Thanks to a local collector friend of mine, I was able to find a complete set of TVC wave 3 (the Malgus Wave) at my local Target this morning. This marks the first time I’ve seen Malgus at retail let alone a complete wave of new figures since January.
Our friends at YodasNews have tweeted a report that come July 1, action figures will be going up in price about $1 each do to rising shipping costs to distributors and stores. Since this is explained as a shipping cost issue, one can assume this won’t be limited to the Star Wars brand.
According to Hasbro’s latest press release, the SDCC Carbon Freezing Chamber is now $10 higher (up from $69.99) from the info released a couple weeks ago. Here is the updated info:
STAR WARS
STAR WARS VINTAGE SPECIAL EDITION CARBONITE CHAMBER COLLECTOR’S PACK
(Approximate Retail Price: $79.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Pretend to visit an alternate reality with this incredible package of seven 3.75” STAR WARS figures—one figure from each film in the Saga, and one figure only available in this collectible set.
UPDATE: Yakface Reader and local collector friend Matt M. noted that maybe the reason for the price increase for this set is due to the fact of Hasbro raising the prices of their merchandise starting July 1. A sound theory for sure.
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted a new image today revealing a second Target Exclusive 3-pack that includes a Tusken Raider (Sand People), Boba Fett and a new Snaggletooth (aka Takeel)! Check it out at Sandtroopers.com
Our friends at YodasNews has posted some great hi-res boxed and loose images of the upcoming Toys”R’Us exclusive Ewok and Yavin Pilot Battle Packs. Head on over to check them out!
It’s hard to believe we are already only months away from Star Wars Celebration VI! With the guest list growing by the week and the exclusives product announcements kicking into high gear, what better time then now to secure your tickets to the Yakface/Star Wars Action News Fan Party! We have a limited amount of tickets still available and don’t forget each ticket holder has a chance to win great prizes from Hasbro, Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant and more! PLUS, everyone leaves with an exclusive T-shirt only available at the party. Head to SWActionNews.com to order yours today!
Sandtroopers.com continues its streak this week with the posting of packaging and loose shots of the Toys”R”Us exclusive Ewok and Yavin Pilot Battle Packs. Check them out!
Hasbro has release pricing information for the SDCC arbon Freezing Chamber Set which is set for $69.99. Read on for the complete details.
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted the first look at the upcoming Clone Wars Clone Commander Fox figures. Head on over to check it out
In an update to our 6-14 report, I ran into this variant over the weekend and the revised name not only affects this piece but its cross-sell case mates as well as the naming has been revised on the cardbacks for the Rebel Heroes and Geonosis Arena Battle Battle Packs too.