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Title: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2006, 02:09 PM
This probably was the most exciting thing in the latest Scum new report/rumor list

Of course it all started when we got a McQuarrie Stormtrooper as FC #4

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mcqstorm.jpg)

Here's some McQuarrie concept art

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mcqvaderluke.jpg)

Vader vs Luke

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mqgroup.jpg)

Luke (as a girl), Han, Chewie, R2 and 3PO

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mcqc3por2.jpg)

C-3PO and R2

Sure hope we get all of these eventually
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2006, 05:51 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/conceptfett.jpg)

I'd also like a Concept Fett like this (and Concept Lando in the background there)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on June 24, 2006, 06:05 PM
I think this line that hasbro is thinking of making is too cool. I have always like the concept art and know we have the chance to have a figure on some. Just too awesome.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on June 24, 2006, 07:42 PM
I'm hot for any McQuarrie/Johnston figures.  These guys are the direct link from Lucas' imagination and the screen.  The thing is, most modern EU doesn't feel right to me.  It's too macho and too influenced by other comics and never seems "real."  SW has a very tough and specific style, and most EU doesn't get it.

But any figures made  from production art from the 1970s is all right with me.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 24, 2006, 09:03 PM
I've always loved how that concept Lando is wearing what became Leia's gown.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on June 24, 2006, 09:08 PM
I've always loved how that concept Lando is wearing what became Leia's gown.

Lol. I got a good chuckle out of that. Never knew a transvestite could be so good with the ladies...
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: MetalJedi on June 24, 2006, 09:08 PM
Would be very cool if they released that concept Luke vs. Vader as a set.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 25, 2006, 12:19 PM
Would be very cool if they released that concept Luke vs. Vader as a set.

Hells yeah! ;D
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 25, 2006, 01:20 PM
I've been thinking about these concept figures. I really like the idea, but at the same time, they seem kind of special in the sense that they're a part of the mythology of the creation of SW. I'm not sure if I like the idea of getting so many in one year. It seems like these should be reserved for a once a year special release or something.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on June 25, 2006, 01:36 PM
Maybe we'll get a concept version of Ice Cream Maker Guy!   :D

 :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 25, 2006, 02:00 PM
It isn't a McQuarrie concept, but I would LOVE to get an action figure of General Grievous (as the child in the floating chair flanked by IG-88-style droids) from the Art of ROTS.   :)

And on the Joe Johnston and Ralph McQuarrie front, let's have a Jabba with Fez!  ;D

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Roton7 on June 25, 2006, 03:13 PM
I'm very excited about the concept boba! He looks really cool!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jim on June 25, 2006, 08:16 PM
I will be grateful for the re-release of the Stormtrooper alone.  I think I saw two of these at retail.  Hopefully can find a half dozen this time around.  Aftermarket prices of these things are crazy right now. 
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on June 25, 2006, 10:42 PM
Tell me about it. I might be able to get one I hope this time.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on June 26, 2006, 07:06 AM
That's my favorite Fett design, OCB.  I too hope for that one if they are running with this concept stuff.

Chewbacca was one of my top Concept wants...  that's practically a new character. :)  There's some great stuff.  I like EU stuff, and concept stuff is cool too...  If this is how Hasbro gets their feet wet with EU though, that's fine by me.  The concept stormie was great so these others could be fantastic.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2006, 11:07 AM
I'm pretty excited for this as well, if these rumors end up being true.  I really like the McQuarrie concepts from the OT, and its kind of a neat display to set up with these if they keep releasing figures.  I hope they make all the ones Scott listed above - Chewie, Vader, and the droids would be pretty neat in particular.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on June 26, 2006, 11:16 AM
I've forgot to mention a couple of times this weekend that they did those 5 or 6 Concept figures from TPM in the POTJ line (Tattooed Maul, Sith Jacket Maul, Jedi Training Jinn and Kenobi and Snowbi-Wan) and those were some cool figures.  The mini McQuarrie rigs from POTFS sucked ass though so hopefully they do better this time.  I wouldn't mind seeing them continue peppering the line for a while now

The only fear is that they won't be real big sellers

I also cannot understand why McQuarrie Vader isn't the first one they do
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: ddschneider1972 on June 26, 2006, 12:21 PM
I am soooo excited about this news. The Sketchbook and Art of Books were huge influences on me growing up. My design background started with Ralph, Joe and Nilo's Artwork. One of the first SW books I remeber owning was the ESB Sketchbook when I was 8. I loved the concept art in the Topps Card sets too....
So far We've had:

Qui-Gon Jinn (Jedi Traning Gear)
Darth Maul (Training Gear)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Training)
Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice)
#03/34 - McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper
Expanded Universe Cloud Car w/Pilot
Expanded Universe Airspeeder w/Pilot
Expanded Universe Speeder Bike w/Pilot
E3 Clone Concepts
Target Clone
Deluxe Aerial Clonetrooper
Deluxe Clone 3 pack -red standing
Deluxe Clone 3 pack -green
Deluxe Clone 3 pack -blue
I'm not sure if the following were considered concepts based on Art or 'From the Mind of Hasbro'
Red Commander
Green Commander
Black Clone Pilot

I can't wait to add more to this Line....
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Nathan on June 26, 2006, 10:14 PM
I've never been a huge Fett fan, but I'm excited about the white-armor version--I'll either call him a new clone commander and put him in charge of some clonetrooper grunts, or call him a Mandalorian general and give him some battle droids to order around.

As for the concept stormie, I'll make him an elite stormtrooper guard/commander and toss him in with my various Red Guards, SOTE Coruscant Guards, EU Imperial Sentinel, etc.

I love a lot of the concept art from both trilogies, so I'd love to see more figures and vehicles made.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on June 26, 2006, 11:00 PM
Isn't the Fett in the picture above the concept Fett that we're probally gonna get,unless there's more.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Kit on June 27, 2006, 06:27 AM
Yeah, looks like it.  I was always a big fan of this "all-white concept" look after seeing it for the first time in "The Art of TESB."

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediShawn on June 27, 2006, 10:10 AM
The Concept Boba Fett is going to be a Johnston design however, so that picture posted in this thread is a McQuarrie design and, therefore, won't be used. Unless, of course, the picture is Johnston's, but I don't think it is.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on June 28, 2006, 02:27 AM
I was thinking similarly shawn, but hopefully that is the Fett we're getting, or that Johnston and McQuarrie's designs pulled from each other perhaps, and we'd be getting that by default.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Kit on June 28, 2006, 04:43 AM
The final Fett design is credited to Johnston.  McQuarrie's initial designs of Fett's helmet were not as refined. 

I speculate what we see in the picture of the thread is Johnston's design in McQuarrie's artwork?  Looking at the book, both were working on Fett's look at the same time and maybe collaborating on the final look.

If anyone out there has the book, what is your opinion on this?  Funny how I have credited McQuarrie for Fett's look all these years.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediShawn on June 28, 2006, 12:32 PM
Yeah, I'm definitely hoping for that Boba Fett with the poncho, and since there doesn't seem to be too many "full body" shots of Johnston's Boba Fett (at least I couldn't find any), hopefully McQuarrie's is what we're getting.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on June 28, 2006, 12:42 PM
I personally hope the Stormtrooper gets new legs with articulated knees.

 :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 28, 2006, 08:31 PM
I personally hope the Stormtrooper gets new legs with articulated knees.

 :)

That would be great Chewie but I smell a re-hash coming since the first one is so hard to get. Hasbro will leverage the tool. Hopefully they will paint him with more detail. I was unimpressed the first time around.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on June 29, 2006, 12:09 AM
I personally hope the Stormtrooper gets new legs with articulated knees.

 :)
That would be awesome,if they did that I may buy more than 1.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on June 29, 2006, 01:50 PM
Either way they do it, if it's more abundant I think it's a good thing.  I want to make a custom squad of troopers from that figure so bad.

 :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on June 29, 2006, 06:31 PM
I bet they pack the conceptfigures & Holiday Fett, 1 per case. While the Yuzzhan Vong is 3 per case & warms. :-\
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: jedipurge on June 29, 2006, 08:08 PM
i've been wanting a sqaud of those concept stormies for a while now, kind of as an evo from repub commando to imperial commando.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: jono on July 17, 2006, 08:47 AM
Very excited about the concept figures! Chewbacca should be rather fine,i've always rather liked that initial design.

My money will be going on concept ahead of EU, although i'm not an EU hater on principle...i just find it visually so divorced from George, Ralph and joe's vision that it always seems like a different gallaxy or parralel universe - taking it's cues from D & D and modern star treck.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 17, 2006, 11:17 AM
that Fett concept screams Clint Eastwood ;D. Too cool, I'll buy.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on July 17, 2006, 06:15 PM
I can't wait to pick up at least 1 each of these. I, too, love the concept art and think it would be a great addition to the regular line. I would definitely be interested in concept figures if they made these a regular thing The downside is more figures to buy...
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 19, 2006, 03:30 PM
i would totally buy that concept fett figure probably 2 of them
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Deanpaul on July 19, 2006, 09:30 PM
New at San Diego Comic-Con:

(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/special/TV_Special/images/popup/TV%20Special%2005.jpg)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Gatillo on July 20, 2006, 03:05 PM
Damn, that concept R2-D2 looks like a hot dog stand. :P
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 03:44 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/QA3.jpg)

It sure looks like Han is movie Accurate!!!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 21, 2006, 03:47 PM
These aren't concept figs, they're from the comics...and there's blue shadow painted onto the figure.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2006, 03:49 PM
$10? Reprint of comic? On shelves Jan. 1st? Nicceeee...

Even in Gay Pride colors, the Rebel Fleet Trooper sucks.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Angry Ewok on July 21, 2006, 03:52 PM
Yea, these aren't Concepts, but Marvel Comics repaints... which would explain why the paintjobs are so colorful - notice the Stormtroopers eyes are RED.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JesseVader08 on July 23, 2006, 03:06 AM
Even in Gay Pride colors, the Rebel Fleet Trooper sucks.

 ::)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on July 23, 2006, 03:46 AM
Did anyone read that the concept figures are going to be from McQuarrie's work? I hope that they do the Darth Vader and Baba Fett along with some of the other cool McQuarrie concept art.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediMAC on July 23, 2006, 06:17 AM
Hasbro is putting out EIGHT McQuarrie concept figures next year - one in each of the first eight waves of figures released in '07.  The Stormtrooper will be one of them, and will be re-released with a partially different paint job.  They didn't specify any details beyond that, but when I harrassed them at their booth later on, and said that Vader, Chewie, and the Droids better be in the remaining 7, they said those would seem like some pretty obvious choices there, especially the Vader.

So Vader is a given.  Those other three are probable.  Who's that leave that's still cool, besides maybe Fett?  They unfortunately seemed to hint at the fact that these may be short packed/chase figures, so cross your fingers that the resounding "BOOs" hit home, and they change their minds before these great figures hit retail pegs.

I think this was actually all MY doing though, based on this news post that I just put up on the main page on Wednesday:

Quote
JD pal Deanpaul sends word along that everyone's favorite Star Wars conceptual designer and artist, Ralph McQuarrie, has just launched a brand spankin' new "official" website, with all of his amazing work from Star Wars and elsewhere on it, including some never before seen images. Check it out right here! It appears that there's also the early makings of a McQuarrie eBay store as well. Now let's hope this will finally inspire Hasbro to pimp us a few more concept figures based on his early ANH designs...

Somewhere yesterday MisterPL must've had one helluva big grin on his mug...  ;)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 23, 2006, 02:18 PM
Despite the fact that I'm not high in Concept figures, I think they are totally appropriate for '07 and being handled well.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 23, 2006, 03:11 PM
So Vader is a given.  Those other three are probable.  Who's that leave that's still cool, besides maybe Fett?  They unfortunately seemed to hint at the fact that these may be short packed/chase figures, so cross your fingers that the resounding "BOOs" hit home, and they change their minds before these great figures hit retail pegs.


When they spoke of it in the Q@A and mentioned perhaps '1 to a case' alot of people DID boo with several yells of no more 'treasure hunts' from me..in the 2nd row(I know they heard it). I know Hasbro likely makes statements like this in front of a 'test audience' to try an guage a fan reaction to it. I'll wager they were likely having ideas of making the Mcquarrie figs next years' UGH set and wanted to 'guage the audience' reaction. I spoke to one of Hasblow's reps, Brian, and he did kind of confirm what Matt said about Vader getting done. Saying " While I can't confirm or deny it at this time..You would THINK that Vader would at least be one of the better choices for a McQuarrie Concept design figure to be made"(said with a wink at the end).
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on July 23, 2006, 05:52 PM
I wonder if the 8 figure include the Stormtrooper the have already done? The ones I would like to see are:
Darth vader
Boba Fett
Luke (female concept)
Chewbacca
Any after that are kudos.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2006, 09:52 AM
I'm kind of excited to see more McQuarrie designs in figure form, but I really hope they aren't "chase" figures or something along those lines.  Like Star Wars figures aren't hard enough to find the way it is.  Not that I was ever looking, but I never saw a single UGH figure at retail this year.  I didn't mind since I didn't necessarily need any of them, but if the hunt for McQuarrie figures is the same type of deal, its going to get quite frustrating.  Good to hear that Chewie, Vader, and the droids are likely on the way, those would be the next on my list of ones to see.  Any guesses of the rest of the 8 we'll see?
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 25, 2006, 11:23 AM
I'm kind of excited to see more McQuarrie designs in figure form, but I really hope they aren't "chase" figures or something along those lines. 

