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Title: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on July 18, 2005, 12:53 AM
Didn't see a thread on this wave yet. We get 8 figures in this wave.

My predictions:

BATTLE OF NABOO (8 figures):

-Qui-Gon Jinn; SA with softgoods cloak and lightsaber.
-Obi-Wan Kenobi; SA with softgoods cloak and lightsaber.
-Jar Jar Binks; SA with boomer balls.
-Naboo Security Guard; SA with blaster and ascension gun.
-Battle Droid; ROTS repack.
-Queen Amidala; new near SA version with pistol and ascension gun.
-Gungan Warrior; SA with boomer balls.
-Darth Maul; MOTDS repack.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on July 18, 2005, 01:18 AM
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Gungan Warrior; SA with boomer balls.

Yep, you definitely need those kind of balls to go up against an AAT! :P Sorry, late-night attempt at punnage.... ;D

There's an awful lot I would like to see--way more than 8.

My top 8:

New:

--SA Gungan Warrior
--Tey How (Neimoidian Pilot)
--generic Neimoidian (glimpsed in background of occupied Theed Palace -- see clearer images HERE (http://www.starwarz.com/tbone/cut_scenes/ep1/marie_celeste.htm))
--SA Naboo security, officers, pilots, etc. (there are a couple different uniforms and types of armor)

Runners-up (new)

SA Captain Panaka
Captain Tarpals (SA?)
SA Qui-Gon Jinn (new)
SA Obi-Wan Kenobi (new)
fullsize Holographic Nute Gunray and Rune Haako -- seriously! Good idea for accompanying TRU exclusives eh? ;) Or, a two-pack of half-size holos.

Repacks:

--Holo Sidious (Episode I)
--Queen Amidala (Celebration Ceremony) (post-OTC)
--POTJ Battle droid repainted in red, blue, gold, and plain versions
--TC-14

Runners-up (repacks)

POTJ Queen Amidala (Royal Decoy) (a.k.a. Traveling Gown)
various astromechs from Amidala's starship (R2-B1 repack etc.)
POTJ Boomer Damage Battle Droid
Sio Bibble (Episode I line)
Destroyer droid (some sort of repack)
OOM-9 (unreleased Trophy Edition)
POTJ Sabe
Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Padawan) from end of film

Deluxe, vehicles, beasts:

--AAT (repack) -- a MUST!
--Droid Scout Tank (repack)
--Falumpaset and ammo wagon (repack)
--Fambaa with shield generator (repack FAO Schwartz exclusive) -- a little out of my price range, but it's unlikely anyway
--Gungan Assault Cannon (repack) with different Gungan warrior instead of Jar Jar
--Gungan Catapult and Flash Cannon accessories (repacks)
--Kaadu (repack) with different Gungan warrior instead of Jar Jar
--STAP (repack)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 18, 2005, 07:38 AM
My dream lineup:

POTJ Security Battle Droid w/ Blaster
E1 Battle Droid (Clean) w/ Blaster
SA Gungan Warrior w/ Atyla and Boomers
E1 Naboo Security w/ Blasters
SA Qui-Gon w/ Lightsaber
E1 00M-9 w/ Blaster, binoculars and Nute Gunray Holo
E1 Ric Olie
E1 Holo Sidious

Vehicles:
AAT
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on July 18, 2005, 09:16 AM
To be honest, I don't usually get quite as excited about the prequel stuff as the OT, but it would really be nice to see well sculpted, SA, VOTC/Evolution-ish versions of Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Padme.  We seem to be getting a nice Maul in the Sith Evolution pack, and if we got nice versions of these three I'd be a happy camper.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on July 18, 2005, 11:24 AM
Outside of SA versions of Obi-Wan and Qui Gon and then a Amidala Funeral Costume, there isn't much from Naboo that still would interest me.  Most of my wishes from Episode I are on Tatooine...of the waves, this one is the only dud I see
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on July 18, 2005, 11:32 AM
Hmmm... 8 figures in this wave?  Again, I'll assume a 50/50 split for NEW/repack.

4 NEW Figures:
SA Obi-Wan Kenobi (Final Jedi Duel) - soft goods cloak, lightsaber, hilt, commlink
SA Qui-Gon Jinn (Final Jedi Duel) - soft goods cloak, lightsaber, hilt, commlink
SA Droideka - w/clear blue shield and the ability to fold up a bit
Bravo Squad Naboo Pilot - pick one of those ILM cameo guys and give them a figure

4 repaint/repack figures:
Gungan Warrior (the one from the Faambaa)
Captain Tarpals
Queen Amidala (Battle)
PotJ Battle Droid (Boomer Damage version)

That would work just fine...  ;)

Jeff

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 18, 2005, 12:21 PM
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Bravo Squad Naboo Pilot - pick one of those ILM cameo guys and give them a figure

Isn't the Saga Endor Rebel Soldier already based on John Knoll (who played the "exploding cockpit" pilot), or am I mistaken?

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SA Droideka - w/clear blue shield and the ability to fold up a bit

I'd go for this, as the Droidekas are one of my favorite designs in the prequel trilogy as a whole.  The thing that continues to amuse me is that the Episode I Destroyer Droid is easily the best version of the character and surpasses every subsequent version, IMO.  I would not complain one bit if they did a totally resculpted SA/roll up Droideka, but if they wanted to just do a new "head" piece on the Episode I version, I'd probably buy one of those too.

And let me just say this for the millionth time: HASBRO, RELEASE THE TROPHY EDITION OOM-9.  The first version sucked, it's shown up in both subsequent films, and the TE is already sculpted (and appears to have the same articulation and detailing as the POTJ Security Droid).  RELEASE IT!  THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO DO SO!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jagdohh_Fett on July 18, 2005, 05:47 PM
My predictions would be these in some fashion. (mostly repacks probably)

Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Darth Maul, Battle Droid, Jar-Jar Binks, Anakin, Padme, and R2.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: MetalJedi on July 19, 2005, 08:12 PM
SA Qui-Gon and Obi Wan. Along with a rerelease of the Battle Amidala.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2005, 12:00 AM
Here's my 8:

Daultay Dofine - Trade Federation Captain
Tey How - Trade Federation Controller
Qui-Gon Jinn - SA w/ SG
Obi-Wan Kenobi - SA w/ SG
Darth Maul - SA w/ SG
Queen Amidala - Theed Battle, SA, SG
Gungan Warrior - from Fambaa beastpack
Naboo Royal Guard - New version
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on July 22, 2005, 01:20 PM
Daultay Dofine - Trade Federation Captain

Great idea! I forgot about him.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on July 23, 2005, 05:57 AM
Time for Darb to weigh in with his hopes/dreams:

The New Stuff:

SA Obi Wan Evolutions style
SA Qui Gon Evolutions style
Tey How
SA Naboo Starfighter Pilot w/ flight jacket

Repacks/Rehashes:
Handmaiden Padme (Rabe w/ new head)
Evolutions Maul
OOM-9 Trophy Edition
Holographic Sidious

Dream Come True: Trophy Swimming Obi Wan
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on October 10, 2005, 05:50 PM
My Special Edition Deluxe List:

Battle Of Naboo (8 Figs):
Repacks:
POTJ Security Battle Droid
E1 Anakin Naboo Padawan
E1 Nute Gunray

New/Repaints:
NEW SA Qui Gon w/ lightsaber, comlink, and rebreather
NEW SA Darth Maul w/ lightsaber, soft goods cloak, probe droid, and comlink
NEW SA Neimodian Dignitary
NEW SA 00M-9 w/ blaster, macrobinoculars, and Nute holo
NEW SA Padme Battle w/ two pistols, ascension gun, and bazooka

Vehicles/Playsets:
E1 Generator Playset
CW AAT
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on October 10, 2005, 05:56 PM
Ok, here's my predictions...

4 repacks, 4 new sculpts.

Repacks -

- MOTD Darth Maul
- Security Battle Droid
- Battle Amidala
- holo Sidious

New Sculpts -

- Naboo yellow security
- Qui Gon Jinn
- Obi Wan Kenobi
- Nute Gunray

Now, what I would LIKE to see is this instead... six new figures... two of each per case.

- SA Obi Wan Kenobi (new)
- SA Qui Gon Jinn (new)
- Daulty Dofine (new)
- Yellow Guard (new)
- Rep Teers (new)
- Battle Droid (new... maybe POTJ sculpt w/ ROTS paint scheme)

:P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on October 18, 2005, 11:32 AM
More rumors from my e-mail in-box:

*new* - Gungan Rep Bean
*new* - Pod Racer 2pk
*new* - Gragra: mos Espa Merchant
?? - Obi-wan Kenobi
?? - Darth Maul
?? - Naboo soldier

The e-mail made it sound like the bottom three were "new", but that doesn't quite fit with the info we have that these waves will be 50/50 new/repacks.   :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on October 18, 2005, 11:38 AM
Yes more action packed Gungans! ;)

I hope the pod racers are Clegg Holdfast & Dud Bolt or Ratts Tyrell
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on October 18, 2005, 11:51 AM
Gungan Rep Been - Yes!  About damn time...

Naboo Soldier - Just hope it's a new sculpt with nice articulation.

Podracer pilots 2pk - Could be cool!

Gragra: Mos Espa Merchant - Wow!  Finally... I did make a custom of this, but am glad they're finally making it

Obi-Wan Kenobi - Please be a new sculpt...

Darth Maul - Probably a rehash...

 :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2005, 11:53 AM
These don't sound too bad, although I don't get overly excited about much more from TPM at this point.  I'd like to see VOTC/Evo style figures done of Qui Gon and Obi-Wan though.  I'm really hoping that Obi-Wan is an all new sculpt, done along the lines of ROTS Pilot Obi, and if they repack the Evo Maul or something I guess that would be a good choice.  Podracers pack sounds cool too, and probably wanted by a number of people.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on October 18, 2005, 03:22 PM
Gungan Rep Been -- Yes yes! ;D
Pod Racer 2pk -- should be kewl.
Gragra: mos Espa Merchant -- Not bad!
Obi-wan Kenobi -- probably pass. I have about a jillion of him already.
Darth Maul -- same.
Naboo soldier -- withholding decision.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: SilverZ on October 18, 2005, 05:46 PM
I'm really happy to see Gungan Rep Been on there. It'll be a statue, but a statue I've wanted for a while.

The others don't do a whole lot for me, except for Obi-Wan, and until we see images of him, I'll expect a repaint. I'll hope against all hope that he does turn up as new or a reworking of ROTS Pilot Obi with some new head/parts.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ryan on October 18, 2005, 06:35 PM


The e-mail made it sound like the bottom three were "new", but that doesn't quite fit with the info we have that these waves will be 50/50 new/repacks.   :-\

It doesn't really fit the Naboo theme either. Pod racers and Gragra don't really go with Naboo....  Maybe the Battle of TPM wave but it certainly isn't a Battle of Naboo wave. That being said this sounds like agood bunch of figures, I'll be picking up the new ones for sure and I really hope that they at least sitck an older head on the ROTS Obi-Wan body. All in all this ounds like a fairly good wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 18, 2005, 07:28 PM
Nice cheep wave for me. I'll only be buying nine figures total, two each of the new ones and one each of the repacks. ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on October 18, 2005, 11:20 PM
Hmm... another 'coulda' been a contender' wave.  Where is Qui Gon?  SA versions of Obi and Maul?

Rep Been: Cool.  I always liked him.

Podracers: Hopefully Ratts Tyrell is one of them.

Graga: Again, cool, but never a biggie for me.

Naboo Soldier: Can't say I'm too excited.

Obi Wan: If this is a repack, ugh.

Darth Maul: Ditto.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on October 19, 2005, 05:33 AM
Rep Been: I'll bite on this one.

Podracers: Jury's out until I see who they are.

Graga:  Depends on sculpt.

Naboo Soldier: Depends, but probably pass, and may be a rehash.

Obi Wan: SA, new sculpt then yes. Rehash, nope.

Darth Maul: Will have to beat the POTJ MOTDS and the Evolutions Maul for me to bite.

So, looks like only 1 for sure for me and that fits into the pattern of how I am buying next year. Overall, if I missed this wave, I don't think I would be too sad.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on October 19, 2005, 03:08 PM
I wasn't expecting much from this wave, but Graga and a Podracer 2 pack sounds great. Hopefully they'll give us a good pair of racers, though I'm half expecting one of them to be Ben Quadrinaros or whatever his name is.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on October 19, 2005, 06:05 PM
The weird thing is the podracers and Graga aren't even from Naboo.  Not that I mind, but they're sort of throwing all their TPM stuff in one basket.  I do kind of wish they had done that Trophy Swimming Obi Wan.  Sigh.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on October 19, 2005, 07:25 PM
Graga and the Podracers sound good to me and that Rep Been.  The others I doubt I buy. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on November 2, 2005, 04:46 AM
The new RS 411 is Naboo (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/The_411_The_Battle_Of_Naboo_95644.asp): 

Some interesting news in this wave.  Holographic Maul (yay, never liked the WM one - he had no face tats).  Could it be a Evolutions Maul?  The Trophy edition?  Hmm.  The Obi Wan is perplexing.  Kind of hoped it would be the Trophy one at long last, but maybe it will kit bash Pilot Obi as RS suggests (sweetness).  And a Naboo pilot with tench coat!  Yes!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: ruiner on November 2, 2005, 11:16 AM
Looks to be the most boring assortment yet.

A better Battle Droid would have made sense as well as a new Padme and Qui Gon.

Reissuing Sio Bibble and TC-14 would have been cool too.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on November 2, 2005, 11:19 AM
This assortment is pretty boring to me too, but I don't get too much into figures from TPM at this point either.  Hopefully many people will find some stuff they are looking for in this wave.  The figures I want the most from TPM at this point are actually resculpts/new versions of "main" characters:

SA Qui-Gon Jinn
SA Obi-Wan Kenobi
Padme Amidala/Queen (various versions)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on November 2, 2005, 12:32 PM
I'm looking forward to everything except the Obi-Wan, and that's only because I have a zillion different Episode I Obis already. That said, if they do SA or some other distinguishing feature I'll probably buy it.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 2, 2005, 05:41 PM
Looks to be the most boring assortment yet.

A better Battle Droid would have made sense as well as a new Padme and Qui Gon.

Reissuing Sio Bibble and TC-14 would have been cool too.

Boy, you said it.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on February 23, 2006, 12:49 PM
Poor neglected Naboo wave...  :'(

No respect, no love at Toy Fair or any of the follow-up reports. 


I'm still itching to know which 2 Pod Racer pilots were picked - they most likely have to be smaller to fit on the new thinner bubbles (a la the gonk/treadwell 2-pack).  Still holding out hope for Ben Quad to be one of them...

I'm also still patiently waiting to see if the Ep1 Obi-Wan turns out to be a total re-hash or if they can use some of the newer jedi bodies to give us a much improved Ep1 version.   :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on February 23, 2006, 05:04 PM
I'm thinking they could use the ROTS Obi Wan body as part of a new EPI Obi Wan, I tried that on a custom and it worked pretty well.  Would rather them take care of that though.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/021306ObiWanKenobi.jpg)

Something tells me that in the Podracer 2-pk it will be Gasgano w/ Teemto Pagalies, but I pray it's something all new... I'd like to see Mawhonic like Ricky UK made -

(http://www.hometown.aol.co.uk/DTnik/CONCEPT/Maw.jpg)

 :P



Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Annatar on February 23, 2006, 05:45 PM
Sweet custom.

