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March Madness VI: 32 Remain!

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32 Remain! The next round of voting has opened at @swtvc for March Madness VI! No Hoops, Only Hope.

2. See-Threepio (C-3PO) vs. 31. The Client
15. Two Tubes vs. 47. Kelleran Beq
10. Saw Gerrera vs. 23. Atheloe
7. Peli Motto vs. 26. Jedi Temple Guard
30. EV-9D9 vs. 65. Imperial Praetorian Guard
14. Bodhi Rook vs. 46. Amanaman
11. Chancellor Palpatine (Jedi Arrest) vs. 22. Plo Koon
6. Pong Krell vs. 27. Shasa Tiel

Voting for these matchups closes tonight at 11:59 pm ET.

Voting happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in March from 12:01am ET to 11:59pm ET at the same link. (🔗https://linktr.ee/swtvc)

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Walmart Strikes Back

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The Walmart in Arnold, MO is showing signs of life in the Star Wars section for the first time in years.

A long time ago, in an alternate retail reality, fresh Star Wars product could be found at Walmart stores throughout the galaxy.

For the first time in many moons, my local Walmart is showing some positive signs – not only with a fresh reset, but actually stocking some new product AND the Star Wars section is now positioned at the front of the toy aisle as opposed to hiding near the back.

Not gonna lie… I felt like a kid there again for a brief moment. Pretty nice to feel a hint of that magic here and there.

Will this be a better year for Star Wars at retail? I’m not sure I’d bet the moisture farm on it, but I snapped a handful of close-up pics (including some new non-Star Wars items in the toy reset that caught my eye). Check them out here after the jump!

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Intercepted Transmission: Mystery TBS Item Arriving in the U.S.

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Recent shipping info shows that a mystery Black Series code name from our Master List has started to arrive in the U.S.. Based on the price of about $55, “Athena” could be another two pack of figures or one larger/fatter item. It is likely a Walmart exclusive in the U.S. We will update with additional info when available.

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March Madness VI Day 4: Voting Is Open

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The voting continues for March Madness VI! No Hoops, Only Hope.

TODAY’S MATCHUPS:
62. SM-33 vs. 65. Imperial Praetorian Guard*
30. EV-9D9 vs. 35. Dash Rendar
19. Fozec vs. 46. Amanaman
14. Bodhi Rook vs. 51. Uncle Owen Lars
11. Chancellor Palpatine (Jedi Arrest) vs. 54. Ruescott Melshi
22. Plo Koon vs. 43. Ezra Bridger (Lothal)
27. Shasa Tiel vs. 38. Qi’ra
6. Pong Krell vs. 59. Ezra Bridger (Peridea)

Voting for these matchups closes tonight at 11:59 pm ET.
Voting happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in March from 12:01 am ET to 11:59 pm ET at the same link.d

* Note: due to the announcement of Baze Malbus this week, that figure has been replaced in the tournament with the Imperial Praetorian Guard.

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