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Title: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 20, 2009, 12:13 AM
New Deluxe Series 1 -
Jabba's Palace Luke, Boushh Bounty Chewie, C3PO w/Crumb, Bar2-D2, Bib Fortuna,  Amanaman!

Each one comes with a piece to build Jabba and his dais!

(http://home.comcast.net/~hobbymon/SWKubs3.jpg)
(http://home.comcast.net/~hobbymon/SWKubs2.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 20, 2009, 12:16 AM
How the hell are these going to be packed?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: starwarsgeek on June 20, 2009, 12:19 AM
I stopped collecting these a while back... but that Amanaman is just awesome!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 20, 2009, 12:22 AM
I'm gonna have to get this Jabba setup. I just hope it won't be too expensive.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 20, 2009, 12:46 AM
How is that Chewie different?  Picture isn't great, but I don't see any accessories to distinguish it from the EB version?

I can see myself getting this.  I do wonder if they'll have chase figures.  The return to OT is most welcome though.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 20, 2009, 12:47 AM
Chewie has the chain and spiked collar around his neck.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 20, 2009, 12:52 AM
Yeah, Chewie has the chain like Jay said (you can see a metal ring below his bag) and the "RotJ" hairdo (aka new head sculpt).

If the Fett Collection is $160 for a box of 12, I can't even fathom what these will cost... I'll still buy them though.   :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: David on June 20, 2009, 12:56 AM
That's beautiful. :'(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 20, 2009, 01:02 AM
Man, I need glasses.  Even knowing what I'm supposed to look for, I can barely see it.   ::)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2009, 01:42 AM
HOLY CRAP CRUMB!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2009, 02:06 AM
Just simply amazing, finally a Jabba playset.  8)  A Kuby Crumb...  ;D

Amanaman is fricken' huge!  :o
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 20, 2009, 07:40 AM
These are fantastic! Bib has been wayyy over due, and the build a Jabba set looks pretty good (The GH one has been a great sub though). Amanaman can hang out with Yak, just looking cool.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2009, 10:04 AM
Good gravy is that some total awesome kickassness or what.  About the only bummer is the reissue of Luke and Chewie as I'd rather have seen another 2 goons but it is still awesome to see a Kubrick Jabba.  The boxes on these things are going to be massive!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on June 20, 2009, 10:22 AM
does anyhone know when either set is released?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Outkast34 on June 20, 2009, 11:06 AM
Damn, these are sweet and going to be expensive.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on June 20, 2009, 01:37 PM
Amanaman and Jabba the Hutt! My kubrick dreams have been answered!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2009, 03:13 PM
So the figs will have a piece of Jabba.

This is how it looks to be broken down.

3 pieces of his throne

1 piece of his tail to mid waist

1 piece of his head and arms

1 piece of his Hookah
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sithbaker on June 20, 2009, 04:35 PM
I have to start saving now, these are pretty much must haves for me. Bastards! I was just coolin off with the kub collecting with the prequel stuff, then they suck me back in! I love it haha!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Darby on June 20, 2009, 05:45 PM
I have to have at least Amanaman... I am in trouble.   :)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 20, 2009, 06:26 PM
Absolutely fantastic that we are getting Jabba, Amanaman and Bib.  I'm ok with the 3PO and R2 and the Luke and Chewie are just ok.  Great concept though and I'm glad that they went back to the OT again.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sithbaker on June 20, 2009, 06:53 PM
I love the little salacius crumb with 3P0, I wonder if his eye comes out! lol
And R2 with all the bar accessories, fantastic! Now, gimme a skiff!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2009, 07:00 PM
I love the little salacius crumb with 3P0, I wonder if his eye comes out! lol

Ahh yup.  ;)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/C-3PO%20&%20Crumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sithbaker on June 20, 2009, 07:26 PM
I love the little salacius crumb with 3P0, I wonder if his eye comes out! lol

Ahh yup.  ;)



Well shitttt! How I am supposed to NOT get that now? mememememememememememe
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on June 20, 2009, 07:35 PM
Salacious Crumb is very awesome. I forgot to mention him in my excitement before.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on June 21, 2009, 03:18 AM
I like R2, C-3PO w/ Salacious and Amanaman but don't care so much for Jabba or the other figures in the set.  Unlike the Hoth set, I don't think I'd buy a full set of these but would definitely get the three I mentioned.

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Matt R. on June 21, 2009, 08:13 AM
That Amanaman is freakin sweet !!!!  :)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 21, 2009, 06:51 PM
I hope I can get this set.  Crumb is one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 21, 2009, 09:36 PM
Wow, didn't see these deluxe series coming.  I like it.  I'm a little worried about the oversized Amanaman fitting on the display.  Of course with Jabba's Dias now, my whole Kubie display is falling apart.  I'm going to have to make a Jabba's Palace Diorama now.

I wonder how much these series will cost.  At least it seems that all the pieces you need to complete them are "basic".  I'm sure we'll get thrown some chases as well but these basic figures are pretty cool.

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 21, 2009, 09:47 PM
About the only bummer is the reissue of Luke and Chewie as I'd rather have seen another 2 goons but it is still awesome to see a Kubrick Jabba. 

Probably perfect chases...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 21, 2009, 09:53 PM
Just saw this.  Amazing.  I really hope it is reasonably affordable, though  :(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 21, 2009, 10:08 PM
does anyhone know when either set is released?

The release dates will not be officially announced until the sets are posted on Medicom's website... whenever that will be.  Sometimes they get posted the month after the show, sometimes it takes 9 months to find out the release dates.   :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 21, 2009, 10:11 PM
I still haven't heard any updates about the Ghostbusters that were announced, what, last October??
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 22, 2009, 05:41 AM
I still haven't heard any updates about the Ghostbusters that were announced, what, last October??

I think you'll find it was June!!!


They better not do Ree-Yees as a chase figure for this set!

Oola seems possible too but I'm not so bothered.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 22, 2009, 10:59 AM
I think you'll find it was June!!!
Well, I see that you posted a "where are the Ghostbusters" post in June, but does that really count as an update?  ;D

I don't remember seeing anything on Kubrick Nation, though I can't access that site from this computer to double check.  Where is this update you speak of, if you don't mind my asking?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2009, 11:06 AM
It was announced last June, no updates on a release yet. Medicom updates should be tomorrow, will see.

Who ya gonna call?  Ghostbusters! (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=13363.990)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 22, 2009, 12:06 PM
Good lord, I can't believe a year has passed since then!  An entire year with no updates.  Is this typical for Kubricks?  I hope they didn't run into a licensing snag or something  :(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 23, 2009, 10:32 AM
New Deluxe Series 1 -
Jabba's Palace Luke,
(http://home.comcast.net/~hobbymon/SWKubs3.jpg)

Is Luke holding the bone from the Rancor Pit?  Could we possibly see a Kubrick Rancor at some point :o?!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 23, 2009, 10:34 AM
Yes, that is a bone and I would welcome a Kuby Rancor.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2009, 10:38 AM
A Kuby Rancor would be awesome. A bit of a bigger pic of Luke.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Luke%20Jedi.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 23, 2009, 12:18 PM
Medicom update today & good news.   8)

Quote
2010 June sale schedule queue/cue brick No.266 KUBRICK STAR WARS (TM) DX SERIES 1 (opening type) Reference retail price each ¥1,344 (including tax) Prototype production PLASTIC ART - Each total height approximately 60mm ●LUKE SKYWALKER (TM) (JEDI (TM) KNIGHT) ●C-3PO (TM) & SALACIOUS CRUMB (TM) ●R2-D2 (TM) (JABBA' S BARGE) ●CHEWBACCA (TM) (BOUSHH' S PRISONER) ●AMANAMAN (TM) ●BIB FORTUNA (TM) - When the bonus part which belongs to each box is combined 'JABBA THE HUTT (TM)' you complete! Sale origin/corporation [takaratomi]

So 1,344 yen is aprox $14.62 US.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW1.jpg) (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW2.jpg)  (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW3.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW4.jpg) (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW5.jpg)  (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW6.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW7.jpg) (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW8.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Mikey D on October 23, 2009, 12:29 PM
They all look great.  Can't wait to see how they're boxed with the extra Jabba stuff. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2009, 01:20 PM
So if they're sold in a box of 12, about $165 and shipping then.  Not bad, though I wonder how the packaging will be, as with Mikey's comment.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on October 23, 2009, 01:30 PM
Those look excellent.  Earlier pics made me think Amanaman would be too tall, but based on that first group shot, it appears that he'll  fit in a standard individual kubrick display case. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 23, 2009, 01:44 PM
Yes, I agree that the packaging will be interesting seeing that you get a Kuby & a piece to the puzzle so to speak.

I enlarged the Jabba & base pic, now what pieces would we expect to find with a single kuby.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW8copy.jpg)

My guess would be the base is in 3 pieces, the hookah, pipe, & bowl for a piece, the arms & tail for another piece as I can see a line that looks like it connects to the main body & the last piece being the body & head. What gets me is, some of those pieces are frickin large so the packing is sure going to be something. Heck, this set is going to be something!  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on October 23, 2009, 01:57 PM
Yes, I agree that the packaging will be interesting seeing that you get a Kuby & a piece to the puzzle so to speak.

What if they go the evil route... what if it's not 6 pieces, but more with each chase having a piece you need?  For example - what if you can build Jabba/Dais with the basic 6, but you need chases for the hooka/bowl?   :-X

Or, what it the chases build something else entirely?

That's the best part about Medicom is that you truely have no idea what they will do...  :D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 23, 2009, 02:06 PM
That's the best part about Medicom is that you truely have no idea what they will do...  :D

Medicom will make us broke, that is what they will truely do.  ;)   ;D

So like will this be released in a Master Case? $800. plus...  :-\   >:D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on October 23, 2009, 02:31 PM
Looks awesome!  Great to finally have a timeline too so I know when to save my Kubie Pennies... er benjamins...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on October 23, 2009, 02:36 PM
Fantastic!  I really like the Deluxe concept but am really worried about how/if we are getting chases and if they will have parts of the Build a Jabba set.  I can see a lot of people pulling out their hair to get the last two pieces if they can't afford/find the chases with these releases.  I guess we'll find out all in due time.

Really glad that they are releasing details of these though.  I couldn't have waited too much longer for an update on these.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: drewlam on October 23, 2009, 03:16 PM
I"m just seeing this now.  Wow, awesome set.  Brent, I don't suppose you're planning on getting it?  If it looks like there's an extra set I am totally in.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on October 23, 2009, 05:16 PM
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/SW7.jpg)

I'm I the only one that has a problem with Bib's face?  I think that Medicom did a good job sculpting his head, but has fallen short with the painted face.  I would have liked to have seen them continue with the previous OT trend of sculpting the alien heads/faces and painting the human heads.  I thought that the face paint job on the Series 10 Tion Medon was also sub-par.  I think that they could have done better by sculpting that head as well.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on October 23, 2009, 05:24 PM
I'm looking forward to the new set, and Bib looks OK to me. If Mace is any indication, it may come out a little differently anyhow. I would be more excited if there were more aliens and less re-issues (Luke, R2, Chewie, 3PO), esxpecially at higher price-points.
I'm hoping the chases simply have the same "piece" as the figure they replace in the basic set. It seems unlikely that they would make chase pieces, but as Jeff said, Medicom can and will do nearly anything.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on October 23, 2009, 06:37 PM
So awesome! I cannot wait for these. I wasnt going to say it but since Jeff said it first, i am willing to bet you need the chase figures to finish the set. Either way, I am goingt o be spending alot of money im sure.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2009, 07:26 PM
I"m just seeing this now.  Wow, awesome set.  Brent, I don't suppose you're planning on getting it?  If it looks like there's an extra set I am totally in.

I am planning on getting it though I don't yet know what I'm ordering.  Depends on how simple it is.  $700 for a master case - no.  $165 for a box, yes. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on October 23, 2009, 07:45 PM
$700 for a master case - no. 

Wuss.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2009, 08:16 PM
$700 for a master case - no. 

Wuss.

Yes.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 24, 2009, 03:35 AM
Some better pics posted from Kenji over at RS.

(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128642)(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128643)

(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128644)(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128645)

(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128646)(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128647)

(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=128648)

I found these 2 great shots of Jabba & the base over at toy-world.com.hk (http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/redirect.php?tid=19996&goto=newpost)

(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0910/20091024_f5c37a4b81962327817c2BNpet1fI4fi.jpg)

(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0910/20091024_11efac05c61ae3fcdbeeZRK4G97DU7HZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on October 24, 2009, 11:48 AM
So after the closer pics of Jabba i am thinking he is broken up into 7. If i am right, that means one of the chase figures probably has a part. If they do the arms seperately, and they could, that brings us to 9!  :o All chase figures would have a part.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 24, 2009, 12:18 PM
It's all speculation at this point, but I have to agree that looks like (at least) 7 pieces.  Three Jabba pieces, three base pieces, and maybe the pipe/railing as a 7th.  I'd likely go for the common chase anyway, so I'm okay with this, but if it's collect all 9 with two super rares I will not be pleased.   >:(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 24, 2009, 12:31 PM
Yeah, I'm thinking 7 pieces too after looking at the larger pics & frickin' huge boxes. This set is going to be interesting.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on October 24, 2009, 12:54 PM
does this mean the previous series is finished. as i noticed from the medicom update the new series is called dx series 1

another star wars series to collect!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 24, 2009, 01:04 PM
I would say no, never underestimate Medicom. This is something new they are trying out, Medicom will always pull something out of their ass to make this exciting.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2009, 02:01 PM
Thanks for the pics Dale.  Looks pretty cool and if it means a standard (but deluxe) 9 piece series, I think that's pretty stinking cool given it should all be OT.  If Medicom wants to change it up a bit to make it deluxe but we still keep getting OT stuff, I'm ok with that. 

Now, bring on the Droids series with the build-an-A-wing.  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Bobajode on October 24, 2009, 05:04 PM
I'm thinking (hoping) it'll be 6 pieces, 3 dias, 1 Hookah and Jabbas Head/body one part and tail the last.

I'm loving the detail in Jabba then the fact they stick on Kubrick arms, class!

June 2010, is this the usaul length of time between announcement and release date?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on October 24, 2009, 06:43 PM
It looks like 7 pieces to me too.  Three for the Dias, 1 for the Hookah, 1 Tail, 1 Chest, and 1 Head.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on October 24, 2009, 10:15 PM
I can't believe they would include a unique Jabba piece with the case chase kubrick figure.  That would mean only 1 complete Jabba could be built per case.  Then Jabba himself, the complete verison of him anyway, would also be one per case.  And that doesn't make any sense, since the whole idea of this new Deluxe series is the ability to build the Jabba, which couldn't happen if there were chase build parts. 

I think if there are any chase kubrick figurs in this series, they must come with the same build-a-part that comes with the regular kubrick figure in the case that they replace.  E.g: Let's say Jedi Luke comes with Jabba's head.  and Nikto is a chase figure you find randomly in the Jedi Luke box.  Nikto would then also come with a Jabba's head build-piece.

Logically, this makes the most sense to me.  And also, it's what I'm hoping for.  Since, if the chase figure also comes with a chase build-a-part, that will make the chase figures even MORE expensive then they would be already.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on October 24, 2009, 10:51 PM
I can't believe they would include a unique Jabba piece with the case chase kubrick figure.  That would mean only 1 complete Jabba could be built per case.  Then Jabba himself, the complete verison of him anyway, would also be one per case.  And that doesn't make any sense, since the whole idea of this new Deluxe series is the ability to build the Jabba, which couldn't happen if there were chase build parts. 

I think if there are any chase kubrick figurs in this series, they must come with the same build-a-part that comes with the regular kubrick figure in the case that they replace.  E.g: Let's say Jedi Luke comes with Jabba's head.  and Nikto is a chase figure you find randomly in the Jedi Luke box.  Nikto would then also come with a Jabba's head build-piece.

Logically, this makes the most sense to me.  And also, it's what I'm hoping for.  Since, if the chase figure also comes with a chase build-a-part, that will make the chase figures even MORE expensive then they would be already.


I think you are dead on here.

CB
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on October 24, 2009, 11:54 PM
Since there are six regular figures shown, I think this is how Jabba will be divided up.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/jabba.jpg)

The pipe rack doesn't appear to have any joints, so that should be one piece.  You can clearly see a dividng line for where the tail attaches to the body, and sizewise, the platform should divide into three pieces.  That leaves Jabba's head and body as one piece, which I originally thought should be two due to the size, but since only six regular figures are shown in the series and there aren't likely to be chase build parts, this leaves the head/body as one piece.

On the other hand, if there are chase pieces, and previous series have had three chase figures, that means three chase pieces: Jabba's head and body could be two pieces, the gold base part of the pipe itself, and the handset, could be separate pieces from the brown rack.  Maybe the gold pipe base, handset, and brown rack could be the three chase build parts.  That way, everyone could still build Jabba on his platform.  But I sure hope not.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2009, 01:14 AM
I seriously hope you are correct though I think the reason folks are speculating on more than six pieces is due to the view from the back:


(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0910/20091024_11efac05c61ae3fcdbeeZRK4G97DU7HZ.jpg)

I completely agree with you on the separation of Jabba from his tail.  Seven base pieces though, possibly two pieces for the rail (joint near the corner).  Who knows?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on October 25, 2009, 01:19 AM
So pumped on this series, only figure that looks odd is chewbacca.  To much eye liner?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on October 25, 2009, 01:46 AM
Since there are six regular figures shown, I think this is how Jabba will be divided up.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/jabba.jpg)

The pipe rack doesn't appear to have any joints, so that should be one piece.  You can clearly see a dividng line for where the tail attaches to the body, and sizewise, the platform should divide into three pieces.  That leaves Jabba's head and body as one piece, which I originally thought should be two due to the size, but since only six regular figures are shown in the series and there aren't likely to be chase build parts, this leaves the head/body as one piece.

On the other hand, if there are chase pieces, and previous series have had three chase figures, that means three chase pieces: Jabba's head and body could be two pieces, the gold base part of the pipe itself, and the handset, could be separate pieces from the brown rack.  Maybe the gold pipe base, handset, and brown rack could be the three chase build parts.  That way, everyone could still build Jabba on his platform.  But I sure hope not.

So the figs will have a piece of Jabba.

This is how it looks to be broken down.