I doubt the podracres will be s total re-pack, maybie a clegg holdfast and Ben for sure.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: starwax137 on February 23, 2006, 10:02 PM
Rep Been: I'll probably buy one.

Podracers: If repacks: pass. If new: I'll probably buy one.

Graga:  I'll probably buy one.

Naboo Soldier: I'll probably buy at least one. (Different head variants? Please?)

Obi Wan: Not unless it's really awesome somehow.

Holo Maul: I'll probably buy one.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 24, 2006, 12:09 PM
If there's any justice in the world, the Obi-Wan will be as Chewie made.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: SilverZ on February 24, 2006, 04:22 PM
Are the boots and belt the same on Obi from E1 to E3?

Assuming they are, I'd be just fine with that approach and hope for a new headsculpt on the ballsocket neck.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ryan on February 24, 2006, 04:28 PM
Are the boots and belt the same on Obi from E1 to E3?

Assuming they are, I'd be just fine with that approach and hope for a new headsculpt on the ballsocket neck.

He is the same from the waist up (belt included I think) But the boots are a little bit different, which could easily be fixing by using the AOTC Outlander Obi-Wan Legs or Agen Kolar's legs like CHEWIE did. THe skirt thing is actually a little shorter as well, which could be fixed by just trimming that pice down on Pilot Obi-Wan a bit.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: don on February 25, 2006, 06:07 PM
Depending on the pod racers, theres alot of this wave that I plan to skip. I was hoping for a two pack of these shorty Federation droids:
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/don_ferguson/SW%20Ref/droid.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on February 25, 2006, 07:54 PM
I've always wanted the short Federation droids, too.  They could throw one in with a Neimodian or a Battle Droid and I'd be happy at this point.  I really look forward to this wave, since some of the rumors sound pretty cool.

I hope the Obi is either some kit bash of the pilot sculpt or the Trophy swimming version that's been in a drawer since 2000.  I'd be happy with either.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on February 28, 2006, 09:13 PM
Yep, I have wanted those little droids as well.  Sigh.  I always forget them when Scott runs his Top 10 figures for each movie list.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 1, 2006, 09:20 AM
Yep, I have wanted those little droids as well.  Sigh. 

Me too. They're cute. I figured we'd have seen them as a pack in to a basic figure already.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jedi_Assassin on March 1, 2006, 07:31 PM
Chewie used the Outlander Club Obi boots, at least las time I checked.ß
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Rob on June 2, 2006, 11:59 AM
Saga-047 Holographic Darth Maul:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_holomaul.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_holomaul.jpg)

Saga-048 Obi-Wan Kenobi:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_obiwan.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_obiwan.jpg)

Saga-049 Representative Been:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_rep.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_rep.jpg)

Saga-050 Naboo Flight Crew:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_naboo.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_naboo.jpg)

Saga-051 Dud Bolt and Mars Guo:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_2pack.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_2pack.jpg)

Saga-052 Gragra:
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_naboo_gragra.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_gragra.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 2, 2006, 12:21 PM
It finally happened. We're getting a Gi-Joe figure in a SW assortment. ;)

Nice little wave. Inexpensive for me since there are no big army builders aside from the  Gi-Joe Naboo soldier which I won't go crazy on.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jim on June 2, 2006, 01:17 PM
Here is the new breakdown:

(47) Holo Darth MAul
(48) Obi-Wan
(50) Naboo Pilot
(51) Podracers
(52) Gragra
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on June 2, 2006, 01:18 PM
Why does poor Dud Bolt have a styrofoam peanut attached to his head via rubber band?   ???

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_2pack.jpg)

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jim on June 2, 2006, 01:26 PM
Why does poor Dud Bolt have a styrofoam peanut attached to his head via rubber band?   ???

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_2pack.jpg)



Maybe its a Cantina Han head underneath 8)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on June 2, 2006, 01:30 PM
WOW! All new sculpts? Good figures with good articulation? Yay!

Gungan Senator - Awesome! It'll pegwarm big time, but it looks great. I like the staff too.

Gragra - Another amazing figure! I wish they rereleased a Jar Jar to go with her though. She'll make a good background figure.

Holo Maul - Holo fig = pass.

Naboo Guy - Why is he so big? Too GI-Joeish to me... I'll still get one though.

Podracers - Cool! They can't do much though, since we don't have their pods.

Obi-Wan - Yuck. Why is the braid painted on? They have the original TPM figure with the sculpted braid, don't they? I'll pass. How hard would it have been to repaint the ROTS Pilot Obi-Wan body and give it a TPM ball jointed Obi-Wan head?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on June 2, 2006, 01:37 PM
WOW! All new sculpts? Good figures with good articulation? Yay!

Gungan Senator - Awesome! It'll pegwarm big time, but it looks great. I like the staff too.

Gragra - Another amazing figure! I wish they rereleased a Jar Jar to go with her though. She'll make a good background figure.

Holo Maul - Holo fig = pass.

Naboo Guy - Why is he so big? Too GI-Joeish to me... I'll still get one though.

Podracers - Cool! They can't do much though, since we don't have their pods.

Obi-Wan - Yuck. Why is the braid painted on? They have the original TPM figure with the sculpted braid, don't they? I'll pass. How hard would it have been to repaint the ROTS Pilot Obi-Wan body and give it a TPM ball jointed Obi-Wan head?

That Obi-Wan is the Soft Goods version with the "real" hair braid.

I think Dud Bolt has an ice-pack or something like that on his head from the Podrace crash.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on June 2, 2006, 02:01 PM
Naboo Pilot - Disappointed with that one.  Pass

Podracers - Not the ones I would have selected but they are okay...probably get it. 

Graga - I'll get her.

Hologram Maul - Just don't like the sculpt they chose for this.  Pass

Kenobi - Pass - just not interested

Rep Been - Pretty cool I'll get that. 

Overall just not very excited for this wave. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2006, 02:18 PM
If you look at the Kenobi figure, this isn't the same as the soft good EPI version.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_obiwan.jpg)

The soft goods EPI version didn't have articulated hands or elbows, this one looks like it does.  But the head is definitely the same.  Looks like a custom kit-bash.

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on June 2, 2006, 02:22 PM
Yep your right!... it's probably OWK (Jedi Knight) with OWK (Jedi Duel) arms.

(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/episode1/obiwankenobijediknight/lf.jpg)(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/episode1/obiwankenobijediduel/lf.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on June 2, 2006, 02:44 PM
I'm glad they are putting out some new TPM figures, because I know they've been lacking and a lot of people were hoping for some more.  I'm not personally overly excited about this wave, but the figures don't look too bad.  Depending on what the Obi-Wan ends up being, I think I might just be getting the podracers if anything.  We'll see though, it depends once I see them in person.  If nothing else is taking my money, I might be more inclined to pick up the new figures like Gragra or the Gungan.

Depending on how this is shipped though, this really looks like pegwarm city to me.  Looking at all the Geonosians, etc. on the pegs makes me think the same thing will happen to the Gungan, and maybe to the rest of this wave.  Aside from the recent ROTS push, the prequels just don't seem to sell quite as well overall.  Maybe I'm wrong, but this wave just doesn't look like its going to jump off the pegs to many people.  Hopefully it will sell better than I think though.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2006, 02:47 PM
Wow, those are NOT good. What a kitbash nightmare of a wave. That Naboo tech looks to have Fire Speeder Pilot legs and something mutant from GI Joe for arms. The last thing we needed was another bad TPM Obi-Wan with a shoddy likeness and outdated articulation, all wrapped up in a figure sure to kill the chances of a quality resculpt any time soon. Holographic figures are becoming a bigger joke than silver painted exclusives.

The new sculpts are ok, but nothing amazing, with the possible exception of Gragra.

Thumbs down.  >:(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on June 2, 2006, 02:58 PM
Let's Speculate:

Holo Maul: I might just get this. It's plain and simple, but it's hard to pass up a decent holographic version of an already-cool figure.

Obi-Wan: Meh...I'll definitely be passing on this one.

Rep Been: Yes! Wow! This is better than I expected to be! I'm definitely getting him.

Naboo Pilot: I'm not sure on this one. I might get it, but I might not. It doesn't seem to flashy or interesting to me. It just depends on how much money I have at the time.

Pod racers: Once again, I'm not too sure. My budget will probably decide whether I get these or not.

Gragra: AGAIN, I will only be getting this if I have enough extra money. I'd much rather by 2 of the new Luke's than buy a fat lady (which is exactly why I'm not voting for Yarna).
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 2, 2006, 03:19 PM
Holo Maul: I'll give it a transparent look
Obi Won  : ::)
Rep Been: Alright, looks good..although the case quantity dicates it will pegwarm
Yams pilot: pretty geeky :-\. The helmet looks oK if not for the sweet potato color
Pod Racers: Intrigued..what's with the bag-head?
Graga: My Fav! ;D..wondering about what Gregg said about his mouth....It does look like it's lower jaw moves! You Wanna Wupi?Looks like a hinge there on the right side of it's face!

Regardless...have to buy one of each to complete numbered line :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 03:26 PM
Graga: My Fav! ;D..wondering about what Greg said about his mouth....It does look like it's lower jaw moves! You Wanna Wupi?Looks like a hing there on the right side of it's face!

Who said that about Graga's mouth?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 2, 2006, 03:34 PM
the same guy that said this and signed it?http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=12592.msg231631#msg231631


Was it ahhh Virex?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 03:37 PM
the same guy that said this and signed it?http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=12592.msg231631#msg231631


Was it ahhh Virex?

Oh.  I hate that guy. 

But I don't think his name's Gregg.  Or Greg.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 2, 2006, 03:38 PM
Nah, he just signed yet another alias again....pfft
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on June 2, 2006, 04:08 PM
Call me crazy, but one thing I'm disappointed in is the TPM logo on the stands. Didn't LFL come up with an "alternative/classic" TPM logo like the AOTC one Hasbro used on the Geonosis figures?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 2, 2006, 04:30 PM
Gragra- Cool, but will probably pass.

Naboo Flight Crew- Awesome, will pick up.

Podracer 2-Pack- I love 2-packs and I love obscure aliens, so this is a must for me. Will pick up.

Representative Been- Pass.

Holo Maul- Nice, will pick up.

Obi-Wan- Pass.

Good wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2006, 05:23 PM
Gragra- Awesome, I can't wait.

Naboo Flight Crew- Looks a little odd, but i will pick it up.

Podracer 2-Pack- Another set i love, very cool.

Representative Been- Good enough for me.

Holo Maul- I'll pick it up.

Obi-Wan- Passing on this one.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 2, 2006, 05:45 PM
For reference...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_holomaul.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_obiwan.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_rep.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_naboo.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_2pack.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/naboo_gragra.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on June 2, 2006, 06:27 PM
I'm buying them all,Damn you Hasbro! :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on June 2, 2006, 06:54 PM
Oh okay.  That yellow dude is supposed to be a flight crew member and not a pilot.  That make a little bit of sense now.  I guess?  I thought it was going to be one of those pilots with the long jacket/trench coat type things.  Oh well. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ryan on June 2, 2006, 07:21 PM
I love logging on and seeing pictures of new toys. :)

Gragra- Awesome looking figure. I'll be picking up one for sure, and maybe another one or tow for customs.

Naboo Flight Crew- This guy does look a little strange, with the Joe shoulders and all. hopefully there are variants with different heads. I'll probably pick up a couple, somewhere from 2 to 4. Anyone else notice how much he looks like Teemu Selanne?

Podracer 2-Pack- Mars Guo! This may be the highlight of the wave for me. Mars Guo was my favorite Podraer in TPM. And he comes with a Dud Bolt? Even better.

Representative Been- I would have like to have seen some ROTS styles softgoods, like Shaaki Ti or Luminara's, so he could sit down. Oh well. I'll pick one up, maybe 2 or 3 for some other representatives.

Holo Maul- I haven't quite decided on this one yet. I may pick it up, I may not.

Obi-Wan- I'm going to wait for Jared's photos to decide on this one. If it had been a SA kitbash using the ROTS pilot body I'd have been all over it.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 2, 2006, 08:11 PM
Another plus to the Naboo Flight Crew Technician is that he looks a lot like the Republic Naval Mechanic in CW Season 1. 
 
 
 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 2, 2006, 08:40 PM
Crewman looks bulky as hell... Body just looks way too blocky.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 2, 2006, 09:43 PM
I am not too excited about these figures, but I hope they pegwarm so I can get them all. But I hate that Darth Maul. Why pick the worst version ever? Could they have just repacked the previous holomaul in a different color?

I'd buy an extra of that to open!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 3, 2006, 02:05 AM
Weird wave...  Nabboo/E1 are a bad memory to a lot so I think the "desire" for new figures in this film's catalogue isn't as high as other films...  Still, there's a lot to like there as well.

-Pod Racers...  I'm not a HUGE fan of the pod racers myself.  The PR didn't have the staying power with me like the Cantina or JP did, and the aliens were very cartoony for my tastes...  That said, TWO pod racers in one pack isn't bad.  That feels "worth it".  I'm not "excited" about these two but I'm happy to get something new... 

-Rep Been...  I honestly couldn't give a **** about this guy,a nd I'm amazed any time I see these guys on people's wishlists to tell you the truth.  It's new...  it'll look ok by Boss Ass I guess, but that's about it.  I'm really disinterested in this guy.  The irony though?  I'll buy a couple because I recall more than one of this guy standing around.  I'm a moron.

-Holo Maul...  OOOOOOK  Bad pose since he stood with his arms all folded in a huff (ala the first holo Maul figure they made) so I dunno, but whatever...  Holo figures aren't overly interesting to me so I hate to see more than one or two a year at most.  They're too easy to overdo and they always feel like a rip-off on some level.  That figure should be $2, not $7.

-Gragra...  Coolest of the wave, Gragra is one of the only interesting figures from E1 (other than resculpts) that I can think of myself...  The articulation looks good, the sculpt looks fantastic, the accessories look spot-on...  Does the pez dispenser have Gragra's stand and all?  If so I may need to get that just for the sort of little diorama to go with the figure...  Love this one.

-Naboo Ground Crew/Tech...  These guys were EVERYWHERE when Amidala evacuated as well as when she returned to Naboo and formed all the resistance fighters together...  That's reason enough to buy a lot of this figure.  The fact that Hasbro gave it pretty good looking articulation, and a removable helmet, is making me love what they did...  Guy's got a pinhead but other than that I think he's pretty cool looking.

Isn't it sort of pathetic though that the best army builder from the battle of Naboo is the flight crewman?  Neither Naboo soldier/royal guard was particularly good, nor was Panaka...  I want resculpts dammit.

-Obi-Wan...  It looks like he has poseable wrists there so I'm wondering what's up with the arms.  It'd be really nice if Hasbro put a LITTLE extra effort into this one by using more recent Jedi parts to form Obi-Wan's body under that robe.  More poseable stuff from the Col. 2 Jedi from 2005...  I could deal with the less than stellar headsculpt for that.  If it's ANY of the E1 Obi sculpts in their entirety under there though, they're all pretty shabby really.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Rob on June 3, 2006, 02:26 AM
Everything in this wave looks pretty good to me except for the Maul.   We get it, the holo figures are cheap to make and can be sold for 7 bucks still - but enough already.

