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.
Tag Archives: vintage
Vintage Overstock Pull Update
Hasbro’s purge of Wave One and Wave Two Vintage pegwarmers that have been killing the line has hit the St. Louis area, as today I discovered a store that is starting to finally see some relief from this distribution nightmare. The pegs were bare! Crazy to think that seeing EMPTY PEGS is a positive sign!
Let’s hope this becomes a common occurrence around the country, and that the measures Hasbro is taking to try and save the line pays off – share your thoughts in the forums!
Vintage Wave 9 Hits Target in MN
A local collector friend “GrandMoffNick” managed to score the new Bastila Shan, Echo Base Trooper, Ponda Boba, Keyan Farlander as well as Revenge Vader, Luke and Ackbar at his local Target here in Minnesota. It looks like Target’s purge of old stock is starting to pay off!
2011 Fans’ Choice Poll Winners
Here they are! The top 10 Return of the Jedi characters that we will be submitting to Hasbro as your selections for the Hasbro Fans’ Choice Poll.
Sim Aloo (Imperial Dignitary)
Saelt-Marae (a.k.a. Yak Face)
Sgt. Doallyn
Mon Mothma
Nikto Guard (Vintage Deco)
Shasa Tiel (Ishi Tib from Jabba’s Palace)
Bib Fortuna
Admiral Piett
Nien Nunb
Princess Leia (Ewok Celebration Outfit)
This is a great list and I feel confident that some have a real chance at being a contender to win the Fans’ Choice Poll.
Again, thanks to all that voted.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has received all new Droid Attack on the Coronet packs and Force Unleashed & Republic Commando packs.
UPDATE: TVC Old Stock Purge?
We received word from our friend Chris “HothIcePlanet” that Target is planning to facilitate the restocking of their Vintage Collection by purging select figures, mostly from waves 1 and 2, from their pegs. Hopefully this will clear the distribution log jam and get new product to the pegs.
For more on this, you can listen to Chris on The Sarlacc Pit Podcast over on GalacticBinder later this week.
UPDATE: Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are reporting a similar action at Walmart. Head on over for their report.
Episode I Pilot Preview at JediDefender
Our friends at JediDefender have scored an advanced look at a couple Episode I figures due in 2012. Head on over for loose shots of Ric Olie and the generic Naboo Pilot. Also, be sure to check out a spy report with detailed info regarding an all-new Jar Jar Binks!
Wedge Antilles (VC28) Charity Auction
Still looking for that illusive Wedge Vintage Collection figure? Here is a great chance at picking one up and serving a worthy cause in the name of Katie Johnson and the Give Kids the World foundation. Yakface reader Matthew Frey has listed on eBay the rare first issue card back version of Wedge Antilles (VC28). All proceeds from this auction will be donated in Katie’s name to Give Kids the World.
Sponsor News: 10% Off at K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is offering a 10% discount to all customer who purchase $50 or more in merchandise from September 18th to September 21st, 2011. The discount code is “jedi“. Discount offer not valid on pre-order items.
New: Clone Wars Action Figures:
CW38 – Clone Commander JET
CW39 – Hondo Ohnaka
CW53 – Plo Koon
CW54 – Saesee Tiin
CW55 – Savage Opress
CW56 – ARF Trooper
CW60 – Kit Fisto
CW61 – Seripas
CW62 – Captain Rex
Stealth Ops Clone Trooper
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TVC Wave 9 In-Stock at Entertainment Earth
The headline says it all: TVC wave 9 is in-stock and ready to ship at Entertainment Earth! This case contains new figures as well as Revenge of the Jedi “chase” cards and breaks out as follows:
1x VC22 Admiral Ackbar (Revenge)
1x VC23 Jedi Luke Skywalker
1x VC27 Wicket (Revenge)
1x VC34 Jango Fett
1x VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooper (Ep. IV)
1x VC55 Logray (Ep. VI)
1x VC39 Luke Skywalker (Ep. IV)
1x VC68 Echo Base Trooper
1x VC69 Bastila Shan (Knights of the Old Republic)
1x VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man)
1x VC63 Keyan Farlander (ROTJ)
1x VC08 Darth Vader