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Title: SDCC 2010
Post by: Scott on June 30, 2010, 04:22 PM
So...SDCC is less than a month away and this guy is excited to see some new toys.  It will be interesting between this and CV what gets revealed at which Convention.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on June 30, 2010, 04:48 PM
Yeah, at the rate we're going, I wonder if they'll have anything noteworthy left to "reveal" by then...LOL.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jesse James on June 30, 2010, 07:11 PM
I'm geeked to see new stuff too...  Something we've not seen, like 2011 products, which will show eventually.  Always like SDCC, though my attending is not likely to happen ever.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: jono on July 1, 2010, 07:34 AM
I don't know if we will see anything  vintage passed the Jedi wave( if that).

Most of it is being saved for Celebration.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: efranks on July 1, 2010, 11:59 AM
Most of it is being saved for Celebration.

Yeah, I wouldn't count on that.  Hasbro, and other companies, consider (rightfully so) SDCC the pinnacle of geek and save a lot of news for that event, even at the loss for an event like Celebration.  I always assumed that a dedicated Star Wars event would be better to unveil stuff, or save the cool exclusive for, but we've seen before that that's not necessarily the case.

I would assume that by the time both SDCC and CV arrive we will have seen leaks for most of the product they've been saving for the shows.  Like Jabba, according to Hasbro, was for a CV showing, but we've seen in-hand pics already.  They may be able to spring a couple exclusive items on us (although, not the Slave I now) and maybe a figure or two, but mostly the reveals will be less exciting than most people want.

The slideshow presentations that Hasbro should have for both events may have some news for 2011 product that we haven't seen, but I would expect we'll know about or have seen most everything they physically bring to SDCC and CV.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Rob on July 1, 2010, 12:14 PM
Agreed.  At Toy Fair the word was that they were saving stuff for SDCC.... no reason to save stuff for Celebration, which is only for Star Wars geeks and press interested in Star Wars.

Comic Con gets MUCH more attention.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 1, 2010, 01:35 PM
Yeah, at the rate we're going, I wonder if they'll have anything noteworthy left to "reveal" by then...LOL.

that's what I was think. Jabba and Slave One were supposed to be the big reveals. Outside of the Jedi/EP2 Waves,  Ultimate Battle Packs and unnamed EE Comic packs  I wonder what really is left to see.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jeff on July 1, 2010, 01:37 PM
At Toy Fair the word was that they were saving stuff for SDCC.... no reason to save stuff for Celebration

At Toy Fair they said they'd have new stuff to show at both SDCC and CV.  That is why Toy Fair was lacking since they had to save stuff for both shows.

My guess is SDCC gets us a look at the full line of Fall 2010 stuff and Celebration V is where they will tease the Spring 2011 stuff (instead of the presentation during SDCC like they usually do).
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 1, 2010, 02:00 PM
Yeah, I agree that we've seen most of the interesting stuff.  Y'know, Hasbro really should get in control of their images.  One of the team should simply start a blog that updates whenever photos are ready.  While I do understand that many big companies move at a snail's pace, and everybit of copy might need to be signed off by a higher up, having a simple blog could help them control the flow of the images, and get the applause when the stuff is good. 

Instead, they always seem a bit late the the party.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jesse James on July 1, 2010, 03:08 PM
Yeah, they definitely were holding for both shows...  I think Jeff's predictions are a pretty good bet, and that C5 will just have later stuff displayed, which we'll wind up seeing at Toy Fair next year with the early part of 2011's stuff.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Rob on July 1, 2010, 03:43 PM
Yeah, I agree that we've seen most of the interesting stuff.  Y'know, Hasbro really should get in control of their images.

Maybe they secretly like the leaks...
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 1, 2010, 06:35 PM

Maybe they secretly like the leaks...

Oh!  Of course they do.  We do all of the work for them.  I just wish that they'd acknowledge that we've seen the stuff early, and that it's not wrong for us to do so.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Nicklab on July 2, 2010, 12:59 AM
At Toy Fair the word was that they were saving stuff for SDCC.... no reason to save stuff for Celebration

At Toy Fair they said they'd have new stuff to show at both SDCC and CV.  That is why Toy Fair was lacking since they had to save stuff for both shows.

