For all you Rebel Pilot fanatics, Toys”R”us is offering these up for pre-order online, with a special Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promotion. That’s a pretty tough price to pass up, but remember this is an online promotion only. Thanks to our forum members for the heads up!
Category Archives: Collecting News
Jedi Turbo Speeder Package at Sandtroopers
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted a nice box shot of the upcoming Jedi Turbo Speeder that was announced at CV. March on over to check it out!
50% Off Deals at Target
Case Breakdown for TVC Wave 5
Various e-tailers have posted the case breakout for the upcoming wave 5 for the Vintage Collection:
1x Anakin Skywalker
1x General Grievous with Cape
1x Sandtrooper
1x Yoda
1x Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight)
1x Clone Trooper
1x Luke Skywalker (Ep IV)
1x R5-D4 (Ep IV)
1x Stormtrooper
1x Han Solo (EP IV)
1x Clone Commander Gree
1x Darth Vader
As you can see, this wave doubles-up on a lot of character/figures (2 different Lukes, 2 different clones, 2 different stormtroopers, etc.) but most interesting is that Yoda as found a new home with this wave. Wedge on the other hand is still M.I.A.
Sideshow 12″ Cantina Band Member(s) Revealed
Our pals at Jedi Temple Archives have revealed Sideshow’s plans for 12″ scale Cantina Band Member(s) in their 2011 Product Calendar. Head over to JTA for a closer look-see.
Adidas/Star Wars 2011 Spring/Summer Footwear
Adidas has revealed the next 4 designs in there popular Adidas/Star Wars footwear line. The new designs include AT-AT Driver, Darth Vader, Emperor’s Royal Guard and Emperor Palaptine. Head over to soleredemption.com for the full details.
Sideshow Collectibles: Star Wars News Aplenty
Sideshow Collectibles latest newsletter is chock full of Star Wars related product information and special savings!
First up, for a limited time when you place an order for the Emperor Palpatine 12″ figure and histhrone, you’ll receive 15% off ($20) the throne’s price. Both items are in-stock and ready to ship.
Next, if you purchase the Princess Leia vs Jabba the Hutt Diorama, you’ll receive FREE shipping (for a limited time).
Looking for that perfect centerpiece in your collection? The product page for the Boba Fett Life-Size Bust has been updated with new images for your review and it is sure to be the perfect prize for your display.
Finally, Commander Cody’s product page has been updated so you can get a full 360º view of this highly-detailed piece before it starts to ship in the next few months. And while the exclusive versionsold out, you can be put on the Wait List or you can pre-order the regular version.
TRU Charging an Ultra-Premium for Vintage
While major retailers like Target and Walmart are offering season low prices ($6.00 in most locations) for their Star Wars figures, Toys”R”Us is acting as “The Grinch” and has actually RAISED their already exorbitant prices on the Vintage figures to a jaw-dropping $10.99 each and the Legacy, Saga Legends and Clone Wars figures to $8.49 each.
Bah! Humbug!
UPDATE: ToysRUs is pulling a fast one here. There is a sale coming up this weekend: Vintage “On Sale” for $7.99 and CW and Legends “2 for $9.99” again. FAIL.
Milllennium Falcon Now $89.99 on Amazon.com
Amazon.com is now listing the TLC Milllennium Falcon for the low price of $89.99. Not a bad price.
New LEGO Sets Available at ToysRUs.com
ToysRUs.com has updated their site to include 6 new LEGO Star Wars Sets:
Clone Trooper Battle Pack (7913)
Mandalorian Battle Pack (7914)
Imperial V-wing Starfighter (7915)
The Battle of Naboo (7929)
Bounty Hunter Assault Gunship (7930)
T-6 Jedi Shuttle (7931)