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Title: Series 2
Post by: chuckles on June 11, 2003, 08:31 PM
I read somewhere that series 2 will also include Greedo and a Tusken Raider. Anyone else hear about this? They even had pics at SSG but you have to be registered there to see the bigger pics of them.  ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 11, 2003, 10:38 PM
Yes, Series 2 is also going to have Greedo and the Tusken Raider! :) They both look absolutely awesome as well
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 11, 2003, 11:02 PM
Care to divulge where you saw these Adam?!   :-*  Was it over at SSG also?

One thing that I'm really excited about with this Kubrick line is their obvious focus on the Original Trilogy.  It's also interesting to see them place all their focus from the first 3 waves on ANH figures and the Bounty Hunters.  Very cool.  I wouldn't care in the slightest if they never touched on the Prequel characters myself...   ;)

Nevermind, I found that tiny little thumbnail over there.  Interesting how they've got that whole members only policy of viewing images.  One more example of how they don't like to play well with others...   :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 11, 2003, 11:19 PM
I also like the vintage focus to the kubrick line.  greedo? sweeeet.  I like the carded ones and I might try and get one of the carded fetts to go with my vintage fett collection, depending on the price, but prolly pass on finding and shelling out for the rest since I primarily tear them open anyway.  either way, nostalgia factor with these guys is very high. kind of started once I saw that early bird set which is just too cool.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 11, 2003, 11:49 PM
lol I was just thinking, "Man, I gotta join this crappy site to see the pictures?!" BLEH! But yes, those are where I saw the pics

JD - You'd keep the Fett carded right? Just making sure you know its the same as the chase figure you can get in the normal lines.

Luckily, there are only two carded figures (at least so far). I hope there is some way to get these fairly easily, but I fear the only way to get them will be to shell out booku bucks
Title: Series 2
Post by: Jango Fettish on June 12, 2003, 12:34 AM
YGM, Adam. Mailed you from my new address.  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 12, 2003, 12:45 AM
Ah, so it is a series of 6 again.  

Dale? ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 12, 2003, 08:37 AM
Ah, so it is a series of 6 again.  

Dale? ;D

You rang!    ;D   8)
Keeping my out out for them.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 12:12 AM
I finally got around to opening my Kubrick Bounty Hunter set, and I unbelievably managed to score a 1 in 96 miracle and got the "vintage" Boba Fett variant!!!  :o  I'm in total shock right now!  This is a HUGE score, since I was planning on trying to get all 3 of the Kubrick Fetts, the standard version, AND the 2 VHTF variants.  So I totally lucked out and got one of the variants right off the bat!  This is just one of those beautiful collecting moments that I'll always remember...

When I first opened it, I immediately recognized it as the "vintage" variant with one red and one yellow wrist gauntlet, but then I managed to convince myself that I must have gotten all mixed up as to which were the variants, so I had to go and look at my old news post (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1051659890,68812,) on the main page here at JediDefender to double check, and indeed I was right - I had the variant "vintage" version!   8)

To be honest though, I wish it was the ROTJ variant instead, since I was wanting to try to get this vintage version carded, from the recent Medicom Toy Exhibit.  Oh well...  Guess I'll be happy with what I got!   :D  Two Kubrick Fetts to go now...

Here's a shot of the one that I got (someone else's picture):

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/4-03/KubrickFett3.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 12:42 AM
What's totally bizarre about my score, is that I was absolutely 100% convinced that my Boba Fett Kubrick box had been opened and resealed, since there seemed to be some glue coming out of the side of one of the bottom flaps and it was a little loose.  I actually went so far as to call ActionFigureXpress today and b!tch and moan that there was something unethical going on there, and someone had already checked my box to make sure it wasn't the variant, or to swap the variant out if it was indeed in there.

Little did I know, that inside the box, the figures are still vacu-sealed in a non-see through silver bag, which would be totally obvious if it had been tampered with (and obviously once I got in there I realized it wasn't).  So I was relieved just to know that my package was legit.

But get this, the ActionFigureXpress customer service guy I spoke to said I could return it and they'd send me a new one if I was that unhappy about it - and I ALMOST DID!   :o  But I decided I didn't want to pay the $5 to ship it back to them, and told the guy that it was highly doubtful that I would've got one of the two variants anyways, so I'd just hang on to it, despite my anger over thinking it had been opened, inspected, and resealed.  Of course now I owe that customer service rep a serious apology for being so upset with him and his company...   :-[  And I was completely wrong the entire time...   :-\

Who'da thunk it...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 13, 2003, 01:14 AM
A couple of the boxes in my case of Kubricks were also unglued on the bottom, but the figures weren't tampered with...

Being the gambling man that I am, I ordered five more Fetts, in hopes of getting one or both of the variants ;) lol

Fettish, your Fett should be in the mail soon! Just need to find a box! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 05:06 AM
Might want to check out JediDefender's main news page for a much bigger shot of this here beauty, especially those 2 new ones on the end!   ;)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineupsm.jpg)
I'm really digging this Series 2 wave a lot more now with the inclusion of that excellent Greedo and Tusken Raider!  Anyone care to place bets on whether the Sandtrooper's going to have the "secret" chase figures in this series?  I'm betting on black and white shoulder pauldron variants for the Sandtrooper, akin to the 3 different Boba Fetts we got in the prior series.  Hopefully I'm wrong though, 'cause I really don't want this line to continue on with these VHTF variants that will cost an arm and a leg to acquire for all of us Kubrick completists!   :-\

I love how Medicom appears to be slowly working it's way through the characters from the beginning of ANH right now.  I'm guessing they threw the Bounty Hunter set out there initially just to get the line off to a great start (excellent idea).  Gotta wonder where the hell Vader is though...  Most assuredly in Series 3, I'd imagine.  Maybe an all Imperial set, with Vader, Stormtrooper, Tarkin, Death Star Gunner, Tie Pilot, and... Death Star Trooper (they seem to come in sets of 6)?  How sweet would that be?!?   8)  Of course, that would leave poor C-3PO sitting out in the cold all by his lonesome...

So who else from ANH would be left to make after that?  A Jawa, R5-D4, various Cantina aliens, Luke and Han Stormies, RFT, X-Wing Pilot Luke (maybe Wedge/Biggs), Owen/Beru (though the background humans would be boring)...  I'd love it if they just went movie by movie - that way I could for once get all my OT collecting done before the less than desirable Prequel characters hit the market!  :D

My actual guess on Series 3:  Darth Vader, C-3PO, Jawa, R5-D4, X-Wing Luke, and a Stormtrooper.  You heard it here first!   :-*  But hopefully they'll go even slower than that, and hit more of the background characters as they work their way through ANH...  Loving this line whoever they put out next though!  Now if we could just get these damned things sold somewhere other than just in Asia, we'd be in business!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Darth Broem on June 13, 2003, 10:42 AM
Okay, I have seen these things before in the past.  What is the story with these?  Are these actually released to the general public in Japan?  Are they customs?  What?  I am ignorant American that does not know :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 11:08 AM
Okay, I have seen these things before in the past.  What is the story with these?  Are these actually released to the general public in Japan?  Are they customs?  What?  I am ignorant American that does not know :)

Hey Brian, these are officially licensed figures for one of Japan's top toy company's - Medicom.  They're available primarily in Japan, as well as a little in Hong Kong.  But nothing much other than that except for eBay and a few online e-tailers.  Seems that they'll generally set you back about $7-$10 each, based on most prices I've seen around the net.  But they're definitely not available anywhere here in the states...  :(

Fun little fellas they are...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:49 PM
dang Matt, nice score on that.  Glad to see a collector get one for a reasonable price.  

Quote
I love how Medicom appears to be slowly working it's way through the characters from the beginning of ANH right now.  I'm guessing they threw the Bounty Hunter set out there initially just to get the line off to a great start (excellent idea).  Gotta wonder where the hell Vader is though...  Most assuredly in Series 3, I'd imagine.  Maybe an all Imperial set, with Vader, Stormtrooper, Tarkin, Death Star Gunner, Tie Pilot, and... Death Star Trooper (they seem to come in sets of 6)?  How sweet would that be?!?    Of course, that would leave poor C-3PO sitting out in the cold all by his lonesome...

I'd love that imperial set.  Man, that would be awesome.  

I don't agree with your picks for the next series (3) though.  Vader, C3PO, Jawa and Stormtrooper are good bets, but I wonder if they'll make the Stormie right after the Sandie.  I don't see R5D4 being released that soon, if at all.  the Luke X-wing is good, especially for those of us that missed out on the early bird set so we can have a Luke.  I'm going to take your five but put the Emperor in before an R5.  They haven't gone strictly ANH since they did the bounty hunters so soon (brilliant marketing strategy) so I think he or Yoda are natural pics for the next set.  That said, the Luke may get turfed too.  Lando?  

How about this:
Series 3: Vader, C3PO, Jawa, Yoda, Emperor Palpatine, Luke X-wing.  

though that Aliens set has me wondering about a Jabba... :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 14, 2003, 03:16 AM
congrats matt! awesome score! man, 1 in 96, how sweet is that feeling when you pop it open and see it.  and yah, wookie, I'd keep it carded, just for the shelf with all my other carded fett stuff.

the alien line looks sweet. the face hugger is too funny. if they do colonial marines from aliens, you're gonna hear me squealing like a little girl.

anybody here pick up the tron sets?  keep watching them on ebay.

man I'm telling you these things are plastic crack.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 14, 2003, 11:25 AM
Talked to a fella in Singapore, who received the carded Fett as a gift from a friend in Tokyo. He said he's trying to get another to sell on eBay, but they've been selling in Tokyo for $200-$300 American. I dont know what's worse, how high the price is, or that Im sitting here thinking "Hmmmmm, I might pay that"
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 14, 2003, 11:57 AM
$200. to $300. for it is nuts IMHO. Would you really pay that much for it? Thats like paying $200. plus for a Silver Darth Vader.
As I expected if they showed up on eBay, that they would catch a high price. Yes there are going to be bidding wars over it, is it really worth it?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Boba Binks on June 14, 2003, 02:57 PM
I have the bootleg Kubricks from a few years ago. I would collec the official Kubricks but it just cost to much. If I can't get them all, I do not want to start and end up having holes in my collection.


Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 14, 2003, 03:45 PM
To be honest though, I wish it was the ROTJ variant instead, since I was wanting to try to get this vintage version carded, from the recent Medicom Toy Exhibit.  Oh well...  Guess I'll be happy with what I got!  

