Star Wars Appreciation Thread

En Sabah Nerd · 06-25-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearjew

My Wal-Mart has numerous Darth Vader sets but they are all still full price. I am going to wait for them to go on sale.

I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40.

Augustus_Cole · 06-26-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40.

i've never actually taken a good look at this thing...so now..WHY was it 40.00?? is it just like a cardboard backer or something? also..what is the supposed sale price??

MUfan97 · 06-26-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40.

I think Chefatron got it for $20 whilst on a trip to the US.

It was a little while ago during one of his haul videos that I heard that, so I may be wrong there.

En Sabah Nerd · 06-26-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

i've never actually taken a good look at this thing...so now..WHY was it 40.00?? is it just like a cardboard backer or something? also..what is the supposed sale price??

Honestly there's not a good reason for it to be $40 and I do feel a little ripped off for my impatience in that regard. The Vader figure is by far the best in the scale but the display piece is nowhere near $20 in value. It's just a series of plastic bases with pegs and an overarching plastic border which holds the cardboard display. Here's from Toyark's gallery of the set:

Regarding the sale price, I haven't seen anybody actually put it on sale yet but since every store that has them is clogged with them a sale is inevitable. My guess is that Walmart will probably knock $10 off to clear them out and at $30 I would say it's a definite pick up.

Augustus_Cole · 06-26-2017, 11:10 AM

^^^

thanks for the info...yeah i def don't see me snagging that at 40.00..
but i def do see your impatience...i've done it time and time again..lol
comes with the territory.

Bearjew · 06-26-2017, 12:35 PM

People are picking it up for $20 if you find the right Wal-Mart. I have seen numerous individuals who have found it at that sale price

Augustus_Cole · 06-26-2017, 02:24 PM

anyone have a comparison shot of this new vader to any other black series one's ??

Jeddostotle7 · 06-26-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

anyone have a comparison shot of this new vader to any other black series one's ??

New Vader on the left in both pics:

I think the old Vader's head in this first pic is a repainted one of the Walgreens Exclusive "Emperor's Wrath" Vader with the translucent head.

EDIT: the ToyArk gallery for New Vader from back in April is a good look at how good the new helmet looks in lighting more similar to the movies:
Darth Vader Legacy Pack Star Wars Black Series 40th Anniversary Photo Review - The Toyark - News

Augustus_Cole · 06-26-2017, 05:39 PM

thnx!!!

deecee4 · 06-26-2017, 06:01 PM

The 40th Vader is supposed to be available in the Black Series box( at regular Black Series price) for Force Friday this September. So not too much long of a wait.

En Sabah Nerd · 06-26-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeddostotle7

New Vader on the left in both pics:

I think the old Vader's head in this first pic is a repainted one of the Walgreens Exclusive "Emperor's Wrath" Vader with the translucent head.

I think you are probably right about where the ESB/ROTJ head came from.

Lionheart · 06-27-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

According to leaked/rumored Gamestop listings on this year's Force Friday they will be releasing the 40th anniversary Vader as a standard figure along with a re-issue of the Stormtrooper, both being marketed as the Rogue One versions. Take this information with a grain of salt since nothing official from Hasbro has been stated and the listing could have been fake.

Thanks. I bit the bullet and bought the backdrop and Vader at full (UK) prices, but I want to be able to open the Vader for the display so I hope you're right.

MUfan97 · 06-27-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

Thanks. I bit the bullet and bought the backdrop and Vader at full (UK) prices, but I want to be able to open the Vader for the display so I hope you're right.

Yeah, that Vader is VERY impressive. Normally, seeing a 6 inch figure in the box at the store just strengthens my resolve to avoid the scale, but that Vader legitimately looks awesome.

Riddick · 07-08-2017, 01:53 AM

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MUfan97 · 07-12-2017, 10:28 AM

Well, this video is kinda long, but some constructive criticism would be nice.

Retroblasting doesn't understand modern collecting-Ben_ToaofFire - YouTube

It's technically a Star Wars video, so that's why I'm sharing it here.

Bearjew · 07-13-2017, 06:27 PM

I found old black series finally on sale at Target today. Maybe they will finally get new ones.

