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NYCC 2026's Black Series Wave Returns to the Battle of Geonosis

Hasbro used its NYCC 2026 panel to reveal three new Black Series figures, and the pick of characters is not random. Zam Wesell, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin all connect to the same moment in Star Wars history: the Geonosis arena battle from Attack of the Clones.

That shared scene gives this wave a real thematic identity rather than feeling like three unrelated figures bundled together for a convention reveal. It is a genuinely coherent collector's set built around one specific sequence in the films.

Preorders are confirmed to open October 29, 2026 at 1pm ET, with the figures themselves shipping sometime in the first half of 2027. That is a real, dated window worth planning around if any of the three characters are on your want list.

Here is how the wave fits together, what Hasbro has actually confirmed so far, and what remains genuinely unconfirmed, including price.

Three Figures, One Shared Scene

Zam Wesell is the bounty hunter hired to assassinate Padme Amidala, whose storyline eventually leads into the Geonosis arena sequence through the broader plot of Attack of the Clones. Agen Kolar and Saesee Tiin are both Jedi Masters who fought alongside Mace Windu in that same arena battle.

Tying the wave together around one scene rather than one character type is a smart curation choice, giving collectors a reason to want all three on a shelf together rather than picking just one. Any of the three staying carded rather than opened will need its own protective case built for Black Series packaging.

The Confirmed Preorder Window

Hasbro has confirmed preorders open October 29, 2026 at 1pm ET through Hasbro Pulse, with availability expected through other participating retailers as well. That is a specific, dated window, not a vague future-availability promise.

Collectors should expect the usual early rush that accompanies any Black Series convention reveal, particularly for a character like Zam Wesell who has limited prior representation in the line.

Where These Figures Actually Fit in the Film

All three characters appear on screen during Attack of the Clones, specifically around the arena confrontation and its surrounding Geonosis sequences. None of them are new or obscure additions purely for the sake of a convention reveal.

That grounding in an actual, well-remembered film sequence is part of why this wave has generated more collector conversation than a typical rotating convention announcement usually does.

What We Know About Price, and What We Do Not

Hasbro has not published an official MSRP for these three figures specifically as of this writing. Standard 6-inch Black Series figures have been shifting from $27.99 to a $29.99 price point across recent 2027-dated releases, which makes $29.99 a reasonable estimate for this wave.

That is an inference based on a broader pricing trend, not a confirmed number, and collectors should treat it as a planning estimate rather than a locked-in figure until Hasbro Pulse lists the actual preorder price on October 29.

Hasbro Pulse Exclusivity and the Shipping Window

The wave is confirmed to launch through Hasbro Pulse, with reports also pointing to availability through select other retailers rather than a single-platform-only release. Shipping is expected sometime in the first half of 2027, consistent with Hasbro's usual gap between a convention reveal and actual figure delivery.

That gap gives collectors real lead time to decide which figures matter most before money actually changes hands at preorder.

How This Wave Fits the Broader Black Series AOTC Push

Attack of the Clones has become a recurring well for Black Series figure announcements in recent years, as Hasbro continues filling out characters who appeared in the film's arena and Geonosis sequences but never got a modern figure. This wave is a continuation of that pattern, not a one-off.

Collectors building a Geonosis-arena display shelf now have a genuinely themed starting point to work from, rather than hunting down individually released figures from scattered, unrelated waves.

What to Watch Before Preorders Open

Keep an eye on Hasbro Pulse specifically for the official listing on October 29, since that is where the real price, accessory list, and any exclusivity details will be confirmed first. Secondary retailers may list slightly after the initial Pulse window.

Given how limited prior Zam Wesell representation has been in this line, expect her figure specifically to move the fastest once preorders actually go live.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Treating the $29.99 price estimate as an officially confirmed number before Hasbro Pulse lists it.
  • Assuming these figures are only available through Hasbro Pulse when other retailers are expected to carry them too.
  • Missing the October 29, 1pm ET preorder window for a character with limited prior figure representation.
  • Overlooking the shared Geonosis-arena theme that actually ties this wave together.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do preorders open for this Black Series wave?

October 29, 2026 at 1pm ET through Hasbro Pulse and select other retailers.

When will the figures actually ship?

Hasbro has pointed to the first half of 2027 for availability.

Is $29.99 the confirmed price for these figures?

No, it is a reasonable estimate based on recent Black Series pricing trends, not an officially confirmed number.

What connects Zam Wesell, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin?

All three tie back to the Geonosis arena sequence in Attack of the Clones.

Mark Your Calendar for October 29

A themed wave like this is worth planning for ahead of time, especially with limited prior figures for at least one of the three characters. Once preorders go live, keep your shelf display-ready with an acrylic case built for 6-inch Black Series figures.

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