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Title: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Scott on June 10, 2004, 09:50 AM
http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.headlines/id.1047/dn/default.cfm

(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars//images/news/falcon_out.jpg)
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Jeff on June 10, 2004, 10:31 AM
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A Special value-pack will be available at Sam’s Club.

Huh?  What do you suppose they mean by that?  Maybe an OTC Falcon packed with a OTC Han and OTC Chewie?

Maybe an OTC Falcon packed with something else?

Hmmm... regardless, this is a must have for me.  I never picked up the 1995 version because I had the vintage one and was only collecting the figures and "new" vehicles.  I always kinda regretted it.  Now, I can change that by nabbing one of these.

I might even drag this sucker along with my vOTC Han and vOTC Chewie to work with me (since my argument to put it in the living room is going no where).

:)

Jeff

Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2004, 10:34 AM
I've kind of been thinking about picking this up as well, and I hope to.  I did get the POTF2 version on clearance, and had a vintage one that was passed down from my cousins to me, to my brother, and resides at my parents house.  I'm glad there are at least a few changes (light up back, bigger cockpit) to make it different from the POTF2 version I have displayed now.  I really like the idea that Jeff has mentioned having this new Falcon, along with VOTC Han and Chewie all displayed together.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Scott on June 10, 2004, 11:10 AM
I'm thinking you're right Jeff, a Han and Chewie add ons...or maybe they'll go all out and give up Luke, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, R2 and 3PO
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: JediMAC on June 10, 2004, 02:20 PM
Eh.  I'll pick it up of course.  I obviously would've loved an all-new sculpt and slightly larger scale of course (pipe dream, I know).  Nice to see they've made a few modifications to it though, so it'll at least be a little different from my vintage and POTF2 versions.  Not really thrilled at the prospect of owning 3 of these things now, but what the hell's a collector to do...   :P

As for Sam's Club, I'd guess the same thing Jeff already mentioned - just an OTC Han and Chewie packed in with it.  Hopefully it's nothing more exciting than that, 'cause I really don't want to deal with some bizarro exclusive issue here.

Of course, the VHTF POTF2 green carded Lando came from a Sam's Club exclusive 3-pack, so ya' never know...   :-\
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: SilverZ on June 10, 2004, 03:41 PM
It's nice to see this ship is the real deal and not some last minute OTC unremarkable rehash. Overall it's good they're finally getting the vehicle back in circulation - it has been a long time. I need to to pick one up for no other reason than my POTF2 version is actually yellowing.

I'm assuming that the Sam's Club pack will simply be carded figures shrinkwrapped to the carton.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Ben on June 10, 2004, 06:16 PM
Hm. I think I'll wait to see a review here or at GH before throwing down the money.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Jeff on June 17, 2004, 12:17 PM
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A Special value-pack will be available at Sam’s Club.

Huh?  What do you suppose they mean by that?  Maybe an OTC Falcon packed with a OTC Han and OTC Chewie?


Ding Ding Ding!

Looks like the obvious choices of Han and Chewie as the pack-ins is correct.

Eh, I can pass on the special pack since I've already got those two figures...
Jeff
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2004, 01:18 PM
Congrats on the picks...yawn on the set, yawn on the Falcon

Still have a POTF2 boxed one sitting in my basement cause its soooo big

Might pick up a clearanced OTC version
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: SilverZ on June 17, 2004, 01:48 PM
So I suppose these are going to be incorporated into the actual Falcon packaging, window-boxed or something, and not just an add on. If they are inside, I'm going to have a good deal of debate with myself about getting this to keep in the packaging or not.

At least it's not some exclusive figure type thing, even kit-bashed ones.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Jedirhino on June 17, 2004, 04:04 PM
(http://www.potf2.com/files/swjunk/watermark/Weird%20carded%20POTJ%20Han_w.jpg)(http://www.potf2.com/files/swjunk/watermark/Weird%20carded%20Chewy_w.jpg)

These are the pack-ins for the OTC Falcon...there are definitely some improvements on the Falcon that I am looking forward to...but these repacks are not it!!!
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: SilverZ on June 17, 2004, 04:33 PM
One thing that has been worrying me about the Falcon itself - the stickers from the POTF2 version. They sure aren't on the OTC one in those shots. I'm figuring there won't be any for this, which is too bad because the stickers added a lot of detail to the last version. There really hasn't been consumer-applied sticker sheets in a while, has there? What was the last vehicle to have them?

And is there a place that has archived hi-res scans of the sticker sheet that's available for DL?
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Jeff on June 17, 2004, 04:39 PM
And is there a place that has archived hi-res scans of the sticker sheet that's available for DL?


Vintage Falcon:
http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/vintfalconstix.jpg

PotF2 Falcon:
http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/potf2falconstix.jpg

Just print them out and go crazy!

Lots of other Vintage and PotF2 sticker sheets are there too.  Another great place to go for Sticker Sheet DLs is gadders.com (mainly vintage though).