My guess is SDCC gets us a look at the full line of Fall 2010 stuff and Celebration V is where they will tease the Spring 2011 stuff (instead of the presentation during SDCC like they usually do).

I'm not so sure about that.  There have been some feelers put out about what sites are sending staff to which events this summer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 2, 2010, 01:10 AM
My prediction is that the Fall 2010 product will be in cabinets for SDCC, but during the presentation, 2011 product will be teased.

Then during C5, there will be the actual 2011 product test shots to look at.

So both shows get SOMETHING - SDCC gets the announcement which makes sense 'cause it's the best venue to support that kind of thing, and then C5 lets the predominantly Star Wars audience actually view the product in person.

From a marketing perspective, it makes the most sense.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 2, 2010, 10:53 AM
From a marketing perspective it also makes sense to release new prodcut all year long, without 3 month dry spells.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 2, 2010, 11:35 AM
From a marketing perspective it also makes sense to release new prodcut all year long, without 3 month dry spells.

Touché

 :-X
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: jono on July 5, 2010, 12:39 PM
Even if we just see loose and Carded Sith and Jedi waves it will probably be worth it.

One things for sure it'll be some time before we see any ANH offerings -like Cantina Patrons -but if they do preview '11 Bespin Han and Skiffmaster would be nice.

Not long to wait now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 8, 2010, 01:57 PM
I also agree that we might see more stuff in SDCC than Celebration, because Celebration is mostly for a limited audience (Star Wars fans).

I really am looking forward to the newer basic figure waves. Despite already knowing which figures we're getting, it's still just as exciting (if not even more exciting) to see what these figures look like. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 8, 2010, 02:13 PM
Has there been any word on whether or not we should be expecting the AOTC TVC wave by the holidays or after them?

I'm actually hoping we'll see carded samples of the ROTS and ROTJ waves and that we'll see figures all the way through the AOTC wave - I'm extremely excited at the prospect of finally having a Zam Wesell that can fly her own speeder.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Nicklab on July 8, 2010, 02:24 PM
Hasbro said at Toy Fair that the first 2 TVC waves should be available right around the line launch date.  But so far people have only been finding the TESB wave.  The ROTS wave should be close behind that.

Hasbro also said that they're looking to get on the following schedule:  a new wave of figures every 6 weeks.  So with that in mind we could see the ROTJ wave by mid September or early October.  And that would put the AOTC wave out some time around November.  Whether or not the TPM wave would get out before Christmas is not so clear.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 8, 2010, 04:43 PM
Thanks cool to know - thanks for the clarification Nick...

So based on that schedule, I really do hope that we'll see at least through to the AOTC wave since it most likely will be released in 2010.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: jono on July 13, 2010, 08:33 AM
I'm sure there was a Qand A where a rep said they were Holding back the majority of new stuff for Celebration?

Presumably the Mixed Vintage Collection?

Could be a load of CW to debut though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 16, 2010, 01:38 PM
What's going to be available at CC this year? Just the Maul/Owen pack, or the Zuckuss/4-LOM pack as well?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 16, 2010, 01:46 PM
Zuckuss/4-LOM is the CV exclusive along with the Camie and Fixer Comic Pack.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 16, 2010, 01:48 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 21, 2010, 02:39 PM
Bump.  Is preview night tonight?  Wednesday?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 21, 2010, 02:44 PM
Bump.  Is preview night tonight?  Wednesday?

I'm pretty sure it is.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Nicklab on July 21, 2010, 02:47 PM
Bump.  Is preview night tonight?  Wednesday?


Yep.  The hall should be opening around 5 or 6 PM pacific time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on July 21, 2010, 03:24 PM
Anyone blogging/posting photos from here?

I am hoping to follow the live G4 feed, but they probably won't have much on SW.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 21, 2010, 04:34 PM
The JTA spies are already there, and they have a nice packaged shot of the upcoming ROTS wave clone trooper.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 21, 2010, 04:41 PM
The JTA spies are already there, and they have a nice packaged shot of the upcoming ROTS wave clone trooper.

And Vintage packaging for the Snowspeeder and TIE Fighter - it's Xmas 1980 all over again.  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Keonobi on July 21, 2010, 05:00 PM
On JTA, bottom pick, you can see in the shelf below there is a ARF Trooper on an AT-RT, and then another yellow colored walker, right?

