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Title: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on July 2, 2011, 09:23 AM
Ok, so technically it's not a "figure rumor" but EE has a new pre-listing up for a Mandalorian Gunship.  :o

No pictures or description, but based on my recollection this could be 1 of 2 different Mando ships. Either would be pretty cool as they are both interesting designs.

Hope to see more at SDCC!
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Nicklab on July 2, 2011, 09:03 PM
I'm wondering if it might be this ship:

 (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101006163211/starwars/images/thumb/e/ea/MandieFighter.jpg/353px-MandieFighter.jpg)
Title: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Jesse James on July 4, 2011, 07:45 PM
As it says on the front page, a listing for a Mandalorian Gunship turned up at Entertainment Earth...

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS30494 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS30494)

It's in a mid-size vehicle assortment so it's pretty safe to post in here I guess.

Any guesses what it is?  I'm thinking something Hasbro's making up, or they're doing the bounty hunter Gunship that Embo & Co. were in I guess.  Let the guessing games begin I suppose, till SDCC.
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Scockery on July 4, 2011, 08:40 PM
Hasbro hasn't invented any midsized Star Wars vehicles in a long time. Have they? Even the Jedi repaints were established in other media, right? (I'm no expert.)

Some folks at other boards point a Mandalorian shuttle and fighter seen on the cartoon. They'd have to be scaled down quite a bit.

Maybe it'll be the droid gunship repainted. Ha! Wouldn't that be lame.

Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: ysalamir on July 4, 2011, 11:05 PM
There is a Mandalorian Gunship on Wookipedia. Kinda odd looking. Never seen it in any episodes of CW.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Teroch-type_gunship
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Nicklab on July 5, 2011, 10:39 AM
Like I posted in the rumor thread, I get the feeling it's probably this fighter that appeared in the Death Watch trilogy of episodes:


 (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101006163211/starwars/images/thumb/e/ea/MandieFighter.jpg/353px-MandieFighter.jpg)
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: McMetal on July 5, 2011, 12:55 PM
It just better not be another repaint of the Republic Gunship, with a Bantha skull on the nose or something weak like that. Ugh.

Just as long as it's a brand new sculpt, I welcome it.
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on July 5, 2011, 06:02 PM
I have good news: at that price point, it *can't* be a Republic Gunship repaint.  It's another "Starfighter Class" vehicle so it being anything but an entirely new $25-$30 vehicle would be a real surprise.

Heck, I'd be happy if it WERE a Republic Gunship repaint.  Do you see what those stupid things go for on eBay now, after 6 repaints?  There's still a big market for this stuff.
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: speedermike on July 5, 2011, 06:06 PM
My guess is it's that fighter from the show.  Cuould be a nice vehicle.
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Jeff on July 20, 2011, 05:04 PM
Preview pic posted on the Sandtroopers Twitter Feed (http://twitpic.com/5t5dfz).
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Scockery on July 20, 2011, 05:31 PM
Hard to tell too much, looks like a kid-safe version of the fighter. Multiple seating?

It's the Mandalorian shuttle from THE CLONE WARS.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/14mqo7q.jpg)
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Nicklab on July 20, 2011, 06:19 PM
Very surprising that this one got chosen, considering it will be in the Starfighter assortment.
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2011, 07:49 PM
It does feature multiple seating, at least 6 in the cockpit from what I can see.

I like it fine, not the most exciting ship but at least it's not another repaint of a previous vehicle.

Was this the only new midsize vehicle in the case, other than the artillery cannon? I saw something else adjacent but it could have been a V-19.

At this point I'd have to say my 3 most wanted vehicles are the Geonosian Starfighter, the Halo, and the Jedi T-6 shuttle. (Twilight goes without saying, lost cause that it is)
Title: Re: Mandalorian Gunship?
Post by: Jesse James on July 20, 2011, 07:58 PM
Geo fighter not reappearing is a shock.  It's a really solid, good sculpt, had a unique pilot, and would be appreciated back at retail I think.

If they could fix the sagging front forks, they'd hit a home run with a re-release.  I'd probably buy 2 though, regardless, and fix the forks myself.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 20, 2011, 10:21 PM
So...I was thinking about this thing tonight. I always assumed it would show up before the holidays, but here we are on the threshold of Black Friday and not a sign of it anywhere. A lot of the stores I frequent seem to have available space for the mid-size line too, especially TRU.

I recall last year it was hard to find the Tri-Fighter and HMP but HTS had them up for order in plenty of time before X-Mas. It has still not shown up there either yet though.

Weird, this would be a good seller I think.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scott on February 9, 2012, 01:28 PM
Pete Fett just  pointed out the Mandalorian Shuttle is up for preorder at EE

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS30494


Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 9, 2012, 03:18 PM
Thanks guys for the heads up, I preordered this and a second Republic cannon! I never saw the Mando gunship in the wild and regretted passing on my second chance at the cannon. I already have one but wanted at least two. Glad to see they are getting last years stock!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on February 9, 2012, 09:19 PM
I have my eye on a Republic Cannon currently languishing at my local Target for 30% off. Once that sucker hits 50%, it's mine.  ;D

The Mandalorian Shuttle just baffles me. Are they really NOT planning to release this to US retail outlets?

Doesn't that seem like a hefty tooling investment for what has become essentially an online and Canadian exclusive?

From the listing here:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS94804G

It appears that this actually is part of full case assortment, along with the HMP and V-19. Does that imply we might actually have a chance that this will still ship to stores? That seems odd that they would ship new product in the SOTDS packaging.

At any rate, I'm reluctant to overpay for one from an online retailer just for fear of never finding one in the wild, but if that's how it plays out, I'll do it. I just wish I could predict what is going to ultimately happen with this thing. It could be another BARC with Jesse (suddenly everywhere after the fact) or another Scout Bomber (never to be found anywhere, not even on HTS anymore).
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on February 12, 2012, 02:02 AM
WOW...courtesy JTA:

Hasbro: The Mandalorian Assault Transport unfortunately did not make it out in time. Retail has discontinued the Shadow Of The Dark Side phase of The Clone Wars line so there isn't a place for it on shelves now. Orders placed through Entertainment Earth should be fulfilled. That may be your best bet for this vehicle because this vehicle has not been considered for release anytime in the near future.

ARE YOU FING KIDDING ME?!?! Is this why we're getting 19 figures this year because you BLEW the tooling budget on a stupid ship no one wanted in the first place which never even made it out to stores?!?

This is so beyond stupid I can't even put it into words...massively epic fail. I mean that's just a terrible blunder. How can you not manage the line better than this?

I'm really glad they answered the question at least, but holy cow.

Anyways, I pre-ordered mine from EE tonight as they commanded...hope I get it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Captain Piet on February 12, 2012, 09:08 AM
I won an eBay auction from Canada for $35. Should be here any day.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on February 12, 2012, 10:11 AM
I won an eBay auction from Canada for $35. Should be here any day.

I thought about going that route but I don't want the trilingual packaging, just the good old US American English version. Those seem to be priced higher on eBay for some reason.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Darby on February 12, 2012, 11:51 AM
This happens a lot when lines end.  These will be dumped somewhere.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on February 12, 2012, 01:21 PM
Agreed.  They tooled it so it's in some quantity because there's minimums there...  I just can't see myself spending much on it so I'm passing.  It's neat, but I have no need for it on my shelves I think.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2012, 01:44 PM
This pisses me off more than I thought it would.  Everyone seems to want one of these (at a fair price), but once again they can't get it to us.  How about selling them on the Hasbro site?  Nah, too easy.  How about planning ahead and putting it in the vintage line?  I like the Torrent, but did we really need 2 Obi Starfighters?  I have not seen any of the 4 repacks sell yet...every store I've been to still has all 4.  I am not paying EE $40 for one.  What BS.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on February 12, 2012, 01:46 PM
I would've thought a Mando thing would've done better than a lot of vehicles, but Clones do well for them too (or so the story goes).  *shrugs*

Vintage Packaging would've been nice as an exclusive even, or something.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on March 14, 2012, 08:40 PM
was thinking about ordering this from EE with the Vinty 4.1 case, but it is sold out now.  oh well
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on March 14, 2012, 08:54 PM
was thinking about ordering this from EE with the Vinty 4.1 case, but it is sold out now.  oh well

That sucks, but it is good to know that they are actually keeping track of things and not just taking endless pre-orders. I'm glad I got my order placed last month, and I can only hope they get all of their expected stock.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on March 14, 2012, 09:58 PM
I got my order in a little over a week ago, and I'm glad that I did.  I'm still a little surprised that a vehicle like this would fall between the cracks.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on March 14, 2012, 10:03 PM
Ditto, I just don't get the continued delay. Do they not know where these things are? Does Hasbro have to get their factories to produce additional units? What's the hold-up?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on May 29, 2012, 06:02 PM
Well, I just scored 2 of these off of Ebay for $86 shipped out of Canada.  $43 each isn't what I initially hoped to pay, but I'm pretty happy just finally scoring one of these...
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scott on June 15, 2012, 08:17 PM
My EE order was canceled  ::)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on June 15, 2012, 08:32 PM
My EE order was canceled  ::)

Mine too. I'll hold out for a Ross release later this year, and if that doesn't happen I'll begin to prowl ebay.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on June 15, 2012, 11:31 PM
Well, I just scored 2 of these off of Ebay for $86 shipped out of Canada.  $43 each isn't what I initially hoped to pay, but I'm pretty happy just finally scoring one of these...

