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Title: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: speedermike on July 1, 2006, 09:06 PM: It seems that the cards will go through another change for the "30th Anniv. Line" next year. I think that this is the first time that I am not looking forward to a card change. I think the current ones are perfect. I couldn't ask for better cards.

I'm wondering if the card will somehow incorporate the original Tom Jung poster. That might be very cool, but also very ANH-centric.

What does everyone think they'll do next year?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 1, 2006, 10:38 PM: I feel the same way Mike, the current cards aren't broke, so I don't even want to put any thought into a new design.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: CHEWIE on July 4, 2006, 11:53 AM: I was pretty sure they said they'd have a new design next year. I think the current ones are fine too, but as long as they stick with some sort of classic look, I think most people will be happy.

:)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Artoo on July 5, 2006, 01:05 AM: I like them how they are,that coming from someone who destroys the packaging. :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 6, 2006, 02:21 PM: It might not be that bad. They have to update because the blue and red globs are going bye bye in place of coins.
It would be swet if you can buy stuff with those coins.
Maybe they will have a vintage POTF feel to keep the classic thing going.....
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Rob on July 6, 2006, 02:49 PM: I for one wish they'd stick to one type longer - at very least keep them black.

My walls looks more like a rainbow than a toy collection with the Orange, purple, green, yellow, red, darker green, blue, gold, white, and now black cards...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 6, 2006, 03:06 PM: Yes, I too have rainbow walls at my SW room as well. Not to mention those damn ROTS cards that I haven't even begun to think about how to put those up :P. These current cards stack well and are attractive by design, though I could do with a smaller bubble, I say stay with what we got.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Rune Haako on July 13, 2006, 10:54 PM: http://starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20060713.html

(http://starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/img/20060713_figure_bg.jpg)

(http://starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/img/20060713_vehicle_bg.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 13, 2006, 11:03 PM: Not only am I annoyed that they're changing designs already, but I really don't like this new one. :-X
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 13, 2006, 11:04 PM: Quote from: Rune Haako on July 13, 2006, 10:54 PM
(http://starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/img/20060713_figure_bg.jpg)

Let me be the first to say this:

Good thing I don't give a crap about card condition.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Diddly on July 13, 2006, 11:08 PM: Yuck! :-X

What's wrong with normal packaging, Hasbro? I guarantee this fancy packaging will raise the price of figures by another dollar or so. >:(
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2006, 11:08 PM: Quote from: Matthew on July 13, 2006, 11:04 PM
Quote from: Rune Haako on July 13, 2006, 10:54 PM
(http://starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/img/20060713_figure_bg.jpg)

Let me be the first to say this:

Good thing I don't give a crap about card condition.
You beat me to that one. People bitched ad naseum about the ROTS cards but these are much much worse with 16! corners to keep mint

I also don't know why they are doing this, its not like you celebrate 30th anniveraries as a major milestone for everything else
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 13, 2006, 11:12 PM: Quote from: OCB on July 13, 2006, 11:08 PM
I also don't know why they are doing this, its not like you celebrate 30th anniveraries as a major milestone for everything else

30th anniversaries are things you generally celebrate when there are no longer any upcoming films to promote. . .
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: DSJ™ on July 13, 2006, 11:24 PM: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/18/Mr_Horse_GI.gif)

No sir, I don't like it!
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Jayson on July 13, 2006, 11:28 PM: Plus what are we going to abbreviate the name of this line as?

"SAGA30"

"SAGA 3.0"

"SGA30"

:P
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Roton7 on July 13, 2006, 11:29 PM: Unlike the many people who hate the new packaging, I love it. It's giving the line a whole new look and feel...I mean, the general shape of the packaging is just awesome.

I know that the main reason I'm liking this is because I'm not one of the older people that watched the OT when it first came out. I'm not used to a basic card. I was really wanting a new, sleeker twist to next year's line, and this is what I got! :D
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 13, 2006, 11:36 PM: I like the things I collect to be as asymmetrical as possible.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 13, 2006, 11:44 PM: Ah, thank the maker that I am a loose collector and have never cared, nor never will about the aspect of the card condition. Sorry for those that are upset about this design though, but I think they look pretty cool.