Someone specifically brought this up during the Comic-com announcement. They said these would not be chase figures.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediMAC on July 25, 2006, 11:28 AM
I've always loved how that concept Lando is wearing what became Leia's gown.

Funny, but I just noticed that for the first time myself...  Why the hell is Lando wearing a dress?!  :P

And yes, the Concept Stormie IS included in the 8 McQuarrie figures on tap, along with the Vader.  Hopefully some of the others will include:

C-3PO
R2-D2
Chewie
Boba Fett
Luke
and maybe Han?

Either way, it's kind of a cool little subline to look forward to, and as already mentioned earlier, perfectly appropriate for the 30th anniversary line.  I hope that with the exception of Fett, that they mostly stick with the ANH characters.

I wonder what MisterPL thinks about the subject...?  He must've thrown a party on Friday night for himself, and his concept figure quest, I'm sure.  Good stuff, and a great nod to a brilliant artist and concept designer who effectively created so much of what we have in our collections today.

Just hope they're not quite as tough to acquire as the UGH figures though.  That'd suck.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on July 25, 2006, 07:17 PM
If they are going to be UGH figures, I'm going to match an army on Hasbro HQ ;D.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Kit on July 26, 2006, 05:20 AM
As much excitement as I have feeling with these, I can't help but think that with one McQuarrie figure being hard to find back then, and now we got 8 more? This one definitely has "scalper" written all over it. :-\
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: blaster_e11 on July 26, 2006, 07:37 AM
that's pretty much the main risk

it may be a cheap way to get (more) concept troopers though
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on July 26, 2006, 10:32 AM
Concept Lando!  In concept Bespin duds!

 :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on July 26, 2006, 12:04 PM
I never picked up the original Concept trooper due to never seeing it, so I'm happy they're rereleasing him. As for the others, I don't care who they do, as long as they look great and they aren't chase figures.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on July 26, 2006, 01:39 PM
As much excitement as I have feeling with these, I can't help but think that with one McQuarrie figure being hard to find back then, and now we got 8 more? This one definitely has "scalper" written all over it. :-\

True, but just think if they were chase figures on top of it all? Were you would have a figure at say $20 scalped, now they were be about $50+ scapled :o. I really hope Hasbro doesn't do that to us. They are going to be hard enough to find as is ::).
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 26, 2006, 03:12 PM
I've read thatn during the Q&A people booed at the mention of shortpacking.  I think Hasbro will get the message, and get them out there in good numbers.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 26, 2006, 08:58 PM
I'd really love to see Joe Johnston's Ron Cobb's cantina plant creature get a figure. I've wanted one of those for years.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: jadesfire on July 26, 2006, 09:19 PM
Concept Lando!  In concept Bespin duds!

 :)

I never noticed that before - that's frickin' hysterical.  I always looked at Fett in that picture and never really noticed Lando. 
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: roron corobb on July 26, 2006, 09:23 PM
I'd really love to see Joe Johnston's cantina plant creature get a figure. I've wanted one of those for years.

Are you refering to the Jelly fish type creature? If so, that would be an awesome figure.
roron corobb
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 26, 2006, 09:27 PM
I'd really love to see Joe Johnston's cantina plant creature get a figure. I've wanted one of those for years.

Are you refering to the Jelly fish type creature? If so, that would be an awesome figure.
roron corobb

Yeah.

(http://www.rebelroleplayersalliance.org/Pictures/WEG/AlienForceStudent.jpg)

Can't find the original colored sketch anywhere online. ??? BTW, West End Games made a figurine of the thing called Alien Student of the Force.

(http://www.plansofmice.co.uk/swmb/gallery/alien/alien001.jpg)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 26, 2006, 10:35 PM
Actually, acording to the Art of Star Wars, the plant guy was designed by Ron Cobb, who was an illustrator and "Undeground" cartoonist.

My guess for the 8 figure is this

1. Stormtrooper (Check)
2. Vader (Check)
3. Chewie (Check)
4. Han (With beard and saber)
5. Luke (With airmask fighting Vader, or the one from the Cantina Standoff painting, I don't think they'll make a female Luke)
6. R2
7. 3PO
8. Boba Fett (Yeah, Johnston designed him, but I be Hasbro is just being unspecific and just calling concept figures "McQuarrie" figures.)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 26, 2006, 10:41 PM
Actually, acording to the Art of Star Wars, the plant guy was designed by Ron Cobb, who was an illustrator and "Undeground" cartoonist.

Really? I thought is was Johnston.

Well, there it is, right there in The Art of Star Wars; Ron Cobb.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 27, 2006, 04:32 AM
There was, I thought, a sketch (very rough) of all the Cantina aliens planned, and that plant person was on it...  It's definitely cool and the kind of thing that I feel takes the Concept gig a whole step further.

I'm excited over the news of the Concept figures because I heard names I wanted to...  Namely Vader, Chewie, and Fett.  McChewie will be so freakishly different it'll fit into the Cantina next to the real chewbacca and nobody would know the difference.

McVader I just want because it's badass looking.  Doesn't need to fit in to suit me really, it just was a great design...  Fett, if they go with the white Bespin duds, I love that outfit and always have.  I thought that was a McFett design though?  I've gotten confused on that of late.  I wonder if he used it in his works but Johnston designed it?
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 27, 2006, 04:38 AM
McChewie will be so freakishly different it'll fit into the Cantina next to the real chewbacca and nobody would know the difference.

That's exactly why I want him! It's like a whole 'nother alien. In fact, I think EU has adopted the concept guy as the "Ariwook" species. I'm not too interested in the concept figures otherwise.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 27, 2006, 05:58 AM
Yeah almost all concept art turned up in the WEG RPG books at one point or another.  The Concept Speederbike turned into a Rebel Speederbike in the WEG books and then Hasbro...  Same with the airspeeder and Cloud Car.

The Concept Snowtroopers became I believe ISB Troopers I think...  There's a lot of others though for certain...  Certain things didn't really, like I don't believe the Stormtrooper got meshed in unless they used it as the concept for the "Rad" Trooper (Radiation Trooper) perhaps...  Vader didn't I don't believe.  I think the original look of Luke got meshed into a Rebel Scout Trooper though at one point, though the head may have changed.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: monstermonkey on July 27, 2006, 10:07 AM
I'd like the plant guy too.

Unfortunately, I can't find any pics online of these, but I'd like to see concept figures of:

-Yoda (the one who's really wrinkly and has upright pointy ears, not the little blue Santa Claus looking one)

-Bib Fortuna (in The Art of ROTJ, there's one of him with this blue top hat,  he looks kinda creepy)

-Sith Witch (there's 2 types I've seen in the "Art of" books: the one in the flowing red robe with the white face and black racoon eyes, which has been made into a minature, and the other has bluish skin with red braids, that's the one I'd really like. She's pretty demonic looking).

I know these are a long shot, and we'll probably just get the main character concepts, but they'd look cool. If anyone can post pics of the ones I tried to describe, I'd appreciate it!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediMAC on July 27, 2006, 12:21 PM
...And yes, the Concept Stormie IS included in the 8 McQuarrie figures on tap, along with the Vader.  Hopefully some of the others will include:

C-3PO
R2-D2
Chewie
Boba Fett
Luke
and maybe Han?...

I forgot that McChewie was on the recent RS rumor list, so that obvious choice looks even better now.  I also forgot that the Boba Fett design wasn't McQuarrie's.  Not so sure on that one now, since Hasbro could get in some legal trouble from Johnston's camp if they suggest it's McQuarrie's design on the card.  Plus, with the Holiday Special Fett purportedly coming, that might be too many "concepty" Bobas at once.

I still think the droids, Luke, and Han are solid bets, based on the pics in the first page of this thread.  But if Boba doesn't make the cut, that leaves one last slot.  That plant thing would be pretty cool/unique, but I'm guessing Hasbro's going to be shooting for some slightly more popular characters that'll sell on name recognition alone.  What other McQuarrie pix are there of the core characters?

Yoda?
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/empire/images/popups/Empire%2011%20Big.jpg)

His Tusken wound up being too spot-on to be considered "concepty" enough for this line, I'd imagine...

(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/SW/images/popups/Hope%2009.jpg)

Same characters as earlier in this shot:
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/SW/images/popups/Hope%2011.jpg)

Leia?
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/SW/images/popups/Hope%2014.jpg)

No front view of the TIE Pilot here:
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/SW/images/popups/Hope%2020.jpg)

Rebel Pilot:
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/SW/images/popups/Hope%2023.jpg)

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JediMAC on July 27, 2006, 12:36 PM
Wait, this picture of Boba Fett IS McQuarrie's (as Scott was surely suggesting).  Where'd we get off on the tangent that it wasn't?

(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/empire/images/popups/Empire%2017%20Big.jpg)

I guess I'll just stick with my original choices then, and keep Boba in the list.  If not Boba, then Yoda's my #2 choice for that last spot.

Here's another cool pic of Lando in drag.  Or is that Prince?
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/empire/images/popups/Empire%2018%20Big.jpg)

Boba & Lando:
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/empire/images/popups/Empire%2019%20Big.jpg)

Or maybe Hasbro's combining the already rumored Hermi Odle in with the McQuarrie figures... McHermi?
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/jedi/images/popups/Jedi%2013.jpg)

Palpy
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/jedi/images/popups/Jedi%2025.jpg)

No, wait... I figured it out - it's Mon Mothma!
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/jedi/images/popups/Jedi%2008.jpg)

Obviously I'm lost within McQuarrie's site right now.  Most of these other pix are too close to the finished character, hence not interesting enough to include in this Concept line.  So I'm sure it'll be the Boba, or maybe Yoda, in there at #8.  Can't wait for this subline, UGH scarcity, or not.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on July 27, 2006, 01:13 PM
I believe Johnston developed the costume and McQuarrie incorporated it into his concept art.  I could be wrong though...could be a good time to pull out the Concept Art books for ANH and ESB
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 27, 2006, 01:13 PM
The RoTJ pics were painted during production, with the use of reference photos from the sets.  I'm a huge McQ fan, but never liked these too much.

Fett was designed by Johnston, but McQ incororated the design into the ESB paintings.

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: monstermonkey on July 27, 2006, 01:20 PM
That's the Yoda I was talking about....thanks JediMAC!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on July 27, 2006, 01:55 PM
Good stuff - they could even do those black and blue guards from the Bespin image above (the one where Han is captured).


Edit:

This is a must have 2 pack as well:

(http://www.df.lth.se/~ola/Starwars/StarWars/images/starwars2.jpg)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 27, 2006, 08:02 PM
All I hope is that Vader has a holster and pistol, as he did in many of these drawings.

The other thing that would be great, is if they remade the shield for the Stormtooper to look chrome.  In that painting, to me, those shileds are shinier than the armor, and in my mind I had always pictured them as chome.  That being said, the announced new paint job for the trooper is very welcome.  That figure was a decent sculpt, but the paint was very uninspired.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 28, 2006, 02:44 AM
I too was thinking that Johnston designed Fett but McQuarrie incorporated him into the work he did, which makes it somewhat shared since it never arrived in that form int he film.

That's my favorite Fett though.  Ip refer it over the film Fett even...  It must be one they make.  It has to be.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 28, 2006, 07:22 AM
Yeah. I belive that in the SW Chronicles there's pictures of the Fett costume in all white.  So they went that far with that idea.  I think that they thought it was too close to a Stormtrooper, so Johnston HAND PAINTED the Fett costume that we saw in the ESB.  How cool is that?

In a way, they could be a simple  repaint somewhere else in the line, and not a McQ fig.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Mikey D on July 28, 2006, 07:30 AM

Boba & Lando:
(http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/galleries/empire/images/popups/Empire%2019%20Big.jpg)


What the hell is that alien on the left supposed to be?  It's not Chewie and looks nothing like an Ugnaught.  Were there originally supposed to be more aliens on Bespin that got cut in production?
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 28, 2006, 11:31 AM
Look at his saggy butt! He rocks!
He is the coolest frumpy mongaloid alien, I would love to see him as a figure, he is just so useless! He would be a fine addition indeed.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on July 28, 2006, 12:43 PM
It looks like they took the alien out of the cage to put Solo in there.  Msut be a real small town with only one jail cell.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on July 29, 2006, 07:41 PM
Maybe someone already mentioned it but that Han Solo capture sure looks a lot like Lucas' THX 1138 movie or whatever that was called. 
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Paul on August 19, 2006, 03:59 PM
I was looking through my Chronicles book and thought it would be nice to get some of the John Mollo (Uniform and Military Advisor for Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back)...the helmet they use are pretty neat.  Not exactly the Art Deco stuff of the other guys, but really interesting to me.  Add to that the guy has illustrated uniform guides for almost every major conflict on the planet since the American Revolution and you can see where some of the influences come from.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on August 26, 2006, 05:37 PM

That's my favorite Fett though.  Ip refer it over the film Fett even... 
*Cough* Don't give Lucas any ideas *Cough*. :P
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: spec_spidey on August 27, 2006, 08:50 AM
Recent issue of Insider had a pretty interesting McQuarrie design pic of a Royal Guard. Maybe this could be one of the concept figures for next year? I would post an image of it except I didn't buy the issue. I just flipped through it.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Depressis on September 13, 2006, 02:42 PM
are they still doing these? or did they push them ahead as well?
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on September 28, 2006, 11:27 PM
They're doing them alright, and go figure (hooray Hasbro) the first one is a repainted McQuarrie Stormtrooper.   ::)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on September 29, 2006, 02:33 AM
The only benefit is that the McTrooper was a rough find, but yeah expanding the line would've been nice alongside the McTrooper repacked.  Great paintjob on it though.

