While Hasbro may consider their TFA lineup a success, it’s hard to believe that most retailers are quite as pleased given the mass quantities of product collecting dust and getting marked down by ridiculous margins… many of Hasbro’s lines have been marked down significantly at places like Walmart. The same can be said for the goofy Spin Masters gimmick toys.
Personal Note: As for basic 3.75″ figures, we all know what most of us are experiencing. Empty pegs or the obvious pegwarmers hanging around. Wasted toy runs over and over. Will Hasbro get their act together for the upcoming films and actually produce better offerings in the basic figure lines instead of focusing on all the destined to be doomed gimmick lines? How much patience can retailers have with such weak product lines? What happened to the company that once took pride in the Star Wars brand? Why can’t they get product the product they make that IS in demand onto the shelves? Share your thoughts in the forums.
Above Walmart clearance photo credit goes to darthapathy via our forums. Expect to see many more reports of immense markdowns this summer, folks!
If you’re a 3.75″ collector and have felt like you’ve been left out in the cold, it might be time for you to head on over to Holeinthegroundpro and check out what they have to offer.
For myself, the items I have purchased have helped ease the “dark times” of collecting for a while now as I know that I can always head on over there and find something awesome for my dioramas.
Check them out here and share your thoughts in the forums (and for a sneak peek at a new item coming).
For a great number of collectors, the past several years have been very depressing on the Hasbro front… so what can one do? Try rolling up your sleeves and make your own figures like expert customizing master Darth Daddy continues to do!
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has begun! Whether you’re a first time customizer or a crafty veteran, we invite you to take part and customize a creature in our latest customizing challenge.
Repaint an existing toy or make your own fan-fiction creation – it’s up to you! Entries will be accepted through June 30. Head on over to the forums for all the details!
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has concluded, and with over 70 unique customs made, it’s one of our most successful customizing challenges yet! Check out all the entries and see which Yakface Forum members are walking away with some random prizes for their participation after the jump!
For those collectors that would love for more diorama pieces to be available for our 3.75″ display needs – Holeinthegroundpro.com has you covered.
Head on over to check out what new items are now available by clicking on the above image, or share your thoughts / post any requests in our forums!
Personal note: I’ve purchased quite a few of these items, and can personally say they are among the finest quality items I’ve ever purchased for diorama needs. Buy with confidence… and enjoy!
Few people have seen the Unkar Plutt or Admiral Ackbar wave… Han Solo is nearly impossible to find… and now Hasbro’s distribution inconsistencies continue, as the Nien Nunb wave (including mask-less Kylo Ren) has show up at a Wal-Mart in the St. Louis area (thank you Scott for the report).
Who else has seen these and newer Hasbro figures at retail? Let us know how those toy runs are going after the jump!
While browsing eBay last night, I came across an interesting upcoming Death Star playset, that according to the seller, is made by Takara/Tomy, and is scheduled for release in April. For a closer look, click here.
Who would like to see a more collector friendly version of a Death Star by Hasbro (or another company) compatible with the 3.75″ scale?
