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Collectibles => The Black Series 6" Figures => Topic started by: Nicklab on January 12, 2020, 10:07 AM
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I was pleasantly surprised to see this news pop up in my social media feed from Yakface (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/01/11/6-40th-anniversary-tesb-collection-wave-1-confirmed/). I know that this had been rumored, and getting confirmation of these is welcome news.
Based on the initial reports I was expecting a number of repacks. But the revised look for Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) is a massive improvement over the original release.
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Yeah that Luke is a must-buy. Only other one I "need" is the Han, and that would be to throw the headsculpt on other figures
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Yeah that Luke is a must-buy. Only other one I "need" is the Han, and that would be to throw the headsculpt on other figures
Has anyone done a comparison of the photos to see how similar/different these figures are to what we've already got?
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I know at this point it is basically all repacks, but I’m still pretty excited for these. Like always, a sucker for the packaging. I’ve really been hoping for a new photo real improvement to Bespin Luke, because he just looks out of his element next to the excellent Bespin Han and Bespin Escape Leia figures. Also kind of like these as an anniversary type special line. A dozen or so figures from each movie, on the nice vintage card backs. Unless they decide to put the entire Black Series on these cards, these are a nice treat every few years.
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I have mixed feelings about the line, too. The figures look great on these cards. Outside of Bespin Luke, I'm having a difficult time finding the added value for collectors. Granted, the face sculpt on Bespin Luke is a remarkable improvement. But the figures like Han, Leia and Yoda already got the benefit of facial printing technology. There's no real upgrade to those outside of packaging. And the AT-AT Driver didn't really need an upgrade in paint apps.
The rumor list for later releases is promising. I hope we see some more new items in the later wave(s). Snowspeeder pilot Luke seems like a cool offering, especially since the Black Series Centerpiece offering was basically a glorified statue, or like the Unleashed figures of 15 years ago.
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Oops ;)
https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/02/21/tbs-40th-anniversary-wave-2-confirmed/
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Wow, all those new figures they showed off today... ::)
Meanwhile, Marvel Legends rolls out like 30 brand new figures in their presentation. WTH
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10 figures! Not sure how I feel about the Snowspeeder Luke and Dagobah R2, though.
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Finally got through resizing and uploading all the press pics - there are a ton of ESB 40th pics (41 pics for the ten figures) so I'm only going to post the carded figures here. You can check out all the Press Pics in our Image Gallery (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary).
Wave 01
(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_ATAT_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/TBS_ESB40_W01_ATAT_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_yoda_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/TBS_ESB40_W01_yoda_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_bespinluke_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/TBS_ESB40_W01_bespinluke_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_bespinhan_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/TBS_ESB40_W01_bespinhan_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_hothleia_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_01/TBS_ESB40_W01_hothleia_01.jpg)
Wave 02:
(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_TIE_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/TBS_ESB40_W01_TIE_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_lando_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/TBS_ESB40_W01_lando_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_r2d2_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/TBS_ESB40_W01_r2d2_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_snowluke_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/TBS_ESB40_W01_snowluke_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/tn_TBS_ESB40_W01_hothtroop_01.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2020/Hasbro/Star_Wars/Press_Pics/The_Black_Series_6-inch/ESB_40th_Anniversary/Wave_02/TBS_ESB40_W01_hothtroop_01.jpg)
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY 6-INCH Figure Assortment
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)
Imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with figures from STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism STAR WARS devotees love. Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK with figures from STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES, featuring movie-inspired design and detail, and vintage packaging with original Kenner branding! STAR WARS fans and collectors can display these highly poseable figures, featuring premium deco inspired by characters in STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, in their action figure collections. Characters in this assortment include LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA, HAN SOLO, LANDO CALRISSIAN, YODA, R2-D2, and more. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers.
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Am I right in that the only two all new figures are Snowspeeder Luke and Hoth Rebel Soldier?
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It is weird that they left out the Dagobah Luke that won the fan poll last year...
