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Title: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on December 22, 2009, 10:14 AM
So I searched for an existing thread on this topic and found none. Mods - please feel free to merge if I am in error.

The first wave of TCW Battlepacks for 2010 is now In Stock and available to order from all the major e-tailers. (Brian's Toys, BBTS, EE, etc)

"Holocron Heist" and "Jedi Showdown" appear to be straight repacks, as has been speculated elsewhere.

I'd love to hear from anyone who plans on ordering these, or better yet, if anyone finds these in an actual brick and mortar store.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Jayson on March 11, 2010, 10:27 PM
I read that these and the Birth of Vader and Tatooine Desert Ambush BPs have hit Target in WI.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 11, 2010, 11:12 PM
Wow, thanks, that is great to hear! I was wondering where they would hit first...

Back on the Hunt!
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 12, 2010, 09:44 AM
Is there a new/unique DCPI code for this wave?

I just checked the Target website but of course neither BP is listed yet.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Jayson on March 12, 2010, 10:50 AM
No, since they aren't exclusive.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on March 12, 2010, 01:34 PM
We got these in... maybe a month ago?  Pretty unremarkable as far as new stuff goes.  Hopefully they'll be good for kids, because I wasn't able to squint and find a good reason to open a set yet.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 12, 2010, 02:23 PM
We got these in... maybe a month ago?  Pretty unremarkable as far as new stuff goes.  Hopefully they'll be good for kids, because I wasn't able to squint and find a good reason to open a set yet.

Yeah, I've been wondering what was taking them so long to hit retail outlets...that's a pretty good lag, IMO.

I wasn't planning on buying these originally but now I want them more or less because I know there is nothing else coming out between now and August except for TCW Wave 3, which is still a month off.

I was 0-4 for Targets on my lunch run. Maybe I'll have better luck tonight~
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 16, 2010, 10:51 AM
JTA reports this morning that the new BP's have been spotted at TRU as well. Hooray!

Our local TRU's restock today, so I will head out shortly and report back with any findings.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Pete_Fett on March 20, 2010, 09:58 PM
We got these in... maybe a month ago?  Pretty unremarkable as far as new stuff goes.  Hopefully they'll be good for kids, because I wasn't able to squint and find a good reason to open a set yet.

You guys got them in again this past week as well - my outstanding order for a case of the four "new" battlepacks was shipped on Thurs.

I'll give them a scrutinizing once-over when they arrive, but I did see a Holocron Heist set at a Target on Friday and I looked that one over pretty good - even compared the Bane to the carded version (which was also in the store) and that looked the same.

The Anakin in that set looks to be the Spacesuit one and not the first Anakin release. Ashoka and Yoda also didn't seem different, but I didn't have comparison figures for those.

Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Darby on March 20, 2010, 11:40 PM
I saw this latest wave all over town today.  This was perhaps the biggest "meh" I've ever done in a toy aisle.  I think they're good for kids/presents for sure, with lots of hero characters, but wow.  Major pass.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 21, 2010, 09:52 PM
Holocron Heist and Jedi Showdown are literally the last 2 pieces of TCW swag I need until August. I'm hoping these will be hitting here locally just as hard...I was away all weekend and did 0 runs.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 25, 2010, 04:47 PM
Anyone spot these at a Walmart yet?

Not a single one has shown up locally at TRU or Target, starting to get concerned...
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Captain Piet on March 26, 2010, 07:23 AM
Anyone spot these at a Walmart yet?

Not a single one has shown up locally at TRU or Target, starting to get concerned...

I've seen a bunch between three TRUs. If you need, I could pick up for you.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on March 26, 2010, 10:23 AM
Anyone spot these at a Walmart yet?

Not a single one has shown up locally at TRU or Target, starting to get concerned...

I've seen a bunch between three TRUs. If you need, I could pick up for you.

Thanks, I may take you up on that if I go another couple of days without finding these. Appreciate the offer!
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on April 26, 2010, 10:08 AM
Anyone spot these at a Walmart yet?

Not a single one has shown up locally at TRU or Target, starting to get concerned...

I've seen a bunch between three TRUs. If you need, I could pick up for you.

hey, if you're still seeing these, shoot me a PM. I've officially given up on ever seeing these at a store around here. The delay is insufferable.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on July 23, 2010, 03:54 PM
Didn't see a separate thread for this, but Walmart.com has the new Clone Troopers and Droids BP in stock and up for sale now - $23.99. I am considering the site to store option now, except I dread getting a dinged box somehow.

They have a boatload of other swag up now too, including the RC Hailfire Droid.

Thanks for the alert on the front page guys - great scoop!
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Jesse James on July 23, 2010, 05:46 PM
Evilanimation tipped us to that.

I've used site-to-store, and no problems.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Greg on July 26, 2010, 10:20 PM
I too used Site-to-Store to get a few Anti-Hailfire sets, and everything was great. Here's a review of that particular set:

Star Wars Battle Pack Review:
Anti-Hailfire Droid Squad


Description: (Lifted from HasbroToyshop.com, because I’m too lazy to retype what’s on the box)

Hailfire droids present a significant challenge to the clone trooper army. They quickly establish a special squad to fight these rolling devastators. Bantha Squad includes specialists in heavy weapons, aerial recon and demolitions. With these combined skills, the squad can pinpoint these droids and attack them with the weapons and firepower necessary to immobilize and demolish them in any assault operation.

Clone Troopers: The troopers use a modified version of the Turbo Tank’s heavy laser cannon to bombard the droid with weapons fire before the final application of explosives.

Aerial Recon Trooper: Aerial recon troopers monitor the enemy forces from the air and relay the location of the hailfire droids to their squad members on the ground.

Clone Commander: The commander of Bantha Squad is an expert in heavy weapons and demolitions, making him uniquely qualified to formulate successful strategies against the droids.

Bring the battles “to life” with this awesome action figure four-pack! Start the showdown with your articulated Clone Commander and Clone Trooper figures as they aim their weapon accessories at the bad guys. Then, send Aerial Recon Trooper figure “soaring” in to perform reconnaissance and round up any remaining opponents. (Other figures sold separately). These four make for exciting characters even when they’re just standing at attention in your collection.

Clone Troopers, Aerial Recon Trooper and Clone Commander figures come with weapon accessories and 4 Galactic Battle Game cards, 4 battle bases and 1 game die.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0284.jpg)

This set includes four cartoony Clone Trooper action figures, with a bunch of cool accessories. For those looking for specifics, one trooper is called a Tank Gunner Commander (TGC), and another is an Aerial Recon Trooper (who shall be called Art). The remaining two are just “grunts.” Also included is a large cannon accessory.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0272.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0278.jpg)
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(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0276.jpg)

Each figure is mostly white, with dark olive trim. Don’t quote me on the dark olive color, because I can’t ******* tell what color it really is. It might be brown, it could be a forest green, or maybe it’s “Tickle Me Pink” and I’m just colorblind. Anyway, the paint applications are neat. I bought four sets, and no figures have sloppy paint apps. Art has a cool tusk design painted on his helmet. The other troopers look like green/brown/baby blue versions of the same striped clones that have been released since 2008.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0273.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0277.jpg)

Each figure has a fair amount of articulation. The two grunts are based on the 2009 Commander Stone figure (which lacks ball-jointed ankles, and has simple swivel joints at the waist and wrists) while the other two figures are based on the 2008 Clone Trooper.  I don’t feel like going into detail, and if you have bought any recent Clone/Storm/Snow/Scout/Construction Trooper you should know what articulation to expect.

I’m no sculptor, so I think these figures look awesome. The grunt figures are based on slightly more detailed sculpts. The TCG has a special head, and extra armor sculpted on the torso and shoulders. The TCG also has a skirt with working holsters. All four figures mesh very well together considering two different sculpts were used to create the set. The differences in articulation and details will only bother the most anal toy collectors.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0275.jpg)
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(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0279.jpg)

Now, these action figures would be absolutely no fun if they didn’t have some little tools to use. This set includes a fair amount of accessories to accompany your toys. Each grunt comes with a rifle, and the TCG comes with two blaster pistols. Art puts all of the other figures to shame. Art includes a removable helmet, a blaster carbine, a removable jetpack, and two missiles. The clone troopers also have a BFG included in the set. The BFG fires a projectile, and has a foldout base that a trooper can stand on. In addition, each figure comes with a stand and “battle game card”.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0285.jpg)

Overall, I give this set 3.5 out of 5… peanuts. I took away half a point due to inconsistencies between the action figures, due to sculpts, articulation, and accessories. I took away another point because I can’t figure out that ******* color!!!
My anger and colorblindness aside, this set would be great for kiddie kid fans of the Clone Wars kiddie kid cartoon show. You get four solid Clone Trooper figures, each equipped for battle.