This deal is looking better all the time... 8)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jayson on June 16, 2012, 06:19 AM
Well, I just scored 2 of these off of Ebay for $86 shipped out of Canada.  $43 each isn't what I initially hoped to pay, but I'm pretty happy just finally scoring one of these...

This deal is looking better all the time... 8)

But didn't you get a Mando ship and a Droid Gunship or did you get a replacement?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on June 16, 2012, 06:39 AM
Got the EE cancellation email, too.  I suspect that these may wind up being offered in the next CW line look.  Especially since the Mando's were featured prominently in the CW season 5 trailer.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on June 16, 2012, 07:29 AM
Well, I just scored 2 of these off of Ebay for $86 shipped out of Canada.  $43 each isn't what I initially hoped to pay, but I'm pretty happy just finally scoring one of these...

This deal is looking better all the time... 8)

But didn't you get a Mando ship and a Droid Gunship or did you get a replacement?

The guy I ordered from is sending two replacements, so I'm not out of the woods yet. He has great Ebay feedback and has sent 5 messages apologizing, so I'm still hopeful the next shipment will come out better. 

Sorry to all of you that got screwed by EE/Hasbro.  I just can't fathom this trend of not getting product out there to the masses.  I'm shocked that someone's head hasn't rolled over the whole distribution mess by now.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 16, 2012, 09:08 AM
!@#*&%$#!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for ordering from Entertainment Earth. We have been notified by
the manufacturer that we will not be receiving any additional shipments of
Star Wars Clone Wars Mandalorian Assault Transport Vehicle, (Item
HS30494), because they have discontinued production of this item at this
point in time.  The item has been removed from your order.

If this item is again made available, we will contact you for a possible
re-order. We apologize for the inconvenience, as we certainly would have
preferred to fill your order. Your order information appears below.

The best part about this whole thing? HASBRO EXPLICITLY TOLD US TO GO ORDER THIS FROM EE.

Insert profanity-filled rant here.

This is a million time worse for me in particular because I am haunted by the knowledge that there are at least a few finished production samples NOT done in the trilingual packaging. (Adam P has confirmed as much as well) I cannot bring myself to buy the Canadian version...yet.

This is just one of their worst screw-ups EVER...and that is saying something.

I only hope the Vintage fans don't get a similar deal with the Naboo fighter. Seems eerily similar.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 16, 2012, 09:53 AM
Anyone going to SDCC should be all over the Hasbro's team asses over this. Like McMetal said - they specifically told collectors at Toy Fair "order from EE".

I know he doesn't have to, but it would be great if Adam Pawlus could comment on what happened - did EE not get enough? Did they get any? Did they save what they got for the people who ordered by-the-case? Cause, I'll gladly order a whole case of ships from EE if it means I get a US boxed version.

At this point, my hope is either they will show up in the next Clone Wars packaging look, or as an exclusive that will be announced at SDCC or be dumped at Ross/TJMaxx (which is probably unlikely).
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on June 16, 2012, 10:10 AM
Got the EE cancellation email, too.  I suspect that these may wind up being offered in the next CW line look.  Especially since the Mando's were featured prominently in the CW season 5 trailer.

Wouldn't even bet a nickel on that. In theory that and the Droid gunship should return, but with Hasbro's lack of faith in CW toys and their inability to get their #$^% together...I doubt it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on June 16, 2012, 11:23 AM
Got the EE cancellation email, too.  I suspect that these may wind up being offered in the next CW line look.  Especially since the Mando's were featured prominently in the CW season 5 trailer.

Wouldn't even bet a nickel on that. In theory that and the Droid gunship should return, but with Hasbro's lack of faith in CW toys and their inability to get their #$^% together...I doubt it.

The tools exist.  Hasbro is going to want to recoup some of that investment.  That means selling units.

The Droid Gunship showed up in trailers, too.  The tools for that exist as well. 

Hasbro made the bulk of their investment in tooling for both vehicles, and the only way to see the rewards of those investments is to sell the toys. 

You say that there's a lack of confidence in Clone Wars toys.  Really?  Because I see plenty of OT & PT vehicles from the SOTDS line still lingering on shelves, too.  I can still get an AT-AT pretty easily at retail.  The same goes for the Trench Run pack with the X-Wing & Darth Vader TIE at TRU.  Sales across the whole boys toys sector are DOWN.  Attempts to pin this just on the Clone Wars line are misdirected, and you're simply not looking at the bigger picture.

It seems far more likely that this was the scenario:  Entertainment Earth took orders and submitted them to Hasbro.  The number of orders must have been such that they did not meet a target number for orders that would factor in production costs, shipping & profit for Hasbro.  As such, the order was cancelled.  It seems far more likely that this vehicle will make it into the CLONE WARS (Yoda look) general vehicle line simply because the number of vehicles ordered across broader brick & mortar retail will hit that profitability number Hasbro needs to meet.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on June 16, 2012, 11:35 AM
I don't have any confidence in Hasbro's judgement or abilities at all at this point.  Yes, they sunk costs into the designs for new ships, but its not like big companies are afraid to just write off a loss.  Let's say you invest $100,000 in design work and tooling.  You estimate you can make $500,000 in sales if you get the items back out there, but that's going to cost you $450,000 in production and distribution.  It may not be worth all that effort for a small amount of profit regardless of sunk costs. 

The question is how much inventory do they currently have and what kind of profit could they achieve by putting this back into production/distribution.  Mid Size ships in general haven't sold very well outside of the holidays - at least not near me.  Maybe that's due to so many repeats, but these have hit clearance in some form at multiple locations over the last year. 

All that said, if there are US versions out there somewhere, then I have to think there was a decent production run at some point and these will show up somewhere.  If not, it might be a while before we ever see this thing again.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on June 16, 2012, 03:42 PM

It seems far more likely that this was the scenario:  Entertainment Earth took orders and submitted them to Hasbro.  The number of orders must have been such that they did not meet a target number for orders that would factor in production costs, shipping & profit for Hasbro.  As such, the order was cancelled. 

If that was the case then EE never would have "sold out" of the pre-orders.  I tried to pre-order this late in the game when I ended up ordering Vintage wave 4.1 but I couldn't because it was, at the time, "sold out".

Anyway, hopefully this will make it out same day/month/year/decade - I was diggin it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on June 16, 2012, 05:19 PM

The tools exist.  Hasbro is going to want to recoup some of that investment.  That means selling units.

The Droid Gunship showed up in trailers, too.  The tools for that exist as well. 

Hasbro made the bulk of their investment in tooling for both vehicles, and the only way to see the rewards of those investments is to sell the toys. 

Yeah, and how many other scarce/low distribution items were 100% new tooling that have never seen reissue? A few actually. Probably not just from Star Wars, too.

And Hasbro's willingness to make new tooling for convention exclusives (not just for Star Wars) put their past "cost of tooling" comments to doubt. 

We might see the Droid gunship next year or it might be for 2014 for Revenge of the Sith. Or never if they don't think it's a viable seller. I mean, it's a pretty safe bet that the Falumpa set, Queen's Starship and Fambaa will never be reissued. (With those, we can assume those molds paid for themselves a decade ago or were written off.)

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You say that there's a lack of confidence in Clone Wars toys.
 

Me? Hasbro has all but said that. They said Clone Wars is becoming a sub-line...with limited numbers of new items released...that started this year.  Focus is down to leading character and clones and recognizable baddies, articulation has dwindled to worse than when the whole CW line began. Will that change next year? Who knows, since Episode 1 product seems to be a big dud for the most part (maybe they should've made half the figures in the episode 1 vintage cases Darth Maul...seriously....okay, a quarter of the case.)

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Because I see plenty of OT & PT vehicles from the SOTDS line still lingering on shelves, too.  I can still get an AT-AT pretty easily at retail.  The same goes for the Trench Run pack with the X-Wing & Darth Vader TIE at TRU.  Sales across the whole boys toys sector are DOWN. Attempts to pin this just on the Clone Wars line are misdirected, and you're simply not looking at the bigger picture.

