Key new pre-orders arrive this week, including Star Wars' Black Series and Thundercats' latest waves.
This week’s action figures news is primarily a wave of new pre-orders across well-loved lines, including offerings from Star Wars, Thundercats, and Marvel, with some unique additions from Valaverse and Masters of the Universe.
Star Wars Black Series Pre-Orders Open for Attack of the Clones Wave
The latest batch of Star Wars Black Series figures is now available for pre-order, focusing on characters from “Attack of the Clones.” Featured in this Fan Channel wave are Agen Kolar, Saesee Tin, and Zam Wesell. As reported by Jedi Temple Archives, collectors can secure these figures through multiple major outlets including Entertainment Earth, Amazon, and GameStop. This wave continues to expand the representation of the prequel era in the Black Series line, providing fans with detailed 6-inch representations of lesser-highlighted Jedi Council members.
Thundercats Gets Deluxe and Ultimates Waves
Super7 has unveiled two new assortments for their ongoing Thundercats line. According to The Toyark, collectors can now pre-order figures from Thundercats Deluxe Wave 5, which includes Vultureman, Panthro, and Mumm-Ra (The Ever Living), alongside the Ultimates Wave 16. These figures, known for their 7-inch scale and highly detailed sculpting, continue to satisfy fans of the ’80s animated series.
Marvel Legends Astonishing X-Men Pack Announced
For Marvel enthusiasts, Hasbro’s latest announcement may be of interest. The Astonishing X-Men Marvel Legends 2-pack featuring Cyclops and Wolverine is now up for pre-order, with a scheduled release in January 2027, as highlighted by The Toyark. The set, priced at $55.99, taps into the celebrated comic storylines, offering dynamic versions of these iconic characters.
Valaverse Expands with “The Black” Series
Valaverse, known for its Action Force line, is expanding with “The Black,” focusing on a modern-day pirate theme. As Action Figure Barbecue describes, “The Black” features a group of former Navy Seals turned pirates, offering figures that boast complex backstories and affiliations. The character of Blackbeard, a group commander, is a focal point, continuing Valaverse’s trend of both detailed figures and rich narrative worlds.
Unique Releases: MOTU Origins and More
Masters of the Universe continues to expand with the Skeletal Lady Slither through Mattel Creations, as covered by ShesFantastic. This addition, part of the Snake Lair crowd-funding initiative, intrigues with its blend of horror and classic MOTU aesthetics.
In a lighter vein, Numskull Designs’ Tubbz Mystery Egg delivers a quirky take on classic Universal Monsters, offering a monochrome Creature from the Black Lagoon figure. Similarly, Peanuts persists in Halloween cheer with Just Play’s “Perfect Pairs,” capturing Charlie Brown and Snoopy in festive attire, noted by Action Figure Barbecue.
This week highlights a blend of nostalgia, franchise expansion, and innovative themes, reflecting collectors’ varying tastes and affections across the toy universe.