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0286.jpg)
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Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Jesse James on July 26, 2010, 10:37 PM
Wish that Turret was available outside the set with a figure or something.  :)  It's pretty neat from a hardware POV...  Cool set Greg.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Greg on July 26, 2010, 10:39 PM
Wish that Turret was available outside the set with a figure or something.  :)  It's pretty neat from a hardware POV...  Cool set Greg.

The cannon is one of the best parts of the set. The flip-out stand really surprised me and it's an awesome addition. The only flaw is that the gun sits very loose on the base. However, it looks just fine if a Clone Trooper is grasping the handles.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on July 31, 2010, 10:33 AM
I picked up both of these last night and think they are really great. Love the Retail Droid, and the Squad clones are sharp too. I much prefer these to the repack sets we were seeing a few months back.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 31, 2010, 02:55 PM
Just got the Clones and Droids and Anti-Hailfire sets at Target this morning, and overall I think they're great sets, for both kids and collectors.  I still think the Retail Droid is one of the most ridiculous designs that has ever been done in SW period, but the idea of a pop can with arms and legs is just silly enough to make for a fun action figure.  I was also impressed with his "head" articulation, as I was expecting just a solid piece.

I did experience a problem with the AHFDS set, particularly the Tank Gunner Commander figure.  This probably isn't the best place to ask this, but long story short, the figure's right leg was unattached at the knee joint (i.e. the point where the peg goes into the thigh; the lower leg literally fell out of the peg/hole section upon opening it).  There's no damage to the joint or the figure, but as I am severely impaired when it comes to even simple customizations or assembling figures, my technique of "push until it pops into place" has not paid off thus far.  Does anyone have any quick and easy suggestions as to how I can push the (extremely difficult to insert) knee peg into the thigh hole?
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Greg on July 31, 2010, 08:56 PM
I did experience a problem with the AHFDS set, particularly the Tank Gunner Commander figure.  This probably isn't the best place to ask this, but long story short, the figure's right leg was unattached at the knee joint (i.e. the point where the peg goes into the thigh; the lower leg literally fell out of the peg/hole section upon opening it).  There's no damage to the joint or the figure, but as I am severely impaired when it comes to even simple customizations or assembling figures, my technique of "push until it pops into place" has not paid off thus far.  Does anyone have any quick and easy suggestions as to how I can push the (extremely difficult to insert) knee peg into the thigh hole?

I would recommend putting the figure into some very warm/boiling water. This should get the plastic very soft and pliable, and hopefully the peg on the lower leg will fit right in. The figure should be left undamaged. Occasionally I have gotten figures where holes aren't deep enough for pegs on limbs, so the limbs will never fit in completely. Hopefully that's not the case for you, but if it is I'd suggest hitting the customizing section for some tips on fixing that problem.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: CHEWIE on August 2, 2010, 11:50 AM
Yeah, put the figure in some boiling water for about a minute, then you should be able to push the peg right in there without a problem.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Greg on August 2, 2010, 10:07 PM
Continuing on with my series of reviews, here is a look at the Clones and Droids set:

Star Wars Battle Pack Review:
Clones and Droids

Description: (Lifted from HasbroToyshop.com, because I’m too lazy to retype what’s on the box)

Clones and droids battle each other during the Clone Wars. Each army — human and mechanical — builds its arsenal of skills and weapons throughout the conflict as new challenges arise. The clone troopers of the elite 327th Star Corps, under Commander Bly, clash with their robotic enemies throughout the entire span of the war. The troopers devise new combat strategies as the Separatists develop more powerful droids.

Clone Troopers: Clone troopers apply all their military training, warrior skills and weaponry to battle the endless army of “clankers” during the Clone Wars.

Retail Droid: The technical name for retail droids is LF-57 combat droids. Used by the Separatists, they check for enemy activity — sounds, movement or anything that seems suspicious.

Super Battle Droid: These heavy infantry droids are powerfully built, heavily armed and very strong. Some versions are specially equipped with flight packs for aerial combat.

Bring the battles “to life” with this awesome action figure four-pack! Start the showdown between your articulated Clone Trooper figures and the Retail Droid as your heroes try to destroy the droid figure with their blaster accessories. Then, send your Super Battle Droid figure in to tip the scales and give the good guys an even tougher fight. These four make for exciting characters even when they’re just standing at attention in your collection.

Clone Troopers figures with blaster accessories, Retail Droid figure and Super Battle Droid figure come with 4 Galactic Battle Game cards, 4 battle bases and 1 game die.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0310.jpg)

This set includes four cartoony action figures: two Clone Troopers and two Battle Droids.  Each clone comes with accessories, while each droid comes with nothing. According to the box, the clones belong to the 327th Star Corps. One of the droids is an LF-57 “retail” droid (he’ll be called Soda Can for the rest of this review.) The other droid is a Super Battle Droid (SBD).

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0299.jpg)
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Each clone trooper is white with yellow trim on the arms and helmet.  The Soda Can is light brown, with some gold stripes. The SBD has light blue markings on his charcoal colored body.  Also present on the SBD’s back are multiple yellow stripes, along with some writing. The paint applications on all four figures are very neat, with no bleeding or excess paint.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0311.jpg)

The Clone Troopers have top-notch articulation. They are repaints of the 2008 cartoony kids Clone, which is still one of the best figures available. The SBD is a repaint of the 2008 figure of the same name. There is articulation at the elbows, shoulders, waists, and hips. The lower legs have NO articulation. The Soda Can is an all-new figure. Though the articulation is pretty minimal, it isn’t bad. The walking keg has ball jointed elbows, a swivel waist, swivel hips, and ball jointed knees. Lastly, the Soda Can’s body can also tilt from side to side.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0305.jpg)
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For the clones and SBD, the best sculpts available have been repainted for this set.  The SBD closely matches its appearance in the Clone Wars cartoon series. I’m not sure if yellow clones have appeared in the show, but the figures look like the other clones that are seen on screen. The Soda Can is an all-new figure, and it looks just like the design from the Clone Wars movie. Granted, a cylinder on legs is a pretty simple design that only the dumbest of toy makers could fail to recreate.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0309.jpg)

When it comes to accessories, I have definitely been spoiled by past figures and battle packs. That said, this set lets me down.  Only the Clone Troopers come with accessories. Each figure has a blaster. In addition to the guns, one trooper also has a jetpack with a firing missile, and the other has a rope accessory that was originally included with the 2008 Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker figure.  The battle droids include nothing. I’ll give the Soda Can a pass, since it’s a new and larger than normal figure. However, Hasbro should have included some missile firing accessories or extra blasters for the SBD.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_0312.jpg)

Overall, I give this set 3 out of 5 bits of string. While it’s very cool to get a brand new figure (Soda Can), the set is otherwise very boring. We have seen similar looking Clone Troopers many times before, and the Super Battle Droid is an absolutely crappy figure. I feel like this set might be a hit with kids, but it has some stiff competition from the Anti-Hailfire Droid Squad.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: McMetal on August 2, 2010, 10:49 PM
Man, thanks a lot for the reviews...I really enjoy reading those. Well done and comprehensive. I love both of these BP's if only for the fact that we are getting at least SOME new stuff in each. That straight repack stuff was a drag.

Can't wait to see the next wave~
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Scott on August 2, 2010, 11:57 PM
Got the Hailfire set but passing on the Clones/Droid set...the droid is cool but not worth it to me
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 10, 2010, 08:58 PM
Picked up an opener set of the Holocron Heist Battlepack in the Shadows of the Darkside packaging.

I picked it up for two reasons (1) a family member gave me a $10 Target gift card which means the cost to me was only $9.99 + tax; and (2) I want to have one of each Clone Wars game card and I was sure that the Anakin card in this battlepack was unique.

Sure enough, the Anakin card is unique and so is the Ashoka card. So if you're trying to have a complete set of game cards, you'll need to pick up this battlepack of repacks unfortunately...
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: iFett on August 10, 2010, 09:13 PM
No offense to Pete - I was once in your realm for the most part, but I'm sooooooo glad I dropped CW from my carded/boxed stuff.  Makes life a little easier on the collecting front, not to mention the pick and choose aspect which I happily applied to this line.   :)
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 11, 2010, 10:21 AM
No offense to Pete - I was once in your realm for the most part, but I'm sooooooo glad I dropped CW from my carded/boxed stuff.  Makes life a little easier on the collecting front, not to mention the pick and choose aspect which I happily applied to this line.   :)

No offense taken.

I don't know why I care to have all of the game cards. I guess for me it's the same thing as the coins from the TAC line - I fixed two albums to completion, with one of the albums containing the UGH gold variant coins.

