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Title: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on August 13, 2009, 10:51 PM
Toyfare has their own official voting page now up...

http://inscnet.com/toyfare_0809/

Remember that you can vote for anyone there...you can list who you voted for here...I myself went with Bom Vimdin

Use the other thread to say who you want the 30th spot to be in the JD poll (where Bom Vimdin already won the top spot)...vote Bom Vimdin...that's right Bom Vimdin
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on August 13, 2009, 11:36 PM
I voted for Ackmena (in both the JD and Toyfare polls). :)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Rob on August 13, 2009, 11:45 PM
If anyone doesn't care, and wants to do me a favor, please vote Bib Fortuna on the mini-bust part. :)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 14, 2009, 01:45 AM
I had a tough time narrowing it down to one figure, especially whether I should choose a background figure (like Bom Vimdin ;)) that would need a push from fans to get it made, or whether to go for an army builder figure that I would want multiples of.  I would normally choose an obscure figure because it could be argued that Hasbro will eventually make every type of army builder without a fan poll, but I want a super articulated Endor Soldier so badly that it was my ultimate choice.  I love displaying mini battle scenes like Endor, but I hate the ****** versions that have been released over the years.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on August 14, 2009, 02:24 AM
If anyone doesn't care, and wants to do me a favor, please vote Bib Fortuna on the mini-bust part. :)

Sorry dude.  I was all about a Kit Fisto bust.

As for my Hasbro vote?  I protested, and went with Tyvokka.  I know that George doesn't want anymore Wookiee Jedi, but he has to keep Hasbro from making a figure of one?!?!?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Rob on August 14, 2009, 10:23 AM
If anyone doesn't care, and wants to do me a favor, please vote Bib Fortuna on the mini-bust part. :)

Sorry dude.  I was all about a Kit Fisto bust.

Then you're one of the guys who does care, not one of the ones I was talking to.

That said, I can't think of a single PT item I'd rather have over the most boring OT item.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on August 14, 2009, 10:49 AM
I was all about a Kit Fisto bust.

Same here.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 14, 2009, 10:52 AM
I went with Veers for the mini-bust, but that was before I saw your request. Sorry Rob.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on August 14, 2009, 10:58 AM
If anyone doesn't care, and wants to do me a favor, please vote Bib Fortuna on the mini-bust part. :)

Done.   ;)

And I voted Bastilla Shan for the Hasbro fig. 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Rob on August 14, 2009, 11:37 AM
I went with Veers for the mini-bust, but that was before I saw your request. Sorry Rob.

No problem, the only reason I didn't bother with Veers is that there are already sketches of him floating around and it looks like GG is already working on one.  Same deal with Farm Boy Luke, it's obvious that they'll do that one, so why vote for it to get made?

Done.   ;)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on August 14, 2009, 12:38 PM
So, is this a one vote per person thing, or is it American Idol style? Because I was just (apparently) able to get in two separate votes (I did the Bib for you, Rob). I didn't put in an email either time. Anyone know?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: CHEWIE on August 14, 2009, 01:10 PM
If anyone doesn't care, and wants to do me a favor, please vote Bib Fortuna on the mini-bust part. :)

Done.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 14, 2009, 01:46 PM
Ackmena got my vote. Several top choices that are on the fan boards are mostly shoe ins, so I went for the true long shots even by today's standards.

(And Bibs got my vote Rob.)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Rob on August 14, 2009, 01:52 PM
You guys are the greatest.  :)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on August 14, 2009, 03:33 PM
I voted bibby too.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on August 14, 2009, 06:03 PM
So, is this a one vote per person thing, or is it American Idol style? Because I was just (apparently) able to get in two separate votes (I did the Bib for you, Rob). I didn't put in an email either time. Anyone know?

I'm curious about this as well....anyone? ???

Ackmena needs as many votes as possible!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 14, 2009, 06:11 PM
Ackmena needs as many votes as possible!

Yes she does. If you really look at the list Hasbro has confirmed are large chunk of them are on the slate for 2011 so Ackmena is a real underdog.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on August 14, 2009, 07:13 PM
That is all fine and dandy but it never really says anywhere how this vote is going to be compiled.  Some sites have lower turnouts than others, should there be weighting amoung the sites?  Should the ToyFare portion get more attention since they are the runners of the poll?

What I don't get is the lack of publicity for the ToyFare vote.  That to me is just as important as anything else.

I don't think it is American Idol style and it is more one vote per IP...but again...it doesn't say that anywhere. (Duros v. Amanaman anyone?)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Banthaholic on August 15, 2009, 02:35 PM
Voted for Ackmena
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on October 2, 2009, 03:46 PM
A little preview info on the upcoming ToyFare poll thanks to the Q&A at Han's Hideout (http://hanshideout.blogspot.com/2009/10/hasbro-star-wars-q-session-17.html):

1. What was your gut reaction to seeing the raw Fans' Choice Poll data/results from the various websites? Were the choices more or less varied than you were expecting? Any trends that you saw that surprised you or any characters that popped up that were completely off your radar until this initial batch of results came in?

** One surprise was how even the results were - drawing from all six films and the EU. Of the films, though, each of the films has at least 3 votes, except for, surprisingly, EpV which had only one character (Toryn Farr) in the top 30. Given that, EpV is generally acknowledged as the fan favorite, it either points to how thoroughly we have covered the film (unlikely since there are many great character re-dos to go), or that fans want to see as-yet-unmade characters generally over re-sculpts (more likely, as there are only five resculpts on the entire list, and the first one, Dr. Evazon, appears at #10). Of all the selections, the strength of Jocasta Nu surprised us. We do not think she would be a strong or compelling figure ourselves, but if she did win we would draft her into the lineup. Some of the strength of fans' desire for her could be precisely because we have expressed that we would not consider doing her ourselves, so if she does win it's a victory for the fans who wanted her!

Yay for Toryn Farr and a Evazon resculpt making the list. :) 
Boo to the Jocasta Nu cheaters stuffing the ballot box at enough sites to get her on the list.   ::)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 2, 2009, 03:58 PM
Agreed to the "boo to the Ballot stuffers".

Fan's here are aware because we kept them up on it I think, but basically we had a LOT of people creating sock accounts to stuff the ballot box.  That's neither fair, nor mature (it's a toy line for Christ's sake) that they did this, but what are you going to do?  I spoke with some administrators at a few other sites and they too flushed out the "cheaters", but I didn't speak with everyone at every site, and I noticed the same stuff went on at other site's forums. 

Some seemed to catch it, others did not, or didn't pay close enough attention to bother.  The same sock accounts were turning up at most boards though, so it's no shock this was fairly wide spread.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on October 2, 2009, 06:36 PM
I'm surprised that Jocasta Nu made it given the widespread communication on voting fraud for that figure.  Did JD or any other sites communicate that this was happening back to Hasbro?  Just curious how aware of the issue they are given that response.   >:(
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on October 2, 2009, 06:43 PM
I would not be so quick to say that there were any kind of shenanigans regarding Jocasta Nu.  She's ranked fairly high in figure polls over the past few years.  And I think that given some remarks from a certain Hasbro staffer (who has moved off Star Wars to another line, btw) in opposition to Jocasta Nu has somewhat galvanized the collecting community to back the Jedi archivist.

There's still the matter of ToyFare's poll to take into account.  And that can still shake out any one of a number of ways.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on October 3, 2009, 12:41 AM
I would not be so quick to say that there were any kind of shenanigans regarding Jocasta Nu.  She's ranked fairly high in figure polls over the past few years.  And I think that given some remarks from a certain Hasbro staffer (who has moved off Star Wars to another line, btw) in opposition to Jocasta Nu has somewhat galvanized the collecting community to back the Jedi archivist.

There's still the matter of ToyFare's poll to take into account.  And that can still shake out any one of a number of ways.

Um, it's a known fact that there shenanigans regarding Jocasta Nu on this site and others.   ::)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on October 3, 2009, 02:19 AM
For that to happen at over 20 Star Wars collecting sites that had different criteria for conducting their polls?  Then it starts sounding far-fetched.  Especially since some sites were only accepting submissions from forum members who were registered before the Fan Choice Poll was announced.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 3, 2009, 02:38 AM
I can't speak for every site, just that I contacted a couple, some IP's were being shared...  It happened at each I contacted.  I don't think signing up to a forum was an issue since that's where we ultimately first spotted the sock accounts and whatnot.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on October 3, 2009, 10:06 AM
For that to happen at over 20 Star Wars collecting sites that had different criteria for conducting their polls?  Then it starts sounding far-fetched.  Especially since some sites were only accepting submissions from forum members who were registered before the Fan Choice Poll was announced.

Maybe you missed this a few posts above, Nick:

I spoke with some administrators at a few other sites and they too flushed out the "cheaters", but I didn't speak with everyone at every site, and I noticed the same stuff went on at other site's forums. 

Some seemed to catch it, others did not, or didn't pay close enough attention to bother.  The same sock accounts were turning up at most boards though, so it's no shock this was fairly wide spread.

I would not be at all surprised if it was spread to most of SW sites involved.  If someone is willing to make fake accounts at 4-5 sites, then why not 19-20 sites?  It really doesn't take that long to register.  I pretty much just stay with JD and Yak (where this also happened), but which sites limited entries to existing members?  As Jesse points out, some sites were contacted and some caught it, but likely others that weren't paying attention did not.  If 5 or 6 sites had Jocasta Nu show up as a top vote, that's probably all it took for Hasbro to think its a real fan favorite.

Outside all that, I know of zero people who would put Jocast Nu in their actual top 30 most desired figures.  I'm sure there are some, but why in the world would anyone want a librarian action figure?   ???
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on October 12, 2009, 03:47 PM
The Top 30 should be out today I reckon...I can't wait to proudly VOTE FOR JOCASTU NU
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on October 12, 2009, 07:49 PM
NOPE.

Check the website.  The poll has not gone live.  They still have the poll that was started in August posted.

