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Title: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on July 15, 2009, 11:52 AM
2009 - another year with tons and tons of Exclusives!

(dates are approximates based on info from Hasbro at SDCC)

K-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection "Clone Trooper Squad" Box Set

Target
September
- CW Troop Builder Battle Packs (Ambush at Abregado & Assault on Ryloth)
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)
October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg)
November
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/65.jpg)

Wal-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/47.jpg), pic 2  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/48.jpg)
September
- CW "Screen Scenes" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/53.jpg)
- CW "Under the Helmet" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/52.jpg)
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)
- CW Octuptarra Droid pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/50.jpg)
October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
August
- CW Commander Ponds pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/54.jpg)
- CW Commemorative Tin 4-Pack
September
- Imperial V-Wing pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/56.jpg)
- GH Cinema Scenes (Purchase of the Droids & Kamino Troopers)
October
- TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg)
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/58.jpg)

On the surface, it seems like a lot, but really it looks like the same amount that we've been getting lately in the Fall months...
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Nicklab on July 15, 2009, 01:13 PM
We know for certain that the Wedge X-Wing is a Target exclusive?  The packaged images didn't have any kind of an exclusive sticker.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Greg on July 15, 2009, 01:24 PM
I hate to be the nitpicker, but for the BAD series this year there are only 5 sets. I thought that was odd when it was announced at Toy Fair.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on July 15, 2009, 01:25 PM
We know for certain that the Wedge X-Wing is a Target exclusive?  The packaged images didn't have any kind of an exclusive sticker.

It is very likely based off the unique DPCI that has been floating around since February (087-06-0629) and the listing on Target.com (http://www.target.com/Star-Wars-SW-3-75-X-Wing/dp/B001QUX6V8)  ;)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Nicklab on July 15, 2009, 02:55 PM
I knew about the DPCI.  I guess the exclusive tag on the Target.com listing is proof enough.  Thanks Jeff!
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 15, 2009, 04:14 PM
Man, I forgot a few of those. I am so glad I do not collect animated CW figures but I will be buying most of the exclusives that we know of on that list and multiples to of some. I am glad I been saving up.

I just wish they would spread this **** out more, I hate being starved then overfed. There is not time to enjoy some of this stuff as much as I would if it was spread out more.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: speedermike on July 15, 2009, 05:16 PM
I agree.  I don't like the feat or famine attitude.  Maybe someone can express how this cuases people to buy less, and mention it to Hasbro as the Q & A at Comicon.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 15, 2009, 10:28 PM
I agree.  I don't like the feat or famine attitude.  Maybe someone can express how this cuases people to buy less, and mention it to Hasbro as the Q & A at Comicon.

I just saw this post and actually mentioned this, check it out in your thread. ?That's some funny timing as it was on my brain today.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 16, 2009, 10:46 AM
It does seem like a lot, but I think you're right, it's no more than what we've been getting. I'm curious about what's in the works for Diamond or EE.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Keonobi on July 16, 2009, 03:05 PM
Just thinking about exclusives we've gotten in the last year or two, but anyone else feel that Walmart has gotten better exclusives than Target lately?  Walmart had the BAD sets (and the sequels this year), lots of cool comic packs (Keller/Marine, Ewoks, Rebel Pilots, Tank & Amanaman), the A-Wing, the Dewback, Evolutions sets, and probably a few more.
Target got the first O66 sets which were pretty popular, the second set which were less so, and now the Geonosis sets which seem to be getting a good response.  They had a wave of Mighty Muggs, they got the RC droids, the UBPs, the Rancor and they'll be getting the Wedge X-wing.
Maybe its based on what I bought (no Rancor or UBP, no RC droids yet, no A-Wing or unreleased sets obviously), but it seems Walmart has had better exclusives.  Even if their distribution made getting those items harder...

Then again if you were able to get all of the exclusives you might have liked Targets emphasis on higher end items better.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Nicklab on July 16, 2009, 06:30 PM
Have we forgotten....