:)
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Jeff on July 13, 2006, 11:45 PM: (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/2007Cards.jpg)

Where is the figure going to go? ???

Something tells me we are about to see the return of the smaller bubbles, taking up only the lower left hand corner... and the much rumored "coin/medallion" must be going on the circle/planet thingy?
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 13, 2006, 11:47 PM: I'd like to see them try and recard Ephant Mon on that packaging. ;D

:)
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Roton7 on July 13, 2006, 11:54 PM: Quote from: Matthew on July 13, 2006, 11:36 PM
I like the things I collect to be as asymmetrical as possible.

Yup, the asymmetry is cool as well 8)

Okay, I'll break it down for why I like it so much:

-It's very sleek. Every line before SAGA2 has either been boring (SAGA1, for an example) or lame IMO (ROTS, for an example...yes, that's right I didn't like the ROTS packaging). This packaging isn't boring, and I don't think it's lame at all.

-I love the beat-up look. I think the weathering and scratches on the coin area and the words look pretty cool.

-More of the card is dedicated to the actual character. In basically all the other lines, half of the card is the same on EVERY FIGURE, and then the other half is different. Like how on SAGA2, every figure's top half of the card is identical, but the bottom half is unique. I like how on this new card, most of the card is depicting the character itself rather than the logo of the line.

-The shape of the card is a twist that I like! On every single card of all the past lines (EXCEPT for ROTS) the card is a rectangle. A simple, boring rectangle. Oh but wait! On the SAGA2 cards, there is a CURVE on the corners! OMG! Now it's just mostly a rectangle! ::) Now on the new card, it's a brand new look that hasn't been seen before. I love it.

-It's totally unique. Kinda like I said in the above paragraph, it's a completely new twist. The color is different, the bubble shape will be different, almost EVERYTHING is different.

There you have it. That's why I love the new packaging. If you don't want to buy the figures because of how "bad" they look, feel free to do so. All that means is that there's more for me on the pegs!
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 14, 2006, 12:00 AM: Quote from: Roton7 on July 13, 2006, 11:54 PM
-It's very sleek.

I'm not sure that you know what the definition of "sleek" is.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: CloneF13Y35 on July 14, 2006, 12:05 AM: this is a very cool design for the new collection. I like things that use a variety of artisitic means to display the merchandise.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:10 AM: Quote from: Matthew on July 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Quote from: Roton7 on July 13, 2006, 11:54 PM
-It's very sleek.

I'm not sure that you know what the definition of "sleek" is.

From the Macintosh 'Dictionary' program:

Sleek
Having an elegant, streamlined shape or design

Yes, it's sleek. :)
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Jediknight760071 on July 14, 2006, 12:13 AM: Meh. I'm already phasing out of collecting, so this may be a good place to stop. I don't like the new look and I'm probably gonna be in class while everyone's out grabbing the figures, so yea. It's been nice, but it's gotta stop somewhere for me.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 14, 2006, 12:16 AM: Quote from: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:10 AM
From the Macintosh 'Dictionary' program:

Sleek
Having an elegant, streamlined shape or design

Yes, it's sleek. :)

Okay, so you have access to the definition of it. That's good and all, but I think there may still be something lacking in the reading comprehension department.

Don't get me wrong--it's cool and all that you guys like the new look, but I hope you're the last ones to ever, ever gripe about the conditon of the cards you find in stores, because they're practically begging to be bent and torn to hell.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:17 AM: Well I'm an opener, so it doesn't really matter whether it's bent or not. But I still love the new look!
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 14, 2006, 12:19 AM: Quote from: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:17 AM
Well I'm an opener, so it doesn't really matter whether it's bent or not. But I still love the new look!

Not speaking to just you, "Roton7."
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:20 AM: Quote from: Matthew on July 14, 2006, 12:19 AM
Quote from: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:17 AM
Well I'm an opener, so it doesn't really matter whether it's bent or not. But I still love the new look!

Not speaking to just you, "Roton7."

I know, but I'm just sayin'. :)
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Matt on July 14, 2006, 12:21 AM: Quote from: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:20 AM
I know, but I'm just sayin'. :)

Yeah, you are.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Rob on July 14, 2006, 12:25 AM: Quote from: Jeff on July 13, 2006, 11:45 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/2007Cards.jpg)

Where is the figure going to go? ???

