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dArTh_MaLeVoLeNcE Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 1/5/01 7:09pm Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	I got the 300th Fett off ebay for 20 bucks!! it's the japanese packaging though. I hear Brians Toys has the US packaging for 15 bucks!! -----signature----- Lady Arcadia Skywalker - now a common servant in the Organa household - sings her daughter to sleep under the watchful sensors of R2D2 and C3P0, while Bale Organa awards Capt. Antilles w/ a commision in his service.
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Echo Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/12/01 8:39am Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	hey all. echo, here- long time TFN board member, long time NYC resident, and recent visitor to the NYC fan force section. i'm also a recovering star wars collector (except... well, i'm still using ) but as to the topic at hand: i think if you asked around, you'd find that many stores arent carrying the new POTJ figures that much. the big ones are still trying to get rid of their over stock of ep1 toys and wont order more until they do. some are just waitng until more come out because they keep getting sent the same stuff. that said, there are places to find them. we all know FAO. hit or miss, in my experiece. and very pricey. call ahead, is my advice. they do hold stuff for you. personally, i havent gotten a sw figure at Toys R Us since i waited on line that night they all came out in '99. they would get some new ones in from time to time, but "scalpers" would hoard them all as soon as the store opened that morning. its really a matter of chance there. next stop is Jim Hanley's Universe. it's on 33rd bt broadway and... 5th? whatever avenue is next going east. it's a comic shop and they have SW stuff from time to time. apparently i "just missed" the POTJ assortment. alas. then there's Cosmic Comics on 23rd near 5th ave. i only mention it because they do carry SW figs, but nothing new for a long time. honestly, i've stopped looking there. i'm sure we all know about Forbidden Planet. this is really where i get most of my SW figs from. their prices have gotten better with all the over stock and they are usually the first to get the new ones in. they sell out fast, tho. its best to make friends there. i've been buying there for about 15 years. St Marks Comics on.. well, St. Marks place (8th bt. 2nd and 3rd) is another good place to find star wars items. usually a terrific selection, but sometimes a little behind on getting the new stuff. Love Saves the Day at 119 2nd avenue- around 4th street, i think, but i always forget. south of 8th anyway. a kitch store with lotsa old toys including vintage star wars items. they also carry new stuff, but they are really overpriced. then there's Village Postal, a postal supply shop that is owned by a star wars enthusiast. basicly they sell stationary and star wars figures (only in NY!). its on 11th St and 1st ave. really good selection and decent prices. then there are 2 places in brooklyn that i go to everyonce in a while. one is on 9th st and 5th ave and the other is on 8th st and 7th ave. both are comic shops and both have had the POTJ figs. the one on 7th ave says he wont be getting new ones in for a while, until there's more to order. the one on 5th ave says he'll be getting more in about a month. so those are the stores in and around the city that seem to be the best place to find your new POTJ toys. so maybe you can tell me- what are the best places On-Line (besides E-Bay) to find stuff? thanks. Echo. -----signature----- tragic.
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MysterySith Title: MEPA Founder/Advisor FF NYC, NY Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 1/12/01 2:56pm Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!? - Date Edited: 1/13/01 6:17pm (1 edits total) Edited By: MysterySith
	Hey Echo, thanks and welcome to the Forum I stopped by the TRU on 33rd and B'way today and they had the 12" Sith 2 pack. They had pleanty and at $43.99 I was in no rush to get it. There is a comic store I go to on East 40th between Park and Lex, they had some POTJ figs, but as much as I want the Biker Scout, I did not want to pay $15 for it. Best places online besides ebay in my opinion: Entertainment Earth, though you have to buy by the case. I have a few times and sold the rest on ebay. I got lucky at etoys recently and got a few POTJ for $5.99, but they are going out of business. They are worth checking now and then. -----signature----- Retired Legend of "The War"
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dArTh_MaLeVoLeNcE Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 1/22/01 10:02pm Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	i grabbed a 12" Sith Lord 2 pack at Toys R Us in Flushing Queens recentely...i cant wait for the price to drop so i can buy one to open!! =) -----signature----- Lady Arcadia Skywalker - now a common servant in the Organa household - sings her daughter to sleep under the watchful sensors of R2D2 and C3P0, while Bale Organa awards Capt. Antilles w/ a commision in his service.
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Echo Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/25/01 1:30pm Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	hello again. i forgot to mention one place. i had only been there once before and it was very cool. i went again last night and they every new POTJ action figure, including the new 300th edition boba fett. it's called "Toy Tokyo" and its right above Love Saves the Day on 2nd ave and 7th street. the prices are a little higher, but no more than your average comic store. they have tons of cool stuff. check it out. -----signature----- tragic.
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dArTh_MaLeVoLeNcE Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 1/25/01 3:42pm Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	Echo, I am forever in ur debt!! thanks for the info!! =) -----signature----- Lady Arcadia Skywalker - now a common servant in the Organa household - sings her daughter to sleep under the watchful sensors of R2D2 and C3P0, while Bale Organa awards Capt. Antilles w/ a commision in his service.
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Echo Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/26/01 6:53am Subject: RE: Why don't stores in NYC carry POTJ Figs?!?!?!?!?
	no problem. let me know how you make out! -----signature----- tragic.
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