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Title: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 4, 2008, 01:30 AM
2008 will have 2 major focuses this year - first is The Force Unleashed and then the Clone Wars lines.  Which are you looking forward to most?

I'm definitely interested in what they'll do to add to the CW line.  I really enjoyed the comics that I read from this era and the resulting figures had some great sculpts. 

TFU just doesn't seem to hold any interest for me.  Maybe because it's a totally new line, or maybe it's due to my general dislike of seeing Stormtroopers being repainted (which is rather ironic considering I'll surely be buying coloured Clones from the CW line). 

Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Nicklab on January 4, 2008, 01:37 AM
From a collecting standpoint I'm looking forward to both equally.  I think that's just part of my completist nature.

As for the media associated with those projects?  I would have to say Clone Wars.  And that's entirely based on the television series.  I'm excited about everything I've seen regarding The Force Unleashed, but as I don't own a PS3 or X-Box 360 I'm at a disadvantage because I won't be able to play the game.  If either of those gaming consoles should come down in price again, my stance on TFU might change.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: evenflow on January 4, 2008, 11:01 AM
I think at this point i am more interested in the Clone Wars line but that could change once i play the FU game. With that said i am extremely interested in the FU Evolutions set and the Shadow Guard. The other characters dont visually interest me as much.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2008, 11:04 AM
I'd have to say that I'm more excited about Clone Wars, both from the figures and media standpoint.  I really enjoyed the previous Clone Wars toons, and these look to be even spiffier (and longer), and I'm looking forward to a regular Star Wars fix on TV.  I don't have a next-gen system either, and probably won't get one in time for Force Unleashed, but the game does look pretty cool.  The figures look good too, and I'll likely pick up at least some of them (and maybe all of them).  Although its a tough thing to explain, the Clone Wars feels a little more "Star Wars" to me than the game though - as has been the case with other EU games/comics for me (some of them anyways).
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Jayson on January 4, 2008, 11:09 AM
I'd have to say that I'm more excited about Clone Wars, both from the figures and media standpoint.  I really enjoyed the previous Clone Wars toons, and these look to be even spiffier (and longer), and I'm looking forward to a regular Star Wars fix on TV.  I don't have a next-gen system either, and probably won't get one in time for Force Unleashed, but the game does look pretty cool.  The figures look good too, and I'll likely pick up at least some of them (and maybe all of them).  Although its a tough thing to explain, the Clone Wars feels a little more "Star Wars" to me than the game though - as has been the case with other EU games/comics for me (some of them anyways).

I totally agree. We waited a couple decades for answers to what the "Clone Wars" were when mentioned in ANH. I think a lot of the popularity of these story lines help to fill in those missing years of the "original" Star Wars story.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Jeff on January 4, 2008, 11:24 AM
It's not that hard for me to explain why I'd choose CW over TFU. 

First, like Jay just said, the Clone Wars was mentioned in ANH.  It fills in gaps using pieces we already knew - Obi-Wan and Anakin fighting together.  Meanwhile, TFU fills in gaps using a character we've never heard of... lame.  I always liked the idea of Vader personally handing the Jedi their asses and hunting them down.  Using "secret apprentices" and "dark jedi" to do most of the dirty work turns Vader from bad-ass Jedi hunter to corporate Empire boss -

"Hello Secret Apprentice.  What's happening? Uh… we have sort of a problem here. Yeah, you apparently didn't put one of the new coversheets on your Jedi Kill reports."   ::)

Also, the Clone Wars cartoon is filled with established main characters (Anakin, Obi-Wan, Palps, Padme, the Droids, the Clones, the Jedi, etc).  Meanwhile, the TFU game only has Vader, a minor Jedi (Shaak), and a bunch of made up characters.

Add in the fact that CW will be an on-going thing with a developing storyline vs. the "one-and-done" story of TFU and it's easy for me to care more about CW than TFU.  ;)
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2008, 11:44 AM
Excellent points Jeff, and you really describe my feelings behind it better than I did in my earlier post.  As much as many of us complain about so many "main character" versions, I have to admit I'd probably be more excited about the Force Unleashed (or other EU type things) if it were based on characters I knew from the movies.  If Obi-Wan, or even Han/Chewie/R2/3PO/Fett/etc. were in the game/figure line, it would make a difference to me.  The same goes for a lot of EU stuff.  I don't necessarily get big into the Expanded Universe, but really like stuff like the Thrawn Trilogy, because it feels like more of a continuation of the movies to me.  The whole "canon" issue is debated a lot, but Clone Wars feels more "canon" to me (or more "Star Warsy") than TFU.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Matt on January 4, 2008, 12:33 PM
First, like Jay just said, the Clone Wars was mentioned in ANH.

Give it a few years, and the Force Unleashed will be mentioned in ANH, too.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Rune Haako on January 4, 2008, 01:00 PM
Clone Wars
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Reid on January 4, 2008, 04:25 PM
Force Unleashed, just by a little.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Pete_Fett on January 4, 2008, 06:02 PM
I agree with Nick - I'm looking forward to them both equally.

TFU will be fulfilling my desire for new SW content soon and the Clone Wars cartoon and toy line will be doing that in the last quarter of the year.

