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Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on August 4, 2004, 04:00 PM
VOTC Wookiee (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.headlines/id.1084/dn/default.cfm)
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: JediMAC on August 4, 2004, 05:12 PM
(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85269.jpg)

That Chewie sounds really nice. Removable bandolier...

Bobb, where do you get the impression that Chewie's bandolier is removable?  I was actually going to comment on this to the contrary - that it appears that it's not going to be removable, as most of us were afraid of...  But hopefully you caught something somewhere that I just missed.  The only blurb I saw on the bandolier was this:

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Decoed in his classic ginger-brown fur and wearing nothing but his bandolier, Chewbacca required over 60 paint operations.

I didn't read "wearing nothing but his bandolier" as implying that it wasn't sculpted onto him.  Plus, the following statement seems to suggest that Chewie's only "accessory" is his bowcaster.  I would think that if the bandolier was removable, they'd mention that here as well...

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He comes with a bowcaster that requires one-time customer assembly.

But I'd be happy as a clam if you were right!  (are clams really that happy, and how can you tell?)
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on August 4, 2004, 06:12 PM
I too noticed no word on it being removable, but...  I wouldn't be surprised if it is.  Looking at the photo, it's either really raised fromthe sculpt or it's separate.

The other thing...  The # of articulation points in the torso, to me, implies a separate bandoleir.  I don't know how they'd do it otherwise without it looking awkward or hindering the articulation.

I'm holding out hope...  For now.
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on August 4, 2004, 06:24 PM
The other thing...  The # of articulation points in the torso, to me, implies a separate bandoleir.  I don't know how they'd do it otherwise without it looking awkward or hindering the articulation.

That seems like hella good reasoning for it to be seperate. Otherwise, the only way that 3 segment torso would work is if they bandolier was a molded component that is permanently attached to the topmost torso section. My money's on it being removable.
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on August 4, 2004, 06:39 PM
It could definitely be just as you mentioned though Jared, as I was thinking something similar.  

I'm hoping removable.  Wookie Fodder's in need.
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: JediMAC on August 4, 2004, 07:10 PM
I had pondered the difficulty of a sculpted bandolier with those 3 articulation points in his torso as well, but ultimately concluded what Jared just mentioned - that it's molded to only the topmost piece.  But I think with me, it's somehow telling that the pouch seems to lay against Chewie's hip so well down there.  I dunno...

Just looks too nicely strapped onto him for it to be a loose accessory.  But if it's indeed loose, then Hasbro's apparently done a very nice job on it, and making it conform to Chewie's body.

I also love how this Chewie is kinda "knock-kneed", just like he is in the movies, and how Peter Mayhew is in real life.  That's a very cool and authentic added touch with this figure.

I think this Chewie looks top-notch.  What I'd love to see sometime in the future, is for Hasbro to make a variation on this Chewie, by replacing his ROTJ head and hairstyle on this here VOTC figure, with his ANH/ESB one (with the "pulled back" hairstyle).  Now that would be an acceptable rehash from Hasbro, that most collectors would likely not take offense to...   8)
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on August 4, 2004, 09:00 PM
Best. Chewie. Ever. Looks like Hasbro has another winner.

Too bad he doesn't have ball jointed knees though.  :(
Title: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Muftak on August 5, 2004, 03:24 PM
Hasbro has Artoo up!! (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.headlines/id.1085/dn/default.cfm)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - by the Case Pre-Orders
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2004, 02:09 PM
I was wondering, for those of you who ended up ordering cases of the VOTC online, have any of you received them yet (the ones that are out, anyways).  I didn't think I had read any posts regarding that (just store finds), so I was just curious.  Also, I was looking over some of the case assortment over at EE (of which I only see two right now), and unless I am reading it wrong, it seems like C-3PO could be a tough one to find.  Right now they are listing:

Original Trilogy Vintage Figures, Wave 3, Revision 1:

2x Boba Fett - Return of the Jedi, 1x R2-D2 - Return of the Jedi, 1x Chewbacca - Return of the Jedi, 1x Stormtrooper - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x Yoda - Empire Strikes Back, 1x C-3P0 - Empire Strikes Back, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi - A New Hope

Original Trilogy Vintage Figures, Wave 3, Revision 2:

1x Boba Fett - Return of the Jedi, 2x Stormtrooper - Return of the Jedi, 2x Yoda - Empire Strikes Back, 1x Lando Calrissian - Empire Strikes Back, 2x Darth Vader - Empire Strikes Back

Although I can't complain, since I have had decent luck so far finding VOTC in stores (all but Vader thus far), I am really worried about the remaining figures.  Am I the only shmuck that didn't preorder these figures, and decided to "try his luck" at retail? ;)  I guess many people have had decent luck so far, so hopefully that will continue.  I really worry about the ROTJ wave, with fan favorites Boba Fett and Stormtrooper...and R2-D2 and Chewbacca who seem to be somewhat shortpacked as well.  Gots to get me that wookiee, well...all of them really :P
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on August 25, 2004, 02:33 PM
Since our VOTC thread is getting so huge, I thought I'd abuse my new found Mod skillz and spin off separate threads for the ESB wave and the RotJ waves...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on August 25, 2004, 02:44 PM
Just a  summary from the other thread...

Chewie:
(http://hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85269.jpg)

Boba Fett:
(http://hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85271.jpg)

R2-D2:
(http://hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85270.jpg)

Stormtrooper:
(http://hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85272.jpg)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - by the Case Pre-Orders
Post by: Jeff on August 25, 2004, 02:50 PM
I was wondering, for those of you who ended up ordering cases of the VOTC online, have any of you received them yet (the ones that are out, anyways). 

I have not yet recieved ANY of the vOTC cases I ordered, including wave 1 which I am sure is going to be cancelled at some point...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on August 25, 2004, 03:49 PM
Never saw any of my preorders, so I cancelled them all, and relied on retail.  Glad I cancelled because I am all caught up. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jadesfire on August 25, 2004, 06:37 PM
I cancelled my original wave 1 order with EE because I found three of the four of them at retail.  I still have wave 3 on order with them but am hopeful that I will find everything at retail in September (because even Shopko is suppose to get vintage figures in).  I wonder if they are going to change their shipping amounts due to the over abundance of Leia, Han and Obiwan on the pegs.  At least from what I've read in the MI/WI threads, they are EVERYWHERE and no sign of movement after the first initial release.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on August 25, 2004, 07:32 PM
I was told by EE that they did get initial shipments of Wave 1.5 (or 1.0, not sure) and went on to say they have been getting allocation #s that weren't pretty. But that was about a month ago. I thought Scott got a case from them? I was caught up on Wave 1 before any of my preorders came into stock, so I cancelled up to Wave 2.5.

I had a TRU bring a case out for me the other day (they seem to be getting mostly Wave 2, I thought), only to discover it was 1.5. I hope that doesn't mean after those initial Vader/Yoda cases, Hasbro started shipping Wave 1 again, and TRU becomes the retail space that ends up with too many of that wave too late in the game. I'm still frightened that all the retailers are going to be stocked up on inventory before the ROTJ figs hit.

Therefore I shall pray to the e-tail gods for abundant Wave 3 shipments.  :(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on August 25, 2004, 07:49 PM
Odds are the Jedi asst will be the toughest to find.  It is one looking set IMO.  That Chewie alone makes it worth it to.  Something about the Stormtrooper seems out of place though.  The poseability looks something like the 12" Stormie.  Hope im wrong on that one. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 20, 2004, 01:55 PM
Someone in Arizona found the ROTJ wave!  Happy Hunting!!!!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 20, 2004, 02:00 PM
Oh man, the hunt is back on.  To be honest, this is the wave that I'm most worried about finding (as many of us probably are).  Let's hope they pop up in abundance near everyone soon!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 20, 2004, 02:09 PM
Someone in Arizona found the ROTJ wave!  Happy Hunting!!!!

 :o

What the?!?

Some places haven't even seen the ESB wave and now we're on RotJ?  Where did they find them, Target/TRU/Wally?

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 20, 2004, 02:10 PM
Wally World...check out RS ;)

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 20, 2004, 02:14 PM
Damn... I didn't even find Lando and 3PO yet...

This is hopeless...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 20, 2004, 02:18 PM
This is one I hope e-tail doesn't get the shaft on like they seemed to have happened on the latest case...bastards at Hasbro!

I wonder what percentage of business Hasbro does is with e-tail?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Darby on September 20, 2004, 04:17 PM
You know, I wouldn't worry about these.  These are going to ship through Christmas, right?  I have a feeling a lot of us are going to clean up on these at clearance prices after the new year. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 20, 2004, 04:18 PM
I second that Dave.  I've found NONE of the ESB yet.  A friend in the area got me Lando and Vader on Friday though, so that's a start...  Still need doubles of them though, and 3PO and Yoda I've not got at all.

