New Hasbro Toy Lightsabers

[Mara Jade's Father]

I would be stunned if the obi TPM/AOTC came out this fall simply because there has been no real mention of it during Hasbro presentations/display booths at SDCC or SWCVI.

If they still kept the image on the back of the Maul packaging, I would remain hopeful of maybe a first of the year release but that is just wishful thinking. I was thinking they might try to release it in conjunction with AOTC:3D but that was announce the movie release would be September 2013.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I saw the TRU UFX MAUL set today on the shelves. It was.... $79.99.

I was not surprised, TRU is always overpriced. I was actually more surprised when I read on the site from my previous post that it was going to be $69.99.

 

[Jodo]

Meh, I was hoping it would be around $60. I should have expected it to be even more than purchasing 2 individually at Walmart. :facepalm

 

[Tan Djarka]

Finally saw some at TRU. The dual packaged Maul, that is. Didn't buy it though. I'll wait 'til I can get them cheaper elsewhere (seperately). Maybe. I just wish they'd have released the Obi TPM as well. Not even a pic of it on the box (that I noticed, anyway). I wonder if they''ll release any others to coincide with the future 3-D releases? Obi ANH or ROTS. Luke ANH or ESB? Dooku, Mace Windu, or Anakin AOTC?

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

If you can find someone else who wants one, you can get them for BOGO 50% off. That would come out to $60 a set.

As it stands right now, I find no evidence the Maul is going to be offered as a single unit or by anyone other than TRU. I believe that it was not originally intended for an exclusive as other sites had it added to their upcoming inventory. I could be wrong but I would consider the lack of any other information a strong indicator as to not hold your breath.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

They say this Maul/Obi set are in stock:

Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Set - Hasbro - Star Wars - Roleplay at Entertainment Earth

 

[thd9791]

^ Pretty sweet. What's the deal with this hilt/model? every replica or toy out there is really expensive because nobody makes very many of them. Why are they so rare? (MR, Hasbro, etc)

Edit: sorry, the Obi TPM or ATOC saber

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

BTW: for those interested in the Maul twin pack at TRU, that have it on Sale for $60 which is a pretty fair price.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

They say this Maul/Obi set are in stock:

Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Set - Hasbro - Star Wars - Roleplay at Entertainment Earth

additionally, the Hasbro shop has them both for $34.99 each.

Star Wars at HasbroToyShop.com | STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABER Product Details

Star Wars at HasbroToyShop.com | STAR WARS DARTH MAUL ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABER Product Details

 

[Tan Djarka]

I saw the half Maul at K-Mart the other day, but they only had one and that was all. The Obi was pictured on the box, so I remain hopeful.

 

[thd9791]

Saw only Qui-Gon and vader (and one Anakin waay in the back) Ultimates at Wal Mart in bumble**** new york - qui gon's handle was pretty fat compared to these thinner light up blades. I still like the Vader quite a bit. There are now electronic sabers like these but with cheaper handles by Hasbro right next to them..as well as TINY flick out blade sabers (compared to the generic ones from 2002)

 

[Plaizen]

...snagged up two remaining Mauls @ Target today; not at all shabby, even with a little too much flex where they connect. nicer than previous plastic. i remain eager for prequel-Obi, however.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Looks like they still plan on releasing TPM Obi Ultimate FX Lightsaber:

- Nuernberger Spielwarenmesse 2013

 

[Tan Djarka]

Looks like they still plan on releasing TPM Obi Ultimate FX Lightsaber

Say, that is good news... But if they don't release it soon, I'm going to be one sour Kraut. Because it looks like that toy fair was in Germany. And I was born in Germany. Never mind.

I was in a Walmart today, and it looks like they restocked the Qui Gon sabers (they had three), but I didn't notice whether it was still an exclusive to them.

 

[Jodo]

I finally saw the Maul sabers at K-Mart, but decided not to buy the two of them after all...

Also, I don't think any new sabers were shown during Toy Fair last week.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Also, I don't think any new sabers were shown during Toy Fair last week.

Not true. The yoda and blade color changing vader ultimate fx was shown

 

[Tan Djarka]

Not true. The yoda and blade color changing vader ultimate fx was shown

Oh come on! They're dragging their feet on releasing the one I want and before they even do that they announce more that I'm going to want?

A color changing saber does sound interesting though. It might be a good base for a custom conversion. We shall see.

 

[Tan Djarka]

I was in Target today and they finally have the Obi saber. But now I want the color changing Vader more. Well, I'll probably get this one anyway and sacrifice my Anakin ROTS to build a custom saber.

 

[Jodo]

Not true. The yoda and blade color changing vader ultimate fx was shown

I didn't see the Yoda one, but I had forgotten about the color change one! :facepalm

 

[Tan Djarka]

Well, I got one and it's pretty cool. Not only are the LEDs a different color than the Anakin, the color distribution seems somewhat less spotty. I've already started gutting the Anakin to build an Ultimate FX version of the Obi ANH/ROTS.