I'm quite happy to be getting a handful of actual, legitimate, NEW figures for a change - hell, they're not even resculpts. 

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on June 3, 2006, 06:44 AM
I looked at the pictures and to be honest, this is a wave I am not going to pre-order nor will I actively hunt for. IF I spot a Gragra I will pick one up, and if I don't no big loss. This is the first wave this year that looking at it, I can say with total assurance, I'll pass. Nothing here is of nterest and nothing here is worth my money.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nirvana on June 3, 2006, 08:01 AM
I think I'll pass on every one except for the Flight Crew...the yellow doesn't do much for me, but I see alot of potential custom fodder in there.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: JediShawn on June 3, 2006, 09:13 AM
This wave really does not interest me, save for Gragra and maybe Obi-Wan Kenobi since I do not have a The Phantom Menace version yet.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: ruiner on June 3, 2006, 01:45 PM
This wave of mostly newly tooled figures suprises me.  Hasbro decides to actually invest money into new molds and these are the guys they pick?

A Gungan, pod racers, and a flight crew dude (I'm not including Gagara because he's cool)?

If you're going to spend money on tooling, do some figures that people want - Padme, SA Qui Gon, etc.

Heck, I'd prefer they didn't spend any money on the Naboo wave and allocate it to another OT wave.

They could re-release TC-14, R2-B1,  and Sio Bibble along with the Evo Maul and they'd be almost there.  Throw in the Soft Goods Obi Wan and you have a complete wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 3, 2006, 04:10 PM
and a flight crew dude (I'm not including Gagara because he's cool)?



Hey! The Naboo Flight Crew is the coolest figure in this wave! HE IS THE STAR OF THIS WAVE!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 3, 2006, 04:46 PM
See now, to me the Carkoon Wave was the stinker of this year's lineup.  Dull figures, bad articulation for the most part, and only a few "new" ones...  I think it's the TPM subject matter that stacks the deck against Naboo wave.

For me, the Flight Crew guy is one of the best of the wave because at the end of the day he's an army builder.  There were a lot of them running around at the final battle and during the escape, the articulation's what the line's MINIMUM standard should be too...  He's no more dull to me than the IMp. Officer from POTJ or a Scanner Tech/Yavin Tech figure would be, and I could only hope they'd be as nicely articulated.  I'm actually pumped about that figure because it's a decent army builder, and decent figure overall...  The TPM stigma looms over it though.

Gragra's the wave winner though.  Fantastic sculpt, and lots of goodies... 

The Crewman makes me long for a new Naboo SOldier, a new Panaka, and a new Naboo Royal Guard now...  Those figures were all less than stellar, even in their day.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 3, 2006, 04:51 PM
For me, the Flight Crew guy is one of the best of the wave

Good thinking Jesse.  ;)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on June 4, 2006, 01:56 AM
As I have been looking at the Flight Crew guy, I realized he looks like a younger Sebastian Shaw/Anakin Skywalker from POTF (at least to me). I have to agree, that this figure is good custom fodder but that is about it. For me, Gragra is the only figure I think I want for sure, maybe 2 or 3 Flight Crew guys for customizing. Maybe.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Rob on June 4, 2006, 02:52 AM
If you're going to spend money on tooling, do some figures that people want - Padme, SA Qui Gon, etc.

Heck, I'd prefer they didn't spend any money on the Naboo wave and allocate it to another OT wave.

They could re-release TC-14, R2-B1,  and Sio Bibble along with the Evo Maul and they'd be almost there.  Throw in the Soft Goods Obi Wan and you have a complete wave.

Don't give them any ideas!  While if they're going to repack figures, I'd certainly prefer it be ones like Sio Bibble and others that were hard to find when they came out originally - but in ANY case where Hasbro decides to make entirely new figures, I think they should be furiously applauded!   :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on June 4, 2006, 01:52 PM
and a flight crew dude (I'm not including Gagara because he's cool)?



Hey! The Naboo Flight Crew is the coolest figure in this wave! HE IS THE STAR OF THIS WAVE!

LOL!  I think that Naboo Flight Crew is possibly one of the worst figures I've seen lately.   But that's me. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 4, 2006, 02:32 PM
and a flight crew dude (I'm not including Gagara because he's cool)?



Hey! The Naboo Flight Crew is the coolest figure in this wave! HE IS THE STAR OF THIS WAVE!

LOL!  I think that Naboo Flight Crew is possibly one of the worst figures I've seen lately.   But that's me. 

Oh well, more for me then.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 4, 2006, 03:20 PM
If you're going to spend money on tooling, do some figures that people want - Padme, SA Qui Gon, etc.

Heck, I'd prefer they didn't spend any money on the Naboo wave and allocate it to another OT wave.

They could re-release TC-14, R2-B1,  and Sio Bibble along with the Evo Maul and they'd be almost there.  Throw in the Soft Goods Obi Wan and you have a complete wave.

Don't give them any ideas!  While if they're going to repack figures, I'd certainly prefer it be ones like Sio Bibble and others that were hard to find when they came out originally - but in ANY case where Hasbro decides to make entirely new figures, I think they should be furiously applauded!   :)

You have the greatest Avatar that I have ever seen! :D

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on June 8, 2006, 10:54 AM
A look under Obi-Wan's robe...  looks like the original Ep1 Obi-Wan body with the Soft Goods Obi-Wan head.   >:(

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/86960_obi-wan_kenobi.jpg)


And in the new Hasbro (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=news&newsid=B004993D-D56F-E112-43B20BE5AA0320F6) pics, the Flight Crew Guy still looks ugly...  :-\

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: jedipurge on June 8, 2006, 11:34 AM
i really hope this isn't the final product for the flight crew.  what's with the GI Joe arms?  I see a lot of custom potential with him so i hope he changes a little.  as for the obi guess i can finally do that custom i've been meaning to do now that we know big H what be doing him up right.  what a disappointment.

Hunter I love your Avatar.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 8, 2006, 11:52 AM
For better or worse, I look at almost everything in this hobby through the eyes of a customizer.  So in regards to Obi Wan, I think this new kitbash sucks and if you want a better one, try your hand at customizing.  I made a custom version of EPI Obi Wan not too long ago, it's not perfect but I'll take my custom over this Hasbro offering.

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/UG07.jpg)

As for the Flight Crew guy, he's a boring figure.  I happen to love boring figures though... they are great for custom fodder.  I want about 3-4 of them as Naboo Flight Crew, then I can see myself wanting up to a dozen more for various customs, like Coruscant Flight Crew, Coruscant workers, Bespin workers, etc.  Looks like a pegwarmer to me, and that will make it easier on me to find some to customize.

 :)

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on June 8, 2006, 12:02 PM
Well, all of the Naboo wave except for Gragra and Rep Been are horrible IMO. And that Luke pic is great!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on June 8, 2006, 12:17 PM
Well, all of the Naboo wave except for Gragra and Rep Been are horrible.

I don't know about that...  in addition to Been and Gragra, I'm digging the Pod Racer Pilots too.

I didn't think they'd ever re-visit those guys, so it's nice to add a few more of them to the shelf.  Yeah, the Pod Race seemed out of place in the movie, but I did enjoy all the character designs they came up with for the pilots. :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on June 8, 2006, 01:10 PM
Mual looks sucky now,I may have to see him in person first before I get him.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on June 8, 2006, 01:29 PM
Better pics... the Flight Crew still looks terrible, I agree with everyone in my hopes that the arms/shoulders come out looking better. The rest is great though, except for Maul and Kenobi, which are the only two figures I'm passing on.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: BrentS on June 8, 2006, 01:31 PM
I really like this new wave. 

Maul doesn't look as good in the photo as I hoped and the flight crew guy looks like his head is too small.  However, I'm digging all of the others in this wave.  Its going to be expensive again.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: mr director on June 8, 2006, 03:03 PM
Looking at the picture Maul's face doesn't even look like him.  Plus I know people probably want  lightsabers, but I think for the holograms that they shouldn't.  Maul was not holding a lightsaber in his hologram in the movie, his arms were folded.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 8, 2006, 03:27 PM
Yeah, if they are going to to a Holo-Maul, they really need to use an all new sculpt, or they could even have repacked this -

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/EP1lightupmaulfr.jpg)

If they had repacked that, perhaps with some sort of cool pack-in (like a seated holo Sidious?) that would make more sense to me... maybe they could make a deluxe out of that...

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 8, 2006, 04:33 PM
Flight Crew looks even better! This is one cool figure!

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: P-Siddy on June 8, 2006, 04:39 PM
This wave really doesn't do much for me. This one ranks about the same as the Carkoon one. Maybe Obi-Wan will tempt me, I don't know...

and Gragra was on Tatooine... far from the Battle on Naboo.

Must be having a bad day.  :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on June 8, 2006, 07:20 PM
Flight Crew looks even better! This is one cool figure!

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)
Oh yes, please give me 10 of them. ::)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on June 8, 2006, 08:37 PM
I do admire HunterofThePegs' enthusiasm over the Naboo Flight Crem Member or whatever that is supposed to be.   I just don't get why they made him that blocky looking.  Does someone have a picture of him or them from TPM?  I just want to see what they were basing that from.  I kind of remember guys in yellow like that but it seems like they had a cap or hat instead of a helmet.  I know they made it for TPM but can't remember this guy they made. 

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 8, 2006, 08:40 PM
He just looks blocky because he's not in a pose or anything. But once you buy him(Which you should), open him, and futz around with him a little, he won't appear as blocky.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 8, 2006, 08:43 PM
I think Hunter's right that he can be made look more natural with all the articulation he has...  If I had a complaint it's his pinhead...  Beyond that, I am sure the articulation lets you get him in less of a stiff corpse look. :)

I like this wave for its newness...  2 alien podracers, Gragra (my fav of the wave I think), and a nice army builder...  Hasbro lists these guys as "soldiers", not groundcrew.  Tough to say who's right on that but there sure were a lot of these guys in E1 as I recall so I dunno...  If it's a soldier, it's even better to me just from a character standpoint.

No figure in the Naboo Wave has my attention like the ENdor Rebel Soldiers though.  Those are sweet. :)

Anyway, this wave is ok...  Even the Obi-Wan looks ok to me, to an extent, so it's not a bad wave I think...  It helps cover some of the often-overlooked Episode 1 figures too, though no resculpts people have been asking for now for a while.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 8, 2006, 09:04 PM
For reference, a pic of all the Naboo Wave together...

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87084-gungam-rep.-bean.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87086_dnd_bolt.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87086b-mars-gno.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87088-gragra.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/86960_obi-wan_kenobi.jpg)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87090_holographic_darth_maul.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 8, 2006, 09:27 PM
Damn, I need that Walmart Maul (folded arms) sooooooooo badly.

The "Tatooine" holo version looks like he is sweeping the floor. Who poses these things? Anyone notice that the blue holos are spirits? Doesn't his face look spectral in that pic?

Yeah, if they are going to to a Holo-Maul, they really need to use an all new sculpt, or they could even have repacked this -

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/EP1lightupmaulfr.jpg)

If they had repacked that, perhaps with some sort of cool pack-in (like a seated holo Sidious?) that would make more sense to me... maybe they could make a deluxe out of that...

 :)

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2006, 07:08 PM
There's been some talk about these figures sharing parts (more specifically, legs), so here they are.  The boots look similar, but that's about it.  Naboo guy looks all brand-new to me.

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Modern/The_Saga_Collection/Basic_Figures/022_Firespeeder_Pilot/saga_fsp_f.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2006, 08:16 PM
I agree, there's no parts sharing there...  Even lightening the photo of the Naboo guy you can see the shinguard on his boots are different...  Definitely not parts sharing though.

The Naboo guy's body is nice and generic for maybe an ICMG headswap.  Just a thought. :)

To me, I still like that guy...  I can deal with the headsculpt (looks better with the hat).  Hasbro's calling him a Soldier...  Everyone always just assumed him to be a flight crewman before, and now I like him even more if he's not just some guy that handles luggage.  To me he's no less interesting to buy 10 of him than a Hoth Rebel or even a Scout Trooper...  I'll pick up an army of that guy and I'm glad to do so...  Especially since all the past Naboo troops have been weak efforts.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 12, 2006, 09:01 PM
I agree on this Naboo guy... he does look a little blocky, but I really am looking forward to this figure, mostly for customs.

Maul and Obi Wan will pegwarm like crazy, and the Gungan might too.  Actually they all could, but I think that Gragra will be popular.

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 12, 2006, 09:10 PM
Hopefully, especially at 2x, the Naboo Flight Crew will pegwarm so I have a shot at him. Obi and Maul probably won't pegwarm, we haven't seen a Maul in years and the kids love Obi.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on June 12, 2006, 09:15 PM
Here's my perspective on who will pegwarm and who won't:

Naboo Pilot: He will be hard to find at first, yet he will be easily attainable later (just like the #41 clone).
Rep Been: Even though he's a great figure, he'll pegwarm just because he has a boring part in the movies (just like Lushros Dofine).
Podracer Pilots: Unlike past podracers, they will be sort of hard to find.
Gragra: The fat ugly woman will be the next Comamnder Cody! Err...uhh....not exactly. But she will be hard to find.
Holo Maul: Just like Gummi Mundi, he will pegwarm.
Obi-Wan: Since he is an old rehash, he will pegwarm.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 13, 2006, 12:59 AM
The Naboo guy's body is nice and generic for maybe an ICMG headswap.  Just a thought. :)

Just an ill-informed thought, is more like it.   ::)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/ecg.gif)
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)

It's difficult to tell, given the brevity and fuzziness of the ESB clip, but even so, it appears there are enough differences in the jumpsuits that a simple headswap simply wouldn't suffice.

The jumpsuits are different--the top of Willrow's looks like it zips right up the middle, while Naboo Guy's has that funky flap thing.  The legs are different--Willrow's has the pockets/pouches, while the Naboo Guy has no pockets at all.  Naboo Guy has a belt, while Willrow doesn't.  Willrow's right sleeve has a cuff-type thing above the elbow, and his left arm is equipped with a couple of techno-gadgets.  Naboo Guy has none of these things.

And then there's the articulation.  The crap-ass articulation on Naboo Guy's elbows.  It may be okay for Naboo Guy, but it probably wouldn't even allow for our friend Willrow to carry his Cuisinart as he dashes through the corridors of Cloud City.  And then there's the cut elbow on Naboo's right arm--they're so terrible, that those awful, "action-feature" hinge elbow joints that were so big with Saga '02 and '03 would actually be better, and would more-easily allow for Willrow's right arm to flail wildly behind him as he makes his desperate escape.

Finally, the paunch.  Willrow's got a hint of one, Naboo Guy does not.

To sum up, Official Jedi Defender Action Figure Reviewer, I'm embarrassed that you, who have turned bitching about 100% film accuracy in your toys into an artform, somehow thinks it okay for Hasbro to simply slap a new head on Naboo Guy and call it Willrow Hood.

You're selling yourself short, you're selling the membership of Jedi Defender short, and most-importantly, you're selling Willrow Hood short.

