a third paint variant of the Biker Scout
Eh? Clean, dirty, and ....?
Battle of Endor from Episode VI will include 8 figures, each with a bonus holographic mini figure
-SA Dressellian Commando... No eyepatch, or at least an eyepatch you can take off for a neutral or Orrimarko figure. Softgoods cape would rock too, so you could put the hood up.
-Rebel in Bikerscout Disguise... If they did an SA Bikerscout, I'd dig this character down the line. Removable helmet, and I'd be set.
I said it earlier, but I'll say it again. I want more ewoks. I know we are supposed to dislike the ewoks, but they really have been neglected in the new era - no Chirpa, no Warok, no Romba, no Lumat.
They really need to break out that Wicket/Logray Mold to give me two different Ewok 2-Packs:
(http://starwars.com/databank/species/ewok/img/movie_bg.jpg)
A) brown/tan with short spear
B) gray/black with 'rock-on-a-stick' club
C) reddish-brown with bow/quiver
D) dark brown with long spear
Call them Lumat, Romba, Warok, and Wompus.
And maybe use the Teebo mold to do up a new Chief Chirpa somewhere down the line too. :-*
Not sure if it's 3PO or the Endor Rebel who is new. :-\
Crap. No Endor Luke or Leia ??? What the hell is Hasbro waiting for on these two? Maybe if we ever get the rumored POTF VOTC we might see the Luke. Jedi Luke only needed a helmet from the accessory set and a poncho. We got hosed.
Speak of the devil, more news from the rumor mill found it's way to my in-box.
*new* - Chief Chirpa
*new* - Moff Jerjerrod
*new* - Death Star Gunner
?? - C-3PO (Endor)
?? - Endor Rebel Commando
(repack) - Luke Skywalker (Jedi)
(repack) - Darth Vader
(repack) - The Emperor
Not sure if it's 3PO or the Endor Rebel who is new.
I'm pretty pissed were not getting a SA Scout Trooper, my most wanted figure. Why Hasbro WHY!
SA one was the Endor Trooper I was hoping for though... POTF2's not poseable at all and the Saga figure's disappointing too... There's work they need to do there I think.
The Luke is disappointing because, well, he just needs resclupted to be a good SA figure. On ENdor Luke had the Jedi tunic on though over his outfit so technically he should be sporting the skirt and all that. I think I'd have much preferred a resculpt on Luke too... I think I'd have replaced the DSGunner with either of the other figures completely resculpted.
And maybe staying up too late writing this (see bit about the Emperor at the end)?
I'm on the same page as you all with the Luke. This figure has spiked some major curiosity as to how it's going to be handled, so I eagarly await an image.
http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2006_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars%2FSaga_06&pic=101_6333.jpg&dispsize=800&start=15
Is this really the Luke from Endor that ReHashbro is going to put out? Seems to me to quote The Who, "Meet the new Luke, same as the Old Luke."
If this ends up being the figure than I will say that I am disappointed. I guess the wait and see approach is the best.
But, in that same new report, they mention an "all new" Vader showing up in both the Tatooine and Endor waves, so maybe it isn't a 5 figure wave after all. The mystery continues... ;).
That would mean that the only two figures we got shorted on from those rumor lists were a "repack" Jedi Luke ...
Paul, I was hoping for a new Endor Rebel too. Sorely needed (as are all SA Rebel figures really), and I had hope... I didn't have a LOT of hope though and I figured it was inevitably going to be a Saga or POTF2 trooper repainted. I don't even think we'd have gotten a kitbash out of them on that one.
Paul, I was hoping for a new Endor Rebel too. Sorely needed (as are all SA Rebel figures really), and I had hope... I didn't have a LOT of hope though and I figured it was inevitably going to be a Saga or POTF2 trooper repainted. I don't even think we'd have gotten a kitbash out of them on that one.
I'm with you on this, in fact, there is no better candidate for an Evolutions set in the future than the Rebel trooper, spanning the Tantive IV, Hoth, and Endor. That one would be a slam dunk.
Paul, I was hoping for a new Endor Rebel too. Sorely needed (as are all SA Rebel figures really), and I had hope... I didn't have a LOT of hope though and I figured it was inevitably going to be a Saga or POTF2 trooper repainted. I don't even think we'd have gotten a kitbash out of them on that one.
