Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have received word that the upcoming Kmart exclusive Ewok Catapult and Scanning Crew sets are due to hit stores next month. Head on over to JTA for the pricing details.
Tag Archives: TVC
Biggs X-Wing Pricing Flies in the Face of Canadian Collectors
Canadian Collector Bruno B. writes in with an observation, and a plea, regarding the pricing of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Biggs Darklighter X-Wing Fighter in Canada.
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Episode 402: Separation Anxiety
New figures are on the pegs and Marjorie and Arnie are back in the Star Wars Action News studio ready to review them! On this week’s podcast the hosts look at new new Saga Legends figures from Hasbro. With limited articulation and smaller card backs these figures have divided collectors between those who demand more collector-oriented figures and those who find the limited pose-ability a throwback to vintage collecting. Hasbro claims they’re some of the best sculpts they’ve ever done. Listen to find out the final verdict!
But with the new items shipping there seem to be new problems for collectors. The figures seem to have problem staying on the cards, and reports are widespread regarding shipping damage to the Amazon exclusive Slave I. Even those who received perfect Slave I vehicles may still have issues as many report manufacturing issues and missing parts with Boba Fett’s iconic ship. Marjorie and Arnie run down these disappointing details.
With listener voicemails giving their thoughts on the toys, a review of the Star Wars chess set, and a Legend-ary Darth Maul collectible, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Vintage X-Wing Fighter Available on TRU.com
For those looking to try their hand at scoring another Vintage exclusive online, Toys”R”Us has the Biggs Darklighter X-Wing Fighter available for purchase. Be sure to at “EXTRA15” at checkout for 15% off your purchase.
Slave I Back in Stock After Brief Carbon Freeze
Amazon’s exclusive Slave I is back in stock after being briefly taken down to sort out the rampant shipping issues.
Slave I Arrivals: A Happier Tale
Yakface reader and forum member BobaFrank writes in with a much happier tale when it comes to his Slave I arrival today. Click on through for an example on how all orders should be handled.
Amazon Shipping Slave I Sans Shipping Box
It appears that some orders processing out of Amazon warehouses are forgoing shipping boxes and just slapping the labeling right to the TVC packaging. Check out this post at Rebelscum for an image that will shock and amaze. If your order hasn’t processed yet, I strongly suggest you call and request your order be packed out correctly.
Exclusive Vintage X-Wing at Toys”R”us
Hasbro’s new TVC X-Wing has been found at Toys”R”us – check out reports by both Galactichunter and Jeditemplearchives for the scoop.
I think the price tag is insane, personally… but if people are willing to pay a premium for old school packaging, Hasbro and their retail partners are going to take advantage…
Slave I Preparing for Landing
Amazon is now sending out emails to those that preorderd Hasbro’s upcoming TVC Slave I, with expected arrival dates at your doorstep in late August. Keep an eye on your inbox for your status update, and start making room on your display shelves for this awesome vehicle!
Five Below Continues to Stock Vintage
Do you have a Five Below store in your area? If so, it may be worth your while to swing by your local establishment and see if they are receiving TVC figures these days – the local store I’ve hit in the St. Louis area received a heavy shipment of the Malgus/Imperial Navy Commander wave about three weeks ago, and restocked again over this past weekend.
The only problem is, each case contains seven Episode One carry forwards from Wave 1 (unless, of course, you need an infinite army of Qui Gons and Obi Wans!).
UPDATE – Yakface reader Chris H., who is an assistant manager at Five Below, tells us that the stores do not have the power to order these on their own. These cases are distributed throughout the company by how much sells at that particular store.