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Title: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 10, 2012, 10:58 PM
Bump...  Seems like the Curto/Burns collector podcast maybe is lockign down where the head variant AT-ST Pilot we saw is going to turn up...  Vintage 2-packs of AT-ST Drivers and Ewok Hijackers...  Perfect complements to the ROTJ AT-ST.

We've seen one of the AT-ST Pilots and it's a new head, 100%.  Haven't seen the other, but I'm betting it's new too.

The harnesses are a new color too, not sure on new helmets.  Hopefully.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 11, 2012, 09:22 AM
But using the same body from the Attack on Hoth set?
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jayson on July 11, 2012, 02:34 PM
Ewok Scouts and the Endor AT-ST Crew Sets (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=400816293309646&set=a.154660191258592.33010.148167331907878&type=1&theater)
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Diddly on July 11, 2012, 02:37 PM
Down for at least two of the AT-ST sets and one Ewok set... then after the TRU Ewok pack, I think I've got all the Ewoks I need
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on July 11, 2012, 02:46 PM
Oochee got ret-conned?
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 11, 2012, 02:47 PM
awesome!!!!  and Diddly, we can't be done with Ewoks until we get all of them from the TV movies!
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Rune Haako on July 11, 2012, 02:56 PM
I hope these are exclusive to Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Greg on July 11, 2012, 03:29 PM
I'm definitely down for both sets, plus a bunch of multiples of those AT-ST drivers. Looks like Hasbro added holsters, which is great.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on July 11, 2012, 03:31 PM
So far, so good.  Of course, it would be nice to know where they will be and how much they will charge us for them.  I see they have the "special action figure set" on the side - hopefully that doesn't mean they are headed to that assortment at Target because $25 for two ewoks will sting.  :-X
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 11, 2012, 03:58 PM
Great sets...  what's the price though?

Curious to see the headsculpts too, as by all accounts they're "accurate" to the two specific guys that played those AT-ST Drivers. ;)  I couldn't tell by our loose photo how closely they resemble them unfortunately.

Hoping the price is decent so I could nab an extra AT-ST Pilot set without feeling like I just had a prostate exam.  The Ewoks will definitely sting if they're more than $20.  Hell, $20 will sting a lot too.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scockery on July 11, 2012, 04:14 PM
I'm definitely down for both sets, plus a bunch of multiples of those AT-ST drivers. Looks like Hasbro added holsters, which is great.

Yeah, sure,  Hasbro can add holsters to everyone...except vintage Rebel Fleet Trooper. (Cheap shot of the day.)
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 11, 2012, 04:28 PM
I'm always mind-boggled at all the figures that have them and the RFT didn't...  Every RFT had them it seemed.  Hell, even were holding them down while running.  But not the figure.

Snaggletooth even gets a gangsta waistband holster.  Come on man!
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on July 11, 2012, 04:30 PM
Obviously they left off the holdster off so you would have an excuse to buy more once they add it on.  Duh.  Just like this AT-ST driver got a slight upgrade (new headsculpt, new holster), so will the eventual RFT repack.  ;)
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 11, 2012, 04:34 PM
You know, I can't tell if you're busting balls or serious because I can laugh at the idea of it, and see it happen, all at the same time.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 11, 2012, 04:41 PM
Oochee got ret-conned?

Just read this post from Matt Booker on FB:  "WUNKA is the official name of the Ewok Glider pilot as played by Felix Silla - as revealed on The ForceCast a while ago after a Jimmy Mac McInerney investigative report mate"  dunno who he is but is sounds like he knows what he is talking about here
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: speedermike on July 11, 2012, 05:14 PM
These look good, but for god's sake, why didn't they make 1 ewok, 1 driver in each set?  That way, a parent might actually buy the toy.  Two of the same At-ST drivers in one box?  That's just foolish.  Again, I hang my head and wander what the hell Hasbro is thinking.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jayson on July 11, 2012, 05:48 PM
These look good, but for god's sake, why didn't they make 1 ewok, 1 driver in each set?  That way, a parent might actually buy the toy.  Two of the same At-ST drivers in one box?  That's just foolish.  Again, I hang my head and wander what the hell Hasbro is thinking.

