Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted detail on how you can track down your store’s stock of the new Yavin Pilot and Ewoks Sets at Toys”R”Us. Head on over for the pertinent info.
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Hasbro, we have another problem…
With all the frustration collectors have had to endure this year, one thing that seemed to really have people excited was the upcoming K-Mart exclusive AT-ST. Well, that might have just gone out the window.
The good news is, this has now been found at retail… but the bad news is, it appears that loose collectors are going to be upset when they open the box – click on the image above for the scoop on the inconsistent paint job that Hasbro gave this thing, and thanks to forum member Jedighost009 for the pics.
TVC AT-ST Hitting Kmart Soon
Thanks to a report from our friends at Jedi Temple Archives, it looks like we can expect the TVC AT-ST in stores relatively soon. Head on over to JTA to check out the shelf tags that are making their way into Kmart aisles this week.
Also, if you’d like to save yourself a trip, you can call your local store with UPC: 653569762034 to see of they’ve received their stock yet.
Ewok and Yavin Sets Hitting TRU
Our friends at BanthaSkull are reporting (by way of HissTank) that the Ewok Pack and the Yavin Pilot Pack have been found in California. Also, on twitter, @MattGuzy (from awesometoyblog.com) found these in Arizona as well. These sets are exclusive to TRU and retail for $39.99.
Toyguide Update: Vintage Droid Set
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of the Target Exclusive Vintage Droid Set from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: Hasbro crosses another one of those original Vintage 3-packs off their lists with this release and in a surprise move, they’ve actually given us something new! While the Death Star Droid is a repack of the TLC B.A.D. figure and the R5-D4 is a repaint of the TSC “The Saga Collection” mold. The Power Droid is an all-new design (gone is the frustrating “walking” feature in lieu of articulated legs) plus a bonus hidden feature: a removable access cover.
CONS: The $24.99 pricepoint may be off-putting to some. The Power Droid is cast in a tan plastic which immediately sent a tremor through the force, and forums, begging Hasbro for a true blue release.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Target 3 Packs Hitting Shelves
For those that are in desperate need of some “new” product, start checking your Target stores this week as the two exclusive 3 packs are hitting shelves.
CVI Exclusive Jumbo Lando Pre-Order
Gentle Giant is now taking PGM pre-orders for the CVI Exclusive Jumbo Kenner Lando Calrissian. You must be a Premier Guild Member to order.
Also for one week only, Gentle Giant is removing the one pre-order per account limit on all five 2012 Premier Guild Gifts!
Thanks to JediDefender’s twitter feed for the tip.
Carbonite Chamber Back in Stock
SDCC Exclusives Up and Out
Repeating last year’s blink-and-you-missed-them scenario, Hasbro made available their SDCC exclusives this morning at 12EST and they were sold out within minutes. Did you get yours? Let us know in comment section, the forums, facebook or on twitter @yak_face.
Update: Jocasta Nu Pre-Order… Now Pay Later
Brian’s Toys has released their latest newsletter and in it, they announce that pre-orders for Jocasta Nu will now be charged at time of shipping after initially charging at the time of pre-order. If you were on the fence before, maybe this will help you in your collecting decision. Head to Brian’s Toys to pre-order yours today.