New Star Wars POP! figures (Periscope)

Postby **DeatoN** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:44 am

They're up on Popcultcha now, unstickered, but better than not being able to get them at all!

Postby **ron3246** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:30 am

I went to 5 Walgreens yesterday and didn't find one! AT LEAST ONE! Sheesh!

Postby **Hoboelite** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:09 am

Have finally been able to piece together a set of the four. Located in O'fallon MO

Postby **TheCollector** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:46 am

Hoboelite wrote:Have finally been able to piece together a set of the four. Located in O'fallon MO

Any more left

Postby **Hoboelite** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:13 pm

TheCollector wrote:
Hoboelite wrote:Have finally been able to piece together a set of the four. Located in O'fallon MO

Any more left

No, we picked up just 1 of each, from a few stores, and that was all they had.

Postby **Megacam** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:44 pm

man, I'm glad I drove all around the city to find these the other day. There are several stores in the burbs where I live that are usually very good with getting new pops but only one store (that I know of) has gotten them, and when I showed up in the late afternoon both sets were gone and employee told me they did have them.
wonder what's going on? supply that limited?

Postby **jambes** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:17 pm

Megacam wrote:man, I'm glad I drove all around the city to find these the other day. There are several stores in the burbs where I live that are usually very good with getting new pops but only one store (that I know of) has gotten them, and when I showed up in the late afternoon both sets were gone and employee told me they did have them.
wonder what's going on? supply that limited?

Yes. My DC went through 3000 in a week, currently Out of Stock, with over 5,000 on order. Terrible supply.

Postby **POPtor WHO** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:28 pm

dishsnthings wrote:I just got home, I scored 3 out of four, just missing AT AT. Im psyched! I took a chance on a near WG that showed 2-5. Not a good number, but I found you just never know!

sweet! I'm in Northeast MA myself and have been waiting for a sighting before starting the (hardcore) hunt. I want all 4 but if I can at least score the OT characters I'll consider myself lucky.

Postby **markenty13** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:02 pm

Forbidden Planet also have them up for pre-order

Postby **Libertyroxx** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:10 pm

Was visiting family in Phoenix last weekend and used it as an opportunity to do some pop hunting for the new Star Wars pops. Struck out at Target (went to 6) and Walgreens (went to 7). Fortunately, I picked up a couple others I was looking for at a Hot Topic or the whole thing would have been a bust.

Postby **alex_dewitt** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:13 pm

Still nothing in GA. I'm just frustrated, I know these will be on Popcultcha soon but I'd rather have them stickered.

I can't believe these things are so hard to get. Something's definitely going wrong there.

Postby **dboneo** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:18 pm

paxderomano wrote:Was visiting family in Phoenix last weekend and used it as an opportunity to do some pop hunting for the new Star Wars pops. Struck out at Target (went to 6) and Walgreens (went to 7). Fortunately, I picked up a couple others I was looking for at a Hot Topic or the whole thing would have been a bust.

Yeah the Phx Walgreens suck around here ](*,)

. I was luck to get my set from a fellow funatic but im still looking to get more if I can to help anyone on here

Postby **EvilDeadpool** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:23 pm

I have a bad feeling about this... If you haven't found them in stores yet, then you are probably out of luck w/ no restock in the foreseeable future.

Postby **Megacam** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:33 pm

EvilDeadpool wrote:I have a bad feeling about this... If you haven't found them in stores yet, then you are probably out of luck w/ no restock in the foreseeable future.

yup me too...just like GG chase and the last marvel set

Postby **SpartacusPtech** » Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:20 am

ron3246 wrote:I went to 5 Walgreens yesterday and didn't find one! AT LEAST ONE! Sheesh!

I got 3 of 4. The only one I wasn't able to find was at-at. Seems to be the hardest so far. Not really a Star Wars Pop collector So I'm willing to part with them. I just had to sang them since it's the first time I've found Walgreens exclusives, my excitement overcame me. lol

$\:D/$

Postby **dessonr** » Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:04 pm

I couldn't find any, but was lucky to trade for a set, even got an extra Plo Koon on the way. Definitely a hard find. Went to 5 Walgreens and found nothing

Postby **TheFunkoholic** » Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:39 pm

I can't wait to get my hands on Plo Koon and Kit Fisto, those are two POP's I never thought I'd see and I've been wanting more POP's from the prequel trilogy so this is perfect. The upcoming Episode 7 wave looks great too thanks to the bearded Luke and a few other gems that are on their way, I cant wait to add these to my collection. What a fun time to be a Funko collector!