I heard these sets will be $20 each and the AT-ST figures will each have unique headsculpt with pseudo Marquand and Watts likenesses.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 11, 2012, 09:00 PM
Cool on the price, but I'd say the likenesses are very pseudo.  :-X
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: darth broem 2 on July 12, 2012, 08:25 AM
Something about this set just screams for me to buy it.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on July 12, 2012, 01:04 PM
Curious why they didn't include one Driver and one Ewok with each set.  I guess you can army build whichever you want this way, but The Ewok set will feel more expensive with the smaller figures.  I'm surprised they didn't do one of each to entice more even purchasing of the two and get people to potentially buy more.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: CHEWIE on July 12, 2012, 01:27 PM
Curious why they didn't include one Driver and one Ewok with each set.  I guess you can army build whichever you want this way, but The Ewok set will feel more expensive with the smaller figures.  I'm surprised they didn't do one of each to entice more even purchasing of the two and get people to potentially buy more.

Kinda feel that way too - maybe they felt that people wouldn't distinguish the AT-ST drivers apart by doing that, but who knows.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Greg on July 12, 2012, 01:57 PM
I don't mind both Ewoks being in the same pack, since it will let me army build the AT-ST guys without getting stuck with extra named teddy bears. I'll probably always view the Ewoks as overpriced when priced the same as normal figures, but at least Hasbro has given the newer ones almost as much articulation (and just as much detail and accessories, if not more) as the standard figures. For all we know, this two-pack might have extra hoods and accessories to make up for the price difference, but if not I still won't complain.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on July 12, 2012, 02:36 PM
Don't get me wrong - I think this is the best option for the consumer.  I'd rather have them this way as well.  I just think it is a miss on Hasbro's part in getting people to buy more product.  I keep forgetting that they have all the money they want and could care less about driving any additional retail sales.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 12, 2012, 03:15 PM
Oh, these are awesome! I needed this little push to get back into it.

The TPM figures stinking up the pegs have been getting me down.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 12, 2012, 09:44 PM
The more I look at these, the more I love them...  I think it's maybe possible Hasbro did the 2-pers rather than splitting the characters up so that fans didn't get mad about it saying they have to army build ewoks they don't want to get multiple AT-ST Pilots maybe?  Who knows.  I like them this way myself...  I'd have been fine with them 1 of each too.  I just think the sets seem neat and am happy to get them.
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on July 13, 2012, 09:47 AM
The more I look at these, the more I think Wunka is the LFL sanctioned name for "Wompus".  The color fur, the color hood, the "rock on stick" weapon - they all match up pretty well. 

Wompus:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/wompus.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22492.0;attach=4801;image)
Title: Re: Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2012, 10:14 AM
Ding...I thought the same thing when that image popped up...congrats on finally getting Wompus made.  Too bad they didn't call him that. 
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Brian on July 13, 2012, 05:03 PM
Kinda bummed these are coming to K-Mart, since we don't have one nearby at all.  They look really nice, but I'll be hoping for some help on these guys.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2012, 05:06 PM
I remember when I was collecting modern in the early days how frustrating the Target exclusives were...  Now it's the same thing in reverse where I'm stoked but I know KM isn't everywhere and that blows for other people.

The good news is usually KM exclusives aren't hard to obtain.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Greg on July 13, 2012, 05:08 PM
Kinda bummed these are coming to K-Mart, since we don't have one nearby at all.  They look really nice, but I'll be hoping for some help on these guys.

I'm sure I can help you out with them. I'm sorta glad these sets will hit KMart, since they have been very consistent on exclusives over the last couple of years. Both K-Marts in my area were well-stocked with Jodo Kasts, Captain Locks, and B-Wings, so I'm hoping the trend continues with these sets and the AT-ST.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on July 13, 2012, 05:25 PM
I so knew these would be K-Mart, since they're perfect companions to the AT-ST. Well hopefully someone round here might not mind helping out a Canadian bro out with this, since we haven't had any K-Marts up here for a good long time. Love that Ewok set though.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Paul on July 14, 2012, 11:05 AM
My nearest Kmart is 300 miles away. If only I knew people near one who weren't going to get them all for themselves. 

May as well be eBay exclusives (like Tarkin is). I only want 3 of the ATST Driver packs.....