3 pieces of his throne

1 piece of his tail to mid waist

1 piece of his head and arms

1 piece of his Hookah

SNAP!  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 25, 2009, 02:01 AM
This series is up for preorder on Amazon.co.jp (http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.jp%2FKUBRICK-STAR-WARS-%25E3%2582%25AA%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2583%2597%25E3%2583%25B3%25E3%2582%25BF%25E3%2582%25A4%25E3%2583%2597-12%25E5%2580%258B%25E5%2585%25A5%25E3%2582%258A%25E3%2582%25A4%25E3%2583%25B3%25E3%2583%258A%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2583%259C%25E3%2583%2583%25E3%2582%25AF%25E3%2582%25B9%2Fdp%2FB002TG2ZUG&lp=ja_en&btnTrUrl=Translate) with 30% off 16,128 yen ($175.24 US) so 12,902 yen is aprox $140.00 US. At least that gives us a base price on what the box of 12 will be. Could be a month or 2 till this set shows up on HLJ & hopefully NCS, will be watching those sites & if the box of 12 is around the $150. mark then a Master Case might be inorder.  ;)

Here's the original link incasthe translated link I posted does not work:

KUBRICK STAR WARS DX SERIES 1 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%97-12%E5%80%8B%E5%85%A5%E3%82%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9/dp/B002TG2ZUG)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on October 25, 2009, 02:08 AM
This series is up for preorder on Amazon.co.jp (http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.jp%2FKUBRICK-STAR-WARS-%25E3%2582%25AA%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2583%2597%25E3%2583%25B3%25E3%2582%25BF%25E3%2582%25A4%25E3%2583%2597-12%25E5%2580%258B%25E5%2585%25A5%25E3%2582%258A%25E3%2582%25A4%25E3%2583%25B3%25E3%2583%258A%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2583%259C%25E3%2583%2583%25E3%2582%25AF%25E3%2582%25B9%2Fdp%2FB002TG2ZUG&lp=ja_en&btnTrUrl=Translate) with 30% off 16,128 yen ($175.24 US) so 12,902 yen is aprox $140.00 US. At least that gives us a base price on what the box of 12 will be. Could be a month or 2 till this set shows up on HLJ & hopefully NCS, will be watching those sites & if the box of 12 is around the $150. mark then a Master Case might be inorder.  ;)

Here's the original link incasthe translated link I posted does not work:

KUBRICK STAR WARS DX SERIES 1 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%97-12%E5%80%8B%E5%85%A5%E3%82%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9/dp/B002TG2ZUG)

I got into kubs around when series 10 and the boba fett collection came out, is it normal for pre orders to go up 7 months before a series is released?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on October 25, 2009, 02:19 AM
Yes, preorders can be up on sites months in advance & they will put an order stop so they don't over sell like HLJ has done in the past. HLJ had the Fett Collection up on Feb 17th for a shipping June 28th so that was only just a tad over 4 months.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on October 25, 2009, 02:26 AM
Yes, preorders can be up on sites months in advance & they will put an order stop so they don't over sell like HLJ has done in the past. HLJ had the Fett Collection up on Feb 17th for a shipping June 28th so that was only just a tad over 4 months.

Boy oh boy, I was spoiled with the series 10 and fett collection coming out so close to each other. 

I pre-ordered the c3PO and r2 2-pack, caught up on series 6,7,8 (basic sets, i'm not going to collect chases for now).
But nothing beat opening up new boxes : )

Here's to waiting!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on October 25, 2009, 07:55 AM
I can't believe they would include a unique Jabba piece with the case chase kubrick figure.  That would mean only 1 complete Jabba could be built per case.  Then Jabba himself, the complete verison of him anyway, would also be one per case.  And that doesn't make any sense, since the whole idea of this new Deluxe series is the ability to build the Jabba, which couldn't happen if there were chase build parts. 

I think if there are any chase kubrick figurs in this series, they must come with the same build-a-part that comes with the regular kubrick figure in the case that they replace.  E.g: Let's say Jedi Luke comes with Jabba's head.  and Nikto is a chase figure you find randomly in the Jedi Luke box.  Nikto would then also come with a Jabba's head build-piece.

Logically, this makes the most sense to me.  And also, it's what I'm hoping for.  Since, if the chase figure also comes with a chase build-a-part, that will make the chase figures even MORE expensive then they would be already.


what if they include a chase figure plus a chase piece for build the jabba? a slave chain leia round the neck perhaps. that would surely hike up prices for the dx series as it is!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on October 25, 2009, 03:39 PM
Since there are six regular figures shown, I think this is how Jabba will be divided up.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/jabba.jpg)

I think that's pretty logical.  R2 is a smaller character and could be packed with the larger head piece while Amanaman is larger and could come with the small-ish pipe/railing.  The other pieces could be split up randomly.

I think the dais and tail pieces are obvious but the head and pipe/railing don't look to be multiple pieces so I think you may have nailed it, Sir.

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on October 26, 2009, 06:27 PM
I had a dream* about this series last night...  here's how it went:

3:12 Luke = Jabba Head
3:12 R2-D2 = Jabba Body
3:12 Chewie = Jabba Tail
1:12 C-3PO = left dais piece
1:12 Bib = center dais piece
1:12 Amanaman = right dais piece

3:48 chase Ree-Yees = hooka pipe & railing

1:96 chase Squidface = Bubo
1:96 chase Weequay = Wol Cabbashite

So...
- with the 3:12 heavy-pack figures, you could build Jabba
- with the 1:12 light-pack figures, you could build the dais
- with the "easy" chase you got to add the railiing/pipe
- with the "rare" chase you got to add the critters to build on the scene

That would effectively mean you could build 3:12 Jabbas and 1:12 dais in a box of 12, and with the 3:48 chase holding the railing, 3/4 of the dais' would be able to be completed.  Interesting math, right?

* - please note again, this was just a dream... not based in any sort of fact.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 26, 2009, 08:09 PM
Cool dream to say the least.  :o  I like it though, as it means Jabba is readily available to all who want it and it doesn't tick off the less than completeists as they still get the dais.  Damn spiffy way to get more OT figs out as well.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 26, 2009, 08:55 PM
I like all of that except the idea of super cool OT figures being rare chases.   >:(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Ryan on October 28, 2009, 04:03 AM
I seriously hope you are correct though I think the reason folks are speculating on more than six pieces is due to the view from the back:


(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0910/20091024_11efac05c61ae3fcdbeeZRK4G97DU7HZ.jpg)

I completely agree with you on the separation of Jabba from his tail.  Seven base pieces though, possibly two pieces for the rail (joint near the corner).  Who knows?

I don't know. It looks to me like only the two inside cuts go all the way through. The four outside lines look more like surface detailing to me. The inside ones are darker and actually look like they go all the way through. The other ones are more of a grey brown. They look to me like groves on the dias with a dark wash. They way they angle out on the top part also leads me to believe they are just on the surface. Otherwise there's be to small rear corner pieces.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on October 28, 2009, 09:20 AM
The more I look the more I think its only 3 parts.

Maybe 1 Jabba per box of 12, each part would replace an entire figure in a single box, for example:no snowtrooper, just a part of Jabba and so on.

If each part is in with the figure, the boxes will be allot bigger, which might be the case, this is a new series after all and all of this is speculation.

Won't know for sure until these suckers are in hand...such is Kubricks though.

CB
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 10:44 AM
Hmmn...that's a really interesting thought.  Just 6 Jabba pieces in a box along with 6 figures and maybe one of the 6 figures is a chase?  Ugh.   :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on October 28, 2009, 11:17 AM
I think it's pretty clear from the info Medicom has released that we're getting 1x figure and 1x Jabba piece in each box.  The Medicom website clearly (well, as clear as broken English-Japanese translations can be) says:

"When the bonus part which belongs to each box is combined 'JABBA THE HUTT (TM)' you complete!"
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on October 28, 2009, 12:25 PM
I think it's pretty clear from the info Medicom has released that we're getting 1x figure and 1x Jabba piece in each box.  The Medicom website clearly (well, as clear as broken English-Japanese translations can be) says:

"When the bonus part which belongs to each box is combined 'JABBA THE HUTT (TM)' you complete!"

They can still just mean the box each party moght happen to be in, does not mean all 6, but I think you are right now that I think about the Hoth wave AT ST, no way that is just 3 parts...my guess is that you guys are right, 6 Kubricks, 6 parts...but you never know, could be different for each series.

CB
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 01:06 PM
Well, at least we'll know for sure in another short 8-9 months.   :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on October 28, 2009, 02:19 PM
Aggravation or not, if it's as simple as getting a single box and being done, I'll be disappointed.  I like chase figures and especially OT chase figures. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 03:38 PM
The more I look at those pics, the harder I find it to believe that Jabba will only be two pieces.  There is a clear split along the torso between his head and his body and that combined piece seems too massive to fit in a box.  I still think it's either a 7pc set or the rail piece comes with the tail.

Here's another idea - what if the BAF pieces are randomly packed?  You might have a couple Jabba'sin a box of 12 or maybe you'll have 12 Jabba tails.  I'm guessing you'll at least be able to build Jabba with a box, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see random bonus parts.

Brent - it's Medicom.  Of course there will be chases.   ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on October 29, 2009, 10:07 PM
Could be a month or 2 till this set shows up on HLJ & hopefully NCS...

From NCS today:

Quote
Hi, yes we will stock the upcoming Kubrick Star Wars Deluxe Series 1 and we should begin preorders within the next 2 months. Since the toys will be released in the summer of 2010, Medicom is expected to start their preorder campaign in January. Thanks.

Right on the mark Dale.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 29, 2009, 11:55 PM
Well done.  I'll definitely order from them again.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on October 29, 2009, 11:59 PM
Now that we have enough lead time and most folks are pretty satisfied with NCSX, I think I'll try to drop them a note and see if they could offer us some sort of bulk discount?  Maybe I could try to offer them some free advertising at JD to get us a better deal...  >:D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on October 30, 2009, 12:08 AM
Now that we have enough lead time and most folks are pretty satisfied with NCSX, I think I'll try to drop them a note and see if they could offer us some sort of bulk discount?  Maybe I could try to offer them some free advertising at JD to get us a better deal...  >:D

That's a really solid idea.  I would be tempted to buy multiple boxes if there were a JD discount associated with the purchase.  I'm sure it fell on deaf ears, but I mentioned JD in feedback back to NCS after my S10 and Fett Series figures arrived, suggesting that a number of us on JD bought from them via word of mouth in the forums.  I hope they go for it - it's certainly a partnership that makes sense!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on October 30, 2009, 01:25 AM
Great idea Jeff.  I hope it pans out.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on October 30, 2009, 09:11 AM
Now that we have enough lead time and most folks are pretty satisfied with NCSX, I think I'll try to drop them a note and see if they could offer us some sort of bulk discount?  Maybe I could try to offer them some free advertising at JD to get us a better deal...  >:D

Depending on the price structure, I'd be interested.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on October 30, 2009, 11:57 AM
Now that we have enough lead time and most folks are pretty satisfied with NCSX, I think I'll try to drop them a note and see if they could offer us some sort of bulk discount?  Maybe I could try to offer them some free advertising at JD to get us a better deal...  >:D

I'm sure they would do something like that, it seems like a lot of us bought our series 10 and/or fett cases from them.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Outkast34 on October 30, 2009, 09:51 PM
I'd jump on that bandwagon
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on October 31, 2009, 05:55 AM
I think it's pretty clear from the info Medicom has released that we're getting 1x figure and 1x Jabba piece in each box.  The Medicom website clearly (well, as clear as broken English-Japanese translations can be) says:

"When the bonus part which belongs to each box is combined 'JABBA THE HUTT (TM)' you complete!"

A bit better translation would be:

"Combine the bonus parts that come in each box to complete Jabba the Hutt."

The way it's written in Japanese implies to me that you will be able to complete Jabba without worrying about finding the right parts, but it's hard to be 100% sure.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on November 6, 2009, 07:40 AM
A seller on the bay is already starting to presell this set, sure a hell of a long way to the release tho.

Medicom 266 Star Wars DX Series 1 Kubrick set of 6 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-266-Star-Wars-DX-Series-1-Kubrick-set-of-6_W0QQitemZ370286356289QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5636c96741)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on November 6, 2009, 10:54 AM
$100 for a basic set of six?  Can't decide if that's high priced or not given the BAF parts.   :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on November 6, 2009, 10:57 AM
I think that's pretty fair when averaging out the price to include a complete Jabba w/dias.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on November 6, 2009, 11:00 AM
I think that's pretty fair when averaging out the price to include a complete Jabba w/dias.

Yeah, that's true.  I'm trying to gauge that versus the box or master case prices though.  If the Fett Series was about $160 per box, are these things going to be $200 per box?  If so, a set of 6 for under $100 is a steal.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on November 6, 2009, 11:13 AM
I'm trying to gauge that versus the box or master case prices though.  If the Fett Series was about $160 per box, are these things going to be $200 per box?  If so, a set of 6 for under $100 is a steal.

Japanese price =

1,344 yen is aprox $14.62 US.

So the basic Japanese retail for 6 figures would be about $88.  Based on that fact, $100 for a set of six, which will invariably include short-packed figures, really isn't that unreasonable for a pre-order.

If the Jabba thing works out to a pretty standard arrangement (ie standard pack-in pieces, etc) then I'm sure the price for a set of 6 may come down a bit once things are actually released and people undercut prices just to move excess product from MC purchases.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on January 6, 2010, 03:06 PM
Could be a month or 2 till this set shows up on HLJ & hopefully NCS...

From NCS today:

Quote
Hi, yes we will stock the upcoming Kubrick Star Wars Deluxe Series 1 and we should begin preorders within the next 2 months. Since the toys will be released in the summer of 2010, Medicom is expected to start their preorder campaign in January. Thanks.

Right on the mark Dale.

Thought I'd give this a bump since January is now upon us and at least according to NCSX, Medicom should be starting their pre-order campaign this month.  Bring it on!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on January 8, 2010, 07:54 PM
I'm really looking forward to these. :)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on January 23, 2010, 09:21 AM
Blister.jp is show the DX Series 1: Box Of 12 Units (http://www.blister.jp/item13605.html) up for preorder.

Regular price is 16,128 Yen so about $179.33 US. $14.94 each.
Reservation price is 12,900 Yen or about $143.44 US. $11.95 each.

Just have to wait for the Medicom update is a few short hrs & hopefully they will show then wait again for NCSX & HLJ for them to show up for preorder.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on January 23, 2010, 10:47 AM
I guess I'm kind of surprised that the regular price (16,128 Yen) has not gone up since the Boba Fett collection considering they are now including the BAJ (Build A Jabba) pieces in this release.  That being said, I'm hoping that NCSX will list theirs close to the $169 they were charging last year for the BFC.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on January 24, 2010, 12:46 AM
I'm still hoping we can get a group rate out of NCS this time around. :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on January 26, 2010, 08:51 AM
From NCS:

Quote
We checked with our Japanese suppliers last night but they have still not started their preorder campaigns for the Star Wars Deluxe Series 1 Kubricks yet. We'll be glad to keep you posted once we have news. Thanks for checking with us.
 
Regards,
NCS Inc
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on January 26, 2010, 10:09 AM
I'm still hoping we can get a group rate out of NCS this time around. :-\

Still working on it... ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on January 28, 2010, 10:11 PM
Hi there.  Long time reader, so I'm just now joining as it's getting pricey to stay alive.  I'm interested in the group rate.

Thanks for all the good coverage and conversation.  This forum has cost me quite a bit of money ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on January 29, 2010, 12:49 AM
I hope it works out with them again.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on January 29, 2010, 04:53 PM
I hope it works out with them again.

Again?  I think this would be a first.  Since they got a ton of orders from JD though, I hope they seriously consider some kind of partnership with the site.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on January 29, 2010, 06:24 PM
I hope it works out with them again.

Again?  I think this would be a first.  Since they got a ton of orders from JD though, I hope they seriously consider some kind of partnership with the site.

I think what he means is that he hopes it works out where they are carrying Kubricks again.  It's a nice place to get them considering not many US e-tailers carry them.  That sound about right for what you were getting at Evenflow?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on January 29, 2010, 06:27 PM
Ah, that makes sense.  I'm fairly certain NCS is carrying them - it's just a question of whether or not we can get a group/wholesale rate.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on February 11, 2010, 11:54 AM
Hey guys, if you do work out some kind of group buy deal and post the details, I might be interested in taking part.  I needs me my Kubrick Jabba!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on February 11, 2010, 02:44 PM
Hey guys, if you do work out some kind of group buy deal and post the details, I might be interested in taking part.  I needs me my Kubrick Jabba!

I know Jeff has been actively working on this, so hopefully we'll have some more info soon.  It benefits everyone involved to sign up as many JD'ers as possible, so the more the merrier!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Bobajode on February 11, 2010, 04:11 PM
Hey guys, if you do work out some kind of group buy deal and post the details, I might be interested in taking part.  I needs me my Kubrick Jabba!
I'd be very interested in any deal too  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on February 11, 2010, 08:55 PM
What would be the process for this?  Thanks for working on a group rate, I'm eager to sign-up.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on February 11, 2010, 09:53 PM
What would be the process for this?  Thanks for working on a group rate, I'm eager to sign-up.

Well, NCS would hopefully offer Jeff/JD a wholesale group rate if they order enough cases.  NCS is a distributor, so it's worthwhile for them to offer a lower rate to move a larger number of items.  JD might also offer up some free/discounted ads for NCS, so it's a win-win for both of them.  I'm sure that if/when a deal gets worked out, Jeff will post a thread on here and people can sign up for the boxes they want.  I wasn't around back when they were ordering master cases, but I think that's the gist of the process they used to use.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 1, 2010, 12:28 PM
Posted at thr other site...

Quote
Out in June - Kubricks DLX 1 each box include :
2x Luke ( Jedi Knight )
3x C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
3x R2-D2 ( Jabba's Barge )
2x Chewbacca ( Boushh's Prisoner )
1x Amanaman
1x Bib Fortuna

not sure how the jabba parts will ship thou.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 1, 2010, 01:13 PM
Well, I'll be ordering a box for sure.   :-\  Too bad the aliens are the more common pieces - I feel like I've gotten a lot of droids recently, especially with the Threepio/R2 2-pack being one of the last new items released.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on March 1, 2010, 09:27 PM
Well, I'll be ordering a box for sure.   :-\  Too bad the aliens are the more common pieces - I feel like I've gotten a lot of droids recently, especially with the Threepio/R2 2-pack being one of the last new items released.

Here's hoping the R2 and C3 are the chances for a 1/12 or 1/24, or the 1/96 figs.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 1, 2010, 09:31 PM
Here's hoping the R2 and C3 are the chances for a 1/12 or 1/24, or the 1/96 figs.