What is that other walker?  Has legs more like an AT-ST, right?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 21, 2010, 05:06 PM
On JTA, bottom pick, you can see in the shelf below there is a ARF Trooper on an AT-RT, and then another yellow colored walker, right?

What is that other walker?  Has legs more like an AT-ST, right?

It's a repaint of the AT-RT with a Camo Scout
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2010, 05:27 PM
Nice seeing the other vintage packaging vehicles, and I'm glad the Snowspeeder is one of them.  I actually already have a couple, but this is one I think I might grab just for the packaging (and who can't use another one of those nice snowspeeders).  I'm undecided on the others.  I'd like them, but the budget may not allow - and I'm not sure I'd be patient enough to wait for the AT-AT if it is going to be a little while later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2010, 05:42 PM
First wave of pics up at Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/sdcc10/Hasbro_Star_Wars_01/default.asp)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 21, 2010, 06:06 PM
Cool things from those photos:

1) The exclusive "ultra" Hoth battle packs feature two new Hoth Rebel Troopers - might have to pick up two of those to open

2) There is definitely going to be another wave of Geonosis arena 2-packs. One of the Jedi is a SA update to the Rodian Jedi from the Jedi 3-pack that came out back in 2002 which featured three Jedi statue figures - that's kinda nice

3) They're taking the Pre Viszla body and repainting it as a generic Mandalorian Warrior and putting it into a four figure battle pack - that's instant army-building at it's best


I don't really care for the paint-ap on Wicket and Ackbar - looks too glossy, perhaps that's just these versions? I hope so. I don't understand what that accessory is that comes with Wicket is either, a cowl for another Ewok?

Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2010, 06:09 PM
I don't understand what that accessory is that comes with Wicket is either, a cowl for another Ewok?

The explained that in the Q&A a little while back - "Wicket comes with his movie version poncho as well as a version inspired by his animated series appearance."
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 21, 2010, 06:11 PM
The explained that in the Q&A a little while back - "Wicket comes with his movie version poncho as well as a version inspired by his animated series appearance."

 ::)

I would have preferred the Princess Kanessa (sp?) Ewok instead.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 21, 2010, 10:25 PM
I don't really care for the paint-ap on Wicket and Ackbar - looks too glossy, perhaps that's just these versions? I hope so.

No, it seems limited to the pre-production samples. This was the case also at last year's SDCC samples. If you take a look at the pre-sample Plo Koon, Utai, Disguised Han Solo... etc. you'll notice the paint apps there are also glossy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2010, 01:37 AM
I don't really care for the paint-ap on Wicket and Ackbar - looks too glossy, perhaps that's just these versions? I hope so. I don't understand what that accessory is that comes with Wicket is either, a cowl for another Ewok?

It seems almost certain that these have gloss finishes because they're prototypes and not production samples.  The production versions are likely to have more of a matte finish.

As for the second cowl with Wicket, Hasbro explained in one of the more recent Q&A's that this was from an EU story featuring Wicket.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 22, 2010, 08:51 AM
I thought they said it was his cartoon version?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 22, 2010, 09:39 AM
While I really like the Jedi wave, I am shocked by what we're not seeing.  This is the first time that I can remember there not being even one "new" figure.  Ok.   Wooof is new. Kinda.  But there's not one brand new figure in the entire display.  Even within the Clone Wars stuff.


ooops....Greedo Jedi. 

But still, if Hasbro wants me to stay interested, they've got to give me "new" product.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 22, 2010, 09:46 AM
By "new" do you mean stuff that hasn't been release before in the modern era?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 22, 2010, 09:49 AM
ooops....Greedo Jedi. 

Actually even he is a redo from the 2003 CW static Jedi 3 pack. So he is technically not new which supports your observation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on July 22, 2010, 09:51 AM
Sigh...I feel like a kid after unwrapping a hundred presents on X-Mas morning - "is that all?"  :-[

Maybe I'm just paying more attention this year, but I didn't feel nearly the level of excitement after seeing this year's displays. I mean, no real surprises at all.

I think literally the only thing I saw that was a complete surprise was that Camo AT-RT with Boil for the TCW line. Everything else had already been spoiled, either through advance pics or product listings.

