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Title: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on May 24, 2007, 01:53 PM
No thread for this one yet?  Hmmm...

From the front page:

"Wave 7 also makes an appearance and Endor fanatics should love this. A new A-Wing Pilot (Tycho Celchu) w/removable helmet, an Ewok 2-pack (a dark grey-black Ewok and a lighter brown Ewok, both warriors in the new smaller sculpting style), R2-D2 (Endor Feast) with a net and spit for your new Ewoks to carry him on, Spirit of Anakin Skywalker (with Hayden Christansen's likeness), and Conceptual Art Han Solo (with removable headgear)!"


Endor Feast R2 with net and spit = cool beans.  Great piece to complement the Endor 3PO from last year.   :)

Man, I hope one of those Ewoks is Wompus!   :D
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CorranHorn on May 24, 2007, 01:57 PM
Congrats to JD for getting in with a big scoop before C4 even opens. My hope is that the R2 is made of the R4-G9 mold and is a clean figure with no unnecessary deco so he won't look awkward in other displays.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on May 24, 2007, 02:00 PM
My hope is that the R2 is made of the R4-G9 mold

Unfortunately, the figure they have on display sure looks like the VOTC sculpt (judging by that removable panel once again).  Also looks like some leafy green paint ops on the feet.   :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on May 24, 2007, 02:13 PM
I'm a little disappointed with the figure, love the accessories though...  I really dislike that VOTC sculpt and the removable leg and all.  Wish Hasbro would just give that one up already for the clearly superior Preview Droid's sculpt...  Still though, that neg and spit rock.

I love the Ewoks too...  Great weapons and sculpting/paint aps.  Nice to get two warriors that are fairly non-descript.  Anyone know who the two are?  I'm not good at remembering Ewok names.  They all look alike to me.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jayson on May 24, 2007, 02:17 PM
I'm a little disappointed with the figure, love the accessories though...  I really dislike that VOTC sculpt and the removable leg and all.  Wish Hasbro would just give that one up already for the clearly superior Preview Droid's sculpt...  Still though, that neg and spit rock.

I love the Ewoks too...  Great weapons and sculpting/paint aps.  Nice to get two warriors that are fairly non-descript.  Anyone know who the two are?  I'm not good at remembering Ewok names.  They all look alike to me.

The brown one looks like Romba the gray one resembles Warok

As for the others in this wave that A-Wing Pilot headgear looks like ****, can we get alternate heads already and forego what look like pizza dough on his head.  ::)

I'm not sure about that sheer robe Manakin is wearing  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2007, 02:26 PM
(http://starwars.com/databank/species/ewok/img/movie_bg.jpg)

I believe we dubbed Wompus the green one in the front.  I'd go with Warok and Romba as well (but it could be Lumat)

(http://www.wheelon.com/swfigures/potf/romba.jpg)
(http://www.wheelon.com/swfigures/potf/lumat.jpg)
(http://www.wheelon.com/swfigures/potf/warok.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on May 24, 2007, 02:37 PM
Count me in as someone who's happy to see some more Ewoks.  Actually I wouldn't mind seeing all-new resculpts of Wicket and Logray eventually too, even though I know not everyone is crazy about the woks.  I was looking through the pics at RS, and looking at the pic from behind the figures, it seems like these two ewoks have knee (or ankle, depending how you look at it) articulation.  That's pretty spiffy.  The whole wave looks pretty nice, as does pretty much everything this year.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on May 24, 2007, 02:39 PM
I'd go with Warok and Romba as well (but it could be Lumat)

I concur - neither of those Ewoks shown at C-IV look like Wompus (no green hood, no "rock-on-stick" weapon).  The Quest for Wompus continues I guess.

Still though, very cool to get two new Ewoks.  :)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2007, 02:46 PM
Very happy with the ewoks, wish we could have got a wokkling.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on May 24, 2007, 02:52 PM
I was thinking about the A-Winger and his two helmets a moment...

I think if you look closely at the helmet tucked under his arm, that's actually his helmet as most recognize it from the movies...  I think that towel on his head is actually to give the look of an under-covering seen on some of them standing around in the briefing.  That helmet under his arm though is, at least I'm thinking, the "film helmet"...  I'm guessing it's based on someone other than Tycho Celchu's helmet though, as neither helmet looks like the A-Winger's helmet that hits the Executor's bridge.  The one under the arm almost resembles the B-WIng helmet more...  It's a little confusing.

I still like the figure though, just don't know where Hasbro was going with all that.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on May 24, 2007, 03:02 PM
As long as it's removable, and since he has another helmet I'm assuming it is, it doesn't bother me one bit - I think it's cool that they threw it in.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 03:08 PM
Man, I hope one of those Ewoks is Wompus!   :D

I hate you >:(

I love the Ewoks too...   

I hate you too...

Count me in as someone who's happy to see some more Ewoks.  Actually I wouldn't mind seeing all-new resculpts of Wicket and Logray eventually too, even though I know not everyone is crazy about the woks. 

I hate you.

Still though, very cool to get two new Ewoks.  :)

Still hating on you >:( >:(

Very happy with the ewoks, wish we could have got a wokkling.

I hate you.

You people all clearly suck.  And you all deserved Jar-Jar.  I hate you.  Oh, and pre-emptively, I hate Brad too. 
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2007, 03:09 PM
Good Lord, that Spirit of Anakin sucks.  Nevermind the Hayden head.  It's really not that bad by itself, I guess, but it's so different from the 2004 OTC Spirit Ben that they're not gonna look good together.  So I guess a new Spirit Ben to match this Anakin will go on the ol' top ten list most-wanted list for next year. . .   >:(

My hope is that the R2 is made of the R4-G9 mold

Unfortunately, the figure they have on display sure looks like the VOTC sculpt (judging by that removable panel once again).  Also looks like some leafy green paint ops on the feet.   :-\

Better to have a goofy-ass paint job on the inferior VOTC sculpt than on the superior R4-G9 one.  To get another Artoo with the new sculpt, but with another silly paint job--how infuriating would that be?  I just want an R4-G9 Artoo, with a plain, non-scene-specific paint job, that's all.  At this point, I've nearly resigned myself to the fact that it's never gonna happen.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: IshiTib on May 24, 2007, 03:12 PM
i'm loving those ewoks, i'll buy them, but the rest of this wave not :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on May 24, 2007, 03:13 PM
You're showing your age Brent - those of us who were under the age of 12 in 1983 love Ewoks.  I hope they make them all!  And as they make more and more Ewoks, I hope they re-paint the Ewok Village and throw a few new pieces in.

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jayson on May 24, 2007, 03:15 PM
You're showing your age Brent - those of us who were under the age of 12 in 1983 love Ewoks.  I hope they make them all!  And as they make more and more Ewoks, I hope they re-paint the Ewok Village and throw a few new pieces in.

Hallelujah, don't forget the Battle Wagon!  :P
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2007, 03:16 PM
those of us who were under the age of 12 in 1983 love Ewoks.

We do?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 03:22 PM
As always, the voice of reason.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on May 24, 2007, 03:30 PM
those of us who were under the age of 12 in 1983 love Ewoks.

We do?

