WAVE 2 ACCESSORY SETS PLUS. . .
03.31.00 | 10:42pm EST | posted by Dustin
Toymaniacs.com has them right now as well as the new Leia, Motti, Swimming Jar-Jar, new Qui-Gon, and the new Destroyer Droid with battle damage!
POLL UPDATE
03.31.00 | 7:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Due to vote fraud, the multiple, illegal votes on our current figure poll have been removed. Please, when you are voting, do so only once. All illegal votes will be removed.
If you’ve not yet voted in the current Yak Poll, please take a moment to add your choice to the tally. Your vote counts!
PLO KOON COMING
03.31.00 | 6:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Rebelscum have confirmed that Plo Koon will be released to stores in November 2000 – head over there for more info!
EPISODE ONE VIDEO
03.31.00 | 6:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Won got his copy of TPM on video (collectors edition) today from Buy.com – seems like they have shipped at least some of their orders before release date.
TRADE FEDERATION TANK
03.31.00 | 6:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
rogue_12 reports: “I was informed by a Toys R Us employee that they are getting the AAT in this weekend!!! A limited number of stores in each district are receiving them.”
This new vehicle should be available at more stores in the near future too. There is a possibility that more could arrive tomorrow, or even Monday, just in time for the video release.
Update: Space Pirate found a Tank at a TRU store in Cincinnati, Ohio today, so these are around now!
HASBRO UPDATE
03.31.00 | 6:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Hasbro have updated their site with some new information. Nothing new really, but at least they’re trying to keep the site up to date. They mention the upcoming Carbon Freeze playset will be a Fan Club exclusive, and emphasize the fact that the Toy Fair cards were mock ups, and not finished cards. Nothing on R2-D2 with Holo Leia in this update. It is worth reading, so head over and take a look. Thanks to Scott for the news.
TARGET SALE
03.31.00 | 3:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Target are holding a sale which includes 12″ electronic figures for $5 and masks for $6, among other items. Thanks to all who reported this, and thanks to Matt Stone for the link.
LIVE IN JAPAN?
03.31.00 | 8:00am EST | posted by watto
Please email me. I am looking for some assistance in tracking some items down. I can trade american items or we can work out a deal. Thanks.
OBI WAN w MINI SUB BOXED & MORE
03.30.00 | 3:50pm EST | posted by Gonk
Here are some great new pics. Thanks to Mr Nice Guy for the pics.
Obi-Wan w Mini Sub Boxed
Trophy Assortment Darth Maul Boxed
Mini Rig Darth Maul
FAN CLUB WILL GET WATTO’S BOX
03.30.00 | 2:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This is from the Star Wars Fan Club:
“Denver, Colorado, March 30, 2000- Due to customer demand, The Official Star Wars Fan Club announces that it will start taking pre-orders for the Tatooine Showdown and Watto’s Box Cinema Scene set. The Tatooine Showdown consists of Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn and Anakin Skywalker. Watto’s Box features Watto, Graxol Kelvyyn and the twi’lek, Shakka. Both Cinema Scenes come with appropriate backdrops and COMMTECH chips. Cinema Scenes are sold only as a set and will ship in June. The set will retail for $46.00.”
Pre-orders are being taken right now over the phone, and it should be available for online pre-order tomorrow.
UPDATE! The Watto’s Box has already been sold out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙁
JAPANESE C-3PO PROMO
03.30.00 | 2:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I just received this awesome promotional item in the mail. It’s an electronic C-3PO bottle topper – and as you might have guessed, it’s one of those great Japanese Pepsi promos. I understand this one was an instant win item, and it coincides with the release of new cans and bottles bearing C-3PO’s face towards the end of last year over in Japan. The cap is sized so that it fits over a standard 500ml bottle, and it features movable arms and electronic sound. It plays the Star Wars theme tune when you press the button on his back (and the quality of sound is excellent – 20 times better than Commtech). Best of all, it comes packaged inside a great window box. It features a front flap with a small window on it, and then it is open inside so you can touch the toy. It is positioned in the box on top of a dummy bottle, which contains a print of the bottle label. It’s very similar to earlier POTF2 12″ boxes, in that it also features a character bio on the inside of the front flap. The box back shows all 40 Japanese bottle caps, the 12 instant win special caps, the display stage and the R2-D2 can holder.
Box front
Box back
UK VIDEO RELEASE NEWS
03.30.00 | 2:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some news on the UK video release, which of course takes place a day earlier than in the States. Jer wrote in to say that Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) will be making an appearace at Choices video shop in St Ives, Cambridgeshire on April 3rd at 11:30pm to mark the sale of TPM. The shop is running a E1,E4-6 costume competition and the prizes sound pretty decent – plus the chance to get stuff signed by the Green Cross Code man himself! I have found that quite a few stores around the country are running costume competitions, so have a look around this weekend to see what’s going on. I also understand that Ray Park (Darth Maul) will be present at the launch at the Oxford Street HMV store in London.
On a side note, the Big Breakfast TV show will be doing something to mark the launch on Monday, and Jer has been asked to appear on the show, along with other fans, as “Star Wars Obsessives”. Might be worth watching!
UK VIDEO RELEASE NEWS
03.30.00 | 2:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Delaton found POTF2 Snowspeeders – 2 cases of them – at a TRU in Bellingham, MA, for $9.97 each. Keep a look out!
VIDEO FOR *LESS* THAN $6!
03.30.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Just when I thought yesterday’s $5.95 shipped price was a great bargain, here comes somethng about 6 times as good! If you’ve never purchased anything before at Buy.com, you get get $15 off your first purchase by using this link – with their video selling for $15.99, you’ll get it for the awesome price of $0.99 plus shipping! But hurry, the buy.com coupon expires today!!
And for UK readers – Ian reports that Blackstar.co.uk have both videos at a reasonable price, with a free poster offer on. Which pretty much equals/beats all the other UK offers. Check it out!
LOOKING FOR MOTTI?
03.30.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Starshow have updated with Motti, Leia, Vader and Stormtrooper for $8.99, plus wave 2 accessory sets for $7.99. Thanks to Clint for the news!
LEGO SURVEY
03.30.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Our Lego collecting section, From Bricks to Bothans, have updated with a Star Wars Lego survey. The results will be sent to Lego and WILL be looked at – you tell lego what you want! Please take the time to fill it out.
KB MARK UP AGAIN!
03.30.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Danny sent in this news. Seems that where other stores mark down prices, KB are going up!
AT-AT or ELCTRONIC X-WING
(2 weeks ago was 19.99)
(1 week ago was 24.99)
(This weeks new price 29.99)
CINEMA SCENE asst.
(was 4.99)
(new price 5.99)
coming soon to most K*B stores: ELECTRONIC MILLENNIUM FALCON
(2 weeks ago was 54.99)
(1 week ago was 24.99)
(This weeks new price 29.99)
Oh well. I suppose these are still good prices, just not as great as they’ve been recently.
Update: Nick bought a Final Jedi Duel cinema scene for $5.99 recently, and the next day the price was $6.99. Maybe the cinema scenes have risen an extra $1 above the price I mentioned earlier.
Update 2: Doug sent in this: “I’ve been told by employees (one of them a manager) at 2 different KB toy stores in the North Virginia region that we should all hold onto our receipts, because the prices will go down again. I guess they hope to pull all the money they can out of the early-birds and then sell the leftovers cheap. But some very helpful employees said that if we bring in the receipts, they will refund the difference. This goes for $24.99 AT-ATs all the way down to the $2.97 action figures. Keep your eyes open for lower price stickers or newspaper inserts and don’t be afraid to chat up the hired help, especially the managers. While they didn’t say WHEN the prices would drop, I would suspect very soon, probably starting on a Sunday.”
$5 FIGURES COMING TO KMART
03.30.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Mr Anonymous reports that KMart stores will be selling figures for $5 this weekend, and should have the Sio Bibble wave available. This report is from California, but might be nationwide.
Update: Windu reports this sale in Florida too, so it seems to be nationwide.
GALOOB COLLECTION FOR SALE
03.28.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Deeceman is selling a huge collection of Star Wars Galoob items – classic ships, playsets and battle packs – over on eBay – item number 296442166.
INTERNATIONAL YAKFACE READERS!
03.29.00 | 8:20pm EST | posted by Gonk
Hey you guys and girls outside of North America. You wanna order from the SW Fan Club??? Call the Fan Club at this number (303) 574-0907 and tell the Fan Club you’d like to make an international order and they will ship to you. Yes, this is true and no it’s not a joke.
WATTO’S BOX
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Bryan George reports that D&S Toys have the Watto’s Box cinema scene in stock now in a few different packages. Check it out!
DOES IT GET ANY CHEAPER??
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
ma_t_gus wrote to say that a store called Mobshop.com have the Episode One VHS up for pre-order @ $5.95 – shipped! They’re starting to give it away now….click here for the direct product link.
STAR WARS PHONE CARDS
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Taz sent in this pic of some classic Star Wars phone cards available in Singapore.
E1 VIDEO AD AIRING IN UK
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Jer spotted the Episode One video advert on Sky One at 5:45pm. Be on the lookout for all sort of advertising this weekend.
UK NEWS
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This was sent in by Darth Paul: “I picked up [The Trade Federation Tank] at the Forbidden Planet store in Manchester for £16.99. They also had the Theed Hanger playset for £27.99, Jabba with Hex & Rex for £12.99 and quite a few of the double packs with bonus battle droids for £9.99-£11.99. hey have all 3 episode 1 cinema scenes in (including Watto’s Box) and both the Rebel Pilots/Skiff Guards for £34.99 (ep1) and £29.99 respectively”
KB SALE
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Jeditrainee pointed me towards KBKids.com for a Star Wars sale – not just toys. Go check it out! Sort by price to see the cheapeset stuff.
TARGET MARKDOWNS
03.29.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Chaps let me know that his local Target have marked down the Kaadu & Opee to $3.24 and the Action Fleet Droid Fighter for $2.44. Target prices ending in a 4 are their final markdown price, so be on the lookout!
INVASION FORCE DARTH MAUL
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Oliver wrote to say that he’s posted a new scan of the Invasion Force Sith Probe Droid with Darth Maul from a Hasbro catalogue. Click here to head over to the site. It’s in German, but just click the link under “Hasbro Pics”.
AMAZON LOWER VIDEO PRICE
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Scott wrote to say that Amazon have dropped their pre-order price for the Ep1 widescreen video to $29.99 from $34.99, which is 25% off the RRP.Check it out it you’ve still to order.
TRADE FEDERATION TANK COMING
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some news on the Hasbro Trade Federation Tank vehicle. Peter managed to find one of these at Forbidden Planet in Glasgow (UK) for £21.99 (that’s approx $35). Andrew reports that he pre-ordered the Tank fromEntertainment Earth a while ago and his order status has changed to “shipped”. Seems they only managed to fill some/all pre-orders though, since the item is listed as having April availablilty on their site.
SKIFF INFO
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
George Collazo picked up a Skiff today, and sent in this picture of the bottom of the box, which shows the actual toy carrying Jabba’s Guards (among others). A very nice touch! George adds, for those who didn’t know this, that the Luke Skywalker figure has a charred blast-mark on his hand, from where he was shot on board.
TRU FALCONS
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Justin sent in this great news:
“I went into my local TRU (Minnetonka, MN) yesterday and they ahd signs up and down the action figure aisle stating that a large shipment of falcons would be coming in at $19.99 a piece. The sign also stated that a waiting list for falcons had been started at the service desk. This morning, I received a call stating that the 2 falcons I wanted were in. When I got to the store, the employees were setting up a huge Falcon floor display out of all the falcons they got it. There were 20+ cases (x4 = 80 Falcons) available, so if people missed out on the website, it looks like stores will be getting a lot of them. I missed out on getting any low priced AT-AT’s, so I would be willing to pick one of these up for anyone who could get me an AT-AT.”
If you think you have a spare AT-AT you’d trade, contact Justin here.
RE: WATTO’S BOX @ ANOTHER UNIVERSE
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Sad to say that if you ordered this item yesterday, it’s not going to get to you. Another Universe seemingly did a Big E style “We haven’t got it in stock but we’ll post it anyway” move yesterday, and the item is now listed as out of stock. Sorry to those who ordered, but they never had the item in stock.
Bret wrote in to say that he received this set in the mail from D&S Toyson Monday.
MORE AT KB
03.29.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Pat: “At the KB Toyworks in Bowie, MD, I found the Cox Radio Controlled Luke Skywalker SuroSuub (sp?) X-34 Landspeeder marked down from $79.99 to $19.99. They had at least 40 of these things. The box included the fuel and starter kit as well.”