You should be ashamed of yourself.  I know I am.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on June 13, 2006, 02:45 AM
My predictions of the warmers & non-warmers:
Gargra-May be HTF,but not as hard as Scorch,Utapua Clone & Cody-Collectors & scalpers might go crazy.
Rep Been-Warmer,kids won't know who he is like Lushros :-\
Holo Mual-Kids don't want Holos!plus this guy sucks in sculpt so I'm passing
Obi-Wan-May warm or not,I have yet to see a TSC ROTS Obi,strange
Pod Racers-Won't warm,but not HTF
Naboo Pilot-Maybe HTF,since he's a possible army builder
Endor Confrontation Vader-Maybe HTF at first like Hoth Vader but later won't
Endor Luke-Not a warmer,but not HTF sort of like Mos Eisley Luke
Endor Rebel-One version may be not HTF,but the other will,both won't warm
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 13, 2006, 04:07 AM
Quote
Just an ill-informed thought, is more like it.

I was gonna try for a witty comeback but you're right on that.  I've never studied ICMG like you have though...   ::)  No wonder Scott loves you.  :-* 

You're right though, that outfit's pretty far off...  I can't tell because the damn thing keeps moving, but I can see some of the details...  Maybe it was just wishful thinking on my part to get Hasbro to do it in some half-assed way at least? 

I still like the Naboo guy, and you sir can put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 13, 2006, 09:19 AM
My predictions of the warmers & non-warmers:
Gargra-May be HTF,but not as hard as Scorch,Utapua Clone & Cody-Collectors & scalpers might go crazy.
Rep Been-Warmer,kids won't know who he is like Lushros :-\
Holo Mual-Kids don't want Holos!plus this guy sucks in sculpt so I'm passing
Obi-Wan-May warm or not,I have yet to see a TSC ROTS Obi,strange
Pod Racers-Won't warm,but not HTF
Naboo Pilot-Maybe HTF,since he's a possible army builder
Endor Confrontation Vader-Maybe HTF at first like Hoth Vader but later won't
Endor Luke-Not a warmer,but not HTF sort of like Mos Eisley Luke
Endor Rebel-One version may be not HTF,but the other will,both won't warm

There's no real Clones or Troopers in this wave. There's not even any real Boba Fett, so I think after the intitial, IMG! the wave! wares off, I think the entire wave will move slow.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 13, 2006, 11:17 AM


(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87085-naboo-soldier.jpg)

You should be ashamed of yourself.  I know I am.

You're ashamed of yourself? Pfft!

PS: The naboo figure does look like it has Camel toe= not a good mach for Willrow :-[
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on June 13, 2006, 03:36 PM
Well I heard that you do not want a man with camel toe fixing your starfighter, it is just plain wrong :-X
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 13, 2006, 04:56 PM
(http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/5468-yellowdude.jpg)

The Naboo Flight Crew has been found! I'm looking forward to this figure even more.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Smartypants1635 on June 13, 2006, 06:13 PM
In that Screen shot it looks like there is a bit of ribbing in the shirt going veritcal, but on the figure there is none to be found.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 13, 2006, 06:52 PM
I'm not quite sure why a big deal was made about finding the guy...  He's actually fairly abundant at the escape scenes on Naboo, as well as when the queen and her group return to Naboo and attack Theed...  There's a good many of these guys around actually, so it's not like that was the only scene they were in... 

Just seemed to me a lot was made of nothing.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on June 14, 2006, 03:19 PM
I will be honest.  I don't remember these guys at all.  I am sure they are there but they must not have left that much of an impression on most people.  I remember the yellow pilots and some dudes running around in yellow with funky caps on their head but not these guys.  Oh well. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 15, 2006, 12:07 AM
The pilots wore trenchcoats and were sort of reddish orange...  These guys were considered flight techs/ground crew by most people till Hasbro's now calling them Naboo Royal Soldiers...  They're there, but I think they just blended in with the variety of troopers that Naboo seemed to employ.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 18, 2006, 08:43 PM
You know what would be great to rerelease, especially with the Naboo Flight Crew and Obi coming out and all?

The Episode 1 Flash Speeder

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/ep1vehflashspeederboxfr.jpg)

It could retail for $10-15...
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 18, 2006, 11:02 PM
Blech.  I always thought that was such a boring vehicle.  I know it's supposed to be the precursor to the Landspeeder, but that blue is frickin' ugly.  :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on June 19, 2006, 10:25 AM
You know what would be great to rerelease, especially with the Naboo Flight Crew and Obi coming out and all?

The Episode 1 Flash Speeder

I'd rather not see that thing re-released.  You can buy it for $5-10 on eBay, so there is no reason for them to re-release it again for $10-15.

It would make sense I suppose, but I'd much rather see a bunch of other stuff from Ep1 first (like NEW Pod Racers) before we see that thing again...
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dan on June 19, 2006, 11:50 AM
I think I am still suffering from the Phantom Avalanche. Almost anything from that movie reminds me of the HUGE glut of products, and just seems less desirable. I think I am passing on this wave entirely, but I've been wrong before.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 19, 2006, 11:52 AM
Can't you get the Flash speeder for like 50 cents on e-bay? :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on June 19, 2006, 02:43 PM
Ironically they are going for about that.  1 or 2 bucks is the going price lately with some big shipping charges.  Might be worth your time HOTP since you want it. ;)


If you would have said the bigger speeder then I would be all for it but not this one.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on June 19, 2006, 04:25 PM
My whole deal on the Naboo Crewman is that Hasbro/Fans/etc for years said they would never make a figure like Ice Cream Maker Guy because its peg warm city.  I think he'll sell just fine...and ICMG is basically this same figure with a new head and accessory.  I never ever ever want to hear the "pegwarmer" thing again regarding ICMG because if they make this dude, they can make anything
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 19, 2006, 04:57 PM
Agreed on the flash speeder, it's cheapity cheap on Ebay and at toy shows, so I'm not thinking it's a good re-release.  Not much at all from E1 is a good re-release though either.  From Sio Bibble onward, it's all dull.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 19, 2006, 06:04 PM
...and ICMG is basically this same figure with a new head and accessory.

 >:(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 19, 2006, 06:18 PM
...and ICMG is basically this same figure with a new head and accessory.

 >:(

You shoudn't be mad. If they used this mold they'd be using the best possible mold.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 19, 2006, 10:05 PM
You shoudn't be mad. If they used this mold they'd be using the best possible mold.

As I already explained in Reply #109 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8609.msg234593#msg234593), there are enough differences between them that a new head and ice cream maker accessory simply wouldn't do Willrow Hood justice. 

But I totally agree with Scott in that if they can make some no-name extra from the piece-of-**** Star Wars movie, then surely they can make some no-name extra from the best Star Wars movie, too.

(Oh, and the Flash Speeder sucks.  SUCKS.  I bought that thing on clearance for a couple bucks years ago, but it was so awful, they shoulda paid ME to take it.  I've heard that there's a Dollar General store up in Wyoming who still has a shelf full of these things, even to this day, seven years later.  They can't give 'em away.  The only thing a re-release would do is guarantee that nothing else from it's assortment would ever see the light of day, EVER.)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2006, 10:27 AM
You shoudn't be mad. If they used this mold they'd be using the best possible mold.

As I already explained in Reply #109 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8609.msg234593#msg234593), there are enough differences between them that a new head and ice cream maker accessory simply wouldn't do Willrow Hood justice. 

But I totally agree with Scott in that if they can make some no-name extra from the piece-of-**** Star Wars movie, then surely they can make some no-name extra from the best Star Wars movie, too.

(Oh, and the Flash Speeder sucks.  SUCKS.  I bought that thing on clearance for a couple bucks years ago, but it was so awful, they shoulda paid ME to take it.  I've heard that there's a Dollar General store up in Wyoming who still has a shelf full of these things, even to this day, seven years later.  They can't give 'em away.  The only thing a re-release would do is guarantee that nothing else from it's assortment would ever see the light of day, EVER.)
Basically didn't mean its the same, I know he's got a different jumpsuit and he should have more articulation to recreate his great escape but its still at the end of the day a guy in an orange jumpsuit
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 20, 2006, 10:45 AM
You shoudn't be mad. If they used this mold they'd be using the best possible mold.

As I already explained in Reply #109 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8609.msg234593#msg234593), there are enough differences between them that a new head and ice cream maker accessory simply wouldn't do Willrow Hood justice. 

But I totally agree with Scott in that if they can make some no-name extra from the piece-of-**** Star Wars movie, then surely they can make some no-name extra from the best Star Wars movie, too.

(Oh, and the Flash Speeder sucks.  SUCKS.  I bought that thing on clearance for a couple bucks years ago, but it was so awful, they shoulda paid ME to take it.  I've heard that there's a Dollar General store up in Wyoming who still has a shelf full of these things, even to this day, seven years later.  They can't give 'em away.  The only thing a re-release would do is guarantee that nothing else from it's assortment would ever see the light of day, EVER.)
Basically didn't mean its the same, I know he's got a different jumpsuit and he should have more articulation to recreate his great escape but its still at the end of the day a guy in an orange jumpsuit

Do you. . .  have your language filter turned on?

 :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2006, 11:38 AM
 :-[
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on June 20, 2006, 11:59 AM
:-[

Consider yourself out of the will.

 >:(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 20, 2006, 12:59 PM
Actually, I might buy a new Flash Speeder if they made it bigger, but a re-release, I'd pass. 

Not too many things related to EPI that I want to see re-released, but there are a few that would be a smart decision in my opinion -

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/EP1eopieloose2-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/e1tc14loose-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/EP1r2b1loose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/POTJbossnassloose-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/01cardbackloose-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/POTJsebulbaloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/EP1pitdroidsloose-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/e1siobibbleloose-m.jpg)  (http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/potjbattledroidsecurityloose-m.jpg)

That's the only rehashes of EPI theme figures I ever want to see again.  Some new sculpts of others would be ok though.

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on June 20, 2006, 01:48 PM
(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/01cardbackloose-m.jpg)


I don't even remember that figure :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on June 20, 2006, 03:09 PM
It was pretty rare... I have a couple loose and am glad I got them when I did.  Here's some on ebay...

ASCENSION GUN AMIDALA (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=ascension+gun+amidala&category0=)

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on June 20, 2006, 03:10 PM
Most people did not get her.  I am glad I have two of her.   ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 20, 2006, 03:15 PM
The Security Droid is a great candidate for rerelease. Not that the other Chewie suggested aren't, but the droid is the one I'm most interested in.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on June 20, 2006, 07:59 PM
I'd say the Security Droid is a good candidate as well.  Great sculpt, the plastic was good, the figure was poseable, and they were prevelant in E3 to a pretty great extent (Invisible Hand bridge, hallways, Mustafar Warroom scenes, etc.).

On the others...  eh.

Sio Bibble is doomed to pegwarm if released in ANY quantity I think.  Perhaps in a multi-pack but the old fogie hardly screams buy me in any packaging format.  I'd say Ascension Amidala would be a so-so choice in a Naboo themed wave...  She's the hard-to-find one, so I guess that'd be her benefit.  If it was packed with various army builders and her (to a lesser extent) I think people might go for it.  Put too many out though and she'll suck as hard as the original Padme battle did...

R2-B1 had better be a repaint of a new mold.  That figure's so outdated now that re-releasing it is a slap in the face to collectors to me.  He's not impossible to find so I'm of the opinion that letting that one go and repainting it is the true way to run with it.  TC-14 isn't a bad sculpt, I could stand a re-release of that...  Considering the number of chrome protocol droids in the classic trilogy too, there's reason to buy 3 even if people wanted to.  The pit droids are ok but I think people would rather see the European bonus ones than the US release 2-pack. 

Sebulba I could live without.  He wasn't ever terribly hard to find on the POTJ cards, at least not in my area he wasn't.  He's a great figure really, and often overlooked, but I don't think podracers are super popular overall (Sebulba included) and they suffer on the pegs...  So with Sebulba not being hard to find in the first place, I'd be reluctant to re-release him then.  Podracers just seem risky choices to me (I've never been into them myself).

The Qui-Gon with Eopie is something I think many in the US want released...  If it were me, I'd include Qui-Gon that originally came with it, but I'd also pack-in a Pilot Obi-Wan with softgoods cloak and baby Luke...  Make the thing sort of a duel possibilities set...  Or release them side-by-side with slight paint differences on the Eopie?  Riskier choice there though, but two pack-in figures would suit me.  It'd actually drive me to buy 2 at least, if not 3 or more of the beast.  $15 and I'd be in on that.  A re-release of a Taun-Taun with riders would be kind of cool to put out at the same time maybe even.  That way a small beast assortment in the $15 range is out there...  Maybe a Hoth Rebel Scout on Taun-Taun instead of Han or Luke even?  Army builders do sell afterall.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Smartypants1635 on June 21, 2006, 10:25 AM
A sebulba? I'm always down for aliens, weather they are peg warmers or not(excluding poggle). I only had 1 sebulba too, and that was the cinema scene, so I'd defeinately buy these in bulk.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ephantmon on June 26, 2006, 05:05 PM
Have carded images of this wave surfaced online yet?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on June 26, 2006, 05:23 PM
Have carded images of this wave surfaced online yet?

No.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Matt on July 7, 2006, 01:02 PM
Have carded images of this wave surfaced online yet?

They have now. . . (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Battle_Of_Endor_Battle_Of_Naboo_In_High_Rez_99174.asp) (some of them, anyway)

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 7, 2006, 03:08 PM
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC50naboosoldier1.jpg)

Sweetness!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Smartypants1635 on July 7, 2006, 03:15 PM
Whoa thats kinda creepy. That guy is just staring with wide eyes at you. *shudder*

adam
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 7, 2006, 03:33 PM
Watch it you, this figure is the star of this wave...

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: P-Siddy on July 7, 2006, 04:14 PM
Whoa thats kinda creepy. That guy is just staring with wide eyes at you. *shudder*

adam

I agree... put a muzzle on and remove the helmet and it could be a Hannibal Lecter action figure.

... but he does remind me of someone. Verrrry interesting, as Artie Johnson would say.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 7, 2006, 04:23 PM
He also has two chins, for twice the ass-kicking power. I got to write a databank entry in the prequal Trilogy forum on him.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CHEWIE on July 7, 2006, 04:44 PM
I like the figure, but he just seems too bulky to me.  I guess he'll make good custom fodder though.

 :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ephantmon on July 7, 2006, 04:54 PM
Hannibal Lecter!!!! I knew I recognized that Naboo Soldier from somewhere.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on July 7, 2006, 07:40 PM
I'm liking this figure a lot more now, the shoulders look a lot less bulky than they did in the prototype pics we saw.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 7, 2006, 08:21 PM
I like the figure, but he just seems too bulky to me.  I guess he'll make good custom fodder though.

 :)

How much more did we need a 14 point articulated battle droid?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Rob on July 7, 2006, 08:47 PM
It was pretty rare... I have a couple loose and am glad I got them when I did.  Here's some on ebay...

ASCENSION GUN AMIDALA (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=ascension+gun+amidala&category0=)

 :)

What a rip off.  I got real lucky and found that entire wave at Target on clearance (even though they were brand new, they got caught up in the rest of the E1 clearance sales) for $2.50 each.  I never saw them anywhere else.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Rob on July 7, 2006, 08:50 PM
He also has two chins, for twice the ass-kicking power. I got to write a databank entry in the prequal Trilogy forum on him.

