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Title: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on August 1, 2007, 04:28 AM
I know theres a bit of animosity towards a lot of EU, but how many people are liking the amount of EU stuff we've seen? I'm really enjoying a lot of the figures that are coming, the new Mara Jade, Quinlan Vos, and the KOTOR Sith Lords, just to name a few. I find a lot of the characters to be quite visually interesting, and hope that the trend keeps up. I'd love to see more of the guys from KOTOR myself, at the very least an HK-47 and T3-M9 would be awesome. Anyone else happy with the EU stuff being released, or do you think they should stick to just the movies?
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Jesse James on August 1, 2007, 04:44 AM
Liking all of it?  Hmmm, no...

Liking some of it though?  Yes...  I'm an older school collector, an OT fan, but I still embrace some expanded universse...  I like the games mostly, but some comics catch my attention for sure, some novels, etc.  I like the idea of EU...  As a customizer some of my favorite figures are "fan fiction" that just basically are made up by the customizer...  I dig that stuff.

For me, I've been particulary into/impressed with the Comic Book 2-packs...  The Crimson Empire pack was outstanding I thought, the Vos/Villie pack is really nice and I'm not even into those characters/storyline at all.  I'm a little disappointed that a lot of the new figures are utilizing less articulation (usually the knees) but at the same time, I feel the price is dead on and the source material is fun and fresh in Star Wars.

The Clone Commandoes are great too...  I'm digging that we get Omega Squad in the upcoming EE packs, and I liked the 7-pack we got, though again I'm disappointed that EU figures again lack knee articulation...  Especially Clones.

McQuarrie Concept is outstanding and my only bitch here is that you cannot find it...  Hasbro's distribution of the Concept sub-line has been nothing short of ****.  1-per-case figures are a friggin' travesty in this hobby because they're just such a prime target (when they're new figures anyway) for the unsavory side of collecting...  Why not just ship them to the little private toy shops in every city and simply cut out the middle-man of Target?  ::)

So far though, that's some cool EU...  Same with the green A-Wing really.  There's good stuff there...  But there's always a flip side to this.

I'm easily over the "let's paint it black" fad...  Shadow Clone?  Stormtrooper?  Scout Trooper?  Yeah that sucks, especially for the price.  It's just getting old...  I dig Omega Squad because they have a basis, but these others really have no basis like that.  Stormtroopers do, but really not a "strong" one to me.

I dig the made up Mandalores coming up, but I do feel that's a slippery slope...  Hasbro really could start taking serious liberties with that kind of idea.  It can get worse I'm sure.

There's some definitely crummier EU too...  I can't stand the Marvel packs for instance.  To me, ****** paintjobs on old figures does not equate EU figures.  It equates ****** paintjobs on substandard figures as far as I'm concerned and should be abandoned.  Only the Fett pack appeals to me, and that's mainly because Fett looks kind of cool and the droid will pass in any diorama.

Other EU just won't appeal to me at all too I'm sure...  That one Sith guy in the upcoming Evolutions set is just freakin' ugly and doesn't look like it "fits in" to me.  Nihilus I dig, the Maul's ok to me, but that Bane guy is just meh...

For me, EU's just a mixed bag.  A new Thrawn would rock, a Zero-G Spacetrooper based on the original West End Games design would be a dream come true, but Yuzahn Vong I could live without ever seeing on the pegs personally.  Throw me a Noghri, throw me some Rogue Squad Pilots, or some NJO Jedi (even though I'm not as into that EU, I dig the Jedi characters)...  There's definitely a mix of good and bad in the EU, but I think Hasbro's being pretty good about being picky on it...  so far.  And they've not jumped the shark (with me) on anything they've kind of just "made up", but they're real close.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: evenflow on August 1, 2007, 08:27 AM
I am enjoying it. The toruble with EU, is that there is so much of it and no one person is goingt o be happy with the selections Hasbro is making. There are other story lines i would prefer for figures before ones they have chosen. Other than that, likei said, i am enjoying it.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Paul on August 1, 2007, 09:04 AM
I like the McQ stuff and the "Just off screen" type OT stuff.  After that if it is a random Jedi/Sith/Clone from 1000 years before the OT, then it isn't Star Wars to me.  So I have selective EU-ism.  And I consider the PT EU as well and it sucks of course.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 1, 2007, 09:18 AM
I think the quality of the EU stuff is just fine. I'm just not interested in it.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Rob on August 1, 2007, 10:24 AM
I'm not bothered by it so far - I don't think I'd go so far as to say I'm liking it.