HELLO?????
03.28.00 | 7:35pm EST | posted by Dustin
Hey ! We are having a banner contest here! I haven’t exactly been drowning in entries so let’s get going! Time is running out!!!!
AMERICAN DREAM COMICS
03.28.00 | 7:15pm EST | posted by Dustin
We welcome American Dream Comics & Collectibles as a new sponsor of Yakface.com and with it a small listing of what they have to offer! Stop by and check them out today!
Watto’s Box & Jabba’s Skiff Guards [sold together]
Obi-Wan Kenobi Vs. Darth Maul Final Duel 2-Pack
Darth Maul Hologram
Jabba W/2 Headed Anouncer,Gungan Assault Cannon, & Armored Scout Tank [sold together]
Pit Droid 2-Pack
JEDI QUEST CHAPTER 1
03.28.00 | 4:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Hasbro’s site have updated their Jedi Quest section with chapter one. This replaces the preview that was linked to from the front page. Worth a look, go download it and check it out!
REEL.COM STAR WARS TRIVIA WEEK
03.28.00 | 4:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Reel.com are holding Star Wars trivia this week, to win points towards money off purchases at their site. Click here to go straight to their trivia page. You’ll need to register before you can enter. The question today is ‘Who spoke the last line in Episode One?’ Think you know? Go enter! Thanks to SWLegoManiac for the news!
WATTO’S BOX @ ANOTHER UNIVERSE
03.28.00 | 4:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Lee H reports that AnotherUniverse have Watto’s Box in stock for $29.95. It comes to $37.90 with shipping, which could be worse, could be better. Don’t forget that D&S Toys are expecting this in soon as part of a package deal (visit their site for more info).
TRU FALCON PROBLEMS
03.28.00 | 4:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This is from Abel:
“I just contacted TRU at 888-869-7932 to ask about my Falcon order. They told me that it will not be filled because they only had 20 of them and they didn’t think it would be that popular”
Might be worth a call to check this out…
Update: Oh oh, here come more. This is from Jeff Richards:
“I ordered the Falcon and some figures from TRU.com, unfortunately some weren’t shipped although listed in stock. I called to complain and was informed that their in stock information does not correspond to a physical number of items in stock. THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY HAVE. This is load of total rubbish and not good business (I was charged a bundle for shipping and DIDN’T even get what I wanted). In addition, they charge sales tax from out of state when they shouldn’t. I will not order from TRU.com again.” If you want to make a complaint, you can call the number Abel sent, or write to: Toysrus.com, 155 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675.
TOYGUIDE UPDATE
03.28.00 | 2:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Our Episode One ToyGuide has been updated with MP3 recordings of the Commtech lines for Sio Bibble, Pit Droids and Queen Amidala (Battle) thanks to Jedi Jed. Check ’em out!
PRE-ORDER YOUR INTERACTIVE YODA
03.28.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
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Jeditrainee reports that Suncoast.com has the Interactive Yoda from Tiger for pre-order. It’s priced at $32.99 with a release date of June 15th quoted. Jeditrainee adds: “When I filled the form I got a $5 discount for some reason, so it came up to less that $32 shipped”. Worth a look if you want to be sure you’ll get your Jedi Master! Update: Here’s a direct link. Total is $33.30 inc shipping. Thanks to Jman for that info! |
FREEZE FRAME SET ON EBAY
03.28.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Ben in Australia is selling off some of his POTF2 items to make way for Episode One. One auction he has up just now on eBay is for a set of 58 loose Freeze Frames, which all come inside the mail-away slide holders, complete with the Macrobinocular viewer. This is the first of Ben’s 3 auctions (the others are coming shortly and include an FF Fett with no shoulder emblem, and a set of 56 carded US Freeze Frame figures). All his auctions include free airmail shipping and low reserves. Check out the current one at item number 293905945!
Update: Brian is selling a 12″ vintage IG-88 figure over on eBay. I’m sure I don’t have to remind you that this is one of the toughest to find pieces (excluding variations like vinyl caped Jawas and telescoping sabers) in the vintage line. Starting at $9.99 with no reserve, it’s worth a look! Item number 293338936.
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWS FEED
03.28.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Wave 28 In Stock Once Again!
The only case of Star Wars Action Figures that contains the elusive R2-D2 with Holographic Princess Leia is once again back in stock! Order SW Fig. Asst. (Wave 28) (Item #84185B, $109.99) now while supplies last.
Only at Entertainment Earth
EPISODE I VIDEO COMMERCIALS
03.27.00 | 10:56pm EST | posted by Gonk
Commericals for Episode I on video started today. I personally saw one on the USA Network tonight. Here’s a short description.
“This commericial showed clips from the movie with a black screens showing up at times with words such as “One Master” “One Apprentice”. The highlight of the commericial had to be when a scene with Anakin was shown the screen then went black. With the words “One Beginning” shown with VADER’S BREATHING in the back. Very cool.
12″ COLLECTION ON EBAY
03.27.00 | 10:35pm EST | posted by Dustin
Hey there is a 12″ collection up for auction on ebay. Reserve is 500$ and the collection boasts more than 60 12″ dolls from 1996 to present! Auction # 294656487.
12″ AURRA SING MASTERPIECE!!!!!!
03.27.00 | 10:05pm EST | posted by Dustin
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OH MY GOD!!! Check out who is next in line for the 12″ Masterpiece Collection!!!! The Story ishere at The official Star Wars website! |
AT-AT @ TRU.COM
03.27.00 | 4:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Lee H:
“TRU.com has the AT-AT in stock right now for only $19.97. This is a great deal for those who missed them at TRU stores. Search for at-at or 631434 to find it. 631434 is the item# of the AT-AT and also the SKN number at TRU stores for the AT-AT, so if you go to a TRU store ask the employee to look up SKN#631434 in the computer and he’ll be able to tell if they have any AT-ATs”
Update: This item sold out very quickly. Thanks to all those who wrote in to mention it was in stock, and those who reported it was gone. Please note for the future, since I had a LOT of mail about this – if something has been posted like this, you search for it, and the search finds no items, that is because the item is sold out. When TRU.com sell out of an item, it is automatically removed from their site, so you can’t find it with an “out of stock” notice on it. It simply vanishes.
TPM VIDEO RELEASE RADIO EVENT
03.27.00 | 4:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Check out this press release for a video launch event in South Florida:
To celebrate the release of the new Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace on home video, Radio Disney AM 990 is turning the month of April into “Anakin April”. Radio Disney & Aventura Mall are also teaming up to bring a STELLAR event to South FL on April 4th from 6 – 8 pm. Lucasfilm affiliates such as Fox Home Video, Pepsi, Hasbro, Applause, DK Publishing, Interlace 4-D, Intex, Lego, The Star Wars Fan Club & many more have given Radio Disney AM 990 the cream of their crops to give out as prizes. We will be showing the movie with both trailers, SW commercials & have different forms of Star Wars music playing. There will be a costume contest with grand prizes & an exclusive “Jedi Jam” at Rain (Endor) forest Café for all who come dressed as their favorite character. There will also be a dance contest, trivia & games for the whole family. This promises to be a memorable event & should not be missed! Aventura Mall is located at 19501 Biscayne Blvd & their info # is 305.937.0187. We’ll see you there & “May The Force Be With You”.
CLUBS UPDATE
03.27.00 | 4:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I’ve updated our Collector Clubs page – check it out!
EE NEWS FEED
03.27.00 | 1:55pm EST | posted by Gonk
Collection 1 Freeze Frame In Stock
In a final effort to stock some of the most popular Hasbro Star Wars classic action figures ever produced, we are proud to be able to supply you with 1998 Freeze Frame carded action figures. All cases are new and guaranteed to be in mint condition with no price stickers or stamps.
Choose from (newest to oldest)
SW Fig. Asst. Coll. 1 Wave 20 (Item #69570J, $119.99)
SW Fig. Asst. Coll. 1 Wave 16 (Item #69570K, $119.99)
SW Fig. Asst. Coll. 1 Wave 8 (Item #69570H, $99.99)
Only at Entertainment Earth
CHEAP FORCE COMMANDER
03.27.00 | 1:55pm EST | posted by Gonk
Force Commander is on sale at all Best Buy stores at 29.99! That’s a wonderful price for an awesome came! Almost half off! Also note that you can bring the advertisement in to local EB stores and they will price match it! So if you don’t live near a best buy or best buy is all sold out you can go to EB too! Thanks to Brandon for the news.
TRU.COM SALE
03.27.00 | 1:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Trevor Groves wrote in to say that TRU.com have a number of tough to find POTF2 figures and beast packs on sale now. Figures start at $2.97 each and beasts start at $4.97. They’ve got figures like Lobot, Prune Face and Luke Blast Shield, plus most of the beast packs (No Han Taun Taun or Wampa). They’ve discounted many other things too, such as the electronic Episode One accessory sets, so it’s definitely worth a look!
SKIFF AND Y-WING
03.27.00 | 12:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I’ve heard a few reports of the Tatooine Skiff being found at TRU and other stores besides Target. So I contacted Hasbro and they confirmed that the Tatooine Skiff, and the Y-Wing Fighter, are Target store exclusives, and they are not showing up anywhere else.
SIO WAVE SIGHTINGS
03.26.00 | 9:17am EST | posted by Tarpals
This is from toypirate:
“Bi-Mart stores in Oregon and Washington are receiving the Sio Bibble wave and the Final Lightsaber Duel 2-packs. I found these on Friday, 3/24/00. Also I found OOM-9 and the Classic Han Solo with the white background picture in the Comtech Chip.”
TOYGUIDE UPDATE
03.26.00 | 7:10am EST | posted by Tarpals
I’ve updated our ToyGuide with some new variation pictures, thanks to Darren. Look in the Episode One section for Amidala (Corusant) with light/dark brown hair, Jar Jar (Naboo Swamp) with no peg holes, and in the Star Wars section, Wuher with and without ring (although the picture of the figure with no ring has a blob of paint spilled on his hand). Variation hunters, check them out!
KB NEWS
03.26.00 | 7:10am EST | posted by Tarpals
Jim T. went into a couple of local (Sacramento, CA) KB stores and found not only Epic Force Fett for $3.99, but 3 R2-D2s with Imperial slides! Keep your eyes open!
POLL UPDATE
03.26.00 | 7:10am EST | posted by Tarpals
I just had a quick glance at the poll, and Amanaman is currently leading the pack. If you haven’t already, please take the time to vote, since the winner will go down for our new petition in the coming few weeks. We can get this figure – whoever it is!! – made!
A few people have written to ask when we had this error with the poll. To answer, it was within an hour or so of posting it. So if you’re not sure if your vote has been counted, just vote again, and you will be told if you already voted.
EPISODE ONE BOXED SET COUPONS
03.26.00 | 12:30am EST | posted by dlr
Got this interesting email from Matt tonight-
“Hey guys. . . Cracked open a Widescreen Collector’s Set today at work (we’ve already gotten our shipment in), and thought I’d let you guys know what coupons were included. Here goes:
1. $2 off a CommTech reader and any 3 3/4 figure (don’t know if you have to buy both the reader and a figure to get the $2 off, though)
2. $5 off a Naboo Fighter, Trade Federation Droid Fighters, Anakin and Sebulba Pod Racers, Opee, Kaadu, and Jabba the Hutt
3. $3 off a 12″ Electronic Figure C-3PO, Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Jar Jar Binks
4. $3 off Star Wars Episode I Trivial Pursuit
5. $2 off any Star Wars MicroMachines (includes Action Fleet)
6. $3 off Tiger Toys’ Darth Maul or Obi-Wan Power Fighter
7. $20 gift coupon for merchandise from Lucasarts Company Store with purchase of either The Phantom Menace or Jedi Power Battles for Sony Playstation
8. $5 off any Lucas Learning software title
9. Buy the book “Star Wars: Rogue Planet”, and get the book “The Making of Episode I: The Phantom Menace” for $7.99
10. Buy any 3 Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice books, and get a free copy of “Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #8”
11. $5 cash back when you purchase over $29/$39 (U.S./Canada) worth of Star Wars Lego products
12. $3 rebate with purchase of Pepsi and Tostitos products.
Well, that’s it. Some pretty good deals to be had there, to be sure. Interesting that the book has coupons for the Jabba beast pack and 12″ Electronic C-3PO toys, which have barely shown up at retail so far. Also, with some things like the Opee and Kaadu already under $5 at some stores, a $5 coupon means you could possibly pick those up for free. The Power Fighters, for those who don’t know what they are, are (I think they’re) 12″ non-articulated figures with an LCD game/display in their chest. I don’t believe these have hit retail yet, but there are some similar wrestling characters that have been out for a while. The Lego coupon also shows a few things, like the X-Wing Collector’s Set and the AAT, which aren’t out yet. They say the AAT should be out in May, and the X-Wing should be out in June or July.”