I agree.  That's why I'm surprised by rumors of more Vintage boxed exclusive vehicles. But again, last year, Hasbro  said their focus on Clone Wars would be reduced, and it is true.  This has nothing to do with me, and everything to do with their brand strategy and whatever sales figures they were looking at.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 16, 2012, 07:24 PM
Well - hopefully I just murphy's law'd us all to having these hit TJ Maxx or Ross in good quantities - I found an online retailer selling the US packaging version for $100 and because packaging is just as important to me as having the item, I pulled the trigger.

So let's all hope that something happens that makes me regret that decision....  :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 18, 2012, 08:34 AM
What also sucks about this is the fact that it happened on a Saturday. (well, Friday night I guess technically)

I had to liquidate a few assets (my whole Retaliation stash) just to be able to come up with the necessary $$$ to pay the scalper prices online for these things now. And even then I couldn't get to the bank or anything since it was already closed by then. So I had to sit on the sidelines all weekend while these things started disappearing from the online retailers.

And good luck getting anyone from any of those online sites to actually respond to a question on a weekend. (I notice a lot of sites have photos of the English language version but no one will confirm if that's actually the one they plan to ship me)

So now I am REALLY looking at a major chunk of cash to lock down one of the few remaining English language sets that might still be out there somewhere. I don't even want to think about how much this is going to end up costing me.

Just throwing it out to the group - if anyone sees one of these anywhere, or knows anyone that might be willing to part with one, please let me know. (Again, just the English language version, not interested in the trilingual)

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on June 18, 2012, 08:36 AM
To each their own, but why wouldn't you pay a bit less for Canadian packaging?  It says all the same stuff + some French.  I don't want all my stuff Canadian, but for the price difference, why not?  Just curious.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 18, 2012, 08:46 AM
Yeah, it's my damn Collector's Brain. If everything else in my collection is the official US version (aside from Euro exclusives), I can't have one item that sticks out like a sore thumb. If ALL that was out there was the foreign packaging, my OCD would accept it, but knowing that there are finished US versions available means that part of my brain will never rest easy until I have it.

Plus aesthetically, it just looks too busy with all that writing, I like the more spartan packaging.

Crazy, I know.

To quote Homer Simpson, "Stupid brain!"
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on June 18, 2012, 09:12 AM
I personally don't care about tri-logo versions compared with a US packaged release.  That's the freedom of being an opener, I suppose.  But if this winds up being super-rare, I can't understand this great aversion to a tri-logo release...even among MIMB collectors.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 18, 2012, 09:18 AM
To each their own, but why wouldn't you pay a bit less for Canadian packaging?  It says all the same stuff + some French.  I don't want all my stuff Canadian, but for the price difference, why not?  Just curious.

My only defense is OCD. I know there is a US version, then I must have the US version. If I get one to open, I will gladly pick up the Canadian version - that doesn't bother me.

But for my MIMB collection - yeah - it has to be the US version.

The sick part to my collecting is that if this vehicle IS re-released in next year's Yoda-themed packaging, then I will still pick up one of those re-releases to keep MIB as well.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 18, 2012, 12:22 PM
It boggles my mind why Hasbro will not repack this and the Republic Cannon but keeps reshipping vehicles everyone had enough like Anakins CW Starfighter and Obi-Wans ROTS Starfighter. I just cancelled the rest of my order since EE cancelled my order on this. I had a second Republic Cannon on preorder but I do not really need it. This looked like an interesting vehicle but I cant say I am heartbroken. I am really bored of CW and PT vehicles.

I hope they fix these issues in 2013.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: CHEWIE on June 18, 2012, 02:36 PM
That's the real problem, isn't it?  They flood the market with certain items that a large percentage of their market already has bought... but then when there's actual NEW product that everyone wants to get their hands on, there's nowhere for it to go.  The retailers don't want to order something if they don't have room for it.

I don't think Hasbro has adapted well at all to the "new norm" for higher prices that the market is expected to pay.  The first real collapse we saw was the Comic Packs.  People weren't getting enough bang for our buck with these, especially when there were so many figures that were cheap looking, were using too much old tooling, etc.  It was acceptable when we were paying $10 a pop, but not when it got much higher than that.

We've see in it figures too.  If $10 is the new normal for figures, who is going to shell that out for repacks that they already have?  When we were looking at $5 figures, the market could easily absorb Hasbro's mistakes.  But those days are long gone.  And now we're looking at vehicles no longer priced around $20, it's more around $30-$32 each - but they continue to just repack the old stuff, thinking it will sell.

Hasbro is out to make money, but seems to really be getting lazy.  They have been able to depend on the popularity of the brand for years to sustain itself even when they made mistakes, but I don't think they're able to do that any more (or at least not to the degree they could in the past).  I really hope that the brains there are realizing this.  And I don't blame retailers for this debacle.  They're not the ones creating the poorly chosen assortments that are preventing subsequent waves of figures/vehicles/etc from hitting the pegs - Hasbro is. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 18, 2012, 02:58 PM
I agree with every point Chewie has made. If the product they are carrying is not moving would would any retailer reorder?

The old important $20 price point became $25, now it's $29.99. I think this pricepoint is doomed or will be very limited, it will become and exclusive for retailers. (I am so pissed I missed out on preording the Naboo fighter. I know I will be paying a premium.)

Hasbro has not adapted at all to the current retail enviornment. I get the need to reship some existing tooling to help pay for new tooling and appeal to kids but what the hell were they thing with ROTS Obi-Wan Starfighter, ROTS AT-## and the V-torrent. Obi-Wans ship still sells well, the other 2 have rotted immensley. They should have went with the Republic cannon or Mando ship in place of one of those 2. I think that would have had good appeal and help the sales for new product. 2 old one new could have worked.

At this point in my collecting career I do not have the desire to hunt box stores like before, the time and expense of gas cannot be justified when 9.9 out of 10 times you find nothing in them anyway. I rather pay a few dollars more online than waste time/gas. I also rather pay more for high quality exclusive ships with great paint ops than sacraficing deco to meet "key" retail pricepoints. I have high hopes for all of the upcoming OT vehicles for TRU.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 18, 2012, 04:55 PM
Having also learned my lesson from this experience - I just ordered a set of the Naboo Fighter/Green Fighter Tank/Anakin JSF for my MIB collection. I was going to get all three anyway - so paying the premium to ensure that I get them all was worth it.

I also have very little faith in them making it stores any time soon.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: iFett on June 18, 2012, 05:03 PM
They were pumping out the newer/repaint assault vehicles like clockwork for awhile there...Shame to see it all came to a halt.  Not really sure I want to go to lengths to get the Mando ship, but was looking forward to the Naboo taxi so I hope that makes it to retail.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on June 18, 2012, 11:25 PM
It boggles my mind why Hasbro will not repack this and the Republic Cannon but keeps reshipping vehicles everyone had enough like Anakins CW Starfighter and Obi-Wans ROTS Starfighter.

I think they will, ultimately...  I think it's just a matter of time.  They rarely ever waste a tooling, and they may just be putting this off since Mandalorians seem to once again be appearing in TCW next season and maybe for a distinctly longer story arc, and hopefully better one.

I could see this in next year's packaging, ultimately.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: CHEWIE on June 18, 2012, 11:34 PM
I could see this in next year's packaging, ultimately.

I think/hope you're right.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on June 18, 2012, 11:38 PM
I do too CHEWIE...  I mean, ultimately if I had no hastle, I'd probably buy it...  Same with the Cloen Cannon.  I never saw it at a store so I never bought one.  I want to walk in with extra $ and want to buy this stuff.  it's probably the only way I'll ever own either, or never own neither, depending on how things pan out.  :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 19, 2012, 12:45 AM
Ok - so here's something that doesn't make sense to me...

When the line re-launched in support of the 3D re-release of TPM - the most prominent sub-line that supported EP1 was the Vintage line. Right?

So why were the AT-AP, Obi-Wan's EP3 JSF and the V-19 Torrent Starfighter in the Vintage vehicle assortment?

Wouldn't it have made A LOT more sense to have the Pod Racer re-packs, updated Trade Federation Tank and the new Naboo Fighter in the Vintage packaging instead?

That would have freed up the regular Class 2 line to have re-packed vehicles from the END of he SotDS line - like the Republic Canon and the Mandalorian Assault Transport.

I don't understand why the V-19 couldn't have waited until next year during the AotC 3D movie year and the other two vehicles couldn't have waited unil the RotS 3D movie year.

Give the EP3 JSF a break for couple of years - you might actually sell more in two years when there's media to support it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on June 19, 2012, 07:32 AM
No, no, no.  It doesn't work like that Pete.  Hasbro puts whatever they want in a shiny new box and we're all supposed to just go buy it, no questions asked. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 19, 2012, 08:40 AM
Ok - so here's something that doesn't make sense to me...

