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Title: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on January 12, 2005, 03:32 PM
I find it unlikely that I will pass on any - maybe if they make some really cheesy deluxe figures like the force flippers.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on January 12, 2005, 08:53 PM
Most of them.  Unless I fall into a mountain of cash suddenly.  Well... we'll see.  I think my strategy this time will be to wait for the inevitable clearance.  I'll get the ones I most want up front, and then I'll try and wait. 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: evenflow on January 12, 2005, 09:33 PM
I usually pass on the re-releases of the main characters unless they are really cool.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2005, 10:53 PM
Most of them.  Unless I fall into a mountain of cash suddenly.  Well... we'll see.  I think my strategy this time will be to wait for the inevitable clearance.  I'll get the ones I most want up front, and then I'll try and wait. 

Ditto.  Trying really hard this time.  Really hard :-\
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Nicklab on January 12, 2005, 11:56 PM
Sort of along the lines of what you're talking about, I won't be buying everything immediately.  I'm going to space things out.  Some characters I'll be buying right off the bat.  But I'll be waiting on the majority of the line.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: jokabofe on January 13, 2005, 12:48 AM
Do you think that some/all of the major retailers are going to cut back their orders for Ep3 product, considering that Ep1 and Ep2 product was so over ordered in the beginning? And they had (or still have, in some cases) product from the original midnite madness sales still sitting on their shelves, so they might not order as much as they did for Ep1 and Ep2 stuff, hoping to eliminate the clearance sales totally?
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jesse James on January 13, 2005, 12:53 AM
I'm actually taking my frustrations out on Hasbro somewhat I believe...  I'll somewhat support Collection 2 becuase they look pretty top-notch, but I'm getting some of my Clone $ back by waiting for sales and clearance on ROTS figures before picking them up.

I can't even say I've been disappointed.  They hid the action features, they improved articulation on Collection 1, the sculpts look good, and I think that C1's overall improved...  But they're cutting into the old fundage so I've learned to be patient on most of this stuff, especially if the things I truly look forward to are overpriced to me.

It's gonna force me to be picky unless I truly believe something will not linger on pegs.  With ROTS that's not applicable to much of any of it, so I'll get my $ back one way or another.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ben on January 13, 2005, 02:30 AM
I doubt I'll be passing on the main characters, but Mon Mothma isn't a figure I'm waiting impatiently for. Same with Bail Organa.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2005, 08:39 AM
I'm hoping I can try to hold off on some clearances as well, but we'll see.  A lot of it depends how much I have saved up in "the fund" by the time the product starts to hit.  To be honest, I doubt I'll be able to pass on many of the main characters either...and what we've seen so far looks pretty good.  Looking forward most to the Chewie of course, so I'll pick up figures like him, Yoda, Clones, Vader, etc. as soon as I see them.  Others that I think will pegwarm I'll probably leave until later.  I did the same thing with the AOTC line, leaving Typho, Taun We, Battle Droids, etc. that first night and picking them up later on.  Plus, I will definitely only buy the ones that I like...no "force flippin" type stuff, or ones that are particularly craptastic.  So, in a short answer, I'm going to try to pass on a few figures initially, but I can't say with certainty that I'll be very successful with that strategy :).
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth Broem on January 19, 2005, 10:15 AM
Oh most likely I will be passing on many of them just because I do not have the money to spend this time around. 

The following I will be passing on for certain. 

Battle Droid
Super Battle Droid
R2-D2
C-3PO
Chancellor Palpatine


Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 19, 2005, 02:39 PM
Patience is NOT a virtue of mine - if I see it, I will buy it.  That has pretty much always applied for the "basic" 3 3/4" line of figures (in this case, Collection 1 & 2).  I'm always a lot pickier with deluxe figures, beast, vehicles, playsets, etc.  Basic figures are the priority, and so I don't see myself passing on any of them.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: starwax137 on January 23, 2005, 12:49 PM
I will try my best to hold out as much as possible but I can pretty much garuntee that I won't be able to.  I'll probably just snatch up everything and then get all mad because I'm broke and can't get the rest of what I want.  :'( :'( ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ben on January 23, 2005, 05:20 PM
I think I'll pass on this one. (http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=absolutenm/articlefiles/3862-obidroid.jpg)

It looks teh suck.  ;)
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: starwax137 on January 23, 2005, 05:42 PM
yah really

I don't even get the point of it besides just to stick two figures together and deplete more of collectors' $$.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Scott on January 27, 2005, 09:16 AM
Right now, I'll be passing on

#1 Obi-Wan
#2 Anakin
#3 Yoda
#4 Super Battle Droid
#5 Chewbacca
#7 R2-D2
#17 Battle Droid
#18 C-3PO (Perhaps...based on articulation and accessories I guess)