Matt, I'll trade you my regular Fett for your variant Fett.   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: CyberScout on June 14, 2003, 04:12 PM
I'm late to the party but I just found this thread.Here I was thinking nobody liked these bad boys.The carded Kubricks are awesome!!

I'm jumping on the bandwagon with you guys and to start off my collection I just picked up the bootleg scout.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134935915&category=2474 (ftp://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134935915&category=2474)

A thing of beauty I tell ya. ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 14, 2003, 04:42 PM
A thing of beauty I tell ya. ;D

It sure is. Very nice & a good way to start them off.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 14, 2003, 04:44 PM
Hopefully Kubrick will make a Scout Trooper down the road. The bootlegs look decent, but I think Ill just stick to the official ones
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 14, 2003, 08:22 PM
Hopefully Kubrick will make a Scout Trooper down the road.

Now THAT would be awesome!  I'm sure they'll do that though, because this line of Kubrick figures are selling nicely.
Title: Series 2
Post by: CyberScout on June 14, 2003, 09:02 PM
Bring em on! The more scouts the merrier!!!

(http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-035.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Jango Fettish on June 14, 2003, 11:45 PM
Adam, haven;t heard back from you Re: the Kubrick Boba?  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 15, 2003, 12:06 AM
Hi Everyone. Im new to the boards and was refered here by one of the members.  I live in Japan and have been collecting Kubricks for about a year now.

I think Medicom may have made a mistake in the quantities of of each figure that they allocated to each box of the Star Wars Bounty Hunters. As it stands there are 4 Bobas, 3 IG-88s, 2 Bossks, and 1 each of Dengar, 4-Lom and Zuckuss. They can all be individually bought in toy shops in Japan, however it is almost impossible to find the individuals of Dengar, 4-Lom and Zuckuss.

I think in the future, these 3 might go for a premium so get them while you can. Boba, IG-88 and Bossk are a dime a dozen.  This is only a hunch mind you.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 15, 2003, 12:08 AM
Adam, haven;t heard back from you Re: the Kubrick Boba?  :-\

Sorry about that! He should be in the mail early this week ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 15, 2003, 12:11 AM
Hi Everyone. Im new to the boards and was refered here by one of the members.  I live in Japan and have been collecting Kubricks for about a year now.

I think Medicom may have made a mistake in the quantities of of each figure that they allocated to each box of the Star Wars Bounty Hunters. As it stands there are 4 Bobas, 3 IG-88s, 2 Bossks, and 1 each of Dengar, 4-Lom and Zuckuss. They can all be individually bought in toy shops in Japan, however it is almost impossible to find the individuals of Dengar, 4-Lom and Zuckuss.

I think in the future, these 3 might go for a premium so get them while you can. Boba, IG-88 and Bossk are a dime a dozen.  This is only a hunch mind you.

Welcome to the board! :) Nice Screen Name ;)

It would be nice if they changed the allocation of the figures to two each. I ordered a case, and thought it would be nice to have one opened and one sealed set.

Do you know anything about the carded Boba Fett and Luke Kubrick figures? Are they a really hot item in Japan right now? Like I said above, I talked to a collector in Hong Kong and he told me that a friend of his in Japan has been seeing these go for $200-$300 American. I, along with a lot of other collectors, would love to get my hands on these, but there havent been a lot of details available, concerning exactly how they were distributed, how many were made, etc
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 15, 2003, 09:17 AM
Yes the Boba Fett carded figures are very hot and yes they are  going for $200-$300 on Yahoo! Japan as we speak. I dont think Ill be buying any.  They are a bit out of my price range.  

As for the Carded Luke Figure, they haven't appeared on the second hand market yet, but Ill be sure to let you know if they do.

The hot  Kubrick item in Japan at the moment are Back to the Future, Sesame Street aqnd of course, Star Wars.
Sorry for not introducing myself to the newbie section; Im off there now to do it.

Im sorry I didnt introduce myself on the Newbie Secion. Im going there to do it now.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 02:26 PM
I know somebody that's happy ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 16, 2003, 02:49 PM
I know somebody that's happy ;D

You got that right my friend.  ;)
Today I finally received Brent's & my order on the Bounty Hunter Kubricks. To my very surprise, both cases were sealed. That gamble paid off. Out of the 8 Fett's we got, I only opened 6. The other 2 are sealed & Brent will have the honors to open them.  ;)

Here are the results:

Both Case assortment were bang on.

1.) BOBA FETT x 4
2.) IG-88 x 3
3.) BOSSK x 2
4.) DENGAR x 1
5.) 4-LOM x 1
6.) ZUCKUSS x 1

Out of 6 Fett's opened:  5 ESB Normal.  1 ROTJ Secret.  

Behold Matt   ;D   :P   :-*

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/ROTJ%20Fett%20Secret%201.jpg)

Very happy with the results.  8)  When Brent gets his case, I wish him the best of luck to grab a Variant.  ;)  



Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 03:07 PM
 ;D

Now all I need to do is get the other (same as Matt) and run around shouting neener neener neener.  With the demise of the Ducks and the Lakers, that would pretty much make my summer ;) :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 16, 2003, 03:17 PM
;D

Now all I need to do is get the other (same as Matt) and run around shouting neener neener neener.  With the demise of the Ducks and the Lakers, that would pretty much make my summer ;) :-*

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/ROFLOL.jpg)  (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/rofl.gif)

Good one!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 04:07 PM
Sweet score Dale!   8)  You gonna go after the other variant now?  Geez, I'm starting to wonder if these variants are really packed in at 1:96 each (I guess 2:96 between the two of them), since between you and I, we're at 2:7!  Not bad at all!  Good luck to Brent too, maybe he can make it 3 for 3!  Actually 3 for 4 if you include Scott...  Where the hell is he BTW?!?   :'(

Now all I need to do is get the other (same as Matt) and run around shouting neener neener neener.  With the demise of the Ducks and the Lakers, that would pretty much make my summer ;) :-*

Not sure what the neener neener neener was in reference to B.  If it's the Lakers/Ducks, that's cool - I've got it coming!   ;)  But if it's about the Fett variant I lucked out on, well that wasn't my intent at all to brag about it here.  I was just super excited that I scored one and wanted to share my elation with my fellow Kubrick collecting buddies!  If not you guys, I'm just stuck with Patty.  Mind you she was quite excited about it as well, but it's just not the same...  I'd be stoked if you got one (or both) of the variants too Brent!  Though if you got both, I'd likely be very jealous as well!   :P  So if you took that as me bragging, sorry.  That's not at all how I meant it.   :-\  I think I'll just shut up now, and go sit in the corner and sulk...   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 04:29 PM
Oh man, I almost feel bad.  Not quite though :P

Nah you should brag if you have one.  I'm just messing with you since you stayed out of the chat this weekend.  I was missing my fix ;D

No sulking allowed there big fella.  If you do that I'll have to dig around to find Grumpy Ewok.  I gotta bug somebody.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 04:57 PM
Oh man, I almost feel bad.  Not quite though :P

...No sulking allowed there big fella... I gotta bug somebody.

Too late to play nice now Brent.  I'm still balling hysterically...   :'(  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 05:04 PM
Well, my work here is done 8) :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 05:06 PM
Would someone please bring me a tissue...?   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 16, 2003, 08:35 PM
Im still waiting for my buncha-Fetts to arrive, God I hope I get at least one of the variants   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 09:06 PM
Im still waiting for my buncha-Fetts to arrive, God I hope I get at least one of the variants   :-\

If you do score a variant Adam, ya' better NOT come in and tell us here, or Brent will jump down your throat in another jealous fit of rage, as you dance around yelling neener, neener, neener!   :-X   ;)  But don't you worry, I've got plenty of extra kleenex if he hurts your feelings, and makes you cry too...  I also have a super absorbent baggy sweater that works well for the corresponding runny nose that goes along with it...   8)

BTW, how many Fetts in total did you order again...?
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 16, 2003, 10:11 PM
I ordered five more (not counter boxes, just single Fetts). Starting to think I should have just went the extra mile and bought an entire case of four counter boxes.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 17, 2003, 12:38 AM
Im still waiting for my buncha-Fetts to arrive, God I hope I get at least one of the variants   :-\

If you do score a variant Adam, ya' better NOT come in and tell us here, or Brent will jump down your throat in another jealous fit of rage, as you dance around yelling neener, neener, neener!   :-X   ;)  But don't you worry, I've got plenty of extra kleenex if he hurts your feelings, and makes you cry too...  I also have a super absorbent baggy sweater that works well for the corresponding runny nose that goes along with it...   8)

BTW, how many Fetts in total did you order again...?

I would never do that to Adam.  I like Adam.  He's a nice guy, not all bulky and blocky or nothin' like that :-* ;) ;D :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2003, 09:48 AM
And re:Fett, I really don't care too much what I got, I wish I would have got unopened boxes but oh well.  I do hope Brent gets the one Matt doesn't have though :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 17, 2003, 07:48 PM
I recon' you guys are going to kick my butt and run me off the board for this, but here goes....

Got my five Boba Fetts that I ordered from Kid Robot today! And......... (drumroll) I got two, yes two, of the Secret "Prototype/Vintage Style" chase Bobas! :) Now, I could sell the other one and use the money and buy the ROTJ version and maybe have some cash left over (its the more rare of the two right?), or I could just hold out and trade for a Jedi version.

Anyone here have an extra ROTJ version?

You should have seen how excited I got! Only second to Charlie Bucket after finding the golden ticket. "Yes I got the proto Boba!...."
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 17, 2003, 08:12 PM
Got my five Boba Fetts that I ordered from Kid Robot today! And......... (drumroll) I got two, yes two, of the Secret "Prototype/Vintage Style" chase Bobas! :)

Damn Adam, that's awesome!   :o  I'm really starting to wonder if this Vintage version is really 1:96 as originally reported...  I did see something in this eBay auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134182920&category=751&rd=1) for a Fett variant, where a seller states the ROTJ version was only available in Hong Kong (thus making it a little rarer), whereas the Vintage version was available in both Hong Kong and Japan.  No idea if he's right or not, but that's what he says there...  Of course, I see you're already familiar with this auction, eh Adam?   ;)  Looks like you're gonna have to double your bid there to snag this elusive little VHTF fella!   :'(

But if I were you Adam, I'd definitely try to trade one of your two Vintage variants for the ROTJ version for sure (assuming you're trying to keep a complete collection, which knowing you, you probably are).  And if you can't swing a trade, just sell it in the boards or on eBay for it's market value, and put that cash towards the ROTJ version (effectively the same thing, with a slight twist).  Cool deal though!  Congrats!

