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Title: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Stim on April 18, 2005, 12:07 AM
I think they're coming out on May 8th along with the exclusive Clone Trooper/Storm Trooper...

Anyone have any idea what these "Collector's 5-Pack Cases" are?  I have a feeling these things are actually "cases" -- like Star Cases or something. That's the only thing that makes sense 5 for $9.99...
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: CHEWIE on April 18, 2005, 12:06 PM
"Cases?"  Do they mean "cases" of figures?  That could be what these are, rather than some sort of protective plastic casing.

But what do I know!

 :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 18, 2005, 05:00 PM
Are you sure about the price? $9.99 for 5 figures is a great deal...

I thought these were going to be the next generation of those four-figure sets that used to be at TRU, but I think those are the battle-sets that are supposed to come out later this summer - ie Jedi vs. Sith, Jedi vs. CIS, Empire vs. Rebels...

It would be great if these were army builders!
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Stim on April 19, 2005, 01:42 AM
Are you sure about the price? $9.99 for 5 figures is a great deal...

I thought these were going to be the next generation of those four-figure sets that used to be at TRU, but I think those are the battle-sets that are supposed to come out later this summer - ie Jedi vs. Sith, Jedi vs. CIS, Empire vs. Rebels...

It would be great if these were army builders!

I got the 9.99 price out of that Target Employee Handbook that leaked a couple weeks ago, so I assume it's accurate.  That's why I can't imagine that it would be 5 figures for that price...seems way too low.  Gotta be something else...I'm still betting it's some sort of Hasbro-made Star Case -- maybe like the ones that came with the VOTC figs...
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: CHEWIE on April 19, 2005, 12:40 PM
Gosh darn Star Cases!

I want to see new figures, open your toys people.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Famine on April 19, 2005, 01:18 PM
Star Cases are good for say, keeping a Convention Exclusive safe, but no good for keeping a figure caged up inside of a cardboard and plastic hell. :'(


Kevin
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 19, 2005, 06:09 PM
Gosh darn Star Cases!

I want to see new figures, open your toys people.   :)

 :P

I do! But I still keep a complete set of everything locked in plastic hell!  ;D

For me, I would say that 33% of the collecting experience is the hunt. 33% is having a complete (for a moment) collection and the final 33% is getting that second set to open, play with a little, and display.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: CHEWIE on April 19, 2005, 06:21 PM
That leaves 1% still Pete... what would you account for the last percentage point?   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 19, 2005, 10:40 PM
That leaves 1% still Pete... what would you account for the last percentage point?   :)

 :P

I dunno - I was trying not to be too nerdy by putting one of my percentages at 34%...

I would say that the last 1% would account for frustration.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: CHEWIE on April 20, 2005, 12:33 PM
Heh haa... just giving you a hard time.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 20, 2005, 12:45 PM
Isn't $10 for 5 clam shells a bit expensive? I don't keep my carded stuff in clam shells anyway. Takes up way too much room.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: SGT. Flint on April 20, 2005, 08:53 PM
Well even thought I hate the concept, I will still buy a set of 5 and a few of those sweet looking clonetroopers
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Diddly on April 20, 2005, 10:16 PM
RS has pics up... they're just VOTC clamshells. ::)

http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/c3/hasbro/image17.asp (http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/c3/hasbro/image17.asp)

Pass.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: speedermike on April 21, 2005, 07:39 AM
No, they're not just VOTC clamshells.  That have an arc acros the top.  The VOTC were straight across.  These look nice, but I open everything.  Funny to se Hasbro admitting many people don't "play" with SW toys.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Darth Broem on April 21, 2005, 08:21 AM
I would like to buy some actually.  But not right away.  Got to spend the money on the actual merchandise first.  At least it is not another exclusive to go after like Lava Vader and the Clone.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: ruiner on April 21, 2005, 09:22 AM
Ughh, these are pretty stupid IMO - who wants to spend $10 for some cases when you could buy two figures instead?