Isn't that second chin just the helmet strap?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 7, 2006, 08:54 PM
He also has two chins, for twice the ass-kicking power. I got to write a databank entry in the prequal Trilogy forum on him.

Isn't that second chin just the helmet strap?

Why yes... Yes it is...
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: speedermike on July 7, 2006, 09:08 PM
That Naboo Obi-Wan is painted wrong.  His pants were almost white in TPM, not beige, and matched his tunic. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 7, 2006, 09:39 PM
Carded pics of some of the wave:

SAGA-047: Obi-Wan Kenobi
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC47obiwan1.jpg)

SAGA-048: Darth Maul (Trade Federation Hologram)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC48holomaul1.jpg)

SAGA-050: Naboo Soldier
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC50naboosoldier1.jpg)

Obi-Wan- This isn't '99. A new sculpt with decent articulation would've been better. At least the SG cloak is cool, and the pack-in comlink is neat.

Darth Maul (Trade Federation Hologram)- Looks pretty cool, I don't have any Mauls, so I'll pick it up.

Naboo Soldier- The star of this wave, looks awesome! This will be up with Lushros Dofine and Veers as the best TSC basic figures so far. Great articulation, great sculpt, decent accesories. Hopefully I'll be able to find him easily.

Can't wait to see pictures of the other half of this wave.



Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on July 7, 2006, 10:04 PM
I agree with Hunter on the Naboo soldier...  Dull looking as he may be there were a number of these guys running around on Naboo.  He's no less dull than the Royal Guard, or Foot Soldier from the E1 line...  Which were dull of course, but he's better because he's articulated.

He doesn't look blocky to me in those images...  The removable helmet is great though I'm under the assumption he still hsa a pinhead look to him.  Overall though he looks decent to me. 

He's better than some of the Tatooine Wave in my book.  I prefer him over the Momaw Nadon resculpt honestly.  Mostly because of articulation, but still Momaw was a letdown to me.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 8, 2006, 12:41 AM

He's better than some of the Tatooine Wave in my book.  I prefer him over the Momaw Nadon resculpt honestly.  Mostly because of articulation, but still Momaw was a letdown to me.

The Ithorian's likeness is dead on.  I agree he was a letdown in articulation (as are about 90% of all new releases) but in terms of sculpt and likeness, Momaw Nadon is pretty sick, don't you think?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2006, 03:50 AM
Sculpt's good, yes, but no better to me than Hem Dazon and Garindan who I liked both better than Momaw...  I guess part of me just didn't care about Momaw enough to want an all-new sculpt of him.  He was a Cantina Alien I easily could've never seen on pegs again and been just as happy for it. 

Garindan was a vastly superior figure IMO...  And the Naboo Soldier here is the same way for me.  I'd say my opinion of Garindan and this no-name are on par (just going by the photos of course).  Garindan was a figure that early shots were disappointing me but when I got one I sort of perked up to the quality of it I believe.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on July 8, 2006, 03:04 PM
Anyone else think the guy on the cardboard insert resembles Toby Maguire?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2006, 04:46 PM
A little bit...  Looks like he's about to burp or something.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on July 9, 2006, 03:56 PM
Mual-PASS!
Soldier-Pick 3 up
Obi-Wan-1,just becuase I don't have any TPM Obis

Also,Chewie for your list here's what I think:

Eopie-Re-paint it ROTS style w/ Ob-wan & Baby Luke & I'll pick 1 up,w/ a any Qui-Gon besides a new SA version it would depend

TC-14-I'd pick 1 up but a Diety 3PO re-paint would be better

Astro Droid-No,I would only want a SP or VOTC re-paint

Padme-No,only a new SA version would suit me

Boss Nass-Yes

Sebulba-No,a new version w/ another Racer is needed

Pit Droids-Yes

Sio Bibble-No

Security Droid-Yes!



Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 9, 2006, 04:51 PM
Anyone else think the guy on the cardboard insert resembles Toby Maguire?

Spiderman paint variant anyone?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 12, 2006, 09:42 PM
SAGA-049: Rep Been
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC49repbeen1.jpg)

SAGA-051: Dud Bolt & Mars Guo (2-Pack)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC51podracers1.jpg)

SAGA-052: Gragra (Tatooine Merchant)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC52gragra1.jpg)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on July 12, 2006, 09:46 PM
I got the hots for Gragra  ;D  She's one sexy figure. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on July 12, 2006, 10:37 PM
They look great carded, but they'll pegwarm like crazy. :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on July 12, 2006, 10:41 PM
To me, releasing this

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC50naboosoldier1.jpg)

Would be no different than releasing this:

(http://www.starwars.jp/character/image/willrow_hood.jpg)

Releasing this:

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/TSC52gragra1.jpg)

Would be no different than releasing this:

(http://www.btinternet.com/~kewsoft/images/yarna1.jpg)

So, where are the cries of BORING! PEGWARMER!!!

I have one...HYPOCRITE!!!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on July 12, 2006, 11:13 PM
Gargra didn't have six boobs & could be mistaken for a man! ;)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on July 12, 2006, 11:17 PM
Ok I am confused now.  If she has 6 boobs how the heck can you mistake her for a man?  :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2006, 12:13 AM
My cry of "hypocrite" goes to Hasbro...  If Ball/socket joints are so damned hard to make, why on god's green earth would Gragra get ball/socket shoulders?  I mean, what's the point here? 

I'm not complaining mind you...  I love articulation and she seems to have as much as could possibly be on her to make her useful for posing, but I don't get why Hasbro would go the extra mile with a figure like her but whine, "but it's so hard...  wah!" when people say they want more figures to have those styles of joint.  Fine, but when Mas Ameda has ball/socket shoulders and arms, or Gragra has shoulders that way, you gotta scratch your head about Hasbro's supposed "reasons" for what they do. 

Great looking figure though...

And I still say that the Naboo guy has army building aspects to him that ICMG just doesn't.  That's not to say I disagree though OCB, and I think ICMG is as worthy a figure (honestly if they were gonna give us a Naboo guy, they should've resculpted the Naboo Footsoldier from 99 to be this articulated with a removable hat).  I still like the Naboo Soldier guy though that we're getting and he looks far better in the recent photos I think.  Much less blocky, very nicely articulated, removable helmet, and a better (seemingly) proportioned head...  Or so that's how it appears to me.

The fact he's from a dismal film will be his downfall I think. :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on July 13, 2006, 12:20 AM
The only carded figure I've seen thus far from the Naboo wave that interests me is Rep Been. I'm still waiting to see a carded pic of Endor Luke!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on July 13, 2006, 01:45 AM
Ok I am confused now.  If she has 6 boobs how the heck can you mistake her for a man?  :P
I meant Gargra,she sounds like a man.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on July 13, 2006, 07:34 AM
I'm loving the Naboo Soldier... That might be one of my favorite TSC figures when it's released. Love the removable helmet, but I wish it came with a couple random crates and boxes seen around the Naboo hangar... That'd be nice.

Podracer 2-Pack is awesome as well... Love Mars's HUGE honkin' rifle. What does he need that for, is he going bantha-hunting or something? Wish Dud had the correct goggles, but I'm nitpicking.

Rep Been is kinda cool, dunno if I will pick it up or not.

Gragra, like Yarna, doesn't excite me that much, but I love the chubas.  ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on July 13, 2006, 12:38 PM
I have to admit that the Naboo dude looks better in carded form that previous pictures.  Still he is not raising my skirt.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 13, 2006, 11:10 PM
My cry of "hypocrite" goes to Hasbro...  If Ball/socket joints are so damned hard to make, why on god's green earth would Gragra get ball/socket shoulders?  I mean, what's the point here? 


Seriously. I would rather have seen these joints in the arms of the rebel soldiers.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: jono on July 14, 2006, 05:34 AM
The podracers look good. Dud's colour is off though,  too pastel!
It's strange they didn't use the right depction of Mars on the card- thats the animatronic, quite a different and more vibrant alternative to the cgi they based the figure on.
Anyway,bring on more podracers - it's the prequel's cantina!!! ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 14, 2006, 12:55 PM
My cry of "hypocrite" goes to Hasbro...  If Ball/socket joints are so damned hard to make, why on god's green earth would Gragra get ball/socket shoulders?  I mean, what's the point here? 


Seriously. I would rather have seen these joints in the arms of the rebel soldiers.

Heh Heh.. Hasbro lies to us in their Q and A. They tell us it's hard to make..they don't have the resources ect. to make a whole line SA but reality tells me they can milk us into buying more versions of figs because $. They know if they produced an ultimate, SAC figure first... many folks wouldn't buy additional repaints, or versions. They know what they're doing.

Note: none of the above is proven..purely speculation and opinion
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on July 17, 2006, 12:33 AM
Like the 4 new figures in this wave!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on August 25, 2006, 11:21 AM
They aren't here yet, but they will be soon...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-06/tn_endor2_front.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-06/tn_repbeen_front.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-06/tn_podpack_front.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-06/tn_gragra_front.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1156518570,9441,)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on August 25, 2006, 11:45 AM
No Naboo soldier pics? Rip off...
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on August 25, 2006, 01:17 PM
I'm loving the Endor Reb figure more and more...

Sure the arms aren't perfect but they are better than the RFT still which is a plus.  They're passable to me but will register as a flaw on this figure.  If the coat's very pliable though they'll be better.  So I'm waiting on getting this one for judgement I guess.

The legs are perfect...  I'd love a resculpt of the POTF2 uniformed Endor Trooper some day, but this is a nice substitute for the time being.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 25, 2006, 07:32 PM
I'm loving the Endor Reb figure more and more...

Sure the arms aren't perfect but they are better than the RFT still which is a plus.  They're passable to me but will register as a flaw on this figure.  If the coat's very pliable though they'll be better.  So I'm waiting on getting this one for judgement I guess.

The legs are perfect...  I'd love a resculpt of the POTF2 uniformed Endor Trooper some day, but this is a nice substitute for the time being.

This figure would be outstanding if it had ball jointed shoulders, elbows, and articulated wrists.  I don't know why Hasbro stopped halfway to SA on this figure.  Doesn't make sense to me.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on August 26, 2006, 02:39 AM
I think it was a matter of them looking at it and saying, "but it already has articulated arms" without looking at the big picture of said articulated arms...

Which sucks for us.

The arms aren't bad though. They go neutral, they hold a rifle...  They do that which completely unarticulated arms cannot, so I rank them in terms of quality around the POTJ Imp. Officer perhaps...  Not perfect but they do well for the most part, if that makes sense.

What would've been ideal would've been Hasbro retooling the vest and the shoulders...  Make the shoulder parts of the vest solid on the arms, thus more mobile.  Sacrificing some of the looks of the vest as it is to get better poseability is acceptable to me.

SA would've been great, no doubt...  That would've been a 100% new sculpt though.  For the time being this is the best Rebel out there...  It's passable to me for this character(s) moments, but like i said I'd love a NEW sculpt (100%) of the POTF2 styled Endor Rebel then at some point...  This guy will just be great filler till (hopefully) that happens.

RFT and Hoth Rebs have solidified their holds on my MOST wanted resculpts though over this guy.  The Endor Trooper now has something I'm fairly happy with (thus far).

If the vest is really stiff, like the original, this figure will have some tough time posing though at the arms. :(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Paul on August 26, 2006, 08:00 AM
I'm hot and cold on this one... I like the legs, but the arms, ugh..

I'lll snag the usual dozen, do head swaps (and paint the neck post on the one) And  hold out till they bring back the Evolutions pack (if ever).

The Endor Luke in this wave is another I plan to get several of, so that the poncho can be re-issued to the other troops..
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on August 26, 2006, 11:28 AM
No black guy rebel, pics?  ??? I'm excited about the Rebels the most out of the Naboo/Endor pt.II wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2006, 09:48 PM
Where are the Luke pics?  Oh well ::)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 29, 2006, 09:32 AM
I've been official caught up since Sunday, Im surprised these haven't hit already. New stuff usually does as soon as I'm caught up.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on August 29, 2006, 04:47 PM
Well, they said they'd be doing TSC until around April of next year, perhaps these will come out sometime next month.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on August 29, 2006, 08:29 PM
Maybe Cody's & troopers will be warming by then. :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on August 30, 2006, 04:44 PM
GalacticHunter had a little blurb covering who the black Endor Rebel Trooper is sculpted after...  Though, there was a black Endor Rebel Trooper with a mustache in the film as well...  The likeness there is pretty accurate.

The white "Endor" Rebel is a spot-on likeness to the Falcon Gunner Rebel cut from the film...  It's one of their better sculpts of a human actually I think.  The irony that htey can't get Harrison Ford spot-on routinely but they can nail that gunner's likeness without hardly trying.  That's funny...  and sad.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 31, 2006, 10:20 AM
Just noticed that the headset is sculpted to the white soldiers head. Bummer. I was hoping to use that head for some customs.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on August 31, 2006, 08:58 PM
Yeah, not a cool thing but still it's such a REALLY obscure character...  It's ok I guess.  Just an odd choice.  I guess it's the running change thing that helped them decide to make a guy cut from the film ultimately.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 1, 2006, 04:55 PM


The arms aren't bad though. They go neutral, they hold a rifle...  They do that which completely unarticulated arms cannot, so I rank them in terms of quality around the POTJ Imp. Officer perhaps... 

I do not believe this is true for the right arm.  I don't think it can go neutral, I think there's a built in 90 degree bend in this one.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 1, 2006, 11:11 PM
neutral's a kind of relative term...  the Imp Officer I cited has clearly 90 degree bent elbows but I can look at poses it takes as "neutral".

It can't got straight down at the sides though, no...  The arms can be made to sort of "rest" on the figure though in a non-agressive posture though, that's what I meant.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 3, 2006, 10:35 AM
Since Target hasn't really been getting hit by the Endor wave yet, I wonder how far off this wave is? It's starting to freak me out because I've been caught up on everything for a week now. That's never happened before. Usually, the next wave comes out just before I find the last figure I need from the previous wave or the day after I find it.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: P-Siddy on September 3, 2006, 11:14 AM
I"ve not seen these at Targets either in the Twin Cities area... I found mine a month ago at a Wally-World (the last place I stopped at that day). But there are reports that other TC Defenders are finding parts of the waves at Targets now. It should be long now.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 3, 2006, 01:06 PM
It should hit soon, I want those Pod Racers & Luke!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ryan on September 3, 2006, 06:01 PM
Since Target hasn't really been getting hit by the Endor wave yet, I wonder how far off this wave is? It's starting to freak me out because I've been caught up on everything for a week now. That's never happened before. Usually, the next wave comes out just before I find the last figure I need from the previous wave or the day after I find it.

I know the feeling Anton. I've been caught up for about two weeks now. Other than looking for an extra gunner or some Sandies here and here I've hardly even been going out on runs lately. I normally go on midnight runs every night but it's been about a week since I've been on one now. It's a rather strange feeling.

Based on the rate that the rest of the waves hit, I think it is safe to say you guys should be seeing them in CA sometime within the next week maybe two.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on September 3, 2006, 06:16 PM
Undecided on the Podracer pilots.