I may pass on Vader and possibly Grievous but I'd like a nice 4 armed version as well
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2005, 12:23 PM
Thought I'd bump this up to the top with all the different figures pictures we've seen (and will see at Toy Fair), to see what everyone is feeling as far as what they'll be picking up and what they'll leave on the pegs.  Also, on a side note, will you buy all the ones you want the night they are out, or try to space things out?  For AOTC, I pretty much bought all they had that I wanted...and planned to do that for ROTS as well, but now I'm thinking it might be more financially sound to try to space things out a bit.  I probably won't end up doing that though.  Anyways, I think I'll be passing on these figures so far:

1 version of Anakin (taking the better one)
1 version of Obi-Wan (same as above)
Yoda - 2nd, "spinning" version
Battle Droids and Super Battle Droids (have enough)

Otherwise, from what we have seen so far of the basic figures, I think I'll be getting the rest.  Collection 2 looks very nice overall, the Clones have been fantastic, and I'm a sucker for anything wookiee.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 18, 2005, 12:44 PM
Right now the only ones I think I will pass on are the Super Battle Droid and Spinning Yoda.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CloneF13Y35 on February 18, 2005, 01:09 PM
Figures NOT on my 'must-have' list are Mace - his arms just look weird; force flipping Yoda??? - not; Dooku - nothing new with him, same for saesee tin. R2 doesn't look like anything I need right away, the funky claw thing is weird.
But I want the CLones, Wookies, Anakin, emperor, yoda with cannon.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 18, 2005, 02:14 PM
Have you not seen pics of the Dooku?  Everything is new about him.  He looks like one of the best figures in the lineup.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CloneF13Y35 on February 18, 2005, 03:52 PM
Dooku just doesn't trip my trigger, but who knows, once I see him, it might worth buying. Another fig I don't like so far is the new Kit Fisto, weired squished looking head.
The ep2 version is good enough.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth Broem on February 22, 2005, 12:08 PM
Dooku just doesn't trip my trigger, but who knows, once I see him, it might worth buying. Another fig I don't like so far is the new Kit Fisto, weired squished looking head.
The ep2 version is good enough.

The head may be that way for something that happens in the film (wink-wink). 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 22, 2005, 04:38 PM
Since I'm a completist and I buy everything because of my obsessive-compulsive disorder, I'm going to list figures that I'm not happy about buying. (sick, I know)...


That's about all that come to mind right now - but like I said, I'm still going to get the stuff... I'm just not impressed with it.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on February 22, 2005, 11:06 PM
I shall pass on:

SBD - Don't need anymore.
BD - Ditto.
Spinning Yoda - I want to like him, but nah.
Clone Trooper - Blasphemy, I know, but I'm going to buy oodles of the AT TE Gunner instead.
R2 - I think I have enough of him.
Ki Adi Mundi - I like the soft goods, but... maybe on clearance.
Aalya Secura - I don't like her all that much anyhow.
Obi Wan Deluxe - Yikes.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 23, 2005, 12:25 AM
Dooku just doesn't trip my trigger, but who knows, once I see him, it might worth buying. Another fig I don't like so far is the new Kit Fisto, weired squished looking head.
The ep2 version is good enough.

I'm not trying to argue with you... but the Kit Fisto looks great to me, and is much better than the AOTC one.  Also, I think this could be a good figure to make a better custom Mace Windu with.

 :P

Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jesse James on February 23, 2005, 02:34 AM
I concur...

To me, ROTS's starting line-up is practically an apology from Hasbro for 90% of the Saga line, haha.  I dig Kit Fisto a ton, think he's vastly superior to his 2 previous sculpts...  Dooku the same, etc... 

Aalya Secura's the real knock-out figure to me though....  Then when I start thinking about Luminara Unduli and Shaak Ti I can't help but put them in the same category...  Then Agen Kolar...

Hell even the Collection 1 figures are VASTLY superior to ANY Collection 1 figure (and most of the C2 figures too) from Saga.  It's really great, sad, and funny all at the same time.

EDIT:  BTW, I'm really hoping for a good SBD and BD...  Something that, oh, say, perhaps...  DOESN'T COLLAPSE UNDER ITS OWN WEIGHT!  Well, my SBD's don't anyways...  Those Saga BD's were a pain in the ass though.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 23, 2005, 10:47 AM
I think Hasbro owes us a Battle Droid 3-pk - with decent articulation, and stronger plastic...

They should be made online so everyone has a fair shot at them.  You can order both all red and all tan ones.  And there will be a chase OOM-9 figure in about 10% of the packs.

Price them at $12 each.  I'm in for 10 sets of each color.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jesse James on February 24, 2005, 01:03 AM
had me till "chase OOM-9", haha.  I think you had all the carded guys till that point too.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 24, 2005, 10:53 AM
Well, I think it would be cool to get an occasional OOM-9 in the packs, just not one in every pack.  Then we'd all have an army of OOM-9's, and there really aren't too many of them, are there?  ???

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jesse James on February 24, 2005, 11:00 AM
I could see even ratios...  for every clean 3-pack a set with 1 OOM-9 (or even maybe 2 other colors?  Like red/blue and an OOM-9).