Does Kmart put their exclusives online?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on July 14, 2012, 11:05 AM
Totally bummed that this is Big K.  There are none left in my part of the world.   :'(
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: ZevZev on July 14, 2012, 11:09 AM

Does Kmart put their exclusives online?

They did with the B-Wing.

Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 14, 2012, 04:05 PM
I won't be buying ALL for myself. :P  Just most.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on July 14, 2012, 10:39 PM
There are none left in my part of the world.   :'(

You need to be nice to me I guess - I have one by home and one by work.  ;)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on July 14, 2012, 11:36 PM
There are none left in my part of the world.   :'(

You need to be nice to me I guess - I have one by home and one by work.  ;)

Help me Obi-Jeff, you're my only hope!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Diddly on July 15, 2012, 12:12 AM
Yeah gonna need some help with these too. Closest K-Mart is 8 hours away
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Captain Piet on July 15, 2012, 09:18 AM
I will gladly help whoever I can, provided I can find enough product. I do have five KMart's within reach.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 16, 2012, 09:16 AM
Really digging these sets. A bit bummed about the body of the drivers though. Too tall. It's going to limit how many I buy.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Rob on July 16, 2012, 10:55 AM
My nearest Kmart is 300 miles away. If only I knew people near one who weren't going to get them all for themselves. 

May as well be eBay exclusives (like Tarkin is). I only want 3 of the ATST Driver packs.....

Does Kmart put their exclusives online?

Ooooh, ooooh.  This could be my big chance to return on of the 30 favors I owe you!

(but probably not, since there is only one nearby, and it sucks... I'm happy to try though)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on July 16, 2012, 11:01 AM
Odd that there are 2 K-marts, 1 Target and 0 Wal-Marts in Manhattan.  But since they are getting these cool sets, I have a good chance of finding them!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 16, 2012, 01:31 PM
I know of the K-Mart downtown on 8th street, but where's the other one?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on July 16, 2012, 01:49 PM
I know of the K-Mart downtown on 8th street, but where's the other one?

It's near the Garden.  There's an entrance down in Penn Station.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 16, 2012, 01:53 PM
I know of the K-Mart downtown on 8th street, but where's the other one?

It's near the Garden.  There's an entrance down in Penn Station.

Ah that's right...I always forget about that one. Thanks!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Nicklab on July 16, 2012, 02:06 PM
It's remarkable that K-Mart is taking on some exclusives now.  And in this case they've taken on three that are based around the common theme of the AT-ST hijacking.  Personally, I would have liked to see a ROTJ Chewbacca sculpt packaged with the Ewoks.  That would have made it a comprehensive approach, but that's just splitting hairs.  I think that both the AT-ST Drivers and Ewoks look pretty awesome.

From the SDCC images it looks like these are still a few months off.  The cards in front of the figures said they'll be available in October.  But interestingly there was no price on those tags.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 16, 2012, 02:38 PM
I would love for them to continue the theme of the battle on Endor...

• Endor Rebel troopers with alternate costumes
• Imperial Officer and Imperial Naval Trooper (those guys were all over Endor)
• Han with removable AT-ST driver helmet & comm and Chewie
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 16, 2012, 07:21 PM
But interestingly there was no price on those tags.

iirc, I thought there weren't any price tags on any of the exclusives
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 16, 2012, 07:53 PM
I thought I saw somewhere that the 2-packs and the AT-ST were coming in August, was that the slides?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 17, 2012, 09:08 AM
The slide show presentation didn't specify.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Spirit of MAC on July 29, 2012, 02:25 AM
It's remarkable that K-Mart is taking on some exclusives now.

Agreed, but even more remarkable that Hasbro would even give K-mart an exclusive at this point since there's so few of their stores around anymore.  I'm not sure if I should be pissed at the prospect of having a horrible time/drive finding these things, or if I should just be thankful that such a cool themed "wave" of exclusives found an outlet to make it to retail in the first place.  Hopefully they'll be as easy/affordable to find as K-mart's recent B-wing was, though I doubt that'll be the case with the two army-building figure sets, which I'm assuming will be far more popular to most people than a rehash of a larger sized vehicle was last year.  With all these freakin' Ewoks coming out, I really wish Hasbro would put some kind of Ewok Village out to display them in, though I know that'll never happen.  I guess the ol' vintage version is just going to have to get a little fuller this year.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on July 31, 2012, 08:37 PM
I've been told that the AT-ST Drivers may NOT have the same web gear seen at the SDCC preview...  This would coincide with an early pic we saw of one of the new drivers.