"Smiling" Luke Skywalker - SDCC Exclusive
TFU Stormtrooper Commander - SDCC Exclusive
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: A.J. on July 16, 2009, 08:51 PM
Have we forgotten....

"Smiling" Luke Skywalker - SDCC Exclusive
TFU Stormtrooper Commander - SDCC Exclusive
Can't wait to get those at comic-con.

 :)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 17, 2009, 12:04 PM
but anyone else feel that Walmart has gotten better exclusives than Target lately? 


Interesting question. It's given me pause to think. It'll come down to personal preference ultimately, but you might be right.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: speedermike on July 23, 2009, 08:59 AM
Well, with the Dewback and the Octuparra droid, they have the best exclusives this year.   Eiher they get first choice because they are the #1 toy retailer, or they just know what people want.  The Wedge X-wing is gonna warm shleves like crazy.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Phrubruh on July 23, 2009, 10:23 AM
Too bad Walmart doesn't actually stock their exclusives. Walmart exclusives are always extreemly rare around here. You never even see price stickers on the shelves.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JediJman on July 23, 2009, 10:27 AM
Too bad Walmart doesn't actually stock their exclusives. Walmart exclusives are always extreemly rare around here. You never even see price stickers on the shelves.

Or if you are in Minneapolis, there's just 1-2 stores that actually stock it, but 10-20 people from here alone that want to get one.  Its really too bad this isn't a Target exclusive - I've never had trouble getting one of theirs and usually at a discounted price to boot.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2009, 12:30 PM
While one could debate the victor when it comes to exclusives (I'd lean towards Target as winner for 2-packs, Walmart the winner for the big stuff), there is no debate that the clear loser is once again K-Mart.  :P

Their "Clone Trooper Squad (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&imageid=34122&text=&categoryid=6085&box=&shownew=)" pack is yet another in a long line of suck.    ::)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jayson on July 23, 2009, 12:34 PM
Yeah, that card in there is a membership card stating that you belong to the "****** Exclusive Club".
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: jedi_master_sal on July 23, 2009, 12:46 PM
Sweet the Octuptarra droid is $30! I'll get three of these!
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JediJman on July 23, 2009, 07:41 PM
While one could debate the victor when it comes to exclusives (I'd lean towards Target as winner for 2-packs, Walmart the winner for the big stuff), there is no debate that the clear loser is once again K-Mart.  :P

Their "Clone Trooper Squad (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&imageid=34122&text=&categoryid=6085&box=&shownew=)" pack is yet another in a long line of suck.    ::)

Funny - I would have gone the other way.  I like the Droid Factory sets better than the Target 2-packs of late and Target's Rancor and UBPs surpass any WM big ticket items I can think of.  Definitely agree with you on the Kmart repackaged crap though.  You'd think not ever selling these would lead to a stop in suKexclusives, but they are determined to put out crud no one wants year over year.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: iFett on July 23, 2009, 08:56 PM
Yeah, that card is there is a membership card stating that you belong to the "****** Exclusive Club".

What does this mean Jay   ???
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jayson on July 23, 2009, 09:15 PM
Yeah, that card is there is a membership card stating that you belong to the "****** Exclusive Club".

What does this mean Jay   ???


I was simple stating that this exclusive is utter ****, and purchasers of it belong to a special club of lobotomized mouth breathers who deserve special recognition through the issuing of a "special" card noting as such.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Keonobi on July 24, 2009, 05:09 PM
Anyone else notice the Walmart BAD 2 packs are going to be $15.99 & the Target Genosis 2 packs will be $12.99?  Wonder if that's a misprint....
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Scott on September 1, 2009, 05:49 PM
Jeff...care to update the first post to show what is coming this fall...pretty please...with Splenda on top :-*
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on September 1, 2009, 06:06 PM
Your wish is my command...