It doesn't look that way per Dale's post:

Out in June - Kubricks DLX 1 each box include :
2x Luke ( Jedi Knight )
3x C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
3x R2-D2 ( Jabba's Barge )
2x Chewbacca ( Boushh's Prisoner )
1x Amanaman
1x Bib Fortuna


While Jabba is cool and the two aliens are great choices, I'm not overly excited about the other four.   :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: P-Siddy on March 1, 2010, 10:17 PM
Quote
Out in June - Kubricks DLX 1 each box include :
2x Luke ( Jedi Knight )
3x C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
3x R2-D2 ( Jabba's Barge )
2x Chewbacca ( Boushh's Prisoner )
1x Amanaman
1x Bib Fortuna

So this will most likely be similar with the Hoth set with the R-3PO and Snowie getting one per.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on March 1, 2010, 11:24 PM
Here's hoping the R2 and C3 are the chances for a 1/12 or 1/24, or the 1/96 figs.

It doesn't look that way per Dale's post:

Out in June - Kubricks DLX 1 each box include :
2x Luke ( Jedi Knight )
3x C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
3x R2-D2 ( Jabba's Barge )
2x Chewbacca ( Boushh's Prisoner )
1x Amanaman
1x Bib Fortuna


What I meant was that within those 3x are the random chase figures, similar to when Clone Trooper (4x) contained a 1/24 Gree.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 01:54 AM
What I meant was that within those 3x are the random chase figures, similar to when Clone Trooper (4x) contained a 1/24 Gree.

Ummm....what?   ???  I thought this was the breakdown for Series 10:

Clone Trooper 4:12  (Really 28:96 with 4 chases per 8 boxes)
Darth Vader    3:12 (No Chases)
Grievous (Reg) 2:12  (Really 15:96 with 1 chase per 8 boxes)
Palpatine 1:12 (No Chases)
Anakin 1:12  (No Chases)
Tarful 1:12  (Really 7:96 with 1 chase per 8 boxes)
Easy Chase: Gree 1:48 (Found in the Clone Trooper Boxes)
Hard Chase: 4-Arm Grievous (Found in the Grievous Boxes)
Hard Chase: Tion Medon (Found in the Tarful Boxes)

2 of the chases were in shorter packed boxes, but agree with you that it was nice to find the comon chase in the 4x Clone Trooper boxes.

Based on S10, I'm going to guess the following for chases:

Easy Chase: 8D8 in the C3P0 Box (or EV-9D9)
1:96 Chase: Malakili in the Luke Jedi Box
1:96 Chase: Ree Yees in the Amanamin Box

I'd love to get a Ree Yees, Squid Head, or Oola in this set.  Klaatu, Weequay, Barada, or Nikto would be okay with me too.  I could live without Malakili, 8D8, or EV-9D9 though.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 2, 2010, 08:15 AM
HLJ has the Jabba's Palace DX Series 1 up for preorder for approx $163.85 US for a box of 12 so approx $655.40 US for a MC.

Kubrick: Star Wars DX #1 1 Box 12pcs (http://www.hlj.com/product/MEDKUB-266)

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Preorder by Mar. 18 to get 5% off the regular price of 15,360 yen!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 2, 2010, 08:29 AM
That's about what I expected for this set.  Hopefully NCSX will come through for us this year!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 08:35 AM
HLJ has the Jabba's Palace DX Series 1 up for preorder for approx $163.85 US for a box of 12 so approx $655.40 US for a MC.

Kubrick: Star Wars DX #1 1 Box 12pcs (http://www.hlj.com/product/MEDKUB-266)

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Preorder by Mar. 18 to get 5% off the regular price of 15,360 yen!


Still no sign of them on NCSX as of this morning.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on March 2, 2010, 08:44 AM
I love opening boxes, but really don't care for extras of the droids, luke or chewie. The 2 R2s, 2 3PO's, Chewie and Luke are going to end up selling for $5 like all other commons have come down to (getting back $30). That means if you buy a box a basic set of 6 sets you back $140 or so. At that rate, I can buy a set off of the bay with Jabba (I'm guessing $100) and the common chase, and not have taken a chance on a blank box. I wish the math worked out better, but that's my take on it at the moment.  :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on March 2, 2010, 09:47 AM
Yeah, throwing in a truly hard to find chase makes it more worth someone's while to buy an entire case at prices like that, but the incentive seems to go away when your rarest figure is 1/12.  Of course, that will mean decreased demand as fewer people will buy and open boxes beyond what they narrowly need, so ultimately the price per set may not be much below the price per box of 12. . .and of course, we still aren't sure how Jabba is going to work.  I'll be curious to see this play out.  I have been collecting these things for a couple of years now, and still am stumped as to how brand new block figures can cost so damn much.  Then I think about the price of Medicom's RAH figures compared to Hot Toys, and I begin to understand the bigger story--price gouging because there is an audience (i.e. us) who is willing to pay, period.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 09:59 AM
Do we know that the rarest figure will be 1:12?  I'd be surprised if they went away from the common chase and two rares with the Deluxe line.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on March 2, 2010, 10:07 AM
I wish the math worked out better, but that's my take on it at the moment.  :-\

Yeah, when you're buying a box and paying $170 and only getting $30 back on your extra 6, there's no way it's really even worth buying a box anymore.  Oh, how I long for the days of S4 and $300 Master Cases from Robby.jp again.   :'(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on March 2, 2010, 10:16 AM
I wish the math worked out better, but that's my take on it at the moment.  :-\

Yeah, when you're buying a box and paying $170 and only getting $30 back on your extra 6, there's no way it's really even worth buying a box anymore.  Oh, how I long for the days of S4 and $300 Master Cases from Robby.jp again.   :'(

Yeah that was awesome, figures it closed. I dont know if i want to grab a master case this time around, i may just get a boz and fight for the chase figures on ebay.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 2, 2010, 10:27 AM
Here's a little wrinkle that I haven't heard about before. According to the Japanese text appearing underneath this image at the ToyWorld site (http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=19996&extra=&page=2), there is a cardboard background based on Jabba's palace, but there's only one included per master case!

Translated this reads: "In each master case (which consists of 4 inner boxes of 12 figures, for a total of 48), there is 1!!! Deluxe Display Base (cardboard) that is designed to look like the inside of Jabba's palace."

I really don't know what to make of that. If they're packaged outside the boxes (as opposed to being inside one random box) then I imagine the only way to get one will be to buy a master case or pony up a large amount on ebay. Doesn't make sense to me to do it this way, especially since a cardboard background is so cheap to make.

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(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1003/20100302_3e8b4ea1a608d92582f7zQq6alPIleLF.jpg)
1BOX12個入り×4インナー=48個入りの1マスターカートンに付き、1枚!!!ジャバ宮殿の内装がイメージされた『豪華ディズプレイベース(紙製)』が付属~♪
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 2, 2010, 11:05 AM
That insert looks really cool and will look even better with all of the other Jabba's palace figures from the previous series (Han Carbonite, Lando Skiff Guard, etc), but I'm not going to pay $600 for a Master Case just to get it...  If they do end up randomly packing it in one of the boxes of 12, it would be cool to pull that box. But if it is packed outside of the boxes, I wonder if NCSX would put that in someone's shipment sine they'd be breaking up master cases anyway...

Man, this is starting to get complicated...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on March 2, 2010, 11:23 AM
Man, this is starting to get complicated...

Understatement of the year. 
- how will they pack the Jabba's Palace Display Base?
- will the Jabba pieces be packed randomly or assigned to certain figures?
- how many Jabba pieces are there (4, 6, 7, 9, 12?)
- will there be chase Jabba pieces?

So many questions, so little info...  June is so, so far away. :(
 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 2, 2010, 11:27 AM
$655 plus for a MC... ordered!  :-X

Can always change my mind when I see what NCSX charges.  :-\

I hate Medicom... miss Robby... sigh!  :'(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 2, 2010, 11:33 AM
Wow, I think I'll be fine just using the POTF2 pop up diorama (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/potf2/potf23Dpalaceloose.jpg) for this instead and avoid that headache altogether. It looks like that is what it was based off of in part anyway - right down to the Rancor in the floor.

(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_1003/20100302_3e8b4ea1a608d92582f7zQq6alPIleLF.jpg)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/potf23Dpalaceloose.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 2, 2010, 11:56 AM
I do think it's a tribute to that, although using the POTF2 diorama directly with the Kubricks might not work that well. The scale will be off, and you'd have to remove the cardboard throne. Still, I suppose you could make it work. They aren't expensive.

BTW I'm starting to think that the Jabba parts may not come with the individual figures at all, and are just going to come as one set per box of 12.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 01:15 PM
I do think it's a tribute to that, although using the POTF2 diorama directly with the Kubricks might not work that well. The scale will be off, and you'd have to remove the cardboard throne. Still, I suppose you could make it work. They aren't expensive.

BTW I'm starting to think that the Jabba parts may not come with the individual figures at all, and are just going to come as one set per box of 12.

We'll see, but I'm still thinking they will be in the boxes.  Seems silly to me to call them "Deluxe Figures" if the BAF parts are just a seperate part of the packaging.  Anyone know what people who pre-ordered off Ebay are supposedly getting?  I thought these were advertised as basic set of 6 + Jabba, but that might be hard to deliver on.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 2, 2010, 01:38 PM
Was there a POTF2 Hoth pop-up diorama background?  Might be worth the speculation now that they will be releasing one of those with DLX S2...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 2, 2010, 01:41 PM
Was there a POTF2 Hoth pop-up diorama background?  Might be worth the speculation now that they will be releasing one of those with DLX S2...

No, just this and the Cantina diorama.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on March 2, 2010, 09:20 PM
Damn it!!!!! Now I want a master case.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on March 2, 2010, 09:42 PM
Man, this is starting to get complicated...

Understatement of the year. 
- how will they pack the Jabba's Palace Display Base?
- will the Jabba pieces be packed randomly or assigned to certain figures?
- how many Jabba pieces are there (4, 6, 7, 9, 12?)
- will there be chase Jabba pieces?

So many questions, so little info...  June is so, so far away. :(
 

this
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 10:20 PM
What?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: P-Siddy on March 2, 2010, 10:22 PM
What?

That.

I hope that we get some clarification on what's involved (via Jeff's questions) since I want the Hoth one and am curious what's the best route to go.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2010, 10:31 PM
What?

That.

I hope that we get some clarification on what's involved (via Jeff's questions) since I want the Hoth one and am curious what's the best route to go.

Well, you're in the best shape because we'll know answers to most of these questions by the time you can order any Hoth figures.  Per Dan's post, I would suggest just getting a basic set of 6 online as the cheapest way to go if you don't care about chases.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 2, 2010, 11:51 PM
Just to make sure I don't miss out on these I ordered a box from HLJ along with the 400% C-3PO.  If NCS comes through for us and the prices are comparable, I'll cancel and order from them.  Couldn't pass up the C-3PO for sure...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on March 3, 2010, 12:13 AM
One cardboard diorama per Master Case is just insane.  What the hell is Medicom doing?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 3, 2010, 12:15 AM
NCS has their pre-order up:

NCS Deluxe Series 1 (http://www.shopncsx.com/kubrickstarwarsdxseries1.aspx)

Again, it's higher than HLJ at $175.90, but the domestic shipping will probably end up being less.  Decisions, decisions...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Outkast34 on March 3, 2010, 12:40 AM
I went with NCSX for a pre-order
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 3, 2010, 07:49 AM
NCS has their pre-order up:

NCS Deluxe Series 1 (http://www.shopncsx.com/kubrickstarwarsdxseries1.aspx)

Again, it's higher than HLJ at $175.90, but the domestic shipping will probably end up being less.  Decisions, decisions...

Sweet.  I'm going to go with NCS for this I think, but am going to wait to see if Jeff can get us a group rate.  I thought about pre-ordering anyway just in case, but that could hurt the chance for group discounts.  If too many pre-orders come in they may not feel the need to offer a group rate.  Likewise if they just see a bunch of cancelled pre-orders replaced with JD group rate orders, they're probably not going to offer a deal again.  Hope we can get a better deal!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 3, 2010, 10:13 AM
$655 plus for a MC... ordered!  :-X

Can always change my mind when I see what NCSX charges.  :-\

Well I placed an order yesterday with HLJ on a MC for $655. plus shipping. Now the NCSX has the preorder up for $703.60 plus shipping I way the odds for a better route.

HLJ: MC $655. + Ship $60. = $715.00 US. The shipping is based on what I paid for a Series 10 MC last year & that could go up.

NCSX: MC $703.60 + Ship $41.18 = $744.78 US via USPS Priority Mail Int.

 $744.78
-$715.00
------------
$29.78    

A $30.00 US difference, cheaper at HLJ. I am also taking 2 things into account on with whom to go with. Up here in Canada we pay a customs duty fee so ordering from either place I will get hit with that but then again maybe not, it's a hit & miss with Canada Post & thus far it has been good, not really a biggie for me.

This is the big factor tho & I'm sure for those who were around when Series 4 came out & just before we found out about Robby.jp will remember. I placed an order more a MC from HLJ. I have odered from them in the past with no problems but this one had my heart racing.

Instead of a factory sealed MC, HLJ sent 4 boxes of 12 in another box which was bigger than a MC box. I had no idea what to expect but I did fear the worse. Upon opening the boxes & checking things out, it turned out that HLJ opened a MC & plastic wrapped the 4 boxes & shipped them in a larger box. It all turned out well in the end but if it was to ever happen again, I have no choice but to return them back to HLJ for a refund & no doubt I would be screwed getting a sealed MC as by that time they would be discontinued.

Here are pics of what you would get in a MC & what I go from that Series 4 back in 2005.

Sealed MC:

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/KBS51.jpg)

Opened MC from above:

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/KBS52.jpg)

That is what you should get from the Medicom factory.

This is what I got from HLJ:

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/HLJ%20Parcel.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Open%20Parcel.jpg)

Definitely not a FSMC, an opened MC & repacked.

Now, since Robby.jp sold out his business (RIP), we scrambled to find another source, NCSX was found. I went back to HLJ last year for Series 10. All was good with both places, NCSX worked out very well for Jeff thus far. HLJ cancelled his massive order which was very strange but my order went through.

Now what I am getting at here is, do I take a chance with HLJ again for a cheaper price & hope like hell it's a sealed MC or do I pay the $30. more & know that I wll get a sealed MC?

With HLJ, you can place an order & cancel anytime & no charge till they get them & the item is processed so that is nice to hold onto. With NCSX, looks like the same so nice to have that too.

I am going to take a gamble here & go with NCSX for the extra bit. Untill I hear back from HLJ that they will guarantee me a FSMC, NCSX wins IMHO.

Please note that I have nothing against HLJ, I have ordered many items from them & would do it again in a heart beat but that Series 10 fiasco just sits in the back of my head especially since this Series has will...

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include a pop-up cardboard display which is designed to look like Jabba's palace in each Master Carton of 4 factory cases.

Hate like hell to pay uber $$$ for this set & expect a FSMC & when it arrives, it's the other way around with no display insight.   :'(

Sorry for the ramble but I'm sure you can see what worries me.  :-\

I hope this Series pans out well for all of you & if Jeff can get a deal, that would be awesome.

Bloody Medicom, they keep giving me a reason why I love to hate them.  :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 3, 2010, 12:03 PM

HLJ: MC $655. + Ship $60. = $715.00 US. The shipping is based on what I paid for a Series 10 MC last year & that could go up.

NCSX: MC $703.60 + Ship $4.68 = $744.78 US via USPS Priority Mail Int.

DSJ, you may want to check your Canadian math again.  Doesn't $703.60 + $4.68  = $708.28?  It does in the US...  Not sure where the $41.18 amount came from that you added to the MC price to get $744.78...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 3, 2010, 12:10 PM
Fixed. The math is right but this keyboard on my laptop is a pain in the ass, keeps missing the odd key when I type.  :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on March 3, 2010, 12:52 PM
Good points Dale, there is a lot to take in to consideration, and many questions remaining.

I'm going to sit tight for a while. If there is one thing recent kubrick series have shown, it is that waiting doesn't come with too much of a penalty. I want more information on the series, pack-ins, chases, displays, and who knows what else before I decide what to get and where to get it from.

Medicom sure knows how to keep it exciting...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 3, 2010, 01:15 PM
The re-packing issue is what bothers me about ordering outside of NCS.  While I have not ordered a MC, I did order two boxes of S10 and 2 boxes of the Fett series from them.  (1 of each for me and 1 of each for Jay).  Out of those four boxes, we landed a Gree Chase, an L-Slot Fett, and a 4-arm Grievous. 

For me, it comes down to a matter of trust.  If there is any chance at all the boxes are going to be tampered with to lower the chance of my getting a chase, then I might as well just go the Ebay route to get the basic sets and chases I want.  NCS did right by me last time, so I'm probably going to stick with them again on this, especially if we can get a group order pulled together to lower the cost.  In fact, pending a group cost I might be willing to go for two boxes with NCS instead of one to increase my odds and help prove the value of partnering with JD.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on March 3, 2010, 02:13 PM
The re-packing issue is what bothers me about ordering outside of NCS.  While I have not ordered a MC, I did order two boxes of S10 and 2 boxes of the Fett series from them.  (1 of each for me and 1 of each for Jay).  Out of those four boxes, we landed a Gree Chase, an L-Slot Fett, and a 4-arm Grievous. 

For me, it comes down to a matter of trust.  If there is any chance at all the boxes are going to be tampered with to lower the chance of my getting a chase, then I might as well just go the Ebay route to get the basic sets and chases I want.  NCS did right by me last time, so I'm probably going to stick with them again on this, especially if we can get a group order pulled together to lower the cost.  In fact, pending a group cost I might be willing to go for two boxes with NCS instead of one to increase my odds and help prove the value of partnering with JD.

But your situation with NCS regarding the chase figures is luck, nothing more.  I've ordered four single boxes over time, either from NCS or HLJ and have ended up with two chase figures in total.  Strangely that works out to the exact odds Medicom has.  Your order has a higher ratio but the sample size is too small to actually matter statistically.  You are facing a 1/2 shot in ordering a box that you will end up with some chase figures, that is all.  HlJ doesn't tamper and seems to realistically be the only other retailer.  Granted they repacked Dale's box, but I suspect they felt the other box was more secure for overseas shipping, nothing more than that.   

I get your point about a tampered box on ebay.  I've sold unopened boxes on ebay before but honestly those were the boxes I knew had nothing in them from the way Master Case openings played out here online.  I told anyone that asked that there would be no chase figure, so didn't mislead anyone. 