I have two of every Build-a-Droid and a friend of mine is heading to Celebration V with a huge bag of parts and I'm hoping he's gonna come back with the parts I need to finish my fourth YVH-1.

So I'm a bit obsessive with collecting the line.

My biggest problems arise when so much stuff comes out at once. I try to save up during the down-time, but I always seem to forget something. For example, I thought I had more time before the Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack came out, but now it's hitting, so getting two of those is going to be tight financially.

Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 10, 2010, 10:47 AM
Arc troopers and Mando BPs up for pre-order on HTS
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 11, 2010, 10:56 AM
What is this (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS29201)?

Star Wars Army of the Republic Battle Pack

not sure whether to post this here or in the TVC thread
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: McMetal on November 11, 2010, 12:41 PM
Hmmm, smells like one of those crappy K-Mart exclusive BP's...4 repacks of figures already out on individual cards.

Will be interested to hear confirmation about this though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 11, 2010, 12:44 PM
it is in the regular battle pack assortment cases too - so it isn't an exclusive.

see case assortment here (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS94743D)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: McMetal on November 11, 2010, 03:19 PM
Sorry, to clarify, I think it's going to just be 4 repacked figures, similar to the ones K-Mart has had as exclusives in the past. It doesn't sound like there are any cool accessories or pack-ins, but maybe something will be new. I hope anyway.

Looks like they are also going to re-release the Jedi Showdown and Rishi Moon BP's. Ugh, they are doing a lot of recycling with the BP's this year. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: Greg on November 17, 2010, 11:04 AM
What is this (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS29201)?

Star Wars Army of the Republic Battle Pack

not sure whether to post this here or in the TVC thread

Good catch on that! Oddly enough, it has a similar description as the Droids and Clones set. I'm hoping that it will offer either 4 white troopers, maybe using the Stone sculpt, or perhaps a mix of different troopers from the show. Bomb Squad, the troopers from Lair of Grievous, troopers from Ryloth, 501st Troopers (from Kamino or Geonosis), 41st Troopers from Geonosis, Plo Koon's new troopers, and various ARF troopers have yet to be made.

If the set has two Ryloth troopers, a LoG or Bomb Squad trooper, and a 501st trooper (Kamino), I'll gladly pick up four sets.
Title: Re: TCW 2010 Battlepacks
Post by: Scockery on November 18, 2010, 12:34 PM
So they are reissuing Attack on Rishi Moon Outpost in new boxes with a battle mat. Also, Holocron Heist and Clones vs. Droids will come with battle mats.

Upcoming Clone Wars Battle Packs (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20101117/index.html)

Variation completists are gonna hate Hasbro.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation
Post by: Jeff on November 22, 2010, 04:56 PM
What is this (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS29201)?

Star Wars Army of the Republic Battle Pack

EE's got a picture now...

(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images//AUTOIMAGES/HS29201lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jayson on November 22, 2010, 11:06 PM
Too bad we don't get the tampons artillery shells as accessories with the set.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on November 23, 2010, 09:05 AM
Too bad we don't get the tampons artillery shells as accessories with the set.

co-sign. That would be a lot more attractive than the crappy repacks that will almost surely comprise this set.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 5, 2010, 11:48 AM
For anyone who's interested, the two recent Clone Wars battle-packs, which are straight up re-packs of four figures each, feature the following (as of right now) unique Galactic Battle Game Cards...

Jedi Showdown - the Anakin card features a new image, different from the Spacesuit Release and the Anakin that came with the Slave I Ultimate Battle Pack and the Holocron Heist Battle Pack re-release.

Battle of Orto Plutonia - all four cards are unique. Hasbro even put a unique Snow Gear Captain Rex card in there. Since they other three figures hadn't been re-release anywhere else until now, their cards were obviously new.

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on December 6, 2010, 02:31 AM
I got the Orto Plutonia set for the furry guy this weekend.  Not opened it up yet, but I'll probably wind up selling off some of the figures from it if anyone's interested.  I really was only into the furry dude, but may hang onto Anakin as well.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on December 22, 2010, 02:46 PM
Army of the Republic battle pack packaged picture here:
Clone Wars Wave 4 Battle Packs Preorder at Entertainment Earth (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS94743D11)

As everyone thought, nothing too exciting.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on December 22, 2010, 04:55 PM
Sweet, thanks for the pic. It is hard to discern for sure from the size of the photo, but it looks like all re-pack swag as we surmised. Still, I'll be obligated to pick this up for completion's sake.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 22, 2010, 09:03 PM
Sweet, thanks for the pic. It is hard to discern for sure from the size of the photo, but it looks like all re-pack swag as we surmised. Still, I'll be obligated to pick this up for completion's sake.

Ditto for me as well.....  :-\

I'm also gonna be grabbing the Rishi Moon Outpost repack for the battle game cards which should be unique for the Commando Droids in this set.

At least it's a small wave with only two "new" sets.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 23, 2010, 09:26 PM
that Death Watch Pack needs to show back up somewhere.  I was sure I would nab it on sale some place and that never happened...
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on December 23, 2010, 10:33 PM
Very hard to find. I lucked out and saw one and got it on sale over a month ago. Haven't seen it since. The Mandalorian stuff appeals to both collectors and kids (and scalpers). I've seen the deluxe pack just a few times, but I've yet to see the single card Death Watch Mando (which is the same as the battle pack, I think).
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: DoctorPadawan on December 27, 2010, 10:22 AM
So, with the price of Battle Packs up to 28 bucks at my TRU, it is time to go over this again, merely for the sake of posterity:

2008:  Hasbro states that, due to the economy and the need to keep Battle Packs at their affordable 20 dollar price point, packs will now include 4 figures rather than the 5 figures that we've been used to since the packs were first introduced in 2005.  The first pack to show this overtly is the "Shield Generator Assault" figure which dropped a second Imperial Officer figure.

2009:  Battle Pack prices increase at most retailers to between 23-25 dollars despite the dropping of the fifth figure.  Strangely enough, those same packs seem to be including less value despite the price increases, most notably in packs with "larger" items included (i.e. 1 Gunship turret with 2 figures; the unarticulated and arguably uninteresting Gelagrub with Felucia Clone).  Hasbro blames the economy.

2010:  Hasbro announces that the majority of Battle Packs will now feature 100% repacks, although some will still include newer figures.  Again, strangely enough, the majority of these repacks are figures that are already on the pegs in other assortments in different/better versions or, in some cases the exact same figure.  And, once again, retailers jack up the price to 25 bucks even (WM and Target), even going up to 28 bucks at TRU.  Cue Hasbro's "It's the economy, stupid" excuse any minute now.

As a collector, I'd rather see the BPs just go away completely or become unique retailer exclusives (ala the Target CW 4 packs this past fall) with new or redecoed figures instead of endless repacks.  But, the point remains that, as part of what Hasbro has repeatedly claimed is a "kid-focused" item at an "affordable price point", right now the BPs are failing miserably.  You can literally buy 4 figures at WM, better versions of the same characters, even, for the same price or less than you can buy the BPs at TRU.  Sure, some of the Battle Packs with "new" figures are great (I've gotten more of the Mandalorian Warrior packs than I care to admit in public, and the Anti-Hailfire Droid set is a really nice set), but paying 28 bucks for Anakin/Obi-Wan/Dooku/Ventress in one box is quite simply a rip-off.

Oh well, at least they're not putting one figure that people really want to get in with three figures that people already have in abundance anymore.  Huh?  "Orto Plutonia"?  I stand corrected.   :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on December 27, 2010, 10:57 AM
Yeah, I would definitely prefer that they stop making BP's that are 100% re-packs. I loathe buying these, even at the cheaper prices. I would love to see these revert to store exclusives like the Target ones last Fall. Those were sweet.

At this point, I am happy with less product, and more emphasis on all new stuff.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on December 27, 2010, 12:45 PM
But...but...they added BATTLE MATS!

It's like those vinyl playmats cowboy and army sets I got when I was young, printed on terrain is so much fun.  :P

Dr. P, You forgot to mention Hasbro saying that $20 was the standard gift  point for boys, the Battle Packs being a gift set aimed at parents/etc. buying presents for birthdays/etc.

Also worth noting that the single carded figures often include more accessories than their battle pack releases. Ahsoka with Rotta the Hutt vs. Ahsoka with just a lightsaber.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 27, 2010, 05:00 PM
Yeah, I would definitely prefer that they stop making BP's that are 100% re-packs. I loathe buying these, even at the cheaper prices. I would love to see these revert to store exclusives like the Target ones last Fall. Those were sweet.

At this point, I am happy with less product, and more emphasis on all new stuff.