This is probably because I don't read the comic books - so all these comic book characters mean almost nothing to me.  If they start focusing on the novels at some point, I'd probably get real into this stuff.  I'd love to see a focused subline like a 30 figure NJO line that comes in random waves, or a dozen figures from the Heir to the Empire trilogy, or something like that.

As it stands, the quality seems to be pretty good on most of the sculpts and builds... the EU wave looks pretty solid, the EU sith Evolutions set looks stellar to me...  So all-in-all I'm doing okay with it. 

Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on August 1, 2007, 11:40 AM
I'm cool with most of it. Some I could do without.

I can't wait for the Legacy figures. Imperial Knights, Officers, redux Stormtroopers!  Not to mention more Jedi, etc.
That story has some real potential.

Just need to get more people reading the comic to get interested in the figures.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Reid on August 1, 2007, 11:40 AM
I love it so far.

The comic 2-packs are a great deal, can't beat two figures and a comic for $10. McQuarrie figures rock, but like many have said, are hard to find. I can't wait for some of the upcoming stuff, like the Mara Jade comic pack, and the rereleased Crimson Empire comic pack.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: David on August 1, 2007, 11:44 AM
I think its great. The Comic packs are a great deal, and the Mcfigures are the best thing thats come out of Hasbro in a long time. I also think that the EU wave of TAC stuff looks like it'll be the best wave of TAC this year. So yeah, I like the EU stuff.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: MetalJedi on August 1, 2007, 11:56 AM
Being a huge fan of the EU I love most of it. I love the stuff from the comics and books mostly but the Hasbro inspired EU stuff (i.e. Shadow Biker Scout, Covert Ops Trooper) is really not for me anymore.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 1, 2007, 12:09 PM
I'm not so much into 'Hasbro dreamed' items either. I'm also not into Hasbro making an item calling it something when it really doesn't even represent that EU character(see Storm commando).

Since I've been really into SW graphic Novels and comic books the last couple years, I've really been ready for this EU push. I'm mostly welcoming it with the exception above of course.

DS
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Rob on August 1, 2007, 12:20 PM
I'm not so much into 'Hasbro dreamed' items either. I'm also not into Hasbro making an item calling it something when it really doesn't even represent that EU character(see Storm commando)

I'd agree with that - and slapping the design team's heads onto figures doesn't do anything for me either.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Nicklab on August 1, 2007, 12:29 PM
It's really a natural time to get EU into the line, what with the movies done.

I'm not crazy about the Marvel comic 2-packs, but they're okay to a degree.  I've read most, if not all of the Dark Horse titles so it's a bit easier for me to get into those sets.

I think Evolutions is a fine platform with which to get into the EU.  Getting characters like Darth Bane, Darth Nihilus, Mandalore and NJO Luke is very cool.  Especially since some may not be well suited to the Comic 2-pack format.

The EU basic figures are cool.  Especially the KOTOR and Clone Wars offerings.  I'm very stoked for Darth Malak and Darth Revan as well as Roron Corobb and CW Yoda.

As for the EE set?  Hmmm.  This one I'm on the fence about a tiny bit.  Case in point, the armor of one of the Mandalorians pretty much matches that of an EU Mandalorian named Kal Skirata.  But is that his name?  Nope.  Generating new characters for the sole purpose of making new figures seems to me like jumping the shark.  So I'm still a little skeptical about buying the EE Mandalorian and Clone sets.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2007, 12:42 PM
Being a huge fan of the EU I love most of it. I love the stuff from the comics and books mostly but the Hasbro inspired EU stuff (i.e. Shadow Biker Scout, Covert Ops Trooper) is really not for me anymore.

Yup.

 :P
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Oboewan on August 1, 2007, 12:58 PM
Being a huge fan of the EU I love most of it. I love the stuff from the comics and books mostly but the Hasbro inspired EU stuff (i.e. Shadow Biker Scout, Covert Ops Trooper) is really not for me anymore.