Hopefully Brent doesn't come swooping on in here now and tear you a new one too for being so bragadocious about your variant scores!   ;D   :-*  Good luck with that ROTJ one...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2003, 10:17 PM
Thats Awesome Adam. 2 variants in a lot of 5.  8)
Seems we at JD are doing good. Now if I can only get my hands on the extra one you have.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 17, 2003, 10:22 PM
Thats Awesome Adam. 2 variants in a lot of 5.  8)
Seems we at JD are doing good. Now if I can only get my hands on the extra one you have.  ;)

Ill gladly trade if you can hook me up with a Jedi Fett!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2003, 10:40 PM
Thats Awesome Adam. 2 variants in a lot of 5.  8)
Seems we at JD are doing good. Now if I can only get my hands on the extra one you have.  ;)

Ill gladly trade if you can hook me up with a Jedi Fett!  ;D

Seems I'm going to have to take a normal Fett & repaint it & modify the gun to get it.   ;D   J/K.

Heres one on eBay.  ROTJ Boba Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3135488516&category=751)

Now I hooked you up to one.  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 17, 2003, 11:13 PM
Matt, darling :-* crawl back in the corner and have another sniffle, willya ;)

Good on ya Adam.  I'll take it as a good sign that the two sealed ones Dale is sending me will have one of the variants in them.  

Lakers suck.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 17, 2003, 11:24 PM
Good on ya Adam.  I'll take it as a good sign that the two sealed ones Dale is sending me will have one of the variants in them.

Just double check those silver vacu-sealed bags the figures come in to make sure Dale didn't already give 'em the once over, reseal them, and fire 'em off to you Brent!   ;D

Lakers suck.

Back in my corner...   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2003, 08:01 AM
Ok, here's the dillio -

Each chase figure is packed at the same ratio (1:48), but the Return of the Jedi version is available only in the Hong Kong shipments. Not sure if the proto version is exclusive to Japan, I dont think it is. Any figure with "Tomy" on the front of the box is from Japan. Im getting the name of the Hong Kong distributor right now, and Ill confirm all this other info as well. Technically that makes Jedi Fett slightly more limited, due to the smaller market.

Ill get confirmation on all this, and some more information today! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 18, 2003, 09:33 AM
All the boxes I got have the Tomy sticker on them. Take a look at this auction that ended. Its mentioned that the ROTJ variant is from Honk Kong.

ROTJ Boba Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134182920&category=751)

So it sounds like I got the major rare one.  :o  ;D  8)  :-*

This version is packed in a ratio of 1/96.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2003, 01:55 PM
Yup, I misunderstood what I read in a recent email from a fella in Hong Kong, so disregard above comments! :)

However, each series of Kubricks is definately going to have Chase Figures, I guess they are a big selling point.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2003, 08:51 PM
So, who wants Star Wars Kubrick vehicles and accessories? I was checking out the cool Special Forces sets over at www.medicomtoy.co.jp, and they have an absolutely awesome truck for the set:

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2002_10/images/02-10t-03p01b.jpg)

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2002_10/images/02-10t-03p02b.jpg)

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2002_10/images/02-10t-03p03b.jpg)

They could do all sorts of crazy cool stuff with Star Wars. I wouldnt want to see vehicles and accessories take the main stage, but if they just put out a couple of supporting vehicles, and small environmental accessories, that would be really cool!

Obviously, you need the quintessential XWing and TIE Fighter. Landspeeder would be cool, or mini Cantina theme pieces. I'd rather see the vehicles stay small and close to scale, and just a few.

Definately glad you guys got me hooked on these!

So how many of you are using your Early Bird sets to actually display your figures and everything? Did you cut the cards off, or leave them? If they werent so bloody expensive, I'd buy a second set in a heartbeat, for displaying.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 20, 2003, 03:46 AM
That truck was part of the Special Forces series. I think they are up to series 6 now. It was a limited edition mail order only van, and is only available on the secondhand market now. I dont see them very often for sale.

I love the idea of the Kubrick Star Wars vehicles. Fingers crossed.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 20, 2003, 07:04 AM
However, each series of Kubricks is definately going to have Chase Figures, I guess they are a big selling point.

Damn.  Are you totally sure about this Adam?  Did the Hong Kong guy say that's pretty much standard in the Kubrick lines?  If so, this is a killer to an avid completist like me (and you).  Even at just 2 secret chase figures per each assortment packed in at 1:96 each, you're probably looking at a good $50 for each one based on what we've seen of the Fett's, so tack on another C-note for each wave, which already runs us about $70 each.  Oy.  Head hurting.   :-\  Expensive line to collect...  Maybe I'm gonna have to rethink that Code 3 line (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=1069) after all...   :'(

So, anyone want to bet against the black and white (or grey) pauldroned Sandtroopers that I predicted earlier?!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 22, 2003, 03:27 AM
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet but I about fell out of my chair.  

crazy insane carded fett auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136174534&category=36553)

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2003, 09:37 AM
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet but I about fell out of my chair.  

crazy insane carded fett auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136174534&category=36553)



Well one showed up on eBay & there it went.  :o  Thats a very high price for one. If more show up, guaranteed they will go for more. Will be interesting to see what will happen when the Luke gets put up on the auction block.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 22, 2003, 11:56 AM
Whew! Ouch is all I have to say ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 23, 2003, 12:24 AM
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet but I about fell out of my chair.  

crazy insane carded fett auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136174534&category=36553)

Woah.  Thanks for the heads up MM!  I think this is the first carded one that's hit eBay, and from our good friend "amidala-anakin", no less!  Guess this answers the question of what these things might wind up going for if they ever found their way out to the public.   :-\  I was guessing they'd be in the $200 range, possible as high as $300ish, but $500 is a little surprising!  But since this one was BIN'ed, it's still hard to determine the overall market value, since this was just one (potentially crazy) individual who snatched it up immediately.  Should be interesting to see what some of the future ones wind up going for...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 23, 2003, 01:22 PM
I still want one, and would be willing to fork out lots of cash, but thats a bit steep. Wonder how much Luke would go for; I'd guess substantially less.

I just won the ROTJ Styled Chase Fett on eBay :) My chase collection is now complete, well, will be complete as soon as it arrives that is.

Im also selling my Prototype Styled Fett, in hope of paying for the ROTJ styled Fett I just bought. It's on eBay, my seller ID is BigDumbWookiee if you're interested, but I wont link to it here. Starts at $.01 and no reserve, or BIN it for $75.00 and get a free fig and shipping.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2003, 01:30 PM
Hey congrats Adam. Glad you got one. I had that auction on my watch list. You will like it.  8)
So should I bid the opener on that Kubrick?  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 23, 2003, 05:59 PM
I hate eBay, well moreso PayPal. They pulled my auction (which has been promptly relisted). PayPal charges a fee for credit card payments, yet I am not able to charge to make up for their payments. BUT, I can increase the price, and offer a discount to use different forms of payment.

What really ticks me off is that they completely pull the auction, and say you can edit it, but you cant, because its been removed. So, I have to go back and redo everything.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 23, 2003, 06:32 PM
I hate eBay, well moreso PayPal. They pulled my auction (which has been promptly relisted). PayPal charges a fee for credit card payments, yet I am not able to charge to make up for their payments. BUT, I can increase the price, and offer a discount to use different forms of payment.

You mean eBay pulled your auction because you were stating that the buyer had to pay the additional Paypal fees if they used a credit card to pay?  Sounds like that's what you're getting at anyways...  Yeah, I heard that eBay had disallowed doing exactly that not too long ago.  Kinda blows, but I guess that's what they consider to be the price for doing business...  That, or their forbidding the practice so it doesn't discourage folks from using their other company - Paypal.   :-\

Still not sure how you could alter the price however, unless you stick a reserve on it, or increase the opening bid.  But, though it might sound a little unethical, you could charge "inflated shipping" to cover the credit card cost, I suppose - maybe a couple bucks or so.  That wouldn't look too terribly out of the ordinary, and judging by some of the outrageous shipping charges I've seen on eBay, that's exactly what some people are doing...

Quote
I take PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Absolutely NO Personal Checks, and absolutely NO Credit Card payments through PayPal. I will accept only PayPal Balance Transfers. Any attempt to pay in a different form will immediately be turned down, and I will leave negative feedback. Absolutely no exceptions.

Hell yeah!  There ya' go Adam...  You tell 'em!   8)  What's the credit card percentage fee on Paypal nowadays anyways?  2-3%?  I never accept the credit card payments from folks in the forums when I hook 'em up with stuff either.  No one's takin' a slice of my damned pie!   >:(  Good luck with your auction Adam, I'll be watching it...   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 23, 2003, 08:16 PM
Its something like 2.9% up to a certain dollar amount, and $.30 per hundred dollars.

But yep, Im just not going to take credit cards any more! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 24, 2003, 04:22 AM
anyone know some good online sites for buying kubricks, other than ebay or kidrobot or ningyoushi's? has anyone ever used very good things? just wondering. thanks.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 24, 2003, 09:18 AM
I bought the Bounty Hunters cases from HLJ.  
HobbyLink Japan (http://www.hlj.com/index.html)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2003, 10:04 AM
I guess I'll second the HLJ store but have never bought from them
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 24, 2003, 10:07 AM
I dont think HLJ has them in stock any more.

You can probably get the lowest prices on eBay, all the online stores are going to have a lot more costs wrapped up in selling the figures, so they naturally are going to charge a bit more
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 24, 2003, 02:43 PM
yah, I've already got all my sw kubricks, just looking for a selection of other ones.  thanks for the links!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 24, 2003, 03:02 PM
oh and...

carded luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136485740&category=751)

any predictions?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2003, 03:05 PM
$250...I bid so nobody else better or I'm screwed :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 24, 2003, 04:26 PM
Hope youre able to snag it OCB! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 24, 2003, 04:28 PM
I have a feeling there might be a lot of these, it looks like they were just made available today, and will be availble for a whole month at an Art of Star Wars exhibit.

