Target is resetting their aisle this week and in order to clear out existing product, they are quietly clearancing the previous DPCI/SKU (087-06-1402) for the Deluxe Vehicle with Figure sets to make way for the new Class I/Rapid Strike Vehicle DPCI/SKU. Last night I found the Y-Wing Scout Bomber and Republic Scout Speeder for $5.08 a pieces while their case mates – the Naboo Skiff and Cad Bane Speeder Bike (in new packaging) rang out at full price. It might be worth a trip to the Price Scanner to see if your store is doing the same thing!
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Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about more new preorders and a nice batch of new arrivals!
Facebook Preview: AV-7 Mobile Cannon
Our Facebook followers today get a Toyguide Update Preview for the Clone Wars Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon. This is one cool piece featuring a rotating and elevating barrel, articulated legs, flip down treads (with rolling wheels) launching missiles, and flip out platform with blast shield! Head on over to our Facebook page for the preview album. Look for this to start hitting stores in your area soon.
AV-7 Cannon and Exclusives Found
Our friend Dan at swcollector.com sends in a report that he found the Toys”R”Us exclusive Stealth Ops Clone Trooper, Deluxe Rebel Transport Speeder and Geonosian Speeder along with the AV-7 at his store today. Great news for those waiting for new product to hit the shelves!
Episode 305: SDCC 2011
Last weekend saw Comic Con International hit San Diego, and it had everything you would expect, from cosplay superheroes to big name celebrities to the Star Wars Action News team covering all the great Star Wars collecting from the convention, from the exclusives from Kotobukiya, Gentle Giant, and Hasbro to the Star Wars collectibles panel featuring Sideshow, eFX, and more!
In this episode of Star Wars Action News, Arnie and Marjorie recount all the Star Wars moments from the con, from the great new products on display to the not-so-great handling of the line at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth. Also Justin joins in to run down the new toys revealed by Hasbro, and Jakob reviews new Star Wars 6-inch figure prototypes from ThreeA.
Also on this episode, we interview representatives from Star Wars collectible companies Uncle Milton, Kotobukiya, and Gentle Giant, all talking about their new product reveals at the con, and Star Wars author Timothy Zahn talks to Arnie about his new novel Choices of One as well as looking back at his first Star Wars novel Heir to the Empire 20 years later. All this, plus more, on this SDCC episode of Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN305.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN305.M4A
Adding Insult to Injury for MOC Collectors
Per the description of the Revenge of the Jedi Death Star Figure Pack at HasbroToyShop, Salacious Crumb and the Mouse Droid are given their own numbers VC66 and VC67 respectively. Which means if you’re a MOC collector (or have OCD) and you don’t get this set (or at least these two carded figures), you won’t have a complete carded Vintage set.
HasbroToyShop Has Its Revenge on Collectors
As you are probably painfully aware by now, HasbroToyShop this morning placed the SDCC exclusives up for sale on their site, including the Revenge of the Jedi Death Star Figure Pack. Needless to say, the site couldn’t handle the rush of traffic to order this and the other exclusives, forcing many to miss out on this highly sought after piece. Couple this latest snafu with the frustration collectors are having finding new product in general and you have the perfect storm for breaking the Tauntaun’s back. Collectors in forums and Facebook and Twitter are voicing their disgust. Let’s hope that Hasbro and HasbroToyShop gets the message (1-800-224-4438).
Sponsor News: Past Generation Toys
The new Past Generation Toys website is here! Lots of preorders listed, new items and best sellers! Check out the site today! PastGenerationToys.com
PreOrders
Check out the Action Figure PreOrders including products from DC Direct, DC Universe Classics, Masters of the Universe Classics, Bowen Designs, Gentle Giant, GI Joe, Marvel Universe, Star Wars, Thor, Transformers, Living Dead Dolls, Mezits and lots of video games related toys!
New Items
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Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received the new B-Wing Fighters and the new Wave 2 – Vintage 3-packs. We also have a few sets of Wave 7 Vintage Collection and the Deluxe Vehicle with Figure Collection.
NEW: Vintage Collection Figures:
VC55 – Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
VC54 – ARC Trooper Commander
VC53 – Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)
VC52 – Rebel Fleet Trooper
VC51 – Barriss Offee (Jedi Padawan)
VC50 – Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)
NEW Vintage Vehicle:
B-Wing Fighter
NEW Vintage Collection Special Action Figure Sets
Imperial Forces – Bossk, IG-88 and Snowtrooper
Imperial Set – Imperial Commander, Dengar and AT-AT Driver
Android Set – C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca
NEW: Deluxe – Vehicle with Figure:
Speeder Bike – with Castas
Attack Cycle with General Grievous
Republic Scout Speeder with ARF Trooper
Separatist Droid Speeder with Battle Droid
Pre-order by July 25th:
Wedge Antillies with Collector Mag #35
Tusken Raider with Collector Mag #36
Techno Union Ship with Collector Mag #79
Ewok Hang Glider with Collectors Mag #80
Kenner C-3P0
Kenner R2-D2
Logray mini bust
Watto mini bust
Clone Trooper Status 2-pack
Operation Star Wars R2-D2 Edition
SDCC Revenge Set Available Tuesday at HTS
Even though the Exclusive “Revenge of the Jedi” Vintage Set sold out at SDCC this weekend, fear not as it will be going up for sale on HasbroToyShop.com sometime on Tuesday (July 26, 2011).