(dates are approximates based on info from Hasbro at SDCC)

Target
September
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)
October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg)
November
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/65.jpg)

Wal-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/47.jpg), pic 2  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/48.jpg)
September
- CW "Screen Scenes" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/53.jpg)
- CW "Under the Helmet" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/52.jpg)
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)
- CW Octuptarra Droid pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/50.jpg)
October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
August
- CW Commander Ponds pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/54.jpg)
September
- Imperial V-Wing pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/56.jpg)
October
- TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg)
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/58.jpg)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Brian on September 1, 2009, 06:16 PM
Thanks for posting that Jeff.  Man, that's a lot of stuff.  I'm glad I'm not trying to get all of it - it would almost be enough to just keep up with the exclusives, let alone the mainline stuff that is coming out.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 1, 2009, 06:31 PM
Ouch, I just scratched the surface of what I found so far, it's going to be an expensive 4th quarter.

Target
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629)
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) x2-x10 of each
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) (I am on the fence here)

Wal-Mart
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs x2 each
- CW Octuptarra Droid
- AT-ST w/Driver x2
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper x3-x4

TRU
- TIE Interceptor x2
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on September 1, 2009, 06:37 PM
I just realized that some other things revealed at SDCC are not on the list (K-Mart "box of clone suck", Target CW Plo/Mace Battle Packs, etc), so I'll have to do another update tonight...  ::)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Paul on September 1, 2009, 07:20 PM
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Target
September
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)

Wal-Mart
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)

October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
October
- TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg)
[/quote]

That is my "Maybe" list.

I can see getting several of the IMP and Rebel pilot Evo sets. (and selling the clones)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Phrubruh on September 1, 2009, 08:10 PM
Does that TIE Interceptor have an ejector seat?
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 1, 2009, 08:11 PM
Your wish is my command...

(dates are approximates based on info from Hasbro at SDCC)

Target
September
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)

October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg)
November
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/65.jpg)


Wal-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/47.jpg), pic 2  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/48.jpg)

September
- CW "Screen Scenes" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/53.jpg)
- CW "Under the Helmet" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/52.jpg)
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)
- CW Octuptarra Droid pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/50.jpg)
October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
August
- CW Commander Ponds pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/54.jpg)

September
- Imperial V-Wing pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/56.jpg)
October
- TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg)
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/58.jpg)

Anything with a line through it I don't want.

The other stuff is price dependent.  I won't be ripped off for any of it, so if it's all way above average retail prices for a similar item, then I guess Hasbro has lost Dressel!

Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 2, 2009, 11:10 AM
Does that TIE Interceptor have an ejector seat?

I'm pretty sure yes.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: GrandMoffNick on September 2, 2009, 11:15 AM
Thanks for posting that Jeff.  Man, that's a lot of stuff.  I'm glad I'm not trying to get all of it - it would almost be enough to just keep up with the exclusives, let alone the mainline stuff that is coming out.

I wish you hadn't posted this because it is so true and it makes me want to cry a little. :'(
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 2, 2009, 11:17 AM
Does that TIE Interceptor have an ejector seat?

I'm pretty sure yes.

It has that and the new cockpit (as well as the one piece canopy that was added recently). I am really looking forward to this one as it's the definitive Tie Interceptor. I think I will be ditching my 181st Tie, I got rid of my POTJ one, I like a consistent look to my fleet.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on September 2, 2009, 11:30 AM
OK, I added the K-Mart set, the Target CW Troop Builder sets (which should be out soon if Wedge's X-Wing is out), and the TRU GH Cinema Scenes due later this month.