I wanted 5 Stormtroopers...  Things aren't shaping up well for that. :(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 20, 2004, 05:25 PM
That's crap, the ESB haven't even shown their hides round these parts yet! And now ROTJ is already out?

Damn Hasbro and their messed up shipping...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on September 21, 2004, 03:28 PM
This is one I hope e-tail doesn't get the shaft on like they seemed to have happened on the latest case...bastards at Hasbro!

I wonder what percentage of business Hasbro does is with e-tail?

I've been checking my EE order with fear every day, dreading a shift in estimated arrival, and it's still holding fast to September (though pre-sold out apparently). Hopefully they'll not get screwed, because I have zero confidence in tracking down either Fett or the Stormtrooper. Then again, the only thing Hasbro seems to be doing with any degree of regularity at the moment is screwing e-tailers.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on September 21, 2004, 05:23 PM
Mesa AZ to be exact, my new casa ;D

Also, as a point of interest the 2.5 wave has been hitting TRU hard, I saw 5-6 cases with Lando and C3P0 at my local TRU getting stocked in the PM.


DBK

Someone in Arizona found the ROTJ wave!  Happy Hunting!!!!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 21, 2004, 05:32 PM
I second that Dave.  I've found NONE of the ESB yet.

Well, Jesse, you and I live on the East coast (or what I like to call the Least coast when it comes to Star Wars toys) and will probably have to wait like another month for these to show up here. They always seem to hit the West coast first.

As for ESB, I found Vader and Yoda 1 time at a TRU. That was it. Never saw them again (at least not yet) and have not seen Lando or 3P0 at all, anywhere. Not even at the scalper toy shows. And that's odd. Those guys always have the new **** for 4x the retail on their tables as soon as it hits. Went to one last weekend, and saw nada. Come to think of it, I didn't even see Vader or Yoda VOTC either.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 21, 2004, 05:50 PM
I agree...  However I did find some ESB remnants last night finally so part of me has some hope, but in the end we do get the shaft out here for product.

Its always the last to show here (well, generally), and not in the quantities others seem to get. :)

Trickle-down effect from the west to east...  And it really dissipates by the time it gets here.  *sigh*
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on September 21, 2004, 06:28 PM
Dave,

Nice job on the review.  I am finally excited to see the DVD's and you review helped.

BTW, how did you become a Seahawk fan way out there in Jersey?  Let me guess you like Sir MIx A Lot too ;D?


DBK
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 21, 2004, 06:46 PM
Dave,
Nice job on the review.  I am finally excited to see the DVD's and you review helped.

Thanks, I had fun writing it and "forcing" myself to watch those DVD's.  ;D

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BTW, how did you become a Seahawk fan way out there in Jersey?  Let me guess you like Sir MIx A Lot too ;D?

Oh boy. I took a lot of heat for this explanation a while back, but it's the truth, so I'll just copy and paste from the other thread instead of making up a new explanation:

Dave's going to refresh my memory in a moment here as to who his NBA team is.  It's not the Sonics though, I know that much.  He's not even from Seattle, so I find his Seahawk fandom a bit curious...  Care to explain D.?

uhmmm, not really much to the story to be honest. back around... 1980? 1981 maybe? i was 10 or 11 and just really getting into sports. at that time, every football team's jersey looked the same. just a bland color with a number. except for seattle. they had this really cool logo on the sleeve. so, they became my team. but they do have a "connection" of sorts to one of my favorite bands... pearl jam :)

So there you go. OK, let me have it...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 22, 2004, 12:26 AM
Those Mother *******!

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C

Update September 20, 2004. Due to supply issues from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth is estimating to fill a portion of orders for this item. As of this date, however, we do not have exact numbers as to the quantity we can fill.

Star Wars - The Original Trilogy Collection 3 3/4 inch Special Edition Vintage Figure Assortment Wave 3. Case of 8 individually packaged figures includes 2x Boba Fett - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x R2-D2 - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x Chewbacca - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 2x Stormtrooper - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x Lando Calrissian - Empire Strikes Back, 1x Darth Vader - Empire Strikes Back.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C3

Update September 20, 2004. This is the ONLY upcoming assortment of Vintage Star Wars figures that Hasbro can guarantee we will receive and can still take orders on with confidence.

1x Boba Fett - Return of the Jedi, 2x Stormtrooper - Return of the Jedi, 2x Yoda - Empire Strikes Back, 1x Lando Calrissian - Empire Strikes Back, 2x Darth Vader - Empire Strikes Back.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 22, 2004, 12:29 AM
This is really getting out of hand now. What is Hasbro trying to do? Make people stop collecting figures? What is so hard about making case assortments? 8 figures in a case. 4 figures in each assortment. I know - lets take 1 of these, 2 of these, and throw in 5 old figures. Yeah, that's it!! Brilliant!!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 22, 2004, 12:41 AM
Nope, MAKE you go to retail, who they're in the back pockets of basically.

I'd bet dollars to donuts that retail bitched on this one.  Just throwing my guess out there, but I think etail's cut into them so much because collectors just are skipping over them, and they're fighting back at the source now.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 22, 2004, 01:08 AM
But with assortments like this, they are just going to end up burning themselves. Unless of course they are making different assortments available to regular retail. Which I highly doubt. Regardless of where these figures are going to be sold, these assortments suck ass.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 22, 2004, 01:29 AM
Update September 20, 2004. Due to supply issues from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth is estimating to fill a portion of orders for this item. As of this date, however, we do not have exact numbers as to the quantity we can fill.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-04/mad.gif)

I better get my ******* vOTC Chewie, R2, Fett, and Stormtrooper!

Hasbro can suck it.

 >:(
Jeff

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on September 22, 2004, 04:11 PM
Those Mother *******!

And the case (if EE get it at all) looks pushed to November. Good, because I really enjoy looking for Stormtroopers at retail. Boba Fett, too.

Hasbro can really just go to hell and die now for all I care. Way to keep the customers happy. At least Walmart can say they got them first, and that's what counts, right?  ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 22, 2004, 05:00 PM
Those Mother *******!

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C

Update September 20, 2004. Due to supply issues from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth is estimating to fill a portion of orders for this item. As of this date, however, we do not have exact numbers as to the quantity we can fill.

Star Wars - The Original Trilogy Collection 3 3/4 inch Special Edition Vintage Figure Assortment Wave 3. Case of 8 individually packaged figures includes 2x Boba Fett - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x R2-D2 - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x Chewbacca - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 2x Stormtrooper - Return of the Jedi (NEW), 1x Lando Calrissian - Empire Strikes Back, 1x Darth Vader - Empire Strikes Back.

"Updated September 22, 2004. Hasbro has confirmed now that all backorders for this item will be filled."

Whew!

Estimated Arrival - November 2004  ::)

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 22, 2004, 05:13 PM
Whew that is good news...but the November date is puzzling to say the least...I hope I can find a Mint 3PO and Lando and I can officially cancel my 2.5 orders.  That would leave a mint ROTJ figs...which I hope flood retail in the next few days because I'm jonesing for these figures, especially the Stormie
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2004, 05:32 PM
Same boat here with my order at bigbadtoystore.  They long ago cancelled the ROTJ preorder they had, but I still have the first 8 figures outstanding and not a peep from them.  Those are my openers for all intents and purposes, so I'm more than a little nervous about that order being filled.  Nervous enough to have picked up additional figures of Yoda and Luke. 

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At least Walmart can say they got them first, and that's what counts, right?   

I wish, Walmart up here isn't even carrying these >:(  They're too busy with Astro Boy and Power Rangers.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 23, 2004, 01:09 AM
Flooding retail's a REALLY nice thought on the ROTJ wave.  I'd love some of that...  To see a sea of Fett's, Stormtroopers, Chewie's, and yeah R2... 

Inevitably, far more R2.

Still, those are easily 3 of the best figures ever from Hasbro, even at $10 a pop.  Figures that should see re-release for the duration of the modern line.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Muftak on September 23, 2004, 10:43 AM
Out of pure chance I stopped by my local Target this morning and took a look around for some new figures. Walked straight past the always-cramped VOTCs because a General Lando had caught my eye. Never saw him in Saga, so I grabbed it and quickly plied through the pegs looking for Madine and Han.

Nada. I was happy with finding Lando though, and as I turned to walk away, I realized a VOTC Chewbacca was staring me in the face. And above him was a Boba Fett...

I searched and found Stormtroopers and R2s as well. I wound up buying Chewie and Stormtrooper...(as well as that General Lando and a spare Cloud Car Pilot.

The VOTC pegs were filled with all of the figures!! If I had never seen a VOTC before today, I could've walked into that store and bought all 12 and thought nothing of it. I hope this is the trend for the holiday season. (Not that I need to shop anymore, but, you know, out of compassion for my fellow collectors.)