Agreed - and if I wasn't also trying to secure an open complete set of all Clone Wars Battle Game Cards - I could totally skip the rip-off Anakin/Obi-Wan/Dooku/Ventress BPs to open as well...

What I find amazing is that the Battle Packs have now risen to twice the price of the Comic 2-packs. With the Comic 2-packs, I got two figures and a comic - and minimally 1/2 the figures in the set was something I didn't mind having in my collection, but most of the time, both figures were great additions.

With Battlepacks most of the time only one out of the four figures is something I wanted/needed and sometimes it's even zero of the figures in the pack. Sure there is a rare set like the ARC Troopers or the Mando Warriors or the Anti-Hailfire Droid Squad or the Clones vs. Droids set or even the Target Battlepacks this past fall, but beyond that, everything else has been a purchase motivated by MIB collection completeness.

Just like if a comic pack was guaranteed to have at least 1 figure that was mostly new, I think the battle packs should have at least 2 figures that are mostly new. Especially with the fact that they now sell for $24+ regardless of where you shop.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JediJman on January 4, 2011, 09:00 AM
Does anyone have a definitive list of all the Clone Wars Battle Packs released in the '10/'11 dark blue packaging?  Here's what I was able to compile, but I'm sure there are more...

CW Mandos Battle Pack
CW ARC Troopers Battle Pack
CW The Hidden Enemy (Target)
CW Hostage Crisis (Target)
Anti-Hailfire Droid Squad
Clones and Droids
Orto Plutonia (TRU)
Rishi Outpost Attack (Repack)
Army of the Republic (Repacks?)
Jedi Showdown (Repack)
Holocron Heist (Repack)

Corrected.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on January 4, 2011, 09:40 AM
Think you pretty much nailed it there.

Orto Plutonia was not actually a TRU exclusive, they are just the only ones who seem to stock it for some reason.

Jury is still out on Army of the Republic too, although all signs point to this being another lame repack.
(edit: there is a new packaged photo of this up now at EE, still too small to tell for sure if this is all repack swag: http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS94743D11)

Only thing I can think of that you could conceivably add to that list would be the Euro-exclusive "Warriors & Droids" set, but that is technically a multi-pack and good luck finding one outside of Toy Palace. (For some reason they want $85 for a repack of 6 figures, still don't get the math on that one)
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on January 4, 2011, 06:41 PM
Jury is still out on Army of the Republic too, although all signs point to this being another lame repack.
(edit: there is a new packaged photo of this up now at EE, still too small to tell for sure if this is all repack swag: http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS94743D11)

I'm willing to bet it's probably more of a "repaint" kind of Battlepack instead of a straight-up repack - the Stone/Goji/Draa clone body with new unit markings.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on February 12, 2011, 08:31 PM
Did anyone else find the absence of BPs at Toy Fair to be kinda odd? I'd be shocked if they were cancelled, but I wouldn't be too surprised if they are on hiatus while those Blu-Ray 4-packs are out.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on February 12, 2011, 08:39 PM
I was wondering that, too.

They'd sell like hot cakes if they shipped the Mando and ARC sets in real quantities. I saw the Mando one once, the ARC one maybe 3 times.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on February 12, 2011, 09:03 PM
Yes, great call...I thought this was very odd too. They could at least have shown us the Army of the Republic BP due out next.

Maybe worth a question in the next Q&A.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on February 12, 2011, 11:22 PM
I think Hasbro's holding some stuff back for SDCC where the media tie-ins maybe play a larger role in how they show things off.  I think Clone Wars will outweigh Vintage come Summer's unveiling of crap then.  Battlepacks may be there then, and I doubt they're improved much though the ARC ones were nice.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on February 13, 2011, 09:55 PM
I wouldn't be too surprised if they are on hiatus while those Blu-Ray 4-packs are out.

Yeah, I think you nailed it on that one.  They never come out and admit that they are shelving one thing to push another, but sometimes it's easy to see how they're related.

There will be "a couple" more CW Battle Packs (like Army of the Republic mentioned earlier), but since it was a collector-focused event they left them out.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on February 23, 2011, 01:38 PM
Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Packs: Army of the Republic (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/new-to-hasbrotoyshop-star-wars-the-clone-wars-battle-packs-army-of-the-republic?CD=121&ST=SO&PG=6)  now listed as coming soon on HTS with pictures available to check it out

A repack of this Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Packs: Rishi Outpost Attack (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/new-to-hasbrotoyshop-star-wars-the-clone-wars-battle-packs-rishi-outpost-attack?CD=121&ST=SO&PG=6) is also now listed as coming soon on HTS with pictures available to check it out
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on February 23, 2011, 02:07 PM
Thanks to that new pic, we can finally confirm the Army set - 1x 50st Clone, 1x 212th Clone, 2x White Clones.  Seems like all repacks, maybe minor deco variants depending on the blue and yellow/orange colors they use.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on February 23, 2011, 02:29 PM
Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Packs: Army of the Republic (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/new-to-hasbrotoyshop-star-wars-the-clone-wars-battle-packs-army-of-the-republic?CD=121&ST=SO&PG=6)  now listed as coming soon on HTS with pictures available to check it out

A repack of this Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Packs: Rishi Outpost Attack (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/new-to-hasbrotoyshop-star-wars-the-clone-wars-battle-packs-rishi-outpost-attack?CD=121&ST=SO&PG=6) is also now listed as coming soon on HTS with pictures available to check it out

Thanks Jeff, good intel. I noticed this was also just listed as In Stock at EE, but the $28.99 price tag is too brutal. I'm down with one from HTS though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on February 23, 2011, 03:58 PM
Technically the 501st one is a "new" figure, isn't it? The old 501st clone wars clone trooper used the first helmet mold.

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on February 23, 2011, 04:44 PM
Technically the 501st one is a "new" figure, isn't it? The old 501st clone wars clone trooper used the first helmet mold.

There was a 501st trooper with darker blue stripes and the new helmet packed with a BARC speeder a couple of year ago. The one in the BP looks similar to that figure.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on February 24, 2011, 10:18 AM
So what exactly does "Coming Soon" mean anyway?

I don't recall ever seeing that before on HTS, but I do seem to recall them doing pre-orders for certain items. Why wouldn't they allow that here? Does this imply it is an item further out in terms of anticipated arrival date?

How long do you guys think it will be before these are actually In Stock? Days/weeks?
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on February 24, 2011, 11:28 AM
So what exactly does "Coming Soon" mean anyway?

I don't recall ever seeing that before on HTS, but I do seem to recall them doing pre-orders for certain items. Why wouldn't they allow that here? Does this imply it is an item further out in terms of anticipated arrival date?

How long do you guys think it will be before these are actually In Stock? Days/weeks?

They're very odd with pre-orders and stuff at HTS. The "coming soon" thing is pretty much a place holder page. One day it will be in stock. You'll have to keep checking back though. It sucks that it is thrown up there to apparently tease people.

The pre-orders always appear to be items listed as "in stock" but not shipping for several days or weeks. It's bizarre that they can't make a "pre-order" option in addition to the "in stock" option. I guess it would crash their system.  :P
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on February 24, 2011, 11:36 AM
Thanks, Greg, it does seem like an odd process over there.

I can now report that both BP's are now available to Pre-Order, they must have updated sometime in the past 90 minutes. I went ahead and snagged the Army of the Republic pack for $30.94 total after discount (HTS10) so that's not so terrible. I'll save that much on gas just by skipping the store blitz for this thing.

For the love of God though, please put up that BARC w/Jesse deluxe set!  ;D
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on February 24, 2011, 11:36 AM
I frequent HTS a lot, and while I do not think anyone can answer your question with anything definite, I really thinks it is happening within 24 hours when it is "coming soon".

they get the pics up, and everything as a placeholder and once they get the quantity that they will have down they put them up for sale or pre-order.

in any case, they are up for pre-order now.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on March 8, 2011, 08:49 AM
Got my shipping notice from HTS last night for the Army of the Republic BP...it is officially on the way.  ;D

I have seen reports that this has been spotted in stores as well, but no signs around here yet.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on March 10, 2011, 09:27 AM
I picked up the Army of the Republic BP last night at TRU. Figures I would find it the day before the one I ordered from HTS is due to arrive, but whateves. Now at least I have a back-up in case mine arrives damaged in the mail.

I'm not really into the army building thing, so this is sort of a ho-hum set for me, but it is sort of cool that they included a new battle mat, and the 501st clone (the blue one) looks slightly different to me somehow. Like the blue highlights are darker or something, not sure.

