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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Wal-Mart "The Force Unleashed" Box Sets
« on: December 10, 2007, 03:27 PM »
For those interested, the Red Stormtroopers are called "Incinerator Troopers".
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Say, what's your favorite warm beverage?
« on: December 10, 2007, 03:05 PM »
I vote #2 as well... that post oozed regret from one too many visits to Strawberry Hill. 
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Wal-Mart "The Force Unleashed" Box Sets
« on: December 10, 2007, 03:02 PM »
Figures that they would want something to go with the game if it is indeed going to be a big deal push. Looks like repack Vader and Palpy with repaint troopers.
I'll probably end up buying them if they stick to the $10 price from the last few round of these sets..
I'll probably end up buying them if they stick to the $10 price from the last few round of these sets..
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The Legacy Collection / Re: More from The Force Unleashed?
« on: December 10, 2007, 02:58 PM »Looks like he might be getting another outfit too...
Well, most rumors say that the game is like other SW games (KotOR, etc) in that you can choose to play him falling to "dark side" or "light side" of the force. It's leading to a lot of "Evolution" pack rumors with the Apprentice - 1 fig for the outfit from the start of the game and then 1 fig for the "light" ending and 1 for the "dark" ending. Just rumors for now though...
Also, from that RS link, it looks like the Blue Storm Commander is going to be carded. Since he's not in the TFU wave, and Hasbro says only 1 TFU wave, maybe he'll be a Target/TRU/? exclusive to counter these Wal-Mart box exclusives. Or maybe he'll end up in a later EU type wave?
Should be interesting to see how it all shakes out...
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The Legacy Collection / Re: 2008 Wave 3 - ?
« on: December 10, 2007, 09:59 AM »I'm hoping a 2008 ANH wave would be absent of Vader...
Me too... especially since there is a "Darth Vader" (according to the card anyway
) in Wave 1 and Battle Damaged Vader in Wave 2.I fully expect them to do 3-5 Vaders in the basic figure lines again in 2008 (3 in 2006, 5 in 2007 [6 if you count Anakin/Vader in Legends]), but having a Vader already again in Wave 3 would be very annoying... not impossible or unexpected, just annoying.
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Target Exclusives - Where are They All Going to Go?
« on: December 10, 2007, 09:41 AM »Those GH sets seem to have flown of the shelves here locally though. I checked last weekend and they didn't have them out yet, check this weekend and they've been put out and sold out.
My local Target re-loaded everything in the last few days to prepare for the sale - including more of everything on the exclusives endcap. I don't think they are all done shipping yet, but I don't expect them to last much beyond Christmas...
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The Legacy Collection / Re: 2008 Wave 3 - ?
« on: December 7, 2007, 10:06 PM »The early battle packs were Ilum, Felucia, Tantive IV. I guess you'd have to count Treachery on Saleucemi as well.
The "Dagobah Training" and "Battle of Geonosis" sets shipped in Jan/Feb 2007, so those could be candidates as well...
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The Legacy Collection / Legacy Wave 2 - Clone Wars Micro-Series
« on: December 7, 2007, 09:11 PM »
Let the speculation begin! 
From Hasbro:
Wave 3 will feature one character that will be an upgrade over a previous character released in an early 2007 Battle Pack. The rest of the characters in the wave will be from the same source (movie or otherwise) as that character. That's more than enough hint to get started, and that's all we'll say for right now!
Guesses?
From Hasbro:
Wave 3 will feature one character that will be an upgrade over a previous character released in an early 2007 Battle Pack. The rest of the characters in the wave will be from the same source (movie or otherwise) as that character. That's more than enough hint to get started, and that's all we'll say for right now!
Guesses?
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Hasbro Weekly Q and A
« on: December 7, 2007, 09:10 PM »
The latest Hasbro QnA has been posted.... and it's actually pretty good.
- No solo Ultimate Hoth Turret anytime soon...
- Unproduced figures, the 2008 San Diego Exclusive, and Fozec. Yes, Fozec.
- 2008 Wave 3 - a hint!