Chewie's bandolier is NOT[/b] removable. Though it is a separately sculpted piece, it is pegged and glued into his shoulder. A little customizing will take care of that, of course (much easier than grinding down the whole piece like you used to) but it was so close to removable that it hurts. Still, he's a great figure. Main problem is the paint on the "blond" fur highlights tends to go a little overboard, resulting in Chewies that look like they just finished a tub of vanialla pudding. His head is not as movable as the CCCapture version, a disapointment as well. Other than that, everything is perfect. His waist works great--think the Wampa, but more solid. I have a Wookiee that can lean through 360 degrees! I'm really happy with him.

The Stormtrooper, on the other hand, is flawless. I was afraid of the working holster, especially after the Concept trooper from last year, but Hasbro nailed it with a new design I haven't heard mentioned before--the gun fits through a "keyhole" slot in the flat holster piece, rather than plugging into a big square cup. It really works and looks right when empty. These will make excellent bases for customized Han and Luke Troopers, too--the head pops of nice to give you a practically-empty helmet already, all the work will come in getting the big white neck ball down to the size of the other headholes. He looks good mixed in with my CT Troopers,even if he makes them look a little tall and lanky. I think I'm gonna have to stop back on my way to work and pick up a second...it's just that good.

I passed on Boba in the end. His head is too big for my taste, and his gauntlets are really bulky, even in person. The rubber cape sealed the deal--the 300th version looks better to me, so I'll keep the 10 bucks.

Artoo would've had a time convincing me. He looks like Artoo, all right, but the chrome dome is a minus to me, and the tools just aren't worth the ten bucks. So it didn't happen today.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 23, 2004, 10:52 AM
Congrats on the great find.  Hopefully these start popping up everywhere in the coming days/weeks/months now.  I just saw that someone had a review (with some pics) posted in the rebelscum forums...and really, all four of these figures look pretty good to me.  Might be one of the best waves overall, since all four figs look to be pretty good.  Really jonesin' for that Chewie, and the others look great as well.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 23, 2004, 10:57 AM
Congrats on picking them up, I know I am looking forward to this wave with HUGE anticipation!

My vOTC Han has been so lonely for his pal Chewie... well OK, maybe not too lonely since he's had vOTC Leia to keep him company, but he's missed Chewie nonetheless.

Everytime I see new loose pictures of Stormie in all those cool poses, I go crazy.  I am going to have SUCH a hard time not buying a dozen of those uber-articulated holster wearing Troopers!   ;D

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 23, 2004, 12:22 PM
Sweet Find Bobb!  I know I'll be haunting Targets in the land of Target for a few days here in hopes of getting those figures
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 24, 2004, 12:14 PM
Galactic Hunter has a little PREVIEW (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3417&zoneid=2) up of the vOTC Boba Fett.  I wasn't too sure when I first saw comic con pics how amazing this figure would be, but I think the loose pics that have started to show up here and elsewhere are showing it is quite a nice figure.  I know I'm looking forward to it (and the rest of the wave).  Looking through these images, something about that figure on that Fett "flamethrowin" cardback is just....nice.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jokabofe on September 24, 2004, 12:18 PM
Personally, I'd rather they used the Skiff picture cardback - I always liked that one better (plus I already have a vintage Fett with the artwork/flamthrower cardback  :P )
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 24, 2004, 12:23 PM
You know, I always preferred the Skiff cardback too, just looked more "real" to me...but after seeing that pic over at GH today, this one looks pretty nice too.  Either card would have been fine, I guess just seeing these vintage cardbacks is good enough for me anyways :P
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Muftak on September 24, 2004, 03:40 PM
As a sort-of follow up to yesterday, I did in fact go back to Target and snag another Stormtrooper. By that point, not three hours later, all the Chewies, Artoos, Landos, and Threepios had disappeared. Looks like I saw a magical moment in history that may in fact never be duplicated.

But I still got my second Stormtrooper, and gave Boba Fett another hard once-over before passing him up again. After having worried I'd never find one (as I've yet to see in person a SP Clone) I'm glad to have two of'em. Great stuff.

Oh, something else I've noticed--Chewie has no peg holes. Alas.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on September 24, 2004, 07:31 PM
I'm not 100% sold on Fett anymore after seeing that preview. He doesn't have a neck.  :-\ Even though he's a preposed wonder, the 300th Edition Fett is the perfect likeness to me.

Oh, something else I've noticed--Chewie has no peg holes. Alas.

No pegholes? On Chewie? God, that sucks and makes no sense at all.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 27, 2004, 01:53 AM
I saw all but R2 in person at a local group meeting...

WOW!  That's really all there is to say upon seeing them.

They're absolutely incredibly sculpted...  Fett's living up to my hopes personally, but the neck thing never struck me really as something I'd notice.  I always sorta thought Fett's helmet sat lower...  It looks cool to me.

The Stormtrooper's just such a dream come true to army builders.  Hard to put into words how great he is without tearing up a little.   :'(

Chewie however...  Here's the runaway outta left field...  This figure is one of the most accurate looking pieces of plastic I've ever seen, and he really may be the best just because he's the most well sculpted and "hidden" articulation abounds.

Great wave guys...  Target seems to be the place for this wave.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 27, 2004, 11:43 AM
Checking out the Chewbacca Preview (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3425&zoneid=2) over at GH.com, this looks like the best Chewie ever made.  I don't know that they could improve on it too much, and it is easily my most anticipated figure of the year (outside of the VOTC Han).  I hope the wook isn't too tough to find, as everyone should have a chance at this figure.  Very nicely done Hasbro.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Darth Broem on September 27, 2004, 08:52 PM
Yeah, I want the Chewy figure most of all from the VOTC pics I have seen.  It just looks much more realistic than any other version we've gotten IMO.  I don't care if the bandolier is removeable or not to be honest. 

Oh, I am definitely ready to snag a Boba Fett to.  I can't wait to play with the articulation.  That's the only thing that bugs me about the 300th Fett.  He only looks decent in one position really.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 28, 2004, 10:35 AM
Damn...I can NOT wait to get these!!!!  :D
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2004, 04:24 PM
If you caught my post in the ESB VOTC thread, you'll see that BBTS.com got screwed by Hasbro on the cases allowing them to put together a set of the first eight VOTC.  That sucks but they have in stock enough figures to put together this set of eight figures:

1 x Darth Vader
1 x Lando
2 x Stormtrooper
1 x Chewbacca
1 x R2D2
2 x Boba Fett

I just received a confirmation email from Joel that they have them in stock and will be shipping tomorrow!  Woot!  I should have at least one complete set of VOTC by the end of next week.  Whoo-hoo!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 28, 2004, 05:05 PM
After a horrible day at school I popped off at Target in hopes of VOTC ROTJ, and low and behold I got their last 2...  Fett and Stormtrooper.

Jaw droppingly articulated...  Not flawless figures, but far superior to I'd say 99% of the line.  SA Clone's still in there though.

Incredible figures...  Hasbro should live up to this standard at all times in my book.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2004, 05:13 PM


Incredible figures...  Hasbro should live up to this standard at all times in my book.

At that price point?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 28, 2004, 07:00 PM
Since Brent's post today I've been haunting BBTS like a hawk all afternoon, persitence paid off, I ordered the ROTJ wave x1 and an extra 2 Stormies

Prices are a little steep ($15 per fig, $14 for R2)but so is gas and my sanity...

http://bigbadtoystore.com/sw_menu.asp

They still have them...PLUS they have the Naboo and Coruscant Wave in Stock!!!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on September 28, 2004, 09:15 PM
JUST ORDERD BOBA!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 28, 2004, 09:17 PM
I GOT FETT!!!

Stormie and Chewie are sold out though...  :'(

EDIT: ALL ROTJ figs are gone now.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 28, 2004, 10:02 PM


Incredible figures...  Hasbro should live up to this standard at all times in my book.

At that price point?

Nah...  But screw the packaging.  I could care about it.  These are $5 figures otherwise.  They're not flashy, they have limited accessories...  They're just action figures.  What the line should be giving us anyway.

THe cards and protecto things are neat, and I'm even saving my by carefully cutting this stuff open, but in the end it's still just packaging to me and it was all I could do to keep from ripping that Stormie off the card when I got home!  I even had him on the passenger seat looking at him at red lights.  :) 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 28, 2004, 10:03 PM
Sweet!  Glad someone here got some!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on September 28, 2004, 10:07 PM
I actually think I want these more than a room for Celebration III...

I need that Stormtrooper. I need it. No, no, you're not understanding me here, I need it!

I also need that Chewie....

And the Yoda

And the R2

And the 3-PO

And the Lando....

 >:(

I'm behind!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 28, 2004, 10:15 PM
Now that I have Boba and Darth out of the way, my main focus will be in this order:

1. Stormtrooper
2. Chewbacca
3. Lando
4. Yoda
5. R2-D2
6. C-3PO

I just need some more money....
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Nicklab on September 28, 2004, 10:26 PM
Can't believe it, but I found the entire ROTJ VOTC wave at retail.  And I found MULTIPLE Stormtroopers.  Unbelievable!  This wave is among the best wave of figures I've EVER seen Hasbro issue.  Good job!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on September 28, 2004, 11:50 PM
Good Score Nick...  I'm talking to people only finding the last 2 or 3 of the wave hanging around here...

