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Title: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: jokabofe on August 30, 2005, 10:30 PM
I couldn't believe it when I saw this today:

Post OTC 2005 Luke Dagobah (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5995144351&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

 :o

Are these figures really that tough to find that they sell for $75+ each? Or was this just a fluke?
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: DSJ™ on August 30, 2005, 10:55 PM
Then there's this one:

#506 Star Wars POST OTC Luke Skywalker Dagobah MOC (http://cgi.ebay.com/506-Star-Wars-POST-OTC-Luke-Skywalker-Dagobah-MOC_W0QQitemZ5994320166QQcategoryZ50263QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

(http://i5.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/ca/80/41_1_b.JPG)

(http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/c3/4b/17_1_b.JPG)

The insert at the bottom is different and there is no Rebel symbol in the upper left corner plus the picture in the insert is more close up.

(http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/c2/c4/20_1_b.JPG)
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: jokabofe on August 30, 2005, 11:49 PM
Yeah, the one with "dabobah Training" is the 2005 version, while the one with "Orginal Trilogy Collection" is the 2004 version. Looks the 2005 re-pack version is a tough one to come by. Are all the 2005 Post OTC figures this expensive?
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: DSJ™ on August 30, 2005, 11:57 PM
Just did a bit of checking and...

Post OTC Darth Vader 05 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Post-OTC-Darth-Vader-MOMC_W0QQitemZ5994739873QQcategoryZ50263QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 Imperial Sandtrooper POST OTC (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-VOTC-Imperial-Sandtrooper-POST-OTC-RARE_W0QQitemZ5994101138QQcategoryZ90915QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 Post OTC #05-04 Queen Amidala Celeb Ceremony (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Post-OTC-05-04-Queen-Amidala-Celeb-Ceremony_W0QQitemZ5993438923QQcategoryZ50263QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Doesn't look like all of them, only certain ones. 
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Jim on August 31, 2005, 10:25 AM
I do remember that the Vader and Luke were the last figs in the Post OTC to be released.  Each came one to a case.  I found them only once at retail and do remember them being a pain in the a$$ to find.  But those kind of prices are just crazy.  Could they be the next FF Weequay?
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2005, 02:27 PM
Damn. None of those lasted very long at retail here, and I think Vader and Luke were some of the last ones to hang around.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: bobafett14 on August 31, 2005, 08:23 PM
It was truly a rare occation when I saw a POTC in my neck of the woods, and I usually find most figs fairly easy.

Not to beat a dead horse, but the regualr OTC weren't on the shelves long, let alone the POTC variations.

On top of that I'll still stick to my original claim that certain package variations like the MYO and Trevagg with cup and/or blaster in the bubble vs. in the hand are hands down THE  rarest modern Star Wars figures to be produced PERIOD.

Should be very interesting to see what the future holds for the entire OTC line.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2005, 10:59 PM
Did that post-OTC Luke Dagobah come in the different packaging variations that the OTC version did? I don't recall ever seeing the handstand post-OTC Luke.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Jesse James on August 31, 2005, 11:49 PM
I saw most of the POTC repacks once...  The Cantina Wave, Coruscant Waves (anything new basically) didn't fly off shelves but it didn't sit either.  Steady mover and if you were lucky you found them right away too.  I know I got some at K-Mart then found the Cantina wave at WM for clearance prices.

Saw them multiple times though, but I only saw those repacks like the Sandtrooper once, and never again.  Never bought them but should've since it was for those clearance prices.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: JediMAC on September 1, 2005, 01:50 AM
I saw the Luke and Vader a good number of times for a month or two, but I know a lot of people in other areas weren't finding them for crap.  So maybe most of those cases just wound up out here in Cali or something.  But still, $75 for that Luke is freaking insane.  Looks like two bidders just went to war over that one.  Couple'a idiots, if you asked me.

Did that post-OTC Luke Dagobah come in the different packaging variations that the OTC version did? I don't recall ever seeing the handstand post-OTC Luke.

