Austin, Texas Finds (Part 4)
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I stopped by the Target on Ohlen/183 on the way home last night. They had 4 Snowspeeders... I took one.
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I stopped by the Target on Ohlen/183 on the way home last night. They had 4 Snowspeeders... I took one.
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I was at the Louis Hanna Wal-Mart Saturday, and they have a HUGE amount of figures. GB/Endor 1 en masse, especially GB. You could build you own Shocktrooper legion from what I saw! Also saw Battle of Carkoon set, and Ep. III tin.
I was at the Louis Hanna Wal-Mart Saturday, and they have a HUGE amount of figures. GB/Endor 1 en masse, especially GB. You could build you own Shocktrooper legion from what I saw! Also saw Battle of Carkoon set, and Ep. III tin.
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Youch! They're $30? I was thinking $20. I'm not sure those new clones are worth $30 to me. Well, so much for that. Maybe if it goes on clearance.GroundskeeperWillie said:
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Don't know if you guys are aware or not, but HEBs in the area are stocking the Endor2 wave en masse. They're all over the place. The only figure not hitting yet is the black Endor soldier because the early case breakdowns of this wave have two white soldiers and no black ones. The black soldier will be worked into the wave later.
Don't know if you guys are aware or not, but HEBs in the area are stocking the Endor2 wave en masse. They're all over the place. The only figure not hitting yet is the black Endor soldier because the early case breakdowns of this wave have two white soldiers and no black ones. The black soldier will be worked into the wave later.
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I bought one of the tins with the red R2 droid. The other three figs are repacks with no change in the sculpts. The Darth Maul thought is the SA version found in the evolutions sets from last year. It is one of the best Darth Maul figures out there. I now have a spare one if anyone is wanting to trade.
I bought one of the tins with the red R2 droid. The other three figs are repacks with no change in the sculpts. The Darth Maul thought is the SA version found in the evolutions sets from last year. It is one of the best Darth Maul figures out there. I now have a spare one if anyone is wanting to trade.
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Really? My HEB's (mainly the Louis Henna one) haven't had anything new last time I checked, though that was a while ago. And mine at least went from having the cheapest figures ($5.88) to the most expensive ($6.99).
Really? My HEB's (mainly the Louis Henna one) haven't had anything new last time I checked, though that was a while ago. And mine at least went from having the cheapest figures ($5.88) to the most expensive ($6.99).
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Went to the Parmer area TRU on Sunday, nothing new there, but they did have plenty of AT-AT's, Gunships, and TIE's.
Went to the Parmer area TRU on Sunday, nothing new there, but they did have plenty of AT-AT's, Gunships, and TIE's.
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Found the Endor/Naboo wave at the Parmer/McNiel HEB. There was a Vadre, Naboo Soldier and the balck Naboo Soldier.
Found the Endor/Naboo wave at the Parmer/McNiel HEB. There was a Vadre, Naboo Soldier and the balck Naboo Soldier.
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Hit the south TRU today after work. Pegs had old stuff, but some DS gunners, if anyone's still looking. Only the Ep 3 tin was left. No way is that clone worth $30 to me. Lots of the Dagobah X-Wings, AT-ATs, and Jedi starfighters.
Hit the south TRU today after work. Pegs had old stuff, but some DS gunners, if anyone's still looking. Only the Ep 3 tin was left. No way is that clone worth $30 to me. Lots of the Dagobah X-Wings, AT-ATs, and Jedi starfighters.
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Hit Lakeline Target about an hour ago. They had the Endor Vader, but nothing else from the wave. Pegs were full, so I'm not sure what the deal is. I suppose there's a case missing a Vader in the back, but who knows. Point is, I'd expect to start seeing these on the pegs soon. (Lakeline TRU had nothing new, but the free figure sale is going on. Also, some LEGO items are on sale, including $20 off the Arkham Asylum set.)
Both stores did have some of the recent Titanium stuff. Saw BSG Colonial One and Raptors, as well as Interceptors, B-Wings, etc.