Though at our local get-together Saturday the one guy who was new to the group wound up showing with a good chunk of them as I recall, but no R2 I don't believe.

The Chewie's were all gone from my batch, and no multiple stormies...  Unfortunately.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 28, 2004, 11:56 PM
I want this wave sooooo bad.

I, too, like Scott hit at LEAST 1 Target everyday trying to find them.

They will be mine... OH YES.  They will be mine...

 8)

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on September 29, 2004, 02:12 AM
Got the wave fresh from a box at TRU tonight, from possibly the nicest TRU employee ever (she was the manager) who made the effort to check inventory and have a case brought out from the back. Then I stole the little shelf hanger thing. I suck.  :-\ So, I have my two Bobas and Stormtroopers, and 1 Artoo and Chewie. I gotta agree with Nicklab that these are the most shockingly good figures in one wave Hasbro's ever done.

What an f'ef up year that Hasbro product development guys are making some of the best stuff ever, while their marketing and distribution guys are making finding the toys one of the worst, miserable experiences I've ever contended with in the modern era.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Xander on September 29, 2004, 08:39 AM
Whoa, I lucked into these yesterday.  These were a site to see on the pegs, and man the cards look great.  I'm usually an opener, but I can't bring myself to rip these up yet.  I'll get to it soon.  Got an extra Stormie and Chewy for local collector.  8)  We got it going ON in the local ASWCC - we pass the new figures around like that! *snaps*
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 29, 2004, 09:04 AM
Glad to see that people are starting to find this wave around the country.  Looks like I was a little late to the BBTS figures though, I was really hoping I could pick up a Chewbacca.  I would have paid the extra $5 for him.  I have found myself being more impatient with this wave than with anything else so far.  Maybe it is the fact that the figures are all so great, or that it is the last wave of a particular line, and I'm worried they will be even tougher to find.  It is kind of surprising, but it seems like a number of reports of people finding this wave at retail (the remnants of it anyways) seem to be finding Boba Fett.  With his cult popularity, you'd figure he would be impossible to find.  Same with the Stormie.  Maybe its just coincidence, but it is kind of surprising.  Checked our local TRU and Wal-Mart yesterday and this morning, respectively, but nothing but New Hope figures as far as the eye could see :).  OTC still seems to be selling out though, on a side note.  Going to try hitting Target after work today, come on Chewie, be waiting there :P.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 29, 2004, 10:39 AM
Oh man! I'm freaking out about finding these guys!!! I tried to get to Target yesterday, but the subway was flooded in Queens.

[shakes fist] Damn you New York!!!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2004, 01:16 PM
  I'm usually an opener, but I can't bring myself to rip these up yet. 

I hear you there.  I've only opened one (Luke, that doesn't actually impress me that much) so far, but I was extremely careful with it, using a very sharp knife to carve the top and bottom of the bubble, plus one side so it could fold back down with minimal damage.  They've done a fine job on these cards, I felt just as guilty opening the Luke as I have when I've opened up vintage figures.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on September 29, 2004, 10:35 PM
!doo-do-do-dooo-do-do-do-doo, kain't touch this!

I JUST ORDERED 2 VOTC STORMTROOPERS VIA OHMYGODCHEAPNEWFIGURES ONLINE!!!!!!

PRAISE ALLAH- I MEAN THANK GOD!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 29, 2004, 10:39 PM
I GOT 2 STORMIES AND A LANDO TOO!

HURRY UP PEOPLE! LIMIT OF 2 PER CUSTOMER!

Sorry for the caps, but I'm EXCITED!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on September 29, 2004, 10:46 PM
No crap you are!

Thanks again to Diddly for hooking me up with the links!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 29, 2004, 10:52 PM
It's a funny story actually.

I was searching around for other SW figure E-Tailers, when I saw a thread that mentioned OMGCNFO. I decided to try them, and was shocked when they had VOTC Boba listed as In Stock. I looked for Chewie, but didn't see him. I didn't see the Stormie at first either, then I almost had a heart attack when they had him in stock with a limit of 2. I also picked up a Lando.

So everyone, click to OMGCNFO now! Here's a link to save you trouble!

OMGCNFO (http://www.ohmygodcheapnewfiguresonline.com)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on September 29, 2004, 10:56 PM
Here's hoping for non of the stupid shipping problems that they're so famous for.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Xander on September 30, 2004, 08:14 AM
Thanks for the info Diddley.  I got one Stormie, and now I want more.  Second time I've tried 'em - I hope this goes as well as the first time.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2004, 09:09 AM
Not sure if this is exactly where I should put this, but I didn't want to start a new thread for it.  I went to check out a different Target yesterday for the ROTJ wave (didn't have it, by the way), but I noticed that this particular Target had their VOTC figures with "price reduced" on the pegs, so they were $5.99 each.  They only had Han, which I already have two of, so I passed...but it would be nice if you could score the newer figures at this price.  Anyways, maybe the reductions/clearances have begun.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 30, 2004, 09:51 AM
I just wish this dang wave would get here already!!!

I've been waiting for that Chewie for too long!

Well, back to hitting 2-3 Targets a day I guess...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2004, 09:53 AM
I agree Jeff, I'm getting a little impatient with the Chewie as well.  I'm sure it will show up eventually, but I'm getting awfully tempted to go the online or ebay route.  Trying to hold out though.  Its frustrating in a way, because I found the R2 and Stormie last Sunday morning, so I must have just missed him.  Oh well, can't complain, at least I found something new regardless.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 30, 2004, 09:58 AM
I'm giving OMGCNFO a try. The last time I used them (about a year ago) my package was never recieved but they refunded my money. The first two times, however, were great. So I'm hoping that in that amount of time they've gotten their **** together. I'll keep you all informed!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2004, 10:00 AM
I decided to order a couple of Stormies too, what the hay.  The two or three times I've ordered from them have been pretty decent as well!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2004, 10:04 AM
If they had Chewie in stock, I'd be on board as well.  Doesn't look like they have him, or R2 though...nice prices for the rest of the lot though, best of luck to those of you who ordered, it sounds like they have pretty good service from what I have read.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 30, 2004, 10:22 AM
What I still can't figure out, is how the heck did OMGCNFO get the RotJ wave first?

They have to be a small account, yet THEY got figures before KebCo, EE, NewForce, etc?  What the heck is going on at Hasbro?   >:(

I know places like BBTS and Cloud City get them from Asia direct (that's why they cost so much more), but these OMGCNFO dudes are only selling for $1 over retail. 

I'm extremely hesitent to place an order with OMGCNFO because of all the bad press I've read on them AND the fact that the number of these figures they are selling is just not adding up with what we know.  EE can't get stock until NOVEMBER, yet these dudes still have stock to sell after 2 days?

Something just doesn't add up, and I think in a couple weeks we'll see a LOT of unhappy customers here...  :-\

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on September 30, 2004, 10:31 AM
I wonder if they just cleaned out a bunch of Targets in their area? Oh well, I guess we'll see soon enough.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2004, 10:38 AM
How did BBTS get theirs too?  KebCo also said they were receiving their cases this week as well
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on September 30, 2004, 10:46 AM
Now I see that Rick at NewForce got a small batch of one of the RotJ wave alternate cases (the one with Vader, Lando, Yoda, Fett and Stormie, but no R2 or Chewie).

What the hell is going on Hasblo!  >:(

Maybe I'll stumble into a whole vat of them at lunch today and then I'll feel all better...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on September 30, 2004, 03:35 PM
My Boba Fett shipped from BBTS, so if you ordered anything from there, keep an eye on your mailboxes.

Haven't heard anything from OMGCNFO yet.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 11:31 AM
Any word from OMGCNFO yet? Does anyone know if they send out an email when they ship?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 1, 2004, 02:48 PM
Any word from OMGCNFO yet? Does anyone know if they send out an email when they ship?

I just go my confirmation email.  Unfortueneately the inventory was showing an incorrect number of certain figs.  Missed out on my Fett, but was able to score a couple of Stormtroopers. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 03:17 PM
Was the email from OMGCNFO or from Paypal?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 1, 2004, 03:21 PM
Was the email from OMGCNFO or from Paypal?

It was directly from OMGCNFO.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 03:23 PM
When did you place the order?