(dates are approximates based on info from Hasbro at SDCC)

K-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection "Clone Trooper Squad" Box Set

Target
September
- CW Troop Builder Battle Packs (Ambush at Abregado & Assault on Ryloth)
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)
October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg)
November
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/65.jpg)

Wal-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/47.jpg), pic 2  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/48.jpg)
September
- CW "Screen Scenes" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/53.jpg)
- CW "Under the Helmet" 2-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/52.jpg)
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)
- CW Octuptarra Droid pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/50.jpg)
October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
August
- CW Commander Ponds pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/54.jpg)
- CW Commemorative Tin 4-Pack
September
- Imperial V-Wing pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/56.jpg)
- GH Cinema Scenes (Purchase of the Droids & Kamino Troopers)
October
- TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg)
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/58.jpg)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: GrandMoffNick on September 2, 2009, 11:34 AM
Jeff- I take it by the lack of a DPCI for the Target Clone builder sets that we don't know that yet?
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jeff on September 2, 2009, 11:41 AM
Correct - no DPCI yet for those sets (no confirmed one anyway).
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Brian on September 2, 2009, 12:28 PM
Here's what I hope to definitely get (if I can find it):

Target
September
- Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg)
October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg)

Wal-Mart
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg)
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg)
- AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg)
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg)

TRU
September
- GH Cinema Scenes (Purchase of the Droids & Kamino Troopers)

The new TIE Interceptor (TRU) is also tempting, but it will really depend on what the budget allows at the time.  I do have the POTJ version, and don't necessarily have room for another, but the upgrade does seem pretty spiffy.  I'm not sure about the various CW battle packs (Target) and 2 packs (WM).  I'll likely pass on them, but we'll see.  There is more than enough the way it is to try and pick up.  If nothing else, the Dewback is my top priority, followed by the AT-ST and GH Purchase of the Droids pack, and probably Wedge's fighter.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: EpicGon on September 3, 2009, 12:48 AM
The Tlc Dewback is a very accurate toy, it has swivel feet and claws, sculpted scales, and of course the sand trroper is nice.

Its green color will probably let Hasbro made a brown variant (like potf2īs), Who knows, maybe a grey one?
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Ryan on September 3, 2009, 08:08 PM
There really are a ton of exclusives at the end of the year, this year... Lucky for me I think I'm passing on most of them. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be stuck trying to track down a lot of them at Wal-Mart, which sucked enough before the Toy Department got downsized. ::)


Target
  September
    - Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter (087-06-0629) pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/51.jpg) - I'm kind of on the fence on this one. I really just want Wedge and the Droid. But the repainted X-Wing would be nice. I still am waiting for a scale version though. I'll wait and see on this.

  October
   -  Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/59.jpg), pic 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/60.jpg), pic 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/61.jpg) - Maybe I'd grad some on clearance, or if I really like them when i see them in person, but I don't plan on it.

Wal-Mart
  August
    - Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/47.jpg), pic 2  (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/48.jpg) - Just picked up the Corran Horn set, the $17 killed that Dark trooper for me.

  September
    - Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/55.jpg) - I'll pick up the pilots, and at least one set of the Commandos, and then pass on the third one.
    - Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/49.jpg) - I should have 10 TIE pilots coming via a trade. I want several of the Rebel Pilot set, maybe a few of the commandos, and possibly a few more TIE pilots. I really only want the OT era stuff from these sets.

  October
    - AT-ST w/Driver pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/57.jpg) - I'm down for 1-3.

  November
    - Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/64.jpg) - Again, 1-3 will do for me.

TRU
    October
     - TIE Interceptor pic (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2009/Hasbro/2009_Presentation/63.jpg) I'll probably grab 1 of these.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: evenflow on September 8, 2009, 11:40 AM
Still no sign of the Droid factory sets :

Heading to Walmart before classes to pick up the massive Droid, saw it yesterday, hope its still there.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Jesse James on September 8, 2009, 04:12 PM
I saw some of them here locally over the weekend.  If you needed, I could pick you up a set of what was there evenflow.  Full price, even though they're marked with clearance stickers (love those rollbacks ::) ).
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: evenflow on September 9, 2009, 12:34 PM
I saw some of them here locally over the weekend.  If you needed, I could pick you up a set of what was there evenflow.  Full price, even though they're marked with clearance stickers (love those rollbacks ::) ).

