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Kenner Retro Collection / Re: 2023 Kenner Retro Collection - TBOBF
« on: January 3, 2024, 05:50 PM »
Thanks for posting. I just ordered the set off of Hasbro Pulse.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Big Items of the Future!
« on: January 3, 2024, 03:50 PM »I know we talk about this all the time, but I'd love to see more frequent, smaller Haslabs... do stuff you wouldn't normally do at retail and see how it goes even if it's not a massive real-estate hogging vehicle...
Do an Imperial Dignitaries 5-Pack for $100...
Or some stuff from ROTS that got glossed over because they basically killed the 5-POA line right when the movie released...
I only have so much space left for Ghost-sized things anyway, and I bet I have more room than most people.
I totally agree.
I'd much rather have a pile of $150 items that fit in my display than mega ships like The Ghost. I too am still trying to figure out where that beast is going to fit.
If they think a Blurrg or pirate snub fighter aren't going to get enough sales at retail, they could come up with enough of those small to mid-sized ships/beasts that I think they could sell all day long for $50-$150 either via Fan Channel or HasLab.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Big Items of the Future!
« on: January 2, 2024, 06:43 PM »
What do people think on timing for the next Star Wars HasLab, and do you think they'll try something non-TVC?
I personally don't think they're dumb enough to try non-TVC, but I guess their track record for smarts is limited.
My guess is that it'll be about 18 months from now (SDCC 2025?) that they'll start the next HasLab and it'll be something TVC.
I personally don't think they're dumb enough to try non-TVC, but I guess their track record for smarts is limited.
My guess is that it'll be about 18 months from now (SDCC 2025?) that they'll start the next HasLab and it'll be something TVC.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2023 Last Figure Standing Poll
« on: January 2, 2024, 12:21 PM »
I guess with all the holiday hubbub we didn't post about the winner - The Tonnika Sisters.
As I posted before this would be a fantastic addition to the collection, but feel that its probably never gonna happen because it would have already if Hasbro/Disney is open to it. If they can't make figures from shows that are active and "hot" I don't know how they would find it possible to make figures not seen on screen since 1977. Let's hope the next HasLab is the cantina and they can include these as unlocks since its not a mass market item.
As I posted before this would be a fantastic addition to the collection, but feel that its probably never gonna happen because it would have already if Hasbro/Disney is open to it. If they can't make figures from shows that are active and "hot" I don't know how they would find it possible to make figures not seen on screen since 1977. Let's hope the next HasLab is the cantina and they can include these as unlocks since its not a mass market item.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Re: Future HasLab Ideas
« on: December 31, 2023, 07:18 PM »
I've got some items on this list that I hope they do with the Fondor Haulcraft at the top of the list, although I don't need a $350+ version. Maybe something more in the $200 range.
Although I have a feeling it will be the Cantina. I'd be pretty excited about that if its done well, and not just a bunch of pillows and bar glasses. I've got a pretty nice one that I've put together from all the bar pieces over the years, so this isn't at the top of my list, but I think Hasbro would be wise to keep their offerings largely in the OT.
I'm not sure Ahsoka's T-6 Jedi Shuttle or the Bad Batch Havoc Marauder are that high on my list. Neat ships, but I'm not sure I would drop $400 on these and find space in my collection for them.
Either way, I'm assuming we're still 18 months from a new Star Wars TVC HasLab campaign. Or are they going to finally get smart and drop their attempts at BS and role play items? Maybe that will mean they'll try and do TVC more often?
Although I have a feeling it will be the Cantina. I'd be pretty excited about that if its done well, and not just a bunch of pillows and bar glasses. I've got a pretty nice one that I've put together from all the bar pieces over the years, so this isn't at the top of my list, but I think Hasbro would be wise to keep their offerings largely in the OT.
I'm not sure Ahsoka's T-6 Jedi Shuttle or the Bad Batch Havoc Marauder are that high on my list. Neat ships, but I'm not sure I would drop $400 on these and find space in my collection for them.
Either way, I'm assuming we're still 18 months from a new Star Wars TVC HasLab campaign. Or are they going to finally get smart and drop their attempts at BS and role play items? Maybe that will mean they'll try and do TVC more often?
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Airing of Grievances
« on: December 23, 2023, 02:58 PM »
It’s Festivus and time for the airing of grievances.
