We’re receiving more reports of the Vintage ROTJ wave (wave 3) hitting all over the US. The latest is from Yakface reader and forum member Michael Brunn. He found a few from this wave at his local Denver, CO Target yesterday.
So, it appears that Target is the place to check this week for the newest figures in the Vintage Collection.
Yak reader Rob Mires writes in to say he found the new ROTJ Vintage wave (Wooof, Jedi Luke, Admiral Ackbar and R2 specifically) at his local Target in Las Vegas.
Nice score Rob!
The highly anticipated Return of the Jedi wave is now in-stock at StarWarsShop.com . Use code“SWSCABIN” for $5 off your order. This assortment includes one each* of the following: Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Jedi Luke, Wooof, R2 with lightsaber and drink tray, Rebel Commando, Wicket, Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker (ROTS), Sandtrooper and a Clone Trooper (ROTS).
*This case will also include 2 of one of the figures listed above.
Thanks to “AaylaSecurasMan” from our forums for the tip.
Update: Link is now unavailable – best of luck to those that got their orders in.
If you’ve been holding back on Target’s exclusive Hoth Sets, they are on sale this week for $34.99. You will also find Vintage figures for $6.99 and the Vintage Snowspeeder and TIE Fighter for $19.99 – not bad!
Thanks to Yakface reader Steven for the heads up.
Want to see a preview of the Star Wars figures for 2011. Head to our facebook page for a look at Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape), Utapau Clone Trooper, R5-D4, Stormtrooper, Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony) and Commander Gree. Also shown are Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi (new sculpt), R7-A7, Cad Bane w/Todo-360 and Hevy in Training Armor.
Yakface forum member Eopie Herder was kind enough pass along a discovery he made regarding a new packaging variant in the Vintage line. It appears that the inset photo for the ROTS Clone Trooper has been retouched with more vibrant colors – most notably the background. This alternation joins the tweaking of the Sandtrooper card we reported eariler this month. Click the image above for a closer look.
After a long hiatus, we get back into the mix with the late round of answers for the Star Wars Hasbro QnA. In this session get official confirmation regarding a few clones in the Clone Wars line and official numbering list for the next 3 Vintage Collection wave (ROTJ, AOTC, and the first wave for 2011 – with pics to come! Head to the forums for the full details.
Yakface reader Steven writes in with the following:
Hey it’s me again giving you the 411 on Target…. If K-Mart is sold out at their $49.99 price, and if you have an ad from them showing the sale price, Target does price matching, you may have to go to the guest services counter, but we do price matching. So if K-Mart is sold out… take your ad and try Target. Glad to try to help you guys when I can….
Thanks a bunch Steven – we hope this helps out and that any readers who attempt this walk away successful!
Update: For clarification sake, there is no K-Mart print ad that advertises this low price so you’ll most likely be out of luck in getting other retailers to price match their ultra low deal. – Jayson
Yakface forum member Yakpurge was kind enough pass along a great Vintage Star Wars figure advertisement* he came across while looking at an old August 23, 1979 issue of the LA Times. Those were the days. Tap the image above for a closer look.
*Note the spelling for Chewbacca.
Yesterday we reported that Wal-mart is planning on offering the new Imperial AT-AT for $79.99 starting on 11/7 and if you follow us on facebook, you’ll see we also posted that K-Mart is doing one better… it is currently selling it online and in-store for $49.99! Wow! Now that’s a low price!