Not sure yet, but these may not have holsters, and instead will have just the original web harnesses seen on the Attack On Hoth set figure.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scockery on August 21, 2012, 11:33 AM
2-Pack price info (http://www.banthaskull.com/index.php/site/k_mart_2_pack_pricing_learned/)

$14.99 each. Not bad for current prices.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 22, 2012, 10:56 AM
No - not bad at all. I was worried they were going to be $19.99 each.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: CHEWIE on August 22, 2012, 11:07 AM
$14.99 is a steal for the AT-ST drivers.  For the Ewoks, it sounds about right... it's awesome that Kmart apparently hasn't jacked up the prices on these.  It's a pleasant surprise.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 22, 2012, 11:35 AM
I like the price as well. Very reasonable.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: warinthefloor on August 27, 2012, 12:13 PM
Have these been seen in theild yet?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on August 27, 2012, 04:06 PM
Neither the theidl, nor the field. :P

All joking aside though, yeah these are nowhere to be found...  yet.  ;)  I thought I'd read late Sept./Octoberish.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 11, 2012, 08:17 PM
I just read at Sir Steves Guide on Facebook that these have been found out at K-Mart stores now.  Anyone here dare step foot in a K-Mart and find one yet?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Nicklab on September 11, 2012, 09:09 PM
I just read at Sir Steves Guide on Facebook that these have been found out at K-Mart stores now.  Anyone here dare step foot in a K-Mart and find one yet?

I saw that too.  I looked through their store reports from the past week  and saw no mentions of the AT-ST Driver or Ewok hijackers 2-packs.  I think the FB post might have been a misunderstanding, wishful thinking or an attempt to drive up traffic on their site.

Plus, I only found 2 in-hand eBay auctions of either 2-pack.  I'm thinking that these might not be due in stores until next month.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: McMetal on September 11, 2012, 09:45 PM
I just read at Sir Steves Guide on Facebook that these have been found out at K-Mart stores now.  Anyone here dare step foot in a K-Mart and find one yet?

I strapped on my flak vest and hit one up at lunch because there was a posting over at RS about someone finding the Republic Dropship Class I set there, but of course there was nothing going on at the one near me.

I saw a couple of AT-ST's, but no shelf tag or anything portending any new arrivals otherwise.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 11, 2012, 11:17 PM
I'm pretty sure October was their release date listed, IIRC...  And if there's no pictures on something like this, then I'm reluctant to believe a random FB post.  No slight on SSG from me personally, I just think they'd have gone with it on their front page and asked for pics if it was legitimate.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: iFett on September 15, 2012, 05:35 PM
I saw both sets today - mixed in with the Spiderman stuff but on their own peg.  Picked up the ewoks. 

Oakdale Kmart Jeff.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 15, 2012, 06:21 PM
Oh crap...  time to start walking into K-Marts again...
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: John C on September 15, 2012, 08:42 PM
Nice score!   ;D
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on September 15, 2012, 08:45 PM
Oakdale Kmart Jeff.

Thanks for the tip, kind sir.   ;D

I hustled it over there and luckily pretty much everything was left - picked up 3x Ewoks and 3x ATST Drivers and left the ATST Drivers that paired up with Mike's ewok buy.  Must be 4x each in a case...  $14.99 each.

Pictures forthcoming after I get my kids in bed.   [yellstokids]Bedtime!!![/yellstokids] :P


edit:  Box Shot -

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_boxshot.jpg)

I'll snap a few more pics after I crack them open... :)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on September 15, 2012, 09:35 PM
Wompus Wunka:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_wunka.jpg)