Happy to be all caught up with BP's for the foreseeable future though. Wonder if we will see more offerings in the fall?
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on April 13, 2011, 11:12 AM
In case anyone is looking Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Pack, Army of the Republic (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Clone-Wars-Battle-Pack-Army-of-the-Republic/16118314)  is up at Walmart for $24.97 with free site to store shipping.  it looks like there may also be a free shipping to home option - not sure about it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Nicklab on April 13, 2011, 10:56 PM
In case anyone is looking Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Pack, Army of the Republic (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Clone-Wars-Battle-Pack-Army-of-the-Republic/16118314)  is up at Walmart for $24.97 with free site to store shipping.  it looks like there may also be a free shipping to home option - not sure about it.

I've actually seen this in a few stores over the past 2 - 3 weeks.  There hasn't been any shortage of these around me, but YMMV.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on April 14, 2011, 08:41 AM
yeah, I wasn't sure about this BP as I could care less about it.  Just threw it up there since it is a newer BP and maybe there were some peeps that have not stumbled upon it yet.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on May 2, 2011, 02:40 PM
5...4...3.

We are down to 3 figures in a Battle Pack now. It appears the bonus weapons in Legends are gone. Inflation is showing it's face in Star Wars too, it was inevitable I suppose.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on May 2, 2011, 02:48 PM
Yeah, I was just looking at those (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20110501/index.html).

Some neat new figures in there (Phase 2 Fives/Echo, Clone Armor Cad), but down to just 3x figures for $25? (or whatever BPs cost these days - is it $30 at TRU?)  If all three were new, maybe, but mixtures of little new with mostly repacks/repaints?  No thanks. (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/Themes/default/images/post/thumbdown.gif)
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JediJman on May 2, 2011, 03:26 PM
Thanks for the pics.  Do we know the assortment number/price will be the same for these?  I'm okay with the move to 3 figures if the price drops to around $20.  Given that the figs are now $7-8, that pricing seems pretty fair.  If they want us to pay a premium for 3pk figures though, then I'll either wait for a sale or skip them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: iFett on May 2, 2011, 03:32 PM
Wow...They're really pimpin those battlecards now, but in place of a 4th figure?  I stopped buying BP's when they dropped the 5th figure and raised the price to $25.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 2, 2011, 03:34 PM
This is one of those "up yours" moves from Hasbro I like. Now I will have no problem passing on BPs as opposed to buying them just because I don't have a clone painted like that.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on May 2, 2011, 04:08 PM
I cannot blame Hasbro nor can I be mad at them. Prices are skyrocketing on everything, manufacturing is really getting clobbered with oil/gas, it affects the entire A-Z process. Hasbro is trying to hold the line on pricing while their internal costs are going up. I am seeing this first hand at my company. Retailers are already balking at prices raises so they are trying to adapt. If they lose money on their products then they will stop making them. If retailers won't accept the price increase they will not carry them. It's a double edged sword, believe it or not Hasbro does not go out of their way to screw you. They are trying to deliver a quality product that people want and make money. Right now no company is avoiding this crunch. It sucks for everyone.

The worst part of this we are only seeing the beginning of inflation. It's going to get worse before it gets better, like food and gas this is visual proof of the times.

Coming soon in the summer of 12' - "Battle Pairs"
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on May 2, 2011, 06:19 PM
are we certain these 3 packs are not yet to be seen exclusives?  Rebelscum now has all of the new photos up for display, and looking at them all together I am just wonderin cuz I see a few things missing.  Neither of the TRU exclusive deluxe sets have TRU stickers on them.  And while I am not certain, I thought the AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper and BARC Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper Buzz were Walmart exclusives - and if I am right they are missing their exclusive store stickers too.

Maybe these 3 packs are exclusives and just missing the stickers?

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 2, 2011, 07:29 PM
As I told a friend in a text earlier this afternoon (yes, I'm *that* big a nerd that I text friends about toys), can they really call a pack with 3 figures in it a "Battle Pack?"  Isn't that more of a "Slight Disagreement Pack" or a "Misunderstanding Pack?" 

I also love the fact that, apparently looking to save money on the packs, Hasbro chooses to drop yet another figure but keeps the trading card game.  Nice.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on May 2, 2011, 07:42 PM
I also love the fact that, apparently looking to save money on the packs, Hasbro chooses to drop yet another figure but keeps the trading card game.  Nice.

If they wanted to save money, slap them on the card, and ditch the box format, which in now 2/5th's empty space, but I suppose the box is part of the lure for the average consumer.

Ugh...some of those packs would be good if there was another figure. I hope they are exclusives, because $25 for 3 figure defeats the intent of the battle packs, which was a gift set or a value (well, in the early years). Might as well buy Li'l Timmy 3 figures of your choosing instead.

Exclusives or not, what happened to Hasbro's alleged "all new or all repacks" when it came to Battle Packs? Who wants to get hosed because they just want that Cad Bane or that clone with Rex and Grievous?

Quote from: JACKOFTRADZE
Coming soon in the summer of 12' - "Battle Pairs"

Wal-Mart and Target have those already, they just need to ROLL-UP prices on them. :P

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on May 2, 2011, 07:56 PM
are we certain these 3 packs are not yet to be seen exclusives?  Rebelscum now has all of the new photos up for display, and looking at them all together I am just wonderin cuz I see a few things missing.  Neither of the TRU exclusive deluxe sets have TRU stickers on them.  And while I am not certain, I thought the AT-RT Walker with ARF Trooper and BARC Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper Buzz were Walmart exclusives - and if I am right they are missing their exclusive store stickers too.

Maybe these 3 packs are exclusives and just missing the stickers?

Good point on the exclusive thing... that's a very plausible idea. I'm betting that fewer figures will lead to a lower price. The Blu-Ray 4-packs are taking the BP price point ($25) so I can't imagine Hasbro having 3-packs and 4-packs competing with each other at the same price.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Darby on May 2, 2011, 08:26 PM
All these sets have something to offer, but if it's at $25 or more, I don't know.  It's a shame.  Good to see some new stuff though, especially the Kamino set - was really hoping we'd see those figures.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on May 3, 2011, 12:11 AM
Geez, I fly down to Atlanta for business for a couple of days, and look what happens! A slew of new images to set me salivating, especially that Cad Bane in Clone Disguise pic I have been waiting on forever. HELL YES!

The assault on Geonosis BP comes in as a close second though, they are really giving us a good variety of drones now. I love that.

I hope they cut the price on these too, but frankly I'm more irked by the constantly changing box dimensions. It really makes it a pain to store all those oddsize boxes in any sort of consistent manner.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on May 3, 2011, 12:33 AM
Battlepacks, unless they're getting an unannounced price-drop, are officially off my "buy" list at all.  Unless they're on sale, which even then...  3 figures for $25, and most usually re-used parts or complete re-packs? 

All I gotta say is that I'm really glad that the realistic line isn't getting BP's I guess, just multi-packs as exclusives, and rarely.

I'm officially writing BP's off though now.  No more for me unless I get them cheap.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_BaneEscapeBP01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_DefendKaminoBP01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_HuntForGrievousBP01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_AssaultOnGeonosisBP01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1304388783,17377,)
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jayson on May 3, 2011, 12:36 AM
I was breaking down (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2011/05/02/clone-wars-battle-pack-breakdown/) these packs earlier and, to me, it looks like the only figure of the four sets that is straight repack is Space Suit Anakin. The rest are repaints or include new accessories/parts.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: speedermike on May 3, 2011, 12:46 PM
I agree with above...put them on a card.  One of the reasons I stopped buying these sets is the insane amount of trash.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on May 3, 2011, 02:03 PM
Ugh - battlepacks are now no longer a value - they are going to have to have something new in each one moving forward to justify the cost. Stinks that figures like Cad Bane in disguise are now pushed into the battlepacks instead of just simply put on a cardback.

I think it will only be a matter of time before they cancel the Battlepack SKU.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scott on May 21, 2011, 09:50 AM
These are also up for preorder at BBTS including a couple of new ones (Zillo Beast and Droids)

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2341&category=6586

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Captain Piet on May 21, 2011, 02:03 PM
These are also up for preorder at BBTS including a couple of new ones (Zillo Beast and Droids)

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2341&category=6586



What are the Zillo Beast and Droids bps?
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on May 21, 2011, 04:20 PM
Would guess the Capture the Droids BP is from that episode where Cad Bane kidnaps them. Likely all repacks, 3po, r2 and Cad Bane w/Todo.

Not sure who they would stick in the Zillo BP, other than Goji. Maybe Anakin or Obi-Wan, although it would be a great opportunity to give us that Chancellor Palpatine so many of us crave. Really though, they just need to give us the damn Zillo beast!

