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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #675 on: October 25, 2007, 09:23 AM »
Anton, did you find Wave 4?  The front page mention seems to indicate you were the one who found them at Target.  Any loose pics you can share?

I just opened them up last night. If I can get to take some more pictures tonight, I will.

Here are my impressions:

The Assassin Droid is easily one of the top figures of the year. Articulated to the hilt, I'm just very impressed with it.

Anakin is just okay. Well made, but in the end, it's just an Anakin variant.

Koffi Aranna is a well sculpted figure, however, I'm having a major problem getting him to stand. I basically have to get him into limbo position.

Bultar Swan in another decent figure. Top half is up to today's figure standards, bottom half she's pretty much a Saga1 AOTC figure. Also, the thing with these two figures are that being EU, I lack an emotional attachment, so I may not be appreciating them as much as other might.

Hobbie is acceptable. The Vander body is getting old, but they could have done much worse. He wears a gray head sock like in ESB, which is a surprise to me.

Finally, Baron Fel was the figure I was looking forward to most, and the most disappointing. The best I can describe him is as a POTF2 sculpt with today's standard of articulation. I'm sorry to say, I think Hasbro missed the boat on this one.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #676 on: October 25, 2007, 10:29 AM »
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Anton.  As much as I am looking forward to these figures, I'd say it's mostly for customizing potential... not too much here other than the droid that really looks all that great to me.  What's funny though, is I'm sure I'll buy at least two of each set to open, even if they're not that good.

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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #677 on: October 25, 2007, 01:49 PM »
Finally, Baron Fel was the figure I was looking forward to most, and the most disappointing. The best I can describe him is as a POTF2 sculpt with today's standard of articulation. I'm sorry to say, I think Hasbro missed the boat on this one.

Damn. That was easily the one I was looking forward to the most as well. I thought he looked good in person at C4 but then again that was just a prototype. I think I'll still be doing one loose and one carded of him anyways. I really thought the figure had great potential, it is too bad they blew it.

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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #678 on: October 25, 2007, 02:11 PM »
I saw them during my lunch break at Target today.  It just bugs me that Fel does not have his facial hair.  It thought he was "okay" looking but nothing great.  The other pilot looked good.  I still like the Koffi/Swan pack.  The Anakin/Droid set looked much better to me in person than what has been on the net.  All in all I like the sets still because they are only $10 (actually $8.99 at Target this week).

I was more excited about the Saga Legends Biker Scout.  Came this close to buying it but opted not to.  Bills need paid unfortunately.

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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #679 on: October 25, 2007, 02:22 PM »
I managed to find a minty Green Saber Mara 2-pack at Target much to my surprise today!  I had given up hope of tracking down this version without a big bend in the comic book.  ;D
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #680 on: October 26, 2007, 09:20 AM »
I saw them during my lunch break at Target today.  It just bugs me that Fel does not have his facial hair.  The other pilot looked good. 

Yeah, that's a head scratcher. Hobbie isn't even really featured in that issue of the comic either.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #681 on: October 31, 2007, 02:33 PM »
Anton, did you find Wave 4?  The front page mention seems to indicate you were the one who found them at Target.  Any loose pics you can share?

I just opened them up last night. If I can get to take some more pictures tonight, I will.

Here are my impressions:

The Assassin Droid is easily one of the top figures of the year. Articulated to the hilt, I'm just very impressed with it.

Anakin is just okay. Well made, but in the end, it's just an Anakin variant.

Koffi Aranna is a well sculpted figure, however, I'm having a major problem getting him to stand. I basically have to get him into limbo position.

Bultar Swan in another decent figure. Top half is up to today's figure standards, bottom half she's pretty much a Saga1 AOTC figure. Also, the thing with these two figures are that being EU, I lack an emotional attachment, so I may not be appreciating them as much as other might.

Hobbie is acceptable. The Vander body is getting old, but they could have done much worse. He wears a gray head sock like in ESB, which is a surprise to me.

Finally, Baron Fel was the figure I was looking forward to most, and the most disappointing. The best I can describe him is as a POTF2 sculpt with today's standard of articulation. I'm sorry to say, I think Hasbro missed the boat on this one.

I pretty much agree with you here Anton, I found them last Friday I believe and I think most of them will just be custom fodder.  I was suprised that the Swan chest armor was removable something I didn't realize from online pics, and how huge the chest box for Fel is-looks really big even compared to POTF2 Tie Pilots.  The helmet is great though.  I took the chest armor, helmet, and breathing gear and through it on a DS Gunner and it looks really great---C'mon Hasbro you know you wanna do it.  About the Fel fig himself he is pretty buff looking in the comic so that's the only reason I suppose to justify his POTF2ness.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #683 on: November 1, 2007, 02:58 PM »
Oh I sooo can't wait for that Marvel #81 set. Too bad the Wal-Mart near me doesn't order SW exclusives, seems to be a rule for them. Kinda like only maintaining the same 5 TSC Naboo Soliders for the past year.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #684 on: November 1, 2007, 03:01 PM »
My walmart sucks, i know its ebay for me.  :-[
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #685 on: November 1, 2007, 03:11 PM »
Really want that Commander Keller / Marine set!  Absolutely no interest in the others...
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #686 on: November 1, 2007, 04:02 PM »
Really want that Commander Keller / Marine set!  Absolutely no interest in the others...
FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #687 on: November 1, 2007, 04:41 PM »
FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.

Hook me up!!!
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #688 on: November 1, 2007, 07:05 PM »
FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.

Hook me up!!!

Ha!  You're talking to the wrong guy.  One of my buddies was able to get a set for me, but I still need one more for openers.  Two other guys have found them at two different stores though, so be on the lookout.
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Re: 30AC Star Wars Comic Packs
« Reply #689 on: November 1, 2007, 11:27 PM »
Thanks Justin.  Honestly, I think Wave 1 and 3 are available right now at HTS, so I think eventually I'll be able to get these from them worst case.  Nothing I can't 'live without'...
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