So here’s a big pack which is definitely great for the holidays, kids, and new collectors. The packaging is nifty, and the set features ships and characters from one of the most memorable scenes in the entire Saga. But is it good for seasoned collectors? A bit expensive, (although as of this posting, it’s on sale for $20 less and can ring up at $79.99 at Toys R Us), it includes 3 figures you may already have, and 2 ships that may not be different enough for you to warrant a purchase. Vader’s TIE has barely discernable weathering/paint differences, but the X-Wing has some all new features, and a completely redesigned cockpit. Click through to get a closer look.
Boba Fett as a concept started life as an elite Stormtrooper or “Super Trooper”. The 2011 mail away figure, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor), captures the concept. Click through to take a peek.
Well that didn’t take long. The winner of the Bastila Shan giveaway has been drawn. For privacy reasons, we don’t want to publicize the person’s name, but the Facebook fan with the initials G.S. will be hearing from me soon.
Don’t forget that we will be having another BIGGER give away soon, so even though you might have missed the Bastila Shan give away, liking our Facebook page will still put you in the running for the next give away where the prizes could get serious.
Check out this scan of the Star Wars page in “The Great Big Toys R Us Book” $20 off the Trench Run starting October 30th. Decent opportunity to nab this set if you were turned off by the original price. Click the thumb for a full size view.
Want to win a free Vintage Collection Bastila Shan figure? Just click through to find out how…
And with this entry the trifecta of Target fall exclusives comes to a close. Hoth wasn’t every kind to tauntauns. It makes you wonder why they lived there. This particular tauntaun, distinguished by a broken left horn, lasted only a few minutes into the film before becoming Wampa fodder. Click through to take a look.
Now things are about to get serious. For round one, the participating fan sites submitted their top 10 Fans’ Choice nominees. The results were collected and the weighted scores produced an overall top 20. For round 2, you may vote for one of the 20 nominees. The winner will be realized in plastic for the 2013 figure line-up. Click here to jump to the Star Wars Insider Fans’ Choice ballot.
The nostalgia vibe is in full effect with the Vintage Collection Landspeeder. Click through to take a look at Luke’s sweet ride.
The once Walmart exclusive Jabba the Hutt with Throne (or Thrown) set is coming to Entertainment Earth. Perfect opportunity to score this nifty set if you missed out the first time. Click here to order yours.
Click through to take a peek at the first of three Target exclusives. This one is the Search for Luke Skywalker which includes, among other things, the much anticipated updated to the tauntaun.
So one of the drags of being a collector in the Northeast (Massachusetts) is that we tend to be among the last region to get new items. But one of the perks is that I can sit on my butt and wait for the boys at JediTempleArchives and Yakface to tip me off when things start to hit, so I don’t waste a lot of time looking. Thanks to their tips, I checked my local Target at lunch today and voila. Two very helpful associates pulled these from the back room for me. Photo archive updates to follow soon.
If you haven’t seen it, Yakface.com has provided a decent outline of all the product that was announced during the New York Comic Con slideshow presentation. Their list organizes the product by category and wave. Click through to check it out.
Just a reminder that preview night for NYCC is tomorrow, and Bantha Skull will be there. Check back tomorrow afternoon from reports direct from the floor!
The once Target exclusive Geonosis Arena Showdown two packs are now available for pre-order at Big Bad Toy Store.
We have tabulated the votes and are ready to announce our ten nominees. Click through to see the names we will be sending off the Hasbro.
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