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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For those who just can’t wait to start checking their Target for the Darth Maul Returns Battle Pack, here is the DPCI to arm yourself with which should help for when these start shipping. 087-06-1175
Brian’s Toys is now accepting pre-orders for the just announce Exclusive Jocasta Nu figure.
At the request of Star Wars fans, Jocasta Nu is making her very first appearance as a 3.75” figure! Jocasta Nu comes on a Vintage card, encased in a premium package designed to resemble the holocron vaults that she oversees as Chief Librarian of the Jedi Archives. Nu comes with the bust of Master Dooku, along with a mantle to hold the bust.
Take home a part of history with this exclusive Jocasta Nu figure!
Limited Time Only! All pre-orders placed now will receive a free Jocasta Nu Proof Card (while supplies last).
Please note: Credit cards will be charged at the time the pre-order is placed, not when we ship the item in January.
The headline says it all. Hasbro said during their SDCC panel that there would be no CVI exclusive this year. Sad. Just sad.