Hit Lakeline Target about an hour ago. They had the Endor Vader, but nothing else from the wave. Pegs were full, so I'm not sure what the deal is. I suppose there's a case missing a Vader in the back, but who knows. Point is, I'd expect to start seeing these on the pegs soon. (Lakeline TRU had nothing new, but the free figure sale is going on. Also, some LEGO items are on sale, including $20 off the Arkham Asylum set.)
Both stores did have some of the recent Titanium stuff. Saw BSG Colonial One and Raptors, as well as Interceptors, B-Wings, etc.
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I hit south Austin yesterday and I'm disappointed in knowing that it may be a while before we see the endor wave at some stores. I checked out 3 WM's, all had an over excessive amount of H&V and Greatest Battles figures clogging up the pegs. If your looking for any of those figs, I can't see how any would be HTF. I'm yet to check any HEB's but I may end up doing the EE thing to get that series.
I hit south Austin yesterday and I'm disappointed in knowing that it may be a while before we see the endor wave at some stores. I checked out 3 WM's, all had an over excessive amount of H&V and Greatest Battles figures clogging up the pegs. If your looking for any of those figs, I can't see how any would be HTF. I'm yet to check any HEB's but I may end up doing the EE thing to get that series.
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Okay! Forums are back up! Went to Lakeline Target and the Target on Lamar and 71 last night. Lamar had a spot for the Mace battle packs, but it had the gray sticker on it, and they weren't out. Lakeline didn't even have a spot for them. But suspiciously, on the endcap, there was a spot big enough for them, but it had lightsabers in it.
On a hunch, I went back to Lakeline Target this morning, and they had probably a dozen of the Mace battlepacks. I took one, but I think they had a shelf date of the first, so I'd check the Targets if you can, because I think this set is hitting hard today.
Okay! Forums are back up! Went to Lakeline Target and the Target on Lamar and 71 last night. Lamar had a spot for the Mace battle packs, but it had the gray sticker on it, and they weren't out. Lakeline didn't even have a spot for them. But suspiciously, on the endcap, there was a spot big enough for them, but it had lightsabers in it.
On a hunch, I went back to Lakeline Target this morning, and they had probably a dozen of the Mace battlepacks. I took one, but I think they had a shelf date of the first, so I'd check the Targets if you can, because I think this set is hitting hard today.
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The Slaughter/IH35 WM had 5 Endor2/Naboo Basic Figure cases on the pallet to put out early this morning, but I do not know if more than onecase was packed out due to space considerations. Save for the Endor Soldiers, all other figures were available from the case.
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The Slaughter/IH35 WM had 5 Endor2/Naboo Basic Figure cases on the pallet to put out early this morning, but I do not know if more than onecase was packed out due to space considerations. Save for the Endor Soldiers, all other figures were available from the case.
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Didn't expect much, but I followed up at the Slaughter/35 'Mart tonight. All that was left were a couple Naboo soldiers, the Gungan, and an Obi-Wan. Tons of Greatest Battles, though. GB were on two endcaps and in the main area. They also had 3 of the Ep 3 tins at that 'Mart on the main toy aisle, but they were faced with the thin sides out, so I almost missed them. Since it was on the way home, I also stopped by the 'Mart just up the road right at 35/71, but there was nothing new there. They did have a bunch of the DVD sets on the back wall, if anyone missed those.
Either way, I'm happy to have gotten the Mace set at LL Target this morning. It's a great battle pack, and those clones are really sharp.
Didn't expect much, but I followed up at the Slaughter/35 'Mart tonight. All that was left were a couple Naboo soldiers, the Gungan, and an Obi-Wan. Tons of Greatest Battles, though. GB were on two endcaps and in the main area. They also had 3 of the Ep 3 tins at that 'Mart on the main toy aisle, but they were faced with the thin sides out, so I almost missed them. Since it was on the way home, I also stopped by the 'Mart just up the road right at 35/71, but there was nothing new there. They did have a bunch of the DVD sets on the back wall, if anyone missed those.
Either way, I'm happy to have gotten the Mace set at LL Target this morning. It's a great battle pack, and those clones are really sharp.
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No big deal. I wasn't expecting to find them. I don't think that the figures I want from those cases will be hard to find.
No big deal. I wasn't expecting to find them. I don't think that the figures I want from those cases will be hard to find.