I'm with you on this, in fact, there is no better candidate for an Evolutions set in the future than the Rebel trooper, spanning the Tantive IV, Hoth, and Endor. That one would be a slam dunk.
Note: Available in Augst. Does that mean May?
A good looking wave, to be sure. A couple more imperials to army build, a decent 3PO, and another ewok for the "AT-ST and smoldering pelts" diorama. ;D
Again, like everyone else has said, this wave looks pretty good. I'm definitely looking forward to it, and will pick them all up aside from the Emperor. I really wish they would have utilized the Evolutions Emperor and added a new head or something to be appropriate for ROTJ. Although its mainly the hood problem, that Saga era Emperor just doesn't look right.
I'm not 100% sure, but sadly, I think that both Endor Luke and Endor Vader have been cancelled. Guessing from what I've seen in those collection room photos, he was going to be a repack of Jabba's Palace Luke; not owning one I would've bought him, too.
However, this move may precipate the release of another Luke- you never know. And I have the feeling Vader was maybe going to be 500th Vader again, as the Tatooine Vader already looks to be...
Personally, I hope they make a new one in the VTSC line, but there's nothing to indicate such a thing yet. I'm hoping though, and I think there's a fair amount of demand for a new Death Star/Final Duel Luke. No one likes old "Hulk Smash!" Saga Final Duel Luke.
I'm not 100% sure, but sadly, I think that both Endor Luke and Endor Vader have been cancelled. Guessing from what I've seen in those collection room photos, he was going to be a repack of Jabba's Palace Luke; not owning one I would've bought him, too.
However, this move may precipate the release of another Luke- you never know. And I have the feeling Vader was maybe going to be 500th Vader again, as the Tatooine Vader already looks to be...
Personally, I hope they make a new one in the VTSC line, but there's nothing to indicate such a thing yet. I'm hoping though, and I think there's a fair amount of demand for a new Death Star/Final Duel Luke. No one likes old "Hulk Smash!" Saga Final Duel Luke.
What else is in the Carkoon pack? I might seek one...Boba Fett, Han (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2006_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars%2FSaga_06&pic=101_6332.jpg&dispsize=800&start=15), Lando (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2006_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars%2FSaga_06&pic=101_6336.jpg&dispsize=800&start=30), Luke, and Weequay (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2006_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars%2FSaga_06&pic=101_6335.jpg&dispsize=800&start=30)
This assortment contains doubles of four of the new figures, while the remainder is made up of four singles: Emperor Palpatine (new!), R2-D2, Commander Cody, and Bespin Battle Vader.
Is it me or is that R2 a Hoth wave re-pack,which means R2 could be a R4-G9 re-paint! ;D
I cant wait for jerjerrod, I think its odd though that they didnt make a piett. :-\
Wow, not a bad case pack at all. Good work. Just waiting for Rick to get that up.
My guess would be the Hoth version...but I've been wrong before (I thought GL was going to ship in a mailer box)...
I gotta have an army of the Death Star Gunner. Man that's one sharp figure.
:)
Hopefully that choice DS Gunner will be as plentiful as the AT-AT Driver was in my area...
On a nitpicky note, it's nice to see them getting IMperial uniform colors right finally, and doing so routinely. Ozzel was all wrong, Tarkin and Motti weren't quite perfect (though Motti's close), but Piett, and now Veers and Jerjerrod seem spot-on to their colors, so that's a major plus to me.
Man, that Palpatine really looks like a doofus in that carded pic.
(Image provided by GH, where they don't fill backgrounds with stupid blue to make it look like they actually have the figures).
I am actually a tad bit disappointed with how Jerjerrod looks. It's fine and all but I don't know about that face?
Yeah Hasbro must be tired of seeing that Palpatine in it's warehouse. I can not see any other reason why they would put that thing back in the stores other than to get it out of their sight.
Yeah Hasbro must be tired of seeing that Palpatine in it's warehouse. I can not see any other reason why they would put that thing back in the stores other than to get it out of their sight.
Wasn't this figure highly sought after until this point?