I'm geeked for the freakish Chewbacca and that poncho'd "Good Bad & Ugly" Fett that I hope is the incarnation they run with.  If I get those two I'll be content with concept figures.  Vader and the gang will be ok but Chewbacca is such a wildly different character that I almost consider it a unique character.  Fett though I just envision having extra sets of armor, and that's just his coolest duds he puts on now and then. :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on September 30, 2006, 10:45 AM
Actually, I think that this concept trooper is SO much better than the first release.  The new paint job  is a drastic improvement.  When I got the fisrt concept trooper, I felt that Hasbro went out of their way to make it look as much like a regular trooper as possible.  The black suit under the armor is seen nowhere in the McQuarrie art.  This new version with the warm grey is much more on the money.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on September 30, 2006, 10:58 AM
I was never crazy about the idea of doing concept figures. They just entice me.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on September 30, 2006, 05:09 PM
Huh? If they entice you, wouldn't that mean that you really want them?
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 30, 2006, 05:22 PM
Huh? If they entice you, wouldn't that mean that you really want them?

I guess being "crazy about them" is one level higher than being just merely "enticed."

 :)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on October 1, 2006, 12:01 AM
I know as soon as the put the concept figures out and I see them....well.  I will cave and buy each one.  It would be interesing if the use the green skinned alien Han Solo.  The girl Luke Skywalker?  Hmmm....
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Dan on October 1, 2006, 08:28 AM
I'm glad they are giving these a try- the year of the repack was tough to watch (the pegs are still loaded with them here in Minnesota). The new figures for the most part sold through.
Any new energy focused  on the 3 3/4 inch line is welcome in my book. I may not like/buy them all, but at least it is something new.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on October 1, 2006, 09:40 AM
Huh? If they entice you, wouldn't that mean that you really want them?

I guess being "crazy about them" is one level higher than being just merely "enticed."

 :)

Damn, you miss one word and it screws everything up.  ;D

They DO NOT entice me. Now it makes much more sense.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on October 1, 2006, 11:06 AM

What the hell is that alien on the left supposed to be?  It's not Chewie and looks nothing like an Ugnaught.  Were there originally supposed to be more aliens on Bespin that got cut in production?
" I ate to much Mc. Donalds" Leia? :P
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on December 7, 2006, 07:57 PM
Had to bump this up now that the McFett pictures are out.  I am so happy that Hasbro stuck closely to the McQuarrie design, and didn't try to alter it.  I think that the only failure with the McStormtrooper was that originally Hasbro tried to make it look too much like the movie version.  The Saga paintjob had a black "undersuit" that is just not visible in the original, art the 30AC paint job is much more accurate.

After seeing the McFett, I am so excited about what's next.  We know we'll get Vader and Chewie,  They should be great.  Maybe we'll see a bearded Han, female Threepio, and tripod R2.  Who know what kinda crazy crap Hasbro will bless us with! 2007 is going to be great!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on December 8, 2006, 08:49 AM
Aren't there going to be 8 of these this year?? The ones that I'd like to see come out after Fett and Stormie are: Chewie, Bearded Han w/ lightsaber, 3-PO & R-2 (a Droid 2-pack), Vader, Lando, Luke (either female or lightsaber duel version). If not a droid 2-pack, I'd prefer Landro instead of Artoo.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2006, 11:04 PM
Boba Fett looks interesting, but i still have no love for these concept figures. I would prefer EU figures over these.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: David on December 9, 2006, 11:30 AM
3-PO & R-2 (a Droid 2-pack),

that would be pretty much the coolest hasbro SW item EVER!  ;D
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on January 23, 2007, 03:19 PM
So we have the following and it looks like they covered pretty much everything:

McQuarrie Figures

Wave 1: Stormtrooper
Wave 2: Boba Fett
Wave 3: Chewbacca
Wave 4: Darth Vader
Wave 5: Luke Skywalker
Wave 6: Snowtrooper
Wave 7: Han Solo
Wave 8: Rebel Trooper
Misc: C-3PO and R2-D2 (2 Pack possible exclusive??)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: jedipurge on January 23, 2007, 03:28 PM
concept rebel trooper?  ;D  Sad thing is it'll probably be better then any of the rebel troops that were actually in the movie that hasbro has produced.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on January 23, 2007, 03:53 PM
3-PO & R-2 (a Droid 2-pack),

that would be pretty much the coolest hasbro SW item EVER!  ;D

Looks like that might happen, Robo-quack!!  ;D
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JangoTat on January 23, 2007, 10:50 PM
ill pick up a coup,e bobas
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: David on January 23, 2007, 10:52 PM
3-PO & R-2 (a Droid 2-pack),

that would be pretty much the coolest hasbro SW item EVER!  ;D

Looks like that might happen, Robo-quack!!  ;D

YEAH! AWESOME, AWESOME! AWESOME!  8)  ;D
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on January 24, 2007, 12:39 AM
So we have the following and it looks like they covered pretty much everything:

McQuarrie Figures

Wave 6: Snowtrooper
Wave 8: Rebel Trooper

I wonder what rebel we'll get, and why do a Rebel and Snowtrooper?  Odd choices to me...  I mean, they'll sell I'm sure.  I'm ok with both, as they'll add trooper diversity honestly.  The Snowtrooper, if it's the design I think it is, was used as an Imp. Troop type in EU material...  The Rebel though is really weird.  Might make a cool Rebel Scout for Hoth or it'll make a weird variation on the Fleet Trooper perhaps...  Or I guess it could be Endor too which wasn't too different than the final design. 

Either way the whole Concept line has me kind of geeked...  Plus Holiday Special Boba...  I'm Pumped.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Madcow on January 24, 2007, 11:10 AM
After seeing the lineup for this year i've decided to collect only the McQuarrie figures and the Holiday Fett. I really like the idea of them and it's a nice change of scenery from the constant repaints/resculpts...
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on January 24, 2007, 12:54 PM
Well it is nice that Hasbro went balls out on these McQuarrie figures.  They could have easily made a lame attempt and said "these figures don't interest anyone" so we won't make an effort.  They have better articulation on many of the figures they have already released in the past.  I am psyched for almost all of them now. 
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 11, 2007, 01:30 AM
Damn, he looks pissed.  ;)  I like the holster for the blaster, but I wish his cape was more tattered like the bottom pic.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2007/Hasbro/TF_2007_Hasbro_0053.jpg)

(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/koto/img/20070125_1_bg.jpg)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Nathan on February 11, 2007, 01:50 AM
Hmm. Maybe it's just the pics, but I'm not convinced McVader is different enough for me to bother with. The Koto version (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=6252.msg279777#msg279777) looks awesome, but maybe the differences are too subtle to work on the 3.75" scale.

Undecided on McChewie. The figure itself is a smashing rendition of the concept art; I'm just not sure if I need him or not.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2007/Hasbro/TF_2007_Hasbro_0054.jpg)

What would be really rad is a headswap with a regular Chewie to get an armored Wookiee. Might be hard to get the fur colors to match though....
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on February 11, 2007, 01:59 AM
Anyone who doesn't buy McBacca is funding terrorism.

That's figure perfection to me...  The highlight of the show actually for me, in terms of a single figure.  I love it.  He'll fit into random scenes perfectly because he's such a freak.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on February 11, 2007, 08:07 AM
Chewie is figure perfetction. I love that freaky looking thing.  Vader is just too conservative, and they didin't stick close enough to the painting.  In the art, Vader looks graceful and streamlined, but the figure looks bulky and complicated.  What stands out most is that Vader doesn't have the ribbing on his suit in the painting.  It really ruins the figure.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Dan on February 11, 2007, 08:18 AM
Chewie is figure perfetction. I love that freaky looking thing.  Vader is just too conservative, and they didin't stick close enough to the painting.  In the art, Vader looks graceful and streamlined, but the figure looks bulky and complicated.  What stands out most is that Vader doesn't have the ribbing on his suit in the painting.  It really ruins the figure.
I'll second that opinion- Chewie is bizarre and unique, vader looks, well, 1/2 assed. Give him the sleek look of the painting and it could be one of my all time favorite figures- instead it looks like a cheap head-swap for the most part. I think it's actually insulting to Ralph's vision, it's like they didn't even try. Maybe that's a bit harsh, but it just an opinion so don't get too excited.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2007, 10:55 AM
Anyone who doesn't buy McBacca is funding terrorism.

That's figure perfection to me...  The highlight of the show actually for me, in terms of a single figure.  I love it.  He'll fit into random scenes perfectly because he's such a freak.

Too right.

My single most wanted figure of 2007.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on February 11, 2007, 11:24 AM
I think these look great. Yeah Vader's a little shabby but Chewie's cool. I'll still buy these.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on February 11, 2007, 12:44 PM
I really don't like these figures. I think they are the weakest ones shown. Not a fan at all.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darby on February 11, 2007, 01:17 PM
Chewie is a fantastic figure.  He's everything these figures should be, and that Vader is everything they shouldn't be - unfaithful.  The use of the cloth pieces does more than anything else to ruin the look of the figure.  He should sleek, shiny, plastic.  To me this looks like a POTF2 Vader with more articulation; it looks like Vader, but it's off a little.  I'm disappointed in this one.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Matt R. on February 12, 2007, 09:44 PM
Chewie is one of the best sculpt figures ever. Vader is okay, I will still get him. but so far the rank of the first 4 McQuarrie figs are

1. Chewie
2. Boba Fett
3. Stormtrooper
4. Vader

I can't wait to see the last four. Bring on Luke, Han, SNOWTROOPER, Rebel Trooper
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Daigo-Bah on February 13, 2007, 12:41 AM
Part of me wants to get these and keep them carded, in a little concept character display area.  But I can't help thinking these are basically rejected ideas in figure form.  Hasbro did do a great job with accuracy on the Boba and Chewie though.  I just find it odd to have figures based on non-approved concepts.  Actually, I guess the main reason is that I don't have the nostalgia for these, I first saw his concept art probably in the mid to late 90's.  But I'm glad you guys who are excited for them will be able to get them.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on February 13, 2007, 02:59 AM
DB, you've gotta admit that the Chewbacca would look kinda cool in a pirate gang or something.  It's so freakishly off from the final thing, that it just stands out as a unique alien to me.

The Vader, I agree there's a little disappointment in me in how he turned out, and he's definitely not easy to manipulate into a diorama/scene.  He doesn't "fit" with the other line figures.  What he does well is just sorta stands there as an homage to the art if you're into it...  I am so he's good for that, but I mean he won't slip into a background of some diorama, that's for sure.

Chewbacca's already getting ready to invade my shelves though.  He just is too funny looking...  I think he'll chill in my Cantina.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 13, 2007, 09:40 AM
If Hasbro hadn't been doing such a nice job on these sculpts, I would not be getting an opener set. This line is yet another instance where Hasbro really needs a pat on the back.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Madcow on February 13, 2007, 10:47 AM
Part of me wants to get these and keep them carded, in a little concept character display area.

You hit the nail on the head, i've been planning that since I heard these were finally being released. Of course i'll be picking up an extra Chewie or two for the collection.  ;)
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on February 14, 2007, 02:25 AM
DB, did you know the Arcona's outfit was designed in the 1980's though?  Lucasfilm gave the final look approval to West End Games.  The first figure of him was a metal miniature, surprisingly true to Hasbro's figure...

It's definitely like it is "more sci fi" and trying to get to what maybe Lucas's vision and hopes had been for these characters.  I will say though, he fits with Nabrun, Greedo, and Ellors Madak I think...  All 3 had similar spacey outfits.  Greedo's more 70's though with the vest especially.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on February 14, 2007, 01:30 PM
Chewie is a fantastic figure.  He's everything these figures should be, and that Vader is everything they shouldn't be - unfaithful.  The use of the cloth pieces does more than anything else to ruin the look of the figure.  He should sleek, shiny, plastic.  To me this looks like a POTF2 Vader with more articulation; it looks like Vader, but it's off a little.  I'm disappointed in this one.

He almost looks like a head swap figure.  I think some blue higlights would've helped as well.

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Oboewan on February 14, 2007, 04:50 PM
Chewie is a fantastic figure.  He's everything these figures should be, and that Vader is everything they shouldn't be - unfaithful.  The use of the cloth pieces does more than anything else to ruin the look of the figure.  He should sleek, shiny, plastic.  To me this looks like a POTF2 Vader with more articulation; it looks like Vader, but it's off a little.  I'm disappointed in this one.

He almost looks like a head swap figure.  I think some blue higlights would've helped as well.



And check out the pic of the  Kotobukiya Concept McQuarrie Duel  on the front page... THAT's how THIS Vader is SUPPOSED to look.  Way to screw it up Hasblo!

