After the first few waves came and went without a standard Han in it, we were wondering what future was there for Solo toys. The good news is Hasbro was more than ready for us, with several of the principle characters getting toys in the very near future. Val will join L3-37, Tobias Beckett, Rio Durant, Han Solo as Imperial Infantry, and Quay Tolsite.
At this time it was not specified if these figures were singles, 2-packs, or exclusives somewhere. But they look pretty ready to go, so there's that.
After a pretty dry run, it's nice to see a big shot of variety, newness, and something we can recognize in this line. Even if it's from a movie you didn't see, probably. But that's not my fault - it was a fun movie and you should've gone to see it by now! Read on for more images.
That's not a typo. It's really happening.
For years, fans have been clamoring for playsets from Hasbro - ever since we got the Cantina and Jabba's Palace dioramas around 1997 and 1998, I've been a pest about more flat, simple environments. Weirdly, we're getting one from Solo: A Star Wars Story of Vandor-1. It's about $40, has a few plastic elements, and includes another flavor of Chewbacca.
While you may disagree - and you would be wrong - this is one of the most significant announcements in quite some time. Hasbro hasn't made an item that's just an environment - not an environment tucked in a vehicle - in about a decade when it comes to the 3 3/4-inch scale. It looks weirdly retro with plastic doors and other bits, so I can't wait to get my hands on one when it comes out. Hopefully in September, to coincide with the home video releases.
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At the Hasbro fan breakfast yesterday, we got a look at the Imperial Patrol Trooper coming to The Black Series at some point in the next few months. I't from Solo: A Star Wars Story which a straw poll around here seems to indicate a lot of fans didn't even bother to go see - a shame, as it looks more like a Star Wars movie when it comes to characters and costumes.
I really am impressed by Han Solo (Mimban) as it's a good example of Hasbro using the medium. The muddy figure is molded in mostly one color, with a tiny hint of a wash to bring out more definition. The texture is good, the color is spot-on, and the likeness... well, it isn't perfect. But using environmental-based decoration to smooth over paint applications (or negate them completely) is creative as it gets. Read on!
The Black Series continues with Val. She didn't get to do much in the film, but she made enough of an impact to get a toy in a few months! This 6-inch action figure was previewed Wednesday night in two places.
I n a heist diorama from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Hasbro showed some rarely-seen new figures including what may be a new Han Solo. Note his goggles and coat - this figure has not been previously announced. I assume we'll hear more about the 6-inch action figure and his cohorts (including Val) on Friday.
Lando's droid gal pal, navigator, and future brains of the Millennium Falcon was on display at Comic-Con. The 6-inch scale The Black Series figure joins Val and others, presumably later this year, and if you're here you can see L3-37 in a diorama or on the display shelves.
Also expected for 2019, this Yak Face was first previewed at Toy Fair. And here it is in color, in person! For me. You're not here.
The figure didn't seem to have a visible accessory - so I don't know if it has a Nikto pike, or a Gaffi stick, or something else - but it does look a little truer to the original movie costume. I like it.
While we've seen renderings before, I don't believe I've been in the presence of this Klaatu Skiff Guard figure in person. From The Vintage Collection, this is one of increasingly few new "classic" figures to come from Hasbro since the Mouse ate Lucasfilm. It should be out in 2019, unless I missed some exciting news.
This The Last Jedi figure didn't make it out to stores, but a small run did get built for Entertainment Earth. The double-handed First Order Flametrooper (The Last Jedi Line Look) has some color and deco changes, making it a better troop-builder than its The Force Awakens brothers and/or sisters. Read on!
Today! The Mimban Stormtrooper (Solo: A Star Wars Story Line Look) is dirty, but that's how we like it. We've known Stormtroopers were on Mimban for decades, but this is the first time we've seen them. Read on!
This Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) is from Solo - and it's almost the same as The Last Jedi. There's a different sound chip which is still not Mark Hamil, and there's a green Force Link symbol on the foot. Otherwise, it's arguably not different enough to warrant a mention. Read on!
One of the few new alien figures from Solo is Moloch - and he fits right in with your classic figures. With a staff, a blaster, and a removable mask, this is a gem. As one of the White Worms, there's a tail under the robes. Its a heck of a cool design, and I'm seeing this one out and about a bit more lately. Read on!