illspace Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Edit by KimT: This thread is reopened.The thread is meant to discuss the availability of Star Wars sets. - Exclusives and so forth. Thanks to "the enigma that is badger" for bringing my above post to my attention. I forgot about it and for that I am sorry. Please remember that ranting on the price difference is not welcome here. I couldn't find if this has been posted or not, but did LEGO re release the x-wing from 2006 as well as a few other sets for the upcoming movie release? I ask because I went to my local TRU and it is flooded with Hoth Bases and Xwings. I checked Ebay, and it is flooded with Xwings as well all NIB. Thanks Edited December 13, 2012 by Brickdoctor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rancor Posted July 25, 2008 I couldn't find if this has been posted or not, but did LEGO re release the x-wing from 2006 as well as a few other sets for the upcoming movie release? I ask because I went to my local TRU and it is flooded with Hoth Bases and Xwings. I checked Ebay, and it is flooded with Xwings as well all NIB. Thanks I don't think the massive reRelease of X Wing and Hoth Bases has anything to do with the Clone wars I think everywhere is flooded with them because Lego have sent new batches to various places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin2224 Posted July 25, 2008 They were rereleased, picked up a few of each myself the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trudop561 Posted July 25, 2008 They're finally here! At last! http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Leaf.aspx?cn=520&d=322 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWMAN Posted July 25, 2008 Sorry buddy, i hate to burst your bubble. There are no new CW sets on S@H yet. Those 2 have been up for a while, and the site is actually not really organized right. Still no new sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erdbeereis Posted July 25, 2008 However they are there for the U.K and Europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trudop561 Posted July 25, 2008 Sorry buddy, i hate to burst your bubble. There are no new CW sets on S@H yet. Those 2 have been up for a while, and the site is actually not really organized right. Still no new sets. They're not in North America yet but in all other countries, yes! And I know that some pics are not working but the lego technicians are actually working on it I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose Posted July 25, 2008 They probably were rerealsed, because i bought the x-wing with han chewy leia etc last week. i usually go to tru 2-3 times a month at the very least and they never had then up until then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake...SNAKE...SNAAAAKE?! Posted July 26, 2008 Nice find! Canada rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Posted July 26, 2008 They're not in North America yet but in all other countries, yes!And I know that some pics are not working but the lego technicians are actually working on it I think. I called my friend in North America and he says that the new sets are up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the enigma that is badger Posted July 28, 2008 Yesterday, I tried two TLC stores (visiting one and calling another), and neither had the Republic Fighter Tank (#7679). With the rumors that it might be a Target exclusive, I tried a local Target, but they hadn't even unpacked the palette with the Clone Wars merchandise yet. Bottom line: has anyone in the US (or Europe for that matter) found the Fighter Tank at retail? If so, where did you find it? badger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illspace Posted July 28, 2008 I have not seen it, nor is it listed on SAH, but I see there was a review of it on brickset. I badly want this as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krabs. Posted July 28, 2008 saw this in the store on the 26th .... overpriced ... ill pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricks0937 Posted July 28, 2008 What store did you see it in Krabs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickbitz Posted July 28, 2008 My local Woolworths in the UK has it , along with the droid gunship on a special display stand but strangely no other sets. However at £50 , I'll wait for one of their regular 25% discount promotions. I have yet to take the plunge on any clone wars sets, my wallet just can't take it at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jameseh Posted July 28, 2008 Regular Sales? They had one randomly last year, that was it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krabs. Posted July 28, 2008 What store did you see it in Krabs? around USD$77 over here .... not in the US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dillthepill Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Sorry my account got hijacked Edited July 30, 2008 by dillthepill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M'Kyuun Posted July 28, 2008 The Toys R Us here in Spokane had a lot of the X-Wings and Hoth Bases as well, so it looks like a calculated push to sell a couple limited edition sets along with the Clone Wars. I also go to TRU several times a month and they haven't had these sets for awhile. dillthepill, what's your deal? This is the third topic I've read this morning where you disparage LEGO and those who are into the hobby, on a website that is for fans of LEGO. If LEGO is not your thing, why are you here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris_austin Posted July 28, 2008 I went to pick up a box of the AT-TE to have a close look and it was as light as a feather (or as light as an empty AT-TE box). I looked at all the other sets and all their boxes were empty too! Obviously an anti-shoplifting idea but this is only done with the new CW sets. Somebody must have told them that the minifigs are highly sought after! I can totally understand why Woolworths chose to do this but I wonder what happens when you buy one the sets. Take it to the checkout and they go and get a new unopened set or does someone bring out the bags to put in it. I don't like the idea of my set having been opened by someone else first! Is this happening elsewhere?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shoc Posted July 28, 2008 I don't know, but I imagien that it's like DVD and some CD cases, where the disk is put in when you pay. I'm not sure how that would work with Lego though... :skull: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego12 Posted July 28, 2008 dillthepill, what's your deal? This is the third topic I've read this morning where you disparage LEGO and those who are into the hobby, on a website that is for fans of LEGO. If LEGO is not your thing, why are you here? Maybe somebody hacked his user and is trying to get him banned. Or maybe he is crazy... I don't know, but whatever the case, he needs to be chambered... Well anyways, is this also in the US, because I missed the Hoth Base?(I want it SO bad) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK Posted July 28, 2008 Hmm how many boxs of each where there, because if there was only a few of each they probably just will swap out the empty box for a complete one at the checkout area, just to prevent shoplifters from getting into the boxes. Either that or they ordered a shipment of empty boxes . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOL SF Posted July 28, 2008 The store manager of the Lego store (Hillsdale Mall) mentioned that he is also surprised to be receiving some X-Wing shipments. He's been getting calls from as far away as Chicago, IL since his is the few if not the only store receiving this shipment. I was not going to buy another set so I didn't ask if he currently have it in stock. By the way, I was there this morning to check on some new stock. For those who've missed this set or wants a few more to form a squadron, this is the time to call and check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal Brick Posted July 28, 2008 Are you sure it's anti-shop lifting I remember reading about sets being open and the contents being removed in the US and all that was left was the boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