Thanks but when i went to pick up the O. Droid, they had the sets in  ;D
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Pete_Fett on September 13, 2009, 12:31 AM
Well for me, I'm in for all of these except for the Galactic Heroes exclusives

So here's what I have so far:

K-Mart

Target

WalMart

TRU



And here's what I've still yet to get since most of them aren't out yet...

Target

Wal-Mart

TRU
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Rob on September 13, 2009, 01:32 AM
Are all of the figures in the "Legacy Collection "Clone Trooper Squad" Box Set" straight repacks?
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Pete_Fett on September 13, 2009, 02:42 AM
Are all of the figures in the "Legacy Collection "Clone Trooper Squad" Box Set" straight repacks?

They look to be straight repacks to me.

I picked up this set for the same reason I picked up the three tin sets from last year - just to have them in my MIB/MOC collection.

If I wasn't also a packaged collector, I would have totally passed on this set.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: iFett on September 13, 2009, 07:41 PM
If I wasn't also a packaged collector, I would have totally passed on this set.

You have to learn how to let go Pete.  I started passing on a lot of repackaged stuff last year and I'm not turning back.  Was hard at first, but it gets easier.   ;)
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Nicklab on September 13, 2009, 08:58 PM
One of the few things that I had been hanging on to get as MIMP were exclusives.  Even that is a thing of the past for me now.  The only exclusives that I will buy and keep MIMP are event exclusives.  There are WAY too many store exclusives for me to do that now.

It's really peculiar how the exclusive phenomenon has taken off.  Back in the Episode I line, there were just about half a dozen exclusives IN THE ENTIRE LINE.  Look at the TLC RED line in 2009 alone, and some of the retailers have over half a dozen exclusives each.  It's kind of crazy.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 14, 2009, 10:16 AM
If I wasn't also a packaged collector, I would have totally passed on this set.

You have to learn how to let go Pete.  I started passing on a lot of repackaged stuff last year and I'm not turning back.  Was hard at first, but it gets easier.   ;)

Same here. And I couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: jedi_master_sal on September 14, 2009, 01:45 PM
Indeed, it's getting much easier to pass on stuff. I haven't bought a Legends figure in a long time. Just not needing the extra army builders now and certainly not at a higher price than what I got them for a year or two before.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 14, 2009, 01:48 PM
Pete I can respect the package thing but man the money spent and room need to support that just seems too big big of a hassle. You are indeed one of the last of the Jedi in regards to that type of collector. Hasbro should send you some thank you swag.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Pete_Fett on September 14, 2009, 08:55 PM
You have to learn how to let go Pete.  I started passing on a lot of repackaged stuff last year and I'm not turning back.  Was hard at first, but it gets easier.   ;)

I know, I know. I really should let it go - I am finding it harder and harder to keep going with this. I already decided that starting with the Red/White stuff, I would no longer be buying repackaged $20 vehicles and any battlepacks that are re-released in Red/White packaging will also be a pass.

I'm having a hard time trying to decide what to do with the carded figures and the comic packs.

I've already picked up a complete set of the Saga Legends. If they weren't numbered, I think the only two I would have bought were Mynock Hunt Han and Chewie - technically that is the first time figures from that scene have been individually carded. The rest of the figures were all in the Blue/White legacy collection or released on a card previously. But the damn numbering is what got me.

I've also picked up all of the Clone Wars figures sequentially up to the Spacesuit Ashoka (I think she's CW#23). That's seven more figures I didn't need. And now the Legacy Collection figures are starting to hit and in the first wave alone there are six more figures I don't really need mixed in the first twelve.

And don't even get me started on the Comic 2-packs! I mean really, come on Hasbro, did you really need to make the first wave contain EIGHT sets but only have THREE of them be new?!?!


Pete I can respect the package thing but man the money spent and room need to support that just seems too big big of a hassle. You are indeed one of the last of the Jedi in regards to that type of collector. Hasbro should send you some thank you swag.