BRIANS TOYS NEWSLETTER #34
03.25.00 | 8:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brian’s Toys Newsletter #34 is now available for you to read. This issue’s specials include a POTF2 tri-lingual AT-ST for $50, and the latest giveaway is for a vintage ESB carded Yoda. Check it out for details plus the usual great deals!
AMAZON DEALS
03.25.00 | 7:25pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I noticed a few good deals over at Amazon.com on the Ep1 6″ figures, 12″ Ceremonial Leia, and the 4 scarce wave 2 Action Fleet sets:
6″ Pit Droids – $4.49
6″ R2-A6 – $4.49
6″ Anakin – $4.99
12″ Ceremonial Leia – $16.90
Action Fleet scene – #8 – Melting Pit – $4.99
Action Fleet scene – #7 – Watto’s Trading – $4.99
Action Fleet scene – #6 – Throne Room Encounter – $1.49
Action Fleet scene – #5 – Federation Raid – $1.49
EPISODE ONE VIDEO HITTING STORES ALREADY
03.25.00 | 6:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Kevin Goddard bought Episode One on video today at a Walgreens in Memphis, TN. Check out a scan at http://www.draddog.com/swvideo.jpg. Seems that if you hunt around, you might strike lucky! It’s like April ’99 all over again, with stock being put out early.
KFC PROMO TO RETURN?
03.25.00 | 6:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Darth Rader noticed that in a newspaper supplement today, a KFC advert had “get your Star Wars Episode One kids meal toys now!” written on it – perhaps they’ll be clearing out old stock with the release of TPM on video.
Update: Bill writes in to say that this probably isn’t anything special, just clearing out stock.
WOOHOO! CHECK IT OUT!
03.25.00 | 4:00pm EST | posted by dlr
Get yer behind over to Rebelscum.com to vote on your favorite custom card in the create a card contest! They’ve narrowed it down to 8 and they are all AWESOME!
STORE REPORTS
03.25.00 | 3:40pm EST | posted by dlr
Store reports section here has closed, however in our new Forums there is a specific section dedicated to just this subject! Please stop by to register and use the forums!
REMINDER
03.25.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by dlr
Don’t forget about the Yakface.com Banner / button contest going on here! Great prizes and rules can be viewed if you click here!
CINEMA SCENES
03.25.00 | 12:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I mentioned a while ago that Hasbro had confirmed that the cinema scenes were indeed finished. Well, HunterESB asked Andy @ Hasbro, and got this:
Q: Will there be more Movie Scene 3pks this year?
A: “There are no current plans for any more Movie Scene 3 packs this year; we would love to create new ones (and have some great ideas for them), but unfortunately the current state at retail just does not warrant it. We will monitor the situation closely, and could potentially develop new cinema scenes for Episode 2 and/or Episodes 4-6 in the near future.”
So, perhaps we will see cinema scenes return in the future, but they’re certainly gone for now.
EBAY UPDATE
03.25.00 | 12:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
A couple of auctions you might want to check out on eBay. Darth Cloud is selling off some of his collection, which includes a mint TRU Droid Fighter display. The Fighter is item number 292053412, and he has a number of other auctions up too.
LiLaZnB0ie wrote in to mention a vintage sample Landspeeder, at item number 287055225.
Don’t forget about that cool Qui-Gon Jinn banner, signed by George Lucas, that we mentioned a few days back. It comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Dan Madsen, and it’s still at a price under the $400 retail. Item number 287679657.
Another Droid Fighter display, item number 289192213.
PIT DROIDS WAVE CASES IN STOCK
03.24.00 | 7:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Entertainment Earth have the new collection 2 case in stock now. This case breaks down as follows: 4x Pit Droid (2-Pack), 3x Sio Bibble, 3x Queen Amidala (Battle) with Ascension Gun, 2x Naboo Royal Guard, 2x Darth Sidious Hologram, 1x Captain Panaka, 1x R2-D2. Check it out! Thanks to Andrew for the news.
OBI-WAN WITH GUNGAN SUB
03.24.00 | 7:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Hasbro have posted a pic of the Gungan Sub/Obi-Wan Invasion Force set on their website. You can go directly to the picture here. It looks like a painted prototype, and the finished figure won’t have such obvious joints. Thansk to IkabelGont for the news!
Update: I found a few more pictures over there. Loose shots of Sio Bibble, Pit Droids and Queen Amidala (Battle).
GERMAN NEWS – PRODUCT RELEASE INFO
03.24.00 | 7:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some news for our German readers, sent in by Sven Hussock. The following Episode One items are due for release in Germany:
Obi-Wan Jedi Knight, Anakin Naboo Pilot, Darth Sidious (Holograph), Captain Panaka, Naboo Royal Security, Naboo Royal Guard, Final Lightsaber Duel 2-pack, Lott Dodd.
“Bonus Pit Droid” two packs.
All 4 Invasion Force vehicles (Armored Scout Tank, Gungan Assault Cannon, Gungan Sub, Sith Probe Droid).
Trade Federation Tank, Gungan Ammo Wagon with Falumpaset.
Qui-Gon Jinn with Eopie
12″ electronic Qui-Gon Jinn and C-3PO
The following POTF2 toys are also coming:
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, R2-D2 with holo Leia, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi (all Commtech)
Hasbro Germany say that TPM will be released on video in April, and the original trilogy plus Episode One on video in November. Hasbro will offer a lot of items around the time of the video releases.
Please note that all information is subject to change by Hasbro Germany, and this information is purely for Germany, and not America or anywhere else.
LEGO TARGET R2-D2 GIVEAWAY
03.24.00 | 3:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Check out these scans from an upcoming Target ad for a video release promotion. When you go in for the video on April 4th, you can enter the draw for a permanently assembled special edition R2-D2. To win, you have to guess the number of bricks used to build the 11″ R2. Thanks to Scott for the info!
Whole advert
R2-D2 closeup
Terms and conditions
STARWARS.COM UPDATES
03.24.00 | 3:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Starwars.com has updated with a new poll (the same one featured in the latest Insider) that asks what background character you’d like to see as a figure. They’ve also updated with some info on a new game from Lucas Learning called Anakin’s Speedway. Thanks to Geoff Wojtulewicz for the news.
FALCON FOR UNDER $20
03.24.00 | 1:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Qprod and Jim Sanches wrote in to say that ToysRUs.com have the Millenium Falcon marked down to $19.97!
Update: Sold out. Jeff mentions that if you search for “Star Wars figures” or “starwars figures” you’ll find other items, such as FF luke Blast Shield and Lobot. Worth a try!
MORE KB SALE ITEMS
03.24.00 | 7:30am EST | posted by Tarpals
Shtarth Maul reports finding classic Epic Force figures for $3.99 as well as AT-ATs and Power F/X X-Wings, which were both marked up to $25.
Update: godspeed, who puts out SW items at a KB in Downey, CA. They put out today 42 AT-ATs ($24.99), about 40 cinema scenes including 20 JAbba’s Dancers – $5.99. Also they have lots of Collection 1 2 and 3 figures for $2.99 and 20 Epic Force for $3.99. If you live around there, head over and beat the scalpers!
Update: Godspeed (aka Felix) wrote in again to say that if you’re in-store, you can ask him about product info etc etc and he’ll help you. And he left a tip for you – there are a couple of R2-D2s with Imperial slides in among those figures!
HOMING BEACON ISSUE 6
03.24.00 | 7:30am EST | posted by Tarpals
You can now read the latest issue of the Star Wars newsletter right here. This issue mentions the Episode II script – which is still not finished.
WIN THE FALCON
03.24.00 | 7:30am EST | posted by Tarpals
Patrick, an employee at a TRU store in Springdale, Ohio, wrote in to say that the store are holding a draw for their huge Millenium Falcon display, which they no longer need. This isn’t a promotion, it’s the decision of this particular store. When you pre-order the TPM video with your $5, you are eligbile for the draw. When you pay the rest of the money on April 4th, you are entered into the draw. Check this page out for photos of the Falcon, and details of entering. Remember that this is just at one store.
Patrick also adds that TRU have marked down a lot of Episode One items, with 50-60% off. Might be worth a visit to check it out.
COMMTECH ERRORS / CHANGES
03.23.00 | 8:32pm EST | posted by Tarpals
A couple of Commtech variations/errors for you. Firstly, Ghost Man reports that there are two mis-spellings on the back of the Admiral Motti Commtech Chip. The words “original” and “operation” are wrongly spelled.
Darth Eddie found a Jedi Duel Darth Maul with a white-background Commtech Chip. Add that to the pile of these changes.
LOOKING FOR SIO?
03.23.00 | 7:17pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Timeless Toys in Lake Oswego Oregon has the Sio Bibble wave in now. Not many left. Call them 503-675-8548. Thanks to Lindsey Howell for the news.
Update: As of 7:55pm EST, they have just 4 each of Amidala and Pit Droids left. Thanks to sHa for the update.
POWER BATTLES PRE-ORDER
03.23.00 | 7:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Christopher Epps sent in this pic of the box he got when he ordered Jedi Power Battles at Babbages today. The gold box contains – as it says – a pewter Qui-Gon and pewter Obi-Wan lightsaber.
LASERDISC UPDATE
03.23.00 | 6:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I received this information from Tina from the Fan Club regarding the Episode One laserdisc. Rumors had been going around that they wouldn’t be getting this item at all, but this kinda destroys that idea:
“The Fan Club WILL be offering the Star Wars The Phantom Menace Japanese Laser Disk for sale. We are in the process of negotiating approval for pre-selling rights. Once we have been approved to pre-sell the Japanese Laser Disk I will make it available for sale on shop.starwars.com. The Laser Disk will also be available in the Star Wars Insider Issue 49. To further clarify the Japanese Laser Disk is in the English language with Japanese Subtitles – believed to be in the black “letter box”. (We have not received confirmation on this factor)”
WAL-MART PULLING OLD FIGS
03.23.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Gonk
Reports are coming in that Hasbro reps have been spotted at Wal-marts across the country pulling old figures off the shelves in order to make room. ABOUT TIME! Thanks to everyone who wrote in about it.
NEW FORUMS
03.23.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
You wanted a forum. We decided that the one we currently have is a little strange and tough to use, so we’ve upgraded and the all-new Yakface Forums are now open! You’re required to register before you post. Check it out now at http://collectibles.echostation.com/forums
SKIFF UPDATE
03.23.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some more reports of the Skiff being sighted. It was found in San Diego, CA at a Target store. Thanks to SanDiegoTrooper and Dark Stasher for the news.
Update: A number of readers have written asking for the UPC code of the Skiff so that it can be checked on the Target computers. With the code, you can tell where the item has been shipped to. If anyone has a Skiff, please e-mail me with the UPC, and when I get it, I’ll post it here for those who asked.
Update 2: Darren, who found his Skiff at a Target in La Mesa, San Diego, sent in the UPC code for those who asked. it is: 76930 26458. If anyone digs up any interesting info on the computers from this, send it over!
D&S TOYS NEWS
03.23.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
D&S Toys have the 4 wave 2 accessory sets in stock for $34.99, and the Final Lightsaber Duel pack for $14.99. They expect the Watto’s Box package deals in stock soon. Thanks to Clint for the news.
KB AND TRU INFO
03.23.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Michael Kiesewetter wrote in with this info:
“Kay Bee Toys are marking their clearance figures up from $2.50 to $2.99.
Toys R Us has the Millennium Falcon CD ROM game with Han figure for $9.99. (I know that it’s been cheaper in the past, but I thought I’d mention it since I have not seen it listed with the other clearance stuff on the site and people might not see it because these are usually located in the video game section of the store.)”
TATOOINE SKIFF COMING SOON OUT
03.22.00 | 5:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Tatooine Skiff will be on its way to US stores soon! David, who lives in Madrid in Spain, send along a couple of boxed pictures of the vehicle, which hit TRU over there today. It retails there for approximately $20.
Box Front
Box Back
Yet another Yakface petition item that’ll be a reality for collectors very soon!
Update: This toy is out in the States! It was found today for $19.99 at a Target store! The hunt is on.
THE PHANTOM LASERDISC
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Fan Club apparently has the Episode One Japanese Laserdisc avaialble for $89.95. Reports told me that the item was posted on their website, but I don’t see it there just now…if you’re interested in this item, call the Fan Club to check if it’s still available.