When the line re-launched in support of the 3D re-release of TPM - the most prominent sub-line that supported EP1 was the Vintage line. Right?

So why were the AT-AP, Obi-Wan's EP3 JSF and the V-19 Torrent Starfighter in the Vintage vehicle assortment?

Wouldn't it have made A LOT more sense to have the Pod Racer re-packs, updated Trade Federation Tank and the new Naboo Fighter in the Vintage packaging instead?

That would have freed up the regular Class 2 line to have re-packed vehicles from the END of the SotDS line - like the Republic Cannon and the Mandalorian Assault Transport.

Yep, that would have been a million times better, no doubt.

I don't understand how a company that does this for its livelihood is just so bad at it. Their creative department  is top notch, but their marketing, accounting and management just can't seem to make a good decision for the life of them.

This stupid Mando thing has now become the Holy Grail toy my collection, and based what I'm seeing online, or rather, NOT seeing, it is going to be a long time before I ever get one.  >:(
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 19, 2012, 12:46 PM
No, no, no.  It doesn't work like that Pete.  Hasbro puts whatever they want in a shiny new box and we're all supposed to just go buy it, no questions asked.

Oh - is that the memo I didn't read and accidentally threw in the trash? Damn, I knew that memo to collectors was gonna end up being important one day...  :-X
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on June 19, 2012, 03:03 PM
Ok - so here's something that doesn't make sense to me...

When the line re-launched in support of the 3D re-release of TPM - the most prominent sub-line that supported EP1 was the Vintage line. Right?

So why were the AT-AP, Obi-Wan's EP3 JSF and the V-19 Torrent Starfighter in the Vintage vehicle assortment?

Wouldn't it have made A LOT more sense to have the Pod Racer re-packs, updated Trade Federation Tank and the new Naboo Fighter in the Vintage packaging instead?

The TPM vehicles are in the packaging with Darth Maul on the box.  With two different packaging looks, I think you want to put vehicles from Episode I in a package with that Episode I theme.  That's the Maul box.  And in the years to come IF we see theatrical 3D releases of the rest of the PT and OT, I think it's a fair bet that vehicles from that year's movie will be in movie themed packaging, and not a more general package design.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 19, 2012, 04:02 PM
The TPM vehicles are in the packaging with Darth Maul on the box.  With two different packaging looks, I think you want to put vehicles from Episode I in a package with that Episode I theme.  That's the Maul box.  And in the years to come IF we see theatrical 3D releases of the rest of the PT and OT, I think it's a fair bet that vehicles from that year's movie will be in movie themed packaging, and not a more general package design.

Nick - using your logic, wouldn't Hasbro want to put figures from the Phantom Menace on card-backs with Darth Maul on the card?

So why did the Movie Heroes line launch with EP3 Shocktrooper, Darth Vader, Super Battle Droid, General Grievous, a ROTS Clonetrooper w/a Jetpack, a re-release of a horrible EP3 Yoda, an AOTC Red Battledroid, a re-release of the "Geonosis Battle" Destroyer Droid and a re-release of EP3 Electronic Lights & Sounds R2-D2?

And to make matters worse, the remaining four figures, which were TPM specific - EP1 Battledroid, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Maul were all represented in the Vintage line.

So putting out stuff in a box with the Maul head on it, is the same as putting out a Snowspeeder and Cloud Car in a box with Captain Rex's head on it - in other words MEANINGLESS.

You totally missed the point of what I said - EP1 support was greatest in the Vintage line - it started 2012 with 12 figures dedicated to that movie, so if you're going to put re-packaged vehicles into Vintage style boxes anyway, why not make it the EP1 vehicles you're repackaging? Tighten support for the movie re-release across all your lines. Free up space in your main-stream line for new stuff to help that product segment sell better.

If the two pod racers and the Sith Infiltrator had made their way over to be the vehicles repackaged in the Vintage line, that could have made the first wave of the Movie Heroes vehicles line be the updated Trade Federation tank and the new Naboo Starfighter.

Unless something drastic happens, I think that new Naboo Fighter is going to end up being this year's Mandalorian Transport.

The stores are seriously burned by the "Class II" vehicle assortment - both in Maul and Vintage style packaging. Why buy any more? The shame is that the failure of both packaging style lines is due more to the re-treading of product inside the packaging and the ridiculous rapid-fire increase in price.

You take that new Naboo Starfighter, throw it into a Vintage style box and launch the Vintage Vehicles line with it and the updated Trade Federation Tank, and stores would have a much different opinion about the Vintage Vehicle line then they currently do today.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: CHEWIE on June 19, 2012, 04:36 PM
Hasbro's all over the place, and appears to have lost the ability to manage the line.  I think it's mostly to do with their inability to adapt to changes in the economy, juggling too many lines, etc.  They think for whatever reason that their market will continue to buy the same things over and over with new packaging and flood the market with the first wave(s) of a line, but those days are gone. 

I hope they figure things out but I'm more down on them than ever before.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 19, 2012, 05:44 PM
I hope they figure things out but I'm more down on them than ever before.

I hope so too. the real test will be what the rest of the Target 3pks will include. If they pooch this the again on the 3rd go around you know the line is in trouble.

With CW slowing down and ratings down I am not too confident we will see that line continue. So many questions for SDCC...
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on June 19, 2012, 06:43 PM
The TPM vehicles are in the packaging with Darth Maul on the box.  With two different packaging looks, I think you want to put vehicles from Episode I in a package with that Episode I theme.  That's the Maul box.  And in the years to come IF we see theatrical 3D releases of the rest of the PT and OT, I think it's a fair bet that vehicles from that year's movie will be in movie themed packaging, and not a more general package design.

Nick - using your logic, wouldn't Hasbro want to put figures from the Phantom Menace on card-backs with Darth Maul on the card?

So why did the Movie Heroes line launch with EP3 Shocktrooper, Darth Vader, Super Battle Droid, General Grievous, a ROTS Clonetrooper w/a Jetpack, a re-release of a horrible EP3 Yoda, an AOTC Red Battledroid, a re-release of the "Geonosis Battle" Destroyer Droid and a re-release of EP3 Electronic Lights & Sounds R2-D2?

And to make matters worse, the remaining four figures, which were TPM specific - EP1 Battledroid, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Maul were all represented in the Vintage line.


Let's just run through the Movie Heroes / TPM 3-D line and see how much product is on those Darth Maul cards & boxes.  I've added an EPISODE I tag to EVERY Episode I themed item in the line:


MOVIE HEROES BASIC FIGURES

WAVE 1
___  MH01 - Shock Trooper
___  MH02 - Super Battle Droid
___  MH03 - R2-D2 EPISODE I
___  MH04 - Battle Droid (TPM version) EPISODE I
___  MH04 - Battle Droid (AOTC version)
___  MH05 - Darth Maul EPISODE I
___  MH06 - Darth Vader
___  MH07 - General Grievous
___  MH08 - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I) EPISODE I
___  MH09 - Yoda EPISODE I
___  MH10 - Qui-Gon Jinn EPISODE I
___  MH11 - Clone Trooper (Episode III Jet pack)
___  MH12 - Destroyer Droid EPISODE I


WAVE 2
___  MH13 - Jar Jar Binks EPISODE I
___  MH14 - Anakin Skywalker (Pod Racer) EPISODE I
___  MH15 - Darth Maul (Spinning Action) EPISODE I
___  MH16 - Obi-Wan Kenobi (light-up lightsaber) EPISODE I
___  MH17 - Padmé Amidala EPISODE I
___  MH18 - Qui-Gon Jinn (light-up lightsaber) EPISODE I

WAVE 3
___  MHtbd - Anakin Skywalker (light-up lightsaber)
___  MHtbd - Boba Fett
___  MHtbd - Darth Vader (light-up lightsaber)
___  MHtbd - Imperial Sandtrooper
___  MHtbd - Luke Skywalker (light-up lightsaber)



EXCLUSIVE FIGURES

2012 DISCOVER THE FORCE - WALMART EXCLUSIVE
___  DTF01 - Aurra Sing EPISODE I
___  DTF02 - Darth Maul EPISODE I
___  DTF03 - Destroyer Droid EPISODE I
___  DTF04 - G8-R3 EPISODE I
___  DTF05 - Gungan Warrior EPISODE I
___  DTF06 - Mawhonic EPISODE I
___  DTF07 - Obi-Wan Kenobi EPISODE I
___  DTF08 - Qui-Gon Jinn EPISODE I
___  DTF09 - Ric Olie EPISODE I
___  DTF10 - Naboo Pilot EPISODE I
___  DTF11 - Tusken Raider EPISODE I
___  DTF12 - Yoda EPISODE I