I figured any scarcity of that Palpatine sculpt was because of short-shipping it out of pure shame. That thing is horrible. It's as big of a misfire as the Hoth Rebel Soldier, I feel. Why they feel the need to reship a pile like that is beyond me.
At least he doesn't look like Tarantino. :(Quote
I was hoping that he looked like Clooney that way I would have my Dust till Dawn 2-pack :P
I finally figured out what I didn't like about Jerjerrod - his face. He'd look a lot better if they gave him a nervous/surprised expression instead of the angry look.
I'm not fond of Jerjerrod simply out of the lack of ANYTHING for $7... :( This is another Derlin situation I'm afraid.
He might be a Derlin... but actually Veers seems to outsell Derlin and I think Jerrod will be more of a comparison to Veers.
:)
I like the Ewok Throne Accessory it looks very vintage...
I like the Ewok Throne Accessory it looks very vintage...
I think that is the vintage throne. Anyone have one for comparison?
As it stands he's definitely the butt sucker of the wave (repacks aside).
I think it would be cool if each figure in the Endor wave (Except 3P0 of course) was packaged with a small piece of a modular Ewok Village, so that when you bought all the figures, you would have your own little Ewok Village.
Imperial E-11 Blaster Rifle (If you pause ROTJ you can see several Ewoks holding E-11s):
While an Ewok battle staff is cool, it would have been cooler if they packed in:
- Ewok Drum Set from Endor Victory Accesory Set:
(http://www.rebelscum.com/swsaga/saga-endoracc_1.jpg)
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(http://tk421.homestead.com/files/toys/ewok_drummer.jpg)
All of this Ewok bashing is making me uncomfortable.
All of this Ewok bashing is making me uncomfortable.
Suck it up.
I may be half your height, but you've got at least 50 years on me.
I think it would be cool if each figure in the Endor wave (Except 3P0 of course) was packaged with a small piece of a modular Ewok Village, so that when you bought all the figures, you would have your own little Ewok Village.
I think each figure should come with parts to a VOTC Stormtrooper. Make Stormtrooper parts as the standard accessory instead of the holo figure. Pack them in randomly for several waves so we can each build more Stormtroopers easily.
:)
I think each figure should come with parts to a VOTC Stormtrooper. Make Stormtrooper parts as the standard accessory instead of the holo figure. Pack them in randomly for several waves so we can each build more Stormtroopers easily.
:)
I nominate this for idea of the decade.
I can't imagine how many useful stormtroopers I'd have if I could turn in all of my useless freeze frame slides, commtech chips, holo minis etc. and swap it for your idea.
Here's a better idea... Why doesn't Hasbro have a mail order, without any lame gimmicks, so we could buy SA Stormies in baggies... No fancy packaging, nothing that could add to the already expensive cost... Just offer us the SA troopers and accessories for a cheap price.
I think something similar to this would be a great idea. Each themed wave should have a themed accessory. I could give a **** about named stands and mini-hologram figures (unless they look like holograms from the movie), so a useable accessory would be much better. Plus, the improved value might make the figures better sellers.
For example, each figure in the Endor wave would include a generic Ewok. Each figure would have a different Ewok in it (one or two different sculpts, multiple paint styles) with a spear.
The Tattoine wave would be the same, but using Jawas instead of Ewoks.
A Bespin wave could have Ugnaughts.
After those ideas, there are multiple others they could do:
* Cantina tables (a little bigger than Hammerhead's)
* Trade Federation clean-up droids (the short silver guys)
* Pit Droids
* Utupauans (the little fuel depot guys)
* Battle Droids
* Anakin's childhood friends (groan)
* ET Senators
* Watto's shop junk
* Jedi Council chair for each jedi master (split into 2 pieces to fit the package better)
* Clone children
* Computer terminals from Hoth
etc.
I'm sold on Chirpa and Jerjerrod.
I'll probably get C-3PO. As I recall, the last golden 3PO I have is the original POTF2 version, and I painted him silver ages and ages ago. :P And this has the knees and chair to boot.
The DS gunner is nice but I don't need him.
And I don't need another Emperor, especially not this version.
And Brad, don't worry--count me into the Friends of the Ewoks® Club. 8)
Actually, (43) should be The Emperor (repack), not R2-D2. ;)
I also wish they would come out with a mother Ewok and her baby.