Hopefully they are holding some good stuff back for CV, but I kinda doubt it since the Slave I is obviously going to be a focal point there and that is old news.

Would like to have seen any of the figures from TCW Waves 5 or 6, the HMP, Xanadu Blood, etc. Those last 2 seem to have really fallen off the map for some reason.

Isn't there still the big slide show yet to come? I guess we'll get more sneak peeks then.

Good stuff, just not feeling the off-the-wall hype like last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 22, 2010, 09:54 AM
Another item that fell off the radar is the Cad Bane in Clone Trooper disguise. I figured he'd be part of one of those CW 2-packs but nothing... yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Brian on July 22, 2010, 10:14 AM
I'm pretty jazzed about the ROTJ wave, as well as some other nifty things that we've already seen/known about (Jabba, etc.).  No major surprises, but there always seems to be a couple of things on the slideshow - and like it was said, I'm sure they are holding some things for Celebration.  I would think that either this weekend, or at that show, we would see the final TVC wave for the year and hopefully a preview of the first wave of 2011.  I think that's how it usually goes anyways.  In these days of so many leaked pictures, it is tougher to get "surprised" about too much anymore, I think.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 22, 2010, 01:45 PM
What I mean by "new" is literally a figure that has never been done before in the modern (1995 and on) line.  Wooof is new.  And cool.  While I understand that there's very little that can fit this catagory, I think that if Habro were more creative, they could find ways to make new stuff.  Heck, give me a Luke Tatooine with a stormtrooper belt.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 22, 2010, 02:07 PM
What I mean by "new" is literally a figure that has never been done before in the modern (1995 and on) line.  Wooof is new.  And cool.  While I understand that there's very little that can fit this catagory, I think that if Habro were more creative, they could find ways to make new stuff.  Heck, give me a Luke Tatooine with a stormtrooper belt.

That figure has been done - twice.  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jesse James on July 22, 2010, 03:46 PM
The human Jedi guy from the Arena's new as well...

Honestly I was stoked though.  I like all the resculpts myself, because they all needed done desperately.

And technically the Endor Rebel's all new too...  They've never done the Sergeant who is seen a good bit, so there's "new" there.

Ackbar hasn't been done since 1998 or so, right?  Same with the Gam Guard unless you count the OTC repaint.  I'm pretty pleased that stuff's coming out.

ALso I'll remind folks that this is just the stuff from preview night...  Friday's the Hasbro presentation, and new stuff will likely pop up on their presentation that isn't available in the booth.  Just a friendly reminder on that is all. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Rob on July 22, 2010, 04:39 PM
Ackbar hasn't been done since 1998 or so, right?  Same with the Gam Guard unless you count the OTC repaint.  I'm pretty pleased that stuff's coming out.

Yeah, 97 or 98... and those new ones look awesome.

Ackbar is my favorite thing from today.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 22, 2010, 06:03 PM
Is Hasbro planning to unveil more of the basic figure line at CV??

I was sorely disappointed by the lack of TVC figures shown at display - I was at least hoping to see the additional AOTC wave out on display too.

I was excited, though, to see the 2nd series of the Geonosis packs on display.

I'm hoping that Hasbro will at least offer a sneak peak into 2011 for the TVC line in their slideshow - when will that be, again? Usually Hasbro's always showing off their entire plans for the basic figure line, but I felt more energy went into showing off TCW figures. :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on July 23, 2010, 01:29 PM
I believe the Hasbro slideshow presentation is slated for this evening, but not sure about the exact time. Anyone else have a clue?

Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 23, 2010, 01:53 PM
i thought it was in like.... 7 minutes...?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2010, 02:18 PM
The panel is NOW (started 11am PST).  Watch it live via U-stream at www.swactionnews.com

I missed the first 20min (stupid work  >:() but I'm watching now...
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2010, 02:38 PM
Some notes from the panel...  