Oboewan
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Dan on February 14, 2007, 04:56 PM
Chewie is a fantastic figure.  He's everything these figures should be, and that Vader is everything they shouldn't be - unfaithful.  The use of the cloth pieces does more than anything else to ruin the look of the figure.  He should sleek, shiny, plastic.  To me this looks like a POTF2 Vader with more articulation; it looks like Vader, but it's off a little.  I'm disappointed in this one.

He almost looks like a head swap figure.  I think some blue higlights would've helped as well.



And check out the pic of the  Kotobukiya Concept McQuarrie Duel  on the front page... THAT's how THIS Vader is SUPPOSED to look.  Way to screw it up Hasblo!

Oboewan

I was thinking that too, but they still have too much texture to the fabric and neglected the ragged cape design. I don't know, I think they both miss the target enough that I will pass.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: jedipurge on March 15, 2007, 07:07 PM
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:CloneBlazeTrooper.JPG

I'm waiting for Hasbro to make this thing.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on March 15, 2007, 08:42 PM
Thats pretty cool, looks better than the concept stuff they are giving us.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 11:26 PM
Stormtrooper: Excellent. I absolutely can't wait to get this fixed-up version of the last release, which I missed out on.  ;D  ;D  8)  8)

Vader: Awful. Awful. Awful. The head is the closest to accurate, and it's not even that great. Disappointing.  >:(  >:(  :(  :P

Boba Fett:
Holiday: Probably next to Ceremonial Luke and Jawa w/LIN Droid as the figure I'm most excited to get this year. Beautiful!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Concept: I'm on the fence. I can't tell if it's awful or cool. I'll wait to see it in person.  ???  :-\

Chewie: Looks hideous as a Chewbacca figure, hate this concept  >:( ...but as for scenes involving crowds, it'll work nicely. The paint, the gear, clothing, articulation, look super. He's not the best figure ever but he's interesting, and I like it.  :)

And I really, really hope that the big H nails the concept 3PO and R2 because if not they'll have made a dreadful, dreadful mistake. But if they do nail it, it'll probably be one of the best star wars toys ever made.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on March 16, 2007, 04:23 AM
See, now I'm happy with the concept stuff, aside from Vader (for the most part...  It's so-so, just not perfect like Chewbacca), but that giant Clone...  That's, meh to me.  Then again a LOT in that game sucked as far as I'm concerned.  It was all beefed up to entertain people instead of trying to capture the film and things.  I dunno, I just didn't like a lot of the goofy "large" character designs in the ROTS game.

Vader Concept is definitely missing some stuff though...  And the McTrooper could use a bit more...  But Chewie and Fett?  Those are pretty nice figures I think.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on March 16, 2007, 04:20 PM
Stormtrooper: Will buy it, if I see it. Which is unlikely.

Boba: Not a big fan. Pass

Holiday Boba: BUY BUY BUY HOLIDAY SPECIAL FIGURES YAAAA

Chewie: Looks pretty neat, buy.

Vader: Kinda cool, might get.

Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: David on March 17, 2007, 09:57 PM
Wow, I found McStormy 2day. I love it!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JangoTat on March 17, 2007, 10:30 PM
i still havent opened my stormy. i guess im just waiting for the album. or just to scared for some unknown reason. not like im gonna sell it and make a fortune  :-\
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: David on March 18, 2007, 11:47 AM
Wow, I found McStormy 2day. I love it!

Oh yeah, of course I havnt opened mine. Very rare, looks nicer in box!
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2007, 11:33 PM
I'll have to admit that I'm toying with the idea of keeping a MOMC set of the McQuarrie figures. The card artwork is just phenomenal and the figures all seem well done (Vader excepting of course).   I do hope Vader gets some tweaks before release day :-\
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 19, 2007, 02:37 AM
I do hope Vader gets some tweaks before release day :-\

Agreed.  I'm sure everyone knows I'm a Vader freak, so naturally I want to defend the figure.  But the helmet is the only interesting part so far.  Hopefully they've got more changes in mind before he is released.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 19, 2007, 09:35 AM
I've been toying with the idea of making the 2nd wave concept Boba the squad leader for my McQuarrie Trooper squad. I just can't help be feel like I have to give this guy someting to do.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on March 25, 2007, 06:02 PM
I'm interested in seeing what the rest of these look like. So far I like what they've done and I think it'd be cool if Hasbro did more of these for 08. I am a fan of the concept stuff and I enjoyed looking at Joe, Ralph and Nilo's work growing up. I think it's cool that they're giving the concept stuff a nod for the 30th anni. Hopefully, the Rebel tropper that's coming up will be pilot.
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 26, 2007, 11:48 AM
squad leader for my McQuarrie Trooper squad...

Squad ! Man I can't even see one ! Bless you !
Title: Re: McQuarrie and Other Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on March 30, 2007, 11:15 AM
Man, looking at the first 3 waves, it really looks like Hasbro is limiting the concept figures...

McQuarrie Stormtrooper:
- 1x per case in Wave 1, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A)
- 1x per case in Wave 1, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A1)
- 1x per case in Wave 2, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500B1)

McQuarrie Fett:
- 2x per case in Wave 2, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500B)
- 1x per case in Wave 2, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500B1)

McQuarrie Chewbacca:
- 1x per case in Wave 3, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C)
- 1x per case in Wave 3, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C1)

I wonder if they think they won't sell as well, with them being EU/concept figures and all?

Granted, things can (and often do) change when they start pumping out filler cases later this summer, but given what we've seen so far with those first 6 case assortments, it's not looking like we're going to see the Concept figures in huge numbers


For comparison, take a look at the Galactic Marine and Airborne Clones numbers through those same 6 case assortments... 

Galactic Marine:
- 2x per case in Wave 1, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A)
- 2x per case in Wave 1, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A1)
- 1x per case in Wave 2, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500B1)
- 2x per case in Wave 3, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C)
- 2x per case in Wave 3, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C1)

Airborne Clone:
- 2x per case in Wave 1, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A)
- 2x per case in Wave 1, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500A1)
- 1x per case in Wave 2, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500B1)
- 1x per case in Wave 3, Revision 0 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C)
- 2x per case in Wave 3, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87500C1)

It definitely looks like Hasbro knows the Army Builders are out there as there are tons of those two compared to the Concept figures...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Paul on March 30, 2007, 11:42 AM
What I object to is them putting Prequel Stuff (army builder or not) in OT cases.  I can't buy a case of OT figures without getting PT crap in it.

Dare I say...they got Chocolate in my Peanut Butter?

If they are going to stuff Army Builders in Cases make it more relevant to the Era...Put Stormtroopers, Rebel Guards and Death Star Troopers in the cases of OT stuff.

Or like you suggested, pad the boxes with Concept stuff...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on April 9, 2007, 11:26 PM
Sooo...Luke Exclusive is the Luke from the Vader Battle.  I had always assumed Basic Luke would be that LUke...which means.  Basic Luke must actually be...GIRL LUKE!

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mqgroup.jpg)

Hopefully complete with boobs!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on April 10, 2007, 10:30 AM
Sooo...Luke Exclusive is the Luke from the Vader Battle.  I had always assumed Basic Luke would be that LUke...which means.  Basic Luke must actually be...GIRL LUKE!

I'm hoping you're right, I'd love "Girl Luke" in order to complete that scene there.  We already know about the droids and Chewie, since Han and Luke are rumored for the basic figure line, I hope we get the versions in that pic as the basic figures.  :)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on April 10, 2007, 11:13 AM


Hopefully complete with boobs!

 :D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on April 10, 2007, 12:17 PM
Sooo...Luke Exclusive is the Luke from the Vader Battle.  I had always assumed Basic Luke would be that LUke...which means.  Basic Luke must actually be...GIRL LUKE!



That would actually be pretty cool.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Daigo-Bah on April 10, 2007, 06:58 PM
After a lot of internal debate about the McQuarrie series, I've decided not to get any after all (more for you guys!).  I'm too anal about scene accuracy to put them loose in diorama scenes, and I'm not really nostalgic for these designs since I don't recall seeing the art they're based on until probably the 90's.  I remember reading once years back that these designs are basically rejected designs, so if I feel like appreciating his art I'll probably look at the art  :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Phrubruh on April 10, 2007, 07:37 PM
If we got girl Luke, wouldn't that confuse the "core" audience of toy buyers that Hasbro likes to market the star wars brand to? The 5-10 year old boys.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 11, 2007, 09:44 AM
I can't wait for the concept rebel trooper. I can't wait for it to be far and away superior to our current normal offering and imagine Jesse James' head exploding as I read his rants on how much Hasbro sucks. :D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: jedipurge on April 11, 2007, 12:11 PM
Sooo...Luke Exclusive is the Luke from the Vader Battle.  I had always assumed Basic Luke would be that LUke...which means.  Basic Luke must actually be...GIRL LUKE!

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mqgroup.jpg)

Hopefully complete with boobs!

I love complete boobs  ;D

But seriously, I've seen that pic with the Han/Obi being the same person concept, but I don't think I've ever seen any other concept art of Han.  Are there any other possibilities of what concept art we'd get of Han as a figure?  Also as to the confusion of Concept Luke being a girl to H's core audience 0f 5-10 year olds they'd probably also be confused as to why Concept Han is a Jedi.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on April 11, 2007, 05:01 PM
The "other" Luke might be the one from the classic Cantina painting.  He's dressed a bit like Han, and has goggles and is very ready to fight.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on April 11, 2007, 06:43 PM
If we got girl Luke, wouldn't that confuse the "core" audience of toy buyers that Hasbro likes to market the star wars brand to? The 5-10 year old boys.
They could explain that on the card back. All these figures are confusing then aren't they?

I want some prequel concept figures for the tenth anniversary of TPM.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on April 16, 2007, 05:43 PM
Jeff, your post a few weeks back is dismal, to say the least.

The McQuarrie concepts are so iconic (at least to collectors), that I'm surprised that aren't more heavily weighted in current/future assortments.  Quite honestly, I'm only interested in the McQ figures this year because they are so unique (and the cardbacks kick ass).

Here's to Hasbro's dropping of the ball...on the coolest figures this year.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on April 18, 2007, 06:39 PM
Heads up...Entertainmnet Earth has a new picture of Wave 4.  The Concept Vader looks much better than he did at Toy Fair.  In fact, it even looks like he has a ripped up cape!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on April 18, 2007, 06:42 PM
(http://www.golgo73.com/images/mcquarrie01.jpg)

(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images//AUTOIMAGES/HS87500Dlg.jpg)

Compared to...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2007/Hasbro/TF_2007_Hasbro_0053.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on April 18, 2007, 09:03 PM
Damn, JJ! I was just about to post those same pics!!!  ::)

Yeah, he really looks a whole heck of a lot better. Thanks, Hasbro, I was a little concerned initially because I am a concept completist this year, and I was gonna 'have to' buy him, but now I want to have to. He's really been fixed up.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on April 18, 2007, 09:36 PM
Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see much of a difference on the Vader, save for the cape.

 :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on April 19, 2007, 01:04 AM
Everything's accurate but the ribbing/piping to the body suit...  The boots, gloves, helmet, cape, holster, saber and stuff are spot-on...  It's the ribbing of the costume that I think is the only thing I'm still not sure on if I like it or not.  Part of me digs it but the art shot there doesn't have piping to the pants/sleeves.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 19, 2007, 01:59 AM
The lack of cuts in his cape was the biggest problem I initially had with the Concept Vader, so I'm very excited to see Hasbro make that improvement.  I'll be buying a minimum of three.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on April 19, 2007, 03:05 AM
If concept figures start showing up in some bulk, I'm really debating a a carded set of them then...  I wouldn't mind that really.  Some I want more than a couple of loose but like if I could get a carded set easily I don't see why a carded set wouldn't be nice, especially as a huge fan of McQuarrie Art. 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 19, 2007, 08:52 AM
If concept figures start showing up in some bulk, I'm really debating a a carded set of them then...  I wouldn't mind that really.  Some I want more than a couple of loose but like if I could get a carded set easily I don't see why a carded set wouldn't be nice, especially as a huge fan of McQuarrie Art. 

I am with you. I am shooting for this, with an open set as my optional.

Man this is gonna be hard with the case mix the way it is.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on April 21, 2007, 11:46 AM
If concept figures start showing up in some bulk, I'm really debating a a carded set of them then...  I wouldn't mind that really.  Some I want more than a couple of loose but like if I could get a carded set easily I don't see why a carded set wouldn't be nice, especially as a huge fan of McQuarrie Art. 

Yep, that's an excellent idea. I am doing that this year, because the packaging and figs inside look SUPER. So far I've only got McStormy and McFett (well duh thatd be all anyone has) and they look super!
Im also collecting them all carded because they may be great figures loose but I just dont see anywhere they would fit in with any other loose figures. I may get a couple loose chewies though, just because theyre such good freaky grunt ape people to hang out with my cantina or palace figs.

P.S. I don't think that this is the best year for Lukes ever as some people have said, because the one in Wave 3 has an awful headsculpt, the one in Wave 4 has a counterpart from 04 that is way better, and the Bespin Luke is just attrocious in my opinion.