MULTIPACKS

SITH 2-PACKS TARGET EXCLUSIVE
___  EMERGENCE OF THE SITH - w/ Darth Sidious & Darth Maul EPISODE I
___  RISE OF DARTH VADER - w/ Anakin Skywalker & Darth Vader EPISODE I


BATTLE PACKS
___  GEONOSIS ARENA BATTLES - w/ Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jango Fett & Battle Droid
___  REPUBLIC CLONE TROOPERS - w/ Bomb Disposal Clone Trooper, Clone Trooper Hardcase & Clone Trooper Cutup
___  REBEL HEROES - w/ Han Solo, Chewbacca & C-3PO
___  BESPIN BATTLE - w/ Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker & Boba Fett
___  DUEL ON NABOO - w/ Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Qui-Gon Jinn EPISODE I


EXCLUSIVE BATTLE PACKS
___  POD RACER PILOTS - w/ Mars Guo, Gasgano, Boles Roor, Clegg Holdfast & Teemto Pagalies EPISODE I
___  MOS ESPA ARENA - w/ C-3PO, Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba and two Pit Droids & flags EPISODE I
___  ROYAL STARSHIP DROIDS - w/ R2-B1, R2-D2, R2-N3 and R2-R9  EPISODE I
___  DARTH MAUL RETURNS - w/ Darth Maul, Nightsister & Savage Opress




CLASS I VEHICLES
___  Sith Speeder with Darth Maul EPISODE I
___  Naboo Royal Fighter with Obi-Wan Kenobi EPISODE I
___  BARC Speeder with Clone Trooper
___  STAP with Battle Droid EPISODE I
___  Republic Assault Submarine with SCUBA Clone Trooper
___  Attack Recon Fighter with Anakin Skywalker
___  Republic Attack Dropship with Clone Pilot


CLASS II ATTACK VEHICLES

WAVE 1
___  Anakin Skywalker's Pod Racer EPISODE I
___  Sebulba's Pod Racer EPISODE I
___  Sith Infiltrator EPISODE I
___  Armored Assault Tank (AAT) EPISODE I

WAVE 2
___  Republic Fighter Tank
___  Anakin's Jedi Starfighter (Delta II)
___  Naboo Starfighter EPISODE I


CLASS II ATTACK VEHICLES - EXCLUSIVES
___  Trade Federation Droid Starfighter EPISODE I
___  Dewback EPISODE I


LARGE VEHICLES - EXCLUSIVES
___  AT-ST





The MAJORITY of the Movie Heroes offerings have SOME sort of Episode I connection or appeared in that movie in some way, shape or form.  As for everything that falls outside that realm, what do you propose that Hasbro do?  Launch ANOTHER line look?

Out of the currently announced 23 Movie Heroes figures, 13 of those characters appear in THE PHANTOM MENACE.  And ALL of the characters in the WalMart exclusive Discover the Force line (which has the same line look at Movie Heroes) are from THE PHANTOM MENACE, too.

As for the crossover between some of the TVC, DTF and MH lines, guess what?  They're CORE CHARACTERS.  Plus, there have been countless thousands upon thousands of forum posts over the years with collectors either asking for characters like Qui-Gon on a Vintage style card, or showing collector mockups of a PT character on a Vintage card.  THAT is why you have Qui-Gon, Darth Maul, Obi-Wan and Battle Droids on TVC cards, too.

Nobody is disputing that Hasbro has put out far too many Jedi Starfighters.  But guess what?  There's only one that's been announceed in THIS line, and only one that's been offered in the TVC line.  It will take time for old inventory to sell through.  But Hasbro's vehicle strategy seems rather clear, too:  Use existing tools for the bulk of the line, with SOME retooling (the AAT), and SOME repainting (Republic Fighter Tank, Vulture Droid), and perhaps ONE new vehicle (Naboo starfighter).

As for the topic of THIS thread?  We're just going to have to wait and see what happens with the Mandalorian Shuttle.  It's a new tool.  And the storyline of CW season 5 may give it a second chance at life on the shelves.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 19, 2012, 07:45 PM
Thank you for the summary Nick.

And believe it or not, thank you for proving my point.

If you look at the first waves of every one of the sub-segments in the line, the ONLY one that is 100% EP1 right out of the gate is the Class II vehicle line, full of nothing but Ep1 repacks.

If the Class I vehicle line can have 1 out of the 4 be a non-Ep1 vehicle w/figure. And wave 1 of Movie Heroes can be almost 50% non-Ep1 figures, then why couldn't there have been a non-Ep1 vehicle in the Class II vehicle wave 1?

And conversely with the first wave of 2012 Vintage being 100% Ep1 figures, why wasn't at least one Ep1 vehicle put into the Vintage packaging style? I'm okay with Vintage Packaging style vehicles being a "greatest hits" of mid-size vehicles, so why couldn't the pod racers have been put there instead?

That's all my point is - where is Hasbro's sense of balance/coordination of product?

If a couple of those Ep1 repacks had been moved to the Vintage vehicle line making space for the Naboo Starfighter to be in the Movie Heroes Class II wave 1 and either the Mando Transport or Republic Canon to be carried forward into the wave, you end up with a retail landscape that has the potential for continued product re-order/re-stock as opposed to where we are now with retailers dumping the Vintage vehicle line and not ordering the Wave 2 vehicles which are already in stock with the online retailers.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 20, 2012, 05:11 PM
I went ahead and bit the bullet like Pete and ordered one of these online that I think is the English packaging version. Pricey, but probably cheaper than it would be when/if one ever shows up on eBay. (Curious this hasn't happened already)

Fingers crossed, will find out next week.  :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 20, 2012, 08:39 PM
I went ahead and bit the bullet like Pete and ordered one of these online that I think is the English packaging version. Pricey, but probably cheaper than it would be when/if one ever shows up on eBay. (Curious this hasn't happened already)

Fingers crossed, will find out next week.  :-\

I hope you fare better than I did.

While I did get a US packaged version. The seller - ToyWiz - had some serious balls charging $100 for a non-Mint packaged version.

And of course, they KNEW anyone willing to pay that kind of money would be torn about returning it.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 20, 2012, 10:48 PM
Well, my hope was short-lived. I got a reply back from the seller stating that this was not in fact the US version, so they were kind enough to simply cancel my order prior to shipping.

So, back to the drawing board.  :(
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on June 27, 2012, 09:48 AM
Apparently I am not the only one keen on the US packaged version of this.

The first one of these to go up on eBay after the cancellation announcement sold for $295 last night.

I'm not kidding. Almost three hundred bucks. For that price, you could afford round trip plane tickets to Mexico plus cab fare to the nearest Walmart and just pick one up off the shelves yourself.

Clearly that is just crazy. There are more of these things out there in circulation and this kind of insane bidding isn't doing anyone any favors. (Except the sellers) I expect to see more of these popping up in weeks to come.

So Pete, you got a bargain.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on July 3, 2012, 11:29 AM
It's all supply and demand.  If you really want one of these and have the dough to spend $100 or even $300, then more power to you.  That's just way too rich for my blood.  I can't shell out that kind of money unless I'm 99% certain of the rarity of the item, and even then it has to be something I'm fully vested in.  Kubricks are a great example - lots of the rarer ones can go for $100-300 or more, but I know that we're not going to suddenly see 50 Kubrick AT-ST Drivers show up at a Tuesday Morning or Marshall's.  Ever.  For the Shuttle, I'm still convinced we will see these again in some form down the road.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on July 17, 2012, 03:07 PM
I received my English Language Mandalorian Assault Transport in the mail yesterday, had finally pulled the trigger a few weeks back on one online. The box is not in stellar shape but it's good enough, dammit. :)

A lot to pay but seeing as how this is likely the last new Class II ship in the animated line, I can stomach it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on July 17, 2012, 08:26 PM
Kubricks are a great example - lots of the rarer ones can go for $100-300 or more, but I know that we're not going to suddenly see 50 Kubrick AT-ST Drivers show up at a Tuesday Morning or Marshall's.  Ever.  For the Shuttle, I'm still convinced we will see these again in some form down the road.

This is what to consider...  if packaging isn't your big buggaboo, you're likely to see this thing again.  Hasbro said as much at SDCC, that they do want to get this back out...  be it an exclusive, or a repack, or whatever. 

One thing about Hasbro...  they hate wasting a tooling once they have it.  Things like Malak/Revan are rare occurances in modern collecting, and even those I suspect we shall see again, in some form, and they'll kill the secondary market.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2012, 10:35 PM
Glad you got yours McMetal.  I have had a rotten experience trying to get these on Ebay.  I was okay with Canadian packaging and ordered two of them for $85 shipped.  What arrived was a horribly beaten up and opened Transport along with a sealed Droid Fighter.  I contacted the seller right away and he was very responsive and apologetic.  He asked that I give him a chance to fix it, and that I should return the items.  He would reimburse me the cost, send two new minty shuttles, and refund me another $10.  I sent his package back the next day and even had it returned to sender to save him money.  I have contacted him a few times for status and he responded quickly that he was delayed with a vacation or was waiting for the return package. 