At this rate there's not going to be much left to reveal at SDCC...
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on May 22, 2011, 09:09 AM
Good call on the droids bp. It will give people who missed 3PO the first time a chance to pick him up, but I don't look for anything new there. The Zillo beast pack has a ton of opportunities. I would certainly drop the cash if it included palps. More likely it will have a new Cole repaint, maybe Trapper or Hawkeye. I can't remember who went down into the pit with Ponds. In any case it has potential.
     Now an ultimate battle pack with the Zillo along with a couple of new or repainted figures would have me lined up at the doors.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on June 20, 2011, 09:15 PM
New pics of Echo & Fives On Kamino surfaced...  Check out the front page for them.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_EchoKaminoLoose01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011CW_FivesKaminoLoose01_TN.jpg)

Love the decoes on these guys.  Very cool.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on June 27, 2011, 05:18 PM
Stop the Zillo Beast and Capture the Droids pack pictures are out there. Nothing new. Zillo has Mace Windu, Yoda and a plain white Clone trooper, the other set has R2-D2, C-3PO and the recent Cade Bane with Todo (at least they used the recent Bane and kept Todo).

THere's a good idea for a Q&A question..."With the inclusion of 4 figures in the 'Capture the Droids' Battle Pack,' can we expect future battle packs to include 4 figures?"  :P
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on June 27, 2011, 06:06 PM
You know, it looks to me like they did not reduce the packaging on this line despite shrinking it by one figure. That's an obscene waste of space for a couple of battlecards and figure stands.

Way to stick it to the environment, Hasbro!

These 2 new BP's seem like a real disappointment, but not surprising.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Captain Piet on June 28, 2011, 08:04 AM
Thank God these are all repeats.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on June 28, 2011, 10:22 AM
Thank God these are all repeats.

I have no problems with the BPs when they are either all repacks (like these sets) or all repaints/new figures. I'll skip the Zillo and Droids set, but I'll most likely purchase one of each of the Wave 1 packs.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on July 10, 2011, 09:49 AM
Arrgh hasbro, just when I had convinced myself not to buy that whole set for the bane figure they up the ante by adding the arm panel...I am guessing I will have a while to decide though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 10, 2011, 01:58 PM
Arrgh hasbro, just when I had convinced myself not to buy that whole set for the bane figure they up the ante by adding the arm panel...I am guessing I will have a while to decide though.

Yeah, that was an unexpected but really cool feature they added with the breakaway armor and wound. I wonder if this was partly the reason for the delay/fail on the single carded version originally intended.

You might be able to score a loose one off eBay for less than the price of the whole pack.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 22, 2011, 08:30 AM
So several reports are popping up around the 'net of the new wave of BP's being spotted at Target for $19.99. The reports are somewhat light on details though, so it's uncertain which BP's are being found, whether it is the set of 4 or full set of 6. (The extra 2 being those crappy repacks, Zillo Beast and Droid Capture)

People also neglect to mention whether these BP's are being found AFTER Target has done their reset, BEFORE the reset, or in the midst of the reset. The whole reset thing seems to be the key to them putting the new toys out.

I stopped in a Target yesterday that was just starting their reset and they said it would take days to finish.  :(

If anyone spots these out and about, hopefully you can pass along the new DPCI. Thanks!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2011, 09:34 AM
I got word from one source that Target is resetting on July 31st.  But that could just be Target stores in the northeast.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on July 22, 2011, 07:25 PM
I've learned that "reset dates" at Target are only loosely adhered to generally, unless there's something huge to reset for, like ROTS.

They've usually got a bit of a time-frame rather than one specific day.  Some even take a week or more longer.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on July 25, 2011, 10:06 AM
If anyone spots these out and about, hopefully you can pass along the new DPCI. Thanks!

Didn't have a chance to post last night, but I picked up two of the new Clone Wars Battle Packs yesterday - Cad Bane's Escape and Assault on Geonosis.  They were just crammed into existing aisle set-up, no reset yet.  No sign of any of the other four new ones though (Hunt for Grievous, Zillo Beast, Kamino Attack, Droid Capture). 

I can confirm the good news that the new 3-figure style BPs are just $20 each.  Don't have my reciept on me, but I can post the DPCI when I get home tonight...
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Nicklab on July 25, 2011, 10:13 AM
This is definitely some positive news.  With the content of the battle packs getting scaled back, along with the economic pressures that are facing consumers in general, the lower price point is certainly welcome.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 25, 2011, 10:51 AM
I can confirm the good news that the new 3-figure style BPs are just $20 each.  Don't have my reciept on me, but I can post the DPCI when I get home tonight...

That would be much appreciated Jeff, thanks. I hit all 11 Targets in my area over the weekend and all of them are stubbornly refusing to initiate their resets in a timely fashion, so I think my only recourse to score these is the Jedi Mind-trick.

I've seen reports of literally like 5 or 6 different things popping up at Target that I really want in the past week.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: GrandMoffNick on July 25, 2011, 01:09 PM
Do we know for sure what other sets of these are "in stores" now besides "Ass. on Geo." and "Cad's Escape"? ie are the other 4 Jeff has listed supposed to be out now?
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on July 25, 2011, 01:31 PM
Do we know for sure what other sets of these are "in stores" now besides "Ass. on Geo." and "Cad's Escape"? ie are the other 4 Jeff has listed supposed to be out now?

Technically, the Droid Capture and Zillo Beast are "Wave 2", but some on-line shops did get in a small bit of Wave 2 cases with the initial wave 1 shipments.  The case-packs look like this -

Wave 1 box:
- 2x Geonosis Assault, 2x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt,
Wave 2 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast, 1x Droid Capture
Wave 2, Rev 1 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 2x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on July 25, 2011, 08:45 PM
Agreed, that's a silver lining to the dark cloud that is 3-packs.  At least they're cheaper.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on July 25, 2011, 09:20 PM
Not a lot of faith in Droid Capture pack, Hasbro? Defend Kamino gets slightly shorted, too.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on July 26, 2011, 01:21 AM
I can post the DPCI when I get home tonight...

087-06-1511
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 26, 2011, 01:30 PM
Thanks, I was able to find a single location locally that has these in stock, so it looks like I will be using the old Jedi Mind Trick after work today.  8)

Total on hand was 6, so I guess just a single case of Wave 1.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 29, 2011, 02:13 PM
Technically, the Droid Capture and Zillo Beast are "Wave 2", but some on-line shops did get in a small bit of Wave 2 cases with the initial wave 1 shipments.  The case-packs look like this -

Wave 1 box:
- 2x Geonosis Assault, 2x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt,
Wave 2 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast, 1x Droid Capture
Wave 2, Rev 1 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 2x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast

This was really helpful to me - thanks. It confirms I am not crazy and really did see Wave 2 Rev 1 today and not just Wave 2. I kept wondering "how did I miss Capture the Droids?" and the numbers did not add up either since I know these run 6 to a case.

So I really didn't "miss" anything, although there is a good chance that Droids BP is shipping now too. Would be curious to know if anyone has spotted that one specifically.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 29, 2011, 05:21 PM
The case that was just pulled for me was the Wave 1 mix - grabbed all six of them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on July 29, 2011, 10:31 PM
Sweet, lots of new toy mojo in effect for all.

I struck out at both Targets I hit up tonight - neither had any of the new BP's or Rapid Strike vehicles in stock, even in the back, so my Mind Tricks were for naught.

I'm not too worried about being able to pick all this stuff up over the next week or so though, hardly any of the Targets here have begun to reset yet at all.

I just want to jump on that cheap mini Y-Wing action before someone fixes that in the computer!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jeff on August 3, 2011, 12:25 AM
Sort of related to my Grievous question over in the DLX thread...

I was opening up my Hunt for Grievous BP tonight and I was surprised by the fact that Grievous is not just a "repack with a new cape", he's actually a brand new figure.

- new arms (no removable shoulder armor like CW10, definitely not the same arms as 2008 CW Grievous)
- new torso (lacking the mid-torso joint of previous Grievous figures)
- new legs (smoother knee joint, less defined/angular shins, new feet with peg-holes).

Can't tell if his head is new, but it sure looks like it...  overall, I'm really impressed they snuck this one in there. His cape is awesome and he looks sweet.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 3, 2011, 12:41 AM
overall, I'm really impressed they snuck this one in there. His cape is awesome and he looks sweet.

Agreed - the cape is definitely a bonus addition to the figure and it fits the figure perfectly.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 3, 2011, 09:09 AM
I just like the fact that in some of these new BP's they even tweaked the repack figures, like the dirty wash on Obi-Wan in the Geonosis set.

And I swear something looks different to me about the Anakin head sculpt in the Cad Bane's escape pack. Better.

"Just different enough to make you happy"

 ;)
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on August 3, 2011, 09:59 PM
Finally tracked down a target that did he reset, but someone best me to the best stuff. I did manage to get the 20 dollar cad bane in disguise figure with free army builder space anakin and ahsoka. The holocron is a nice touch though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Nicklab on August 4, 2011, 12:39 PM

I've seen reports of literally like 5 or 6 different things popping up at Target that I really want in the past week.