Something tells me we are about to see the return of the smaller bubbles, taking up only the lower left hand corner... and the much rumored "coin/medallion" must be going on the circle/planet thingy?

I could see the bubble going all the way across the card where that horizontal line is, overlapping the picture of the character at least on the bottom.

I guess we'll probably see soon enough.

I think this packaging is pretty cool and all - but the one they're ditching after only a year or so, is so freaking classic that I'm disappointed in this whole thing.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Daigo-Bah on July 14, 2006, 12:26 AM: I don't like it much, it reminds me of the Clone Wars line. But I have to agree it's definitely not sleek: it looks like it could snag onto any number of things.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: SilverZ on July 14, 2006, 12:28 AM: Well, it will be easy to spot the different figures with the character image so gianormous up there. I don't think I hate the card -- its certainly trying to make the line feel more contemporary, but they're sacrificing any semblance of class to do it. Ah well, whatever.

There's going to be a sea of cards on the pegs with wrecked hooks, though. That looks like the most vulnerable one yet.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Angry Ewok on July 14, 2006, 01:18 AM: (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/2007Cards.jpg)

Quote from: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 12:10 AM
From the Macintosh 'Dictionary' program:

Sleek
Having an elegant, streamlined shape or design

Yes, it's sleek. :)

You obviously don't understand the meaning of the words sleek, elegant, or streamlined. There is nothing elegant (well-balanced) or streamlined (smooth, curved flow) about the shape of this card.

It's shape is not balanced and it has a total of 16 corners.

I'll wait to see the figure on the card before I say too much about it... Like most folks, I'm wondering how a figure the size of Ephant Mon would fit on this thing...
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Jesse James on July 14, 2006, 02:41 AM: Jared kind of summed up my opinion... I don't hate it either, but I don't know that I like it. I open everything so clump me in that category, but still sometimes I like a card to look nice... Especially since I tend to keep a lot of exclusives carded.

I get what they're running with, but my heart goes out to the carded collector, no doubt. These won't be fun... Then again has card condition been a fun thing to deal with since like 2004? :-\

As far as it's "sleek"-ness? I have to agree that I think some of the definition is being misconstrued. It's like saying the Snowspeeder is "sleek", while it's really just sharp angles and things... The curved bubbles of this year's cardback style is a much more sleek look. This is a more modern look I think... Kind of reminds me of the look of armor pieces from the film, like AT-AT's, AT-ST's, Juggernaughts, or my Snowspeeder analogy... I'm not sure that's BAD per se, I don't consider it sleek is all.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: MetalJedi on July 14, 2006, 02:51 AM: Being a carded collector, I don't really like it. It may grow on me but right now it sucks. I can see the package mangled already.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: jono on July 14, 2006, 04:50 AM: Hello everybody!

This is a bold new design and not without merit. I think we can enjoy a rich variety of locations and colour considering the habitats of all thats rumored to be released in 2007.

But some aspects of the graphics irk me. Something about the font used for the figure,i don't know... it's all a bit Lava Miner pro' skater! ::
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 14, 2006, 07:40 AM: I think I smell a new poll coming on to see what people think. Although there are a few who are digging this, I think a lot of people are rating this as Worst Card Design Ever.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Jim on July 14, 2006, 07:45 AM: The card is too busy IMO. There is too much going on with all the different text plus different angles on the cardback.

I was hoping that they were going to modify the existing cards a bit to keep in tune with the 30th Anniversary.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: jono on July 14, 2006, 08:38 AM: It's not the best but it is better that sith(at least to these eyes).
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 14, 2006, 08:51 AM: To busy is an understatement. I will also hold to make my final judgement but right now I am not likeing it at all. I really liked the space element of the some of the previous cards.
This is truly a carded collectors nightmare. Unless this has a clamshell, this will not hold up well in stores.