If anything, it's likely to start Wednesday.  That's when Toyfare is delivered to comic shops.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on October 13, 2009, 10:09 PM
Here is the list (unconfirmed at the moment)

Admiral Pellaeon
Bariss Offee
Bastila Shan
Ben Quadrinaros
Bom Vimdin
Cane Adiss
Cliegg Lars
Corde
Darth Caedrus
Darth Plagueis
Darth Sidious Senate Duel
Dash Rendar
Dorme
Dr. Evazan
Grand Moff Tarkin
Guri
Jaxxon
Jocasta Nu
Joruus C'Baoth
Kister and Wald
Queen Apailana
Queen Jamillia
Rebel Fleet Trooper
Sgt. Doallyn
Sim Aloo
Taym Dren-Garen
Tey How
Toryn Farr
Tzizvvt
Weequay Skiff Master

Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 13, 2009, 10:13 PM
Oh man...  Tarkin and the Rebel Fleet Trooper on the same list?  I think I just stiffened up a bit.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on October 13, 2009, 10:23 PM
Looks like 14 for 30 for good ole JD

1. Bom Vimdin16. Emperor Palpatine (Senate Duel)
2. Weequay (Skiff Master)17. Endor Rebel Soldier (Super Articulated Resculpt)
3. Bespin Han Solo (Super Articulated Resculpt)18. Fozec
4. Torryn Farr19. Kithaba
5. Doctor Evazan (Super Articulated Resculpt)20. Lumat/Wompus
6. Ponda Baba (Super Articulated Resculpt)21. Nien Nunb (Super Articulated Resculpt)
7. Hoth Princess Leia (Super Articulated Resculpt)22. Nikto (Vintage version)
8. Rebel Fleet Trooper (Super Articulated Resculpt)   23. Sim Aloo
9. ANH Grand Moff Tarkin (Super Articulated Resculpt)24. Zam Wessel (Super Articulated Resculpt)
10. Hoth Rebel Soldier (Echo Base)25. Tonnika Sisters (2-Pack)
11. Hoth Luke Skywalker (Super Articulated Resculpt)26. Joruus C'baoth
12. Mosep27. Admiral Pellaeon
13. Sergeant Doallyn28. Imperial Commander (SA Black Tunic)
14. Admiral Ackbar (Super Articulated Resculpt)29. Guri
15. Cliegg Lars30. Bastila Shan
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on October 13, 2009, 10:25 PM
And I personally will be voting for good ole Horn Head...JOCASTA NU
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 13, 2009, 10:36 PM
We should delete your vote...  hah.

 :D
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Paul on October 14, 2009, 09:13 AM
Hopefully toyfare can weed out the "Spammers" that got Jocasta Nu on so many lists, and if not, then we all need to figure out how to spam their poll ourselves and get that Rebel Fleet Trooper done for Jesse.  

And Sadly no matter what I vote for, it will get negated by some random Video Game "Darth" that I have never heard of and have Zero interest in purchasing. 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 14, 2009, 10:10 AM
I'll be voting for all the OT characters for sure.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: McMetal on October 14, 2009, 10:26 AM
No animated style figures made the cut?  :-\

Meh, so much for my interest in this poll...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on October 14, 2009, 10:39 AM
No animated style figures made the cut?  :-\

Meh, so much for my interest in this poll...

I don't think that's too surprising. The line is so new (relatively) that any animated "winners" would have already had an excellent shot of being produced anyway. I think the mailaway Nahdar Vebb is probably the closest thing to "fans' choice" figure we are going to get at least a for a while.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on October 14, 2009, 10:44 AM
Meh. It sure seems like 95% of these characters are ones Hasbro would have made in the next few years anyway. I was really hoping Ackmena would at least make the list. :-\

I think either Jaxxon or Tarkin will be getting my vote.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 14, 2009, 11:17 AM
I can't believe Corde and Dorme are on the list. Are there really that many fanboys with semis for these two snoozer characters?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on October 14, 2009, 11:19 AM
Not too shabby.  As a Cantina Dudes fan, I'm pretty happy to see Bom, Evazan, and Tzizvvt make the cut.  Maybe now they will get on them sooner rather than later (poor Bom has been in the 'parking lot' since 2001).

Also nice to see Jabba's Palace get some love.  A 'boring' human like Taym Dren-Garen probably didn't have much of a shot if not for a poll like this.

Jaxxon?  I'll buy him to show support for the Marvel stuff, but I'd still rather get Crimson Jack and Jolli first.  


I can't believe Corde and Dorme are on the list. Are there really that many fanboys with semis for these two snoozer characters?

Here it is - "The Legacy Collection Line Killer Wave":  Corde, Dorme, Jocasta Nu, Queen Apailana, Queen Jamillia, and Tey How.  Buy them all and assemble the hot-pink & gold BettyBot BAD figure.   :P


No animated style figures made the cut?  :-\

I don't think that's too surprising. The line is so new (relatively) that any animated "winners" would have already had an excellent shot of being produced anyway.

I agree with what Jayson said.  For proof, check out the JD Clone Wars Wishlist (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19127.0) we ran back in April.  It's only been 6 months since the poll ended and already Hasbro has confirmed figures for five of our top ten, with 2 more strongly rumored (Aurra, Cold Obi-Wan).  Give it a few years and then you'll see people wanting things from Season 1/2 that never got made, etc.


I was really hoping Ackmena would at least make the list. :-\

She had the whole "Hasbro already said no" thing going against her I think.  Same for the Tonnikas.  So many sites told folks "don't waste a vote" that I don't think the poll truly captured the demand for either of them.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 14, 2009, 11:23 AM
I can't believe Corde and Dorme are on the list. Are there really that many fanboys with semis for these two snoozer characters?

Agreed but you forgot two more: Who the hell wants the two useless Naboo Queens as well?

Overall, I am very disappointed in the final list, too many WTFs.  I am not getting the whole Jaxxon or Jocasta appeal but at least they are obscure and fit the template for the Fan's Choice. (RS has a hard on for Jaxxon, seems like they want to 1 up JD on the ICMG therefore I will be against Jaxxon by default.). This list should be for the ultimate obscure characters like ICMG, Ackmena and while I am not a fan Jaxxon. Having characters like Tarkin and Evezan take away the prestige of the poll as they will most likely get their resculpts in the very near term.

Out of the list Dash is getting my vote, too many on the list are shoe ins so several seem to be a waste of vote. With Comic Packs going to the wayside a lot of characters from EU will be harder to get.

Figures I do want (In order of what I would want first)
Dash Rendar
Guri (SOTE: Evolutions)
Dr. Evazan (He is on the short list already, so it's a waste of a vote)
Grand Moff Tarkin (He is on the short list already, so it's a waste of a vote)
Balista Shan
Bom Vimdin (He is on the short list already, so it's a waste of a vote)
Weequay Skiff Master
Rebel Fleet Trooper
Sgt. Doallyn
Toryn Farr
Taym Dren-Garen
Sim Aloo
Bariss Offee
Darth Sidious (Senate Duel) (He is on the short list already, so it's a waste of a vote)

Figures I can live without but would most likely buy if Hasbro wasted the plastic on them:
Admiral Pellaeon
Cane Adiss
Clegg Lars
Darth Caedus
Darth Plagueis
Dormé
Jocasta Nu
Joruus C'Baoth
Kister and Wald (2-Pack)
Tzizvvt

Figures I refuse to by from the list because they are so damn stupid:
Ben Quadrinaros
Cordé
Jaxxon
Queen Apailana
Queen Jamillia
Tey How
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: McMetal on October 14, 2009, 11:48 AM
I loathe EU stuff generally speaking, but whatever jackass thought up that stupid Rabbit-Man should be tarred and feathered and banned from ever having anything to do with Star Wars ever again. That is the most inane, ridiculous thing I have ever seen.  >:(
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jedi_master_sal on October 14, 2009, 04:08 PM
Okay, here's my wants from the list:
Admiral Pellaeon (Thrawn Trilogy) X2-3 (extras for customs)
Bariss Offee (Attack of the Clones) X2
Bastila Shan (KOTOR) X2
Ben Quadrinaros (The Phantom Menace)
Bom Vimdin (A New Hope Cantina) X2 (extra for custom)
Cane Adiss (Return of the Jedi Jabba's Palace)
Cliegg Lars (Attack of the Clones)
Corde (Attack of the Clones)
Darth Caedeus (Legacy)
Darth Plagueis (Revenge of the Sith)
Darth Sidious Senate Duel (Revenge of the Sith)
Dash Rendar (Shadows of the Empire) (hmm, not sure if I'll get this one, it's at the bottom of this list for me)
Dorme (Attack of the Clones)
Dr. Evazan (A New Hope Cantina)
Grand Moff Tarkin (A New Hope)
Guri (Shadows of the Empire) YES!!!!
Jaxxon (Marvel Comics) If he's the realistic version, then yes, not the cartoony version.
Jocasta Nu (Attack of the Clones)
Joruus C'Baoth (Thrawn Trilogy) meh, this might be a pass for me also
Kister and Wald (The Phantom Menace)
Queen Apailana (Revenge of the Sith)
Queen Jamillia (Attack of the Clones)
Rebel Fleet Trooper (A New Hope) X5-6 SWEET!
Sgt. Doallyn (Return of the Jedi Skiff Guard)
Sim Aloo (Return of the Jedi Imperial Dignatary)
Taym Dren-Garen (Return of the Jedi Skiff Guard)
Tey How (The Phantom Menace)
Toryn Farr (The Empire Strikes Back) Oh HELL Yes!
Tzizvvt (A New Hope Cantina) (Didn't we already get this figure a couple of years ago? Prolly a pass for me)
Weequay Skiff Master (Return of the Jedi Skiff Guard) Definite need of an upgrade.

So in short, I'd buy at least one of each, with possible exception to Dash Rendar and Joruus C'Baoth.

I'm pretty happy with those choice. Though I agree that many (at least half) of these will see the light of day within 2-3 years anyway.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on October 14, 2009, 04:32 PM
I'm disappointed Zam Wesell isn't on the list, cuz I really like her character ...   :'( I was shocked to see Jocasta Nu wasn't here, she got so much attention for a while and it looked like she would make it onto the list. Glad Caedus and Plaguis are here, we need new SITH! And I refuse to buy Joruus C'Baoth ... I really don't like this dude. >:D 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on October 14, 2009, 04:34 PM
I was shocked to see Jocasta Nu wasn't here, she got so much attention for a while and it looked like she would make it onto the list.

Check again (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19639.msg448632#msg448632), she's there.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 14, 2009, 04:49 PM
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I was shocked to see Jocasta Nu wasn't here, she got so much attention for a while and it looked like she would make it onto the list.

I wouldn't have been, only because I know who I contacted were quick to act as we were, when we saw voting fraud running rampant.  I don't think Scum, ironically where it seemed to start, did anything...  She made their final list they sent in IIRC...

I'll obviously vote Fleet Trooper first, Tarkin second, and Endor Rebels third (which I think are a given, but I'd vote them in anyway).  Tarkin resculpts aren't widely talked about so I think he's a great choice...  I don't know that ALL of those figures are locks, honestly, but that JD got 14 of them says a lot about our community I think.  

