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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Pricing - Sales, Discounts, Price Hikes!
« on: February 11, 2024, 09:07 AM »Quote
Boba Fett's Starship (Slave I) -- $12.91
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Oh. It's $124.91.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 9, 2024, 08:33 AM »
It's interesting that Chris made a point of highlighting the cargo space in the aft section of the E-Wing's fuselage. And he seems to be aware that we need some storage for accessories. It's nice to see it here, but I think that concept would be better explored with crates and containers in the deluxe figure / worldbuilding part of The Vintage Collection.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = Zander
« on: February 9, 2024, 08:31 AM »
I personally feel like the speeder bikes should have probably been priced around $34.99. $44.99 was too much, and I think the market responded. I could see the potential for Hasbro to try lowering the retail price to $39.99 in an effort to move this assortment.
So if this is true? I'm wondering if Hasbro would go with Din Djarin's durasteel armor as seen on Arvala 7 at the beginning of the series, or his beskar armor as seen in Chapter 7? I think the durasteel armor look could benefit from a lot of the innovations that have been introduced for TVC figures since VC166 came out in 2020. Plus, updating that version of Din Djarin could yield a version that might be included with a Mudhorn! I still think that's a creature worth bringing to a creature assortment since it's the inspiration for his sigil on his armor.
So if this is true? I'm wondering if Hasbro would go with Din Djarin's durasteel armor as seen on Arvala 7 at the beginning of the series, or his beskar armor as seen in Chapter 7? I think the durasteel armor look could benefit from a lot of the innovations that have been introduced for TVC figures since VC166 came out in 2020. Plus, updating that version of Din Djarin could yield a version that might be included with a Mudhorn! I still think that's a creature worth bringing to a creature assortment since it's the inspiration for his sigil on his armor.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 7, 2024, 02:31 PM »
I was tempted to buy a second E-Wing in order to get the droid carded. But then I was just able to find the Mandalorian that's packed with the N-1 for sale on eBay for under $40. I'll probably do the same for this droid. And hopefully Bib Fortuna, as well.
While the preorder window from Hasbro Pulse is limited, it looks like Shop Disney will be carrying the E-Wing when it arrives in the fall. I'm just wondering if it's going to be in the parks before I receive my order? Because I have a trip to WDW planned for the fall.
While the preorder window from Hasbro Pulse is limited, it looks like Shop Disney will be carrying the E-Wing when it arrives in the fall. I'm just wondering if it's going to be in the parks before I receive my order? Because I have a trip to WDW planned for the fall.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 7, 2024, 12:48 PM »
Hasbro just posted a video reveal of the E-Wing with Chris Reiff. He gives a tour of the vehicle, along with a pipeline reveal for the pilot - Lt. Callahan
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3DdzFOApeV/?igsh=NHh0c2lyanJxenBn
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3DdzFOApeV/?igsh=NHh0c2lyanJxenBn
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 7, 2024, 11:32 AM »I don't understand why they could not announce this in the livestream.
IMO, It's nice to have some surprises.
I agree! Some surprises are welcome. Especially following the reactions to the last livestream. So many people were disappointed with the figure reveals because they already knew that each one was coming. Granted, that was compounded somewhat by the figures that were pipelined at the end of that livestream. But overall I think a surprise announcement is a cool thing.
I'm not usually one to take Hasbro's side on the way they do business, but it didn't go unnoticed how they're structuring the preorders for this E-Wing. A preorder window of under 1 month plays up on collector FOMO. And it's a big middle finger to the clearance vultures. It's funny, some people at the SW The Vintage Collection FB group were commenting about buying the E-Wing on clearance. What magical thinking led them to believe that Hasbro will put it on clearance before March 5th? And they seriously believe that the Disney Parks would put this on clearance before 2025?
Clearance vultures REALLY hurt the vehicle segment of Hasbro's Star Wars line. Any time an exclusive vehicle got announced there would be a chorus of people saying "I'll buy it on clearance". And they wonder why Target won't offer exclusive vehicles anymore? It seems like Hasbro is forcing an uncomfortable conversation with some of these people.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = Zander
« on: February 7, 2024, 10:52 AM »
Hey! They're $45, Jeff. A world of difference, LOL!