Honestly though, I'm super burnt out on Episode 7 POP's and Star Wars Funko products in general and am looking forward to a long break in the action to focus on other POP Vinyl lines. Hopefully I'll get this break soon after the Episode 7 waves come to an end.

Postby **alex_dewitt** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:03 pm

I'm not sure if this is allowed here, but does anyone have Kit Fisto, Ree Yees and AT AT driver for sale at cost + shipping? I'm really frustrated and hope some fellow Funatic can help out.

Postby **Funko5ker** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:44 pm

still searching for these. anyone else see any in nj yet?

Postby **FunkoCollectorZ** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:06 am

I live in Fort Lauderdale and regularly check 6 Walgreens. Not one has had the New Star Wars Pops.

Postby **RedPats** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:14 am

Ended up trading for Plo and Kit, the 2 I really wanted. Didn't see them in any of the Walgreen's I tried.

Postby **BillyVegas** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:50 am

I'm super excited to get my hands on the new line of Walgreens exclusive Star Wars POP figures, especially the Plo Koon and Kit Fisto as I feel that Episode's 1-3 definitely need some more Funko love and haven't been represented nearly as much as the new film and original trilogy. The next wave of Episode VII POP Viny figures look great too and accepting bearded Luke to the collection will be a much welcome addition to my shelves. My only complaint about the Star Wars POP line is that Funko hasn't done much in the way of "Rides" with this set. We should have a Death Star, Falcon, Tie-Fighters, and At-At's, as well as other vehicles and speeders within the Star Wars universe and I'm quite frankly surprised that Funko hasn't delivered on this yet. There is always the future I suppose.

Also, I'd love for some of the harder to find POP figures to become more readily available. Characters such as Emperor Palpatine and Lando are near impossible to find in stores and the only way to get them is to pay out the nose on eBay, which I'll eventually end up doing, but I'd be nice to see them re-released like they did with Han, Chewie, and other early Star Wars POPS. It isn't like Lando and the Emperor are obscure characters or anything, this kind of scarcity is something I'd expect from characters like Bossk or the Gammorean Guard, so I'm hopeful Funko will see the light and re-release these important figures.

Postby **Mikey8815** » Mon May 02, 2016 9:14 pm

When are the non exclusives set to release?

Postby **Carol_Lynn** » Tue May 03, 2016 12:39 am

FunkoCollectorZ wrote:I live in Fort Lauderdale and regularly check 6 Walgreens. Not one has had the New Star Wars Pops.

I live in Davie and had the same experience. All of the Walgreens showing stock had tons of the old exclusives. I ended up finding my set in Orlando.

Postby **DigsUT** » Tue May 03, 2016 10:39 am

Still on the lookout here in Austin/Pflugerville. No love so far:(

Postby **treswright** » Tue May 03, 2016 11:20 am

I got tired of looking for them in the Dallas area, I would go by stores showing 10+ only to find tons of First Order Stormtroopers and other older SW issues. I finally gave up the hunt and got help from a fellow Funatic (thank you!) I've got to say the whole set is really fantastic, the detail and paint jobs on them are excellent! Definitely should be must-haves for any SW Pop collector!

Postby **newhousebailey** » Tue May 03, 2016 2:54 pm

DigsUT wrote:Still on the lookout here in Austin/Pflugerville. No love so far:(

I found some at the Walgreens at 290 and I-35, but that was a couple of weeks ago. I only scooped Kit Fisto as I wasn't interested in the others. I haven't seen them anywhere else. If I see them somewhere else I'll let you know. Good luck!

Postby **DigsUT** » Tue May 03, 2016 4:08 pm

newhousebailey wrote:
DigsUT wrote:Still on the lookout here in Austin/Pflugerville. No love so far:(

I found some at the Walgreens at 290 and I-35, but that was a couple of weeks ago. I only scooped Kit Fisto as I wasn't interested in the others. I haven't seen them anywhere else. If I see them somewhere else I'll let you know. Good luck!

