I think they are going to announce all of this stuff on thursday, that was a rumor after all. If they plan on making the set a timed exclusive at target, that would be a good time to announce it. I'm hoping they have other stuff lined up for release as well that we just haven't seen yet, like a FO tie expansion and t70 X wing...both of those with the core set would keep me busy for a little while.

I doubt ill go through the effort of waiting in line on a friday night, by midnight friday i'll probably have a good binge drinking episode going...so I can wait until the morning and scavenge around to see if there are any boxes leftover.

You would be waiting in line on a Thursday night. Just want you to know, because you'll want to check the store on Friday morning.

Why is Fantasy Flight basically F#@king over all Brick and Mortar stores by doing that?

You'd of had this thing leaked months ago if they were making these available to every LGS.

I strongly doubt that this thing will be a target for eBay speculators. It's a miniatures game, not an Elsa doll.

During times when FFG have had supply shortages, eBay and amazon resellers were charging $60+ for small ships.

Why is Fantasy Flight basically F#@king over all Brick and Mortar stores by doing that?

You'd of had this thing leaked months ago if they were making these available to every LGS.

I support my FLGS, but I have to say that I agree with this. Also, this is as much Disney's game now as it is FFGs... if we like it or not. Frankly, I like it better in their hands than Lucas', and I'm sure all the supplemental material will NOT be carried at Target as they don't see it as profitable, so I really don't think it will hurt LGSs as much as some are thinking.

Some Canadian conjecture: Lion Rampant Imports is the sole FFG distributor for Canada. I have overheard conversations - which is not reliable, between a store and am employee about much complaining about the situation. Every Seller of x-wing i have contacted knows absolutely nothing about a new product. Canada may be out of luck, unless Toys R Us is getting the product.

I'd expect it is Toys R Us. I asked today in Dartmouth and was told they have boxes of products but they don't know what. It's the only Toys R Us East of Ontario participating in Force Friday midnight openings.

Not confident... Toys R Us Dartmouth doesn't have any core sets as far as I am aware(standard ones that is) and has never had great star wars stock. Here's hoping though.

Most of our Targets had the standard Core but they all got rid of them. Some on clearance and 1/2 off.

stopped by one of the FF Targets and spoke at length with one of the associates.
good news: there is going to be a huge 4 aisle section devoted to this event and the store don't close Thursday...there may be a queue near the FF stuff.
bad news: he could not find anything that looked like the core set in the paperwork he had.

That would be awesome if the leaked photos were all a hoax.

But the lockdown would indicate otherwise.

Is there any proof that Target will be carrying anything? Or is it based on what someone is claiming? Ala Red Dot Clearance Barnes and Noble (I miss those posts)

Why is Fantasy Flight basically F#@king over all Brick and Mortar stores by doing that?

Because Disney calls the shots on all things Star Wars. You forget who owns this movie, I don't that it is Fantasy Flight that is behind this deal. They may be in on it but I'm willing to bet that this is not their call. Publishers > Developers in the corporate market when it comes to decision making.

Don't worry Fantasy Flight; the local game stores will continue to run tournaments, support your game, and grow your community despite this slight. In fact if any one is interested we will be running a charity 100 point tournament on September 12th to support Roice Hurst Humane Society here in Grand Junction, CO.

BONUS everyone is welcome to bring their new Target purchased sets!