I just don't see any great saving coming from NCS.  They are a retailer attempting to make money.  They are largely the only domestic seller of master cases or boxes of Kubricks.  While the market appears large based on the population here at JD, we're realistically what?  20-30 guys?  That comprises what percentage of their business?  Sorry to be a negative nelly, but I don't see any great merit coming out of the request. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 3, 2010, 02:26 PM
You are facing a 1/2 shot in ordering a box that you will end up with some chase figures, that is all.  HlJ doesn't tamper and seems to realistically be the only other retailer.

To further your point, I ordered Series 10 from them and received the Grievous chase and ordered the BFC and received no chases...  50% success rate as well...

They are largely the only domestic seller of master cases or boxes of Kubricks. 

There's another domestic e-tailer that will be taking pre-orders for these and has posted as such over at KubrickNation but I'm not really sure whether they will be offering untampered MC's and randomized boxes of 12 or not.  For anyone interested the name of the store is Toys+Life and they are based out of NY.  They have a bunch of Kubricks and Be@rbricks for sale currently.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on March 3, 2010, 04:29 PM
I like the looks of the Jabba's palace backdrop but you guys are right, it's quite similar to the Hasbro set.  Still, pretty cool.  The way it's packed, maybe less cool.

I don't think I'm going to be buying the Jabba set, but I'm interested to see the details on how the build-a-figure is packed as that'll give us an idea of how the AT-ST is shipping.  That set, Hoth, I am interested in.  We'll also find out if there are any chase figures when the Jabba set gets released.  I'm assuming there will be, but confirmation is always nice.

I was happy with my order at NCS for the Fett Collection so I'll probably go back to them for the Hoth set when it comes.  It'll probably depend on how the boxes and parts are packed, though, as it might be more economical to buy a set than a box.  We'll see, I guess.

   E...

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 3, 2010, 05:15 PM
But your situation with NCS regarding the chase figures is luck, nothing more. 

Oh of course.  I never meant to imply that anyone would definitely get chase figures if they order from NCS.  I just don't have experience ordering Kubes from a merchant other than NCS, so I'd rather stick with the company that has done right by me.  Repacking of boxes (even if it was to protect them) does not sit well with me knowing how closely people watch box and carton chase placement. 

As for statistics, here was the breakdown for the Fett series.  Out of 15 NCS boxes, 10 had either a rare or commone chase.  I will take that over the 50% odds we've seen elsewhere.   ;)

chap - L-Slot chase (NCS)
bigj22 (box 1) - L-Slot chase (NCS)
Jeff (box 1) - L-Slot chase (NCS)
Justin - L-Slot chase (NCS)

Jeff (box 2) - common chases (NCS)
bigj22 (box2) - common chases (NCS)
knashdx - common chases (NCS)
Dan - common chases (NCS)
Stewbacca-common chases (NCS)
Jayson - common chases (NCS)

Scott - no chases (NCS)
evenflow - no chases (NCS)
efranks - no chases (NCS)
I Am Sith - no chases (NCS)
Outkast34 - no chases (NCS)
Morgbug - no chases (Mediacom)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on March 3, 2010, 11:54 PM
Who wants more info on Deluxe Series 1 - Display Base and Build-a-Jabba? (http://hanshideout.blogspot.com/2010/03/medicom-kubrick-star-wars-deluxe-series.html)  I knew you did...  ;)

For those too lazy to click and read...
- The Display Base is not intended for sale, but rather to be used as a promo item by shop owners
- Build-a-Jabba is 6 pieces, one with each figure. If you buy the basic 6, you should have everything you need to build one.
- Secret means secret, duh!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on March 4, 2010, 01:35 AM
I brought this up last year, but what would be involved to get a wholesale deal through HLJ?  What is the minimum order Jeff? It seems to me when kubricks drop there is more than enough interest in at least a few master cases worth. .
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on March 4, 2010, 02:18 AM
I can see why Medicom is doing the cardboard palace as a sales promo, but man, that's cool enough that if they packed one in each box it would probably actually get me to buy one.

Thanks for the info, Jeff.  Sounds like when the Hoth set rolls around I'm probably just going to buy a box, take  a shot at a chase figure, get a set and build the AT-ST. 

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 4, 2010, 03:20 AM
I brought this up last year, but what would be involved to get a wholesale deal through HLJ?  What is the minimum order Jeff? It seems to me when kubricks drop there is more than enough interest in at least a few master cases worth. .

Ahh, no. You gotta be an actual business & as for a website, this is a forum not a retail online store so I can't even see that happening even if it was suggested for members to get a bulk discount. Jeff had his bulk order cancelled last time as I mentioned a few posts back & that can happen again.

HobbyLink Japan offers wholesale pricing to dealers/resellers who meet some basic requirements (http://www.hlj.com/overview/hlj_dealers.html#content_block)

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You have an actual business, i.e. your own store, distributorship or website (reselling on eBay or similar does not qualify);
You are prepared to make purchases of at least 180,000 yen minimum per order (smaller orders are possible, but discounts will be lower);
You are prepared to make full payment prior to shipment; and
You are prepared to conduct business by the Internet only (we will not use faxes for routine contact).

If you believe you meet these requirements and want to discuss with us further the possibility of beginning wholesale purchases from HLJ, please send an e-mail to tell us your name, the name of your business, a description of your business, and what sorts of products you're interested in.

HLJ is sorta like Robby.p was, you have to be a actual business for wholesale pricing but they also sell to the public at the rastes given. With Robby, some of slipped under the wire & got in & others had questions asked about what business they operated & so much for that.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on March 4, 2010, 09:27 AM
The Evangelion set out this month should also help to clear up any questions as to how the build-a-kubrick scenario will play out.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: chap on March 4, 2010, 10:06 AM
I brought this up last year, but what would be involved to get a wholesale deal through HLJ?  What is the minimum order Jeff? It seems to me when kubricks drop there is more than enough interest in at least a few master cases worth. .

Ahh, no. You gotta be an actual business & as for a website, this is a forum not a retail online store so I can't even see that happening even if it was suggested for members to get a bulk discount. Jeff had his bulk order cancelled last time as I mentioned a few posts back & that can happen again.

HobbyLink Japan offers wholesale pricing to dealers/resellers who meet some basic requirements (http://www.hlj.com/overview/hlj_dealers.html#content_block)

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You have an actual business, i.e. your own store, distributorship or website (reselling on eBay or similar does not qualify);
You are prepared to make purchases of at least 180,000 yen minimum per order (smaller orders are possible, but discounts will be lower);
You are prepared to make full payment prior to shipment; and
You are prepared to conduct business by the Internet only (we will not use faxes for routine contact).

If you believe you meet these requirements and want to discuss with us further the possibility of beginning wholesale purchases from HLJ, please send an e-mail to tell us your name, the name of your business, a description of your business, and what sorts of products you're interested in.

HLJ is sorta like Robby.p was, you have to be a actual business for wholesale pricing but they also sell to the public at the rastes given. With Robby, some of slipped under the wire & got in & others had questions asked about what business they operated & so much for that.

I'm not sure who Robby.P was as I just started posting on here in the last year.

But thanks for the info DSJ.  Sorry my post was a little confsuing "ordering at least a few master cases".  I wasn't referring to the forum.  I was talking more about myself.  The reason I asked is because I actually already run my own company (its a small diy record label I've set up to help my friends bands while I'm in college, but its a company none the less).  I already have a website and webstore set up etc. etc. 

Although I won't be in a situation to get into something like this, this summer with the new sets (I graduate in May and need to get a real world job).  It seems like the interest is there and buying $2,000 worth of kubs @ wholesale next year and re-selling on my site doesn't seem like that much more work than I already am doing with the record label (I'm already going to the post office all the time, etc. etc.).  I will probably contact them in the future for more information.

I'm sure the members on here would support something like this right?

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2010, 10:26 AM
I'm sure the members on here would support something like this right?



I don't think it would hurt to contact them and see what kind of a deal they might have.   A lot of us have expressed interest in going in on a group order, so you could probably get a tally of interested parties within a couple of days if you need an approximate count.  I know Jeff was trying to work a similar angle with NCS, but they weren't able to figure anything out until the product listed on their site.  That finally happened a few days ago, so hopefully Jeff will have some new news for us on where this deal is at. 

Does anyone know NCS's pre-order cancellation policy?  I'd like to hold out for a group order, but am losing strength with each passing day...must resist...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on March 4, 2010, 10:32 AM
Jeff will have some new news for us on where this deal is at. 

Nope, nothing new.  Still waiting for them.  It's not looking all that likely at this point...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2010, 10:35 AM
Jeff will have some new news for us on where this deal is at. 

Nope, nothing new.  Still waiting for them.  It's not looking all that likely at this point...

 :'(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 4, 2010, 11:02 AM
Does anyone know NCS's pre-order cancellation policy?  I'd like to hold out for a group order, but am losing strength with each passing day...must resist...

How about 1 of the fastest replies I have ever had, I contacted them about the pre-order cancellation policy just after I read your post. The answer came back in under 10 mins!  :o

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Hello, preorders may be canceled at anytime before the item ships and there
is no penalty.
 
Regards,
NCS, Inc
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2010, 11:19 AM
Nice - thanks!

I gotta say, their CS is top notch.  I asked a few times about when S1 would be available the past few months and the said to just check back.  However, the day the product showed up they sent me an email saying "Just wanted to let you know these are now available."  I don't hink I signed up for any kind of notification - that's surprisingly proactive.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 4, 2010, 11:28 AM
It sure would be nice if Medicom would offer a mailaway for the Jabba's Palace background or as the next con exclusive in lieu of this one per master case BS.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on March 4, 2010, 11:32 AM
Well, due to the high import cost surrounding the Kubricks and the general yen VS us dollar nonsense, this is the best we can get - A coupon code for US$5 off any Kubrick purchase.   The code is valid until the end of March 2010.
 
NCS Coupon Code  GC813479702855416


Not much, but its better than nothing....  the search for a cheap source continues.   :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 4, 2010, 11:44 AM
WoW! A $5. off coupon code...cooooooooooooooooool! Me thinks I shall cancell my order & reorder to cut the cost down.  :-X

Well it sure sucks Jeff, unless you find a place that can help ya out it looks like every man for himself.  :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2010, 12:06 PM
Thanks for getting the coupon code at least.  That brings a single box price down to about what 2 boxes would cost (each) with shipping. 

I'm thinking about ordering 2 boxes - anyone want to lock up my extra basic set of 6 + Jabba for $100 shipped? ($90 for locals)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on March 4, 2010, 01:46 PM
Thanks for getting the coupon code at least.  That brings a single box price down to about what 2 boxes would cost (each) with shipping. 

I'm thinking about ordering 2 boxes - anyone want to lock up my extra basic set of 6 + Jabba for $100 shipped? ($90 for locals)

Are we positive there will be Jabba parts in every Kubrick?
Might only be one Jabba per box of 12, especially if there are any chase figures.

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 4, 2010, 01:49 PM
Are we positive there will be Jabba parts in every Kubrick?
Might only be one Jabba per box of 12, especially if there are any chase figures.

cb

Yes (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19405.msg466270#msg466270)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on March 4, 2010, 02:15 PM
Thanks for getting the coupon code at least.  That brings a single box price down to about what 2 boxes would cost (each) with shipping. 

I'm thinking about ordering 2 boxes - anyone want to lock up my extra basic set of 6 + Jabba for $100 shipped? ($90 for locals)

What happens if the chase figure is a 1:12 and you onle get one set of 6 out of both boxes of 12  ;)  Stranger things have happened.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 4, 2010, 02:37 PM
Thanks for getting the coupon code at least.  That brings a single box price down to about what 2 boxes would cost (each) with shipping. 

I'm thinking about ordering 2 boxes - anyone want to lock up my extra basic set of 6 + Jabba for $100 shipped? ($90 for locals)

What happens if the chase figure is a 1:12 and you onle get one set of 6 out of both boxes of 12  ;)  Stranger things have happened.

Then it becomes his extra set of 5 + Jabba ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2010, 06:12 PM
What happens if the chase figure is a 1:12 and you onle get one set of 6 out of both boxes of 12  ;)  Stranger things have happened.

You mean what if a box doesn't have a full basic set of 6 because there is a chase in a 1:12 box?  I should still have the Jabba part regardless, so a second box should still give you a second full Jabba.  If that happens I would just buy a spare basic fig from someone else to fulfill the basic set I promised. 

Any takers?  $100 for the basic set of six and a Jabba.  Otherwise I'll probably just order a single box off NCS tonight.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 5, 2010, 02:20 AM
I'm tempted by your offer to get the basic figures, but I think I'll probably have to end up getting a box of 12. I like trying for chases, and I kind of want extra Jabba parts as well (although that depends a little bit on which parts are going to end up being extra). Hopefully we won't be missing a section of Jabba himself or something.

I'm a little surprised about how Medicom is handling this cardboard base issue. You'd think they would understand that their customers would want them.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 5, 2010, 09:36 AM
Chase speculation time:

Oola in Bib Fortuna box (1:48)
Barada in Luke box (1:96)
EV9D9 or 8D8 in C-3PO box (1:96)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on March 5, 2010, 11:24 AM
Chase speculation time:

Oola in Bib Fortuna box (1:48)
Barada in Luke box (1:96)
EV9D9 or 8D8 in C-3PO box (1:96)

I'd be down with all of those. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 5, 2010, 12:38 PM
Chase speculation time:

Oola in Bib Fortuna box (1:48)
Barada in Luke box (1:96)
EV9D9 or 8D8 in C-3PO box (1:96)

I'm sticking with my guesses from earlier:

Easy Chase: 8D8 in the C3P0 Box (or EV-9D9)
1:96 Chase: Malakili in the Luke Jedi Box
1:96 Chase: Ree Yees in the Amanamin Box

I'd love to get a Ree Yees, Squid Head, or Oola in this set.  Klaatu, Weequay, Barada, or Nikto would be okay with me too.  I could live without Malakili, 8D8, or EV-9D9 though.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 5, 2010, 01:11 PM
I'd really like an Oola and a Malakili, personally. I guess that's more of a request than a prediction. ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on March 5, 2010, 01:26 PM
Thank you Jayson.

cb



Yes (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19405.msg466270#msg466270)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 5, 2010, 03:51 PM
Okay, so I Was digging around on the interweb today and came across these guys:

http://www.amiami.com/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-COL-1775&template=default/product/e_display.html

Anyone ever hear of or tried amiami before?  They have 20% pre-order off Kubrick S1, which knocks the price down to about $135 plus shipping.  They don't tell you the shipping, so that's a little sketchy, but sure seems like a big discount.  The other drawback is that you can only order 3 boxes, so no master cases.  I think I would still go with NCS if the shipping is unknown, but wanted to see if anyone else knew more about these guys.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on March 5, 2010, 05:10 PM
Ree Yees
EV-9D9
Oola

(please)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on March 5, 2010, 05:50 PM
I posted this before, but since we suspect the boxes are bigger to accomodate the figure and the build a part, I'd love to see Medicom make an Ephant Mon or Hermie Odle figure as a chase.  More realistically, we'll get characters like Oola, Ree Yees, Barada, Nikto guard or Hammerhead among others.  I'm pretty sure that whatever Medicom gives us in terms of chases from Jabba's Palace I'm going to be happy.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 5, 2010, 06:01 PM
I would love love love to get Hammerhead, but he may have to wait until the ANH wave. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on March 5, 2010, 08:08 PM
I went with just 1 box, wanted to do the master case but damn grad school has me all messed up. 

As for chases:

Oola
Malakili


Klaatu, Barada, & Niktu would be awesome.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 5, 2010, 09:05 PM
Did you buy from NCS?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on March 6, 2010, 01:46 AM
Yeah i went with them again. I figure ebay will have to do for the chase figures and the display.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 6, 2010, 05:06 AM
Okay, so I Was digging around on the interweb today and came across these guys:

http://www.amiami.com/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-COL-1775&template=default/product/e_display.html

Anyone ever hear of or tried amiami before?  They have 20% pre-order off Kubrick S1, which knocks the price down to about $135 plus shipping.  They don't tell you the shipping, so that's a little sketchy, but sure seems like a big discount.  The other drawback is that you can only order 3 boxes, so no master cases.  I think I would still go with NCS if the shipping is unknown, but wanted to see if anyone else knew more about these guys.

I came across this place last year, another wholesaler that looks good but reading in the FAQ's it did not look to good.

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To Our International Customers


Please note that many of our products are manufactured in principle for the Japanese domestic market.
Some items are strictly for sale and use in Japan only.
If your order happens to include any products that cannot be sold overseas the sale will be automatically canceled and we will notify you via e-mail .

Best to e-mail them before you place any orders to be on the safe side.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on March 6, 2010, 06:10 AM
Not much, but its better than nothing....  the search for a cheap source continues.   :-\

just placed my master case pre-order for the upcoming series.

$133.80 for a box of 12 a family contact found for me

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2010, 07:36 AM
Not much, but its better than nothing....  the search for a cheap source continues.   :-\

just placed my master case pre-order for the upcoming series.

$133.80 for a box of 12 a family contact found for me



That's a great price - can you share the source with the rest of us?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on March 6, 2010, 09:44 AM
Not much, but its better than nothing....  the search for a cheap source continues.   :-\

just placed my master case pre-order for the upcoming series.

$133.80 for a box of 12 a family contact found for me



That's a great price - can you share the source with the rest of us?

Got in contact with a family memebr in HK and asked if he knew any stores he could place an order for me cheap. After going to all the main toy stores he found a hidden gem and placed a pre-order on my behalf
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2010, 09:47 AM
Got in contact with a family memebr in HK and asked if he knew any stores he could place an order for me cheap. After going to all the main toy stores he found a hidden gem and placed a pre-order on my behalf

So I take it this is some place that only ships to HK?  If it's a place the rest of us could order from, please post the details.  Thanks and nice score!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on March 6, 2010, 12:13 PM
Got in contact with a family memebr in HK and asked if he knew any stores he could place an order for me cheap. After going to all the main toy stores he found a hidden gem and placed a pre-order on my behalf

So I take it this is some place that only ships to HK?  If it's a place the rest of us could order from, please post the details.  Thanks and nice score!

Yeah you could say something like that. When I was out there last year most of these HK toy sellers sells to the local market and there first language is chinese. English is very limited but there are a few who do deal international.

From what I was told my pe-order will be completed by my family contact and he will send out the item when it is released
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2010, 03:35 PM
Wow, very mysterious.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 7, 2010, 01:59 AM
This should be interesting, wonder if the reserve will be met?

