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Hasbro have released the full promotional galleries and blurb for the Star Wars Black Series figures revealed during their Star Wars Celebration Japan panel for 2025. The figures all open for pre-order as of the 18th of April 2025 and are Summer 2025 releases. We've updated our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database for these new releases STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES NIGHTSISTER MERRIN   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on April 18 at 3 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon , and participating retailers; available Summer 2025)  A member of the Mantis Crew, Merrin became an ally to Cal Kestis after escaping her coven, ultimately leaving Dathomir to pursue her own path. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like Nightsister Merrin from STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR. Comes with a dagger, majik FX, and a spear. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to recreate your favorite scenes -- or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES CAL KESTIS, TURGLE & SKOOVA STEV   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 | Pre-order on April 18 at 12 PM ET on Amazon ; available Summer 2025)  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS action figure multipack is detailed to look like Cal Kestis, BD-1, Turgle, and Skoova Stev from STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR . Comes with 7 accessories inspired by the game. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character art. Look for more STAR WARS Gaming Greats Black Series figures to recreate your favorite in-game moments -- or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).    STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on April 18 at 3 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon , and participating retailers; available Summer 2025)  As captain of the Millennium Falcon , Han Solo and his co-pilot Chewbacca came to believe in the cause of galactic freedom. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like Han Solo from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE . Comes with a blaster accessory, so he’s ready for galactic action. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to recreate your favorite scenes -- or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).    STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES CHEWBACCA   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on April 18 at 3 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon , and participating retailers; available Summer 2025)  Chewbacca is a legendary Wookiee warrior with a big heart known for his short temper, accuracy with a blaster, and unwavering loyalty to his friends. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like Chewbacca from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE . Comes with his signature bowcaster. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to recreate your favorite scenes -- or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).    STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DASH RENDAR   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on April 18 at 3 PM ET on Pulse, Amazon , and Fan Channel retailers; available Summer 2025)  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This Dash Rendar figure is inspired by the multimedia SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE storyline -- a great gift for collectors and fans ages 4 and up. Comes with 1 accessory for dynamic posing on fan shelves. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to recreate your favorite scenes -- or imagine your own (each sold separately, subject to availability).  To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“Oh, this is no time for heroics! Come back!” As Return of the Jedi celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2023, Hasbro released a third set of Black Series anniversary figures from the original trilogy, carded rather than boxed, and using the original Kenner card artwork. The Return of the Jedi Anniversary series was spread over 3 waves, supplemented by further exclusive carded figures as well as a boxed pack of Jabba the Hutt. Paploo’s only release so far in the Black Series was as part of the Heroes of Endor  multi-figure set for SDCC in 2020.  This made him a slight anomaly in the Return of the Jedi Anniversary Series, with nearly every other general figure released in the three main waves having already had a single mainline release prior to 2023 or, in the case of the new-sized R2-D2, a subsequent release in standard packaging. Paploo’s cardback uses the same design and imagery as the original 1983 Kenner ROTJ card before he was repacked onto the Power of the Force design. This includes the tramline border and the use of the original yellow coloured figure backing panel and name plate. Hasbro have branded these with Kenner on the front rather than using their own logo’s with the only new element vs the 1983 cards is the top left 40th Anniversary logo. Around the back of the card and there is a blended approach to the design with elements retained from the Kenner figures of 1983 but with the use of the modern Black Series logo as well as a checklist of the other 40th Anniversary figures, notably the other figures in this 2nd Wave of ROTJ Anniversary figures including the Stormtrooper, Bib Fortuna, Chewbacca, and Emperor Palpatine. As it was in 1983, the card cannot be opened without some level of damage, so these are aimed more at MOC collectors. Paploo uses the Black Series Ewok body originally sculpted for Teebo , with a deep-furred texture throughout the main body and the arms and legs. The body is cast in the brown base colour of Paploo’s fur, but there are some paint apps over the top to create some variation in fur shading, although these are subtle. We get additional paintwork around the hands and feet with a lighter brown skin tone and painted finger and toenails. Around the waist of the figure, Paploo is wearing a simple tied belt in a lighter brown soft plastic with a sculpted knife in a sheath - this is not removable vs 2020 'Heroes of Endor' release (right) Over the main body, Paploo