But I'm an opener so what do I know!   :-\

We all know that these figures are not going to be worth anything 30 years down the road....right?
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Darth Broem on April 21, 2005, 09:51 AM
Well I don't know.  I have a lot of carded figures.  I don't really look at them as an investment for the future.  I certainly don't intend on getting rich off of them.  But it's nice to keep the carded figures in cases if you can afford it.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: evenflow on April 21, 2005, 10:10 AM
So basically they are selling the cases? I really thoiught figures were going to be included.  ::)
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 22, 2005, 10:20 AM
Yeah - these are pretty lame - I guess Hasbro and Target are trying to edge ProTech (and other similar companies) out of the Market.

I could NEVER see a kid in the toy aisle ask for this $10 in lieu of getting either (a) another two figures or (b) another toy from another toy line altogether. It just does not make sense - time to invoke the "Chewbacca Defense"

"look at the silly monkey... look at the monkey!"
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: proudfather2 on April 22, 2005, 10:40 AM
Considering the only alternative for those who want a protective case for their ROTS figures is the lackluster Star Case 3, the Hasbro version doesn't seem all that bad. I'll wait to see them in person, and how well they look and work, before passing final judgment though. At the very least, now carded collectors have two options apposed to just one. And that's never a bad thing.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: dockingbay97 on April 22, 2005, 03:45 PM
These Target exclusive star like cases suck

I picked up a pack today. Five pack for $9.99. Thought I would try them.

1. They are uber thin like the Lava Vader case
2. You have to bend the top of the card slightly to fit them in.

Bad bad cases

I think I am going to try the ones wholesalecases as in stock and see if they are any better
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Jeff on April 26, 2005, 05:13 PM
So for those that have the cases, I'm hearing mixed stories.

Some are saying the plastic is thicker than the Lava Vader case, but others say it is actually thin like Lava Vader.

Anyone else care to comment on the cases they bought?

Jeff
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: JediMAC on April 26, 2005, 05:21 PM
I haven't opened my pack of cases yet that I got last night, but I can DEFINITELY vouch for the fact that the new case on the Target Clonetrooper is MUCH stronger than the one that came on the Lava Vader.  It's like night and day.  No idea which type comes in the new 5-pack of cases though, but at least I can confirm there 2 different ones out there now...
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on April 26, 2005, 05:42 PM
JediMAC,

Someone I know did a write up of the cases and this is what he said.

DBK

Just opened the new SW Cases and these have a LOT to be desired. At first glance they look like the same case as the Target Clone, which I thought was flimsy to begin with. Well, these are worse. Then I follow the instructions to insert the figure and the bottom is wide open. It's not hinged, so you have to use clear packing tape (just like Hasbro) if you want these things to work. The peg hole is different. It's just a punch out hole at the top. My #35 Palpatines fit right in, but Holo Yoda just wouldn't go. Then I realize if the bubble of the figure is mounted at the bottom of the card, they wont fit in these new cases. So I try another one of my Yodas and he barely fits. Then I opened one of my Target Clones and the first Holo Yoda that didn't fit the new case fit right in to the Clone case. So the new cases are smaller than the ones Hasbro uses. How sweet of them. I'm not thrilled with the cases at all, but they'll work in a pinch.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: SilverZ on April 27, 2005, 05:20 PM
Here’s how they compare to each other:

Vader: Circular peghole, round button support feet at the bottom, and flimsy plastic.

Clone Trooper: J-style peghole, square support feet at the bottom, and sturdy plastic.

Target 5-pack: Vader-style case with heavier plastic weight about the same as the Clone Trooper. 

The Clone Trooper version is the best, and would have been my choice for issuing the five-packs from. Still, most figures are a very, very tight fit vertically. Each time a figure is placed into the pack, it feels as though you are risking bending the card. In order for the cards to fit properly, you must insert the card from the top first, slipping the card underneath a small plastic lip (the source of all the Vader card problems). If you don’t make sure the card is sitting flush beneath the lip, when the backer piece is inserted, the card will be bent. Even still, the card wobbles loosely inside the case since there is no point of contact, aside form the very top point, between the cardback and the joined front and back layers of the case.

Crappy.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 27, 2005, 10:51 PM
I'm going to wait for Protecto-Pak to make cases that fit.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Jeff on May 5, 2005, 12:06 PM
Has anyone seen these cases in stores lately?  I've been checking the MN Targets using the DPCI and I haven't seen hide-nor-hair of these cases.   :-\

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but the Hasbro news item and all information on the Target Cases has been removed from the website:

http://hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsID.7A140BE5-D56F-E112-431048FE5DB47B3E/default.cfm

Curious... maybe the rumors that these were recalled by Hasbro are true?