After the Clone debacle I'm hesitant on army building packs though...  That was a great idea soured by the worst price spike in history, and it just basically dangles a carrot in front of people saying "Hey look, we gave you what you wanted...  Now go see how you're gonna pay for it!" 

As it stands, I will be fortunately getting 4 white sets and 2 officer sets...  Unless those white sets show up somewhere for $5-$6 a figure individually then I doubt I get anymore, and that sucks royally.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 24, 2005, 11:39 PM
Yeah, those 4-pks are so damn overpriced.  Grrrr....

As it is I spent too much money on the ones that I'll be getting. 

Money hungry bastards.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Famine on February 27, 2005, 05:53 PM
Bumping this thread up...have you seen those ugly clone pilots? I think I'll be skipping those. :-\

Kevin
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 27, 2005, 06:07 PM
Do you mean the ones that look a little like AT-AT drivers?  I know the design is a little bland, but it's very OT-esque to me.  Plus the figure looks to be extremely articulated and well sculpted.  Count me in for several... :)

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on February 27, 2005, 11:57 PM
Me, too.  I like 'em a lot.  I'm still figuring out just what I'm skipping.  So hard. 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ben on February 28, 2005, 12:16 AM
I'm thinking I'll have to eschew carded figures in favor of getting all the figures, plus multiples of the Clones.

I'll gamble I'll only have enough money for about half the figures available on April 2nd, so I'm guessing I'll be buying lots of Clones that day.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Morgbug on February 28, 2005, 12:19 AM
I won't be short money for the release date, but I'll not be picking everything up.  I just fully anticipate clearance deals down the road, so why bother?  Some poor sap will be clearing his loose figures by September and I'll be ready and willing to pay $1 for pregnant Padme.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Firebat on February 28, 2005, 09:56 AM
I'll be passing on most of the coll.1 figs. I already passed on the preview wave.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 28, 2005, 12:27 PM
Zoiks!  You don't want any of the preview wave?

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on February 28, 2005, 03:41 PM
I haven't bought Tion Meddon yet myself, since he kind of bores me every time I look at him.  But I guess I should get him here eventually.  And it seems like 40 some odd figures will be available 4/2 (or earlier, who knows?) which makes deciding what to get that much harder.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Famine on February 28, 2005, 10:46 PM
I haven't bought Tion Meddon yet myself, since he kind of bores me every time I look at him.  But I guess I should get him here eventually.

Oh man, do yourself a favor and get that Tion Medon. It's an awsome figure. The sculpt is spot on, and the accesories are neat. I'm so glad I snagged him. :)

Kevin
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 28, 2005, 11:28 PM
I agree - get the Tion Medon figure.  I've bought and opened two of them so far.  Really a nice figure and diorama filler.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Brian on April 13, 2005, 11:07 AM
Well, now that we have seen the first wave of merchandise, what have you ended up passing on so far?  Did you stick to your "guns" and leave some things hanging and sitting that you intended to earlier?  Of what I have actually seen at retail, here is what I have passed on:

Basic Figures - I've seen #1-32
#4 Super Battle Droid
#7 R2-D2 (been tempted, just to have an R2, but waiting for the later one hopefully)
#17 Battle Droid
#26 Yoda
#27 Obi-Wan Kenobi

Deluxe Figures - Seen First Wave
Anakin Skywalker to Vader (been tempted, but holding out for Med Table version)
Emperor Palpatine Changing Faces (again, tempted, but holding off for now)
Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Super Battle Droid
General Grievous (opted for the $5 basic version instead, didn't seem worth $10)

Vehicles/Beasts/etc.
Grievous Wheelbike (hoping to pick this up eventually, but figured it wouldn't be tough to find)
Droid Tri Fighter (vehicle space is at a premium for me, and this one interests me less than others...possible if I find some more room or something)
Republic Gunship (have Saga one, don't need another...barely have room for the one I do have, that wingspan is a space muncher)
AT-RT (passed the one time I saw it, because I had spent so much, and really regret it now.  Will definitely grab it if/when I see it again)

Battle Arenas
Saw these at TRU opening day, and passed.  Don't regret it at all.

Unleashed - Seen First Wave.
Bought 'em all. :P

Galactic Heroes - Seen repacks, First Wave (Obi/Grievous, etc.) and Second Wave (Chewie/Clone)
Bought them all, aside from repacks.  6 sets total of ROTS ones, 1 of each.

Misc.
Have passed on all Force Battlers, Attacktix, Buddies, Call Upon Yoda (anyone gotten this, is it good?), Vader Voice Changer, and Role Play Items.  I might eventually get a role play item or two, I always wanted to have a lightsaber and/or blaster to mess with, and haven't ever picked one up over all these years.  Was tempted by the Force Battler Vader, but probably better off leaving that as well.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 11:22 AM
Hmmm... I pass on just about everything that isn't part of the regular 3-3/4" line.

