Yak reader Rob Mires writes in to say he found the new ROTJ Vintage wave (Wooof, Jedi Luke, Admiral Ackbar and R2 specifically) at his local Target in Las Vegas.
Nice score Rob!
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Hasbro Unveils My3D Device for iPhone & iPod
Newswires are reporting this morning that Hasbro has developed a handheld device called My3D that attaches to the two Apple Inc. devices – the iPhone and iPod Touch that promises three-dimensional content that offers a 360-degree experience in gaming, virtual travel experiences and entertainment content. It’s aimed at both children and adults.
With the recent announcement of the complete Star Wars saga being re-released in 3D starting in 2012, I’d say it’s a safe bet that this announcement will lead to some sort of 3D-inspired pack-in and/or downloadable content for the action figure line as 2012 approaches.
Head to Yahoo! Finance for the complete story and after that, head to our forums or facebook page with your thoughts on this new product.
Vintage ROTJ Wave In Stock at StarWarsShop.com
The highly anticipated Return of the Jedi wave is now in-stock at StarWarsShop.com . Use code“SWSCABIN” for $5 off your order. This assortment includes one each* of the following: Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Jedi Luke, Wooof, R2 with lightsaber and drink tray, Rebel Commando, Wicket, Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker (ROTS), Sandtrooper and a Clone Trooper (ROTS).
*This case will also include 2 of one of the figures listed above.
Thanks to “AaylaSecurasMan” from our forums for the tip.
Update: Link is now unavailable – best of luck to those that got their orders in.
New Target Sales
If you’ve been holding back on Target’s exclusive Hoth Sets, they are on sale this week for $34.99. You will also find Vintage figures for $6.99 and the Vintage Snowspeeder and TIE Fighter for $19.99 – not bad!
Thanks to Yakface reader Steven for the heads up.
New Clone Wars Figures for Pre-Order
Just a quick heads up – Hasbrotoyshop.com has the new “Embo Wave” up for preorder – these look like some of the better Clone Wars figures this year, and it appears these will start shipping around November 22.
Star Wars 2011 Preview
Want to see a preview of the Star Wars figures for 2011. Head to our facebook page for a look at Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape), Utapau Clone Trooper, R5-D4, Stormtrooper, Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) and Commander Gree. Also shown are Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi (new sculpt), R7-A7, Cad Bane w/Todo-360 and Hevy in Training Armor.
Vintage ROTS Clone Trooper Card Variant
Yakface forum member Eopie Herder was kind enough pass along a discovery he made regarding a new packaging variant in the Vintage line. It appears that the inset photo for the ROTS Clone Trooper has been retouched with more vibrant colors – most notably the background. This alternation joins the tweaking of the Sandtrooper card we reported eariler this month. Click the image above for a closer look.
Yakface/Hasbro QnA: Session 85
After a long hiatus, we get back into the mix with the late round of answers for the Star Wars Hasbro QnA. In this session get official confirmation regarding a few clones in the Clone Wars line and official numbering list for the next 3 Vintage Collection wave (ROTJ, AOTC, and the first wave for 2011 – with pics to come! Head to the forums for the full details.
AT-AT Sale Update 2
Yakface reader Steven writes in with the following:
Hey it’s me again giving you the 411 on Target…. If K-Mart is sold out at their $49.99 price, and if you have an ad from them showing the sale price, Target does price matching, you may have to go to the guest services counter, but we do price matching. So if K-Mart is sold out… take your ad and try Target. Glad to try to help you guys when I can….
Thanks a bunch Steven – we hope this helps out and that any readers who attempt this walk away successful!
Update: For clarification sake, there is no K-Mart print ad that advertises this low price so you’ll most likely be out of luck in getting other retailers to price match their ultra low deal. – Jayson
They’re Back and Thrifty Has Them!
Yakface forum member Yakpurge was kind enough pass along a great Vintage Star Wars figure advertisement* he came across while looking at an old August 23, 1979 issue of the LA Times. Those were the days. Tap the image above for a closer look.
*Note the spelling for Chewbacca.