Update: Looks like the Star Wars Black Series figures are now out of stock or have been removed from the TRU system.
I guess with the launch of Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series being imminent, more of the online retailers are starting to promote them. I was talking to Sandman last night about Amazon reducing its price on Star Wars Black Series figures to $19.99, when he pointed out that TRU is running a Buy One Get 50% Off deal on Star Wars. Like Amazon, each figure is $19.99.
One catch is that is that each of the 6-inch figures is limited to one per order – so if you are looking to army-build Sandtroopers, you need to split up your orders. For example, you could get 3 Sandtroopers by placing separate orders for Luke, Darth Maul, and R2-D2, getting the 50% off deal on each order but adding a bit extra on the shipping side. I went through the exercise and I still saved about $15 even with the extra shipping vs. Amazon. Sandman also did a comparison with Star Wars Black Series at HasbroToyShop – there’s a 10% off coupon there, but if you’re buying a set of four this TRU deal still wins.
Another downside is that pre-orders at TRU are now moving out on ship date. Mine showed as 9/3, so I’m still toying with going back to Amazon if they’ll ship sooner. First world problems!
Thanks for the heads up!!
Awesome! Cancelled my other order for this one! Thanks for the heads up.