Hasbro Q&A Sessions

[Jesse James]

I'm not quite following how I'm reading more into it exactly.

First, Hasbro said this...

Hints taken..those are excellent figure selections. Right now we don't have a new Endor Commando slotted into the lineup, but it's only a mater of time before we get to them.

That's not really mixing words on their part, considering what I bolded for clarity.

They're not coming out tomorrow, no.  And they're not guaranteed because they're not given a hard timeline when they'll be out and that they're in production, etc...  But, they're definitely looking at them as strong contenders, and they worded it that I think they're all but confirmed, which suits me.  That's good news to me, and seems to back up what I said, which was this...

They're toying with us likely getting TWO new Endor Soldiers in the future?  And one is the trenchcoated Sergeant/squad leader!?  That friggin' rocks.  And Vinty guys have to love the notion of the open-camo coat guy from the vintage line also on the to-do-list!  He's seen best walking out behind Han from the Bunker when they all get caught.

I bolded it, for clarity, that I didn't claim these two as confirmed figures myself.  But strong contenders is a good thing considering I think many people really didn't consider the Endor Trooper high on Hasbro's list because of having one of the more "current" sculpts already with the last figure they did.  That they're strongly looking at two unique ones, including the vinty guy, is pretty sweet I think, and was better than the answer I was even hoping for! 

Actually I figured the vintage figure is something they were not considering, or considered "covered" with the original Endor Trooper, more or less.  They gave more of an answer than I even originally had hoped for.

[Nicklab]

Indications seem to be that Hasbro has pretty well planned out the Basic Figure linethrough 2010.  If we're going to speculate about the line in 2011 and beyond, then I think the Endor Rebels stand a good chance based on Hasbro's relatively positive response.  But with all of that in mind I wouldn't expect to see a new Endor Rebel for about 2 years.

[Jesse James]

Me either...  It's the mid point of 2009 now, so 2010's pretty well lined up and finalized...  Unless of course they were planning one of these all along of course, and just didn't want to divulge it in the Q&A...  That's probably less likely.  Regardless though, I'm pretty stoked that they've got the odds in their favor to happen eventually.  That's good stuff to me.

[Jesse James]

A new round of Q's in, and a new round of A's out.  Just Click Right Here if you're interested in:

-Will we actually get Vintage, Early Bird, or Sandstorm Chewbacca in the Legends Line?

-What are the odds we'll see more ball/socket wrist joints like on the CW3D Clones, on other figures?

-And while we're on the subject of those types of joints, can you tell us how you do them since they're two types of plastic molded around one another?

All the answers to these questions are a mere click away...  OOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo

[Brian]

I just noticed that in this round of Q and A's, Imperial Shipyards got confirmation of a new Taun Taun on the way in 2010.  In their answer, Hasbro indicates that it is likely to be an exclusive - but hopefully it won't be too tough to find.  This, along with the already confirmed Snowspeeder, is one of the remakes I was hoping for the most from ESB - so I'm definitely looking forward to 2010.

[Darth_Anton]

Let's hope the Taun Taun doesn't wind up in the $30 camp like the Dewback.

[Jesse James]

Another round incoming, with another round outgoing...  Here's this week's!

-What was the official word, finally, on those Indiana Jones figures that miraculously appeared during San Diego Comic-Con?

-We all love getting $5 rebate coupons with our figures, will that keep up and what's the deal with it?

-Funeral Pyre Vader...  What's it costing us?

Read the full story By Clicking Right Here!!!

[iFett]

Good questions this time JD!  Feel bad for you Indy guys though. 

[Jesse James]

The folks at Hasbro dished us a new trio of Q's with A's.

-Major Panno re-used?
-Death Star Technicians too?
-Rebel Pilots A Sub-Class?

All the answers to these questions are waiting if you Click Right Here!

[Jeff]

I loved this exchange from RTM's Q&A:

Will any of the build-a-droid figures see re-release? (RTM, 2009-09-10)

     It's possible that additional figures using the parts could be produced, but the characters themselves in the buildable format are confined to the Legacy/Droid Factory series and none of them will ever be re-released. The possible exception being HK-47, since he was the buildable droid in a very low-production wave. If we do re-release him, we would probably re-release the whole wave of figures he came with in a new package format.

Given the relatively low production numbers on the HK-47 droid wave, will we ever see HK-47 released again? Perhaps in an online exclusive with Darth Revan, Malak, and some other KOTOR characters? (RTM, 2009-09-10)

     Right now there are no plans to release HK-47 again, but we are keeping our eye on this one. The one bright spot in this wave being the fact that there are up to twice as many HK-47s that can be built as any of the other characters released for the wave (the carry-forward figures in this wave also coming with "duplicate" HK-47 parts). The secondary market will come in handy in completing HK-47, as people open up the additional carry-forward figures to increase the available part pool.

Will you re-release any b-a-d- figures?
- Nope... except maybe HK-47.
What about HK-47?
- No plans to release HK-47 again.

 

[Jesse James]

Hah...

That's fantastic.

I was reading some of the other site's Q&A's out there, and I see there's some less than tactful questions this session. 

[Darth_Anton]

Regarding the pilots, it's like how Hasbro's handling the vintage upgrades - they're nearly done with doing all the OT pilots, but they just have to string those last few along for as long as possible.

[Jesse James]

We've got another round of Q&A's for your viewing pleasure.  Click here to read 'em all!

-Republic Commando Updates?
-Boy that's a nifty new Sandtrooper, can we buy more?
-Where's the generic black TIE Pilot?

[Darth_Anton]

I guess that new sandtrooper is the ultra articulated Stomtrooper that's been rumored. Can't wait to see one on a single card.

[JediJman]

I guess that new sandtrooper is the ultra articulated Stomtrooper that's been rumored. Can't wait to see one on a single card.

Haven't heard about that rumor, but it does sound like some pretty cool upgrades to the sandtrooper.  Too bad I already have 50+ prior versions that will one day be obsolete.