When attempting to give Brent a hard time for no good reason, yes, we do.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on May 24, 2007, 03:31 PM
I'm telling ya, Jar Jar with subtitles and less dialogue (or dialogue through interpretation like 3PO did for the Ewoks) would've improved him...  ;)

Ewoks rock man.  Midgets in bear suits?  Come on...  That's the kind of genius Barnum & Bailey made a fortune off of.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2007, 03:35 PM
When attempting to give Brent a hard time for no good reason, yes, we do.

Brent has a hard enough time as it is--leave the poor man be.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 04:00 PM
As always, the voice of reason.

I retract my earlier statement. 

BTW, I steadfastly refuse to purchase a spirit Anakin figure with a Hayden head on it.   >:(
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on May 24, 2007, 04:07 PM
As always, the voice of reason.

I retract my earlier statement. 

BTW, I steadfastly refuse to purchase a spirit Anakin figure with a Hayden head on it.   >:(

I'm almost with you on that one, except that I'm a sucker and will buy it even though it sucks.

I don't blame Hasbro though - I blame George Lucas for bringing it to life.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 04:11 PM
I can agree with that, Hasbro is simply making the most out of an opportunity presented to them by GL.  Still, I ain't buying.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on May 24, 2007, 04:11 PM
Great wave! I'll get the 'Wok 2-Pack, Spirit Anakin, Ewok Village R2, and maybe McHan.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: ruiner on May 24, 2007, 05:45 PM
You're showing your age Brent - those of us who were under the age of 12 in 1983 love Ewoks.  I hope they make them all!  And as they make more and more Ewoks, I hope they re-paint the Ewok Village and throw a few new pieces in.



Ever since Episode One I've come to realize that Ewoks are really not that bad.



Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JangoTat on May 24, 2007, 09:49 PM
the a-winger, ewoks, and r2 looks amazing. going to get at least three of the Awingers. all this new stuff is over whelming.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Smartypants1635 on May 24, 2007, 10:11 PM
Yes, it comes with a bow and a quiver, arn't those vintage accesories??
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on May 24, 2007, 11:49 PM
Sweet mother of... this wave is incredible.  Now, I've been waiting on images of the A-Wing pilot more than any other figure... it looks wonderful, but I think Hasbro has used some creative license there.  I'd have rather they update the familiar look of the POTF2 and vintage versions:

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2awingpilotfr.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/vintage/vintawingpilotfr.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/c4/c4hasbrobasic/IMG_7407.JPG)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on May 25, 2007, 02:07 AM
It's a semi-easy enough fix...  Part of me thinks Hasbro was wanking the fans a bit with the creative license and giving us Tycho...  Kind of skipping "reality" and going for EU instead.  Maybe they just didn't have good ref material though too, but I'd think LFL would have that readily available since ROTJ was pretty heavily production photo'd for that stuff.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nicklab on June 13, 2007, 07:00 PM
Sweet mother of... this wave is incredible.  Now, I've been waiting on images of the A-Wing pilot more than any other figure... it looks wonderful, but I think Hasbro has used some creative license there.  I'd have rather they update the familiar look of the POTF2 and vintage versions:

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2awingpilotfr.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/vintage/vintawingpilotfr.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/c4/c4hasbrobasic/IMG_7407.JPG)


It seems to me that the new A-Wing pilot dovetails pretty well with the pilot in this image from the briefing scene aboard Home One in ROTJ

(http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/5/52/Celchumovie.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 13, 2007, 08:43 PM
Aside from his barely-there nightgown and translucent plastic, is it just me or is that Anakin Spirit figure a kitbash of Agen Kolar's lower body, Pilot Obi-Wan's upper body, and a new head?  Not that it's a bad thing, mind you, but that long crotch flap over a soft goods waist skirt just brings Kolar's strange distribution of plastic vs. soft goods to mind.

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on June 15, 2007, 02:09 AM
Man, it's nice to see some ewoks finally getting some love. That two pack is probably the top of my list from this wave.Great looking figures.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 15, 2007, 09:13 AM
Aside from his barely-there nightgown and translucent plastic, is it just me or is that Anakin Spirit figure a kitbash of Agen Kolar's lower body, Pilot Obi-Wan's upper body, and a new head? 


Could be. Looks like the A-Wing pilot kit bashes the VOTC Pilot Luke arms and thighs.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Artoo on June 19, 2007, 05:48 PM
Ewoks- I really like this set. It looks like they have ball-joint shoulders. Hopefully Wicket & Paploo are next.
R2-D2- It's a cool idea. But VOTC R2 again? Maybe an Ewok Capture Luke, Han  & Chewie are planned to complete the Ewok Capture scene.
A-Wing Pilot- This the gem of the wave. Fantastic articulation & I'll probably end up using this guy for customs alot.
McQuarrie Han Kenobi- Maybe that's what this figure should be called. It's an Okay choice but I would of preferred a figure of the "Green, Monster" concept.
Ghost Anakin- I'm probably the only who likes this figure. I think it's an improvement over OTC Ghost Ben. I'm hoping a new Ghost Ben is done in this style. Along with Yoda.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on June 19, 2007, 06:46 PM

It seems to me that the new A-Wing pilot dovetails pretty well with the pilot in this image from the briefing scene aboard Home One in ROTJ

(http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/5/52/Celchumovie.jpg)

I would say the vintage version is the closest from what little we can see in the film pic.  No gloves (the new one has them), the boots appear to be soft cloth type, and the chest plate seems the most accurate if you look at the few metallic details we can see.  But, I'm not really disappointed, just curious  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth Broem on June 19, 2007, 09:10 PM
Ewoks - Finally getting 2 packs of these.  Paying $7 for Chief Chirpa alone hurts.  So does astromechs.

A-Wing Pilot - It looks pretty good except the under helmet thing.

R2-D2 - I may get it for the accesory.

Ghost Anakin - I may or may not get this.  I actually like the clear cloak though. 

Han McQuarrie - I am definately getting that.  The Mcfigures have won me over this year. 


Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: David on June 20, 2007, 10:36 AM
Hopefully Wicket & Paploo are next.


According to that otheR Site, Lumat and Female w/Wokling are next! Very cool.


McQuarrie Han Kenobi- Maybe that's what this figure should be called.

I refer to him as Obi-Han.




Ewoks 2-Pack: Good to see some new Ewoks, Im not jumping out of my seat though.

Spirit Anakin: I really liked him the first time I saw him but then I realized...HE SUCKS!

A-Wing Pilot: Im not as excited about this one for some reason.  :-\

R2-D2: Eh, pass. Good idea, though. Maybe I wouldnt have passed if it was the clean R4-G9 repaint.

Obi-Han Kenolo: Yes! Probably him, the droids, and Chewbacca are the best concept figures of the year. This is the gem of the wave.

 8)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on June 20, 2007, 04:51 PM
NewForce is now taking pre-orders for this case...

Scheduled to contain:
1x AIRBORNE TROOPER
1x MCQUARRIE VADER
2x MCQUARRIE HAN SOLO (new)
2x EWOK 2-PACK (new)
2x ANAKIN SPIRIT (new)
2x A-WING PILOT (new)
2x R2-D2 IN CARGO NET (new)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Paul on June 20, 2007, 05:11 PM
NewForce is now taking pre-orders for this case...

Scheduled to contain:
1x AIRBORNE TROOPER
1x MCQUARRIE VADER
2x MCQUARRIE HAN SOLO (new)
2x EWOK 2-PACK (new)
2x ANAKIN SPIRIT (new)
2x A-WING PILOT (new)
2x R2-D2 IN CARGO NET (new)

Finally!!! the Airborne Trooper gets into another Case...he is becoming the Cantina Han of 2007....I can't order OT cases anymore without getting prequel crap in them...