I think this year belongs to Boba!!! VOTC Boba is finally getting repacked in Saga Legends, Animated Debut Boba looks amazing, and Concept Boba is terrific.  ;D  8) Oh, and he's the little head next to all the UGH promotion stickers...  :)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on May 11, 2007, 08:58 PM
Sooo...Luke Exclusive is the Luke from the Vader Battle.  I had always assumed Basic Luke would be that LUke...which means.  Basic Luke must actually be...GIRL LUKE!

(http://www.jedidefender.com/lobotsdup/mqgroup.jpg)

Hopefully complete with boobs!

Looks like my pal Scotty deserves a gold star.   ;)

Hasbro Says:
First, the figure is indeed the female Jedi seen in the iconic "Fantastic Five" poster by Ralph McQuarrie. While this character became the inspiration for both Luke and Leia, originally, the character was called neither. We are going with the name "Starkiller Hero" for the package to describe the original inspiration behind the figure rather than the specific character(s) that were subsequently fleshed out. Early line plans (which are always subject to change and are worth the electrons they are printed with) showed Luke as the name but this changed as we got further into it.  (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbros_30th_STAR_WARS_QA_The_Answers_105755.asp)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darby on May 11, 2007, 09:54 PM
Cool... but I think I would have done it the other way around.  The Starkiller Hero idea is pretty obscure, and would make more sense as an exclusive than the CIV Luke.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on May 11, 2007, 11:18 PM
Now is the guy holding the lightsaber supposed to be Han or Kenobi? 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Deanna Rash on May 12, 2007, 12:16 AM
 ??? I always thought it was Han,but I don't know :-\
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on May 12, 2007, 09:06 AM
Both Han and Kenobi...Again, Lucas split the concept characters into two, or more, characters...It's odd that Hasbro call the female a Jedi.  I wonder if they're going to give her a saber...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 12, 2007, 09:40 AM
Cool... but I think I would have done it the other way around.  The Starkiller Hero idea is pretty obscure, and would make more sense as an exclusive than the CIV Luke.

I completely agree.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Mikey D on May 24, 2007, 02:38 PM
Man, these McQuarrie figures are awesome.  Loving the Han, Snowtrooper, Samurai Obi Wan and elf Yoda.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2007, 03:07 PM
I have to say that my original stance on these was pretty much hating them. They have all really grown on me except for Chewbacca.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on May 24, 2007, 06:12 PM
This McSnowtrooper looks choice...

(http://www.rebelscum.com/c4/c4hasbrobasic/IMG_7406.JPG)

Not that I'll ever find it...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on May 24, 2007, 08:49 PM
Not that I'll ever find it...

Way to be positive!!  ;)

Looks like it'll be two of him so I can display with each variant.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Slothus on May 28, 2007, 04:08 PM
I spoke with the Hasbro rep in the hasbro booth at C4 after the Panel. I asked him to clarify if the concept grievous forthcoming if it is the 12th figure in the mcquarrie concept series of 12.
 He told me yes, even though it's not a Mcquarrie fig, it is the 12th. He said that the packaging will be like the others in the 12 except with the McQuarrie sig series line removed.

So,  if this is the 12th, then sadly no emperor I guess. :(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Morgbug on May 28, 2007, 05:04 PM
I presume there are other McQuarrie drawings with other figures.  Based on that, I'd expect we'll see more McQ figures down the line, based on the substantial popularity
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on May 28, 2007, 05:43 PM
I'll never understand Concept Grievous being included in the first 12 McFigures.

I thought having 12, and only 12, was a nice homage to the initial 12 Kenner figures released and having a prequel concept in there is the turd in the punch bowl of the series.

Plus, I wanted to make a cool shadow box framed presentation of the 12 carded Concept figures. Guess who won't be included.  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on May 28, 2007, 05:49 PM
#12 shoulda been a concept Hoth Rebel so the Snowie had someone to go toe-to-toe with him.  I'll take Grievous but he wasn't my first choice.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CorranHorn on May 28, 2007, 07:19 PM
#12 shoulda been a concept Hoth Rebel so the Snowie had someone to go toe-to-toe with him.  I'll take Grievous but he wasn't my first choice.

According to the list Scum posted with the names of all the figures which will be represented with stickers for the Hasbro 40pack of stands, there is a McQuarrie Rebel...

Rebel Trooper - McQuarrie Concept

So assuming Hasbro hasn't changed things up, the Wave 8 McQuarrie figure will be the Rebel Trooper. Hopefully, it's the Hoth trooper you're looking for JJ.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on May 28, 2007, 09:16 PM
I could be incorrect but I think the McQuarrie Rebel Trooper is actually that Phal McQuarrie rebel hoth trooper with Ralph's head on the Major Drelin figure?  I might be wrong though?  I am surprised they did not make an Emperor concept figure.  Does the Emperor not sell well?  They never seem to capitilize on him that much.  We still don't have a nice ROTS Emperor figure (unless you count the Evolutions one but I hated that head sculpt).  They have not redone one since the ROTS release I don't believe.  I thought this year would have been prime time to release one.  Oh well.  Guess you can't make them all in a year but he's a main character in 2 of the 6 films. 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on May 28, 2007, 10:06 PM
I could be incorrect but I think the McQuarrie Rebel Trooper is actually that Phal McQuarrie rebel hoth trooper with Ralph's head on the Major Drelin figure?  I might be wrong though?  I am surprised they did not make an Emperor concept figure.  Does the Emperor not sell well?  They never seem to capitilize on him that much.  We still don't have a nice ROTS Emperor figure (unless you count the Evolutions one but I hated that head sculpt).  They have not redone one since the ROTS release I don't believe.  I thought this year would have been prime time to release one.  Oh well.  Guess you can't make them all in a year but he's a main character in 2 of the 6 films. 
Nope...there is still one final wave for the year...

Wave 9 - Attack of the Clones
  Clone Trooper
  Padme Amidala (Theed Dinner)
  Jango Fett with Poncho
  Voolvif Monn
  Destroyer Droid with Shield
  McQuarrie Concept Rebel Soldier
McQuarrie Rebel
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2007, 10:05 AM
I'm just curious, is anyone re-thinking picking up 2 each of these with so many being (pricey) exclusives?  I started out wanting to keep a carded set as well (and have so far) - but with three of these sets ranging from $15 to $20, I'm starting to wonder if I should or not.  Right now, I have preorders that way, but I'm looking at $100 worth of extras by the end of this "sub line".  Oh well, I'll probably still try to keep up, but I have to say I've given it some extra thought lately.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Blackwolf13 on May 30, 2007, 10:40 AM
I picked up McChewie yesterday. He is one rocking figure. He's huge. Gotta be 4" easy. He's just as ugly as the original painting. The only drawback is trying to get the BFG into his hand.
Title: MCQ Boba in stock at HTS.co
Post by: Kill_Solo on June 4, 2007, 02:44 PM
McQ Boba is in stock at HTS.com!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on June 4, 2007, 09:33 PM
The McSnow Trooper looks like it'll be my favorite McQuarrie figure.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 5, 2007, 09:46 AM
After all the effort put into this sub-line, it makes me wish the would have redone the Stormtrooper. It is out of place now in terms of articulation quality.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on June 5, 2007, 11:26 AM
I have to agree, they should have redone the stormtrooper.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on June 22, 2007, 11:47 AM
For those still looking, McQuarrie Fett is currently in stock at HTS.com.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on June 22, 2007, 12:48 PM
Well that was fast...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Artoo on June 22, 2007, 11:44 PM
In one of the recent Q&A's (I forgot which one) Hasbro said they might do some more concept figures in the future.  So maybe we will see a Concept Lando, Leia, Palpatine & Jabba (Hopefully with fez  ;D) down the road.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 24, 2007, 09:42 AM
In one of the recent Q&A's (I forgot which one) Hasbro said they might do some more concept figures in the future.  So maybe we will see a Concept Lando, Leia, Palpatine & Jabba (Hopefully with fez  ;D) down the road.

Hopefully for ESB's anniversary.  :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: jedipurge on June 25, 2007, 03:45 PM
Not sure if anybody has asked this yet, but what could be, if anything, under the vader helmet?  It has the 2 ifferent sculpts so just kind of curious if there will actually be a head underneath.  I've never seen any concept unmasked vader heads so not sure if it'll be an extra or if my hopes are too high.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on June 25, 2007, 04:35 PM
In one of the recent Q&A's (I forgot which one) Hasbro said they might do some more concept figures in the future.  So maybe we will see a Concept Lando, Leia, Palpatine & Jabba (Hopefully with fez  ;D) down the road.

Isn't there a Leia coming out in the same wave as the McVader?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Vator on June 25, 2007, 05:43 PM
I've yet to see a single Concept Figure at retail. I am want for the Power of the Jedi days, when there wasn't as much competition for the stuff on the pegs. Woe!  :'(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on June 25, 2007, 06:53 PM
The only concept figure I've seen on the pegs is a single Chewbacca, which of course I bought.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on June 25, 2007, 07:28 PM
I saw a McChewie on the pegs today too. Only concept Ive seen on the pegs as well. I didnt buy it though, because Ive got one already.

I think Obi-Han Kenolo is gonna be my favorite concept figure, up there with the McDroids..
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Kill_Solo on June 30, 2007, 02:23 PM
I love the fact that Hasbro is shipping revisions of Wave 2. I found a McFett and a McStorm the other day. What's not cool is the WV2 Rev. 6, no McQ figs, a complete case of army builders.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on June 30, 2007, 10:34 PM
^ Sounds good to me. :)


Looking at the various waves and revisions of waves - it sure looks like there are assloads of product coming to stores for the rest of the year.


Now if someone would just announce a clearance on Saga stock.



Still doing my part though - I've bought 4 AT AT Drivers, 5 Death Star Gunners, 3 Clone Technicians, and an Elite Corps figure over the last 2 weeks.

And Target seems to have reduced Saga to $5.99 - some of them around here have anyway.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 30, 2007, 11:17 PM
What's not cool is the WV2 Rev. 6, no McQ figs, a complete case of army builders.

Oh yeah, hate those...

 ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 1, 2007, 03:00 AM
Yeah man, that sucks ass...  cases of army builders?  2007's shot. ;)

Seriously though, I mentioned somewhere that Hasbro could get away with just cases of army builders this year easily, have a nice mix of figures, and still sell through rapidly.  Hell Wave 1 and 2 were packed with AB's, and if my area's like yours, people haven't gotten their fill of any of them yet.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on July 1, 2007, 11:15 AM
What's not cool is the WV2 Rev. 6, no McQ figs, a complete case of army builders.

Aww, bummer.

So when does this case come out?  :D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Kill_Solo on July 1, 2007, 12:49 PM
I've already seen a couple at Walmart. The local Walmart got in about 4-6 cases and about half of them were WV2 Rev6. I opened one of each and the Rev6 has no McQuarrie figures.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 2, 2007, 04:51 AM
Besides the first McTrooper I saw at retail when the first sightings of Wave 1 surfaced at K-Mart stores many moons ago, I had never seen any McFigures at retail, ever...  I finally found a couple figures tonight.  McTrooper and McFett chilling at Wal-Mart.

No McBacca, no Wave 3, and really only some Wave 2 remnants (not many) and lots of Wave 1 army builders and Death Star Troopers.  Not that I'm complaining about those figure choices, I want more of all 3 really, but other than the McFigures there they had nothing really amazing either.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on July 8, 2007, 12:35 AM
According to Swcollector ther eis another concept figure/

Here it is from their latest Q&A"

"3.) For the record, what are the twelve McQuarrie Concept Art figures, as is mentioned on the cardbacks for the CIV exclusives?

ANSWER: There will actually be 13 figures, in 11 different cards. The figures are, in chronological order of appearance: 1) Stormtrooper (reissue); 2) Boba Fett; 3) Chewbacca; 4 & 5) C-3PO & R2-D2; 6) Luke; 7) Darth Vader; 8 & 9) Yoda & Obi-Wan; 10) Starkiller Hero; 11) Snowtrooper; 12) Han Solo; 13) and one that has yet to be announced!"
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on July 8, 2007, 01:11 AM
So does that mean they scrapped the Concept Grievous?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 8, 2007, 02:24 AM
I would think the "Concept Grievous" is the pre-cyborg Grievous that is coming in the McVader wave.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2007, 02:57 AM
Concept Grievous is a SDCC Exclusive (Pre-Cyborg is a basic figure), and I'm guessing they aren't counting him as he isn't part of the "McQuarrie" line by their logic there.  THe "unannounced" one is perhaps the rumored "Rebel Trooper" (Not McQuarrie in Hoth Rebel Officer gear, but a concept Rebel Trooper design, perhaps the Hoth designs which were a bit different compared to the Fleet designs that were pretty similar to the final look).  He's been on rumor lists, so I'm guessing that's it.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 8, 2007, 09:22 AM
Crossing fingers for the Emperor.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Scott on July 8, 2007, 10:10 AM
For the 80th time...the final AOTC Wave is supposed to contain a Concept Rebel Trooper
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on July 8, 2007, 12:19 PM
Crossing fingers for the Emperor.

Its gonna be Rebel Trooper, unfortunately. I too would much rather it be Emperor, though.   :'(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on July 8, 2007, 03:24 PM
For the 80th time...the final AOTC Wave is supposed to contain a Concept Rebel Trooper

Yes, yes, yes.   How soon folks forget these things...