I'd buy any figure on the list, but those are probably my top 3.  Lots of oddness abounding in that list though...  I think some of them aren't necessarilly a lock these days, to happen in the next couple years, especially when there's implications that Legacy will be scaled back.  
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on October 14, 2009, 05:49 PM
Even though the links to the poll aren't working on WizardUniverse.com (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/stwafanchpor.html), I managed to scrub the source code and found a working link. Vote now and make it count! (http://www.innovativenethelp.com/wizard/tf_sw/index.php)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darby on October 14, 2009, 11:17 PM
Voted for Dorme (and proud of it).   ;D
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on October 15, 2009, 12:02 AM
I'm going with Tarkin and hoping for a COMPLETELY NEW sculpt with a decent likeness. But I was very tempted to vote for Jaxxon, and I think it would be very cool to see him win.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth Broem on October 15, 2009, 12:51 AM
I still don't know who the vote for.  I would think Hasbro would just make several of these on their own like Tarkin, Evazan, Vimdin, Rebel Fleet Trooper, Sidious Duel, etc.  So, I may go for Cliegg Lars or Sim Aloo.  I'm going to be like Brett Farve and go back and forth on my vote for awhile.   ;D 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Rob on October 15, 2009, 12:53 AM
Aside from the EU, I want them all.

And I even want a few of the EU ones.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 15, 2009, 01:01 AM
Damn, there are a lot of figures that I want on that list!

Admiral Pellaeon
Bom Vimdin
Dr. Evazan
Grand Moff Tarkin
Jaxxon
Joruus C'Baoth
Rebel Fleet Trooper
Sgt. Doallyn
Sim Aloo
Toryn Farr
Tzizvvt
Weequay Skiff Master

This was not an easy decision, but I picked Bom Vimdin.  The Cantina is still my favourite SW scene, so I always enjoy populating it.  And even though he's "shortlisted", I think he needs a little push to get Hasbro's attention.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on October 15, 2009, 01:03 AM
Far too many resculpt candidates on this list for my tastes, even if it's only 5 of them.  I would've preferred to have seen all new characters on the list.

I'm far from decided about who I'll vote for.  But I did notice one glaring absence from the list.  That being Cin Drallig.  I thought he had scored well enough on most of the polls to make it to the finals.  Perhaps Hasbro scratched him because he's already on the way?  Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on October 15, 2009, 02:23 AM
But I did notice one glaring absence from the list.  That being Cin Drallig.  I thought he had scored well enough on most of the polls to make it to the finals.  Perhaps Hasbro scratched him because he's already on the way?  Hmmmm.

I noticed that too ... either way, Hasbro's said that they want to make Cin anyways. If Hasbro expresses interest in a specific character, they usually make them .... so chances are maybe we'll see Cin in 2011? 2012?  ;)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jono on October 15, 2009, 05:03 AM
Great list, certainly compared to last year...voted for Tizzvvt. Seems more of an outside chance coz Bom and the Good Doc WILL get made.

Plenty on that list i want, including quite a few "AreyouMad" choices like Tey How,Ben Qaud and Jaxon.

Looking forward to the outcome but it's good to make Hasbro aware of how any of these would be bought by the fan community at large. I bet the majority of these will see plastic within a couple of years.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth Broem on October 15, 2009, 11:45 AM
In the end I voted on Cliegg.  I kind of doubt they are going to get to him...ever.  I think it might be an interesting figure if they give him removeable legs, hover chair, and maybe a clear post for the chair to "hover". But there are plenty on that list I want. 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 15, 2009, 12:09 PM
I went for Tarkin. He's baaaaaad assssssss!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 15, 2009, 06:03 PM
I voted Fleet Trooper.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 15, 2009, 07:49 PM
I voted for Cliegg Lars, just because I don't see much chance of him being made otherwise, especially with Owen and Beru being released earlier this year.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: P-Siddy on October 15, 2009, 07:56 PM
The only thing is that you can vote multiple times.  :( Jocasta Nu could conceivably win.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: evenflow on October 16, 2009, 05:32 AM
I want a few of those but in the end had to go with Sim Aloo.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: darth_sidious on October 17, 2009, 06:23 PM
I'm a real fan of Jedi characters, especially females that havent been made (or need serious upgrades) - so I was hoping for Barriss Offee, but based on a Hasbro Q&A, she'll likely be released next year in a second wave of Geonosis packs. Jocasta Nu would likely not be made unless she won a vote like this, so I went with her.   ;)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on October 17, 2009, 10:18 PM
Voted for Bastilla Shan.  Wow, lots of variety in the voting so far!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on October 20, 2009, 10:51 PM
I think this is HILARIOUS (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=3956512&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&vc=1)

Dude who was orchastrating the JOCASTA NU (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19594.msg440341#msg440341) bs is complaining about voter fraud...that is rich

Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 21, 2009, 12:16 AM
You got to love a good old fashioned "Do as I say, not as I do" hypocrite.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 21, 2009, 12:19 AM
JACK, way to go calling him out on it.  I'd like to see more people over there that would be willing to do that.

It takes huge balls or utter stupidity to actually whine about voter fraud when I run out of fingers counting the number of sites he was spamming and creating sock accounts to stuff the ballot box for Jocasta Nu.  I believe that may be Webster's new definition of "Loser".
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 21, 2009, 12:51 AM
JACK, way to go calling him out on it.  I'd like to see more people over there that would be willing to do that.

It takes huge balls or utter stupidity to actually whine about voter fraud when I run out of fingers counting the number of sites he was spamming and creating sock accounts to stuff the ballot box for Jocasta Nu.  I believe that may be Webster's new definition of "Loser".

Thanks Jesse!
(My first SW site loyalty is always JD, I am a casual Scummer who just trades there with some nice guys.) There is nothing worse to me than a hypocrite that likes to preach to others on how they should act yet exempt themselves. Seriously, I think everyone here got it and moved from the Jocasta shenanigans that went on here, we all know it happens with these polls. (If it was Ackmena I may have looked the other way, I will admit my bias for the SW Old Lady that I want made).

That post was a real steaming pile of feces, it had to be called out.

Anyway, go Dash Rendar!! The Don Johnson/Han Solo like hero that helped relaunch the line we love! He deserves an upgrade! Tell me the N64 SOTE game was not great!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on October 21, 2009, 01:00 AM
I just like seeing someone over at Scum that doesn't have their head in the sand, or up their ass, who will speak the truth.  Most of them are probably not even aware that he and a couple others were going around stuffing the ballot boxes of other sites for a figure I think very few actually were willing to vote for.  So it's nice eyes are being opened to the facts.

It really is lame to do that though, and then bitch about it.  That's just two-faced and wreaks of a sleazy.  I don't know him beyond this, but if I were judging...  Well, hey, this isn't exactly a positive thing here.  It's really just lame to me on a whole new level I guess...  Part of me is annoyed he tried it here I guess, which thankfully our staff was well aware of the whole time.  It wasn't exactly the most covert operation though either.  ::)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on October 24, 2009, 11:44 PM
The only thing is that you can vote multiple times.  :( Jocasta Nu could conceivably win.

I actually voted for Jocasta a *few* times ... ;D I voted for Plaguis too. Want him pretty bad.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on November 1, 2009, 08:51 PM
When do results for the 30th-placed figure come out??  ???
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: efranks on November 2, 2009, 03:25 PM
I think this is HILARIOUS (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=3956512&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&vc=1)

Dude who was orchastrating the JOCASTA NU (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19594.msg440341#msg440341) bs is complaining about voter fraud...that is rich



Haha!  I just read this.  Palps is kind of a tool so it doesn't surprise me that he was floating through multiple sites trying to drum up support for his choice in this poll.  I always assume there's that type of shenanigans going on but to what level I can only guess at.  That was a point I made when I got called out on the PSWCS listserv by Mark from Yoda's News, that there had to be some ballot stuffing in the prelim but I would disreguard it since it was too hard to prove.

But I think the existence of Tzizvvt on the poll has to tell us something about how far some people will go to get a character made.

   E...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on December 11, 2009, 09:51 AM
Based on the latest Q&A, we should hear who won today!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: McMetal on December 11, 2009, 10:18 AM
If it's Jocasta Nu we should all demand a recount.  :)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on December 11, 2009, 10:32 AM
If it's Jocasta Nu we should all demand a recount.  :)

Agreed. We should also demand a recount if the two utterly useless Naboo Queens win . Just because slots are so scarce now we cannot afford to lose any.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jedi_master_sal on December 11, 2009, 12:49 PM
If it's Jocasta Nu we should all demand a recount.  :)

Agreed. We should also demand a recount if the two utterly useless Naboo Queens win . Just because slots are so scarce now we cannot afford to lose any.

Or put all three of these into an evolutions set and call them "SW women no one cares about!"

See them evolve from crap to craptacular before your very own eyes!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: P-Siddy on December 11, 2009, 02:23 PM
If it's Jocasta Nu we should all demand a recount.  :)

Agreed. We should also demand a recount if the two utterly useless Naboo Queens win . Just because slots are so scarce now we cannot afford to lose any.

Or put all three of these into an evolutions set and call them "SW women no one cares about!"


In Luke's voice: "I care."

Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on December 11, 2009, 02:27 PM
If it's Jocasta Nu we should all demand a recount.  :)

Agreed. We should also demand a recount if the two utterly useless Naboo Queens win . Just because slots are so scarce now we cannot afford to lose any.

Or put all three of these into an evolutions set and call them "SW women no one cares about!"


In Luke's voice: "I care."



Yeah well don't expect us to save you in the trench. You are on your own for those broads.
(Sal, I will be Chewbacca, I am 6'5 and an ape)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2009, 02:31 PM
I'd probably buy them if they made them (I bought Breha after all), but I would certainly live my life just fine if Aplilana/Jamilla never get made.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: iFett on December 11, 2009, 02:35 PM
I care too - i voted for her.  I'm pretty sure all these characters will be turned into figures by 2018.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on December 11, 2009, 02:42 PM
I'd probably buy them if they made them (I bought Breha after all), but I would certainly live my life just fine if Aplilana/Jamilla never get made.
I've been doing a little JD Wishlist updating lately and the following are huge outliers which scream shenanigans on the poll:

Corde
Queen Apilainia
Darth Plagueis
Darth Cadaeus


And to a lesser degree:

Queen Jamilla
Tzivvzt
Cane Addiss
Taym Dren-garen

Everyone else on the poll at least sniffs the JD top 10s.  Now I realize JD is a sliver of the overall collecting public but those first 4 were huge bullcrap and there had to be some fraud going for them.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 11, 2009, 02:50 PM
bullcrap or not on Darth Plagueis, thats the one my son 6 year son went ga-ga over when he saw all the pics of the finalists and I told him he could vote.  So, apparently he has "kid-appeal".
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on December 11, 2009, 03:52 PM
I'd probably buy them if they made them (I bought Breha after all), but I would certainly live my life just fine if Aplilana/Jamilla never get made.
I've been doing a little JD Wishlist updating lately and the following are huge outliers which scream shenanigans on the poll:

Corde
Queen Apilainia
Darth Plagueis
Darth Cadaeus


And to a lesser degree:

Queen Jamilla
Tzivvzt
Cane Addiss
Taym Dren-garen

Everyone else on the poll at least sniffs the JD top 10s.  Now I realize JD is a sliver of the overall collecting public but those first 4 were huge bullcrap and there had to be some fraud going for them.

