Area Reports Part 7: 2009, 2010, and 2011

[Corman]

I've been keeping an eye out for Solo Wave Four and haven't seen any sign of them showing up in Iowa yet. I'm close to just ordering a case from EE and calling it a day.

Corman

 

[Corman]

New Figure Mojo in Grimes and Des Moines....

So I've been using Brickseek to keep tabs on Walmart numbers of Solo figures for the last two weeks or so and the Grimes Walmart increased by 12 yesterday. I headed there today and was greeted with Wave Four of the 5 POA Solo line. I picked up one each of Beckett, Val, L3, Rio, Han Mudtrooper, the Pike, and Emperor's Royal Guard. This wave is outstanding.

I also stopped at the Walmart off of 72nd street and found Wave One of the Galaxy of Adventure line there. I picked up one each of R2, Vader, Cherie, and Luke.

Corman

 

[BusyBantha]

In the past week, I've seen the new 6" Archive figures at Target stores in Ames and the Des Moines area. The Ames Target also had the new 3.75" figures from the new animated Disney Star Wars show. I must be out of touch with collecting news, as I did not realize the latter were even coming out.

 

[cichlidjedi]

Was at Five Below Store (Palatine, IL/Chicago Area) and picked up modern Black Series figures for $5 each. Jyn, Cassian and Krennic.

 

[Darth_Cain]

Wal-mart in Coralville had one, lone Luke pilot for the new Black series re-release. I am looking for a Bossk. If anyone finds one, let me know.

*Mutter to myself*

How many times have I been helped out on this message board with finding stuff? One time.

How many times have I helped out others on this board? One time.

Thanks!

 

[Corman]

The Southside Cedar Rapids Walmart had two Bossks yesterday.

Corman

 

[Darth_Cain]

Shoot. I was on the North side of CR yesterday. Marion Wal-mart had an IG-88.

 

[Darth_Cain]

I hit up the Quad City Comic Con today in Cedar Rapids with minimum expectations today. Turns out it was a very worthwhile time! I picked up my Bossk and a Dengar that I wanted for the Black Series, got a nice complete vintage Princess Leia complete and I reacquainted myself with qcjedimatt after a long hiatus. Good day! Lots of scores!

 

[Darth_Cain]

Westdale Wal-mart in Cedar Rapids had several Mimban Stormies as of Weds.

 

[Darth_Cain]

Anyone see any of the TVC TIEs discounted at Wal-Mart? Yakface posted a guy finding them for $10. I would like one, but not at the $80 price point.

 

[ssinc]

Anyone see any of the TVC TIEs discounted at Wal-Mart? Yakface posted a guy finding them for $10. I would like one, but not at the $80 price point.

Ankeny Walmart had a few tonight in their clearance aisle for $19.

 

[Darth_Cain]

Ankeny Walmart had a few tonight in their clearance aisle for $19.

Any interest in picking one up for me?

 

[BusyBantha]

Any interest in picking one up for me?

Hey D_C, I picked up one tonight - it's yours if you want it. It was $20.14 with tax. We're in Ankeny a couple of times a week and I'm in Urbandale at least five times a week...

BB

 

[Darth_Cain]

Hey D_C, I picked up one tonight - it's yours if you want it. It was $20.14 with tax. We're in Ankeny a couple of times a week and I'm in Urbandale at least five times a week...

BB

I am over by Iowa City. Could you ship it? I will send you payment via Paypal. Otherwise I won't be over to that side of the state until late June.

 

[BusyBantha]

I am over by Iowa City. Could you ship it? I will send you payment via Paypal. Otherwise I won't be over to that side of the state until late June.

I can certainly ship it to you if you'd like. I am concerned that it may be a bit pricey due to the size of the box even though it does not weigh that much. If you're not in a hurry to get it, it's welcome to hang out at my house until you're over this way.

My husband is used to my toys, so one more won't hurt anything, lol! ​

Whatever you'd prefer works for me.

 

[cichlidjedi]

Hi Guys

I was just in West Des Monies for work last week and went to one of the Jay's Cd and Hobby shops (off 22nd St.) and bought some loose vintage Tie fighter pilots with their weapons and a few Mini rigs for displaying.

I have shopped at the three stores many times and never had an issues except twice with this location. Their so called toy expert does not know how to do the sink/float test for vintage weapons. The first repro weapon was last October and I asked them to bring a cup of water to test them.
The imperial blaster off a stormtrooper sunk to the bottom. They took $8 dollars off back then and I walked out with a $12 semi mint stormie!