And, for the proof:  The Hasbro Stands sticker sheet (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/TAC/TACbases-000.jpg) lists the following:



That's the 13 figures. 

AND, please note that the sticker sheet also lists General McQuarrie without mentioning him as part of the concept line.

I'm still not sure why Hasbro is still being coy about that AotC Wave when so many of the figures (Voolif Mon, Concept Rebel, Droideka w/Shield) have been leaked or hinted at... hopefully the wave is shown at SDCC so this can be settled once and for all.   ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on July 8, 2007, 03:44 PM
Any concept art pics of the McQuarrie Rebel Trooper?  I can't remember what it looks like.  Watch them go all out on this figure, and then when the time does come for a new Rebel Fleet Trooper, for it to be a letdown. 

Anyways, a concept Emperor would be fantastic.  I wish that were coming.

 :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2007, 05:23 PM
I'm assuming we'll get a Hoth Rebel, not the Fleet Trooper.  The designs are radically different for the Hoth characters (as noted with the Snowtrooper), whereas the Fleet Trooper sketches show a character that really is just the Fleet Troopers we see on screen with red shirts...  not much different at all.

The Hoth Soldiers though, are a substantial difference in looks/costume, like the Snowtrooper, and a Hoth Rebel complements the Snowtrooper I think well...  I'm banking on Hoth then.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on July 8, 2007, 06:47 PM
Ok, thanks Jesse.  I seem to remember some sort of image in my head of a concept ANH Rebel, but looked around a bit and didn't see a visual.  Hoth concept would be nice, and will probably go well with the concept Snowtrooper.

 :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 9, 2007, 09:24 AM
For the 80th time...the final AOTC Wave is supposed to contain a Concept Rebel Trooper

So you mean there's absolutely, positively no hope for Lando in Bespin evening gown? >:(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on July 9, 2007, 10:32 AM
So you mean there's absolutely, positively no hope for Lando in Bespin evening gown? >:(

Not this year... but Hasbro has said a  number of times in the Q&A that the concept figures were well recieved and they may consider doing more in the future - examples:

"...the concept has really been a big hit and there is a possibility that we will do some more in the future."

"What we have shown is it for concept figures for the year, but judging by great fan response, it is an idea we are considering revisiting in future years"
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 9, 2007, 10:47 AM
For the 80th time...the final AOTC Wave is supposed to contain a Concept Rebel Trooper

Yes, yes, yes.   How soon folks forget these things...

And, for the proof:  The Hasbro Stands sticker sheet (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/TAC/TACbases-000.jpg) lists the following:

  • Boba Fett - McQuarrie Concept
  • Chewbacca - McQuarrie Concept
  • C-3PO - McQuarrie Concept
  • Darth Vader - McQuarrie Concept
  • Han Solo- McQuarrie Concept
  • Luke Starkiller - McQuarrie Concept (aka Hero Starkiller)
  • Luke Skywalker - McQuarrie Concept
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi - McQuarrie Concept
  • R2-D2 - McQuarrie Concept
  • Rebel Trooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Snowtrooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Stormtrooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Yoda - McQuarrie Concept


That's the 13 figures. 

AND, please note that the sticker sheet also lists General McQuarrie without mentioning him as part of the concept line.

I'm still not sure why Hasbro is still being coy about that AotC Wave when so many of the figures (Voolif Mon, Concept Rebel, Droideka w/Shield) have been leaked or hinted at... hopefully the wave is shown at SDCC so this can be settled once and for all.   ;)

That's interesting.....

I know I posted this somewhere on these boards already but.....
My son, brother and I went and spoke to the Hasbro guys in the booth after the QandA after the panel at C4. They(was it Darrel?) told us that basically, the concept grievous IS a part of the 'concept line' it will even include the same concept packaging too but will have McQuarrie's printed name and signature removed from the packaging. Oh and they told us that the hoth trooper with McQ's face is NOT part of the line(since it's not a concept)-instead it's meant as a tribute.

We started the conversation off with..something to the effect of '12 figures' and Hasbro (there was 3 of them) countered with ' when did we say there was 12?? ' and had a big laugh about it. After continued discussion they gave the answers above later.

DS
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on July 19, 2007, 11:15 AM
If anyone is still looking for McChewie, he's in stock at Hasbroshop.com.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2007, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the heads up, I was able to order a McChewie, as well as extras of the Jawa and Stormtrooper.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: BrentS on July 19, 2007, 11:37 AM
McChewie went out of stock when he was in my cart.  I was going to order him and some Jawas for my army.  I couldn't pull the trigger when it was just the jawas though.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on July 19, 2007, 04:40 PM
I had a Jawa in my cart when all of a sudden he was gone.

Yet, the stormie was still in stock. 

What does that tell you?

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ryan on July 19, 2007, 05:12 PM
For the 80th time...the final AOTC Wave is supposed to contain a Concept Rebel Trooper

Yes, yes, yes.   How soon folks forget these things...

And, for the proof:  The Hasbro Stands sticker sheet (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/TAC/TACbases-000.jpg) lists the following:

  • Boba Fett - McQuarrie Concept
  • Chewbacca - McQuarrie Concept
  • C-3PO - McQuarrie Concept
  • Darth Vader - McQuarrie Concept
  • Han Solo- McQuarrie Concept
  • Luke Starkiller - McQuarrie Concept (aka Hero Starkiller)
  • Luke Skywalker - McQuarrie Concept
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi - McQuarrie Concept
  • R2-D2 - McQuarrie Concept
  • Rebel Trooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Snowtrooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Stormtrooper - McQuarrie Concept
  • Yoda - McQuarrie Concept


That's the 13 figures. 

AND, please note that the sticker sheet also lists General McQuarrie without mentioning him as part of the concept line.

I'm still not sure why Hasbro is still being coy about that AotC Wave when so many of the figures (Voolif Mon, Concept Rebel, Droideka w/Shield) have been leaked or hinted at... hopefully the wave is shown at SDCC so this can be settled once and for all.   ;)

That's interesting.....

I know I posted this somewhere on these boards already but.....
My son, brother and I went and spoke to the Hasbro guys in the booth after the QandA after the panel at C4. They(was it Darrel?) told us that basically, the concept grievous IS a part of the 'concept line' it will even include the same concept packaging too but will have McQuarrie's printed name and signature removed from the packaging. Oh and they told us that the hoth trooper with McQ's face is NOT part of the line(since it's not a concept)-instead it's meant as a tribute.

We started the conversation off with..something to the effect of '12 figures' and Hasbro (there was 3 of them) countered with ' when did we say there was 12?? ' and had a big laugh about it. After continued discussion they gave the answers above later.

DS

Technically since Yoda/Obi-Wan and 3PO/R2 are both in two pack form, there are still only 11 carded McQuarrie figures/sets. Add that Concept Greivous and you get the 12th.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on July 24, 2007, 07:39 PM
The SDCC Obi-Wan is a ANH concept, am I right on this?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 24, 2007, 08:34 PM
You are correct ANH Obi concept.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 25, 2007, 09:24 AM
I had a Jawa in my cart when all of a sudden he was gone.

Yet, the stormie was still in stock. 

What does that tell you?



That there are twice as many Stormies out there?  ;) ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on July 26, 2007, 08:25 AM
Wow, these are two of the best head sculpts I've seen in a long time:

(http://www.galactichunter.com/gallery/albums/cc07_hasbro_1/_A1W2643.JPG)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 26, 2007, 08:52 AM
Man do I love these figures !!!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on July 26, 2007, 09:49 AM
Wow! Okay I need these for my set of Mcfigures, are they available online?

These look really good, maybe even better than Chewie.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dan on July 26, 2007, 09:49 AM
I definately agree with Ruiner here- those are some nice scupts- the hands look fantastic too. the McFigures are the best part of TAC IMO, and these look great. I wish they had done a little more work on Vader and Luke to make them closer to the source material, but most of these are superb.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on July 26, 2007, 05:49 PM
Concept Grievous looks pretty good from the SDCC pictures, Im actually considering getting him now.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JayDouble on July 30, 2007, 02:15 AM
McChewie up at Hasbro (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=495&SBR=78&ST=SO&ID=19853&PG=1)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2007, 08:23 AM
Anyone have a free shipping code?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 30, 2007, 08:26 AM
I heard CATWEB10 is good for 10% off. FNFSPR7 is that older one that was supposed to be 25% off and free shipping, but I don't know that it works anymore...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2007, 08:33 AM
Thanks, the free shipping one doesnt work. I will hold off i guess. Maybe later today some of the SDCC exclusives will be up and i can save on shipping that way.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 30, 2007, 08:36 AM
Thanks, the free shipping one doesnt work. I will hold off i guess. Maybe later today some of the SDCC exclusives will be up and i can save on shipping that way.

Yeah, I'm anxiously awaiting the con figs. The Chewies will probably be long gone, though. Fortunately, I have him. I'll probably grab a couple army-builders, though.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 30, 2007, 09:13 AM
I just found two locally, so I can wait for the Con exclusives to go up.  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 30, 2007, 09:56 AM
All I can say is that Hasbro Toyshop shot themselves in the foot my limiting the amount of McObiyoda's to three per person for the entire time. Walking by the back of the booth Hours before the close of Comic-Con, they had TONS left.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on July 30, 2007, 10:47 AM
McObi/Yoda currently in stock at HTS - get 'em while you can.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2007, 11:38 AM
I got mine with She-Hulk and Stan Lee. I totally forgot about R2-Kt so i am going to call to see if i can add it into the order so i dont have to pay for it shipped seperately.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on July 30, 2007, 01:38 PM
Gone already. >:(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on July 30, 2007, 01:56 PM
I'm pissed....They stole my ALT Rodimus/R2-KT's from under my nose so I've been refreshing for the past few hours to try and get them back and now this happens??

Screw it.  I'm dumping eveything in my cart.   >:(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on July 30, 2007, 01:57 PM
If this is how getting these is gonna be, Hasbro's screwing this up royally.  I'm already passing on the Scout out of principle too...  Flimsy plastic and a huge spike in price?  Funk dat.  I don't care if it's new or not, they can stuff that kind of crap up their asses.

I'll also pass on the R2-KT figure if they can't figure out how to make enough available.  Otherwise I just want this McQuarrie set and I'll happily NOT buy either of the other figures.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Oboewan on July 30, 2007, 03:56 PM
Pisses me the hell off!   Oh sure.. there were no availability problems with the CIV exlusives for non-attendees (just the OTHER Hasblo fustercluck) but at least the people who ordered them eventually got them.    I almost feel like I'd've rather gone to SDCC to get the McObi pack instead of CIV to get the McSclusives there.

Anyone snag any extras?

Jeff
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: jadesfire on July 30, 2007, 05:21 PM
I feel your pain.  I bought extra's at C4 and am still stuck with them but can't seem to get a McChewie to save my soul - not to mention the Obi-wan  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darby on July 30, 2007, 08:46 PM
I'm so glad I got up early this morning before work and checked the site to find them not listed, and then at lunch find them sold out.  I'm really, really glad.    >:(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on July 31, 2007, 12:30 AM
I cant believe this! Hasblo has really screwed up this time, pisses me off, too. Dammit! All I wanted was Mcobi/McYoda and its gone! Dammit dammit dammit!  >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 31, 2007, 04:27 AM
Keep checking, Luke came and went 3 or 4 times, he hung around almost 2 days the last time.

In fact, Luke is in stock right now.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on July 31, 2007, 07:07 AM
Keep checking, Luke came and went 3 or 4 times, he hung around almost 2 days the last time.

In fact, Luke is in stock right now.

ya something is wrong here....Luke has been sold out for over a month now, no?  hmmm

I'm still really pissed off that HTS can take stuff right out of your cart while your shopping.  I wasn't lagging around either - it was all within a matter of minutes.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on July 31, 2007, 08:29 AM
I'm still really pissed off that HTS can take stuff right out of your cart while your shopping.  I wasn't lagging around either - it was all within a matter of minutes.

That's the absolute worst of the way they run things on that site. You don't even have time to enter payment info and click "COMPLETE". It's insane. It's like you put some figures in your cart at Walmart and wheel over to the DVD section; while you see if there's anything you want, some guy says "Too slow!" and grabs your figs! They should hold allowable quantities of product for at least somewhere between 5 to 10 minutes. ???
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 31, 2007, 09:22 AM
I wonder if what sold out was the "in warehouse" stock. Maybe once the left overs from comic-con arrive (if they weren't counted during the on-line sale,) more will be available.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: BrentS on July 31, 2007, 09:54 AM
This may be the wrong thread as this isn't a McQuarrie concept... however, was there any word on the Greivous Concept (SWShop.com exclusive) at the Convention??
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on July 31, 2007, 02:22 PM
What kills me about these "exclusives" is that they really aren't. The appear at the con/show they were supposed to then end up on a reseller website either HTS or SWS and on occasion even a 3rd party. Why doesn't hasbro just list the damn thing for preorder on their site and be done with it by allowing anyone and everyone a chance to order. I'm going to bet they go back into production on some of these anyway so why all the hassel? If it's going to be relisted later then they must be making more and if they are continuing to make more why not just allow preorders. It all seems pretty stupid to me since they'd make more and the scalpers would be left holding the bag.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Morgbug on July 31, 2007, 02:53 PM
This may be the wrong thread as this isn't a McQuarrie concept... however, was there any word on the Greivous Concept (SWShop.com exclusive) at the Convention??