is adorned with his Ewok hood, utilising more soft plastic in a beige finish. Sculpted details of feathers and trophies adorn the hood, and each are painted individually with shades of white, grey, orangy-brown, and dark brown. The head sculpt is individual to Paploo and includes an open mouth with sculpted and painted teeth detail. Aside from the same fur decor as the rest of the body, the head also features black gloss painted eyes and detailing around the lips, nose and ears. The hood itself can be removed if you feel the need. This is likely more beneficial for those customising additional Ewoks out of the base figures we currently have access to. Paploo stands about 4 inches tall and is in scale with the human characters based on what we see on screen during the events on Endor. Articulation is 14 points in total, all worked into the furred body detail in a similar fashion to the execution of joints on the Wookiees. The squat body does limit movement, and the stubby arms and legs have a more limited range of motion. The head too is restricted, more so by the hood, while it is the waist that provides more rotation for Paploo when posed. For those that didn’t buy Heroes of Endor, I can also confirm that there is enough movement to get Paploo onto a Black Series Speeder Bike The only accessory is Paploo’s spear, the same one included within Heroes of Endor. This piece is individual to Paploo and features a light brown shaft with a central furred section in darker brown, and a wrapped two-pronged end. These are constructed as three different parts that are then fixed together, which means there is a crisp transition between each section, but also presents a weak spot which can snap if mis-handled (guess what happened to one of mine).  The spear fits into the rudimentary grip on either of Paploo’s three-fingered hands, and there is sufficient movement in the arm joints for some two-handed posing and a handful of dynamic attack stances to face off against the Imperial Stormtroopers.  I personally am a huge fan of Ewoks and am pleased that Paploo gets a wider release in the 40th Anniversary Series, even though a part of me really wanted a Chief Chirpa or Logray. The design and execution of the Ewoks, including Paploo, has been solid by Hasbro with an accurate sculpt matching the onscreen physical costumes supported by appropriate hood and belt adornment and weapon. There is little to criticise with Paploo, who even sports a fairly robust set of joint articulation considering his squat frame. K eep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro has shared the full details for their Star Wars Black Series 501st Legion Clone Trooper Helmet. This wil lbe available on May the 4th exclusively to Gamestop in the US (we are assuming a Hasbro Pulse & Fan Channel route here in the UK. For our US friends, fans who purchase the new helmet at select locations will also receive a FREE 501st Legion challenge coin as a gift (while supplies last). The coin is made of Zinc Alloy material and measures 3-inches in diameter with a weight of 65g. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES CLONE TROOPER (501ST LEGION) ELECTRONIC HELMET   (HASBRO | Ages 14 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 | Available on May 4 exclusively at select GameStop Locations.   Reimagine iconic scenes from the STAR WARS saga -- and create your own -- with STAR WARS helmet and Lightsaber™ adult roleplay items! This helmet is detailed to look like a clone trooper helmet inspired by the AHSOKA live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can imagine being on the front lines of the Galactic Republic’s forces. Press the button on the side of the helmet to distort the wearer’s voice to sound like a clone trooper. Requires 3x 1.5v AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Look for other premium BLACK SERIES roleplay items such as Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (each sold separately, subject to availability).   To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

For week 2 of the Haulathon program, NECA has revealed another new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle release from the Mirage Comics. Handyman Donatello is based on issue 11 and features Donny along with an alternative head sculpt, extra hands, a selection of tools, and a typewriter. Handyman Donatello is a Target US release as of Friday 18th of April and it will be available internationally through the Haulathon website. It is likely a wider release will follow later this year. We've added Donatello to our NECA Collector Database As seen in Eastman & Laird’s original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics from Mirage Studios! Based on his appearance in issue #11, Handyman Donatello is ready to join your collection! Standing in 7-inch scale, this NECA action figure includes extra heads and hands, tools and tool belt, and typewriter. Comes in collector-friendly packaging with artwork by Kevin Eastman. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Two new McFarlane DC Multiverse Gold Label releases are heading to Walmart in the US, with pre-orders open as of the 16th of April 2025. Up first is a new Batman figure as seen in Batman: Year One Part 4 from Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. The figure will come with a batarang accessory as well as the collector card and display base. The second figure is a new Lieutenant Jim Gordon release, also taken from Batman: Year One Part Four. He will come with a handgun accessory as well as the usual base and collector card. The Gold Label figures are exclusive to Walmart in the US, and they have a May delivery date. We've added Batman and Jim Gordon to our McFarlane Collector Database Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli deliver the acclaimed four-part origin of Batman! Witness Bruce Wayne's transformation into The Dark Knight as he combats his own demons while struggling to topple the corrupt political system infesting his home. Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the DC MULTIVERSE™ Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Accessories include Batarang and figure display base Also includes collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back. Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures Lt. Gordon has been learning his way on the streets of Gotham, almost in step with Batman, and the two finally start to see eye-to-eye in part four of "BATMAN: YEAR ONE." Can Gordon and Batman work together for the greater good of Gotham City? Incredibly detailed 7” scale figures based on the DC MULTIVERSE™ Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Accessories include hand gun and figure display bases Also includes collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane's new DC Multiverse release of Alfred Pennyworth, as played by Jeremy Irons in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, will open for pre-order as of the 16th of April 2025. The figure will feature a soft goods apron for Alfred as well as a selection of tools and a number of alternative hand options. Alfred is a general release available at McFarlane stockists and it has a June 2025 release date. We've added Alfred to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database The British special forces veteran is more than just Bruce Wayne's butler, or Batman's confidant. Alfred is a second father to Wayne and serves as his conscience when the never-ending fight against evil wears on the Caped Crusader. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane's DC Multiverse figures from Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice include Platinum Edition Chase variants, randomly packed into cases of the main figures. The False God Superman and the Armor Suit Batman have currently been listed on an EQL draw allowing collectors to enter a draw to win a chance to purchase the two figures,. Gotham City's formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before. These Platinum Edition figures, Superman (False God) & Batman (Armor Suit) are both designed to mimic their looks in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro have revealed their second Marvel Legends release from Daredevil: Born Again. The new Frank Castle Punisher figure will feature Frank in his Born Again Season 1 look, complete with alternative hands, axe, knife, and handgun. The Marvel Legends Punisher is live for pre-order as of the 17th of April 2025 and is a November 2025 release alongside Daredevil. We've added Frank to our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collector Database Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Punisher action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again. Figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Marvel action figure set comes with 5 accessories, including a set of alternate hands, 2 batons, and a sculpted rope the batons can be attached to for more display opportunities. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6 inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine series-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane have shared the following preview image for a DC Multiverse release of David Corenswet's Superman from the upcoming James Gunn movie. The accompanying text says 'Tomorrow. Look up' with a wider reveal expected for Superman Day (18th April) To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro Star Wars Panel 11:30AM - 12:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage Join Hasbro Marketing & Design team members for an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest Star Wars offerings from throughout the saga, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you! The following is a brief summary of the key reveals (typed with blurry eyes at 4am in the morning), and we will expand on this and share any images in due course. The Black Series reveals commenced ahead of the panel with two new figures from Andor Season 2 shown off at the Hasbro Booth. Director Krennic in ceremonial uniform with soft goods cape. and the ISB Tactical Agent are both Target US exclusives. We can also see the Andor Range Trooper with rocket launcher in the background of one image. (images from syndicate_customs_creations) The main panel kicked off with a look a the Celebration Star Wars Visions Exclusives before moving on to the reveals.' The Shadows of the Empire series continues with Dash Rendar, who will arrive in Summer 2025. Also due for release in Summer 2025 from Jedi: Survivor is a new deluxe 'build up' pack with a new Cal Kestis with variant heads, Turgle and Snoova. Stev. This is an Amazon Exclusive. Cal is joined by Merrin who is a single release in the Summer of 2025 in the mainline collection. Continuing the mainline reveals, the next reveal was for a newly tooled Han Solo from A New Hope, another Summer 2025 release. And alongside Han Solo comes an updated Chewbacca. Han, Chewie, and Merrin are the three other figures from Wave 22 alongside the previously announced Ezra Bridger and Night Trooper from Ahsoka. There were Jedi: Survivor releases in the Vintage Collection also with Nightsister Merrin also coming in the 3,75 inch scale in Summer 2025. There will also be a Summer 2025 release of a Rocket Launcher Stormtrooper from Jedi: Survivor. These are both Mainline releases Also, a Mainline release is a new figure of Cobb Vanth from The Mandalorian / Book of Boba Fett (without the Boba Fett armour). And from the last season of The Mandalorian, we have a mainline release of Moff Gideon in his Dark Trooper Armour. Again, these are Summer 2025 releases. The reveals then moved onto The Bad Batch and a new Vintage Collection crosshair, a further Mainline release for Summer 2025. And there was a final reveal of the panel with a new Deluxe Vintage collection release of a Bantha with a Tusken Raider. This one is a Hasbro Pulse & Disney Store exclusive - also arriving Summer 2025 To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA has unveiled its new Ultimate Shredder figure from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. This is part of the second week of the Haulathon Event, with the item being sold through Target in the US and online through the Haulathon website for international customers. The set includes three heads for Shredder and a removable chef's hat. You get a selection of hands, and further accessories including a floppy disk, book, picture, pendant, gun, and bundle of cash. The set is packed into the Ultimate format box with an opening front cover. We've added this new Shredder to our extensive NECA Collector Database Based on the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! Here comes The Shredder with an all-new sculpt! This Ultimate 7-inch scale action figure of the fearsome Foot Clan leader includes interchangeable heads and hands and episode-specific accessories. