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.
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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.
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
Although these likely won’t be put out on the pegs for a few more weeks, Target stores are receiving shipments of the next wave of Vintage 3-pks. You can try your local store by asking customer service if they can help you out. For more details, click on the image above, and as always, good luck!
Also in our forums is an image showing that the new Snaggletooth has an integrated holster in his waistband on his back. Another very cool detail that Hasbro has worked into this all new figure. Head in our forums t0 check it out!
An image has turned up in our forums confirming speculation that there was more to the new Gonk than we realized. It appears that the top cover of the Gonk Droid is removable to reveal the inner workings. A fun little easter egg for sure!
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us to the news that the Trade Federation MTT is available online (listed under a Spider-Man item description) and is ready to ship from Target.com. They list it at $129.99 but it qualifies for FREE shipping. So if you were at all interested in this item you can pick it up from Target.com
Following up on Sandtroopers.com’s big reveal last week, our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted an in-hand image of the new Snaggletooth figure coming to Target here in the US. Head on over for their exclusive report by clicking the image above.
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 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
