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Is the BB8 exclusive to a store in the UK as well, or mass release?
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Is the BB8 exclusive to a store in the UK as well, or mass release?
piratepwnsninja
Member
Now I need both BB-8 and the Falcon drone.
Sideshow will probably have it for sale in the US. I think they're Hot Toys US distributor
phatmike128
Member
Well, went to the Toys R Us at Mt Gravatt QLD and it was abysmal in stock too. They had lego at least, but no bb8, falcon, xwing, shirts, phasma or anything. The larger figures all got snapped up super quick, there was a lot of vader, luke and some jar jar and PT stuff left. The first people in basically grabbed everything then moved to other sections of the store to actually filter what they wanted to buy and left the remainder lying around... ugh.
Walked out empty handed. I'll check out stuff in the CBD tomorrow.
Walked out empty handed. I'll check out stuff in the CBD tomorrow.
The Elite
BOSS
Apple Store is carrying them in Canada.
Damn. I may have some credit for Shop.ca. I will have to check that out.
Darth Pinche
Member
The Sphero BB8 looks like a drunk droid.
I'd rather have the speeder bike to be honest!
Flow-Walker
Banned
So is the full-size one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_K10fX9DSY
Good thing the one they filmed in the movie is a rod-puppet and some CG.
Nerd_Incognito
Member
Does anyone know if this stuff will be available online?? Specifically Target / Best Buy.
I can't take off work to do store openings.
Darth Pinche
Member
Maybe that is a plot spoiler, BB-8 has a drinking problem but still saves the day.
Just did Force Friday in Melbourne, Australia. Went to Toys R Us and Target at midnight. TRU had none of the new Force Awakens sets at all, and Target had only the Millennium Falcon, First Order Tie Fighter, and Rey's Speeder.
Nothing else.
They disappeared off the shelves in seconds, but I managed to snag a Millennium Falcon and Tie Fighter. Really wanted Poe's X-Wing but it's nowhere to be found.
Really disappointing and weird.
There were about half a dozen black series figures at TRU, but one bloke literally scooped them off the shelf in one sweeping motion and put them all in his bag. Revolting.
Nothing else.
They disappeared off the shelves in seconds, but I managed to snag a Millennium Falcon and Tie Fighter. Really wanted Poe's X-Wing but it's nowhere to be found.
Really disappointing and weird.
There were about half a dozen black series figures at TRU, but one bloke literally scooped them off the shelf in one sweeping motion and put them all in his bag. Revolting.
A staff member at Aspley said Mt Gravatt got even less stock than us so I can't even imagine. The only Lego they had was a Star Destroyer and that's not even Force Awakens. Did you see a Millennium Falcon?
We're hitting up Big W and Target in the morning. Hopefully a better showing.
mugoldeneagle03
Member
Just got to try out the new BB-8 toy. Its pretty fun, Idk if it's $150 worth of fun but if you're a collector I could see why it might sell fast.
Only knock on it is that its extremely small, even the box is about double the size, and when it lights up you can see a perfect circle to where his bottom sphere splits in half. Can be pretty noticeable at times.
Only knock on it is that its extremely small, even the box is about double the size, and when it lights up you can see a perfect circle to where his bottom sphere splits in half. Can be pretty noticeable at times.
metsallica
Member
Oh boy, Amazon! Laziness ho!
Darth Karja
Member
I'm reconsidering Toys r us now. I kinda wish I wasn't in the first US time zone so I could see how other people do. Maybe Walmart is the better choice.
freefirefreefall
Banned
Canada gets screwed per usual
Toys R Us has only 11 stores nationwide opening at midnight tonight and those that are just opening regular hours tomorrow won't even have any of the giveaways. They also have no sales at all.
Wal Mart didn't even put anything in their flyer for this week.
Really lame.
Anyone have any experience ordering from the Disney Store to Canada? Shipping seems to be between $25-75 depending on the size and weight of the item and the free shipping over $75 code does not apply for Canadian shipping.