From the Hasbro presentation (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007/Hasbro/Friday_Presentation&image=Slide50.JPG&img=48&tt=) (it's the first slide on the fourth set of images in the database in case the link doesn't work) it says Grievous will be available on SWS.com in October? 

Yeah, it's weird, but that's what it says.  I think the presentation also says R2-KT will be up on SWS.com as well as HTS.com, so another avenue for folks there.  At some point.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on August 1, 2007, 10:59 AM
The Jedi 2-pack is back up at HTS.com!!  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on August 1, 2007, 11:01 AM
The Jedi 2-pack is back up at HTS.com!!  ;D

Looks like Pinky's up too!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: jadesfire on August 1, 2007, 11:13 AM
My daughter just called to tell me they were up and she ordered me one!!  She said she has been refreshing all morning and about fell of her chair when she seen it was in stock - I trained my kids so well  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Marshallmario on August 1, 2007, 11:14 AM
  Just got 2 of the Mc Quarries. Thank you very much for the alert. I really wanted that set bad!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: jedi_master_sal on August 1, 2007, 11:23 AM
GO NOW!!!
McObi/Yoda
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByCategory.htm?CD=121&ST=SO&ID=20333&PG=1 (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByCategory.htm?CD=121&ST=SO&ID=20333&PG=1)


Here's the R2-KT link as well if you want it:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=495&SBR=275&ID=20334 (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=495&SBR=275&ID=20334)

Also if your order totals at least $50 you can use this code: sptier07
and get $10 off.

-Sal
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: David on August 1, 2007, 11:40 AM
Phew! I managed to secure the McJedi! Hurry up and get yours!  ;D  8)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 1, 2007, 12:39 PM
Keep checking, Luke came and went 3 or 4 times, he hung around almost 2 days the last time.

In fact, Luke is in stock right now.

Well, that didn't take long.  Back in stock, bought me 2.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darthmac on August 1, 2007, 01:38 PM
I managed to get the McYoda/Obiwan pack on Monday morning, just about one of the last to get in before they sold out.  That gets me nearly complete on the McQuarrie's, now I'm only missing Chewie!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 1, 2007, 02:54 PM
mcyoda and mcobi are back in stock on HTS. Just snagged one.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on August 1, 2007, 03:27 PM
No ****?

The Jedi 2-pack is back up at HTS.com!!  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 1, 2007, 04:18 PM
Now now, no need to be an ass. :P

So I didn't look far enough ahead in the thread. Sue me.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on August 1, 2007, 05:57 PM
Got one. Kinda peeved it doesn't ship until September though.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on August 1, 2007, 07:17 PM
No ****?

The Jedi 2-pack is back up at HTS.com!!  ;D

Now now, no need to be an ass. :P

So I didn't look far enough ahead in the thread. Sue me.

I just look at it as the excitement of finding them again! But it was funny to see how many people repeated it.  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 2, 2007, 09:25 AM
That's pretty much what it was. I've been pretty busy and I was just happy to get one so I posted. I didn't mean anything by my reply to Ruiner either, I was just being goofy. No harm, no foul eh ruiner?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on August 2, 2007, 09:35 AM
Nope.  I have thick skin. 

Just trying to conserve zeros and ones.

We all need to do our part.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 2, 2007, 01:15 PM
Nope.  I have thick skin. 

Just trying to conserve zeros and ones.

We all need to do our part.



We wouldn't want the polar bears to drown in them!

 ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Reid on August 3, 2007, 06:11 PM
Saw my second McQuarrie figure at KB today, another Chewie.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JangoTat on August 3, 2007, 09:45 PM
so apparently yoda and obi will be at fan expo...my one and only chance to pick one up :)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 4, 2007, 02:39 AM
Or you could order them from HTS....they're still in stock.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DSJ™ on August 4, 2007, 02:42 AM
HTS no shippy to Canada. 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 4, 2007, 12:52 PM
They don't?  What a crock!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 4, 2007, 01:22 PM
Or you could order them from HTS....they're still in stock.

And they have been all week except Monday night and Tuesday morning when they briefly disappeared.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JangoTat on August 4, 2007, 07:09 PM
They don't?  What a crock!

thats why i said fan expo is my only hope :P besides i wont have to pay shipping this way.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on August 4, 2007, 09:13 PM
Got my package today - so much for worrying about convention exclusives from here on out.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 6, 2007, 10:55 AM
Well when it comes to hasbro stuff, you can usually get lucky.

I got my McQ too and it is pristine !!!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on August 7, 2007, 04:06 PM
I was just over at HTS.com, and I see that the McQuarrie Obi/Yoda pack is still in stock.  With apologies to anyone who hasn't picked them up yet, but I find it funny how the "exclusive" McQuarrie figures have almost been easier to pick up than the regular releases.  Both Luke and Obi/Yoda have been/were in stock for several days, and even the droids set was up for awhile at ToyRocket and SWShop.  On the other hand, the Stormtrooper/Boba/Chewie trio has been consistently sold out and for most people a tough find at retail.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on August 7, 2007, 06:34 PM
If anyone needs one, shoot a PM over to PAUL.  He ended up with a few extras he's looking to move.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt R. on August 7, 2007, 07:52 PM
Got my today  ;D Awesome. Next up McVader.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on August 8, 2007, 02:36 AM
Not that I found the Luke easy to nab by any means, but I felt it was a bit of a pain to get for a number of people.  The Obi/Yoda turned out to be I guess an easier item to pick up, but man it was frustrating that first time they came and went in like 5 minutes.  I'm sort of surprised how the Luke's not really resurfaced much actually.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 21, 2007, 12:13 PM
So it seems HTS is starting to process backorders for the obi/yoda and R2-KT. Be warned, both of my orders had the charge declined and when I called my bank about it they say it's because hasbro is inverting the year and month of the expiration so they are flagging it as a fraudulent charge. When I call Hasbro they say they have it correct so who know's if I'll get these but I wanted to mention that incase anyone else encounters the same issue.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on August 21, 2007, 12:23 PM
I almost forgot about my order.  Thanks for the bump on this thread!

Hmmm...I just checked my email and it says that my 2 Obi/Yoda packs shipped today, but the website still shows a ship date of 09/03 and that my order is partially shipped.   ::)

I so loathe dealing with HTS....but where else am I going to get this crap at for a fairly decent price?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on August 21, 2007, 02:16 PM
When I checked HTS today, I found that the Obi/Yoda 2-pack had changed from 'Coming Soon' to 'Sold Out'.  I haven't received notification of whether my order has shipped or not.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Morgbug on August 21, 2007, 02:21 PM
They have been annoying on this one.  I ordered immediately, they emailed about an error, I called, it was corrected and they subsequently cancelled my order ::) 

Fortunately I was able to re-order the same again and today I got another email about my card being declined, presumably because of the same reason darth punkinhed listed.  I called again, gave the credit card information again so hopefully it goes through this time. 

This is the first time I've had any real hassle with them, so it is annoying. 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 21, 2007, 02:34 PM
Hasbro's customer service does lack doesn't it? I'm hopeing that whatever glitch they have going on that caused the expiration date issue is resolved and I get my figs. They should be happy that anyone is even ordering their products right now with all the uproar over the China issue. Now if EE would just ship my wave 4 UGH cases I'd be happy.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on August 21, 2007, 09:01 PM
I almost forgot about my order.  Thanks for the bump on this thread!

Hmmm...I just checked my email and it says that my 2 Obi/Yoda packs shipped today, but the website still shows a ship date of 09/03 and that my order is partially shipped.   ::)

I so loathe dealing with HTS....but where else am I going to get this crap at for a fairly decent price?

Here's the response I got from said website regarding my order status:  8)

Dear Customer,
Your order is currently being packaged in our warehouse and should ship shortly.

We greatly appreciate your business. If you have additional questions, please visit our website, HasbroToyShop.com, or contact our Customer Service Center via e-mail at CustomerService@HasbroToyShop.com or phone at 1-800-408-0052.

Sincerely,

HasbroToyShop.com Customer Service Center


Suzanne 409


Very generic response, but I'm satisfied...I'm just glad that I didn't have any cc problems like some of the rest of you folk....
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on August 21, 2007, 11:20 PM
Suzanne 409

Does she do windows? Is there 409 Suzannes at Hasbro? Is Hasbro adopting names like THX-1138 for their workers?  :P  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on August 22, 2007, 01:46 AM
I almost forgot about my order.  Thanks for the bump on this thread!

Hmmm...I just checked my email and it says that my 2 Obi/Yoda packs shipped today, but the website still shows a ship date of 09/03 and that my order is partially shipped.   ::)

I so loathe dealing with HTS....but where else am I going to get this crap at for a fairly decent price?

I just got this email as well... guess we'll find out within the next few days or so.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 22, 2007, 09:10 AM
Well, they apparently got the issue fixed and my R2-KT should ship soon. However, now my obi/yoda is on backorder. I'm going to be really mad if they short me on this figure because of their technical issues.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 22, 2007, 09:10 AM
Suzanne 409

Does she do windows? Is there 409 Suzannes at Hasbro? Is Hasbro adopting names like THX-1138 for their workers?  :P  ;)

No, she's a robocop-desk jocky. A variation on Ed 209, less firepower but more sass.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on August 22, 2007, 09:40 AM
I know it isnt a concept figure but my RT-KT order status says partially shipped even though its the only item on the order  ::)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 22, 2007, 09:43 AM
They have been annoying on this one.  I ordered immediately, they emailed about an error, I called, it was corrected and they subsequently cancelled my order ::) 

Fortunately I was able to re-order the same again and today I got another email about my card being declined, presumably because of the same reason darth punkinhed listed.  I called again, gave the credit card information again so hopefully it goes through this time. 


Yup, same thing happened to me.

Add this to their list of **** ups in 2007.  HTS has been very very irritating this year.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on August 22, 2007, 10:47 AM
I know it isnt a concept figure but my RT-KT order status says partially shipped even though its the only item on the order  ::)

Head in 1 shipment, body in the next, legs in the last with instructions on how to assemble?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jesse James on August 22, 2007, 09:14 PM
As of last night, I hadn't even gotten an email that any of the exclusives had shipped.  When I made the order I got a Stormtrooper just to make the shipping more worth while, but so far that's the only thing I've gotten and the only email I've gotten from them.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Morgbug on August 23, 2007, 10:59 AM
I received an email indicating my order had shipped today.  I'm pleased though I'll actually believe it when the figures show up.  I really wouldn't want to be chasing these things on ebay. 
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on August 23, 2007, 11:12 AM
I received my second shipment email from HTS today which leads me to beleive that I'm getting my stuff in two boxes.  It has been in a "partially" shipped status since I got my first email on Tuesday. 

I rolled the dice and used that CATWEB10 discount code so maybe they're just messin with me because I got a discount..?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 23, 2007, 11:43 AM
I'm still showing partially shipped. I didn't mess with any discount codes because of the Luke fiasco. I wonder if Hasbro over sold these and are scrambling to figure out how to handle it.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Diddly on August 23, 2007, 12:10 PM
I just got an email saying my Obi Wan/Yoda had shipped. It'll be here in 7-10 business days. How ridiculous of a shipping time is that for an action figure?
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on August 23, 2007, 01:46 PM
CYA

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 25, 2007, 05:56 PM
I received my shipping notice on the 23rd as well.

Glad I didn't have any of the problems some of you had.  I was on alert and there would be know way to fix it.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 25, 2007, 06:47 PM
I just got an email saying my Obi Wan/Yoda had shipped. It'll be here in 7-10 business days. How ridiculous of a shipping time is that for an action figure?

They always say that, but it comes much quicker.  More like 4-5.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on August 28, 2007, 11:55 AM
My Obi/Yoda sets just got delivered to my desk, in one box.   :)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on August 28, 2007, 08:50 PM
Just an idea...Hasbro has stated they wil go back to the McQuarrrie/Concept figure eventually.   I wonder if the image on the cover of Splinter of the Minds Eye is detailed enough to warrent figures...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on August 29, 2007, 08:38 AM
In the latest Insider (#96), there is an ad for the StarWarsShop.com Exclusive Concept Grievous figure.  The ad states that 'A new addition to Hasbro's prized signature series of Star Wars action figures has arrive...'  However, when I looked at SWS.com just now, it's still nowhere to be found.  I'm going to need to add SWS.com to my daily searches...

Oh, and BTW, if you thought that the Luke and the Obi-Wan/Yoda figures were overpriced at $14.99 at HasbroToyShop.com, then you're in for a treat.  The Concept Grievous is listed for $19.99!!!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darth punkinhed on August 31, 2007, 09:49 AM
So I got my Obi/Yoda two pack the other day but no sign of the R2-KT which was supposed to have shipped around the same time. Anyone else order the R2-KT and are still waiting on it? Just curious.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 6, 2007, 09:16 AM

One question, do all of the Obi-Wans have the unlit saber off of the clip on the belt or is it just mine?

