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Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« 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
October
- Star Wars Geonosis Arena 2-Packs (087-06-0634) pic 1, pic 2, pic 3
November
- SotE (White/Red) TIE Fighter (087-06-0639) pic

Wal-Mart
August
- Legacy Collection Droid Factory 2-Packs pic 1, pic 2
September
- CW "Screen Scenes" 2-Packs pic
- CW "Under the Helmet" 2-Packs pic
- Walmart Comic Packs Wave 4 pic
- Legacy Evolutions 3-Packs pic
- CW Octuptarra Droid pic
October
- AT-ST w/Driver pic
November
- Dewback w/Sandtrooper pic

TRU
August
- CW Commander Ponds pic
- CW Commemorative Tin 4-Pack
September
- Imperial V-Wing pic
- GH Cinema Scenes (Purchase of the Droids & Kamino Troopers)
October
- TIE Interceptor pic
- CW "Crumb Bomber" Gunship pic

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...
« Last Edit: September 2, 2009, 11:29 AM by Jeff »
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #3 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  ;)
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2009, 06:30 PM »
Have we forgotten....

"Smiling" Luke Skywalker - SDCC Exclusive
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Exclusives, exclusives, exclusives...
« Reply #14 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.
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