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Title: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Matt on November 9, 2007, 02:54 PM
Some dude over at Rebelshit is reporting that the new issue of Lee's has a pic of Wave 1, which includes the brand-new, never-before-seen German Soldier figure.

Haven't seen any scans yet. . .
Title: wave1
Post by: Matt on November 9, 2007, 03:01 PM
Haven't seen any scans yet. . .

Scratch that:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1472/indywave01ro6.jpg)

Missing from this are Sallah and Monkey Man.
Title: wave1
Post by: Jesse James on November 9, 2007, 03:17 PM
Neat German Soldier there though...  He looks as though he'll fit in decently with the latest DAK figures 21st made.  Could mix/match for some variety easily.
Title: wave1
Post by: Jeff on November 9, 2007, 03:32 PM
Must... resist... temptation...   :-\

I need to stop reading this thread.   ::)
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Post by: Paul on November 9, 2007, 05:58 PM
Neat German Soldier there though...  He looks as though he'll fit in decently with the latest DAK figures 21st made.  Could mix/match for some variety easily.

German soldiers didn't wear Jackboots in the Desert...but they did in the movies so, no complaints.

I believe that MP40 is from the 25th Anniv Stalker...

I can see this line becoming a Top 3 in my collecting, especially since the head sculpts seem to "mesh" with Joe and SW.
Title: wave1
Post by: speedermike on November 10, 2007, 06:28 PM
Is it me, or does the jacket-less Indiana's whip look like it's made of soft plasttic over bendable wire?  Would that be crazy, or what?
Title: wave1
Post by: Jesse James on November 11, 2007, 12:56 AM
I love how easily you can ruin a figure for me Paul. :)

I still dig him...  I'll BS the jackboot thing and just mesh them in with my DAK figures from 21st.  I think they'll blend quite nicely.  Not to mention the possibility of swapping parts too, as the 21st DAK all have laced leggings on over their boots anyway.

And hey, who's to say somewhere, somehow, jackboots didn't slip in on accident. ;)  Maybe in the German's elite groups sent to find ancient relics even?  Hey, ya never know.
Title: wave1
Post by: evenflow on November 11, 2007, 09:55 AM
I can't tell from the pictures but it doesnt look like the hats are removable so i would add one traditional one with jacket and removable hat. I am also willing to bet that if these sell well we get a vintage collection version.
Title: wave1
Post by: Paul on November 11, 2007, 08:50 PM
That is a really good question...How could the Indy Hats NOT be removable?

And wasn't one of these Indy's suppossed to have an...ugh I hate to say it..ACTION FEATURE?

Sorry JJ...they are perfect for the Movie "reality"....except that they actually gave him the correct Ammo Pouches...most Germans carrying MP40's in the Indy films have k98 rifle pouches....

I hope we get the guy from Last Crusade on the Speedboat with the MP28....oh AND the boat...

The wife and daugther are going out of town next weekend to visit the in-laws...I am going to catalog every different possiblity for Indy figs (wardrobe wise)...YES I have no life.  Bringing it up will only be rubbing it in or "Score boarding"...
Title: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on November 17, 2007, 11:46 AM
Their reason for no removable fedora is it's a choking hazard.  ::)
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2007, 12:29 PM
Probably old news, and we've seen all of these before, but CoolToyReview (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2007/Indy_Wave1.jpg&text=) has a scan from Lee's Toy Review showing Wave 1 of the Indiana Jones Classics line:

Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones without Jacket
Marion Ravenwood
Belloq
German Soldier
Cairo Swordsman

If these continue to comes in waves of 6 or so, that would be fine with me.  A little bit easier to keep up on things anyways :).
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: CHEWIE on November 29, 2007, 02:42 PM
Thanks for that link Brian!

(http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2007/Indy_Wave1.jpg)

These look better each time I see them... wow the German officer looks like a fantastic figure!

I wish that Marian and both Indy figures had articulated knees though. 
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Post by: Reid on November 29, 2007, 03:54 PM
and both Indy figures had articulated knees though. 

Actually, that first Indy (With the Jacket & Idol) looks like he has ball jointed knees.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Jesse James on November 29, 2007, 03:56 PM
Indy with Jacket is the super articulated Indy we saw at SDCC.  Indy without the jacket is the action-feature (whipping) Indy we also saw at SDCC.

The German's actually a regular soldier, not an officer.  I forget the chap's name that was the officer now off-hand, but he's pretty uniquely uniformed compared to the regular DAK soldiers there.  I'm hoping we see him made of course because, well, he was one of the 3 main baddies with Toht and Belloq.
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Post by: JangoTat on November 29, 2007, 04:11 PM
Wow this wave looks awsome. Definatly buying them all with a few extra Germans for both Indy display and possible "rebel troopers" 8)
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Post by: Jesse James on November 29, 2007, 04:46 PM
Haven't seen any scans yet. . .

Scratch that:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1472/indywave01ro6.jpg)

Missing from this are Sallah and Monkey Man.

And just for the record, this image was posted about 3 or 4 pages ago by Matt. ;)  CTR must be running it as new news?  Nix that, it must be old there too.
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Post by: Paul on November 29, 2007, 05:38 PM
Colonel Dietrich.... wonder if he was related to Sepp....

The German Soldier's arms look a little long and I wish Indy didn't have Action Albatross feature.  But oh well.  Looks good, I guess Sallah is not in Wave 1?

We need the Hovitos as well.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: speedermike on November 29, 2007, 09:29 PM
These look cooler every time I look at them. I can' t wait to see the other waves.  Henry Jones Sr.  will be the coolest old man figure ever.  I hope he has his umbralla.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Jesse James on November 30, 2007, 12:55 AM
I thought Sallah and Monkey Man were both in Wave 1...  Maybe they're Wave 2 hold-overs and there's Deitrich (thanks Paul), Toht, perhaps some other characters mixed in there.  We need the mechanic, Marion in dress, and I want the Cairo Arab henchmen (white robes, black turbans/masks) that kidnap Marion.  Would like the Gestapo Agents from Cairo too with the MP-40's.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Scott on November 30, 2007, 08:51 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1055&company=3

Up for preorder...not sure if I'm in full boat on this yet, for sure I'll be getting an Indy...beyond on that though I'll probably pass
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: MetalJedi on December 1, 2007, 03:18 AM
I'll be picking these up for custom fodder most likely.
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Post by: Jeff on December 1, 2007, 10:08 AM
Monkey Man from EE (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HND40070A)...  the pic also shows off those "bonus artifacts" that the packaging shots had mentioned.

