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Title: Clone Wars Wave 1 (2008)
Post by: Jeff on February 16, 2008, 10:13 PM
Wave 1 =
 - Captain Rex (dirty/battle damage version)
 - Anakin Skywalker
 - Obi-Wan Kenobi
 - Yoda
 - Clone Trooper
 - R2-D2
 - General Grievous
 - Battle Droid

More pics here (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Conventions/Toy_Fair_2008/Hasbro_Star_Wars).  :)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2008/Hasbro_Star_Wars/DSCF7912.JPG)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2008/Hasbro_Star_Wars/DSCF7914.JPG)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 17, 2008, 01:59 AM
I still think Rex looks pretty realistic in his body sculpt, but not the head obviously...  Same with the battledroid, and to a slightly lesser extent, Grievous and R2. 

Obi and Ani look semi-realistic as well...  I see the stylized look going on too, but I don't think they look that bad either.  Maybe it's the fact 3-D animation is pretty realistic unto itself at times?  The heads are so clearly animated, but not the rest.

I like them for what they are, I'll gladly pass though...  I'm pretty well locked into that now.  I'm going to Order a couple Rex's though, and call it a day I think.  I was hoping the Battledroid wouldn't look quite as animted in the headsculpt, but that didn't happen.

Happy for those who like 'em though, for sure.  If these were less, I'd consider htem maybe, but at $8 a pop, I'm gonna draw the line here I think.  Add in a whole line of IJ toys I want, and still realistic figures to collect (though not many), and I think it's fair to set a boundary with these.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 17, 2008, 09:03 AM
I can't believe that this is all they showed.  If they wanted to give the idea that the CW3D show will be huge, and in the theaters, they should have shown all of the figures they are making!  I can't believe that they'll have a Midnight Madness for 8 figures and 3 ships...

On the other hand everything looks great.  I guess I always get a bit let down after Toy Fair.  I want to see the whole year all at once...but now we're back to rumors and leaks.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 17, 2008, 09:44 AM
I can't believe that this is all they showed.  If they wanted to give the idea that the CW3D show will be huge, and in the theaters, they should have shown all of the figures they are making!  I can't believe that they'll have a Midnight Madness for 8 figures and 3 ships...

Is a midnight madness on 7/26 official? Also, from the Hasbro presentation report, it looks like only the Homing Spider Droid and the V-19 will be avaialble on the 26th of July, the AT-TE will be released later during the holiday shopping season. At least according to this report on Galactic Hunter:
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=7036&zoneid=2
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Greg on February 17, 2008, 09:51 AM
Awesome looking figures, but I am going to have to pass on them. I can't expand my collection to incorporate every big subline that comes our way. In addition, there looks to be way too much "real" stuff coming for me to buy. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 17, 2008, 11:30 AM
I can't believe that this is all they showed.  If they wanted to give the idea that the CW3D show will be huge, and in the theaters, they should have shown all of the figures they are making!  I can't believe that they'll have a Midnight Madness for 8 figures and 3 ships...

Is a midnight madness on 7/26 official? Also, from the Hasbro presentation report, it looks like only the Homing Spider Droid and the V-19 will be avaialble on the 26th of July, the AT-TE will be released later during the holiday shopping season. At least according to this report on Galactic Hunter:
http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=7036&zoneid=2


Cripes! I HOPE not. I don't want to have to "compete" to get the AT-TE with all of the crazed holiday shoppers. Bringing it out in July would give time for collectors to satiate their needs before the pathetic seasonal shoppers come to "clean up" after our year long efforts...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Dressel Rebel on February 17, 2008, 11:46 AM
Well, Grievous is the only one I'm gonna buy.

He does look sorta animated, but the size and likeness is by far the best thing Hasbro has offered in the Grievous realm yet, the previous versions (except Pre-Cyborg) were all midgets.

This Grievous looks good.

I'll pass on all the others.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JangoTat on February 17, 2008, 11:52 AM
just noticed it....Rex has ball jointed wrists ;D

man are these figures ever growing on me though. when i first saw them yesterday i thought they were stupid and i was only getting rex and a BD..now i want them all...except for yoda lol.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2008, 01:44 PM
Really really really wish these weren't animated and I hate the action features, but some of the clones look almost "realistitic" enough.   :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Reid on February 17, 2008, 01:48 PM
I might get the Battle Droid, as it looks like the best one Hasbro's made so far, but I'll pass on the others and the rest of the animated line. Might get Rex too.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jeff on February 17, 2008, 11:39 PM
If they wanted to give the idea that the CW3D show will be huge, and in the theaters, they should have shown all of the figures they are making!

Much like other "movie" years LFL would not allow them to show everything right off the bat.  According to the info, there will be at least 23 figures in 2008.  They are hoping another wave will make it in, but were not 100% sure it would happen.  Rest assured there will be more than just a few vehicles and 8 basic figures... there will be battle packs and role play and more.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 17, 2008, 11:53 PM
If they wanted to give the idea that the CW3D show will be huge, and in the theaters, they should have shown all of the figures they are making!

Much like other "movie" years LFL would not allow them to show everything right off the bat.  According to the info, there will be at least 23 figures in 2008.  They are hoping another wave will make it in, but were not 100% sure it would happen.  Rest assured there will be more than just a few vehicles and 8 basic figures... there will be battle packs and role play and more.


And then it will spill over into the main line and there will be no more realistic designed figures. (It's already happened, BTW, look at Cade Skywalker, Talon Kardde, and Prince Xizor.)

If the whole line goes this way, I'm out. I refuse to buy the characters all over again just because it's a new style. I didn't and am not going to buy the mid sized GG bust because of this. I won't do it for figures either.