But 2 McHan's is cool.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: poddie on June 20, 2007, 05:25 PM
Big pictures are at JediInsider.

Ewoks and Concept Han look great.

A-Wing pilot has a very strange long neck.  Why?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jayson on June 20, 2007, 06:33 PM
Maybe to allow for range of movement while wearing the flight helmet.

Too bad some of the Clone didn't benefit from such allowances, nothing like seeing their chins sticking out from under the helmets edge.  ;)


Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on June 20, 2007, 06:51 PM
So I've now pre-ordered waves 5, 6, and 7 from Newforce.

Having never done this before - I'm wondering what % of their orders get canceled?

Am I in good shape to expect these or should I be making back up plans and filling my gas tank up for more fruitless Star Wars runs?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on June 20, 2007, 07:33 PM
I'm wondering what % of their orders get canceled?

It all depends on whether or not Hasbro fills their orders...  sometimes it's 0%, sometimes it's 100%. 

NF had some rough patches when Hasbro was feeding big box retail over the little internet guys in '05 and during the UGH cases in '06, but so far they have hit 100% on all orders in wave 1-3.  Granted, sometimes it takes a while (ie they get 50% of the order in, then 50% 2-3 weeks later) but they have been coming through recently. (*knocks on wood*)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: P-Siddy on June 20, 2007, 07:33 PM
These are looking nice. I will at least have an A-Wing pilot in my ranks! No need to mention Mcfigs... there's fabulous!!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on June 20, 2007, 08:12 PM
Thanks for the info Jeff - I'll keep my fingers crossed.




Anyone think Tycho's neck is way too long?

http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2007/TACAwingTycho.jpg

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on June 20, 2007, 08:26 PM
That Ewok Village Spirit Anakin is nice:

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2007/TACAnakinSpirit.jpg)

Stinks it doesn't have the Shaw head though...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Artoo on June 20, 2007, 08:40 PM
The smile looks like the Shaw smile though.  :P
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: poddie on June 21, 2007, 12:01 AM
So I've now pre-ordered waves 5, 6, and 7 from Newforce.

Having never done this before - I'm wondering what % of their orders get canceled?

Am I in good shape to expect these or should I be making back up plans and filling my gas tank up for more fruitless Star Wars runs?

From the email Rick sent out today:

hello all...
Just a note, we have added wave 6 and wave 7 to our presell catalog (the last 2 items). We have also added more wave 5 for preorder.
 
To give all an update, so far this year we have been very encouraged by Hasbro's allocation of product to us. Below is the % of our initial orders (if over 100%, it is extra product ordered for in stock sales).
Wave 1-90%
wave 2-100%
wave 2.5-100%
wave 3-120%
Vintage-105%
 
So, if this trend continues, we are hopeful to continue to be able to supply everyone with 100% of their preorders! As folks know, preorders are not a guarantee, but this year they are looking good!.
 
We also have minimal wave 3 cases left in stock, ready for immediate shipment. And, for a limited time, any order for a wave 3 case (did not apply to preorders, only new orders) with receive a free Vader and Coin set!.
 
Thanks
Rick, www.newforcecomics.com
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on June 21, 2007, 01:13 AM

Anyone think Tycho's neck is way too long?


Uh, hell yeah.   :'(  That's pretty friggin' ugly so I'm really hoping the production figure doesn't match up to that.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 21, 2007, 09:29 AM

Anyone think Tycho's neck is way too long?


Uh, hell yeah.   :'(  That's pretty friggin' ugly so I'm really hoping the production figure doesn't match up to that.

Me too. I'm also hoping the same thing about the Han, his shoulders seem to have DS Trooper syndrome.

I'm buying a carded Anakin, but am going to try to avoid an opener. I think it's safe to say, it's my least wanted figure ever. It only ranks below Willrow Hood. ;)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: ruiner on June 21, 2007, 09:56 AM
I love how Rebel'scum rips off JI's images and then crops them on their trademark blue background.

I know it's the internet but at least give them props.

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: evenflow on June 21, 2007, 10:09 AM
WOW, his neck is huge. I usually dont compalin too much about these things but that looks terrible. I hope that it is just the prototype.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Mikey D on June 21, 2007, 10:14 AM
I'm just glad the McQuarrie figures are coming more than 1 a case.  Those figs are a bitch to find.  I've seen the stormtrooper twice and have yet to see either the Boba or Chewie.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jayson on June 21, 2007, 10:15 AM
I love how Rebel'scum rips off JI's images and then crops them on their trademark blue background.
I know it's the internet but at least give them props.

psst. at the bottom of their story they credit BBTS for the images.  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on June 21, 2007, 10:16 AM
On the A-Wing pilot's neck, I agree with Jayson -

Maybe to allow for range of movement while wearing the flight helmet.

Based on how those A-Wing helmets hang, I think once you get that helmet stuck on there you won't notice the long neck so much.

I seem to recall the "Arvyl Crynyd" A-Wing pilot figure having a longer neck too for that reason...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on June 21, 2007, 10:27 AM
Me too. I'm also hoping the same thing about the Han, his shoulders seem to have DS Trooper syndrome.

I'm buying a carded Anakin, but am going to try to avoid an opener. I think it's safe to say, it's my least wanted figure ever. It only ranks below Willrow Hood. ;)

No comparison!  Willrow is an obscure background character with a cult following.

Spirit of episode III Anakin is a 25-years-later Lucas-style abomination! 




An abomination that I'll buy in duplicate.   ::)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: ruiner on June 21, 2007, 10:31 AM
I love how Rebel'scum rips off JI's images and then crops them on their trademark blue background.
I know it's the internet but at least give them props.

psst. at the bottom of their story they credit BBTS for the images.  ;)

Sure, that's what they say.




Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on June 21, 2007, 01:22 PM
I thought the A-Wing Pilot's (Tycho) neck did look a little long too, but as others have said, its likely due to the helmet.  This wave looks pretty solid overall.  I'm a little disappointed that we're not getting a swappable Sebastian Shaw head for the Anakin figure, but the others look nice.  Its funny, for as simple figures as they are, you can really see how sculpting/paint/articulation has improved when comparing these Ewoks to the POTF2 ones.  I kind of like the 5 figure lineups like Waves 6 and 7 have.  It doesn't seem quite as daunting to keep up.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Madcow on June 21, 2007, 01:51 PM
Nice! I'll definitely be buying the Ewoks...  :)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on June 21, 2007, 04:13 PM
I dunno guys, that neck on the AW'er is gonna bug the hell out of me I'm afraid...  Unless the neck's made to telescope ala Antilles' neck?  The pics of the AW'er at C4 showed him with a much more shallow neck... 

If it's like the pic shown there though, I'll be disappointed regardless of how it looks with the helmet on. :(

EDIT:  By the way the images really don't look like a telescoping feature to the neck at all, it's just absurdly long.  I'll be shocked if that isn't how the final figure appears, unfortunately.  The helmet's not THAT elongated either, so I dunno why they'd do that.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth Broem on June 21, 2007, 08:48 PM
Maybe Tycho just suffers from an abnormally long neck in the EU?  It was pointed out on the other site that he actually looks more like Luke than the actual Luke heads this year on some of the TAC figures.  I kind of have to agree. 

