The pickings at most retail stores may be slim right now, but it seems Walgreens continues to receive a steady stock of new 6″ scale Black Series figures. If you’re in an area with a lot of these stores, chances are a bit of persistence will pay off if you are looking to score Hasbro’s latest wave.
Not having such luck? Or are things going better than expected? Share your finds (or lack thereof) in the forums!
In some sort of galactic joke, Walgreens.com is once again offering the Prototype Boba Fett. If you had your previous order canceled or weren’t able to find it in stores, here’s another shot at it – in stock and ready to ship.
Thanks to Donny E. for the report.
UPDATE: We’ve included the original tweet and a “shocking” response from Steven Anne via our friend, Matt Guzy. Again, this isn’t confirmation, but a fun bit of speculation that may have some traction.
@MattGuzy pic.twitter.com/mtw8GBiDRD
— Steven Anne (@stevenganne) January 3, 2015
2015 – An irredeemable year for action figures. Perhaps also electrifying? Am I doing this blind news correctly?
— Steven Anne (@stevenganne) January 2, 2015
Toy runs at places like Wal-Mart and Target may be a complete waste of time for most of us, but if you have Walgreens stores in your area, it’s definitely worth swinging by to see what the situation is.
Most stores receive at least one delivery each week, and are often getting in a few Black Series figures with each shipment – just today, reader Darth Stringfield spotted at one Walgreens store a more interesting selection of figures than I’ve seen at all the local Target stores combined over the past year.
How are those Store Finds going? Let us know in the forums!
Our friends at Star Wars Action News have some breaking news regarding 4 new exclusive POP! Vinyl figures heading to Walgreens soon. Head on over for their full report.
Steven Anne from Walgreens via twitter has posted some additional teases surrounding the rumored exclusive coming later this year.
Hint #2 – The "marvelous" release is set for an August on shelf date. The other release is a force to be reckoned with in October.
— Steven Anne (@stevenganne) April 1, 2015
Hint #4 – that October release – sticking to the classics.
— Steven Anne (@stevenganne) April 1, 2015
Flyguy and Yakface are back to break down the latest collecting news from the past week. On this episode, we discuss the new images hitting for the 6″ line of Black Series figures, more price hikes at Toys”R”Us, Walgreens exclusive teases and more. Do you love goooooold? Funko revealed yet another exclusive Hikari vinyl figure last week. Is it a bounty worth hunting? We also discuss the imminent (official) reveal of Star Wars: The Digital Collection coming to streaming services on April 10. All of this plus Celebration news, reviews and our latest toy purchases, acquisitions and more on Episode 58 of The Realm Recap!
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Australia site Popcultcha has posted images (and is now taking orders) for 4 new POP! Vinyl bobble head figures from Funko. Click on through to check out the Imperial Guard, Snowtrooper, Prototype Boba Fett*, and a Glow-in-the-Dark Yoda Spirit. Look for all four of these to be available as a exclusive to Walgreens soon.
*Revealed previously.
Fans can capture the climactic battle from STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this exclusive STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH DARTH VADER (EMPEROR’S WRATH) figure, featuring an exclusive translucent mask with a visible skull underneath it, as well as an exclusive removable hand. Coming this winter.

Force Friday is over and in its wake we are left with empty pegs, a ton of exclusives, and some frustration. Join Flyguy and me as we break down last week’s reveals and announcements from Hasbro Hot Toys, Kotobukiya, S.H.Figuarts and more! Plus our show wouldn’t be complete without our new purchases and acquisitions segment. It’s a super-sized, and force-filled episode of The Realm Recap!
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StarWars-Figuren.com has posted a new in-pack shot of the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath) figure that was announced on Force Friday™.
Look for this in stores this winter after the release of The Force Awakens on Dec. 18.
Walgreens has started setting Star Wars focus end caps at at many of their stores. Chris L. sends in the above image from his store in Woodridge, IL. I ran into a similar display at a Spencer, IA location as well.
A new image of the upcoming Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath) figure has surfaced on Instagram showing Vader’s removable/damaged right hand. Click the image above for a closer look.
The Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor Wrath) is now available to order through DrugStore.com.
Thanks to Corey from the Wolfpack Podcast for the alert!
Instagram follower @baseballfan_matthew sends word that he has found the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath) in Florida – A month earlier than expected.
Update: DJtrip23 found one in Bel Air, Maryland as well
Walgreens.com is now taking orders (with immediate availability) for their exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath).
UPDATE: Currently sold out
You might have missed this on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope social media channels last night, but I was putting the finishing touches on the toyguide update for the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath) and snapped the above photograph. This is not a Photoshop trick or filter, this is the actual figure “lighting up”. Find out how it was achieved by watching the video on our YouTube channel.
Walgreens.com has added the exclusive 6″ Black Series Darth Vader (Emperor’s Wrath) back to their store. Order now if you missed it before. (Thanks to @swblackseries on Twitter for the headsup)
K & C Collectibles has added New Black Series 6″ Darth Vader Emperor’s Wrath, Samurai Boba Fett, New Titanium Vehicles, Black Series 3.75″ Action Figures (Rey, Finn, Poe and Han), Non-Sport Update The Force Awakens issue. Click the NEW PRODUCT link for a complete list of recently added items.
Black Series 6″ Action Figures
Darth Vader Emperor’s Wrath
Samurai Action Figures
Meisho Movie Realization Boba Fett
Titanium Vehicles
The Inquisitor’s TIE Advance #28
Jango Fett’s Slave I #27
The Ghost #26
Black Series 3.75″ Action Figures
Rey (Jakku)
Finn (Jakku)
Poe Dameron
Han Solo Bespin
Princess Leia Organa
Kylo Ren
First Order Stormtrooper
Collectibles
Non-Sports Update The Force Awakens Cover
Funko
Super Shogun Boba Fett – Empire Strikes Back Action Figure
Epic Battle 3.75″ Action Figures
Poe Dameron
Captain Phasma
On this week’s episode Flyguy and I talk about the surprise reveal (via auctions) 4 new super articulated figures for The Force Awakens, figures hitting retail and the imminent release of the Takodana Encounter set. Funko had a big reveal of 9 new POP! figures last week featuring characters from the Original Trilogy and the Prequels including more Walgreens exclusives. Lastly Episode VIII filming is well underway and we discuss new characters, vehicles, and beasts on set. All of this and much more on Episode #92 of The Realm Recap.
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