Yes, they all have the hilt off of the belt.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Matt_Fury on September 6, 2007, 01:42 PM
Cool...thanks.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 11, 2007, 02:43 PM
I've just been doing my daily checks of the HTS.com web-site and noticed that they've added the McSnowtrooper and McVader as 'Coming Soon'.  No sign of the Starkiller Hero which is supposed to be out with Wave 5...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Ice on September 12, 2007, 06:26 PM
got my Starkiller today ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: P-Siddy on September 18, 2007, 10:50 AM
got my Starkiller today ;D

Got mine on Saturday, too... still no signs of Vader though.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Rob on September 18, 2007, 11:28 AM
I managed to find both Vader and Starkiller yesterday at a local Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 18, 2007, 12:13 PM
I managed to find both Vader and Starkiller yesterday at a local Wal-Mart.

I'm very jealous of you guys.  My WM hasn't had a thing the last month.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on September 18, 2007, 12:16 PM

I'm very jealous of you guys.  My WM hasn't had a thing the last month.

Ha! 

I'm not even going to go there.  :-X    ::)   Not that I've had much luck at Target, but......
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on September 18, 2007, 01:31 PM
I managed to find both Vader and Starkiller yesterday at a local Wal-Mart.

I'm very jealous of you guys.  My WM hasn't had a thing the last month.

My Walmart never has anything. It has possibly the smallest action figure section in any walmart.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on September 18, 2007, 03:09 PM
I just noticed that Amazon seems to ahve McQuarrie Chewie in stock for $6.99 for anyone looking for him.  It seems to actually be from Amazon too, not one of the "other" companies that sell on there.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on September 18, 2007, 07:22 PM
Received my Concept Grievous in the mail today. Pretty nice but no where near the iconic status nor the sense of nostalgia that the other figures evoke.

This figure gets the "Barry Bonds asterisk" in the Concept/McQuarrie figure category.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 18, 2007, 09:53 PM
I just noticed tonight that they finally listed the Starkiller Hero on Hasbro Toy Shop as 'Coming Soon'.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 20, 2007, 02:49 PM
McQuarrie Chewie is back in stock at HTS.

EDIT: That was fast.  Not 2 minutes after I posted this it was back as Out of Stock...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 25, 2007, 11:24 AM
So was I the only one that missed the McVader and McStarkiller when they were available on HTS?!  I looked yesterday afternoon and they were still listed as 'Coming Soon'.  I checked again this morning and they are now listed as 'Out of Stock'.  Boy, you really do miss out on a lot when you sleep...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: evenflow on September 25, 2007, 12:17 PM
So was I the only one that missed the McVader and McStarkiller when they were available on HTS?!  I looked yesterday afternoon and they were still listed as 'Coming Soon'.  I checked again this morning and they are now listed as 'Out of Stock'.  Boy, you really do miss out on a lot when you sleep...

Nope I missed out too.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on September 25, 2007, 12:41 PM
Yeah, those were both out of stock when I first happened upon them on there this morning.  When I checked, they had most of Wave 4, but basically just Yoda and 3PO from Wave 5 in stock by that time.  They must have all been in stock overnight at some point, I'm guessing.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 25, 2007, 01:03 PM
I checked at midnight, then again at 6 AM, and they were "coming soon" at midnight, and "out of stock" at 6 AM. 

I don't get it.

Anyhow, they will be back.  I always miss the first time.

In the past, at least for all of the previous McQuarries and exclusives, they usually come "in stock" around 2-4 PM EST.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on September 25, 2007, 01:11 PM
I checked at midnight, then again at 6 AM, and they were "coming soon" at midnight, and "out of stock" at 6 AM. 

That is really wierd that they would have become available overnight...

In the past, at least for all of the previous McQuarries and exclusives, they usually come "in stock" around 2-4 PM EST.

I thought that I remembered that with the Obi-Wan / Yoda pack too.  I've basically had HTS up at work for the last week and been checking throughout the day.  Hopefully they'll be back later this week or next.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Morgbug on September 25, 2007, 03:35 PM
I'll verify Dressel's and Brian's opinions on the timing.  I checked last night at 1 am central and then this morning 7 hours later and they'd gone from coming soon to out of stock >:(  Bloody annoying.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Ice on September 25, 2007, 10:40 PM
Same here..went to bed around 11:00 PST and woke up 5:00 am..only to find that they stocked over night! God Dam was I pissed off! Actually I think I just missed it because they still had the Protcol Droid from w4 was up still..I passed cause I was so pissed of! >:( I smell a rat..I bet some scalper has someone that works for Hasboshop. and let them know when everything will be listed.  I guess I should not be Pissed off, Im in better shape then most.  I need the Protcol Droid from w4, the "darths' from w5 along with Pre_Cyborf GG and Hermi. I had a hotwheels collector pick up McVader and Starkiller from a Wal Mart.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Ook on September 27, 2007, 10:52 PM
I just barely made it in time to get McQ Vader and Starkiller. Every damned time I order from them I to have sign up with a new e-mail after losing my password from the last time. I farted around trying to get my pass resent and ended up re-registering again, just barely getting my order in. I'm so glad because I haven't been shopping in months.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on October 4, 2007, 11:53 AM
I was curious, how many of you are continuing to pick up a carded (extra) set of the McQuarrie concept figures?  I know many of us talked about it early on, but I was wondering with the difficulty finding many of them - coupled with the sheer amount of stuff out this year to pick up - if anyone has changed their mind, or is "waiting to see".  I've been trying to keep up so far, having the first three waves' worth and the exclusive ones, but I have yet to see any extras of the McQuarries from 4, 5, and 6 (although its still quite early with those).  I'm debating whether I should continue or not, or save the money, but I was just curious what some others here have done.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on October 4, 2007, 12:01 PM
Brian, I've purchased every McQuarrie I've come across up to this point, either for myself, fellow collectors, or to use for trades.  That being said, I've only come across:

1 Stormtrooper
3 Boba Fetts
2 Chewbaccas
5 UGH Chewbaccas

I also have a case of Wave 5 on the way from NFC, so I can add 1 Vader and 1 Starkiller to that list once I get them.  However, I wouldn't mind at least 1 more Vader after that...  I still plan on buying anything I see in the future either to keep or trade.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on October 4, 2007, 12:05 PM
I'm going for the complete carded set (including exclusives)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: iFett on October 4, 2007, 12:11 PM
I'm going for the complete carded set (including exclusives)

Including the Euro C-3PO/R2 pack?  I was going to bite, but I don't really care much for the coins.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on October 4, 2007, 12:19 PM
Yep, I wasn't going to actively seek it out but after SWS.com made it available I pulled the trigger
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CorranHorn on October 7, 2007, 06:32 PM
So after putting my McVaders (I wanted one of each helmet design displayed) on the McQuarrie level of my EU shelf, I realized I'm almost out of space and still have 4 more to go. So I was wondering how everyone else was displaying their loose McQuarrie figures. Here's what I got at the moment...

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/colroom/mcquarries.jpg)

And with the the POTF2 EU figs in front...

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/colroom/eu_100707.jpg)

So as you can see I'm running out of space quick. Unfortunately, that's a motif that's happening across my entire collection room. I'm wondering what everyone else is doing, hopefully some good display ideas will be shown that I can utilize for my collection.

Cheers!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Brian on October 8, 2007, 08:44 AM
That's something I've been kind of trying to decide too is where to put the EU stuff we're getting these days.  Right now, I have the McQuarrie figures displayed by themselves on a hanging shelf, and the rest of the EU stuff has been stuffed in the two display cases I have (which are pretty much at capacity).  I try to loosely put them in the "trilogy" era they belong in, but I might have to do something else eventually.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 8, 2007, 08:21 PM
That's interesting, so the Clone Wars stuff isn't displayed along with your other EU stuff?

You know, you could just throw Snoova away...I doubt anyone would miss it...  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CorranHorn on October 8, 2007, 08:36 PM
That's interesting, so the Clone Wars stuff isn't displayed along with your other EU stuff?

You know, you could just throw Snoova away...I doubt anyone would miss it...  ;)

Actually the Clone Wars has it's own shelf...

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/colroom/clonewars.jpg)

And throw away Snoova, no way! I still get a kick out of his way cool early 90's buzz cut.  ;D
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on October 21, 2007, 08:01 PM
Y'know, as a HUGE fan of McQuarrie, and the sub-line, I'm really dissapointed with the Vader now that I finally have one.  He looks so different than the painted image that it's a shame that we'll probably never seen him redone.  It's almost as if Hasbro didin;t want him looking too different, and got rid of the cool stuff that sets the painted image aprt from the on sceen costume.  Still, McChewie, the Droids, Like, Fett, Han and others are flat out knockouts, its a shame they missed the boat with vader.

I would miss Snoova.  But that's the way I roll.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on October 22, 2007, 09:03 AM
Iagree.. to date the Vader is the worst of the lot. A slight mask change is the all that was really done... They really screwed the pooch there.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on October 22, 2007, 04:51 PM
But that's the way I roll.

I roll on factory sixteen's.  Dunlops.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Force Guy on October 23, 2007, 12:17 AM
But that's the way I roll.

I roll on factory sixteen's.  Dunlops.



You're so cool...
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: I Am Sith on October 23, 2007, 08:47 AM
I still plan on buying anything I see in the future either to keep or trade.

What a difference a few weeks makes... I saw a McVader at Target last night and actually put it back on the pegs.  I've gotten my fill up to this point, and with JediJman hooking me up with 2 McSnowies, I'm done until Wave 7 hits.  Even then, I don't think that I'll get more than 1 Concept Han.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on October 23, 2007, 04:14 PM
But that's the way I roll.

I roll on factory sixteen's.  Dunlops.



You're so cool...

You're easily impressed.

Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Marshallmario on October 23, 2007, 04:44 PM
  A few weeks sure does make a difference! I've past on a McChewie at Target and last night I stared at 2 McChewies at Kohls for about 5 minutes before I could walk away. It's not like I shop everyday and I am still sweating another Starkiller and have yet to even sniff a McSnowtrooper. Must be something about the McChewies??? I even have an UGH McChewie!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: ruiner on October 23, 2007, 05:02 PM
and have yet to even sniff a McSnowtrooper.

Whatever trips your trigger.



Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth_Ice on October 23, 2007, 06:44 PM
Did McQuarrie do any work for the Prequels? I would love to have a concept Darth Maul.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on October 23, 2007, 07:51 PM
I would love to have a concept Darth Maul.

Then go track down this figure...

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/POTJmaulapprenticecd.jpg)

Which was based on one of the Ian McCaig (http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/darthmaul/?id=bts) concept designs for Maul.

(http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/darthmaul/img/bts_bg.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on October 23, 2007, 09:06 PM
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/maulconceptcard.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CHEWIE on October 23, 2007, 09:14 PM
If they could make that figure where it could stand better/revamp the entire tooling, I'd be up for it actually.  As it stands though the POTJ one is unfortunately a bad figure... at least according to Wookiees.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: speedermike on October 23, 2007, 09:22 PM
McQuarrie didn't work on the Prequels.  That Maul was designed by  Ian Mciag
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jayson on October 23, 2007, 09:27 PM
McQuarrie didn't work on the Prequels.  That Maul was designed by  Ian Mciag

True, but a non-McQuarrie artist (Warren Fu) got a concept figure.

(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/tac/exclusives/04/cf2.jpg)

Where's the love for McCaig?  :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Jeff on October 23, 2007, 09:33 PM
That Maul was designed by  Ian Mciag

Hence the part of my post that says...

Which was based on one of the Ian McCaig (http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/darthmaul/?id=bts) concept designs for Maul.

 ;)
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: Darth Broem on October 23, 2007, 10:20 PM
What everyone is clamoring for the young Han Solo that was illustrated for ROTS.  LOL!
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: BrentS on October 25, 2007, 02:20 PM
Jayson, that is awesome.  I love your mad Photoshop Skillz....
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on October 31, 2007, 04:08 PM
McSnowie, McKiller And General , as well as Vader and SDCC Mcq's all up now ! HasbroToyShop.com
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: darthmac on October 31, 2007, 04:27 PM
Finally got my McSnowy & McStarkiller.  6 McQuarrie figures up on HTS.com at one time, who would have ever guessed.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: BrentS on October 31, 2007, 05:03 PM
Looks like someone already posted but there are ton of McQs still in stock at HTS - Yoda/Obi; Starkiller; Stormtrooper; Vader.  Also Hermi and most wave 5.
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: CorranHorn on October 31, 2007, 06:36 PM
Looks like someone already posted but there are ton of McQs still in stock at HTS - Yoda/Obi; Starkiller; Stormtrooper; Vader.  Also Hermi and most wave 5.

Only Vader, Fett, and Obi-Wan/Yoda left for the McQuarries. I missed out on the Snowtrooper and Starkiller.  :'(

They also have all of Wave 5 and Wave 6 sans the McQ's
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on November 1, 2007, 09:05 AM
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/maulconceptcard.jpg)

 ;)

Ok !!! Who can make this for me ?  :P
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: JangoTat on November 3, 2007, 10:24 AM
that actually looks pretty cool
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on November 5, 2007, 08:20 AM
I know that is why I want one... For my Maul collection it will be awesome !
Title: Re: 30AC McQuarrie/Concept Figures
Post by: BrentS on November 5, 2007, 11:16 AM
Glassman is the best I know at making custom carded figures... haven't seen him around much recently.