(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/HND40070Alg.jpg)

Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: evenflow on December 1, 2007, 10:11 AM
Very awesome on the grail tablet.  ;D I hope the artifacts are in scale witht he figures but it doesnt look like the idol is.
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Post by: Matt on December 1, 2007, 10:36 AM
Very awesome on the grail tablet.  ;D I hope the artifacts are in scale witht he figures but it doesnt look like the idol is.

Ah, but the jacketed, SA Indy apparently comes with an idol that is in scale:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1472/indywave01ro6.jpg)

---

Where's Sallah?
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Post by: Jeff on December 1, 2007, 11:42 AM
Very awesome on the grail tablet.  ;D I hope the artifacts are in scale witht he figures but it doesnt look like the idol is.

Ah, but the jacketed, SA Indy apparently comes with an idol that is in scale:

Yeah, I think the intent of the "bonus artifacts" is along the line of the mini-holos.  They are not intended to be in-scale accessories, but rather intended to be the little pack-in freebies for the Indy figs.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Nathan on December 3, 2007, 01:49 AM
Odd that they're releasing the Grail Tablet from LC in the first wave of Raiders. ???
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: Jesse James on December 3, 2007, 03:08 AM
I'm guessing, like Jeff said, they're randomized, pack-in junk.  Not meant to be accessories, not meant to make sense as to which figure they come with... 

Had they been, I think they'd be more popular.  Same as the holo minis that Hasbro gave the SW figures for a while, would've gone over better had they been little holographs from the film, like a little holographic Rodian Senator for Palpy's desk, a little Holo Leia, a little Holo Vader, etc.  But that's me...  Maybe kids dig this crap.
Title: Hasbro 3.75\\
Post by: JediMAC on December 3, 2007, 04:55 AM
Odd that they're releasing the Grail Tablet from LC in the first wave of Raiders. ???

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.  I was also initially concerned about those oversized "accessories" as well, especially the Staff of Ra headpiece and the golden Idol, but after seeing that pic Matt posted there, I'm feeling better about things.

I'm still on the fence with this line though, since I'm already in way over my head with the Star Wars stuff as it is.  I may play it like Scott, and just grab the SA Indy (carded and loose), for ***** and giggles.  Hell, many of us have the Kubrick of him mixed in with our SW Kubes, so I guess the same should hold true for the respective 4" lines.  I'm not overly excited about the rest of the characters/figures really.  However, if Hasbro made some cool dioramas to display these in, I may be inclined to rethink things.  Obviously they would never do that though, so I'm probably safe with just plunking down $15 on a couple Indy figures and calling it a day.  Hopefully.
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Post by: Nathan on December 4, 2007, 12:33 AM
^ I am thinking along similar lines.

The other hangup for me is that visually most of the Indy characters aren't nearly as compelling as SW figures. In SW, even the most obscure background character has a custom-designed outfit and either alien prosthetics or at least some sort of funny hat. Most of the Indy characters wear ordinary early-20th-century off-the-shelf menswear which isn't nearly as entertaining.

I.e.,

(http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/gallery/screens/r06.jpg) versus (http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/giddeandanu/img/movie_bg.jpg)

That's not to say the Indy ones won't be interesting as collectibles, but personally they don't turn my crank so to speak.
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Post by: Brian on December 4, 2007, 09:18 AM
That's a good point, and although I'm looking forward to the line that reason there makes me curious what kind of legs it will have at retail overall.  Like I've said before, I always just hoped Hasbro would do a "mail away" or SWShop exclusive SA Indy figure at some point, so the fact that we're getting several waves of figures is just gravy.  I'm happy we're getting the line, but I'd be ok if it were somewhat short-lived.
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Post by: CHEWIE on December 4, 2007, 12:48 PM
That is a good point about the lack of interesting designs.  I mean, it's cool and all but how unique are these toys really going to be?  As far as I'm concerned, this is nothing like Star Wars collectibles in the sense that the Indy stuff doesn't have the appeal of creative imagination like Star Wars.  So I don't see these as being nearly as hot as Star Wars stuff.
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Post by: evenflow on December 4, 2007, 02:15 PM
The more I look at the picture with the artifacts, they all look to be in scale witht he figures except for the idol (and maybe the staff of ra top) I also hope they are not random.
Title: wave1
Post by: speedermike on December 8, 2007, 04:05 PM
My guess is that Salah might be a deluxe figure, along with the ark.  Odd, but a good way to get a "boring" figure and a great accesory.  I think that the playsets will be for the 3 3/4 figures, as will the vehicles, because I believe that Hasbro hinted at them being so.  But I might be dreaming.

I'm sure the high price tag is for the launch, then after a few weeks they'll be Star Wars prices.
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Post by: Darth_Anton on December 9, 2007, 03:49 PM
I'm going to be really tempted to pick up some of these. At the very least, I'm going to pick up an Indy, but the rest still look great regardless.
Title: wave1
Post by: Paul on December 10, 2007, 09:21 PM
Saw the pics of the first wave in the New Tomarts.

I'm worried the guys with the longer Arab garb will not have below the waste articulation (not that you need it with non-soft goods)...

The SA Indy looks great.  The only thing that Makes the German Soldier look like a German from WWII is his MP40.  No insignia...so a very "sterile" uniform.  He could be called "Generic Bad Guy wearing Khaki"....just as easily.  Hat does not seem removable JJ..

I'm still all over this line.
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Post by: Jesse James on December 10, 2007, 09:53 PM
The only thing that Makes the German Soldier look like a German from WWII is his MP40.  No insignia...so a very "sterile" uniform.  He could be called "Generic Bad Guy wearing Khaki"....just as easily.  Hat does not seem removable JJ..

I'm still all over this line.

So basically he looks like a German from ROTLA? :)  Except he has MP-40 pouches and hardly any (if any?) in the film had the right ammo pouches...  I think the only thing the Germans wore to distinguish themselves in the movies were the red/white/black swastika arm bands...  I don't recall specifics about collar tabs and things, or their belt buckles.  It's been a while though since I watched ROTLA or Crusade for that matter.  I was thinking Crusade's uniforms were more realistic for some reason.
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Post by: Paul on December 11, 2007, 08:12 AM


So basically he looks like a German from ROTLA? :)  Except he has MP-40 pouches and hardly any (if any?) in the film had the right ammo pouches... 

Oh exactly, I forgot to mention that part...Historically Comical, but Movie Accurate...

Here is a funny part about the pouches...as you've mentioned most Germans in the movie carry the MP40 (9mm pistol rounds) but pouches for K98 (8mm Rifle Round), well it looks like the Indy German has one of Each pouch...an MP40 (brown leather, so Norwegian actually) and a K98 pouch on the other side (brown leather as well, so correct for DAK).  I can't tell because that one pouch is covered by the right arm, but it does not stick out as much as an MP40 pouch would...

