I wonder if the EU OT packs will be McQuarrie style?
Why would a repacked Vader and Antilles be EU?
EU 2-pk - Antilles choking Vader. :P
:)
Anyone have some links to pics of some of this EU stuff? I would just like to see what some of these characters look like - Vilmarh Grahrk, Alpha Arc Trooper, any Marvel pics of the 8 OT characters coming those 2 packs, stuff like that, obviously I can guess what they look like. Just curious.
(http://img.anakinweb.com/saga/photos/1/alpha.jpg)
(http://img.anakinweb.com/saga/photos/1/alpha.jpg)
That image isn't from Dark Horse, it's from a SW Insider 'Holonet' article a few years back.
I wish we could have gotten at least one of the random characters instead of all repaints. All i ask is for the green rabbit guy.
Oh holy crap. Someone check in on Jesse...
Oh holy crap. Someone check in on Jesse...
JJ hasn't been posting at all today, maybe the repainted Gay Pride Fleet Trooper really got to him...
Oh holy crap. Someone check in on Jesse...
JJ hasn't been posting at all today, maybe the repainted Gay Pride Fleet Trooper really got to him...
JJ has been busting his ass on the SDCC News Reports all day.
Sorry, no need to be so hostile...
I'll probably pick up only the Han and Chewie set and hope Han isn't painted blue and he's a few paint dabs away from being what everyone here wanted...an SA Han Stormie
Does anyone who's been around since the beginning of POTF2 remember anything about Kenner/Hasbro, around the time of the Kellogg's Fruit Loops Hantrooper in '95/'96, saying that a Han Stormtrooper would never be made available in the basic line?
Re: Han Stormtrooper
Does anyone who's been around since the beginning of POTF2 remember anything about Kenner/Hasbro, around the time of the Kellogg's Fruit Loops Hantrooper in '95/'96, saying that a Han Stormtrooper would never be made available in the basic line?
But there may be something to it. Could they have made some deal with Kellogg's way back then that this guy would never be available by himself?
Boycott Marvel 2 Packs so Crap like this never happens again >:(
Boycott Marvel 2 Packs so Crap like this never happens again >:(
What's wrong with them? I think they're neat, and you can't go wrong with EU comic packs. Plus, if these sell, we'll see more of the said comic packs.
Boycott Marvel 2 Packs so Crap like this never happens again >:(you can't go wrong with EU comic packs
Bah to all who dislike these packs, they're probably some of the most original offerings Hasbro has put out to date and I for one am happy to see them.
Bah to all who dislike these packs, they're probably some of the most original offerings Hasbro has put out to date and I for one am happy to see them.
Re: Han Stormtrooper
Does anyone who's been around since the beginning of POTF2 remember anything about Kenner/Hasbro, around the time of the Kellogg's Fruit Loops Hantrooper in '95/'96, saying that a Han Stormtrooper would never be made available in the basic line?
I can almost faintly recall reading something about this somewhere, possibly on a Fruit Loops box or something--but I might just be imagining it, too.
Just curious, because we've gotten several Hantroopers since then (Death Star Escape Cinema Scene, Wal-Mart Trash Compactor Screen Scene, and now this one), but never on a single card. Just seems strange.
But there may be something to it. Could they have made some deal with Kellogg's way back then that this guy would never be available by himself?
Re: Han Stormtrooper
Does anyone who's been around since the beginning of POTF2 remember anything about Kenner/Hasbro, around the time of the Kellogg's Fruit Loops Hantrooper in '95/'96, saying that a Han Stormtrooper would never be made available in the basic line?
I can almost faintly recall reading something about this somewhere, possibly on a Fruit Loops box or something--but I might just be imagining it, too.
Just curious, because we've gotten several Hantroopers since then (Death Star Escape Cinema Scene, Wal-Mart Trash Compactor Screen Scene, and now this one), but never on a single card. Just seems strange.
But there may be something to it. Could they have made some deal with Kellogg's way back then that this guy would never be available by himself?
That rings a bell as well, but that was also ten years ago, contracts and agreements expire, so if there was an agreement, I'll bet it can be gotten around.
I'm going to buy one of the Han Stormtroopers and paint (maybe use a sharpie?) the red stuff black.
From what I see though, not many OLD OLD collectors are really happy with what was shown at Comic Con. I'm not sure who any of the stuff shown is actually catering to. Its a little bit bizzare when I think about. Who out there was clamoring for Marvel styled Star Wars figures? How about 4 EU Clone Repaints? What about rereleased POTF2 figures? Its like they went all out on stuff that nobody seems really high on and totally missed the mark of what the masses actually want (outside of the IO pack and the Republic Commandos)
2007 seems a little bit different though....and it'll be interesting to see what actually comes out in those first 5-6 waves
-My second theory is that this is Hasbro's sorta ****** way of testing EU waters without straying too far from the films... IE: they're repainting film figures to mimic the comics however the comics are the film adaptations and so the subject matter is repainting instead of heavier investments, and not really straying from the films...
I agree with you both and have thought a lot about this very issue, snce I love EU stuff as much as movie accurate stuff. Still, I heavily doubt that I will buy these sets in an attempt to jump start an EU line and not b/c that would not be great but b/c a EU line that starts with these 2-packs might get worse instead of better; if you can believe that.
Like some of you others, I forsee this initial wave bombing and the next waves of "real" EU barely seeing the light of day. :'( >:(
Like some of you others, I forsee this initial wave bombing and the next waves of "real" EU barely seeing the light of day. :'( >:(
It's the Hasbro Method of Destruction:
PART 1: First wave consists of your worst figures. Overproduce said wave and convince retailers to overorder. Collectors look at the selection and laugh, with only the carded completists and random folks to pick them up. Wal-Mart gets 200 more cases per store, killing any possibility of them getting future waves.
PART 2: Second wave consists of 2 of the requested figures, but the case pack is filled out with more of the crappy figures from wave 1. The requested figures disappear immediately, showing up shortly thereafter on Ebay, and the crappy figures sit. Toys R Us orders 200 more cases per store and receives more of the aforementioned wave 1 assortment, which sit on the pegs alongside POTJ Bespin Guards, Sabes, and OTC Millennium Falcons for the next 20 years.