Sorry for all the questions, but my last order with them was kind of crappy, so I'm trying to make sure this one goes through well.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 1, 2004, 03:27 PM
I haven't received any confo or anything either, I ordered yesterday morning
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 03:27 PM
Also, did they charge you for the Boba Fett figure that they're not sending?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 03:32 PM
I haven't received any confo or anything either, I ordered yesterday morning

Unfortunately I can't remember if its standard practice for them to send an email before they ship, or if all we get is a Paypal receipt. I also ordered yesterday morning, probably around the same time as you, Scott. I think it was around 10:30 am, EST. If Rebeltrader ordered before us and got a confirmation email that says he's not getting his whole order, then we'll probably be getting zilch.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 1, 2004, 03:35 PM
I did not receive anything when I ordered my Unleashed figures a month or so ago
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 1, 2004, 03:36 PM
Hmmm...maybe its a "no news is good news" type of thing. Rebeltrader may have gotten an email because his order was changed.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 1, 2004, 03:40 PM
I ordered just as news broke here on the website.  Here is the email that they sent me:

Dear Mr. Schultz,

We are able to fulfill your whole order with the exception of ONE Boba Fett Vintage figure. There was an error in our inventory control system and we did not have sufficient quantity to fulfill demand. We are still able to send the remaining order including one Boba Fett vintage figure. We will be providing you with a refund for the one vintage figure. I am sorry for any inconvience this may have caused you. If you have any questions, please email me here.

Thank you,

Stephen Motroni

OhMyGodCheapNewFiguresOnline.com




I definitely ordered after Scott had posted.

 

 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2004, 11:07 AM
Received my OMGCNFO.com order today!  Happy customer here
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 2, 2004, 02:49 PM
Received my OMGCNFO.com order today!  Happy customer here

Bastard. 

If you start talking about how much those Stormies rule, I've coming over to your house to steal them...

 >:(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 2, 2004, 05:02 PM
I also got my OMGCNFO order. Haven't opened it yet though. I must say that was damn fast shipping!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Xander on October 2, 2004, 09:07 PM
I'm afraid I'll have to add to the confirmations  ;D - I received my Stormie today, and I ordered them a few hours after the post here alerting us to their in-stockness.

Also, I received no shipping confirmation email from OMGNCFO.  The only email I got from the whole transaction was the Paypal confirmation email when I place the order.

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2004, 09:14 PM
Man...these Stormtroopers are sweet :-X

Can't wait to get some more...I think I might try making VOTC Stormy Luke and Han
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 2, 2004, 10:13 PM
You'd need some smaller neck ball-joints though. The ones on the Stormies are huge!

And another thing, did Hasbro make a typo when they said it had 13 POA? Because I counted 14, same amount as the SA Clone...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2004, 11:07 PM
Yeah I plan on shaving the neck stump down some
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 3, 2004, 12:14 AM
Man...these Stormtroopers are sweet :-X

Can't wait to get some more...I think I might try making VOTC Stormy Luke and Han

 >:(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 3, 2004, 03:24 AM
Good call on the articulation count.

They said 13 points but the Stormie sports the same exact points as the Clonetrooper did...  Why they went with 13 in the preview I'll never know.  I do recall being quite worried about said count though, thinking Hasbro dicked us over on a wrist or something.

Thankfully they didn't.

Ya know what though?  The holster sucks.  Don't like how they did it one bit, but it'll do...  Blaster looks like poodoo in it though...  This would really hurt any other figure in my eyes...  Hell, the Stormtrooper's got a few flaws I'm noticing, and flaws that would really detract from ANY other figure, but this thing's so poseable I'm biased.

I saw someone at Scum complaining about a lack of hip ball/sockets...  He's getting a bit of a "you're nuts", which I see their point, but I also see his point as the Stormie's legs are closer together than other figures.  Lando's the same way actually...

Still, this figure's so kick ass, and I can get him into several running poses...  I'm happy as a clam, and he doesn't look out of place with the CT Stormie.  He'll "blend" witht hem I think.  I've been posing mine amidst a line-up of CT's and he gets lost in them.  Cool stuff.  :)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 3, 2004, 06:26 PM
I panicked and ordered this (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C&variation=&lg=1&) set from EE.

At least that way I'll get the two Stormies I need for my collection. I'll still have to find an extra Chewie and R2, but I'll gamble they'll be the only two I find from this wave at retail.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 3, 2004, 08:38 PM
I got my tracking number from them on Friday, but the package is being sent to my job, so I'll have to wait until the morning to get them. Can't wait!

And I'm glad that OMGCNFO is good again. It sucked when all that crap went down last year.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on October 3, 2004, 09:37 PM
Chiming in a little late here because I've been moving since Thursday (oh and it sucks), but I got my Stormtroopers on Saturday afternoon at about 200PM. This figure overthrows the SA Clone, IMO.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 4, 2004, 11:50 AM
Just got my figures, but I'm at work, so I really can't open them up and check them out. I'll have to wait until lunch...the benefits of having my own office!  ;D

I have to say, that was a great order from OMGCNFO, and I'm glad to be able to use them again, because their prices really are the best I've seen.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 4, 2004, 05:35 PM
I got Boba today, and I am about to open him. Hopefully he'll be as good as the Stormtrooper.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 4, 2004, 05:48 PM
I personally think he is...  Same articulation save for the waist joint.  He's good...  I could stand a couple more of him to customize myself.

God, I'm falling behind...  Must get my extras, and my first of Chewie, 3PO, and R2...  Chewie I anxiously look forward to.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 4, 2004, 06:12 PM
Ack! IMO, Boba's only flaw is arm movement. It's hard for me to position his right arm because of those rubber cords/wires. Everything else is pretty good though.

EDIT: Looks like another Hasbro mistake reguarding POA. I count 4 points less than the 18 they promised.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 4, 2004, 06:21 PM
Yeah, I don't know what they were going for on that either...  It's the same articulation as the Stormie, really, sans the ball/socket torso...

I dunno if they tried fudging #'s or what.  ball/socket joints are one joint, not two or three...  I've seen people thinking otherwise, but not quite. 

Still, Hasbro's style means less joints but the same poseability lines like 21st's X-Treme Detail line or BBI's Elite Force 1:18 lines have.  To me Hasbro's set an even higher bar for THOSE companies to attain now.  The ball/socket joints hide much better than cut joints.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on October 4, 2004, 08:15 PM
Hmm, my Boba hasn't arrived, I think...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 5, 2004, 03:52 PM
My Wave 3 case is now processing from EE ;D
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 5, 2004, 04:02 PM
Looking at what is available at EE now (granted, all preorders, cases, etc. have now been spoken for)...it doesn't look like Chewie or R2 is even available any longer in upcoming cases.  This concerns me with finding the wook (as well as our favorite Bounty Hunter) at retail.  Hopefully there are still cases coming through the retail systems as well.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 5, 2004, 04:21 PM
My Wave 3 case is now processing from EE ;D

YES!

My case is processing as well!   ;D

Most excellent news.

Lando, Chewie, Fett, Stormie, and R2 shall be mine within a week or two...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on October 5, 2004, 07:20 PM
Holy crap on a crap cracker!

Not only the ROTJ VOTC, but post-OTC wave 2 and the final OTC waves are in, too. Pretty good figure week!  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: jadesfire on October 5, 2004, 08:55 PM
My Wave 3 case is now processing from EE ;D

YES!

My case is processing as well!   ;D

Most excellent news.

Lando, Chewie, Fett, Stormie, and R2 shall be mine within a week or two...

Me too!!!  I only need to pick up an extra Chewie and R2 to open. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: DualSaberMaster on October 6, 2004, 01:42 AM
Holy crap on a crap cracker!

Not only the ROTJ VOTC, but post-OTC wave 2 and the final OTC waves are in, too. Pretty good figure week!  ;D

WOW!  :o I am now caught up for the year for basic figures in one fell swoop!  Minus Wave 11 which is still on back order.  Great timing, no need to look for short packed VOTC Chewy/R2 anymore!. :) 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 6, 2004, 08:55 AM
Really wish I would have ordered one of those cases now too.  Amazon.com (briefly) had the ROTJ wave in stock this morning, but unfortunately I was a little too late for my favorite Wook.  I did get a Fett (who last I checked was still in stock - 3 left - if you need him), and all of the Star Wars stuff currently has free shipping, so it isn't much more than retail right now.  If any of you have an extra Chewie you want to get rid of, just let me know :P.  Anyways, glad to hear that everyone's cases were shipping.  E-tail has been a little more dicey this year the way it seems, so it is great news that people are able to get what they ordered.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 6, 2004, 11:02 AM
I am still surprised that the local Targets here have ZERO vOTC figures.  None on the floor and none in the back-rooms.   :(

Target has this big sale, the figures are popping up all over the country, yet here in MN (Target's HQ) we have nothing.  Usually Target is the best place for shopping, but they've really let me down this time.

Times like these make me glad to have placed that pre-order on-line.  Now I can be done with collecting for a while and not have to worry about braving the stores during the evil shopping days ahead...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 6, 2004, 11:08 AM
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Now I can be done with collecting for a while and not have to worry about braving the stores during the evil shopping days ahead...