I hope it's true. We'll see. Jayson's track record is stellar, and I don't think he would commit to that unless he had some solid information.
I hope it's true. We'll see. Jayson's track record is stellar, and I don't think he would commit to that unless he had some solid information.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 7, 2024, 10:48 AM »
It's from the first episode of AHSOKA. The E-Wings are patrolling Lothal, and try to get Sabine to the ceremony. And in true Sabine fashion, she plays chicken with a parked E-Wing.
The article teased the possibility of a New Republic Pilot figure at some point.
The article teased the possibility of a New Republic Pilot figure at some point.
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The Vintage Collection / 2024 TVC AHSOKA E-Wing Fighter with KE4-N4
« on: February 7, 2024, 10:16 AM »
This news dropped this morning on Gizmodo.
Ahsoka's E-Wing Is Flying Into Hasbro's Star Wars Toy Line
Hasbro is playing on FOMO with these details on the availability:
The Vintage Collection E-Wing will cost $100, and is set to release sometime in fall 2024. Preorders begin later today, February 7, at 1 p.m. ET on Hasbro Pulse, for a limited-time window closing at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5. However, if you miss out, the E-Wing will also be available at Disney Stores and Disney Parks this fall. Click through to see plenty more pictures of the fighter and KE4-N4!
Ahsoka's E-Wing Is Flying Into Hasbro's Star Wars Toy Line
Hasbro is playing on FOMO with these details on the availability:
The Vintage Collection E-Wing will cost $100, and is set to release sometime in fall 2024. Preorders begin later today, February 7, at 1 p.m. ET on Hasbro Pulse, for a limited-time window closing at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5. However, if you miss out, the E-Wing will also be available at Disney Stores and Disney Parks this fall. Click through to see plenty more pictures of the fighter and KE4-N4!
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The Vintage Collection / Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
« on: February 7, 2024, 10:12 AM »
Jayson updated his rumor list, and it appears that the playset might be from Moff Gideon's light cruiser.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 4” Epic Hero Series Figure Line
« on: February 6, 2024, 11:49 AM »
I've taken issue with Adam ever since around 2014 when he tried to put a positive spin on 5 POA figures. While I can appreciate that he has some inside knowledge on account of his employer, I feel like he was trying to shine a turd when he took that position on effectively dumbing down the 3.75" figure line.
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Other Collectibles / Re: The Black Series -- 1:1 Helmet Replicas
« on: February 5, 2024, 08:46 AM »
I waited on the Mandalorian Death Watch helmet, and it got reduced at GameStop to $69.98! My membership got me an additional 5% off, and I also used my monthly $5 coupon to bring the price down further.
Also? The Bo-Katan helmet also seems to have been marked down at GameStop. I think that's now $99.99.
Also? The Bo-Katan helmet also seems to have been marked down at GameStop. I think that's now $99.99.
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Disney Parks Droid Factory / Re: 2024 Disney Parks Ahsoka Droid Factory 4-Pack
« on: February 5, 2024, 08:44 AM »
I got my set over the weekend. RD-3 is probably my favorite of the bunch, and it's largely because the design feels new, even if that dome sculpt had been used once before.
Chopper is great, but seeing the TVC version next to this version is kind of surreal. Because the Droid Factory Chopper is substantially larger. It also has those arms with articulation.
I noticed the situation with Huyang's shoulders, too. And I'm wondering how many people may wind up breaking their Huyang trying to move that shoulder joint the wrong way.
Chopper is great, but seeing the TVC version next to this version is kind of surreal. Because the Droid Factory Chopper is substantially larger. It also has those arms with articulation.
I noticed the situation with Huyang's shoulders, too. And I'm wondering how many people may wind up breaking their Huyang trying to move that shoulder joint the wrong way.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 2024 TVC Rebels Mural Sabine/Chopper 2-Pack
« on: February 5, 2024, 08:39 AM »
The preorder window should be open until 2/14
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The Vintage Collection / Re: 4” Epic Hero Series Figure Line
« on: February 5, 2024, 08:38 AM »
Jayson commented that the Press Release was incorrect, and that the Epic Heroes series was not exclusive.