PART 3: Third wave consists of army builders (Clones and/or Stormtroopers) and for some reason doesn't include the difficult to find requested pack from wave 2. Due to the gluts at WM and TRU, Target only gets one shipment of these, with some stores not getting any due to Target having a backlog of wave 1. Wave 1 is clearanced for 97 cents by Target and Hasbro cancels the line, stating that sales were sluggish and the fan support just wasn't there.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Here is the box from the Han Froot Loops. I actually saved it at the time... little small to see the details. Look slike it says "only available on specially marked packages of Froot Loops cereal."
I don't think it claims anywhere that there will never ever be another Han Stormtrooper figure... that would be pretty darn silly of Hasbro to do that.
scheme and a really big
I agree that it was stupid to put the SA Stormie Han in a stupid pack instead of basic,
Yeah:
Flourescent fleet trooper that no one in their right mind would want, x4.
Han in Stormtrooper disguise, which will probably be the most popular, x2.
Anyone know what Vader that is? It looks like it's from the POTF2 era, but I'm not sure.
Anyone know what Vader that is? It looks like it's from the POTF2 era, but I'm not sure.
My guess is that it's the 1999 POTF2 CommTech version:
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys/potfvadercommtechfrontarms.jpg)
(http://jediinsider.net/g/albums/Hasbro/Comic_Packs/Hires/5.jpg)
Worst pieces of **** Hasbro's put out in 11 years.
It can't be the '99 version, look at the shape of the armor below the knee and at the top of the boot. The '99 version has a piece that is slender and more vertical, the comic version has a trapezoidal piece there. Also, and probably more obvious, look at the leg stance. The '99 version has legs that are straighter and closer together than the wider stance of the comic version.
I think Brad needs to pee on these things. That's what I think.
I'll shat upon them... Brad's the pee master.
Why can't Hasbro just please us with one of their zillion re-paints & re-paint the Han?! :-\
When are these supposed to be released? Front page says Fall, but the Comic-Con slideshow said January. Can't wait to get that Chewie/Han Stormie set.I can. :P That's because all of the **** we'll be getting in fall. :(
When are these supposed to be released? Front page says Fall, but the Comic-Con slideshow said January. Can't wait to get that Chewie/Han Stormie set.
Perhaps he wants to repaint them?
What's scary is the Commtech Stormie keeps coming back. :-X
It is, until the SA CW Clones it was my favorite figure ever he's been pushed so far down now.What's scary is the Commtech Stormie keeps coming back. :-X
It's a good sculpt...
What's scary is the Commtech Stormie keeps coming back. :-X
It's a good sculpt...
What's scary is the Commtech Stormie keeps coming back. :-X
It's a good sculpt...
I just don't know if I'm excited enough about Bultar Swan to spend $15-20 to get her?
Two more were officially announced on last weeks force cast:
Bultar Swan & Koffi Arana and
A'Sharad Hett & "dark" Anakin
I'm happily passing on all the sets... I'd take a Tarkin if I was offered one loose but I wont' buy a set for it. If it's not a realistic likeness I'm not interested anymore... The animated CW figures were cute, but I passed because I wanted the non-animated, and these fall into a similar category for me. I'm happy to save the $$$ instead of picking these up.
NOw, the new figures coming in some sets... Those I'm looking forward to. Even if some of the comics they're from suck, I am still interested. The Crimson Empire set was really well made so I'm hoping the figures in the other "new" comics are of similar quality.
Two more were officially announced on last weeks force cast:
Bultar Swan & Koffi Arana and
A'Sharad Hett & "dark" Anakin
id love to see a two pack with her in her disguise with tsui choi. very neat!
id love to see a two pack with her in her disguise with tsui choi. very neat!
We're already getting Bultar in her disguise, with Koffi Arana.
id love to see a two pack with her in her disguise with tsui choi. very neat!
We're already getting Bultar in her disguise, with Koffi Arana.
1- Its just a rumor.
id love to see a two pack with her in her disguise with tsui choi. very neat!
We're already getting Bultar in her disguise, with Koffi Arana.
1- Its just a rumor.
2- I didnt imply that we WEREN'T getting her, I just said I'd like to see her. :P
3- Who's Koffi Arana? :-[
Are these considered "Expanded Universe 2 packs"?
Are these considered "Expanded Universe 2 packs"? They have pegs at my Target for those and I didn't know if these were where they were suppossed to go. $9.99 was the price.
Are these considered "Expanded Universe 2 packs"? They have pegs at my Target for those and I didn't know if these were where they were suppossed to go. $9.99 was the price.
Yes, the "EU 2-pk, $9.99" pegs are indeed for the Comic 2-Packs. My local Target wis filled to the brim with them today after doing a toy aisle re-set. ;)
Are these considered "Expanded Universe 2 packs"? They have pegs at my Target for those and I didn't know if these were where they were suppossed to go. $9.99 was the price.
Yes, the "EU 2-pk, $9.99" pegs are indeed for the Comic 2-Packs. My local Target wis filled to the brim with them today after doing a toy aisle re-set. ;)
On a sidenote, I've yet to find the Han set...clearly this is the one everyone wants - for obvious reasons.
Here it is mid-January and I still haven't seen these at retail. Does anyone know if KB is carrying these???Kb.com is. I haven't seen them either.
yesterday i went to target and noticed the gray dot in the space for these, meaning new shipments are on their way. ;D
but who are the Devil guy and the chick?
If I could find someone to buy all the other sets I don't want I'd order a case straight away...
It looks like they finally used the R4-G9 mold for R2-D2
;) i'm surprised they didn't do a A'shard Hett.
;) i'm surprised they didn't do a A'shard Hett,or the Whiphid jedi.
;) i'm surprised they didn't do a A'shard Hett,or the Whiphid jedi.
id love kkruhk, i think hed be really easy (white J'Quille rehash w/Foul Moudama shirt and boots.)
Although the Obi-Wan pack looks good, I think it is a waste. Both of those figures could have been regular figure releases.