I’m not sure much has changed since last year. Still too many repaints, kitbashes, and deluxe / non-deluxe price bull$hit. This is true of Black Series as well, and not just a Vintage Collection issue.
Still very little support of new media, or really much of anything new. We’ve still only got a few Andor figures well over a year after the show came out with very little (nothing?) shown in the pipeline.
They did mange to get one big thing right and that is to HasLab The Ghost.
I’m still hopeful at some point somebody with a pulse will be put in charge of the Star Wars line and get the excitement going again.
I’m not sure much has changed since last year. Still too many repaints, kitbashes, and deluxe / non-deluxe price bull$hit. This is true of Black Series as well, and not just a Vintage Collection issue.
Still very little support of new media, or really much of anything new. We’ve still only got a few Andor figures well over a year after the show came out with very little (nothing?) shown in the pipeline.
They did mange to get one big thing right and that is to HasLab The Ghost.
I’m still hopeful at some point somebody with a pulse will be put in charge of the Star Wars line and get the excitement going again.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: A Festivus, for the rest of us!
« on: December 23, 2023, 02:52 PM »
Heading to Target now to get a Festivus pole. I got a lot of problems with my family and now they’re gonna hear about it.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Tough Times at Hasbro
« on: December 23, 2023, 02:48 PM »
Scott - you’re right. I scanned through last year’s 10k and Star Wars and Marvel revenues were both up (they don’t break out the details but they stated this in the commentary). Overall their license payments for things like Star Wars and Marvel were lower, but they don’t break out the individual brand payments.
I’m sure they had other cost challenges due to inflation, supply chain problems, etc., but it appears both Star Wars and Marvel did well in 2022.
They may have made some bad bets in acquisitions, but hopefully they find a way to keep investing in Star Wars as it seems to be doing well for them.
I’m sure they had other cost challenges due to inflation, supply chain problems, etc., but it appears both Star Wars and Marvel did well in 2022.
They may have made some bad bets in acquisitions, but hopefully they find a way to keep investing in Star Wars as it seems to be doing well for them.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2023 Last Figure Standing Poll
« on: December 19, 2023, 03:44 PM »I would be happy to be wrong about the Tonnikas, or Lucasfilm, or Hasbro's stance. I just feel like there are more constructive things that the community could rally behind that are attainable.
Agreed, but I don't need a redo of Hammerhead. Neither of these choices are that great - lost cause vs. redo.
I was hoping for something all new and attainable...
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2023 Last Figure Standing Poll
« on: December 19, 2023, 02:36 PM »
I voted for the Tonnika Sisters #lostcause
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Well of the Souls / Re: Hasbro 2023 Indiana Jones 6" Adventure Series
« on: December 19, 2023, 09:07 AM »Mola Ram!
Mola Ram and Thugee goon would be a nice two pack.
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Well of the Souls / Re: Hasbro 2023 Indiana Jones 6" Adventure Series
« on: December 18, 2023, 10:24 AM »
Yeah, I don't really need any more background characters or costume variations. Its a cool list and great concept artwork, but I wouldn't buy more than one or two of these guys unless I wanted to create a specific scene.
Maybe the Cairo Swordsman or German Mechanic, but that might be it.
Maybe the Cairo Swordsman or German Mechanic, but that might be it.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2023 Last Figure Standing Poll
« on: December 18, 2023, 09:19 AM »
And Hasbro could even make these Deluxe figures. Give them two bar glasses and put them in an oversized box and charge $25 each. Call it world building. I don't care, just make the Tonnika Sisters already.
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Well of the Souls / Re: Hasbro 2023 Indiana Jones 6" Adventure Series
« on: December 15, 2023, 03:31 PM »I barely saw any of these in stores. Maybe one of the earlier waves… but nothing in months except the Target exclusives.
Same.
I picked up about 70% of these online, but skipped the Dial of Destiny figures and a few others here and there. I was hoping to see some of these in person to see if they were interesting enough to grab, or maybe on discount grab them, but I hardly saw any of these at retail and only the ones I had already obtained online.
Does that mean things sold well, or does that mean Target et. al. barely ordered anything?
They hit most of the high points, so I'm not sure the line should continue, but I'd love to see a few vehicles/beasts. Indy on a horse. German goon on a motorcycle. Indy and Henry Sr. on a motorcycle with sidecar. Maybe as retailer exclusives?