The head looks like a Lando head to me... To be honest I'd have preferred them repainting (different hair color, maybe some painted on stubble) the two heads the Saga 02 figure had, but still an African American head is cool too, I just think that's a Lando head slapped on there.
I just think that's a Lando head slapped on there.
Wasn't there a rumor going around a month or two ago that there was gonna be an Artoo included with the Endor wave, though?
Yeah, there was... but then we found out that it's just the Hoth R2-D2 again.
Oh, and to those of you who think it'll be the OTC figure w/ a poncho, you are wrong. He is not wearing that outfit under the poncho in the movie. He is wearing the outfit he wears when he fights Vader. Hasbro has made a few mistakes in the past as far as keeping track with the movies, but nothing that big.
Does it feel good to tell people they're wrong about something? Is it EGO boosting?
Yes, The legs could kitbashed and from this we just can't tell what's underneath.
Which leads me to my next Q for Chewie-
"Oh, and to those of you who think it'll be the OTC figure w/ a poncho, you are wrong. He is not wearing that outfit under the poncho in the movie. He is wearing the outfit he wears when he fights Vader"
How do you expertly know this(that Hasblow got it right)? Are you looking at a different/(poncho removed) photo than we are?
Does it feel good to tell people they're wrong about something? Is it EGO boosting?
Sure these aren't custom figures? Meh.
The stands have no peg holes...
Sure these aren't custom figures? Meh.
Anyone else wondering if they do a running change on the Endor Soldier similar to what the orginal SAGA series did?
Variants! (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=news&newsid=B004993D-D56F-E112-43B20BE5AA0320F6) ;D
Speak of the devil, more news from the rumor mill found it's way to my in-box.
*new* - Chief Chirpa
*new* - Moff Jerjerrod
*new* - Death Star Gunner
?? - C-3PO (Endor)
?? - Endor Rebel Commando
(repack) - Luke Skywalker (Jedi)
(repack) - Darth Vader
(repack) - The Emperor
Luke: I'm...speechless. There are honestly no adjectives created that can fulfill how happy I am about this figure. Oh, and to those of you who think it'll be the OTC figure w/ a poncho, you are wrong. He is not wearing that outfit under the poncho in the movie. He is wearing the outfit he wears when he fights Vader. Hasbro has made a few mistakes in the past as far as keeping track with the movies, but nothing that big.
I see what you mean, Grandma Tarkin. Well, I guess this is another mess-up on GL's part. ::)
The Luke Skywalker (In Battle Poncho) action figure poisoned our minds into believing the young Jedi didn’t wear his full Jedi wardrobe underneath his battle poncho. Fact of the matter is, he not only wore the tunic he was seen in before that point, he also sported a belt over the tunic -completing his Jedi transformation- on which he kept his trusty Lightsaber. To date, neither kenner or Hasbro has made a rendition of Luke wearing the complete Jedi outfit including the belt.
I see what you mean, Grandma Tarkin. Well, I guess this is another mess-up on GL's part. ::)
Oh, and I like how the Endor Troopers don't have only a different face sculpt, but different paint aps on the pants as well. Very cool 8)
I'd say even simpler would be that the Imperials removed the vest from him, being sure to strip him of potential concealment spots for a weapon they missed. He is missing it when they drag him to Vader afterall and hand over the only weapon he had...Wow- that makes so much sense! It always seemed weird to me once I noticed that he removed it; there was no real reason for doing that. He wore it in combat to Jabba's palace/the sail barge, and kept it on seemingly for the rest of the movie, and it was the "jediish" part of his outfit; seems like he would probably wear it on the Death Star. But the imperial troops removing it, on the other hand... makes perfect sense.
I'd say even simpler would be that the Imperials removed the vest from him, being sure to strip him of potential concealment spots for a weapon they missed. He is missing it when they drag him to Vader afterall and hand over the only weapon he had...
So when will this come out?I'm hoping sometime in July instead of August.
I'm agreeing with you, you bastard. :) Just offering a different perspective because I'm a loser... of course.
Oh... well, that makes sense really, but when are the DVDs coming out? Isn't that still up in the air as well?
If I have the money to spare I might pick up a Vader too... though I might hunt up a real Emporer's Wrath Vader instead.