KUBRICK STAR WARS DX SERIES 1 with "PAPER BACKGROUND" (http://cgi.ebay.com/KUBRICK-STAR-WARS-DX-SERIES-1-with-PAPER-BACKGROUND_W0QQitemZ300403662493QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f1741e9d)

Oh, THIS PAPER BACKGROUND CARD is SECRET!!!!!!!!!!
and be released in JUNE 2010.
so tell anyone!  :D

Quote
If you are worrying about my few feedbacks, please tell me.
I can wait your payment untill I send this item, if you are good buyer.

 ::)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Scream27 on March 7, 2010, 04:39 AM
I put a bid in and see if I win, I doubt his asking price will be met.

Well its more than $5  :'(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 7, 2010, 08:21 AM
The seller is trying to build up his feedaback with buying bogus **** so beware, check his feedback & what he is buying.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2010, 09:30 AM
The seller is trying to build up his feedaback with buying bogus **** so beware, check his feedback & what he is buying.

Looks pretty suspicious - lots of $.99 crap.  You're probably protected buying thru paypal, but I'm not going to test the waters.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 7, 2010, 09:32 AM
Protected only if the funds are in the sellers account. Yeah, this seller raises red flags.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on March 7, 2010, 10:43 AM
I find any seller no matter who they are very suspicious if they're selling pre-order items months away from release. They always quote Ebays policy but how if I win that auction can they provide me with the deluxe series in mid may?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Scream27 on March 7, 2010, 10:48 AM
I have to say there is a good few sellers on ebay who sell pre-orders and stump up the goods.

Its just finding the woods from the trees.

But seeing as my bid was rejected, it wont matter.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2010, 10:50 AM
But seeing as my bid was rejected, it wont matter.

How do you mean your bid was rejected?  I've never seen that before.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 7, 2010, 11:12 AM
Maybe he had been outbid or the seller blocked him?  ???
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Scream27 on March 7, 2010, 02:07 PM
I bid $5, and it came back saying you had not made the minimum selling price, please bid again.


you're the high bidder, but the reserve price hasn't been met.

KUBRICK STAR WARS DX SERIES 1 with "PAPER BACKGROUND"
Item condition:   New
Time left:   9d 10h (Mar 16, 201023:00:27 PDT)
Bid history:   1 bid
Current bid:   US $0.01   
Reserve not met
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 7, 2010, 02:42 PM
Yes, that would be right. You are the 1st bidder on this reserve auction with an opening of 99 cents. You only bid $5. & did not meet the sellers reserve price but your bid counts & will stay at 99 cents untill someone else bids. If they bid say $2, then they are out bid & you are still the high bidder at $2. reserve not met. If they bid $10., they you are outbid & they will be the high bidder at $5.01 me thinks, could be a few cents more depending on the auction increment. Only the seller knows what the reserve is & it won't sell unless the reserve is met, could be $100-$200. more or less.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2010, 03:12 PM
Just a head's up for those interested in master cases.  I inquired about this at NCS:

Hello Justin, if you buy 4 boxes, you may request an unopened master case. You may mark this in the notes section when you submit the order. Thanks.

Regards,
 
NCSX, Inc

This should net you the display along with the 4 boxes.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 7, 2010, 09:09 PM
The same seller has a listing for all 6 basic figures and Jabba for $89.90. Even with $25 shipping, that seems like a pretty good deal. But on both auctions he has this:

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Will ship within 30 days of listing starts / item released.
Pre-order item will require immediately payment and is non-refundable.
Welcome to my auction!
This is GUARANTEED 100% AUTHENTIC MEDICOM PRODUCT , NOT BOOTLEG!
If you are Star Wars & Kubrick fans, DON'T MISS THIS BIG CHANCE !
This is released in JUNE 2010.
This price include every character printed!!

If you are worrying about my few feedbacks, please tell me.
I can wait your payment untill I send this item, if you are good buyer.

So i'm not sure what to think. Even if he is willing to wait on payment, I'm not sure I'm willing to put my fate in the hands of a newbie on ebay.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2010, 09:41 PM
Okay, I just about bust a gut laughing at sentance #2 below:

Pre-order item will require immediately payment and is non-refundable.

Welcome to my auction!

He may not be trustworthy, but at least he's hilarious.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 8, 2010, 01:55 AM
I imagine most of it is just because he's copying from other auction listings and the language barrier is getting in the way.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 11, 2010, 09:32 PM
BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10433&mode=retail) has this up for pre-order: $199.99 for box of 12  :-X
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 11, 2010, 10:08 PM
Zoinks! That's a lot of coin for a box & they have the 400% 3PO for preorder for $134.99... Oy!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Avfin on March 11, 2010, 10:08 PM
Newbie Question---What is a box of 12?
Does this mean you get 12 sets?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on March 11, 2010, 10:12 PM
12 individually boxed Kubricks, all packed in 1 larger outer "display" box and there are 4 of these large display boxes to a case.

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 12, 2010, 04:05 AM
But of course you only get enough for 1 complete set of 6 even when you buy a box of 12, since they pack in multiples of some figures but only one of others.

As much as I love BBTS, $200 for a box of 12 kubricks is pretty outrageous.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on March 12, 2010, 08:00 AM
But of course you only get enough for 1 complete set of 6 even when you buy a box of 12, since they pack in multiples of some figures but only one of others.

As much as I love BBTS, $200 for a box of 12 kubricks is pretty outrageous.

This just seems insane...even for Medicom.
Extra Jabba parts floating around?
Can't wait to see what actually ends up in these boxes.

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on March 12, 2010, 08:28 AM
I've ordered my Box of 12 for $160+shipping.  I'm getting from the eTailer - DA Toys.  I've ordered many Kubricks from themsince Series 8 and I've always been pleased with the price and service.  Not sure if that price is a "repeat buyer" price or their standard pricing but I couldn't pass them up at that price!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on March 12, 2010, 01:47 PM
BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10433&mode=retail) has this up for pre-order: $199.99 for box of 12  :-X

This would not be bad to split with someone if you were going to get 2 Jabbas or a shot at a secret...but alas, such is Kubricks it seems.

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on March 17, 2010, 12:07 PM
The auction for the background finished at $75.00.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 23, 2010, 04:54 AM
Well, due to the high import cost surrounding the Kubricks and the general yen VS us dollar nonsense, this is the best we can get - A coupon code for US$5 off any Kubrick purchase.   The code is valid until the end of March 2010.
 
NCS Coupon Code  GC813479702855416


Not much, but its better than nothing....  the search for a cheap source continues.   :-\

I tried using this code just now and it says it's invalid. Did anyone else manage to use it?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on March 24, 2010, 07:06 AM
Turns out I was putting the code into the "coupon" blank in the cart, rather than the "gift certificate" section that appears once you actually start to check out.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on March 25, 2010, 09:07 AM
Well based on this evangelion auction it looks like the chases have the same part the non-chase figs have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Evangelion-2-0-You-can-not-Advance-EVA-8-pcs_W0QQitemZ360246866220QQcmdZ
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: nerdlinger on April 20, 2010, 01:48 PM
Well based on this evangelion auction it looks like the chases have the same part the non-chase figs have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Evangelion-2-0-You-can-not-Advance-EVA-8-pcs_W0QQitemZ360246866220QQcmdZ

That makes sense. I figured they would handle it like that. I also got confirmation directly from Medicom that it will be one unique Jabba part/unique character - so one Jabba per display box. I've been bugging them about the chases too, but they're staying tight-lipped about it.  :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on May 8, 2010, 06:52 PM
I don't know when it was added, but the NCS listing now says a ship date on or around June 20th. 43 more days to go....
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: drewlam on May 9, 2010, 12:42 PM
If anyone is ordering a master case and will have an extra complete set, please let me know.  I've pretty much been out of the kubrick scene since they started with the prequel figures, but now that they are back to OT I would like to get back in.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on May 9, 2010, 01:21 PM
If anyone is ordering a master case and will have an extra complete set, please let me know.  I've pretty much been out of the kubrick scene since they started with the prequel figures, but now that they are back to OT I would like to get back in.

If all works out with the MC & it has extra sets you should be covered since you almost next door to me. Will keep you posted.  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: buttheadsmate on May 17, 2010, 05:28 AM
Well based on this evangelion auction it looks like the chases have the same part the non-chase figs have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kubrick-Evangelion-2-0-You-can-not-Advance-EVA-8-pcs_W0QQitemZ360246866220QQcmdZ

Bearing in mind that I was the buyer .....the part is identical. The chase figure is well worth the extra bucks.....for a change ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on May 25, 2010, 11:27 PM
What's the countdown on these?  Aren't we just about a month away now?  Man I'm ready for some new Kubes.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on May 26, 2010, 01:00 AM
I hope so. I'm really looking forward to these guys. I sort of hope the chases are nothing I will want, but I kind of doubt it.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on May 26, 2010, 08:31 AM
What's the countdown on these?  Aren't we just about a month away now?  Man I'm ready for some new Kubes.

According to the MCS preorder page, they expect to ship on or around June 20th-
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 18, 2010, 10:04 AM
Just a reminder that this weekend is the Medicom Parco event (preview night in Japan was actually this morning our time) and every year they usually launch a series at the same time.  If they do sell this series at the show, we should start seeing Chases pop up over the next day or two. :)

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 18, 2010, 01:37 PM
The same seller that has the $160 BIN for the carded figure has Boxes of 12 of this series in hand and 'on-sale' for $270 per box ::)

Deluxe Series 1 BO12 (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-2010-Medicom-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-BOX-SET-12-PCS-/190406522060?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c551cf4cc)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 18, 2010, 05:02 PM
What's the countdown on these?  Aren't we just about a month away now?  Man I'm ready for some new Kubes.

According to the MCS preorder page, they expect to ship on or around June 20th-

We should be seeing the chases very soon then, right?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on June 18, 2010, 09:37 PM
What's the countdown on these?  Aren't we just about a month away now?  Man I'm ready for some new Kubes.

According to the MCS preorder page, they expect to ship on or around June 20th-

We should be seeing the chases very soon then, right?

Yeah, should be any time now...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 19, 2010, 01:44 PM
You can see the first in-hand pictures of the figures on this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Kubrick-DX-Series-1-7-pcs-w-Jabba-/290446715959?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439ff92c37#ht_1502wt_1053). I guess the throne comes in three sections, plus the railing and hooka. Jabba is in three sections as well (head, tail, torso).

(http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/misc/jabba/jabba_kubricks_inhand1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/misc/jabba/jabba_kubricks_inhand2.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/misc/jabba/jabba_kubricks_inhand3.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: skyward72 on June 19, 2010, 02:15 PM
Looks very nice.  I'm going to be getting this series but I think I'm going to wait a bit and let the hype die down.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 19, 2010, 07:19 PM
Normally I've really like the medicom packaging/graphics, but those clones just irk me...  :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 19, 2010, 10:03 PM
Normally I've really like the medicom packaging/graphics, but those clones just irk me...  :P

Yeah, they seem to be behind the curve as that LFL packaging theme is dead. I suppose we can "look forward" to Series 2 in this style as well and then 3 & 4 in the Rex/Shadow of the Dark Side packaging.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 19, 2010, 10:14 PM
Another ROTJ Boba Fett for a chase? According to this link (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.livedoor.jp%2Fdudelove27%2Farchives%2F65435747.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8),he was in the Amanaman box.

(http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/dudelove27/imgs/d/1/d1848b3e.jpg)


There is some other info at the link about series 3 & 4 (R5-D4?) but it isn't translating properly.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 19, 2010, 10:45 PM
That really sucks if that's one of the rare chases.  We have enough Boba Fett's to last a lifetime, Medicom, thanks...  Really didn't need another one...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 19, 2010, 11:17 PM
Box of 12:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BwDpERQEWk~$(KGrHqYOKjIEwQ2)4YNIBMHPdP8km!~~_3.JPG)

Back of boxes, shows the exact part breakdown:
(http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/dudelove27/imgs/6/a/6abdaf24.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Piglatin02 on June 20, 2010, 01:04 AM
That really sucks if that's one of the rare chases.  We have enough Boba Fett's to last a lifetime, Medicom, thanks...  Really didn't need another one...

I hear that! Yet part of me was still excited to see a Fett chase. Possibly because I don't own the others.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2010, 01:24 AM
Oh come on! another bloody boba fett chase!

Also I hope ronnicshop aren't setting a trend with that rip-off price.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: spookedhippie on June 20, 2010, 03:04 AM
That does suck about a fett chase, another is up on the RS forums of a chase bib with read cloak... with the boba (if it is a chase) these seem like really lame chases... at least Jaba doesn't sem to have chase parts
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2010, 03:12 AM
Still not sure if I like the chewie head sculpt.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on June 20, 2010, 05:08 AM
That does suck about a fett chase, another is up on the RS forums of a chase bib with read cloak... with the boba (if it is a chase) these seem like really lame chases... at least Jaba doesn't sem to have chase parts

pic taken from rebelscum forum site

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1XH2Zw7UiK8/TB3ZJiFwAaI/AAAAAAAABy0/EWnxePtG0WE/s800/chasebibfortuna.jpg)

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 20, 2010, 07:35 AM
Really not impressed with the chases so far, but at least I won't have to buy them. Are we expecting one more?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 20, 2010, 07:40 AM
That's a pretty cool chase for Bib. Unexpected for sure.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2010, 07:45 AM
That's a pretty cool chase for Bib.

Seriously??

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 20, 2010, 07:58 AM
That's a pretty cool chase for Bib.

Seriously??

Yes, I think the nods to the Vintage line are great:

Vinyl Jawa, Blue Snaggletooth, J- & L-slot Rocket Fetts, Uzay Snowtrooper, Blue Coat Han
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2010, 07:59 AM
Ha! Red cape Bib! Viva la Lili Ledy!..   ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 20, 2010, 08:08 AM

Yes, I think the nods to the Vintage line are great:

Vinyl Jawa, Blue Snaggletooth, J- & L-slot Rocket Fetts, Uzay Snowtrooper, Blue Coat Han

I guess if you look at it like that then it's not so bad. I was just expecting more I suppose.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 20, 2010, 09:23 AM
I guess I'm glad the red version is the chase. Unless I end up with it in my box, or they sell for $40 or less I probably won't get it. With Ree Yees, Tessek, skiff guards, and so many others to do from Jabba's these 2 just feel like a missed opportunity.

The red Bib would have made for a better carded figure for the Parco show than the re-released Anakin. At least then it would have been different enough to consider picking up.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on June 20, 2010, 09:44 AM
To me, these DX1 chases are like 4-armed Grievous.  Sure, red cloak Bib is cool, but as long as I get the regular one I'm fine.  Can't wait for my box to show up, damnit!!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on June 20, 2010, 10:53 AM
Like most, I'm not overly excited by the chases this time around.  Will be interesting to see just how different the Fett is.  I like the Bib with red cloak and will probably try to track it down at some point if I don't get one initially, but it's going to be a low priority if it's one of the $100 chases.  Any word on the third chase?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on June 20, 2010, 12:43 PM
RED CAPE BIB IS AWESOME!!!!! I am passing on Fett though, i have enough of him.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 20, 2010, 04:09 PM
Not terribly excited over these chases. I don't think i'll go out of my way two track them down. I've ordered a box of 12, so I won't be upset if I find one though.
 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 20, 2010, 04:17 PM
Hopefully the Fett is only the common chase...I could live with that. I agree with the others that the Red Bib is a little "Meh". Still have high hopes for the other (presumably rare) chase...Fingers crossed for Ree Yees!!!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 20, 2010, 09:21 PM
Hopefully the Fett is only the common chase...

I don't think it will be.  Based on what was previously reported, the Amanaman is a 1:12 figure.  Based on past releases, the chases that have been packed in the 1:12 figure boxes have proven to be the rare chases.  Sooo, if the Fett was indeed found in an Amanaman box, then odds are that's one of the rare chases and we have yet to see the common one.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on June 20, 2010, 11:57 PM
I'd rather Fett was the 1:96...if I don't want him then let him be one of the harder ones to find.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 21, 2010, 08:10 AM
Hopefully the Fett is only the common chase...

I don't think it will be.  Based on what was previously reported, the Amanaman is a 1:12 figure.  Based on past releases, the chases that have been packed in the 1:12 figure boxes have proven to be the rare chases.  Sooo, if the Fett was indeed found in an Amanaman box, then odds are that's one of the rare chases and we have yet to see the common one.

Good point,

since series 3 the common chases have been 2 per master case, both in the same box of 12, with the exception of series 8.

Series 1- 2 Fetts, both 1:96 I believe
Sereis 2- 1 white sandtrooper in each box, IJ 1:96
Series 3 Logray and vinyl Jawa 1:96, Han carbonite 2:48, both in same box
Series 4 Dagobah Vader 1:96, either Han or Luke stormtrooper 2:48 both in same box
Sereis 5 Blue snaggletooth and Ponda Baba 1:96, Han Endor 2:48 both in same box
Series 6- Tarkin and Veers 1:96, Wedge 2:48, both in same box
Series 7- Yak face and sprit Anakin 1:96, blue senate guard 2:48 both in the same box
Series 8- Aurra Sing and Saesee Tiin 1:96, Jar Jar 1:48
Series 9- Zam Wessel and Shaak Ti 1:96, yellow clone 2:48 both in same box
Series 10- 4 arm grievous and Tion 1:96, gree 2:48 both in same box

And we don't know what box Bib came in, do we? I'm hoping 3-PO...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 21, 2010, 09:25 AM
Out in June - Kubricks DLX 1 each box include :
2x Luke ( Jedi Knight )
3x C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
3x R2-D2 ( Jabba's Barge )
2x Chewbacca ( Boushh's Prisoner )
1x Amanaman
1x Bib Fortuna

Wouldn't Lili Ledy Bib be a chase in the reg. Bib box?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 21, 2010, 09:41 AM

Wouldn't Lili Ledy Bib be a chase in the reg. Bib box?

It would make sense to me, but then again so would putting the chases in place of the multi-per box figures. If both Fett and Bib are in 1:12 boxes, that means every single master case has 1 incomplete set of 6. At $700 plus per mastercase, that would be a bit of a bummer. Bib and Amanaman are the only two really "new" characters in the wave, everyone else is just dressed a little different.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 21, 2010, 09:46 AM
I guess from the sound of things that the Fett is a 1/96 chase. It seems like such a weak option given the number of Fetts we have already gotten...we have 13 different versions of this character already. I really hope that they surprise us with final chase but I don't think it's looking likely.

I now have really mixed feelings about this whole move to the DX line. The base set both for this series and series 2 have far to many variants for my liking. So far, out of the eight figures revealed for DX1 we are only really getting two new characters (not counting Jabba)!!!