Anyway, I am really looking forward to some of the figures in this wave.  Especially the Ewoks for some odd reason.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on June 22, 2007, 02:25 AM
With Tycho's slowly waning popularity to me, the Ewoks are pretty high on my list, as is the McTrooper...  Love the Ewoks though.  It's high freakin' time there.  Are they the two that hijack the AT-ST with Woobacca the Cookie?  I seem to get that impression looking at them anyway.  Finally a furball with a bow though.  Been a while for that.

Yay Hasbro.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on July 6, 2007, 12:01 PM
I'm afraid this wave is going to collect dust.

Airborne Trooper - Ok, it's a clone so this one will move on the usual pace.

McVader - Yeah it's a McQuarrie figure, but in my opinion the least desirable one.

McHan - Best of the wave after the Ewoks.

Spirit Anakin - I might pass on this figure.  It's looking ok, but nothing about it seems that cool to me.  I'd rather them have not used soft goods here.  At least give him a second head of Shaw for the purists out there.  If Concept Fett can have two heads, then so can the Chosen One.  I'm thinking this will be a major pegwarmer.

A-Wing Pilot - He has the neck of a sauropod.  Stupid looking.  I hope it's and easy fix or he looks better with the helmet on.  His shoulders kind of look like they've been dislocated in a crash.  Other than that, nice looking figure.  But these are a couple of glaring problems with him from what I've seen.  Will he sell well?  I tend to think at first he will, but then he'll be another peg warmer.

R2-D2 - Bah!  Why the shiny dome?  I might get one of them after they've been collecting dust for a few months at TRU.  Other than that, no thanks.  This figure should have had all the explosive features of R2 at the bunker when he gets fried.  Pegwarmer written all over it.

Ewoks - AWESOME.  Best of the wave.  Never been the biggest of Ewok fans, but these look fantastic.  And nice to see two for the price of one.  Count me in for a few of these!

Now, what this wave could use is an Imperial of some sort.  How about an SA AT-ST driver added into the mix?

 :P
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: David on July 6, 2007, 12:54 PM
Alright--

Ewoks--They are looking better and better with every new picture but Im not as excited because Im not a huge Ewok fan. Ill still pick it up...maybe...

Obi-Han Kenolo--This is the best figure of the wave by a thousand miles and the best Mcfigure after the McDroids. It's awesome.

R2-D2--PASS. This may be one of this year's lamest figures and it will definitely keep the pegs nice and toasty.

Spirit Anakin--Unlike the Ewoks, this figure is looking worse and worse with every new picture. I still wish they had stuck with the OTC Spirit Obi-Wan format and given him a Shaw head, the Hayden head with this strange new format is just idiotic.

A-Wing Pilot--Looks ridiculous. Theres really nothing else to say about him.

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST WAVE OF THE YEAR. Even the repack wave kicks the crud out of this one. I would actually be just fine if I only picked up Obi-Han, thats how bad this wave is. Two crappy Endor waves two years in a row. How sad.  :(  >:(

I just cant wait for this wave to come and be gone. Similar to my feelings about the Jabba's Palace wave. Get it over with and bring on the EU wave!    8)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: 77Skywalker on July 13, 2007, 09:25 PM
I saw some pics over at Rebelscum.com.  Just only to confirm, The Anakin Skywalker Jedi Spirit figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Ryan on July 13, 2007, 09:32 PM
I saw some pics over at Rebelscum.com.  Just only to confirm, The Anakin Skywalker Jedi Spirit figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen.

No way. Seriously?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on July 13, 2007, 11:27 PM
I saw some pics over at Rebelscum.com.  Just only to confirm, The Anakin Skywalker Jedi Spirit figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen.

YOU'VE GOT TO BE JOKING. Up until this very point, I had no idea. Thank you for enlightening me.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: 77Skywalker on July 14, 2007, 10:07 PM
I know you wish I was joking.  However I hate to disappoint you, but I'm not joking.  The new Spirit of Anakin Skywalker action figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen from the 2004 DVD version of Return of the Jedi.

Here is the link:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Whats_Next_For_The_30th_Anniversary_Collection_106909.asp
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on July 14, 2007, 10:22 PM
I saw some pics over at Rebelscum.com.  Just only to confirm, The Anakin Skywalker Jedi Spirit figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen.

YOU'VE GOT TO BE JOKING. Up until this very point, I had no idea. Thank you for enlightening me.
I know you wish I was joking.  However I hate to disappoint you, but I'm not joking.  The new Spirit of Anakin Skywalker action figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen from the 2004 DVD version of Return of the Jedi.

Here is the link:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Whats_Next_For_The_30th_Anniversary_Collection_106909.asp

To quote Thomas Jefferson, "Sarcasm doesn't translate well on message boards."

We've known it's the Hayden head for over a month and a half now. What you reported isn't exactly breaking news.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Artoo on July 14, 2007, 10:36 PM
I just cant wait for this wave to come and be gone. Similar to my feelings about the Jabba's Palace wave. Get it over with and bring on the EU wave!    8)
The EU wavecomes out before this wave & so does the ESB wave.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Smartypants1635 on July 14, 2007, 11:02 PM
I know you wish I was joking.  However I hate to disappoint you, but I'm not joking.  The new Spirit of Anakin Skywalker action figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen from the 2004 DVD version of Return of the Jedi.

Here is the link:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Whats_Next_For_The_30th_Anniversary_Collection_106909.asp
BWAHAHA
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 14, 2007, 11:19 PM
Whew boy.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth Broem on July 15, 2007, 04:49 PM
I know you wish I was joking.  However I hate to disappoint you, but I'm not joking.  The new Spirit of Anakin Skywalker action figure is in the form of Hayden Christensen from the 2004 DVD version of Return of the Jedi.

Here is the link:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Whats_Next_For_The_30th_Anniversary_Collection_106909.asp

Now are you SURE it is Hayden?  LOL! 
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nick on July 15, 2007, 05:21 PM
Wave looked amazing at Celebration Europe.

Can't wait.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on July 15, 2007, 05:22 PM
I dunno - kinda looks like a young quaker to me...

(http://cache.lego.com/images/anniversary/images/Img_Partners_Quaker_267x216.jpg)

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 16, 2007, 09:58 AM
I am scared at the long neck on the pilot. I had to modify my VOTC Leia so she looked normal without the poncho. same goes for this one. It will need some custom work. The ewoks rule this wave!

Maybe I am part of the few but I am not bothered by the Hayden spirit at all. I think this figure look cool but I wish they would get a consistent look for holos and spirits and stick too it so they match. The OTC Luke and Obi in my humble opinion nailed it. I wish they stick to that look for all of this genre. Face it guys, Hayden is Anakin now.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rob on July 16, 2007, 10:30 AM
There's a picture over at scum of the pilot with the new Helmet on and the neck doesn't look like an issue.