Probably pass on Gragra; frankly she kind of scares me. :'(

I'm not opposed in principle to another holo Maul, but that one is a crappy choice of sculpt. I already have the TPM Wally version (picked up him and Qui-Gon dirt-cheap from a scalper at a convention a year or two ago). So this is an easy pass.

I already have a few TPM Obi-Wans, so probably pass on this one. And speedermike is right--the pants are the wrong shade. (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/boese/k022.gif) They should match the tunic. The outfit was almost identical in AOTC. THEN in ROTS, the pants were olive, the boots were different, and he had the brown undershirt beneath the tunic.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 4, 2006, 11:38 AM

Probably pass on Gragra; frankly she kind of scares me. :'(


Kinda a reminds ya of the creature that William Kat's x-wife turned into in the movie house, huh?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 5, 2006, 08:28 PM
 :P
Too bad she dosen't come with the food stand though.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on September 5, 2006, 08:31 PM
Gragra's starting to warm up to me. I like her triple chubas. Naboo Soldier is still the best in the wave, if not one of the top army builders ever.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 5, 2006, 09:49 PM
Naboo Soldier is still the best in the wave, if not one of the top army builders ever.

Definitely, right up there with the VOTC stormie and VTSC biker scout.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 5, 2006, 09:58 PM
 :P
If he'd have a running variation like the Rebel, I might of got more than the 3 I want.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on September 6, 2006, 04:15 PM
Naboo Soldier is still the best in the wave, if not one of the top army builders ever.

Definitely, right up there with the VOTC stormie and VTSC biker scout.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on September 6, 2006, 04:58 PM
Naboo Soldier is still the best in the wave, if not one of the top army builders ever.

Definitely, right up there with the VOTC stormie and VTSC biker scout.

Exactly.

Really?  Wow, I just do not see it.  I will buy a few of them but I would not place it near my top 5 army builders at all.
Title: Saga 2006 figures
Post by: RevengeoftheJedi on September 6, 2006, 05:19 PM
Does anyone know about any articulation on the Wave 7 figures of Saga '06?  Are any repaints (Luke Jabba's palace to Luke Endor for example)?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 6, 2006, 06:24 PM
Naboo Soldier is still the best in the wave, if not one of the top army builders ever.

Definitely, right up there with the VOTC stormie and VTSC biker scout.

Exactly.

Really?  Wow, I just do not see it.  I will buy a few of them but I would not place it near my top 5 army builders at all.

No, not really.

 ;)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 7, 2006, 12:16 AM
Wow yeah, you're losing me on that one Hunter...  I think the Naboo guy is a cool enough figure of a background army builder in TPM...  It's got good articulation and a cool removable helmet and that's all good stuff, but one of the best army builders?

-CW Clonetrooper
-ROTS #41 Clonetrooper
-Saga2 DeathStar Gunner
-POTJ/Saga Imp. Officer (gets a spot simply for being a classic trilogy figure to me)
-VOTC Stormtrooper
-VTSC Biker Scout
-ROTS #6 Clone Trooper (still a better figure than the Naboo Guy)
-ROTS Wookiee Warrior (Preview & Gunner Repaint)
-Evolutions AOTC Trooper/Pilot
-Evolutions ROTS Clone Trooper
-Evolutions Sandtrooper
-OTC TIE Pilot
-Saga2 AT-AT Driver
-Upcoming Endor Rebel Soldier(s)

and I'd (argguably) Saga Captain Antilles...  I view him as an army builder.

To me that's a pretty extensive list of better army builders, not counting some of the repaints of those same figures, and there may be more that could make it on there haha.

Naboo guy's not horrid, he's far from comparable to a lot of the stuff listed above though I think.
Title: Re: Saga 2006 figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 7, 2006, 09:42 AM
Does anyone know about any articulation on the Wave 7 figures of Saga '06?  Are any repaints (Luke Jabba's palace to Luke Endor for example)?

Just click back a few(or several) pages, all the info you could ever need is there. :D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on September 12, 2006, 04:15 PM
It's been found!

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/swnew-figs.jpg)

I haven't even gotten Chirpa or the DS Gunner! Hope the Naboo Soldier isn't HTF. For a figure as good as him, I have a feeling he will be.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on September 12, 2006, 04:18 PM
I read on the GH forums that someone found them here in NE as well (Omaha, I believe), so they must be hitting all over the place - or soon will be.  I hope so, I'm ready for a few new figures and I think I'm only opting for the Endor figs in this assortment - so it should be fairly cheap for a change :).  We've got a lot of Greatest Battles stuff that needs to be cleared out before there's room for anything new though I think.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 12, 2006, 05:19 PM
I'll check soon!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: CloneCommander1 on September 12, 2006, 06:00 PM
According To Coreplanets (http://www.coreplanets.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=78348&Main=78346#Post78348) these are showing up in KS.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 12, 2006, 06:47 PM
Guessed warmers- Naboo Soldier, Vader, Been, Gargra, Maul
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on September 12, 2006, 07:47 PM
Guessed warmers- Naboo Soldier

Not in Fairfax Va.

 ;)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Paul on September 12, 2006, 07:59 PM
Guessed warmers- Naboo Soldier, Vader, Been, Gargra, Maul

I found the remnants today at Wal Mart....I found Naboo Soldier and Vader only
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 13, 2006, 01:14 AM
That doesn't bode well early for the Naboo guy's sales rate. :) 

Too bad you missed the Endor Troopers, Paul.  I was hoping to hear your thoughts.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 13, 2006, 03:44 PM
That doesn't bode well early for the Naboo guy's sales rate. :) 


It's not a particularly interesting or exciting figure.  You don't really need an army of these guys.  It looks like it's missing something.  Sure, I'll take 2 or 3, but it's not like I'm gonna go ape**** on it like the Sandie or Scout.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Paul on September 14, 2006, 04:16 PM
The Naboo Soldier's head is too small for his body...at least that is my assessment.  I put the Evo Dooku head on it and it looks a little better, but the body is still a little "Beefy".

I hit 9 Wal Marts today (I played a bit of hooky from the office) and found NOTHING.  Here is the reason why...all the pegs are clogged with Pregnant Padmes and Vaders from every previous wave.

The Greatest Pegwarmers of EP III waves that they threw out there are keeping the good figures (Endor Troopers and Luke) off the shelves.  I like the hunt to an extent,  but there has to be room on the shelves...Hopefully Hasbro Toy Shop will get this wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on September 14, 2006, 04:22 PM
Quote
The Greatest Pegwarmers of EP III waves that they threw out there are keeping the good figures (Endor Troopers and Luke) off the shelves.  I like the hunt to an extent,  but there has to be room on the shelves...Hopefully Hasbro Toy Shop will get this wave.

I'm a little concerned about this as well.  All of the big three (WM, Target, TRU) in our town are pretty packed with the "Greatest Battles" figures - Wal-Mart in particular.  Spilling off of the pegs, and it doesn't even look like the clones are selling for the most part.  Hopefully these won't be shipping as heavily for the rest of the year, because I think people have had their fill.  Other than those, its just a few Lushros Dofines and Hem Dazons hanging about, and not much else.  The Endor wave seems to have come and gone now, I haven't seen any of those for awhile now - although I don't think our Target has gotten that wave yet.  Really looking forward to the remaining Endor figs (Luke and Rebel Soldiers), so hopefully there will be some room once that wave starts hitting locally.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 14, 2006, 06:23 PM
Pics anyone? Open ones if possible.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ryan on September 14, 2006, 06:57 PM
Pics anyone? Open ones if possible.

Check a few pages back. (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=13726.msg254848#msg254848)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 14, 2006, 08:54 PM
Thanks sort of, maybe pics of Luke & the black Endor guy.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 15, 2006, 01:14 AM
I think the Naboo guy has a better chance to sell than, say, Rep Been...  Given long enough and heavy enough distribution of the wave I think he'd outsell figures like the Podracers and perhaps Gragra too...  He's still decent "fodder" and I've found that helps somewhat, but he's definitely boring...  I'm thinking Luke and the Endor Troopers will be the pains to find (if any are).  No Sandtrooper/Death Star Gunner pain, but a pain for their respective wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Daigo-Bah on September 15, 2006, 06:46 PM
I found 1 Luke and 2 white Endor troops today (only buying the OT characters).  They did have all of the Ep 1 figs, but no more Lukes or the black Endor troop.  I think this may be the only time in my life that I say, I really need a black guy! :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 15, 2006, 07:00 PM
I think the Naboo guy has a better chance to sell than, say, Rep Been...  Given long enough and heavy enough distribution of the wave I think he'd outsell figures like the Podracers and perhaps Gragra too...  He's still decent "fodder" and I've found that helps somewhat, but he's definitely boring...  I'm thinking Luke and the Endor Troopers will be the pains to find (if any are).  No Sandtrooper/Death Star Gunner pain, but a pain for their respective wave.
Hopefully not a Cody pain, who I dtill haven't found. :'(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: DoctorPadawan on September 15, 2006, 10:49 PM
Found the Endor/Naboo wave at Wal-Mart early this morning on the way to work (thank goodness it was payday).  It looked like they had about three cases' worth of the new figures, plus another assortment that was a little odd (Grievous, Anakin, Snowtrooper, Threepio with the silver/gold knees, Codys, and Utapau Clones).  Out of the Endor/Naboo cases, there was only one black Endor Rebel on the pegs.  Odd.

Just a couple of interesting little tidbits on the figures that may or may not have been mentioned earlier in this thread or elsewhere:

-Endor Luke's belt has a working holster for his pistol, and the poncho fits really well (at least one mine)

-The ERSes have had the old-style heads replaced completely with a new ball joint peg in place of the old head, with the new ball joint head on the new peg.  It looks like the right hand might be newly sculpted on each, and everything from the waist down (including the belt) is new, with ball jointed knees and ankles on each.

-Vader, a figure I didn't plan on buying since I have and like the Emperor's Wrath version, has a much more detailed and interesting right arm with what looks to be a newly sculpted elbow/wrist/glove area.  I'd also like to point out that his head no longer glows in the dark, which is kind of sad.  :-\

-The Naboo Solider is either a POTF2 holdover in the chest region or the Palace Chef has been feeding these guys really well.  I seriously hope they don't ship this figure a lot because it has to be the dullest figure ever (even if it's articulated very well).

-Dud Bolt comes with a repainted version of Durge's rifle from the CW line (the one with the strap), and Mars Guo comes with one of Durge's pistols.  I thought it a bit odd that they went total Durge for the unnecessary weaponry.

-Graga's jaw isn't jointed so much as her head is.  I don't know if they were doing it to avoid the Cletus-effects of Ephant Mon, but her head moves back and forth instead of the jaw opening and closing.  Kind of weird.

-Rep Been is a nice figure.  That's about all I can say about him. :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 16, 2006, 11:44 AM
Found some of the Naboo wave. One of my favorite looking figures is the Luke and part of what I love about it is it POTF (Vintage) quality.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 16, 2006, 11:50 AM
So he's has 4 points of articulation? ;)

Yeah, he looks good.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on September 16, 2006, 04:18 PM
It sounds like the black man is a minority in the SW universe too? It appears more white than black troopers are hitting. I hope the black variant doesn't prove too difficult to acquire.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Broem on September 16, 2006, 06:19 PM
Are both variants shipping at the same time and with the same quantity?  I don't know.  I thought maybe they were going to release the white version first and then the black version later? 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 16, 2006, 09:47 PM
It sounds like the black man is a minority in the SW universe too? It appears more white than black troopers are hitting. I hope the black variant doesn't prove too difficult to acquire.
Go check TRU, you'll find a bunch of black guys.... Landos! :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 17, 2006, 11:30 AM
It sounds like the black man is a minority in the SW universe too? It appears more white than black troopers are hitting. I hope the black variant doesn't prove too difficult to acquire.

I havent' seen the white yet.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nirvana on September 17, 2006, 02:26 PM
I'll have to hit up my WalMarts more often, I guess...

Mainly for the Rebel Troopers, everything's great custom fodder except for the torso...
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 17, 2006, 02:31 PM
I 'd say the arms too, w/o Veers/Jerjerrod swivel or ball joints the arms suck.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 18, 2006, 09:37 AM
So far I've opened one of the Rebel Soldiers, the Gungan and the Naboo soldier. None of them really stand out for me. The Rebel is just disappointing from the waist up and the despite the great amount of articulation on the Naboo guy, the sculpt is really just okay. With the gun being a little big, I haven't really been able to find a decent pose for him. The Gungan is nice considering that he's a Gungan with little articulation, but he's still a Gungan.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Paul on September 18, 2006, 11:05 PM


Too bad you missed the Endor Troopers, Paul.  I was hoping to hear your thoughts.

Ok I got 5 in the mail today....let me just say "Swing and a Miss"...

The legs are good, the Boots and Gaiters are well done, the head sculpt (I only got the white guy from my source) is good, but since the head set is sculpted on, it really limits what would have been a good generic human.

The Blasters on all of mine will not fit in the holsters even though there is a nice cut out for the "clip" to fit in, kinda like the DS Gunner and VOTC Stormie.

The new paint aps on the helmet are neat.

Now here is what kills this figure entirely...those dang ARMS.  Here are my 2 complaints (ok here are 2 of my many complaints)

Articulation....there is not a neutral position for them (in my opinion)  This figure is screaming for Ball shoulders (or whatever the new ATAT Driver/DS Gunner/Garindan shoulder is) and I would settle for the slash cut swivel elbow.

My secondary complaint is the "Jacket" they give him.  What is the point of Shoulder articulation(even the limited articulation they give him) if he can't move them because of the "Jacket"...really puzzling.

I know I am nit-picking but Army Builders and Troopers are my main interests, so these are the figures I get more "geeked" over. 

I have the other Variant (is it PC to call him the Black variation?) on the way, I can't wait to see the camo.  The paint aps on mine are great so the the camo should be neat to see.

I also got the Endor Luke, for being a re-hash with new accessories and a new hand, this one is pretty cool.  The belt rocks (even if it is too small to fit anybody but Luke)  The poncho is almost as nice as the vintage one.  It is the same material as the capes from the recent figures.

Once the "Variant" of the Endor Soldier comes in, I am basically done till 2007, save a couple astro-mechs in the final 22.

I'll get pics of the figs as soon as the camera charges up.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on September 19, 2006, 08:47 PM
I found the new Obi-Wan, but that was it. *sigh* I hate leaving stores empty-handed.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 19, 2006, 09:51 PM
We need a SA Jar Jar, one of the only SA figures I'd ever find! :P
I have a feeling Rep will warm like hell.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 20, 2006, 09:31 AM
This whole wave is going to warm. The two armybuilders are nothing like clones or imperials.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 20, 2006, 11:33 AM
We need a SA Jar Jar, one of the only SA figures I'd ever find! :P
I have a feeling Rep will warm like hell.

I need to go back to EI and see how many of the Gungan reps are around Boss Nass, but I plan on getting at least 4-6 from what I remember.

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 20, 2006, 11:35 AM
In this shot I spot at least 2:

(http://www.starwarssource.net/Characters/Boss_Nass/Images/BOSS_005.JPG)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on September 20, 2006, 11:46 AM
I think you're right in that shot underwater in the city there's at least 4 or more
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 22, 2006, 09:33 AM
Rep is not a bad figure. Although he has limited articulation (not that he needs more) it's a great sculpt.

