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Star Wars Universe / Re: luke skywalkers death?
« on: November 3, 2006, 09:24 AM »
I personally don't think main characters should die in EU, Chewie's death was a pointless thing to do. ::)

Actually, by saving Anakin and knowing he probably wouldn't make it back, Chewie achieved total fulfillment of his Life Debt to Han Solo (and by extention his family).  I'm certainly pissed that it happened, but giving his life to save one of the Solos is exactly in character for our favorite Wookiee.    I think the EU was at a point where there was too much of the "superweapon" vs. our heros and the heros always coming out on top and unscathed.   While abrupt and sudden, Chewie's death serves to remind us all that people, even heroes, die and that death is but part of the cycle of the Force.   The new series also has  a dark side to it and I can't wait for the 3rd book!

Oboewan

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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Poster Figures
« on: November 3, 2006, 08:42 AM »
LOL!  This is true.  Okay, okay.  Most everyone dislikes this.  I got it.

It's also the idea behind the POTF2 Hag Leia!

Oboewan

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I pray to God that this week, some one asks hasbro "What in the blazes were you thinking adding dirty stormtroopers to this battle pack?"

Kevin

They'll just say "We were thinking about covering all the bases with the stormtroopers... don't you remember that a detachment was sent down to the planet to retrieve the plans?  They got dirty then!"

Oboewan

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Target Exclusive Imperial Shuttle
« on: November 2, 2006, 05:12 PM »
I just know that if it is a black friday promo, most people won't be able to get one early like with most Target product.

I hope it's NOT cause I'll be in Dallas on BF instead of home in VA....  it would suck to have to ship it from there..but I guess I could fit it in suitcase if I needed too  8)

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Damn day for too many meetings.  I missed the chance to get the hotel I really wanted (Hilton).  Oh well, I do have a room at Hampton closer to the airport.

I think the Hilton was the first to sell out... I think only 1 or 2 people from the DCSWCC made it into the Hilton

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Heh, I still haven't unpacked any of my cinema scenes from POTF2 through Ep I simply because I like the way the figures are displayed in the boxes. 

I do think that some of the display setups with the new battle packs are pretty nifty though.  Even some of the craptastic packs look ok in the package with no new figures at all.  But that doesn't mean I'm going to buy any of them.  I'm so happy to have broken through that MIP barrier.  I still understand the mentality as a lot of stuff looks great in the package and once you open it, it sucks ass.

Like the SAGA Trash Compactor scenes.... GOTTA keep them in the box from what I've seen

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Target Exclusive Imperial Shuttle
« on: November 2, 2006, 04:45 PM »
Look at it this way, if it's a BF item, you'll know exactly when (and where) it will be available. 

Beats running around town and/or running DCPI's every other day.

 :P

Just sold my SAGA shuttle on ebay in anticipation of this since it's the SAME thing, cost 1/2 the price AND has 2 figures!   Didn't get as much as I'd wanted but I'd already determined I was getting rid of it before news about the Target one came out-  I just waited too long.  Oh well... in the meantime, I have my vintage shuttle to keep me happy!

Oboewan

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Hey, I got in at the Wilshire too!!!  I had the Holiday Inn but it wouldn't accept May 22nd and once I backed up to change my date it was gone.  The Wilshire was my second choice, so I am relieved.  But I got stuck paying $179.00 a night.... :-X

I think the only available for us was the Millenium (Falcon) Biltmore....  it's like $250 a night or some such crap..... (oy my wallet.... now how can I ever pay for stuff AT C4?)

Oboewan

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Modern Classifieds / WTB Collectors Fleet Super Star Destroyer
« on: November 2, 2006, 12:07 PM »
Hey everyone!  I'm looking to complete my fleet with this- loose preferred but will consider boxed as well.   Please let me know if you have one for sale!

Thanks,

Oboewan

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I'd agree with you Jeff, but the faces on the Stormies look like they're dirty too. They're not so on the Saga2 Sandtrooper. I might go with the Orange Evo Sandtrooper.

As I'm going through the "Great Unboxing of 2006", I'm realizing how much I actually miss the Cinema Scenes of the POTF/POTJ line versus the whole "Battle Pack" thing.    The figures in the Cinema Scenes were usually mostly new and the packaging looks great just sitting on the shelves-I'm bypassing the cinema scenes in my unboxing friendly and am thinking of just selling/trading the battlepacks I actually have at this point and will not be purchasing any of the new ones at this point.   4" collecting just ain't what it used to be....

Oboewan

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Wow- those hotels are further than I thought.  I am hoping to get a room at the Holiday Inn but I'll be surprised if I'll get through right at 1:00pm (EST).

If not there, I am going for the Sheraton or Wilshire.  It hurts my head to think I am going to be spending $1,000 on a hotel room  :-X.

I know... it's crazy... 5 nights in a hotel = $$$ I probably shouldn't spend... add to that the flight and CON fee....   I know my Girlfriend would rather we go to Italy (and probably spend the same too!)

So I have my 4day pass... but can't get to the hotel site from work... where's the love in that?  Just gotta hope there'll be some rooms left this evening!

Oboewan

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: "The Great Unboxing of 2006"
« on: November 2, 2006, 08:43 AM »

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oooo....ouch....even grievous?


Actually- it looks like I passed on him for some reason... still in the closet  in his box.    Is he especially hard to come by or worth alot or something?

Oboewan

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Other Collectibles / Re: Unleashed figures
« on: November 1, 2006, 11:48 AM »
Hey everyone!
At this point, with the rumor-mill leaning more towards repacks of the Unleashed series, I'm a little disgusted.   I've been a fan of the line since the beginning and have a complete set- I totally understand the coolness of bringing some of the harder to find and cooler pieces back (rem. helmet vader, stormtrooper etc...) but if there aren't any new ones I'm going to be sick.

Oboewan

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: "The Great Unboxing of 2006"
« on: November 1, 2006, 11:44 AM »
Another plastic freedom update from last night:

ROTS 12" Figures- did YOU know that Bariss and Shaak Ti came with clear stands while none of the others did? I certainly was surprised- these are the same stands that came with the Amidala Portrait Edition ones...

Episode I 12": Watto, TC-14, Mace, Qui-Gon (what crappy hair!), Darth Maul, Battle Droid, Jar-Jar

Action Collection- Electronic R2 and 3P0- cool but you'd think they coulda had R2 make some sounds rather than just light up.

Only a few more shelves to clear out.....

Oboewan

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Ya know?   Now that I'm in the middle of "The Great Unboxing of 2006", I'm actually feeling better about getting these guys.   After freeing my 12" Luke and Leia on Speederbikes, I can set up a scene with the commandos, Luke-Leia-Scout and bikes, Trench Coat Han, 12" ewoks, Scout Trooper, ATST Driver...  etc....

Woo hooo!   
Now to get that house with the climate controlled 50 x50 shed!

Oboewan

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