Widdle:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_widdle.jpg)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jeff on September 15, 2012, 09:49 PM
Drivers:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_atst_01.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_atst_02.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2012_09/kmart_atst_03.jpg)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 15, 2012, 09:53 PM
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that the Empire hands out shaving kits and the Alliance doesn't.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 15, 2012, 11:38 PM
man those are some ugly mugs on some ewoks!  not that I don't like though - good for variety!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 16, 2012, 12:41 AM
Me likey.  :D
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 16, 2012, 09:36 AM
I picked these up as well. I'm surprised about what I miss and/or forget sometimes. I saw the harnesses on the driver two-pack and got all excited. When I opened them and saw the old harnesses, I got disappointed and remembered that the ones pictured got changed.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: evenflow on September 16, 2012, 12:47 PM
Well i guess i can go hunting before the Jets game today. Just want the ewok set.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 16, 2012, 09:03 PM
I've been told that the AT-ST Drivers may NOT have the same web gear seen at the SDCC preview...  This would coincide with an early pic we saw of one of the new drivers.

Not sure yet, but these may not have holsters, and instead will have just the original web harnesses seen on the Attack On Hoth set figure.

Just wanting to point out I called this a long time ago...  My friendly neighborhood spyder man let me know and he was spot-on...  kind of a bummer they didn't have the cool webbing in the pic. 

The funny thing is I think what they do have on in the movie is probably a seatbelt.  At least that's what it looks like to me.

I found these at Sears Grand tonight, by the way...  So don't rule Sears out as well.  They got the AT-ST and now these sets.  Same price.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Brian on September 16, 2012, 09:07 PM
Nice to see these are hitting, about the only thing to look for the rest of the year it seems - at least for the most part.  We don't have any K-Marts in town, so if anyone would be willing to help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it.  Amazing what an ewok-heavy year it has been, but its cool.  I was just putting the TRU ewoks away in the display case today, and we've really built up a pretty nice ewok troop here now, particularly if you've got extras with hood swapping, etc.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 16, 2012, 09:31 PM
Interesting story about these, sort of...  not really...

but yeah, they're not to be out yet, technically.  There's no place on what ammounts to KM's version of a plan-o-gram called a POP.  As evidenced by them being put out anywhere they can find room (mine were on a temp riser).  KM's just a lot sloppier about sticking to that, and so when a case comes in it goes out.  Found out tonight these were to go out a little later though.

Anyway, if you run into some resistance to getting them brought out to you from the back (if you're going the SKU route) there's a reason for it.  They're even more reluctant than other stores to hit a stock room for someone, trust me.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: evenflow on September 16, 2012, 09:33 PM
No luck today, ill try next weekend again.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: warinthefloor on September 17, 2012, 02:00 PM
ohman
Im wondering of those ATST drivers headw ould fit a RTF peg or Endor or Hoth Rebel peg....Thats some pretty generic looking custom fidder faces
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: McMetal on September 17, 2012, 02:26 PM
I drove 30 minutes across town at lunch to the nicest K-Mart around here and they didn't have any of these out anywhere. Nor did they have any Commander Foxes or Republic Dropships. So compared to all of the other K-Marts I have been reading store reports from this weekend, this one apparently just blows.  >:(
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 17, 2012, 03:42 PM
ohman
Im wondering of those ATST drivers headw ould fit a RTF peg or Endor or Hoth Rebel peg....Thats some pretty generic looking custom fidder faces

They do not...  close, but no cigar. :(
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 18, 2012, 09:01 AM
Thankfully it just took one trip to K-Mart for me to find these.

Well, I didn't actually find them - I had to go out of the store to look up the UPC on my smart phone (no service inside the store).  Then I had to ask customer service to look it up, this took about 10 minutes start to finish.  Then she told me, "well, we only have 2, and they might be in layaway."  I said they JUST came out - I highly doubt that (plus who the heck puts an action figure on layaway?).  So I  asked if she would page someone to toys, and she did, but it was just the normal guy that works electronics.  He then looked it up on his telzon - and said it would be like finding a needle in a haystack with what they had going on in their back room.  Well, he came out in under 5 minutes with a sealed case in hand!  Win for me!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 18, 2012, 02:57 PM
Crazy.

I don't get reception at one of mine either by the way...  old buildings...  that's kind of interesting.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: warinthefloor on September 25, 2012, 10:39 AM
Thanks Jesse
but damn
I am dissapoint
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 25, 2012, 01:54 PM
Yeah, me too...  I was really anxious when I opened my set to swap heads immediately, so I grabbed a random RFT head off my desk and it doesn't fit.  Really disappointed.

