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Title: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Vator on February 15, 2004, 09:05 AM
So,do you guys think the Sandcrawler will be part of this line?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on February 15, 2004, 06:55 PM
I have a feeling that the DVD announcement will motivate retailers to take on exclusives again this year. I'd certainly hope that the Sandcrawler would make it, it's about its best shot as it'll ever have. The only concern I could see is that there's going to be a big-ticket vehicle hogging a LOT of shelf space already (the Falcon). I think that might scare off whoever it was that was picking that up.

And I'd figure it safe to assume we're going to see the Cloud Car since the pilot is coming. That's almost cooler to me.  8)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 04:45 PM
The damned Sandcrawler AND Cloud Car sure as heck better be a part of this OTC assortment, or there's gonna be hell to pay!!!   >:(  You hear my Hasbro (and Target, TRU & WM)?  I'm going to come to your headquarters with all my forum buddies, and we're going to beat you all up if you don't hurry up and give us these two long overdue vehicles!   :-X

That said  :P, I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing both of these this year finally.  The Cloud Car is a given, considering the now confirmed Cloud Car Pilot, which comes with articulated knees.  And the Sandcrawler has supposedly been confirmed at a couple conventions last year by the Hasbro reps, so I'm not too worried about it...

Now onto the matter of the three we've already seen: Falcon, X-Wing and Tie...  $60 Falcon?  Ugh.  Especially considering I already have 2 or 3 of these things (don't recall).  But I'm sure I'll go ahead and snag one due to the modifications they're making on it...

As for that X-Wing:  WHY?  Why would they take a far crappier sculpt than one that already exists, and reissue that?  Downright stupid!  Yeah, I realize it's cheaper, and is obviously more appropriate if they're trying to reflect on the vintage line somewhat, but its just plain dumb.  That said, I'll still buy it.   :-[   :'(

Tie Fighter?  See X-Wing.  I'm hoping Hasbro just slapped an old one up in their Toy Fair display, 'cause their new one with accurately scaled wings wasn't quite ready to show off yet.  If we're STILL not going to get resculpted wings this year, I'm going to be greatly disappointed!  At the VERY least, they better include the corrected cockpit sculpt with this release, and not the jacked up one with the big ol' battery compartment in the back...

Hell, they'd be wise to re-release the beautifully resculpted Landspeeder from not too long ago.  That was very nice indeed!  I'm guessing the Vader's Tie Fighter will definitely be released in the Saga packaging though, since it's unfortunately due out real soon now...

Repackaged Skiffs, Y-Wings and B-Wings would be cool too, since I know that many people missed out on those Target exclusives.

Then, for the ultimate OTC surprise, Hasbro should finally throw a Jabba's Sailbarge at us!   8)  Yeah, yeah, yeah...  I know.   :'(
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on February 16, 2004, 05:43 PM
Yeah, I hear ya, brudda.

What I really don't understand, in light of how they're handling the OT "Vintage" figures as ultimate representations, is why that didn't translate to the vehicles as well. There was a time last year when I put the redesigned Landspeeder next to the PFX X-Wing and thought how damn cool they were with their realism and scale. If there ever was a time to go further with that, it would be NOW!

I guess that says a lot for how poorly vehicles must really sell at regular retail. What a shame. With that in mind, I fully understand the $20.00 pricepoint ships. At least the Cloud Car fits into that assortment notion.

I, for one, would be right on board for a high-end vehicle collection that complimented the OT Vintage line. I'd take a 30.00 price point for a correctly scaled TIE. Maybe there's still a chance...
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: JediMAC on February 27, 2004, 03:42 PM
Another tidbit from Hasbro's Q & A today...

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Question: On the vehicles - which are updated, which are not?

Answer: The Millennium Falcon has seen significant modifications, with an enlarged cockpit area, firing front missile, and added thrusters in the back that, with the push of a button, allows the vehicle to make the jump to “hyperspace"

The X-wing and TIE Fighter have been modified slightly to meet a lower retail price point.  Similar to the basic figures, they are being reissued for those kids and fans new to the franchise.