I was just reading this week's Q&A from Adam - in one of his answers he writes:

Quote
...3. Many collectors are sticking with the line almost out of spite, to see it out to the end no matter what...

And that describes me to a tee. It seems I keep up solely because after 14 years, I can count the number of items I have to still go back and try to acquire on one hand: Dash Rendar's Outrider (got crushed in a move), Millenium Falcon Carrying Case w/Wedge, Millenium Falcon Carrying Case w/Imperial Scanning Tech, POTF2 Han w/TaunTaun and Cruisemissile Trooper.

In my head, it seems silly to stop now, I can't explain why, it just does....

 :-\
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 14, 2009, 10:06 PM
Quote
...3. Many collectors are sticking with the line almost out of spite, to see it out to the end no matter what...

In my head, it seems silly to stop now, I can't explain why, it just does....

I am like that too just not in the card/box area. (I should talk as I buy x3 Octapurra Droids, x3 AT-TE's, x2 Falcons.....)

I have not heard that analogy before but that really does sum it up.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JabbaJoe on September 16, 2009, 09:20 AM

I've already picked up a complete set of the Saga Legends. If they weren't numbered, I think the only two I would have bought were Mynock Hunt Han and Chewie - technically that is the first time figures from that scene have been individually carded. The rest of the figures were all in the Blue/White legacy collection or released on a card previously. But the damn numbering is what got me.

I've also picked up all of the Clone Wars figures sequentially up to the Spacesuit Ashoka (I think she's CW#23). That's seven more figures I didn't need. And now the Legacy Collection figures are starting to hit and in the first wave alone there are six more figures I don't really need mixed in the first twelve.

And don't even get me started on the Comic 2-packs! I mean really, come on Hasbro, did you really need to make the first wave contain EIGHT sets but only have THREE of them be new?!?!


I have had the same problem with numbering thing. :-[  I was able to let go of it on the Legends line since there is just way to many repacks in that line and now I gave up on the Comic Pack repacks, since they are to expensive to be buying repacks of.  I can not seem to let go of the numbering system on the Legacy or Clone Wars lines though.  So far I have bought all of the repack figures in these lines because I don't want to break up the numbering system on them.  I know I should probably let go of the numbering system thing, but I am obsessed with it for some reason I can't fully explain. ???  So I hear where your coming from Pete.  You are not alone on this type of collecting.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: GrandMoffNick on September 16, 2009, 02:52 PM
I could see following the numbering thing if they were putting more than one of new figs in a case so there were two repacked/renumbered figs. But this crap where they have six new figs at one per case and then six repack/renumber figs would (if I ever was) stop me from even thinking about it.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Pete_Fett on September 16, 2009, 09:16 PM
I could see following the numbering thing if they were putting more than one of new figs in a case so there were two repacked/renumbered figs. But this crap where they have six new figs at one per case and then six repack/renumber figs would (if I ever was) stop me from even thinking about it.

I totally see what you're saying. For the Legacy Collection to START with BD #1 - #5 being repacks and then BD #12 also being a repack is really inexcusable.

Hasbro complains that the Legacy line just sits, but then they pull this stuff. So far I've found an almost complete set of the TPM wave to open (missing Rum Sleg) and I still need to get the first twelve MOC. I keep missing the wave though - the tell-tale sign is the Red/White packaged Han and Luke in Stormtrooper Armor and/or the Spacetrooper. The Darth Maul seems to sell as do the Jawa and the Biker Scout.

Perhaps that was Hasbro's plan all along - give you a sign that you "just" missed the latest wave 'cause the re-packaged crap is still hanging around!

 ;D
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: iFett on September 22, 2009, 04:45 PM
I think WM is doing an okish job right now with their exclusives (actually found everything that's been released this round with no problems - a first for me)  Not sure how that's going to go when they get their next round of SW exclusives, not to mention the Joe and TF exclusives that will be showing up soonish.  Lots of stuff they're cramming into those shrinking toy aisles so hopefully I won't have to go hunting in automotive or housewares, but we'll see.

