This is not breaking news, but the new 6″ Enfys Nest w/ Swoop Bike has been showing up at various Target stores recently, including the St. Louis area over the past week. It might be worth an extra stop if you’re interested in picking up this set.
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From Russia with Love
Forum moderator darthvlad is oveseas in Russia right now (Nakhoda, to be precise), and sent in a couple pics of the Star Wars section of a local retailer he visited. It’s worth the look to see what the selection is of Hasbro product that he has come across.
Personal Note: I will stop complaining about the lack of anything TVC related at U.S. Walmart stores for a while after seeing this sadness… but just for a while.
New Force Link 2.0 Figures Hitting Walmart
Walmart may be clueless how to distribute collector geared Star Wars action figures these days, but many stores have continued to stock the “kid aimed” Force Link waves with a hint of regularity (though in many areas, not at all!).
On any note, the latest wave is popping up at various Walmart stores (reports vary from $3.00, $5.00, to full MSRP), so be on the lookout if you’re looking to acquire them.
Hot Wheels Concept Series
I haven’t seen these anywhere besides Gamestop, but for $4.99 these little Hot Wheels Concept Series vehicles scream old school Star Wars to me and are an automatic purchase.
For all I know, they’re hitting Walmart, Target, etc. – but I’ve seen no evidence of this in my neck of the woods but they really are fun oddball items.
Thoughts? Would anyone like the see an upsized 3.75″ scale TIE Fighter like this at some point from Hasbro? I think I would.
Exciting Diorama News!
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What would be even better than Hole in the Ground Pro’s custom resin diorama props? How about actual injection molded plastic accessories and playsets?
With the help of the collecting community, this can someday be a reality – keep an eye out on our main page for an upcoming crowdfunding campaign that you can contribute to, which can help make your custom dioramas dream a reality!
Gamestop Toy Runs
A few days ago, I scored the new 6″ Bespin Han at Gamestop (only 6″ Star Wars figure they had). So, if you don’t feel like trying to track this down at a big box retailer or online, you might want to swing by your local Gamestop if you have time and try your luck!
Personal Note: This is my favorite Han so far in this scale. Truly awesome. Pick this one up you see it, I think you’ll be a fan even if you don’t collect this scale.
Customizer Spotlight: RookieOne
Custom dioramas are always one of the best parts of the hobby, and forum member RookieOne has shared some cool pics of a multi level diorama called “Black Spire Outpost” that he’s working on. Check it out after the jump!
Walmart 6″ Markdowns
These don’t appear to be a widespread markdown, but I came across some surprising prices on new TBS stuff at a St. Louis area Walmart today… seems to be yet another sign of trouble with the brand right now. Anyone else finding similar prices at their area Walmarts? Let us know!
Yak’s Top Ten: The Phantom Menace
Yak’s Top Ten continues with The Phantom Menace!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from The Phantom Menace? Post your TVC wishlist in our forums HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist HERE.
Note: Wishlists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list. Thank you!
Got Gordmans?
While out and about today, I swung by my local Gordmans store (thanks to a tip from St. Louis area collector Darth Stringfield) – and saw a huge amount of AT-ACT’s for $70.00 each (and a handful of basic Rogue One figures for $2.99 each).
Personal Note: Even if you didn’t care for the way Hasbro engineered this walker, for this price, I don’t feel you can go wrong. Even if one gets it just for a shelf display, it’s still really cool. You can also check to see if you have a Gordmans within reasonable driving distance from you on their store locator.