Yup.

 :P

I'll third that sentiment.   I really love the EU and I was so thrilled when the orignal EU POTF figures came out and I'm happy that Hasblo has brought more attention to the EU but there are so many characters they can choose from that they haven't done before that I'd rather see.   A new Thrawn should have been at the TOP of the list, there's Daala, Isard (both of 'em!), Rogue Squadron Pilots, ... the list is all but infinite!    And what's with  "Comic Pack" from Revenge of th Sith?   What a pocking cop-out!   C'mon Hasblo- give some new characters... give us some new tooling- cut back on the pack-ins if necessary for cryin' out loud!

Jeff
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Nicklab on August 1, 2007, 01:05 PM
  A new Thrawn should have been at the TOP of the list, there's Daala, Isard (both of 'em!), Rogue Squadron Pilots, ... the list is all but infinite! 

Uhh, you have noticed that both Tycho and Hobbie are on tap for this year, right?
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 1, 2007, 01:07 PM
I guess what I'm looking forward to now is for Hasbro to do Vong figures. They'd have to do them right though..I don't see EU characters, figures being redone as frequently as regular line, movie based characters. There's already plenty Vong characters in the WOTC miniatures line for an example base, that and plenty material, data from EU books.

DS
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: evenflow on August 1, 2007, 01:29 PM
I'm not so much into 'Hasbro dreamed' items either. I'm also not into Hasbro making an item calling it something when it really doesn't even represent that EU character(see Storm commando).


I agree to that.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Oboewan on August 1, 2007, 02:18 PM
  A new Thrawn should have been at the TOP of the list, there's Daala, Isard (both of 'em!), Rogue Squadron Pilots, ... the list is all but infinite! 

Uhh, you have noticed that both Tycho and Hobbie are on tap for this year, right?

Yeah.. should have said "rest of" in there.. I'd love to see some of the non-human pilots for a change
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Matt on August 1, 2007, 02:31 PM
I know theres a bit of animosity towards a lot of EU, but how many people are liking the amount of EU stuff we've seen?

I love it.  Love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it!

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. . .just that much less **** I'll have to buy. . .
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: ruiner on August 1, 2007, 03:30 PM
I don't mind the comic packs or the McQuarrie figures. 

But I can do without some of it - like painting everything black or the really far-fetched figures (Hasbro marketing team dressed up as Fetts).

Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: P-Siddy on August 1, 2007, 03:56 PM
. . .just that much less **** I'll have to buy. . .

+1.

Happy for those who want it, I just don't care for figures that were in the movies.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: JangoTat on August 1, 2007, 03:58 PM
ifs its new and looks cool ill get it;
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: MetalJedi on August 1, 2007, 04:59 PM
I just don't care for figures that were in the movies.

Wow, then you must really like the EU alot.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: P-Siddy on August 1, 2007, 07:19 PM
I just don't care for figures that were in the movies.

Wow, then you must really like the EU alot.

Lol... erm, yeah if forgot to attach the "n't" with the were.  ;D
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: roron corobb on August 2, 2007, 02:32 AM
I think I would agree with most on the black thing and the freedom of Hasbro figures. I would hate to see Star Wars turn into what the GI Joe line did in the 90s. That was too much for me with everything being neon-rainbow colored everything including accessories ::).

I'm not a big EU fan. I only really get into the games and some games I would not care for figures from, but most of the stuff is okay. Would like to see more of a standard in the articuation, but above average they are cool with me. I really like the McQuarrie stuff, but would have to agree with Jesse on the 1 per case crap >:(. It just makes collection that much harder. There are already hard to find items in the TAC line, but with the way Hasbro is working this every wave has the panning for gold in a stream of rocks feel no matter where you go. Just think about how hard the last of this McQuarrie line is going to be to get :'(, with the peg warmers that are in the TAC line.