Agreed. At this price point (about $9.99 per set), the Comic 2-packs are a much better value than the basic figures, especially with those reportedly creeping up in price to well over $7 each.
I don't know where you guys are getting the 2-packs but everywhere around here has them for 11.99-12.99. Its the same as buying the figures individually. Still, regardless of the price i would prefer more obscure and true EU characters.
I've seen the following pricing on the comic 2-packs:
$9.96 - WalMart
$9.99 - Target
$10.99 - Toys R Us
All of those prices were at stores in your area, notably NY/NJ.
Still not a bad value when 2 basic figures are going to cost at minimum $13.
I imagine Mara will come with some version of Luke, unless they go nuts and throw Karde in there or something. Depends on which version of her they do, I guess.
I'm realllllly getting excited for the Mara and seeing what's in store for her. Any body hear any rumors as to her pack mate? If A'shad is in the mix whose his mate as well? It'll have to be someone that's in the same comic so I guess it'll depend on what comic it is, or vice versa.
Can anybody tell which lightsaber Obi has? Not sure which saber he had in the comic either.
I imagine Mara will come with some version of Luke, unless they go nuts and throw Karde in there or something. Depends on which version of her they do, I guess.
Brand new sculpts of Grand Admiral Thrawn and Kyle Katarn would be nice too.
The Rogue Squadron books were pretty good as well - I'd like to see Corran Horn and Ysanne Isard.
For A'sharad I believe it supposed to be another Anakin.
For A'sharad I believe it supposed to be another Anakin.
That wouldn't surprise me, considering the comic where Annakin and Hett have to go on their own mission. Annakin's hatred is quelled when Hett reveals to him that sand people are humans. Would be really cool if Hasbro had a removeable mask feature for Hett-AND they got his facial tattoos right(I know, I'm asking for the unlikely too)!It was in a REPUBLIC issue wasn't it Robb?
I'm going to be shocked if the prices on these 2-packs stay low considering the new figure sculpts coming out. Even the Obi wan is a new scuplt/not a resculpt :o.
DS
For A'sharad I believe it supposed to be another Anakin.
That wouldn't surprise me, considering the comic where Annakin and Hett have to go on their own mission. Annakin's hatred is quelled when Hett reveals to him that sand people are humans. Would be really cool if Hasbro had a removeable mask feature for Hett-AND they got his facial tattoos right(I know, I'm asking for the unlikely too)!It was in a REPUBLIC issue wasn't it Robb?
I'm going to be shocked if the prices on these 2-packs stay low considering the new figure sculpts coming out. Even the Obi wan is a new scuplt/not a resculpt :o.
DS
It was Republic #59. Hett was in some others afterwards too...the Saleucami ones.
I've seen the following pricing on the comic 2-packs:
$9.96 - WalMart
$9.99 - Target
$10.99 - Toys R Us
All of those prices were at stores in your area, notably NY/NJ.
Still not a bad value when 2 basic figures are going to cost at minimum $13.
I've seen the following pricing on the comic 2-packs:
$9.96 - WalMart
$9.99 - Target
$10.99 - Toys R Us
All of those prices were at stores in your area, notably NY/NJ.
Still not a bad value when 2 basic figures are going to cost at minimum $13.
me too and damn i want em!
Damn, I have yet to see them at a walmart or target.
I'm just wondering if this first wave was somewhat rare, or if they just sold well/quickly in our area.
I'll bet there must have been a display real estate issue, too much crap to show. :P
When does the Quinlan Vos and other comic packs of that line come out or does anybody know?I don't want to miss out on those.
When does the Quinlan Vos and other comic packs of that line come out or does anybody know?I don't want to miss out on those.
April 2007 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87504B)
When does the Quinlan Vos and other comic packs of that line come out or does anybody know?I don't want to miss out on those.
April 2007 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HS87504B)
As always, I heard February 30th.
These are finaly starting to hang on the pegs as this weeks shipments to both WM and Target have not flown off of them. I've acually seen them hang for more than a day. :P
I wish they would revisit Shadows of the Empire. Redo Dash Rendar and Xizor and give us Guri and Leebo.
Love the Red Commando on the front page who is he and what do his other brethren look like?
Jedi Leia vs. Vader ?!?!?!?! That some Alt EU? Love the Red Commando on the front page who is he and what do his other brethren look like?My best guess is one of the Infinities comics which is cool.
I wish they would revisit Shadows of the Empire. Redo Dash Rendar and Xizor and give us Guri and Leebo.
I don't know the Commando, it's just a stock photo I threw into the story to give some visuals to the rumor list. Sorry Purge... :-\ I'm not a Commando wizard since I haven't read their books/comics yet. I can just tell you the 4 from the video game, haha.
I was thinking the same thing. I am sure they just screwed up their words.
Ok with the recent Rumor of Mara and Luke being in a pack together from Shadows of the Empire...when were they together in Shadows? Did I skip that chapter? Or was it in one of the media sources I didn't see SOE through?
I remember a number of scenes with both Luke and Mara Jade together in the trade paperback for SOTE. Luke's in his black Jedi gear with some tan vest, and Mara Jade's got some kind of hat and goggles on. In that regard, I'm wondering if we might just get a straight reissue of the POTF2 EU figure of Mara Jade.
I remember a number of scenes with both Luke and Mara Jade together in the trade paperback for SOTE. Luke's in his black Jedi gear with some tan vest, and Mara Jade's got some kind of hat and goggles on. In that regard, I'm wondering if we might just get a straight reissue of the POTF2 EU figure of Mara Jade.
Captain Ordo isthe ARC trooper.I don't know the Commando, it's just a stock photo I threw into the story to give some visuals to the rumor list. Sorry Purge... :-\ I'm not a Commando wizard since I haven't read their books/comics yet. I can just tell you the 4 from the video game, haha.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Captain_Ordo.jpg
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:RC1013.jpg
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Aiwha_66.JPG
That's okay did a little research over at Wookieepedia and came up with those images, sorry too lazy to figure out how to actually post the pics. Also under Search over at Wookieepedia try typing in GALLERY OF CLONE TROOPER IMAGES good for reference.