This past trip they have construction in the parking lot and they seemed short staffed and the manager helped me. He didn't have time to get a glass of water to test the weapon, but guaranteed me they were not reproduction weapons.
I traveled to the quad cities that night and I tested both of the weapons and to my dismay one sunk to the bottom!!!!
I use the TIG sight to help me identify the weapon version and make sure their legit.
So when I called this location the next day they were kind of jerks about my issue and said all sales are final.
I explained the situation and got a different manager than the guy that helped me the day before.
This manager agreed too exchange for equal value as long as I bring figure, weapon and receipt back (Very fair, however I could see some wanting their money back out of frustration).
So I head out that way every 4 weeks and on my next road trip I'll exchange the figure and repro weapon (They better throw the gun away).
I don't plan on shopping at this location again unless thy get a better "Action Figure Expert".
The other two locations are great and I have never had an issue at them.

 

[Darth_Cain]

I can certainly ship it to you if you'd like. I am concerned that it may be a bit pricey due to the size of the box even though it does not weigh that much. If you're not in a hurry to get it, it's welcome to hang out at my house until you're over this way.

My husband is used to my toys, so one more won't hurt anything, lol! ​

Whatever you'd prefer works for me.

Thanks! I will let you know when I am going to be in DM and the area. I really appreciate it!

I ordered the Stormie Han and Stormie Luke on Target.com today and picked them up in Coralville. Interestingly they were not on the pegs in the toy section, but they had them for purchase online. Whatever. Glad to have picked them up.

 

[BusyBantha]

Thanks! I will let you know when I am going to be in DM and the area. I really appreciate it!

I ordered the Stormie Han and Stormie Luke on Target.com today and picked them up in Coralville. Interestingly they were not on the pegs in the toy section, but they had them for purchase online. Whatever. Glad to have picked them up.

Sounds good. As far as I know, we aren't going anywhere in June (son has driver's ed...).

As for the VC figures, they may have had them in the men's apparel section as part of the Father's Day gifting merchandise. I saw some of them on one of the gifting fixtures the other day. Glad you were able to get the ones you wanted.

 

[Darth_Cain]

Busy Bantha came through for me with the TIE today! I met her at Target, picked it up and got to put a name with a face. It was a great experience I am very appreciative. Thanks! I forgot to ask you about the retro collection and if you were able to get them at Target! I meant to ask that!

Thanks again!

 

[BusyBantha]

Busy Bantha came through for me with the TIE today! I met her at Target, picked it up and got to put a name with a face. It was a great experience I am very appreciative. Thanks! I forgot to ask you about the retro collection and if you were able to get them at Target! I meant to ask that!

Thanks again!

I was glad I could help! I agree it was nice to put a name with a face.

As for the retro collection, I opted not to get them. With the 3.75" and 6" figures I've accumulated plus the Galactic Heroes, various plushes, and odds and ends,

I don't dare start another line to collect, lol!​

 

[Darth_Cain]

How did we all do today? If you didn't go out early the pickings were slim.

 

[Corman]

If anyone still needs the Walmart exclusive Jabba set....

Sioux Falls SD
Sioux Center IA
LeMars IA
Newton IA


all went from out of stock to limited availability. My friend Jeff just picked one up from the LeMars store. They're still hitting.


Corman

 

[BusyBantha]

Oddly enough, I was at two of those stores last weekend. I wasn't looking for the playset and didn't notice whether they had it, but I did find the 3.75" Skiff Lando for $5 at the LeMars store. On a whim, I checked the remaining three 3.75" figures in the Triple Force Friday cardboard shipper, and they also scanned at $5, so I picked up a Lando, an X-Wing Pilot Luke, and a Sith Jet Trooper. I passed on the Poe. The 6" figures were all regular price, and all the figures were regular price in Sioux Center.

 

[BusyBantha]

I picked up the Clone Wars Obi Wan Kenobi at the Walgreens near the interstate in Ankeny tonight. I really like this figure!

 

[Corman]

Thank you for the heads up. My wife swung by there today and picked one up for me. This figure is fantastic.

Corman

 

[BusyBantha]

So glad she was able to get one for you!

 

[Corman]

New Figure Mojo in Des Moines....


I picked up from the Five Below Merle Hay Mall two Solo carded Emperor’s Royal Guards and a Quay Tolsite.


The Merle Hay Mall Target had one TVC Jawa.
The Urbandale Target had TVC Shadow Trooper, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a Knight of Ren.
The Valley West Mall Target had a TVC Jawa, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a TVC Yavin Leia. The cards and bubbles are all trashed so openers only there.
The Ankeny Target had three TVC Jawas and a Knight of Ren.


My wife picked me up a TVC Yavin Leia at the Ames Target on a very nice card.


Corman

 

[Darth_Cain]

Stumbled on to Black Series Wave 23 in Dubuque over the weekend at Target. Picked up Wedge (YES!) and Cara Dune. Also found IG-11 at Best Buy.

 

[Corman]

New Figure Mojo in Ames....

I picked up the Target exclusive Cave of Evil figure pack and the Target exclusive C-3PO Black Series figure at the Ames Target. I used the DPCI numbers from the Target app and had a very helpful employee get them from the back for me. I used the coupon code from Target to get 25% off the Cave of Evil and a coupon from Target's toy catalog to get a $5 gift card on C-3PO.

Corman