I really do not like the fact that I have to tilt my head to read what going on. The best design is always simple. too many thoughts going on with this. It does not scream 30th at all, it screams transformers packaging rip off. (Even though the almighty beards in house design team came up with it. Hasbro did not, they follow a style guide.
For the 30th Iwas hoping to see classic artwork like whats on the new DVD 3 packs.............
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: evenflow on July 14, 2006, 09:02 AM: I think i like it. I wonder if the lava picture on the bottom will also be character specific. The circle is interesting as well, perhaps a coin promotion.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 14, 2006, 09:34 AM: I can't wait for Hasbro to increase the price by another dollar because of this new style of card. The design of it kind of implies that the coin thing is true, so that's enough for Hasbro to keep the "hologram tax" increase, but AWESOME new packaging? Call the Brinks truck!

And just to show how out of touch Hasbro really is with what people want, instead of keeping a card design which has been universally praised for both its aesthetic appeal and its simplicity, they go to an OUTSIDE DESIGN FIRM to help put together a new card style to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Am I the only person who still likes the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality?

Going by that card design (and this is pure speculation), there is going to be a much smaller bubble, meaning that stands are probably going to go the way of the dodo, as well as larger accessories and/or two packs (along the lines of Bolt/Guo), and money spent on this new packaging will probably mean less invested in articulation and fewer new figures vs. repacks. And don't even get me started on the vehicle boxes having the angled edge. If the Sith Infiltrator wasn't going to fit in the square box of the starfighter assortment, there's no way in hell it will fit now without some serious de-scaling.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Bobafett77 on July 14, 2006, 10:55 AM: I don't know if I like this packaging either. It may grow on me after seeing the actual figures attached to it but with just seeing the proof, it's not that appealing. With the odd shape of the card, I wonder what the bubble is going to look like.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Gorkoracing on July 14, 2006, 10:59 AM: Here are my 3 thoughts on what the bubble will look like. In keeping with all of the corners on the card heck i'm sure the bubble will sport lots of corners as well

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Gorkoracing2/bub1.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Gorkoracing2/bub2.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Gorkoracing2/bub3.jpg)

Also the card seems to "tall" for me the top 1/2 or so wont be used and just like all the corners will be even easier to bend. Just think if there was a heavy figure at the bottom of that card...
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Reid on July 14, 2006, 11:29 AM: Wish they had kept the '06 style, but this'll grow on me.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 14, 2006, 11:55 AM: Reserving judgement on this until I see the bubble attached. Why do I fear the bubble will be diagonally placed rectangle from lower left to upper right..partially covering the photo of the fig. represented?! The rest of the card..outline could suggest they're leaning toward this. I hope not or my neck will be sore looking at all the diagonal figs ::) :P.
Title: 30th Anniversary Packaging
Post by: Jeff on July 14, 2006, 12:46 PM: I was thinking this morning, that the rumored 30th Anniversary Tin Packs make a lot more sense now...

(http://www.collectinghq.com/im/0007393.jpg)

Same oddball angles as the card, same blend of black and silver shapes...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Jayson on July 14, 2006, 12:52 PM: good catch
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Reid on July 14, 2006, 01:27 PM: (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/2007Cards.jpg)

The basic design is a lot like the Vintage cards- blister on the left, picture of character on the right. Pretty cool.

I also noticed that the circle below the picture of the Lava Miner looks like the spot for the coin pack-in. Neat.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: ruiner on July 14, 2006, 02:11 PM: It's a little too busy for my liking. Unique for sure, but it doesn't scream Star Wars...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 03:07 PM: Quote from: ruiner on July 14, 2006, 02:11 PM
Unique for sure, but it doesn't scream Star Wars...

That's my one and only problem with the packaging. I love it and all, but if the Star Wars logo was taken away, I wouldn't immediately think it was Star Wars.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Morgbug on July 14, 2006, 03:19 PM: Busy is a good word for that card :o With Matthew and Brad I agree, it's a hodge podge design. I'm no designer type but it looks like they had a meeting, looked at a bunch of different designs, took all the elements they liked and forced them together.

Being an opener, the corners are no big deal. Being a guy that hunts for Canadian trilogo cards for guys in other countries that want MOMC I hate this thing. A total nightmare as Scott and others have indicated.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: CHEWIE on July 14, 2006, 03:25 PM: Eh, it's better than most of their designs I think.