EDIT: I tagged them for you Purge... The image tag is easy, you just highlight the URL to the image, and click the second button from the left on the bottom row of buttons when you're in the message composition screen. It's (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/Themes/default/images/bbc/img.gif) <---- that button.
EDIT2: I guess it doesn't allow you to do that with images from that site since they come up as red x's, so that's a dead issue. ::)
Ok with the recent Rumor of Mara and Luke being in a pack together from Shadows of the Empire...when were they together in Shadows? Did I skip that chapter? Or was it in one of the media sources I didn't see SOE through?
Rumor? That's what Hasbro reported to The Jawa (http://www.thejawa.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=6365.0) in this past Friday's Q&A. ***EDIT*** However, having checked the source materials involved, it seems that Hasbro's answer to The Jawa (http://www.thejawa.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=6365.0) is probably inaccurate.
I was hoping for a bit of a more interesting looking Luke though. If it's that Luke in his (basically) Jedi outfit... meh.
What sculpt is that R2? Might have to grab him to go in the astro droid collection, as it's different enough and could pass as another droid.
I have a feeling Vos is gonna suck. :'(
I don't see any knees. :-XI have a feeling Vos is gonna suck. :'(
...looks good to me.
:P
Ok, somebody help me out...why the wrestler mask?
Ok, somebody help me out...why the wrestler mask?
Looks like the stickersheet (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/4-07/2007_bases.jpg) for the new Hasbro Figure Stands has sort of confirmed a few of the rumored packs...
A'Sharad Hett and Assassin Droid are both on there, I guess we can consider them (and their 2-packs) confirmed now. :)
That's funny. Silly Hasbro confirming your rumor lists. Which one was the assassin droid though.
Baron Fel too! ;D Which I will bet means Wedge is coming with him. Suh-weet.
I just noticed the extra head/mask that is packed in with Obi-Wan and Alpha. Who is that for? Is it an actual extra head, or something that slides over one of the other two heads?
Baron Fel too! ;D Which I will bet means Wedge is coming with him. Suh-weet.
Not necessarily. :(
Baron could be coming with the TRU interceptor.
But, I hope you're right.
I just noticed the extra head/mask that is packed in with Obi-Wan and Alpha. Who is that for? Is it an actual extra head, or something that slides over one of the other two heads?
It is an alternate head for Obi-Wan. It is the Sith Torture mask they put on him in that Jabliim story...
(http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/1/1f/Republic_58_23.jpg)
WHERE ARE THESE?!! Its been months since the last wave, and months since these have been revealed.
This wait SUCKS...
Whats up with Vaders cape?
Looks like someone over at Scum in Indianapolis found wave 2 at TRU.
The hunt is finally on.
WHERE ARE THESE?!! Its been months since the last wave, and months since these have been revealed.
This wait SUCKS...
Are the prices the same?
Im gonna go out soon to track down Vos and the ARC Pack. How is that Obi-Wan for those of you who have found him?
What kind of articulation does Alpha have? :)
What sculpt is that R2?
If it's the same sculpt as the one in the catalog photo, it's the VOTC sculpt:
[snip]
Wouldn't surprise me if it was the R4-G9 sculpt, though--that'd be twice now that they've done an Artoo in that sculpt, but then ruined it with a goofy-ass paintjob.
Mine didn't have the berenstain ;)
Anyone gonna get the Luke/R2 set just because the R2 is so wildly different that he'll make a good "random" astromech?
Yep, yep.Anyone gonna get the Luke/R2 set just because the R2 is so wildly different that he'll make a good "random" astromech?
Yep.
Anyone gonna get the Luke/R2 set just because the R2 is so wildly different that he'll make a good "random" astromech?
So basically a ton of people want R2 and not Luke... So a flood of Luke's on the market? :) Great.
It really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I'd rather have the Luke's and not the R2. If anyone wants to split packs and trade, lemme know.
I'd rather have the Luke's and not the R2. If anyone wants to split packs and trade, lemme know.
I'll do that deal, Justin.
I'd rather have the Luke's and not the R2. If anyone wants to split packs and trade, lemme know.
I'll do that deal, Justin.
Cool, now one of us just needs to find a few comic packs... ;)
It really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
It really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I've had mixed results trying that. Are you using Goof-Off or something else?
:P
I've picked these all up now. This is one great sub-set. I'm really liking the figs, and enjoying reading the comics without spending for them. However, what's with Obi-Wan's wrestling mask?
Yeah, I know...it's a Sith mask or something. It's not mentioned in the issue of the comic he's packed with. Odd.
It really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I've had mixed results trying that. Are you using Goof-Off or something else?
:P
Goof-off...I seem to remember that I had some issues though with Han's chest getting sort of tacky. It doesn't feel tacky any longer and is perfectly fine until I have to rebuy the movie accurate versions :PIt really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I've had mixed results trying that. Are you using Goof-Off or something else?
:P
Goof-off...I seem to remember that I had some issues though with Han's chest getting sort of tacky. It doesn't feel tacky any longer and is perfectly fine until I have to rebuy the movie accurate versions :PIt really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I've had mixed results trying that. Are you using Goof-Off or something else?
:P
Goof-off...I seem to remember that I had some issues though with Han's chest getting sort of tacky. It doesn't feel tacky any longer and is perfectly fine until I have to rebuy the movie accurate versions :PIt really is not too hard to remove the blue areas from Han and Luke's armor to make movie accurate versions
I've had mixed results trying that. Are you using Goof-Off or something else?
:P
Goof-Off is kind of like plastic-welder is Scott, in that it has really potent chemicals in it (it's worse really) that actually begin to break down plastic. I've found I have to really get a knack for working with it to remove paint and not ultimately damage the figure... I usually use it on little crap like a Pauldron or something small. Anyway, yeah it actually breaks a figure down chemically, though the figure "solidifies" after a brief time. Testors Paint (oil based) does the same thing and most think it's the paint not drying but actually it's the paint eating away at the plastic (PVC plastic) of figures.
