Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Vintage X-Wing Fighter is on sale today for only $40.00. Promotion valid in-store only.
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Toyguide Update: Ewok Assault Catapult
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the ever continuing Vintage Collection. Today, we take a look at the Kmart Exclusive Ewok Assault Catapult.
PROS: Again, Kmart proves to be the retailer of choice when it comes to Original Trilogy merchandise. Not only do we get 2 “new” and unique Ewoks, but an all new catapult as well.
CONS: It really would have been nice to get the dalmatian Ewok (Brethupp) that was originally solicited with this set. Hopefully that version will see the light of day.
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.
Republic Gunship Black Friday Sale
BFAds.net has posted a new listing of Black Friday ads and, as expected, the exclusive Vintage Republic Gunship is marked down to $89.99. Click the image above to check out all of the other limited deals that launch at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks to our friends at Star Wars Action News for the alert.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added Build-A-Droid 6 Pack, TIE Interceptor, Slave I and Republic Gunship Vintage Collection, Ewok Assault Catapult, Death Star & Imperial Scanning Crew, Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights, Unleashed Battle Packs, Giant Pez and much more.
Amazon’s Slave I Problems Persist
Yakface reader Mark T. writes in with his less than idea experience in ordering the exclusive Slave I from Amazon.
Update: Kmart Exclusives on Sale for Black Friday
BFads.net has posted scans for Kmart’s Black Friday deals and it looks like the Scanning Crew and Ewok Catapult sets will be on sale for $11.99 and $16.99 respectively.
Thanks to JediDefender for the heads-up.
Update: the sale starts this sunday and runs through November.
Kmart Exclusives: A Cautionary Tale
Before you get too excited when coming upon the new Kmart exclusives in stores, be sure to check for evidence of tampering as forum member local_gotal was treated to an unwelcome surprise.
Continue reading Kmart Exclusives: A Cautionary Tale
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.
Kmart Online Order Fulfillment Lacking
As suspected, some collectors have experienced “issues” when ordering the Kmart exclusive Scanning Crew sets online. We are reading and receiving reports that people are receiving duplicate sets (2 of one or the other) rather than one of each. In an extreme example, a local collector friend of mine JediMoses received 10 of the Death Star sets instead of an equal allotment of each.
Toyguide Update: Death Star Scanning Crew (Kmart Exclusive)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the Vintage Collection. Today, next take a look at one of three Kmart exclusives – the Death Star Scanning Crew set.
PROS: Hasbro again develops a great set of Vintage exclusives for the holiday season. A great army building set and nice to get another commissioned officer for the Imperial ranks – in black to boot! Articulation and deco is solid between the two figures and the new head for the officer is a welcome bonus. (Could this be Pol Treidum? – It would make sense to complement TK-421 in the other set.)
CONS: Availability is spotty as of now. Hasbro could/should retire those leg molds for that Imperial Officer due to the wonky knee and ankle joints. Accessories aren’t as astounding as the other set but still necessary to complete the package if you missed out on the prior equipment.
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.