The only stuff out of the basic line that I have passed on -


Basic Figures

- Super Battle Droid


Deluxe Figures

- Obi Wan/Super Battle Droid 2-pk


Vehicles

- Gunship


Miscellaneous

- Anakin vs. Dooku Battle Arena


 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Violentfix on April 13, 2005, 12:52 PM
It's funny, but I've bought ever single figure on the checklist (Excluding the force battlers and such)  except for Obi "Jedi Kick".  I took one look at his leg and cringed.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: ruiner on April 13, 2005, 01:50 PM
Yes, the Obi Wan **** kicker is well, a piece of ****.

Here's my list of figs that I will most likely skip unless they go on clearance for $2!

*Battle Droid
*Super Battle Droid
*Both yodas (might pick up the flying dinosaur with yoda)
*Destroyer Droid
*R2D2 (have enough already)
*Zett Jukasa
*Chopper Droid
*Mace (see Dressel's post)
*All deluxe figs minus clones
*Bail Organa (boring)

I think I will buy every #41 clone I can find!  Those things kick ass!  Wish I could've found more AOTC SA clones... :'(

As well, the clone commander looks pretty sweet too! 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 03:17 PM
Wait, stop the presses.  I did pass on the "Spinning Yoda."

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Commander_Miseria on April 13, 2005, 03:21 PM
Let's see the i passed on the yoda's, the obi-wan's, chewbacca, bail organa, and all the deluxe. Unfortunately i bought tarrful  :(
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 13, 2005, 03:23 PM
I'm kind of a "one of everything" type a guy, but dispite that, I won't be picking up any of the Wholesale club packs.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 03:44 PM
Let's see the i passed on the yoda's, the obi-wan's, chewbacca, bail organa, and all the deluxe. Unfortunately i bought tarrful  :(

Tarfful.... I am working on a custom Tarfful that should make up for the one that Hasbro made. 

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Commander_Miseria on April 13, 2005, 05:03 PM
The tarrful you're making would have to made out of solid gold to make up for hasbro's terrible tarrful  ;)

I'm sure it'll be awesome wookiees seem to be your specialty.  :)
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 05:28 PM
The tarrful you're making would have to made out of solid gold to make up for hasbro's terrible tarrful  ;)

I'm sure it'll be awesome wookiees seem to be your specialty.  :)

Basically, I replaced the legs from the knee down to give him better leg articulation, and need to do quite a bit of repainting.  I am thinking I will finish it tonight and send pics to both my hosting buddies here.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Commander_Miseria on April 13, 2005, 05:35 PM
awesome can't wait to see a your tarrful! maybe i'll take mine out of the garbage can... :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 05:36 PM
Keep checking back in the customizing section here... I like to have them posted here before anywhere else.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jagdohh_Fett on April 14, 2005, 02:21 AM
Hadn't really planned on passing on any (at least of the basic figures; vehicles, deluxe, 12inchers, etc. is a different story) since I'm somewhat of a completist, but I've definitely been spreading out my purchases because of monetary reasons.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on April 14, 2005, 02:39 AM
I found #37-40 (except the AT TE Gunner) today, and I passed on them, only because it was Kohl's and $7.  I can wait, which seems to be the prevailing theme with all of these guys.  Today I saw every figure available except for the aforementioned Gunner, and I doubt that will change much.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 14, 2005, 11:08 AM
Here is my Tarfful upgrade.  Lots more new stuff can be found in the customs and in the photonovel sections.

(http://x2a.xanga.com/3c982063417335183638/b4534874.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ook on April 14, 2005, 11:15 AM
I've passed on these:

  III-1: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Slashing Attack!)
  III-2: Anakin Skywalker
  III-4: Super Battle Droid
  III-7: R2-D2 (Droid Attack!)
  III-10: Mace Windu (Force Combat!)
  III-14: Chancellor Palpatine (Supreme Chancellor)
  III-17: Battle Droid (Separatist Army)
  III-21: Shaak Ti (Jedi Master)
  III-23: Royal Guard (Senate Security) I
  III-23: Royal Guard (Senate Security) II
  III-26: Yoda (Spinning Attack!) 
  III-27: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Kick!) 
  III-28: Anakin Skywalker (Slashing Attack!) 
  III-30: Saesee Tiin (Jedi Master) 
  III-31: Luminara Unduli (Jedi Master) 
  III-34: Clone Pilot (Firing Cannon) 
  III-36: General Grievous (Exploding Body!)

Also deluxe Obi-wan and Palpatine, and the "Battle Arena" figs.

I'm gonna go hunt SBD #4 today, though. Oh yeah, also passed on all the exclusives. :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 14, 2005, 11:25 AM
Ook, you would probably really like the Shaak Ti figure...