Still doesn't matter one bit to me though, all these packages will end up in the trash.

:)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: JesseVader08 on July 14, 2006, 06:54 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on July 14, 2006, 03:19 PM
Busy is a good word for that card :o With Matthew and Brad I agree, it's a hodge podge design. I'm no designer type but it looks like they had a meeting, looked at a bunch of different designs, took all the elements they liked and forced them together.

Exactly. It looks like busy ****.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 14, 2006, 10:31 PM: The criss-crossing lines also give the card a lot of tention. Kind of makes it an angry card. :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Ryan on July 15, 2006, 12:46 AM: It appears as if the bubble will be smaller, meaning less space for accesories. I was pretty happy with the TSC cards, I didn't see the need for a major change...

It's a good thing I've switched to collecting loose.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Resurrection Bob on July 15, 2006, 01:23 AM: Somebody else already said it, but I'm not a fan of how some of the words are sort of facing different directions. You have to tilt your head one way to read the "A long time ago" bit, and tilt the other way to figure out the "77-07" bit inside the partially-obscured "30".

Also...

Quote
"We chose a contemporary styling to the logo for a fresh look at the brand, and created a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage," says Pilot partner Chris Ford. "It was important to deliver an ownable shape to the action figure packaging in particular." adds Concannon.

Apparently they put a lot of thought in, yet didn't notice that it's just generally wobbly looking. Of course, maybe this guy's just going over my head. After all, I don't know what "ownable" even means.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Ben on July 15, 2006, 01:37 AM: That's a bold design, to be sure.

I'll reserve final judgement until I see figures and coins placed on them, but for now, I'm not entirely impressed.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Squid89 on July 15, 2006, 10:43 AM: I don't like the weak looking hangar on top. Don't like the cut corners and notches. I'm an opener so it will not affect my collection, but hunting for these all year will hurt the eyes. I also think celebrating 30 years of Star Wars should be done with something that looks like it belongs in the SW universe - this design does not. It may be great for a designer with different elements ("distressed architecture"???? "ownable shape"????) and what not - not my field - but it doesn't seem appropriate for the target audience and marketing of the product.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth Broem on July 15, 2006, 02:03 PM: For me it's just very different than any SW packaging before it. I dont really care for it just looking at it on the web. I want to see what a figure and coin on it looks like which I assume they will unveil some at the SDCC. I agree with some other comments that there seems to be a lot going on with the card itself that is kind of odd or distracting to me. I don't hate it but I don't have a positive feeling about it either. It reminds me of boxes that are flat at first before you fold them into a box itself. It's just very different. For me I like the vintage cardbacks and the OTC/SAGA2 packaging the best. I just prefer that style over this apparently.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: spec_spidey on July 15, 2006, 03:13 PM: I know it is doubtful, but maybe the bubble will encase the whole card or there is a second piece to the card that will enclose the bubble and even out the corners to give it a more rectangular shape.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: DaRk_ JeDi BeN on July 15, 2006, 09:02 PM: as also being a loose collector, I dont care about the card. I like it, but I am more worried about how will star cases change or even worse, the price!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: speedermike on July 15, 2006, 09:19 PM: Woohoo! My thread's really taken off. Oddly enough, I like these cards. They are different, and not what I expected, but they are striking. And that's coming from a true OT 77 fan.

While I love the current cards, I look forward to seeing more of these.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Morgbug on July 18, 2006, 02:35 PM: Quote from: Resurrection Bob on July 15, 2006, 01:23 AM
Quote
"We chose a contemporary styling to the logo for a fresh look at the brand, and created a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage," says Pilot partner Chris Ford. "It was important to deliver an ownable shape to the action figure packaging in particular." adds Concannon.

Apparently they put a lot of thought in, yet didn't notice that it's just generally wobbly looking. Of course, maybe this guy's just going over my head. After all, I don't know what "ownable" even means.