I saw quite a few new items at Target over the past few days:  Republic Attack Shuttle, new electronic lightsabers, smaller SW Transformers, Blu Ray commemorative packs, the R/C Republic Fighter Tank, the Rapid Strike Vehicles and yes, the new battle packs. 

Frankly, I am unimpressed with the new battle packs.  I only saw the Geonosis set with Obi-Wan, ARF Trooper & Geonosian plus the Ahsoka, Anakin & Cad Bane in Clone disguise.  Meh.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 4, 2011, 12:55 PM
I'm torn on the new battlepack format.

The Defense of Kamino set is pretty nice, a good mix of new-ish figures in that set and since they're always just repainting Clones at this point anyway, it's a nice collection of three re-paints in a single box.

The Hunt for Grievous has what I think is the best Clone Wars version of Grievous yet, plus the super cool soft-goods cloak they made for him. I could have done without the Rex though.

I think when they release a set like the Assault on Geonosis set, it's at least nice on Hasbro's part to make the Obi-Wan figure - something most of us probably have doubles of at this point - different from previous releases. The other two figures with him are army builders so I can always put them somewhere.

So from the standpoint that there's just as much new/different in each of the new battlepacks as there has always been, I'm okay with them.

On the other hand though, when you have sets like Cad Bane's escape and you end up essentially paying $20 for that one figure (like TheSon pointed out). They could have at least kit-bashed the Anakin to have soft-goods instead of the plastic skirt. Perhaps even painted Ahsoka's outfit a different color - something to make the Anakin and Ahsoka stand apart from their previous releases.

Don't even get me started on sets like "Stop the Zillo Beast" and "Droid Capture" - on the Droid set, I am essentially buying it to open and add what is essentially a $20 game card to my game card set.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on August 4, 2011, 02:59 PM
Found the rest of these today at Target. Two of the packs I was on the fence with changed my mind when I could see them in the packaging. The Grievous is new thanks to several JD members for that. I may have not even looked at this set if it were not from the posts here. Kix is a nice repaint from an episode I really like and Rex has the blast mark on his chest from where he was shot with the sniper! I almost dropped the box. I figured that was going to be the figure the dog ended up with. The defend Kamino pack has the 501st Fives and Echo, and what I thought was a repack of the yellow arc trooper from last year's set, but it is redone with a new Kama and paint job and named Blitz. I can't see if it says Blitz on the card yet or not. My son's birthday is in three weeks and they will not be openers until then. I also thought I would skip the assume in geonosis back until I saw the trooper is not a repack of waxed or boil but a more generic arf trooper, something I wanted but did not ever expect to see. The Obi-won has a great sand weathered look and would be a great piece for a landing at point rain display. The geonosian is just a nice sculpt. Yo can never have too many of them. The bane is cool, but that pack is the stinker of the bunch. I only got it because we have been waiting for that figure so long. So long story short don't dismiss all of these before you get a close look at them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 4, 2011, 04:09 PM
Yeah, I was pleasantly surpised with the generic ARF Trooper GEo Deco too. That whole arc has been terrific toy fodder, Poggle notwithstanding.

My bugs need their starfighter though!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 4, 2011, 10:43 PM
Wow! Thanks TheSon - I had dismissed the Rex figure as nothing "new" - it's kinda cool they DID make him episode specific. Definitely a nice touch.

I also agree with the CW Geonosian figure - I love that sculpt - I have 6 "undead" versions, four from the 2-pack set, 2-from the two BPs I opened, and two on the speeder. Definitely a nice little group of those critters...

The shame about the Cade Bane Escape set is that the Cad Bane figure is a nice figure - I would have totally loved it if that had come out individually carded.

Something that just came to mind is that out of the 12 figures spread out among the first four new battlepacks, really only 2 of those 12 are duds. Considering that most 4-figure battle packs had at least one dud figure (some times two even), so if you think about three 4-figure battle packs also being 12 figures, we'd have anywhere from 3-6 dud figures in that batch of 12, so Hasbro didn't do too badly with the relaunch of this segment.

Of course, if you throw in the Zillo Beast and Droid Capture sets, then the averages go way down, but I won't go there. Hopefully those two sets are just assortment fillers to bring some variety to the characters offered in the battlepack line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jayson on August 4, 2011, 11:10 PM
Perhaps even painted Ahsoka's outfit a different color - something to make the Anakin and Ahsoka stand apart from their previous releases.

BP Ahsoka is a different color (much darker, more accurate? (http://swcollector.com/photo/theclonewars_battlepack/cad_escape_797923/797923html/797923cf.html)) than the original basic figure release (http://swcollector.com/photo/theclonewars/ahsoka_space_965918/965918html/965918f.html).
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 4, 2011, 11:54 PM
BP Ahsoka is a different color (much darker, more accurate? (http://swcollector.com/photo/theclonewars_battlepack/cad_escape_797923/797923html/797923cf.html)) than the original basic figure release (http://swcollector.com/photo/theclonewars/ahsoka_space_965918/965918html/965918f.html).

Cool - thanks for correcting that Jayson. To be honest, she just looked the same, so I thought she was. That's good to know that at least there is SOMETHING different about her.

I just compared the two figures and it her belt and the bottom of her helmet are a lighter gray than the original figure release as well.

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on August 5, 2011, 01:56 AM
Of course, if you throw in the Zillo Beast and Droid Capture sets, then the averages go way down, but I won't go there. Hopefully those two sets are just assortment fillers to bring some variety to the characters offered in the battlepack line.

The beauty of those two sets is that they are comprised of ALL repacks. It was always annoying when a new figure or two would be packed with a couple of repacks or minor repaints, thus making people feel compelled to get the set. I have no problems with a mix of the all-repacked and all-"new" sets, but ideally I would just like to see all-"new" sets. I will get upset if it gets to be a one new figure with two repacks setup. I think the Wave 1 of the new BPs is pretty close to perfect... the only straight repack figure seems to be the space suit Anakin, but supposedly that figure is different from the original. 11/12 new or significantly changed old characters is pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 5, 2011, 09:56 AM
I think the Wave 1 of the new BPs is pretty close to perfect... the only straight repack figure seems to be the space suit Anakin, but supposedly that figure is different from the original.

Yep, I cannot prove it, but I swear the headsculpt is different on that thing somehow. It looks oddly out of place with the existing neck.

Thanks for the Ahsoka comparison Jayson, that was a welcome surprise. I didn't catch that at first either.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: GrandMoffNick on August 5, 2011, 10:24 AM
This obviously means nothing to those who open these, but I hate that they are just 3 figs next to each other. As someone who keeps everything in the package my favorite thing about BPs was it was like I opened some figs and set up a scene w/o actually opening them up. Makes it harder for me to bite on these.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 5, 2011, 12:42 PM
This obviously means nothing to those who open these, but I hate that they are just 3 figs next to each other. As someone who keeps everything in the package my favorite thing about BPs was it was like I opened some figs and set up a scene w/o actually opening them up. Makes it harder for me to bite on these.

I can see that. I keep everything packaged as well, but not on display, so the configuration doesn't really matter to me.

I do LOVE the condensed, slimmer BP packaging though, this is a great enhancement IMO. For me, space is at a premium, so anything that is done to help minimize the raw square footage I have to store is a huge win.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: iFett on August 5, 2011, 12:44 PM
Question...Would you guys still be buying these if they were still $25 a pop?  I bailed awhile ago, but was just wondering.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: GrandMoffNick on August 5, 2011, 12:46 PM

I do LOVE the condensed, slimmer BP packaging though, this is a great enhancement IMO. For me, space is at a premium, so anything that is done to help minimize the raw square footage I have to store is a huge win.

I am on board with that aspect of it. As I was sliding my "Cad Bane's Escape" into a tiny little spot on a shelf I did think to myself this sure is easy to find a spot to stash this in the mound of boxes that is my collection. It's like playing Tetris.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: GrandMoffNick on August 5, 2011, 12:48 PM
Question...Would you guys still be buying these if they were still $25 a pop?  I bailed awhile ago, but was just wondering.

