Yakface reader Darth Stringfield was informed by a Toys”R”us employee yesterday that starting on Sunday, this figure will be free with a $30.00 purchase. If this indeed true, it may be worth a trip to your local store to add this figure to your collection.
Our sponsor, Big Bad Toy Store has posted a ton of new pre-orders on their site today and within the updates, they’ve revealed a new Clone Wars “Deluxe” vehicle with figure set that includes a BARC Speeder with Clone Trooper “Jesse”, as depicted in “The Deserter” episode from Season 2. Head to BBTS to pre-order yours today!
Our friends at Jedi Defender have posted some nice front and back carded shots of the upcoming Target Exclusive Senate Commando 2-pack that includes Captain Jayfon and a basic Senate Commando. This set will be shipped alongside a Cad Bane & IG-86 2-pack for around $14 each. Look for these sets in your local Target store in the next few weeks. Head on over to Jedi Defender for a closer look.
Our friends at Past Generation Toys provided us with a look at this ultra-rare item that any serious collector would love to have in their collection. This is the original wax sculpting for the Kenner POTF2 Dewback, only one exists and this is it.
For additional info and photos, visit our facebook page and if anyone is interested in buying this, please contact Josh as Past Generation Toys for additional contact info for the owner of the piece.
eBay Power Seller “Tunghori” has posted auctions for the Xanadu Blood and Plo Koon’s Jedi Starfighter. If these are items you just have to have now, they are available as a “Buy It Now” option (shipping extra).
Variation hunters rejoice/commit seppuku. Despite Hasbro’s insistence that running changes are too hard to manage, it appears that another switcheroo has been made in the kid targeted Saga Legends line. Joining Obi-Wan and the Battle Droids is Darth Vader (SL06) which now sports the “500th Vader” sculpt. Initial production runs of this Legends release included a repack of the TLC BD08 sculpt. Tap the image above for a closer look.
There are a lot of deals to be had on Star Wars goodies this week at Toys”R”Us. Starfighter Assortment Vehicles, Legos, Role Play, Legends and Clone Wars figures are all on sale. Plus qualifying purchases can earn you free $5 or $10 gift cards!
This exclusive figure has now been found at retail! Specifically, at a Toys”R”Us in central Iowa by forumite Grimace.
UPDATE 9/26 – Thanks to Paulskywalker for some great up close pics of this figure loose – be sure to check them out HERE.
Sideshow Collectibles now has the Innocents of Ryloth 3 pack available for pre-order. Get yours today before they sell out!
Toys”R”Us.com now has their exclusive Clone Wars Nikto Guard in-stock online. Get them while they’re available.