I meant the first part of the wave,I can wait for the last 3.I'm passing on Palps thoe.So when will this come out?I'm hoping sometime in July instead of August.
July?! We're just now seeing publicity pics of this wave, for ****'s sake! We're not even close to seeing carded pics anytime soon, and when we do, it'll still be several weeks until they hit the states.
And keep in mind that the collective "Endor wave" is really gonna show up in two parts: The first five (Chirpa, Jerjerrod, Imperial Gunner, the Emperor, and Threepio) and then the others (Luke, Rebel Troops, and Vader) with the Naboo wave, sometime after that.
They're still quite a ways off.
Except maybe Jesse.
They had a ton of military info in them.
And nobody collected those Force Files.
Except maybe Jesse.
They had a ton of military info in them.
Call me a nobody then. I have them all in a three ring binder in those plastic business card holders. Wow, I suck.
Keeping them for ***** and giggles is like saying your junk drawer in your kitchen is a collection... I think you're safely not a collector of them.
And nobody collected those Force Files.
Except maybe Jesse.
They had a ton of military info in them.
Call me a nobody then. I have them all in a three ring binder in those plastic business card holders. Wow, I suck.
Oh well, as long as he sells I guess...
...mine has been holding the Emperor over his head for a few years now.
There's really not much left to do with Vader after this version...(that's what I said after the Dagobah version).... :-\
I did not realize all DS gunners were turning into "Sith" with Red Eyes...will not bother me though, since they will never have their helmets off to reveal the "Clone trooper" head.
Am I the only one who is actually stoked about the Vader in this assortment?
I think it's really cool how they did the translucent plastic again and included the skull.
There's really not much left to do with Vader after this version...(that's what I said after the Dagobah version).... :-\
I always thought that Jango's skin tone was natural, not a tan...
Wow, I was already excited about this figure, but the removable helmet makes this even better. Figure of the year in my opinion.I think 3PO is that.We have waited for a Diety 3PO since '83!
:)
Wow, I was already excited about this figure, but the removable helmet makes this even better. Figure of the year in my opinion.
:)
I noticed that the GH page said that their figures were obtained via Entertainment Earth, which makes me believe that they got theirs early, and that these aren't shipping yet.
I noticed that the GH page said that their figures were obtained via Entertainment Earth, which makes me believe that they got theirs early, and that these aren't shipping yet.
Has there been any other sighting since Pawles'?
Well as for me, I've being seeing the Tatooine wave for weeks and weeks now.
Well as for me, I've being seeing the Tatooine wave for weeks and weeks now.
You're lucky.
I saw much complaining about the Death Star Gunner's removable helmet around the web after we got to announce it here. Wow. Some people must really have awesome lives. Me, I've got other things to worry about so I guess I must've been blind to what a horrible thing Hasbro did by adding extra play value, detail, and accessories to a figure which could've just been a straight repack of a sculpt from 1996. I truly must work on my priorities.
And has it ever been explained why some clone figures have red eyes? I find it odd.
They're left the emotions unaltered in those so they are pissed because they have no parents ::)
And has it ever been explained why some clone figures have red eyes? I find it odd.
I can't stand the horrible arm articulation!!
I can't stand the horrible arm articulation!!
Agreed. The new legs look pretty good, but why stick with those attrocious arms...
The complaints about the Gunner are simply baffling. Don't people have imaginations anymore?
Chief among them is dubbing Temura Morrison's voice over all of the troops voices - and over Fett's voice.
Chief among them is dubbing Temura Morrison's voice over all of the troops voices - and over Fett's voice.
I thought Temuera's voice was only used on Fett- not the Stormtroopers.
The trooper's voices haven't been dubbed over...
Am I the only one here who does not think that the DS Gunner's head looks like a Jango clone? 'Cause it doesn't.
:P :P
What stores is this wave first hitting at?
Ok I was able to snag the Moff and Chief Chirpa today. I could have had 5 emperors, but PASS.
I can pretty safely promise you that Paul didn't pass on Gunners
Here is a question...to is Chirpa kinda on the "small" side or do I just have "vintage-itis" when it comes to scale? He seems diminutive, almost Wicket sized, but I could just be tainted by the old days. I need one of the resident scale-ologists to help me out here.....Jesse?
