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Title: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2017, 03:50 PM
Anybody know if Walgreens is getting any more 6" exclusives?  We heard at Toy Fair that Target and GameStop were getting exclusives, but what about Walgreens?
Title: Re: 2017 Walgreens Black Series 6
Post by: Jayson on February 23, 2017, 04:52 PM
Anybody know if Walgreens is getting any more 6" exclusives?  We heard at Toy Fair that Target and GameStop were getting exclusives, but what about Walgreens?

I heard a rumor of a possible Spirit Obi-Wan, no definitely confirmation/details yet.
Title: Re: 2017 Walgreens Black Series 6
Post by: McMetal on February 24, 2017, 08:30 AM
Anybody know if Walgreens is getting any more 6" exclusives?  We heard at Toy Fair that Target and GameStop were getting exclusives, but what about Walgreens?

I heard a rumor of a possible Spirit Obi-Wan, no definitely confirmation/details yet.

Yes, the UPC for this has just popped up on Instagram.
Title: Re: 2017 Walgreens Black Series 6
Post by: Nicklab on February 24, 2017, 11:06 AM
Anybody know if Walgreens is getting any more 6" exclusives?  We heard at Toy Fair that Target and GameStop were getting exclusives, but what about Walgreens?

I heard a rumor of a possible Spirit Obi-Wan, no definitely confirmation/details yet.

Yes, the UPC for this has just popped up on Instagram.

Link?
Title: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Diddly on August 31, 2017, 01:03 PM
$19.99 MSRP. No word on when it will be available.

(http://i.imgur.com/afi5ELm.png)
Title: Re: Walgreens Exclusive 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Ghost)
Post by: Jeff on September 7, 2017, 10:48 AM
Hasbro PR dump - sounds like October for this one...

(https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Force_Friday_2017/Hasbro/Press_Images/The_Black_Series_-_6-inch/Store_Exclusives/Walgreens/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_walgreens_obiwankenobi_forcespirit_boxed.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Force_Friday_2017/Hasbro/Press_Images/The_Black_Series_-_6-inch/Store_Exclusives/Walgreens/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_walgreens_obiwankenobi_forcespirit_boxed.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Force_Friday_2017/Hasbro/Press_Images/The_Black_Series_-_6-inch/Store_Exclusives/Walgreens/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_walgreens_obiwankenobi_forcespirit_loose.jpg) (https://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Product_Launch_Events/Force_Friday_2017/Hasbro/Press_Images/The_Black_Series_-_6-inch/Store_Exclusives/Walgreens/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_walgreens_obiwankenobi_forcespirit_loose.jpg)

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH OBI-WAN KENOBI (Force Ghost) FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Even after his untimely demise, OBI-WAN KENOBI remains a mentor to those strong with the Force. This 6-inch scale THE BLACK SERIES figure features articulated movement and is based on the Force Ghost as seen in the films. Available exclusively at Walgreens.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Dave on September 8, 2017, 12:23 PM
Got the Boba and C-3PO exclusives, but passed on the Vader as I'm trying to skip as many variations as I can in the 6" line. 

I couldn't be less interested in this release.

I don't know if Walgreen's has a choice of what they take, or if they're only allowed to take variations on existing figures.  It would be nice to see them get all new exclusives (like GameStop, Target, etc.).
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Darby on September 8, 2017, 12:27 PM
Not interested in this as well, though the execution is kind of neat.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Jeff on September 8, 2017, 01:20 PM
I don't know if Walgreen's has a choice of what they take, or if they're only allowed to take variations on existing figures.  It would be nice to see them get all new exclusives (like GameStop, Target, etc.).

I have heard from a few sources that Walgreens prefers OT figures, which makes it harder for them to snag new figures like other stores since most "new" new 6" exclusives are from new media/movies.

Early on, I read a press release from Walgreens or Hasbro that seemed to indicate the strategy was to focus on OT figures/characters.  That way, they'd attract the attention of the older Star Wars fans and it would be an opportunity to get them into stores to try to capture our pharmacy business as we age into more health problems (and more prescriptions to go with them).
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Dave on September 8, 2017, 01:48 PM
I think its a great strategy to focus on the OT, but would like to see them get all new things like Hammerhead, Walrusman, Snaggletooth, Ewoks, Endor Leia, etc. than some weak spirit variation of Obi-Wan.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Diddly on September 21, 2017, 09:30 AM
This has allegedly been found at a Walgreens in Northern California

I wonder if this will be like other Walgreens exclusives. Spotty release until December when it's suddenly everywhere.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: McMetal on September 22, 2017, 08:54 AM
ugh, the parade of ignominious Walgreens runs is upon us.  :-\

Probably my least favorite store next to Gamestop to hunt. So many damning glances from cashiers when you walk in and out in two minutes...

I would like to know if these are being found on the regular toy aisles or if they are being hidden on endcaps around the store as they are wont to do.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Jayson on September 22, 2017, 10:19 AM
They've been found in reg. toy aisles, seasonal area and endcaps.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Nicklab on October 1, 2017, 01:55 PM
I checked 4 Walgreens locations  and finally found a Force Spirit Obi-Wan this morning.  I guess that one store was intent on sticking to the street date, although they had only one on the pegs.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: McMetal on October 1, 2017, 10:50 PM
Between looking for this and the GameStop stuff, I'm just too burnt out to keep it up anymore. If I see it, I'll get one, but I'm not going to keep hunting.

All street dates do is piss people off and make it harder to get toys. So over that.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Diddly on October 12, 2017, 10:08 AM
These are hitting here in force (spirit)! First Walgreens I hit yesterday had 5 on an endcap with a bunch of other POP exclusives. Grabbed one for myself and another for a local collector buddy.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: McMetal on October 12, 2017, 10:49 AM
This thing is starting to vex me. It's bad enough you can't do any kind of online inventory search for it, but they can't even be bothered to put the darn thing on their website either. And the distribution is just so random. Like whole pockets of the country just got skipped over.

Was definitely not like this for previous exclusives around here. At least Star Wars. I can go out and build an army of Human Torches though.  ::)
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: McMetal on October 14, 2017, 10:47 AM
Welp, he's now on their website as of this morning.  :)

I ordered 2 for free shipping, came to the exact price I would have paid in store. Love that.

Also used the Find it in Store feature to confirm there are none around here still.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: Darby on October 14, 2017, 01:51 PM
I see via the Find It function there a few in town. Wasn't going to buy this, but seems pretty cool in reviews. Sigh.
Title: Re: Walgreens 6" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force Spirit)
Post by: McMetal on October 18, 2017, 11:08 PM
Got this guy in the mail today and man he is a nice figure. Very tempted to leave him in the box because it really does look thatgood.

Now I just have to catch up on the GameStop stuff and I am back on track...