I may be jumping the gun on my fears of this, but to quote one of the most famous quotes, "I've got a BAD feeling about this."
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on February 18, 2008, 02:26 AM
I wouldn't say those comic figures look like their art too much...  I thought Karrde was outstanding and realistic...  Xixor I thought looked less like the art and more realistic actually...  I was pleased in general.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 18, 2008, 10:59 AM
I wouldn't say those comic figures look like their art too much...  I thought Karrde was outstanding and realistic...  Xixor I thought looked less like the art and more realistic actually...  I was pleased in general.

I agree, if anything they look closer to the photographs from the CCG than they do to the artwork.

I think we're fine with regards to the regular line staying in the style it's in.

I'm also not overly concerned with the Clone Wars style spilling over into the regular line because all it will take is for the realistic line to sell well and the animated line to sell poorly for Hasbro to realize that changing the style is a big "no no" and this will be the last time they do it.

Perhaps Zizzle will show Hasbro the error of their ways before we even get too far along - I was in Target the other day and saw multiple pegs CLOGGED with this new animated style Pirates of the Caribbean figure line. Why they think a Pirates line is still even viable is beyond me, but this style change will be the final nail in the coffin of that line as well.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 18, 2008, 11:07 AM
Passing on these, save for a few that might be decent custom fodder... Grievous actually might be the only one I get.  He looks pretty damn huge, though I hate his shoulders.  Might try to mod them... we'll see.

Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 18, 2008, 11:31 AM
Passing on these, save for a few that might be decent custom fodder... Grievous actually might be the only one I get.  He looks pretty damn huge, though I hate his shoulders.  Might try to mod them... we'll see.

Is it even worth it? I could see Hasbro re-using several of the parts in this figure to make a movie-style version of the character at some point down the line anyway.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 18, 2008, 02:03 PM
Passing on these, save for a few that might be decent custom fodder... Grievous actually might be the only one I get.  He looks pretty damn huge, though I hate his shoulders.  Might try to mod them... we'll see.

Is it even worth it? I could see Hasbro re-using several of the parts in this figure to make a movie-style version of the character at some point down the line anyway.

For $8.00, it's worth it to me - I like to tinker with customs.   ;)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 18, 2008, 03:11 PM
You know what's odd, if the CW3D wave 1 hits right before the Legacy wave 2 we'll have two Clone Wars Obi-Wans in armour on the pegs at one time.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: iFett on February 18, 2008, 03:19 PM
You know what's odd, if the CW3D wave 1 hits right before the Legacy wave 2 we'll have two Clone Wars Obi-Wans in armour on the pegs at one time.

I don't see anything wrong in that.  This has to make up for that crappy one that came in that BP last year or in 06 or whenever it came out.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 19, 2008, 12:13 AM
You know what's odd, if the CW3D wave 1 hits right before the Legacy wave 2 we'll have two Clone Wars Obi-Wans in armour on the pegs at one time.

I'm thinking the same thing and this is a great example of WHY I think the animated style figures are so ridiculous.

Ok - so we're getting an Obi-Wan in Clone Armor where the armor and look matches the first Clone Wars cartoon.

But first we're going to get one that matches how he looks in the 3D Clone Wars cartoon.

Let's put them side-by-side:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/peterjohn0/ObiWanComparison.jpg)

Why is Lucasfilm being so cavalier with the new 3D cartoon changing the looks of the characters? I know people have made this complaint before, but now more than ever, I feel that these new looks for the major characters have been created primarily for the purposes of selling more toys. There is really no justification for Obi-Wan donning clone armor with his Jedi robes should be given a completely new look. For crying out loud, the first Clone Wars cartoon was anything but realistic, but that first design for Obi-Wan in Clone Armor has widely accepted by the fans, converted over to the realistic style and has (or soon will be) immortalized in the form of a statue, 12" doll and 3.75" figure. Why then was that same design not translated to the look of the new Clone Wars 3D cartoon? Why did they come up with a completely new look?!?!

I know it may seem like I'm harping on this issue, but let's say that the cartoon is a hit and GL decides that he wants to tell the tale of the Rebels between ANH and ESB. We know how Darth Vader looked in ANH, we know how Vader looked in ESB. But for this new cartoon, we're going to put Vader in gray armor with a red cape and a white helmet. Why? Well why not of course! Han Solo won't be wearing his trademark white shirt and black vest, heck no! We'll put him in a blue jumpsuit with a black sash instead of a belt - that will make him look extra dashing! Get these designs to Hasbro so they can make figures of them right away! - now if that happened, everyone would be up in arms about how the designs are so radically different from what we've seen before. So why doesn't anyone care that they are basically throwing out everything that was established in the previous cartoon series?

I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JangoTat on February 19, 2008, 06:32 AM
because something tells me this new cartoon is going to be the definate clone wars and replace the old storyline that was already built..

but heck i think both figures look fine and the kids will enjoy them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM
For what it's worth, I actually prefer the design of the new animated one -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/021808kenobi.jpg)

That's probably the only figure so far that I'm really impressed with from the animated line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: David on February 19, 2008, 11:26 AM
I'd buy five or six other figures from the animated line before I bought that piece of crap.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 19, 2008, 12:50 PM
Really?  I think it looks the best out of what we've seen so far in the animated line... plus the helmet design is pretty nifty too.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: ruiner on February 19, 2008, 01:27 PM

I just don't get it.

What's there not to get?  It's the best of both worlds for Hasbro - a line for kids and a line for collectors.

