Target needs to take a hard look at their DPCI system and how they assign them to particular UPCs as there is no good explanation as to why a Black Series figure from 2015 (let alone Zuvio) should still be twice as much as a figure from 2016.
Clearance Season at Target
Target has finally begun the process of clearancing out product that has been desperately staring back at you for nearly the past year. While most of these are the “lower tiered” 5POA style toys that even the kids seem to have no interest in, you will also likely find items from TBS getting marked down significantly as well.
While it’s good to get out with the old, seeing what is on clearance, and more importantly, knowing what NEVER MADE IT to retail, is a chilling sign for just how bad the brand is being merchandised these days. We can only hope that Hasbro has a much better game plan for the upcoming two films and beyond and turns this frown upside down.
Head on over to the forums for some close up images of the items marked down at my local store in the STL area, as well as the markdowns (which are already significant)… and for a personal rant.
Tamashii Nations Movie Realization Oni Darth Maul
A new publication ad has been released for the upcoming Movie Realization Oni Darth Maul from Tamashii Nations. Thanks to @CPThrio on Twitter for the heads up!
Coming Soon to SWCT: Vintage Kenner Figure Inserts
Topps’ Star Wars Card Trader has sent out an email blast teasing some new card collections including an awesome set of Kenner Action figure inserts!
UPDATE: Hot Toys Reveals 1:6 Scale Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight
Hot Toys has just revealed their 1:6 Scale Luke Skywalker rJedi Kingith figure from Return of the Jedi and it’s gorgeous. The figure features plethora of accessories to recreate his different looks in the film as well as a complement of switch out hands – even the blaster damage right hand from Jabba’s sail barge. Head on over to HotToys.com.hk for the imagery and full specs.
Watch for the preorder announcement soon at SideshowToy.com
UPDATE: Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight is now available for preorder
TRU Exclusive 6″ TBS Gree Hits Canada
The Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Commander Gree has hit retail in North America. The image above was posted by a collector “Barf” from the Rebelscum forums from his store in Kitchener, ON, Canada.
UPDATE: UPC for Gree 630509584574
SDCC Exclusive Mondo Garindan Poster
Mondo will be issuing a series of new posters at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con – one of which is a great 12″ x 16″ character portrait of favorite Kubaz informant, Garindan, by Mike Mitchell. For more details on this and the other non-Star Wars offerings, check out Slashfilm.com and to check out Mike’s other character posters, visit Mondotees.com
Rey Not to Be Included in Monopoly Set After All
Last year during the height of the #WheresRey campaign, Hasbro addressed parent/fan/collector concerns regarding the omission of Rey as a game piece in the Monopoly The Force Awakens Set.
Today, the Chicago Tribune has posted a follow-up and “due to insufficient interest”, the game won’t be updated to include her (in the U.S.). But all is not lost as the representative for Hasbro states that the piece was in fact made and is available through Hasbro’s Customer Service department.
Phone: 1-800-327-8264
E-mail: CustomerService@HasbroToyShop.com
D23 Exclusive Elite Series Premium Figures
Nerdist has posted the exclusive first looks at 3 new Disney Store Elite Series Premium Action Figure Sets that will be revealed in conjunction with D23. Head on over Princess Leia (Hoth) and Darth Vader, Jyn Erso (Eadu) and Director Krennic and Rey (Resistance) and Kylo Ren (Unmasked). Each set is $79.95 and limited to 1000 pieces an feature multiple accessories and soft goods clothing.
Sixth Scale Snowtrooper Commander Preorder
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking preorders for their Snowtrooper Commander Sixth Scale Figure. Beat the summer heat and order yours today.