THANK YOU SCOTT!
Cadeous and Plagious are believable the rest no way.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jedi_master_sal on December 14, 2009, 01:45 PM
So is the official count over?


I can see Hasbro making Darth Plagueis. They could make most of him from existing figures. Since there really isn't any could picture source for him, we as collectors won't be able to complain to much about what he looks like. Basically he's a banking clan dude with sith robes on...

Darth Cadaeus is another one that can be mostly kitbashed from existing parts.

Kinda lame if Hasbro goes that route though.

I was really hoping for Bastila Shan or Guri (mustard/purple outfit).
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on December 14, 2009, 06:14 PM
I was really hoping for Bastila Shan or Guri (mustard/purple outfit).

Same here - anyone know when we're supposed to get official word?  It hought it was going to be announced last week.   ???
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2009, 08:42 PM
I really wanted Sim Aloo but thats not happening, Guri would have been my second choice
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on December 14, 2009, 08:52 PM
So when are the results revealed? And I could see either Jocasta, Plagueis, or Caedus winning.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on December 15, 2009, 01:01 AM
So is the official count over?


The polls are definitely closed.  I think we're likely to see the results published in the next issue of Toyfare to hit the stands.  That should be issue #153, IIRC.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on January 11, 2010, 12:09 PM
According to an interview at JTA (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5683/#details), TF editor Justin Aclin confirmed that the 2009 Fan Choice Poll Winner (along with #2-5) will be revealed in Toy Fare #151, due this Wednesday.  Since subscribers often get theirs a few days early, the info could come as soon as today.

Anyone want to hazard a guess at the winner?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 11, 2010, 12:23 PM
Jocasta Nu, obviously.  :P
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 11, 2010, 01:37 PM
I will go with Plagueis - or however it is spelled
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on January 11, 2010, 01:50 PM
Come on Bastilla Shan!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on January 11, 2010, 03:54 PM
I want Tarkin or Jaxxon to win, but I think it'll probably be a Sith Lord I don't care about. :P
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on January 11, 2010, 05:24 PM
DASH....AH HA!!!! DASH SAVIOR OF THE UNIVERSE!!!!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2010, 07:12 PM
Fleet Trooper or Tarkin were my top two... :)  That RFT could be fantastic with the way modern figures are done these days.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on January 12, 2010, 12:20 AM
Zam Wesell is my choice.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 12, 2010, 02:56 PM
Looks like Bastila Shan won the poll (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/2009_Fans_Choice_Poll_And_The_Winner_Is_128310.asp) follow by Jocasta Nu ::), Darth Caedus, Darth Plagueis and Jaxxon.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on January 12, 2010, 03:04 PM
Not a surprise that a KOTOR character would win seeing how well the KOTOR stuff did in the last poll.  She did win the coveted #30 slot here when we did our poll, so I know there will be a few folks around here happy with that result.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: P-Siddy on January 12, 2010, 03:07 PM
Congrats to the Bastila Shan fans!

Wow! All EU figures in the top spots, for the most part.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2010, 03:07 PM
4 EU figures? ::)  Jocasta Nu ::)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2010, 03:11 PM
OK...this is the reason you don't let ToyFare run these polls.  Do you honestly think that four of the most popular unmade characters are EU?  Seriously?  Our polling here indicates something completely different.  ToyFare definitely caters to a comic book/video game crowd and that is surely reflected in the results.  Throw in vote fixing for Jocasta Nu and voila...CRAP!

Add the fact that Hasbro says EU sales are crap...ugh ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on January 12, 2010, 03:23 PM
OK...this is the reason you don't let ToyFare run these polls.  Do you honestly think that four of the most popular unmade characters are EU? 

Maybe not all four, but I do get Bastilla winning.  She was #5 in the previous 2006 Toy Fare poll and one of the very few from the last poll that haven't been made.  Makes sense that she tops this list.

The Darth Caedus/Plagius/Jaxxon thing though?  I'm seeing your point there.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 12, 2010, 03:37 PM
I get Bastilla too...  KOTOR figures are popular...  It's not even a current game, but it's still a popular one, even among the core collectors I think, and so yeah...

The rest I totally agree with you on though Scott, and I'm also not a huge fan of Toy Fare running the vote...

That said, a lot of the figures from the top list get made anyway, so yay for that.  Your lists have always done well too.  So I'm hopeful that trend continues.

But yeah, besides Bastilla, not much there interests me at all.  I may actually pass on some.  I'll probably buy Jocasta because she's in the movie, but come time I may pass if she's got some flaw like an odd skin tone or something.  I could easily see something I otherwise wouldn't normally let bother me, actually push me to avoid the figure. :)  Being a movie figure helps her though.

Still, you know there was once again ballot stuffing going on with her too, but I also think Hasbro's insistance she not be made probably conned some people into voting for her...  which I wouldn't trust much Hasbro says on stuff like that anymore.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Keonobi on January 12, 2010, 03:42 PM
I can understand Bastilla, even if she wouldn't have been a pick for me, and I definitely understand Plagueis, but the other three I don't get at all.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 12, 2010, 03:52 PM
Woot! I voted for Bastila Shan. I'm very happy she was voted on the most. Now hopefully that will mean Hasbro will actually make her (and correctly). I sure as heck don't want some kit-bashed POS for this chracter. She deserves a completely new design. So say the fans.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: CHEWIE on January 12, 2010, 05:34 PM
I think the top vote getter is great - and also, I have no problem with Jocasta Nu being high on the list.  Not too interested in the other three though.  Although I think Plagueis could be appealing.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on January 12, 2010, 06:33 PM
Come on Bastilla Shan!

Nailed her!  I mean it!

Not really interested in any of the other four though - what lame selections.   :-\
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on January 12, 2010, 06:35 PM
I'm glad to see Jocasta Nu (and Jaxxon) make the top five. I think this poll is meant for characters that normally wouldn't have a chance of being made to get brought to Hasbro's attention. The other three would have probably been made eventually, but I think these results will definitely get Hasbro to strongly consider Jocasta and Jaxxon.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: efranks on January 12, 2010, 06:42 PM
I'm happy to see Jaxxon in the top 5.  That was my guy going in, it's sort of a Willrow Hood situation.

I'm okay with Shan winning since I think she's one that should have been on Hasbro's short list anyway, and if this forces them into making her, I'm fine with that.  Jocast Nu, I don't understand the popularity behind her but she is an on-screen charactr with lines and also showed up in the cartoon so also not a terrible choice.

I'm not big on either of the Darth's, however.  I've never read anything with either of them in and I'd much rather have the Jacen Solo we're getting than the Caedus figure.  Darth P, I only know from the mention in the film, I've never read a novel with him hin it.

As for the other 25 characters, I think there are about 9 of them that are no-brainers, 5 are great aliens, 3 popular EU characters that would sell, 4 chicks that are about as popular as Breha (meaning nobody would buy) and 4 aliens that should never see the light of day.

   E...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on January 12, 2010, 08:33 PM
Some comments and a question from me -

Firstly, do the Top 5 choices, too (besides Bastila Shan), get made into action figures?

And I'm glad, but not overjoyed that Bastila won. Funny how the top choice always ends up with a KOTOR person. 

I much rather would have seen either Caedus or Plagiues win - I'm split 50/50. And Jocasta would be a welcome addition to my collection - I just hope if she's made she's not a pegwarmer. And Jaxxon is my not-to-happy-about choice.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2010, 08:43 PM
I think KOTOR showings are a direct result of Toy Fare being very Video Game/Comic Book centric...not so much with Star Wars.  If starwars.com ran the poll, I really do not think you would have the same top 5.  Maybe I'm wrong...but I don't think so.

I will also say that I realize that our site and a few others out there not named Rebelscum are more of the old guard collecting since78 type people who are a lot more interested in the OT over the PT over anythign else.  I get that...but Darth Caedus did not receive one solitary vote in the last Defender Wishlists.  Plagueius got 2...2!  Jocasta Nu, Shan and Jaxxon were at least on the radar but seriously...cranky old man rant over
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on January 12, 2010, 08:45 PM
Pretty happy about Bastilla taking the top spot. I love KOTOR and would love to get the whole Ebon Hawk Crew made some day, this gives us 2 down, several dozen to go. I wonder if they'll ever do any more of them.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth Broem on January 12, 2010, 11:52 PM
Yeah, KOTOR seems to do well in these polls.  Me, I never really played it so it's not appealing to me at all.  I got to admit that none of the top 5 do much for me at all.  I guess Bastilla makes the most sense she seems to be pretty popular.  At least I have heard of her.  Plagueis (sp?) looks just like the Emperor so I can't get to hyped for him.  I have no idea who Cadeus (sp?) is.  I see that he was in a novel though.  Jocasta is ok.  I would not mind having a figure of her really but she's not something I was dying to get.  Jaxxon would be sort of fun for something campy but I can't really say that I would actually buy it.  I hate to poop on the parade but they are all just kind of underwhelming choices to me overall.  I mean really?  That's the top 5?  I know they have made a lot of figures over the years that a lot of people wanted.  Honestly, I would be more excited if Bom Vimdin won the poll or even an Imperial Dignitary. 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 12, 2010, 11:56 PM
I like Bastila enough I'm contented with her I guess, but she wasn't really someone in my top 5 I wanted out of those 30...  Of course Tarkin/Fleet Trooper were my top 2, but even taking those two out, I probably could've found 5 or more easily that would've still been more important to me than that top 5... 

The only positive I see to the winners right now is that at least without droid parts I won't be compelled to buy them regardless, to complete something, which seems to be the case.  That way I can at least pass on the lamest of them. 