TransFan84 · 07-13-2017, 09:44 PM

Hey everyone,

I suspect that a lot of us are picking up the 40th Anniversary figures because of the nostalgia/vintage-style cards. I'm planning to put mine on the wall to display. Before I do that though, I wanna pick up some cases for them.

That said, which protective cases fit these cards? Anyone know?

Thanks!

MUfan97 · 07-14-2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TransFan84

Hey everyone,

I suspect that a lot of us are picking up the 40th Anniversary figures because of the nostalgia/vintage-style cards. I'm planning to put mine on the wall to display. Before I do that though, I wanna pick up some cases for them.

That said, which protective cases fit these cards? Anyone know?

Thanks!

Hmm, I dunno. If there's an official case designed for them, go with that, but maybe you ought to find cases for Mego figures?

The cards for the 40th figures are ridiculously huge, though, so I don't know.

En Sabah Nerd · 07-15-2017, 09:10 PM

My local Walmart put the Legacy pack Vader on sale so it's $30 now, a much more reasonable price than $40.

Lionheart · 07-15-2017, 11:16 PM

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That said, which protective cases fit these cards? Anyone know?

I was going to ask that same question. They're a limited run meant for display value, but they need some kind of protection. Might have to go with specifically designed acrylic cases - which will be expensive.

deecee4 · 07-16-2017, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TransFan84

Hey everyone,

I suspect that a lot of us are picking up the 40th Anniversary figures because of the nostalgia/vintage-style cards. I'm planning to put mine on the wall to display. Before I do that though, I wanna pick up some cases for them.

That said, which protective cases fit these cards? Anyone know?

Thanks!

https://www.figureshield.com

TransFan84 · 07-17-2017, 03:52 AM

Thanks so much! Very much appreciated! Exactly what I was looking for.

MeLikeJinx · 07-17-2017, 04:59 PM

Saw a 40th Jawa at Target today... I wonder if it is possible to see a Jawa fig on the peg and not make the Jawa noise in your head.

And wow... that Padme is awesome. O_O

Tomax · 07-17-2017, 06:45 PM

40 bucks for a paper backboard and a figure? no way.

lordbest · 07-17-2017, 10:33 PM

What are people hoping to see from SDCC this year? Personally:

6" Iden Versio, Grievous, Padme, Ezra Bridger, Zeb and Chopper

More details about the new 3.75" Vintage Collection.

06-25-2017, 08:31 PM	#3376
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Bearjew My Wal-Mart has numerous Darth Vader sets but they are all still full price. I am going to wait for them to go on sale. I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40. __________________

06-26-2017, 08:04 AM	#3377
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40. i've never actually taken a good look at this thing...so now..WHY was it 40.00?? is it just like a cardboard backer or something? also..what is the supposed sale price?? __________________ The DarkToyLord

06-26-2017, 10:17 AM	#3378
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd I already got the set at full price but my brother also wants the Vader so he's just waiting like you. My local Walmart has like 11 or 12 of that set and then TRU has 9 or so, should just be a matter of time before they clearance them down a bit because they aren't selling at $40. I think Chefatron got it for $20 whilst on a trip to the US. It was a little while ago during one of his haul videos that I heard that, so I may be wrong there. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

06-26-2017, 10:54 AM	#3379
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkToyLord i've never actually taken a good look at this thing...so now..WHY was it 40.00?? is it just like a cardboard backer or something? also..what is the supposed sale price?? Honestly there's not a good reason for it to be $40 and I do feel a little ripped off for my impatience in that regard. The Vader figure is by far the best in the scale but the display piece is nowhere near $20 in value. It's just a series of plastic bases with pegs and an overarching plastic border which holds the cardboard display. Here's from Toyark's gallery of the set: Regarding the sale price, I haven't seen anybody actually put it on sale yet but since every store that has them is clogged with them a sale is inevitable. My guess is that Walmart will probably knock $10 off to clear them out and at $30 I would say it's a definite pick up. __________________

06-26-2017, 11:10 AM	#3380
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	^^^ thanks for the info...yeah i def don't see me snagging that at 40.00.. but i def do see your impatience...i've done it time and time again..lol comes with the territory. __________________ The DarkToyLord