I've been thinking the whole time somehow that if they get in the 4k range, they would fenangle the numbers to get to 5000... it's not like Hasbro has been all that transparent in the past, so I would not expect them to be with all of these details either.

I think in the big picture Hasbro, Disney, and the Star Wars brand in general benefit a lot more from them playing with the numbers to make this happen rather than a possible negative press blitz that may push a message that promotes "Star Wars toy flop" as click bait... news of it NOT getting the support could end up with more headlines than headlines of it getting made.

As for adding figures to it, I think a pair of TVC Gamorreans would have been a nice add... a figure everyone loves, and could use more of.  The pig from hell should be released every year or two anyway.    He's one of the few 5poa ones that I'd actually be interested in too.  The old vintage Gammy was easily one of my most cherished figures as a kid.

I know a lot of people were vocal about disliking this playset, but it's not so bad.  Sure it has elements that take away from the aesthetics, but Hasbro worked some good things in here too.

Is it worth $200?  No, I would say not even close.  $100 seems more reasonable especially when you consider someone like me doesn't care about the transforming feature, electronics, action features - I just like things that look cool for setup and as a kid liked to have a "base" for the good guys and one for the bad guys.  I didn't need all kinds of gimmicks, or even know what that even was back in the day.

If they had removed the transforming feature and put some collector "Sail Barge" type of detail into this, I think it would have sold better for retailers... because as it is, they lose collectors.  I don't think they will lose kids or parents by making it look cooler, but they would gain collectors!

Here's my simple setup of it.  I need to spice it up with a background, black floor, etc.



For anyone on the fence, I think it's well worth $100 (or less obviously).

Quote from: P-Siddy on February 28, 2018, 08:27 PM

A new Stormtrooper with updated (correct) helmet.

I agree, but I'm also not a fan of the newer ball jointed hips. They just look awkward. They can be improved.

I'm not much of a fan of ball jointed hips in general.

"What are your top 3 existing 3.75" Star Wars super-articulated figure would you like to see updated with new parts or deco to create a new version of that character or possibly even a totally new character? Name the figures and the parts. Be descriptive!"

My picks were:

1 - Stormtrooper. Take the Rogue One helmet and put it on the awesome TVC "Lost Line" Sandtrooper body. Keep releasing paint variants - all white, brown desert wash, black "Wobani prison" wash, The Force Unleashed Commander paint, etc.

2 - Hoth Rebel Soldier (VC-68). This figure is awesome, and extremely rare. Release it with head variants, all with a removable helmet.

3 - AT-AT Commander (VC-05). Release the figure again with a General Veers head.

Honorable Mention: Admiral Ackbar (VC-22). Repaint and release as a Mon Calamari officer, with removable helmet.

I had never heard of that YouTube channel until JTA front paged it to complain about it.

I agree the community is very divided right now.  Seems like there is so much hostility between collectors too.  I guess as I've gotten older, I shrug my shoulders a lot more than I used to. 

I was much more passionate about things (not just Star Wars) 5-10 years ago.  I guess kids, stress at work, and gray hair have taken a toll on me.

I see 1750 as a milestone, but still so far to go... 

I appreciate the passion that some have for this, but I also don't understand public shaming.  If it happens, awesome and I will be thrilled.  If not, I'll be disappointed - but I'm not sure we'll ever hear the end of it.

For me, I'm not sure what's worse - the price or the size. 

$500 is a crazy about of money to spend on a toy, but I do think it looks to be worth the price if you can afford it. 

Space is such an issue now, so any time I add something of size, I either have to find a way to get really creative, or subtract something else.  So I guess space is probably my biggest issue that I'll face with this item (assuming it's made).

As for other toy line kickstarters, the ones I am familiar with all needed funding in the range of 80k - 150k... this one is 2.5 million... so it's the most ambitious one that I've ever checked out (by far).