On top of this, while I do love the Jabba figure, I really am not crazy about the upcoming vehicles announced for DX2 and beyond (AT-ST/Sandspeeder by the looks of things). I don't think they fit in all that well with the rest of the collection. I assume the extra cost of producing these 'build a figures' means less is being spent on the base figures. Right now, if I had to choose between the current waves of reissues/repaints with vehiles and going back to waves with more original figures I think I'd prefer the latter.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 21, 2010, 10:40 AM
A basic set of 6 with no jabba has appeared on the bay. $115 is still more than I want to pay for a set which includes jabba! anyone think the price will drop once they're released officially? I hope so.

*edit*

The reason there is no jabba is beacuse the seller has put it up for sale by itself. $142 just for jabba!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 21, 2010, 10:51 AM
Those prices are ridiculous...I'd say anyone who pays that'll be kicking themselves in a months time. Once the hype dies down I think these will be cheaper.

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 21, 2010, 03:39 PM
A basic set of 6 with no jabba has appeared on the bay. $115 is still more than I want to pay for a set which includes jabba! anyone think the price will drop once they're released officially? I hope so.

Unless I'm drinking one night when reading about these, I'll wait a month or two before buying a full set with Jabba.  I can order from HLJ if I want and pay about $160 for a box, so why would I pay more than that for a full set?  I'd really rather go along the line you're thinking, just over $100 for set of six plus Jabba and think that's easily doable. 

RED CAPE BIB IS AWESOME!!!!! I am passing on Fett though, i have enough of him.

My feeling exactly.  Bib is a fantastic nod; Fett's overdone. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 22, 2010, 05:10 AM
When do people think the master cases will start arriving? I note they were due to ship on the 20th...I really want to see some better shots of these figures (particularly Jabba...).
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on June 22, 2010, 07:44 AM
When do people think the master cases will start arriving? I note they were due to ship on the 20th...I really want to see some better shots of these figures (particularly Jabba...).

Good question.  Has anyone heard from NCS?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 22, 2010, 09:46 AM
When do people think the master cases will start arriving?

It usually takes two-three weeks from the Parco show to us getting our Kubricks.

Here's an example from last year (the Boba Fett Collection):
- Parco Show sold "preview" product starting 6/19
- Japanese retail got their stock around 6/25
- NCSX started shipping orders around 6/30-7/1

So, if I had to guess, it may be another week before NCS gets there stuff and starts shipping it...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 22, 2010, 04:15 PM
DX Series 1: (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Kubrick-DX-Series-1-Box-12pcs-/110550274329?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bd4f5119) BIN 138.95 + 20.95 shipping (pre-order)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 22, 2010, 04:53 PM
They also have Master Cases for around $600 shipped.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on June 23, 2010, 04:07 AM
When do people think the master cases will start arriving?

It usually takes two-three weeks from the Parco show to us getting our Kubricks.

Here's an example from last year (the Boba Fett Collection):
- Parco Show sold "preview" product starting 6/19
- Japanese retail got their stock around 6/25
- NCSX started shipping orders around 6/30-7/1

So, if I had to guess, it may be another week before NCS gets there stuff and starts shipping it...

Just chased up my pre-order for SW DX S1 I have been told they are scheduled for release round about 30-Jun. not conformed but here's hoping they are released and sold round that time
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on June 24, 2010, 12:18 PM
Box of 12:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BwDpERQEWk~$(KGrHqYOKjIEwQ2)4YNIBMHPdP8km!~~_3.JPG)

Back of boxes, shows the exact part breakdown:
(http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/dudelove27/imgs/6/a/6abdaf24.jpg)

I'm still lost...
How many Jabbas are in a boix of 12
1?
If there are 2 then paying over $100 for him and the set is silly...if not then I can see the price going up.

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 24, 2010, 12:25 PM
Since certain parts seem to come with certain figures, I think there will be one complete Jabba, and some extra Jabba parts (not sure which).
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on June 24, 2010, 12:54 PM
I think this is right based on the case breakdown:
You will be 2 parts short of a 2nd Jabba with each case of 12.  You need to get an extra Bib and Amanaman to complete the 2nd Jabba.  You will be 4 parts short of a 3rd Jabba with each case of 12.  You will need to get another 4 figs (not C3P0 or R2).
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on June 24, 2010, 01:58 PM
I think this is right based on the case breakdown:
You will be 2 parts short of a 2nd Jabba with each case of 12.  You need to get an extra Bib and Amanaman to complete the 2nd Jabba.  You will be 4 parts short of a 3rd Jabba with each case of 12.  You will need to get another 4 figs (not C3P0 or R2).

Kubrick insanity.

So how many jabbas to a Master Case?
This would let us figure out a fair price...I think...

CB
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 24, 2010, 02:07 PM
4 Jabbas to a master case with 4 other Jabbas missing 2 pieces each. 8 potential Jabbas.

I think.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on June 24, 2010, 02:11 PM
Do we know for sure that the figures all have the same Jabba piece?  Could be different Jabba pieces in each figure box to ensure 2 Jabba's per box.  That would seem to make more sense than having a shortage of some pieces, but it is Medicom.  :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 24, 2010, 02:35 PM
The auction below has a set of six + Jabba for around $90 shipped (although this is with regular shipping and not express). That's less than half what my order for a box of 12 from NCSX would have been, so I decided to just cancel and get it from the guys on ebay. With the bing.com 8% cashback, it's actually under $85 shipped, although I'm going to ask them how much EMS shipping would be.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Kubrick-DX-Series-1-Set-7pcs-/250656326801?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5c480491#ht_2093wt_1096
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 24, 2010, 02:38 PM
That's a pre-order auction and I just don't trust them.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 24, 2010, 02:42 PM
Do we know for sure that the figures all have the same Jabba piece?  

That is what Medicom said a while back and based on the auctions and pictures that are out there right now (see the pic back one page - each box shows you the Jabba part you are getting), it sure looks like each Jabba piece is linked to a certain figure.

- 3:12 R2 always comes with Jabba's torso
- 3:12 C3PO always comes with Jabba's head
- 2:12 Luke Skywalker always comes with ?
- 2:12 Chewbacca always comes with ?
- 1:12 Amanaman always comes with ?
- 1:12 Bib Fortuna always comes with dais-left

So, if you buy a box of 12, you'll have:
1x complete Jabba w/dais
1x [mixture of parts] - depends on what parts come with Luke & Chewie
1x tail-less Jabba (Head and torso only)

I'm still filling in the puzzle pieces...    if the "dais-right and tail" pieces come with either Luke or Chewie, then you could end up with a second Jabba in a box of 12... he just wouldn't have the complete dais to sit on.



And, here's another look at Chase Bib...
(http://img227.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/5/4/7/madvlack-img450x600-127739950920100625021148.jpg) (http://img227.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/5/4/7/madvlack-img450x600-127739959120100625021311.jpg)
http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/132310886
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 24, 2010, 02:45 PM
That's a pre-order auction and I just don't trust them.

Well this product is already released, essentially, and they have good feedback so I don't think it's a big deal. But you have to do what you're comfortable with.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 25, 2010, 11:11 AM
I was just looking at the (admittedly bad) picture of the Fett chase that is purportedly part of this line.

The only difference that I can see between this figure and the S1 chase with the red gauntlets is the tone of the plasitc for the figure itself. The S1 figure looks to be a dark grey colour and this one looks almost white. Has anyone else noticed any other differences?

Also any ideas why Medicom are rehashing chases when there are a millon other figures they could give us?

If we are doomed to getting repaints how about a vintage style Yak-Face....I'd rather something like that as opposed to seeing older figures thrown up again.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 25, 2010, 12:48 PM
First ebay (US) auction I've seen for the Bib chase:

$170 + Shipping (http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-CHASE-BIB-FORTUNA-INSTOCK-/380246037993?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58886e15e9)

Nod to the vintage line or not, this is not worth $183 shipped IMO...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 25, 2010, 01:30 PM
Not even close, at least for me. Heck, you could replicate this chase pretty easily with a regular Bib and some red paint.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 25, 2010, 01:37 PM
Not even close, at least for me. Heck, you could replicate this chase pretty easily with a regular Bib and some red paint.

You'll also need some cream to repaint the wristbands and blue to repaint the feet.  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 25, 2010, 02:09 PM
I'm still filling in the puzzle pieces...    if the "dais-right and tail" pieces come with either Luke or Chewie, then you could end up with a second Jabba in a box of 12... he just wouldn't have the complete dais to sit on.

It looks like the tail and dais come together? the bag looks joined to me.

So luke either comes with the tail and dais piece or the hooker thing whatever it's called

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/4732919499_6684875e9b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 25, 2010, 02:36 PM
I think Luke = Tail/Dais and Chewie = railing/hookah
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 25, 2010, 02:55 PM
It looks like the tail and dais come together?

Yes, the tail and dais-right are packed together:

(http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/dudelove27/imgs/6/a/6abdaf24.jpg)

I think Luke = Tail/Dais and Chewie = railing/hookah

That would be excellent if true as you could then at least build a dais-less Jabba w/Hooka out of your box of 12.  And, if you picked up the Chase Fett (amanaman box) and chase Bib (bib box), you could finish it off and have a second complete Jabba.

Might be a sneaky way to get a little money back off your chases by donating the parts they come with to get a "Set of 4 plus Jabba" that you could sell...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on June 25, 2010, 03:19 PM
I really want to see Ree Yees as the second chase...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 25, 2010, 04:28 PM
Anyone starting to think there will only be two chases?   How long did we have to wait for all three chases to be revealed for S10 and the Boba Fett Collection.  It doesn't feel like it was this long.  Of course, its only been a week.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 25, 2010, 04:54 PM
It does seem like a long wait to see the third one, and I've been searching Japanese auction sites and so forth to see if any have cropped up.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 25, 2010, 04:59 PM
I'm not ready to give up on Chase #3 yet.  I don't think enough volume has been released yet for us to really know everything yet. 

We've seen what, one Red Bib on eBay?  And have we seen anything on Fett beyond the one pic?  I think the N number is really small so far because there is only a small preview quantity that was sold.  Once the big guns get their stock from Medicom, I think we'll see more...  (I hope).
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on June 26, 2010, 05:46 PM
What Fett (from Series 1 or Fett Series) is this chase for DX1?  Is it a repack?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 26, 2010, 05:59 PM
It is a repaint (more screen accurate?) of the chase Fett from Series 1.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 27, 2010, 10:01 AM
Kind of surprised that nerdlinger hasn't posted it here, but he wrote over on KN that he expects product to ship out from Japan on June 29th and to be in stock in the next two weeks. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 27, 2010, 03:39 PM
Just bought a pre-order of the 6 basic figures plus Jabba from eBay for $90 shipped.  I think that's a fair price.  I couldn't justify buying the entire box for a handful of extras that I can't even complete Jabba with.

Here's to hoping the guy actually gets these in within a month.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on June 27, 2010, 05:18 PM
Sounds like you got them from the same place I did. I agree that it's not worth paying double that price just for a few extras that you don't need and the chance of getting an underwhelming chase figure. That said, I'm pretty excited about finally getting this set!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 28, 2010, 08:51 AM
Instinctoy (http://instinctoy.blog73.fc2.com/blog-entry-857.html#more) has updated with details regarding DX 1 Jabba part breakdown. By the sounds of it, the Palace display is serving as the third chase - meaning no third Kubrick to track down.


I think Luke = Tail/Dais and Chewie = railing/hookah

It's actually Luke = railing/hookah and Chewie = Tail/Dais  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 28, 2010, 09:43 AM
I certainly don't need to worry about looking for chases then.  I'm thinking about changing my order from a Box of 12 to just a Set of 6+Jabba now.

Pretty weak Chases for this series.  There was so much more they could have done.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 28, 2010, 09:59 AM
Pretty weak Chases for this series.  There was so much more they could have done.

In general I agree but I do love the red coat Bib as a chase and look forward to having that one in my collection. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 28, 2010, 10:07 AM
Yeah the chase situation with the DX wave has been pretty disappointing overall.

I want to get the chases but I really hope that the Fett can be picked up for cheap. I would like to get it to complete the collection but would be very slow to pay big money for him.

No interest in the background display...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 28, 2010, 10:14 AM
Pretty weak Chases for this series.  There was so much more they could have done.

In general I agree but I do love the red coat Bib as a chase and look forward to having that one in my collection.  

I'd don't really mind the Red Bib.  Its cool how Medicom pays attention to the old Vintage style figures.  However, I just have a really hard time getting excited over two repaints as rare chases.    The Red Bib would have been a perfect "common" chase.  However, since he's "rare" that means his price is going to sky-rocket.  I'm not going to out and pay $100+ for him.  Not sure I'd even want to pay more than $35 for him.   I've got more Boba Fetts than I'd ever want/need so its easy to pass on hunting that one down.  I guess I should just be happy that this wave won't cost me too much money.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on June 28, 2010, 10:25 AM
I'm glad the chases suck as it means we don't have to spend stupid money on decent characters.

So bring on the "snow" boba fett and the Han with rainbow coloured gloves (a nod to the Uzbekistan bootleg vintage line) for the Hoth DX set!!!!

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: karamazov80 on June 28, 2010, 10:34 AM
Regarding the chases, it seems like the cheap repaint syndrome has hit Medicom hard recently.  They've been re-releasing Disney figures, including chases, out the wazoo recently (Toy Story, various 2-packs, etc.).  And they even just re-released 2 of the Metal Gear RAH figures.  Maybe this is affecting the Star Wars waves, as well.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 28, 2010, 10:37 AM
I suspect that since they are now offering Build-A-Figures/Vehicles, maybe the repainting was a necessary evil to make those concepts cost out?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 28, 2010, 10:39 AM
I think Luke = Tail/Dais and Chewie = railing/hookah

It's actually Luke = railing/hookah and Chewie = Tail/Dais  ;)

OK, so then:
- 3:12 R2 always comes with Jabba's torso
- 3:12 C3PO always comes with Jabba's head
- 2:12 Luke Skywalker always comes with railing/hooka
- 2:12 Chewbacca always comes with Tail/dais-right
- 1:12 Amanaman always comes with dais-center
- 1:12 Bib Fortuna always comes with dais-left

So, if you buy a box of 12, you'll have:
1x complete Jabba w/dais
1x Jabba w/hooka (only 1 dais piece)
1x tail-less Jabba (Head and torso only)

And, if you do pick up both chases, you could use those parts to complete a second full Jabba w/dais.  That would help you recoup some of the cost of the chases I guess...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 28, 2010, 10:40 AM
I suspect that since they are now offering Build-A-Figures/Vehicles, maybe the repainting was a necessary evil to make those concepts cost out?

You are probably correct.  The price didn't seem to go up much from the Boba Fett Collection.  I'll just shut up, take my Jabba, and be happy I'm not hunting chases.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 28, 2010, 10:56 AM
For those that are interested, the R2 in this set has a different paint job than the recent R2 from the C-3PO/R2 Two Pack (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/kubricks/boxsets/c3po_r2.html) - notably the side of the legs, the blue slot on the front (under the dome) and the detail on the front and rear holo projectors. Just sayin'
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on June 28, 2010, 11:15 AM
After seeing these pictures, I actually like that R2 more than I thought I would.  I think R2 and 3PO are both different enough to be worthy of display  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 28, 2010, 01:20 PM
Well that couldn't have been any worse news IMHO with regards to the chases and the display.  So, three 'rare' items with respect to how they are packed in every case.  While I like the display, I will not be hunting that one down since it's nothing more than a 1:48 piece of cardboard.  And with respect to the two chase figures, those are no better than common-chase worthy, repaint crap.  Like BrentS had said previously, I'm considering dropping my order from NCS for a Box of 12 and just picking up a set of 6 + Jabba off ebay.  I'll save the extra money and put it toward still trying to get the Series 10 Tion Medon chase.  Although that too was not the best character Medicom could have chosen for a rare chase, at least it was a brand new figure/mold.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 28, 2010, 02:26 PM
I Bib chase sold:  STAR WARS KUBRICK DX 1 CHASE BIB FORTUNA INSTOCK (http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-CHASE-BIB-FORTUNA-INSTOCK-/380246037993?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58886e15e9)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on June 29, 2010, 04:44 AM
first boba fett chase for the DX series has appeared on yahoo auctions. still no clue where this figure is packed

http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d108580485

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1XH2Zw7UiK8/TCmxC9AqUVI/AAAAAAAABzc/l9EhNNkbRSg/s400/boba1.jpg) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1XH2Zw7UiK8/TCmxGSGLGVI/AAAAAAAABzg/rLqWamsrit0/s400/boba2.jpg) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1XH2Zw7UiK8/TCmxG-b5G2I/AAAAAAAABzk/iBOqY7ikF-8/s400/boba3.jpg)

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2010, 04:59 AM
first boba fett chase for the DX series has appeared on yahoo auctions. still no clue where this figure is packed

He's packed in the Amanaman box by the looks of it. Pics are up on instinctoy (http://instinctoy.blog73.fc2.com/blog-entry-857.html#more)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 29, 2010, 10:55 PM
Question: Did the Series 1 chase Fett (or any other) include the ROTJ blaster rifle or is this new DX chase figure the first to include it?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on June 29, 2010, 11:13 PM
Yes - the red gauntlet Fett chase and the original carded Droids Fett (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Kubrick/Carded/Droids_Boba_Fett/Droids_Boba_Fett_Kubrick.jpg) had that gun.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on June 29, 2010, 11:37 PM
Yes - the red gauntlet Fett chase and the original carded Droids Fett (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Kubrick/Carded/Droids_Boba_Fett/Droids_Boba_Fett_Kubrick.jpg) had that gun.

Ahh... cool. Thanks.  8)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jonny on June 30, 2010, 05:25 AM
First full set of 9 is up on eBay. $499 from ronnicshop. That's mad money for this set. I can't see either of the two chases going for much more than $100 once the hype dies down...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on June 30, 2010, 12:40 PM
E-mail from NCS: We will be processing and shippiing your order for Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 1 tomorrow when we expect to receive our shipment...  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2010, 01:31 PM
Excellent.  In a couple of weeks prices should have dropped considerably and I'll step in to get my set.  Passing on the Fett chase but in for the Bib chase.  In time. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on June 30, 2010, 02:10 PM
Received my e-mail too.  Looks like I'm too late to cancel my order and just get the basic set and Jabba...  Oh well.  Can't wait to get these figures...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2010, 03:00 PM
Oh, and I still have a chase Yakface/Saelt Marae I would trade for a red cape Bib Fortuna  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 1, 2010, 02:35 AM
A £79.69/$119.99 piece of cardboard (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-Jabba-Background-Card-/380247457637) anyone???  :-X
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 1, 2010, 09:46 AM
A £79.69/$119.99 piece of cardboard (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-Jabba-Background-Card-/380247457637) anyone???  :-X

I would just assume offer a few dollars to a forum member to make a copy of their insert if they end up getting one than try to track this down for a reasonable price.  $120 for that is insane.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 1, 2010, 11:57 AM
A £79.69/$119.99 piece of cardboard (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-Jabba-Background-Card-/380247457637) anyone???  :-X

I would just assume offer a few dollars to a forum member to make a copy of their insert if they end up getting one than try to track this down for a reasonable price.  $120 for that is insane.