Nope, that Handstand version never happened for the Post-OTC line, Ben.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: zachmoe on September 1, 2005, 02:10 AM
I just saw that Vader today at a local comic book shop for about $10...this thread will probably make me go back and get it, might be a good trading piece in the future.  I'll have to check the other post OTC figures there and pick up the Luke too if there is one.  I just cannot believe those prices on eBay...some people have way too much money... ;)
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Ben on September 1, 2005, 02:10 AM
Awesome. Thanks Matt.
I'm glad I picked up the OTC one then.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Brian on September 1, 2005, 01:08 PM
We didn't see much of the Luke or Vader repacks here either, that I recall.  I think I might have seen the Luke (and Yoda?) once, but wasn't paying that close of attention since I picked them up in the OTC line.  Crazy to see some of them going for those prices, basically just for a little packaging insert difference.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Ryan on September 2, 2005, 04:23 AM
Sly Moore, Rabe, Yaura, and Queen Amidala pegwarmed here for awhile. Pablo-Jill moved quickly though. Other than those 5 I didn't see a single POTC figure at retail. I got the Cantina wave at C3 but they dropped me $10 each or maybe it was $9.... either way, much more than I wanted to spend.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: bobafett14 on September 2, 2005, 08:16 AM
Yeah, that OTC amidala ceremony POTC sat at my KMart forever, and even it's getting some $ on ebay.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Morgbug on September 3, 2005, 12:45 AM
Just did a bit of checking and...

 Post OTC #05-04 Queen Amidala Celeb Ceremony (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Post-OTC-05-04-Queen-Amidala-Celeb-Ceremony_W0QQitemZ5993438923QQcategoryZ50263QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Doesn't look like all of them, only certain ones. 

Holy snot :o  I think I know where a couple of those are on the pegs. :D
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 3, 2005, 11:29 AM
I'd say they POTC figures are hard to find, especially the repacks -- I've never seen them at retail.   :(
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Morgbug on September 3, 2005, 03:41 PM
The Padme wave came to Canada, but the repacks didn't Jesse, that's why you can't find them. 
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 3, 2005, 04:17 PM
The Padme wave came to Canada, but the repacks didn't Jesse, that's why you can't find them. 

You know, I should really know better by now.  We always get pooched on at least the last wave of every series.   ::)
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Darth Slothus on September 6, 2005, 12:44 AM
The reason these reissues were so hard to find was they were packed 1 to a case and you got different ones packed for different revisions, I lucked out getting all but one of these (the revision with one stormie, one biker scout) except for Vader- I had a hell of a time getting him.(but I did)

I think what happened with these was- you got a case with 2ea of the cantina aliens and 1ea of the sandtrooper-beyond this ..depending on the case revision, it's 1 ea of 5 different repacks from 2004 OTC. I think people didn't realize initially that the "repacks" had 2005 edition numbers(myself included)...when they did...the 1 to a case figs were hard to come by.  >:(

In most places where I live these case assortments shipped only one time to stores in low quantities of cases(-I think because they were prepping for sneak preview figs) this made it difficult to go back to stores to expect pick up what folks missed after they realized these stupid "forcefed" repacks  with 2005 number (the completists had to have it).   :(
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 6, 2005, 10:40 AM
I have to say that aside from the last wave of Clone Wars (non-animated) line, the POTC line was the toughest for me to track down. The only reason why I got the '05 Luke and Vader is because of Matt.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: zachmoe on September 8, 2005, 05:18 PM
Just picked up the POTC Vader at a local comic book store today, they had it for $7.99...couldn't resist it!  They had Rabe and the Wookie, but none of the other re-packs except Vader. 

 
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on September 9, 2005, 01:31 AM
I saw these at retail quite a bit and they were not hard to find here in Utah. Wish I had picked up more of them I guess for trading purposes. Man, $75 for Luke was overboard. Either they had the money or as I guess (and it is sad ) is that I bet neither of the bidders probably could really afford the Luke, but their appetite for it made them bid away. I wonder if they did not have the money what bill they put aside etc. (If they did. Again, they may have the extra $ to blow); either way, still very stupid IMO.
Title: Re: Are the Post-OTC 2005 figures really that hard to find?
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 14, 2005, 08:00 PM
Damn, I opened 2 lukes and the Vader, good thing I kept Amidala MIP and as soon as I get a Star Case for her she goes on my HTF Wall:

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