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Site Feedback, Suggestions, and Help / Re: Front Page Downtime
« on: November 1, 2012, 09:28 AM »
At the top of the forum there's an announcment board and there's a post in there about it.  My understanding is they're working to bring it back, but no idea when.

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The Sequel Trilogy / Re: Disney Buys LFL; Announces Episode 7
« on: October 31, 2012, 09:25 AM »
I wouldn't count on unaltered versions of the OT anytime soon.  In one of the articles about this whole thing was info on distribution rights.  Fox has all distro rights until 2020 and they have rights for ANH "in perpetuity."  So unless Disney and Fox reach some type of deal, it could be a long wait, or never, that we get to see any type of Saga release out of Disney.

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The Sequel Trilogy / Re: Disney Buys LFL; Announces Episode 7
« on: October 31, 2012, 01:12 AM »
I think I'm in the same camp with Jesse, I'm not really excited about all of this and right now I'm leaning towards not really liking it.

I agree that we'll probably get all three of the OT movies in 3D in 2014, it would be the perfect lead for a new film in 2015 just like the SE version in 1997 were for the 1999 release of TPM. 

I think that when it comes to sequels, I'd like to see Hamill come back as Luke in the Obi-Wan role, mentor, wise sage that helps set things in motion.  But I don't really need Fisher or Ford unless they wanted to skip far enough ahead that the films could be about the Solo kids and Ben...which I'd be more than happy to watch.

I think the EU, as we know it, is gone.  I could see them keeping some of the characters but use them in new roles in the films.  I think the 6 Saga Films and probably the Clone Wars will be kept as continuity, since George had his hands directly on them, but the books, comics, etc?  Gone. 

I know a lot of people are attached to the EU, but I don't necessarily have a problem with it being wiped out.  In general, the audience for new movies will be far greater than the audience for all the EU stuff.  Losing the Thrawn trilogy would kind of suck, and I enjoyed Legacy, but I stopped reading the novels a long time ago because I didn't care for a lot of it....except the Republic Commando series, and that's already been wiped out.

Haven't been around the net much since the announcement, just looked up the factual press release stuff, but my Twitter account blew up like it never has before and I can just imagine what's going down on some of the otheR Sites right now...plus all the non-collecting fan blogs.  I'm sure it's an equal mix of hope and "that mouse's dick is small but my ass still hurts."

I mentioned this over on the PSWCS list, but some of my concern is more selfish; I'm wondering if this new ownership will have any impact on fansites, fan clubs and groups like the 501st?  I'm wondering if we'll be able to continue our medallions for charity or if I can do another giveaway at the next Celebration without being arrested.  Should I expect a C&D?  I don't know.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Iron Man 3
« on: October 24, 2012, 04:21 PM »
I liked the trailer.  Just enough substance and tease on what else will be included.  This is the film I'm most looking forward to for next year. 

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Middle Earth / Re: The Hobbit - Toy Line
« on: October 24, 2012, 04:19 PM »
I can't think that smaller, measured releases would be a bad thing for this movie.  We've all seen what can happen when you go overboard on releases, not have the toy line take off and the whole thing collapses.  The last 4 or 5 years has had a huge string of toy lines follow that model.  If BD can keep interest, sell through well and then wait until things heat up for the next movie, they could potentially get a 4 year run out of their line of toys.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Stupid **** From the Internet Thread.
« on: October 24, 2012, 01:29 AM »
Nice mullet.
 
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Apple iPad Thread
« on: October 23, 2012, 04:30 PM »
And, so now, everyone runs to dump their year old iPads that they upgraded to in order to get this new one, right?

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Dude, I totally bought Kit Kats! And Smarties.  That's what I'm giving out this year.

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Joe Defender / Re: Look at what I just got or have thread
« on: October 18, 2012, 01:41 PM »
Picked up two figures at NYCC last weekend.  An upgrade vintage Cutter figure and GI Joe (Colton) from the Viper Lockdown set.  I was hoping to find GI Jane with him but she wasn't there, either missed her or they offloaded her before I found the bin.  I did see a Bombstrike, though, but passed cause I already have her.  There were some decent prices on loose figures if you spent time to dig around.

The Cutter figure needs a new O-Ring but I'm going to compare him to the one I already have and take the best parts and put together one whole figure.  The fig I aleady have has cracked elbows.  The new fig is pretty clean but I think I'll still sort it out and keep the best parts of the two.

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The Bullpen / Re: Marvel Universe
« on: October 18, 2012, 11:16 AM »
The Sentinel figures have shown up at TJ Maxx also.  I spotted one a couple of months ago but I didn't know about the variant so didn't pay attention.  It was in a crushed box so I didn't pick it up for trade bait.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Top 5 Hotties
« on: October 8, 2012, 03:28 PM »
Yeah, Meghan Ory is just another in a long line of hot, hot bruettes out of the Vancouver area of Canada.  I could fill this entire thread with photos just from that city alone.

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Other Toy Lines / Re: Legos
« on: October 7, 2012, 12:19 AM »
Picked up 5 random packs of the Series 8 minifigures at Target tonight.  Pulled the Conquistador, Diver, Skier and 2 Fairys.  If anyone needs a Diver, Skier or Fairy, I'd trade for a Pirate Captain, Robot and/or Santa or Series 7 Grandma Visitor or Computer Programmer.

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And don't forget Jeff Conaway, who played Zack Allan.

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Joe Defender / Re: GI Joe Retaliation - The Toys!
« on: September 30, 2012, 01:29 AM »
I found a Target that had a full end cap of all the 1st wave of stuff a couple of weeks ago.  They didn't have the Ninja Combat Cruiser (VAMP repaint) which I really want to pick up.

I was surprised to find all that I did at Target, even TRU didn't have that much left over stuff.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Spider-Man Movie Series
« on: September 28, 2012, 06:30 PM »
Garfield and Marc Webb are signed up for the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.  Looking to start filming next year with a May 2014 release.

Emma Stone hasn't signed yet but is "in talks."

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