Update: Yep, it’s there. Thanks to Todd and Frank for writing. You can pre-order now for shipment in May. Shipping comes to $14. The numbers are limited, so if you want one, call.
Update 2: Looks like the quantities were very limited. Paul wrote just now (5:10pm EST) to say that he had called to order, but was told it was sold out. Seems they must have taken their maximum number of pre-orders already.
Update 3: Strange. It now isn’t even certain if the Fan Club are going to have this item at all! That would account for it not being online, and for it being “sold out”. I’ll look into it and try to get an answer. Thanks to Paul for the update.
NABOO FIGHTER CAN FLY OVERSEAS
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I apologize for the pathetic title. But the M&M Collectibles prize draw for the 6′ Naboo Fighter has been extended to take International orders now. There are less than 100 tickets left now, so hurry if you want a chance to win this great piece! Don’t forget that Episode One figures are buy 1 get 1 free at PhantomMenaceToys through the end of this week, so check it out!
WUHER UPDATE
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Many people have reported receiving their Wuher figures from the Fan Club today, all still .0000 cards. If your order status changed in the last few days, expect your Wuher very soon.
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWSFEED
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Entertainment Earth: Star Wars 12″ Classic Wave 2 Still In Stock
The newest assortment of Star Wars Classic 12inch Figures is still available. 12in. Classic Wave 2 Case (Item #57135A, $13999) includes 6 Star Wars Collector Series Classic 12 inch action figures. Contains: 3x Chewbacca, 2x Princess Leia as Jabba’s Prisoner, 1x Han Solo in Endor Gear. Very limited supply in stock.
TOYS R US HAS ANAKIN PILOT
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Toys R Us’ website has the Anakin Naboo Pilot figure in stock for $6.99. They’ve still got Sith Lord Mauls left too. Thanks to Trevor Grove for the news.
BRIAN’S TOYS NEWSLETTER #33
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Check out Brian’s Toys newsletter #33 for some Yoda deals, Star Wars trivia, a character poll, plus news on their latest giveaway!
ETOYS PRICE RISES
03.22.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
It seems that some of the prices mentioned in yesterday’s eToys report have been put up a bit. Please do check the price before you order, just in case it is one of these newly-priced items.
Update: Marv wrote in to say that although the prices aren’t the same on the item pages, when you actually add the item to your cart, it comes up with the sale price. I checked this out: I went to the Theed Hanger page (it said $29.99) and when I added it, it came up as $14.99. So, worth a look.
FORCE COMMANDER POSTERS
03.21.00 | 7:00pm EST | posted by dlr
The official website “Lucasarts.com” has an animated gif down on the right hand side of their page which rotates through all 6 of the posters you can get. Thanks to Jesse James for the info.
NEW LEGO SETS
03.21.00 | 2:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The official Lego site has posted boxed images of the upcoming AAT, MTT and Millenium Falcon sets. Check out From Bricks to Bothans for the full story and direct links.
MARMIT FETT
03.21.00 | 12:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Check out this picture collage of the upcoming Marmit Boba Fett figure!
ETOYS SALE
03.21.00 | 12:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
eToys has marked down their prices on a number of Star Wars items:
Queen’s Ship – $49.95
Ceremonial Leia (12″) – $16.99
Tatooine Showdown – $9.99
Slave Leia (12″) – $19.99
Obi-Wan Kenobi (12″) – $11.99
Power Annex playset – $8.99
Theed Hanger – $14.99
12″ Chewbacca – $11.99
Adi Gallia – $3.99
Cox Landspeeder – $49.99
Cox Snowspeeder – $34.99
KB PRICE RISE?
03.21.00 | 12:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Pete S:
“Last Friday I picked up a few AT-AT’s at KB Toys for $19.99 as well as a few other items. Today I went to a different KB store and found a few more. To my surprise they had already raised the price from $19.99 to $24.99. Still a great deal but $19.99 was pretty good too. I don’t know if this is happening for all of the other Star Wars items they have been getting but they too could be raised depending on how well they sell.”
Update: Thanks to all the readers who have written in to confirm this change in price.
FORCE COMMANDER AROUND NOW
03.20.00 | 5:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Clint sent in this info:
“Just wanted to LYK that I preorder my Force Commander game from LucasArts awhile back and it arrived today. I haven’t had a chance to open it, but I guess the bonus CD w/ the music from the game is actually in the box since it didn’t come separately. I also noticed a sticker on the outside of the box that says a recruitment poster is inside. It shows a picture of Darth Vader with his figure pointing outward and the word “You will join us” printed on it. It says that there are six of them. So if your a millionaire and want all six poster you can buy a whole bunch of the games or take the more sensible way look at some websites for someone selling one of the ones you need.”
UPDATE!!!!! – – Tony tells us- “I received my game today from LucasArts as well. There is a coupon inside which allows you to obtain the 5 additional posters “Free”, paying only $6.95 for Shipping and Handling. It requires you to mail in the completed coupon, a copy of the receipt showing the purchase between 3/1/2000 and 9/30/2000, the original Proof-of-Purchase seal, and the $6.95 check made payable to The Express Group.”
STORE REPORTS
03.20.00 | 5:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Store Reports section has been updated with a whole bunch of area reports. Check it out – the tip you’ve been looking for might be there!
WATTO’S BOX
03.20.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Bad news. The Fan Club will no longer be getting the Watto’s Box set, due to a problem with the case assortments. They won’t be able to get the assortment they asked for, and so will not be getting these in. So…the hunt continues. Thanks to Dan Madsen for the confirmation.
SITH LORD MAUL
03.20.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Toys R Us’ website has the Sith Lord Darth Maul figure in stock for $6.99. Just search for Maul.
POTF2 CINEMA SCENES
03.19.00 | 6:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The FIA store has some new items in stock. Cases of the Aunt Beru wave ($79.99), Motti wave cases ($99.99), plus Rebel Pilots ($25) and Skiff Guards ($27). Check it out! Case breakdowns are given on the page.
Update: Motti cases, and the Skiff Guards, are sold out.
PODRACE REFUEL SET
03.19.00 | 6:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This wave two accessoy set is back in stock at ToyTime for $4.99. Type “Refuel” into the search box to find it. Go grab one if you need this!
NEW SPEAK UP!
03.19.00 | 3:55pm EST | posted by dlr
Bob asks, ” Are Star Wars fans the biggest complainers?” Check it ou in the Speak Up! section.
G.L. AUTOGRAPHED BANNER ON EBAY
03.19.00 | 3:00pm EST | posted by dlr
Here’s a very nice item if you collect autographs. . . heck, this is a great deal period! No reserve and the bidding starts at only $1! These banners were sold through the fan club last fall. Only 40 George Lucas signed banners exist and at a cost of originally $400! This auction has NO RESERVE! Bidding starts at $1 What are you waiting for? Go to Ebaynow and punch in a search for item #287679657!!!
NEW CUSTOMS ADDED
03.19.00 | 2:45pm EST | posted by dlr
I have updated the customs section with some beautiful 12″ pieces by Han. If you are interested in posting your collection online via yakface.com please contact me.
ANOTHER INSIDER MENTION!
03.19.00 | 2:35pm EST | posted by dlr
The latest issue of The Insider is hitting mailboxes accross the land and our good friend Philip Wise sent in this scan with another mention of our website, yakface.com!
TRU INFO
03.19.00 | 1:15pm EST | posted by dlr
A little birdie recently sent us this info from the TRU mainframe computer. Some very interesting stuff here- Please note not all TRU’s will have these items.These will take effect March 21:
POTF fig with coin….4.98
POTF commtech fig….3.98
POTF buddies……2.98
POTF diorama……7.98
POTF cinema scenes(newer ones)…..9.98
POTF classic 12″…..9.98 Micro double takes…..9.98
Ep1 cinema scenes……9.98
Ep1 buddies……2.98
Ep1 Electronic accessory……4.98
Ep1 Podracers……7.98
Ep1 epic force…..7.98
Ep1 deluxe figs…..3.98
Ep1 12″ electronic figs……9.98
Ep1 beast w/fig…..4.99
Ep1 small vehicles…….4.98
Ep1 royal starship…….49.98
Ep1 commtech reader…..6.99
Ep1 flash speeder…..4.98
Ep1 accessories…..0.98
Ep1 12″…..9.98
Ep1 large playset (theed)…..14.98
Ep1 small playset (theed)…..9.98
Ep1 blaster…..4.98
Absolutely tons more, all micro merch, as well as shampoo, umbrellas, battle bags, lightsabers, SW Trivial Pursuit, basically anything Star Wars.
Also, on March 23: MILLENNIUM FALCON…..19.97
YAK’S POLL RETURNS
03.18.00 | 11:15pm EST | posted by dlr
Yak’s Poll is now back and operational! Check it out today and give us your input!
BRIANS TOYS NEWSLETTER #32
03.18.00 | 8:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brian’s Toys Newsletter #32 is now available for you to read. This issue’s specials include the 14″ electronic Darth Vader for $30. Check it out for more cool POTF2/Ep1 and the usual great vintage deals!
CUSTOM CARD CONTEST
03.18.00 | 11:00am EST | posted by dlr
Here’s just a reminder that tonight at midnite is the deadline for Rebelscum’s custom card contest! Good Luck!
NEW MENU
03.18.00 | 11:00am EST | posted by dlr
I’ve had a lot of people asking where things are on the site and feel the pop down menu wasn’t quite doing it’s job so give me some feed back on the new text menu idea to the side. Does it look ok and make things easier to find? LMK!
PHANTOM MENACE TOYS NEWSFEED
03.18.00 | 11:00am EST | posted by dlr
We have had a lot of excitement over our Naboo Fighter Giveway! There are still some entries left…so act quickly. (There was some confusion in our last email – There will only be 250 TOTAL entries sold!).
This is to announce the extra prizes that will be given away –
2nd Prize: Autographed Darth Maul 8×10
3rd Prize: Luke in Bacta Tank Statue
4th Prize: Hasbro Naboo Fighter
5th Prize: 6″ Anakin Skywalker Figure
Special on the website this week! – All Hasbro Episode I Action Figures are Buy One, Get one Free! (Great chance to build up those droid armies, or get some extras to open!). – ALL Currently IN STOCK figures are listed on the website – if it isn’t listed we do not have them! – Thanks and good luck!
Visit PhantomMenaceToys.com today!
TRADE FEDERATION TANK OUT!
03.18.00 | 8:10am EST | posted by Tarpals
Starshow Collectibles have the new Trade Federation Tank in stock now. Priced at $24.99. This is sure to sell out quickly, so hurry if you want to order. Thanks to Bruce McGregor for the news.
Update: All gone.
SKIFF GUARDS AND REBEL PILOTS
03.18.00 | 5:50am EST | posted by Tarpals
D&S Toys have both of these sets in stock for $24.99 each. They also mention they are getting Watto’s Box in soon, inquire for details. Check it out! Thanks to Lee for the news.
NEW FIGURES ONLINE
03.18.00 | 5:50am EST | posted by Tarpals
ActionAce have the Qui-Gon (Jedi Master) and Destroyer Droid (Battle Damaged) figures in stock for $9.99. Jar Jar is sold out. They are holding an offer just now that gives you $10 off a $20 order, so if you can find something else you want there (these 2 add up to $19.98) you’ll get a discount. Thanks to J for the news.
Update: Sold out.
TRU SALE STRIKES BACK
03.17.00 | 7:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This good -and bad – news was sent in by Jedeyeben. The info came from the TRU computers in Indiana:
“The good news is that the TRU computer shows much more classic stuff coming back in again!! yes more figures ships, including AT- AT’s! Now the bad news is that all the prices have gone up. Leave it to TRU to ruin a good thing. Don’t get me wrong – the prices are still cheap but not as cheap. 19.97 for the AT-AT and pretty much anything that was only 9.97 all went up. Same for the figures, someone may have already noticed if their store still has any of them left, but the classic figures that were 1.97 are all now 2.97! same for all the new ones coming back in.”
MARMIT BOBA FETT PICS
03.17.00 | 6:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The official Star Wars website has updated with a short feature on the Tokyo Toy Fair, which includes a couple of pictures of the upcoming Marmit Boba Fett! Head over and check it out!
NEW COLLECTION 2 WAVE
03.17.00 | 3:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Sio Bibble wave has been in very short supply since it was first spotted a week or so ago. Yakface reader Dylan McDermond wrote in having found a full case of the wave, ready to go out on the pegs. The case breaks down as follows: 1 x R2-D2 (slim bubble), 1 x Captain Panaka, 2 x Darth Sidious (Holograph), 2 x Naboo Royal Guard, 3 x Queen Amidala (Battle), 3 x Sio Bibble, 4 x Pit Droids. As previously reported, the Pit Droids and Sio Bibble are .0000 while Amidala is .0100, if that is of interest to you. This case was spotted at a Bi-Mart in Oregon.