I have both Endor soldier Variants now. Can't say one is particularly better than the other, but the head on the gunner is more disappointing with the long tube attached. I'd rather not have to cut it off to customize.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 22, 2006, 09:36 PM
We need a SA Jar Jar, one of the only SA figures I'd ever find! :P
I have a feeling Rep will warm like hell.

I need to go back to EI and see how many of the Gungan reps are around Boss Nass, but I plan on getting at least 4-6 from what I remember.


I remembers seeing 4 in the Gungan City scene.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on September 28, 2006, 09:23 PM
Just an FYI/warning on the DS2 Darth Vader from this wave:

The red and blue "wires" that protrude from the end of the "stump" are formed from hard, britle plastic. If he happens to fall over onto said stump, these wires will snap off.

Trust me I found out the hard way – now I have to buy another one.   :'(

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 29, 2006, 02:54 AM
I haven't seen hide nor hair of this wave locally yet...  Hell the first Endor Figures are still not in most collector's hands in my area.  This is a real drought situation out here again...  It was ok for a while with the Tatooine Wave but we're back to most WM's being baren of figures or clogged with the Epic Battles crappola.   >:(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on September 29, 2006, 04:14 PM
I was over at Yakface checking out Jayson's new pictures and when I saw this:

(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/tsc/050/lf4.jpg)

I was once again reminded of what Scott said a while back...

I never ever ever want to hear the "pegwarmer" thing again regarding ICMG because if they make this dude, they can make anything

Sure looks like it - if they can make this guy (and pack him at 2x per case (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS85770G) no less) then they have no excuses not to make ICMG.   
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on September 29, 2006, 04:23 PM
This figure looks even better now! He just might beat the Death Star Gunner for my favorite figure of the year.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on September 29, 2006, 08:14 PM
I have been looking at that pic for a while today.  I just do not get the attraction.  The figure looks like it belongs in the G.I.Joe line. :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nirvana on September 29, 2006, 11:29 PM
I haven't seen hide nor hair of this wave locally yet...  Hell the first Endor Figures are still not in most collector's hands in my area.  This is a real drought situation out here again...  It was ok for a while with the Tatooine Wave but we're back to most WM's being baren of figures or clogged with the Epic Battles crappola.   >:(

*sigh* I've noticed that as well. It's really starting to get ridiculous, I haven't seen anything other than Tat. remnants and GB waves for a little over a month.

Glad to hear that it's not my area though. :) I hope that it'll get better for the repacks wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 09:13 AM
I have been looking at that pic for a while today.  I just do not get the attraction.  The figure looks like it belongs in the G.I.Joe line. :-\
You're right. That pic may let me leave him on the pegs. He looks like ****!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 30, 2006, 11:37 AM
I haven't seen hide nor hair of this wave locally yet...  Hell the first Endor Figures are still not in most collector's hands in my area.  This is a real drought situation out here again...  It was ok for a while with the Tatooine Wave but we're back to most WM's being baren of figures or clogged with the Epic Battles crappola.   >:(

Sounds like 2003 (the entire year) around here all over again.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: MetalJedi on September 30, 2006, 11:49 AM
I've only seen two figures of the wave on the pegs so far. The black Rebel Trooper and the Naboo Soldier. I though for a fact Id see the Holo Maul, Naboo Soldier and Vader warming by now.  ???
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 01:40 PM
Yeah, you did see the Naboo guy. ;)  Surprise about Maul & Vader though. I'd think kids would want a real Maul & a non-near death Vader, before the 2 we're getting now.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on September 30, 2006, 11:39 PM
I gotta say I think the picture looks good...  *waits for people to toss vegetable refuse at him*

I dig him a little more...  Especially the pose.  It helps broaden out the figure's features and the head looks less pinnish.  ALmost like his shoulders are just broader or something.

I don't mind him...  He's accurate, nicely articulated, a removable helmet...  He was nowhere on my wants lists really I don't think, but I'm ok with him.  Good custom fodder too which is relaly just a plus to me, but it's the truth.  I still like the Endor Rebels more in this wave though.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 11:56 PM
*Splat!* Got you! :P
The head sculpt is bad, he dosen't look to bulky.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Paul on October 2, 2006, 08:08 PM
I just picked up the newest version of the Visual Dictionary, because I was lured in with "More Original Trilogy Content".... one of the 3 new OT pages shows the White Endor Soldier and profiles him a bit.  They List him as Colonel (Later General) Airen Cracken.  Interesting that he has a back story etc. He also has a life in EU in some books.

Now that I have a few of each of these Endor Soldiers, let me give my mini-review.

Decent Head Sculpts (I like the ball socket head for head swaps)
Great Weapon Choice (it beats the Rifles made of gummy bear plastic)
The holsters on all 8 of mine do not hold the pistol without a little help.
The Legs are a great improvement and very accurate to uniforms I have been able to get a close look at, with the Gaitors and all.

THE ARMS SUCK THE SUCK OF 1000 SUCKS.  Why they even bothered to articulate the shoulders with that vest/jacket really boggles my mind.  This figure is still on my "Needs to be redone list" because of the arms.  I know, I am bitching about plastic toys, but hey every PT one film cell Jedi andClone  gets super-articulation why not some of the same thing for OT army builders.  Also as an OT only collector, these are the last figures for me till Wave 2 of next years line up/releases (or as I call it the 2nd Anniverary of ROTS).

In the great pecking order of suckness He barely Edges out the Rebel Fleet Trooper, and at least doesn't suck as bad as the Hoth Hobbit from Saga the 1st.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Clone Commander on October 2, 2006, 09:04 PM
I myself am not interested in Naboo or episode 1 in general.  :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jediknight760071 on October 2, 2006, 09:07 PM
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They List him as Colonel (Later General) Airen Cracken.

That's interesting because I've read all the X-Wing books, which I'm assuming is the EU you're talking about, and they mentioned him at the Battle of Endor. Sounds like a lame attempt to make a connction, to me at least.

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I have been looking at that pic for a while today.  I just do not get the attraction.  The figure looks like it belongs in the G.I.Joe line.

Zing! Isn't the product manager for the new Star Wars line the old product manager of the Joe line? I think I talked to someone on the team about it  at the 2004 or 2005 Comic Con.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nathan on October 3, 2006, 12:54 AM
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Airen_Cracken

He was a gunner on the Falcon. AFAIK he was not actually on Endor during the battle. I suspect the character was created first and later assigned to a film extra (rather than the other way around) but in any case the two were connected years ago.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jediknight760071 on October 3, 2006, 01:51 AM
Hmm....I had a different idea of the character...must've missed it. Damn shame.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Depressis on October 3, 2006, 09:27 AM
is it me or that yellow naboo janitor dude is practically a g.i joe?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 3, 2006, 09:43 AM
is it me or that yellow naboo janitor dude is practically a g.i joe?

I've been thinking that from the begining. ;)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Mahler on October 5, 2006, 04:21 PM
Still looking for these around here.  I'm just hunting for the Holo Darth Maul, so any other figures are just a bonus!  ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jim on October 5, 2006, 07:59 PM
Another person looking for a Maul ???  I have found this wave on 4 seperate occasions and have not seen Maul once. I thought for sure he would be an instant peg warmser but it looks like another Vader (surprise) is going to take the lead. 
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on October 5, 2006, 09:34 PM
I haven't found the Eboo wave at all...I need my Endor Luke! :(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Clone Hunter on October 5, 2006, 09:35 PM
Still looking for these around here.  I'm just hunting for the Holo Darth Maul, so any other figures are just a bonus!  ;D

Me too, He is the only one I have not seen.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on October 5, 2006, 09:44 PM
Still haven't seen this wave yet. I need that FANTASTIC Naboo Soldier. And Gragra. And Podracer 2-pack.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 6, 2006, 09:31 AM
Still haven't seen this wave yet. I need that FANTASTIC Naboo Soldier. And Gragra. And Podracer 2-pack.

And this thermos.... ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: MetalJedi on October 6, 2006, 10:09 AM
I need that FANTASTIC Naboo Soldier.

No you don't.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 6, 2006, 10:17 AM
Still haven't seen this wave yet. I need that FANTASTIC Naboo Soldier. And Gragra. And Podracer 2-pack.

And this thermos.... ;D

And this lamp.  And this chair.  And that's all I need!  ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: BrentS on October 9, 2006, 03:07 PM
Finally found this wave in "full" today at WM.  A friend and I went on a lunch run and divyed up the results.  It appears that the Endor Soldier, Naboo Soldier, and Vader are double packed, while the Pod Racers, Garga, Rep Been, Darth Maul, Obi-wan, and Luke are single packed in the case we found.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on October 9, 2006, 03:22 PM
Still haven't seen this wave yet. I need that FANTASTIC Naboo Soldier. And Gragra. And Podracer 2-pack.

And this thermos.... ;D

And this lamp.  And this chair.  And that's all I need!  ;D

Don't forget ****head!  ;D

Great movie.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on October 9, 2006, 03:57 PM
The Naboo wave's still hitting sparsely in my area so I've yet to see what I really want of it...

I did manage to find Naboo dudes on 2 separate occassions, which doesn't bode well for him I'm afraid.  I also found a lone Luke on a beat to hell card, which I bought and actually I gotta say he's a great placeholder till an SA version.  I like the poncho a lot though.  The LUke's been my favorite so far of the two I have, because that Poncho is just that good...

My review of the Naboo guy will come up eventually at the site here, but my opinion didn't change a lot on it from early thoughts.  Some negatives I didn't expect though, but the sculpt certainly looks better in person as well...  There are definite drawbacks though and for no reason at all.  Whoever designed the figure seemingly has missed a lot of the last 2 years of collecting.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on October 9, 2006, 04:12 PM
Naboo still hasn't hit in my area at all... Pegs are too clogged with Jerjerrods and Greatest Battles Threepios and Palps. Really want that Naboo Soldier, hope he shows up in my area.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jeff on October 9, 2006, 04:22 PM
I, too, have yet to see this wave... I've heard stories of it hitting locally (Wal-Mart), but my WM is so full of H&V and GB that they don't have room for anything else.   >:(


I've heard that EE has started shipping this wave (and my order status says "processing") so I guess I'll just go that route this time.   :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on October 9, 2006, 04:53 PM
Still not much of this around here, although it must have been at our local WM recently.  I found 1x Obi-Wan and 1x Vader amongst all the Greatest Battles/Endor stuff the other day.  I really wanted the Luke and Endor Soldiers, but I did pick up the Vader.  Also of note, it seems that our WM has gotten boatloads of the Greatest Battles and Endor waves, with an endcap full of "holders" full of these waves.  I don't see them unloading those anytime soon.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Roton7 on October 9, 2006, 11:04 PM
FINALLY this wave hit.

I personally favor the Endor part of the wave over the Naboo part of the wave. All the Naboo wave figures are either limited in articulation or just plain boring. The Endor wave, on the other hand, is pretty cool. Luke's poncho looks nice, and the Rebel Trooper, although lacking ball-joint arm articulation, is still a great figure overall.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: ruiner on October 10, 2006, 10:06 AM
Is the Vader new tooling?  Or just the head and hand?

I'm too lazy to scour through 19 pages...

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 10, 2006, 06:21 PM
Is the Vader new tooling?  Or just the head and hand?

I'm too lazy to scour through 19 pages...


I'm comparing the POTJ Emperor's Wrath Version and this new version as I type this, so no doubt someone will post a much more succinct version in the time it takes me to finish. :)

HEADS:  Same mold on the outside, but seemingly different on the inside.  Whereas 2001's skull glowed in the dark, 2006's skull is painted a silver and blue metallic color with some visible wiring around the spinal column in the front. 

ARMS:  The right arms seem to be exactly the same on the outside, with the 2001 version's hand coming off in the then-de-rigeur peg in socket method.  The 2006's hand, however, comes off at the glove/gauntlet line, with the painted wires and socket underneath.  You can also see some mechanisms under the rest of the arm (the elbow joint seems to be where the detailing ends in there) on the 2006 version, whereas the 2001 version is mechanismless. :)

CHEST:  The 2001 version's chest and arms are molded in the same semitranslucent plastic as the arms and head, but the 2006 version seems to be solid black paint/plastic.

LIGHTNING!:  Where the 2001's version's lightning bolts are painted on the head in a blue tint, the 2006 version's helmet relies on the extra purple lightning bolt accessory that fits on top of the helmet.  I guess it's the difference between Vader looking like he's a biker with corny lightning painted on his helmet to show what a bad-ass he is, or Vader with a huge purple silly string wig on.  Your call. :)

Also of note is that the outer cape's right side is more "flat" rather than the curve inward at the cape base on the 2001 version.  The lightsabers are the same (as in the pre-AOTC, nonflared blade), as is the lower body.

So yeah, different skulls, a modified arm, different chest transparency levels, and a silly string hat.  Does that help or make it worse, ruiner?  :D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on October 10, 2006, 11:22 PM
FINALLY this wave hit.

I personally favor the Endor part of the wave over the Naboo part of the wave. All the Naboo wave figures are either limited in articulation or just plain boring. The Endor wave, on the other hand, is pretty cool. Luke's poncho looks nice, and the Rebel Trooper, although lacking ball-joint arm articulation, is still a great figure overall.

i agree, with the exception of that vader that I never need to see released again :P
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Famine on October 16, 2006, 12:38 PM
Tamidala and I found this wave today, and purchased it all, save for that crappy Naboo pilot. :-X

They didn't have the black rebel or Obi-Wan. :(

Kevin
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: ddschneider1972 on October 17, 2006, 06:38 PM
I got my case form EE last week.

My Reviews:

The Old

E1 Obi-wan: repack...I am not keeping this one, I bought this in april of 1999. Now with cloth cloak, and the 'real hair' ponytail. blah

Vader: Disappointing repack...I bought this figure in a better form about 5 or 6 years ago. The removable hand reveals a long forearm of 'endo-skeleton', (not like the movie) the helmet is more opaque, the little lighting bolt fits badly, the less paque version with painted lighting was way better....It is a step back from the POTJ figure.

Holo Maul: Needed Figure but Disapointing repack, a 1999 figure that does not represent the scene it is meant to be from...also the saber is a brittle plastic, and stuck in the plastic prety good, I thoguht i broke it while removing it. I like holos but they could have at least kit bashed better arms...

The O.K.

Endor Luke: a Good repack. It is the same figure you bought twice in the OTC collection, once as Jedi Luke once as a hologram, this time with a black gloved hand, removable Endor Helmet, removable belt with working holster, and removable poncho...I do not recommend removing the poncho, hard to get back on.

Endor Rebel (Black): A decent kitbash/new figure, and an army bulder but one that is made to look like an individual. But there have been plenty of unique looking Endor rebels to have a unique squad of at least 6 troops, nice to see diversity. The backpack won't go on worth a crap, the helmet and (poor) arms are the same, this figure features a ball jointed head, a working holster (and a fleet trooper pistol) and ball jointed knees. Too bad they left the bad arms....he comes with a pistol and arms designed to hold a rifle...Half-assed-bro doing their typical shoddy work.

The New

Representitive Been: Brand New Sculpt, I always thought his name was Rep, but that was short for Representitive, apparently. An average 'Statue' background figure like many senator/political type figure. looks good though, not really ever  him high on ANYONES lists of new figure to be made...