Actually it's better than that as both lines have crossover appeal - some kids will want the 'legacy' stuff and some collectors will buy the animated line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 19, 2008, 02:51 PM

I just don't get it.

What's there not to get?  It's the best of both worlds for Hasbro - a line for kids and a line for collectors.

Actually it's better than that as both lines have crossover appeal - some kids will want the 'legacy' stuff and some collectors will buy the animated line.

Actually, I don't think this is going to be the best of both worlds for Hasbro... they're potentially losing a lot of loyal collectors with this animated line.  I've seen across the boards at all sites that people aren't happy with it.

Just look at the results of the current RS poll -

Looks great, can't wait! 350 (25%) 
Would've preferred realistic style, I'll still buy. 211 (15%) 
Cool, I'll pick and choose my favorites. 270 (19%) 
Disappointed, may pass on the line. 278 (20%) 
Do not like, will not buy. 291 (21%)
 
Totals 1400 votes


Right out of the gate, 21% of RS readers are saying they're not going to get these, and another 20% say they might pass on the line - that 41% of RS readers showing a disapproval of what they have seen so far with this decision by Hasbro.  How can that be the best of both worlds for Hasbro?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 19, 2008, 04:54 PM
Actually, I don't think this is going to be the best of both worlds for Hasbro... they're potentially losing a lot of loyal collectors with this animated line.  I've seen across the boards at all sites that people aren't happy with it.

I agree.
They lost my business on these and I buy multiples of every figure for customs sales. I spent $7,000 last year alone on Hasbro SW. I think this was a big mistake long term. Short term, it will work.
Most collectors I know are cherry picking or are out on this line.

Hasbro is going too cookie cutter across their action figure lines. They have the same animated strategy with Transformers and Spiderman in the second half of the year. They are going animated too with sublines to appeal more to kids. Every Hasbro line has GH, MM's, has or had Titainium is animated going to be the new staple?

Kids today are not like our generation, traditional toys are obsolete to 8yrs old now a days. Trust me, after 8 years in the Toy industry you see that fact and come to accept it. The industry is steadily shrinking year after year. Toy lines are considered mega hits if you get 3 years out of them, and if you do you are really lucky.

They seem to never learn, kids will buy into this for 6 months then move on. The collector is their core and kept this line going and will keep it going. Sales will do great then level off, they may switch next year to realistic to bring us back. Just my 2 cents!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 19, 2008, 06:14 PM
Sales will do great then level off, they may switch next year to realistic to bring us back. Just my 2 cents!


For all of our sake, I sincerely hope you're right.

I think I've calmed down a bit now after the shock of Toy Fair. I was so up and down thinking about the animated figs.

I've got to stop trying to get every Hasbro SW toy at some point. This is a good a time as any.

So the latter half of the year, vehicles excluding, should be pretty cheap for me. Then again, we havne't seen EVERYTHING for the entire year. But as I'm very nearly out of the large army building game, I can't see how I'd buy a ton of figures in the last half of the year.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 20, 2008, 09:15 AM

I just don't get it.

What's there not to get?  It's the best of both worlds for Hasbro - a line for kids and a line for collectors.

Actually it's better than that as both lines have crossover appeal - some kids will want the 'legacy' stuff and some collectors will buy the animated line.

Actually, I don't think this is going to be the best of both worlds for Hasbro... they're potentially losing a lot of loyal collectors with this animated line.  I've seen across the boards at all sites that people aren't happy with it.


That's completely true Chewie, yet I'm fairly certain that we only represent a minority percentage of total SW sales. I think that new kids sales are going to more than make up for the loss of us.  But that's just a semi-educated guess.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: ruiner on February 20, 2008, 09:35 AM

Actually, I don't think this is going to be the best of both worlds for Hasbro... they're potentially losing a lot of loyal collectors with this animated line.  I've seen across the boards at all sites that people aren't happy with it.

The guys who post on the internet are just a fraction of consumer base for SW. 

Quote
Just look at the results of the current RS poll -

Looks great, can't wait! 350 (25%) 
Would've preferred realistic style, I'll still buy. 211 (15%) 
Cool, I'll pick and choose my favorites. 270 (19%) 
Disappointed, may pass on the line. 278 (20%) 
Do not like, will not buy. 291 (21%)
 
Totals 1400 votes


Right out of the gate, 21% of RS readers are saying they're not going to get these, and another 20% say they might pass on the line - that 41% of RS readers showing a disapproval of what they have seen so far with this decision by Hasbro.  How can that be the best of both worlds for Hasbro?

That's such a small biased sample that it's not even relevent IMO.  Like I said before, Hasbro has the collectors on board with the Legacy collection (plus some kids).  The animated line has a lot going for it - a worldwide theatrical release, kid-friendly subject matter and mass retail placement.

With the release of this line, Hasbro has already doubled their pegs at retail.  I'm sure they have consumer research to back up their product plans.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 20, 2008, 10:07 AM
They've already doubled peg space at retail?  I wasn't aware of that.  Where have you seen planograms at to back this claim up?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Brian on February 20, 2008, 10:12 AM
Yeah, I think despite the fact that many to most of us would rather see realistic style figures, I can understand why we're getting animated versions.  They could actually be pretty popular.  I mean, we're seeing a theatrical movie, as well as an animated (weekly) series that could last for awhile.  Many to most of the "popular" toons these days last 5 years, and the fact that it is Star Wars can probably assure that Cartoon Network will air anything Lucas will give them.  I could be wrong, but I think the line makes pretty good sense.  And really, aside from the fact that they're not realistic, they don't look like too bad of action figures (aside from the Yoda with the action feature built in).

