, and available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and ShopDisney.com on 5/26. Also available at Walt Disney World Resort at a later date.
STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH CLONE TROOPER (187TH BATTALION) FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: Fall 2022)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH CLONE TROOPER (187TH BATTALION)figure, inspired by the character in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. Far superior to battle droids, clone troopers formed the backbone of the Republic’s new military that waged war against the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection. This STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure comes with 1 detachable entertainment-inspired accessory. Available exclusively at Walgreens.
STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH FIGRIN D’AN FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2023)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH FIGRIN D’AN figure, inspired by the character in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE movie. Figrin D’an was the rocking frontman for the all-Bith band “The Modal Nodes.” His deft playing of the Kloo Horn for the band earned him the nickname “Fiery” Figrin.
Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection. This STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure comes with 3 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse,BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH NALAN CHEEL FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $38.99/Available: Fall 2022)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH NALAN CHEELfigure, inspired by the character in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE movie. Members of “The Modal Nodes,” like Nalan Cheel on the Bandfill, played their recognizable tunes in the Mos Eisley Cantina.
Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection. This STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure comes with 5 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET exclusively at HasbroPulse.com.
STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH NEW REPUBLIC SECURITY DROID FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2023)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH NEW REPUBLIC SECURITY DROID figure, inspired by the character in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN series. The New Republic used these security droids for protection and combat, including aboard high-security correctional transports like the one the Mandalorian boarded in an effort to rescue the prisoner Qin.
Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection. This STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure comes with 1 entertainment-inspired accessory. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse,BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
/STAR WARS:THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH PRINCESS LEIA (EWOK VILLAGE) FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2023)
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH PRINCESS LEIA (EWOK VILLAGE)figure, inspired by the character in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI movie. After a battle with Imperial scout troopers, Leia encountered a strange, furry being – an Ewok. He took her to his village where she would remain until she and Han led a ground assault on an Imperial shield generator.
Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection. This STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figure comes with 2 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse,BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH VADER PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET
(HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $131.99 /Available: Spring 2023)
Fans and collectors can imagine what it was like for Darth Vader to suit up for galactic action and experience the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS saga with the premium roleplay item STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH VADER PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET. This roleplay item features premium deco, realistic detail, and a STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI series-inspired design. It also includes iconic ventilation sounds, an updated sculpt, and magnetic multi-piece assembly. This full-scale Darth Vader helmet also comes with a stand for maximum display possibilities. Includes helmet, instructions, and stand. Requires 2 1.5V AAA batteries, not included. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES OBI-WAN KENOBI FORCE FX ELITE LIGHTSABER
(HASBRO/Age 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $278.99/Available: Spring 2023)
Combining advanced LEDs and entertainment-inspired lightsaber sound effects, the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FX ELITE LIGHTSABERS are the most realistic Force FX Lightsabers yet. The real metal hilt features design and deco based on OBI-WAN KENOBI’s iconic Lightsaber featured in the STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI series. Use the switch and button on the hilt to activate entertainment-inspired sound effects, progressive ignition, battle clash effect, duel effect, and battle sequence mode. Fans and collectors can proudly display this lightsaber on the included stand, with or without the removable blade, and show off the included display emitter. Requires 3 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse,BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH 332ND AHSOKA’S CLONE TROOPER FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2023)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH 332ND AHSOKA’S CLONE TROOPER figure is inspired by the character in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. Clone troopers represented the future of galactic warfare and formed the backbone of the Republic’s new military. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH ANAKIN SKYWALKER (PADAWAN) FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Winter 2022)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH ANAKIN SKYWALKER (PADAWAN) figure is inspired by the character in STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES movie. Anakin Skywalker had the potential to become one of the most powerful Jedi ever, and was believed by some to be the prophesied Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure comes with 4 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse,BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH GAMING GREATS HEAVY ASSAULT STORMTROOPER FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Fall 2022)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH GAMING GREATS HEAVY ASSAULT STORMTROOPER figure is inspired by the character in the STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER video game. The game tells an original story about Cal Kestis, a Padawan who survived the events of the STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH movie. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 3 detachable entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at fan channel retailers includingBigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and GameStop.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH GAMING GREATS STORMTROOPER COMMANDER FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Fall 2022)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH GAMING GREATS STORMTROOPER COMMANDER figure is inspired by the character in theSTAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED video game. The game follows Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, trained to hunt down Jedi, while Stormtrooper Commanders lead Imperial troops into battle. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure and 2 detachable entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and fan channel retailers including BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and GameStop.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH MANDALORIAN SUPER COMMANDO FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Winter 2022)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH MANDALORIAN SUPER COMMANDOfigure is inspired by the character in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. A coup topples the pacifist regime of the New Mandalorians led by Maul. His loyal Mandalorians modify their armor to reflect their allegiance as they wear red and black armor, and some even fashion horns atop their helmets. Highly poseable with realistic detail, this 3.75-inch-scale figure can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes figure comes with 4 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, GameStop, and most major retailers.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH PHASE I CLONE TROOPER 4-PACK
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Winter 2022)
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH scale classic figures and vehicles feature original vintage-inspired packaging and Kenner branding. This STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH PHASE I CLONE TROOPER 4-PACK is inspired by the characters in STAR WARS entertainment. So symbolic were they of the times, the galaxy-wide conflict that saw their debut took its name from their ranks: the Clone Wars. Highly poseable with realistic detail, these 3.75-inch-scale figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Includes 4 Phase I Clone Trooper figures including 1 lieutenant and 6 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available for pre-order 5/5 at 1PM ET exclusively at HasbroPulse.com.