Modified for a LOWER price point?!?   >:(  What the hell does that mean?  And the bigger question now is what about the Tie Fighter with the NEW, to-scale wings that popped up on RS's list the other day, and that we've all been begging for for ages?!?  They definitely can't do that at a "lower price point"...   :-\

They wouldn't possibly release a bare bones Tie Fighter again, the followed up later with the correct, accurate one finally, would they?  Like this:

Vintage Tie (2 colors)
POTF2 Tie (same as vintage)
KB exclusive Tie (with resculpted, accurate cockpit but same small wings)
OTC Tie?  (same as POTF2 Tie?)   :-\
REAL Tie?!  (Accurate cockpit and wings finally)?!?

They wouldn't possibly do this now, would they?   ::)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Darby on February 27, 2004, 05:04 PM
They achieve the lower price point by issuing both the X-Wing and TIE without wings.   ;)

"Use your imagination, kids!  Remember imagination?  No?"
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: stan on February 27, 2004, 06:10 PM
Hey Guys, my guess is that new tie with bigger wings that is listed on Hasbro new suprise is a exclusive!!!! We will have to wait and see!!!!
Here for Hope!!!! :D
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: CHEWIE on March 19, 2004, 12:22 AM
I can not figure out why in the hell Hasbro chose to release those horrible molds of the X-Wing and TIE again.  I think the Falcon is a great idea, but to replace the X-Wing and TIE, I would have picked a couple of different vehicles:

- AT-ST
- Cloud Car
- Snowspeeder

I think most of us around here would have liked to see those instead.

 :P


Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: obi-dad on March 24, 2004, 12:40 PM
Well, that's more money I'm saving, but kids may enjoy the cheap x-wing and TIE.  I could definitely go for another AT-ST without redish or green painted "feet".   And the cloud car as well, but I'm sure we are eventually be seeing news on that with upcoming Cloud Car Pilot release.   As far as the Snowspeeder CHEWIE suggested, I could do without another one.  I'm pretty happy with the ones Hasbro has put out since POTF2 and have enough already.  Of course, even without the new exclusive X-wing coming from TRU, I have enough X-Wings as well, but when it comes out, I'll be getting that one as well.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on March 26, 2004, 12:43 PM
Read the Front Page!

Sandcrawler!

New Y-Wing!

New Slave 1!

Woot!

Thanks for the news tidbit, Scott!  (I stole your news for the TradeFed, but gave ya the credit!  www.tradefederation.net)!

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Mikey D on March 26, 2004, 02:32 PM
I'm game for the sandcrawler and most likely the Y-wing, especially if its a new deco.

I doubt I'm going to pick up the ESB Slave I (the old one is good enough) and I can't see too many things that Hasbro can do to Vaders TIE that will make it worth picking up.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2004, 02:55 PM
Depending on price and availability (and space in our house) at the time, I might pick up all of these.  Personally, I don't have any of these vehicles, so they're all pretty much new to me.  I do have Jango's Slave 1 (which Boba's might be based off of?), but I'd really like to have Boba's in my collection too.  I'm definitely down for the Sandcrawler, and hopefully the Y-Wing and Vader's Tie as well.  I remember seeing the POTF2 Y-Wing one time, and I hid it and thought I could pick it up later as we left the mall (Target was in the mall at that time), but when I came back it was gone.  No big deal, but I should have just picked it up.  Anyways, nice to hear there are some more vehicles coming our way this year....especially with some OT-flavor :)
Title: Sandcrawler, Slave 1, Y-Wing and more officially announced in Star Wars Insider
Post by: Durge on March 28, 2004, 06:45 AM
The newest issue of Insider has info on the Sandcrawler and an image of it as well. It will be released with two (POTF) Jawa's and a Death Star Droid. They also announced a Y-Wing will be put out as well as Slave 1 (ESB style) and Darth Vader's TIE Fighter! These are all part of the OTC line.


Thoughts?
Title: Re: Sandcrawler, Slave 1, Y-Wing and more officially announced in Star Wars Insi
Post by: Scott on March 28, 2004, 10:34 AM
Yeah Durge we're already talking about this in two spots actually...I'm going to merge the discussion ;)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Ben on March 28, 2004, 04:45 PM
I'd personally like to see the AT-ST and Snowspeeder again, because I never picked either one up the times they were available.