Wow, I just bored myself with that one...
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Post by: Jesse James on December 11, 2007, 06:18 PM
Hey, they're just uniform variances.  Lazy DAK guys that didn't want to be as spiffy looking as the 21st Century DAK figures.

Don't rain on my parade!
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Post by: speedermike on December 13, 2007, 08:41 PM
DAK?
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Post by: Jesse James on December 13, 2007, 09:40 PM
Deutsche Afrika Korps...  DAK's just a shortened term for the German military in North Africa during World War 2, which just includes the guys from Raiders and Last Crusade.  I think, but I'm not sure, that you even see the tropical DAK logo (a Palm Tree with Swastika) some places in the movies...  Been a while though, so I could be wrong.  I could've just recalled a fairly generic German logo too and am remembering wrong.

The "box" that came with the German from the Indy Themed store in Disney World features a pretty generic logo on it...  I think that's to be the Ark's box the Germans put it in that it burned the logo in the film, but again details are fuzzy these days.  Old age and all. :)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Matt on December 14, 2007, 03:29 PM
Looks like all the Hasbro Indy stuff has been pulled from EE (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Indiana+Jones) (either that or I'm not looking in the right place).  The only thing they've got up now are the two new Gentle Giant things and some graphic novel.

EDIT:  Same for BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1055&company=3)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jeff on December 14, 2007, 03:50 PM
Interesting... seems like most all of them have pulled the Hasbro listings. 

I guess Hasbro must not have liked the early start to the pre-sells.   :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jayson on December 14, 2007, 03:54 PM
Or they'll be delayed (like the TFU line). Maybe they're covered with lead paint?  :P
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Matt on December 14, 2007, 03:57 PM
It's almost as if they've been wiped clean. . .  by the Wrath of God.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jayson on December 14, 2007, 05:19 PM
Wasn't this case listed on SWS.com as well? If so it is also gone.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2007, 05:39 PM
I preordered them over at BBTS, its still listed in my preorders.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on December 17, 2007, 11:02 AM
Maybe most people know Hasbro will clog the shelves with them, ala Marvel.  :P
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on December 17, 2007, 10:02 PM
I'm just going to try my luck at retail.  I really hope I can control myself with this line.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on January 19, 2008, 09:33 AM
Well here is some interesting news about wave 1 from TPU.

"Q1. Most collectors have now seen the intial wave of
Indiana Jones figures on StarWarsShop.com. What's the
rationale behind not revealing the full case assortment (there are 'mystery' figures), when we all know the characters you aren't showing us because they were previewed at Comic Con last year?

A1. Actually, we have not revealed any characters from Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which are shipping in each case pack alongside the classic figures. Details on the full lineup will be revealed at Toy Fair - stay tuned!"

Looks like that out initial thoughts may have been wrong.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on January 27, 2008, 01:38 PM
Hmmm.... I was expecting OT & KOCS to be different lines.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Ryan on January 27, 2008, 08:15 PM
It does make sense to ship them together. Rather than having multiple skews, and two lines essentially competing for shelf space they are able to ship it all together, much like say TSC or 30AC. It is more cost efficient to only come up with type of packaging as opposed to one for Kingdom and another for the OT. It probably will be a good thing for the longevity of the line to ship it all at once as well. Only time will tell I suppose.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on January 30, 2008, 10:04 PM
I hope this doesn't mean we won't get the SA Indy until wave 2.  :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 14, 2008, 10:30 PM
NDIANA JONES 3 ¾” ACTION FIGURES

(Approximate Retail Price: $6.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: May 1, 2008)

These collectible action figures include detailed styling along with dedicated “relics” and accessories for each hero and villain from the INDIANA JONES adventures. The assortment includes 30 figures from all four INDIANA JONES movies, allowing kids the opportunity to recreate their favorite INDIANA JONES moments of all time.

ALL FOUR!!
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 16, 2008, 03:36 AM
More basic images...

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40076.jpg) (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40074.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40077.jpg) (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40083.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40075.jpg)

& Deluxe...

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40472.jpg) (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40473.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40491.jpg)

Just off the top of my head real quick...

Monkey Man and Cairo Swordsman look great, but their robes obviously will impact poseability... 

Indy w/Whip, while action-laden, looks cool in a way.  I love it.

SA Indy looks like he too will feature a working holster, so I'm ecstatic at that...

Marion's a little weak IMO, due to the articulation.   :-\  Plus I really think the pan's a lame accessory, but that's me.  I hope it means we get the funky teeth guy she smacks with it.

The Deluxe items look great, but my buddies in the military 1:18 hobby are already picking apart the bike's "toyish" looks.  For $10, they shouldn't gripe so much IMO.  It's not 21st's quality but it's decent looking, and I think that the rider looks OUTSTANDING so far.  A really nice German figure in a greatcoat.  I hope the helmet comes off, but as it stands he's a great army builder, and it's the only German bike in this scale I can think of, so I'm down for about 3 of those at least.  No side, but it looks like holes for one there on the side.

The horse w/Indy looks great, but Indy looks so-so as a stand-alone figure...  He doesn't look like the basic one to me, that I can tell anyway.

The Indy w/whip swinging playset is interesting.  A little tiny playset like item is a unique thing I think.  I'ts not accurate, but I think it's a nice effort to make something nice for kids particularly there.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: commandernarra on February 16, 2008, 04:51 AM
actually diggin the deluxe more than the basic so far, the indy headsculpts seem cleaner and appear to have removable hats. The german biker is awesome, can't wait to see the vehicles. Also, as per the rumored 2-packs, doesn't that mean we'll get 2 marions in this costume?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Paul on February 16, 2008, 10:17 AM
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/indianajones/40473.jpg[/img]



The Deluxe items look great, but my buddies in the military 1:18 hobby are already picking apart the bike's "toyish" looks.  For $10, they shouldn't gripe so much IMO.  It's not 21st's quality but it's decent looking, and I think that the rider looks OUTSTANDING so far.  A really nice German figure in a greatcoat.  I hope the helmet comes off, but as it stands he's a great army builder, and it's the only German bike in this scale I can think of, so I'm down for about 3 of those at least.  No side, but it looks like holes for one there on the side.

Jesse I agree with you.  The Bike is not Historically Accurate but it IS Movie Accurate.

And not compain about complainers, but from what I've seen those guys wouldn't know accurate if it jumped out of and hit them with a dated original example.  But I don't want to get started on that...

I agree.  The hole on the side of the bike SCREAMS for a Side Car.