Plus, like it has been said, we either have a lot of these characters in realistic style already - or will eventually.  We've got another round of "realistic" Clone War figures coming this fall, and I'm sure we'll see things like an Ahsoka and newly done Grievous in the "realistic" line eventually as well.  I think we're covered pretty well in the fact that the vehicles are done realistic style as well, which is a smart move by Hasbro.  Anyways, I agree, I wouldn't have minded seeing it all realistic as well - but I don't think the animated line is as horrible as many are making it out to be.  If the whole line (Legacy and all) switched to animated style, then yeah, it would be a much bigger problem.  There are other animated lines out there that seem to do ok, or at least have been on the pegs for awhile (The Batman, JLU, Ben 10, etc.) and they don't have the built in appeal necessarily that Star Wars has.  Hopefully we'll continue to get the best of both worlds with realistic figures running alongside this line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: ruiner on February 20, 2008, 10:26 AM
They've already doubled peg space at retail?  I wasn't aware of that.  Where have you seen planograms at to back this claim up?

Much like the Legends line doubled the number of pegs for SW, I can only assume the same logic would apply to the Legacy line and CW.

We'll have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Brian on February 20, 2008, 10:30 AM
Yeah, I'd sure think we'd see an expanded space at retail come July 26th.  Maybe nothing like ROTS times, but still more than what we see now.  For Hasbro to be planning such a "launch" with new Clone Wars and Legacy figures, as well as a couple ships (and maybe the AT-TE?), Galactic Heroes, and exclusives - it would seem like we'd see more room made at retail.  I am a little nervous for when the "Legends-type" line they were mentioning comes to retail, and we've got three different lines occupying the Star Wars space.  I could see something getting short changed.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on February 20, 2008, 11:25 AM
As long as we get a realistic Ahsoka, Rotta, Rex and any other random new characters down the line I am starting not to mind so much that these are animated. It saves alot of people from having to buy the same figures all over again.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jayson on February 20, 2008, 11:34 AM
(http://www.yakface.com/2008/february/ugh2008mockup.jpg)

RS (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/TF2008_This_Years_UGH_112622.asp) is reporting (their site is currently down) that there is going to be a UGH-type promotion of sorts in 2008. It consists of first run packaging of wave 1 in the Clone Wars and Legacy that will feature foil packaging then later the packaging will transition to non-foil.

*The logo I created above is a mockup of what is expected to adorn the packaging - the design could change.


Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: iFett on February 20, 2008, 12:14 PM
I thought they said that they werent' doing any UGH this year?  Oh well..
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jayson on February 20, 2008, 12:19 PM
I thought they said that they werent' doing any UGH this year?  Oh well..

Yep, they said in the our QnA (http://cgi.denpetersen.com/YAK1/viewtopic.php?t=2339) that "there was no specific UGH promotion planned at this time". They're not calling "UGH" per se, but if it looks like a duck...  ::)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 20, 2008, 12:35 PM
...They're not calling "UGH" per se, but if it looks like a duck...  ::)

QUACK QUACK!

I just can't keep justifying buying all this crap for package variants. I got the UGH from last year, about half from the year before. I won't actively seek it out this time. If I get it fine, if I don't fine.

Just another money grubbing, greed driven, cash cow, producing idea...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on February 20, 2008, 01:29 PM
If i get one, thats enough for me. The only reason why i got all of them last year was because of the coins. The year before i only found 2 and thats all i ever got.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 20, 2008, 03:23 PM
1st day issue? Huh? Is that only going to be on the figures that come off the assembly line on the first day of the production run for that figure?

I don't understand this at all. The figures aren't like books - so unless they are drawing a line in the sand and saying "the 26th of July will be THE day for Wave 1 Clone Wars and Wave 1 Legacy Collection" - I can't really see this as meaning a whole heck of a lot to ANYONE.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 20, 2008, 04:38 PM
1st day issue? Huh? Is that only going to be on the figures that come off the assembly line on the first day of the production run for that figure?

I don't understand this at all. The figures aren't like books - so unless they are drawing a line in the sand and saying "the 26th of July will be THE day for Wave 1 Clone Wars and Wave 1 Legacy Collection" - I can't really see this as meaning a whole heck of a lot to ANYONE.

Exactly. Unless there is a severe lack of product that day and EVERYWHERE sells out, I think we'll see First Day stuff some time after the first day.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 21, 2008, 09:14 AM
Nice try Hasbro, you're not sucking me back into carded collecting. :-*
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: womprat416 on February 22, 2008, 07:52 AM
I'm going to pass.
"THESE AREN'T THE CLONES I'M LOOKING FOR."
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 22, 2008, 12:40 PM
I thought they said that they werent' doing any UGH this year?  Oh well..

Yep, they said in the our QnA (http://cgi.denpetersen.com/YAK1/viewtopic.php?t=2339) that "there was no specific UGH promotion planned at this time". They're not calling "UGH" per se, but if it looks like a duck...  ::)

They also diluded the question on the Clone Wars cartoon line : QA question: "Will these be in cartoonish or realistic styling?" Hasbro's Response: "These will not be cartoonish"

They were telling the truth from a certain point of view as they are CGIish. I prefer straight talk not symantics.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 22, 2008, 05:46 PM
... I prefer straight talk not symantics.

I agree. 