Dangit, wheres my Kubrick from when they came to the Children's Museum in Indy?!?!?! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr  >:(

hehehe.......  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 24, 2003, 04:57 PM
$250...I bid so nobody else better or I'm screwed :-*

Just dropped $251 on it.  Thanks for the head's-up though Scott!   ;)   I'm sure another one will come along for you...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2003, 05:03 PM
no, no, I bid $15 and I'm guessing its going to $250
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 24, 2003, 05:06 PM
If someone else outbids you, Im jumping all over it ;)

Dangit, and I was just getting ready to come over here and say that I bid $250.01
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 24, 2003, 05:33 PM
no, no, I bid $15 and I'm guessing its going to $250

Geez...  Well why didn't you say so the first time!   ::)  You gonna loan me some money to help cover the $251 bid you just goaded me into Scott?!?  I've gotta start paying for a house real soon, ya' know...   :-\  God, the nerve of some people around here...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2003, 05:42 PM
Bwaaa haa haa :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 24, 2003, 06:51 PM
This seller has both Boba & Luke

Kubrick Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136511734&category=348)
Kubrick Boba (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=348&item=3136511939)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 24, 2003, 06:59 PM
This seller has both Boba & Luke

Kubrick Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136511734&category=348)
Kubrick Boba (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=348&item=3136511939)

Wow!  So for only $850, we can BIN them both...  Excellent!   ::)   :-\  And from a seller with 11 negatives and 11 neutrals, no less!   8)

But I have a question, are there two different cardbacks on the Luke now?  One from the Medicom Toy Exhibition, and a different one now from the Art of Star Wars exhibit?  'Cause he was initially released during that first show, I thought...  Or was it just the Boba, but the upcoming carded Luke was initially shown to the fans there as well, but just not given away yet...?   ???  Most perplexing this new mystery is...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 24, 2003, 07:45 PM
I kind of wondered the same thing, and I would assume they were just previewing the figure for the Art of Star Wars exhibit.

Hopefully more of these will begin showing up and the price will go down, significantly ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: James D on June 25, 2003, 12:16 AM
Not sure on the different cardbacks, but am I the only one that thinks that Luke's hair here is blonde vs. brown in the early bird set? Don't have an early bird set yet so I can't confirm that. But, all the pictures of the carded ones look like he has much lighter hair. Perhaps another nod to the vintage line?  ;)
James
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 25, 2003, 12:50 AM
Not sure on the different cardbacks, but am I the only one that thinks that Luke's hair here is blonde vs. brown in the early bird set? Don't have an early bird set yet so I can't confirm that. But, all the pictures of the carded ones look like he has much lighter hair. Perhaps another nod to the vintage line?  ;)
James

Eegads James!  You appear to be 100% correct with that observation!   :o  Looks like the new carded shots have "yellow" hair on Luke, whereas the Early Bird sets have brown hair.  Oh dear...   :'(  Check out the comparison:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/kubricks/images/thumbs/luke1.jpg) (http://www.geocities.co.jp/Hollywood-Cinema/9648/photo/0306/P624starwars01.jpg) (http://www.whywebshop.com/Luke-KubrickCarded.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: James D on June 25, 2003, 01:42 AM
UGh :-\ Like we need more variations. Funny thing is I asked this question, then read through the Kubrick thread over at the Simpsons site someone posted a link to, and it was mentioned over there, too. So, I guess I'm not the only one who noticed.
James
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 25, 2003, 03:31 AM
Oh bloody great. A yellow haired carded version. Never noticed that before. Nice nod to the vintage line but this may jump the prices up on eBay.

Guess I'll just have to make one myself. Way tp pricey for me.  :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 25, 2003, 08:43 AM
Someone BIN'd the Luke.   :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 25, 2003, 09:00 AM
Oh sure. I just make a post then do a quick look round & I find the seller has another carded Luke on eBay. How many does this seller have?

New Carded Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136587478&category=348)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 25, 2003, 11:55 AM
Grizzly bear Underwear at the SCS bought one Luke for $350...holy schnikey :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 25, 2003, 12:11 PM
Holy Cow!  He's one of the buyers!   Lucky... must be nice to have that kind of $$$$ to burn.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 25, 2003, 01:01 PM
Holy Cow!  He's one of the buyers!   Lucky... must be nice to have that kind of $$$$ to burn.  

It must be nice to have booku bucks at your disposal.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 26, 2003, 05:28 PM
Call me overly optimistic, but I think these are going to show up again, but without the same backs, in a public retail form. Well, Im really hoping for that anyway :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 26, 2003, 06:03 PM
Call me overly optimistic, but I think these are going to show up again, but without the same backs, in a public retail form. Well, Im really hoping for that anyway :)

Well, I actually saw something similar to these Star Wars carded Kubricks at Target... they were Star Trek figures.  It looked to be the same (or almost the same) packaging style as the Star Wars carded figures.  You might get your wish!  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 26, 2003, 06:16 PM
Im hoping! :) I could really give a crap if it came from the convention or not. I didnt go to it, so I dont feel the desire to have a piece of convention merchandise. BUT, I definately would love to have a carded one just like it! :) They could even put the rest of the sets on the backs of the cards. One picture per figure in Series 1, and a photo of the Early Bird set
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 26, 2003, 08:15 PM
Hey, is this a legitimate Kubrick/Medicom figure, or is it something cheap & crappy?  I've never seen a Darth Maul figure done like this before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136218649&category=2476
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 26, 2003, 08:19 PM
it's a bootleg.  there is also a boba fett and some sets of new hope, esb, and rotj characters (in tins), plus a han in carbonite floating around. I bought the fett one a year or so ago and it is cool just not as cool as the official medicom one (the arms of bootleg one always fall off).

biker scout (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136218607&category=2474)

han in carbonite (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136218705&category=2475)

batman (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136218509&category=2480)

fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134935846&category=2474)

anh (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134883510&category=751)

rotj (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134886257&category=751)

full set (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134935996&category=2474)

sorry for all the links...too..much...free...time
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on June 26, 2003, 08:41 PM
That last link you put there was a pretty good deal I think, especially when you get all those different figures.  Not bad I guess.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 26, 2003, 09:01 PM
Im wondering, does Medicom make any sort of generic figure stand to put your Kubrick figs on?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mandalorian Madman on June 27, 2003, 12:19 AM
I haven't seen any and I've tried about every different style stand I have to make them stand. but as it is now, bump desk, all fall over, spend 5 minutes standing them back up and putting weapons in their hands, repeat.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 27, 2003, 02:00 AM
I think I saw on the Medicom site that they were going to sell figure cases
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 27, 2003, 10:08 AM
I saw a couple of the Kubrick cases on eBay, they are pretty nice (just search for Kubrick Display), but it still seems like youd have the same problem of them constantly taking a dive.

I wonder, are the larger pegs from the Ultarama displays small enough to fit these?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 27, 2003, 10:43 AM
I think this is what Matt was talking about. I found the top picture on the Medicom site & the bottom picture on the SCS site Scott mentioned. I ahve no idea where they hid the cases on the site. I do remember seeing them on there.

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2003_05/images/03-05k-11p01.jpg)

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2002_11/images/02-11k-04p04b.jpg)

The one you are talking about on eBay, looks like the one I found doing a search for cases on google. The eBay case has 4 stairs & the one I found has 3 stairs.

4 Stairs.

(http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_10ea69bed6543d8f5f8080b10cbb72f0/i-1.JPG)

3 Stairs.

(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/OTHER/Ot_CollectCase3.jpg)

(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/OTHER/Ot_CollectCase2.jpg)

XL-Shop Dotcom (http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/pages/productDetails.asp?productId=OTHER-ACRYCASE)

I'm still looking as they woud be great displayed in cases.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 27, 2003, 10:49 PM
Yep, those are indeed the cases I was talking about Dale.  Nice find.  How much are they, and how much are those larger ones you found?  So is anyone going to go for some of these cases?  Any other good options out there?  Gonna have to start looking into this soon, as the collection continues to grow...

And hell yeah it looks like that Alien Queen is wearing high heels!  That's too freaking funny Dale!   ;D

Not sure on what the cost of the single cases are. The site is all in Japanese.
As for the larger ones, the case on eBay "3 stairs" opens at $10.99 with a Bin of $14.99.
The case with the "4 stairs" look like they retail at $7.90 but they are sold out according to the site.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 28, 2003, 06:46 AM
If you need some help translating the Medicom website, use this link to help you. It doesnt provide perfect translations, and some of its quite funny, but youll get the idea.

Babelfish (http://babel.altavista.com/)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 28, 2003, 06:21 PM
I have looked everywhere for those single figure holders. I did a complete search on the Medicom site & there not there anymore.  :(  
I even searched the net with no luck. I like those single cases as they look like they interlock when you stack them.

Maybe Medicom is sold out so they just removed them from the site. Will keep an eye out.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 28, 2003, 07:38 PM
Maybe our friend from Japan Hes No Good to Me Dead can chime in & see if they sell those single cases around there.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 28, 2003, 08:05 PM
The Japanese have been selling little toys like this for years before Kubricks were invented, so there are hundreds of different types of generic plastic cases that are all different shapes and sizes. I've also seen so stands with pegs but Im not sure if they were for Kubricks or another line.  I'll check on it next time I'm at a toy store.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 28, 2003, 08:11 PM
Much appreciated.  Thank You.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 30, 2003, 08:22 AM
I just remembered that the Evangelion sets came out with stands included, so I guess there are generic ones around.

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/evan-boba.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 30, 2003, 09:43 AM
Interesting. The bases for the Kubricks look smaller than the single cases. They do have the interlocking edges on the front & maybe on the back. Hard to tell if there is one on the sides. Still nice though.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 30, 2003, 12:32 PM
I just spoke with a rep at Kid Robot (they sell a lot of import stuff including Kubrick figures), and they said while they arent currently carring the single figure display cases, they are considering it! :) Maybe if enough of us write in to express out interest, they will consider it even more heavily ;) They are also working on getting some of the carded Fett and Skywalker figures
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 30, 2003, 12:53 PM
They are also working on getting some of the carded Fett and Skywalker figures

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forumicons/jaw-dropper.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forumicons/jaw-dropper.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forumicons/jaw-dropper.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forumicons/jaw-dropper.gif)  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/images/faintthud.gif)

Be still my aging heart!  Any idea on what they may cost?  

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forumicons/jump.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 30, 2003, 01:05 PM
Probably not cheap....

A big emphasis on trying though, I kind of have my doubts they will be able to get enough to make it worth their while to put them on their site for sale. It would still be nice though! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 30, 2003, 01:35 PM
Do, or do not. There is no try...    ;)

I'm even surprised that they can still get them. Yes they will be a high cost, but so close to home.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 2, 2003, 09:45 AM
So for you guys, how far would the prices have to drop before you try to get the carded Kubricks?