I like the thought of PLagueis getting a character/figure, but I think EU **** the bed with their choice of one of those banking wafer douches.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: evenflow on January 13, 2010, 01:00 AM
No real interest in her, too bad. Wish it was Sim Aloo or even Jaxxon who won.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 13, 2010, 03:40 AM
Is Jaxxon that ******* rabbit? If so, epic fail...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 13, 2010, 08:38 AM
Bastila is a great choice for those of us who want the rest of the KOTOR characters made. With Revan winning the previous one, this just pushes the issue further with Hasbro that we are fans of that game and it's characters.

Jocasta Nu is a meh choice to me. I'll buy one of her and maybe a second to custom.

Both Cadeus and Plageious (sp?) would be great to include in a Sith Evolutions set. Maybe Sidious as a third Sith or better yet go much further back and pick a Sith from the KOTOR age.

I'm actually happy about Jaxxon. However I wouldn't want the Marvel style figure. I'd rather have the reimagined realistic style.  He's a funky character yes, but he'd be fun.

Look ma, a galactic ass-kicking bunny rabbit!
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: McMetal on January 13, 2010, 09:51 AM
Is Jaxxon that ******* rabbit? If so, epic fail...

Thank you. That is the stupidest looking thing I have ever soon. Whoever dreamed up that abomination and threw it into the SW Universe should be skinned alive, burned, and buried next to Hitler.

I just hope if they make Jocasta Nu it is in the animated style since she appeared in TCW this season.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 13, 2010, 09:58 AM
Jaxxon's (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jaxxon) got a hell of a lot more backstory than that old skank Jocasta (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jocasta_Nu).  ;D
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2010, 10:42 AM
Although I'm happy for those who were really pulling for all of those who are in the top five, I'm sort of with Scott on this one.  For the most part, I could care less about the whole list...and may end up passing on most to all of them.  I'm sure they'll make for great figures, since Hasbro really does a pretty nice job with most everything these days figure-wise, but I really know next to nothing about them...and would know probably nothing if it wasn't for forum talk.  I may get Jocasta Nu since she is an actual movie character, but man, is that ever a boring figure otherwise.  Jaxxon is kind of funny just because it is so strange, so you never know there.  The other stuff I don't really care about, but they could make good figures.  I do think that the fact Toy Fare does the poll has an effect on the results too.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Pete_Fett on January 13, 2010, 12:50 PM
I also voted for Bastilla - and like Greedo - I too want them to one day give us every one of the crew members of the Ebon Hawk - from both KOTOR and KOTOR2. I doubt that will ever happen, but hey one can dream.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 13, 2010, 01:04 PM
Here is another amazing result of this poll: Bastila beat out Jocasta by a mere .6% according to Toyfare (http://fareplay.wizardworld.com/2010/01/13/the-fans-have-spoken-star-wars-poll-spoiler/).  ::)

Edit: also there is a 50/50 split for male and female* figures for the top ten. So much for the weak popularity of female characters.  :P

*Guri being a female replica droid of course.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 13, 2010, 01:26 PM
Man...even the Top 10 makes me sort of puke ::)

1) Bastila Shan 10.6%
2) Jocasta Nu 10%
3) Darth Caedus  8%
4) Darth Plageuis  7.9%
5) Jaxxon  4%
6) Admiral Pellaeon  3.7%
7) Dash Rendar  3.7%
8 ) Guri  3.6%
9) Dorme  3.5%
10) Bariss Offee 3.5%
11) Weequay Skiff Master  3.5%
12) Tzizvvt  2.9%
13) Kittster and Wald 2.8%
14) Toryn Farr  2.6%
15) Cane Adiss  2.4%
16) Rebel Fleet Trooper  2.4%
17) Bom Rimdin  2.4%
18) Cliegg Lars  2.3%
19) Joruus C’Baoth  2.3%
20) Grand Moff Torkin  2.1%
21) Ben-Quadinaros  2.1%
22) Darth Sidious  1.9%
23) Queen Apailana  1.8%
24) Tey How  1.8%
25) Sim Aloo  1.7%
26) Sgt. Doallyn  1.5%
27) Taym Dren-Garen  1.3%
28) Dr. Evazan  1%
29) Corde  0.8%
30) Queen Jamilla  0.7%
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: GrandMoffNick on January 13, 2010, 01:36 PM
Man...even the Top 10 makes me sort of puke ::)


I think we've gathered you don't like the EU stuff. But the people who voted for it do which I believe is the idea of the fan's choice voting.

Edit- I read your post a few down so I see some of where you're coming from.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on January 13, 2010, 01:46 PM
I'm a big EU fan, so probably more excited to see some of these like Nick.  That said, I could easily do without ever seeing 75% of that list.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: GrandMoffNick on January 13, 2010, 01:51 PM
I'm a big EU fan, so probably more excited to see some of these like Nick.  That said, I could easily do without ever seeing 75% of that list.

I'm not sure if it's legal to be a big EU fan if you haven't read the Thrawn trilogy yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on January 13, 2010, 01:53 PM
I'm a big EU fan, so probably more excited to see some of these like Nick.  That said, I could easily do without ever seeing 75% of that list.

I'm not sure if it's legal to be a big EU fan if you haven't read the Thrawn trilogy yet.  ;)

What if I've read 2/3 of the thrawn trilogy AND the comic books for DFR?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 13, 2010, 02:08 PM
I don't mind EU at all...I've bought pretty much everything.  I have a problem with how and who has conducted the last two polls because I don't feel it represents the collecting community at all.  It is includes votes from video gamer types who probably don't really collect SW other than maybe casually and vote based on it being run by a magazine that is caters to predominantly a video game/CBG readership.

To further that, look at how EU does here and to an extent at RS ontheir wishlist polls...certainly not 8 of the top 10.

Rebelscums Wishlists Results (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3805371)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on January 13, 2010, 03:00 PM
Very pleased with the results. Bastila was a key player in KOTOR. And KOTOR has been widely hailed as one of the greatest RPG's of all time, as well as one of the most significant non-film contributions to the Star Wars universe.

I think when you factor in the broad appeal that KOTOR had with more casual fans of Star Wars, it makes Bastila's win that much more clear. And I think her win along with the top 5 gives some hope to EU fans that were disappointed about the cancellation of the comic 2-pack line some hope.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: David on January 13, 2010, 04:09 PM
Wow. In my opinion, that's a VERY disappointing list. I think it's a bummer that there isn't a single OT character in the top 10. I also agree with Scott that this poll does not accurately represent the collecting community. Oh well.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on January 13, 2010, 04:17 PM
I will also say that I realize that our site and a few others out there not named Rebelscum are more of the old guard collecting since78 type people who are a lot more interested in the OT over the PT over anythign else.  I get that...but Darth Caedus did not receive one solitary vote in the last Defender Wishlists.  Plagueius got 2...2!  Jocasta Nu, Shan and Jaxxon were at least on the radar but seriously...cranky old man rant over

As a fellow old crank I agree with you.  Darth Plagueis' popularity is a little baffling, although it seems it's more on the potential of something that could be great rather than genuine interest in what he is.  I'm curious how many people knew he's San Hill in a robe.  (And as always, if anyone out there is a big Plagueis booster, just know that you are wrong, and re-education camps are being formed for your benefit.  Do not fear them.  They are here to help you.)

The percentages as shown on Wizard's site (http://fareplay.wizardworld.com/2010/01/13/the-fans-have-spoken-star-wars-poll-spoiler/) are really fascinating, and it does show that the voting fanbase is really split in what it wants-- even a "winner" is a not-very-big 10.6% of the vote.  Apparently nothing really got anybody all that fired up.

At #5, Jaxxon had just 4% of the vote, and everything after him didn't have a great showing.  If a poll's margin of error is +/- 3%, as is often stated, then you can pretty much round down the bottom 18 to 0.

I think it's a bummer that there isn't a single OT character in the top 10. I also agree with Scott that this poll does not accurately represent the collecting community. Oh well.

While I'm also bummed about the lack of OT I think it probably does represent the community.  Based on what people say in the forums and what I get asked in my Q&A column, the only real surprise is that Jaxxon did as well as he did.  (And to that I say hooray, I like Marvel.)  The rest of the top 5 were either heavily campaigned for or are relatively well known by the community, and anything under 4% can be statistically ignored really.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: evenflow on January 13, 2010, 05:21 PM
Nice to see the full list, as sad as it may be. Dash in Guri in top 10 is great becuase i really want both of them but Sim Aloo at 25 really hurts.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darby on January 13, 2010, 09:15 PM
I'm surprised by the EU heaviness, but happy to see Dorme's (relatively) strong showing.  Hopefully Hasbro will get around to making her.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on January 13, 2010, 09:22 PM
The overall trend in the top ten is enlightening.

-7 EU characters (3 from video games)
-3 PT characters
-ZERO OT characters

And the precipitous dropoff from the No. 4 to No. 5 positions is notable, too.  But it's clear that Jocasta Nu made significant headway in the voting.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth Broem on January 13, 2010, 11:54 PM
Well I think part of the reason for strong EU showings in these polls is that those figures have a tougher time of actually getting made.  A lot of people probably just assume that whatever is from the OT and PT is going to get made eventually.  So, they may vote for EU instead.  To be honest they have made practically everything from the OT that we would be dying to get.  I want to see Sim Aloo made as much as the next OT loving person but it's not exactly something everyone else is clamoring for.  It's pretty much scraping the bottom of the barrell now for OT figures. 
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jabba the Slug on January 14, 2010, 12:32 AM
I'm disappointed Zam Wesell didn't make it just cuz I like her so much ...

And do the Top 5 (besides Bastilla) also get made into action figures?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2010, 12:52 AM
Yes and no...

Hasbro's track record over the years is, "most likely, yes", but that isn't a guarantee of course...  I think it's a good chance at some point though.  Though the percentages weren't staggering by any means, for any one character, and so that may play into Hasbro feeling some figure ideas there still don't have any real legitimate support...

Plus I feel sure Hasbro's still looking at that list and thinking a lot of fans maybe didn't vote for things like Tarkin, or some other OT character because they feel, "that's a likely figure we'll get".  And they're probably right.  I imagine (and noticed at least on Scum's boards at the time) a lot of people saying, "I'm not voting for _____ because they're going to get to him anyway (or because he was "rumored" or something)".  I know I saw people saying that about Evazan...  So does that mean Evazan resculpt is seriously that low on the list compared to Darth Caedus, or were people voting less with what they wanted and more with what they thought Hasbro's less likely to do?

See that's how "rumor lists" and other unofficial (and sometimes plain bull****) things can taint votes like that.  If Hasbro put out a list of 5 figures they said, "Vote now for 2, and the other 3 are off the table forever", I think you'd probably see a more pure vote.

