The second wave of The Black Series has been sighted at big box retailers stateside… head on over to the forums for the full scoop, and thanks to forum member combatJedi for the report!
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Kmart Exclusive Vintage Sets
Reports are coming in from collectors finding Kmart’s outstanding exclusive sets across the country, and reports of those who ordered online receiving their orders as well (though some have received mixed orders).
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are also reporting these sets are showing up in good numbers.
For reference, the Ewok set’s UPC is 653569875550 and the Scanning Crew set’s UPCs are 653569890539 / 653569890485.
Five Below Finds Continue
These figures may not be to everyone’s liking, but last year’s second wave of Movie Heroes had some really nicely sculpted figures with very acceptable articulation and they are showing up at Five Below locations, for the wonderful price of $5.00 per figure.
Personal Note: I can’t help but wonder if 2012 would have shaken out different if Hasbro had put this sort of effort into the Movie Heroes line at the 2012 launch; and supplemented the line with better figures for repacks rather than the direction they took. If Hasbro had put more effort into the kid line for 2012, and Movie Heroes had not crashed and burned, would we even be seeing 5POA figures at all?
$5.00 Legends at Big Lots
If you have a Big Lots in your area, Legends figures are showing up there, and the price is nice… $5.00 every day.
Discount Stores Clearancing Hasbro Product
TJMaxx and Marshalls stores are marking down the smaller scale vehicles – down from $14.99 to $10.00 (and even $7.00 in some cases).
You know the market isn’t accepting Hasbro’s lineup when discount stores, who already have their prices lower than standard retail, are clearancing Hasbro’s product.
Personal suggestion for Hasbro – Stop making smaller vehicles like these. The lower pricepoint doesn’t matter if everyone already has better versions of these toys. Instead, focus on making new items that haven’t been made before, or improving your product.
And it’s a collective punch in the gut to a large portion of your loyal fanbase to refuse to make dioramas/playsets, yet continue down this failed path with this line of vehicles. It’s bad business too. Just ask the retailers who are unable to move this type of product for a profit.
Furballs Found!
If you have a Kmart in your area, you may want to check out your local store… head on over to Jeditemplearchives.com for more details…
Infinite Supply of Movie Heroes Merchandise
Hasbro’s disaster line from 2012 continues to show up at discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls – as just today, I saw more of this stuff that wasn’t there just a couple days ago.
One has to wonder just how much of this stuff Hasbro produced… and it’s hard to not feel that Hasbro’s poor decisions with this line are the prime reason for the change in Hasbro’s business model to switch to cheaper, 5POA figures rather than their official reasoning of “changes in kids’ play habits.”
50% off clearance at Kmart
Our friends at Jedidefender.com are reporting that Kmart is having another additional 50% off their clearance toys sale.
So, if you have a Kmart in your area, you might want to see what they have and try and take advantage of the deals!
Black Series 6″ – How’s it Selling?
By now, we should be able to have a pretty good gauge on how well Hasbro’s new scale of Star Wars figures are moving. In my neck of the woods, the first wave is starting to dry up, but Luke and Maul aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.
Thoughts? How’s this line doing so far in your area? Let us know by sharing your thoughts here or in our forums!
BOGO 50% OFF LEGO Sets at TRU
This week, Toys”R”Us is having a Buy one, get one 50% off sale on most LEGO Star Wars sets. Certain sets are already on sale and are not eligible for the promotion.