Plastic Welder is made for ABS plastics and actually breaks the ABS down, and when you connect two pieces together it fuses or "welds" them into one... It's the same kind of thing, so I assume similar or worse chemicals are in Goof-Off and that's why that happens.
Snagged a Luke/R2 pack at the local Target using the DCPI trick. The box had already been pilfered of the others though. I noticed my Luke has a longer right leg... weird.
Snagged a Luke/R2 pack at the local Target using the DCPI trick. The box had already been pilfered of the others though. I noticed my Luke has a longer right leg... weird.
Uh...longer than what? Heh heh ...heh heh. ;)
Vilmarh/Vos... cool set overall. The lack of leg articulation sucks,
Yet to see these around Pittsburgh. We dont' have pegspace for comic packs at ANY store even though... TRU, Target, KM, WM, they all are devoid of comic pack pegs. Kinda sucks since, of course, Wave 2 are the best so far and aren't shipping much around here (yet). A sign of the times with Star Wars it seems.
We don't have peg space for them in Minnesota right now either. I found them using the DPCI at Target - almost all of the Targets around here have them in the back room, but haven't brought them out because the aisle has yet to be reset.
WHERE THE HELL IS THIS WAVE!!!???!!!
WHERE THE HELL IS THIS WAVE!!!???!!!
Be patient, it'll be all over.
I haven't read Infinites, but why does Vader have Anakin's AotC's head... did he not get crispied by Obi-Wan? If not, why the armor?
I haven't read Infinites, but why does Vader have Anakin's AotC's head... did he not get crispied by Obi-Wan? If not, why the armor?
The AOTC head appears in a dream sequence.
Anyone else think the lack of Wedge actually bodes well in a way? I mean, they give us Hobbie but not Wedge who is Fel's polar opposite in that story arc? I guess my point being... Anyone else think a second Rogue Squad may be happening for the comic line?
Anyone else think the lack of Wedge actually bodes well in a way? I mean, they give us Hobbie but not Wedge who is Fel's polar opposite in that story arc? I guess my point being... Anyone else think a second Rogue Squad may be happening for the comic line?
That's a great way of looking at it. But, that's it for this year right? We've seen everything haven't we?
Anyone else think the lack of Wedge actually bodes well in a way? I mean, they give us Hobbie but not Wedge who is Fel's polar opposite in that story arc? I guess my point being... Anyone else think a second Rogue Squad may be happening for the comic line?
That's a great way of looking at it. But, that's it for this year right? We've seen everything haven't we?
But, that's it for this year right? We've seen everything haven't we?
but I think it's cool for Hasbro to rerelease the Bail/Obi twin sets, this time with a comic, for the people who missed out on them originally.
Anyone know if the Kir Kanos/Carnor Jax CP will be a retail wide-release, or an exclusive?
I found the Obi-Arc Trooper pack yesterday. And I think it is a good set. I thought the QUinlan Vos one would be the hardest to find, but I saw tons of those the last week or two.
To answer JangoTat's question, I didnt have any problem with the helmet or switching the heads of Obi-Wan.
I'm starting to worry, if from here on out, wether or not these are going to be a little tougher to come by. Seems the pegs are crammed full everywhere I go.
The Carnor Jax/Kir Kanos pack is going to be sold in stores. Which sucks for those who purchased it for the 20 dollar price.
The Carnor Jax/Kir Kanos pack is going to be sold in stores. Which sucks for those who purchased it for the 20 dollar price.
I'm honestly a little disappointed in the lacking articulation in Wave 3. After the Obi/ARC set and CE set, I'm a little bummed to see many of the "new" figures get the shaft on knee joints at least, and in some cases the arms too appear weaker on poseability.
The price is still right, just the figures could stand to be a little better, especially when the first wave and part of the 2nd was basically full of repainting which saved some $$$.
I really like how Hasbro threw in the 'EE exclusives(Kir Kanos, Carnor Jax)' as extra fodder in the WAVE 3 Rev1 case ratio coming soon...@ 3 to a case. I guess these weren't selling well.
The price is still right, just the figures could stand to be a little better, especially when the first wave and part of the 2nd was basically full of repainting which saved some $$$.
I really like how Hasbro threw in the 'EE exclusives(Kir Kanos, Carnor Jax)' as extra fodder in the WAVE 3 Rev1 case ratio coming soon...@ 3 to a case. I guess these weren't selling well.
Won't be selling well? EU, well articulated Imperials won't be selling well? Surely you jest.
So far, we've seen 15 sets in the line:
1- Vader/RFT
2- Han/Chewie
3- Tarkin/Stormtrooper
4- Luke/R2
5- Quinlon/Villie
6- Obi-Wan/ARC
7- Mara/Luke
8- Leia/Vader
9- DarkWoman/Hett
10- Anakin/Droid
11- Hobbie/Fel
12- Swan/Arana
13- Obi-Wan/Bail (Wal-Mart)
14- Droid/Fett (Wal-Mart)
15- Keller/Marine (Wal-Mart)
I don't recall a good Anakin/Droid set picture though, offhand.
1- Vader/RFT
2- Han/Chewie
3- Tarkin/Stormtrooper
4- Luke/R2
5- Quinlon/Villie
6- Obi-Wan/ARC
7- Mara/Luke
8- Leia/Vader
9- DarkWoman/Hett
10- Anakin/Droid
11- Hobbie/Fel
12- Swan/Arana
13- Obi-Wan/Bail (Wal-Mart)
14- Droid/Fett (Wal-Mart)
15- Keller/Marine (Wal-Mart)
Have we seen pictures of these sets passed DarkWoman/Hett?
In some of the close up pics of bultar swan, does anyone else think her chest plate looks removable ?
Mouse/Able - no idea who these guys are, so I have no excitement for them.
WOO-HOO! More female Imperials!
Has it been confirmed that the Crimson Empire set will remain unchanged when it is re-released later this year?
If so, I feel sorry for the folks who paid $20 for it the first time around.
