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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Yesterday we reported that Wal-mart is planning on offering the new Imperial AT-AT for $79.99 starting on 11/7 and if you follow us on facebook, you’ll see we also posted that K-Mart is doing one better… it is currently selling it online and in-store for $49.99! Wow! Now that’s a low price!
Sandtroopers.com‘s Imperial spy network has gathered some new intel/photos regarding the Deluxe Vehicle w/Figure line. They’ve posted detailed shots of the BARC Speeder with Clone Trooper Jesse* along with a nice boxed shot of the AT-RT with ARF Trooper Boil. Head over for a closer look.
Still need to score the new AT-AT and are waiting for a real deal? You might want to hold out for one more week, as this is going to be part of the Walmart Toyland Catalog promotion starting on 11/7 and running through 11/24. The BAT-AT will be on sale for $79.00 – a savings of $20! Basic figures will be on rollback as well for $6.00 each. Click the image above for a preview.
Yakface forum member “Grimace” has posted that he found the new Clone Wars Xanadu Blood and Plo Koon starfighter vehicles at his local Toys”R”Us.
Those looking to pick up the Clone Wars Rise of Boba Fett Ultmate Battle Pack might want to hold out for one more week, as this is going to be part of the Toys”R”Us Big Toy Book promotion starting on 10/31. This set will be on sale for $79.99 – a savings of $20- $30 depending on your store’s pricing.