Jeff
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: SilverZ on June 17, 2004, 04:52 PM
Those are perfect! Thanks so much for the help, Jeff.  ;D



Vintage Falcon:
http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/vintfalconstix.jpg

PotF2 Falcon:
http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/potf2falconstix.jpg

Just print them out and go crazy!

Lots of other Vintage and PotF2 sticker sheets are there too.  Another great place to go for Sticker Sheet DLs is gadders.com (mainly vintage though).

Jeff

Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2004, 03:23 PM
I haven't seen this at retail yet, but I have seen where some people have (there are some pics on the RS forums if anyone is interested).  Anyways, are any of you going to pick this up?  Although I already have the POTF2 Falcon, I was considering getting the new one since it looked like the new electronics, etc. might be kind of spiffy.  After seeing some of the pics, I'm not sure now.  The "redesigned" cockpit isn't as nice as I thought, and it looks like there is no "dashboard" anymore.  One of the pics at RS has VOTC Han in the cockpit, and it doesn't look as if Chewie is going next to him, but I could be wrong.  Anyways, are any of you picking this up, definitely not, or waiting and seeing?
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: DSJ™ on July 16, 2004, 03:37 PM
I'm going to pick it up. That box art is just eye candy to me!  ;)

(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars//images/news/falcon_inpack_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2004, 03:41 PM
That is true, the box art is quite fetching :)
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2004, 03:41 PM
Yup, I'm in too.  The box is just too nice.  I have a loose POTF2 version as well, so boxed is good for me.  I really like all of the OTC boxed vehicles and wouldn't mind dumping my POTF2 boxes but the timing is off for that right now.  I definitely have too many Slave I's, but the new package is very nice, IMO.  

With the Falcon if they ever go on clearance (need to have Walmart bring this in for that to happen), I might get a second, due to the electronics and then dump my POTF2 version.  Loony, eh?

I'm just patiently waiting for the announcement of OTC versions of the B-wing, A-wing, Tie Interceptor, Tie Bomber, AT-ST, AT-AT and skiff :-*
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: DSJ™ on July 16, 2004, 04:02 PM
I'm just patiently waiting for the announcement of OTC versions of the B-wing, A-wing, Tie Interceptor, Tie Bomber, AT-ST, AT-AT and skiff :-*

Yes Mr. Lucas! Knock it off, your getting me all Sweaty & Nervous!  ;D
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2004, 04:57 PM
Just wait until they release all the vintage mini-rigs in OTC packaging, then you'll be a torrent of sweatiness.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: DSJ™ on July 16, 2004, 05:00 PM
Knock it off, I almost spewed my beer all over my PC reading what you wrote! Mini-rigs! OMG  ::)
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2004, 05:08 PM
Fear not, they'll get me too.  they'll also release trilogo versions.  Anyone need an OTC rebel transport :-*
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Nicklab on July 16, 2004, 10:19 PM
Just wait until they release all the vintage mini-rigs in OTC packaging, then you'll be a torrent of sweatiness.

That might be the only way I get the ISP-6.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2004, 10:32 PM
This just in from Comic-Con!

The Sam's Club exclusive OTC Falcon not only includes the previously mentioned Cantina Han and Mechanic Chewie (ugh), but also includes MMC C-3PO, PotJ Ben, PotJ R2, and CT Luke!

That's 6 figures!

Too bad they are all repacks that I already have...  :-\

Guess I can pass on this one for sure and just pick up the regular version.

Jeff
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Diddly on July 22, 2004, 04:53 PM
(http://www.rebelscum.com//gallery/sdcc04/thurs/IMG_4089.jpg)


Hasbro REALLY enjoys repacks, don't they?

And on further speculation, these figs don't even have weapons!
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Ben on July 22, 2004, 10:07 PM
I'm thinking about picking this new version up, if only for the electronics and lights.

Fire bad. Lights pretty.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: Morgbug on July 22, 2004, 11:34 PM
I'm thinking about picking this new version up, if only for the electronics
Fire bad. Lights pretty.

Buffy fan ;D

I'll be picking up the Falcon, one for boxed display and if it hits clearance, probably a second then sell off the POTF2 version.  

Thanks for that pick.  I was wondering what that rehash repack was going to be with.  At least it makes marginal sense with the Falcon.  Should have repacked POTF2 Luke blast shield though.  Sure, it's a crappy sculpt, but at least it would have been a less rehashed figure.
Title: Re: OTC Millenium Falcon
Post by: JediMAC on July 24, 2004, 05:23 AM
I wasn't thrilled when I saw the new setup with this Falcon on Wednesday.  With the 6 "carded" figures displayed/attached at the top, it pretty much guarantees that I'll have to be buying this version from Sam's, rather than the regular one in the stores.  I'll just pull the Falcon out, and leave the figures in the long display bubble.  The Hasbro guys couldn't give me a price quote/estimate on the Sam's version one though.  Hopefully it's not too much more than the regular retail one...