Well if ownable means collectible, they clearly don't get it and aren't collectors themselves. Presumably they want people to want to collect these on cards. Again the point about too many corners. Also look at the VOTC/VTSC, those are ownable - classic, clean and even without the included star case would be easy to maintain in MOMC condition. Not getting it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darby on July 19, 2006, 05:52 AM: It's different, which is about all I can say for it. I don't hate it, but I open my figs, so.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 19, 2006, 03:21 PM: i like but since i open my figs it realy doesnt affect me that much ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Vader0519 on July 20, 2006, 12:21 PM: Quote from: 212th Battalion on July 19, 2006, 03:21 PM
i like but since i open my figs it realy doesnt affect me that much ;)

Same here. Card look/condition is irrelevant to me.
Title: Re: 'Scum's 2007 report... Oh my!
Post by: David on November 21, 2006, 10:08 PM: Quote from: MetalJedi on July 14, 2006, 02:51 AM
Being a carded collector, I don't really like it. It may grow on me but right now it sucks. I can see the package mangled already.

that is exactly what i am thinking about this card design. i love the 2006 packaging and while i can understand that hasbro wants to do something special for the anniversary, maybe we can see a return of the Saga Collection in '08. that'd be fine by me.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Sprry75 on November 21, 2006, 10:58 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on July 18, 2006, 02:35 PM
Quote from: Resurrection Bob on July 15, 2006, 01:23 AM
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"We chose a contemporary styling to the logo for a fresh look at the brand, and created a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage," says Pilot partner Chris Ford. "It was important to deliver an ownable shape to the action figure packaging in particular." adds Concannon.

Apparently they put a lot of thought in, yet didn't notice that it's just generally wobbly looking. Of course, maybe this guy's just going over my head. After all, I don't know what "ownable" even means.

Well if ownable means collectible, they clearly don't get it and aren't collectors themselves. Presumably they want people to want to collect these on cards. Again the point about too many corners. Also look at the VOTC/VTSC, those are ownable - classic, clean and even without the included star case would be easy to maintain in MOMC condition. Not getting it.

Chris Ford sounds like a dime-a-dozen MBA. What the hell does it mean to "create[ ] a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage"?

Huh?

First, what does "distressed architecture" mean, and second, what does it have to do with anything's "long heritage"?

Chris Ford is a douche, but I personally don't care about the packaging because I'm an opener.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Oboewan on November 22, 2006, 11:31 AM: Quote from: Sprry75 on November 21, 2006, 10:58 PM
Quote from: Morgbug on July 18, 2006, 02:35 PM
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"We chose a contemporary styling to the logo for a fresh look at the brand, and created a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage," says Pilot partner Chris Ford. "It was important to deliver an ownable shape to the action figure packaging in particular." adds Concannon.

Apparently they put a lot of thought in, yet didn't notice that it's just generally wobbly looking. Of course, maybe this guy's just going over my head. After all, I don't know what "ownable" even means.

Well if ownable means collectible, they clearly don't get it and aren't collectors themselves. Presumably they want people to want to collect these on cards. Again the point about too many corners. Also look at the VOTC/VTSC, those are ownable - classic, clean and even without the included star case would be easy to maintain in MOMC condition. Not getting it.

Chris Ford sounds like a dime-a-dozen MBA. What the hell does it mean to "create[ ] a distressed architecture to celebrate its long heritage"?

Huh?

First, what does "distressed architecture" mean, and second, what does it have to do with anything's "long heritage"?

Chris Ford is a douche, but I personally don't care about the packaging because I'm an opener.

I don't care about the packaging either as I've become more "opener" than not... I also don't see myself caring for much of this line anymore with Repacks/Repaints Galore coming next year as well... I'll end up with the new characters but that's about it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth Broem on November 22, 2006, 01:59 PM: Oddly enough I'm more into buying these for the coins...possibly. Those may pull a few more purchases from me that I otherwise would not get. For example, I want the Kenobi and R2-D2 more for the coin than the actual figure itself.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 05:44 PM: Quote from: Darth Broem on November 22, 2006, 01:59 PM
Oddly enough I'm more into buying these for the coins...possibly. Those may pull a few more purchases from me that I otherwise would not get. For example, I want the Kenobi and R2-D2 more for the coin than the actual figure itself.

me too, and those are the exact two figures im not the most thrilled about, too. especially kenobi. i actually kinda like the coins, i think they add value to the fig.

that is, they add value if they dont add another two bucks to the cost.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Gatillo on November 25, 2006, 08:31 AM: I can see how someone would like the coins because coin collecting has always been big. Still, to claim that it adds value to the figure makes no sense whatsoever. The figure exists regardless of the irrelevant coin pack-in. The coins are another way for Hasbro to dick us around some more.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: IshiTib on November 27, 2006, 02:31 PM: i dont like the new cards very much, but maybe i will like them, when they reach stores
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Jesse James on November 28, 2006, 06:41 PM: Quote from: Gatillo on November 25, 2006, 08:31 AM
Still, to claim that it adds value to the figure makes no sense whatsoever.

