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I cannot blame Hasbro nor can I be mad at them. Prices are skyrocketing on everything, manufacturing is really getting clobbered with oil/gas, it affects the entire A-Z process. Hasbro is trying to hold the line on pricing while their internal costs are going up. I am seeing this first hand at my company. Retailers are already balking at prices raises so they are trying to adapt. If they lose money on their products then they will stop making them. If retailers won't accept the price increase they will not carry them. It's a double edged sword, believe it or not Hasbro does not go out of their way to screw you. They are trying to deliver a quality product that people want and make money. Right now no company is avoiding this crunch. It sucks for everyone.

The worst part of this we are only seeing the beginning of inflation. It's going to get worse before it gets better, like food and gas this is visual proof of the times.

Coming soon in the summer of 12' - "Battle Pairs"

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5...4...3.

We are down to 3 figures in a Battle Pack now. It appears the bonus weapons in Legends are gone. Inflation is showing it's face in Star Wars too, it was inevitable I suppose.

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Shadows of the Dark Side / Re: 2011 Saga Legends Figures
« on: May 2, 2011, 12:45 PM »
Sniff...sniff...I smell running change. The final squeeze of obsolete tools.

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The Vintage Collection / Re: Recent Vintage Collection Purchases
« on: April 18, 2011, 05:40 PM »
Hasbro's not really out and about on internal issues...  I think once the Q&A's kick back in someone (or 10) will ultimately ask about distribution.  Right now I can't say it's entirely Hasbro though...

My Target hasn't gotten a new vintage figure in since Christmas time...  There's room, they just haven't gotten anything. 

My WM's have steadily gotten a case or two in at a time though, all of them.

TRU's not ordering because their prices are absurdly high and nobody's buying since all they've had are Wave 1 & 2 since basically Wave 2 was new.

My KM stores are in their usual rut for this time of year, regardless of price or whatnot, where they're just not getting new stuff in like Target.  Not sure if Target is just maybe wanting to focus on movie toy lines that are comign out in Summer or what.  KM's always done this though so I'm not surprised at them.  Target I am though.

I have been seeing the same trends that JJ has here in the Chicago area. Granted I do not do that many runs anymore due to the fact of me not needing anything other than fodder/builders (and for the first time in my life gas is being a deterrent from hunting.) Three Targets that I have been to each have had 8 rows of empty pegs for the Vintage line. Heck, even the Sandtroopers and EP3 Clones are gone!

FYI - WM still has Dengar, 4_Lom and CC Pilots, so if anyone needs them you are now in the know! ;)

K-Mart had the best selection of anywhere I have been to, they had the ROTJ wave! Go figure....

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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2011 "Vintage" Collection Wave 7
« on: April 18, 2011, 02:31 PM »
I get why they went with the plastic cloak, the cloak is so essential to this character. If it did not sit right it really would throw off of the character. The only aspect that I am not digging (but is easily fixable via pop/swap) is the off color of the cloth dress compared to the rest of the outfit. Otherwise I think this figure looks great. I will order some if he gets more RFT I can get to....

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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2011 "Vintage" Collection Wave 5
« on: April 14, 2011, 10:52 AM »
I was shocked to see some remnants of this wave at TRU yesterday. I have not seen a new wave at TRU since Wave 2.

This wave was uber lame but I did find a good use for the Luke head in this wave, if you liked the Rebellion CP Luke but hated the head you can upgrade that figure with comic/time line accuracy by swapping heads. (I used the remnants of the DS Luke with the Resurgence one to make him consistent with my other Lukes)


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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2011 "Vintage" Collection Wave 7
« on: April 11, 2011, 10:01 AM »
I missed out again.

I am almost getting annoyed with my total lack of being a Vampire/nocturnal like you guys.  Oh well if he ever posts them during the daylight hours while I am at my desk, I will buy all 200 and we will have a giveaway here on the Site to celebrate Jesse's triumph.

Do not feel too bad, I checked three times a day since the first posting and then he reposts just as I shut my computer down. I knew this figure would be popular but not this popular. I want to order some other figures but I am trying to hold out for what will hopefully be round 3. If he raises the price again I will wait for online retailers to get them carded. sometimes his figures have flaws. I also noticed if you order a lot of figures from him in one order he usually messes up and is not the best at making good on fixing the issue. I still like him but I am stating my many experiences with him, it happened several times.

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TV-9D9 / Re: The Clone Wars - Season Three Discussion Thread
« on: April 3, 2011, 12:30 AM »
Ackbar comes for season 4 as an anphibious guy
more duels: Dooku, jedi, Grievous; as they are changing timeline I hope they modify the boring cliché of Anakin never see Grievous, that would be challeging. Make them fight Filoni´s team

That's Ackbar for sure! It looks like Captain Tarpels shows up too and duels Grievous as a lot of Gungans watch. Towards the end of the trailer you see him impale Grievous with his spear under the ribcage right through his shoulder. Not sure if the blow will incapacitate his saber arm because if he does not he will be cut in half. Pretty cool a Gungan is taking it to Grievous. I always like Captian Tarpels, this could redefine Gungans if he beats him and lives. I just hope next season is pure action and as little Padme as possible. Every time she shows up the episode stinks.

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Shadows of the Dark Side / Re: 2011 Disney Star Tours Box Sets
« on: April 1, 2011, 12:39 PM »
I like him and the set, I look forward to it. I am on the fence with the Vader set, the platform is the only thing that interests me.

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The Vintage Collection / Re: Defender Wishlists 2011 Results
« on: March 30, 2011, 05:45 PM »
UGH.
No Tarpel, Eoth Koth or Adi Gallia. :'(

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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2011 "Vintage" Collection Wave 6
« on: March 30, 2011, 04:25 PM »
Is that Jar Jar in a holding cell of some sort?

Yes, it from Japan and lights up. I think it's from Microman, I bought it in Japan and have no concrete idea what line it's from. I do know it's a really cool piece.

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10. ???

Padme Arena Damaged

(You have a lot of Padmes why not finish the list with one more.

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The ladies rule my list....

Padme Arena Damaged
Captain Typho Naboo Pilot
Padme Naboo Pilot
Sephjet Josall
Sarrissa Jeng
VC45 Ranked Clone repaints
Dorme
Hayde Gofai (Nightclub Chic)
Luminara Unduli
Shaak Ti

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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2011 "Vintage" Collection Wave 6
« on: March 30, 2011, 12:22 PM »
As promised I took shots of my upgraded army, sorry for posting this late . I am one for consistency so I started my Phase 1 army over (and AT-RT drivers) and have no regrets. (FYI - The 3 ARCs shown are the former versions) You will also see the VC45 Clone with Hawkbat Ponchos, Arc Pauldrens, Animated Backpack and other weapons to show the versatility. Here are some shots to show them in larger numbers together plus I took a shot of the new DC-15 rifle on the Galactic Marines. Enjoy and LMK if you have any questions!
















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Disney Parks Droid Factory / Re: Disney Star Speeder 1000 playset
« on: March 29, 2011, 04:27 PM »
No info yet. Disneyland is currently working on redecorating their Star Trader store while Star Tours 2 is built. My guess is the store will reopen on June 4th with the attraction and we should see the StarSpeeder playset then.

But what do I know.... ;)

Thanks, i appreciate the update! I would hope to see some press info beforehand if it's still coming.

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