- CW Flamethrower Clone comes with "Fire" accessory that wraps around other figures (like a BD/Geonosian)
- Wedge is delayed - they want to get his headsculpt right so he was pushed back and is no longer part of the RotJ wave.
- Gamorrean Guard *will* have soft goods fuzzy skirt
- TFU2 and SW:TOR figures will be coming... but not until 2012
- CW DVD 2-Packs = Walmart exclusive, 2 repacks with a 1-episode DVD
- "Legacy of the Dark Side" 2-Packs = TRU exclusive (October)
- CW Robonino/Hidden Enemy BPs = Target exclusive
- CW Hostage Crisis 2-Packs = Target exclusive (Cad/Helios, Senate Commandos)
- CW Kit Fisto JSF = Walmart excluisve
- Target Geo Arena Obi-Wan, Anakin, Dooku all have new headsculpts.  Shaak Ti has new articluated arms.  BAD parts were indeed used for AotC C-3PO.  Newness in every set!
- Mini-Mugg 3-packs = Target exclusive (October)
- Attack on Hoth/Defense of Hoth = Target exclusive (December)
- EE comic packs selling well... good sign for potential for future packs
- 2011 Spring preview (and a few more surprises) will be shown at Celebraton V!


Q&A:
- will you make a new protector/clamshell case for '08/'09 card size?  No.
- 3.75" on Robot Chicken?  Maybe a chance some day...
- CW Twilight?  Uh... 3.75" format = no.
- SW Mini-Muggs are a test... if they sell well, they may do marvel/etc.
- Response to EU wave was great, they will look to re-release some of them eventually...  same with those late waves of CW figures.
- WotC Star Wars minis?  Still dead.
- More Rogue Squadron figures?  We hope so.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 23, 2010, 02:56 PM
I watched the panel and I was grievously disappointed. Firstly, almost every slide had loads of repacks on it. I'm just downed by the lack of new product they've unveiled. Very disappointed. Let's hope the CV panel has a little more...
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 23, 2010, 03:01 PM
So...nothing that's not in their displays?  That sucks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on July 23, 2010, 03:06 PM
What a complete an utter suckfest!!!

Biggest waste of time EVER! Thank God I'm only sitting at work.  ;)

I missed the first few minutes, but from what I saw there was absolutely nothing new shown at all. About the only thing I noted of passing interest was the slide confirming the Xanadu Blood for the TCW line.

Last year's slide had a LOT more sneak peeks. I realize this year is different with CV coming up, but that excuse only goes so far. There has to be SOMETHING "new" out there they could share.

Saw Smash and Jayson schooling the chat forum...nice work representin' fellas.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 23, 2010, 03:16 PM
You know what?  This is good.  Between Vinatge and TCW, there's only 6-12 new carded figures coming out between now and Christmas (wave 3 in January).  (Right?)

More moeny to spend on Lego and maybe those Gentle Giant Vinathe Replicas...
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jesse James on July 23, 2010, 03:26 PM
There's a TON of stuff to spend money on between now and next year, so I'm happy.  Sometimes the slower pace works better for spending, at least with me anyway.  I hate feeling like a total spazz because I spent so much at one time on toys.  This may help move more of the bigger priced items too.  I could see extras AT-AT's getting bought by collectors because the money's there for them to do so.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Nicklab on July 23, 2010, 03:27 PM
Hasbro is SERIOUSLY holding back for C5.  No mention of the new Slave I at all by anyone.

But some comments from Derryl DePriest were very telling.  And it seems that a great deal of info has already leaked onto teh interwebz.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 23, 2010, 03:32 PM
As disappointed as I was, it does seem that Hasbro was holding back a LOT of info, and they also kept dropping hints.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Captain Piet on July 23, 2010, 05:28 PM
As disappointed as I was, it does seem that Hasbro was holding back a LOT of info, and they also kept dropping hints.

Like?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jesse James on July 23, 2010, 05:49 PM
Well they're definitely holding back 2011 product...  Not much else though. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: jono on July 23, 2010, 05:54 PM
So the panel indicates ROTJ wave is slated for January?!!!

I thought it was following ROTS.

Also ROTJ wave five!!

Curious.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2010, 06:14 PM
I was a little disappointed in the lack of "new" news as well, but I guess it is to be expected.  We'll get a little more at CV, and honestly, so much gets leaked these days it is tougher to get a lot of new stuff.  It was one of the more "let down" Panels in recent memory I thought though, but the timing with CV in a couple more weeks has a lot to do with that most likely.