So, about 2 weeks ago he said that I shouldn't have to wait any longer and that he would just send them on Tuesday (last week).  He said he would send along tracking and let me know that they shipped.  I've heard nothing and tried to contact him 3 times, with no response.  So, today, I got fed up and went to open a resolution case with Ebay, only to find out that you can't do that after 45 days.  FYI - I bought the items 47 days ago.

I actually called Ebay, but they won't adjust their policy.  They got me the phone number of the guy and I tried to call, but no answer.  I waill continue to harrass him, and have a few other avenues like mail fraud to pursue, but I'm guessing I am just out $85 with nothing to show for it.  I searched his feedback and found other complaints about him - I read them before, but his responses sounded like he had provided refunds and that some of the buyers were really out of line.  I'm going to do what I can to screw with his ability to sell on Ebay.  This is just extra frustrating given the difficulty in getting this item.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 18, 2012, 08:10 AM
This is what to consider...  if packaging isn't your big buggaboo, you're likely to see this thing again.  Hasbro said as much at SDCC, that they do want to get this back out...  be it an exclusive, or a repack, or whatever. 

One thing about Hasbro...  they hate wasting a tooling once they have it.  Things like Malak/Revan are rare occurances in modern collecting, and even those I suspect we shall see again, in some form, and they'll kill the secondary market.

Packing is my thing which is why I stopped at scoring one of these in US packaging. Beyond that, when it comes to having one to open, I'm just going to wait for the re-release that Hasbro promised.

If it never comes before the line ends, well, I'm sure at that point there will still be multi-lingual versions out there and like all things with this line - once the hype around an item dies down, the price seems to level off to a reasonable level as well...
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on July 18, 2012, 09:35 AM
That sucks, Jman...sorry to hear about all that. I do a lot of eBaying and stories like that always make me shudder. There are so many dirtbags out there it seems.

Like Pete, I was fine with just getting the one US version for my packaged collection. I have no real desire to get one of these things to open, so if it never comes out again it makes no difference to me. It'd be nice for those that are waiting it out though.

I just hope one day we see more TCW Class II vehicles, like the Trandoshan skiff or Trident Squid Drill.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: CHEWIE on July 19, 2012, 11:51 AM
I just want this ship, loose and on display.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on July 19, 2012, 12:23 PM
Did any site bring this up with Hasbro at the SDCC q&a sessions?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jeff on July 19, 2012, 01:07 PM
It came up in the Q&A at the end of the presentation - From Jesse's notes during the presentation:  "Small numbers on the Mandalorian Transport... Want to re-release. (http://jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1342202889,33133,)"

GH had this in their wrap-up: "Vehicles like the Mandalorian Attack Shuttle will eventually be released again, albeit in updated packaging current to the new line. (http://www.galactichunter.com/gh/story/comic-con-hasbro-unveils-droid-factory-jocasta-nu-and-other-exclusives)"
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 20, 2012, 12:51 PM
I'm pretty sure I heard them also say "definitely not this year" as well...

Not to mention the fact that things for the Class II vehicle line aren't good overall, so it also has a chance of coming out as an exclusive vehicle release as well.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on July 20, 2012, 02:32 PM
That sucks, Jman...sorry to hear about all that. I do a lot of eBaying and stories like that always make me shudder. There are so many dirtbags out there it seems.

Thanks Metal.  My story actually has a happy ending.  I did finally get in touch with the guy - he was away at SDCC and was trying to secure 2 more of these for me on his trip.  When he got back mid-week, he credited by account in full and even offered me a $50 credit on his other auctions.  Not sure if I'm going to bother given all the hassle I just went through, but happy to have at least gotten my money back.  From now on, I'll be sure to file a claim within 30 days no matter what, since your options are pretty limited after that.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on October 11, 2012, 02:34 PM
It sounds like GH confirmed with Hasbro reps at NYCC that the Mandalorian Shuttle will NOT be re-appearing in 2013 on toy shelves.

No surprise to me, given the push for the wee vehicles next year, but disappointing nonetheless. I still think this would have been excellent fodder for a UBP to support the upcoming Mando-centric episodes of the show this season.

Just glad I got mine in the English packaging because those things are even more impossible to find now.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on October 11, 2012, 07:12 PM
I expect to see that shuttle reissued when the ARC Trooopers Battle Pack is reissued. Never of next never.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jayson on October 25, 2012, 11:44 PM
TRU has shrink-wrapped vehicle 2-packs hitting stores and reports are that the Mandalorian Assault Transport is mixed in there along with the AV-7 cannon, various Jedi Starfighters, V-19, Xanadau Blood, and Droid Gunship.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on October 26, 2012, 12:08 AM
Boy a Mando shuttle and cannon would be swell.

Saw neither! :)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on October 26, 2012, 12:16 AM
TRU has shrink-wrapped vehicle 2-packs hitting stores and reports are that the Mandalorian Assault Transport is mixed in there along with the AV-7 cannon, various Jedi Starfighters, V-19, Xanadau Blood, and Droid Gunship.

Sweet.  Any idea on price point?  I'd pick up the Mando with a spare ship I think.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jayson on October 26, 2012, 12:19 AM
I read over at BanthaSkull that they are $39.99
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on October 26, 2012, 09:12 AM
Is there a unique UPC for these 2-packs? Are they all just random assortments? Are all TRU stores getting them or just a select few?

Screw it, i'm leaving work now to be there when they open, another Mando shuttle for that price would make my whole year.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 26, 2012, 10:55 AM
i am about to run over there - wish me luck!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: iFett on October 26, 2012, 11:09 AM
Good luck man!  Kinda cool to get a shot at this thing.  Would have been nice if it was bundled with that yellow ship too, but beggers can't be choosers.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 26, 2012, 12:19 PM
no luck for me    :-[

but i did see the vintage Millenium Falcon - damn that box is huge!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on October 26, 2012, 02:54 PM
No luck for me either, and I didn't even see where they would have space for these things unless they threw them on an endcap or something. They do have a truck of new stuff arriving overnight so it might be worth a trip over again in the morning just in case.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on October 26, 2012, 05:25 PM
I was at the Times Square TRU in NYC earlier today.  No sign of these at the flagship store, either.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on October 26, 2012, 05:33 PM
Reported combos so far, apparently all the cases aren't the same. I'm guessing there's at least two different cases.

1x Kit Fisto and Anakin Skywalker Jedi starfighters.
1x Republic AV-7 Cannon and Obi-Wan Jedi starfighter.
1x Anakin Skywalker Jedi starfighter and Mandalorian shuttle

Xanadu Blood and Jedi Starfighter (blue)
Droid Gunship and V-19 Torrent
AV-7 Mobile Cannon and Obi Wan’s Jedi Starfighter


Having passed up Kit's starfighter for like $13 last january... I will skip that one. Sad that there's one combo that sans Jedi Fighter. Though I don't own any of those vehicles, so it's all new to me. Maybe the pairings aren't set in stone. Time will tell.

After market prices on the Mando Transport might take a dip, but then TRU Express stores got some hard to find GI JOE 25th series vehicles one year and most of those still go for decent money online.  Never saw them. *grumble*wanted a stinger and an arctic hiss*grumble*


Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on October 26, 2012, 05:48 PM
So are these showing up at TRU Express only or the regular stores too?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on October 26, 2012, 06:17 PM
Regular from what I can tell via online reports.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on October 27, 2012, 04:00 PM
I picked up a Mando Shuttle/Anakin JSF combo set from a regular TRU store today. These sets are probably not for MIB/MOC collectors, as both vehicles are taped together with heavy duty tape and the barcodes are covered with stickers, making it very easy to tear the boxes. Here are some pics showing how the vehicles are bundled and how/where damage can happen:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_2933.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_2934.jpg)
Stickers covering barcodes and tape on the bottom

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_2935.jpg)
Tape on the back

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_2936.jpg)
Ripped corner from tape

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_2941.jpg)
Ripped barcode area from sticker

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on October 27, 2012, 09:17 PM
Nice score Greg!  Can you post the receipt code or upc used?  I asked around at my local TRU today, but no one could even find it in the system.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on October 27, 2012, 09:29 PM
Nice score Greg!  Can you post the receipt code or upc used?  I asked around at my local TRU today, but no one could even find it in the system.

