Fleet Farm’s annual Toy Catalog has started to hit mailboxes in the Midwest and inside shows that Vintage, Clone Wars and Saga Legends will be on sale for $6.89 each. Toyland section kicks off next weekend, October 15 at 6 am.
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Toyguide Update: CW39 Hondo Ohnaka
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Hondo Ohnaka (CW39) from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Although delayed, Hasbro manages to get a hard to find figure from 2009 back in to the rotation and on the pegs. The overall sculpt is nice as is the inclusion of his sidekick Pilf Mukmuk.
CONS: The limited articulation count may be off-putting for some. May still be difficult to find in some areas. Tiny goggles may be the first accessory lost by unsupervised, young collectors.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
Wave 5… Why did it have to be Wave 5?
Store reports at Coreplanets.com have indicated that after the great purge of TVC pegwarmers at Target stores, the result so far is mostly Wave 5 being stocked… and sure enough, I saw the same thing today.
While we greatly appreciate that Hasbro has taken some action to get rid of all those 4-LOMs, Dengars and yellowing oversized bucket head Clone Troopers, we don’t think that seeing Wave 5 showing up again is a great sign. Our hope is this is either isolated to certain distribution centers, or will be limited to a case per store – because there are too many good figures in the later waves that are too hard to find.
Agree? Disagree? Either way, share your thoughts in the forums!
Toyguide Update: CW53 Plo Koon
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Plo Koon in Cold Weather Gear (CW53) from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Hasbro delivers yet another all-new Plo Koon for the Clone Wars line. The sculpt overall is fantastic with a lot of detail worked into the leg wraps and head. The additional removable accessories are a nice touch as well. He shares the same torso and legs as the Cold Weather Kit Fisto (CW60) so parts like the head, hands and traction spikes can be swapped between the two of them. Despite being based of a comic book source, the sculpt fits it seamlessly with the rest of the animated series-based figures.
CONS: None.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure 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.
Clone Wars Deluxes Hitting TJ Maxx
It seems that in addition to some Galactic Heroes merchandise, TJ Maxx stores are also getting in overstock of the Clone Wars Deluxe figures from last year – priced at $9.99, you may want to swing by your local TJ Maxx store if you have one in your area to see if there’s any deals on Star Wars items such as these.
New TVC Gungan Scout Hits eBay
Famed eBay seller “Tunghori” has posted an auction for a new Gungan Scout with farseein slated to be released in the first wave of The Phantom Menace themed Vintage Collection Figures. Head on over to check it out and increase your bombad army! After you check it out, be sure to sound off on what you think about it in our forums.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is offering FREE Shipping for those orders over $80 starting October 2nd, 2011 through Tuesday October 4th, 2011. Your shipping address must be within the continental USA and use a credit or debit card for payment. Offer not valid on pre-order items.
Target Exclusive Battle Packs – Update
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 The Search for Luke Skywalker set?
See what we’ve uncovered and share your thoughts on this development after the jump!
Black Rebel Commando To Hit Retail
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.
Toys”R”Us 2 for $12.99 Sale
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.