I'm still missing it so hopefully it is the same the second time around.
i read on rebelscum that the new comic packs come out on august 1st on my birthday i know what i'm getting
a monkey!!!!!!!!!!!!i read on rebelscum that the new comic packs come out on august 1st on my birthday i know what i'm getting
But what are you getting Brian Peppers? ???
Kevin
They all looked good with the exception of Mara Jade. I think the paint job on the face (the eyes especially) was bad.
New pic of Baron Fel with his helmet and gear on.
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87504E (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87504E)
(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CHS87504Elg.jpg)
Anyone buying the set with Fett in it for the droid? The blue RA-7? I was kinda digging the Fett but really the more I think about it, the RA-7's a better figure to me as far as fitting in as just another droid repaint.
Finally found wave 3 today... and I like the Tusken Raider guy.
I haven't read them yet - but I picked up 4 or 5 of them in hardcover recently - I figure once the girlfriend heads up to get her PhD I'll start reading them.
Finally found wave 3 today... and I like the Tusken Raider guy.
That Tusken Raider guy is going to figure in pretty significantly if you've been reading STAR WARS - LEGACY.
I get the feeling that the green lightsaber version is going to be the more rare version. The reason being that Mara's lightsaber is supposed to be purple.
I get the feeling that the green lightsaber version is going to be the more rare version. The reason being that Mara's lightsaber is supposed to be purple.
I think green was the first version as well. I got the green version from some friends last week, but found the purple at retail today via the same store the others came from. That means the wave of green sabers came through first.
So in what wave is the Crimson Empire pack supposed to be released?
So in what wave is the Crimson Empire pack supposed to be released?
The CE set is in the Wave 3, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87504C1) cases.
So in what wave is the Crimson Empire pack supposed to be released?
The CE set is in the Wave 3, Revision 1 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87504C1) cases.
Thanks Jeff.
3 per case! That, and the fact it has already been available as an Internet exclusive, should make it very easy to get in stores.
(http://www.brianstoys.com/store/images/products/Star%20Wars/30th_Anniversary/ExpandedUniverse/30th_EU_PurgeandJedi.jpg)
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It's Mr. T!
I don't mind. I'll probably be getting multiples anyway, for customs.
Yeah, but he still ain't gonna be able ta stand. :P
Yeah, but he still ain't gonna be able ta stand. :P
My Order 66 Mace Windu Galactic Marine stands just fine...
:P
Yeah, but he still ain't gonna be able ta stand. :P
My Order 66 Mace Windu Galactic Marine stands just fine...
:P
Both my TAC and O66 figures seem to stand okay as well. ;)
That's so funny because of the 5 I've opened, plus the Order 66 one, I have to either hunch the figures over or put them in walking position to get them to stand erect. ???
That's so funny because of the 5 I've opened, plus the Order 66 one, I have to either hunch the figures over or put them in walking position to get them to stand erect. ???
Maybe you should try to stand them without an erection. ;)
Luke and Han Stormtroopers to be repacked SANS blue deco! These will still come with the same other figure that can in their resepctive packs, however the blue deco has been taken away to give us the white versions we clamored for!
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Sorry I know it's Scum... Only place I've seen report it so far though.
Yet the Luke figure is pretty attrocious in general. A gaping leg stance, limited articulation... And Hasbro once again does ankle joints, but not knees?
I guess I didn't notice til now that the Luke (imperial disguise) is the Saga Ozzel body with a Luke Head
(http://www.brianstoys.com/store/images/products/Star%20Wars/30th_Anniversary/ExpandedUniverse/30th_EU_commando&droid.jpg)(http://www.brianstoys.com/store/images/products/Star%20Wars/30th_Anniversary/ExpandedUniverse/30th_EU_jundlandshan.jpg)
(http://www.brianstoys.com/store/images/products/Star%20Wars/30th_Anniversary/ExpandedUniverse/30th_EU_disguise&basso.jpg)
I wish they would of done the old clone with hair instead of the bald one. :-\
I'll hold out for a figure of Bultar in the normal Jedi outfit:
I'd happily pay $10 for two $7 figures and a $5 comic in contrast to a $17 figure with a clamshell.
I'd happily pay $10 for two $7 figures and a $5 comic in contrast to a $17 figure with a clamshell.
Nicely sumed up. When you put it like that, the prices just seem random.
I'd happily pay $10 for two $7 figures and a $5 comic in contrast to a $17 figure with a clamshell.
I'd happily pay $10 for two $7 figures and a $5 comic in contrast to a $17 figure with a clamshell.
I blame that on the store more than the manufacturer... I have a feeling SWS's just dicking around the consumer because they know they can. Same as Target and their exclusive prices. They jumped from $10 figures to $13 or so at one point if I recall... Just a little squeeze to see how much more they can make. Very dickish.
I'd happily pay $10 for two $7 figures and a $5 comic in contrast to a $17 figure with a clamshell.
I blame that on the store more than the manufacturer... I have a feeling SWS's just dicking around the consumer because they know they can. Same as Target and their exclusive prices. They jumped from $10 figures to $13 or so at one point if I recall... Just a little squeeze to see how much more they can make. Very dickish.
Agreed Jesse.
It's why I haven't pulled the trigger on the Greivous yet. I'm thinking they are going to choke on that fig and end up selling it at a big discount. If it gets down to $12 or less, I'll bite. But really, I'd rather pay the $7 that's it's worth and no shipping charge.
It's funny how the comic sets really kind of tear your opinion from one side to the other. On one hand, $5 a figure is great (the comic is irrelevant to most of us, let's face it). On the other hand some figures are a little weaker than others... And yet again you get some truly outstanding figures as well (look at Het/Darkwoman. It's like night-and-day with the two figures). The comic packs are NEAR perfection to me. Hasbro just needs to tweak something here and there with any of them, and bam they're amazing! I mean, the Luke/Mara set would be much more outstanding if Luke had articulated knees over articulated ankles. That alone would have garnered no major complaints from me on that set.
If Hasbro were to just do a little fine-tuning to their design of the sets, I'd be in figure heaven with them.
As it is, I'm really not disappointed with them, they're good generally... I just wish they were that notch better is all, because clearly they could be. Of course though, if you dislike EU they suck regardless.