And it is the Most accurate scale Bike.... I love the horse too...gotta get several of those as well.

The playset is good for what it is, and appears new enough even if it is a reuse of Mustafar


As far as the Indy figures go...Hasbro must HATE Harrison Ford...they can't do a head sculpt for him in any line...the one on the horse looks like the Head Shrinking tribe got him...

But I'll take one of each shown and multiples of others... now show us the Staff Car and Truck...
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Darth Broem on February 16, 2008, 10:31 AM
Yeah, I am more interested in the Deluxe figures so far.  Although I always wanted a ceremonial robes Belloq.  I hope Connery is revealed today with the side by side motorcycle or whatever that is actually called from the Last Crusade...and of course Temple of Doom figures. 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 16, 2008, 12:20 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2267951740_320c9d60a3.jpg?v=0) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2267953386_ce34f6666d.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2223/2267163409_ce64a5c061.jpg?v=0) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2267953886_c388a43e64.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2267162907_524d36ca23.jpg?v=0) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2267162515_83a5efdb2b.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2267161865_1c49abc365.jpg?v=0) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2267164271_5cc8c0e338.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2267952654_976b0f734d.jpg?v=0)

I have a theory about the Skull faced charcater that could be SPOILER>>>



I think that Abner Ravenwood has been living amoung the natives for a while...In the trailer he looks all ratty
with a long beard and white hair.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: David on February 16, 2008, 01:02 PM
Wow, these are looking pretty awesome. And after seeing those pics of the Clone Wars line, I just may be collecting this line at a large scale after all.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: JangoTat on February 16, 2008, 01:07 PM
Wow, these are looking pretty awesome. And after seeing those pics of the Clone Wars line, I just may be collecting this line at a large scale after all.

same here this line looks wicked
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 16, 2008, 01:20 PM
If you blur your eyes, the Russian Femme Fatale looks like the Vintage DST!
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Reid on February 16, 2008, 02:16 PM
Those KOTCS look excellent. The Soviets look top notch, and Indy w/ RPG is great. Mutt seems a little younger than he should be though. I thought he was supposed to be like 20? The figure makes him look like a 10 year old.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 16, 2008, 02:40 PM
If you blur your eyes, the Russian Femme Fatale looks like the Vintage DST!

Heh.

I was thinking how her hair did look very helmet-ish.  I was really comparing it more to Frankie from Frankie & Annette movies in the 50's/60's though.  Lots of hairspray.

1:18 guys should love the Russians though, those are a first...  The bike's still good too Paul, and I agree that sometimes I think they misjudge accuracy themselves as a group.  The bike's $10 though, so why complain?  It probably has some imperfections on accuracy, but I bet it's not too far off either...  I'm excited for the line at this point, and not buying Clone Wars crap means I can enjoy this line a bit more I think.  Definitely doing some army building.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on February 16, 2008, 05:12 PM
What's up with the jacket Indy with knee articulation figures having crap faces. I'm praying the finals don't look like those.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Darby on February 16, 2008, 06:28 PM
The Cate Blanchett figure is a huge disappointment likeness wise.   :(
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Diddly on February 16, 2008, 11:51 PM
Loving it, I'll be sure to pick up the SA OT Indy and all of the KOTCS figs. Some of the headsculpts though... yikes.

I second the comments about the Shia LaBeoff figure. It's accurate... for a figure of him based off of his Disney Channel days. He also looks to have the scale of TPM Anakin and AOTC Boba Fett. Hopefully it's just the pictures and they'll give him the stubble and a reasonable height.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Paul on February 17, 2008, 08:53 AM
The Truck looks Awesome, the "Squad Car" is very neat looking.

German 2 Pack is interesting and Movie Accurate. 

The Russians look neat, but what is the time period of the new movie?  The weapons seem a bit "Modern" unless Indy was frozen in time for 30 years or so.

I agree that female in Gray looks like a DST....

The Thugee looks good even if it is my least favorite movie of the 3 current films.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on February 17, 2008, 10:03 AM
The Thugee looks awesome, best one shown i think.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 17, 2008, 10:10 AM
Thuggee's f'n sweet but I hope we get the small regulars too, Mola Ram, bridge Indy and the like.  A cool playset for TOD would be the spiked room Willie has to help him escape from.

Anyway, Paul...  The German car's pretty accurate to the small ATV's of WW2, no?  I think the truck looks OUTSTANDING, and the bike's good for $10.  I'm down for multiples of all 3 at this point to give to my WW2 figures. :)  One of those trucks is definitely gonna go well with an 88 as an ammo truck I think.

BTW, I think I read the KOTCS takes place in 1959-ish, so the AK's would be right but the uniforms would translate (for the most part) back to WW2 still.  Pretty decent stuff then...  Just no guns.  GI Joe's making that PPSH though in a set I guess, and maybe Marauder Inc. will make something too.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2008, 12:25 PM
Does the horse look too small to anyone else?  Seems the vintage horse was larger and more in scale.  Looking at Jeff's pics the horse in the box looks more like a pony. :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Artoo on February 17, 2008, 02:46 PM
The KOCS non-jacket Indy looks good.
Also there's 3 Idol Indy figures on display.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 17, 2008, 05:09 PM
Yeah, the truck loooks great.  That troop car, however, looks really big and out of proportion.  In fcat, I think that it, and the truck, use the same frame.

Thuggee looks awesome.  Hope he comes with his hammer!  Just curious, the Hasbro preentation said 17 figures at launch...but I only cout 16.  Any help would be great.

1. Indy (Jacket)
2. Indy (No jacket)
3. Marion
4. Monkey Man
5. Cairo Swordsman
6. Belloq Ceremonial Outfit
7. Sallah
8. German Soldier

9. Indy KS
10. Mutt w/Jacket
11. Dovchenko
12. Russian Soldier
13. Mutt w/snake
14. Ugha Warrior
15. Cemetary Warrior
16. Agent  Spalko
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 17, 2008, 06:40 PM
Quote
Yeah, the truck loooks great.  That troop car, however, looks really big and out of proportion.  In fcat, I think that it, and the truck, use the same frame.

They're two completely different vehicles...  I think you're maybe confusing some of the Dodge trucks/staff cars used by the US and their allies during the war.

The truck's probably loosely based on an Opel Blitz/3 ton truck...  There were a lot of them produced with some variety to them though, so it's tough for me to nail down exactly which this would be, especially since I don't think they ever actually say when the timeframe is of Raiders... 