He's totally new. The head is ball-jointed, the thighs and knees are articulated, and the right arm is removable. Therefore, this is the ultimate C-3PO! I could go without a new OT C-3PO for the rest of my life now that I have this!
Hey, you guys need to stop all the fussing about the Gunner's helmet being "liftable", 'cause you're really hurting poor Adam Pawlus's feelings (http://www.galactichunter.com/q_and_a/060710.asp):QuoteI saw much complaining about the Death Star Gunner's removable helmet around the web after we got to announce it here. Wow. Some people must really have awesome lives. Me, I've got other things to worry about so I guess I must've been blind to what a horrible thing Hasbro did by adding extra play value, detail, and accessories to a figure which could've just been a straight repack of a sculpt from 1996. I truly must work on my priorities.
Hah. This coming from a guy who's spending time every day writing up a crappy, daily (usually glowing) review of some figure that's 5 - 10 years old that no one gives a rat's ass about anymore?!? Sheesh. Pawlus is quickly approaching Phillip Wise territory with his "get a life" comments and attitude these days. What an arrogont (and hypocritical) jackass. ::)
I'll have to see this figure myself before basing any opinions on it. I certainly have no interest in Gunners with liftable helmets, since there was obviously no such thing in the OT, but I guess it's a cool added feature, as long as it doesn't detract from the actual sculpt of the figure when it's in the down position (which is what remains to be seen, I guess).
Hugs all around, and hi (since you didn't seem to hear me at the show).
I am all for seeing the Endor wave at a Target store soon. Mainly because my coworkers gave me a $20 gift card for my 1 year anniversary there (oh yeah and the cheese cake to). Anyway, just trying to lighten the mood up a tadbit :-\
Just for the record....the Jango heads underneath the imperials are kind of odd to get used to IMO.
:D
I don't mind the Jango faces behind the OT helmets.
;)
It's not opinion, it's fact.
It's not opinion, it's fact.
Okay then, it's FACT.
Pardon me.
I think the popular opinion is that it's the Saga 2004 Jabba's Palace Luke with a new right hand.
How come we only have threads by wave and not for each figure? ???
3PO is my favorite non-trooper figure ever.
Moff Jerrod has to be the worst figure of the bunch especially if you take his lack of leg articulation into account.
Where is Jesse?
8)
I boiled my legs, moved them and cooled them off quick and they are now fine.
Moff Jerrod has to be the worst figure of the bunch especially if you take his lack of leg articulation into account.
I boiled my legs, moved them and cooled them off quick and they are now fine.
That sounds like it would hurt, a lot. :-X
Moff Jerrod has to be the worst figure of the bunch especially if you take his lack of leg articulation into account.Out of the new one yes, but out of the whole wave it's Palpatine.
Where is Jesse?
8)
I can't believe they are rereleasing that Palpatine. Wow that thing or horrifically bad looking. You could almost use that thing as Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo from South Park.Mr. Hanky looks so much more better than this crap! :P
I can't believe they are rereleasing that Palpatine. Wow that thing or horrifically bad looking. You could almost use that thing as Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo from South Park.
I am confused. I have no love for South Park myself but isn't that Palpatine best described as a turd anyway? ???
Anyone else seen this?
anyone have the endor c-3p0? My son got his for his birthday last week and I noticed today that some of the gold finish has rubber off. has anyone else experienced this? is this common or a bad case of poor gold finish application?
3PO is what If igured they'd do... They could have pulled off vac-metalized joints I think, without fear of it chipping, but it would've taken a little more creativity on the figure's design that they didn't put forth on it so that's disappointing, but I'd imagine this is as good as it gets with this one.
On the topic of 3PO, he's turning out to be my favorite from this wave. Great articulation in the legs and head, removable arms, the throne - really one of the nicest 3POs we've ever seen I think.
He's especially better than the Greatest Battles version out there on the pegs at the same time... ::)
Are the pins really vac-metalized though or just colored properly by cast in a similar color plastic with like a metallic tinge to it?
They've fixed the Threepio somewhat...
Alright, it's official, Target is behind on this wave. Aside for the scan reports, this wave hasn't really hit Target and now the next wave is out at WM. I wonder what's going on.