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It is weird that they left out the Dagobah Luke that won the fan poll last year...
That seems to be an exclusive. IIRC, Jayson posted a shelf tag for a Dagobah Luke with Yoda deluxe set that is turning up at TRU in Canada. I guess the US retailer is still TBD.
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It is weird that they left out the Dagobah Luke that won the fan poll last year...
That seems to be an exclusive. IIRC, Jayson posted a shelf tag for a Dagobah Luke with Yoda deluxe set that is turning up at TRU in Canada. I guess the US retailer is still TBD.
Looking into it, Dagobah Luke is coming on the 40th card in a wave 3 Hasbro didn't announce, along with Vader, Chewie, Boba Fett, and a Snowtrooper. Wonder why these didn't get mentioned at all?
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It is weird that they left out the Dagobah Luke that won the fan poll last year...
That seems to be an exclusive. IIRC, Jayson posted a shelf tag for a Dagobah Luke with Yoda deluxe set that is turning up at TRU in Canada. I guess the US retailer is still TBD.
Looking into it, Dagobah Luke is coming on the 40th card in a wave 3 Hasbro didn't announce, along with Vader, Chewie, Boba Fett, and a Snowtrooper. Wonder why these didn't get mentioned at all?
Weird. Because this shelf tag seems kind of authoritative (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/02/23/deluxe-6-tbs-luke-with-yoda-confirmed/).
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Dagobah Luke is coming on the 40th card in a wave 3 Hasbro didn't announce, along with Vader, Chewie, Boba Fett, and a Snowtrooper. Wonder why these didn't get mentioned at all?
Weird. Because this shelf tag seems kind of authoritative (https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2020/02/23/deluxe-6-tbs-luke-with-yoda-confirmed/).
It is my understanding that ESB 40th Wave 3 has a solo carded Dagobah Luke, while the Box Set is Dagobah Luke + Yoda (both repacks from the 40th carded line). At one point the Luke/Yoda set was going to be Amazon in US (like Chewie/3PO last year) and TRU in Canada, but not sure if that is set in stone yet.
Hasbro did not announce Wave 3 of the ESB carded stuff because they have to save some reveals for Celebration. Revealing a fan choice figure like Dagobah Luke during a fan panel at Celebration or SDCC is more appealing than revealing to small media group in NYC. ;)
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Just put in a preorder for the figures I need from this wave (thanks for the affiliate link Jeff!). Bespin Luke, Dagobah R2, Lando, Hoth Rebel Trooper, and Snowspeeder Luke. After my experience having to track down recent Black Series figures on the aftermarket, I had some sense slapped into me by Jesse James via Twitter, so I'm ordering everything online. If I see these in stores, cool, but I doubt I will.
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I put in pre-orders for both waves, along with some extra Hoth Rebel Troopers. The situation at retail lately has just been so bleak that I'm totally fed up with going to stores.
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Possible or Rumored:
Wave 3 (2020)
Boba Fett (Bounty Hunter)
Chewbacca (Bespin or Cloud City Capture, Exgorth Escape, Hoth Encounter)
Darth Vader (Battle of Hoth, Bespin Betrayal, Dinner or Trap, Bespin Confession or Duel)
Imperial Snowtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)
Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Fatigues or Jedi Training on Dagobah)
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No more Chewbacca figures for awhile please. We've had two in the past two years and four total.
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I ordered the whole first wave and they should be coming in the next couple of days.
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Found all of Wave One at Target and pounced. No register block! ;D
Yoda had a severely crushed bubble, so gonna have to replace him. The rest looked nice though.
No sign of the newest black box wave anywhere. :'(
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Got a shipping notice from Amazon for the Bespin Luke I preordered.
With reports of Wave 2 popping up in California, I wonder if Amazon gets those earlier than the current August ETA
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Got my Wave 1 Target order today - for the most part everything arrived in good shape except for Leia - I'm going to have to replace her unfortunately. Here's hoping that I'll be able to find a good MOMC version of her that I can buy and return the one from my online order in her place. :-\
Saw that Targets on the West Coast are getting Wave 2, I wonder if my pre-order for the 2nd Wave is going to ship soon.
