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Collectibles => Other Collectibles => Topic started by: Jeff on July 19, 2019, 11:19 PM
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Here's the press release, Press Pics coming later tonight (or tomorrow morning - spent the day [10hours] in 95+deg sun at my son's soccer tournament and am kinda wrecked tonight :P).
STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH Figure Assortment
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: Starting at $9.99/Available: Fall 2019)
STAR WARS fans new and old can discover the exciting action from the STAR WARS saga with figures, Lightsabers, and more from STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES! These 5-inch scale action figures feature multiple points of articulation and design, and include detail inspired by STAR WARS movies and entertainment. Recreate exciting adventures with fan favorites like HAN SOLO, CHEWBACCA, DARTH VADER, C-3PO, and more! Each pack contains a 5-inch scale STAR WARS figure. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers.
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They look interesting, but just not for me. After 40+ years of collecting 4" figures, I'm kind of set in my ways.
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As someone who enjoys getting new stuff and isn't ok with being done if the 3.75 line dies, my worry is if this line and the 6" line foretells the future death of 3.75, but I've skipped the 5" up to then, I'll be like the people who waited two years to give in to the 6" and are now scrambling to catch up. My brain doesn't like that.
Now that's a run on sentence
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These remind me of the Disney Infinity figures, but with articulation.
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"Starting at $9.99"
What exactly does this mean? Will some figures be $9.99 and others $14.99 or $19.99? How are these costing less than both the 3.75 inch AND 6 inch lines? Very confusing.
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"Starting at $9.99"
What exactly does this mean? Will some figures be $9.99 and others $14.99 or $19.99? How are these costing less than both the 3.75 inch AND 6 inch lines? Very confusing.
Because gullible adult collectors will pay more?
It's hard to come up with a better explanation.
These reminds me of Hero Mashers. (Which looked sort of fun, then once I had some in hand, they are just not that appealing)
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"Starting at $9.99"
What exactly does this mean? Will some figures be $9.99 and others $14.99 or $19.99?
Pretty much. There will be $10 basic figures, some deluxe/larger figures at $12 or $15, 2-packs at $20, and so on. There is a ton of stuff planned for this new 5" line for the Fall.
How are these costing less than both the 3.75 inch AND 6 inch lines? Very confusing.
You'll probably never get a satisfactory answer for that. Without really knowing what's planned for this line, it's hard to guess how they are getting these out for $10.
Maybe they are planning to re-use parts across figures. Maybe they are planning a ****-ton of repaints/repacks in the line? Maybe they are low-balling the intro price to get people hooked on a new scale before planning to hike the price next year?
I'm guessing they are going to spin this line as "5-inch @ $10 is better value than 3.75-inch 5POA at $8".
There is great irony here because I know a LOT of people who have constantly wished for Hasbro to find a happy medium - a line that offers more articulation than 5POA but costs less than $13 TVC. Something like a $10 line with some figures as salt-shakers and some figures with SA. And that's kind of what this is (just at 5" scale instead of 3.75"). :-X
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"Starting at $9.99"
What exactly does this mean? Will some figures be $9.99 and others $14.99 or $19.99? How are these costing less than both the 3.75 inch AND 6 inch lines? Very confusing.
No no no, you're reading it all wrong. Starting at $9.99, yes, but swiftly moving to 5Below and Ross for half that price.
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Yeah I wanted that happy medium... But not in a 5" animated line, lol.
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The design is in line with the animated shorts. They definitely captured that aesthetic. But these aren't for me, and I'm fine with that.
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This is a gimmicky style and the only point is to let them sell the same characters all over again to a new collector base.
Easy pass.
Honestly, I can't believe a 42 year history of 3.75" collecting is about to fade away for this... I kind of hope it totally bombs.
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Rebelscum posted some TROS figures found in Canada (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbro_Galaxy_of_Adventures_5Inch_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_Figures_Found_In_Canada_185030.asp).
I know I'm biased, but holy crap do these look bad. The masked / non-human ones don't look too bad, but the human faces of Rey and Finn stylistically look awful.
I've purchased most of the Disney ToyBox figures and find them stylistically cool, and I love the old Tartakovsky 3.75" Clone Wars figures, as well as the animated 3.75" Clone Wars lines. So I'm not against cartoony action figures, but these are not to my liking.
