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Collectibles => Past Hasbro 3.75" Lines => Discover the Force / Movie Heroes => Topic started by: Jeff on July 22, 2011, 03:47 PM
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This is another item I'd like to get a better look at - according to the panel is should have more TPM Pod Race Pilots , plus all their little flags from the parade? Sounds like a neat box set!
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Pic at JediInsider (http://jediinsider.net/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2011_San_Diego_Comic_Con%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars_Panel&pic=IMG_5398.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0)
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I'm all for it, though it's be nice to know who's in it. Hope they can finish the pilots off with this pack, along with the couple they're releasing as well. Maybe a new Threepio could be tossed in?
Hmm, seems to be repack, repack, repack, repack repack, repack, repack... 5x pilots and the announcer.
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Not that I really care, but does this mean we'll see Anakin/Sebulba pods again next year.
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Looks like most, if not all of the previously released Pod Racers:
-Clegg Holdfast
-Teemto Pagalies
-Mars Guo
-Gasgano
-Dud Bolt
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Repacks...Good, saves me money 8)
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This is the kind of multi-pack, re-pack that makes sense. All but one of these figures have not been out for quite some time, good chance for someone new to get caught up.
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Sadly the flags may get me to buy. I'm disappointed in myself over that.
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(http://www.jedidefender.com/sdcc11/Slide43.JPG)
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Meh. Sure sounded a lot better during the panel... no new Pod Pilots? Really? I mean, I'm not really surprised it's just sort of a missed opportunity I guess.
Oh well, $30 saved I guess.
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Where are the flags?
No flags, no buy.
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Includes 4 pit droids and a Dewback, though. Right? :P
I remember a time when stores couldn't give Teemto away, which his big accessories.
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I think the pit droids are in it, not sure about the dewback.
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I might end up snagging this since I own zero Podracers. Wish it had Sebulba at least
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This is a cool concept. I'll have to see what the final offering looks like. If it is all 5 plus the pit droids for $30, that's not a bad deal.
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Wish it had Sebulba at least
Yeah, the fact that Pod Pilot Ani and Sebulba are missing must mean either they are coming single-carded or they may possibly be packing them in with re-releases of their pod racers. Guess we'll get more at NYCC...
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I'm not missing Sebulba in this set. I think he's one character that could stand to be revisited, especially with the current state of figure articulation and how it could be applied to a Dug. And a new pod race Anakin with modern articulation & sculpting would be a fairly welcome, too.
I'm kind of glad this set is all reissues. I can skip this set since I got all of these as basic figures. And considering that there are only a few more pod racers that have yet to be made into figures, I'd rather see a set like this which is ALL reissues and not a mixture of old & new. That kind of lineup leaves the collector feeling used when you have to buy a multi-pack in order to get 1 or 2 new figures.
And on the general subject of pod racers, there are only another three or four that have yet to be made. I think that those can get spaced out over time. As for the pod race vehicles, I agree that it's generally a losing proposition. MAYBE Anakin and Sebulba's pods could get reissued/retooled, but I don't know that there is an overwhelming desire to get them back into rotation in the vehicle line.
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And on the general subject of pod racers, there are only another three or four that have yet to be made. I think that those can get spaced out over time.
There are still seven of them. They have now done all the ones that are clearly visibly in the movie. Ark "Bumpy" Roose and Elan Mak are featured in the deleted scene. Then there Aldar Beedo, Boles Roor, Ebe Endocott, Neva Kee, and Wan Sandage who are only seen from a distance during the race.
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Podracer flags anyone? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40676242@N05/6740550043/sizes/l/in/photostream/) 8)
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I need a 'Like' or '+1' button for that post. 8)
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Agreed, thanks Jayson. For the man who wants flags, but not more ****** podracers.
Time to pick up some drink stirrers.
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Time to pick up some drink stirrers.
The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub? ;D
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Time to pick up some drink stirrers.
The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub? ;D
With the way this line looks, I would say one at a time at the pub.
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Time to pick up some drink stirrers.
The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub? ;D
Hmmm... hadn't thought of it that way.
*scratches chin*
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Has anyone seen any decent pictures of this set compared to the original releases of the figures? I'm curious as to how heavily repainted they might be.
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No. I saw the pack in the store today and the colors looked like they were on the vivid side. I was just a little irked that they've included these pod race flags now in an effort to get people to buy these figures over again.
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Has anyone seen any decent pictures of this set compared to the original releases of the figures?
Check out Jayson/YakFace's pics here (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots.html)
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Perfect, thanks Jeff (and Jason).
I had the same initial impression as Nick, thinking they were more vibrant, but looking at his photos I think that the only one with any significant change (and barely at that) is this one:
(http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots/lf39.jpg) (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots/lf39.html)
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Damnit, they had to make those flags. Now I have to go get all the podracers.
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I'm just downloading the ones Yakface put up. They'll suffice. I wanted teh flags too but I cannot justify the purchase of the sets for the flags. I just can't.
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I can't justify it either, unless my son wants the figures and doesn't whine if I try and keep the flags.
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I'd dig on some official Hasbro flags as well, but ya not going there.
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I compared to the older ones I have, the Teemo deco is really tight in this new pack compared to the older one, he is the stand out "upgrade". All of the others have a slightly darker deco than the old ones. Plus it includes new flags.....(This is how I justified getting this set....)
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I only have one of the podracers in this pack already, so I was leaning towards picking this one up. I hit our TRU today though, and they were nowhere to be found. They had the regular-release (blister carded) battle packs, but that was it. I forget, do these have that blister packaging as well, or the older style box? I guess I should go check the pics again.
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Is there a master list of all the podracer figures that have been made? If there is could someone direct me to it. Thanks in advance.
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Maybe I'm mistaken, but with this year, haven't they all been made now?
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From Scott's Master list http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14572.0 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14572.0), these are the Podracers that have yet to be made:
Ark "Bumpy" Roose
Boles Roor
Ebe Endecott
Elan Mak
Neva Kee
Aldar Beedo
Wan Sandage
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Bumpy I know, but the rest I'm at a loss there. There didn't even appear to be that many friggin' pods in the race itself.
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http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Boonta_Eve_Classic
Lots of those were only really in the far shots...I think most of the close up Podracers have been made though
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I'd love an Elan Mak (though I think they call him Nale Kam now). I just think his reflective eyes are cool. But yeah, they are only in the movie for just the driver introductions.
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Went by TRU today completely intent on purchasing this set since it's on sale. But of course my stores suck and wasn't selling it as advertised (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Picture-3.png). Might go back later in the week and argue the price but eh.