That's a great idea - High Quality Scan mounted on foamcore.  One of you Master Case guys, hint, hint..
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 1, 2010, 12:06 PM
I think I am going to do that very thing as I'll hopefully have access to a display and large format printer.  8)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 1, 2010, 12:36 PM
I think I am going to do that very thing as I'll hopefully have access to a display and large format printer.  8)

Let me know how much you want for a copy.  Seriously.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 1, 2010, 02:24 PM
I think I am going to do that very thing as I'll hopefully have access to a display and large format printer.  8)

Let me know how much you want for a copy.  Seriously.

Me too.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 1, 2010, 02:34 PM
If you decide to do that please let me know. I would love one of them. Just let me know how much.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on July 1, 2010, 03:01 PM
NCS update: Shipped!  8)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on July 3, 2010, 11:56 AM
A £79.69/$119.99 piece of cardboard (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-KUBRICK-DX-1-Jabba-Background-Card-/380247457637) anyone???  :-X

I can get it for $68, but I still think that's way too much.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bomarr Monk on July 3, 2010, 12:15 PM
Just received my 1 box from HLJ, and got a red Bib Fortuna!  ;D

break down:

C3PO            C3PO    C3PO

Chewie         Luke     Luke

Amanaman    Bib*     Chewie

R2                R2       R2
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on July 3, 2010, 01:36 PM
Just received my 1 box from HLJ, and got a red Bib Fortuna!  ;D

break down:

C3PO            C3PO    C3PO

Chewie         Luke     Luke

Amanaman    Bib*     Chewie

R2                R2       R2

What Jabba stuff did you end up with as extras?

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on July 3, 2010, 01:49 PM
Nice score on the Bib.   8)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on July 3, 2010, 06:05 PM
What Jabba stuff did you end up with as extras?

If you buy a box of twelve, you'll have:  1x Jabba with dais/hooka (complete), 1x Jabba with Hooka (incomplete dais), and 1x Jabba with no tail (head and torso only).



I think Luke = Tail/Dais and Chewie = railing/hookah

It's actually Luke = railing/hookah and Chewie = Tail/Dais  ;)

OK, so then:
- 3:12 R2 always comes with Jabba's torso
- 3:12 C3PO always comes with Jabba's head
- 2:12 Luke Skywalker always comes with railing/hooka
- 2:12 Chewbacca always comes with Tail/dais-right
- 1:12 Amanaman always comes with dais-center
- 1:12 Bib Fortuna always comes with dais-left

So, if you buy a box of 12, you'll have:
1x complete Jabba w/dais
1x Jabba w/hooka (only 1 dais piece)
1x tail-less Jabba (Head and torso only)

And, if you do pick up both chases, you could use those parts to complete a second full Jabba w/dais.  That would help you recoup some of the cost of the chases I guess...

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 3, 2010, 07:21 PM
Just received my 1 box from HLJ, and got a red Bib Fortuna!  ;D

break down:

C3PO            C3PO    C3PO

Chewie         Luke     Luke

Amanaman    Bib*     Chewie

R2                R2       R2

NICE SCORE!  Awesome!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on July 5, 2010, 01:20 PM
Congrats! Hope that I get one
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Outkast34 on July 6, 2010, 05:12 PM
I got my box of 12 in today from ncs and got no chases. Hopefully the chases will come down in price.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 6, 2010, 06:08 PM
Got my case today no chases :( :(

Has anyone been able to put the stupid tail on Crumb? I cant get it on.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 6, 2010, 06:50 PM
Got my case today no chases :( :(

Has anyone been able to put the stupid tail on Crumb? I cant get it on.

No Chase in a CASE or a BOX?  I hope you mean box - if the whole case was chase free that would really stink.  Who did you order from?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 6, 2010, 06:59 PM
Got my case today no chases :( :(

Has anyone been able to put the stupid tail on Crumb? I cant get it on.

Is the tail "keyed" to only go on one way?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 6, 2010, 07:39 PM
sorry  i did mean box.  oops.  The tail can only be put on one way. Cant geyt it on to save my life.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
sorry  i did mean box.  oops.  The tail can only be put on one way. Cant geyt it on to save my life.

I remember with the Where the Wild Things Are and Minority Report Spider figures I had to wet the male end of the tails/legs in order for them to get housed properly.  Give that a shot.  My only other recommendation would be to put the Crumb in warm water for a few minutes to soften the plastic and the tail might go on easier.

Sorry to hear about your bad luck with your Bo12.  I assume you went with NCS like most of us did...

My box will be delivered tomorrow.  I'll update as soon as I've had a chance to open it up.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 7, 2010, 07:57 AM
I just paid for my box of 12 from a pre order with DAToys. Hopefully I'll have them by Saturday.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on July 7, 2010, 02:26 PM
BBTS has the Jabba's Throne Room Diorama Background (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10471&mode=retail&picture=in) for $39.99 plus shipping. I say that is a good price for a 1 per MC item. Nab it while you can.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on July 7, 2010, 02:38 PM
I just saw that and came in here to post it.  I'm not going to pick that up, but if they do the Hoth dio for the same price, I might pick that one up.

I looked back a few pages but didn't see it, are there any photos of this dio open?

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 7, 2010, 02:42 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4772484340_fd34f74fef_b.jpg)

Link fixed: image courtesy of instinctoy.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: P-Siddy on July 7, 2010, 04:25 PM
(http://blog-imgs-43.fc2.com/i/n/s/instinctoy/sw-kubrick-dx-series1-compimage.jpg)

Red X.  :(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 7, 2010, 04:27 PM
BBTS has the Jabba's Throne Room Diorama Background (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10471&mode=retail&picture=in) for $39.99 plus shipping. I say that is a good price for a 1 per MC item. Nab it while you can.

Not sure how long it lasted, but it was gone by the time I went to look it up...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on July 7, 2010, 04:31 PM
That was an insane price to pick it up, I was lucky.  The way BBTS is selling them likely supports the thought they are packed separately from the 4 boxes within each case.  So, you have no chance of randomly getting one from a case as most distributors would keep and resale.  Think this is the case (no pun intended)?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 7, 2010, 04:34 PM
Red X.  :(

Sorry, fixed. I managed to score one. Hopefully they have enough to fulfill my order.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on July 7, 2010, 04:38 PM
Thanks for posting that picture.  That is actually pretty cool.  I think if I were going to get this set, I would have picked that up today.

When I hit BBTS I put one in my cart and tried to change the amount to 10, it reset it to 3.  So I don't think they had many.

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 7, 2010, 04:56 PM
Damn, I would've bought it at that price.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on July 7, 2010, 08:18 PM
Got the MC from UPS today. Now to start the waiting until next week when our minnesota squad splits it up...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 7, 2010, 08:42 PM
And with respect to the two chase figures, those are no better than common-chase worthy, repaint crap.  Like BrentS had said previously, I'm considering dropping my order from NCS for a Box of 12 and just picking up a set of 6 + Jabba off ebay.

Looks like I'm too late to cancel my order and just get the basic set and Jabba...  Oh well.  Can't wait to get these figures...

I received my Box of 12 today and as fate would have it, I had the Boba Fett chase in my Amanaman box!  While I still think that it was a poor choice on Medicom's part to do another Fett re-paint, I'm in no way going to get rid of this figure.  That is, unless there's a really cool Deluxe Series 2 chase figure that comes out that I'd rather have and someone wants to trade me for it...

Good luck to everyone else with their orders from NCS!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 7, 2010, 08:51 PM

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I received my Box of 12 today and as fate would have it, I had the Boba Fett chase in my Amanaman box!  While I still think that it was a poor choice on Medicom's part to do another Fett re-paint, I'm in no way going to get rid of this figure.  That is, unless there's a really cool Deluxe Series 2 chase figure that comes out that I'd rather have and someone wants to trade me for it...

Good luck to everyone else with their orders from NCS!




 ;DCongrats on the chase
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 7, 2010, 08:52 PM
Ha!  Congrats buddy!  You've had some good odds with NCS!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 7, 2010, 08:59 PM
When I hit BBTS I put one in my cart and tried to change the amount to 10, it reset it to 3.  So I don't think they had many.

   E...

So did you actually buy three?!  Are you offering them at all to other forum members that would want them?  Let me know if you are.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: iFett on July 7, 2010, 09:47 PM
BBTS will show how many of each item they have in stock if you x10 or whatever of any product before checkout.  Same with HTS I believe.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 7, 2010, 11:00 PM
Nice score on the Fett chase!  Is the paint job different from the S1 version or is it exactly the same?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 8, 2010, 12:11 AM
Nice score on the Fett chase!  Is the paint job different from the S1 version or is it exactly the same?

The paint job is definitely different.  The green on the helmet and chest plate is darker.  The gauntlets are a slightly different shade of red.  The jump suit underneath is entirely a different color (tan vs. light blue for the S1 version).  Also, the 'scoring' on the helmet and chest plate is different than the S1 version.  The backpacks appear to be identical at first glance, however I'm sure there are differences if one were to look at them long enough.

My overall impressions of this release are that the figures themselves are very well sculpted and painted.  The C-3PO appears to have a different paint color than his Series 3 counterpart and there seems to be a new head sculpt as there is now a slot to connect the Crumb figure.  Crumb is AWESOME!  The distinctive Kubrick arms are a very nice touch.  The Bib character is again well done, however I still stand by my impression when pictures of these figures first came out.  I would have liked to have seen a sculpted face instead of the painted version.

Luke's hair appears to be a shade of green on the two figures that were in my box instead of the light brown that was advertised in the pictures.  I'd like to hear from others if they have that same impression or if it's just me.  Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find Luke's lightsaber packed as an extra.  I hadn't opened the InstincToy pictures that were released and hadn't been paying attention to the ebay auctions.  Looks like I'll be keeping my second Luke for an alternate display sporting the lightsaber and possible hand damage from his rescue of Leia from Jabba's Sail Barge...

R2-D2 and Chewbacca are the snoozers of the set, but again they are well sculpted figures.

And then there's the mighty Jabba.  Holy Cats :o!  LOVE this figure!  The pictures of this deluxe figure do not do it justice.  Every detail is extremely well done.  The face is spot on.  If Jabba is any indication of how well Medicom are making the deluxe figures, then I seriously can't wait for Series 2 and the AT-ST!!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Crackbrick on July 8, 2010, 12:19 AM
Got the MC from UPS today. Now to start the waiting until next week when our minnesota squad splits it up...

I'm curious as to how many full Jabbas you end up with.
Good luck!

cb
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: efranks on July 8, 2010, 09:09 AM
When I hit BBTS I put one in my cart and tried to change the amount to 10, it reset it to 3.  So I don't think they had many.

   E...

So did you actually buy three?!  Are you offering them at all to other forum members that would want them?  Let me know if you are.  Thanks.

I didn't buy any.  I was just interested to see how many they had in stock and it seems that they had 3 when I hit the site.  I passed because I'm not planning on getting the Jabba set.  I probably should have ordered one anyway, but didn't.  If BBTS has the Hoth set, and I get a shot at it for $40, I'd order that.

   E...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 8, 2010, 10:02 AM
Okay, time to start up a tally for Series 1 finds:

 - BOMARR MONK:          1 BOX  |  HLJ  |  Red Bib Chase   ;D
 - I AM SITH:                1 BOX  |  NCS  |  Fett Chase   :D
 - BIGJ22:                    1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - OUTKAST34:             1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & ?
 - DSJ:                        1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & ?    :o
 - BrentS:                    1 BOX  |  DST  |  ?

Will be interesting to see if any NCS cases have the Red Fortuna chase or if the chases are linked to distributors.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 8, 2010, 10:31 AM
Add me to the running tally.  1 Box / DA Toys / ?? for contents.  I should get my box on Friday or Saturday.

In regards to the chase vs distributor.  I saw on eBay that DA Toys has an auction for all 8 figures plus the display.  That would seem to indicate they were able to get both chases from cases from their distributor.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on July 8, 2010, 12:11 PM
Okay, time to start up a tally for Series 1 finds:

- DSJ:                        1 BOX  |  NCS  |  ?

Will be interesting to see if any NCS cases have the Red Fortuna chase or if the chases are linked to distributors.

Ahem... Master Case.  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 8, 2010, 01:31 PM
I stand corrected.   ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 8, 2010, 03:49 PM
It occured to me on my walk back from the cafeteria today that Medicom seems to have missed the perfect opportunity to introduce a Holographic Luke figure as a chase in this wave.  Given the proclivity for the "repaints" for Chase figures in recent waves I'm shocked they didn't include him.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 8, 2010, 04:11 PM
It occured to me on my walk back from the cafeteria today that Medicom seems to have missed the perfect opportunity to introduce a Holographic Luke figure as a chase in this wave.  Given the proclivity for the "repaints" for Chase figures in recent waves I'm shocked they didn't include him.


3 Words: Box Set Luke.  I don't think they missed anything - the two variants they have are just repaints...I'm sure we will see Holo Luke, but in a more exclusive format at some point.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 8, 2010, 04:18 PM
3 Words: Box Set Luke.  I don't think they missed anything - the two variants they have are just repaints...I'm sure we will see Holo Luke, but in a more exclusive format at some point.

I was thinking the same thing.  Between the Spirit figures and Holo figures, 2 have been carded, 2 have been boxed set figures and one was a Series release.  I could definitely see them making the Luke a carded or boxed set figure.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on July 8, 2010, 04:22 PM
I'd agree he's a likely candidate, but I do admit I really like it when the put the holo figures out there as part of a box set or a carded exclusive because then I can choose whether I'm interested at all or not.  Or if he's in a box set then one of five figures being a holo is tolerable. 

Still haven't decided what to do with this series yet.  Kind of waiting to see if there are any boxes leftover at the end of the rush and maybe the price comes down to $130 or so?  Probably just buy a set when they're down quite a bit more and hope to snag a red Bib Fortuna off the bay. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 8, 2010, 05:03 PM
Still haven't decided what to do with this series yet.  Kind of waiting to see if there are any boxes leftover at the end of the rush and maybe the price comes down to $130 or so?  Probably just buy a set when they're down quite a bit more and hope to snag a red Bib Fortuna off the bay. 

I think that's a smart move.  You can probably find a set with Jabba for about $100, whereas a full box is costing around $175 or more.  Better to use the extra $75-80 on chasing down a chase IMHO.  I only went for the boxes because I thought there would be some common chases.   :-\
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on July 9, 2010, 02:08 PM
I think my box was delievered but i wont be back in Jersey for another few weeks to open it and see if I got the Bib chase.  I've been busy and not been on, I got in on the BBTS background. I thought it was a fair enough price.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on July 9, 2010, 02:28 PM
Just got back wit lunch with my Mom & 5 mins in the door... bing-bong!  8)

Man, that's a ******* huge MC. So far I like NCS, value for customs... $100. No customs fee! ROTFLMAO!  ;D

Now the fun has begun!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: DSJ™ on July 9, 2010, 03:07 PM
Pretty big boxes!  :o

NCS MC factory sealed with display background.
Box #1... nada.
Box #2...

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubrick%20Series%2010/KubrickRedBib.jpg)

So just the Fett chase to track down & all intime.

2 Sealed boxes to dump & I think a set is spoken for so 1 sealed box.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on July 9, 2010, 03:09 PM
Congrats!  I really do like that chase and the more of you that get it in a box the less I have to compete with.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 9, 2010, 03:17 PM
Congrats on the Lili Ledy Bib  8)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 9, 2010, 04:21 PM
Congrats Dale!

I contacted NCS to see what they were doing with the displays from the MC's they broke up and sold individual boxes of 12 from.  I thought that they might be considering selling them like BBTS did.  They replied and said that they gave them away to customers who ordered 2 to 3 boxes from them :o!  Yet another reason to like the NCS folks!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 9, 2010, 05:41 PM
Just got home and opened my Box of 12.  Sweet lucky day - I found Boba Fett in the Anamaman Box.  I told 'I am Sith' that I intended on selling the rare chase if I happened to get one... Now after seeing it in my hands, not so sure.  Damn you Kubie Karma!!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on July 9, 2010, 08:18 PM
Wow, congrats to all the lucky chase hitters out there!  :)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 9, 2010, 09:16 PM
Just got home and opened my Box of 12.  Sweet lucky day - I found Boba Fett in the Anamaman Box.  I told 'I am Sith' that I intended on selling the rare chase if I happened to get one... Now after seeing it in my hands, not so sure.  Damn you Kubie Karma!!

HA!  Nothing like having the merchandise in hand to make a man change his mind...  Congrats on the chase!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 9, 2010, 09:27 PM
I just received the latest Brian's Toys e-mail with links to the Deluxe Series 1 figures.  I'd love to know how they determine their prices ::)...

Jabba Display $129.99 (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SSIXBJABBASPALACEDIORAMA)

Chase Bib $199.99 - Sold (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SSIXBBIBFORTUNACHASE)

Amanaman $59.99 (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SSIXBAMANAMAN)

Even the sellers in Japan aren't nailing people for those kind prices!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 9, 2010, 10:50 PM
Wow, nice scores on those chases guys!  I'm sure it was confirmed somewhere, but does anyone know for sure that the chases are just one per case?  Wouldn't it be interesting if both chases were actually 1:48...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 9, 2010, 11:05 PM
Wow, nice scores on those chases guys!  I'm sure it was confirmed somewhere, but does anyone know for sure that the chases are just one per case?  Wouldn't it be interesting if both chases were actually 1:48...

The guy I bought mine from said these are 1:96.  He's opened several MCs.  He also said that this there haven't been any "wonky" cases with strange assortments.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 10, 2010, 07:55 AM
Wow, nice scores on those chases guys!  I'm sure it was confirmed somewhere, but does anyone know for sure that the chases are just one per case?  Wouldn't it be interesting if both chases were actually 1:48...

The guy I bought mine from said these are 1:96.  He's opened several MCs.  He also said that this there haven't been any "wonky" cases with strange assortments.