I think the German truck's a dual rear-axel though, not sure how accurate that is...  There were a lot of trucks the Germans used though, and it's definitely a different frame than the light scout car's sporting.
(http://www.swannysmodels.com/images/Stuff/Blitz/boxart.jpg)
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTbx7ZxLhHT0cBSxGjzbkF/SIG=12e1ru0u8/EXP=1203377753/**http%3A//www.juniorgeneral.org/donated/ernesto/OpelBlitz.gif)

The car is a German Kzf. 1, light car...  There's a medium and heavy model as well, but significant differences in the body/frames on those.  The light is still a pretty big car, much larger than the German Kubelwaggen which is what a lot of people are confusing it with.  These cars were, I believe, abandoned for the Kubel's as the war progressed, but were kept and used as escorts, staff cars, and scout vehicles due to their rugged nature.  A lot of these saw use in the DAK too, so that's cool and sort of sets up the Indy Germans having them.
(http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/shopimages/products/normal/PLU208.jpg)

This car, I wish they'd make...  This is what Belloq & Co. are riding in when Indy hijacks the truck.  Be sweet to get this ride too.
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTb_rIxbhHvzoATg.jzbkF/SIG=122pv3nt6/EXP=1203377992/**http%3A//www.milicast.com/photos/large/g239a.jpg)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 17, 2008, 06:54 PM
Oh, I know nothing about military vehicles. ;)  I was commenting that, at first, I thought both TOYS were built on the same frame.  But they are very different.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: David on February 17, 2008, 07:39 PM
The Thugee looks awesome, best one shown i think.

Where? I didn't see that one. Pics?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 17, 2008, 09:15 PM
From Cool Toy Review...


http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2008/Hasbro/IJpresentation/image7.asp
http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2008/Hasbro/IJpresentation/image8.asp
http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2008/Hasbro/IJpresentation/image11.asp

hmmm...these aren't showing up...just go here, and scroll down to the Hasbro IJ presentation...http://www.cooltoyreview.com/
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Greg on February 17, 2008, 09:28 PM
Yeah, the truck loooks great.  That troop car, however, looks really big and out of proportion.  In fcat, I think that it, and the truck, use the same frame.

Thuggee looks awesome.  Hope he comes with his hammer!  Just curious, the Hasbro preentation said 17 figures at launch...but I only cout 16.  Any help would be great.

1. Indy (Jacket)
2. Indy (No jacket)
3. Marion
4. Monkey Man
5. Cairo Swordsman
6. Belloq Ceremonial Outfit
7. Sallah
8. German Soldier

9. Indy KS
10. Mutt w/Jacket
11. Dovchenko
12. Russian Soldier
13. Mutt w/snake
14. Ugha Warrior
15. Cemetary Warrior
16. Agent  Spalko


I'm pretty sure I saw an Indiana Jones with Jacket from the new movie... Hasbro.com, maybe? I'll do some detective work later, but if what I say is true than that would bring it up to 17 figures.

Found it:(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2267952654_976b0f734d.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Nathan on February 17, 2008, 11:23 PM
Freakin sweet. (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/TF2008/Hasbro/IJpresentation/Slide11.JPG)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 18, 2008, 02:10 AM
Oh, I know nothing about military vehicles. ;)  I was commenting that, at first, I thought both TOYS were built on the same frame.  But they are very different.

Hah, go figure...  Now I put on my geekiness for you, heh.

I'm thinking the truck's gonna be a bit too long to be on the same frame, but I'm just guessing...  Plus I do think it should have (I haven't watched Raider's in ages though, so I could be wrong) a dual axel in the rear, which would sorta be way too different for both vehicles to share essentially the same frame.  I think the vehicles have similar features though, but that's true to the actual "real world" counterparts.

Weird story about the actual props from the film...  I guess some of them are simply sitting, rotting away in the elements, at some of the Disney parks...  That sucks. :(
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 18, 2008, 03:18 PM
Good call Greg! Hey! Did anyone else notice that the little relics in each carded figure come in a little cardboard crate?  That's a really charming touch.

Anyway, here's a question for everyone...how well do you think this line will really perform?  I love it, and will buy 90% of it, but in reality, there's only a few of us here on the boards following it closely.  I think kids wil get a little interested, but it's not going to be like a toy line assocaited with a Star Wars film. I know Hasbro has spoken about Indy figs in 2009, but I just don't see the line lasting that long.  Any thoughts?  I mean...I really want a Toht!
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2008, 03:21 PM
I'm kind of wondering how well the line will do too.  I'm looking forward to picking up quite a bit of it, maybe even most of the "regular" line.  It all depends on budget, but the fact that we might have a bit of a break in SW from March to July will help.  To me, this line is almost totally dependent on collectors.  I can see kids getting an Indy, and if they are really into the movie, maybe so me others - but overall, I don't see them being too excited about Marion, German/Russian soldiers, and figure like that.  I think someone else mentioned it before, but the character appearance/selection isn't as spiffy as something like Star Wars is.  It will be interesting to see.  Even after a couple years of this line, I'm not sure how much more they could do.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 03:29 PM
Truthfully I dont think the line is going to last longer than 2 years. With that said, i think 2 years would be enough to get most if not all of the figures on my wishlist.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Matt on February 18, 2008, 04:06 PM
There's been a lot of speculation (that I don't think we've discussed much here) that Spielberg/Lucas are using the new movie to help pass the torch to Shia LeBeouf so that he can become the "new Indiana Jones."  If that happens, and there are other movies in the works, then I could very easily see this line continued on for the next several years in support of those new films. 

If that's bogus, or doesn't pan out for whatever reason, and the movies end with Crystal Skull, then yeah, I don't see it lasting very long.  Maybe mid-to-late 2009 or early 2010.  I'd be fine with that, too--I'm pretty happy with what we've seen and know about so far.  There's just a couple more figures I'd really like to see, and something tells me they're probably in the works already.

That said, Hasbro seems to be fully backing this line--maybe they know more about the future of the Indy franchise than they're letting on.  (Of course, they have to say they're "preparing for a long run at retail" or whatever.  Can't really say "well, we're just planning on a few waves for the new movie and hope for the best until the sales start to head south," can they?)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Vator on February 18, 2008, 04:16 PM
SOVIET SOLDIERS?  :D

I guess I'm in.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2008, 05:23 PM
Of course, they have to say they're "preparing for a long run at retail" or whatever.  Can't really say "well, we're just planning on a few waves for the new movie and hope for the best until the sales start to head south," can they?

Well they can't say it, but wouldn't the recent history of most movie franchises indicate they should say it?  Fantastic Four, Hulk, X-men, Superman or just about any other line of toys except Spiderman or Transformers (possibly) would indicate they could expect that.  But I do think they've got a bit more legs with this franchise and a built in collector base, so it should run for a bit. 

