Target SWGE Hasbro 3.75" "Droid Depot" Packs

[Jeff]

I'm not really sure where to put this since these aren't really TVC but they aren't really Disney Droids either (they seem to use the Hasbro B-a-D parts, based on the wires on the astromech feet - Disney droid parts don't have those wires).

Anyway six new Droid sets coming to Target as part of the Star Wars Galaxy Edge promo.  These appear to be Hasbro made, not just packaged versions of parts available at the Disney Parks.

Info from Yakface:
Target will also be offering an assortment of 3.75″ Droid Depot figures as part of the Galaxy’s Edge launch starting on August 30. These droid packs include either 2 customizable BB Droid or 1 astromech with swappable heads. Each cost $9.99 – DPCI 087-16-1746.

Pic from Yakface twitter:

[Jedi Idej]

I am loving this. I can't get enough of different astromechs so those are easy buys.

As action figures bb droids are meh. I pretty much had my fill of them after the Disney 4-pk and I've avoided last year's holiday release and the upcoming Halloween droid. But I like the deco on these and will pick them up.

The low price point does worry me. Were they able to reduce the cost because of the bland packaging -- I'm an opener and don't care -- or did they use inferior plastic? (Looking at you, jawa from the Disney sandcrawler.) 

[Jeff]

Were they able to reduce the cost because of the bland packaging -- I'm an opener and don't care -- or did they use inferior plastic?

These appear to be the Hasbro TLJ BB-unit sculpt, not the larger, multi-piece Disney BB unit sculpt (that Disney sells carded for $13). 

Hasbro was able to use this sculpt for the TLJ BB-8, BB-9E, and 5POA Rose in a pack for $15, so it's probably not a stretch to dump the 5POA figure and offer 2x BB units for $10.

[Darth_Anton]

Saw these yesterday, it didn't occur to me that they were the GE stuff (was in a rush.) Dunno if they actually stocked them.

[Rob]

Do we know if they just EU stuff for Galaxy's Edge or are there any in there that are specific droids from films or whatnot?

[Dave]

It seems most (all?) of the fall stuff that is coming out via Target are all life size physical items that are in Galaxy's Edge within the parks.  I'm assuming all of these droids are somewhere in the scenery, but have no photos or any other intel to verify this.

[Matt_Fury]

Do we know if they just EU stuff for Galaxy's Edge or are there any in there that are specific droids from films or whatnot?

They look like droids you could build at the droid depot.

[Jeff]

Do we know if they just EU stuff for Galaxy's Edge or are there any in there that are specific droids from films or whatnot?

SWGE is considered EU.  Some of the stuff was designed/named/created specifically for the parks (like Doc Ondar or Vi Moradi), but is now 'real' EU because of the books/stories/comics they are doing based on the park's Black Spires/Batuu location.

Like Matt said above, most of the droids in these packs appear inspired by droid colors that are available at the "Droid Depot" shop where you can build a custom Remote Control droid.  Doen't seem like they are based on the movie/film droids in particular but maybe once people crack some open that will change.

[Dave]

Do these droids have names/designations?  Or just "red BB unit".

[Jeff]

Packaging says "BB Units" and "Astromech Droid".  No names unless they are on the back (don't know if anyone has posted shots of the back of boxes yet).

[Jeff]

Jayson posted a better look at these sets.  Head on over and check out the pics.

BB Units (1x Purple, 1x White)
BB Units (1x Red, 1x Black)
BB Units (1x Blue, 1x White)
R5 Unit (red/white R2 with swappable R5 dome)
R2 Unit (black/orange R3 with booster rockets)
R2 Unit (white/purple R2 with bar tray)

Interesting to see a little variety in the accessories for the Astromechs.  Guess I'm going to try and grab 2x of the Red/White Astromech so I can display him with both domes.


**edited the text to make the pack contents a little clearer - JS

[Dave]

I can see that the BB units are actually 2-packs, but are the R5/R2 unit sets two packs, or just a one pack with two domes?

[Jeff]

are the R5/R2 unit sets two packs, or just a one pack with two domes?

Based on Jayson's info, each "Astromech Droid" pack has one astromech droid plus an accessory.

One set has the Bar2 drink tray as the accessory; one set has booster rockets as the accessory; one set has a second dome as the accessory.

[Jesse James]

Just because I am confused and can’t find clear answers exactly, are these to be in stores and for sale Sunday?  Not just the online ordering?

[Dave]

I believe these will be in stores and people have already found them, although I believe they're blocked at the register until Sunday.