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Title: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2018, 10:33 AM
Yakface has an update to an earlier report - UPDATE: “NEW” WALMART A-WING DETAILS (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/05/28/update-newwalmart-a-wing-details/#disqus_thread)

I am utterly amazed they took the time to change the color and the pilot.  I was expecting the bare minimum effort they gave to the TRU TIE exclusives ("now with dirty paint ops!").  Really surprised to see some actual effort in this repaint.

(http://yakfaceforums.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/A878F32E-207C-4F2C-94DF-A59A0D1F7AB2.jpeg)
Title: Re: Walmart TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on May 29, 2018, 11:15 AM
I can't remember... were there actually red ones in the movie?
Title: Re: Walmart TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jeff on May 29, 2018, 11:40 AM
I can't remember... were there actually red ones in the movie?

Yes, you can see it in the hangar bay right before Kylo exploded it (https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--RR9d6YBa--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/imveemkjzh71u8hw5di2.mp4) (video snippit from TLJ behind the scenes (https://io9.gizmodo.com/all-the-details-and-secrets-we-spotted-in-the-latest-st-1796953304) story at io9).
Title: Re: Walmart TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on May 29, 2018, 12:54 PM
Ah, so you can... I was just thinking of the ships that were out in the battle.

Title: Re: Walmart TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on May 29, 2018, 04:33 PM
You could see these very clearly when they let some press onto the set of TLJ the day that some of the British royals visited:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cgas6w9WcAANF3A.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgaV0evWEAAYIMM.jpg)
Title: Re: Walmart TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jeff on October 5, 2018, 12:58 PM
Another failed Walmart exclusive finds a new home at EE -

Force Link 2.0 Resistance A-Wing Fighter Vehicle with Resistance Pilot (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE2265?id=JE-405087801)
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on October 5, 2018, 06:43 PM
Thanks Jeff!

I just canceled my Rey preorder and re-ordered it with this too.  If Jesse hadn't mentioned it in the other thread, I probably would have forgotten all about it.

Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jesse James on October 5, 2018, 08:50 PM
I only wish the pilot were unique.  Otherwise I liked the new AWing so this is awesome to me.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Phrubruh on October 9, 2018, 10:54 AM
Why are all a-wing pilots women?
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Diddly on October 9, 2018, 11:07 AM
Because the Force is Female?
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on October 9, 2018, 11:11 AM
Why are all a-wing pilots women?

I couldn't distinguish that much detail from the image to say if the pilot was male or female.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jesse James on October 9, 2018, 06:30 PM
It’s the same fig as the other one had, and they’re all female because Hasbro didn’t want to sculpt a new pilot...  at least that’s what I’m assuming since all protos showed the same pilot figures...  that one looks a tad different tho.  A diff color jumpsuit (and hey, change the race of the pilot too?) would’ve been cool but either way I’m glad to get the variant ship which is at Black Spire too. 🤷‍♂️
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jeff on April 3, 2019, 04:34 PM
I see on Yakface.com (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2019/04/03/walmart-ee-exclusive-red-resistance-a-wing-hitting-ross-for-7-99/) that the former Walmart exclusive Red A-Wing is showing up at Ross for $7.99 before EE's even had the chance to fill their $30 pre-orders. 

I can only imagine how many EE pre-orders are getting cancelled after this news.  Way to work with your fan channel partners, Hasbro!  ::)
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on April 3, 2019, 04:55 PM
Are you kidding?  WTAF?!?!
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jesse James on April 3, 2019, 11:02 PM
That’s like yoinking away the football lol
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on April 5, 2019, 02:59 PM
Good grief... I suppose if I wander near a Ross I'll take a look.  I'm leaving my EE order until I find one though, I already paid the shipping when they sent my Island Journey Rey.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on April 29, 2019, 04:20 PM
Quote
Thank you for ordering from Entertainment Earth.  We appreciate your
business!