I could never understand why everyone lately is trying to dick the Star Wars fan. All these high prices for an execlusive is just crazy, and ever the normal basic line of slect figures are totally out there on-line. I wonder if they are thinking the ride is going to be over soon or something.
I'm really expecting to see wave 4 anyday now in the stores(at retail)
DS
We/they/whatever posted exactly what Hasbro said-- "no blue deco." It might mean movie versions, or it might mean red-eyed versions without the blue.
Yeah, I think I'll just wait for them to be single carded with all the correct coloring sometime in the future. Actually, like others, I just swapped the heads from the comic packs with a couple of the basic Stormtroopers from this year, and those worked out pretty well.
Are the 2nd figures (R2 and Chewie) exactly the same as the original 2pk release or are these repaints as well?
Are the 2nd figures (R2 and Chewie) exactly the same as the original 2pk release or are these repaints as well?
Yes - Tarkin, Chewie, and R2 are the same.
All they did was remove the blue highlights on Stormtrooper Han, Stormtrooper Luke, and regular Stormtrooper.
Click here for pics. (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Figure_Focus_Comic_Packs_109684.asp)
Anton, did you find Wave 4? The front page mention seems to indicate you were the one who found them at Target. Any loose pics you can share?
Finally, Baron Fel was the figure I was looking forward to most, and the most disappointing. The best I can describe him is as a POTF2 sculpt with today's standard of articulation. I'm sorry to say, I think Hasbro missed the boat on this one.
I saw them during my lunch break at Target today. It just bugs me that Fel does not have his facial hair. The other pilot looked good.
Anton, did you find Wave 4? The front page mention seems to indicate you were the one who found them at Target. Any loose pics you can share?
I just opened them up last night. If I can get to take some more pictures tonight, I will.
Here are my impressions:
The Assassin Droid is easily one of the top figures of the year. Articulated to the hilt, I'm just very impressed with it.
Anakin is just okay. Well made, but in the end, it's just an Anakin variant.
Koffi Aranna is a well sculpted figure, however, I'm having a major problem getting him to stand. I basically have to get him into limbo position.
Bultar Swan in another decent figure. Top half is up to today's figure standards, bottom half she's pretty much a Saga1 AOTC figure. Also, the thing with these two figures are that being EU, I lack an emotional attachment, so I may not be appreciating them as much as other might.
Hobbie is acceptable. The Vander body is getting old, but they could have done much worse. He wears a gray head sock like in ESB, which is a surprise to me.
Finally, Baron Fel was the figure I was looking forward to most, and the most disappointing. The best I can describe him is as a POTF2 sculpt with today's standard of articulation. I'm sorry to say, I think Hasbro missed the boat on this one.
Really want that Commander Keller / Marine set! Absolutely no interest in the others...FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.
FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.
FYI, Wave 4 is showing up all around Minneapolis.
Hook me up!!!
I did pick up Hobbie/Baron, mainly to put Hobbie in with my ROTJ pilots (he's just off screen :P)
I thought everyone was getting Crimson Empire. In fact, I thought it was supposed to be in wave 4. :P
I thought everyone was getting Crimson Empire. In fact, I thought it was supposed to be in wave 4. :P
Sorry about that. I meant which retailer was getting Crimson Empire. Or is every retailer getting it for the most part?
Saw Wave 4 yesterday...I laughed out loud at how rediculously bad the Swan/Kofi Annan pack was. Bultar looked rediculous and the other dude looks like Jitsu from He-Man. I did pick up Hobbie/Baron, mainly to Hobbie in with my ROTJ pilots (he's just off screen :P) Baron is OK but I agree that his chest box is way too big. Anakin/Sith Droid looked alright but I have really no desire for most Prequel EU, let alone OT EU
Picked up Wave 4 at Target today, WOOT!
I would have preferred Jodo Kast over the mandalorians on the list.
Which Mandalorians are you referring to?
Which Mandalorians are you referring to?
Fenn Shysa and Tabbi Dala are both Mandalorians. Those last two packs (Dengar/Fenn, Leia/Tabbi) are most likely from the Marvel Comics (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tobbi_Dala):
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/thumb/0/02/Mswc68cover.jpg/300px-Mswc68cover.jpg) (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/thumb/9/91/Mswc69cover.jpg/292px-Mswc69cover.jpg)
I'm expecting Dengar and Leia (Hoth) repaints along with repaints of the sculpts from the EE sets for Fenn and Tabbi...
I'm really looking forward to a new Thrawn, hopefully he'll come with his pet salamander. A new Prince Xizor and new(?) Dengar are also exciting.
Anyone have a better clue to what outfit she will be wearing?
Haven't seen them yet nor the wally packs. But I keep hunting
I still can't believe Target took a +20% price increase on these guys - we're up to $12.17.
I see a lot of people blaming Target, but it was Hasbro that raised the prices... they said so themselves in the Q&A in December.
We will be raising our pricing (and suggested price to $11.99 SRP) in 2008 in an effort to be able to provide some more articulation.
Target is just the first one to pull the trigger on the new price (probably since they have reset for 2008). Expect to see the price go up everywhere else soon too... :-\
Hasbro just got greedy, they know these are popular so they raised the price. This is of course in direct controdiction they used when they introduced these last year. They said the reason why they could sell these at the 10.00 price range was do to the cheaper packaging. I can see them rasing the price to 11.00 but this 20% Increase is just insane, and nothing they say can convince me otherwise!
They knew people would start to collect these, get them hooked, and then they would have no choice by to buy them if they wanted to complete the series. And of course how can they explain away the fact they did not introduce any new packs since the new year started, so why are the packs that cost 9.99 last week ( meaning they were in they were produced last summer) so what is the excuse? I think Hasbro has some explaing to do, and when you consider that the 25th G.I Joe figures and the G.I Joe comic packs are being priced at 9.99.
It will be intresting to see if TRUS and Walmart keep last years price, or will they raise them? Remember that Target was the only big box store to see the vintage at 11.99 while the rest were 9.99.