Just kinda shocked to find WM exclusives on par with the rest of the country....shocking.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Brian on September 22, 2009, 06:33 PM
Yeah, things have been decent here so far as well - I'm most concerned with when the Dewback and AT-ST show up, so we'll see how that goes.  Our closest store (about five minutes away) recently went through the renovation complete with the smaller toy section.  They had the Droid Factory sets for about a week (I think I happened upon them when they were first put out), and currently have several of the Octuparra Droids.  I haven't seen any sign of the Clone Wars 2 packs, Evolution Packs, or comic packs (I forget if those have been found yet) at that store.  I traveled to the WM on the opposite side of town to check things out, and found the Evolutions sets there on a "middle aisle" display (that store is still set up the "old" way).  I really hope they stock the Dewback and AT-ST in good numbers when those hit.  Our store doesn't really have the true "endcap" at the front of the aisle anymore, but more of a waist-high, two-sided endcap that usually features the "toy of the moment".  It did have Transformers, then GI Joe, and has now been converted to Clone Wars (another one still has some TF stuff as well).  Anyways, it has been better so far, hopefully it continues through the rest of the year, because WM seems to have gotten the best of the exclusives for the most part.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 23, 2009, 10:09 AM
I think WM is doing an okish job right now with their exclusives (actually found everything that's been released this round with no problems - a first for me) 

Usually, they suck for me, some don't even get them at all. This time, not only did they get the exclusives, they were all below retail when I found them.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Brian on September 28, 2009, 12:26 PM
I got a chance to check out all three of our local Wal-Marts (in town anyways) over the past couple weeks, and it was kind of funny, it seemed like each store got one of this round of exclusives.  It was probably just coincidence, but our closest store got the Droid Factory 2 packs (which sold out in a couple days), the next closest store has the Clone Wars 2 packs, and the last store had the Evolutions sets.  None of the stores had any of the others, just one each.  Like I said, probably a coincidence, but if this continues, it looks like I'll be doing some store runs once the Dewback/AT-ST start hitting.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 28, 2009, 12:57 PM

I noticed the same thing at my local WM's except for the one that everything early. The DF2 sets hit one weekend and that was it. I hiope the Dewback and AT-ST will be this easy but these will prove to be more popular, that I am sure of.

Those waiting for the Dewback will be pleased. I bought one off ebay at a reasonable price. I just got it and man it's great! The cons are minor with the biggest flaw being the mouth is not articulated and the only other "con is lack of dirt on the Sandtrooper. I for one and happy he is clean because he is so cool I almost hate to just use him for the rider.

I will definitely buy 3 more when they hit. 2-4 AT-ST's. I will have to check it out in person first, 2 for sure.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: darth_sidious on October 7, 2009, 08:46 PM
As someone who doesnt collect vehicles, I tend to only pick up exclusive figures (most of them), the best exclusives are figures like the TRU Ponds, that are part of a promo, rather than an overpriced figure, say at Target, for $13.  I also love the mail-away figures, because we're charged retail for them.

The exclusives I dont like are things like the droid factory sets at WM, where they are overpriced and half the figures are repacks that no one even wants.  Same goes for their upcoming exclusive comic packs which are lackluster to say the least.  The Geonosis arena sets at Target are a good alternative, lower price, and most of the figures are ones we want!  ;)

I'd like to see some exclusives kicked, like the previously mentioned ones from WM and replaced with something better - or they shouldnt bother offering them at all.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JediJman on October 8, 2009, 12:24 PM
I'd like to see these go away all together.   :P  Making things harder for people to find is not the way to support collectors.  No wonder the supposed "collector market" has declined in sales lately. 
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: GrandMoffNick on October 8, 2009, 12:26 PM
I'd like to see these go away all together.   :P  Making things harder for people to find is not the way to support collectors.  No wonder the supposed "collector market" has declined in sales lately. 

