I'm not buying the blue-coat, and I'm seriously considering selling my Malak and Clone Obi-wan and canceling my TFU 2-pack pre-order so I can stick to film pieces.
Gentle Giant has the same dollar signs in their eyes that Hasbro got when they realized they could repaint just about anything and sell it over and over. It was one thing when they were making clone variants, but coat color variants? Give me a break.
Isn't the clone Obi-Wan accurate to the cartoon though? I realize it's not a 'true' film in that sense, but isn't it still accurate to some degree? I've stayed away from EU stuff with the exception of Mara Jade for the most part. I should probably go look at my collection before stating that...
As for the blue coat, I get your point Rob, but that's been a long standing debate so I'd allow them that variation and it doesn't strike me quite as hard as it does you. I completely get your point about the dollar signs, but I think this could be considered more movie-accurate than most other variations. I haven't decided yet on the Hoth busts, but think I'll pass on them all save the Snowtrooper. Were I to get the Han (which would mean I'd have to get the Luke) I'd opt for one coat color and be done with it.
My plan all along was to get only Imperials in the mini-bust line. That went in the crapper when they Con/Club exclusives included Luke/Han in stormtrooper armor, but even those I could justify. Yoda/Obi/Mara are the real exceptions to my rule but beyond that, I just stick to the bad guys.