As for the continuation of the movies with Shia, I'm not so keen.  I don't dislike him as an actor, but Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford.  I'm ecstatic to see a fourth movie and will be happy with the franchise stopping there.  I just don't see a fifth movie being too well received. 

I am extremely happy with what we've seen thus far.  Obviously more so with the original movie stuff that KOTCS stuff, but I'll give that a run too.  I'm even more excited about the vehicles than I originally was and certainly more excited about these vehicles than I am about anything Star Wars vehicle-wise. 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 05:47 PM
I can't see myself getting excited for a continuation either and probably would buy the figures anyway. As Brent said, Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 18, 2008, 07:09 PM
Who knows, maybe Hasbro will start to tie into Video Games more, like TFU.  Also, if CW3D is popular, whose to say an animated Indy show wouldn't work?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: commandernarra on February 19, 2008, 12:51 AM
I think it will continue well into 2009 and maybe 2010, but I agree that Hasbro may be thinking in terms of future games, animation etc. I have a hard time believing that Lucas will let Indy just fade away. I'm positive we'll see animation at some point.  I also think the tale end of the line may be a Hasbro 'imagining' of further adventures, kind of like its batman line.  I hope not, but I can see them going this way.  Indy in artic weather gear, not 'far out there' ideas, just stuff from beyond the movies.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: ctonra on February 19, 2008, 11:47 AM
The Advetures of Mutt Williams and the Skittled Stormtroopers

I can see this line going two maybe three if they include young indy but after that is there really that many characters that could be made into figures??

We are already getting four carded Indys
Plus three in the deluxe and one with the playset.  that is alot of Indy's 

Can the line last with 20% of Indiana Jones figures, 

I just hope they give us a good run of figures before they end, 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Greg on February 19, 2008, 12:07 PM


Can the line last with 20% of Indiana Jones figures,  

Well, I think there is a chance. Pirates of the Caribbean didn't last with 50% of the line being Jack Sparrows, so maybe 20% is the magic number.

I honestly cannot wait to build a small platoon of German and Soviet soldiers with some light vehicles (Jungle cutter looks too cool.) I used to be into the 21st military stuff when I was younger (Had a Sherman tank, bunch of WW2 figures, etc.) so it will be pretty cool for me to have some military toys again.

I am looking forward to future Indiana Jones movies... "Cool Biker Dude and the Search for Dr. Jones' Nursing Home"
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Brian on February 21, 2008, 10:02 AM
TNI (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FIndiana_Jones%2FFigures%2FWave_1) has carded and loose pics up of Wave 1.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: speedermike on February 21, 2008, 11:56 AM
I'm so glad that "Monkey Man" is still called "Monkey Man."  I was worried that Lucasfilm/Hasbro would start giving everyone "names" like they've done in the SW world.  I was happy with Hammerhead and Walrus Man...

Not only that, but the single carded Marion, and the Deluxe one seem to be the exact same figure.  Has Hasbro ever done that with SW?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Greg on February 21, 2008, 09:48 PM
I find it funny how the Indy with the Whipping Action has the best headsculpt out of all of the Indy figures that we've seen. Lucky for me, I think that Whipping Indy looks really cool and it may very well be the only Indy that I buy. 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Jesse James on February 21, 2008, 09:55 PM
I wonder if the heads will transfer well?  I'd like to see Indy from the KOTCS w/ RPT get a new (younger) headsculpt, and have that act as a kitbash whip duel Indy from Raiders...  It's the right outfit, just needs the younger headsculpt.  The whipping figure doesn't look bad though, I agree on the headsculpt, it just needs a little more articulation really.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Nathan on February 21, 2008, 10:57 PM
All the headsculpts on this line seem pretty sketch, unfortunately. :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Greg on February 21, 2008, 11:06 PM
The whipping figure doesn't look bad though, I agree on the headsculpt, it just needs a little more articulation really.

I, for some reason, enjoy the action feature instead of articulation. Reminds me of lightsaber attack figures from various Star Wars lines, which I enjoyed as fun toys. I'm hoping to do a head swap between Whipping Indy and Deluxe Horse Indy, which are the only two Indy's I plan on getting. I wouldn't be suprised if I cannot do that, as Hasbro probably wants to keep oppurtunities open for selling collectors more Indy figures. (Now with more accurate head!)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: evenflow on February 22, 2008, 11:07 AM
All the headsculpts on this line seem pretty sketch, unfortunately. :-\

Yeah the Indy head sculpts dont look great, but i am still pumped for the line.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: speedermike on March 7, 2008, 06:25 PM
Just watching Raiders again, a second ROTLA wave could be...

Indy...Gloves and Automatic pistol
Marion (Nepal Bar)
Toht
Nepal Goon
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Darby on March 8, 2008, 12:47 AM
I expect a non-soft goods Well of Souls Indy in the second wave also.  So I will be waiting.   :)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: evenflow on March 17, 2008, 01:13 PM
Part of wave 1 is up at HTS

Wave 1 (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=869&SBR=628&ID=21432)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Brian on March 17, 2008, 02:32 PM
Thanks for the heads up.  Nice to see that the figures are listed at the "normal" Star Wars price of $6.99 - so hopefully they won't be any more than that at retail.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: speedermike on March 18, 2008, 10:28 AM
However, it says they ship 5/12...I thought that these were on shelves 5/1...poor, poor Hasbo Toy Shop.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Jesse James on March 18, 2008, 03:15 PM
ya know though, if you plan on buying a lot of them as soon as they hit, getting in an order with a good coupon like the current 10% off and free shipping one isn't too bad a deal actually.  Saves running around to stores trying to find figures that people probably have already picked up all the army builders and Indy's out of.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Diddly on March 18, 2008, 08:09 PM
Ok, so I'm thinking that SA Indy, Sallah, and Belloq will be my only figures from RotLA. I want the German Motorbike Soldier though, which I'm scared to buy because I know it'll end up with me buying an army of German soldiers. I'm trying to stick to buying only main characters from the Indy line, but that Deluxe set with two Germans is really tempting...

Not only that, but the single carded Marion, and the Deluxe one seem to be the exact same figure.  Has Hasbro ever done that with SW?

Sharp eye, I went back and looked, and it looks like that set uses not only the basic Marion (with weathering), but also a repainted/new head Cairo Swordsman as well.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: speedermike on March 18, 2008, 10:40 PM
Yeah.  I think I'll pass on the single Marion figure, and maybe the single German.  Why buy one for 6.99 when you can get 2 for 10.99?