I got to agree with that... ONly because Hasbro's said, these pack-ins really add nothing value-wise to the overall offering. They're just there to draw attention and sales. That said they have to cost something so I wonder if these things really drive sales enough to even bother like Hasbro does. If you dropped holograhic minis this year, would SW have tanked at retail? I doubt it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: ruiner on November 29, 2006, 05:13 PM: Star Wars figures do not need pack ins, plain and simple.

We survived the POTF2, OTC and ROTS days just fine without them. Look at the banter year Hasbro had with ROTS. I know it was a movie year but the figures rocked as did the PRICE!

$4.99 is the sweet spot for 3.75" figures, there's no denying it. I've said it all year, drop the pack-ins (and even the stands) and let's see where we end up in regards to price.

I can tell you one thing, zinc (die cast) is not cheap anymore - those coins that Hasbro is releasing next year with every figure aren't cheap.

You may even notice a price increase next year (see EE.com).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 10:45 PM: Quote from: ruiner on November 29, 2006, 05:13 PM
Star Wars figures do not need pack ins, plain and simple.

I can tell you one thing, zinc (die cast) is not cheap anymore - those coins that Hasbro is releasing next year with every figure aren't cheap.

You may even notice a price increase next year (see EE.com).

heck yes, i've been sayin that this whole time, hasbro's gonna add another 2 bucks to the price. it may not be right away, but you just wait and see, 8-9 dollar figs are not that far away. in 2008, they'll be packing them with bonus mouse droids in 20 different color variations. :P (i do like these coins, but not as basic fig pack ins. i say it would've been nice to release these as pack ins with those very handsome tin sets. that woulda been nice. 8)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Diddly on December 14, 2006, 12:05 AM: Now that I've seen the first two waves packaged with this new packaging, it's not that bad. It's really growing on me.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: ruiner on December 15, 2006, 09:58 AM: Images of the cardbacks have shown up at our second favorite SW fan site:

Yakface Link (http://cgi.denpetersen.com/YAK1/viewtopic.php?t=810&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=70)

It looks like some of the figure cross-sell images are blacked out - a nod to the early vintage ROTJ cardbacks maybe?

???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Oboewan on December 15, 2006, 10:41 AM: Quote from: Diddly on December 14, 2006, 12:05 AM
Now that I've seen the first two waves packaged with this new packaging, it's not that bad. It's really growing on me.

Now that I'm an opener, I really couldn't care less about the packaging or the pack-ins... except that they add to the cost of the figures I'll want to get. I care much more about the figures themselves and am just sick and tired of repacks and "repaints".... Viva new characters!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 8, 2007, 11:31 PM: I'm still not a fan of the cards, but after seeing them first hand, I appreciate the design.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: iFett on March 9, 2007, 05:29 PM: I picked up W1 this afternoon and I'm amazed that all of the corners were straight dead on perfect with no bends or dings even considering the box they came in had a smushed corner. I was really worried about that considering there's so many corners.

The bubble seemed very strong and I'm so happy that there's not a lick of tape on the packaging. I really like the look of these and I may be in the minority here, but I was getting bored with the TSC packaging - it'll be back though, I'm sure of it. It's nice to have something so dramatically new. I haven't had enough time to inhale everything, but I'm almost tempted to crack one open when I get home tonight.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Morgbug on March 9, 2007, 10:51 PM: I guess I never commented in this thread after picking these up a couple of weeks ago, but my comments hold. Aside from the J-hook, these are surprisingly durable at the multiple corners and the bubble is rock solid. Moreso twenty years from now the absence of scotch tape will be a huge plus. I can't see anything from ROTS or Saga2 standing the test of time well at all. So long as you get these from the store clean, you can keep them that way. Big step up.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Ben on March 11, 2007, 04:59 AM: I found a case of these today, but all the cards were bent on the right side. Fiercely bent. I suppose it was shipping damage more than anything, since I noticed these cards were a little thicker than the Saga cards.

