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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Who wants a new SAGA Battle Droid 3-pack?
« on: November 2, 2005, 10:10 AM »
Quote from: Darth_Anton on November  2, 2005, 01:05 AM
Add me to the list, but all they have to do to please me is make sturdier plastic. I'm fine with any of the previous sculpts (except E1.)

You know, thanks for bringing up the E1 battledroid. Has anyone noticed how many times in his Q&A column Adam Pawlus has talked about how the E1 battledroid sculpt is the best and should be rereleased? That sculpt is pretty bad, in my opinion, and I don't really know anyone else who likes it. It sucks that Adam in particular is talking about it, because he seems to have Hasbro's ear (at least more than we do). That's all we need is for Hasbro to rerelease those stick-up-the-ass-looking battledroids, when all they have to do is give us a sturdier plastic for their more recent (and superior) battledroid sculpts.

Am I the only one who noticed this?

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Watto's Junk Yard / What a deal!!!
« on: November 2, 2005, 09:53 AM »
So starwarshop.com has the Episode 3 DVD on sale for the low, low price of $29.98.

What the **** is with these guys? I'd have to try really hard to find a more expensive price for that DVD. Add the shipping and you're paying a premium for something that everyone is selling! ****, Amazon is selling it for $15.98, and you can buy it with Batman Begins for a few dollars more than it would cost for you to buy ROTS alone at starwarsshop.

Did anyone actually buy it there?

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Who wants a new SAGA Battle Droid 3-pack?
« on: November 1, 2005, 12:38 PM »
I would love this. But only with sturdier plastic. Its inexcusable that we have Battle Droids that fall over from their own feeble weight. A plastic similar to the clone rifles in the evolutions pack would be great.

I also really want a new sturdy Super Battle Droid. the game Republic Commando really makes you loathe and love these guys, and the ones we have now are pretty crappy. Besides the fact that the SBD's are supposed to be chrome, not blue.

Basically, I think Hasbro has done a mediocre job with their droids. And by the way, I include Greivous in this, even though he's not a droid per se.

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Numbering System 100+ ?
« on: November 1, 2005, 12:24 PM »
I would think so too Mike, but the interesting thing about this line is that its including not only figures from the movies, but also a video game and a few figures from the Clone Wars microseries. I could almost see Hasbro trying a wave or two of tv show figures within TSC to test the waters.

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Battle of Tatooine Wave
« on: October 31, 2005, 01:21 PM »
Quote from: JesseVader08 on October 31, 2005, 12:14 PM
That sounds like Hasbro already has the cards printed up and realized they misspelled the name, so they came up with this lame story.  Even if it's true, it's stupid to pick Dem over Hem.

Meh...Its the same guy in my opinion.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Please Spam JediDefender and Rebelscum They Banned Me Because of my Typing
« on: October 28, 2005, 10:34 AM »
Quote from: Victor_Von_Doom on October 27, 2005, 05:16 PM
Then without further ado...

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/****shadow

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/wehateyoubicth

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Bringmeback

I thought it was HILARIOUS he said Bob! In the word of the great Kenny Banya "Comedy gold, Jerry!"  ::)

I can't believe this guy started petitions to get rebelscum to let him back onto their website. That's just so, so sad.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: George Takei comes out
« on: October 28, 2005, 10:27 AM »
68 years old? He certainly took his time.

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Saga Collection '06 / Star Wars is the #1 best-selling toy property in the US
« on: October 27, 2005, 10:29 AM »
From Action-Figure.com

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Lucasfilm has released this press release announcing that Star Wars Merchandise once again is the No. 1 best-selling toy property in the United States...


According to recent industry figures from The NPD Group, "Star Wars" toys have become the No. 1 best-selling toy property in the country since "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" opened to record-breaking business in May.

Dominating the U.S. toy business, "Star Wars" toys commanded a mammoth 9.1 percent of total licensed and branded toy sales in the period from May through July -- 60 percent ahead of the next leading toy property, according to figures compiled by The NPD Group. "Star Wars" toys also were ranked as the top-selling boys' property, fueling double-digit growth in the key categories of action figures and accessories and building sets compared to the same time period last year, NPD reported.

Toys based on Episode III first went on sale April 2, six weeks prior to the film's May 19 premiere, and from the very first weekend sell-through significantly exceeded expectations. Lucasfilm Ltd.'s major toy licensees are Hasbro Inc. and LEGO Group.

"2005 is proving to be a watershed year for 'Star Wars,'" said Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing, the consumer products division of Lucasfilm Ltd. "The film has clearly struck a cord with consumers around the world, our toy products have never been better, and retailers have out-done themselves with focused, impactful programs. The biggest problem we've faced has been keeping 'Star Wars' toys in stock," he added.

Brian Goldner, President of Hasbro's U.S. Toy Segment, said, "We worked very closely with Lucasfilm and our retailers to bring to market one of the most highly anticipated 'Star Wars' toy and game lines ever. From our basic action figures to our immensely popular Darth Vader Voice Changer, we are thrilled that Hasbro's line has resonated with both kids and collectors. The excitement is sure to continue both in the fall and in 2006 as we bring many great new 'Star Wars' toys and games to market."