They knew exactly what we meant buy those questions. If they truly didn't then they are "as clumsy as they are stupid" and should be in charge of the line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 23, 2008, 11:28 AM
Well, I do find it interesting that the press release said 28 and the reports from the collector event indicate 23 figures. So already, Hasbro is coming off as cautious with regard to this line.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Darth Broem on February 23, 2008, 08:56 PM
I don't know if 23- 28 figures can really be considered cautious though?  I mean 23 - 28 figures on a fairly new platform sounds like a pretty big launch in my opinion.  Not to mention the vehicles and one topping $100.  I guess it could be considered cautious since it has the Star Wars label backing it up.  If the cartoon somehow tanks then yes they can cut their losses at 23-28 figures and a few vehicles.

But if it is a hit then they have a nice foundation of figures and vehicles to build from.   Personally I hope the TV show and movie is a hit.  I just think that it ensures figures from the films and EU continue to flourish in the years ahead.  I know that means it would be slower to get more realistic style figures out there but at least they would keep on coming for a long time. 

Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on February 25, 2008, 11:04 AM
I think the vehicles are going to do fine either way.  They aren't so much in the animated style like these figures and will fit in with "realistic" collections.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 25, 2008, 02:26 PM
I highly doubt the series will fail in ratings or the box office. People everywhere still clamor for more Star Wars the mass appeal alone is overwhelming. With all the bombs on TV this should do very well.
I agree 23-28 figures is indeed a new platform and should do well. I really do believe that they will transition these back to realistic style.

While I believe the show is a sure-fire hit, I find it hard to imagine that the "kids" cartoon-ish toy line will last more than 1.5 years. Hasbro knows they have a hit on their hands but they are dipping their toe in the water before blowing out the animated line. Because if the sales are not as strong as basic figures out of the gate you can bet your Bantha they will change the game plan.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 25, 2008, 03:31 PM
Hey, how'd you know I had a Bantha?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 25, 2008, 09:45 PM
My comment was with regard to the toy line failing. Not the series or the airing of the first few episodes in theatres. I have no doubt that both will do extremely well.

Hasbro would be foolish not to be taking note of the luke-warm response the style change has received. Perhaps sales might indicate differently, but based on collector feedback I've seen, I don't see collectors factoring in to the success of this line. In order for this line to succeed they're going to need buy-in from kids. Hopefully Hasbro has plans on advertising the line during the show itself.

Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on February 25, 2008, 11:02 PM
Are you serious?  The show will be a 22 minute commercial for the toys!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 26, 2008, 11:37 AM
Are you serious?  The show will be a 22 minute commercial for the toys!

That and legally they CAN'T show commercials during the same show for toys related to it. I can't remember the exact law, but it was some time ago.

It sucks too, because I'd actually WELCOME SW toy commercials. We so RARELY see them now.

I can't help but wonder how much BIGGER SW would be if Hasbro would advertise on TV more.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 27, 2008, 03:32 PM
I can't help but wonder how much BIGGER SW would be if Hasbro would advertise on TV more.

That's the beauty of Star Wars, it does not need advertising. That is a Toy companies dream come true. It sells itself.

While I agree with you more exposure comment, the problem is with SW currently there is no signature item at this time worthy enough to advertise. In this day and age showing a couple of new figures and some basic ships is not enough to capture the google dependant, ipod loving generation of today. Our generation would have **** a brick seeing this stuff. When you take a close look outside of new figures there has not really been innovative news from SW in awhile. Meaning no real "signature feature items" since the revised force action lightsabers. That was new news and worthy of advertising .

The days of advertising a couple of new figures like Snaggletooth and a cloud car just does not warrant the advertising spend. Anything under $20 without features in most cases is not worth advertising because that is a very affordable impulse item. It really eats away the profits on low margin items when you have to account for your marketing spend. (Being in the toy industry for 8years I find it so funny that the old commercials really played up individual new figures like the peg warming Snaggletooth. Advertising back in the day must have been real cheap because that will never happen again! :D)

However, a big ticket like the AT-TE will need it to be advertised. Hasbro and the retailers are taking a big risk with a $100 price point item. This is a signature item to the show/line and can be a real traffic driver. Hasbro has to insure sell through or else they will get killed with markdown money. This type of item justifies the marketing spend it's also an item kids will remember and actually drive them to to aisle because of scale/features. I am sure you will see more SW advertising in the near fututre.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 27, 2008, 04:35 PM
Well that's what I'm hoping for too is a commercial for the AT-TE. Along with that hasbro can pimp out the rest of the line. I agree that we don't need to see commercials for each individual toy. But a commercial for a new wave and ships being released around that time would be cool.

Maybe I should make a commercial for them and put it up on YouTube.

I've got the equipment to shoot/edit the commercial. I'd just need to borrow a kid to play with the toys for the full effect...(And don't anyone go misquoting me on that one, lol)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 27, 2008, 05:45 PM
Maybe I should make a commercial for them and put it up on YouTube.

Dude, that would be awesome! You have to set it up like the old Kenner commercials. That would get some attention from all the fan sites.

Go for it!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 28, 2008, 08:56 AM
Maybe I should make a commercial for them and put it up on YouTube.

Dude, that would be awesome! You have to set it up like the old Kenner commercials. That would get some attention from all the fan sites.

Go for it!

That's exactly what I was thinking. Make it like the vintage commercials.

I'll start writing up the commercial and scouting a decent location. I won't have my figs til next week, so I'll have time to plot this out, this weekend. My only problem is that it's cold here in Pittsburgh and snow covered. I've got to make it look like it's spring and warm. Oh and finding a kid or two to put in the commercial.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: speedermike on March 2, 2008, 08:52 PM
Actually, what would make it really funny is to shoot it just like a Kenner commercial, but with adults playing with the toys.