That is an excellent point Jeff.  Anything to avoid excessive trips shopping during the November/December months is a good thing.  With now picking up Boba Fett via Amazon this morning, I'm at 11 of 12 of the VOTC, with just a Chewie (or two) to get.  If I don't see him in the next couple weeks, I might go the ebay route, if necessary.  Other than a few other minor things (Slave 1, Bounty Hunters Galactic Heroes, a few basic figs) the rest of the year should be somewhat light.  Of course, it always seems that way and then something else will come up (like the next Unleashed wave).  It wouldn't be so bad to have a little break before the Episode III hype machine though, I know I've spent more than I thought I would this year already :).
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 6, 2004, 11:09 AM
Forgot to add, that is a good point about Target as well.  I used the DCPI at the one Target that has that sort of "scanner", and they didn't have any in stock at all either.  Seems strange.  Especially strange for that to be happening to you guys up in Targetland Minnesota.  Where are they at? :)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on October 6, 2004, 07:58 PM
Forgot to add, that is a good point about Target as well.  I used the DCPI at the one Target that has that sort of "scanner", and they didn't have any in stock at all either.  Seems strange.  Especially strange for that to be happening to you guys up in Targetland Minnesota.  Where are they at? :)

I'm glad others are becoming DCPI dependant as well. I now carry inventory numbers for anything I still need in my wallet. If you take it to the CS counter, or the electronics section, they can check not only their inventory, but surrounding stores inventory as well. We're in the same boat out here with VOTC. My closest store had none yesterday in front or back, and the 7-8 surrounding stores all had less than a case worth's total in inventory. It's like they got a wave of figures nationwide a couple weeks ago and then just choked out.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on October 6, 2004, 08:03 PM
Still haven't gotten my Boba!  >:(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 7, 2004, 09:13 AM
Just mentioned in the "purchases" thread, but thought I'd post it here as well.  If you hurry, Amazon.com currently has Chewbacca, Boba Fett, and the Stormtrooper back in stock this morning.  R2 was sold out, but maybe he will come back as well.  They had all four yesterday morning as well, then sold out, and must have re-stocked overnight.  I've got a Boba and Chewie coming my way in a week or so, and that'll finish me out with the VOTC (although I'd like to pick up an extra Chewie if I find/see one).  Anyways, just thought I'd give anyone the heads up who is interested...free shipping on all the figs as well.

Checked TRU and our 2 Targets yesterday for the VOTC, and nothing new.  TRU had the same ANH figures they've had warming the pegs for the past month or so.  Both Targets were sold out of them (well 1 Han at one of them I guess), and the other was offering rainchecks or alternate figures (Animated Batman in this case) at a reduced price as a "substitute".  Checked the stockroom as well, nothing there either.  Doesn't look like Target (at least this one) will be getting these any time soon.  Surprisingly enough, this particular Target was also sold out of the re-released X-Wing, and offering the same deals for that (rain check or Batmobile at reduced price).
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 7, 2004, 10:20 AM
Damn! Second day in a row I missed out on Chewie! I'll have to check tomorrow morning before work.

Wow! Surprisingly, the Stormtrooper is the only VOTC ROTJ figure that's still in stock! Picked up a couple more.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 7, 2004, 06:06 PM
Damn, I can't even find the VOTC at Amazon...  I hate these sites that have terrible search features.   >:(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 7, 2004, 09:34 PM
Damn, I can't even find the VOTC at Amazon...  I hate these sites that have terrible search features.   >:(

Ditto.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 8, 2004, 12:02 AM
I guess the VOTC are gone from Amazon? I could only find Vader, Han, and Obi-Wan.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 8, 2004, 12:11 AM
Looks like it...here are the urls to keep checking, they have restocked the last two mornings ;D

Vader (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Lu)
Stormtrooper (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ns)
Fett (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ni)
R2-D2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1N8)
Chewie (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1My)
Lando (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Mo)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 8, 2004, 12:55 AM
Looks like it...here are the urls to keep checking, they have restocked the last two mornings ;D

Vader (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Lu)
Stormtrooper (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ns)
Fett (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ni)
R2-D2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1N8)
Chewie (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1My)
Lando (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Mo)

Not gone :o

3 stormies, R2 and Chewie are all on their way for me ;D

Thanks for linking those Scott :-*
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 8, 2004, 01:27 AM
Yup, Thanks Scott...  I couldn't find them when I wanted.  Hopefully I'll find them there at some point.  I'm at the stage where I'd just as soon order from Amazon than look for these at stores and risk them NOT being as abundant as ANH wave was/is.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 8, 2004, 10:13 AM
I can't believe Fett is still in stock!  :o Its easily one of the best SW figures ever.

Still no freakin Chewie!!! I'm dying over here! I've taken all the energy in finding R2 and Chewbacca and put it directly into finding Chewbacca. I've decided that I don't care about that R2 figure very much. If I see it in stores I'll probably get it, but if not...no bigee.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 8, 2004, 11:34 AM
Looks like it...here are the urls to keep checking, they have restocked the last two mornings ;D

Vader (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Lu)
Stormtrooper (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ns)
Fett (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Ni)
R2-D2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1N8)
Chewie (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1My)
Lando (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00021Z1Mo)

Not gone :o

3 stormies, R2 and Chewie are all on their way for me ;D

Thanks for linking those Scott :-*
I guess they restock at night, because they weren't there when I put them up :P
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 8, 2004, 12:54 PM
I checked those links at about 8:30 EST, and Chewbacca was out of stock, so I'm not sure if he was stocked last night.

Is he always going to be shipping 1 per case or is that just the first ratio? I'd love to get some extras for customizing Wookiee warriors.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 8, 2004, 12:58 PM
I checked those links at about 8:30 EST, and Chewbacca was out of stock, so I'm not sure if he was stocked last night.

Is he always going to be shipping 1 per case or is that just the first ratio? I'd love to get some extras for customizing Wookiee warriors.
Must have been stocked because Brent says he got one...weird
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 8, 2004, 01:01 PM
I guess I'll just have to keep checking.  :-\
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 8, 2004, 02:19 PM
I checked those links at about 8:30 EST, and Chewbacca was out of stock, so I'm not sure if he was stocked last night.

Is he always going to be shipping 1 per case or is that just the first ratio? I'd love to get some extras for customizing Wookiee warriors.
Must have been stocked because Brent says he got one...weird

Yes indeed I did.  They were up at about 5 minutes before I put that post in last night.  Confirmation email is in as well, so I'm getting it and the 3 stormies too (and R2). 

Blind luck maybe?  Who knows, I just know I'm happy.   
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on October 8, 2004, 02:25 PM
Thanks for the direct links, I can never find things through a search either. They had Stormtroopers last night at about 12am PST, that's for sure. I amazingly backed out of ordering a few more. The pricepoint is killing me. I want to army build! No way no how at 11 bucks a pop though.

Once I put the VOTC Stormie next to the Commtech one, there is no comparison. It's not like the Clones where the SA version just looks more detailed than the others. With these guys, the VOTC sculpt is out and out superior to the Commtech one, and I don't think I'll be satisfied using the older versions as the bulk of an army with VOTC ones as hero figures out front. It has to be VOTC all the way through.  :(
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 8, 2004, 02:41 PM
I dont think this wave will be too tough to find. I have found it now 3 days in a row at 4 different locations.  Seeing a total of 8-9 Stormtroopers.  The stores that are never going to see anything new are the Walmarts that received that big display which is packed with nothing but the ANH wave.  3PO to me is the tough one.  I have seen every figure in numbers minus this fig. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 8, 2004, 04:35 PM
Thanks for the direct links, I can never find things through a search either. They had Stormtroopers last night at about 12am PST, that's for sure. I amazingly backed out of ordering a few more. The pricepoint is killing me. I want to army build! No way no how at 11 bucks a pop though.


It may not help, but up north we've paid worse than that for basic figures.  At the time of POTJ, TRU was the most dependable for bringing in the less common stuff.  They were running at $11.99-13.99 plus 14% tax, so a shade under $15 CAD.  While it is CAD, it's not much different than buying a VOTC Stormtrooper right now.

Regular figs right now on awful backgrounds cost us a hair over $10 CAD as well, VOTC up here runs about $17 after taxes.  $10.99?  Psh, peanuts. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2004, 12:08 AM
Vader and Lando are in stock as of the time of this post.  About 1.5 hours until they stocked last night.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Vator on October 9, 2004, 12:04 PM
ACK! Still no Boba...
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 9, 2004, 03:53 PM
Still waiting for a restock of Chewie and R2..... ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 9, 2004, 05:37 PM
VOTC Stormtroopers still in stock as of 5:30 EST
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 9, 2004, 06:53 PM
I've checked that VOTC Stormie listing five times since 3:00 PM CST, and it's been 'out-of-stock' every time.

That's weird.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on October 9, 2004, 07:21 PM
I've checked that VOTC Stormie listing five times since 3:00 PM CST, and it's been 'out-of-stock' every time.

That's weird.

They must be adding them off and on, because I have my order from 5:38 logged on my computer and I scored two ???
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 9, 2004, 08:21 PM
Yeah, sounds like something they'd do, after I just ordered $50 worth of swag from them today. ;) ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 10, 2004, 12:46 AM
Only Lando and Vader at the moment.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 10, 2004, 11:24 PM
Lando and Vader still available.

