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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Walmart Dewback w/Sandtrooper
« on: November 9, 2009, 04:27 PM »
Quote from: JediJman on November  5, 2009, 10:20 PM
added cost for shipping, so you're basically just deciding which store will get the stuff you want and having them hold it for you as soon as it arrives.  I normally save my props for Target with their ultra simple system for checking inventory, but Wal-Mart's STS system is pretty slick.

Oh, if they could only do that for new figure waves, I would use it religiously.

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The Clone Wars '08-'13 / Re: Recent Clone Wars Finds/Purchases
« on: November 9, 2009, 03:14 PM »
I found Wave 10 at Walmart today! Padme, Matchstick, Ziro's Assassin Droid AND the Tank Gunner...all mine.  ;D

They only had 1 each on some less than pristine cards, but no way I was passing those up. FREAKING SWEET!

I just wonder if we're liable to see Wave 11 before the end of the year or if this is it for 2009. I had seen a December street date for these but who knows.

Either way, it's been a good run this year!

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Wal-Mart Droid Factory Sets
« on: November 9, 2009, 10:57 AM »
Quote from: Keonobi on November  9, 2009, 09:46 AM
Don't know if I'm the only one to see this, maybe a case or two were lost in the stockroom, but when I was at Walmart this AM they what appeared to be two full sets of the BAD packs on the shelf.  This store has an endcap display with Blasters, Rex styled helmets, Evolutions packs, etc.  They scanned at $17, so that might point to a second coming of these, but if anyone missed out last time and now regrets it, you might want to check you local stores.

You're not alone - I have observed the same thing here in VA. They have made an odd resurgence at 1 or 2 stores - complete sets, so they can't be returns. (doubtful anyway)

I have seen other reports of this online around the country, so for whatever reason they seem to be enjoying a second life. I got the one I wanted with Boba Fett and the Droids figure, so I am set.

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Walmart Legacy Collection AT-ST
« on: November 9, 2009, 10:54 AM »
Well, just based on what I saw this weekend on the hunt, I'd be worried more about finding the Dewback than the AT-ST. The 2 stores around here with the AT-ST on display had A LOT. They completely filled their own endcap. Like the Octuptarra Droid, the stores that have them have lots of stock, it appears.

I've only seen 1 Wally with Dewbacks, and they just had 3. Those will go quick.

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Other Collectibles / Re: Clone Wars Remote Control Vehicles
« on: November 9, 2009, 10:37 AM »
I'll be honest, I kind of don't like these because they take up valuable space on the action figure aisle and it's kind of a visual tease because at first glance it appears to be some kind of cool mini-rig or action figure accessory and it's not.

I wish they would stick these on separate aisle with all those new educational SW toys.

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Vintage Kenner / Re: Latest vintage acquisition
« on: November 9, 2009, 10:34 AM »
Yeah, I wish I could post a pic before I send it back. I'm pretty hopeless with that stuff though.

All I know is that I examined both repeatedly and stared REALLY hard trying to convince myself the two were different and I could not. Whereas I look at the pic you posted and the difference is quite obvious.

I went ahead and snagged that All-Tan-Limb Klaatu I had my eye on...even without the weapon this was too good to pass up for the price. I looked closely and definitely have the grey version already, so this should complete my Klaatu run. (Not worried about the mix and match color variants, and I don't buy that "blue face" variant people are trying to pass off on eBay)

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Recent Legacy Purchases
« on: November 8, 2009, 09:54 PM »
Quote from: Nicklab on November  8, 2009, 09:45 AM
TRU.  I was surprised, too.

They've only hit at TRU so far apparently. Nice score! I go multiple times a week stalking them for a Rishi Moon BP but they consistently disappoint.

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Legacy Wave 8 - The Phantom Menace
« on: November 8, 2009, 09:52 PM »
Quote from: iFett on November  2, 2009, 02:33 PM
I had a hard time tracking my rum down as well.  Kohl's has come in pretty handy these past few holiday years on toys - at least for me.  It's the only retailer out there that I was able to find the ROTF ice cream truck at.
I stopped at Kohl's this weekend after reading your comment but they only had Yarna, Stass, and the Organas.  ::)

Did we really need MORE stores carrying those? Ugh.