So, from the information we've gotten, are we basically getting the ESB, ROTS, and ROTJ wave in 2010...with the AOTC wave hitting early in 2011?  I guess I'm ok with that to some extent, as it eases the spending a little bit more.  Like Jesse mentioned, still plenty out there to pick up with the various lines, exclusives, etc. - but it really does seem like the "movie" line is slowing down a bit.  I am wondering if we're going to continue the tradition of having one wave, then a long break, then more in the Fall.  With all the Marvel movies (and Transformers), I could see us getting that AOTC wave, then a long break, then mixed waves starting up later in the year.

It may just be the timing of things though too, and the changes of the overall makeup of the line (with repacks or slightly retooled, more main characters).  I'm looking forward to what we see at CV though, and hopefully a peek at next year (when we go to "mixed" waves right?).  I'm really hoping to see a new Bespin Han, but that will probably be later in the year with as often as it has been put off.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: darth broem 2 on July 23, 2010, 08:48 PM
Yeah, they are holding things back for CV.  They did warn us that stuff would be scaled back.  So, I am not expecting oddles and gobs of new stuff at CV though.  That's why Hasbro does not like leaks because everyone whines when it's all been revealed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 23, 2010, 09:35 PM
I agree, but that is why they should be much more in control of their own images.  They should get a blog, and post pictures as soon as they are done...and beat all the fan sites.

Is it just me, or were there no TCW carded figures in the presentation?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Darby on July 24, 2010, 12:03 PM
I don't know we can really blame Hasbro for a lack of new - they are constantly undermined by product leaks and info digging which we all support - and so we're victims of our success, sometimes.  The big MF and the Slave 1 both should have been gonzo reveals, but both have had the air taken out of them by a greed for information.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: McMetal on July 24, 2010, 09:40 PM
I agree, but that is why they should be much more in control of their own images.  They should get a blog, and post pictures as soon as they are done...and beat all the fan sites.

Is it just me, or were there no TCW carded figures in the presentation?

They showed a carded Cad Bane just as an example of the new packaging style, but no actual "new" figures. I was really hoping for something from Waves 5 or 6.

It was cool to get a look of the upcoming Clone Trooper's flamethrower weapon. That must be a pretty big bubble to squeeze that droid in too. I thought the R2 from that wave was supposed to be new too though?  ???

Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 24, 2010, 09:58 PM
The Battle Droid isn't included with the flametrooper - at least that's what they said during the panel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: evenflow on July 24, 2010, 10:48 PM
Anyone else think the panel was a big waste of time?

Just in case anyone is cuious, I handed in the wishlist during the panel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Paul on July 25, 2010, 08:23 AM
Anyone else think the panel was a big waste of time?

Just in case anyone is cuious, I handed in the wishlist during the panel.

Many Thanks for the Hand-off we appreciate your efforts.

I thought the Panel was a bit of a "thud" but then again, I was just watching coverage on my phone., GI Joe seemed like it was a worse panel though if that helps ease the sting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: darth broem 2 on July 25, 2010, 06:38 PM
Anyone else think the panel was a big waste of time?

Just in case anyone is curious, I handed in the wishlist during the panel.

No, because again everyone would be upset that there would be no Star Wars panel of some sort.   I could just imagine the %#&@storm that would create.   Plus, we all knew they would hold back stuff for CV.  They did at least  show us some new stuff like the Arena sets, Hoth sets, ROTJ wave, Jabba The Hutt (though it was just leaked a few weeks backs), a few CW items like the Mandalorian 4 pack.  There are probably a few I forgot. 

The biggest thing this year was going to be the vintage figs and the AT-AT.  There was really nothing to top it...maybe Jabba?  But again the Hutt got revealed...they ALMOST made it to the show with that under wraps.  I can't really blame them for that though.

I don't know what else people were really expecting to see this year at SDCC???  Maybe the Slave I and the AOTC waves?  A Sailbarge maybe?  We'll get the rest at CV in a few days/weeks. 

IT will all be good.  Otherwise more would have been shown this weekend. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jabba the Slug on July 25, 2010, 08:26 PM
I agree with the point that in OUR "success" of discovering upcoming items, we only disappoint ourselves in the long run. A picture of one of the TCW Senate Commandos, coming up in the Wal-Mart exclusive sets, was leaked just 2-3 days before SDCC. Just 2-3 days!!! And we pretty much knew we would be seeing a Wave 2 of the Geonosis sets, with that leaked Jedi dude picture! And we also ruined our chances of being surprised with the Slave 1.