Hopefully we'll see some pictures at CC that should settle it one way or the other.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on July 16, 2007, 02:48 PM
With the helmet off though...  ugh.  Is he gonna look like **** or no?  If the helmet's off and he looks bad, the figure's got a problem to me.  :(  I hope not because a good A-Winger's been a long time coming, even if it's a figure Hasbro EU'd up a little bit.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JangoTat on July 16, 2007, 08:24 PM
With the helmet off though...  ugh.  Is he gonna look like **** or no?  If the helmet's off and he looks bad, the figure's got a problem to me.  :(  I hope not because a good A-Winger's been a long time coming, even if it's a figure Hasbro EU'd up a little bit.

really? i think he looks pretty good. but then again i am a sucker for pilot figures :P
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on July 16, 2007, 09:59 PM
Face it guys, Hayden is Anakin now.

Sorry, that sounds too much like "who are you trying to convince?"  :P  In my world, there are no special editions, prequels, or dvd changes.  The OT is the same as it's been for 30 years now (according to my VHS and laserdiscs, my particular collecting habits, and just my vision of the saga).  Needless to say, the Spirit Hayden is an easy pass for me.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 17, 2007, 09:27 AM
If the neck is too long on the pilot, I'll just leave the helmet on.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: jts21 on August 15, 2007, 10:35 PM
This wave is awsome. The McQuarrie Han is my personal favorite, he looks so much like obi-wan.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on August 16, 2007, 01:43 AM
Looking most forward to the ewoks myself. It'll be nice to have more than just Teebo in my ewok forces.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rune Haako on August 21, 2007, 11:46 AM
(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/A-Wing_Pilot_1__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/A-Wing_Pilot_2__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Anakin_Skywalker_Spirit_1__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Anakin_Skywalker_Spirit_2__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Concept_Han_Solo_1__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Concept_Han_Solo_2__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Endor_R2-D2_1__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Endor_R2-D2_2__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Ewoks_1__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/Ewoks_2__scaled_600.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: evenflow on August 21, 2007, 11:52 AM
The ewoks looks awesome, my favorite of the wave.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: iFett on August 21, 2007, 12:02 PM
I'm diggin the Ewoks as well.  The pic on the card of Tycho kinda reminds me of Will Ferrell for some reason..
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: ruiner on August 21, 2007, 12:04 PM

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/30th/Wave_07/A-Wing_Pilot_1__scaled_600.jpg)


(http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/1/h/8/talladeganightsposter.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on August 21, 2007, 12:07 PM
This wave may be my favorite of the year.

Tycho: Great sculpt, love how they packed in two helmets. Still, pass.

Spirit Of Anakin Skywalker: Awesome, definite buy.

EU McQuarrie Concept Han Solo: Will buy if I see it.

Ewok Net R2: Maybe.

Romba & Graak 2-Pack: Awesome, love the little buggers. Buy.

The case assortment rocks as well. Each new figure is 2 per case! Should make them a lot easier to find.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on August 21, 2007, 05:28 PM
Indeed that's a good wave of figures...  The R2's outstanding for accessories, the Concept Han's great as have been all the concept figures, the Ewok 2-pack is an army building dream if you dig ewoks, and Tycho's a great figure regardless of "accuracy" or not.  Just hope that neck stays normal. ;)

He's a good army builder though, great articulation (best Rebel Pilot yet), 2 sets of headgear for army building is helpful, and I'm digging him.  Can't wait to outfit my A-Wings with new pilots...  Do a few headswaps and I'll be set I think.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 22, 2007, 09:25 AM
Go Romba! I'm glad that's official. Also digging the A-Wing pilot more and more every time I see it.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on August 22, 2007, 09:16 PM
I agree, the Ewoks might be the highlight...  Tough call between the Tycho figure and them.  The fact they have individual arrows though, a working quiver...  I think the arrows even fit in the bow.  That's sweet stuff for Ewoks.  Bring on resculpts of all the previous figures save for Chirpa if they're this high quality.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on August 22, 2007, 11:09 PM
Bring on resculpts of all the previous figures save for Chirpa if they're this high quality.

I thought the POTJ Teebo was pretty good. But I do agree that some of the more aged figures- Wicket, Logray, and the rest of the Vintage Woks deserve a resculpt.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on August 23, 2007, 01:02 AM
I'd take a new Teebo only because, now, he's pretty oversized really...  Kind of a bummer though because I agree, he's nice in general, but he's definitely towering over the likes of Chief Chirpa...  I mean, he's almost a Wookiee by comparison, haha. :)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 23, 2007, 09:10 AM
Isn't Teebo suposed to be taller?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nicklab on August 23, 2007, 01:27 PM
Pretty much.  He definitely stands out from the other Ewoks in his scenes.  But I think re-working Teebo would be an exercise in misplaced priorites.  We still need more Ewoks that were in the vintage line, like Lumat and Warok.  Wicket could use a serious upgrade considering the importance of his role in ROTJ and that we're still dealing with a POTF2 era sculpt.  And I think we'd all like to see more Ewoks in general before revisiting a figure that was released within the past 5 years.

The Ewoks in this set are nice.  Especially since we're getting a never-before-produced Ewok in Graak.

Tycho still remains my personal favorite in the wave.  I had always felt as though the A-Wing pilots should be better represented.  Especially since the POTF2 A-Wing Pilot is just awful, and the Arvel Crynyd we got with the SAGA A-Wing was just a repaint from the POTF2 Rebel Pilots Cinema Scene.  So seeing Tycho with the two helmets and removable web gear and superior articulation is very welcome in my book.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 26, 2007, 12:24 AM
Wow, that carded pic of the A-Wing pilot clinched it for me; he looks great!  And the concept Han is making me regret skipping the McQuarrie figures so far...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: David on August 26, 2007, 10:51 AM
A-Wing Pilot: PASS! Not interested at all.

R2-D2: PASS! I would buy it if it weren't for them repacking the R2-D2 with the chrome dome, which isn't accurate.

Obi-Han Kenolo: Still my favorite from the wave and my favorite concept figure of the year, next to Snowtrooper. Awesome.

Ewoks: They're growing on me. May just be the first Ewoks I ever bother to buy.

Spirit Anakin: This just might be the worst brand new figure of the year. Everything about it is terrible. Easy PASS.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on October 26, 2007, 09:02 AM
Wow, the onslaught continues.  I just got noticed that my Wave 7 set is in my "pile of loot" and ready to ship from BBTS.  I guess I didn't expect it quite so soon.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jeff on October 26, 2007, 09:20 AM
my Wave 7 set is in my "pile of loot" and ready to ship from BBTS.

 :o

I would guess that EE and NewForce won't be far behind then... crazy!  Many folks around here haven't seen Wave 5 still and wave 7 could be just around the corner. 
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on October 26, 2007, 09:23 AM
I have the last two waves of the year on preorder there as well, and I'm almost thinking about cancelling those.  The wife isn't exactly crazy having all this stuff on the credit card each month, especially with Christmas shopping starting up now :).  Its nice to not have as much to worry about finding at retail, but the big "bulk" charges kind of sting sometime (plus the shipping/etc.)  Then again, I still haven't seen wave 5 or 6 (aside from one 4-LOM) at retail yet, so I'm glad I had them on order.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JediJman on October 26, 2007, 02:05 PM
Anybody actually have W7 in hand yet?  I see that W5 is just showing up at Targets on the West coast, so hoping we see a few solid weeks of W5 cases before W7 starts showing up at retial.   ::)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Morgbug on October 26, 2007, 04:33 PM
Only 8 weeks left to crank through the remaining waves, so they can't be far away :o
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Reid on October 26, 2007, 08:33 PM
my Wave 7 set is in my "pile of loot" and ready to ship from BBTS.