Too bad they don't try to release the AT-AT again. I know the Shuttle really didn't go over that well, and these were sold for $20 a few years ago, but I always thought it was one of the Empire's signature vehicles, and should be made available again, IMO.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on April 24, 2004, 02:47 PM
There's a pick up of the OTC Y-Wing over at Scum. Red deco. I like it, but I have the previous release. Does the non-movie paintjob bug anyone?

I'm waiting to see if Scum's reactionary and speculative postings about the Sandcrawler have any weight.

This also got me thinking - all the exclusives as of late are window-boxed, but the OTC vehicles don't seem to be. I wonder what's going to happen with the OTC exclusives. I'm actually hoping for NO windowbox on them.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Vator on April 24, 2004, 03:07 PM
Same here on the boxes. It'd be kinda cool to get non window boxes for a change (what's sad is I'm having nostalgic feelings for POTF2)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DoctorPadawan on April 26, 2004, 03:21 PM
Stupid question (hey, it's what I do): is the Slave I that is being released in the fall going to only be a repaint of the Saga Jango version, or will it have some sculpt modifications made as well?

I guess I should clarify by saying I know it's going to be a repaint of the Saga version, but I was wondering if they were going to keep the "homing beacon" thing or the weaponry (bombs and missles) in this version or drop those in favor of a retooled cargo hold (and maybe include a Han in Carbonite, along the lines of the solid version of the POTF2 block I brought up in one of the Saga threads).  As much as I love the Saga sculpt, keeping the missles and bombs and homing beacon on a OT version wouldn't make a whole lot of sense...IMO.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on April 27, 2004, 06:38 AM
I would hope that they'd do some retooling. But that's asking a lot out of the Hasbro braintrust, I think. The TRU Red Leader is a good indicator of what we'll see out of these vehicles... not much. Maybe I'm wrong, and they've put as much work into Slave1 as they have the Falcon, but I'm not full of hope.

It's really missing the core ESB play feature if you can't put a carbonite block in the cargo hold. What would be the point?  :-\ We'll see.

Is that the first time "Hasbro" and "braintrust" have ever been used in the same sentence before?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: obi-dad on April 28, 2004, 11:36 AM
I would hope that they'd do some retooling. But that's asking a lot out of the Hasbro braintrust, I think. The TRU Red Leader is a good indicator of what we'll see out of these vehicles... not much. Maybe I'm wrong, and they've put as much work into Slave1 as they have the Falcon, but I'm not full of hope.

It's really missing the core ESB play feature if you can't put a carbonite block in the cargo hold. What would be the point?  :-\ We'll see.

Is that the first time "Hasbro" and "braintrust" have ever been used in the same sentence before?

It is the first time without the [heavy sarcasm] Hasbro braintrust [/heavy sarcasm] to let the niave readers know how to read the sentence.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on April 28, 2004, 01:59 PM
Hi All,

Amazon.com has put the new TRU Y-Wing up for pre-order...

Amazon's RotJ Red Y-Wing w/Gold Leader Pilot (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000231FT0/103-4581698-8196646?%5Fencoding=UTF8)

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on May 4, 2004, 05:07 PM
Galactichunter.com has a picture of the OTC Slave I:

OTC Slave I (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/2728-newclassicslave1.jpg)

It looks like it is indeed a modified Ep2 Slave I.  The missile launching hatch is still there, but there have been some changes made...

No word on a Carbonite Han Block though :(

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Scott on May 5, 2004, 01:20 PM
I also read over at the GH forums that Mike said Hasbro said the mold for the original Cloud Car was lost forever and so the likelyhood of a new updated one ever being made would be cost prohibitive...idiots ::)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Nicklab on May 6, 2004, 02:31 PM
So, let me get this straight:  Hasbro can't simply BUY a vintage Clound Car on the secondary market, take it apart and develop a mold from it?  Lame and cheap, IMO.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on May 29, 2004, 07:10 PM
GH has pics of the OTC TIE Fighter boxed and loose. Thankfully, it has the corrected KB exclusive mold without the battery compartment.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: JediMAC on May 30, 2004, 02:51 PM
Here's the Vader's Tie from 4-inches.de:

(http://www.4-inches.de/inhalt/news/2004/05/vh_vaderstiefighterver.jpg)

I assume that's the Gunner Station Vader...?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on May 30, 2004, 04:42 PM
Hard to tell, but that's a good guess. The 4-inches link to the figure goes to the wrong image.

