Our friends at JediDefender have posted a new list of Target DPCIs slated for feature on a Star Wars endcap in the next week or so. Head on over for the complete breakdown.
New Hoth Battle Packs Found
News is coming in that collectors have already begun to find the new Target Exclusive Battle Packs, retailing at $39.99. Be on the lookout if you’re wanting to add the Rebel or Imperial set to your collection – and it never hurts to try the DPCI trick, which is 087-06-2249 as both sets share the same number.
Episode 265: In Your Face!
Every time Star Wars has been in theaters it has meant a major promotional push, from fast-food toy tie-ins to theater exclusives to store toy resets and stocking. With the announcement of The Phantom Menace returning to theaters in 2012, Marjorie and Arnie discuss what this means for collectors, and they give their reactions to this new rendition of Star Wars. Hear it all on this week’s podcast, then give your thoughts on their voicemail at 415-508-JEDI.
Also this week, Jerry addresses the differences in the vintage AT-AT box and the Toys R Us exclusive “Vintage” AT-AT box, a listener calls in on his brand new R2-D2 phone, a review of the Celebration 5 Bossk maquette, and a rundown of all the latest collecting news.
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
Jango Fett Saga Legends Variant Confirmed
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have received photographic evidence that Jango Fett has been upgraded to the “as advertised” TAC #57 sculpt. Prior versions utilized the 2002 Saga #13 Jango sculpt. Head on over to JTA for a closer look.
Update: It looks like this piece wasn’t found in the US (yet) but in Australia. Hopefully we’ll see it here soon.
NEW Star Wars Specials at TRU This Week
Toys”R”Us updates their sales this week with a nice discount on the NEW Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack and it is now $89.99! (A $10 to $20 savings depending on your store’s pricing) Also this week, the Radio Controlled Hailfire Droid is marked down to $49.99 (from $59.99). And as we reported earlier this week, the Exclusive Nikto Guard is now free with a Star Wars purchase over $30.00.
Clone Wars Nikto Guard (TRU Exclusive)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Toys”R”Us exclusive Nikto Guard from the Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Finally, we’ve received the figure that was originally intended to be included with the Clone Wars Jabba’a Palace Battle Pack from 2008. A great looking figure all around and well accessorized.
CONS: Lack of articulation in the legs limits poses available and the pre-posed leg positioning tends to make this figure unstable. A rather generic figure for an exclusive and the $10+ pricepoint might hamper this figure’s sell-through at retail.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
New Battle Packs Hitting Retail
Two of the more impressive Clone Wars Battle Packs this year are starting to show up at both Wal-Mart and Toys”R”Us stores. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled if you’re looking for either the Clone Wars ARC Troopers Battle Pack or the Mandalorian Troopers Battle Pack!
Uncle Milton Educational Toys Reviewed
Our friends at Jedidefender.com have reviewed some of the new Uncle Milton Star Wars educational toys – definitely worth a read. Head on over there and learn more about this line after the jump!
Innocents of Ryloth Edition Size Revealed
Sideshow Collectibles has revealed that the edition size for the Innocents of Ryloth 3 pack is set at 500.
VC15 Clone Trooper
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with addition of the Clone Trooper from the Vintage Collection.
PROS: A nice super super-articulated plain clone trooper for our collections. Keep an eye out for the versions that have the belt flipped in the correct orientation.
CONS: Missing paint apps on the helmet make him look plainer than he already is. Helmet is also prone to yellowing/discoloration. Light in the accessory department – a spare DC-15A blaster rifle would have been a nice extra. Wonky hip articulation doesn’t add a whole lot in terms of “fun factor”. Some versions have the belt assembled upside down. You can get a better ROTS clone trooper in the Saga Legends line cheaper and you get extra weapons and a stand.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.