I appreciate it!

Postby **saul_damascus** » Tue May 03, 2016 4:21 pm

Can you only use paypal on popcultcha? I tried checking out and it sent me directly to pay pal woth out the option to use my credit card

Postby **HaloHawk87** » Tue May 03, 2016 11:28 pm

GameStop's website is now taking pre-orders for the wave 3 TFA Pops, with a release date of 6/30.

Postby **Guneagle01** » Wed May 04, 2016 6:39 pm

Went to 3 three Walgreens and all the shelves were still clogged with snowtroopers and royal guards. I went to one that said they had 10+ in stock and was only able to count 7 so maybe they had the new ones somewhere I wasn't looking or they hadn't put them out yet since there was no room.

Postby **pop_jumper** » Wed May 04, 2016 10:42 pm

saul_damascus wrote:Can you only use paypal on popcultcha? I tried checking out and it sent me directly to pay pal woth out the option to use my credit card

Yes, but you can use your credit card through PayPal without an account.

Postby **ShockWaveZ55** » Wed May 04, 2016 10:50 pm

I was able to find all 4 here in SoCal. Two of my friends who also collect were able to get a set as well at different Walgreens. May the 4th be with you indeed today!

Postby **Capt Hook** » Sat May 07, 2016 8:30 pm

I finally got Kit Fisto my favorite Jedi I had to go though ebay to get him but I finally got him.

Postby **TheCollector** » Mon May 09, 2016 10:05 am

Bought fisto at a toy show have to say he looks nice and I just checked the tracker and 6 just showed up at my wallgreens lol

at least I can get the AT-AT for retail now lol

Postby **POPtor WHO** » Mon May 09, 2016 1:15 pm

it took me 6 stores but I managed to get all four. Found Plo, Kit and Ree Yees together at one store but had to drive about 30 miles (one way) to find the AT-AT Driver. along the way, I had an extremely frustrating encounter with a Walgreens manager, who not only didn't want to help me but was flat out rude and walked away from me while I was talking to him. I will be sending a letter to corporate once I'm not so angry to voice my displeasure. But anyway, I'm so glad to be done...also manafed to find the Black Panther exclusive (and Iron Spidey/Taskmaster Minimate set) with the AT-AT Driver! so it was a worthwhile 60-mile round trip after all.

Postby **MrBungle** » Fri May 13, 2016 9:03 am

Looks like CT got a restock. Spotted a set of 4 yesterday in Middletown and another set in North Haven.

Postby **BillyVegas** » Sun May 15, 2016 1:44 pm

I found all 4 of the Walgreens exclusive POPS today and nabbed them all on sight. So glad to have Plo Koon and Kit Fisto in my possession! Now I need a Ki-Adi Mundi, Anakin (ep3), young Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and a Mace Windu and I can die happy.

Postby **saul_damascus** » Sun May 15, 2016 2:07 pm

a friend in Nebraska got me all four and sent them to me and they got here Saturday. I don't really want plo or kit but got them for trade bait.

Postby **BillyVegas** » Mon May 16, 2016 12:55 pm

I think the thing I love most about the Star Wars line of POPS is that Funko isn't afraid to make figures based off of obscure and insignificant characters, which is something that as of late has been the case with Hasbro and their Star Wars figure license. Back in the day with Kenner and Hasbro there was no fear in producing figures based off of characters like Ree Yees, Gamorrean Guard, Bib Fortuna, or vehicle drivers, and these kinds of characters were all well represented with action figures all their own. Lately it appears as if these practices are no longer the norm for Hasbro and their "Black Series" has suffered because of it with released of big names only with little to no love for obscure characters. I don't know if this is the case for their core 3.75 scale The Force Awakens figures too, but over the past 4-5 years Hasbro's output has been "meh" at best. Funko on the other hand has given us characters such as the ones I mentioned earlier as well as drivers of various Star Wars vehicles and variants that make the collector in all of us scream with enjoyment (if only they'd make more Rides packs). It's totally refreshing.

Keep it up Funko and you'll be earning my money for a very long time to come.

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