Famed eBay seller “Tunghori” has posted an auction for a new Gungan Scout with farseein slated to be released in the first wave of The Phantom Menace themed Vintage Collection Figures. Head on over to check it out and increase your bombad army! After you check it out, be sure to sound off on what you think about it in our forums.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is offering FREE Shipping for those orders over $80 starting October 2nd, 2011 through Tuesday October 4th, 2011. Your shipping address must be within the continental USA and use a credit or debit card for payment. Offer not valid on pre-order items.
Han’s Hideout 2008-2011
My friend Jeff has posted that his site, Han’s Hideout has closed its virtual hangar doors. The good news is that he’s resuming his webmaster duties over at JediDefender.com. Thanks to Jeff and Han’s Hideout for 3+ years contributing to the Star Wars fan community.
Mos Eisley Cantina Shirt at Teefury
Teefury updates today with the addition of a great Star Wars-themed shirt done up in the style of 80s TV show Cheers. Head on over for to grab the Mos Eisley Cantina T-Shirt.
Target Exclusive Battle Packs – Update
Following our report a few days ago on the Target Exclusive Clone Wars Battle Packs being marked down, it appears that Target stores are actually raising the price on the Hidden Enemy set, while marking down only the Hostage Crisis companion set.
Seems odd, but could this scheme be related to their upcoming The Search for Luke Skywalker set?
See what we’ve uncovered and share your thoughts on this development after the jump!
Star Wars Sale This Week at ToysRUs
Toys”R”Us continues their 2 for $12.99 sale on Star Wars figures as well as adding a $10 discount on the Vintage Y-wing and Buy 1, get 1 50% off All Star Wars Spy Toys. Plus, if you spend $30 or more you get the exclusive Clone Wars Special Operation Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout) figure FREE.
Black Rebel Commando To Hit Retail
Ever since it was revealed that the SDCC Exclusive Death Star Set was to include a black variant of the Rebel Commando, collectors have wonder if that version was going to be available at retail. Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have received photographic evidence confirming it will indeed be shipping in revision cases.
Sponsor Update: Past Generation Toys
Have you seen the new Past Generation Toys website?! Check out the site today at PastGenerationToys.com
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon – The movie was just released on DVD so fill in the gaps for collections!
GI Joe – Tons of GI Joe 30th Anniversary Action Figures and Vehicles and we will have the GI Joe Renegades Action Figuresnext week.
Bowen Designs Statues and Busts – They keep putting out some great pieces! These PreOrder are defiantly worth a look! Also check out what we have in-stock; several of the Bowen Designs pieces have lowered prices!
Gentle Giant Statues and Busts – Tons of Marvel (yes, we said Marvel!) and Star Wars Pre-Orders! We will have the 12” Scale Jawa next week!
Marvel Universe – Marvel Universe Series 15 is In Stock and Marvel Universe Series 16 are up as PreOrders
Toys”R”Us 2 for $12.99 Sale
Today and tomorrow, Toys”R”Us is having a sale on Star Wars basic figures 2 for $12.99. The same applies to Clone Wars, Saga Legends and Vintage Collection. (Exclusive figures are excluded.) The sale is valid in-stores and online at ToysRUs.com.
Target Exclusive Battle Packs Hit Clearance
Target stores are starting to clear out their old exclusive Clone Wars Battle Packs, hopefully to make room for their upcoming Fall exclusives.
As always your mileage may vary, but if you’re in the market for marked down figures, you might want to check those clearance endcaps next time you’re in a Target store!