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Rebelscum posted some TROS figures found in Canada (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbro_Galaxy_of_Adventures_5Inch_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_Figures_Found_In_Canada_185030.asp).
I know I'm biased, but holy crap do these look bad. The masked / non-human ones don't look too bad, but the human faces of Rey and Finn stylistically look awful.
I was flipping the channels, saw a commercial for the animated series, and was impressed enough by the style that I was open to collecting the figures. Then I saw the same pics you did. The ugly changed my mind quick.
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Those look terrible.
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Someone pointed out on Yakface that these figures are aimed for the kiddos, yet have all the extra articulation that Hasbro says the kids hate.
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Didn't get a chance to get through the 5" GOA press pics last night (sorry). Here's the updated press release for the basic figures.
Press pics can be found in the Image Database (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Product_Launch_Events/Triple_Force_Friday_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/Basic_Figures).
STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH Figure Assortment
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: Starting at $9.99/Available: Fall 2019)
STAR WARS fans new and old can discover the exciting action from the STAR WARS saga with figures, Lightsabers, and more from STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES! These 5-inch scale figures feature multiple points of articulation and include detail and fun action moves inspired by STAR WARS movies and entertainment. Recreate exciting adventures with fan favorites like CHEWBACCA, REY, SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN, JET TROOPER, and more! Each pack contains a 5-inch scale STAR WARS figure. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers.
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Here's the press release for the Treadspeeder & Driver set coming this Fall.
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STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES FIRST ORDER DRIVER AND TREADSPEEDER
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2019)
FIRST ORDER TREADSPEEDERS are rugged, shielded patrol bikes with a design that grants greater traction on unstable terrain and can avoid countermeasures that jam traditional speeders. Specialized STORMTROOPERS of the FIRST ORDER, these armored soldiers operate the rugged TREADSPEEDERS in combat and pursuit operations. This 5-inch scale FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER figure features multiple points of articulation, and design and detail inspired by STAR WARS entertainment. The STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES FIRST ORDER DRIVER AND TREADSPEEDER features a launching projectile and exciting crash effects, both of which kids can activate with the push of a button. Includes figure, vehicle, 1 projectile, and 1 accessory. Available at most major retailers.
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Here's the press release for the Kylo/Rey 2-Pack coming this Fall.
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STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH REY AND SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN 2-PACK
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: Starting at $19.99/Available: Fall 2019)
Trained in the way of the Jedi Knights by Jedi Master LUKE SKYWALKER, REY hopes to control her growing powers as she tries to help the Resistance defeat the First Order. Taking over as Supreme Leader of the First Order, KYLO REN serves the dark side of the Force even as he continues to struggle against the pull of the light side. This STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH REY AND SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN 2-PACK features iconic STAR WARS characters REY and SUPREME LEADER KYLO REN from STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Includes 2 figures and 5 accessories. Available at most major retailers.
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Here's the press release for the Droid 3-Pack coming this Fall.
(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Triple_Force_Friday_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/Multi-Packs/tn_GOA_5inch_3pack_boxed.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Triple_Force_Friday_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/Multi-Packs/GOA_5inch_3pack_boxed.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Triple_Force_Friday_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/Multi-Packs/tn_GOA_5inch_3pack_loose.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Triple_Force_Friday_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/Multi-Packs/GOA_5inch_3pack_loose.jpg)
STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH R2-D2, BB-8, & D-O DROID 3-PACK
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: Starting at $14.99/Available: Fall 2019)
Imagine BB-8 helping his droid friends escape the clutches of the villainous First Order with fun spinning action! This 5-inch scale figure 3-pack features iconic STAR WARS droid characters R2-D2, BB-8, and D-O from STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Both of the R2-D2 and D-O figures feature smooth rolling play, so boys and girls can imagine racing into the galactic action to save the day. Includes 3 figures. Available at most major retailers.
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I found a bunch of these in Kroger this morning. I figured I would hold off on making a final decision until I saw them in person, and as it turns out I had no problem leaving them behind. They’re fine for what they are I guess, the aesthetic just doesn’t appeal to me.
Hoping they put out the 6” stuff this week because I am seriously worried about finding any of that stuff in stores come Friday.