I would like to see the exclusive market for crap like another vehicle with a new paint job go away. Some of the stuff they wouldn't make in mass that is then an exclusive I can live with.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: Brian on October 8, 2009, 12:31 PM
I've noticed lately that we're getting more and more "all new" exclusives, particularly in the vehicle/beast/battle pack area.  Sure, there are still repacks and repaints, but we're starting to see things like the AT-ST, Rancor, Dewback, etc. as exclusives - and I think if they are successful we'll see that continue next year (I think the Taun Taun has already been mentioned as an exclusive).  The repaint stuff seems to largely continue for the big CW focus, but if we're going to get anything new/redone (larger scale) from the Original Trilogy, it looks fairly likely to be coming in exclusive form for the time being.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 8, 2009, 12:46 PM
I'd like to see these go away all together.   :P  Making things harder for people to find is not the way to support collectors.  No wonder the supposed "collector market" has declined in sales lately. 

With all of the talks about Hasbro toning the line down for the time being exclusives may be the only way to get some of the many wants we still have as well as some real OT goodness. I changed my tune towards them after the recent Q&A's. While they are a real pain to get I have to say that this years exclusives were very well done overall. The only one left on my list is the AT-ST and more Dewbacks, I already have one of those and it's great!

Here are my impressions of what I bought (sans the AT-ST):

TRU
I picked up the Crumb Bomber & Tie Interceptor (it's freaking perfect!) yesterday. The Tie price blows but when you see how much detail has been added and I think many will be quite happy with it, outside of cockpit lighting not sure how this can get any better detail wise. The Gunship price really blows but once again they really added some nice new details. The new flip out cannons shoot 4 missiles each, that's a total of 5 missiles per canon! The coloring is nice and looks like it's straight out of the movie. It would have been great to see them ditch the Speeder /Bike holder for medical beds as seen in the CN episode.

Target
Wedge/X-Wing - Long overdue and well done. Compared to other exclusives the price is very reasonable at $44.99
Geo Packs - While there is a lot of rehashing I was very happy with these (Outside of BD's eye sockets)

WM
DF2 - This is the 60/40 miss. Half of the content of the sets were nice (BL-17, The other Protocol Droid, Corran, Whistler, Grievous cape, DT and an honorable mention the R2 unit that came with Grievous) the rest (Anakin, Maul, Boba, Grievous Figure, Cortis SBD) sucked.
Evo Pack - Really awesome overall and even more awesome at $17 a pop like many, including myself, paid.
Octapurra Droid - A real homerun and sleeper hit.
Dewback - amazing, the Sandtrooper is perfection. We really should haunt Hasbro for a SC release.
The AT-ST looks superb I really cannot wait to get this!

So all in all I appreciate the exclusives a lot more. Hasbro is cutting the number of them back too so keep that in mind. For the time being I think the importance of exclusives has been elevated. This is the only way, from what it sounds, that we will get Jabba/Dias and the Taun Taun. I plan to support the dewback heavily, I really want new ones.
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: tmanthegreat on October 8, 2009, 01:12 PM
A random question, however, have the new AT-ST and Dewback been spotted at retail in US Wal Marts yet?  I've not seen them in my area and ebay seems to be devoid of them for the moment as well.  The TRU exclusives have been out in my area for well over a week now.  Just thought I'd ask ;) 
Title: Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 8, 2009, 01:36 PM
A random question, however, have the new AT-ST and Dewback been spotted at retail in US Wal Marts yet?  I've not seen them in my area and ebay seems to be devoid of them for the moment as well.  The TRU exclusives have been out in my area for well over a week now.  Just thought I'd ask ;) 

Neither have yet. I got my Dewback of ebay for $52 shipped from the Philippines. The AT-ST is supposed to be released this month and the Dewback in November.