What steps is Hasblo taking to take the figures out of the scalpers hands and into the childrens and/or collectors hands?
We are working hard to figure out alternative means of distribution so people who want our toys can get to them. We consider our retail site
Hasbro Toy Shop to be a huge success, and we would suggest checking there as we update regularly. In addition, we are going to be offering individual accounts with Hasbro to people who are considered "Gold Star" sellers on Ebay. This way, they can buy as many Shocktroopers as they want, and pass the savings along to you, the consumer. We believe that the majority of people on Ebay are good at heart and would never take advantage of anyone.
Since it seems that my prayer's have been answered with the announcement of my "holy grail" figure - Monket-faced Leia in Clone Trooper armor, can we just confirm that the rumored $29.99 MSRP still stands? If this is the case, I would like to commend hasbro on their efforts to maintain low price-points in the face of the staggering price of raw materials and extra tooling needed to make this figure. I think it is a safe assumption that the pricepoint will barely enable hasbro to break even. Thanks again!
Thank you for the support, sir. Our primary goal at Hasbro is to keep our customers happy through keeping prices low and volume high, but unfortunately, our costs have increased due to the rising gas prices. In addition, Target has assured us that the collectors will pay higher prices for exclusive items, so we have authorized them to raise the MSRP for the Monket Clone Leia to 39.99. To offset this price, and to offer the collectors something extra, we will be including a limited edition trading card with the action figure.
Target is a fine retailer and they told me to personally pass along the message that as long as the sheep (I guess this is an affectionate term they have applied to the Star Wars fans they love so much) keep buying these figures, they will keep requesting we make more. So pat yourselves on the back, fans!
What are the chances of seing a rerelease of the VOTC Stormtrooper in 2006?
We are aware of the huge demand for Stormtroopers but the VOTC will not be reissued ever because we want them to maintain their special status among collectors. But, since there is a huge demand for these, we have agreed to partner with Entertainment Earth to offer an exclusive set of 5 VOTC Stormtroopers, either with or without battle damage, for the low low price of 79.95! Also included with this will be a trading card featuring Jango Fett, because we know how hot trading cards are these days!
Several people have asked me through telepathy when the next Fan's Choice poll is going to be. We have decided that we will no longer do Fan's Choice polls due to the questionable nature of the voting process. Instead, we have asked each retailer to come up with a figure that they think would sell well to the Star Wars collectors. In the days to come, I will reveal who these figures will be, and where you can obtain them. Live long and prosper!
Crack Smoking Monkey, why the irrational loathing for Expanded Universe figures? 
We do not loathe the Expanded Universe at all. We have offered many awesome EU figures and vehicles over the years, such as the awesome Battlefront Scout Trooper and the equally awesome Jedi vs. Sith Battle Pack. I have been told that there is a great demand for some Quinten Vost character, but I have no idea who that is. Was he the one with the flamethrower?
You will be happy to hear that we will be including one of the most requested (and one of our favorite characters) EU characters in the regular action figure line in the near future: Ken Palpatine! Other possiblities include Hoojibs; make your voices heard by emailing us at wedontgiveashitabouteu@hasbro-toys.com
Afer finally purcahsing you're commander Gree figure, I have a question:
How is it you ****** up his paint job so bad It doesn't even look like him, this would have been understandable if it had come out on April 2nd, but at least 1 person at your company has to have seen the movie by now....
As yet, I have not seen ROTS, so I cannot comment on this directly. I have asked around and it seems that Roy, our legally blind janitor, did see the film, and since he enjoyed it so much, we figured we would throw him a bone and let him paint a figure. He chose to do this Gree fellow and we think he did an outstanding job. Far better than Eugene from accounting, who paints with his toes. And by that I mean he actually paints with his toes; no brushes involved whatsoever.
But we are pleased that you like the Commander Gree figure so much! Positive feedback is important to us, which is why we tend to minimize the negative feedback.