"Look out,  Obi-Wan Kenobi!  It's a Federation Droid!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdrcaT_x43Y&feature=related

The WORLD OF HOTH IS OURS!!!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: David on March 2, 2008, 10:14 PM
Those are hilarious, thanks for the link!  ;D
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Brian on March 13, 2008, 09:37 AM
From Jedi Insider's Q and A (http://jediinsider.com/index.php?catid=8&itemid=10969) with Hasbro this week:

Quote
In reference to the new Clone Wars animated series figures we have seen - do they all have knee articulation? Some are in question such as Anakin and Obi-Wan (although due to their tunics may be useless anyways), but mostly the Battle Droid. He seems to have elbow articulation and is a nice sculpt. If he had knee articulation, he would be pretty darn complete.

Hasbro: Not all figures have knee articulation in their basic figure form. Obi-Wan, Anakin, and the Battle Droid do not have knee articulation.

That's disappointing to hear.  I kind of thought that might be the case with Anakin, but I was hoping Obi-Wan and the Battle Droid would have knee articulation.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 13, 2008, 12:36 PM
From Jedi Insider's Q and A (http://jediinsider.com/index.php?catid=8&itemid=10969) with Hasbro this week:

Quote
In reference to the new Clone Wars animated series figures we have seen - do they all have knee articulation? Some are in question such as Anakin and Obi-Wan (although due to their tunics may be useless anyways), but mostly the Battle Droid. He seems to have elbow articulation and is a nice sculpt. If he had knee articulation, he would be pretty darn complete.

Hasbro: Not all figures have knee articulation in their basic figure form. Obi-Wan, Anakin, and the Battle Droid do not have knee articulation.

That's disappointing to hear.  I kind of thought that might be the case with Anakin, but I was hoping Obi-Wan and the Battle Droid would have knee articulation.

All the more reasons NOT to buy this line. And here I was starting to warm up the the Battle Droids a little. Oh well, money saved.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on March 13, 2008, 01:29 PM
Geeze... less articulation AND a price hike? 

Passing on these is getting easier by the minute.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: MetalJedi on March 13, 2008, 03:26 PM
  ::) What is the deal with Hasbro and no knee articulation? I'd like to see them walk around or sit without their knees bending. Maybe I should give these figures some crutches so they can walk around.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: CHEWIE on March 13, 2008, 04:33 PM
I'm not too critical of Hasbro these days, but geeze... why no articulated legs on Kenobi?  Just give him the regular clone's legs Hasbro...  ::)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: GrandMasterYoda on May 14, 2008, 09:33 AM
I think that the reason Hasbro has not put the all the articulation points is purposeful. The last animated clone wars figures were shelf warmers. Maybe they aren't ready to spend the money until they see if their new line sells. Personally I love the new line and will be getting them all. My 9 year old wants to do a Clone Wars birthday party and is just as excited as me about the new direction of Star Wars. Enjoy what you can while it lasts...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: clonebuyer111 on May 14, 2008, 07:34 PM
i will probably only get the Captain Rex
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Keonobi on May 20, 2008, 08:59 AM
Seems like Hasbro is leaning more towards its other base with these clone wars figs.  The collectors get the legacy collection though, with Yarna and a couple other wanted figures.  It just seems there are a lot of collectors here that are passing on the CW figs.  I'm excited about the cartoons, but the figs don't do anything for me yet.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Nicklab on May 20, 2008, 12:05 PM
I can certainly understand an attempt to market the Clone Wars line to a new audience.  The older collectors seem somewhat "Cloned Out" to an extent. 

Hasbro tried to give us what both we and they thought we wanted:  more Clones, via the Saga Legends line.  And how long did all of those Clone sit?  I was very surprised to see that of all of the Saga Legends figures, the Clones sat the longest.  I think that's proof positive that there is another element at work, and they're buying figures other than Clones.  So with that in mind I think this new line will appeal to that new audience.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on May 20, 2008, 12:38 PM
I can certainly understand an attempt to market the Clone Wars line to a new audience.  The older collectors seem somewhat "Cloned Out" to an extent. 

Hasbro tried to give us what both we and they thought we wanted:  more Clones, via the Saga Legends line.  And how long did all of those Clone sit?  I was very surprised to see that of all of the Saga Legends figures, the Clones sat the longest.  I think that's proof positive that there is another element at work, and they're buying figures other than Clones.  So with that in mind I think this new line will appeal to that new audience.

Clones may have seemed to last the longest on pegs, but that in part is due to them being packed more in a case or in many refresher cases than other figures.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: iFett on May 20, 2008, 01:21 PM
pretty stickers (http://www.potf2.com/potj/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13377)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on May 20, 2008, 01:27 PM
Very boring regarding the first day issue, makes me feel better i may not be able to hit up a toy store on the 26th.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedi_master_sal on May 20, 2008, 03:44 PM
Boring promotion. I'm glad I'm not getting the animated line. The first day sticker is just a money grab for Hasbro. I'm not buying in to that.

Oh and shame on them for going after the guy on GH about the Falcon. IT'S A TOY for gawd's sake. Not a national farkin' secret...