Only place I've seen any other new VOTC is Brian's Scalpers, and they want $30 a figure. ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 11, 2004, 10:17 AM
My cases should be here tomorrow...  I am very excited to have those RotJ figures!

I should have some extras too once they arrive, so keep your eyes peeled on the Classified/trade section, I'll probably post a new list tomorrow night if you are still looking for Vader/Lando/Fett/Yoda...

Jeff
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2004, 10:24 AM
My Boba Fett arrived via the mail on Saturday afternoon, and that was a nice surprise.  According to Amazon, it wasn't scheduled for delivery until about Wednesday of this week, but got here earlier.  Chewbacca should be here today or tomorrow, and then the VOTC voyage is complete.  Hopefully they will revisit this concept in the future though.  Can't wait to take a look at the wookiee, and wouldn't mind getting a second of that one either.  Still nothing new in the stores this weekend.  Target has nothing VOTC-wise, and TRU and Wal-Mart are still swimming in the ANH wave.  Wal-Mart has actually started to thin their ranks a little though, someone must finally be picking them up.  Otherwise, there is no sign of the ROTJ, or ESB for that matter, waves in town...anywhere.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2004, 03:59 PM
Although the shipping makes them a bit expensive, Wal-mart.com has the ROTJ wave in stock for $9.83 each.  I'd like to get an extra Chewie, but not for $15 :).
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 11, 2004, 05:37 PM
Thanks for the tip, Mosnab!!!

Finally I'll have a Chewbacca...and I ordered another Fett for good measure. I may have to make a custom with that one!  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 11, 2004, 06:33 PM
Dang. The Stormtrooper is still in stock, but I don't want to pay the shipping. ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2004, 09:58 AM
Nice Chewbacca review over at Star Wars Action Figure Reviews (http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/votc/chewbacca/index.html) if you want to check it out.  I can't wait to get this figure, looks like one of the best figures we've ever seen, and definitely the best Chewie.  Some good pics at the review, I enjoyed this one, it looks like scale has definitely changed since the POTF2 days:
(http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/votc/chewbacca/26.jpg)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 12, 2004, 10:20 AM
Jeez! It almost looks like Chewbacca and his family from the Holiday Special...

I love this one (http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/votc/chewbacca/23.jpg)!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 12, 2004, 10:22 AM
The only thing that bugs me is his hair...that's not a ESB Chewie :P

Otherwise this is a great figure no doubt, my favorite of the VOTC line
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 12, 2004, 11:49 AM
The only thing that bugs me is his hair...that's not a ESB Chewie :P

Otherwise this is a great figure no doubt, my favorite of the VOTC line

That's because its a ROTJ Chewie!  ;)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 12, 2004, 11:53 AM
Yeah I know...they should have shown him in an AT-ST or in the Shuttle or with Two Ewoks on his back
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 12, 2004, 01:09 PM
Oh, now I get what you meant.  ;D

I like the pic of him and Leia Boussh, but he used the vintage, which really contrasts with the new Chewie. It also makes me want a new Boussh Leia so much more than I already do.

Another figure that really needs a redo is Endor Han. Now that we have this kick ass Chewbacca, its almost tragic to pose him next to that ****-sandwich SAGA Han endor.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2004, 01:24 PM
Agreed on both counts.  Boussh Leia and Endor Han (with trenchcoat) are two figures I'd really like to see done.  I got into collecting after the Boussh Leia was released in POTF2, and never picked up the old one just hoping that a newer, better version would be released.  I have the Endor Hans that have been released, but none of them are particularly impressive.  After seeing the recent sculpts in the (new) OTC line and vOTC, I really think Hasbro could do wonders with both of these characters.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jeff on October 12, 2004, 07:24 PM
Got my rotj vOTC today!   ;D

I am SOOOOO impressed with these 4 figures.  Even R2 is much better than I was expecting.  Granted, maybe he isn't worth $10, but he is a great multifaceted R2 nonetheless.

And Chewie.  Dang.  He is sooooo cool.  Mine isn't too yellow-furred, so he look fantastic.  If I were a kid, I don't think I'd go anywhere without my vOTC Han and Chewie... ah, heck who am I kidding.  I am seriously thinking about grabbing another Han and Chewie just so I can have a set to keep at my desk at work.

vOTC Han and Chewie are my new favorite SW figure, hands down, no contest.

Fett is so articulated, and I seem to like him a bit more than the pre-posed 300th Fett.

Stormtroopers...  :)  It is taking all of my will power to trade off my 3 extras.  I want to army build this guy SOOOO badly, but I am trying my hardest to wait it out to see if/when they are re-released or clearanced.  THEN, if they get cheaper, I'd army build this guy til the cows come home...

Overall - A+

Maybe I'm not critical enough, but I LOVE this wave.

Jeff

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on October 12, 2004, 09:20 PM
Overall - A+

Maybe I'm not critical enough, but I LOVE this wave.

I'm right there with ya Jeff, I feel like something is wrong with me because I don't have a lot to bitch about with the wave!  :)

Maybe it's the absolute suckage of 3P0 that brought my expectations down, but still.

Chewie is such a surprise home run. He's nearly perfect. Mine also has a nicely understated yellow wash to him, unlike those shots there. If new Chewbaccas from this point on used him as a basis for their sculpt I'd be fine with some kitbashing and mods from here on out.

I've gushed about the Stormy plenty. All I'd like that he doesn't deliver is the VOTC Luke hip articulation to solve the kneeling issues he has. I have an extra still sitting on the card, but I've opened 2 already and I know that opening the last one will cause a greedy and expensive army building spree.

Fett took some time but really grew on me. I like that his rocket pack has the standard peg on it, matching Jango's, so it fits on the back wall of the Slave 1 cockpit. R2 is great for being, well, R2. Can't ask for much more out of a set of figures, really.

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 13, 2004, 09:21 AM
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If I were a kid, I don't think I'd go anywhere without my vOTC Han and Chewie... ah, heck who am I kidding.  I am seriously thinking about grabbing another Han and Chewie just so I can have a set to keep at my desk at work.

That was something I was thinking the other day looking at these VOTC figures (don't have Chewie quite yet though).  Could you imagine having figures like this when you were a kid?  Not that I'm complaining, I loved the vintage figures back then (and still now), but I think it would have been pretty cool having figures like the VOTC Han and Chewie (and Stormie, Vader, Fett, etc.).  Granted, I think the environment for kids is much different now than it was in the 70s/80s, but having a line like this available to us back then would have been pretty cool.  I'd also really like to get extras of Han and Chewie, just to have loose and display elsewhere.  Not sure if I can justify spending $60 for 3 sets of those two figures, but it is tempting :).

Also, I don't have Chewie quite yet (hopefully today via Amazon), but from what I have, and what I have seen online of the wook, the ROTJ wave has to be the best of the series.  I know some people really complain about R2, and while I won't say that it is the "best ever" necessarily, I was kind of surprised how neat it was.  I think if it didn't have the "chrome dome" more people would be more positive about it, but it is a nice vintage nod I guess too.  Not worth $10, but still a nice figure.  The rest of the series (Fett, Stormtrooper, Chewbacca) are all pretty close to being perfect, and a great way to close out the series.  I'm still hoping they decide to pursue this idea again in the future, or at least make more figures of the same quality as these.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 14, 2004, 09:07 AM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/sw_menu.asp

Back in stock (including Chewie and R2!), more than other places but the shipping is cheaper
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on October 14, 2004, 10:47 AM
I received my ROTJ Chewie yesterday in the mail (via Amazon.com), and I am just amazed with this figure.  Best...Chewbacca....Ever, as many others have already said.  Probably the best of the entire line, or possibly even with the Han Solo.  I don't really have one complaint on this figure, and I really hope I can find 1 (or 2) more of them.  If I could only buy two of this line, it would have been Han and Chewie.  I feel pretty lucky that my two favorite characters of the Star Wars universe seem to have gotten the best figure treatment in this line :).  Anyways, good job on this one Hasbro.  Just as well use this basic body/treatment for all future Chewies, or they just aren't going to look as good :).
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 14, 2004, 06:41 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/sw_menu.asp

Back in stock (including Chewie and R2!), more than other places but the shipping is cheaper

Now out-of-stock.


Piss.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 16, 2004, 02:23 PM
Stormie and Fett are back in stock at WalMart.com

DBK
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 16, 2004, 02:33 PM
I just placed an order for Stormtroopers...  Besides my Chewie's, R2, and a 3PO, this should catch me up on VOTC to where I wanted to be with my outstanding deals set here at the site too.

Thanks for the heads up DBK, it's appreciated.  I doubt I'd have caught these if it wasn't a Saturday morning, and you hadn't said something.