Jeff
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 5, 2005, 12:26 PM
Hmmm... very interesting.  Hopefully Hasbro has learned their lesson and realized that a product specifically designed for collectors that damages what it's supposed to protect is NOT going to sell after word gets around. 
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: knashdx on May 5, 2005, 12:52 PM
Posted in another topic the 5 pack's DPCI is 087-06-1490, however, that DPCI is attached to the Target exclusive SA Clone Trooper. So unless they assigned a different DPCI to the 5 pack it appears that there won't be a 5 pack released at this time.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Nathan on May 5, 2005, 01:04 PM
Has anyone seen these cases in stores lately?  I've been checking the MN Targets using the DPCI and I haven't seen hide-nor-hair of these cases.   :-\

I saw a bunch the other day ... either in Burnsville or Apple Valley because those are the only two I've been to recently.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Jeff on May 5, 2005, 01:45 PM
Posted in another topic the 5 pack's DPCI is 087-06-1490, however, that DPCI is attached to the Target exclusive SA Clone Trooper. So unless they assigned a different DPCI to the 5 pack it appears that there won't be a 5 pack released at this time.

The Clone's DPCI is 087-06-1489.

I've been checking the 087-06-1490 DPCI and it has been coming up as the $9.99 collector cases unless somehting changed in the last 2 days.   :-\

Jeff
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on May 5, 2005, 01:51 PM
Here on the East Coast I haven't seen these at any of the four Target stores I frequent.

I had just assumed that I would see these after they perform their aisle resets this week - so far nothing though.

It would be amusing if they were recalled by Hasbro. It's just a stupid concept to begin with. Hey Hasbro - you make good toys, let someone else come up with the protective packaging that PRESERVES the condition.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: ruiner on May 5, 2005, 01:57 PM
It sure sounds like they've been officially recalled.

Somebody from the other forum said they were not allowed to purchase the item when it was scanned.

Funny, how something simple to sell/produce can turn into a nightmare!!

 :-X
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Jeff on May 6, 2005, 11:15 AM
So, I've heard from a few Target people and they all seem to confirm that in some way, shape, form, or another Target has been asked to return their stock of these to Hasbro. 

Some Targets were told to just "destroy" them instead of the cost of shiping them back to Hasbro.   :o

Other Targets seem to be saying "who cares" and selling what they have left.  I wonder what the heck is going on with these?

Did Hasbro recall them because they don't fit the figures?  Because they are too close to an existing case design?  Because they are Hasbro and they make strange decisions once in a while?

 :-\

Jeff
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Gatillo on May 6, 2005, 02:49 PM
Do these cases work for non-ROTS figures?  Once I heard they did not work for ROTS, I was going to wait a bit and get some for regular OTC or Saga figures.  I don't understand why they are being DESTROYED like trash.
Gatillo

Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: CHEWIE on May 6, 2005, 02:54 PM
Ah, the evil part of me thinks it's funny. 

 :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 6, 2005, 03:14 PM
I find this whole situation utterly hilarious.  Hasbro goes on and on about how the toys are for kids, insults collectors with their snide "They're action figures, not sit on a shelf figures", and then (presumably) figures out they're alienating what drives this line in the first place.  To extend an olive branch, they put these cases out and they do the opposite of what they're supposed to do in the first place.  I wonder if they didn't do this on purpose just to piss carded collectors off.

Then again, they do have a history of making cases that don't fit any figures.  I mean, they're using that vintage Vader case for the second time in a year when none of the slots have been changed for the new figure sizes.  Now they put something out to "protect your figures" that basically protects it by crushing it. 

Their removal of the item's existence from their website is rather telling too.  After all, as we all know, Hasbro doesn't make mistakes.   ::)
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Nathan on May 6, 2005, 03:24 PM
It's stuff like this that makes me really glad I'm an opener. :P
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: JayDouble on May 6, 2005, 05:08 PM
Hasbro is too funny.  Make cases to protect our figures which are suppose to be "toys."  Realize they made a mistake so they're recalling them.  By doing that they're actually making the cases a collectible now, lol.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: iFett on May 6, 2005, 06:17 PM
So aren't we the ones that are going to be paying for Hasbro's screw up then??  They designed these things with collectors in mind (supposedly)  I was actually pleased to hear these were coming out, before all the reports of their flaws starting coming in though.  Can anyone else see a minor price hike in the coming months? 

