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  • KBToys, eToys….Again

    The sale at Amazon may be over, but surprise ~ KBtoys and eToys are having a sale! Select items are discounted, LEGO among them. Highlights: Jabba’s Message/Jabba’s Prize $3.99 each; Tusken Raider Encounter $4.99; Cloud Car $4.99; Ewok Attack $5.99; Darth Vader $19.99; Darth Maul $49.99, and more.

  • The Forums

    We are aware of the forum wonkiness and the host provider is looking into it. We thank you for your patience.

  • Introducing Toys123

    A new vendor has been added to the Internet Price Guide ~ Toys123.com. This no-nonsense site seems to be relatively new in that they don’t have a ton of merchandise, but they do have LEGO Star Wars sets ~ 14 of them (8 minis and 6 recent sets), all slightly discounted (average 7%), but best of all, free shipping on all orders over $30. No indication what their shipping policy is for orders less than $30, but they do have contact information (address, toll-free phone number, email contact form) easily located onsite. A good deal: 4502 X-Wing, $45.95, free shipping, no sales tax unless shipped to CA.

  • Count Blockula, FBTB’s Newest Ultimate Customizer

    Everyone put your hands together and give a big From Bricks to Bothans Welcome to Mike “Count Blockula” Crowley.

    Mike’s joining our other FBTB Ultimate Customizers by adding his miniland-scale Star Wars customs to the site. He builds Star Wars LEGO characters and beasts that are so amazing that I guarantee your jaw will be stuck on the floor for hours. The incredible building styles and techniques that Count Blockula employs are… well, they are simply beyond belief.

    In the not-too-distant future, we plan to have a special section put together for Mike. For now, we’re linking to his site on eblockvillage.

    But, enough of my jabbering. Click the link to the left, or check out Mike’s work here in Mike’s Mini-Land.

  • First come, first served

    6pmET: Only one of each left in stock at Amazon/ToysRUs.com: Jango Fett’s Slave I $34.98, and Bounty Hunter Pursuit $22.98. Free shipping does not apply. 10pmET: both sold out.

    Also, $49.97 Republic Gunships are back in stock (no clue how many), and free shipping does apply.

  • More Figures from the Count’s Miniland

    Count Blockula gives us another one of his amazing custom miniland figures by updating his site with a Gamorrean Guard! (also a front view and a back view).

    Check out his other breath-taking customs at eblockvillage.

  • Keep an Eye on Target

    Curt submits the following reminder: “Picked up a few “older sets” at the Target in Bolingbrook, Illinois
    yesterday:

    7119: Twin-pod Cloud Car for $2.48
    7200: Final Duel I for $1.24
    7201: Final Duel II for $1.24
    7203: Jedi Defense I for $1.24
    7204: Jedi Defense II for $1.24
    8012: Technic Supe Battle Droid for $6.24

    These sets were not marked “clearance”, but I noticed there were no
    shelf locations marked for these sets, so I scanned them.” You may want to check your local Target, as they have gone through a couple of markdowns now.

  • Amazon 25% roulette

    What’s up with Amazon/TRU.com this morning? I was checking prices and noted several items at 25% off, so I started changing the IPG. Then I took my son to school. When I got home….those items were no longer on special, but others were…and as I was creating this post, changes continued to be made. I think they’re working on it as I am! So, keeping in mind it’s the holiday season and these things change hourly, here’s a sampling of what I found:

    SE Naboo Fighter $29.99
    Bounty Hunter Pursuit $22.49
    Super Battle Droid $26.24
    Darth Maul Bust $112.49

    Now every SW LEGO in stock is marked down 25% (as are most other LEGO items), and there’s still time for standard shipping in time for Christmas (and still free with $99 purchase)! Please notify me of changes during the day, and I’ll keep the guide as up-to-the-minute as I can.

  • UPDATE: MINI TIE Offer for U.S. Residents

    UPDATE: Sorry folks, this offer is no longer available. 5,000 people have already registered.

    Found this on the forums late tonight, good thing I checked in and many thanks to forum member Pianukim for finding this. Read carefully:

    StarWars.com and LEGO.com are giving away a FREE MINI TIE fighter. You must be a member of StarWars.com in order to get to the registration screen. Sorry Canucks, this offer is available for U.S. Residents only. I’m just the messenger, I don’t make the rules. Click here for the news article. If you’re not a member of StarWars.com, you’ll be prompted to register. Supplies are limited to the first 5,000 registrants, so don’t delay!

  • Sale!

    Most SW LEGO items at KBtoys.com are marked down 20% (only the two E2 Technic sets are still regular price). Although the sale is through 11 November, many of these won’t last long…see the IPG for a quick summary of items/prices. Other Star Wars toys, including Playskool and Hasbro, are also discounted, and purchases of $99 and over qualify for free shipping.

    For our Swedish readers, Michael writes in with this: “Toys R’ Us in Sweden now has discounts on the following sets: 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit for only 299.50 kronor (save 100 kronor )and 7163 Republic Gunship for 849 kronor (save 300 kronor). This goes for all the TRU in Sweden, but I don’t know for how long.”

    And for the French, from Harald: “Carrefour Megastores. They have this new policy where they’ll pay you ten times the difference if you find the same toy cheaper elsewhere, and to make sure that wouldn’t happen, they slashed the prices radically. Bounty Hunter pursuit normally goes for Eur. 39.95, but now it’s sold for Eur. 28.51 at Carrefour.
    It’s the same with the Rebel Gunship, which normally goes for Eur. 124.95. At Carrefour however, they now sell it for Eur. 91.20. If you buy it next wednesday, you’ll get a Eur. 15 voucher too for your next buy!”