Gah, trimming down my budget for SW just gets easier everyday. After July, they are going to have to WOW me, to purchase big for the remainder of 2008.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Heart_of_Darkness on June 1, 2008, 09:01 PM
I'm gonna get back into star wars with the release of the clone wars. I already have $340 as a budget to spend on these figures :)
Title: Re: Animated Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on June 22, 2008, 05:09 AM
A new photo of Obi-Wan cropped up...  Check out the front page story (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1214125159,92733,) for the details.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_ObiWanLoose_TN.jpg)
Title: Re: Animated Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on June 22, 2008, 09:39 AM
The head looks a little less animated to me.
Title: Re: Animated Wave 1
Post by: Greg on June 22, 2008, 11:32 AM
I'm really starting to like these Clone Wars figures. That's a very scary idea for my wallet. I'm finding these guys to be a lot more exciting than the boring figure line Legacy Collection. The animated and articulated look seems like a fresh change for the Star Wars line. My biggest complaint about the Legacy Collection is the Droid Factory thing... but I'll save that for another thread.
Title: Re: Animated Wave 1
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2008, 09:43 AM
The head looks a little less animated to me.

I thought the same thing when I saw that pic.  I don't know that it looks any more "animated" than the realistic Clone Wars Obi-Wan in Wave 2 of TLC.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: jedipurge on June 26, 2008, 03:56 PM
So Obi has his ROTS/ANH saber, do they ever explain how he looses his EP2 saber.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Keonobi on June 26, 2008, 04:07 PM
I'd assume that either Dooku or the Geonosians confiscated it.  Then he gets thrown a replacement by the N'Jedi during the rescue.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on June 26, 2008, 08:59 PM
So Obi has his ROTS/ANH saber, do they ever explain how he looses his EP2 saber.

In Episode II, didn't the Geonosians take it away from him, and he fought the rest of the film with a spare that was tossed to him in the arena by the Jedi who rescued them?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Ghost of QG on June 26, 2008, 09:16 PM
Actually it was cut up in the droid factory...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Keonobi on June 27, 2008, 10:01 AM
Uhm, that's Anakin you're thinking of, we never saw on screen Obi get captured, or the Destroyer Droids pursue him and then he's in binders in front of Dooku.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Rune Haako on July 8, 2008, 01:37 AM
The Battle Droid has,

Ball-jointed head.
Ball-jointed shoulders.
Ball-jointed hips.
Swivel waist.
Swivel Elbows.

Hopefully we'll get a movie version with that kind of articulation!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2008, 01:44 AM
And yet still no knee joints?  Considering IG-88 has them...  I'd think Hasbro would be capable of doing it with the battledroid.  Hell, IG-88 proves anything can be acheived with articulation IMO.  That thing's damn near perfect and it's as spindly as any figure can be.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Nicklab on July 8, 2008, 02:23 AM
I think the reason why the Battle Droid has been lacking in knee articulation has to do more with the feet of the droid than anything else.  You cite IG-88 as a great example of a rather thin droid that has great articulation.  But IG-88 has a good deal of stability because the feet are rather large.  Whereas the Battle Droid has relatively small feet, and because of that it has much less inherent stability.  Add in the fact that the Battle Droid is pretty much top-heavy, and it seems to be structurally unstable when balanced on those thin legs and small feet.  It might be a cool design as a CGI model in the movies, but at the 3.75 inch scale it doesn't seem to work that well.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2008, 02:56 AM
True, and the lack of stands (or stands phasing in/out/in/out of the line anyway) doesn't help then either.  Would've been nice during a run of stands that we got a more sturdy droid.  I'd think at some point they'd even consider some small "foot pod" type stands as an accessory to a new battledroid... 

Still though, even if a battledroid does or doesn't have knee articulation, the issue with the feet is a problem.  The current 2-pack droids fall over and they have barely any articulation, the ROTS droids fell over as did the Saga sculpt...  Technically, actually, the best droids were 2 or 3 sculpts that had knee joints...  E1, Boomer Damage, and Security are all I think the finest BD's they have made, and they've all got some kind of knee articulation. 

I'd dig it if they just gave us very nicely articulated battledroids and included stands then because the figure's design just demands it.  Kind of like the waitress droid or whatnot.  Much like Clones, one sculpt would go a long, long way with this figure.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 15, 2008, 09:09 AM
Saw this wave first hand at Target yesterday. The figures do look very cool in person. Can't say I wasn't tempted to pick them up, but I did pass on them.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Greg on July 17, 2008, 12:16 PM
Last night at Target  I picked up the following:

5 Battle Droids
5 clone Troopers
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Greivous
Captain Rex

1 Droid, two Troopers, Obi, and Greivous were on the shelf. A nice lady working there offered to pull more from the back. I cleaned house on the Battle Droids and got those other three Clones as well as the First Day Rex. Price was $7.99 each.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: nheimbigner on July 17, 2008, 08:35 PM
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1701/img7012db1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) :D

(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/87/img7015qx1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

SCORE!!! 8)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: Darth Broem on July 18, 2008, 01:07 AM
I keep forgetting that both the Legacy and Clone Wars are on those white stormtrooper/clonetrooper helmet backgrounds.  I got it in my head that it's just Clone Wars stuff that is on a white background.  I will have to figure that out by 7/26!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: evenflow on July 18, 2008, 09:16 PM
So i decided to try my luck again at the same target a few hours later. I was hoping to see a different shift. Anyway...Clone Wars wave 1 complete.