The one might fit the other if you hollow it slightly, and vice versa if you fill the ball in a little.  But by my standards of just taking a head and popping it on/off a new body and it fitting and not looking like a giraffe neck or a bobble head/wobbly, it doesn't fit.  :-\
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: warinthefloor on September 27, 2012, 11:30 AM
...and thats exactly the intel I was looking for, thanks again.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2012, 01:03 AM
The stupid ball joint on the neck should be standard by now.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: warinthefloor on September 28, 2012, 10:47 AM
Like it is for Joes
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 28, 2012, 11:18 AM
Is anyone finding these guys still?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: CaptainYoda on September 28, 2012, 01:13 PM
Is anyone finding these guys still?

Still?? I havent found them yet!!!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2012, 02:03 PM
I dont see any Kmarts aymore, so no I am not seeing any more of these.   ;)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 28, 2012, 02:10 PM
I opened both of these sets last night and I loved them both!  So much win!  Kudos Hasbro!

The Drivers with their helmets on, to me, look like a perfect translation from the original vintage figure to its modern counterpart. 
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Nicklab on September 28, 2012, 03:05 PM
Is anyone finding these guys still?

I haven't seen them once, and I've been checking every K-Mart I can think of.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: iFett on September 28, 2012, 03:22 PM
I found them mixed in with the Spiderman stuff so keep your eyes open.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 29, 2012, 11:47 AM
Is anyone finding these guys still?

I haven't seen them once, and I've been checking every K-Mart I can think of.

Ok great. I haven't found them yet either, but it seemed like they came and went. Glad to hear they probably just haven't really hit yet.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on September 30, 2012, 01:43 PM
A lot of stores aren't putting them out on the floor because there's not a spot for them...  Others are just squeezing them in where they can.  Some have put out one case and held back another...  I have it on good authority though that these were to go out when they had peg space though, not before.

I'm hoping to nab a couple AT-ST Driver sets so I keep checking but it's on my way anyway.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2012, 09:12 AM
Ugh...I wish they'd just put them up on the website. I just want to nab two AT-ST driver packs and one Ewok pack.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 1, 2012, 03:14 PM
IIRC they took a while to put the AT-ST up on the website.  A while after they'd already been out and shelfwarming.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 3, 2012, 09:13 AM
These have been found in Mn yesterday... so maybe it's time for another look?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 3, 2012, 10:20 AM
Nothing online.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Rob on October 3, 2012, 10:48 AM
I managed to find them at the one K-Mart in my area last weekend.  Nice sets, I wish they had the holsters though.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 3, 2012, 02:35 PM
I loved the harnesses...  Was surprised to learn what they were originally intended for.  I knew back before August they were going with the old ones though so I was prepped for it I guess.

They were a cool idea though and a bummer they're gone.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Force Guy on October 3, 2012, 05:46 PM
I loved the harnesses...  Was surprised to learn what they were originally intended for.

I'll bite...what were they originally intended for?
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 3, 2012, 05:54 PM
I think it was Yakface said they were for a comic pack that went with that amanamanamabaman pack
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 3, 2012, 07:12 PM
Nothing online.

And none at our local 8th St. store.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 3, 2012, 07:16 PM
Got wind these were found at another local Pitt K-Mart I don't frequent.

There's a big reason these aren't easy to find right now though...  Like Target, K-Mart often won't put items out if there isn't a spot on the pegs for them, and they're equally reluctant to pull from the back if there's no space on the floor for them as well...  dependant on the store of course, but I've been told that's a big reason they're not readily available.

The stores that put them out probably shouldn't have done so, yet.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: bellboy on October 3, 2012, 07:50 PM
Nothing online.

And none at our local 8th St. store.

Saw the ewok set at the local penn station store. $16.49 was the price when i scanned it.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 3, 2012, 09:34 PM
Nothing online.

And none at our local 8th St. store.

Saw the ewok set at the local penn station store. $16.49 was the price when i scanned it.