Naboo Soldier: Brand New, doesn't look as bad as it did in pictures, looks a little too bulky though, good articulation & the second brand new all bland figure I never ever heard anyone clamor for...

Gragra: Everyone likes aliens, detailing and accesories (gorgs and a hatchet are appropriate, like to have seen a piece likd her food stall, similar to how they did the Coruscant bar. the Puppet looking mouth is very poory executed, should have sculpted the head with out it.

Mars Guo & Dud Bolt: the best of the figures...TWO brand new figures, both with removable goggles, ball jointed heads, mars has swivel arms, dud has swivel wrists, and the both come with weapons. Dud's gun has a weird strap, mars is a familair looking gun, anyone know if it is new or not? Personally I'd rather have seen them come with a tool or Pit droid crate rather than guns they can't hold well. they did seem to forget to paint Dud's legs, the belt straps are sculpted on, but the legs are all one color, so he kinda looks like he's wearing speedos. 

Overall, I was pretty disapointed with the figures...

Hasbro is really trying to get me to quit buying things from them...i am buying less and less all the time.

Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jayson on October 17, 2006, 06:48 PM
Mars Guo & Dud Bolt: .... Dud's gun has a weird strap, Mars is a familiar looking gun, anyone know if it is new or not?

Both weapon sculpts are repacks from the Clone Wars '03/46 Durge (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/0346.html) figure.


Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ook on October 17, 2006, 09:30 PM
Gragra: Everyone likes aliens, detailing and accesories (gorgs and a hatchet are appropriate, like to have seen a piece likd her food stall, similar to how they did the Coruscant bar. the Puppet looking mouth is very poory executed, should have sculpted the head with out it.

I quite like this monster. I think they did a good job on the mouth. I really appreciate that it opens and closes. :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 10:28 PM
I have not seen a single trace of the Endooine wave save Obi and Luke from a trade.
 :( same with wave 6, thanks to all the gb's  >:(  >:(  >:(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2006, 09:22 AM
I haven't seen much of these around here either, aside from a lone Vader and Obi-Wan, which are now long gone.  For those interested, it looks like Amazon (not TRU.com) has the Naboo/Endor wave in stock for $6.99 each right now - with free shipping on orders over $25 - if you are getting impatient.  I was placing an order anyways, so picked up the Luke and Endor Soldier I've been looking for.  Same price as the stores around here basically, especially with the free shipping.  If anyone is interested, just thought I'd pass it along.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on October 18, 2006, 11:36 AM
Thanks Brian. I'll probably end up following suit. My area stores are so full of GB and GH, HV that they'll likely skip this wave. By the time they re-auto order new figs we'll likely be on the final 22(since all the maxed crap on the pegs isn't selling)
Since I need at least 7 from this wave(have Vader and Naboo soldier) this Amazon deal is looking really good for me now. Free shipping=I like it.

Slothus
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ook on October 19, 2006, 01:18 AM
Has anyone popped the Saga trooper's (http://www.rebelscum.com/sagarebelendor.asp) head into the neck of the new trooper? Does it fit?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Jesse James on October 19, 2006, 02:16 AM
I just found the full wave around me myself, but only white Troopers...  Seems only white or black are to a case, not a mix...  I think Gragra is one of, if not the, winner of the lot...  A nice figure for sure.  Luke's not bad though, surprisingly.  A nice placeholder.

The Endor Rebels...  They are what I figured so I'm not disappointed to be honest.  I think they're...  ok.  They're not fantastic, I want resculpts of course, but they're ok.  I'll put it this way...  They are THE best Rebel figures out... 

Yeah that says pretty much nothing truly positive from me, huh? :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Ook on October 19, 2006, 02:48 AM
The Endor Rebels...

The troopers are a really sad offering, and reiterate just how split Hasbro's quality still is. They'll do stuff like VOTC and Evolutions (and raise the price point for these "special" figures), but skimp hard in other places. Reusing the outdated parts from the Saga figure was a really cheap move; those arms are immobile and worthless (especially with the jacket stifling them). And the legs on this guy are a reminder of how amazingly talented this company is at rendering ball joints almost useless. How a figure with ball knees and ankles could be so awkward to pose is beyond me, but it is. It's the same situation as VTSC Luke; the legs somehow manage to have limited poseability even with ball joints. I think it's the configuration of the hips/thighs? They seem to be skewed out in such a way that posing the knees makes the figure stand funny. And this was a particularly cheapass move considering they're already scoring multiple sales on this fig with the white and black heads.

Between this monkey business and the damned paint error variant BS they keep pulling (eg Endor Threepio, Gragra) I'm getting discouraged about collecting this junk.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Phoenix on November 2, 2006, 10:46 AM
Rumor says that the Naboo wave (Obi-Wan to Gragra) has been spotted on a normal everyday store in Finland! That would be awesome, but I think it'll take some time before they're going to arrive into my city. But still, if that's true, it's awesome!

Too bad if/when Endor Wave II hasn't hit Finland...I'd have liked Endor Trooper(s) and Luke. Oh well, you can't have everything in life, or in SW collecting. And not if you live here anyway.

And finally, my personal opinion about the wave:
Obi-Wan Kenobi - the robe is the best part. Easy pass.
Holographic Darth Maul - the mold is awful, just like on the kitbash of Obi-Wan and you can't really say who's that hologram anyway. Easy pass.
Rep Been - been thinking of getting 2 to 4 of these guys. I like Gungans and Jar Jar Binks. Surprised, are you?
Dud Bolt&Mars Guo - well, they're weird aliens. Might get 'em if I have some leftover money. (The figures cost about 10-12€ in Finland - about 12-15$ I think.)
Naboo Royal Soldier - now we're talking! I'm going to get them as many as I can find! They're plain awesome!  ;D
Gragra - well, same with Dud&Mars.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Kill_Solo on November 2, 2006, 03:07 PM
I think there is going to be a major resurgence of this wave. Between two Walmarts today I've seen 16 cases of the Naboo wave! And I thought I was never going to see the black Endor Rebel Trooper in the wild.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 8, 2006, 07:59 PM
FINALLY this wave hit.

I personally favor the Endor part of the wave over the Naboo part of the wave. All the Naboo wave figures are either limited in articulation or just plain boring. The Endor wave, on the other hand, is pretty cool. Luke's poncho looks nice, and the Rebel Trooper, although lacking ball-joint arm articulation, is still a great figure overall.

i agree, with the exception of that vader that I never need to see released again :P

ya know what. i am actually quite fond of the naboo figs. i am. i think the big h made good choices this time around (save that craptacular naboo soldier and holo maul). who can honestly say gragra and a podracers 2-pack and a DECENT obi-wan are a bad thing?

rep been i havent seen yet? anyone else having trouble tracking him down?
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Reid on November 8, 2006, 08:25 PM
...Still haven't seen this wave AT ALL.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Clone Commander on November 8, 2006, 09:49 PM
I havent gotten the chance to see it.
Not sure if I want to. Maybe the luke.  :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 9, 2006, 03:00 PM
I havent gotten the chance to see it.
Not sure if I want to. Maybe the luke.  :-\

yes, you want to. gragra, luke, podracers, obi, rebel ROCK. if anyone has extra weapons from their podracers 2-pack can i have them for my durge? lost his weapons some time ago and hes fighting my arc troopers with one lousy little pistol.  :-[  :(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: MetalJedi on November 10, 2006, 01:52 AM
Was surprised to see the reminants of this wave at TRU. Guess what it was Vader and that Naboo Soldier left over.  ::)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 10, 2006, 11:38 AM
havent seen naboo soldier on the pegs yet. perhaps i should check the trash can.  :P vader was my first wave 7 i saw on the pegs. i actually love how he looks in the package so he will be staying MOC.  8)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Kit on November 10, 2006, 10:20 PM
This wave is finally hitting my local target.  Gragra is my favorite out of the bunch, with endor luke coming in a close second. :)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dan on November 11, 2006, 08:41 AM
I still haven't seen this wave. I think I will make a Target run this morning and see if I can score a luke. I think it is the only one I want out of the bunch.

If the endor troopers had been a battle pack (2-3 endor troopers, some ammo, and a couple of imperials biker scout Imperial officer) I would be more interested. at 7.00 + each, they don't turn my crank.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 06:02 PM
gragra rocks  ;D . endor luke is super. rebel troopers are super. podracer pilots are super. obi is ok. vader is ok. naboo soldier sucks. holo maul sucks.

and rep been i STILL havent seen yet.  ???
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on November 11, 2006, 06:51 PM
Lucky, I haven't seen anything yet. :-\
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Diddly on November 11, 2006, 08:05 PM
Saw a few new figures last night at a Wal-Mart in a college town I'm visiting. Snagged the Endor troop and the Naboo troop, who has weird joint locations. Passed on Rep Been, was that a mistake? Also passed on Obi-Wan and Vader.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: MetalJedi on November 11, 2006, 11:58 PM
Picked up a Luke, a both flavors of the Rebel Trooper for a local collector friend of mine at TRU.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on November 12, 2006, 12:03 AM
Is this Luke just Jabba Palace Luke with endor gear or is he totally new?  I passed on him but kept wondering.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on November 12, 2006, 12:27 AM
Re-hash w/a new hand that holds the saber.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nirvana on November 12, 2006, 12:43 AM
Could've picked up the entire wave except for Endor Luke at TRU tonight, but I really have no interest at all for this wave.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 12, 2006, 11:36 AM
The revision cases of this wave are already starting to hit. As if the complete wave isn't hard enough to find already.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 02:03 PM
Lucky, I haven't seen anything yet. :-\

you will. in my area vader, luke, and a few other TPM's are arriving en masse.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on November 12, 2006, 10:53 PM
Re-hash w/a new hand that holds the saber.

Thanks, that saves me some dough.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Billy Ray on November 14, 2006, 06:01 PM
I am really happy with Endor Luke.  Short of an all new figure or VOTC version, I think this is the probably the best Hasbro could have given us...nad he has been long overdue.

I have seen all of them except for the black Endor Trooper.  One Wal-Mart here had a bajillion figures on the pegs form this wave, easily the most figures I have ever seen at one store in a non-movie year...and not one single black Endor Trooper!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Artoo on November 14, 2006, 06:18 PM
The revision cases of this wave are already starting to hit. As if the complete wave isn't hard enough to find already.
They'reprobally the only cases my area have gotten hit by Grievous' & Anakin's galore. Not one Naboo figure, hopefully they'll be wrong the next time I check.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nicklab on November 14, 2006, 11:08 PM
Here's something I was surprised to see at a store today.  All of the Naboo wave sold out except for the Naboo Soldier.  And there were quite a few of those left hanging on the pegs.  Strange.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Gatillo on November 15, 2006, 10:15 AM
Actually that is a trend in my area.  I know the Naboo wave was there b/c there is a Naboo Soldier or 5 left behind.  I cannot bring myself to buy this door stooper looking guys, regardless of articulation.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Morgbug on November 15, 2006, 04:14 PM
Naboo soldier is already pegwarming up here.  Even at half off the regular retail price ($5 versus $10).  Sure didn't take long.   :o
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 16, 2006, 03:42 PM
Naboo soldier is already pegwarming up here.  Even at half off the regular retail price ($5 versus $10).  Sure didn't take long.   :o

i havnt seen him in stores yet, only from Mr. Scalper.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: IshiTib on November 27, 2006, 02:20 PM
i like this wave very much, but till now i only bought gragra, great figure

here in germany the naboo soldier isnt sold very well, all shelves full of him, but i couldnt find the podracers here :( also the black soldier
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 29, 2006, 04:42 PM
I've yet to see a black guy either...and I went through 20 cases at 1 store!!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darby on November 30, 2006, 02:15 AM
I also have yet to see the black version.  Every Walgreens in Chicago has a Naboo Soldier, though.   ::)
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Oboewan on November 30, 2006, 10:34 AM
The only thing I've actually seen so far is Rep Been... I picked him up in Dallas last weekend.... but I'm in DC... there are only a few from the wave I want- Gagra, PodPeople, Naboo Soldier... everything I see here is GB/Heros, Hoth wave... it's all pegwarmers from the older stuff.

Sigh,

Oboewan
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 09:21 PM
The only thing I've actually seen so far is Rep Been... I picked him up in Dallas last weekend.... but I'm in DC... there are only a few from the wave I want- Gagra, PodPeople, Naboo Soldier... everything I see here is GB/Heros, Hoth wave... it's all pegwarmers from the older stuff.

Sigh,

Oboewan

weird-rep been is the only one i HAVEN'T seen.  ??? P.S. RS has confirmation of Wave 8 being found for all you guys havin trouble finding this wave  :P. glad i've only got four figs to go until i can get started on the Final 22!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Nicklab on November 30, 2006, 09:30 PM
I guess that we can surmise from the Naboo Soldier's pegwarming status that Hasbro probably won't be making a running change and doing this figure over in red.  You can see some guys in the same uniform in red on the cardback photo.  ;D
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 09:38 PM
I guess that we can surmise from the Naboo Soldier's pegwarming status that Hasbro probably won't be making a running change and doing this figure over in red.  You can see some guys in the same uniform in red on the cardback photo.  ;D

to add on to that, i think they've said in a recent QnA that due to the production run on this figure they wouldnt be able to make a running change, and that it was 'an intersting suggestion they would consider in the future...' yeah ******* right!  :P

 :(
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 2, 2006, 07:10 PM
I guess that we can surmise from the Naboo Soldier's pegwarming status that Hasbro probably won't be making a running change and doing this figure over in red.  You can see some guys in the same uniform in red on the cardback photo.  ;D

**cough** EIII Neimodian Warrior **cough**

But I'm still rooting for your prediction to be accurate.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: JangoTat on December 3, 2006, 05:37 PM
i have all but Obi wan from this wave. all of them are still in packaging of course. but they are all pretty cool. cant find Obi. the naboo soldier is a peg warmer almost everywhere i go. i went to a TRU and they literally had atleast 7 rows full of Naboo soldiers. the black rebel iv seen a lot of. iv picked up 2. articulation for it is great once you take the vest off.

happy hunting guys.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: David on December 16, 2006, 12:21 PM


and rep been i STILL havent seen yet.  ???

YESSSS! found him @ target yesterday. he was the last one. also, i noticed that the pegs at the GOOD target (where i got RepB) they have completely restocked the pegs with older TSC's. i saw orange clone for the first time ive ever seen him @retail, general veers for the first time since january, sora bulq for the first time, and a few other good oldies. i already had all of these old ones so i passed due to $shortage, but damn that was cool. and repB was the first brand new TSC i got at target for a long time!
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 18, 2006, 12:04 PM
I have to admit that the Rebel troopers have bee scarce. Although I was able to get mine, I haven't really seen any since.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: Daigo-Bah on December 18, 2006, 12:12 PM
I have to admit that the Rebel troopers have bee scarce. Although I was able to get mine, I haven't really seen any since.

Except for one white trooper I surprisingly found the other day, I feel the same way.  I think the difficulty in finding OT figures when compared to the TPM characters in this wave is validation for the heavier percentage of OT characters next year.
Title: Re: Battle of Naboo Wave
Post by: BrentS on December 19, 2006, 03:11 PM
For me, Luke and Holo Maul has been the hardest to find in this wave.