I think a lot of people go into those votes with obscurity as their only rationale right now, especially EU obscurity...  At one time, Ephant Mon fit the obscurity bill great.  Nowadays though, Hasbro's not against making movie obscure on their own and so I think a lot of people feel the truly obscure is the Expanded Universe, which Hasbro only dabbles in a little and stay away from some forms almost totally.  Is that having some play in how things work?  I think it may.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2010, 10:53 AM
See that's how "rumor lists" and other unofficial (and sometimes plain bull****) things can taint votes like that.  If Hasbro put out a list of 5 figures they said, "Vote now for 2, and the other 3 are off the table forever", I think you'd probably see a more pure vote.

That's a good point.  I think you'd see a difference if it was a situation of "vote for how you want, because the rest won't get made".  I'm tend to lean more towards OT characters/figures myself as well, but I can see the point of "scraping the bottom of the barrel".  There are still some unmade OT characters I'd like to see, and I think we all want to see the vintage line finished up in modern form (and I think we will), but otherwise most of what I want are resculpts of previously done (often POTF2) figures.  I don't think resculpts will finish too high on any fan voting, at least for the most part.  Again, like it has been said already, I don't think the ToyFare votes are necessarily indicative of the feelings of the overall fandom, but you have to wonder if SW collecting will start leaving some of us older "more OT" collectors behind.  Between the few OT characters remaining, the big CW push, and these constant EU (or previously, rainbow clone troopers) pushes with the big votes...it does seem like there is a shift.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 14, 2010, 01:35 PM
I hated the results. Where's the OT love?
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 14, 2010, 02:29 PM
I agree with what Jesse is saying too.  I voted more EU based - which may have been because of all the early reports, which turned out to be true, with the fall of the comic pack line.

I just went to Rebelscum and they now have the entire list in order of how al figures ranked.  The 7 of the top 8 are EU.  This leads me to agree with all of Jesse's points even more.

man, only 1 EU character didn't make it to the top - I smell hoax...

edit x many   :P
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 14, 2010, 02:42 PM
I demand a recount - all the voting percentages only add up to 98.8%.   :P

must be some hanging chads in there...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 14, 2010, 02:52 PM
I'm also with Jesse in that the cult over there is drinking lots and lots of rumor Kool Aid and influencing who and what people should vote for based on scant to no evidence of things actually coming...I myself have wanted Bom Rimdin for ever but because ADAM_MAY or stan or even Hasbro might have said he is coming in 2012 there is no support.  Most people here have been at this long enough to realize that you can't trust Hasbro and everyone came make up a rumor list...one shouldn't rush to say then that everything is gospel because most of those rumors are bull****
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2010, 04:01 PM
I'd take it a step further that you cannot even trust Hasbro themselves...

The Q&A's fun, I enjoy it immensely, but if they say, "________ is definitely happening in ______.", I still am a little leary of that.  Yes we may get that Tarkin resculpt in 2010, or whatever, but we may not too...  Sometimes they say something isn't happening when it is, and sometimes the things they claim are happening seem to slip away a little bit, or "get pushed back".  It happens of course as a natural part of the line, but my point is just because it's been claimed in a Hasbro Q&A, don't necessarilly believe it as the gospel of the line's future.  It may not happen for a while, and if the line goes a totally new direction of what it is when they answer that question, then it may not happen at all.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: efranks on January 14, 2010, 07:11 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one that recognized that some posters, and sites in general, have interpreted Hasbro's statements incorrectly.  There are posters on RS, for example, that have been posting for two days now about how Bastila Shan was already announced and they're demanding Hasbro pass on her the same way they passed on Vos for Malak.

Unfortunately, Hasbro never announced her, not in the Q&A and not in the ToyFare article that people are trying to cite.  But, you can't argue with facts most of the time because, well, most people just want to be pissed off, they don't care if they're right or not.

Whatever.  I'm fine with Shan winning.  I do believe that these polls should be used to vote for characters less likely to be made by Hasbro.  Honestly, Tarkin and Senate Duel Palpatine, for example, are such main characters that Hasbro alsmost can't skip them.  So why vote for them in a poll like this?  Characters in the grey area like Bariss or the handmaidens I can see, even the (very, very) background OT characters like Taym Dren-Garen need these types of polls to help Hasbro guage interest.

One other thing, I refuse to accept that Jaxxon, the "space bunny," is somehow less of a valid poll option than Cane Adiss or Tzizvvt, the space giraffe and the space fly.  Especially Tzizvvt, which I think was the biggest waste of poll space and should never even appear on Hasbro's radar.

   E...
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: iFett on January 14, 2010, 08:15 PM
I may be totally off base, but I don't get why they even had this next round of voting - to get fans excited (again)?  How many of us have been collecting since POTF2/Ep1 if not from the vintage days?  Hasbro has at least 8 more years left.  I have patience and I'm sure all these figures will be made in time + tons more, so I'm happy with waiting and will just be kickin back.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on January 14, 2010, 08:18 PM
Especially Tzizvvt, which I think was the biggest waste of poll space and should never even appear on Hasbro's radar.

Speak for yourself.  I love the fact Tzizvvt made it and I'd prefer ANY Cantina Alien, even the most obscure, "only in the photo stills/holiday special and not actually in the movie" type ones over any video game character, prequel queen, handmaiden, or Jedi librarian types.  Different strokes for different folks and all that I guess.     :)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on January 14, 2010, 08:40 PM
I give you the current RS Rumor list...no joke...I think they missed a few non made characters somewhere.

Han (Cermony) previously: Stan’s Rumour List
Rebel Commander
Imperial Commander/Commander Praji C4 Spy Report & Stan’s Rumour List
IG-100 Magna-Guard
Midwife Driod/GH-7
Cin Drallig
Yoda (senate duel) recently noted for 2010?
Darth Sidious (Senate Duel)
Merumeru
Oddball
Mon Calmari Dancer
Padme (Senate)
Toryn Farr 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication - previously: Stan’s Rumour List
Obi-Wan (Spirit)
Princess Leia - Hoth Gear Noted by Hasbro for 2010
Han Solo - Bespin Gear - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Luke Skywalker - Hoth Gear
Dengar
Wedge Antilles (Snow Speeder Pilot)
Dengar
Zam Wessell
Aurra Sing
Danz Borin 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication - previously: 42N-TLR 4/5/07 Prognostication & Stan’s Rumour List
Toonbuck Toora - Stan’s Rumour List
Kister/ Wald - Stan’s Rumour List
Battle Droid
Jar Jar
Eeth Koth
Adi Gallia
Ann Gella
Darth Maul
Tey How
Naboo Royal Guard
Captain Panaka
Anakin Skywalker (Pod Race Pilot)
Sio Bibble (AOTC)
Anakin Skywalker (Peasant Disguise)
Padme Amidala (Peasant Disguise)
Barris Offee (SA) - Stan’s Rumour List Also on 2009/2010 list
Kamino Research Cloner - Stan’s Rumour List Also on 2009/2010 list
Boba Fett
Zam Wessell
Padme (Senate Attire)
Sarissa Jeng
Sgt Doallyn previously: April 5th GH Blogger & Stan’s Rumour List
Weequay
Fozec
EV-9D9
Gray Squadion Pilot previously: Stan’s Rumour List
Luke (Jedi)
Grizz Frix
Tatooine Creature Pack - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication - previously: 42N-TLR 4/5/07 Prognostication &Stan’s Rumour List - These are noted as some of the smaller denizens of Jabba's Palace like Worrt, etc.
Tiree - April 5th GH Blogger
Yoxgit - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication - previously: 42N-TLR 4/5/07 Prognostication
Han Solo (Ewok Banquet) - April 5th GH Blogger
Luke Skywalker (Ewok Banquet) - April 5th GH Blogger
Chewbacca (Ewok Banquet) - April 5th GH Blogger
Princess Leia (Imperial Captive) - April 5th GH Blogger
Chewbacca (Imperial Prisoner) - April 5th GH Blogger
Darth Vader (Funeral Pyre) - April 5th GH Blogger
Baniss Keeg - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Dagobah Creatures Pack - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Princess Leia (Bespin Escape) - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Sim Aloo 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Boba Fett (Return of the Jedi) - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication
Kithaba 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication

SWL Vehicles & Playsets - Rumors
AT-AT - Large Scale similar to BMF - Rumored here, and now updated on Galactic Hunter, and further more a source now tells me that foam core and CAD models exists of the concept for this vehicle! Apparently on "lock down" security
Slave One - Larger Scale Update Noted by Galactic Hunter

SWL Battlepacks & Multipacks - Rumors

Inactive Rumors
Splinter of the Minds Eye Comic Pack (2011)
Battle of Theed
Battle of Naboo
Jedi vs. Dissidents (Separatists?)
Jedi Training
Muunlist
The Jundland Wastes
Mustafar Lava Flea (2010?)
8D8
E-3P0
R4-D6
R3-T6
R5 Unit - From Home One
CZ-3
4-LOM
IG-88
Hovering Droid w/ No Legs
Super Battle Droid - E1 Doug Chiang Concept Artwork
Lt. Sheckil
E-Wing Starfighter
Landspeeder
Sith Starfighter
Slave I
TIE Defender
Death Star (possibly more than one)
Forward Base AlphaTIE Predator with Pilot (Vector/Legacy)
Rouge Shadow (The Force Unleashed)
BD-3000
G-3P0
Dauntry Dofine - Stan’s Rumour List
Commander Bly
Sweitt Concorkill
Luke Dagobah
Tikkes
Taym Dren Garen
Imprial Probe Droid
Royal Guard previously: Stan’s Rumour List
Death Squad Commander
Bith Musician
Oola - 42N-TLR 8/11/08 Prognostication - previously: 42N-TLR 4/5/07 Prognostication Hasbro says "no"
Star Destroyer
Wolf Sazen & Darth Nihl - Rebelscum 1/29 Rumor Update
Alto Stratus & Nimbus Guard - Rebelscum 1/29 Rumor Update
Jodo Kast & Boba Fett - Rebelscum 1/29 Rumor Update
Princess Leia & C-3P0 - Rebelscum 1/29 Rumor Update
Mosep (Marvel “Jabba”) and Han Solo – June 22nd Force Cast & Rebelscum 1/29 Rumor Update
Jabba's Skiff Guards Battlepack (Exclusive) - December 16th 411
Star Wars: Master & Apprentice Multipack - 12/31/07 Rumor List
Star Wars: Redemptions Multipack - 12/31/07 Rumor List
Star Wars: Old Friends Multipack - 12/31/07 Rumor List
Star Wars: The Force Multipack - 12/31/07 Rumor List
Ben Quadrinaros - Apparently on Hasbro's bottom of the barrel list
Jocastu Nu - Apparently on Hasbro's bottom of the barrel list
Possible Rouge Squadron Multipack - Actionfigs.com 12/7 Q&A - The supposed EE Exclusive Rogue/Wraith Squadron packs seem to have fallen off the boards, so we'll bump this one down the list, until we hear something new.
Wave 10: EU/Vector Wave
Zayne Carrick (KOTOR)
Celeste Morne (KOTOR)
Darth Vader (Dark Times)
Luke Skywalker (Rebellion)
Cade Skywalker (Legacy)
Darth Krayt (Legacy)
Male Muur talisman holder
Rakghoul (KOTOR)
Build-A-Figure: HK-47 (KOTOR)
Cantina Cinema Scene RS Thread & June 22 ForceCast
Death Star Cinema Scene RS Thread & June 22 ForceCast
It would appear that these were both Galactic Heroes Items.
GH?: Agen Kolar (2008 W4 - ROTS)
R2D2 (Readout Board of the Death Star Plans) - Stan’s Rumour List
Leia (Bespin Escape) - Stan’s Rumour List
Porkins (Red-6)(NEW Sculpt) - Stan’s Rumour List
Pops (Gold 5) - Stan’s Rumour List
C-3P0 Evolutions from Stan’s rumor list - confirmed to NOT be coming in 2008 by two sources.
Naboo Royal Guard (SA) - Told that this one is off the list for now
R5-X2 - Told that this one is off the list for now
Tusken Raider (Jundland Wastes) - April 5th GH Blogger & Stan’s Rumour List – although the added note here was “sniper”
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on January 14, 2010, 09:09 PM
WOW!
2010 is going to be expensive! How are they going to cram that in 4 waves?......
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2010, 09:09 PM
Don't ever vote for ANY of that stuff because it's all rumored!  