Figures I'd hit the wrong store.  ;)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: bellboy on October 3, 2012, 10:08 PM
dude they only had the one. if they had anything more, it was already gone. they picked that store clean
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 4, 2012, 03:56 PM
I saw people on here were looking for these sets and when I was at Kmart today I grabbed 2 ewok and 2 driver sets to help out whoever needs them here $14.99 plus tax plus shipping

update:  all packs are spoken for
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: CaptainYoda on October 5, 2012, 07:01 PM
I found the sets at my semi-local K-Mart. They were on the toy aisle directly below the carded action figures. I picked up my Ewoks and they are awesome!!!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Force Guy on October 5, 2012, 10:41 PM
I picked up my Ewoks and they are awesome!!!

Even though he's a bit funky-looking, I really dig Willy Wunka. 
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 7, 2012, 08:49 AM
These are up at kmart.com:  http://www.kmart.com/search=jedi&Hasbro?filter=Brand&keywordSearch=false&catalogId=10104&previousSort=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&viewItems=25&storeId=10151

I got my order in of 1 each, plus a Scout!  Free shipping at $25.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Sprry75 on October 7, 2012, 10:49 AM
Boy, those didn't last long.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 7, 2012, 11:06 AM
Boy, those didn't last long.

About an hour... probably less. 
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 7, 2012, 07:33 PM
Looks like the Ewok set is still available.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: evenflow on October 7, 2012, 08:56 PM
Damn, i missed out on the ewok set.  :-\
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Force Guy on October 8, 2012, 01:46 AM
Would love to trade Wunka & Widdle (loose) for TSC Chief Chirpa and TLC Leektar (loose)......
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on October 8, 2012, 11:32 PM
The AT-ST is sold out now too.  Bummer.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 9, 2012, 01:24 AM
Not here! :)

They're everywhere, haha.  Some stores never sold one it seems, others sold through and got 2nd full shipments...  Lots of AT-ST's here in the stores yet.  I suspect we'll see more of the 2-packs.  Patience.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: JediJman on October 9, 2012, 07:57 AM
Not here! :)

They're everywhere, haha.  Some stores never sold one it seems, others sold through and got 2nd full shipments...  Lots of AT-ST's here in the stores yet.  I suspect we'll see more of the 2-packs.  Patience.

I hope so.  I was referring to online stock, since the closest Kmart to me is probably a solid two hours round trip.  Man do I hate exclusives.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 9, 2012, 09:43 AM
The AT-ST was available for a while on kmart.com, but I'm sure it'll be back. As for those 2-packs, I can't wait to get a couple more drivers and be done with this madness!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: P-Siddy on October 11, 2012, 12:27 PM
Got my Pilots and Ewoks (along with the AT_ST)... man, did they **** that packaging up.  Get a box that fits the Walker, but not long enough that the 2 packs fit comfortably in.  Just angle them and bend the hook part.  I'm an opener, but I want to my stuff to look nice when I buy it.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 16, 2012, 06:02 PM
I'm now seeing shelftags for these at K-mart, and also seeing them get stocked.  I was in touch with a friend who told me to start checking this week and it seems to be spreading as several K-Marts I hit had tags out and had put out at least a case worth.  Even stores I'd already found them at in the wrong location had put out fresh cases.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 16, 2012, 06:47 PM
The hunt goes on.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Diddly on October 16, 2012, 11:10 PM
I need one of each, if anyone happens to buy any extras. :)
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 17, 2012, 03:08 AM
Keep eyes out for both sets Diddly.

I'm betting these hit online, soon...  When they do, look up a coupon code because K-Mart often has coupons for general merchandise purchases too, especially online.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Diddly on October 17, 2012, 01:45 PM
Welp, stopped by a local Sears Grand this morning after work (which is usually good for nothing toy-related except getting exercise) and they actually had these. Snagged one of each set, good to have these off the list since there are no K-Marts here. So check your Sears Grands if you have them in your area.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 17, 2012, 03:18 PM
Sears Grand was the first place I found these, actually, as I had to ask for them at K-Mart.  Sears Grand was the first place I saw them on a shelf though,a nd they had a shelf tag immediately.

Didn't seem like anyone took my advice to look for them there though. :)  I promoted it on the front page but I never heard another report till now that Sears Grand had them in.