Way back in August 2019 I had decided it was time to add an Echo Base diorama to my Star Wars room. I tried adding a separate section to my larger rebel base display but it bugged me that it was obviously set in a different climate. Those white, snowy walls just didn’t look right with the Yavin-like atmosphere of the rest of the display. I decided months later to move it to it’s own location in my Star Wars room and then I just procrastinated for over a year. This was going to be something different for me since I wanted to have ice walls separating different rooms from each other. I wanted a hallway for a Wampa attack; a bacta tank room, a control room, a spot for a couple of tauntauns and of course the main hanger for my fleet (um…two) of snowspeeders.
It was basically out of my skill set as a diorama builder.
In February 2021 I took advantage of some down time at work and finally took the plunge. Armed with a pile of styrofoam packing I set to it. I built a three wall display with a floor out of chipboard and painted it all white. Since the chipboard (very cheap plywood) has a very rough texture it ended up having the appearance of packed snow that had been walked on.
First thing I had to do was determine how much space I could afford to give the Kenner and Power of the Force snowspeeders. Right off the bat I knew this wasn’t going to be easy because those two vehicles take up alot of real estate. I had been hoarding white styrofoam packaging for about a year and discovered that one piece already had the look of the “garages” that can be seen when Han’s tauntaun comes riding into the base. I would have loved to have made actual garages for each of the snowspeeders but like I said, there just wasn’t enough room.
I then added a styrofoam wall to the back of the diorama. Using a foam cutter/hot knife I cut off about an inch of the front of the styrofoam. I had to come at it from a few different angles to get it to separate from the larger piece so the result was an “ice wall” with lots of nooks and crannies. In some areas it even looks like the walls in Echo Base that have been excavated with laser tools. A happy accident!
I installed battery operated LED string lights along the outline of the “garage” entrances. The light “fixtures” are metal screw anchors and the runway lights are accurate to what is seen in Echo Base. A friend 3D printed them for me. The photo is the original way I set them up, in the final product they weren’t as uniform.
The next step was to start on the bacta room and the command centre of the base. I used a kitchen cabinet shelf organizer as a way of framing the rooms. It’s stainless steel in colour and has a mesh top to it. The grey metal colour meant I wouldn’t have to cover it up much and the mesh top would be helpful in letting light go through to the bottom (turns out I couldn’t use this feature, but the riser stayed). I cut a piece of insulated foamboard for a wall between the hanger and the base rooms. I roughed in a hallway for a Wampa attack, the Bacta room and a command centre. I also had a handful of grey pallets that I had 3D printed.
Roughing the rooms out (including an abandoned hallway idea for Leia & Han).
Using the excellent resources found at DioramaWorkshop.com I printed out doors and flooring for the Bacta Room using an online photo printing service. Because space was limited I couldn’t take advantage of the entire set of printables that can be found at DioramaWorkshop.com but if you want a very accurate Medical Center then head over to their site and print away!
I needed my room to be just big enough that I could include a window for Luke’s friends to stand in front of and also have a narrow hallway for the Wampa attack. I would be using the Bacta Tank play set from the Power of the Jedi line and the medical droids, FX-7 and 2-1B. Apart from that I would add my own greeblies. I figured the bacta tank on it’s own tells the viewer what the room is supposed to be so I wasn’t concerned with 100% accuracy. An added feature was to have the entire room removable from the “base.” I did this in case I ever wanted to redo it or modify it.
I kept things simple in the hallway that the Wampa attack takes place in. I added a few lights and a print out of a door. There are a couple of painted wood dowls attached to the right side wall as conduits. The big guy is the focus here so I wasn’t going to spend a lot of time complicating it.
I should mention that any lighting you see in this diorama are dollar store, battery-operated LED strings. They’re inexpensive, shine brightly and are easy to use.
The command centre sits underneath the bacta room and again, with space an issue I had to be content with one glass display screen in the front/middle. The walls were covered with various computer terminals (thanks again to DioramaWorkshop), a 3D printed door and assorted greeblies. I also ran lights along the ceiling to give it some atmosphere.
The only part of my Echo Base diorama that has a ceiling is the Command Center. I have a remote controlled, powered strip of LED lights that shine down from a shelf above the base that adds great lighting to the whole thing. I’m able to adjust the colours as well so leaving the “roof off” lets me change the lighting by remote control.
That’s pretty much where I’m at with this project. I’m very happy with how it turned out but there are still a few things I want to do down the road:
• Add a printed background behind the snowspeeders, maybe of the Millenium Falcon docked inside Echo Base.
•Fix the back wall so that it’s more uniform (not a deal breaker as it’s barely noticable from a distance – kind of like being offstage).
•Extend the front of the diorama out maybe 6-8 inches so that I can make an ice cave sort of entrance, possibly even adding shield doors and a gun turret or two.
Here’s a look at the final results, click a photo to begin a widescreen slideshow.
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