I saw these things from a mile away. Nice eye-grabbing packaging, much like the ROTS cards.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Jesse James on March 12, 2007, 08:25 PM: All I've seen are ok, so far... I personally like the colors and style but I sorely miss the "exclusive" background for each and every figure. That really sorta sours me on how these look. I'm not a carded guy to care one way or the other but I enjoyed those last cards. I like the vibrant colors though and style of these ones. If they'd have kept the backgrounds behind the bubble I'd be really happy with how these look actually.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth_Ice on March 13, 2007, 07:25 PM: Im not really impressed with the cards, the SAGA cards were so COOL.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: IshiTib on March 17, 2007, 05:33 PM: now that we got information about some more cards, i begin to like these cards more and more
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Reid on March 17, 2007, 06:24 PM: Quote from: IshiTib on March 17, 2007, 05:33 PM
now that we got information about some more cards, i begin to like these cars more and more

(http://3d-screensaver-download.com/images/free-car-screen-saver/big2.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: David on March 17, 2007, 10:02 PM: WOW! I just found my first bunch of TAC figs today. I only purchased McStormy, but these packages are something else, I'm telling you. They are probably the best Star Wars packages in the history of the line by a million miles. I love them! The bubble is very firm, which will prevent creasing and dents, the card itself is sturdier than I expected, and the coin looks unbelievable the way its placed on the card. As for the back, it's also extraordinary, and the front is extremely eye-catching and colorful. This is terrific, I was very skeptical at first, but now that I've experienced holding them for the first time, it's really quite a trip. I am a huge fan of this year, Hasbro, thank you tons!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Brian on March 19, 2007, 09:44 AM: I found some of Wave 1 of the TAC at our local TRU yesterday, and I don't know if its just because its a "new" line or not, but I thought the cards looked kind of spiffy too. Different, to be sure, but I do like the big character graphic on the cards and the overall look isn't too bad.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: darthmac on March 19, 2007, 02:25 PM: I like the new look of the cards, but they seem to be much smaller. Maybe that is just a design effect.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: David on March 19, 2007, 07:23 PM: Quote from: darthmac on March 19, 2007, 02:25 PM
I like the new look of the cards, but they seem to be much smaller. Maybe that is just a design effect.

I thought this at first too, but when I put mine up against one of my SAGA2 cards it was the same size, but just the chunks of the card cut out that make it so angled may easily make it look smaller.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Marshallmario on March 22, 2007, 10:52 AM: I haven't seen any at retail yet so I'm wondering...will these new cards fit in a Pro-Tech Star case? There are now 4 different star cases so does anyone know which star case? I'm really hoping to find some of these and would like to get some star cases ready. I know...being a non-opener is a disease! Thanks.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 22, 2007, 11:09 PM: I'm having a different reaction from seeing these on the pegs. Individually, though I don't like the design, there are redeeming qualities like the artwork. However, when on view on the pegs, they all kind of blend in and look bland together.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: AndyG on March 23, 2007, 03:27 AM: Quote from: Marshallmario on March 22, 2007, 10:52 AM
will these new cards fit in a Pro-Tech Star case? There are now 4 different star cases so does anyone know which star case?

Yes, they will fit in a Pro-Tech hinged type case and a regular Star Case. (Only have regular Star Cases for vintage MOC).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Cards?
Post by: David on March 23, 2007, 10:01 PM: Yep, fit in my SAGA2 protective case just fine.
Title: 2008 TAC cardbacks
Post by: JangoTat on January 30, 2008, 08:45 PM: hey guys im just wondering if anyone has seen pictures online of Canadian carded 2008 TAC figures. Its almost Feb and we still have not seen these figures hit the shelves and without pictures of our ~~hated~~ beloved Canadian exclusive card backs im starting to wonder if they will hit soon or during the summer like TAC wave 3 did (very long dry period we had up north)