Unfortunately, we're sorry to report that the manufacturer has notified us
that the Star Wars Force Link Resistance A-Wing Fighter - Exclusive (Item
HSE2265) you ordered has been cancelled and we will not be able to ship it
to you.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.

The item has been removed from your order. Your order information appears
below.

Item#,  Quantity,  Product Name,  Price,  Extended Price, Item Status
------------------------------------------------------------------
HSE2265, 1, Star Wars Force Link Resistance A-Wing Fighter - Exclusive,
CANCELLED
HSE2261, 1, Star Wars Vintage Collection Rey Jedi Training Action Figure,
$13.99, $13.99, Shipped On 12/20/2018
------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal:  $13.99
Shipping & Processing (SSS):  $9.45 (SUPER SAVER - FEDEX SMARTPOST VIA
USPS)
Total:  $23.44
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on April 29, 2019, 05:36 PM
I got the same cancellation notice along with a cancellation for the 5-pack with Kylo Ren, Rey, Poe Dameron, First Order Snowtrooper & holographic Maz Kanata.

And these things are turning up at clearance outlets?  SMH...
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on April 29, 2019, 05:52 PM
I haven't seen anything about the Maz set showing up (also got the cancelation notice, just posted in the thread for that item) at discount outlets...

I went straight to eBay and bought the cheapest A-Wing I could find just now, it only cost me about $10 more than it was going to cost with EE... I've been walking to the Ross near my office every day for a couple weeks now and while they do have some weird random clearance SW stuff, no sign of the A-wing at mine.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on April 29, 2019, 06:56 PM
I was referring to the A-wing showing up at discount stores.  I couldn't find the 5-pack thread until you bumped it up.

And I just did the same thing on eBay.  I don't have the time to hunt at every TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning.  We don't have Ollie's, and Ross Stores aren't exactly around the corner.

Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jesse James on April 30, 2019, 12:42 AM
I can’t say I want it enough to care at this point.  For me it’s money saved unless it finds a new home or I stumble on one somewhere cheap.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: JediJman on April 30, 2019, 09:09 AM
I can’t say I want it enough to care at this point.  For me it’s money saved unless it finds a new home or I stumble on one somewhere cheap.

Ditto.  I would absolutely grab one at a discount, but not really going out of my way for this thing.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on April 30, 2019, 10:38 AM
I do... A-Wing is my favorite, it's classic red, and it technically seems to have a unique pilot if the helmet color matters... so I want one.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Nicklab on April 30, 2019, 12:17 PM
The A-wing in the red deco like this was a no-brainer for me, too.  Vehicles have always been one of my favorite segments of the line.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on May 4, 2019, 04:25 PM
For anyone who was curious about the difference with the pilot, I got mine today... I consider them different pilots - Blue A-Wing on the left, Red A-Wing on the right.  Different skin tone, helmet color, and uniform color - can't really tell if the face sculpt is the same, but it doesn't look the same to me.  Weird that the blue A-Wing pilot has the red helmet, and the red A-Wing pilot has the blue helmet...

(https://i.imgur.com/0zJEluf.jpg)
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jesse James on May 5, 2019, 07:59 PM
I check Ross here every weekend and ours didn’t seem to get these.  Nobody I onow locally saw them either, but who knows.  Watch them turn up by the truckload eventually.  I wanted it but at this point I won’t pay much for it either.  I liked the blue one so I got a few of it and I’m content.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: JediJman on May 9, 2019, 10:52 AM
Well crap, now I want one.  Thanks Rob.   >:(
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on May 10, 2019, 04:14 PM
You're welcome!   :-*
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Jeff on May 10, 2019, 04:43 PM
I'm hoping we get the "Rob Precedent" applied to this one- now that Rob has bit the bullet and paid $10 over EE price for his, it should be popping up at 50% off again somewhere soon.
Title: Re: Exclusive TLJ 3.75" Resistance A-Wing (Red)
Post by: Rob on May 10, 2019, 05:20 PM
I do it for you guys.