WUHER – TAKE 2
03.17.00 | 1:53pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Bunkaroo wrote in to say that his Wuher order status had changed from backordered to processing. I contacted the Fan Club and they have received a new shipment from Hasbro, and more Wuher orders are now being filled. So, check your status and see if you’ll be getting one!
SABE FIGURE PIC
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Toyfare magazine’s website posted this pic of 3 upcoming figures – Sabé, Nute Gunray (Holograph) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (with plastic, hooded cloak) – the pic comes from Toy Fair in Japan. Thanks to BP for the info!
TRU NEWS
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Darth Cloud sent in some TRU info. The TRU he works at in Virginia just got in an extra large shipment of the 3D video cases, obviously gearing up for the release in a few weeks. These are also being given away to those who reserve the Playstation “Jedi Power Battles” game ($10 down to reserve). The store just took down their Episode One display and are raffling off the 6′ Naboo Starfighter – raffle tickets cost $3 each, with no ticket limit.
KB SALE UPDATE
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Blaze, who works at a KB store, wrote in to say that on a shipment they got in today, the truck printout said the Millenium Falcon was to be marked down to $9.99. When they receive these it will be confirmed.
HOMING BEACON #5
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Click here to read the latest (issue #5) copy of the Star Wars.com newsletter.
FAN CLUB WATTO
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Seems that Watto didn’t sell out at the Fan Club at all. I got this e-mail today from a Fan Club rep: “I just wanted to let you know that the Watto Life Size Replica is not sold out. We are currently dealing with difficulties outside our own company that prevent us from offering the Life Size Watto Replica for sale at this time.”
So there we have it. Perhaps it’ll be available in the near future.
ITEMS SHIPPING
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
I’ve had quite a few reports of items ordered recently from both Star Show collectibles and Wishbook shipping now, in great condition. Thanks to those who wrote in.
BLOCKBUSTER YODA AGAIN
03.17.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Two more pieces of info on this item:
This is from Jay: “There is a Yoda up on display at my local BlockBuster 67th street and Greenfield ave. in WestAllis Wisconsin. It has all the info plain as day plastered right on front of the cardboard display that Yoda is placed upon. It states “NO PURCHASE NECESSARY”. The promo is suppose to start April 4th and run until April 9th. It is suppose to be a free raffle. My blockbuster is already taking names down on a piece of paper. All they ask for is your name, phone, and address. There were about 20 people on the list so far (yes it was a list..not individual slips)“.
And this is from Toyman4408: “I called a few of the blockbusters in my area this morning. Just to make sure the stories were the same. Seems the promo will start the day that TPM is released 4/4/00 and the drawing will be on the morning of 4/10/00. There will be no rental requirements or nothing to buy just fill out the entry form and hope for the best. I stopped by the Blockbuster up the street from me and the manager let me sneak a peek. This is a VERY cool piece. I can see I’ll be spending the week of the release hitting every Blockbuster in a 50 mile radius.”
UPDATE RE: EP 1 INSIDERS GUIDE @ BEST BUY
03.16.00 | 8:30pm EST | posted by dlr
Jay Shepard write in with this info-
“The boxed Ep1 Insider’s Guide _is_ compatible with Macs, but the promo one handed out with the pre-order of the video is only Win 95/98 compatible. So us Mac fans are basically screwed. FYI –Jay Shepard Hanover, MD”
UPDATE! [LAST ONE, I PROMISE…..]
Jason Reynolds informs us –
“Mac users aren’t necessarily “screwed.” LucasArts is very good about replacing PC versions with Mac if necessary. Usually it involves sending the software back to them. Two possible contact numbers: 1 800 LEC GAME (Company Store) 1-415-448-8000 (Tech Support)”
CARBON FREEZE CHAMBER INFO + R2 UPDATE
03.16.00 | 8:20pm EST | posted by dlr
I just got this email from Dan Madsen-
“We are still waiting to hear on R2 – hoping to know something next week. No pricing on Carbon Freeze just yet but I have seen it and it is awesome!! it comes with an exclusive action figure by the way! “
Sounds pretty cool eh? Now we just have to wait to see how much $$$$ !
KB SALE NEWS
03.16.00 | 6:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
KB are due to have a sale similar to the recent Toys R Us sale! Check out this price list sent in by Danny H, who works at a KB store. They unloaded a first shipment today, and the items are due on sale at the beginning of April. All items are POTF2:
Action Figures $2.50 (coll.3 & flash-back)
AT-AT $19.99
X-Wing $9.99
Mid-Size ( A-wing asst.) $9.99
Gunner asst. $3.99
Deluxe asst. $3.99
Beast asst. $5.99
Electronic Figures $3.99
Electronic X-Wing $19.99
Update: Lou wrote in with this:
“I thought that I would let you know that the local KBs in my area (Baltimore) already have the POTF2 merchandise on sale and have been restocking the shelves with new and improved prices. Unfortunately the amount of merchandise at my stores are nowhere near what TRU got. But I did get (this was last Friday): two AT-ATs for $19.99, Electronic X-Wing for $19.99, and loads and loads of FF figures and older! I just built an army of Sandtroopers and Hoth Soldiers (Green Card with Holosticker). Unfortunately, when I asked about the stack of Millennium Falcons they informed me that those would not be marked down. Sad. SO DON’T WAIT UNTIL APRIL … HIT KB NOW!!!”
NEW ITEMS AT THE FAN CLUB
03.16.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Fan Club has added some new items to their site, including the Pepsi life size Watto and a STAP Scooter! To check them out, go to their main page and hit the “new” link. Thanks to Bill for the tip!
Update: Watto is sold out.
NEW RELEASES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Episode One Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber toy is hitting stores now. A few reports of these being found at Wal Mart stores. George Collazo sent in a few photographs, including one of the new lightsaber, one of the Hungry Hero plush Jar Jar, and a couple of the new Holograph figures, which are starting to get a bit easier to find.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber
Hungry Hero Jar Jar Binks
Qui-Gon Jinn & Darth Maul Holographs (box front)
Darth Maul Holograph (box back)
It is quite difficult to get the holo figures in mint packages, due to the bubble shape. But I’m sure it’ll be no harder than it was with Epic Force. Thanks again to George for the photos!
Update: George mentions that the Holograph figures are indeed rotatable, like the Epic Force figures. There is a knob on the site of the holoprojector stand that moves them.
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWSFEED
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Rebel Pilots and Skiff Guards – Too Hot To Handle (Entertainment Earth)
We are one of the last stores on the planet to receive a shipment of these popular Movie Scenes from Hasbro’s Star Wars Classic line. Rebel Pilots (Item #84035D, $29.99) and Jabba’s Skiff Guards (Item #84035C, $29.99) will not ship to stores again (we’ve tried to order more but can’t). Order these now. We still guarantee mint condition on the items that are in stock. Once these are gone, they’re gone for good.
DEFENDER NEWSFEED
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Defender Collectible Cases, Inc. is having a SUPER March madness sale on the Star Wars 12″ cases. We are selling them at the previously unheard of price of $9.95 each. That’s only 95 cents over the 3.75″ figure case and $3.00 off the regular 12″ case price!!! This is an inventory reduction sale and will last for a limited time only! These are hard acrylic display cases with sliding bottom doors and hangers on the back for wall display. They are a must have for your 12″ Star Wars figures. Designed specifically to protect your figures from dust and damage and to provide an excellent means of display. Act now and order yours today at www.defendercases.com and don’t forget to check out our many other Star Wars cases!
CUSTOM SNOWTROOPER
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Check out this cool custom Snowtrooper on a speeder bike! The recipe for this custom is available on FFURG.
ONLINE STAR WARS RPG
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
“SAN RAFAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 16, 2000– LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC announced today it will partner with Verant Interactive Inc. and Sony Online Entertainment to create the first massively multiplayer Star Wars online role-playing game. Expected to release in 2001, the title will immerse thousands of game players into the classic Star Wars universe. Gameplay will feature a unique combination of combat, specialized missions, and daring quests.”
Click here for full article. Thanks to Koda for the news.
QUEEN’S STARSHIP FOR UNDER $30!
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Quite a few people have reported finding the Royal Starship vehicle at Target stores for under $30. Some say $29.94, some say $24.94. I expect it’s probably $29.94, but either way, that’s a great deal!
BLOCKBUSTER YODAS
03.16.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Scott:
“They are the same as the Pepsi Yodas from this summer, but with no grey base. According to my local manager, expect 6000 of these to be on the market (6000 Blockbuster stores) I think the number is high, but who knows…he could be right.”
Update: More info, this time from Doug: “Spoke w/a Blockbuster employee last night. They are a raffle prize, as in tickets must be purchased. No word on how much for each raffle ticket, nor what the proceeds benefit.”
Update: Scott writes again with some more info – “This could be only what the one manager I talked to is saying, but I was told: The Yodas will be raffled among buyers of the EPI video. That makes some sense, as otherwise many people would buy tickets w/o an instore purchase. Pricey raffle, eh? He does not come with a grey base, only the black metal base with the brass plaque.”
FAN HOMEPAGES PROTEST
03.15.00 | 8:50pm EST | posted by dlr
I found this little bit of info at TheForce.net-
“The official Star Wars website, www.starwars.com, began offering free homepages on its site on Wednesday, March 8. Most fans were elated, but others were severely disillusioned by a couple troublesome clauses in Star Wars Fan Homepages’ Terms of Service, which specifies explicitly that any “derivative works” based on Star Wars that fans publish on the service become the property of Lucasfilm, Ltd., which owns Star Wars, “in perpetuity.” A protest and information website has been started atwww.miscellanies.net.
Past incidents involving Apple’s iTools homepage service and Yahoo’s takeover of homepage provider Geocities saw these companies swiftly make changes to the pertinent portions of their Terms of Service agreements (similarly worded to the one Starwars.com uses) after users protested what they regarded as the theft of their intellectual property rights.”
WIN THE 6′ NABOO FIGHTER!
03.15.00 | 5:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Phantom Menace Toys are holding a prize draw which gives you the chance to win this fantastic piece! The 6′ Naboo Fighter was a store display promo that hung (and maybe is still there in your local TRU) above the Star Wars toy aisle. This is one great looking thing! Each entry costs $5, and the grand prize winner will get the Naboo Fighter. Other prizes to be announced soon. You must enter online, and only a limited number of entries are available, so head over to their site now!
FOLD-UP DESTROYER DROID
03.15.00 | 4:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
According to Tomart’s, the upcoming Jedi Powers 6″ Destroyer Droid figure will fold up like they do in the movie. That might even make me buy one of these! Thanks to IkabelGont for the news.
VINTAGE FIGURES AT FIA
03.15.00 | 3:17pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Figures in Action store has a limited supply of vintage toys in stock now. The items include vehicles and playsets. If you’re looking for vintage stuff, check it out, and don’t forget to check out our own vintage figure store.
ETOYS SHIP PILOTS
03.15.00 | 3:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Varad Mehta actually received the Rebel Pilots set he ordered from eToys. It seems that the correct information was that eToys had only limited stocks of the item, and the first few orders were filled.
MORE FROM WISHBOOK
03.15.00 | 3:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Yesterday I mentioned that wishbook had the CG Endor and Tatooine for $9.98 – let me stress that that price is for the pair, not singly (thanks to Adrian for pointing this out). Ramesh reports that they also have a 3-pack of Star Wars buddies – Yoda, Wampa and Figrin D’An for $19.97. Check it out of you’re missing those.
Update: The buddy set is sold out. Thanks to Lee for the news.
EBAY SALES
03.15.00 | 3:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
A TRU exclusive large Droid Fighter can be found on eBay at item number 282405171. Also, Scott Houseman is selling off his FF collection, which includes Weequay and Sandtrooper – item 279930799.
INSIDER’S GUIDE
03.15.00 | 3:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Shad in Pheonix, AZ:
“I just went to Best Buy this weekend to finally reserve my copy of Ep 1 Widescreen there, and get the free Insiders guide. It took so long to decide because while I think this is the best deal, I have a Mac and therefore the CDs are useless to me. Well, I was checking out with the free CD packet and told the sales clerk I wanted to make sure that it was the Widescreen version I was reserving a copy of, and that there were no tickets with the give-away packet. He went and asked his manager what to do. He came back and said that the promotion was over since it comes out in a few weeks, and that they had ordered plenty of copies -so not to worry about getting a copy. Then he went ahead and rang everything up. I ended up getting the Ep 1 Insiders Guide packet for $.01 and didn’t even have to reserve a copy at Best Buy. NOW THAT’s a DEAL!! Perhaps this is worth trying at other Best Buy stores?”
