Before you get too excited when coming upon the new Kmart exclusives in stores, be sure to check for evidence of tampering as forum member local_gotal was treated to an unwelcome surprise.
Continue reading Kmart Exclusives: A Cautionary Tale
Category Archives: Collecting News
TIE Interceptor On Sale
Amazon has marked down their exclusive TIE Interceptor to $39.46 – Don’t miss this great deal.
Thanks to Kyle Z for the tip.
Kmart Exclusive Vintage Sets
Reports are coming in from collectors finding Kmart’s outstanding exclusive sets across the country, and reports of those who ordered online receiving their orders as well (though some have received mixed orders).
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are also reporting these sets are showing up in good numbers.
For reference, the Ewok set’s UPC is 653569875550 and the Scanning Crew set’s UPCs are 653569890539 / 653569890485.
5 Tips for Collecting Vinylmation
Our friend Kevin Gawthrope (CollectAll21.com) has posted a helpful article over at Vinylmation Kingdom for those looking to jump into the collecting Disney Vinylmation figures.
Hasbro 3rd Quarter Earnings Rise
Hasbro is reporting slightly improved third-quarter financials, which exceeded Wall Street expectations. Hasbro is crediting much of this to stronger sales of Star Wars and Transformers toys. Check out more details after the jump!
Yakfinities #50 Continues
Our 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues as several customizers have already contributed to the latest theme, The Original Trilogy!
The entries thus far have been outstanding, and in addition to our standard random winners, someone will win the Amazon exclusive Droid Factory wave for the grand prize!
Whether you’ve never customized before or are a crafty veteran, head on over to the forums and and show off your skills!
Rebelscum Breast Cancer Awareness Patch
Rebelscum has announced a limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness Patch to increase recognition of the disease. Head on over for the details on how you can get yours.
Funko Papercraft Star Wars Playset
Funko has also announced a new Star Wars BOXOS papercraft two-sided display featuring the Bespin Carbon Freezing Chamber and Gantry. Now before you dismiss this out of hand, the figures included with the display are about 4″ tall each, so you may be able to use it as an action figure display for Hasbro, LEGO or Kubrick figures (the last two being more appropriate stylistically). I plan on picking up a set when they are available to test out.
Paris Comics Expo Exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark Funko Darth Vader
Our friends at MintInBox.net pass on word to us that an exclusive Funko Glow-In-The-Dark Darth Vader bobblehead will be available as a Paris Comics Expo in November. Click on through to check it out.
Sponsor News: Jett’s Toy Hutt
Now in Stock – Star Wars Comic Packs! Some great classics & hard to finds. Grab ’em before they are gone!