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap. Fun to collect! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“Die wanna wanga” As Return of the Jedi celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2023, Hasbro released a third set of Black Series anniversary figures from the original trilogy, carded rather than boxed, and using the original Kenner card artwork. The Return of the Jedi Anniversary series was spread over 3 waves, supplemented by further exclusive carded figures as well as a boxed pack of Jabba the Hutt. Bib Fortuna had already been released in the mainline of the Black Series in 2022 but was revisited for the 40th Anniversary Series. Fortuna’s card back features the same image still and coloured backing panel as the original Kenner figure - and even includes the Kenner logo in its usual place. The only modern addition on the card front is the 40th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. Around the back of the card and there is a blended approach to the design with elements retained from the Kenner figures of 1983 but with the use of the modern Black Series logo as well as a checklist of the other 40th Anniversary figures, notably the other figures in this 2nd Wave of ROTJ Anniversary figures including the Stormtrooper, Paploo, Chewbacca, and Emperor Palpatine. As it was in 1983, the card cannot be opened without some level of damage, so it is aimed more at MOC collectors, although, as we will see the figure itself is a minor upgrade on the original 2022 release. Bib Fortuna is naturally based on his scenes in Jabba’s Palace during the events of Return of the Jedi. He is wearing an overlapping layered grey robe cast in softer plastic which sits over the base of the figure itself cast in blue/turquoise coloured parts with grey inserted ‘armour’ around his midriff, and a lower softer plastic skirt that is inclusive of further armour panels. The arms extended out to fingerless gloves with painted skin tone and ywllowing nails, and a little further up the arm a pair of grey studded bracers. The head is a strong likeness to actor Michael Carter in full make up including the twin head tails which extend from the rear of the skull and are curled around the shoulders, sitting on top of the grey-robed section. Bib Fortuna’s red eyes are evident beneath that overhanging twin-lobed brow with a thin red mouth picked out in facial printing tech application. The original figure was criticised over heavy handed blue wash on the face and lekku. This 40th Anniversary revisition dials this back considerably so that blue is a hinted hue only, and the result is a much more accurate Bib Fortuna for your display. vs Galaxy Collection Release 2022 (right) It is worth noting at this point that the outer grey robes are removable, and the blue/turquoise body beneath is fully coloured. It is very reflective in this shape of the original Kenner figure from 1983, often found without its robes and armour. The proportions here are a little skinny, and it does make the head look oversized, although this look is nothing more than nostalgia for collectors rather than any direct recreation of a screen-accurate look. Bib Fortuna did not use a staff in the ROTJ scenes, but the Kenner figure did include one with a twisted shaft, and that was recently made canon in so much they featured it in Bib’s short-lived return in the end credits of The Mandalorian, Season 2. Hasbro chose not to include this in the original release of Fortuna, and despite setting a precedent by releasing a Kenner-inspired Admiral Ackbar with his Kenner baton, they have again chosen to leave the 40th Anniversary Bib without his staff for this nostalgic release. Instead, we get the same trio of cups that have done the rounds from the Cantina Bar scene in 2021 to their recent inclusion in the 2024 Momaw Nadon release. Each cup is slightly different in its design, with the largest featuring a sliver of decor where a black rim has been added. They fit into either of Bib’s hands if you do decide to use them for display. Articulation on Fortuna is very much standard but is restricted heavily by his robes. There are 16 points in total, 8 of which are across the legs and include double-jointed knees, thanks to the parts being carried over from the Dryden Vos figure from Solo. These are limited in their movement thanks to the skirt and the outer robes. These legs also seem to be difficult to seat flat to the floor with Bib having a tendency to topple forward or backward. The arms are a standard combination of shoulder, single elbow and wrist pivot joints and work outward through a slit in the robes to be reasonably expressive, although that mainly uses the elbow and wrist with the shoulder having no where to go. The final joints at the head and torso allow some level of forward bowing motion, as seen when Bib addresses Jabba, but it is not as wide-ranging as we might like and is again held back by the robes.  While I appreciate that the 40th Anniversary releases are more around the nostalgia of the packaging than the figure itself, there are missed opportunities with this re-release of Bib that have been taken on other releases in the same programme. While the improved skin tone is a significant enhancement over the 2022 release, I’d have preferred the cups to have disappeared and for a Kenner-inspired staff to be included - as was done with Ackbar. There is also an argument still that Bib Fortuna’s robes should have featured a degree of soft goods inclusion, a hybrid solution like the recent Episode III Palpatine and something that was done to the Emperor figure in this same wave where the original plastic skirt was changed. Making a change to some level of soft goods for the outer robes would have assisted in the articulation and display of a figure who, in this current form, can do very little other than stand in a single position and move his arms around. K eep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...