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I'll buy any broken cards or loose figures if you don't want them!
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Had to pick them up at a far away hold location since Walmart.com doesn't let you update shipping or payment information on pre-orders.
Thankfully they all shipped in boxes with 'adequate' padding so only a pair of the Gunners had minor creasing.
Thankfully they all shipped in boxes with 'adequate' padding so only a pair of the Gunners had minor creasing.
This is a really nice figure, obviously the only difference is the gunbelt. HOWEVER they insisted on including the Disney-era blaster with the side lite. The problem? Besides being wrong, it doesn't fit in the holster. I simply snipped the sidelight off the one I opened.
this one doesn't have the cankles from the RO Stormtroopers. This new one more 1970s thin guy aesthetic. Slimmer shins/calves
Same lol I was only able to get a couple and wanted to army build
I'll have to check, but I'm thinking the E-11 that comes with the AT-ST driver might be a suitable swap. I've got a few of those guys all manning vehicles, so they aren't currently using the rifle.
Trying to compare all the contemporary stormtrooper bods we got out there right now.
I was surprised the holster / cod piece / butt plate are all one rubbery piece stuck over the interior hard/black plastic sculpt. So the belt is distinct from the three other troops with the new ankles (Commander, heavy troop, and E-web pack-in).
I think it's overall a fantastic improvement to the Stormtrooper Han / Bespin Stormtrooper mold that I use as the OT stand-in. Only two complaints:
- As others have noted, the blaster is incorrect. Take what we can get, I guess.
- This is going to be impossible to army-build in the short to medium term future. I guess I get making a popular figure one of the exclusives so they can tell Walmart "see, look how well we are selling our toys", but this really needs further rereleases. They could pack a couple of these to every retail case until the end of time and they would always sell through at any retail store.
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Their arms are dinkly and elbows are so thin and flimsy they can break. They arent accurate troopers for the OT films, even if they updated the Rogue One/Disney era style. Overall its still a fun toy and display figure for sure as a collector.
I can't find this guy anywhere...let alone a couple of them. Sigh. I can't even find them online.
Has this come back into stock at any time since it first sold out? I check regularly but to no avail. I figured we’d see some store returns given that cards will be damaged.
Not that I know of either.
Plus my Walmarts are simply the downright WORST toy departments I've ever seen. I mean, if it's a Walmart exclusive...I'll be shocked if they ever even get them. If they get their exclusives (no matter the what toyline), it'll be once, and months after supposed to be on the shelf at a random time that's utterly unpredictable. My Walmarts are filled with what I can only discribe as ...less than quality employees. That's putting it lightly. That also doesn't seem to uncommon considering the shape in which most folks get their figures once shipped.
Mine are so bad, I've just stopped going and just go straight to the website...which also doesn't seem great.
no chance in hell I'll find these at retail prices....
It briefly came back into stock in the middle of the night (ET) about a week ago. If I didn't work nights I would have missed it. I think it was around 3:30 AM when I managed to nab one.
Who has time to check to see if a figure is available at 4am? Except those up at 4am! lol... I love Hasbro.............
Sucks that this Stormtrooper is exclusive. I really want it but doubt I'd be able to get it.
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i saw them in stock one afternoon, but at inflated prices based on demand or something.
a 3rd party seller no doubt. the walmart site is 50% 3rd party.
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no, there was no third party seller. it was sold by walmart.
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The Bespin Guards are also back in stock
The Bespin Guards are also back in stock
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No mas.
Well if indeed they were in stock, I missed out. I've been checking the site on a daily basis to no avail. Sigh. I really want to get, ideally, four or five of this guy but I can't even find a single one online OR in person for a fair price.
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Deep Discount has these for preorder - due 11/18
www.deepdiscount.com
MOC collectors be warned, DD isn't known for delivering figures in MINT condition. I would buy these only if I were an opener but YMMV.
SW E4 STORMTROOPER Collectibles on DeepDiscount
SW E4 STORMTROOPER, Collectibles, Action Figure, Collectible, 5010993968596
www.deepdiscount.com
MOC collectors be warned, DD isn't known for delivering figures in MINT condition. I would buy these only if I were an opener but YMMV.
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I was able to get a couple from Walmart.com yesterday.
Ordered ten from DD but will need more. It’s a start. Thanks for the heads-up.
ETA: Make it 20. What the hell, I won’t have to worry about paying for the Hell Charger.
ETA: Make it 20. What the hell, I won’t have to worry about paying for the Hell Charger.
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I got 4 more. I love holster on this one.
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Make sure to add the code PLUNGE for 10% off. 
Thank you Booster for sharing that store, I had never heard of it before. And thank you Etain for the 10% off code!
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I don't know if this will apply to POs, but keep in mind that for in-stock orders DD tends to allow orders to be placed beyond what they actually have available, and then subsequently cancel them when there isn't sufficient stock.
Also, the odds of getting mint package figures are about 50/50 from my experience over multiple orders. That's really not much different than playing Wal-Mart roulette, though.
Also, the odds of getting mint package figures are about 50/50 from my experience over multiple orders. That's really not much different than playing Wal-Mart roulette, though.
^ This. My disappointment at not finding out about the discount code prior to placing the first preorders is tempered by the certainty that, like all Deepdiscount orders, they’ll be cancelled anyway.
This could be us Wal-Mart, but you playin’.
This could be us Wal-Mart, but you playin’.
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EE now has them as well:
www.entertainmentearth.com
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Imperial Stormtrooper 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure - Exclusive
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and http://www.bigbadtoystore.comEE now has them as well:
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Imperial Stormtrooper 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure - Exclusive
Buy Star Wars The Vintage Collection Imperial Stormtrooper 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure - Exclusive at Entertainment Earth. Mint Condition Guaranteed. FREE SHIPPING on eligible purchases. Shop now!
Saw Jayson's tweet about EE getting these. Instantly snagged a whole squad's worth!
Very glad Walmart's exclusivity window lapsed quickly, and the turnaround for other e-tailers to offer them was even faster. Hope that's the norm going forward for all Walmart exclusives.
Very glad Walmart's exclusivity window lapsed quickly, and the turnaround for other e-tailers to offer them was even faster. Hope that's the norm going forward for all Walmart exclusives.
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Direct BBTS link
www.bigbadtoystore.com
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Stormtrooper (A New Hope) Exclusive
BigBadToyStore has a massive selection of toys (like action figures, statues, and collectibles) from Marvel, DC Comics, Transformers, Star Wars, Movies, TV Shows, and More
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You gotta love BBTS. They always come through. I love the pile of loot feature and stuff is always packed with care. I’d trust them with my grandmother’s life.
Well, I'm pleasantly surprised these made it to e-tailers so quickly after the Walmart sell-through. Based on the current ETAs we might even have some garrisons in time to go under the xmas tree.
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