 :(
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 10, 2010, 01:19 PM
Just picked up a single Amanaman to complete my basic set.  Not really all that interested in tracking down a Red Bib but I guess you never know.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 11, 2010, 08:48 AM
Okay, time to start up a tally for Series 1 finds:

 - DSJ:                        1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & Red Bib Chase  ;D
 - BOMARR MONK:          1 BOX  |  HLJ  |  Red Bib Chase   ;D
 - I AM SITH:                1 BOX  |  NCS  |  Fett Chase   :D
 - BrentS:                    1 BOX  |  DST  |  Fett Chase  :D
 - BIGJ22:                    1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - OUTKAST34:             1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & ?
 - Evenflow:                 1 BOX  |  DST  |  ?

Will be interesting to see if any NCS cases have the Red Fortuna chase or if the chases are linked to distributors.  I guess that solves that!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on July 11, 2010, 01:36 PM
How will you 4 guys w/ the MC split up the display?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on July 11, 2010, 03:00 PM
We will tear it into 4 pieces and each take a piece.  I'm hoping for the floor piece...


Or, we'll decide by random draw.  Some one gets a chase, someone gets the display.  The two guys who get nothing get to split the DX 2 Hoth MC goodies.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on July 11, 2010, 03:41 PM
I cant wai tto go home in a few weeks to see if i got Bib or it's ebay for me.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 11, 2010, 06:53 PM
DSJ hooked me up with an Amanaman, so I'm only down to needing the red Bib.  I can wait on that one for a while I think, until the hype of this release dies down a bit.  Hopefully the prices will come down too.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 12, 2010, 09:16 PM
I got my Amanaman today.  I'm very pleased with this figure.  He's totally cool!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Mikey D on July 13, 2010, 07:38 AM
Got my unopened basic set from DA Toys last night after ordering from ebay on Friday.  Very fast service and well priced (just over $100 shipped).  Didn't receive any chases, but I'm actually ok with that.

Depending on what the chases are for series 2, I'll most likely use them again.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: BrentS on July 13, 2010, 07:48 AM
Got my unopened basic set from DA Toys last night after ordering from ebay on Friday.  Very fast service and well priced (just over $100 shipped).  Didn't receive any chases, but I'm actually ok with that.

Depending on what the chases are for series 2, I'll most likely use them again.

That's who I use for my Kubrick purchases now too.  I've been ordering direct as of late.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on July 13, 2010, 09:04 AM
Yes, I've purchased a few from DAToys in the past, they are very good.  I was worried about getting a Boba Fett in my Amanaman box.  I'm either Boba Fett'd out or Amanaman is really cool.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 13, 2010, 09:19 AM
The Hong Kong seller that I ordered my set from finally responded to my inquiry about the order by canceling it, claiming that they were out of stock. Pretty lame, but I did get a refund and everything, so I reordered from datoys for about $3 less than I paid from the other guys.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on July 15, 2010, 12:04 AM
- DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & ?

Got my box of 12 tonight at the MN group get-together.

No chase for me... but I did end up with the Jabba display thanks to the random draw.  Better than nothing I guess...  now to decide if I should keep it or sell it.  :-X
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 15, 2010, 12:14 AM
Updated List from tonight's mega opening.  Congrats on the Fett Dan-o and the display piece for Jeff!

 - DSJ:                        1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & Red Bib Chase  ;D
 - BOMARR MONK:          1 BOX  |  HLJ  |  Red Bib Chase   ;D
 - I AM SITH:                1 BOX  |  NCS  |  Fett Chase   :D
 - BrentS:                    1 BOX  |  DST  |  Fett Chase  :D
 - DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display (Jeff) & Fett Chase (Dan) :D
 - BIGJ22:                    1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - OUTKAST34:             1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - Evenflow:                 1 BOX  |  DST  |  ?

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on July 15, 2010, 02:42 PM

 - DSJ:                        1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & Red Bib Chase
 - DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & Fett Chase


Finally got my master case delivered. Arrived today  8). Got delayed by custom in the UK for 5 long days. Quick question for you guys who purchased a MC how was the 4x 12 boxes positioned? Any ones in a odd place indicating a chase?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 15, 2010, 02:47 PM
How much Tax did you have to pay on an MC  :o
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jeff on July 15, 2010, 04:39 PM
how was the 4x 12 boxes positioned? Any ones in a odd place indicating a chase?

We had someone mix up all the boxes before we picked, so I have no idea where the chase box was in relation to the others.  Sorry!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on July 15, 2010, 05:35 PM
We had someone mix up all the boxes before we picked, so I have no idea where the chase box was in relation to the others.  Sorry!

No worries. Maybe the powers that be Medicom are beginning to pack these 1x12 boxes the same way in the MC to hide the secret figure position. I was very worried my MC was chaseless. After opening the 1st box from the far left I scored a Red Bib. 2nd box from left all regular figures

Box 1
C3P0, C3P0, C3P0
Luke, Luke, Chewie
Chewie, Chase Bib, Amanaman
R2-D2, R2-D2, R2-D2

Box 2
C3P0, C3P0, C3P0
Luke, Luke, Chewie
Chewie, Amanaman, Chase Bib
R2-D2, R2-D2, R2-D2

How much Tax did you have to pay on an MC  :o

Zlich, not too sure why it took that long to process
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 15, 2010, 06:23 PM
How much Tax did you have to pay on an MC  :o
Zlich, not too sure why it took that long to process

Nice! Where did you get your MC from?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 15, 2010, 10:14 PM
Updated...

 - DSJ:                        1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display & Red Bib Chase  ;D
 - kaysui0248:              1 MC   |  ? ? ? |  1x Display & Red Bib Chase  ;D
 - DAN/Jay/Jeff/Justin:   1 MC   |  NCS  |  1x Display (Jeff) & Fett Chase (Dan) :D
 - BOMARR MONK:          1 BOX  |  HLJ  |  Red Bib Chase   ;D
 - I AM SITH:                1 BOX  |  NCS  |  Fett Chase   :D
 - BrentS:                    1 BOX  |  DST  |  Fett Chase  :D
 - BIGJ22:                    1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - OUTKAST34:             1 BOX  |  NCS  |  No Chase   :(
 - Evenflow:                 1 BOX  |  DST  |  ?

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on July 16, 2010, 05:03 AM
Nice! Where did you get your MC from?

My uncle in HK hooked me up a MC. Not too sure what toy store/seller he used
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 16, 2010, 01:47 PM
just scored 2 items for i think  is a good price.  Bib Chase  117.99  and display  for 38.99 on Ebay.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 16, 2010, 10:51 PM
So how did you get the display for $38.99? Was it a buy-it-now or a best offer kind of situation?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: bigj22 on July 16, 2010, 10:55 PM
So how did you get the display for $38.99? Was it a buy-it-now or a best offer kind of situation?

both were buy it now.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2010, 09:39 AM
just scored 2 items for i think  is a good price.  Bib Chase  117.99  and display  for 38.99 on Ebay.

Those are really good prices - well done!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 17, 2010, 04:11 PM
I finally got my Jabba set from DAToys today (I say "finally" because I've been waiting a long time for the set, not because DAToys took a long time shipping -- they were quite speedy). It's really quite nice, although I'll have to say that without the build-a-Jabba this series would have been fairly boring to me, even though I'm a Jabba fanatic. I'm just not that enthusiastic about slightly redone versions of figures. But anyway, LOVE the Jabba.

I was kind of frustrated hearing about all of the people scoring the cardboard backgrounds relatively cheaply from BBTS and ebay, so I decided to make an offer of $40 on one that was being sold on ebay for $99.99. It turns out that they accepted my offer! They still seem to have some left, so if you want to try making an offer you might be able to get one as well. Here is the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Star-Wars-Kubrick-DX1-Jabba-Background-Card-/140424674723?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b1f67da3#ht_500wt_1154
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2010, 04:15 PM
People looking for these backgrounds might also want to check in with Jayson.  I think he is looking to make some high quality reproductions of his at much fairer prices.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 17, 2010, 11:22 PM
Does anyone have the parts for an extra throne (and possibly Jabba) that they need to get rid of?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2010, 11:38 PM
Does anyone have the parts for an extra throne (and possibly Jabba) that they need to get rid of?

I have a spare throne piece from Chewbacca and a spare complete Jabba without the base.  PM me if you're interested.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on July 20, 2010, 03:13 PM
I might have acquired a red Bib Fortuna.  I suppose I should get off my butt and pick up the actual set of regular figures at some point. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 20, 2010, 04:43 PM
I might have acquired a red Bib Fortuna.  I suppose I should get off my butt and pick up the actual set of regular figures at some point. 

Nothing like going about things backwards!  Anyway, congrats on the Bib!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 20, 2010, 09:57 PM
I might have acquired a red Bib Fortuna.  I suppose I should get off my butt and pick up the actual set of regular figures at some point. 

Nothing like going about things backwards!  Anyway, congrats on the Bib!

Ditto - well done!  How are you not sure though?   ???
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on July 20, 2010, 10:10 PM
Just price is all.  Not many US sellers at this point so a full set is still $90 after shipping.  I'd like to see more around the $70-75 range with shipping but that may be a pipe dream. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 27, 2010, 04:00 PM
Finally got my background today, so I can display all of my Jabba Kubricks together. I'll have to say, the background does add something. Am I correct in thinking that the Yak Face chase is the only one I'm missing from Jabba's palace?

(http://mightyjabba.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/jabba_kubricks1.jpg) (http://mightyjabba.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/jabba_kubricks_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 27, 2010, 04:09 PM
Technically the cloaked Luke from series 5 and the hibernation sickness Han chase from series 3 would fit too. Those are the only ones I can think of off the top of my head. It depends on if your display has a timeline  :P although two leia's suggest not.

*edit*

I guess at a stretch you could include 2-1B from the 2007 boxset as a torture victim.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on July 27, 2010, 04:31 PM
Don't forget a jawa or two  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 27, 2010, 05:12 PM
Um, no Boba Fett?  Come on people!!!

That display looks great the way you have it.  I'm sorely tempted to try to get one, but wouldn't have any place to put it as all my bricks go up on the wall.  I've been looking for a way to display the rebo band though....hmmmn.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 27, 2010, 05:19 PM
I'm so sick of Boba Fett that I ignored him on purpose. However feel free to include all 250 versions medicom have released  :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: icruise on July 27, 2010, 05:25 PM
Duh, I forgot Boba Fett. I actually don't have the ROTJ version, but I don't really mind just using the ESB version. And yeah, I'm aware that two Leias is a little odd, but I wanted to get all of my Jabba-related ones in the display.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 27, 2010, 05:47 PM
Wasn't Dengar in Jabba's Palace also in ROTJ?  Might need to throw him in the background...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 27, 2010, 06:33 PM
Wasn't Dengar in Jabba's Palace also in ROTJ?  Might need to throw him in the background...

Not in the movies.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on July 27, 2010, 09:15 PM
Nice display.  No YakFace?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: P-Siddy on July 27, 2010, 09:30 PM
Wasn't Dengar in Jabba's Palace also in ROTJ?  Might need to throw him in the background...

Not in the movies.

Actually, he is in the movie. You don't see his face, but you see him from behind. I forget which scene, but maybe when Han and Luke are taken away?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 27, 2010, 11:38 PM
I thought it was one of the scenes where you are looking at Jabba's Dais through the crowd from Jabba's right hand side...
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: tiny on July 27, 2010, 11:39 PM
Yeah, Dengar was barely in a scene, most likely obscured by the fat chick w/ all the knockers.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on July 28, 2010, 12:14 AM
Yep, 25 minutes in.  This is just after Luke falls into the Rancor pit.

Here's a low-tech phone pic of my TV.
 
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/jabba1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Scott on July 28, 2010, 10:31 AM
So is Bossk
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 28, 2010, 10:48 AM
I hope all the people that think that was Dengar are huge EU fans.  That's quite a stretch in my opinion.  I didn't see Bossk either, but I don't see how you could identify him versus several billion other trandoshans that might be there.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 28, 2010, 10:59 AM
I hope all the people that think that was Dengar are huge EU fans.  That's quite a stretch in my opinion.  I didn't see Bossk either, but I don't see how you could identify him versus several billion other trandoshans that might be there.

Dengar and Bossk were both in ESB and ROTJ, and played by the same actors to boot.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: P-Siddy on July 28, 2010, 01:10 PM
I never did see Bossk though have seen photos of him there (and even some of the trading cards as well). Where was he shown?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 28, 2010, 01:32 PM
I never did see Bossk though have seen photos of him there (and even some of the trading cards as well). Where was he shown?

Bossk was in Jabba's Palace and on the sail barge. I'll post screen shots later.  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on July 28, 2010, 11:39 PM
Dengar - Jabba's Palace:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4839254765_de45a9ff63.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4839254815_08972f336c.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4839254963_4199d623bb.jpg)

Bossk - Jabba's Palace/Sail Barge:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4839866722_9ed84db20e.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4839866742_e9a9b8b845.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 29, 2010, 12:11 AM
Okay, now that is some impressive evidence gathering.  You sold me on it eagles eyes!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2010, 08:37 PM
Finally opened my box, sadly no chase figures. Off to ebay for Bib Fortuna.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on July 30, 2010, 10:48 PM
Anyone interested in the Boba Fett chase, Ningyoushi has it for $130.00 shipped.  No Jabba part though...

Boba Fett (http://www.ningyoushi.com/Star_Wars_Series_1_DX_Kubrick_SECRET_BOBA_FETT_p/mk298.htm)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on July 31, 2010, 09:48 AM
I'm interested, but not for $130.  Yikes.

Just swapped my spare Logray for a Red Bib Chase, so barring a super cheap Fett I'm done with this wave.   8)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/RedBib.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 31, 2010, 03:44 PM
So how is everyone displaying this set?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on July 31, 2010, 06:58 PM
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/dx1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on July 31, 2010, 09:14 PM
What about Jabba?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Sir Real on August 1, 2010, 12:03 AM
Well, he won't fit in those cases, of course, so he's hanging out by himself right now.  I was surprised that Amanaman wasn't too tall. 
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on August 5, 2010, 06:29 PM
Two Red Bib's up on Ebay.

P Bibby (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Medicom-Kubrick-DX-Star-Wars-Series-1-Bib-Fortuna-Chase-/350383095074)

Not a bad price if you're interested.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2010, 10:56 PM
I paid a little less than that with shipping.  And my red Bib and the full set both showed up today, so this series is wrapped up for me. :D

edit: no Boba for me either, but that's ok.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: evenflow on August 6, 2010, 10:40 AM
Just waiuting for my red Bib to show up and ill be done, i am passing on the Boba Fett
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on October 5, 2010, 10:10 PM
I let my sons open up some extra 30AC Hasbro figures this weekend and it occurred to me that the Luke Skywalker w/ bone and the C-3PO with Salacious Crumb were figures from that collection.  I also took a look back at the Saga Collection '06 figures and sure enough, Hasbro had released a Chewbacca with the chain, Bib Fortuna, and a Boba Fett (with the more accurate tan suit) in the 'Battle of Carkoon' wave.  When you compare them to the figures from this Kubrick release, they are pretty much spot on. 

I find it interesting that Medicom seems to be taking some 'inspiration' from recent Hasbro releases with both their regular releases and their chase figures.  Thankfully for some, they also took some inspiration from the Vintage figures and gave people the red Bib too.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on November 5, 2010, 11:50 AM
Finally got around to scanning and re-compositing the Jabba's Palace display and I'm going to start printing test sheets that can be mounted on
cardboard. I'm also considering making them at different sizes to accommodate different shelf widths and depths.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5148314399_a91ebc2f52_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on November 5, 2010, 04:52 PM
Prototype printed and constructed: Can you guess which is the real one???  ;D

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/5149024735_9f9fbb48a3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: kaysui0248 on November 5, 2010, 05:05 PM
Left one made

Right the real one?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: MikeT on November 5, 2010, 09:45 PM
The colors on the right one are richer, but the seams on the left one look cleaner. I'll guess the right one's the original, but nice job either way. And good idea on possibly resizing them--these things are real shelf hogs. :)

What kind of glue did you use to mount them to the card stock? I've been wanting to make a custom kub diorama in photoshop/illustrator and print it out. Was thinking the ewok village nighttime scene. I'll be sure to post if I ever get around to it.  ;D
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Jayson on November 6, 2010, 03:33 AM
Yeah the left one is the custom one. I used 3M spray adhesive to bond 8mil glossy paper to the cardstock.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: I Am Sith on November 6, 2010, 12:23 PM
Looks awesome Jayson, well done!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on November 6, 2010, 12:36 PM
That is fantastic, nice work!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Symposium on November 6, 2010, 04:42 PM
OK now lets move on to bank notes and ebay sellers can charge us what they like  ;D :P
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: smokebelch on November 9, 2010, 05:10 AM
Long time lurker here- thought it was about time I joined up after getting back into Kubricks after a couple of years with the new DX series.
Really digging the Jabba set- some great bargins to be had on threepio, artoo, chewie and luke- just need to track down the other 2 now.
That backing copy of the Jabba diaorama is awesome Jayson- any chance of getting a copy to print out?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on November 21, 2010, 08:57 AM
Wow Jay!  Great job on customizing this!  Are you going to end up displaying your Kubes with this and the Hoth background?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Adrian on November 27, 2010, 06:05 PM
Jayson- any chance of getting a copy to print out?


I would like one as well, any chance you could make a few more?
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on January 16, 2012, 10:36 PM
Bumperino.

Got my Snowtroopers - thanks Tiny!
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: JediJman on March 1, 2012, 04:58 PM
Did anyone happen to catch this auction for the Chase Fett?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300669543866?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

$170!?  Really?  I thought I might snag it on the cheap, but a couple people must really want this.  I swear I have seen them go for under $100 in the past.
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: MikeT on March 1, 2012, 06:11 PM
That Fett is actually really scarce nowadays...I've been after it for awhile but have never been willing to pay the crazy prices it goes for. On yahoo auctions it usually goes over $200. 
I was pretty close to winning this one actually.  :-[         
Title: Re: Deluxe Series 1 - Jabba's Palace
Post by: Dan on March 1, 2012, 07:53 PM
When DX1 was released, it was right after the Boba Fett series, and I think there was a reaction of "not another fett." The red Bib actually went for more than Fett for quite awhile. But now Bib is around $100-110 (I paid 114 for mine with a few extra figures). But Fett doesn't show up as often.

I'd actually pulled this from the master case we ordered at the time, but I was definately feeling like I didn't need another Fett, and let it go. I can't say I feel like there is a hole in the collection though, as I turn around and see a model car case filled with 10 other versions of Fett.

I suppose they could give us a Pre-Vizsla repaint if they ever get around to some clone wars figures.