To date, Episode III has grossed more than $846 million worldwide, making it by far the top grossing movie of the year both in the U.S. and internationally. The Episode III DVD and the sequel to LucasArts Entertainment's bestselling "Star Wars" video game, "Battlefront II," simultaneously debut Nov. 1.

"Retailers are telling us that they expect 'Star Wars' to perform strongly throughout the all-important holiday season and well into 2006," Roffman said. "It feels like 1977 all over again. To see this level of success almost 30 years later confirms that 'Star Wars' has become a staple in the toy aisles. When we say '"Star Wars" is forever,' we mean it."

Leading retailer Target Corp. said "Star Wars" toys have been top sellers throughout its chain. "Our partnership with Lucasfilm has generated outstanding sales and allowed us to better meet the wants and needs of Target guests," said Target's vice president, Toys, Keri Jones.

Since the "Star Wars" phenomenon began in 1977 with the release of George Lucas' initial film in the six-movie saga, more than $9 billion of products had been sold at retail worldwide -- before the release of "Revenge of the Sith." "Star Wars" products generated $2 billion in worldwide retail sales in 1999, the year that Episode I "The Phantom Menace" was released. They sold another $1.2 billion in the wake of Episode II "Attack of the Clones" in 2002.

"We expected that sales based on Episode III would be somewhere in between those two figures, with a hope of reaching $1.6 billion at retail," Roffman said. "Based on sales to date and with the bulk of retail sales yet to come in the fourth quarter, we believe we're on track to substantially exceed that figure."

(I wasn't sure if this belonged here, in EpisodeIII, or in Watto's Junkyard, so feel free to relocate if necessary)

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: "Evolutions" assortment...
« on: October 26, 2005, 05:25 PM »
Quote from: Gatillo on October 26, 2005, 04:49 PM
Quote from: Darth_Anton on October 26, 2005, 12:32 PM
Amazing how one tiny piece of plastic can cause such happiness.

That's what she said :P

Oooooohhhh snap!

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: "Evolutions" assortment...
« on: October 25, 2005, 03:01 PM »
Quote from: Gatillo on October 25, 2005, 02:54 PM
Could one be packed underneath the other one?  I haven't seen the set myself but these guns are really skinny.



That was what I was thinking. I guess it would make sense.

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Troopers?
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:59 PM »
I'm excited about having a Chief Bast for the sideburns alone!

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Photonovels and Movies / Re: RE#15 - Edge of Death
« on: October 24, 2005, 11:24 AM »
AWESOME!!!  :o

Your effects are getting better and better, and the story is becoming more and more epic CHEWIE!

I love that Mon Cal guy. Its great to see customs used in the story, so its not just a story about the figures that Hasbro releases. You've created a very populated universe in your storytelling, and that makes the story so much more interesting.

Keep up the great work!!!

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Saga Collection '06 / Imperial Troopers
« on: October 24, 2005, 10:37 AM »
I caught this little bit from Adam Pawlus' Q&A this morning...

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Actually, they made him too-- he's the Death Star Trooper from 1998, which was repackaged and sold again in 2002 as part of a gift set. Aside from the ridiculous gun from 1998, it's a pretty good figure and one Hasbro is likely to revisit since they're going to be doing some new sculpts of old troopers... or so I've maybe heard somewhere.

(Emphasis mine)

So what do you think this means? Are we likely to see some trooper evolution sets this year? Are we finally going to get the SA rebel and imperial troops we've been hoping for?

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Star Wars Dioramas and Displays / Re: Star Destroyer Bridge Playset!
« on: October 21, 2005, 10:21 AM »
I don't buy Hasbro's playsets, because they are all crappy (in my opinion) and unrealistic. However I would definitely buy this, because its realistic and to-scale more or less. That is something I'd love to have in my collection. If Hasbro was to make this, they would probably stick a huge, ugly firing turbolaser right in the middle of the set, or some sort of "force power" crane.

The Executor bridge doesn't need any of that. It doesn't need any more that what Owen put into it. Its perfect.

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: Using the power of the repaint for good, not evil.
« on: October 20, 2005, 10:02 AM »
Quote from: Jim (Rebeltrader) on October 20, 2005, 07:36 AM
Imperial Officer painted gray
Imperial Officer painted gray with Scanning Trooper head
Imperial Officer painted gray with DS Trooper head
Imperial Officer with Death Star Trooper head
Imperial Officer painted gray with AT-ST head (Imp Forces pk)
Imperial Officer with DS Gunner head (probably on its way)

Rebel Trooper repainted for Rebel Technician
Rebel Trooper repainted for Rebel Sentry

Han Solo Cantina w/Lando head for smuggler outfit

Admiral Ozzel body w/new head for any Imperial

Imperial Dignitary repaint with different heads

Greedo repaint for Beedo




These are good, but I'd rather they used one of the imp officer heads for the scanning tech figure. The scanning tech's sculpt is sooooo dated.

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