I hate to break the news but Hasbro was already using the highest "standard" when it comes to the issue of safety. I was watching a news program last month, and they pointed out there is a symbol on the package that represents what is called the "European" standard which is the highest "standard". So I looked and found that symbol on the Star Wars stuff.
If figure prices continue to rise (and I'm sure they will, steadily over time) then hopefully my salary increases will help offset it.
I am going to reserve my judgement on the Comic Pack price increase until I see how it pans out. Hasbro told us that the reason they were increasing the price was to give us more articulation in the new sets:
We will be raising our pricing (and suggested price to $11.99 SRP) in 2008 in an effort to be able to provide some more articulation.
If that holds true, and the figures in the 2008 sets have more articulation on average than the 2007 sets did, then I'm fine paying a few more bucks. But, if the articulation doesn't go up as promised, it will be very disappointing... :-\
Canadian perspective:
Basic figure price:
Walmart: $8.92
TRU: $9.99
Comic 2 packs:
TRU: $16.99
Zellers: $14.99
Whatcha all complainin' about? 12% tax added onto those prices too.
We now return you to your proper thread topic...
Canadian perspective:
Basic figure price:
Walmart: $8.92
TRU: $9.99
Comic 2 packs:
TRU: $16.99
Zellers: $14.99
Whatcha all complainin' about? 12% tax added onto those prices too.
We now return you to your proper thread topic...
You should just move to Minnesota. You would be much happier here, eh?
QuoteYou should just move to Minnesota. You would be much happier here, eh?
Maybe yes, maybe no. Certainly from a toy perspective, yes.
The WM exclusives are priced lower anyway. :P
I got my StarWarsShop.com order yesterday.
Lt. Shan is very nice...the removable hat from Luke will be getting cast (not by me) so that the Death Star briefing guys can have hats..
I have not had a chance to get the 2 Stormtroopers out yet or even look at them..I'll get a mini view later if time allows.
Yo Phruby, I did the site to store thing too. Says it was shipped, so hope I don't have to wait much longer. I was tired of going there 3 and 4 times a week and finding nothing comic pack wise. Have you noticed the 4 figures for $20.00 deal they have going online only. I thought about doing it in store because they claim they'll beat anyones price.........
# Wolf Sazen & Darth Nihl - from Star Wars: Legacy
Toy fair can't get here any quicker, I feel like a kid waiting for christmas day.
I hope that Durge and Anakin are straight re-packs, no need for new sculpts on either of them.
I hope that Durge and Anakin are straight re-packs, no need for new sculpts on either of them.
Looks like Durge has a new head to me.
Wow. Durge looks really bad. Anakin looks cool, but I'm never gonna need another Anakin after the one in Wave 1. Too bad.
Wow. Durge looks really bad. Anakin looks cool, but I'm never gonna need another Anakin after the one in Wave 1. Too bad.
What if that Anakin has the new hips AND ball jointed elbows?
What is up with Hasbro and not giving some figures knee articulation?
What are you talking about? I display my figures standing on their toes all the time (some poses may require additional support). :P
For once I'd wish they'd do a little more re-packing. :P
What is up with Hasbro and not giving some figures knee articulation?
What is up with Hasbro and not giving some figures knee articulation?
What is up with Hasbro and not giving some figures knee articulation?
Probably the same thing that is up with them only charging $10 for two figs. I'm surprised these are new figures at all for that price - they can easily put all of them in the basic line and charge $7 a piece. For $3 more, you get a second fig AND a comic - just be happy they're making some rarer comic figs that probably would never have seen the light of day if not for this line.
I see a lot of people blaming Target, but it was Hasbro that raised the prices... they said so themselves in the Q&A in December.
"We will be raising our pricing (and suggested price to $11.99 SRP) in 2008 in an effort to be able to provide some more articulation."
Target is just the first one to pull the trigger on the new price (probably since they have reset for 2008). Expect to see the price go up everywhere else soon too... :-\
I'm sorry, but where are you buying your comic packs for $14 or more? Wal-Mart is $9.96 and Target is $9.99. Even if they were $11.99, you're getting figs for $6 each and a free comic. ;)
Probably the same thing that is up with them only charging $10 for two figs. I'm surprised these are new figures at all for that price - they can easily put all of them in the basic line and charge $7 a piece. For $3 more, you get a second fig AND a comic - just be happy they're making some rarer comic figs that probably would never have seen the light of day if not for this line.
it's just too much EU.
I am gussing the one with Dengar is supposed to be Jodo Kast.
Xizor is like 1000 times better than the last version... ;)
JJ,
That Hoth Leia appears to be the old POTF2 sculpt with a belt holster & new head. Look at the pose and lack of articulation. I hope I am wrong, but there is no mistaking that arm stance.
Here (http://www.yakface.com/Features/toyfair2008/hasbro/images/37.html) it shows a new head (with comm headset) and possibly new lower arms as she's wearing gloves.
Here (http://www.yakface.com/Features/toyfair2008/hasbro/images/37.html) it shows a new head (with comm headset) and possibly new lower arms as she's wearing gloves.
Ya never know, the figure may change, it was not even at the show. I cannot see them using that Leia sculpt, she is so tall and does not match the line. The figure is taller than the EVO Jango. Maybe it's a long shot but they may actually surprise us with a revised tool and that was for mock up only.
That's too bad - I think the version pictured is pretty sweet. :-\
We should send that hat off for casting.
Has anyone ever seen the Mouse/Basso set where Basso DOESN'T have the should pauldron?
I saw that Rebelscum posted an update to their photo gallery on this set saying it's a variation, but once again (like with the Clean Black Pauldron Saga Legends Sandtrooper that has yet to surface) - we're dealing with a sample obtained from Hasbro for the original photoshoot and then the production piece has the pauldron.
A buddy of mine brought to my attention that the Carnor Jax re-release modified the helmets to have clear visors. Any verification of this?
Are all the comic packs that H displayed at the last convention coming out at once as well on7/26?
I thought they were...
I'm kinda bummed I can't find more Luke/Lt. Shann 2-packs. I'd like 2 more of them for the army building aspect. It's all older packs that have shipped here lately.