Today was the first time that I've seen these in a store.  And while I might have been optimistic about this line when it was first announced, the comparison images on social media were enough to help me make up my mind before even seeing these firsthand.  I glanced at them, but it didn't seem to be worth my time to even take them off the pegs, which was kind of sad.

As for the possible vehicles?  Having seen some of the Marvel ones in their Epic Heroes Series line, I'm not feeling terribly optimistic.

Very tempting!  The trooper and Jawa offer a number of possibilities.  And the Obi-Wan figure could be some really good custom fodder.  But I really haven't had the time to spend on that kind of project.

There's been a lot of chatter about Axe Woves going around.  The interchangeable helmet solves one issue - the ENORMOUS bucket that came with the Target exclusive figure.  But the armor is still REALLY inaccurate.  How wrong?  Let's count the ways!
-The chest armor cuissis is wrong 
-The belly pad is missing 
-The pauldrons don't look quite right 
-The one piece of shin armor is missing 
-The gun belt is missing straps
-The boots aren't right - they're the same design as the VC219 Death Watch Mandalorian that Hasbro used as the basis for the first release.

Quote from: Ryan on January 22, 2024, 06:01 PM

It was crushing to see Tech again.  :'(

Agree.  Looking forward to this new season.  The show has really grown on me.  (Still annoyed we're onto Season 3 and all we have in TVC is Hunter while BS6" has everyone in the BB crew in both Season 1 and Season 2 flavors  ).

PREACH!  Representation of the Bad Batch in TVC is just piss-poor.  The series runs from February 21 through May 1.  Would it be too much to ask for some Bad Batch TVC reveals in time for May The Fourth Be With You?

This trailer brought all the feels.  I am wondering if the one mysterious trooper is "zombie Tech".  And the direct involvement of the Emperor in project War Mantle?  That's definitely raising the stakes in this season.  Could we possibly see Vader as well?

Oh, I ALWAYS expect the double dip!  I think it comes down to just how many parts can be repurposed from the Deluxe, armored version to make the unarmored version of Cobb Vanth.

Also - it's confirmed - the Sabine and Chopper 2-pack will be $49.99

I think it was a conscious decision to pull Patrick from the livestreams.  His demeanor works in the whole sales and marketing culture with customers and partners.  But it came across as completely inauthentic and borderline disingenuous when it comes to relating to the fanbase.  His overuse of the word "iconic" became ridiculou.  I work in media, and I've dealt with a lot of people who can be a little over the top.  But even I would watch and think "OMG, this guy is so completely full of ****".  He became a virtual punching bag for a lot of the community, and the memes of him got kind of cruel.  When the reactions to the livestream became more about him than the product reveals?  It's time to get him out of there.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's livestream.  As for what gets revealed?  I'm thinking we'll probably see the production versions of the figures from The Mandalorian season 3 that were pipeline reveals.  But as for pipeline reveals tomorrow?  I have no idea what they might reveal.  The only thing that's got me a little on edge is the potential that Hasbro might reveal something in the pipeline that I put on my March Madness Top 25 submission list, and if I have to edit those submissions.

For those in the market for the Death Watch Mandalorian helmet, they're now marked down to $99 at GameStop.