I passed on the exclusives too, except for the holo Yoda.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Brian on April 14, 2005, 11:29 AM
Although I haven't seen the figure yet, I'm debating on whether or not to pass on Grievous #36 (Exploding Body).  Looking at some of the pictures that have shown up online, I don't know that I'm overly impressed....and I've read some comments that he is quite unstable once you 'splode him once.  For those of you who have found/have him, what do you think of the figure?  I already have the preview and first basic carded ones, and I'm not sure if I want to have a Grievous Army like I do Jango and Maul armies ;).
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ook on April 14, 2005, 11:44 AM
Ook, you would probably really like the Shaak Ti figure...

Uh, is there some reason I would...? (No spoilers, please)


I also definitely don't want the BARC, and I think the AT-RT stinks.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 14, 2005, 12:26 PM
Well, do you open your stuff Ook?  Do you like well sculpted/articulated figures?  It's 100% better than the SAGA version... That's reason enough for me!   :)

Here's a pic of her in one of my photonovels... so much better than the SAGA version -

(http://kevvo.250free.com/A22.jpg)

Mosnab... I love the exploding Grievous... mainly for his awesome cape.  Here's a photonovel pic of the cape on the 4-arm Grievous -

(http://kevvo.250free.com/Depths23.jpg)

 :P



Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ben on April 15, 2005, 12:19 AM
I'd keep the rubber band on Exploding Grievous. I cut the one on mine off (stupid) and now his torso doesn't stay with the legs.

I got another rubber band to put around him, and it's hidden well by the cape, so I like like it better this way.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ook on April 15, 2005, 01:00 AM
Well, do you open your stuff Ook?  Do you like well sculpted/articulated figures?  It's 100% better than the SAGA version... That's reason enough for me!   :)
Okay, I thought you meant I'd personally like it for some reason.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth Nalogy on April 15, 2005, 02:34 AM
I won't be getting that weird thing with no mouth..........what fun would that be? ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: JediKnight87 on April 16, 2005, 04:55 AM
Passed on Padme in Collection 1. This has got to be one of the most ugliest sculpts yet of Padme. It doesn't even look like Natalie Portman!  :'(
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2005, 02:37 PM
So, now that the movie has been released, and many areas have seen Basic Figures up to #47, 3 Waves of Deluxe, and all the Vehicles and Playsets...what have you passed on so far (if anything)?  Here's what I have passed on, at least so far:

Basic Figures
#04 Super Battle Droid
#07 R2-D2
#17 Battle Droid
#26 Yoda
#27 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Kick)
#36 General Grievous (Exploding Body)
#44 Destroyer Droid

Deluxe Figures
Anakin Skywalker to Vader (Series 1)
Emperor Palpatine (Series 1)
General Grievous (Series 1)
Obi-Wan/Super Battle Droid (Series 1)
Vulture Droid (Series 2)
Stass Allie on BARC (Series 3)
Spider Droid (Series 3)
Crab Droid (Series 3) - Tempting, haven't seen it.
Clone 3 Pack (Series 3) - Haven't seen Series 3 really, aside from Spider Droid, but will likely pass on them.

Vehicles - All Sizes
Anakin's Jedi Starfighter - Green (TRU) - Have the first one, will likely pass on it.
Droid Tri-Fighter
Grievous' Wheelbike - Tempted at times, have passed thus far.
Republic Gunship - Have 1, Don't Need/Have Room For Another.

Misc.
Passed on all Battle Arenas, but did pick up the Mustafar Playset.

Haven't passed on a whole heck of a lot I guess overall, but have just been buying what I like for the most part.  The rest of the year (that we know of so far), I plan on picking up at least 1 each of the remaining figures (45-56), the Wookiee Helicopter, 500th Vader, Evolution Packs, Unleashed Vader and Yoda/Sidious (and Stormtrooper if I ever see it), and the Glass Sets.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth Broem on June 7, 2005, 03:41 PM
I have passed on the following and do not intend to get these: 

Battle Droid
Super Battle Droid
Magna Droid
Mace Windu
R2-D2 (1st version)
Most all of the Deluxe figs except Vader Operating Table
Non of the battle arenas
All of the vehicles and playsets - just don't have the money or space
non of the sublines like Attactix or Force Battlers
No Unleashed either - waiting for Palpy/Yoda
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on June 7, 2005, 03:44 PM
I've actually passed on quite a bit, mostly due to limited fundage.  It's probably better to say what I have bought:

Figures:
Dooku
Padme
Royal Guards Red and Blue
AT TE Tank Gunner
Plo Koon
Luminara
Kit Fisto
Agen Kolar
Vader's Medical Droid
Obi Wan #1
Grievous #9
Anakin #28
Obi Wan Jedi Kick
Palpatine #35
Mace
Bodyguard
Wookie Warrior #43 Both flavors
#41 Trooper
Clone Pilot
Clone Commande
Holo Yoda
Deluxe Vader w/ Table

I'm kind of hoping for the end of summer clearances to clean up, but the way this stuff has been selling...
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2005, 03:47 PM
Passed on a fair bit thus far, but since Wally has dropped it's price a bit of late, I'm more tempted as the price is down to $7.24 or about $5.79 US.  I also filled a few voids when the holo yoda came, picked up six figures to get two holo yogis.