I did make a point in the TFU thread that having the game pushed back into 2008 has probably forced LucasFilm/LucasArts to down-play the game slightly just so it doesn't conflict with the promotions surrounding The Clone Wars cartoon. If the game had come out in 2007 and TFU figures had been part of the TAC then they would have had plenty opportunity to promote all aspects to this project similar to what was done for Shadows of the Empire.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: JediJman on January 4, 2008, 10:08 PM
For me, Clone Wars gets the edge over TFU.  I like that it was mentioned in the movies, but I'm also into all the EU stuff.  I don't think TFU is that much of a stretch...it has been mentioned in multiple sources that both Vader and the Emperor secretly used other force sensitive apprentices.  Vader was looking for an apprentice to overthrow Palpy, and Palpy had other apprentices available should Vader need to be replaced (Hello, Mara Jade anyone?).

I think its a cool concept, as is the Vector cross-timeline story just starting up in the Dark Horse comics.  But at the end of the day, the Clone Wars is just a cooler concept.  An army of Jedi and and clones equipped for countless battle situations? Fighting a plethora of different droids? Local armies on both sides?  Can't get much cooler than that.  Unless of course, everything is release in skittles color variations.   ::)
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: JangoTat on January 4, 2008, 10:09 PM
Since i dont have a next gen system and it will probably be several years or never when it comes to playing the game, ill say im more pumped for the cartoon. besides $400 for one game (considering im not to fond of buying games for more then $15) its just not worth it. although the figures do look nice.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Greg on January 6, 2008, 01:03 AM
Clone Wars all the way!  

The Force Unleashed seems kind of crappy to me. Some items, such as General Kota and Marriss Brood, I am crazy about, while most every other TFU item seems lame. Incinerator Troopers? Shadow Guards? Secret Apprentices? Gimme a break... Well, Hasbro does give my wallet a break, cuz no coins with TFU figures means I'm only buying three instead of seven or eight. 

Clone Wars, on the other hand, has me super excited. Not really for clones, but for the potential for cool Jedi, battle droids, more Plo Koon figures, military and hopefully civilian space ships, armored ground vehicles for both the Republic and CIS, and hopefully some more Separatist leaders, such as a repaint of Durge and updated Nemoidians. The cartoon series itself looks really good, and I'm sure the toys will be pretty cool as well. The downside about the Clone Wars is that it's going to make me poor.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Jesse James on January 6, 2008, 03:26 AM
Clone Wars is the "bigger deal" for the year, though FU is kind of a neat side thing...  The game's popularity and fun level will play a large role in how interested in the toys I am.  If I've got KOTOR feelings, or JK/Dark Forces type feelings, I'm pretty stoked...  If I have X-Wing/TIE Fighter-ish feelings, I'll be bouncing off walls. 

If I have Battlefront feelings, I won't give a ****, and will like the figures and crap mostly for diversity.

CW though is going to deliver just a wealth of coolness to me...  So much so, that I'm dreading the financial impact.  I've got a lot going on this year with a buddy's wedding, possible traveling bachelor party, etc.  Fun, but man a lot of cool toys too...  Bro's before toys, or whatever.  :(
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 6, 2008, 09:31 AM
If I had to choose between the two, CW for me. I've seen the shows and can at least relate. As for TFU, I won't be playing the game any time soon, so it'll be hard for me to connect.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: MetalJedi on January 6, 2008, 12:48 PM
I'm looking forward to both.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: CHEWIE on January 7, 2008, 01:52 PM
I already feel connected to The Force Unleashed for some reason.; I guess that I'm more interested in the era between ROTS and ANH than the Clone Wars.  Plus, anytime the era of Imperial domination is explored more, I find it interesting.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: Diddly on January 8, 2008, 02:07 PM
Looking forward to both, but Clone Wars ultimately ends up with the win. As previously said, the CW cartoons were amazing and the TV show looks to be about 8 times cooler. Also, like Jeff said, CW is going to expand on pretty much everything (character relationships, character personalities, the war itself) while Force Unleashed is just a one time only type of deal. I'm only going to pick up a handful of TFU items but I may go all out with the Clone Wars.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 14, 2008, 12:54 AM
With the AT-TE and now Homing Spider droid coming out (and to a lesser degree for me the V-19), it's CW by a long shot.  I'll still get some FU stuff, but won't go hog wild getting it all or army building it. I still think it's blasphemy to have markings on Stormtroopers.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 11:44 AM
I am really looking forward to the Clone Wars line!

The 'FU' line is really not that interesting to me, mainly because I can't play the game without the right system for it. Nonetheless, I will probably be buying all of the FU stuff either because it looks cool or for customs.

The Clone Wars line has potential for new army builders, and vehicles from that era that may have gone unproduced by Hasbro (Homing Spider Droid, AT-TE, etc.) if not for the upcoming show. Not to mention, more obscure Jedi may finally get figures (Roth-del, etc.) and others ma get better sculpts (Barriss, Stass, Aayla).
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: CHEWIE on January 22, 2008, 12:00 PM
Despite the delay of the game, I'm still looking forward to both... maybe more Clone Wars now with the awesome vehicles slated for it.

But, TFU has that awesome looking Rancor going for it... and who knows, we might see another surprise with this line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars or The Force Unleashed?
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 31, 2008, 02:43 AM
CLONE WARS!!!
Force Unleashed is cool too.