So, be sure to read the answers to get a hint at both 2008 Wave 3 and the 2008 San Diego Comic Con exclusive.
- No solo Ultimate Hoth Turret anytime soon...
- Unproduced figures, the 2008 San Diego Exclusive, and Fozec. Yes, Fozec.
- 2008 Wave 3 - a hint!
So, be sure to read the answers to get a hint at both 2008 Wave 3 and the 2008 San Diego Comic Con exclusive.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Batman - The Dark Knight
« on: December 7, 2007, 11:35 AM »If anyone is planning on going to see I Am Legend in an IMAX theater your in for a treat as they are going to show the first 6 minutes of Batman: The Dark Knight.
And, if you're not going, you can just click here for a description of the footage and what you get to see.
I can't wait for this movie...
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1:6 Scale Figures and Collectibles / Sideshow 12" Han Solo (Tatooine Smuggler)
« on: December 6, 2007, 09:57 PM »
Oooh...
Pre-Orders begin December 14th 2007 at 10AM PDT.
I may have to break down and pick up my first Sideshow 12" figure.
Pre-Orders begin December 14th 2007 at 10AM PDT.
I may have to break down and pick up my first Sideshow 12" figure.
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Other Collectibles / Re: Tomy Mini Gashapon Helmets
« on: December 6, 2007, 01:53 PM »
I noticed that Series 2 is finally shipping now... looks like the chase pieces are Kashyyk Elite/BARC Clone and Jango Fett:
clicky for bigger pic
clicky for bigger pic
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Hasbro 30AC Overload Already?
« on: December 5, 2007, 05:12 PM »
I'm suffering from a bit of Hasbro overload at the moment. Since Black Friday, I've picked up -
1x Saga Legends Figure
7x 30AC Wave 7.5 Figures
3x 30AC Wave 8 Figures
1x Target Exclusive Ultimate Hoth Battle Pack (keeping only 7 of the figures)
1x Target Exclusive Ultimate Endor Battle Pack
1x Target Exclusive AT-RT Assault Battle Pack (keeping only 2 of the figures)
1x Target Exclusive Elite ACR-170 Battle Pack (keeping only 3 of the figures)
1x Star Wars: Battlefront II Clone Pack
1x Star Wars: Battlefront II Droids Pack
1x EE Elite Forces of the Republic Mandalorians & Omega Squad Box
1x EE Elite Forces of the Republic Mandalorians & Clone Troopers Box (keeping only 5 of the figures)
plus
2x Target Exclusive Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes for the boys
That's 56 new 3.75" figures in just two weeks. And I'm still not caught up yet...
1x Saga Legends Figure
7x 30AC Wave 7.5 Figures
3x 30AC Wave 8 Figures
1x Target Exclusive Ultimate Hoth Battle Pack (keeping only 7 of the figures)
1x Target Exclusive Ultimate Endor Battle Pack
1x Target Exclusive AT-RT Assault Battle Pack (keeping only 2 of the figures)
1x Target Exclusive Elite ACR-170 Battle Pack (keeping only 3 of the figures)
1x Star Wars: Battlefront II Clone Pack
1x Star Wars: Battlefront II Droids Pack
1x EE Elite Forces of the Republic Mandalorians & Omega Squad Box
1x EE Elite Forces of the Republic Mandalorians & Clone Troopers Box (keeping only 5 of the figures)
plus
2x Target Exclusive Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes for the boys
That's 56 new 3.75" figures in just two weeks. And I'm still not caught up yet...
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30th Anniversary Collection / Re: Previews Exclusive Battlefront 2 Multipacks
« on: December 5, 2007, 03:41 PM »I really love the Jetpack troopers new head sculpt, I wish it was on the other clones.
Huh, when I looked at mine last night, I didn't notice that he had a new head. Interesting they would do that. It's a definite improvement, especially the very top of the helmet and the lens area. I hope it does show up on some other clones in the future as well...
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Official Darth Big Boy, Bearer of Bad Celebrity News RIP Thread
« on: December 5, 2007, 02:51 PM »
You know, Evel Knievel. The guy who "jumped the shark" and made the phrase famous... duh.