Regardless, here's what I don't have yet:

#3 Yoda - 0
#4 Super Battle Droid - 0
#7 R2D2 - 0
#13 Count Dooku - 0
#15 Bail Organna - 0
#16 Plo Koon - 0
#17 Battle Droid - 0
#19 Padme - 0
#21 Shaak Ti - 0
#26 Yoda - 0
#27 Obi Wan - 0
#28 Anakin - 0
#31 Luminara - 0
and what number is Grievous' bodyguard?  I passed on that too.

I'll probably round out the rest of these at some point.  I picked up a number of collection 1 figures pre-April 2nd release and in my giddiness opened what likely would have otherwise been suitable for clearance :-\

Deluxe figures:
Anakin Skywalker to Vader (Series 1) -  I have it though I keep wanting to take it back
Spider Droid (Series 3) - saw it, left it
Crab Droid (Series 3)  - saw it, left it
Clone 3 Pack (Series 3) - I passed on the all white pack I saw

Vehicles - All Sizes
Anakin's Jedi Starfighter - Yellow & Green (TRU)
Obi-Wan's Starfighter
Droid Tri-Fighter
Grievous' Wheelbike
Republic Gunship - Have 1, Don't Need/Have Room For Another.

No battle arenas, no Mustafar for me.  All those pieces suck, IMO.  

I still maintain that most of this stuff will end up clearanced.  Maybe not to a great deal up here and to my dismay, Walmart, they of the clear it now philosophy, has not brought in any vehicles, putting a major glitch in my plan.  

I'll get the rest of the figures this year, multiples of army builders (dumb).  
500th Vader
Evolutions
Clone 3 packs - color
Unleashed Sidious/Yoda, Vader
Target glasses
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 7, 2005, 03:51 PM
I'd keep the rubber band on Exploding Grievous. I cut the one on mine off (stupid) and now his torso doesn't stay with the legs.

I got another rubber band to put around him, and it's hidden well by the cape, so I like like it better this way.

I'm not being facetious at all when I say this, but I don't know why that never occured to me. ??? I guess sometimes I over think things.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Jeff on June 7, 2005, 03:58 PM
I've picked up all the basic figures I've seen so far (#1- #44).  I might not like them all, but I bought them all.   :-[

I think the only 3.75" stuff I've been able to skip so far is:

Deluxe Figures
Clone 3 Pack (Series 3) -- Haven't seen them yet, but I don't think I want them

Vehicles
Anakin's Jedi Starfighter (TRU Green Version) -- repaint ship + rehash figure = pass
Republic Gunship -- repaint ship = pass

I think the only other 3.75" scale thing I am planning on skipping so far is the Plo Koon Starship (repaint).  Everything else I'll probably end up with...  :-\

Jeff
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2005, 04:48 PM
All you guys skipping the ROTS clone 3 packs can then send them to me when you find them.   :-* ;)
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 7, 2005, 07:32 PM
I haven't passed on much so far, I've been more completist with this line than ever before.

I've seen the Battle Arenas at clearance already and still didn't buy them, and don't plan on it.

I've never bought any 12" figures before, but I picked up the Grievous one because I had a gift certificate and wanted to use it for something I don't normally get.  I haven't opened it yet, but expect to be very happy with it.  That being said, there really aren't any others that interest me.

I'm hoping to grab just about everything else...

I only started buying the ships during the OTC line, so I've been eager to get the Gunship even though it's a repaint.  I've managed to get all of the ships so far.  However, I doubt I'll bother with the TRU exclusive Anakin's fighter because it's already hit $70 on the secondary market around here.

Like I said, I've grabbed nearly anything and everything I've seen.  Deluxe Figures, Force Battlers, Super Deformed (thanks Jeff!), Galactic Heroes and Unleashed.  I've even bought 2 of each basic figure.  I guess I've been caught up in the excitement (for two months  ::)) - perhaps it's time for some restraint, no?   ;)
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: JediMAC on June 7, 2005, 07:48 PM
I'm not allowed to pass on any figures.  :-\
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Matt_Fury on June 7, 2005, 08:39 PM
I've skipped on the Battle arenas and the figures with the cups. 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gatillo on June 7, 2005, 08:44 PM
I have passed on tons of crap.  This ROTS line might be very nice but a lot of stuff has been made that I would not even donate it for Toys for Tots.  Of the 1st 44 figures, I have less than half of them, I may pick some of the rest at clearance, I stress the "may".  Of the remaining 12, I will get 7 maybe 8 depending how the jedi kid looks.

Besides that I passed on deluxe emperor, obi-wan and GG.  But I may get deluxe palpi, I like the flip a switch feature (cheesy yes but I like it).  I will pass on most MM playsets, may get turbo tank (this might be the only turbo tank).  I passed on Kenobi's ship and Anakin's TRU rehash dust collector.  I may get Kenobi's eventually.  I passed on the battle arenas and both Obi and GG cups.  Passed on Boga will pass on any repainted rehashed vehicles later this year.  when I can find an ROTS gunship it will be mine.