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Legacy Prices - Sales, Discounts, Price Hikes!
« on: November 8, 2009, 09:50 PM »
Quote from: JediJman on November  7, 2009, 11:37 AM
Anybody who hasn't been to toyrocket recently should go check them out.  I was looking last night and figures are down to just $5 for recent waves!  :o

I de-bookmarked them over the summer since their influx of new SW merch seemed to slow to a complete standstill. Good to know they are getting back in the flow~

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Vintage Kenner / Re: Latest vintage acquisition
« on: November 8, 2009, 09:45 PM »
Well, really it's not so much a question of finding one, as finding one that is ACTUALLY, obviously Blue. The last one I bought off eBay, which I have to ship back tomorrow, looked blue in the photo but when I got it it was the same shade of purple as the one I had. (Seller SWEARS it is really the blue one)

I don't know what to think, honestly. I mean, I can tell purple from blue, the pics from JediJman look obvious enough to me. Compounding my uncertainty is some speculation I have read online that this is not a true variant, but a simple color degradation of the soft goods over time. I'm not sure I buy that, but it does make me wonder.

I'm likely going to try picking up another one this week or next; maybe I will have better luck.

RE: Klaatu: yeah, the mix and match limbs seem to be the more common of the variants for this fig. I actually want one with ALL tan limbs, which I have a line on but haven't pulled the trigger yet. (soon)

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TV-9D9 / Re: The Clone Wars - Season Two Discussion Thread
« on: November 6, 2009, 11:28 AM »
I'm watching the replay tonight FOR SURE. Too much action to absorb all in one sitting!


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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: Hasbro's Diorama Contest!
« on: November 6, 2009, 09:24 AM »
Is it just me or does one of those seem oddly out of place?

I like the comedic value of the Sith Reunion, but it doesn't really seem to fit in with the rest of the selections. (IE: not a recreated scene from one of the films)

I had to vote for Bespin Carbon Freeze. Thos pics are like looking at still shots right from the movie. The attention to detail is amazing, especially the lighting. Hoth Hangar was a close second.

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The Legacy Collection '08-'10 / Re: 2009: Worst Distribution Year Ever?
« on: November 6, 2009, 09:16 AM »
Quote from: Rob on November  5, 2009, 09:10 PM
I don't know if anyone's done the math or not yet... but in the last 5 or 6 weeks I've bought:

Target Geonosis 2-packs:  10 Figures
Episode I wave:  7 figures (including B.A.D.)
Episode VI wave:  10 figures (including B.A.D.)
Episode IV wave:  10 figures (including B.A.D.)
Episode III wave:  7 figures (including B.A.D.)
Second Ugnaught
5 Comic Packs (still missing one):  10 figures
Gunship Battlepack:  2 figures
Re-released Mynock Han and Chewie
Wedge X-Wing:  2 Figures

That adds up to 61 figures in about 6 weeks.  It's a year's worth of stuff in under two months.

Which is out of control.



Don't forget the TIE Interceptor, AT-ST and Dewback which are out now too! It's crazy!

I could post a list of the new TCW stuff I have found in the same time span, but it would be a lot shorter.  ;D

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The Clone Wars '08-'13 / Re: Clone Wars AT-TE
« on: November 6, 2009, 09:10 AM »
Quote from: Nicklab on November  6, 2009, 03:47 AM
You can get the AT-TE at TRU's Holiday Express stores for $50 right now.  No shipping involved.  I knew that the $15 price tag was WAY too good to be true.

Does anyone know where I can find a list of TRU Express locations? It's nowhere to be found on their website that I can see.

I initially assumed they would be found in any mall locations formerly occupied by KayBee or KB or whatever that old toy store was that they absorbed, but this is not the case here in Richmond.

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Vintage Kenner / Re: Latest vintage acquisition
« on: November 5, 2009, 10:59 PM »
Bespin Leia with Turtleneck is now off the list, picked her up tonight. (so to speak)

Slowly the list is shrinking.

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