For Luke, it seems like there are a lot showing up on eBay now (6 right now that I see), so I think these will probably cap out at between $150-$200. I might consider paying that, I dont know. As for Fett, he seems to be maintaining his price so far, and there arent a lot of him showing up. I'd consider going as high as $300, but only if I had plenty of cash when it was time to purchase it. Both of those, assuming that I could get a guarantee that non limited versions would not later be released
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 2, 2003, 10:16 AM
The cheapest Luke I have seen so far was for $208.88.
Kubrick Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3137182491&category=36553)

As for Boba, there was one for $469.00 that did not sell but have gone for more.
Kubrick Boba (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136873854&category=348)

As is the beginning with something new, there is always a price rush so to speak. Then they start coming out of the woodwork, the prices drop as there is competition on the market. Happens all the time. I would not be surprised that they drop below the $200. mark.

As for getting one or both, I agree to have the funds when the deal comes around. I would go with a ballpark figure of $150. to $200. If I can get it for less, that would be a bonus.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 2, 2003, 10:40 AM
$30.  Really.  

I just don't care about having one of everything that much.  It's sort of like the vinyl cape Jawa deal.  Not worth my money, not with a wife and kid.  and I do not count on these to maintain value.  Not that they won't, but I refuse to think of them as having really high value over the long term.  

I'd like to end up with the early bird set, but I'd really like to get one that is without all the extra stuff, in non-mint shape, just so I have the figures.  

I love having the rare stuff but I never would have bought Jorg Sacul or Toyfare Vader off of ebay.  I have both, from the fan club and a one for one trade (sorry Matt, that was your Secret Luke).  Kubricks are a sideline for me.    I can only presume vintage will eat up most of my "disposable" money for the next year.  It would be even better if Hasbro would lighten up with new stuff.  PITA they are :o ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 2, 2003, 10:58 AM
I see where you're going. Right now, I'd probably be a lot more willing to buy a convincing custom than I would the real thing. I dont give a crap how much it could potentially be worth, its just one of those things that looks really cool. If I didnt think it looked cool, I'd turn it away in a second.

I think Medicom could easily create non limited carded versions of these (or others), and charge about 10 bucks a pop. Thats a fairly sensible price, especially if only a few different carded figures are made
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 2, 2003, 11:21 PM
That's about right Adam.  I'd like to see the early bird set re-released in simple form, like the bounty hunters.  No envelope, no special packaging.  Maybe modify the figures slightly so the value for those that paid to get it, remains.  That way I could get those first four without dropping a huge chunk of change.  

Knock-offs are mostly fine, but hey, I'll happily pay the Mediacom folks for the original, providing they make it available.   I think lots of other people would too.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 3, 2003, 07:36 PM
I'm really psyched right now! :) My chase Fett ended up going for $85.00! I was hoping to get enough just to cover the ROTJ Chase Fett which I paid $64.00 for. And after selling the left over non-Chase Bobas, I ended up paying a total of about $10.00 a piece for each of the two chase figures! :) Now, if I could only get the carded Kubricks....
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 6, 2003, 03:17 PM
I'm really psyched right now! :) My chase Fett ended up going for $85.00!

That's great Adam!  I had that on my eBay watch list just to see how you made out on it, but hadn't checked in on it lately to see where it finally ended.  That's very cool that you covered the cost on the other variant, and that you've essentially gotten them all for about $10 each.  That's the way to do it!  Now those carded guys are going to be a different story though...   :'(

BTW Dale, I wasn't able to make the Anime/Japanese toy convention down in Anaheim this weekend.  Sorry bud, don't kill me please!   :P  Patty and I were a couple hours north up at the in-laws house for the Holiday weekend, and I just couldn't get away to make the trip all the way down to the convention.  Oh well.  I'm sure they didn't have anything good...   ;)  Forgive me?!   :-*

So has anyone gotten word on when Series 2 is due to hit yet?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 7, 2003, 08:45 AM
BTW Dale, I wasn't able to make the Anime/Japanese toy convention down in Anaheim this weekend.  Sorry bud, don't kill me please!   :P  Patty and I were a couple hours north up at the in-laws house for the Holiday weekend, and I just couldn't get away to make the trip all the way down to the convention.  Oh well.  I'm sure they didn't have anything good...   ;)  Forgive me?!   :-*


(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/whythis.gif)  (http://www.opkikkertje.nl/smilies/boos/laaiend.gif)  (http://www.opkikkertje.nl/smilies/boos/boosFB001.gif)  (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/boink018.gif)   :-X   :'(  (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/sad2.gif)    It happens.   ;)   ;D

So has anyone gotten word on when Series 2 is due to hit yet?

Like I'm going to tell you.   ;)   ;D   :P   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 7, 2003, 11:28 AM
Heads up. Carded Luke on eBay for a BIN of $188.88. Cheapest so far.

Kubrick Star Wars Luke Skywalker  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3137959106&category=2474)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2003, 12:03 PM
Hmm, bad karma for being too annoying to Matt?  No chase Boba for me :( :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 7, 2003, 12:20 PM
Hmm, bad karma for being too annoying to Matt?  No chase Boba for me :( :'(

 :(   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 7, 2003, 01:40 PM
Well here they all are, Boba and his two misfit brothers:

(http://home.earthlink.net/~adamclowe/KubrickFetts.jpg)

The differences are pretty much obvious, but there are a few minor details that go unnoticed:

Empire Boba:
Gun: 1 pistol, 1 rifle
Brown/orange cape
Green rocketpack
Holster
2 Green gauntlets
Brown/grey belt w/ grey front pouches
Grey/tan gloves
Green helmet back

Prototype Boba:
Gun: 1 pistol
Green Cape
Blue/red/orange rocketpack
No holster
1 yellow, 1 red gauntlet
Brown/red belt w/ red side pouches
Red/tan gloves
Blue helmet back

Jedi Boba:
Gun: 1 rifle
Green cape
Blue/red/orange rocketpack
No holster
2 red gaunlets
Brown/red belt w/ grey side pouches
Green/grey gloves
Green helmet back
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 7, 2003, 02:04 PM
My God! There out of there clear plastic protection bags!   :o  

Very nice Adam. Well done. Now go get that carded Luke/Boba before... someone does.  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 7, 2003, 05:00 PM
Im working on it ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 7, 2003, 08:02 PM
Well here they all are, Boba and his two misfit brothers...

Great comparison analysis and pictures there between the 3 Fetts Adam!  A couple more differences in there that I wasn't even aware of, so good job!  Nice to see all 3 of them opened (don't listen to Dale) and lined up for the first time ever...   8)

So what's with your delay on the carded Luke?!?  I figured you'd be all over that one!   ;)  I really just can't see myself dropping more than a hundred bucks on either of the carded Kubricks really.  I'd much rather pick up a few real nice carded vintage figures instead...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 7, 2003, 09:59 PM
Very nice Adam. Well done.

I agree with Dale, that was a very nice comparison of the three different Fetts.  The pictures are great too.  Nice job!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 7, 2003, 10:51 PM
Thanks! Glad you guys liked the pictures!

Now, if I could just get some of those little cases to display them in
Title: Series 2
Post by: jfowler on July 12, 2003, 11:13 PM
www.toycases.com

They can make ANY size acrylic case you might need!

They just made one for my Exclusive Medicom MOC Kubrick Boba Fett and the case was noting but PERFECT!!!

I e-mailed them the exact diamentions and about a week later I had the case.

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 13, 2003, 01:37 AM
Welcome to JD :)

Your name sounds familiar, did you send pictures and a description of your carded Boba to Rebelscum by chance?

If you dont mind sharing, how'd you get your carded Fett?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 13, 2003, 02:07 AM
www.toycases.com

They can make ANY size acrylic case you might need!

They just made one for my Exclusive Medicom MOC Kubrick Boba Fett and the case was noting but PERFECT!!!

I e-mailed them the exact diamentions and about a week later I had the case.

- Jim

Welcome to JediDefender, indeed Jim!  Glad to have ya' hear, especially if you're an ardent Kubrick collector!   8)  Must say that you're the only one here who's been fortunate enough to have snagged one of the two beautiful carded Kubricks, though we've definitely been eyeing them for a while now...

Like Adam, I'm curious to hear your story!  Did you actually attend the Medicom show out in Japan, or did you go all out and plunk down a phat chunk of change for the carded Fett?  Either way, great score!  We're most envious!  Got any pix to show off to the gang here?  Did you get the Luke as well?

Thanks for the tip on the cases too.  I'm sure we'll be checking in to them.  Hopefully we'll see you around the JD boards a little more Jim!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on July 13, 2003, 10:40 AM
Hi Jim. It's Simon here. Glad you made it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: jfowler on July 13, 2003, 10:42 AM
Hey Guys,

Thanks for the welcome!       :)

Yes, I am the one that was mentioned on Rebelscum.com a few weeks ago.

I live here in the U.S. and wasn't able to go to the Medicom show, but did find out about the MOC Fett exclusive figure from Rebelscum.com on the day of the show which was June 7th.       They posted a picture of that figure and I knew I HAD to have one for my collection!

What I did was start looking for sellers on e-Bay in Japan or Hong Kong that sold Kubricks AND Star Wars related items.       I e-mailed a TON of people and even over there, most had not even heard it was given away at all!

On the 8th of June, someone did reply saying they could get one for me for $260.00.        Long story short, I Paypaled him the money and then the person he was getting it from backed out!       He tracked down 2 other people for me that had one, but they did not want to sell either!       I did get my money back, BTW.      :)

So... more e-mailing!

Then on June 15th, I hooked up with a very reputable dealer in Hong Kong.       $400.00 Paypaled and a few days later, I had my MOC Fett!     :)

Then they started showing up on e-Bay selling for $500.00 and I'd heard that's what they were selling for on the Yahoo Japan auctions as well.

I did also get the MOC Luke a few days ago along with the 9"x11" Art Of Star Wars ad poster and a rare first day entry ticket when the fella picked up the Luke.

It's odd how they stopped selling the MOC Luke's in the gift shop all of a sudden!?!?!        What's the story behind that?      

I also heard that only 100 of the MOC Fett's were given away on June 6th. and only 148 of the MOC Luke's were sold in the gift shop.

These have to be some of the rarest licensed SW items ever!

BTW... I'm also in the market for both of the boxed "Variation" Kubrick Fett's!!!       The "Prototype" which is also the carded version and the "ROTJ" version if anyone has these they'd like to sell.

Nice to be here and check out the custom acrylic cases!      I'm really happy with mine and it's also not a large "retro-fitted" case either!       It's totally in scale with the smaller Kubrick card!!!      :)

- Jim      

P.S.    Hey Simon!      Thanks for the Luke and the extras!      ;)

Could you post those pictures I sent to you here?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 13, 2003, 10:58 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/welcome2.gif) Jim to JD.

