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!
Vintage Overstock Pull Update
Hasbro’s purge of Wave One and Wave Two Vintage pegwarmers that have been killing the line has hit the St. Louis area, as today I discovered a store that is starting to finally see some relief from this distribution nightmare. The pegs were bare! Crazy to think that seeing EMPTY PEGS is a positive sign!
Let’s hope this becomes a common occurrence around the country, and that the measures Hasbro is taking to try and save the line pays off – share your thoughts in the forums!
Unofficial Top 20 at Jedi Defender
JediDefender has jumped on trying to determine what the Top 20 Fans’ Choice figures list might look like by scouring the participating sites and applying Hasbro’s scoring to each figure. This should give collectors a good indication as to what we’ll be voting on next month. It goes without saying (but we will) that we are pleased that Yak Face has indeed made the cut and is currently within the top 10! Head on over to see if your favorites made the Top 20!
LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Found at Walmart
Upon my travels this weekend hunting for the latest Vintage and Clone Wars goodies, I managed to stumble across a handy little carrying case over in the LEGO aisle at Walmart. The LEGO ZipBin TIE Fighter Storage Case holds approximately 500 LEGO bricks and doubles as a playmat when unzipped and opened and retails for about $10.
Typographic Star Wars Posters
The Official Star Wars Blog updates with an interesting article announcing a collaborative effort between Lucasfilm and Italian advertising agency H-57 Creative Station to produce and sell limited edition posters showcasing Star Wars characters created with typography. These unique posters will be sold via eBay starting next month with the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Italy. Head on over to starwarsblog.starwars.com for the full story.
Episode 314: Blu and You
Have you read the headline? The Star Wars Blu-Rays are the best-selling Blu Rays of all time! Did you buy the set? This week on Star Wars Action News’ podcast, Marjorie and Arnie break down what the sales of the Star Wars Blu Rays mean for Star Wars and the future of home video in general.
Also, on last week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie gave a detailed review of the Star Wars Blu-Ray release, and now it’s time for the listeners to give their thoughts on the biggest Star Wars collectible of the year. From Star Wars fans who passed on the release to fans blown away by the quality of the sights and sounds, hear the thoughts of the Star Wars community on the Blu-Ray release on this week’s podcast!
With discussion of popcorn tins, Pringles cans, and cereal boxes, plus a chance for you to win a Wal-Mart exclusive Blu-Ray Boba Fett poster, it’s all on this week’s podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN314.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN314.M4A
Mimobot Series 7 Now Available
Mimobot.com has announced that Series 7 of their popular line of Star Wars-themed USB portable flash drives is now available. Series 7 consists of Lando Calrissian, Bossk, Boba Fett (ROTJ – battle damaged armor), Leia as Boushh, Han Solo (In Carbonite Carrying Case). Head on over to Mimobot for all the data!
Vintage Wave 9 Hits Target in MN
A local collector friend “GrandMoffNick” managed to score the new Bastila Shan, Echo Base Trooper, Ponda Boba, Keyan Farlander as well as Revenge Vader, Luke and Ackbar at his local Target here in Minnesota. It looks like Target’s purge of old stock is starting to pay off!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a bunch of great new preorders and more exciting new arrivals.