 :o

I would guess that EE and NewForce won't be far behind then... crazy!  Many folks around here haven't seen Wave 5 still and wave 7 could be just around the corner. 

I haven't seen waves 4, 5, or 6 at retail. At this rate, Wave 7 should be in my area this time next year.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JangoTat on October 27, 2007, 09:04 AM
my Wave 7 set is in my "pile of loot" and ready to ship from BBTS.

 :o

I would guess that EE and NewForce won't be far behind then... crazy!  Many folks around here haven't seen Wave 5 still and wave 7 could be just around the corner. 

I haven't seen waves 4, 5, or 6 at retail. At this rate, Wave 7 should be in my area this time next year.

Holy **** i live in Canada and even I have seen waves 4 and 5. Thats messed up man. Thats just messed up. Then again so far each of the WM in my area have only gotten one box of wave 5 :-X
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Rune Haako on October 29, 2007, 01:51 PM
Quote
I haven't seen waves 4, 5, or 6 at retail. At this rate, Wave 7 should be in my area this time next year.

Ditto, and I've only seen half of Wave 3.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on October 29, 2007, 02:54 PM
Wave 7 already sprinkling in?  Unbelievable!  This is both good and bad!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nicklab on October 29, 2007, 02:59 PM
This isn't exactly unforseen.  The waves have all been somewhat compressed due to the debacle with the coins.  And there's really only two months left to ship another three waves.  Unless of course they push back wave 8 (Attack Of The Clones).
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on October 29, 2007, 03:34 PM
Yeah, I'm not too surprised I guess - I suppose just overall, I'm shocked to see so many different waves popping up seemingly all at once.  I've seen Wave 6 more at retail than Wave 5.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: evenflow on October 29, 2007, 03:44 PM
I still have not seen 5 or 6 at retail, who knows when i will see 7. Still no word from BBTS about my preorder.  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: GrandMoffNick on October 29, 2007, 03:45 PM
Does anyone else want to go in on a THANK YOU letter to Hasbro for how easy they have made this year in collecting? And by THANK YOU I of course mean UP YOURS!!!!!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: ruiner on October 29, 2007, 04:22 PM
That's not very nice.

They have given us a lot of new figures this year that have surpassed my expectations. 

What are you not happy with? 

Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: P-Siddy on October 29, 2007, 04:56 PM
Yeah, I don't know if "Up Yours" is warranted, Nick, because we've gotten some nice figures this year. It's just the rush we've gotten the past few months that have made it tough on the pocketbook. The only complaint is that it feels Wv5 has gotten overlooked at the moment, but I think it'll pop up once some stock gets moved in the places like TRU (my bet) or Wally World (though Wv6 is hitting there)  :-\ .
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on October 29, 2007, 05:07 PM
Distribution is the only problem that I've seen this year.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on October 29, 2007, 05:24 PM
Yeah, distribution has definitely been a problem.  I preordered all the waves this year thinking that I wouldn't have much time to go hunting (with a new baby), and I'm glad that I did.  I'll admit, its been hell on the checkbook the last couple months, but I should possibly have Wave 7 by the end of the week and I haven't seen much past parts of Wave 4 (Luke, Cantina Aliens) at retail (I did see a 4-LOM and Lando this weekend at Target though).  It is nice to not worry about it from that standpoint though.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: darthmac on October 29, 2007, 06:04 PM
I just saw parts of wave 6 for the first time this weekend.  I have yet to see wave 5 at all.  I really hope they start putting lots of the McQuarries in the revision cases.  I'm only caught up through Vader.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Artoo on October 29, 2007, 10:02 PM
Quote
I haven't seen waves 4, 5, or 6 at retail. At this rate, Wave 7 should be in my area this time next year.

Ditto, and I've only seen half of Wave 3.
Ditto again. Except add wave 3 to the list. Stupid ass stores!  >:(
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: IshiTib on October 30, 2007, 03:40 AM
MCQUARRIE HAN SOLO:
ok, this figures is made very good, but i'm not very interested in it, i don't like this han solo

EWOK 2-PACK:
i'll buy them, as soon as they appear here in germany, they really look great and i've been happy with chief chirpa last year

ANAKIN SPIRIT:
i like this anakin, looks very good, but i won't buy him, because i don't need him, i only buy him for a low price ^^

A-WING PILOT:
looks good, but i don't collect pilots :P

R2-D2 IN CARGO NET:
nice, but why should i buy him? one r2 is enough
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on October 30, 2007, 08:55 AM
Despite my OT purist collecting tendencies (like no McQuarrie figs or SE/DVD figs such as Jabba's drummer and ghost Hayden), this year's waves still have me very excited.  I plan on 3-4 A-Wing pilots for my ROTJ rebel meeting dio (swapping a couple heads and having a mixture of helmeted, cloth-helmeted and helmetless versions), an R2 to complement the C-3PO in throne, and 2 to 3 sets of ewoks for customs.  That's only 3 characters from the wave but 7 or 8 figures to buy!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 30, 2007, 09:12 AM
Got to crack open the R2 last night. The figure itself okay, it's just an early-bird repaint. This figure is really all about the accesories which are quite fun and make the package quite heavy.

The others look great in the package, I can't wait to get a second set of each so I can open them.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Artoo on October 30, 2007, 09:30 PM
No McQuarries, Daigo-bah? Those are OT, sort of.
I'm going out Friday, maybe I'll find this wave. *cough*Unlikely*cough*
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2007, 04:18 PM
I received a set of Wave 7 via BBTS yesterday, and I really like this wave overall.  First of all, especially with all of the shipping/finds lately, I kind of like having more manageable waves like this.  Five figures (6 if you count the Ewok 2 pack), and you're all set.

R2-D2 - A new take, although a repacked/repainted figure.  The accessories are really nice though, and they (in combo with this wave in general) really make me want to pick up the vintage Endor playset (or they could re-release it :P)

Romba and Graak - I know the Ewoks aren't always popular around here, but I'm really happy with these figures.  Both are nicely done, well articulated (for Ewoks), and have some nice accessories.  I hope we get some more next year - along with eventual resculpts of Wicket and Logray.

A-Wing Pilot - Real nice figure overall, and I hope to get a couple more.  Its nice to have some rebel troop builders like this - now if we can get the "soldiers" to go with the pilots.

Spirit of Anakin Skywalker - Not a bad figure, although the outer robe is kind of...different.  Just a different type of material than I've seen before on a figure.  I would have liked an alternate Sebastian Shaw head, but its still not bad.

McQuarrie Concept Han Solo - Another nice McQuarrie figure, and its nice to put him alongside Chewie.  Doesn't really look like Han at all, but that's par for the course for some of these concepts.  A nice figure though, hope to pick up another one to keep with my carded Hans.