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I found Han and Threepio yesterday at a Wal*Mart. So far I have all the OT figures plus the Rey and Kylo 2-pack. I like them, and I am happy to collect this line in lieu of the Black Series.
My only complaint this far is the chintzy gold plastic of the Threepio...I wish they had just opted for doing solid yellows and tans like the Droids version from '85. I may be looking into chroming this figure up somehow.
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Darth Maul, Yoda, Boba Fett, and Sith Jet Trooper were revealed at the Dortmund Comic Con in Germany this weekend.
(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/tn_GOA_5inch_darthmaul_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/GOA_5inch_darthmaul_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/tn_GOA_5inch_yoda_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/GOA_5inch_yoda_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/tn_GOA_5inch_bobafett_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/GOA_5inch_bobafett_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/tn_GOA_5inch_sithjet_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch/GOA_5inch_sithjet_02.jpg)
Complete set of high-res pics (including some boxed shots) can be found in the JD Image Database (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Conventions/Comic_Con_Dortmund_2019/Hasbro/Press_Images/Galaxy_of_Adventures_-_5-inch) for the Dortmund show.
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Yep, I still hate this line and hate that it’s taken attention away from 3.75”. I hope it dies off next year and things get back to normal.
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Yep, I still hate this line and hate that it’s taken attention away from 3.75”. I hope it dies off next year and things get back to normal.
I couldn't agree more.
I know the toy aisle landscape is a lot different than it was during the 70s/80s, but in my opinion, not having a 5POA 3.75" line for TROS, is as if Kenner stopped making figures after ESB.
Even if it had just been a single wave consisting of Lando, Jannah, Lt. Connix, Finn, General Pryde, Treadspeeder Driver, a different Knight of Ren from the TVC one & a First Order/Sith Trooper variant, that would have been sufficient. The expectation would be that you pair the 5POA wave with the TVC figures to get a complete "set" of TROS characters in the 3.75" scale.
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I see your point but that line-up would never happen
It would be Rey Finn Poe Kylo and something random like ESB Bespin Lando.
I like the 5POA better than the Vintage line, if one had to go I wish it had been Vintage. But since they exist, I like the GOA and I will collect the OT characters in lieu of my other options at this point.
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I think Muftak has it right. If we had 5 poa we'd have gotten similar wave as first TLJ wave. Now we could probably all agree that's it's own conversation to have with Hasbro on why that would be the case. But I don't believe GOA stopped us from having some amazing wave of ROS figs.
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Only a two store sample but both Targets I frequent have no 2 packs and single figs are pretty picked over. Especially main TROS stuff. Maybe it was parent's only choice for Christmas and kids will br disappointed but I'm still not sure we can label this line a train wreck yet.
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Only a two store sample but both Targets I frequent have no 2 packs and single figs are pretty picked over.
One store by me is cleaned out, the other Target store has the Rey/Kylo pack on clearance for $13 and they have a lot of them. Pick a store and write your narrative appropriately - "GOA sold out, success!" or "GOA on clearance - failure!"
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I’ve picked up a handful of the OT ones (Han and Chewie, Jedi Luke), and I don’t think they are too bad. I’d still rather see the resources go to 3 3/4” stuff, but the toys themselves are well done. They seemed to sit for quite awhile at Target here, but really cleared out the week leading up to a Christmas. When I was there yesterday, they had 4 left (2 Rey’s, 2 Jet troopers).
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As the resident 5" GoA fan, I feel it is worth pointing out that my local Wal*Mart reset the toy aisle. The planogram called for an obscene number of pegs for lightsabers(all empty as of today), three pegs for Vintage figures (which as of today had 2 Jawas to man them), a 2-foot wide shelf for Black Series (today's stock was Jannah, Rey/D-0, and Luke Skywalkwers)...and no GoA space (or vehicle/playset space for that matter.)
Granted, my Wal*Mart is one of the small stores that hasn't had a spot for the playsets or vehicles since the Vintage TIE fighter anyway, but dropping the "kid friendly" line that fast seems indicative that it's not doing so well. Weird, because there were only a couple Chewies and Airtroopers left after Christmas at that store.
(And I can handle all of the Star Wars absence because I saw the new Lanard "Aliens" sets and I think those are all going to come home with me eventually!)