Thanks man. Here's the number from the receipt: 653569817062. Hopefully that helps you out!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on October 27, 2012, 09:33 PM
Danke!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on November 2, 2012, 11:56 PM
I've seen a few of the shrink wrapped vehicle 2-packs in stores.  But so far no Mando shuttles.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jayson on November 3, 2012, 05:46 PM
Picked up Mando Shuttle today, coupled with the Anakin JSF which is nice since I had passed on the CW version until now. My box was crushed to **** though.  :P
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 3, 2012, 06:12 PM
The Mando and CW Cannon were both found in Pittsburgh area as well...  I'd really like to find both but I'm much more into finding the Cannon set I think.

I passed on all those JSF's and would customize one anyway if I got it, so I hope to find these sets this week maybe.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: John C on November 10, 2012, 09:46 AM
It's online now at toysrus.com

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17244636
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on November 10, 2012, 11:24 AM
It's online now at toysrus.com

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17244636


Thanks John C!  Just got my order in now. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on November 10, 2012, 12:28 PM
Yes, thanks for the heads-up John! I put an order in for two sets, along with some Hobbit toys I was on the fence about which let me take advantage of the 20% off sale. Soon my Mando army will be complete!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on November 10, 2012, 12:37 PM
I ordered one myself this morning thanks to a tip from Captain_Piet.

Glad to finally have this out of the way. If by some chance the TRU near me gets more in, I'll pick up whatever I see and offer them up here. My store so far has gotten one case of these value 2-packs and it was the one that doesn't have this combo.  ::)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: P-Siddy on November 10, 2012, 07:42 PM
The 2-packs are going to be 50% off on Black Friday.  (Sadly, no Falcon deal) :(

http://blackfridaynewser.blogspot.com/2012/11/toys-r-us-2012-black-friday-ad.html
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 10, 2012, 10:46 PM
That's a great deal. I'd buy another one or two just for the hell of it.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 10, 2012, 11:30 PM
they are in stock right now at tru.com

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17244636&skuid=14638416

they have 100+ - just hope they will ship out the correct one for whoever orders one
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on November 11, 2012, 12:03 AM
Set foot anywhere a TRU on Black Friday? Crazy! They'd all be gone 10 minutes after the doors open, anyway.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 11, 2012, 12:14 AM
The 2-packs are going to be 50% off on Black Friday.  (Sadly, no Falcon deal) :(

http://blackfridaynewser.blogspot.com/2012/11/toys-r-us-2012-black-friday-ad.html

Nice price, but not taking the chance with that.  I ordered them online with free shipping - more than happy to get these at $40 each with bonus starfighters.  Just praying the send the right ones - they list all of the 2-packs seperately, so I hope this is the real deal. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: TheSon on November 11, 2012, 07:09 AM
Thanks John C. If the shipping department comes through, there will be one more gift under the tree this year. The JSF will make a great toys for tots donation as well.
     I still have to applaud Hasbro for finding a way for most of us to buy up old junk we already have filling a warehouse just to get something new. Someone there was smart enough to think of this. "distribution problems" - ha!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on November 11, 2012, 08:25 AM
Did anyone receive an email confirmation for their order from TRU.com?  My card was charged but I didn't get a confirmation. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 11, 2012, 10:59 AM
Did anyone receive an email confirmation for their order from TRU.com?  My card was charged but I didn't get a confirmation.

I received an order acknowledgement (whatever that is) followed by a second email order confirmation.  Do you maybe have a second email attached to your account?

I am super happy to get these and really like the bundle pack idea.  That said, didnt we hear from Hasbro that only a few US boxes were made and that we wouldnt see these at retail in the US box?  I like the product, not so happy with the constant misinformation from Hasbro.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: DoctorPadawan on November 11, 2012, 12:12 PM
My TRU got one case of these last week, and sadly, it was the case without the Mando Transport/Anakin JSF in it.  Oh well, hopefully they'll get a second shipment soon. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 11, 2012, 12:51 PM
I would think they will be getting a mountain of these 2 packs since they are in the BF ad and all
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 11, 2012, 10:16 PM
I got a mando shuttle and Ani fighter.  I'm very glad I passed on the Ani fighter several times now.  I saw a lot of cases for the vehicles but only one had the mando shuttle in it and they had more of the other cases it seemed.  It's a fun Xmas gift coming my way. :)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 13, 2012, 01:50 PM
Has anyone heard from TRU that their Anakin's Jedi Starfighter/Mandalorian Assault Transport 2-pack shipped?  I ordered a figure in addition to the bonus packs and received notice that he shipped today, but no notice on the Shuttle.  Hrmmmn.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on November 13, 2012, 02:15 PM
Has anyone heard from TRU that their Anakin's Jedi Starfighter/Mandalorian Assault Transport 2-pack shipped?  I ordered a figure in addition to the bonus packs and received notice that he shipped today, but no notice on the Shuttle.  Hrmmmn.

Mine did - and of course, Murphy's Law was in full effect - I saw the same 2-pack at my Toys R Us today as well.

So now I have two to open AND two Anakin JSFs to donate to Toys for Tots.  :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on November 14, 2012, 03:40 PM
Received my 2-pack from TRU.com today. Glad that it got here okay, but still a bit annoyed that I never got any kind of an email confirmation or shipping notice. I can't recall the last time I ordered something from TRU online, but this definitely cause for concern.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 14, 2012, 03:44 PM
Has anyone been able to successfully liberate their minty boxes from that infernal sticky tape?

I had to give up and admit defeat, though I wonder if heating the tape up with a hair dryer might have worked.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on November 14, 2012, 03:50 PM
Has anyone been able to successfully liberate their minty boxes from that infernal sticky tape?

I had to give up and admit defeat, though I wonder if heating the tape up with a hair dryer might have worked.

I feel like the hair dryer might melt the tape and/or burn the cardboard. It might be worth a try though, since the tape they use (seems like packing/shipping tape) will probably ruin the box anyway.

I have two more Mando Transports scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, so that will bring me up to three for my loose collection and complete my Clone Wars Mando army.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: iFett on November 14, 2012, 03:59 PM
TRU can be hit or miss on shipping confirmations - and packing materials for that matter.

Regarding the tape - you could always open the JSF and hack the box mostly away to get closer to the glue/tape mess. Goo-gone could probably help too if you can get in close enough.  I don't remember that stuff ever discoloring any of the packaging I've used it on.

I still need to get out and look for one of these.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 14, 2012, 06:03 PM
Got my shipping notice today.  Will be interesting to see how stuck Together these really are.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 14, 2012, 07:05 PM
They're VERY stuck together.  They used a pretty good packing tape...  I'd say a hair dryer would work as it's generally not hot enough to harm anything unless you have it up against the cardboard itself.  I wouldn't use a heatgun obviously, but a hair dryer MIGHT work.  I'm not freaked on the packaging since I don't care, but if you wanna save it, more power to you.

iFett's idea of goo gone might work too, especially if you can just get under it enough to spray some in and gently and meticulously work the tape backwards.  It, in general, won't harm cardboard.  You might have to let it dry, but it usually doesn't hurt cardboard.

I was looking my shuttle over...  It's a neat ship, but not for what it ultimately was intended to be.  It's cooler as a small fighter than a shuttle...  The cockpit is pretty cramped and the ship's size is kind of unrealistic IMO, but as a little Mando fighter I think it has some hope so I'm going with that I think.  I like that the wings fold up so you can see the engines.  The Hasbro guys seem to like looking at fictional engines these days, between this, the Snowspeeder, the Cloud Car, and the Speederbike.  :D
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: DoctorPadawan on November 15, 2012, 11:00 AM
Local TRU got another case of the Value Packs and, once again, no Mando Transport.  Ugh.   :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 15, 2012, 04:10 PM
I got my Mando Shuttles/Star Fighters in the mail from TRU today.  Hooray!  Nice to see them minty and undamaged despite being crazy-taped together.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: John C on November 15, 2012, 05:44 PM
It would be nice if they reissued the Mandalorian figure and the battle pack, but that would require some brains on Hasbro's part.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: TheSon on November 16, 2012, 05:29 PM
Mine was delivered today. The box it shipped in was at least 5 times the size of the package. My wife thought I bought the whole store out when she found the box on the porch.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 16, 2012, 10:15 PM
I went ahead and picked up another one tonight, mainly because I wanted one at the half off sale on Black Friday and wasn't sure they would have any left by then. I figure there is no rule against returning it and re-buying it at the discounted price next Friday. At least this way I'm assured of having one and not having to fight the teeming masses.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 16, 2012, 11:00 PM
good luck.  most of the time retail stores will not do any returns during Black Friday - they are focused on putting product out the door and fixing problems at customer service.  Not only that but, if you even do get to return it, they might pull some crap like "sorry, we will not be putting this item out back on the floor so every customer has the chance to get it".
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 16, 2012, 11:34 PM
good luck.  most of the time retail stores will not do any returns during Black Friday - they are focused on putting product out the door and fixing problems at customer service.  Not only that but, if you even do get to return it, they might pull some crap like "sorry, we will not be putting this item out back on the floor so every customer has the chance to get it".