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Anyone wander out to find these today? I had planned to hit my local Target early, but wasn't able to get there. :-\
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Anyone wander out to find these today? I had planned to hit my local Target early, but wasn't able to get there. :-\
I have to do a grocery run over lunch so I was planning on checking then...fingers crossed!
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Got my Luke from Amazon Monday afternoon. What a great improvement over the original. I want to buy 1 or 2 more for the headsculpt alone.
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I was lucky enough to find all five at my local Target yesterday. They didn't have any in stock according to Brickseek, but took the chance and it paid off. Luke is amazing, AT-AT Driver is probably my favorite of the bunch though. I am a sucker for Hoth troops.
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I found part of this wave the other day at Target, including Luke, Han, Leia, AT-AT Driver, and the Probe Droid.
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Wave 2 has hit Target in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. Saw two cases yesterday at a store and friends have been finding it all over the region. Bought the Hoth Trooper looks fantastic.
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Wave 2 has hit Target in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. Saw two cases yesterday at a store and friends have been finding it all over the region. Bought the Hoth Trooper looks fantastic.
Sounds like they're here in MN too. Local toy group posted finding them at the Target I frequent most this weekend. >:(
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The Hoth Rebel Soldier might be the best all around figure they have ever done in this line. All the different looks are amazing, and there is some crazy ass articulation going on. (that neck joint!) I really, really love this figure, I swore off troop building in this scale but 2 might not be enough. :)
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I ordered whole cases of waves 1 and 2 each. But with select figures I'm buying additional ones. I already got an extra Bespin Luke because of the updated likeness. And there are another couple of Hoth Rebel Soldiers on order as well! I think I might have to get as many as 4 of them given all of the permutations of which face, scarf, goggles, etc.
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Glad I can buy by the case with Boba Fett coming in wave 3.
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There seems to be a lot of conjecture about the Boba Fett in wave 3. Some people are hopeful that it will be a re-release of the SDCC exclusive figure. I'm leaning more towards it being the same as the Black Series Archive figure but on a 40AC cardback.
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Just opened my Luke Snowspeeder and Hoth Rebel Trooper figures. Man are those nice. The Rebel Trooper is maybe one of the nicest figures they've ever made. All the details in the figure are fantastic.
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Saw Wave 2 at Target the other day. I also got an email yesterday from Amazon saying that they moved my ETA for Snowspeeder Luke and Hoth Rebel from August 1 to June 1. Oddly the Lando and R2 I preordered are still set for August 1.
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Got an email from Amazon regarding some shipping delays for my Wave 2 preorders that don't sound great.
Snowspeeder Luke and Hoth Trooper: ETA pushed from June 2 to July 9
Lando: ETA moved up from August 1 to June 24
R2: ETA still August 1
Wondering if I should just cancel and preorder the entire set from a collector site or something
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I got the same shipping delay notice from Amazon this morning as well. I’ve got the same figures ordered from Entertainment Earth as I wanted doubles and have had no luck finding them locally at retail. I guess I’ll see which retailer ships first...
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You guys haven't seen these at your local Target?
I think the Target down the street from me has received at least half a dozen cases in the past few weeks.
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You guys haven't seen these at your local Target?
I think the Target down the street from me has received at least half a dozen cases in the past few weeks.
They seem plentiful here in MN where there are 50 Targets across the metro, but from FB reads, sounds like these are a little harder to find in other areas of the country.
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I've seen some of wave 2 at Target a couple of times - but only Lando, the TIE Pilot and R2-D2. But not Luke (Snowspeeder Pilot) or the Hoth Rebel Trooper. Still, I have a case on order from Dorkside Toys. They seem to have gotten solid cases of the Hoth Rebel, because that part of my order is marked as fulfilled, but the case with wave 2 is still pending.
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You guys haven't seen these at your local Target?