Anyways, just random thoughts, but this is a pretty nice wave.  All OT - and 5 figures.  I wouldn't mind seeing 8-9 waves each year about this size, 5-6 figures each, and it would be a little easier to keep up (especially if 6 of them weren't shipped in the last 2-3 months of the year ;).
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: jedipurge on November 2, 2007, 05:07 PM
Saw 2 lonely R2's hanging around from this wave at Walmart.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 6, 2007, 01:37 AM
R2-D2 - A new take, although a repacked/repainted figure.  The accessories are really nice though, and they (in combo with this wave in general) really make me want to pick up the vintage Endor playset (or they could re-release it :P)

Hasbro, are you listening?  Brian, I'd support your need for a home for the Ewoks.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JediJman on November 9, 2007, 05:05 PM
Picked up all of wave 7 at Target this week and extras of Tycho and R2.  R2 is much heavier than expected...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jayson on November 10, 2007, 11:19 AM
I agree, the Ewoks might be the highlight...  The fact they have individual arrows though, a working quiver...  I think the arrows even fit in the bow.  That's sweet stuff for Ewoks.  Bring on resculpts of all the previous figures save for Chirpa if they're this high quality.

I've opened the ewoks - definitely the best of the wave and rank right up there with the best of the TAC line. Although the arrows don't interact with the bow and you can't pose the bow as if he's pulling back the string like you could with the vintage ewok archers. But, you can mix and match the accessories between the 2 for added 'wok variety.

The Anakin is the turd in the punch bowl of this wave:
- No Sebastian Shaw alternate head
- The material used for the robe is way too stiff and isn't frayed at all along the edges like in the initial pics of this wave.
- The lightsaber hilt (aside from being wrong and unnecessary) has the peg to attach to the belt, problem is there's no corresponding hole in the belt.  ::)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JediJman on November 10, 2007, 11:37 AM
I'm looking at my Ewoks right now and they are pretty sweet.  Kinda makes me mad that I shelled out $7 for OTC chirpa by himself.   :-\  Anakin is not my favorite, but I still like him better than my 38th R2.  At least R2 comes with an accessory.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on November 10, 2007, 07:45 PM
My favorite of the wave is easily Tycho, though I don't have a McHan yet.  The Ewoks are sweet too.

All I need now are a couple Hans and 2-3 more Tychos and I have enough of this wave.  This wave is saving me money, which is awesome.

Passed on Anakin and wouldn't even take one for free.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: P-Siddy on November 10, 2007, 09:05 PM
Passed on Anakin and wouldn't even take one for free.

And I was going to offer you one for free.  ;) *I really don't have one yet*

Maybe Anakin in lingerie would be better for the ladies?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Greg on November 11, 2007, 12:24 PM
I got Concept Han Solo from a trade with my dealer. Probably my third favorite figure of the Concept art subline (McSnowie and Chewie are much better in my eyes. Han is still a very cool figure with excellent sculpt, paint, and articulation. Two parts that really appeal to me are the cape (I love the way it's sculpted, with the wind blown look) and the pistol (the design is so simple and basic, yet it looks so deadly and lethal in the hands of a Sand Trooper or Nemoidian Soldier.) I can't wait until I find the other five figures from this wave, especially the ewoks.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 11, 2007, 05:20 PM
Looks like people are starting to find this wave at both TRU and Target.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Ook on November 11, 2007, 11:14 PM
Those Ewoks look so incredible... I want them something fierce!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: jedipurge on November 12, 2007, 12:13 PM
After finally getting a good look at the Spirit Anakin I got to thinking it looks like a pretty easy switcharoo to make a new/kitbash version for a Ben Kenobi-ANH.
New boots, non-spirit "paint", and a new ball jointed head easy Ben for Hasrbo to make for us.  Though it is pretty lame to have a plug in lightsaber hilt with no where to put it.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Ice on November 13, 2007, 05:46 PM
Found wave 7 at local TRUS, McHan was missing....The Anakin is "funny" if not "strange", the Ewoks rock, the A-wing pilot is cool, and I also like the R2 w/ cargo net..at least they colred his feet w/ grass stains.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: manglord on November 13, 2007, 07:52 PM
I found just wave 7 at my local TRU, And while i usually just look for Clones and Stormies, i must say Rhomba really rocks! This sawed off lil' @#$* looks like He's down for some devious #$%@! His eyes say it all...
I'm impressed! I may just have to make a Rhomba Fett.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nathan on November 16, 2007, 08:51 PM
The Anakin is the turd in the punch bowl of this wave:
- No Sebastian Shaw alternate head
- The material used for the robe is way too stiff and isn't frayed at all along the edges like in the initial pics of this wave.

But it shouldn't be frayed anyway, should it? I mean, I wouldn't think clothes in the afterlife would wear out. ???
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 17, 2007, 09:06 AM
Got to open the rest of the non-Mc figures from this wave last night. Great wave overall.

Spirt Anakin - this is going to sound weird, but he smelled exactly like I imagined. For some reason I expected the robe material to have a certain glue/glitter odor and I was right. Very faint. As for the rest, this figure bums me out because it's literally at the bottom of my list of figures I would ever want made, yet it's one of the most beautifully done.

Ewoks - both of these guys are just cool. I'm very happy with them.

A-Wing Pilot - another contender for figure of the year. Truly outstanding.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: iFett on November 17, 2007, 09:45 AM
I'm lovin the Ewoks.  Bring me more!  Still my favorite out of this wave.  Spirit Anakin kind of freaked me out...the awkward look on his face, odd skin tone, strange robes.  Looks very weird to me, but I love the cardback so that evens it out for me. 

This really should have been a no brainer for Hasbro to include an alternate head and I'm sure the idea was tossed around in planning, but it's just another repack with new head that we'll need to buy in a few more years.  Yet another reason why I'm rethinking my collecting habits...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 18, 2007, 09:26 AM

This really should have been a no brainer for Hasbro to include an alternate head and I'm sure the idea was tossed around in planning, but it's just another repack with new head that we'll need to buy in a few more years. 

After having the figure, I would agree. However, which coin would it be? Double sided?
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: AndyG on November 18, 2007, 03:16 PM

This really should have been a no brainer for Hasbro to include an alternate head and I'm sure the idea was tossed around in planning, but it's just another repack with new head that we'll need to buy in a few more years. 

After having the figure, I would agree. However, which coin would it be? Double sided?

How about a Sebastian Shaw chase coin  :o

Packed 1 in 10  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: P-Siddy on November 18, 2007, 04:08 PM
How about a Sebastian Shaw chase coin  :o

Packed 1 in 10  ;D

Ultra UGH?  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CorranHorn on November 20, 2007, 11:56 PM
I just picked up this wave, well what I want from it at least, and just opened up the Ewoks set. As has been mentioned these are two nicely detailed teddy bears and with a repainting can fill your Ewok army just right. One thing that struck me as interesting was that Hasbro attempted to mimic the cardback art - and no doubt movie stills as well - when it comes to the paint application on the eyes. The cardback art shows a glare on each eyeball giving the impression that the Ewoks have two pupils per eye. Well they did that for the eyes of each figure and while a nice attempt it actually comes up kinda creepy. At first I thought this was a mistake on one figure, but both figures have it and in fact both figures in my extra set have it as well. Has anyone else noticed this? I think I might have nightmares this evening after looking at these two.  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: BrentS on November 21, 2007, 08:56 AM
I saw remnats of this wave at WM today - Tycho, R2, Anakin I should say.  I would have bought the ewoks or McQ's but they were gone. 
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 24, 2007, 09:05 AM
Picked up an opener McSolo yesterday and opened it. Decently made. Again, I dig the fact that quality articulation is put into all these figures.