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Here is a snippet from our recent newsletter in case any of you locals are going to ACE this weekend.
11.02.06 - Austin Collectors Expo November 4th & 5th
This weekend we will be at the Austin Collectors Expo (ACE). ACE is a local collectibles show with an emphasis in nostalgia. We will try to bring a little of everything that we have in-stock. Prices at the ACE will include Texas Sales Tax. Details on ACE can be found here.
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Here is a snippet from our recent newsletter in case any of you locals are going to ACE this weekend.
11.02.06 - Austin Collectors Expo November 4th & 5th
This weekend we will be at the Austin Collectors Expo (ACE). ACE is a local collectibles show with an emphasis in nostalgia. We will try to bring a little of everything that we have in-stock. Prices at the ACE will include Texas Sales Tax. Details on ACE can be found here.
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Went to Lakeline/620 Wal-Mart around 10:00 pm on Sat. I saw 1 or 2 of the Vader from the Endor/Naboo.
Also they had the new wave of Galactic Heroes
Went to HEB on 620/Anderson Mill on Sun and they had 1 Vader from the Naboo/Endor Wave
Went to Lakeline/620 Wal-Mart around 10:00 pm on Sat. I saw 1 or 2 of the Vader from the Endor/Naboo.
Also they had the new wave of Galactic Heroes
Went to HEB on 620/Anderson Mill on Sun and they had 1 Vader from the Naboo/Endor Wave
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Nothing but Greatest Battles figures at Round Rock Wal-Mart and Target. WM is full of Shocktroopers and 501st though, if anyone needs some. No new Endor figures either.
The Target has the Mace BP as well, but they're all in the back. If anyone wants to spend their time getting an employee to get one, feel free, I chose not to. I didn't see any Snowspeeders or Kit Fisto Starfighters either.
Nothing but Greatest Battles figures at Round Rock Wal-Mart and Target. WM is full of Shocktroopers and 501st though, if anyone needs some. No new Endor figures either.
The Target has the Mace BP as well, but they're all in the back. If anyone wants to spend their time getting an employee to get one, feel free, I chose not to. I didn't see any Snowspeeders or Kit Fisto Starfighters either.
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The TRU in the Forum in North San Antonio had a full set of the Naboo/Endor 2 wave, with the black Endor Soldier variant.
In addition, there was a SA Clone Trooper from the H&V wave there as well. I know its a fifty mile drive from South Austin, but the TRU was empty and if you are in need of the figs they should be there when they open.
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The TRU in the Forum in North San Antonio had a full set of the Naboo/Endor 2 wave, with the black Endor Soldier variant.
In addition, there was a SA Clone Trooper from the H&V wave there as well. I know its a fifty mile drive from South Austin, but the TRU was empty and if you are in need of the figs they should be there when they open.
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I grabbed that Galactica from Lakeline TRU this past weekend, leaving the Falcon. Did you open it? If so, did you notice you can pop off the little panel just forward of the quad-guns to reveal the couch and game table area? I thought that was a neat touch.
I grabbed that Galactica from Lakeline TRU this past weekend, leaving the Falcon. Did you open it? If so, did you notice you can pop off the little panel just forward of the quad-guns to reveal the couch and game table area? I thought that was a neat touch.
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Yeah same scale. The Falcon/Galactica wave has been tough to find--I've only seen them twice, both times at TRU (one south Lamar, one Lakeline). The first time I bought the Falcon and left Galactica, but I regretted passing up on Galactica so got it the next time. Galactica is obviously tough to find--it's going for $40-$50 on the 'bay, which is nuts.
The only thing that bothers me about Galactica is that they gave it sort of a weird purple/pink patina that doesn't look right at all. Oh well.
Yeah same scale. The Falcon/Galactica wave has been tough to find--I've only seen them twice, both times at TRU (one south Lamar, one Lakeline). The first time I bought the Falcon and left Galactica, but I regretted passing up on Galactica so got it the next time. Galactica is obviously tough to find--it's going for $40-$50 on the 'bay, which is nuts.
The only thing that bothers me about Galactica is that they gave it sort of a weird purple/pink patina that doesn't look right at all. Oh well.
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