Those Elite figures are in big boxes and heavy, so it's going to cost a lot to ship them. Ugh
Toys R Us has only 11 stores nationwide opening at midnight tonight and those that are just opening regular hours tomorrow won't even have any of the giveaways. They also have no sales at all.
Wal Mart didn't even put anything in their flyer for this week.
Really lame.
Anyone have any experience ordering from the Disney Store to Canada? Shipping seems to be between $25-75 depending on the size and weight of the item and the free shipping over $75 code does not apply for Canadian shipping.
Those Elite figures are in big boxes and heavy, so it's going to cost a lot to ship them. Ugh
Checked out Toys R Us the other day, the aisle mostly had nothing there. A few SW items but not much, it was clear they had it empty to prepare for Friday. Both sides were ready to be filled up with things.
Picked up the little model Y Wing and snow vehicle used in Empire Strikes back to go with my Tie Fighter, X-Wing and Falcon.
Picked up the little model Y Wing and snow vehicle used in Empire Strikes back to go with my Tie Fighter, X-Wing and Falcon.
My experience was that they wouldn't ship what I wanted to Canada so I had to send it to a friend in the US. It was a Marvel item though and I've found in general that some places won't ship Marvel merch to Canada. Star Wars might be different though. The ordering experience was good though and it shipped quick but again, to the US.
Haloid1177
Banned
Phasma is so hot, way better than the Elite.
freefirefreefall
Banned
Phasma is so hot, way better than the Elite.
Why isn't Phasma coming tomorrow!!! God damnit!!!
BrokenFiction
Member
It's Star Wars.
People are hyped.
People are excited.
Oh did I mention collectors, scalpers and more?
The question isn't how rabid they will be. It's how armored will you be to survive.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Phasma is so hot, way better than the Elite.
So it's Phasma and the Snowtrooper in Wave 2? I didn't see this part of the stream but I heard rumours Poe and Constable Zuvio were the other two.
Sectorseven
Member
Does the Phasma figure have a removable helmet?
I assume she removes it in the movie, since they cast a "known" actor.
I assume she removes it in the movie, since they cast a "known" actor.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Well Black Series Kylo Ren doesn't so I'd assume she doesn't either.
Figuarts Kylo and Stormie:
Strangely enough, we still don't actually know whether or not she's always helmeted. There's a leaked still from the movie showing her and Hux looking at a screen and she's wearing the helmet even though they're indoors.
Kylo Ren seems like he'd have very limited articulation with that design (unless I'm looking wrong and the robe is cloth instead of plastic).Well Black Series Kylo Ren doesn't so I'd assume she doesn't either.
Figuarts Kylo and Stormie:
Haloid1177
Banned
Yeah that's wave 2. Hope Phasma is double packed.
Probably not since the helmet looks really good in that pic.
Also, all plastic on the Figuarts Kylo makes all the articulation in the figure pretty pointless. Will stick with Black Series.
Yes, they already have a store set up
WadiumArcadium
Member
Hot Toys Kylo now.
vagabondarts
Member
Going to toys r us at 10:30 tonight to get in the back of the line.
Hope everyone is civil.... D:
Hope everyone is civil.... D:
Haloid1177
Banned
Hot Toys Kylo now.
They didn't layer the robes effectively at all. Looks fat.
Phasma is so hot, way better than the Elite.
Yessss Shiny as it should be!
kopitarrulez_11
Member
I don't think the crowds are gonna be that bad
Haloid1177
Banned
So much money to spend.
There are already people lined up at my local Toys R Us
Haloid1177
Banned
Where are you located?
Chezzymann
Member
Are the new lego stuff gonna be at the midnight release (i know they're not a part of the deals though)
WadiumArcadium
Member
Haloid1177
Banned
Yep! All new product is.
Darth Karja
Member
Walmart or Toy r us at 10:30 for me too. Haven't decided yet.
Haloid1177
Banned
If anyone has Targets opening at midnight, go there. From the setup pics they seem to be the best prepared and have the best setup.
BrokenFiction
Member
I want a riot shield Stormtrooper.
Yup.
OH HELL YEAH.