I wonder how many cases went into production.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: SilverZ on May 6, 2005, 09:32 PM
They're junk. Half of the figures I've tried to fit into them simply DO NOT fit. At 9.99 per set of 5 cases, they are probably recalling them out of shame, and the fact that they don't work as advertised.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: evenflow on May 7, 2005, 09:25 PM
I tried to buy a set today, brought it up tot eh register to only have it taken away from me because, as the manager put it "has been recalled becuase of sharp edges"  ::)
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Rob on May 8, 2005, 10:16 AM
I saw them at ONE of the 4 Targets I went to this morning.  And no sign of the Exclusive Clones, no sign of 41-44 and no signs of a reset at any of the stores.

I did run into several Nascar guys asking me what the deal with the exclusive star wars toy were though - I just told them all that they came out 2 weeks ago to try to mess them up.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Pete_Fett on May 9, 2005, 03:43 PM
My friend who works for Hasbro says he complained about the Lava Vader case because it was too small and damaged almost every one - and he told his management that if the Target packs were the same (which they are in design) that they should be recalled.

The last time I spoke with him (which was Friday morning) he said that they indeed had been recalled and that if by some error they show up on a shelf, the register is supposed to not let you buy it.

He didn't know if they're going to make new ones and try again or not.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Jeff on May 9, 2005, 04:40 PM
From the fine folks at Hasbro (http://hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsid.C2A69FCD-D56F-E112-442827A21F5EC3C6/dn/default.cfm):

"As our collector fans know, Target will offer an exclusive Star Wars: Episode III Collector's Case 5 pack for 2005. Originally scheduled for release early May, we are reworking based on initial collector feedback, making adjustments to ensure every Star Wars: Episode III 3 3/4 inch action figure fits properly within each case.  We will update fans on availability of this improved value 5-pack version when we have more information.
 
Thanks for your feedback and we are confident you will enjoy the final product soon. "

Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: evenflow on May 9, 2005, 04:53 PM
Well thats cool. I guess i dont have to worry too much that they wouldnt sell them to me.
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: SilverZ on May 9, 2005, 04:53 PM
Thanks for your feedback and we are confident you will enjoy the final product soon. "

[translate:language=hasbro]We're sorry that you collectors called us out on our cheap ill-concieved cases, and will try to come up with better bull**** in the future, right after we sling a few more insults about the toys being meant to be played with, not kept in the packaging at your buy-anything-we-make asses. Eat it, collectors![/translate:language=hasbro]
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 9, 2005, 05:43 PM
Quote
[translate:language=hasbro]We're sorry that you collectors called us out on our cheap ill-concieved cases, and will try to come up with better bull**** in the future, right after we sling a few more insults about the toys being meant to be played with, not kept in the packaging at your buy-anything-we-make asses. Eat it, collectors![/translate:language=hasbro]

You forgot this part:

"As punishment for daring to question our obvious genius, we will ship solid cases of Cantina Han Solos for the next year due to what we'll call 'an overwhelming demand' but what is actually us being bitter ********.  Lick our collective ******* while you're on your knees, fanboys!"

 ;D
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Gatillo on May 9, 2005, 08:21 PM
We just love Hasbro. :D  I almost wish that I had a big finger to give to the big H.
Gatillo
Title: Re: Target Exclusive Collector's 5-Pack Cases
Post by: Diddly on May 9, 2005, 08:29 PM
I know someone mentioned this earlier, but we're obviously going to have to pay for this mistake in the future. Question is, how? Are they going to raise prices on figures? More limited, overpriced exclusives? I'm guessing the latter since it's "all the rage," but you never know.
Title: Target clear figure cases
Post by: bobafett14 on August 31, 2005, 03:53 PM
Today my Target had 2 packs of the 5-pack clear figure cases in a black Vader/lava package, the package kind of "frames" the cases.

Not sure if they re-molded them to fit the figs this time or what.

Weird, never saw anything on this, didn;t know they were dist. these again.