Or you could just buy one on sale if you see it, then return the full price one another time. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 17, 2012, 08:56 AM
Yeah, I'm not too worried about it really. The whole genesis of the idea was based on a comment over at the GH forum where one of the mods suggested buying the thing now and getting a price adjustment on BF. That seems like an even more remote possibility though. I think I'd have better odds bringing it back and saying i want to re-purchase on a different card and having them re-ring the thing up again. They'd probably just balk at adjusting the price just off the receipt.

I'm planning on being there at 9pm when they open up on Thanksgiving anyway, so we'll see.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 17, 2012, 10:15 AM
You could also just be stoked about getting a really rare item and a free ship for just $40.   ;)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: DoctorPadawan on November 18, 2012, 09:02 AM
Was able to get one of these at the local TRU with the help of a really nice employee.  There weren't any on the shelves, but there were 8 cases on the top of the display unopened (two different numbers on these, btw), and he was nice enough to pull them down and let me grab one.  The Mando Transport is now fully stocked with Mandalorian Warriors, and the Anakin JSF has been donated to Toys for Tots. :)

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on November 18, 2012, 07:05 PM
These babies look great with my Mando army!

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_3081.jpg)

I'm glad to finally have my Mando collection completed. Hopefully Hasbro is kind enough to release the Mandalorian Starfighter at some point, as it would compliment the shuttle nicely.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 18, 2012, 11:32 PM
That's a pretty awesome setup there Greg.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: TheSon on November 19, 2012, 12:51 PM
Just a heads-up. I went to TRU this morning and they had a whole bin in an aisle filled with these, there were only three in the regular Star Wars section. My store had 3 sets with the shuttle. So if you go out Friday, keep an eye peeled for this bin.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: iFett on November 19, 2012, 01:14 PM
Everyone know these sets are $20 on BF ...errrr thursday?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 19, 2012, 01:56 PM
Everyone know these sets are $20 on BF ...errrr thursday?

When does TRU open?
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: iFett on November 19, 2012, 02:01 PM
I don't know Justin...I'm all confused this year.   :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jeff on November 19, 2012, 02:07 PM
I believe the "50% off Clone Wars Vehicle 2-Packs" doorbuster deal goes from 8PM on Thanksgiving/Thursday until they close on Friday.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 19, 2012, 03:17 PM
I'm probably down for about five total.  8)

Not just the Mando Transports though, I'm eyeing the V-19/Droid Gunship pack too, and probably the Assault Cannon. Maybe the Xanadu Blood as well.

It's just one of those stupid good deals that compel me to buy more than I normally would just because.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 19, 2012, 03:19 PM
I'd rather have paid full price and just sit at home enjoying 2 ships for $20 a pop.

If one Mando shuttle's important enough for you to rush out on Thanksgiving night, just to save $20, I think that's pretty nutty to be honest.   :-\  Then again I didn't have Ani's ship so maybe I'm biased since I viewed it as 2 ships for $20 rather than 1 for $40...  Then again if you want the Mando shuttle that bad, is $40 even a ripoff to you?

The whole thing of stores opening on Thanksgiving is a shame, to me.  I'd rather be home.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: JediJman on November 19, 2012, 06:01 PM
I'd rather have paid full price and just sit at home enjoying 2 ships for $20 a pop.

If one Mando shuttle's important enough for you to rush out on Thanksgiving night, just to save $20, I think that's pretty nutty to be honest.   :-\  Then again I didn't have Ani's ship so maybe I'm biased since I viewed it as 2 ships for $20 rather than 1 for $40...  Then again if you want the Mando shuttle that bad, is $40 even a ripoff to you?

The whole thing of stores opening on Thanksgiving is a shame, to me.  I'd rather be home.

+1 though I won't fault anyone for going out to get one.  I used to be more into the Black Friday thing and I don't think 8PM on Thursday is any more crazy than 4am on Friday.  It is fun to people watch to a certain extent and to each their own.  I'll actually have a TRU fairly close to where I'm staying, but like you, not sure that I want to go out Thursday night in place of spending time with my family.  I got the ships online, so I will probably pass, but if I didn't have one of these, I'd be tempted to go out. 

What bugs me is that its impossible to keep track of everything with all of the retailers trying to one up each other.  I can't tell who opens and when and what will be available at any given time. Some stores have different deals on different days or even different times of the day - that is just insane.  I was hoping to get a few good deals on TVs this year, but trying to figure out what's available and when is driving me nuts.  I'd prefer to buy them online even, but most places haven't indicated when their online stuff will go up for sale (12:01AM on Thursday?).  Frankly, I find the whole Black Friday process to be a little embarrassing.  I can't imagine living in a third world country and watching the crazy Americans fight over half priced furby's on the news.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Nicklab on November 19, 2012, 07:46 PM
These babies look great with my Mando army!

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/100_3081.jpg)

I'm glad to finally have my Mando collection completed. Hopefully Hasbro is kind enough to release the Mandalorian Starfighter at some point, as it would compliment the shuttle nicely.

That's an awesome Death Watch army you've built!  And considering some of the season 5 trailers we've seen, we might have some more Mando's on the way in 2013. 
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jeff on November 19, 2012, 10:07 PM
Convinced the local TRU to break into their Black stash (15 cases on top shelf, 45 2-packs total) and scored myself one of these bad boys.  Used the 20% off item coupon from the ad this week, more than happy to finally have this HTF ship for $34 with tax...  oh, and like everyone else, the Anakin ship will end up in the Toys for Tots bin.  Something tells me they'll have a lot of those this year.  ;)
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 19, 2012, 10:14 PM
Hey, I'm keeping mine!  I'm a greedy **** I guess, but I needed it.  :-\
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Pete_Fett on November 20, 2012, 10:13 AM
So I got my 2nd one that I ordered from ToysRUs.com as a back-up - arrived in great shape, so I'm just gonna keep it - as is - in the double-pack with Anakin's ship, just so I have a sample of how MOST people got their hands on this ship here in the US. So now I have one open, one in the special-value-double-pack and the one that I got from ToyWiz for WAY too much money, so I think I'm sufficiently covered when it comes to this vehicle now...
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Jesse James on November 23, 2012, 12:34 AM
I see the 2-packs are on the site for half off.  That's nice.  No Mando shuttles, but the others are there.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Greg on November 23, 2012, 03:53 AM
I hit TRU tonight/this morning, and picked up three of the Mando Transport sets at 50% off. I didn't want the sets, but figured someone on the boards might. That being said, if someone wants a Transport value pack it's all yours for $25 plus shipping. If you don't want the Anakin JSF I can get rid of it, which might keep shipping costs lower. Feel free to PM me if interested, otherwise I'll bring the sets back to the store next week.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 23, 2012, 08:44 AM
My store had no Mando Transport sets left, but I did pick up the V-19/Gunship set.

When I got home and looked at my receipt, I realized that both sets have identical UPC's.

Going to head back today and try to return/repurchase or get price adjustments on the two I've bought already.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on November 23, 2012, 05:39 PM
I found one today...just one left. Passed on the rest of the combo, AV cannon tempting but...not a jedi fighter collector...but I know I'd keep it since I didn't have it.

Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: McMetal on November 23, 2012, 07:11 PM
I went back today and got price adjustments on both of the Mando Transport packs I had bought previously, and I was so pleased I went ahead and bought the very least 2-pack they had in stock, which just happened to the the AV-7 Artillery Cannon pack...the only other one of these I still wanted.

So all in all I came away with 4 sets for $80, 2 Mando sets, the AV-7 set, and the Droid Gunship set.

WINNING!
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Darby on November 23, 2012, 09:12 PM
Got the mando combo and cannon combo today.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: Scockery on November 23, 2012, 10:02 PM
I was looking my shuttle over...  It's a neat ship, but not for what it ultimately was intended to be.  It's cooler as a small fighter than a shuttle...  The cockpit is pretty cramped and the ship's size is kind of unrealistic IMO, but as a little Mando fighter I think it has some hope so I'm going with that I think. 

Just opened mine. Oh, yeah it's cramped. I'm fine with it being a shuttle, but the body needed to be maybe a 1/2 inch or inch wider to give the figures elbow room. As much empty space was in the box, they had room to make it a tad bigger. Still, not enough transport craft made. Even if it had been a 3 seater, it still would deserve praise just for holding that many  figures.

Sale is still going on today according to Jedi Temple Archives.
Title: Re: CW Mandalorian Troop Shuttle
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on November 24, 2012, 06:35 PM
I took my full priced one back today and had them do a return so I could rebut it using my groupon. I had to but something so it would be over $20 total but I found a new skylander that kids could use any way. I then used a $5 reward cash  ;D.  So basically I got my mando ship for $10!