Wow! I musy say Congrats on getting the 2 carded Kubrick figures.  8)

You may have to look around on eBay to find the variants you need. There is only one member right now that has both the variants & I don't think he will give them up.
Notice that I said "one member right now".   ;)   :-X   ;D

There are 2 on eBay right now.
Chase1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3138328102&category=2476)
Chase2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3138623482&category=2476)

Thanks for the link on the cases. Must check them out.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 13, 2003, 04:04 PM
If anyone is looking for a carded Boba Fett from Japan, looky, looky:

Boba Kubrick Bape (http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d35948689)

Seller will ship internationally.  Postal or Bank $$$ transfer.
Looks to be a BIN of $330. US.

I used this onlin translator to get some information. Works better using the URL translator.

WorldLingo (http://www.worldlingo.com/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 14, 2003, 04:31 AM
Well, it looks like I'll finally be getting my mitts on the Early Bird set thanks to Simon here.   8)  Kudos to Mike for the suggestion as well!  Still need that ROTJ Chase Fett though...   :-\

(http://qooqooq2.timwayhost.com/cgi-bin/starwarkubricksercetbott2.jpg)
Judging by those numbers Jim just quoted on the carded Kubricks, I probably won't ever be able to get either of those.  As much as that will forever gnaw at my completist tendencies, I just can't drop that kind of moolah on those right now (or anytime in the near future).  The wife would have my head!   :o

Congrats on picking both of those up Jim!  Those are an awesome addition to anyone's collection.  If anyone's else has got an extra $650+ lying around, you can snag them both right here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3138492548&category=36553) or here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3138691298&category=36553).   ;)

Too bad none of us snagged this carded Kubrick Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3136928991&category=36553) for only $0.88...   :o  :P

Here's a nice shot of the Bounty Hunters in some of the official individual Kubrick cases (I think).

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Cases.jpg)

So, does anyone have any word yet on when Series 2 is due to hit?

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineupsm.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2003, 09:10 AM
I'm sure liking those cases.  8)  

That seller ended the auction to sell to the top bidder.
The seller ended this listing early to sell to the high bidder(s) at current bid price.

He must have liked the bid he made as there were 3 other bidders.
Bidder History (http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=3136928991)

The bidder may have made an offer to end the auction.

I just checked HLJ & there is nothing on Series 2 yet. I check daily so if they ever have them posted, I will sound the alarm.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 14, 2003, 10:25 AM
I can't wait for the 2nd series to come, but I'm still missing a few of the original Kubricks (Boba Fett ROTJ, 4-LOM, and Dengar).  The Sandtrooper is definitely going to be my favorite of the 2nd series.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2003, 02:08 PM
It has arrived. May I present, the Twins!   :-*

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Boba%20Twins.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 14, 2003, 02:30 PM
What's all that crinkly looking stuff around them?  I think your's are defective :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 14, 2003, 02:32 PM
Dale, take them out of their baggies.  There's no reason to keep them in there.  They're much better looking if they can stand up on their own, and be able to breathe the fresh air.   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2003, 02:40 PM
What's all that crinkly looking stuff around them?  I think your's are defective :-*

Dale, take them out of their baggies.  There's no reason to keep them in there.  They're much better looking if they can stand up on their own, and be able to breathe the fresh air.   :-*

For the love of God & collecting... Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: jfowler on July 14, 2003, 07:04 PM
Dale... great snag on the two variation Boba Fett's!    :)

I'd like to get both of those, as well.

I wonder if any more figures are planned to be released on cards???


BTW... I wouldn't take them out of the bags!

- Jim    
Title: Series 2
Post by: jadesfire on July 14, 2003, 07:07 PM
Dale, did you only get one gun?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 14, 2003, 09:03 PM
Dale, did you only get one gun?  

Each chase figure includes only 1 gun
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 14, 2003, 10:51 PM
See.  They are defective.  Send them to me for free and I'll reimburse you for shipping :P 8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 14, 2003, 11:39 PM
Poor poor Boba Fetts, slowly suffocating inside their plastic tombs........ Besides, they've been removed from their boxes anyhow :) lol
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 15, 2003, 12:14 AM
Poor poor Boba Fetts, slowly suffocating inside their plastic tombs........ Besides, they've been removed from their boxes anyhow :) lol

Exactamundo!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 15, 2003, 12:29 AM
Poor poor Boba Fetts, slowly suffocating inside their plastic tombs........ Besides, they've been removed from their boxes anyhow :) lol

Exactamundo!   8)

Fonzie?  Is that you?  Where's your jacket? :-* (running away now)


back to Dale:
*gasp* can't breathe, plastic fumes overwhelming.........
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 15, 2003, 12:32 AM
Fonzie?  Is that you?  Where's your jacket? :-* (running away now)

ROTFLMAO!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 15, 2003, 09:40 AM
Must resist the Dark Side of JD members! Must resi...  :-X

Picture them as being sealed in a clear Carbonite bags!  ;D
Oh sure, there out of the box, but to me thats not a biggy. I'm just happy that I have both the variants like Adam.  :-*

Now to work on the carded set.  :P  ;D  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on July 15, 2003, 10:11 AM
Dale, the solution is to buy two and keep one in the incorrect sealed bag and one in the more appropriate open environment  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 15, 2003, 10:38 AM
Dale, the solution is to buy two and keep one in the incorrect sealed bag and one in the more appropriate open environment  :-* :-* :-*

Oh! I'll just get right on that.  :-*

The best thing to do would be to buy sealed boxes of Boba & then I can take them to work & run them through the X-Ray machine. Those weapons would be a tip off to a variant. (http://opkikkertje.nl/us4all/smilies/Hm.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: jfowler on July 15, 2003, 08:56 PM
Hey guys,

Today I did the "Buy It Now" for the "ROTJ" variant Kubrick Boba Fett!!!

Now if I can win the bidding for the "Prototype" Boba Fett I have a bid on I'll be in great shape and very happy!

Thanks again for posting the picture comparison of all 3 versions!!!

BTW... there's still 2 of the "Prototype" version Boba Fett's on e-Bay right now.      Please don't bid against me for the one I have the high bid on.      I'd really like to get the postcard that's included.

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 15, 2003, 09:58 PM
Jim, what's the URL for the eBay auction you're talking about?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 15, 2003, 10:36 PM
Jim, what's the URL for the eBay auction you're talking about?

I'm guessing it's this one (http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3139012050&category=2475) Chris.  Just do a search for completed "Kubrick Fett" auctions, and it's the last one on there, and you can see it was the ROTJ variant and got BIN'd.  That's enough evidence for me...   ;)

Nice score Jim!  Looks like you're close to becoming Kubrick Fett completist #3 here now (belated congrats to Dale on his full set too).  $80 is just more than I care to spend right now on that ROTJ Fett variant to complete my Fett set.  I'll just keep patiently browsing...   :-\

Looking forward to at least enjoying my new (old now) Early Bird set from Simon to tide me over for a little while though...
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 15, 2003, 11:01 PM
Damn Matt, you should really be a detective or private investigator!   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: jadesfire on July 16, 2003, 09:29 AM
Damn Matt, you should really be a detective or private investigator!   ;)

He's got the incognito sweater for it!!   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 16, 2003, 02:12 PM
He's got the incognito sweater for it!!   ;)

I've gotta tell ya' Beth, that these JD goofballs are becoming a real bad influence on you!   ;)   :-*

And that sweater is hardly incognito anymore.  I think it's the most famous sweater on the net now!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2003, 07:28 PM
Goofballs?  These kind, gentle souls?  I think not, Mr. Matt. :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 16, 2003, 10:25 PM
Holy Cow!  This variant is going for a little more than the others have been latley.

S1 Secret BOBA FETT w GIFT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3138328102&category=2476&rd=1)

Who's a Goofball?   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: James D on July 16, 2003, 11:56 PM
As a newbie here, I'm obviously lost on the whole sweater thing ??? What's the story?
James
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on July 17, 2003, 12:05 AM
Matt (JediMAC) in our Pic's to Names (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=517;start=0) thread over in the Watto's section posted this picture of himself

(http://www.jedidefender.com/personal/Picture069.jpg)

Matt's the guy on the right.  A few late night chat sessions has given Matt many nicknames which include Bulky (as in fat, notice the gut?) Baggy (as in the sweater) and Blocky (as in the hair)

Basically he is JD's whipping boy on staff :-*

I'm also going to lock this thread and someone feel free to start a new one when the need arises at any time.  20 pages is enough (of which we just moved 3 pertaining to non-Star Wars Kubricks over here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028) to the new Other Toy Lines forum)!
Title: Series 2
Post by: James D on July 17, 2003, 12:25 AM
Well, Scott has closed down the old Kubricks thread, so time to start another. It was time, at 20 pages, but I'm disappointed in the timing, as he just posted a picture of Matt's infamous sweater for me. Locking it down=no witty one-liners about it ;)
To keep this on topic, I've got my first set of Kubricks on the way. I scored a set of the bounty hunters from somebody over at the Simpsons Collector Sector. I got the link off the old JD Kubricks discussion, so JD would get an assist, or "helper" as we say here in Hockeytown.
James
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on July 17, 2003, 12:28 AM
Cool, the SCS has some very knowledgeable Kubrick collectors, where I've learned most of the nuances.

I am sort of hooked on the little guys, anxiously awaiting Marvel 2, Sesame 2, and even things like Back to the Future and Batman
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on July 17, 2003, 01:26 AM
I only have the 3 basic Star Wars Kubricks so far (Boba Fett, Bossk and IG-88), and I love these little guys!  I can't wait to add more to my collection.

http://www.chrisrhoads.com/starwars/kubricks.htm
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 17, 2003, 02:24 AM
First of all, let's at least provide a link back to the previous Kubricks thread, just in case anyone has some catching up to do on the previous 20 pages of Kubrick (and sweater) discussion...   ;)

New Star Wars Kubricks (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=231)

Second of all, my hair's not blocky, my belly's not bulky, and...  OK, my hair's not blocky at least!  But the much more serious problem we have here, is that Scott, Brent, Dale, Jim, and the Chris's shouldn't even be looking at me in that picture...  See what I'm getting at?  There's much more important things going on there that deserve the average male's attention moreso than my gut!   :-*

That said, back to the Kubricks discussion...  So, after this next Series 2 hits hopefully in the next month or two, what would you guys like to see next in Series 3?