Still not sure on a regular Sears, as I tend to not go into those since none are nearby.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Diddly on October 18, 2012, 12:26 AM
Yeah I went in there a few years ago to look for some sort of kitchen appliance, and it's really cavernous... they never have any toys so I write them off even though they're next to a TRU and a Target. Decided to stop in on a whim today and there they were. Also got signed up with their rewards program somehow so I guess I'll have to go in there more often. They did have a decent looking clothes section though.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 18, 2012, 01:28 AM
Sears Grands are actually awesome in a way.  They're not as good on toys as other stores, but for clothes they're about as nice as Target if not a little nicer...  Tools, besides Snap-On you really can't beat Craftsman, so there's that.  They generally get what K-Mart does though, so I like them for that but they've had a bit less in terms of selection than my K-Mart stores have had the last couple years.

They were oddly the only store that had their 2-packs out fast though.  K-Mart sat on them for no real good reason I can see.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 18, 2012, 09:37 AM
Kmart is probably trying to release these as close to the holiday shopping season as possible.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Greg on October 18, 2012, 10:39 AM
I saw a full case of these (4 of each set) with price tags on the shelf at a local K-Mart. This store didn't stock them last month when they first came out, so I am inclined to think that they are beginning to hit hard now. I also noticed that the AT-STs have begun piling up, but that might be for a different thread...
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Phrubruh on October 28, 2012, 10:59 PM
Saw four sets of drivers and only one ewok set. I grabbed the ewok set. ATST looks interesting but it will sit.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 29, 2012, 12:18 AM
Wow that's weird Paul.  Saw the exact opposite here where the AT-ST Pilots are usually gone and Ewoks were around.  Now I don't see the Ewoks I left either...  all stores I visit are sold out.  :-\
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 30, 2012, 12:14 PM
I went to a couple Kmarts and didn't see a trace of these. Bummer!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scockery on October 30, 2012, 03:27 PM
I hit K-Mart today and found 4 of each. Got the AT-ST driver/gunner.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 30, 2012, 03:45 PM
These have sold through here too, but I have hope more will come in.

BTW this is why they were held back...  The sale.

I was talking to a friend and she told me they didn't know at the time there was a sale coming but the boxes didn't have shelf space allotted till right before the sale, and so stores technically were NOT to put them out.  Now they're gone and the sale's here...  Oh well.

I hope for more to show up...  Especially the AT-ST Pilots.  I'd definitely buy more of them.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scockery on October 31, 2012, 01:36 AM
Opened mine. I missed the first release of the AT-ST driver. (In fact haven't bought an AT-ST driver since POTF2)

 Shouldn't they have imperial emblems on both shoulders? At least one of them in the movie did.

A bit tall, IIRC I knew that already, which is a bit irritating, mainly because they make Stormtroopers look smaller.

And in a perfect world, they'd have come with two helmets each, goggles down and goggles up, like vintage carded Naboo pilot.  And easily removable harnesses.

Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 31, 2012, 01:51 AM
Yes, yes, and yes.

I like him but the height bugs me.  Not as much as a droid would, but annoying.  The Scanner Tech was a perfect base...  why the resculpt?  I'll never know.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 31, 2012, 10:04 AM
Well now there's a flooded subway tunnel in between me and the only two Kmarts in my area (though I'm thankful that this is the only problem I'm facing from the hurricane). I really hope these become available online.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Scockery on October 31, 2012, 01:38 PM
You can risk it. Brave those cold subterranean flood waters to save $2!

Or not.  ;)

 
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 31, 2012, 01:45 PM
If it weren't for the C.H.U.D. I might consider it.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 31, 2012, 02:28 PM
Hah...  C.H.U.D.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Phrubruh on October 31, 2012, 03:18 PM
If it weren't for the C.H.U.D. I might consider it.

I thought that was all part of living in New York.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Jesse James on October 31, 2012, 07:00 PM
More of these have showed up in my area.  A full case at one store I knew was cleaned out of both cases they'd gotten in initially, so I know more are coming now.

Stop at K-Mart.

I'd post on our front page, but we're still ironing that out.  :-*  Soon!
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: Ben on November 13, 2012, 11:26 AM
Finally found these Sunday. And they were still on sale, which was an even better deal.
Title: Re: K-Mart Vintage Ewok/AT-ST Driver 2-Packs
Post by: iFett on November 13, 2012, 11:57 AM
Mine are still in my car...need to bring them in one of these days.