That leaves 3 figures to vote for next time.  Boy I hope they get made!  ;D
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 14, 2010, 09:16 PM
What a shotgun blast of diarrhea that is.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2010, 09:21 PM
(http://www.cksinfo.com/clipart/signssymbols/targets/dartboard-500.png)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: jono on January 15, 2010, 07:19 AM
Aha! The winner is all D&D aesthetics given a sc-fi nip and tuck - but people like her and to them i say "Well done sir!" (as i repeatedly bash my head against the net book.)  :)

Edit - even if people have voted for OT instead of EU they are still voting outside bets eg Evazan and Vimdin lower than Flyhead.

Best way to understand the poll.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: don on January 17, 2010, 12:41 AM
Especially Tzizvvt, which I think was the biggest waste of poll space and should never even appear on Hasbro's radar.

Speak for yourself.  I love the fact Tzizvvt made it and I'd prefer ANY Cantina Alien, even the most obscure, "only in the photo stills/holiday special and not actually in the movie" type ones over any video game character, prequel queen, handmaiden, or Jedi librarian types.  Different strokes for different folks and all that I guess.     :)

Agreed. Any OT, even crap like Willrow Hood is better than Jaxxon. Good think I'm not a completist, if that **** get's made I'll skip it on clearance.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jesse James on January 18, 2010, 02:03 AM
Them's fightin' words 'round these parts.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: JediJman on January 18, 2010, 01:18 PM
Agreed. Any OT, even crap like Willrow Hood is better than Jaxxon. Good think I'm not a completist, if that **** get's made I'll skip it on clearance.

Crap?  I will take a character who was actually on screen and has a fun fan-based back story to his character over some goofy rabbit any day of the week and twice on Sundays.   >:(  Even if you don't like the figure/character, it's great to see Hasbro going all out to support the collectors on something like this versus some arbitrary poll with no safeguards for tampering.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jayson on January 18, 2010, 01:20 PM
Even if you don't like the figure/character, it's great to see Hasbro begrudgingly going all out to support the collectors on something like this versus some arbitrary poll with no safeguards for tampering.

;)
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 20, 2010, 09:42 AM
Even if you don't like the figure/character, it's great to see Hasbro begrudgingly going all out to support the collectors on something like this versus some arbitrary poll with no safeguards for tampering.

;)


Amen.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on January 28, 2011, 03:15 PM
In the spirit of "who did we get from poll X results?", it's time for an update...

Done (0 of 30):
- none-

Planned for 2011 (6 of 30):
1) Bastila Shan 10.6%
10) Bariss Offee 3.5%
11) Weequay Skiff Master  3.5%
16) Rebel Fleet Trooper  2.4%
17) Bom Vimdin  2.4%
28) Dr. Evazan  1%

Yet to be Made (24 of 30):
2) Jocasta Nu 10%
3) Darth Caedus  8%
4) Darth Plageuis  7.9%
5) Jaxxon  4%
6) Admiral Pellaeon  3.7%
7) Dash Rendar  3.7%
8 ) Guri  3.6%
9) Dorme  3.5%
12) Tzizvvt  2.9%
13) Kittster and Wald 2.8%
14) Toryn Farr  2.6%
15) Cane Adiss  2.4%
18) Cliegg Lars  2.3%
19) Joruus C’Baoth  2.3%
20) Grand Moff Torkin  2.1%
21) Ben-Quadinaros  2.1%
22) Darth Sidious  1.9%
23) Queen Apailana  1.8%
24) Tey How  1.8%
25) Sim Aloo  1.7%
26) Sgt. Doallyn  1.5%
27) Taym Dren-Garen  1.3%
29) Corde  0.8%
30) Queen Jamilla  0.7%


So, 6 planned for 2011 and 24 yet to go... of course, it should be noted that quite a few of those remaining 24 have been rumored for 2011/12 as well (Tarkin, Toryn, Quadrinaros, Kister/Wald).
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Scott on March 1, 2011, 09:57 PM
I'd like someone to ask Hasbro what their plans are with this...took a while to even get the stuff we are getting this year and they don't seem too hip on the rest.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on August 9, 2023, 11:29 AM
Something about the fan interaction with Hasbro in the current Haslab campaign jogged my memory about the past Fan Choice Figure Polls.  And it's interesting to see where we are now with all of the characters that were candidates in the polls over the years.  Copying my previous work and elaborating a bit here:



Fan's Choice Figure Poll #1 - 2000
The Contestants
Ellors Madak - Duros - A New Hope POLL WINNER! - POWER OF THE JEDI - 2001
Amanaman - Return Of The Jedi
Bom Vimdim - A New Hope
Eeth Koth - The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones
Teemto Pagalies - The Phantom Menace

ANALYSIS - As you can see, Ellors Madak was the winner.  He was issued as part of the Power Of The Jedi line.  This was actually one of the first figures to feature a functional weapon holster.

The other contestant actually fared pretty well:
-Eeth Koth - POWER OF THE JEDI - 2001
-Teemto Pagalies - SAGA - 2002
-Amanaman - POWER OF THE JEDI deluxe figure & Fan's Choice Figure Poll # 2 winner - 2001
-Bom Vimdim - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 1.0 - 2011



Fan's Choice Figure Poll #2 - 2001
The Contestants
Amanaman - Return Of The Jedi WINNER! - POWER OF THE JEDI deluxe figure - 2001

Yarael Poof - The Phantom Menace
Major Bren Derlin - The Empire Strikes Back
Admiral Ozzel - The Empire Strikes Back
Ben Quadrinaros - The Phantom Menace

ANALYSIS - The second round of the Fan's Choice Poll was very much a reactionary response to the first poll.  Rumors of hacking the first time around were rampant, especially with Amanaman having a late surge in votes.  That may have given Amanaman an edge going into this round of voting, and he came out the victor in the second poll.  However, Amanaman was a little too large for a basic figure card, and was issued as part of Power Of The Jedi's Deluxe figure line.

Here's how the others performed over time:
-Yarael Poof - SAGA - Jedi Council #2 3-pack - 2003
-Major Bren Derlin - THE SAGA COLLECTION - 2006
-Admiral Ozzel - SAGA - 2004
-Ben Quadrinaros - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2012





Fan's Choice Figure Poll #3 - 2001
The Contestants
Ephant Mon - Return Of The Jedi - WINNER - SAGA 2002!

General Carlist Riekkan - The Empire Strikes Back
R1-G4 - A New Hope
Twi'lek Masseuse - The Phantom Menace
Even Piell - The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones

ANALYSIS - Ephant Mon came out the winner this time, although this poll was once again mired with accusations of hacking.  Votes mysteriously kept going to the Twi'lek masseuse much to the chagrin of many a fanboy.  Ephant Mon eventually came out as part of the SAGA line's basic figure assortment in 2002.  It "weighed in" as quite possibly the heaviest basic figure to ever be part of the line.  It was also probably among the most HTF figures in the SAGA line, but also in the history of the Fan's Choice Poll.  Word is that Hasbro actually took a loss on producing this figure.  As for the other candidates?

General Carlist Riekkan - SAGA Ultra Figure - 2004
R1-G4 - SAGA - 2004
Twi'lek Masseuse - The Phantom Menace - NEVER PRODUCED!
Even Piell - SAGA Jedi Council 3-pack # 1 - 2003





Fan's Choice Figure Poll #4 - 2002
The Contestants
McQuarrie concept Stormtrooper - WINNER - SAGA 2003
Imperial Dignitary - Return Of The Jedi
General Carlist Riekkan - The Empire Strikes Back
Captain Nym - The Battle For Naboo video game
Rebel Commando in Scout Trooper disguise - Return Of The Jedi

ANALYSIS - The Ralph McQuarrie concept Stormtrooper was the winner this time around.  His victory was a first for Star Wars figures, being the first figure to be based off concept sketches and not having appeared in the movies or TV shows.  This figure was issued as part of the SAGA line during the gold card phase.  Two variations of this figure exist, with one having the lightsaber held high, and the other with the lightsaber held low.  Here's how everyone else fared:

Imperial Dignitary - SAGA - 2003
General Carlist Riekkan - SAGA Ultra Figure - 2004
Captain Nym - The Battle For Naboo video game - NEVER PRODUCED
Rebel Commando in Scout Trooper disguise - LEGACY COLLECTION - 2008, THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2023





Fan's Choice Figure Poll #5 - 2003
The Contestants
Captain Antilles - A New Hope - CO-WINNER - SAGA - 2004
General Jan Dodonna - A New Hope - CO-WINNER - SAGA - 2004

Rabe - The Phantom Menace
Yarua - The Phantom Menace
Ben Quadrinaros - The Phantom Menace

ANALYSIS - On this occassion the voting was so close that Hasbro deemed that both Captain Antilles and General Dodonna were co-winners.  However it was only Captain Antilles that bore the Fan's Choice winner designation on the packaging.  Both of these figures were issued on the SAGA gold cards.  As for the others:

Rabe - Post-OTC - 2005
Yarua - Post-OTC - 2005
Ben Quadrinaros - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2012




Fan's Choice Figure Poll #6 - 2006
This poll was conducted in partnership with ToyFare magazine.  Fan Sites were polled for their selections, and then the voting was conducted in a partnership between the Star Wars official site, Hasbro and ToyFare.  The contestants:

-Quinlan Vos - CO-WINNER
-Darth Revan - CO-WINNER
-Yarna D'al Gargan
-Darth Nihilus
-Bastila Shan
-Clone Commander* (Battlefront - Actually the ROTS Galactic Marine)
-HK-47
-Willrow Hood
-Hermi Odle
-Mara Jade Skywalker
-Commander Neyo
-Darth Malak
-Padme Amidala (Funeral)
-Corran Horn
-Luke Skywalker (Heir to the Empire?)
-Padme Amidala (Clone Wars)
-Kyle Katarn
-Exar Kun
-Padme Amidala II (black dinner dress)
-Nom Anor
-Kir Kanos*
-Darth Maul (Training?)
-Jaina Solo
-Anakin Solo
-Jacen Solo

ANALYSIS - Quinlan Vos was technically the winner of the poll, but had already been in the works.  Darth Revan was the runner-up, and in light of Hasbro's plans to release Vos anyway they deemed Darth Revan the winner.  This is how things went for all of the candidates:

-Quinlan Vos - CO-WINNER - 30AC COMIC PACK, LEGACY COLLECTION COMIC PACK, THE VINTAGE COLLECTION
-Darth Revan - CO-WINNER - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - 2007
-Yarna D'al Gargan - LEGACY COLLECTION - 2008
-Darth Nihilus - THE LEGACY COLLECTION - 2009
-Bastila Shan - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Clone Commander* (Battlefront - Actually the ROTS Galactic Marine) - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - 2007
-HK-47 - LEGACY COLLECTION B-A-D - 2008
-Willrow Hood - LEGACY COLLECTION - 2009
-Hermi Odle - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - 2007
-Mara Jade Skywalker - 3.75" BLACK SERIES - 2014
-Commander Neyo - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION, 30AC SAGA LEGENDS, 3.75" BLACK SERIES - 2007, 2014
-Darth Malak - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - 2007
-Padme Amidala (Funeral) - NEVER PRODUCED
-Corran Horn - LEGACY COLLECTION Droid Factory 2-pack (X-Wing pilot) - 2009
-Luke Skywalker (Heir to the Empire?) - 30AC Comic 2-pack - 2007
-Padme Amidala (Clone Wars - Snowbunny) - 30AC Battle Pack -2007
-Kyle Katarn - LEGACY COLLECTION - Comic 2-pack - 2009
-Exar Kun - THE LEGACY COLLECTION - Comic 2-pack - 2009
-Padme Amidala II (black dinner dress) - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - 2007
-Nom Anor - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 2012
-Kir Kanos - 30th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION - Comic 2-pack - 2007
-Darth Maul (Training?) - THE LEGACY COLLECTION - 2009
-Jaina Solo - THE LEGACY COLLECTION - 2009
-Anakin Solo - NEVER PRODUCED
-Jacen Solo - THE LEGACY COLLECTION - 2009






Fan's Choice Figure Poll #7 - Saga Legends - 2007
This poll asked the Star Wars collecting community to pick a number of existing figures for possible reissues in the 30th Anniversary Collection subline - SAGA LEGENDS.  Collecting sites were asked to conduct their own polls, and to submit their top ten figure reissue candidates to Hasbro.  Hasbro distilled that list down to 20 figures for the community to pick from.  Here were the contestants:

-ARC Trooper (red & blue versions) - CLONE WARS - 2003
-Bespin Guard (Cloud City Security) - POTJ - 2001
-Chewbacca (Early Bird kit) - THE SAGA COLLECTION - 2005
-Clone Trooper (Treachery on Saleucami) - 30AC - 2007
-Clone Trooper Pilot (w/ball turret) - SAGA - 2002
-Coleman Trebor - SAGA - 2003
-Colonel Wulf Yalaren (Death Star Briefing Room) - THE SAGA COLLECTION - 2006
-Commander Neyo (Treachery on Saleucami) - 30AC - 2007
-Covert Ops Clone Trooper - ROTS - 2005
-Ephant Mon - SAGA - 2002
-Graxol Kelvyyn (Watto's Box) - EPISODE I - 1999
-Gungan Warrior (Fambaa set exclusive) - EPISODE I - 1999
-Pablo-Jill - Post-OTC - 2005
-R3-A2 (The Battle of Hoth) - SAGA - 2003
-Shadow Stormtrooper - THE SAGA COLLECTION - 2006
-Sio Bibble - EPISODE I - 1999
-Stormtrooper (Vintage OTC) - VOTC - 2004
-Utapau Shadow Trooper - ROTS - 2005
-Zev Senesca (Snowspeeder Pilot) - THE SAGA COLLECTION -2006
-Zutton (Blue Snaggletooth) - OTC - 2004

WINNERS
-Shadow Stormtrooper
-Clone Commander Neyo
-Covert Ops Clone Trooper
-Utapau Shadow Trooper
-Zev Senesca

OTHERS - The Chewbacca in the poll has been reissued in a couple of later releases.  Some of the characters have seen later releases, but as new figures and not reissues of the contestants in this poll.





Fan's Choice Figure Poll #8 - 2009
This was the second Fan Choice Poll conducted in partnership with ToyFare / Wizard.  Here are the candidates:

-Admiral Pellaeon
-Bariss Offee
-Balista Shan -  WINNER!
-Ben Quadrinaros
-Bom Vimdin
-Cane Adiss
-Clieg Lars
-Cordé
-Darth Caedus
-Darth Plagueis
-Darth Sidious (Senate Duel)
-Dash Rendar
-Dormé
-Dr. Evazan
-Grand Moff Tarkin (A NEW HOPE)
-Guri (SOTE: Evolutions)
-Jaxxon
-Jocasta Nu
-Joruus C'Baoth
-Kister and Wald (2-Pack)
-Queen Apailana
-Queen Jamillia
-Rebel Fleet Trooper
-Sgt. Doallyn
-Sim Aloo
-Taym Dren-Garen
-Tey How
-Toryn Farr
-Tzizvvt
-Weequay Skiff Master

ANALYSIS - Bastila Shan took the top spot.  And many of these characters have been made since this poll ran in 2009.  Here's how that breaks down:

TOP 5 RANKED:
-Balista Shan -  WINNER - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Jocasta Nu - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2012
-Darth Caedus - NEVER PRODUCED
-Darth Plagueis - 3.75" BLACK SERIES - 2014
-Jaxxon - NEVER PRODUCED IN 3.75"

THE REMAINDER
-Admiral Pellaeon - NEVER PRODUCED
-Bariss Offee - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Ben Quadrinaros - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2012
-Bom Vimdin - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Cane Adiss - NEVER PRODUCED
-Clieg Lars - NEVER PRODUCED
-Cordé - NEVER PRODUCED
-Darth Sidious (Senate Duel) - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2010
-Dash Rendar - NOT PRODUCED FOLLOWING THIS POLL
-Dormé - NEVER PRODUCED
-Dr. Evazan - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Grand Moff Tarkin (A NEW HOPE) - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2012
-Guri (SOTE: Evolutions) - NEVER PRODUCED
-Joruus C'Baoth - NEVER PRODUCED
-Kister and Wald (2-Pack) - NEVER PRODUCED
-Queen Apailana - NEVER PRODUCED
-Queen Jamillia - NEVER PRODUCED
-Rebel Fleet Trooper - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011
-Sgt. Doallyn - 3.75" BLACK SERIES, THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2013,
-Sim Aloo - NEVER PRODUCED
-Taym Dren-Garen - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - COMING IN 2023
-Tey How - NEVER PRODUCED
-Toryn Farr - 3.75" BLACK SERIES - 2013
-Tzizvvt - NEVER PRODUCED
-Weequay Skiff Master - THE VINTAGE COLLECTION - 2011




All told, through 8+ years of polls (skipping the Saga Legends Poll) here are the 18 characters that remain unproduced at this time:

-Twi'lek Masseuse
-Captain Nym
-Padme Amidala (Funeral)
-Anakin Solo
-Admiral Pellaeon
-Cane Adiss
-Cliegg Lars
-Corde
-Dash Rendar * (this would have been a new version of a character that already had a figure produced)
-Dorme
-Guri
-Joruus C'baoth
-Kitster & Wald
-Queen Apailana
-Queen Jamilla
-Sim Aloo
-Tey How
-Tzizvvt
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Jeff on August 9, 2023, 12:05 PM
-Twi'lek Masseuse
-Captain Nym
-Padme Amidala (Funeral)
-Anakin Solo
-Admiral Pellaeon
-Cane Adiss
-Cliegg Lars
-Corde
-Dash Rendar * (this would have been a new version of a character that already had a figure produced)
-Dorme
-Guri
-Joruus C'baoth
-Kitster & Wald
-Queen Apailana
-Queen Jamilla
-Sim Aloo
-Tey How
-Tzizvvt

Interesting to see that most things eventually got made over the years.  Thanks for going through all that, Nick.

Out of this list, Admiral Pellaeon might finally have a shot thanks to his appearance in Rebels, then turning up in holo-form in The Mandalorian, and definitely possible for the Ahsoka show.  Helps that he's basically just a new headsculpt for their new Imp Officer buck too.

The rest of the list... woof.  Not impossible but would take a lot to get any of them made.  I sure would like to get Tzizvvt made though I know that's a steep ask too these days since he'd need so much new tooling.
Title: Re: Toyfare 2009 Fan's Choice Voting
Post by: Nicklab on August 9, 2023, 12:55 PM
I was stunned to see the progress through all of those lists.  Almost EVERY candidate in the polls up until 2006 had been made except for 5 of them. I'm not holding out hope for the Twi'lek masseuse(s) and Captain Nym - they were both a product of their times!  It was also funny to see how many times Ben Quadrinaros was in the running and lost.  Hasbro finally took pity on him and released him in TVC, albeit in the wave that was credited for being the beginning of the end of TVC 1.0.

The 2009 poll has the most gaps, and I agree - woof indeed!  The chances of most of those being made are extremely slim.  But I agree that Pelleaon is a point of hope in light of where stories are going in the Mandoverse.  It was also cool to see that we just got one of those candidates knocked off of the list in Taym Dren-Garen.  And I think there's still some hope for Sim Aloo.