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineupsm.jpg)

Assuming a similar setup, with 6 figures again hailing from ANH hopefully, my guess on Series 3 is:  Darth Vader, C-3PO, Jawa, R5-D4, X-Wing Luke, and a Stormtrooper.  You heard it here first!    :-*  But hopefully they'll go even slower than that, and hit more of the unique background characters as they work their way through ANH...

Or perhaps they'll jump back into ESB, and go with Vader, C-3PO, Yoda, Lando, Snowtrooper, and Bespin Luke or Leia...  Who knows?  Who cares?  It's all good stuff, whatever comes next!   8)  Except for those damned secret Chase variants...   >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on July 17, 2003, 10:55 AM
Great name for the thread.

Here's a picture of Jim's Boba in it acrylic case. Nice hey.

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/dsc_567.jpg)

For the third Series? Well they've done an ANH set and a ESB set so I reckon they might do a Jedi set next. Jabba's Palace maybe.A blue saber/green saber for Jedi Luke maybe for the variation.  An Endor set would be good. Hopefully not too many Ewoks though.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 17, 2003, 11:08 AM
Great name for the thread.

Here's a picture of Jim's Boba in it acrylic case. Nice hey.

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/dsc_567.jpg)

For the third Series? Well they've done an ANH set and a ESB set so I reckon they might do a Jedi set next. Jabba's Palace maybe.A blue saber/green saber for Jedi Luke maybe for the variation.  An Endor set would be good. Hopefully not too many Ewoks though.

Holy Mackerel!  :o  That Boba is just plain Gorgeous! 8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 17, 2003, 05:05 PM
But he can't breathe!! :o

Matt,
I assure you I noticed the girl and if she were here to talk to, she'd have all of my attention.  BTW, I don't think her hair colour is entirely natural but I really dig that brunette/redheady kinda auburnish combo.   :P

And quit yer whining, you have one variant as it is.  Some of us don't got none eh?  Alas, next time.  

I would still like to see them release another set of the early bird stuff.  I really don't want to drop $100 US on something I'd be reluctant to open.  I want open versions of these little guys and really they need to have those first four more widely available.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 21, 2003, 04:46 AM
Just got my Early Bird Kubrick set from Simon in Japan, and I'm most pleased (with the set, and his service)!  The stand was much bigger than I expected - at 15" x 7", and will make for a nice display for the first 10 figures...

Still need that ROTJ Fett variant though, but I've pretty much given up on the possibility of ever attaining either of the two carded Kubricks...

Now let's get those Series 2 figures rollin' out to the fans now, eh?!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: James D on July 21, 2003, 10:08 AM
Just got my first Kubricks today. Got a Bounty Hunter set plus some extra Fetts from Grizzly Bear Underwear over at the Simpsons Collector Sector. Great trader, and awesome toys! Hopefully I will pick up an Early Bird set at Gen Con this coming week, and maybe some bootlegs. Bring on Series 2!!!
Peace,
James
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 21, 2003, 10:28 AM
Oooooooooh, GenCon. I didnt even think of looking there for carded Kubrick figures :) Then again, Im sure they would be off the hook pricey though!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 23, 2003, 07:52 PM
OH MY HOLY LORD GOD! :)

Kubrick Carded Luke goes on sale tomorrow, on the Medicom Toy Site! :) Ships in October!

http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/index.html

Unfortunately, its exclusive to Japan :( Can someone help us out?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 23, 2003, 08:19 PM
Well this is certainly a most interesting development now, isn't it?   8)  Am I guessing right that judging by that 1,500 I see on that page, that it's going to cost 1,500 Yen, which is a little less than $13?  I'd say that's a tad bit more affordable than recent prices we've seen on it!   :P

Cool!  I wonder if Medicom will slightly alter the card so that it will at least be somewhat different than the version that everyone else has already bought for $200+.  Otherwise, that would really suck for those folks.   :-\

Guess we'll find out soon enough...  Now, where's that carded Fett at?!?    :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 23, 2003, 08:42 PM
It says "Art of Star Wars" in the header, so Im assuming it isn't different. Ouch for the people who picked it up on eBay!

It's a limit of one per person though, but still, its going to make this figure a lot easier to get :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 23, 2003, 09:18 PM
Well, if it's not shipping for another 3 months, that might not be the final product (or description), and they might still be making a change to it.  We'll see...

I'll take it and be happy about it either way!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2003, 08:48 AM
Still nothing on the 2nd series thus far. Soon I hope.  ;)
If you have not gotten the Early Bird set & want the carded Luke at the same time, then this auction is for you.

Early Bird & Carded Luke Kubrick Combo (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3139950517&category=2476)

The BIN is only $298.97. Not bad considering that the Early Bird set can run you around $100. give or take.
So that would put the carded Luke at $198.87. which is the average price it goes for.
If someone wants to be lucky & get both, then have at her.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2003, 01:42 PM
That carded Luke is going to drive me nut's!  :'(  (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/nuts.gif)  (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/bangin.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 24, 2003, 03:16 PM
So that would put the carded Luke at $198.87. which is the average price it goes for.

Uh, not anymore Dale...  You need to wake up and smell the roses bud!   :-*  I suggest reading the conversation between Adam and I on the previous page, but if you'd still like to drop $200 on the carded Luke, be my guest!   :P

But I'm sure you're probably aware of the situation by now...   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2003, 03:47 PM
(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/nahrung/35.gif)    To bad I don't drink coffee. Long night.  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/2.gif)

Only in Japan. (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/traurig/13.gif)

Gotta keep trying to get one.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 24, 2003, 09:26 PM
But imagine the effect it could have on eBay prices. Even if we cant get a hookup, it will help drive prices down a little, at least, when they start shipping. When (if) I get some free time at GenCon, I may go scouting around for them
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2003, 09:58 PM
I'll have to agree with you Adam. The eBay market may get flooded & there maybe lower prices that what we have seen. Just have to keep our eyes peeled for them.   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on July 25, 2003, 08:35 PM
I got the low down on the Kubrick Luke. It's 1500yen plus 1575yen for delivery whick makes it about $26-7. At this stage I've managed to hook up 2. One's for me and the other one is spoken for. I'm working on some more.  Sorry I can't make promises to anyone that I can get a cheap one for them but I'll try my best. I'm sure alot will pop up on the second hand market here.

Also the Series 2's have a November release date, which is listed on the Medicom web site.

Oh and the Kubrick plastic cases will also be out in November.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 25, 2003, 10:58 PM
Cool, thanks for all the info! I'd definately love some help getting that Luke, but no pressure ;)

Good news about the figure cases as well
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 26, 2003, 03:30 AM
2nd series in November & cases to boot. Thats great news. The Luke would be nice to have also.  8)
Thanks for the info. It sure helps us out.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on July 31, 2003, 02:42 PM
(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2003_07/images/03-07k-03p01b.jpg)

I really am not sure if I am going to get these or not yet.

I have the Bounty Hunters but not the Early Bird set...I was hoping for Vader in Series 2 but I guess I'll have to wait
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 31, 2003, 03:03 PM
I really am not sure if I am going to get these or not yet.

Say what?!  Where's the completist in you Scott?  Haven't we rubbed off on you at all around here?   :-*

For shame...

I assume there's still no word on any potential chase figures from this series yet though, right Simon?

Still need me that stinkin' ROTJ Fett variant too...   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 31, 2003, 04:29 PM
My money is on chase Sandtroopers, with different pauldrons. Other than that, the only other chase opportunity is changing the instruments with the Bith Band members maybe with small outfit changes. Although, I wouldnt be heartbroken if there weren't any chase figures (highly doubtful that will happen though, since almost all Kubricks have chase figures)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on July 31, 2003, 06:12 PM
Still need me that stinkin' ROTJ Fett variant too...   :'(

Or maybe not...   ;)

BTW, does anyone here have an extra regular/standard Kubrick Fett that they'd want to sell me for about $8 - $10?  Dale, Brent?  You guys still have any extras floating around?  Please LMK if you can hook a fella up.  Thanks!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on July 31, 2003, 09:40 PM
Hey Matt, I still have my extra Boba Fetts. Drop me a PM & we can work it out.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on July 31, 2003, 11:54 PM
If you no longer like Dale, I still have mine ;D

Anybody else wants em, they're available.  2 Fett, 2 IG.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on August 1, 2003, 12:14 PM
Oh my bloody god!   :o

Custom MOC Star Wars 21back Boba Fett Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2475&item=3139464175)

Custom MOC ESB Bossk Medicom Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2475&item=3139758729)

Custom MOC ESB IG-88 Medicom Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=3139763254)

He has another Custom Fett on auction. I wonder if it will go as high as the first one?

Star Wars 21back Boba Fett Kubrick  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2475&item=3140853606)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on August 1, 2003, 05:28 PM
Hmmmm, those are images from a guys customs at Rebelscum. Wonder if he's selling them, or if someone stole his images

Same guy. Man, you could make those for so much less than that!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on August 5, 2003, 05:02 AM
Still need me that stinkin' ROTJ Fett variant too...   :'(

Or maybe not...   ;)

Well, I finally scored my ROTJ Fett variant from my buddy Jared (SilverZed3).  It only cost me the regular/standard Kubrick Fett that Adam already sent me a while back, so now I've got both the chase Fett figures, and will hopefully complete my set soon with a replacement ESB Fett from either Brent or Dale in the near future.  That'll get me all caught up, with the obvious exception of those two carded Kubricks...   :-\

So if Series 2 winds up coming with a couple more chase figures as anticipated, what's the chance I'll be able to track down all three of them again (Sandtroopers) for the regular $8 - $10 price each?  Yeah, I didn't think so...   :P  Good luck this time around at least!   8)

I don't know if I can wait a whole 'nother couple months for the next wave to hit though...  These little guys are fun - I want more, and I want 'em NOW!   ;D

BTW, thanks a TON Jared for the hook-up!  You're the man!  I'm very lucky to have a local collecting bud like you...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2003, 09:13 AM
Well thats great that you have both the variants Matt.
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Welcome.gif) to the completed variant club!  ;)  8)

The 2 carded Kubricks are the tuffy's.  :'(  Maybe someday we will get them, but not at those prices!  :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on August 5, 2003, 01:59 PM
Nice job Matt!!!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on August 5, 2003, 04:13 PM
You opened em, right? :) You're not forcing your Fetts to die a slow painful death by suffocation, like someone else here in this thread, right?  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on August 5, 2003, 06:13 PM
You opened em, right? :) You're not forcing your Fetts to die a slow painful death by suffocation, like someone else here in this thread, right?  ;D

Well...  Uh...  Not quite yet.   :-\  But I will, I swear!  But it'll probably just be after we move, so it's a few less items that I have to keep track of...  But yeah, I ain't no figure bully like that Dale fella, who suffocates his poor Kubricks to death...   ::)   ;D

They'll be liberated soon enough...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on August 5, 2003, 08:11 PM
Poor Boba....... Escaped the clutches of the dreaded Sarlacc, only to be trapped in the vile confines of the carbonite baggie......
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on August 23, 2003, 12:49 PM
The carded Boba Fett still goes for some good coin.