I collect what I like and what seems cool or fun, not b/c of money but because I cannot bring myself to buying some of the crap that Hasbro makes, unless it is a playset, my one weakness.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 7, 2005, 11:02 PM
I'm not allowed to pass on any figures.  :-\

I'm not only the president of the Insane Lemming Completist Club, I'm also a member...  :-\

Technically Matt - you did pass on Attacktix - I have a bag full of some extras I'll be happy to send you to get started!  ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gregorbian on June 8, 2005, 12:19 AM
So far I have passed on the following basic figures:

#7 R2-D2
#14 Chancellor Palpatine
#24 Mon Mothma
#26 Yoda Spinning Attack
#36 Exploding Grievous
#39 Polis Massan
#40 Mas Amedda
#46 Ask Aak (I'll probably pick him up eventually)
#47 Meena Tills (Same as #46)

I should have passed on Jedi Kick Obi-Wan though  :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth Broem on June 8, 2005, 08:20 AM
I have not passed up that many basic figures.  There have been a few though: 

Padme
R2-D2
Battle Droid
Super Battle Droid
Magna Droid
A few more perhaps?

I would like to pick up some more but right now the wife has me on lockdown.  Unless I find a battle damaged Mustafar Anakin.  Then I will just endure an arguement for that one :) 

I have passed on all the Deluxe sets so far.  However, someday I do want a Vader with Operation Table (have not seen it) and a Stass Allie with Barc Speeder (or whatever that bike is).  The others are ok I just have to watch the money and right now $10 a fig is not an option. 

I have also skipped all of the vehicles or playsets.  Not that there are not a few I want like ARC 170, Gunship, Mustafar Playset, AT-RT and that Jedi fighter with Anakin.  But it's tight right now.

No Battle Arenas, Attactix, Force Battlers, or Preschool lines for me either.  Oh yeah, no Unleashed either.  Althought Yoda and Palpy will be calling my name once I see it.

All in all I really want most all of the small figures the most and anything else second. 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: evenflow on June 8, 2005, 09:29 AM
I also plan on passing on the Spider-Droid.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Commander JediSearch on June 8, 2005, 09:31 AM
I have to pass on most of it, I just can't afford to purchase everything.  I wish I could build an army of SA clones and Wookies, and get two of each figure so I could have an opener.  ;D

At least I've been able to pick up most of the figures on my priority list.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Commander CuDa on June 23, 2005, 11:32 PM
Patience is NOT a virtue of mine - if I see it, I will buy it.  That has pretty much always applied for the "basic" 3 3/4" line of figures (in this case, Collection 1 & 2).  I'm always a lot pickier with deluxe figures, beast, vehicles, playsets, etc.  Basic figures are the priority, and so I don't see myself passing on any of them.

Im with this guy ... I buy one of every rots I dont have but no more then 4 or 5 a week nd latley I been slowing down. Im happy with just one of each but I already have like near 10 clones i think i forget and a few Darth Vaders. Im not really dieing more of them tell the new ones come out in a few monthsand then i will go back to buying them .  ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 24, 2005, 01:12 PM
I still have not bought most of the first wave deluxe to open because I'm unimpressed. Wave 2 on however is putting me in the poor house. :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Darby on June 24, 2005, 03:02 PM
It's more like, what haven't I passed on?  Money is so tight right now I have to be very, very selective, but I did go for broke yesterday when I got Anakin, Bacarra, the blue Clone 3 pack, and the Wookie Flyer all at Target.   ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: obi-dad on June 30, 2005, 08:06 AM
Due to funds I'm passing on a lot.  I'll probably wait till clearance to pick up the ones I will end up getting.  The ones listed below are way down on my list.

Basic Figures
#01 Obi-Wan
#02 Anakin
#03 Yoda#04 Super Battle Droid
#05 Chewbacca
#07 R2-D2
#17 Battle Droid
#18 C-3PO - eyes look funny to me
#23: Royal Guard (Senate Security) I & II - Haven't seen the red one, but wasn't overly impressed with the cloth on the blue
#24 Mon Mothma
#26 Yoda Spinning Attack
#27 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Kick)
#36 Exploding Grievous
#40 Mas Amedda
#44 Destroyer Droid

Deluxe Figures
Anakin Skywalker to Vader (Series 1)
Emperor Palpatine (Series 1)
Obi-Wan/Super Battle Droid (Series 1)
Vulture Droid (Series 2)
Stass Allie on BARC (Series 3)
Spider Droid (Series 3)
Crab Droid (Series 3) -
Clone 3 Pack (Series 3) - Haven't seen them, but will likely pass on them.