Update: Jeff reports that the Insider’s guide is compatible with Macs. Oh well.
EPISODE ONE – NOW SHOWING AT SUNCOAST
03.14.00 | 5:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
IkabelGont reports that today he saw Episode One showing on TV screens at a Suncoast in a local mall.
CARBON FREEZE CHAMBER – EXCLUSIVE
03.14.00 | 4:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The much requested Carbon Freeze Playset is definitely coming this year. It’s going to be a Fan Club exclusive, which is their third of the year, behind Wuher, and the 12″ Senate Guard/Chancellor Valorum set. The playset is currently scheduled to be available around October/November, so there’s a while to wait yet. Thanks to Dan Madsen for the info!
WAVE 2 ACCESSORY SETS
03.14.00 | 3:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Toymaniacs have 2 of the wave 2 accessory sets in stock – as usual, they cost $12.98 and come with a wave 1 accessory pack. The pairs are Rappel Line/Naboo and Tatooine Disguise/Tatooine. If you still need these, check it out! They tend to sell out very fast, so hurry.
Update: Tatooine Disguise pair is gone.
RARE FF COLLECTION SALE
03.14.00 | 2:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Jediwheels is selling his collection of 28 Freeze Frame figures, including rare items such as the Sandtrooper, AT-ST Driver, and more. Check it out on eBay at item number 283566343.
FRED MEYER SALE
03.14.00 | 1:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
JD found the following deals at a local Fred Meyer store:
Accessory packs – $.99
Electronic Accessory packs – $1.99
Epic Force (Maul and Obi-Wan) – $4.99
Comm Tech Reader – $4.99
Naboo Fighter – $5.99
Pod Racers (Anakin) – $5.99
Droid Fighters – $5.99
Beasts (Kaadu and Opee) – $5.99
Electronic 12″ Figures – $5.99
Naboo Fighter game with Anakin – $5.99
DOWNLOAD FORCE COMMANDER MUSIC
03.14.00 | 1:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Lucasarts website have posted MP3 versions of three pieces of Star Wars music from the upcoming Force Commander title for PC. You’ll need a program such as Winamp to play MP3 files. Thanks to Koda for the news.
CLASSIC DEALS
03.14.00 | 1:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Paul Ybarra reports that Wishbook have the Complete Galaxy Endor and Tatooine sets for $9.88. They also have other items such as the ROTJ 12″ assortment. Check them out!
TROPHY ASSORTMENT MAUL
03.14.00 | 1:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
One of these can be found on eBay at item number 283527945.
3D DARTH MAUL STANDEES
03.14.00 | 1:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Chris Deans:
“I was at my local video store in Oakville Ontario Canada today called Mammoth Movies. They were putting together a promotional standee for Episode 1. It was a very cool 6 foot tall 3 dimensional cardboard darth maul. They said they would most likely but raffling it off to kids who rent the video.”
HALLMARK 2000 PICS
03.13.00 | 7:30pm EST | posted by Gonk
Big Red’s Dejarik Board has posted pics of the upcoming 2000 Ornaments from Hallmark.
LIFE-SIZED YODA @ BLOCKBUSTER
03.13.00 | 6:45pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info was sent in by Jason:
“I work at a Blockbuster in Nashville, TN and last night the Manager unpacked her Phantom Menace Promo. It is life size Yoda. Looks awesome. She said that there were no instructions as to when to put it out only a memo that it was to be raffled off and that if lost the store will be hit for $300.”
EE NEWS FEED
03.13.00 | 4:50am EST | posted by Gonk
It was bound to happen sooner or later. The following items are no longer available from Hasbro. Although Hasbro hasn’t officially discontinued these items, no more inventory is available. We have removed the following items from our website:
Millenium Falcon Carry Case with Scanning Trooper Figure Electronic Snowspeeder
14inch Darth Vader
Complete Galaxy Ewok and Luke Skywalker
Bantha and Rancor Deluxe Creatures
Electronic X-Wing Fighter
What’s next to go?
AT-AT Walker with Figures (Item #69733, $99.99), Rebel Pilots (Item #84035D, $29.99), Jabba’s Skiff Guards (Item #84035C, $29.99), Landspeeder (Item #697703, $12.99) and practically anything else related to Star Wars Classic products.
Any or all of the above may be sold out by the time you read this. We cannot guarantee availability of any 1995-1999 Star Wars Classic Products. Once they say “Temp Out Of Stock”, backorders will most likely never be filled. Only at Entertainment Earth.
MOTTI WAVE AROUND
03.13.00 | 12:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This news is from Jer:
“Forbidden Planet has the new wave of POTF2 figures in stock (Darth Vader & Interrogation Droid, Princess Leia, Admiral Motti and Stromtrooper (articulated)) for £12.99. They also have limited numbers of the Millennium Falcon carry case with Imperial Scanning Technician (£19.95).”
Pricey – but if that’s your only option for these new figures, I guess you’re kinda stuck. I always recommend online buying (where possible of course) for UK fans, because the items are really too expensive here. £12.99 (more than $20!!!) for just one figure is not my idea of fun. You see people all the time saying that $11.99 for new figures at some online and comic stores is too expensive, but when you live abroad, that’s cheap!
Update: Jer wrote in again with a correction – the figures were priced at £10.99 (still expensive!!). They had foreign “Bonus Droid” twin packs for £12.99.
THE TUSKEN TRADER RETURNS
03.13.00 | 8:15am EST | posted by dlr
Our very own Tusken Trader section has gone through a bit of an overhaul and is some what ready for the masses! Check em’ out today!
CONGRATULATIONS TO FBTB!!!
03.13.00 | 8:15am EST | posted by dlr
Our very own From Bricks to Bothans LEGO section has won Cool Site of the Week! over at Lugnet! Congrats guys! PS- Check out their cool new look!
2 EXCLUSIVE DESKTOPS FROM GRZESIEK
03.12.00 | 6:00pm EST | posted by dlr
The well know desktop / wallpaper artist Grzesiek has bestowed two lovely desktops featuring toys to us as Yakface.com exclusives! Choose your desktop size below the images!
UPDATE: You can find many more great GRZESIEK desktops over atCountdown’s Multimedia section!
HARD TO FIND & NEW ITEMS IN STOCK (?)
03.12.00 | 5:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Clint:
“According to Star Show collectibles they have some of the harder to find new items back in stock such as the New Leia, Admiral Motti, Stormtrooper, Vader, R2-B1, and TC-14 for $8.99. Unfortunately, no R2-D2 w/ holo Leia. They also have the Jabba the Hutt w/ 2 Headed announcer in for $24.99 and all of the second wave of accessory packs for $7.99 each. It’s happened a few times before that I’ve placed an order and they didn’t have any of the items in stock even though at the time of the order the website said they did. Unfortunately. they didn’t write to me to let me know that they were out of stock so some of the items may actually gone and the website hasn’t been updated to reflect that. However, if anybody still looking for these items and I’m sure they are, it’s worth it to at least try.”
I had a quick look, and they also have Skiff Guards and Rebel Pilots ($24.99 each). Worth a try, as Clint says.
DARK FORCES 3: OBI-WAN SCREENSHOTS
03.12.00 | 5:05pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Here are a few screen shots from the upcoming Lucasarts title Dark Forces III: Obi-Wan. This game is, in case you don’t know, the sequel to the extremely popular Jedi Knight game. Obi-Wan is currently scheduled for release in the 4th quarter of this year. The scans come from the UK edition of PC Gamer magazine. The same issue contains a review of Force Commander, which scored 90% and is Game of the Month.
Obi-Wan Screen Shot 1
Obi-Wan Screen Shots
Obi-Wan Screen Shots
And no, I didn’t write any of the captions 🙂
STORE REPORTS UPDATED
03.11.00 | 8:41pm EST | posted by Gonk
The Store Reports have been updated. HURRAH!
BRIANS TOYS NEWSLETTER #31
03.11.00 | 6:55pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brian’s Toys newsletter #31 is now available for you to read here. This issue’s specials include the Jabba’s dancers cinema scene for $10, and this week’s giveaway is a vintage ROTJ Darth Vader. Check it out for this and the usual deals!
CUSTOM 12″ LANDSPEEDER
03.11.00 | 11:30am EST | posted by dlr
Here is a very nice custom 12″ scaled Remote Controlled Landspeeder up for auction on ebay! [#278411495]
NEW SPEAK UP!
03.11.00 | 10:55am EST | posted by dlr
Sean T. Drinkwater voices his opinion this week as he try’s to figure out what all the complaining is about!? Check it out here!
EE NEWS FEED
03.10.00 | 8:10pm EST | posted by Gonk
It’s not Hasbro. What is it? It’s a Marmit 12in. Stormtrooper (Item #MTS1, $99.99)! This Japanese Exclusive contains a Stormtrooper costume the same way it was created in Star Wars, only for an action figure. Highly detailed armor and accessories fit onto a 12inch highly poseable action figure’s skeleton. This kit includes a hyper-articulate 12inch figure, Black body stocking, armor, helmet and blaster. Some assembly is required. Very limited supply. Once these are sold out, no further units will be available. Only at Entertainment Earth.
BARNES & NOBLE 75% OFF SALE
03.10.00 | 5:33pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Stef McCarter:
“I have been to a few Barnes & Nobles with this sale going on. The have the Young Jedi card game starter decks marked at 75% off or 2.50. and the best buy. The limited Edition Complete unabridged Phantom Menace cd box set. With holographic cover for 75% off also. It is normally $150 but with the discount it comes out to $37.50 plus tax. It is a great deal.”
HOMING BEACON #4
03.10.00 | 1:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Star Wars newsletter issue 4 was sent out last night – click here to read it
BIGSTAR CONTEST
03.10.00 | 1:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Pete S received this from bigstar.com:
“Enter our Star Wars Sweepstakes and you could win a Darth Maul leather embroidered Jacket, Trivial Pursuit Star Wars Collectors Edition, “Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” VHS Widescreen Edition Boxed Set, and the “Star Wars” Trilogy Special Edition on VHS.”
FAN CLUB UPDATE
03.09.00 | 7:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Fan Club are expecting to get both Watto’s Box…and R2-D2 with Holographic Leia in stock in the near future – possibly as early as next week, or the week after. They’re on the way! Thanks as always to Dan Madsen for the update!
JC PENNY UPDATE
03.09.00 | 6:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Skott sent in more info from a new JCPenny book:
“I got a different JC Penny clearence book in the mail today! They have a few E1 items on pages 73-75, a lot of bedding & bathroom stuff like towels and waste baskets. They also have some toys:
1)small figure pack-12” scale(anakin, pit droids & r2-a6) for $15.99
item #hd 655-0628 A.
2) naboo fighters for $11.99 item#hd 655-0057 A
3)action figure pack(anakin-naboo,qui-gon-naboo, ben-naboo & maul-tat.) for $19.99 item# hd 655-0735 A.
4) deluxe maul & qui-gon set for $8.99 item# hd 655-0107 A
5) comm tech reader for $9.99 item# hd 652-0076 A
I you wish to order call 1-800-222-6161 and you must tell them the price and that you saw them in the clearence book!”
Also, the catalog number for the 12″ 3 pack mentioned yesterday is: HD 655-9454 A. Thanks to Doom2k for that info.
SHRINK-WRAPPED SABER 2 PACK
03.09.00 | 6:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Clint:
“I just wanted to LYK that I was at Sams today looking for their 2-packs, which they didn’t have any and as I was rounding the corner I noticed that they had a display of lightsabers. They have both the Darth Maul and Qui-Gon wrapped together for $14.07. The only bad thing is that they are shrink-wrapped and who ever did it did a really good job because both boxes are pushed against each other. Unfortunately, this causes the boxes to bow, usually in the middle of each of them. I was lucky enough to find one where the Qui-Gon one was only slightly bowed. Since Sams doesn’t do the shrink-wrapping themselves, this is probably going to be a universal problem. Anyway, I still think it’s a great deal 2 lightsabers for one low price, can’t beat that”
EE NEWS FEED
03.09.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Gonk
Thursday, March 9 – 12inch Action Figures with Mace Windu Reserve the next wave of 12inch Episode I action figures now. Choose from these three assortments: EP1 12in. Wave 3 3-Pack (Item #26277A, $74.99), EP1 12in. Wave 2+3 6-Pack (Item #26277B, $139.99) or EP1 12in. Wave 3 Case (Item #26277C, $139.99) only ast Entertainment Earth.