Oh, and yeah, I could order these from HTS, but then I wouldn't have the rush of walking into the store and seeing a big, big display, and loading up a cart!  I'm sure they will be up front in TRU like Spiderman and Transformers were last year...as was ROTS and AOTC.

I'm sure the Indy stuff will be up fron until June 26 when the Clone Wars stuff hits.  Expensive friggin' summer.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Brian on April 4, 2008, 10:14 AM
It looks like HTS has all of Wave 1 up on their site now (not shipping until 5/12 according to them).  They seem to be expanding their IJ section overall a bit, with deluxe, vehicles, 12", etc. showing up there now.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" Figures - 2008 Wave 1
Post by: jedipurge on April 16, 2008, 11:52 AM
TNI (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FIndiana_Jones%2FFigures%2FWave_1) has carded and loose pics up of Wave 1.


http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Hasbro%2FIndiana_Jones%2FFigures%2FWave_1&pic=Indiana_Jones_2_02.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0

Whoa that pic of Indy in the jacket, he looks like Sloth from Goonies.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 16, 2008, 12:16 PM
Paint jobs like that will just make me pick and choose which figures I get... also, with all the figures, of Indy himself, I can see a lot of us mixing and matching parts to create the ultimate Indy figure (finding just the right hat, just the right head, etc.).
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Morgbug on April 16, 2008, 12:33 PM
Yeesh but that is a bad paint job.  The only thing it will do is curb my enthusiasm to buy these online rather than checking them out for paint apps in the store.  I can wait. 
Title: Re: RotLA
Post by: CHEWIE on April 16, 2008, 02:22 PM
I wonder how well that this stuff is going to do at retail?  Will it go over well or be another EPI flop?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Morgbug on April 16, 2008, 03:03 PM
I wonder how well that this stuff is going to do at retail?  Will it go over well or be another EPI flop?

I think that's a very valid question.  I'm not sure EpI is the right analogy though; that stuff sold remarkably well initially and in huge amounts, but was just so massively overproduced.  I'm more thinking along the lines of most recent movie toy waves - transformers, POTC, Fantastic Four or anything not called Spiderman or Star Wars. 

I do think this is going to be predominantly purchased by collectors rather than kids.  I think the KOTCS stuff might sell to kids after they see the movie but I'm not sure how they'll respond to the older stuff.  For that reason I'm really happy with them mixing the waves to a large degree - getting some ROTLA stuff out at the same time as some KOTCS stuff.  If it ends up being a retail dud, at least the collectors will get some older movie based figures as well as some new stuff before Hasbro pulls the plug. 

The initial wave stuff I will wait on for sure since it's bound to hit retail in a big way.  ToD and other later waves I might pick up online instead, especially characters like Mola Ram and Ilsa as they might not make distribution outside the US.  If it is a hit and the toys sell well, then it won't matter. 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Brian on April 16, 2008, 03:37 PM
Just a side note, but I see Hasbro (http://www.hasbro.com/indianajones/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=053376B9-D56F-E112-42D8A68354C25DF5) has a promo poster up showing the first wave from ROTLA (there's also an Adventure Heroes one).  Kind of neat looking - definitely looking forward to May 1.  I wonder if Hasbro will have a checklist of what is available that day on their site at some point.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Morgbug on April 16, 2008, 04:25 PM
So the official street date on these is May 1st, is that correct?  It might be time to start poking around for them as stuff seems to sneak out earlier around my stores for whatever reason. 
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Jesse James on April 16, 2008, 06:24 PM
I did a little editing, and I again ask that things go to private if they need discussed, especially anything not pertaining to the toys and this thread...  Please.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 17, 2008, 12:00 PM
Not sure what needed to be edited... did I say something out of line?

Morbug - yeah, May 1st, I believe.  I'm going to need to really watch what I spend on this line in May.  I can see myself going overboard with the soldier 2-pks.   :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Sugart on April 17, 2008, 01:52 PM
First post, lurked for awhile. May 1st is the absolute earliest these figures can be stocked on the shelves, it says so on the case they come in. As of last night the Target I work at, overnight crew, had about 3 cases of the 3.75 figures, a couple of cases of vehicles and the 12" figures

To be honest, I liked that they have IJ figures, but Harrison Ford's figure didnt look right. He was either fat, really old looking, or didnt look like him at all. Maybe I just havent seen him lately and I still picture him from LC

Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 17, 2008, 03:35 PM
Cool that you saw them!  I'm wondering... can you check to see if they even scan yet?
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Sugart on April 17, 2008, 07:50 PM
Cool that you saw them!  I'm wondering... can you check to see if they even scan yet?

They wont. I asked what would happen if I tried to buy them and was told the register wouldnt scan them yet.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Artoo on April 18, 2008, 12:32 AM
Someone on the front page of RS, said he saw all of the figures & bought Indy, Marion, Sallah & Monkey Man.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Matt on April 18, 2008, 01:43 AM
Someone on the front page of RS, said he saw all of the figures & bought Indy, Marion, Sallah & Monkey Man.

Yeah, at an Ace Hardware store, of all places.  I've got one just a couple miles from my house--I'll scope it out tomorrow.  But, at $9.99 each (yeesh), probably won't pick anything up, even if I do find something.

(Oh, who am I kidding--I'd probably pick at least one fig up.  It'd be worth the extra couple bucks to have something a couple weeks early.)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Jesse James on April 18, 2008, 01:49 AM
I have one of those too.  May have to stop and look myself on the way past tomorrow...

Maybe John Madden will help me find them while I'm there.

(http://www.thesuperhandyman.com/images/acephoto.jpg)

Oh who am I kidding?  He'll just tell me about Brett Favre ruining the NFL by retiring.  :-[
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 18, 2008, 02:33 AM
Ace is The Place.  I'll hit my local hardware store tomorrow.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2008, 10:15 AM
We've got one here locally as well, and I'm tempted to stop in and check today after work as well.  The $9.99 price isn't great, but like Matt said, I'd probably pick up one just for the heck of it.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 18, 2008, 12:59 PM
Didn't see them at my local store today.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Paul on April 18, 2008, 01:11 PM
I hit mine too....nada.

Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: evenflow on April 18, 2008, 03:01 PM
Nothing for me either.
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Matt on April 19, 2008, 04:50 AM
Me either.  Did the DPCI thing at two stores--one only had the Adventure Heroes, and the other had the basic figs, deluxe figs, vehicles, and Adventure Heroes (and probably most of the other stuff, too, if I had checked)--but I didn't feel like bugging anybody to get me the stuff.