I take it from the pics that this is the "battle damaged" version?

That's nifty packaging. Damn them for making it look so good.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 31, 2004, 10:36 AM
Looks to me like the figure has the waist cape but not the full "neck" cape.  If it is the Gunner Station version, they've modified it since the original had no waist cape.  Of course, as Tydirium said, it's hard to tell exactly what figure it is at this point, considering the link is incorrect on 4-inches' website.

On the topic of other vehicles, does anyone know if the side guns and the missle launcher attached to the "new" ESB decoed Slave I are removable or if they are permanently attached to the outside of the hull?  At this point, I'm considering buying it, but if they're a permanent part of the ship's hull, I might have to reconsider.

Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Nicklab on May 31, 2004, 01:34 PM
I'll be somewhat disappointed if this really is the Gunner Station Vader.  There's also the possibility it could be Vader from the Complete Galaxy set.

My choice for this Vader, had it been a rehash, would have been the CommTech Vader.  That's the Vader I've currently got in my TIE Fighter.  It's got softgoods all around, and his hands are even posed as if they're on the control yoke of his TIE Fighter.

Despite the saying, everything old is NOT new again.  It's still the same, old stuff.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Brian on June 1, 2004, 10:02 AM
I think this is a vehicle pack I'll be picking up, since I missed Vader's TIE the first time around.  On a side note, still really digging this silver and black packaging on things...just nice and nostalgia-ey :).
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2004, 03:17 PM
Yeah, the packaging is so appealing that it overrides the repack anger I have. It's lovely. The new pics at GH show it off even more, don't you think? They way they've positioned the TIE on the side panels so it looks part of the movie images is brilliant.

Those new pics of Vader  (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/2871-vadertie_04.jpg) certainly are the Gunner Station one, right?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 2, 2004, 07:48 PM
Yeah, that's definitely the Gunner Station Vader.  I guess my seeing the cloth waist cape was merely a trick of light in the first picture, since it now looks like it's just the neck cape being held tight due to the twist-tie around Vader's waist.  

That being said, this is really one of the best Vaders they could have included in the set.  The cape is removable (at least on the GS one) so I don't think it would be as prone to ripping as the CTC version, and the figure was made to sit in a TIE cockpit anyway, so I think they went the right route with this one.  

I'm curious to see what they end up doing with the packin figures for the ESB Slave I and the new Y-Wing.  Is there going to be a Fett included (I haven't seen pictures; and if so which one?), and who is included with the Y-Wing?  A Gold Leader from the Saga line?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2004, 08:23 PM
It's been a while since I've even seen my GS Vader. I guess my only beef would be with the headsculpt. This figure was before they really nailed the proportions correctly. This one seems a bit tiny. I agree that's a good choice though.

If Hasbro's recent history didn't make me think otherwise, I'd speculate that Slave 1 would include a Fett kitbashed from the Saga Boba and Jango Pilot figures. Now my money is on them cramming Saga Boba in without any changes.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Nicklab on June 3, 2004, 12:48 AM
I'm curious to see what they end up doing with the packin figures for the ESB Slave I and the new Y-Wing.  Is there going to be a Fett included (I haven't seen pictures; and if so which one?), and who is included with the Y-Wing?  A Gold Leader from the Saga line?

There hasn't been any word of pack-ins with these vehicles thus far.  I'm planning on putting my Gold Leader figure in the new Y-Wing, and either a Pit of Carkoon or VOTC Boba Fett in the new Slave I.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on June 3, 2004, 08:32 AM
There hasn't been any word of pack-ins with these vehicles thus far.  I'm planning on putting my Gold Leader figure in the new Y-Wing, and either a Pit of Carkoon or VOTC Boba Fett in the new Slave I.

Here is the Pre-sell at Amazon.com:
Star Wars Return of the Jedi 3.75" Red Y-Wing Gold Leader (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000231FT0/qid=1086265737/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-7154480-2906458?v=glance&s=toys)

Note that its says:
"From the Manufacturer:
This is the 3.75" scaled Star Wars Red Y-Wing Gold Leader vehicle. Comes with Gold Leader Pilot figure. This item was in Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi."