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(And I can handle all of the Star Wars absence because I saw the new Lanard "Aliens" sets and I think those are all going to come home with me eventually!)
Do it! They are so awesome! I have all of them except the Queen who hasn’t shown up here yet. Super fun line.
On the reset, I saw the same thing at one of the local Walmart’s here today too. They didn’t even have any space dedicated to Jurassic World at all, which is crazy.
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Found a few 5" Jedi Lukes at Wal-Mart for $2 each. I got them. Probably to resell.
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I found a bunch of these on clearance at Walmart for $3. Hard to pass anything up at that price, so I snagged the few I found.
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I found a bunch of these on clearance at Walmart for $3. Hard to pass anything up at that price, so I snagged the few I found.
There’s a Rose’s near me with half an aisle of Rogue One figures for $1 since last Fall. Not the rare ones either, that wave with Rebels Leia in it. They are seemingly immune to all impulse buying!
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Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair reveal (https://www.starwars.com/news/new-york-toy-fair-2020-star-wars-product-reveals) shows The Clone Wars figures coming to this line - 5" Ahsoka and Clone Troopers for sure, sounds like there will be more revealed as well.
Press Release and Press Pics:
STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH AHSOKA TANO Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2020)
Imagine AHSOKA TANO wielding her two blue Lightsabers with Double Lightsaber Swipe action! Boys and girls can activate the STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH AHSOKA TANO figure’s Double Lightsaber Swipe feature by twisting the action figure’s torso and releasing it. This 5-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation, with design and detail inspired by STAR WARS movies and entertainment. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available at most major retailers.
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STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH AHSOKA’S CLONE TROOPER Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2020)
Imagine AHSOKA’S CLONE TROOPER blasting the enemy with Blaster Barrage action! Boys and girls can activate the STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES 5-INCH AHSOKA’S CLONE TROOPER figure’s Blaster Barrage feature by pressing down on the action figure’s arms and releasing them. This 5-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation, with design and detail inspired by STAR WARS movies and entertainment. Includes figure and accessory. Available at most major retailers.
(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/Galaxy_of_Adventures_5-inch/Basic_Figures/tn_GOA_5inch_ahsokatrooper_loose_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/Galaxy_of_Adventures_5-inch/Basic_Figures/GOA_5inch_ahsokatrooper_loose_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/Galaxy_of_Adventures_5-inch/Basic_Figures/tn_GOA_5inch_ahsokatrooper_loose_02.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/Galaxy_of_Adventures_5-inch/Basic_Figures/GOA_5inch_ahsokatrooper_loose_02.jpg)
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Well, Fett, Maul and Yoda aren't out yet are they?
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Possible November 2020 Release Date
Wave 5
Boba Fett (Bounty Hunter) (Bounty Hunter Blast) (TESB) (2)
Darth Vader (Death Star Duel or Sith Lord) (Force Slash) (ANH) (1)
Kylo Ren (Supreme Leader of the First Order) (Sith Slash) (TROS) (1)
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) (Lightsaber Slash) (ROTJ) (1)
Sith Jet Trooper or Sith Trooper (With Jet Pack) (First Order) (Trooper Blast) (TROS) (2)
Yoda (Geonosis Arena or Hangar Duel) (Lighning Spin) (AOTC) (1)
Wave 6
Ahsoka Tano (Duel in the Throne Room or Siege of Mandalore) (TCW) (2)
Boba Fett (Bounty Hunter) (Bounty Hunter Blast) (TESB) (2)
Clone Troopers (332nd Legion) (Phase II Armor) (TCW) (2)
Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice) (Duel Sith Strike) (TPM) (2)
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Is this line actually popular?
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By all accounts, no.
And yet my local WalMart--where Black Series and Vintage Collection pegs sit apparently empty for weeks on end--always has some GOA figures on the 2 pegs alloted for them, and they sell some and then replenish, then sell some more. It's always that final Han and Threepio case that fills the pegs back up, and when it refills I always look to see if this time Yoda and Boba Fett are there, but not yet.
So by default these are selling okay in my area. I don't know how many cases of the other two lines sell out immediately upon arrival because I don't catch them, but I have been able to watch the Galaxy of Adventures figures sell a handful a week for months on end.
And I will buy Boba Fett, Yoda, and Darth Maul if/when I see them.