Vehicles - All Sizes
Regular and TRU exclusive Anakin's Jedi Starfighter.
Obi's Jedi Starfighter
Droid Tri-Fighter
Grievous' Wheelbike - Tempted at times, have passed thus far.
Republic Gunship - Have 1, Don't Need/Have Room For Another.

Misc.
Passed on all Battle Arenas and the Mustafar Playset.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: cataclizm1 on July 28, 2005, 08:32 PM
I've passed on all the figures that i didn't find "cool looking" enough..also if a figure had no character development or lines in the movies, I generally pass....which are:
Super battle droid
Grievous body guard
Mace
Dooku (but now I want him..go figure..hopefully I get the sith evo set)
Supreme chancellor with cuffs
Bail
'Plo
Battle droid
Padme
Agen
Shaak
Kit
Mon mothma
Tarful
MJ yoda
Jedi kick obi
ki-adi
Saesee
Luminara
Aaya
Vader's droid
Polis
Mas amedda
Ask akk
Meena
R2-d2 elec
Antilles
Zett
Utap warr.
Must sentry.

I either have or WANT all the other basics I didn't list. :).

The only deluxes I wanted are anakin to vader, Jet pack clone, operating table.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2005, 08:43 PM
Hmmm... what have I passed on?  Only the stupid Spinning Yoda, the Super Battle Droid and the deluxe Spider droid and deluxe Obi Wan/Super Battle Droid I think.

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: SpudTrooper on July 29, 2005, 12:23 AM
i passed on most of the deluxes. ive only gotten the Operation Vader , Stass, and Clone Jet pack.

for vehicles, i didnt get Tri Fighter, and Grevious Wheelbike
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gatillo on July 29, 2005, 09:28 AM
From the newer waves I passed on the Tarkin Wave, Antilles and Zett. 
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 12:11 PM
You passed on the Tarkin wave?  Do you now like the Ask Aak figure?  I like it a lot, I think it's one of the best figures this year.  Great for customs too...

 :P
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gatillo on July 29, 2005, 02:01 PM
To be honest I have never seen it.  And because of it I decided not to actively search for it or I may end up getting an ulcer.

However, I have said it many times, aliens and droids are my favorite figures, even a crappy alien can lead to customizing galore.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gregorbian on July 29, 2005, 03:21 PM
Of the 45+ figures, I passed on Ask Ack and Meena Tills, although I had intended on picking them up later (stupid me ::)). 
After getting Antilles (and being pretty disappointed), I noticed that Bail Organa is a huge figure.  I know Jimmy Smits is tall, but he's a full head and a half taller than all of the other "human" figures.  What's going on?  I wanted to do a head swap with Antilles but Bail's head is about 1.5 times larger  ???
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gatillo on July 29, 2005, 03:38 PM
Even though sometimes overlooked, Bail Organa is a big player in the SW universe.  Maybe thats why ;D
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Gregorbian on July 29, 2005, 03:40 PM
Even though sometimes overlooked, Bail Organa is a big player in the SW universe.  Maybe thats why ;D

Haha, that's gotta be the reason  ;)
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Paul on August 7, 2005, 08:12 PM
OK an update on what I will be passing on....

It looks like almost 50% of the Final 12....

Anything Hologram, Anything Seperatist Leader, Anything Senatorial...

I'll get one each of the Wookies, and some clones.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: TheBlackDog on August 7, 2005, 08:46 PM
___ III-56 - Mustafar Sentry PASS

Collection 1, Part of Final 12

___ III-57 - Commander Bly (III-33 yellow repaint) BUY
___ III-58 - Wookiee Commando (Snk Prev tan repaint) [/color] PASS
___ III-59 - Commander Gree (III-41 green repaint) BUY___ III-60 - Grievous' Bodyguard (III-8 white repaint) MAYBE
___ III-61 - Passel Argente (SAGA repaint) PASS
___ III-62 - Cat Miin - Shu Mai’s Aide (SAGA repaint) PASS___ III-63 - Nemoidian Commander (#42 silver repaint) PASS

Collection 2, Part of Final 12

___ III-64 - R4-P7 (Sneak Preview Droid red repaint) BUY
___ III-65 - Tactical Ops Trooper (III-41 blue repaint) BUY 3
___ III-66 - Plo Koon Holographic (III-16 "repeat") PASS
___ III-67 - Aayla Secura Holographic (III-32 "repeat") PASS
___ III-68 - Wookiee Heavy Gunner (III-43 grey repaint) PASS



That is what I am buying and passing on. I also want the clone evolutions with the yellow shoulder and the Jedi Temple Attack  .  . . still thinking on the last one.
Title: Re: Any ROTS figures you will pass on?
Post by: Ook on August 7, 2005, 09:28 PM
Since the Tarkin wave, I've so far passed on:

Tarkin
Try-Me R2
Antilles
Tank Driver
Clone pilot black
Sith Evolution
Bly, maybe
Miin
R4-P17, maybe
All holos
Target Mustafar Ani/Obi
Stealth trooper
Battle sets, or whatever they're called

Not sure if I've missed anything.