Upon “playing” with my new Search for Luke Skywalker set tonight, I decided to perform abdominal surgery* on the new Tauntaun to see how roomy the interior might be should Hasbro decide to make an “open belly” version. I’m sad to report that unless they make him with removable legs, there will be no way to have the new Hoth Luke fit (convincingly) inside the steamy guts of the fell-beast. You can check out facebook page for a better look.
*The belly plug is affixed with glue in a few spots but, if you’re careful, you can remove it with little to no damage to the tauntaun.
Yakface forum member acklayhunter has shared a close up image of the new Tauntaun mold courtesy of Banthaskull.com – look closely by clicking on the image above… you’ll see there is a clear line there that Hasbro has apparently made as a “place holder” for what could be an eventual re-release with a split belly so you can keep your Hoth Luke figures nice and warm in native Hoth intestines!
Think this is coming later on down the line? Share your thoughts in the Yakface forums!
The newest Target Exclusive have started showing up around the country, and while there does seem to be a bite in the wallet for the Landspeeder and Luke’s Tauntaun (087-06-1732) at $24.99 a pop, the Search for Luke Skywalker set (087-06-1749) is well worth its $24.99 pricepoint. Look for these exclusives on the endcap, not in the aisle, in most stores.
Unsure if you want to fork over $24.99 for the latest version of Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder? Yakface forum member darthmadonna has shared another comparison pic, this time with the latest version alongside the SAGA version from nearly a decade ago.
Which version do you prefer? Click on the above image for a closer look.
Yakface forum member darthmadonna has posted a nice comparison of Hasbro’s new Tauntauns, with an older version next to them. Check it out and good luck hunting down this new beast at your local Target stores after the jump!
We’ve received reports that the Target exclusive Landspeeder and Luke Skywalker’s Tauntaun (both in Vintage packaging) are starting to hit stores this week for UPDATE: $24.99 each. Good luck on your hunting! DPCI 087-06-1732
Not a follower of our Facebook page? What better time to do so as we’ve added a Facebook Sneak Preview of the Mailaway Prototype Armor Boba Fett (VC61) from the Vintage Collection! Look for the full Toyguide update soon along with the pros and cons (yes, there are some) of this latest release right here at Yakface!
A special thanks to Yakface forum member Yak_Jackoftradze for hooking me up.
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 TheSearch for Luke Skywalker set?
See what we’ve uncovered and share your thoughts on this development after the jump!
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.
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.
