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chawan_cut · Joined: 27 Oct 2005

Did I miss the explanation?

I see it on brickset
http://www.brickset.com/detail.aspx?Set=7679-1

and here at S@H,
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7679&cn=520&d=322

is it just not released here yet? or is it a non-US only product?

AJayIrish · Joined: 29 May 2007 Location: Australia

u know, i have no explanation, but perhaps its just Karma playing its part to the note that America gets a lot of exclusives through the conventions, subscriptions, magazines etc.....we get NONE of those in Australia....
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DestructiveZombie · Undead! Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Location: City of Evil, Canada

ughh

Yet another thread we can bring down with arguing about countries who are angry with America when it comes to Lego. I don't mean to mini-mod (if this even counts as that) But can you guys please not bring in more of this ranting into yet another thread. It's getting rather annoying to have to skip over.

And as for the ACTUAL topic, I don't know why it's not available in the States. Is it actually on the American S@H at all?
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HothTrooper · Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Location: Marion, VA

DestructiveDelirium is right. The United States isn't the magical land where free LEGO rains from the sky that people around here seem to think it is lately.

As for the topic, I'm pretty sure this is scheduled to be released at a later date in the U.S. There's going to be another big marketing push at Lucasfilm in October when the actual Clone Wars series starts, so it makes sense to hold some product for that effort. I know Hasbro's doing this with some of their products.

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chawan_cut · Joined: 27 Oct 2005

i wasn't complaining either. just curious. that's all.

ImpairedZombie · Undead! Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Location: Arizona

Yeah I believe I saw it will be released in the U.S. in August or September as a Target Exclusive. It will definitely be available in the U.S. though.
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zombly42 · Undead! Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Location: BRAINNNS

I called TLC customer service and was told that it was coming to North America. No date was given, however, but it is coming. Gives us time to prepare. Very Happy

Zombieknight56 · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject:

Well, I'd count on early October, maybe even late September. Thats usually how TLG is. They give a definate month, in this case October 1st, but release it a few days early. Most likely to ensure that by the time October rolls around, the sets are available everywhere.
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ImpairedZombie · Undead! Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Location: Arizona

Well not everywhere, just Target and S@H.
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Zombieknight56 · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject:

Everywhere as in the globe.
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xwingyoda · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:44 am Post subject:

Just a small off topic note regarding those exclusives: its quite annoying since in France we don't have Wallmarts or Targets and there is a slight possibility that the tank will suffer the Tie Crawler and Sith Infiltrator's fate by not hitting retail stores at all.

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Flesh Skywalker · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

While a land without walmarts is awesome, I prefer the raining lego land.

Gingerbeard Man · Joined: 18 May 2007 Location: Germany

In Germany the "Galeria Kaufhof" chain of department stores seems to have all the Clone Wars sets.

Their online store makes no mention of them being exclusive, so I assume they are available in the regular brick & mortar stores.
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xwingyoda · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:46 am Post subject:

Tks for the info Gingerbeard Man Wink

Its a relief knowing that set + droid gunship are available now in retail. Now I wonder in what shop in France I will be able to get those.

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Count Blacktron · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Location: Cave of Caerbannog

The hardest thing is to figure out which brick-and-mortar stores, be it US of A or elsewhere, to find what sets in and when.

So far I know that Toys R Us has:
1. Separatist Spider Droid
2. Twilight

The general release items are:
1. At-Te Walket
2. Republic Attack Gunship
3. V-19 Torrent
4. Magnaguard Starfighter

So which stores (to clarify) can I find:
1. Droid Gunship
2. Republic Fighter Tank

Question

I'm not exactly able to get out all the time so a little help would be fine limiting where I must travel. Online I understand the LEGO.Com site has everything, but I like to heft the boxes before I buy occasionally.

Thank ye for the assistance.
-Aaron-
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CaptMaarek · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Location: PA

Droid Gunship was @ TRU and Wal-Mart. in the US.

Also most exclusive's are sold also thru S@H and LEGO Stores.
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kyphur · Joined: 23 Jan 2008

Personally I refuse to waste money at Toys R Us. Then they further insult the consumer by being the only retailer who doesn't price match local competitors!

Has anyone else noticed that all of the sets are $5 - $10 over MSRP?

I'll just visit the LEGO Store 20 miles from my house (passing 3 TRU along the drive), sure spend a little in gas but I save on the prices & get the loyalty stamps to boot. Besides it's always an experience going to the store (especially when you're a regular).

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xwingyoda · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject:

HothTrooper · Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Location: Marion, VA

I don't have a TRU nearby, but I did see Droid Gunships at my local Wal-Mart.

Count Blacktron · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Location: Cave of Caerbannog

Okay, after a bit of net and leg work I have found that the Droid Gunship is available currently from Wal-Mart stores in the USA for $29.98 or so. The Republic Tank is going to be available from Target stores (sorry Canada) for an unconfirmed price around +/- $49.
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DestructiveZombie · Undead! Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Location: City of Evil, Canada

Ugh, the Tank just has to be like the Ultimate Space Battle set. Mad

Well looks like I will have to burn down all the Target stores then.
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SW Lego Nerd · Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Location: Barely South of Igloo's

So let me get this right. This item is availble in Europe and Austrailia right now. Check! It will be available as an exclusive in the USA (Target). Check! Canada, bend over! Check?

So most will get a shot at this, except for us Canucks.

Fantastic! I love it when companies tell me my money is no good to them.
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Zombieknight56 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:56 pm Post subject:

Morbie19 · Undead! Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Location: Virginia

Just noticed this on Brickset, for whatever it's worth:

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