Even at $20 I've told myself "Blitz" and "Kix" printed on the back of the box isn't enough anymore (it would have been in the past) to buy repainted/retooled Clones.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on August 5, 2011, 12:49 PM
At $20 I am more interested in sets like these, if there's something I want.  At $25 I'd never even consider it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 5, 2011, 01:33 PM
I probably would still be buying, but I would not be buying multiples to open.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on August 5, 2011, 06:10 PM
Three new figures for around six and change a piece is no different than buying most of a wave when it hits. With two differences. One you can actually find the battle packs on the shelf, and two it works out to be a bit cheaper. With the price point at 25 that changes. I don't think I could have pulled the trigger on Bane for 25. I think this is an example of Hasbro trying to make the best of both worlds for its customers. Hero characters ,slightly altered, with rare figures that would probably not sell as well individually carded. Hasbro is pushing it on the value here. Hopefully they will get the message if there are 100 zillo packs still out there and defend Kaminos are much harder to find.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on August 5, 2011, 08:40 PM
I think $20 is the magic price point for me. At $25 I would have only gotten the Kamino set... as it is now I've gotten all but the Cad Bane set. The only reason why I passed on that is to leave something to get later.

Regarding the packaging, the only thing I really can't stand is the big display area dedicated to the cards and stands. It's funny how the BPs now have the cards in the spotlight while the figures will soon have them hidden in the back of the package.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Darby on August 6, 2011, 03:48 PM
I like the new format.  The price helps a lot too.  It's a good way for them to hit some spots in the CW line without breaking their back on tooling.  I wouldn't mind seeing some new figures sprinkled in here eventually.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on August 6, 2011, 06:22 PM
... the only straight repack figure seems to be the space suit Anakin, but supposedly that figure is different from the original.

It is a bit different. I compared the battle pack and single carded Space Anakin at Target today.

1. Battle Pack Anakin has noticably lighter blue eyes.
2. Different colored shoulder armor, battle pack has dark gray, single pack has a "gun metal" metallic finish.
3. Space helmet rim is a same color as Battle Pack Space Ahsoka, single carded helmet rim is white.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JediJman on August 6, 2011, 09:32 PM
Has anyone else noticed a shortage of any particular new battlepack?  I've seen these in a few stores now and all have had 3 of the 4 new sets - no sign of the one with three clones.  I would have thought the Bane one would be the most popular, but for some reason this is the one that is selling around me.  Anyone else finding the same thing?
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 6, 2011, 11:28 PM
I think in the various case ratios, the Defense of Kamino (the one with the three clones) is always only packed 1-per case. The Cad Bane escape pack is in the case twice, along with two Geonosis Assault sets, so if you're seeing more of those, that might be why.

Just going on the assortments Jeff posted earlier...

Quote
Wave 1 box:
- 2x Geonosis Assault, 2x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt,
Wave 2 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast, 1x Droid Capture
Wave 2, Rev 1 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 2x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast

If your stores are getting mostly Wave 1 boxes, the two I mentioned will probably be more plentiful.

Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 7, 2011, 12:08 PM
I would like to know if anyone is seeing the Wave 2 assortment shipping at all. I know Jeff mentioned spotting it, but outside of that I haven't seen any other reports on other sites, even RS.

I don't know why the revision case would be hitting before the wave itself, but it sure seems to be that way. I've seen a few Zillo Beast sets now, always part of a batch of 6 though, so I know I did not miss anything.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Darby on August 7, 2011, 12:13 PM
Right now I am only seeing Wave 2 Rev. 1.  I have yet to see the Kamino one, which is what I expected. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JediJman on August 7, 2011, 12:45 PM
I think in the various case ratios, the Defense of Kamino (the one with the three clones) is always only packed 1-per case. The Cad Bane escape pack is in the case twice, along with two Geonosis Assault sets, so if you're seeing more of those, that might be why.

Just going on the assortments Jeff posted earlier...

Quote
Wave 1 box:
- 2x Geonosis Assault, 2x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt,
Wave 2 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 1x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast, 1x Droid Capture
Wave 2, Rev 1 box:
- 1x Geonosis Assault, 1x Cad Bane Escape, 1x Defend Kamino, 2x Grievous Hunt, 1x Zillo Beast

If your stores are getting mostly Wave 1 boxes, the two I mentioned will probably be more plentiful.

That makes sense - thanks for the assist!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 7, 2011, 03:10 PM
I would like to know if anyone is seeing the Wave 2 assortment shipping at all. I know Jeff mentioned spotting it, but outside of that I haven't seen any other reports on other sites, even RS.

I don't know why the revision case would be hitting before the wave itself, but it sure seems to be that way. I've seen a few Zillo Beast sets now, always part of a batch of 6 though, so I know I did not miss anything.

I'm seeing the same thing - the Wave 2 Rev 1 case instead of the straight up Wave 2 case. Odd.

I wonder if when WalMart finally gets their act together with the battlepacks we discover that the lion's share of the Wave 2 cases went to them...
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Greg on August 7, 2011, 03:58 PM
I think the short-packed nature of the Kamino set is a factor in its rarity, but it's also a set with three clones. I think that's a HUGE deal. So far with the TCW line the only clones to stick around are the ones that are over-shipped, like the ARF, Rex, and Cody, but even they seem to disappear eventually. Whoever decided to double up the Cad Bane set and short-pack Defend Kamino needs a good smack.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Nicklab on August 7, 2011, 05:06 PM
I scored DEFENSE OF KAMINO this morning.  It does appear to be shortpacked in comparison to everything else in that case.  The clones and ARC Commander are actually pretty cool.  As for the rest of the current assortment?  Meh.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JediJman on August 7, 2011, 07:49 PM
I think the short-packed nature of the Kamino set is a factor in its rarity, but it's also a set with three clones. I think that's a HUGE deal. So far with the TCW line the only clones to stick around are the ones that are over-shipped, like the ARF, Rex, and Cody, but even they seem to disappear eventually. Whoever decided to double up the Cad Bane set and short-pack Defend Kamino needs a good smack.

The Bane set seems to be selling just as well near me.  Where they went wrong is doubling up on the Geo set.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scott on August 8, 2011, 10:11 AM
I picked up the Kamino, Grievous and Cad Bane sets.  I will get a Droids set as my kids destroyed their C-3PO
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on August 8, 2011, 08:18 PM
I'd really actually like a Bane set, just for Bane, but can't pull the trigger.  The price is nice though, since they scaled it back.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: TheSon on August 8, 2011, 11:34 PM
I'd really actually like a Bane set, just for Bane, but can't pull the trigger.  The price is nice though, since they scaled it back.

I broke down. It is just too cool. I did think about buying a Denal and swapping a bane head on it for a while though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on August 8, 2011, 11:36 PM
Yeah for me I'd have to do some more swapping to get it "acceptable" to a realistic version of Bane in 501st armor.   :-\  Probably the extra work is what's keeping me from buying it.  I dig the Bane though.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: JDH1173 on August 9, 2011, 12:10 AM
Not sure where to put this, but, I found 2-packs of battlepacks at Costco today for $25 tonight.  Mostly Clone Wars packs.  Worth taking a look!
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Scockery on August 9, 2011, 05:10 PM
Not sure where to put this, but, I found 2-packs of battlepacks at Costco today for $25 tonight.  Mostly Clone Wars packs.  Worth taking a look!

I'll do that...next summer when the Costco is built.  :(

Actually there's one north some 20 miles, but I don't have  a membership.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on August 9, 2011, 05:17 PM
Not sure where to put this, but, I found 2-packs of battlepacks at Costco today for $25 tonight.  Mostly Clone Wars packs.  Worth taking a look!

That is a good deal, I'd be happy to pick up 10-20 Mando Warrior/ARC Trooper BP's at that price.

Oh wait, it's just the crappy old ones that nobody wants.  ::)

Thanks Hasbro.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on August 29, 2011, 02:41 AM
So I picked up the Defend Kamino pack...  It's pretty cool, and some hyper colorful CLonetroopers for sure.  I got it only for Blitz though, which brings me to my dilemma...  I want the one figure, but not the other two Clones.

Anyone interested in the other two?  I really don't want them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Dan on January 23, 2012, 03:45 PM
Picked up the republic troopers battle pack. one more Domino squad flunkie off the list!  ;D
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: McMetal on June 13, 2012, 08:33 PM
For some reason I just realized today there are two versions of this BP floating around...strictly packaging variants.

One version is called "Republic Troopers" and one is called "Republic Clone Troopers".

No idea which came first, but it seemed noteworthy somehow, mostly as a curiosity.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jayson on June 14, 2012, 12:40 AM
For some reason I just realized today there are two versions of this BP floating around...strictly packaging variants.

One version is called "Republic Troopers" and one is called "Republic Clone Troopers".

No idea which came first, but it seemed noteworthy somehow, mostly as a curiosity.

Interesting. I believe the Republic Troopers came first. Odd that they would change it now.
Title: Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread
Post by: Jesse James on June 14, 2012, 01:28 AM
Sounds like a LFL demand...  differentiating between Republic/Clone forces sounds like one of those trivial little things a typical collector, kid, or parent doesn't care about, but which LFL would want a distinction.