Also checked an Ace Hardware (which did have a little toy section in the very back), but didn't see anything.  I did run in to John Madden, though, so that was neat.
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Post by: evenflow on April 19, 2008, 07:11 PM
I tried a TRU as well and they had them but wouldnt bring them out. They knew about the May 1st release date.
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Post by: David on April 19, 2008, 07:20 PM
I checked ACE Hardware today, no luck. It was kind of funny; the toy section was an endcap in the lamps section with walkie-talkies, squirt guns, Simpsons keychains, and duct tape.  :P

I didn't even see John Madden. :-\
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: evenflow on April 20, 2008, 12:54 PM
Well i was at target and tried the number trick...  ;D

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/evenflow666/indiana.jpg)
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Post by: Morgbug on April 20, 2008, 01:53 PM
You dirty dawg.  Congrats. 

If you have time, can you snap some closer up shots of the Indy figures heads.  I'm curious to see if your production stuff looks as weak as some of the other photos have. 
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Post by: Jesse James on April 20, 2008, 05:55 PM
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I did run in to John Madden, though, so that was neat.

Was he a real dick about Favre and all that?  Did he tell you, "And that's what hardware's all about!"?
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Post by: David on April 20, 2008, 06:33 PM
Congrats on the score!  :o :)

This is really making me want to go to Target and give it another try...
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Post by: speedermike on April 20, 2008, 06:43 PM
Are the Crystal Skull figures a different assortment?  Or are they mixed in with the Raiders figures?

Evenflow, did you have to tip the Target worker who brought you that stuff?

BTW, are the numbers in this thread?
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Post by: Jesse James on April 20, 2008, 06:48 PM
Thanks for sharing the find Evenflow, very cool...

It's funny how getting the O66 sets was such a pain and yet some stores will let something like these out.  Go figure.

Anyway, I thought the KotCS figures were different assortments, similar to how Star Wars figures are packaged for distribution, and maybe they'll be mixed together then in refreshers down the road.  I admit I'm not much up on case assortments for either line though, generally.
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Post by: evenflow on April 20, 2008, 07:45 PM
Hey guys, I made the main page! I feel famous  ;D ;). I called up Target and asked them if they had it in stock. They guy said they had them bu they were in the back but was confused by their location. He said they were keeping them in 2 places. Anyway, they only brought out one case. No KOTCS figures in that case. No need to tip the guy he was more than happy to do it. I am in Brooklyn tonight so when i get home tomorrow i can take closer pictures for you. Which would you like?
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Post by: speedermike on April 20, 2008, 09:01 PM
Brooklyn?  Where do you live?  I live in the Bronx now, but was in Williamsburg/Greenpoint from 1988 to 2003!  What Target did you go to?---Mike
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Post by: Jesse James on April 21, 2008, 12:17 AM
I'd dig any up close pics youc an take if you're opening them.  Indy(s) especially though since the eyes on them were wonky in most pictures we've seen.  Hoping that's not the case with production figures and I think that's the figure(s) people are most concerned will look good.
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Post by: CHEWIE on April 21, 2008, 10:44 AM
Congrats evenflow!!! 
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Post by: evenflow on April 21, 2008, 04:06 PM
I tried taking some close up pics but my camera sucks. Indy's eyes still suck if that helps at all. This is the best i can get. I dont plan on opening them all but will open a few for the mailaway but will probably wait a bit.


(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/evenflow666/indiana2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: CHEWIE on April 21, 2008, 04:11 PM
What was the price on them?  Were they $6.99?  If so, maybe that means that the new Star Wars stuff isn't going to hit $8 a pop... I believe the Indy figures are $6.99 at HTS...
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Post by: Jesse James on April 21, 2008, 04:40 PM
Indy figures are $6.99 in Target's computer system according to DPCI's I believe.
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Post by: CHEWIE on April 21, 2008, 05:22 PM
That's awesome news...
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Post by: evenflow on April 21, 2008, 05:56 PM
I hate to bring bad news, but they were 7.49  :-[
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Post by: Jesse James on April 21, 2008, 06:39 PM
Bummer on that...  Though, was it a "new" Target store?  Some SW figures are $7.50-ish at some Targets as well right now.  I think one near me has that price set, but fortunately my new one's been $6.99 still...  That could negate the fun of the coupon though, if they're $6.99 at TRU and WM.   :-\
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Post by: Matt on April 21, 2008, 08:59 PM
That could negate the fun of the coupon though, if they're $6.99 at TRU and WM.   :-\

I dunno, I think the coupon's still a good deal if you maximize it by making sure you hit just above the minimum amount of $25 during each transaction.

Four figs @ $7.49 each = $29.96
After coupon = $24.96
$24.96/4 = $6.24 a figure

Whereas if you bought, say, ten figures, all at once:
10 x $7.49 = $74.90
After coupon = $69.90
$69.90/10 = $6.99 each

Sure, you'd have to make a few more trips, which is kind of a pain in the ass, but if you're a cheapskate like I am, it's worth it.
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Post by: speedermike on April 21, 2008, 09:46 PM
But it seems that all new assortmenst start out about a dollar higher.  I just found a Galactic Marine in my basement from the 30AC collection.  It was one of the first ones I found, and bought one for someone else.  The thing is, it's priced at 8.99 from KB Toys.  Eventually, they went back to 7.99.  Same for ROTS, they were more expensive that first few weeks.   In fact, I remember a few people brought their Midnight Madness reciepts back and complained...
Title: Re: Hasbro 3.75" - 2008 Wave 1 (RotLA)
Post by: Morgbug on April 21, 2008, 11:02 PM
I tried taking some close up pics but my camera sucks. Indy's eyes still suck if that helps at all.

That helps immensely Dan, thanks.  Me no buy Indy sight unseen because of eye suckage.  If they're all like that, I might only own an Indy or two that's not horrible.
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Post by: CHEWIE on April 21, 2008, 11:18 PM
Target was $6.99 I believe the first week that ROTS figures were out... while at Walmart they were $4.96 and $4.99 at TRU... then Target dropped to $4.99.

How I miss the days of $5 figures!!!!
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Post by: DSJ™ on May 6, 2008, 11:21 PM
I saw these figures & I agree on the eyes ala Marty Feldman. Very bad, IMHO. I'm passing on the fig's.

Give me vintage or give me death!  :P
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Post by: Jeff on June 18, 2008, 08:59 PM
So... I was buying some things at Target and I caved and picked up a single carded Marion.  (me = lame :-[)

At least I used the $5 Target coupon so I figure the Staff of Ra Headpiece only set me back $2 plus tax...  :P  ::)
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Post by: Jesse James on June 18, 2008, 11:42 PM
The headswap with Juno Eclipse looks cool...  Just sayin'.   :-\