Good chance that the Y-Wing has a pack-in :)

Now, whether the pack-in pilot is just the same recycled figure from the Red Leader X-Wing or Dutch Vander or something else, that I just don't know...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2004, 01:37 PM
Arvel Crynyd Part III is my guess on the Y-Wing

Yakface had a post yesterday that they heard the Cloud Car was on tap for next year...

I find that highly doubtful
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 3, 2004, 06:55 PM
Good to hear there's a pack-in for the Y-wing. I'll keep my expectations to 0% just in case.

Quote
Cloud Car was on tap for next year

(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/pigsfly.jpg)
Yeah.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 21, 2004, 09:34 PM
I went over to Entertainment Earth today to will-call some Kill Bill figures (which are fantastic, btw) and they had the boxed OTC TIE and X-wing out in the lobby. It's the first time I've held any OTC line stuff in my hands, and my oh my, the packaging and presentation is so delicious! It makes me excited to find both vehicles at retail, regardless of being rehashes. You get a rush of vintage era nostalgia looking at them the I, quite frankly, haven't felt once in the modern era.

It's perfect.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Scott on June 30, 2004, 04:07 PM
(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/otc_slave1.jpg)

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.headlines/id.1066/dn/default.cfm

Is that 300th Boba?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on June 30, 2004, 04:14 PM
Sure looks like 300th Fett doesn't it.

Hmmm.

I am not sure what I think of this one.  Ep2 re-paint Slave 1 to look like Ep5 Slave 1, with a figure I already have.  I guess I'll have to see it in person before I write it off.

Nice package though...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2004, 04:38 PM
It's all about the packaging :-\  

Vader's Tie looks like a great display piece, as long as I don't open it.  I need a boxed Falcon regardless, so OTC will be great.  

But this is a dilemma.  I have a purple boxed Slave I.  I have two, maybe three boxed Ep II Slave I's.  Do I really need another?  I doubt it.  But dang, leaving those in the box sure would make an awesome display of the ships.  The packaging is stunning and eye catching, so much nicer than the hideous green and slightly less unsightful purple versions.  Much nicer than Saga blue as well.  

Hmmm, now that I think about it, I need to go see just how many Ep II slave I are in storage.....
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Diddly on June 30, 2004, 05:17 PM
Holy crap, that looks awesome! I might just get it because of the 300th Fett, since I already have the E2 Slave I...
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Nicklab on June 30, 2004, 05:18 PM
This looks lightyears better than the AOTC Slave I ever did.  Wow!  The ESB paintjob is hot, and the modifications are notable:

-different cannons
-new blasters amidships
-more missiles
-no seismic charges

300th Fett as a pack-in?  Not bad, especially after Hasbro put that awful Gunner Station Vader in with the new Vader TIE.  This has always been a really good figure.  I can understand this one getting rehashed.

Now, I've been a loose collector for a while...but this looks tremendous in the package!  By far, it's one of the best window boxes I've ever seen Hasbro do.  I think I might just be buying two of these and I'll be retiring my POTF2 Slave I.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: jadesfire on June 30, 2004, 05:49 PM
Fantastic packaging but I am a little leary that the front/top will be hard to find in mint condition.  This would be another item I would have to leave packaged...blast it anyways, I'm already out of room!!!
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 30, 2004, 05:58 PM
Aaargh! My love/hate relationship with Hasbro rides another set of waves today. You drag me down with the wave7 casepack cancellation, then bring me up with this, you stinking wenches.

I'm a sucker for OTC packaging, that's for sure. I'm also of the opinion that the Ep2 Slave1 mold smokes the vintage/POTF2 version, so this, to me, is the most logical and well-done repaint that could happen. I'll be buying two.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on June 30, 2004, 06:06 PM
Fantastic packaging but I am a little leary that the front/top will be hard to find in mint condition.

Yes, no doubt. I'm suprised that I've seen so many OTC Vader TIE's locally that are actually in great shape. None have had the damage I expect out of that flimsy top/front window deal. Instead, to my surprise, it's the OTC TIE Fighters packed with the X-Wings that seem to be coming out of the box already squished. I'm getting ready to return one today after finding a better box yesterday.