As for Jabba and the AT-AT, we had already pretty much known early in the year that these were coming, but as for the other goodies, we pretty much just shot ourselves in the foot. :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: speedermike on July 25, 2010, 09:59 PM
Actually, you know what they could have shown that would have totally jazzed people?  The card mock-ups for the next few waves.  Just seeing some AOTC cards, or TPM cards, would have been a blast.  They could show the figures then at CV
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: ruiner on July 25, 2010, 10:19 PM
When will I be able to buy the Zuckuss two pack from HTS.com?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Jayson on July 25, 2010, 10:21 PM
Toward the end of CV or shortly thereafter probably.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 26, 2010, 11:07 AM
exclusives up - all but SDCC Slaughter

bah - my order won't go all the way through - stuck on the last page - HTS may be getting swamped...

still waiting....  timed out...  go again...  on phone now...

finally went through.....
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: iFett on July 26, 2010, 11:24 AM
exclusives up - all but SDCC Slaughter

I have a feeling he sold out.  HTS now has all the SDCC banners and all loaded up with all the other Hasbro exclusives.  Oh well.  Blaster & Maul for me.

He's being added right now me thinks.   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Brian on July 26, 2010, 11:37 AM
You know, it may just be the age of "finding out about stuff online early", but it didn't seem like all that exciting as far as news for much of Hasbro's stuff.  While I do really like what was shown for Star Wars (ROTJ wave and Jabba in particular), we sort of figured some would be held back for CV.  That being said, aside from the reveals of Cap/Thor movie figures (and the announcement that Legends are returning in 2012), I didn't find the Marvel stuff all that exciting either really.  Not that this is necessarily the thread for this, but I thought Mattel had a little better showing between DCUC, Green Lantern Classics, and the MOTU reveals.  Not that it is a competition, but I guess I hoped for a little bit more.  Definitely looking forward to CV though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: ruiner on July 26, 2010, 11:55 AM
exclusives up - all but SDCC Slaughter

I have a feeling he sold out.  HTS now has all the SDCC banners and all loaded up with all the other Hasbro exclusives.  Oh well.  Blaster & Maul for me.

He's being added right now me thinks.   :)

Is the Zuckuss two pack listed anywhere?

Edit:  Wrong exclusive - nevermind.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 26, 2010, 12:54 PM
Wish you guys could have seen that Hoth display up close and personal. It was phenomenal. The guy who built it put a lot of detail in, and some perfect lighting gags, like Chewie's torch on the Falcon. Overall, the presentations were about what I expected since they have to hold somethings back for Celebration.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Phrubruh on July 29, 2010, 03:56 PM
Any pictures of it posted somewhere?
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Keonobi on July 29, 2010, 04:04 PM
Any pictures of it posted somewhere?

I saw pictures over at JTA (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/swexperience/sdcc10/july21/hasbro/)  (scroll to the bottom, its the last section of pictures)
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on August 1, 2010, 08:41 AM
got my shipping notification on my SDCC order for the visionaries Maul set, Thor, Captain America, and Spiderman.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Phrubruh on August 1, 2010, 11:52 AM
Any pictures of it posted somewhere?

I saw pictures over at JTA (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/swexperience/sdcc10/july21/hasbro/)  (scroll to the bottom, its the last section of pictures)

Those pictures are of the dio are great! We could have so done something like that for CV.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: Brian on August 1, 2010, 04:19 PM
Didn't want to start a new thread for this, but what was everyone's favorite from the SDCC showings?  I realize that Hasbro may have been holding back a bit, but there was still some neat stuff to be seen.  I think the figures in general all look great, but the ROTJ wave in particular has me pretty psyched.  Lots of goodness there, and the Gam. Guard in particular is a work of art.  Also a big fan of Jabba obviously, and can't wait to find him at retail.  The vinty packaging on the vehicles looks nice as well, although I don't know if I'll be able to pick extras up or not.  The CW line looks pretty good too, and the ARC and Mando Battle Packs in particular are kind of nifty.
Title: Re: SDCC 2010
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 1, 2010, 11:50 PM
ROTJ wave was definitely the highlight for me.