roron corobb
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Brian on August 2, 2007, 08:48 AM
I'm enjoying the majority of the EU stuff so far as well.  Like others have said the comic packs have been pretty cool, and are a nice deal.  Overall that line has had some pretty nice figures, with just a few stinkers (repaints) sprinkled in.  It goes without saying that the McQuarrie figures are quite nice, but just too hard to find.  I also like all the "realistic style" Clone Wars stuff we'll be seeing this year.  Overall, its been good so far - but it does seem like a fine line.  We're already getting a few "made up" characters or clone repaints now, and if it gets too crazy (the neon GI Joe example is a good one), that could mark trouble for us - and for the line.  In the levels we're getting it now (primarily comic packs and a few basic figures here and there), the EU has a good place in the line I think.  Heck, I'll admit I'm not even overly familiar with the majority of the comic stuff (or video games for that matter), but some of it still makes for some neat figures.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 2, 2007, 04:17 PM
I like the EU stuff but I hope they stay to the crem dala crem (not sure if I typed that right)
Mouse and Abe are a waste of plastic and will warm pegs. I like the Hett/Dark woman approach. I want to see Tholme, K'Kruk, Tso Choi, padawans from Jaambin more of Dark horse regular staples. The abe guy looks like he is wearing ladies leg lingerie on his head. I like the Republic commando/BD pack its a great $10 army builder. I really do not get the appeal of the Baron but I like how its more in line with popular EU guys with a "real" movie guy with him. Not sure how I feel about the infinity Leia pack but its interesting. My dud picks of all the comic packs so far are:

1. Tarkin/Stormie
2. Kir Kanos and his 90's Nemisis (I want SOTE 90's action, not these schlubs)
3. Mouse and Abe (enough of the Stormtrooper mold in the comic packs already!)
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on August 3, 2007, 02:04 AM
It's cool to see that a lot of people like a lot of the stuff, though i really must agree on the point of the Marvel Comics packs. These things are still clogging the pegs around here pretty bad and it really isn't terribly surprising. If I were a kid and I had a choice between a movie styled Chewbacca, or a weird, freaky clown Chewbacca, i would likely take the normal version, but hey, thats just me. Aside from those packs though, i think the comic packs are pretty freakin sweet overall. Can't wait to get my hands on that Mara Jade pack!
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: JangoTat on August 3, 2007, 08:15 AM
the way i see it the Marvel packs just come with cool background characters.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: Oboewan on August 3, 2007, 08:46 AM
the way i see it the Marvel packs just come with cool background characters.

Umm... Luke, Han, R2, Chewie, Obiwanx2 (PREQUEL), Anakin, Leia, Vader x2 , Fett, Tarkin, Bail..... what great background characters they were!
Using comic adaptations of the movies should not be considered EU for this project.  This is GREAT opportunity to give us something new and to promote the Expanded Universe which contains so many great NON-MOVIE characters they could make for us but they're too cheap/lazy to do it.    Sure.. there ARE sets within the comic packs that fit my view of the EU but I feel that opportunity is wasted on characters we already have a bazillion of (cut it out with the stormtroopers in these!).

Happy Friday!

Jeff
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: JangoTat on August 3, 2007, 10:27 AM
marvel characters as in the chewie( random wookie) artoo( random droid) tarkin (well throw him in a bar scene :P) luke han and the blue stormy gives you a small squad of 3 blues. vader is useless the rebel can go as a off screen commander unit and the boba can be a random mando. AND i said MARVEL packs not the Dark Horse.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: I Am Sith on August 3, 2007, 09:03 PM
I'm really liking a lot of the EU offerings this year, especially the McFigs and the Clone Wars Wave 5 figures.  As someone who reads the SW novels and the Dark Horse comics, I could see a TON more  figures/vehicles/battle packs/etc that could be released.  Not to mention all of the video games that have already been produced and THE one we are still waiting for (and waiting... and waiting...).

What I'm going to be really interested in is where the Clone Wars cartoon series line goes next year.  I would hate to see the continued 30AC line and the Saga Legends lines get overshadowed (and under ordered) just to keep the CW cartoon figures on the shelves...  I guess I'll find out all in due time.
Title: Re: So whos liking all the EU stuff?
Post by: jts21 on August 15, 2007, 10:28 PM
I'm really liking all the EU stuff, especialy the KOTOR and McQuarrie. My one problem with it is the whole 1 McQuarrie per case of figures thing. It makes it a real challenge to get these guys before you get shafted by the guys on the secondary market.