So maybe we'll get lucky. I didn't have too much problem with the B-wing's similar package design, though this seems even more flimsy when you consider those side front panels that sure don't help things. I can imagine finding boxes with those black bars between the front  windows creased or caved in.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Brian on July 1, 2004, 09:31 AM
This is one that I'll be picking up too if I can find it.  I only actually have the Episode 2 Slave I, and would really like a classic, OT version.  Plus, like you guys said, it really looks spiffy in that packaging too.  A nicely done repaint/repack the way it looks.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Brian on August 11, 2004, 09:54 AM
Hasbro has updated with a feature on the upcoming, TRU exclusive Y-Wing (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.headlines/id.1087/dn/default.cfm)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2004, 10:32 AM
Looks like the Y-Wing is a repaint.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on August 11, 2004, 10:54 AM
AND, it looks like the pilot is a re-hash of the X-Wing "Red Leader" figure and NOT the Saga Gold Leader figure.

 :'(

Not unexpected given today's era of cheap out, but still disappointing.

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2004, 11:05 AM
STAR WARS sample VEHLICE 2 PACK UNKNOW EXCLUSIVE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5914611376&rd=1)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2004, 11:10 AM
Same one with better pictures.

OTC TIE FIGHTER & X-WING FIGHTER  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5914610454)
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on August 11, 2004, 12:32 PM
 ??? More exclusive vehicle things to chase down. Well, exlusive packaging is all, really, but this kind of stuff counts to me. I'll have to get one. It'a actually a neat concept and the figures included actually should make the set pretty compelling to the casual buyer. But where in the world is this going to show up?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: chuckles on August 11, 2004, 01:06 PM
I've read elsewhere that this one will also be a Sams Club exclusive, much like that Falcon with the extra figs. No clue if it's true though.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Morgbug on August 11, 2004, 01:14 PM
I've read elsewhere that this one will also be a Sams Club exclusive, much like that Falcon with the extra figs. No clue if it's true though.

That's greeeeat news ::)  Ergo, a US exclusive.  Gee, thanks.  It's pretty cool and frankly, I'd much rather buy that two pack than get both separately.  Less display space period and the pilots are a neat touch, though I wouldn't open this one.  
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on August 11, 2004, 02:20 PM
My info is that this one is designed NOT for Sam's Club, but rather it will be available at their competitor, CostCo (http://www.costco.com).

:)

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Morgbug on August 11, 2004, 03:44 PM
Hmm, we at least have Costco.  That could be good news, if they pick it up here.  Tough call, I've very seldom seen SW toys there, only the old Epic Force.  Though they do carry movies, so if they can ship this to coincide with the release, it may work out well.  Thanks for the tip Jeff.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: SilverZ on August 11, 2004, 09:20 PM
Thanks for that, Jeff. At least with Costco it shouldn't be a problem getting one for anyone that responds to area reports within a few days of the first sightings. Lots of them around here, too.  Any guess on price? 34.99? Maybe 39.99?
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Diddly on August 12, 2004, 01:05 AM
That double packing is nice....

I'm guessing the price will be around $50 ($20 for each vehicle, $5 for the figure). I'll probably pass, since I have both POTF2 models (With better models coming soon (TIE), or already here (X-Wing).
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jeff on September 6, 2004, 12:52 AM
My info is that this one is designed NOT for Sam's Club, but rather it will be available at their competitor, CostCo (http://www.costco.com).

Looks like my original info was right on the nose, as GH is now reporting that the TIE vs. X-Wing 2-pack is a CostCo exclusive. 

JD.com - You heard it here first!   ;)

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: Jesse James on September 6, 2004, 01:13 AM
A nice call there Jeff for sure.

That isn't a bad deal...  I still am not wild about the ships or the figures really, but irregardless it's a good deal.  A far better deal than what you'd get at TRU buying the same stuff.
Title: Re: Vehicle discussion/speculation!
Post by: ruiner on December 1, 2006, 01:48 PM
Jeez, what's up with the Falcons on ebay?  Most are ending well over $100, some are even topping the $150 price!

Must be parents looking to get their kids one of the most recognizable ships from the OT (and PT if you look closely)...

 ???