UK VIDEO RELEASE INFO
03.09.00 | 1:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
My buddy Ian got an e-mail from Amazon UK, who just opened a video and DVD section and are offering a £3 discount using this code:
Gift Certificate details:
Claim Code : VLP4-46QUND-59V5ET
Value : GBP 3.00
Expiry Date : April 7, 2000
Of course you can now pre-order TPM from them. On Widescreen it’s £15.99 (discounted from £17.99 RRP), with postage added and the discount total is £15.34.
(Amazon are also hosting a daily DVD player giveaway competition, you can enter once each day until the comp runs out. Pretty sweet deal!!)
This news comes from Simon Winter : I’ve been told by someone who is working on behalf of Fox video, that the official world wide retail launch for the Phantom Menace will take place at HMV, Trocadero London. They are opening the store at midnight on Sunday 2nd April, and there is going to be a big opening event with loads of media and special effects. USA won’t get the video until 4th April, so if you buy it at midnight from HMV in London you’ll be the first in the world to own the video, how cool would that be?!!!
MARMIT PICS AND INFO
03.09.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
An update over on Figuresinaction – they’ve posted boxed shots of the new Marmit Sandtrooper figure, well worth checking out! They also sent in this store update:
A large e-store is claiming they are the only ones who have Marmit Sandtroopers and TIE Pilots available. Contrary to their reports, Figures In Action is selling the Marmit Sandtrooper and TIE Fighter Pilot for $89.99 and $79.99 each respectively. That’s $20 less then those other guys. Don’t get fooled into paying more ElsewherE!
And I promise that I’ve got the site right this time 🙂
12″ KAADU PROTO
03.08.00 | 11:45pm EST | posted by Gonk
Outer Rim posted some pics of the prototype of the upcoming 12″ Kaadu.
STARWARS.COM WEBSITE CONTEST!
03.08.00 | 9:30pm EST | posted by dlr
Are you the biggest Han Solo fan? Want to challenge others with your Star Wars trivia? Do you have a plastic army of Luke Skywalker action figures? Want to share your Star Wars top ten lists? Show us your stuff and win! Build a free fan site and automatically get entered in theStarWars.com Fan Site Sweepstakes! On or around March 23, 2000, we’ll randomly select winners for the following cool Star Wars prizes:
One Grand Prize: Winner gets a choice of either a life-size statue of Darth Maul(approximate value $600) OR a life-sized statue of Yoda(approximate value $400).
Twenty-five Runners-up: 25 people will get one copy each of the soon-to-be-released LucasArts Jedi Power Battles video game(approximate value $39.95).
WATTOS BOX IN @ TOYMANIACS
03.08.00 | 9:30pm EST | posted by dlr
Anthony reports-
“TOYMANIACS.COM HAS THE JABBA w/2-HEADDED ANNOUNCER and OPEE w/ QUI-GON JINN SET …….for 31.98 per set……breakdown = $16.00 ea …… “FANTASTIC”!!!!! ALSO, WATTO’S BOX and MOS ESPA ENCOUNTER SET …..FOR 49.95 per set ….. “
DESTINY CAN & FAN CLUB
03.08.00 | 9:30pm EST | posted by dlr
I have recieved several reports about people recieving Destiny cans in poor condition. Rather than fill this space with negative posts [which seems to be too often these days] I am instead going to post one from David Cordes-
“I received my Destiny can today from the Fan Club (which I purchased with my Debit card, btw). Unfortunately, the corner base of the display was cracked, the wood splintered and bent up with flakes of black paint everywhere. I immediately called the Fan Club. Since I live in Denver, I drove to their offices only 30 minutes away. They were very helpful and went to check to see if they had a replacement, even though they are currently out of stock. While I waited in the lobby, I had a chance to observe their cool life-size statues of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Han in Carbonite and C-3PO and R2-D2. They returned from their wherehouse with a replacement which was in excellent condition. In spite of the bad rap that the Fan Club has gotten lately, and the fact that it was a slight inconvenience for me to drive out of my way to get a replacement, the Fan Club provided me with outstanding customer service. I hope this will be encouraging news to many frustrated fans. The Force is still with the Fan Club”
EBAY PLUGS
03.08.00 | 9:30pm EST | posted by dlr
Here are two auctions from some friends of ours that are currently going on. One is for a TRU display Millenium Falcon [#277613408]. The other is for a Grafex Flash Luke Skywalker Lightsaber [277931237].
JC PENNY 12″ DISCOUNT
03.08.00 | 5:32pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Skott:
“Today I got a JC Penny clearence book. On page 242 they have a 12″ Hasbro E1 figure set MIB for $19.99 (Watto, Obi-Wan, Battle Droid). The item number is HD 655-9454 A. To order you must call 1-800-222-6161 and tell them you saw them in a clearance catalog, otherwise they’ll charge you the normal $99.99!”
EE NEWS FEED
03.08.00 | 4:00pm EST | posted by Gonk
Coming soon from Marmit, the all new Marmit 12in. Sandtrooper (Item #MTS2, $104.99) and Marmit 12in. TIE Fighter Pilot (Item #MTS3, $99.99). Both figures are Japanese Exclusives! They come with Highly armor and accessories that fit onto a 12inch highly poseable figure’s skeleton. These kits includes a hyper-articulate 12inch figure, body stockings, armor, and a helmet. Some assembly is required. Only atEntertainment Earth.
DARTH MAUL: TROPHY ASSORTMENT
03.08.00 | 1:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Here we go with a new Episode One subset. This is the upcoming Darth Maul from the “Trophy” assortment. It was previewed loose a while ago, and now here is is carded. Darth Maul comes with binoculars, and stands on a base with a protruding Sith Infiltrator mini-vehicle. Thanks go to Droideka for the use of the photos. He is selling this item on eBay just now – check it out at item number 277845766.
Card front
Card back
KBKIDS SALES CONTINUE
03.08.00 | 1:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some more sale items on KBKids.com:
Royal Starship – $59.95
Epic Force Qui-Gon – $9.95
Update: This came from Peter Bateman about the Epic Force Qui-Gon:
Regarding this item it is definitely “Buyer Beware”. I ordered this item 2 weeks ago to be sent the “Deluxe Qui Gon” (with light saber handle). I called and complained, and they shipped the “correct” item by 2 day air at no charge, which was, another “Deluxe Qui Gon” (oh joy). They finally stopped sending me those deluxe figures and are now supposedly checking with the warehouse to find out whats up. I do get to keep both the Deluxe Qui Gons however 🙁
Looks like it’s an “order at your own risk” item.
Update 2: Many more people writing with the same info. Certainly seems like thu’ve got their code numbers mixed up.
BRIANS TOYS NEWSLETTER #30
03.08.00 | 1:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brians Toys newsletter number 30 is now available for you to read here. This issue’s specials include the Purchase of the Droids set ($8) and some very rare vintage figures. Check it out!
VEHICLE POLL
03.07.00 | 4:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
BP from collectstarwars.com wrote in about a new poll on his site, to see which classic vehicle – or playset – would you like to see next. Check it out!
JAPANESE DEFORMED FIGURES
03.07.00 | 1:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Some more info on those “deformed” Japanese Episode One figures shown previously. These are actually talking figures – when you put them on your hand, they speak 5-6 words. In Japanese, of course. They retail in Japan for the equivalent of about $15.
They are due for release on 23rd March.
HUNGRY HERO JAR JAR
03.07.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info on this upcoming now released item is from Chris:
“It’s about 15-16 inches tall.
The 8 phrases are: “Icky icky goo”, “How wude”, “Mesa called Jar Jar Binks”, “Yousa Jedi cawazy”, “Maxi big, da force”, “We dude it!”, “Yahoo!” and “Oyi, mooie-mooie! I luv yous!”.
You squeeze the stomach and the tounge unrolls like a party favor and makes a slurping sound. Stop squeezing and he makes another noise. His tounge also catches the 2 chubas he comes with. It’s a pretty cool toy. I’ve only seen it at 1 Walmart. The price is $17.97!”
Chris picked this toy up over a month ago. So, look out for it at Wal Marts. If you want to, I guess 🙂
EPISODE ONE STORY DISPLAY
03.07.00 | 1:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
My friend Noor Razzak is selling a cool Episode One store display bin from New Zealand on eBay. It was using the promotion for BlueBird snack foods, who did the Ep1 promotions in NZ, similar to Lays. Item number 277842742.
THE NEWS YOU WANTED TO HEAR!
03.06.00 | 4:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Oh yeah, we’ve been waiting years for this! It seems that the Carbon Freezing Chamber playset might well make it to retail after all! The official Hasbro Star Wars site at http://starwars.hasbro.com have posted some news today, in what seems the start of an attempt to use their website more (about time too). One of the things they address is the feedback they’ve gotten from fans on three main subjects – this playset, R2-D2 with hologram Leia, and the new 2000 cards.
They say that the Carbon Freeze playset was delayed rather than cancelled; they decided to wait until after Episode One was released to do the set. They are hard at work on this, and the chances of being able to buy this toy soon look pretty good!
They mention that R2-D2 with holo Leia was pulled from assortments to correct a mistake. That doesn’t really answer anything, because the mistake was corrected ages ago, and the corrected figure has been shipping 1 per case for months. So I don’t know what they’re talking about on that one.
As for the new cards, they say that they’re “thrilled” about having Obi-Wan and Vader on the new cards (I personally think they’d be 10 times better without the Obi pic). They do mention however, that they’re not finalized yet, and they will post pictures of the finished cards in the near future.
That’s the main points from their news update, head over there for the full post!
Update: According to the Hasbro site, there are 2 new Wal Mart exclusive items due out this month. The Falumpaset with Ammo Wagon (noo!) is a Wa Mart exclusive, which accounts for why it wasn’t shown at Toy Fair. The second exclusive item is called “Hungry Hero Jar Jar” – squeeze belly to see tongue extend – speaks 8 movie phrases. Sounds like another Hasbro bestseller.
PLANO CONVENTION
03.06.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The next Sci-Fi Expo in Plano, Texas is on the 18-19th March. Star Wars guests include: Shannon Baksa (portrays Mara Jade – customers will be able to win a date with her at the show!), Timothy Zahn (Star Wars author who created Jade), Richard Le Parmentier (Admiral Motti), Mike Quinn (played Nien Numb and Ree-Yees – first ever convention appearance!).
Also appearing Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes) and Richard Herd (V the Final Batle, Seaquest and more).
Check out the Sci Fi Expo website for more details!
HOLOGRAM UPDATE
03.06.00 | 2:00pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The holo figures found at Wal Mart this weekend retailed for $9.96. Thanks again to Darth Menace for the info!
CREATE A CARD CONTEST
03.05.00 | 9:15pm EST | posted by dlr
This pertains to the Rebelscum.com contest for creating a new card back for the figures after seeing what HASBRO is planning to launch down our throats later this year. I found this very well done card through a link over at The Bounty Hunter’s Collective. If you are planning on entering be ready cause some of these are going to look so professional that you will not be able to tell a difference!
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Hey guys, I didn’t do these cards- They were done by ENGLEHAST. I found the link to them at Bounty Hunter’s Collective.
HOLO MAUL CARDED
03.05.00 | 2:52pm EST | posted by Gonk
Here are pics of the new Hologram Darth Maul carded. The pics are kinda small though. Thanks to Jeff for the pics.
Front
Back
CARDBACKS FOR SALE
03.05.00 | 2:44pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Watto has over 200 figure card backs for sale – orange, green, green holo, green flashback, green commtech. Prices are negotiable – if you’re interested in these for customizing, contact watto@yakface.com. All the cards are in excellent condition with the bubbles sliced off.
HOLO MAUL AND QUI-GON HIT SHELVES
03.05.00 | 6:15am EST | posted by Tarpals
Darth Menace reports finding the new Hologram Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn figures in a local Wal Mart. Darth Menace mentions that packaging is similar to Epic Force – you can press the button to light up the figure, but you can’t rotate it. The same store – in Richland center, WI – had TC-14, R2-B1, and R2-D2 with hologram Leia too. This definitely seems to be a big push from Hasbro for the release of the Episode One video next month.
TOYS R US SALE STARTS TODAY
03.05.00 | 6:15am EST | posted by Tarpals
Patrick sent in some info on the new TRU sale, which does start today. There are two offers, buy one get one free, and also if you spend $20 on Hasbro, Parker Brothers or Milton Bradley board games, you get the Star Wars Episode One Monopoly set free! The supplies on the E1 Monopoly are short (Patrick’s store got 50). So, check out TRU today if you get a chance!
NEW AT FBTB – YOU ASK LEGO!