I think the Target down the street from me has received at least half a dozen cases in the past few weeks.
I’ve seen the remnants of the wave like Lando and the TIE pilot at Target, but I’m always too late for the rest... Then again, I’m one of the lucky people that’s been working the past few months through the Pandemic, so I’ve not had the chance to hit Target first thing in the morning.
However, I just got a shipping notice from Entertainment Earth for my Snowspeeder Pilot Luke figure, so that one at least beat my delayed Amazon order, lol!
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I have a complete set of these on pre-order from Target.com, which has yet to ship, but I've also scored another set from Target. I am having a heck of a time finding a MOC R2-D2. So I'm hoping when my pre-order set arrives, the R2 will be MOMC.
Really like the face swap feature of the Hoth Rebel Trooper - can't wait to have two of them on display with the different faces.
Has there been any word on when Wave 3 will be available for pre-order? I know most of them are just supposed to be repacks (I've heard Vader, Snowtrooper, Boba Fett for example) - but I still want to include them in the set.
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My Amazon preorder of Snowspeeder Luke and Hoth Rebel Soldier arrived out of nowhere this afternoon. Still waiting on Lando and R2... then I'll probably try to track down the TIE Pilot and the rest of Wave 1 since the cardbacks are so pretty.
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My Amazon preorder of Snowspeeder Luke and Hoth Rebel Soldier arrived out of nowhere this afternoon. Still waiting on Lando and R2... then I'll probably try to track down the TIE Pilot and the rest of Wave 1 since the cardbacks are so pretty.
Got my Hoth Rebel from them yesterday as well. I thought this was backordered a few more months.
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I got my Snowspeeder Pilot Luke figure from Entertainment Earth yesterday... It was initially slated for an August release, but came early. I’m glad to have it so that now when the Snowspeeder eventually shows up, I’ve got the crew for it. My Amazon order for the same Luke figure should come later this week (I wanted one to keep MOC). My Amazon order for the Rebel Hoth trooper shows it shipping next week. No word on the Hoth trooper I’ve got on order from EE other than a July release date. Things sure are all over with this particular wave!
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And now my R2 has arrived from Amazon! Just waiting on Lando now.
The Luke they sent me was shoved into a box that was slightly too small, meaning the card was bent and the top part of the bubble slightly torn off, so I guess there's my excuse to buy the second one I want for a Bespin Luke headswap.
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The new paint apps look really good on Lando. I wasn't totally on board with this figure being reissued until I had it in hand in a store. I continue to feel like reissuing a lot of figures with improved paint apps is a bit of a cash grab. But the new version of Lando looks significantly better than the original release.
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So looks like Wave 3 is going to be:
- Boba Fett (rerelease of 2013/Archive version)
- Chewbacca (rerelease of 2019 Amazon exclusive Chewie/3PO without the 3PO)
- Snowtrooper (rerelease)
- Darth Vader (kitbash with some new parts)
- Dagobah Luke (new)
I already have all of these or have them preordered, so easy pass unless I decide to go for a full carded set
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I'll pick these up solely for the fact that they're on vintage cards.
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Yeah, pass for me. I'll get the Luke as part of the Luke/Yoda two pack with a few extra accessories.
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These things are like Pokeman for me. Gotta catch em all! Already preordered.
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Has anyone ever tried a head swap with Wedge on the Snowspeeder Luke? Curious if it works.
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Picked up Dagobah Luke for $16 at GameStop today. I had that last wave on preorder at Dorkside for the longest time but it sounds like they are not getting them anymore. Now I just need to track down the other four...ugh.
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I was in the same boat. I had that wave on preorder from Dorksidetoys, too. And I think I happened to be checking out the eBay storefront for Hasbro Toy Shop. They had the entire 3rd wave listed, and most of it for less than full retail price.
*JUST CHECKED - Hasbro Pulse only has Dagobah Luke and Chewbacca listed from wave 3.
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Walmart was clearancing those out for $10 a few months back, but doubtful they'd still be around now.