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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC Wave 4 (New TVC Wave 36)
« on: March 24, 2024, 09:01 AM »No idea why, but R2-D2 is now down to $9.97 this morning... hooray for Amazon pre-order guarantee so I don't have to do the 'cancel and re-order' thing.
I ordered a second this morning because hey, why not for less than $10.
2024 VC149 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
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I specifically ordered using your links, Jeff. Happy to help support the site.
Evidently Walmart had R2-D2 listed for $9.97, and that led Amazon to follow suit. So the preorder price guarantee kicked in, and Amazon lowered the price. I know that I appreciate it.
As for the state of R2-D2? I agree that this release seems to cater specifically to carded collectors. There's nothing appreciably new here. I've seen some calls for Hasbro take on updating R2-D2 for The Vintage Collection much in the same way they did with the Black Series. It could be a worthwhile pursuit since astromech droids can offer some sculpting value for future repaints. But Hasbro seems to be trying to stretch every asset they have in order to keep their costs low. As a result I think the BAD astromech body is going to be in circulation for the time being.