Yikes on the shipping.  It's not terrible, but it isn't great either. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 16, 2004, 08:10 PM
JJ,

No problemo, glad to offer a tip.  I ditto your sentiments on the shipping, I thought twice about that too, but figured if I wanted the figures I would have to "bit the shipping bullet."

DBK
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 17, 2004, 09:00 PM
Bit the bullet and scored R2 and Chewbacca on ebay. $15 each plus $6.50 shipping, so I don't think I did too bad.

At least now I won't bother with going to Target and TRU after work to see if they've finally stocked these.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 18, 2004, 07:17 PM
Yeah, I got a Chewie on eBay for $13, with $4 shipping. Pretty cheap, compared to what some people are asking for these things.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 18, 2004, 08:52 PM
I was thinking about looking for Stormtroopers, but I'm sure the prices on those are nuts, so I didn't bother looking.

I did see C-3PO down to $26, compared to the $100 we saw last week.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 21, 2004, 06:23 PM
Chewie and R2 arrived today.

I'd open them, but I'm waiting for my case from EE to arrive so I can pick the better ones to open.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 21, 2004, 08:57 PM
My Chewie got here today as well. What a great figure. Too bad the head can't move though.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: SilverZ on October 22, 2004, 02:03 AM
Amusing occurence today that I thought worth sharing, since it's something I doubt I or anyone else may see again. Pegs full of VOTC. The picture is **** from my cellphone, but I think it helps with the Yeti/UFO sighting feel of the find:

(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/startrader.jpg)

That's 1 R2, 6 Stormtroopers, 4 Fetts, 6 Chewbaccas, 4 Landos, and 4 Vaders.

Those will cost you a measily 15 dollars a piece at the tragic kingdom.  ::)

Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on October 22, 2004, 02:47 AM
Tragic indeed...  Tragic that these douchebags create false-demand blips and unnecessary middle-men situations over god-damned toys.

I've watched the same types go out of business in Pittsburgh (Creature Cantina go bye bye), or they've gone strictly to Ebaying now...  There'll always be the opportunists in the world, but finding a damned Chewie figure, or R2, or something...  And finding it at the local Wal-Mart or Target...  These simple things should never be this complex.   ::)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Scott on October 28, 2004, 05:21 PM
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00021Z1MY/ref=pd_sxp_f/102-3544989-6722557?v=glance&s=toys

Chewie back in stock at Amazon
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Xander on October 29, 2004, 01:52 PM
Stormie's back at Amazon too.

VOTC Stormtrooper (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B00021Z1NS/ref=pd_sxp_f/002-3254047-6072008)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 29, 2004, 01:59 PM
Hmmm, how many Stormtroopers is too many?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: DSJ™ on October 29, 2004, 02:05 PM
You can never have enough Stormtroopers! Wish I could get more but this next month is going to kill me & my CC too.  :-\
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on October 29, 2004, 02:08 PM
That's my point.  I have 5 already.  I just ordered two VOTC 3PO and 3 Gretzky variants.  Koda is sending me a Cheevers chase and locally I have yet to see any McFarlane Legends.  I owe you for the Sandcrawler and I'm still hoping to finish off the trilogo OTC for Juvy this month.  I want em, but I don't need to put out more money, especially with the holo Pred coming as well. 

They haven't shown locally yet, so if I obtain more, I'll probably wait for my luck on that.  Ordering off Amazon makes them about the same price as locally after exchange and shipping, so I guess I'll pass. 

I want to build a grand army of VOTC....
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: DSJ™ on October 29, 2004, 02:14 PM
I want to build a grand army of VOTC....

Now that I would love to see just like that Clone Trooper army picture!  8)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 29, 2004, 05:34 PM
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This item is not stocked or has been discontinued.

That's from Amazon, right now.

What the **** is that supposed to mean?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Diddly on October 30, 2004, 01:15 AM
Either it's sold out, or Amazon won't order any anymore. I smell bull****.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on October 30, 2004, 06:20 PM
Ah, **** Amazon.

I just scored a Stormtrooper at Sam Goody for $13. I would have bought both there, but that would be greedy. Not to mention expensive.

At least this way, I can have two openers and one carded, whenever EE ships me my case.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Dimetrodon on November 1, 2004, 02:44 AM
Just got Boba Fett at Wal Mart, ad I must say that in photos I wasn't impressed at all, but not till i saw it, bought it, and opened it.. did i feal love.
 ;D

I have nothing bad to say about it, except the jetpack comes off easily.
and umm.. who cares, right?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jesse James on November 1, 2004, 03:10 AM
I'm a bit more critical than you Dim, but even with my criticism I'm still pleased as punch with the figure.  It's great to me.

The VOTC are, for the most part, everything the line should be, and should've been from the start.  Great stuff, and figure bliss for me!
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Mikey D on November 2, 2004, 01:48 PM
Ok, I just finished my VOTC collection.  I haven't opened them yet because I'm still debating whether to open or keep them carded (and this coming from someone who opens everything).  Those cards are just too damn pretty and I really like how they look in the package.  Anyone think these will see clearance?  Target seems like the best chance at that and even then I doubt all 12 will be found for cheap.  Another $120+ to get an opener set is extreme.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Morgbug on November 2, 2004, 05:15 PM
I think Han and Ben will see clearance.  Luke is the most abundant up here in my parts, but at that there's not that many.  Leia is least populous of the first four.  ESB none of sit for long, though I know where I could go buy a Lando/Vader/Yoda right now if I wanted.  ROTJ wave has yet to hit here. 

That said, I have two full sets and going.  I'm not that impressed with the Luke loose at this point (seems short), the only one I have loose.  3PO is simply hideous, but what can you do, gotta have the set. 

I'm taking some of the less common (maybe) or cooler pieces in trade still - stormtroopers (natch), Boba, Chewie.  It's like a disease, so much money there. 

I'm curious when the dust settles and there are none left at stores what will be worth anything.  I'm amazed to see Vader hanging on a peg, day after day.  Stormtroopers won't do that I'd guess, but aside from the obvious army builder, who'll be THE ONE down the line?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Jim on November 2, 2004, 05:57 PM
The only figs that will see clearance are the first wave.  Landos seem to be the only other common fig from the other two waves and he does not even stick around long. 
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: DualSaberMaster on November 3, 2004, 02:53 AM
If there is anyone still looking for the ROTJ Wave and a C-3PO, you can kill too birds with one stone.  EE has Wave 3 Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C2) in stock.  Case break down is as follows:

Boba Fett x2
R2 x1
Chewy x1
Stormie x1
Yoda x1
C-3PO x1
Obi x1

Funny  thing is I ordered this case, but Hasbro/EE cancelled it.  EE has now apparently shipped this case to me, but I don't remember it having a C-3PO in this case assortment.  Maybe Hasbro realized they shortpacked him in Wave 2.5 and are now shipping him in later revision assortments?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: DualSaberMaster on November 3, 2004, 01:31 PM
Whoa, that was quick.  Wave 3 Revision 1 sold out.  EE finally has Wave 2.5 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213B2) in stock as of 10:20 pst.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Ben on November 4, 2004, 07:20 PM
Well, my wave 3 case from EE is backordered until January now, and I'll bet it's just a few weeks away from being canceled altogether.

So I've been picking up these last few figures I need for a one open, one carded collection. Still need 1 of the following: Lando, Vader, Chewie, Fett.
I would go for a 2nd 3PO, but he's kind of a stinker.
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: Brian on November 9, 2004, 11:48 AM
Nothing really to add, but I just thought this picture (using the VOTC R2) was kind of neat....courtesy Star Wars Action Figure Reviews (http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/votc/r2d2/index.html):

(http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/votc/r2d2/21.jpg)
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: austinPOTF on November 10, 2004, 11:55 PM
Those ******* ***********. Mine shipped today as well. This case was originally Fett x 2, Stormie x 2, Vader x 1, Chewie x 1, R2 x 1 and Lando x 1. I NEVER got a notice that this assortment had changed. What the **** do I want another Ben for? Now I have to go and find a Vader and Lando.


If there is anyone still looking for the ROTJ Wave and a C-3PO, you can kill too birds with one stone.  EE has Wave 3 Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85213C2) in stock.  Case break down is as follows:

Boba Fett x2
R2 x1
Chewy x1
Stormie x1
Yoda x1
C-3PO x1
Obi x1

Funny  thing is I ordered this case, but Hasbro/EE cancelled it.  EE has now apparently shipped this case to me, but I don't remember it having a C-3PO in this case assortment.  Maybe Hasbro realized they shortpacked him in Wave 2.5 and are now shipping him in later revision assortments?
Title: Re: Vintage OTC Figures - The Return of the Jedi
Post by: austinPOTF on November 16, 2004, 12:03 AM
Well, I have to take back my previous statements about EE. :-[

My Vintage ROTJ shows up today and it's the original assortment. 2 x Stormie, 2 x Fett, 1 x R2, 1 x Chewie, 1 x Lando, 1 x Vader. I didn't get shafted after all.