Also picked up a few more A-wing pilots. A couple more and I can write off wave 7.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: BrentS on November 28, 2007, 11:34 PM
I got my shipping notice from NFC.  I should finally have these wave very soon.  Most looking forward to the Ewoks.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: IshiTib on November 30, 2007, 07:08 AM
i think those have just arrived in germany now, so i just ordered the ewoks, i love them, anakin looks good, too
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Nicklab on November 30, 2007, 11:55 AM
I managed to get the Ewoks, R2, the A-Wing pilot and McQuarrie Han Solo.  I'm really looking forward to opening these up.  Especially the A-Wing pilot.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on December 1, 2007, 12:36 AM
This wave reminds of all the great value Hasbro has offered in TAC.  In this wave alone, R2 has a nicely sculpted "gurney" and a huge net that must have been a pain in the @ss to sculpt, a gorgeous 2-pack of ewoks, and a pilot with a helmet and a headpiece.  The one A-Wing pilot I managed to find is already sitting in my rebel meeting diorama (when I get more I'll take a pic).
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: 77Skywalker on December 2, 2007, 07:32 PM
I picked up the new Anakin Skywalker Jedi Spirit (in the form of Hayden Christensen) today at Walmart
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: evenflow on December 7, 2007, 05:18 PM
The wave is in stock over at HTS. I just picked up the Mcquarrie Han and ewoks.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 13, 2007, 03:19 PM
Wave 7 in the heezy at HTS.com, go get some.  McHan and McSnowie.

Don't forget today's the last day for some codes - try "friends20" and "holiday20".
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CHEWIE on December 13, 2007, 03:37 PM
Thanks for the heads up Dressel... just ordered two McQuarrie Obi Wan/Yodas for $23.98 shipped.   :)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: jedi_master_sal on December 13, 2007, 04:53 PM
Wave 7 in the heezy at HTS.com, go get some.  McHan and McSnowie.

Don't forget today's the last day for some codes - try "friends20" and "holiday20".

Thanks, I picked up a McHan and two McSnowies for $17.96!

Gotta love when the manufacturer undercuts the retailers! And you just know they are still making a profit...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Oboewan on December 13, 2007, 04:55 PM
Thanks for the heads up Dressel... just ordered two McQuarrie Obi Wan/Yodas for $23.98 shipped.   :)

Why oh Why did I buy these at CIV?
 ;D
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: CaptainYoda on December 13, 2007, 06:32 PM
Thanks for the heads up Dressel... just ordered two McQuarrie Obi Wan/Yodas for $23.98 shipped.   :)

Why oh Why did I buy these at CIV?
 ;D
..

I believe that was Comic Con. But I agree. It cost more to get them then, than it does now.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: DoctorPadawan on December 13, 2007, 07:13 PM
Now if only HTS would ship the five Wave 7 figures I ordered last Friday...   :-\
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: MetalJedi on December 14, 2007, 03:25 AM
Now if only HTS would ship the five Wave 7 figures I ordered last Friday...   :-\

They shipped my order. They should of shipped yours.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 19, 2007, 03:44 PM
It's 3:30 PM EST.  Time to go over to HTS.com and pick up your McSolo.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 23, 2007, 11:09 PM
The McClam head fits pretty nice on the A-Wing pilot, for a little variety.  And vice versa.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 24, 2007, 10:13 AM
The McClam head fits pretty nice on the A-Wing pilot, for a little variety.  And vice versa.

I did that as well, along with the Rebel Honor Guard head. All three heads work nicely on all three bodies.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Ryan on December 24, 2007, 03:04 PM
So my McSolos from HTS came the other day... Word to the wise, never order with HTS if you want anything MOMC. >:( Each one of my figures were shipped in a box that was about 1/2 inch, to an inch too small on the outside. They had to bend the card completely, completely curving it, just to fit the figure in the box. This happened on both of my figures.

Just days earlier my A-Wingers arrived, also from HTS. They were thrown into a box that was far too large for just one figure. There was one of those little air cushions inside, which really did nothing since there was so much room for the figure to bounce around. Luckily, I was just looking to open these anyways so it really didn't matter to me how the cards looked. One was fairly beat up but the other was nice and MOMC. I'm really glad I didn't have to pay shipping (or anything above retail on these for that matter).



Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Ook on December 24, 2007, 04:24 PM
HTS got me what I wanted most for Christmas today: Romba & Graak. :D

I ordered them, Artoo and Tycho a couple days ago, but HTS upgraded me to FedEx overnight free! ;D

I thought I had posted this in recent purchases...
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 29, 2007, 04:04 PM
The McClam head fits pretty nice on the A-Wing pilot, for a little variety.  And vice versa.

I did that as well, along with the Rebel Honor Guard head. All three heads work nicely on all three bodies.

I think the McQuarrie Rebel Trooper and the Rebel Honor Guard are close enough to work. However, I found the neck post on the A-Wing pilot is too long and with both the McQuarrie Rebel and Rebel Honor Guard heads the new "character" ends up looking like they have the neck of a giraffe.

Maybe I'm being too picky. I would have loved to mix and match A-Wing pilots, Rebel Honor Guards and McQuarrie Rebel Troopers like this. Heck - throw in the Naboo Soldier too (although that would have meant that the Yellow version from last year would have also worked too)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 30, 2007, 09:18 AM
However, I found the neck post on the A-Wing pilot is too long and with both the McQuarrie Rebel and Rebel Honor Guard heads the new "character" ends up looking like they have the neck of a giraffe.


If you don't have a dremel, use an appropriately sized drill bit to scoop out that extra bit to make it fit better. Takes 5 seconds to do by hand.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Daigo-Bah on December 30, 2007, 11:23 AM
I've done that many times myself, Anton.  Very, very easy- you just have to be careful to not push too hard or too quickly so that the drill bit doesn't come out the top of their head!
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 30, 2007, 11:56 AM
If you don't have a dremel, use an appropriately sized drill bit to scoop out that extra bit to make it fit better. Takes 5 seconds to do by hand.

I appreciate the suggestion, however, I'm horrible with the dremmel - perhaps it's cause I'm not patient, I'm not sure. I'm always worried that I'm going to end up ruining the head and then it's no good on EITHER body.
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 31, 2007, 09:48 AM
I've done that many times myself, Anton.  Very, very easy- you just have to be careful to not push too hard or too quickly so that the drill bit doesn't come out the top of their head!

That's why I don't use the drill, just my hand and the bit. :P
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Dressel Rebel on January 12, 2008, 10:32 AM
Separated at birth?

(http://www.rebelscum.com/TAC/TAC44awingcardfr.jpg)

(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMif33IhHtOcAoDGjzbkF/SIG=12r0031a7/EXP=1200238199/**http%3A//artfiles.art.com/images/-/Talladega-Nights-Poster-C12204502.jpeg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 13, 2008, 07:44 PM
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMif33IhHtOcAoDGjzbkF/SIG=12r0031a7/EXP=1200238199/**http%3A//artfiles.art.com/images/-/Talladega-Nights-Poster-C12204502.jpeg)

Your pic no worky. 
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: DSJ™ on January 13, 2008, 07:56 PM
This would be the pic.

(http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Talladega-Nights-Poster-C12204502.jpeg)
Title: Re: 30AC Wave 7 - Battle of Endor
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2008, 12:49 AM
Separated at birth?

(http://www.rebelscum.com/TAC/TAC44awingcardfr.jpg)

He looks like he's doing his George Bush squinty impersonation though as the A-Wing Pilot...