03.04.00 | 10:15pm EST | posted by swlegomaniac
A new regular feature at FBTB is a monthly Q&A with LEGO! Check out the Yak’s LEGO section in our Menu Selection to the right!
12″ QUI-GON & AMIDALA LOOSE
03.04.00 | 9:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Here is a new loose picture of the upcoming 12″ Portrait Edition Qui-Gon Jinn/Queen Amidala 2 pack. In case you missed it when it was posted a whle back, here is the boxed picture.
BRIAN’S TOYS NEWSLETTER #29
03.04.00 | 7:42pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brian’s Toys newsletter #29 is now available for you to read. This month’s specials include the Purchase of the Droids for $8, and this week’s giveaway is a 12″ vintage Han Solo. Check it out!
TIGER 2000
03.04.00 | 12:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
RTM have posted info and pics of Tiger’s 2000 line, which includes some new Star Wars stuff. Go direct to the page here – thanks to Jim Abell for the news!
COLLECTING ARTICLE
03.04.00 | 11:40am EST | posted by Tarpals
George Collazo sent in an article for you to check out. In it, he looks at the choice of buying the many standard, common figures, or saving your money for those limited edition items, such as a Yoda Limoge. He also gives you tips on how to photograph your items! Check it out, and please send your feedback to George – his e-mail address is at the foot of the article.
MORE TWO FOR ONE
03.04.00 | 11:40am EST | posted by Tarpals
Jer reports that the 2 for 1 deal that is available on TheToyShop is also available in the Entertainer stores (that’s their website). This was at his local store in Milton Keynes. £7 for two figures. They’re not optional though, there are certain “two packs” avaiable.
The store also got a pile of Italian Action Fleet vessels (TIE Bomber, Interceptor, Fighter & Vader’s TIE, Slave 1, Sandcrawler and Rancor) for £7 each, the Star Destroyer and Rebel Blockade Runner from the Collector’s Fleet at £16.
HASBRO’S WHITE KNIGHT
03.03.00 | 9:30pm EST | posted by dlr
David Gayler writes in for a new SpeakUp! & actually takes Hasbro’s side. Will the insanity ever stop? 🙂
WATTO’S BOX COMING SOON
03.03.00 | 9:15pm EST | posted by dlr
Many people have inquired to the yakstaff about any knowledge concerning the cinema scene “Watto’s Box” and when if ever the fan club will get this item in stock. Well this email landed in my bin today from fan club pres. Dan Madsen-
“hey there – we are already working on it – we are scheduled to bring in several hundred Watto’s Box Cinema Scenes in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned….”
VIDEO OFFERS!
03.03.00 | 7:15pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Jedivalkyrie sent in this info on the video promotions at TRU and WalMart in Jackson, TN:
“Toys R Us: There is a sign on the door proclaiming that for every Ep 1 video you reserve, your name is entered in a raffle for the huge Millennium Falcon display hanging in the action figure aisle. Basically, you get one chance for $5. The sign also says that the offer is only good at stores which still have the ship on display. Worth checking into at your local store, even if you pre-order from another place.
Wal Mart: The Wal Mart display is a 10 foot long Anakin’s Podracer hanging from the ceiling, where the pod and cables are inflatable, and the engines are cardboard. I didn’t see that you could pre-order the video there, but they will have it for sale (obviously). It would be a cool item to get ahold of after the video comes out.”
CREATE A CARD CONTEST
03.03.00 | 5:50pm EST | posted by dlr
The folks over at Rebelscum are holding a contest to design what you think would be a cool new Star Wars card! head over there for the details.
REBEL PILOTS
03.03.00 | 5:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Ok, I don’t want to fill up the news with Rebel Pilots posts, so I’ll make this the last, unless you hear that eToys will actually be shipping your Pilots set.
This info on eToys comes from Matt:
“I called customer service and they told me I should have been informed by now that they don’t have any and will not have any either. They cancelled my order and made sure no charges were made to my card. I then called D & S toys and they still have the Rebel pilots so I ordered on from there. It cost $24.00 plus shipping but I also got the Commtech Leia, Motti, Vader and Jawa and the shipping on the whole package was only $4.50!! I got a personal email about the motti wave so not sure if they have many, and they have a waiting list for commtech stormtroopers.”
ON EBAY TODAY…
03.03.00 | 5:20pm EST | posted by Tarpals
A quick mention of a couple of interesting items over on eBay.
Brant is selling off quite a few items from his collection, including some very cool and tough to find foreign Star Wars cans from as far away as Thailand. Look for seller id samtheq@aol.com
Rob is selling a 12″ Lili Ledy Tusken Raider figure, MIB – item number 274574049.
ETOYS UPDATE
03.03.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Stacks of mail about the Rebel Pilots sets. Some people haven’t been informed of any problem, some have received mail from eToys saying the item has been discontinued! I have confirmation that the cinema scene line is definitely finished, but I don’t know if Hasbro are still shipping them. I think it’s probably just an error on eToys part, and if you’ve not been contacted at all about your order, it might be a good idea to contact them and check it out.
DESTINY CAN
03.03.00 | 1:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Mos Espa have the “Destiny” can – not figures in action! I apoligize about that, just getting a little “copy and paste” happy! Thanks to the puzzled people who wrote in.
TOPPS EP1 3-D CARDS
03.02.00 | 10:00pm EST | posted by dlr
News on these cards- Each pack only contains 2 cards! One case has 36 packs. Each pack will retail for $2.95! The complete basic set contains 46 cards! There are also insert cards that are motion cards showing different movie scenes! $2.95 for two cards? Nooooooooo!
CASE ASSORTMENTS
03.02.00 | 9:00pm EST | posted by dlr
I recently placed an order with anotheruniverse.com for a case of MATRIX figures and in the package they sent me some nifty catalogs which list future case breakdowns for Star Wars figures. Now there are no case numbers listed, only SKU’s for their ordering system. I will however list the cases and there is only one case with dates they expect them to be shipping-
Case ? – Shipping late April – [12 figures] – includes – 1 Darth Vader, 1 Princess Leia, 3 Chewbacca’s, 3 Jek Porkins, & 4 Obi-Wan’s.
Case ? – [16 figures] – includes – 2 Capt Tarpals, 2 Pod Pilot #2?, 2 TC-14, 2 Astromech droid, 3 Mas Amedda, 3 Coruscant Guard, & 3 Tusken Raider.
Case ? – [16 figures] – includes – 1 Yoda, 1 Naboo Foot Soldier, 2 Darth Sidiois HOLO, 2 Naboo Royal Guard, 3 Queen Amidala, 3 Sio Bibble, 4 Pit Droid two packs.
Case ? – [16 figures] – includes – 1 Amidala (Coruscant), 2 Darth Maul (sith), 1 Obi Wan (hood up), 1 Jar Jar (swamp), 2 Qui-Gon Jinn, 1 Destroyer Droid, 2 R2-D2, 3 Obi Wan, 3 Queen Decoy.
Now there were other cases listed that had items that are currently shipping and there might have been another case or two that was just a rehash of one above with different numbers in it. Still I just wanted to pass along what seems to be coming- Hopefully these will all hit the end of april 🙂
TRU SALE MEMO
03.02.00 | 9:00pm EST | posted by dlr
Jason reports-
“Just thought I’d pass this along. I was at the downtown Chicago TRU today at lunch and saw a couple of cases in the back. A helpful employee opened one up and it was full of Ki Adi Mundi. I thought it was just a repacked box and figured the other cases were too and left the store. After I got home I went to the TRU in my suburb and the Star Wars pegs were covered with Ki Adi Mundis and Captain Tarpals. I wonder if they are shipping solid cases of figures for their sale or if these were overstock just waiting to be put out for their sale. I don’t know, but it was strange.”
DESTINY BACK IN STOCK
03.02.00 | 5:50pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Mos Espa have the “Destiny” can back in stock. This is a really cool can…wish I could afford one 🙂 If you missed it last time, they’ve got a few more, so check it out! Thanks to Robert C for the info.
SHMI SKYWALKER & HOLO NUTE
03.02.00 | 4:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Figuresinaction have posted pics of the upcoming Shmi Skywalker and Nute Gunray (Holograph) figures – go see!
WUHER COMMTECH
03.02.00 | 4:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Jed sent in Commtech chip sounds for the new Wuher figure in MP3 format. Check ’em out!
Droid Alarm
“Hey, we don’t serve their kind here.”
“Your droids, they’ll have to wait outside.”
“No blasters!”
ETOYS UPDATE
03.02.00 | 4:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Scooby ordered the Rebel Pilots set from eToys, and was told it was shipped. Then 2 days later, he got an e-mail to say that the item was out of stock! So, it appears this item hasn’t shipped. If you ordered and have not been told it it out of stock, or have even received it, please let me know.
Wampa points out that eToys have a sale on just now, and you can pick up the electronic Naboo Fighter for just $6.99!
Update: More on the Rebel Pilots. I’ve heard from a few more people who didn’t get the item, and Jim Kerr sent in a copy of the e-mail he got from eToys. It’s too long to copy out here, but basically, they took orders then discovered that the item wasn’t actually available. They expect more in soon, and – if you choose – they will put it on backorder for you, for when they do get them in stock.
JAPANESE JEDI SPIRITS
03.02.00 | 4:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Paul is selling his set of Japanese bootleg Jedi Spirits, made a few years back. Check em out on eBay – item number 273968484.
GET EP1 DISPLAYS!
03.02.00 | 4:35pm EST | posted by Tarpals
This info is from Pete S:
“Just thought I’d let you know, now is the time to go to Toys R Us for Star Wars displays. I noticed the other day my local TRU was reconfiguring their Star Wars displays to separate regular priced items from sale items. In doing so they are disposing of a lot of the panoramic movies scene cardboard displays in order to accommodate the new arrangements. Seizing the opportunity I inquired what their plans were for the now dismantled displays.Their solution, give them to me. : ) I am assuming that this is probably taking place or soon will be at TRU’s everywhere. If so, now is certainly the time to check your local TRU for some cool freebies.”
EE NEWS FEED
03.02.00 | 9:20am EST | posted by Gonk
The waves keep coming! The latest from Hasbro is now in stock. E1 Asst. Coll. 1 (Wave 11) (Item #84085K, $149.99) contains 3x Qui-Gon Jinn (Jedi Master with cloth accessories) 3x Destroyer Droid with Battle Damage, 1x Jar Jar Binks – Naboo Swamp with Fish, 2x Anakin Naboo Pilot, 2x Obi Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight), 3x Darth Maul (Sith Lord), 2x Darth Maul Tatooine only at Entertainment Earth.
NEW DEFORMED JAPANESE FIGURES
03.01.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
There is a new series of cool looking “deformed” Episode One figures to be distributed in Japan by TOMY. Not sure if these’ll come to the States…these things haven’t really appeared before. Check them out!
Battle Droid
R2-D2
Yoda
Jar Jar Binks
Darth Maul
COMMTECH DISPLAY
03.01.00 | 6:10pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Brad pointed out an unused Episode One Commtech Reader display unit on eBay – item number 272551114. These units make great display pieces.
COLLECTORS CLUBS
03.01.00 | 1:40pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Collectors’ Clubs page has been updated, so check it out if you’re looking for clubs in your area!
TIMELESS TOYS
03.01.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
Quite a few items have been found recently at Timeless Toys in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Items include the new Destroyer Droid wave (all gone…), Maul/Obi-Wan Final Lightsaber Duel pack, Mynock Hunts and Rebel Pilots. Thanks to all those who’ve written in about them, and you can call them on (503) 675-8548.
VIDEO WITH EXCLUSIVE POSTER
03.01.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The official Fox site is offering an exclusive free poster with pre-orders for TPM on video. Check it out here – thanks to Pete S for the news. Looks like the same one starwars.com are offering…
FAN CLUB BATTLE DROIDS
03.01.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
The Fan Club “bonus battle droid” pairs are hitting mailboxes now, with the holo-backed passes. Thanks to CIRE111 for the news!
COLLECTION SALE
03.01.00 | 1:30pm EST | posted by Tarpals
“Deeceman” is selling off his collection over on eBay – search for item number 273163015.
TRU 2 FOR 1 SALE
03.01.00 | 12:55pm EST | posted by Gonk
Just a reminder then TRU 2 for 1 Ep I figure sale starts on Sunday. The sale also applys to figures sold on their website as well. Thanks to Darren for the news.
OUTPOST COLLECTIBLES SALE
03.01.00 | 7:00am EST | posted by dlr
An old friend of mine is trying to clear out what he has left of his Star Wars stock and prices seem pretty good. There’s not much there but it is worth a look. Check it all out here.