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Movie Heroes / Saga Legends '12-? / Re: 2013 Movie Heroes Class I Vehicles

« on: September 5, 2012, 10:23 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on September 4, 2012, 03:37 PM

I really liked what I saw for the Class I series at Celebration 6. Adding a second figure and rounding them up to $20 seems like a better deal when you compare them to what we get for $18 now or even compared to the current 3-figure BPs for $23.

The little Yoda ship was nifty (love the fact that you can swap the astro-dome on the ship with any BAD dome) and also loved how the MTT Droid Fighter fits right into the MTT. Makes the MTT just a bit cooler, despite it coming with yet another Ep1 Obi-Wan.

And glad to see the Clone Dropship as well. I'll be skipping frantically searching for the (currently) VHTF Clone Wars version and just grab this new 'movie' version when it hits next Spring.

Agreed. Hasbro's new approach is solid on this line. I want the Clone Wars version of the Dropship so will have to be hoping for it to appear magically before the end of the year.

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The Clone Wars / Re: The Future of the Clone Wars Toy Line?

« on: August 28, 2012, 12:34 AM »

Quote from: SpIrIt Of MaCe on August 27, 2012, 04:27 AM

With those rumblings from Hasbro out of C6, it sounds like the CW series may not even make it all the way through this upcoming season, which would mean the nearing of the end of this line. While I'm sure there's plenty of CW and animated figure fans that will be bummed to have that happen, personally, I'm excited at the prospect of one less sub-line of figures to chase down - especially when we've been told their quality will be diminishing, and on top of the obvious fact that they can't even currently be found at retail. One less headache for me, and hopefully the eventual demise of this line will help Hasbro to re-focus their efforts on the regular movie line(s), as it's obvious they've been spreading their resources and planning a little too thin of late.

Granted, I still wish they'd go back and wrap up the handful of remaining figures from the prior Gendy Tarkovsky (sp?) Clone Wars micro series. That one just seemed a lot more simple and fun to me. I already know the answer to that request though.

So I am a bit of an optimist when it comes to the show. I have read lots of speculation about the death of the show, but I cannot find hard evidence to support those assertions. I listened to Filoni speak about the show 3 times and this is not a man who's job is finished. Season 5 is essentially done and I imagine they are well into mapping out Season 6. Some of the images they showed us were 18 months old. Filoni also mentioned a number of storylines that will develop in future years. Of course, CN could cancel it and CW could come to an end, but I do not want to be fatalistic about it. I think things are more positive than many believe.

Would be nice to have solid info though either way.

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The Clone Wars / Re: Clone Wars Wave 30 (2013 Wave 1)

« on: August 28, 2012, 12:27 AM »

I believe Hasbro indicated that CW 44 Ahsoka is on a list of CW figures needing re-release

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: Defender Wishlists 2012: Tournament of Champions

« on: August 10, 2012, 12:36 AM »

No specific order:
Cliegg Lars
Padme Amidala (Senator)
Padme Amidala (Lake Retreat)
Admiral Trench (3D)
Rako Hardeen (3D)
Duchess Satine (3D)
General Pong Krell (3D)
Padme Amidala (Buns Hairdo)
Princess Leia (Tantive IV)
Death Squad Commander
Joruus C'baoth
Han Solo (Carbonite)
Lando Calrissian
Wedge Antilles (Snowspeeder)
Yoda (ESB)

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Batman - The Dark Knight Rises

« on: August 4, 2012, 01:17 AM »

Lots of it was filmed in Pittsburgh too.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: Recent Vintage Collection Purchases

« on: August 3, 2012, 01:39 AM »

I have been to 5 stores in 3 different cities in WY. I saw a total of 12 Vintage figures across three WM and 2 Kmarts. Brutal. The Kmarts did not have even TPM.

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Celebration VI / Re: Anyone Going to Make it to CVI?

« on: August 1, 2012, 03:52 AM »

I am booked and set to go.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)

« on: July 27, 2012, 01:39 AM »

I wonder if they will have cases at CVI.

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The Clone Wars / Re: Clone Wars Figure Rumors/Speculation

« on: July 13, 2012, 11:51 PM »

Quote from: Greg on July 13, 2012, 05:02 PM

I think the animated stuff is being phased out, and it makes sense. The show has had a big-time drop in ratings and popularity, and the Clone Wars sub-line as a whole appears to have performed poorly over the last year or so. As much as I have enjoyed collecting the toys based on the cartoon, I will have no complaints if the line is wrapped up. Four years is a very good run, and Hasbro has covered so much from the show. I wouldn't mind getting the occasional battle pack or exclusive figure, but I am more excited about getting the Clone Wars characters in realistic format.

Ever since Adam at GH started asserting that CW is dying because of the huge drop in ratings, I have tried to actually find the source that proves it. Yes, the ratings have dropped but not by 25% or anything near that. On top of that, streaming media is far more prevalent now than it was a four years ago and I have no idea how they would figure ratings for it. Sure CN can't be terribly happy about the drop but they don't seem to be complaining either.

The last two celebrations have had awesome buzz about the show and DF talks about the show as if it still has a green light to proceed past season 5. Yes, it will come to an end but I have not seen the hard evidence that suggests the show is in trouble. Hasbro shifting to focus on the 3d rerelease makes some sense as to the low profile.

I find the lack of talk about AOTC 3D to be more interesting. After all, it was SW Day.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: SDCC 2012

« on: July 13, 2012, 11:39 PM »

The images suggest a $9.99 msrp

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: SDCC 2012

« on: July 13, 2012, 08:18 PM »

When are the site Q and As? Seems to me that there are lots of questions that could have been asked and were not. Especially about MH and CW, CW more from my perspective. I wonder if they are going to squeeze in another Vintage assortment at the end to get those hard to find figs out. Seems like a lot of retail space to fill between now and Spring 2013.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: SDCC 2012

« on: July 9, 2012, 11:48 AM »

Quote from: Jeff on July 8, 2012, 01:51 AM

Yes on presentation...

Quote from: Jeff on June 29, 2012, 11:22 PM
Have we posted this in here yet? Details on the brave souls who are willing to show up to the SDCC Presentation... on Friday the 13th.

Friday, July 13th , 11:00am-12:00pm
Hasbro: Star Wars—Hasbro's Derryl DePriest (VP, global brand marketing), Jeff Labovitz (director, global brand marketing), Michelino Paolino (senior director, product design), Brian Merten (senior manager, product design), Adam Pagano (senior art director), and Erik Arana (Star Wars product designer) discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at upcoming, never before seen items. The panelists will also host some Q&A for your burning Star Wars action figure questions. Room 7AB
Tags: Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles | Animation | Fandom | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

And yes on the "ten-minute site 1-on-1s". Those should be interesting.