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/evenflow666/HPIM0046.jpg)

Sadly these were full price. The one thing i did notice (again once i got home) that the R2 and Clone Trooper do not have the first day of issue sticker.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: nheimbigner on July 20, 2008, 08:35 PM
LOOSE PICS!! :) ;) :D ;D 8)
(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5048/img7061qn4.jpg) (http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6514/img7071ar7.jpg) (http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/5067/img7076fz1.jpg) (http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3802/img7077bp2.jpg) (http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/3994/img7080jt4.jpg) (http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8413/img7082oq4.jpg)
(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8679/img7086bc4.jpg) (http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7639/img7089re8.jpg) (http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/433/img7091du5.jpg)

im getting obi-wan and yoda from the new battlepacks and rex from the redemption offer! 8)

LMKWYT
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 21, 2008, 04:09 PM
Nice! Those look awesome.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1
Post by: nheimbigner on July 22, 2008, 09:04 AM
Nice! Those look awesome.

thanks! :D
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 31, 2008, 01:09 AM
What is Anakin's rope thing? And how do you use it?
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Brian on July 31, 2008, 11:52 AM
For those of you who might have both of them, how big is the difference between the mail-away Rex and the regular retail version?  With the Clone Wars, I think I'm just going to buy one of each character/figure (aside from double ups from Battle Packs), and I already have the mail away Rex and I'm debating if it is worthwhile to get the "regular" version.  I might end up getting it anyways, we'll see, but I was curious if there was any big reason to.  I know it is supposed to be "dirty", but I wasn't sure how different it was.
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Rune Haako on July 31, 2008, 01:10 PM
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2506/clonewarslm2.jpg)

(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7397/clonewars3la9.jpg)

(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7844/clonewars2fb2.jpg)
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 31, 2008, 01:17 PM
What is this?

EDIT: Sorry, wasn't thinking. Nice pics.
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Rune Haako on July 31, 2008, 01:22 PM
What is what?
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jeff on July 31, 2008, 02:56 PM
For those of you who might have both of them, how big is the difference between the mail-away Rex and the regular retail version? 

Not much...  I bought the retail version so I could compare them and the only real difference is that the mail-away comes with the smaller clone blaster while the retail version comes with the long rifle, a missile, and the grapple hook attachment for the rifle.  Both come with two small pistols.

Yes, the retail version is "dirty" but it's not that big a difference really... 
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Brian on July 31, 2008, 03:47 PM
For those of you who might have both of them, how big is the difference between the mail-away Rex and the regular retail version? 

Not much...  I bought the retail version so I could compare them and the only real difference is that the mail-away comes with the smaller clone blaster while the retail version comes with the long rifle, a missile, and the grapple hook attachment for the rifle.  Both come with two small pistols.

Yes, the retail version is "dirty" but it's not that big a difference really... 

Thanks for the info Jeff - I'll probably hold off on picking it up for now.  Actually, I don't know if I could find one in town here anyways - Rex, Yoda, and Grievous seem to be the ones that are sold out everywhere last I checked.
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Ben on August 4, 2008, 01:00 AM
I decided to buy a few of these in the last week. I own Yoda, Grievous, holo Grievous, Clone Trooper, Captain Rex (retail version), and Anakin. Out of all of them, Anakin is probably my favorite. The gimmick can be easy detached (or never put on his arm at all), the rappel line thing would be really neat if I played with these, and he just looks like a hero.

I'm really liking this line. Can't wait for Plo Koon.  :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2008, 09:36 AM
While out and about this weekend, I grabbed a Clonetrooper and Battle Droid.  Now I'll just have to pick up Yoda and Grievous and that will complete Wave 1.  I think that this line has sort of pulled me in.  Like I said, I just plan to get one of each unique figure for their own little display, but I like them for what they are.  Like others, I can't wait for the Plo Koon figure - one of my most anticipated figures of the upcoming waves of both lines.
Title: R2 and Obi Questions
Post by: poddie on August 21, 2008, 11:42 PM
First of all, I'd like to say the sculpts in this line are really outstanding.  As a fan of animated style figures (I loved the first Clone Wars line too) these are great.  However, I am disappointed by the lack of leg articulation on Obi Wan and Anakin.

Anyway, I have a couple questions.

First, on R2 the panels on mine don't stay fully closed.  In pictures on the web the front panels appear to be fully closed and not impact the look of the figure too much.  But on mine the stick out quite a bit when I try to close them.  Is this normal or is there some trick to getting them to stay closed?

Second, how on earth fo you launch Obi's missle?  This is just a curiosity as I pretty much have no use for action fieatures, but I don't see any buttons on it.

Thanks!
Title: Re: R2 and Obi Questions
Post by: Rune Haako on August 22, 2008, 07:40 AM
Quote
First, on R2 the panels on mine don't stay fully closed.  In pictures on the web the front panels appear to be fully closed and not impact the look of the figure too much.  But on mine the stick out quite a bit when I try to close them.  Is this normal or is there some trick to getting them to stay closed?

I take it you removed the rumberband? :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: David on August 22, 2008, 11:19 AM
Isn't an Anakin with knee articulation coming in the STAP Battle Pack?
Title: Re: R2 and Obi Questions
Post by: poddie on August 22, 2008, 12:42 PM
Quote
First, on R2 the panels on mine don't stay fully closed.  In pictures on the web the front panels appear to be fully closed and not impact the look of the figure too much.  But on mine the stick out quite a bit when I try to close them.  Is this normal or is there some trick to getting them to stay closed?

I take it you removed the rumberband? :)
I think I removed one when taking it out of the package (to detach him from the tray)... and I can't find any others... where should I be looking?

Thanks
Title: Re: Clone Wars 2008 Wave 1
Post by: Jayson on August 22, 2008, 12:51 PM
Look horizontally (on the white part) right above where the legs attach to the sides of the body. You can see it faintly here.
(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/TCW/08/lf5.jpg)

Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 1 (2008)
Post by: Jayson on April 16, 2009, 02:37 PM
In addition to K-Mart getting the tri-lingual cards, my local TRU has started stocking the shelves with these 8 figures too. Weird. I wonder if the US, in order to keep up with the demand of the CW merchandise, is pulling in stock from our neighbors to the north?