Bape Boba Fett Kubrick  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3142484946&category=36553&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on August 25, 2003, 04:34 AM
Have we pointed out these cool Kubrick (vintage) carded customs of the Bounty Hunters yet?  Awesome stuff!  Check out this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2475&item=3142673802)...

(http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~joof/kubrickgroup1.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on September 1, 2003, 09:35 PM
Hobby Link Japan has Series 2 up for preorder :-*

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?MEDKUB-127 (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?MEDKUB-127)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 1, 2003, 10:04 PM
I Thank You sir!   :-*
2 cases on preorder. Both spoken for!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 1, 2003, 11:25 PM
I'm on my own this time sir? ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 1, 2003, 11:29 PM
I'm on my own this time sir? ;)

Yes you are! Best of luck to all.  ;)
Get that order in fast before they run out! There in a case of 12 like last time.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 1, 2003, 11:32 PM
Oh man, slow payment and you get the boot ;) :-*  Oh wait, no, I told you I wanted to go on my own.  Link to store please ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 1, 2003, 11:42 PM
Check 4 posts up. Scott posted the link!  :-*

BTW, that's pronounced aboot Eh!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 1, 2003, 11:54 PM
D'oheth :-\  Thanks.  Wonder if my CC is on file.  

Oot and aboot.  Eh.

My order is in ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 2, 2003, 12:10 AM
Beauty eh! My CC was on file so yours should be too eh! Ok, like I gotta take off eh! Good day, eh!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 2, 2003, 01:17 AM
Yep, it was there.  Had to get a new password, but that part was quick.  Only 780 yen.  Cheap ;)

gotta go have some back bacon and beer.  Later Hoser.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 2, 2003, 01:25 AM
Thats 780 yen x 12. Still cheap eh! Beauty! Hmmmmmm! Beer eh!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on September 2, 2003, 10:02 AM
(http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~joof/ebkubrick1.jpg)

More custom Kubricks
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on September 8, 2003, 09:53 PM
Overlord has an auction running for a complete set of series 1, with both Boba Fett chase figures.

Star Wars Medicom Kubrick Series 1 complete set of 8 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3144750810&category=2476)

Should be interesting to see what the final will be!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on October 6, 2003, 10:17 AM
I can't believe AFA are doing this.
Carded Luke Skywalker Kubrick AFA85 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3148402246&category=2474)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 6, 2003, 10:32 AM
The AFA will grade anything. Even a smashed up card!

Lowest AFA Grade? (http://forums.rebelscum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=001592)

Just because it graded by them, people demand more money for the item!  ::)

Madness!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 7, 2003, 03:47 AM
Overlord has an auction running for a complete set of series 1, with both Boba Fett chase figures.

Star Wars Medicom Kubrick Series 1 complete set of 8 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3144750810&category=2476)

Should be interesting to see what the final will be!

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/00/7b/d9/f4_1.JPG)

Surprisingly, that auction wound up ending at a measely $204.  That's really not too bad when you consider that the two Fett variants each wound up often hitting the $100 range quite often.  Kinda like buying the two chase figures, and getting the regular 6 Bounty Hunters for free...

I can't believe AFA are doing this.
Carded Luke Skywalker Kubrick AFA85 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3148402246&category=2474)

What's really crazy there Simon, is that the seller has a $650 BIN price on that auction!  Eegads!  Maybe a carded Kubrick Fett with that AFA grade could pull that kind of coin, but not the Luke!   ::)

BTW, any word out there in Japan yet on Wave 2?  Are we still stuck waiting until sometime in November?  This is getting really boring!  This was the hottest thread on our board for quite a while (the prior 17 page version anyway), but now it's fizzled out to a mere whimper.  I want that Wave 2, and I want some news to start leaking on Wave 3!  Any idea what the usual turnout rate is on these guys from wave to wave?  Is it really just a couple waves per year, per license?  Or do you think it will get a little better, and eventually start to speed up some?   :'(

And lastly, a little refresher course to get the excitement going again...  8)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineup.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 7, 2003, 05:26 AM
Damn, you guys sure ain't payin' much attention, are you?!  Hasn't anyone even noticed that the Chase figure for the next wave was both confirmed and announced recently?  And I know that some of you probably even glanced right past the news!  Check your latest Insider magazines (#71), on page 34 right under the dang Kubrick picture:

"Blah, blah, blah...  The follow-up wave includes two Sandtroopers, Obi-Wan, Greedo, Han Solo, a Tusken Raider, and a Cantina Band Member..."

Sheesh!  Pay attention fellas!  Or at least try brushing up on some SW reading from time to time...   ::)   :P

Granted this certainly isn't earth shattering news at all, since it's exactly what most of us predicted right here a while back, since the Sandtrooper made the most sense for a variant.  Glad to hear it's probably only going to be one Chase figure this time 'round, as opposed to the 2 Fetts the last go 'round.  So, what's your money on - a white, or a black shoulder pauldron for the Chase figure?  I'd say it's a 50/50 shot, so I'll just go with black, since it would contrast against the figure a little better and probably look a little more exciting.  Though there's probably more white pauldrons in the actual movie...

Nice to see our little guys getting some collecting coverage from the Big Dogs though!

More from the Insider:
Medicom's Star Wars Kubrick figures from Japan are tough to find in the U.S., but they're so cool that we had to include them in the gift guide.  The attention to detail shows us that these toys were created by true fans who clearly respect the history of Star Wars and collecting...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 7, 2003, 09:13 AM
Interesting news from the Insider magazine. I guess it helps if you get the magazine!  :P

The release date is still 11/2003. Nothing has changed on that as far as I know. HLJ will send me an email once they ship my cases. You know when they start to hit is when they start showing up on eBay which a Pre-Order for a case has shown up!

MEDICOM KUBRICK STAR WARS SERIES 2 BOX (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3148697959&category=2474)

As for a variant Sandtrooper, it could be the shoulder pauldron then again it could be a clean or dirty version!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 7, 2003, 09:24 AM
The Kubrick Site carded Luke figures should also start shipping in November, so hopefully we can snag them at a good price on eBay.

Im definately looking forward to Wave 2 :) I'm probably going to try to order a case again, so if anyone want to get in on the deal and share costs, let me know.

To be honest, I dont really mind the lull in the release of these. As long as they keep up the awesome quality, Im willing to wait it out...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on October 8, 2003, 10:08 PM
I reckon there might yet be two chase figures. Maybe Medicom are keeping one under wraps for the moment.  Maybe 3 sandtroopers with orange, white and grey shoulder pads.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on October 8, 2003, 11:20 PM
I caught it Matt, but this is about the first time I've had a chance.  And since the Insider gets to Canada about a gazillion days after you see it, what's your excuse for taking so long in posting it?

On top of that, I was completely floored by the helmets in the gift guide.  Rubies.com has or will have what looks like life size (and wearable :o) Riddell/Don Post style helmets.  Vader, clone trooper, Jango.  I checked the webpage, but could find nothing on pricing or availability.  

I love Kubrick's and all, but wow, those helmets look cool.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 9, 2003, 02:44 PM
I caught it Matt, but this is about the first time I've had a chance.  And since the Insider gets to Canada about a gazillion days after you see it, what's your excuse for taking so long in posting it?

My excuse is that none of our damned mail is getting forwarded from our old address to our new one, despite numerous attempts on our part to figure out why...  >:(  The people who live there dropped me a line the other day saying they had a stack of our mail and that I should come by and get it.  Of course, therein was my Insider.  Happy now, B?!  :-*

Guess we'll find out soon enough how many Chase Sandtroopers there's going to be.  Hopefully it's just one, but Dale's guess was an interesting one - dirty vs. clean.  Hopefully Kubrick doesn't resort to that, and just sticks with the pauldron swapping...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on October 9, 2003, 02:51 PM
Hey Adam, sent you a PM about splitting a case :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2003, 03:28 PM

Guess we'll find out soon enough how many Chase Sandtroopers there's going to be.  Hopefully it's just one, but Dale's guess was an interesting one - dirty vs. clean.  Hopefully Kubrick doesn't resort to that, and just sticks with the pauldron swapping...

Please, no McFarlane-esque dirty versus clean crap.  The pauldron colors should be much, much easier I would think.  And Dale has to send me his variant this time, it's only fair :-*

Happy?  Star Wars collector in Canuckia?  Of course I'm happy ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 11, 2003, 04:24 PM
And Dale has to send me his variant this time, it's only fair :-*

So you think my luck will hold out on this case?  :-\

I only hope to get on in there & if I do, I'll sent you a picture!  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 13, 2003, 01:24 AM
Well looking on evilBay, it seems that the carded Luke is making his apperance in a small force. Some of them seem to be openers for $59.99. Looks like the $20 Luke are making the rounds & eBay wil be flooded with them in time.

star wars kubrick luke (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&from=R7&query=star+wars+kubrick+luke&category0=&minPrice=&maxPrice=&ebaytag1=ebayreg&ebaytag1code=0&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&SortOrder=%5Ba%5D&st=0)

Just wish we could get on the deal, but I don't think it will ever happen!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 13, 2003, 01:48 AM
Just wish we could get in on the deal, but I don't think it will ever happen!  :'(

Or maybe it will...  ;)  (or were you just referring to geographically?)

That carded Fett is now officially the bane of my existence...   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 17, 2003, 10:18 PM
Hey Matt, what does this look like?    ;D

My Precious! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3149981053&category=348&rd=1)   8)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 17, 2003, 10:41 PM
Holy crap! Only 58 bucks?!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 17, 2003, 10:46 PM
Holy crap! Only 58 bucks?!

 ;D  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)   My Precious!   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/14.gif)   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 17, 2003, 11:00 PM
Hey Matt, what does this look like?    ;D

My Precious! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3149981053&category=348&rd=1)   8)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*

It looks just like the one I received today that's sitting next to me on my desk right now, but mine was $8 less... shipped!   ;D   :-*

Pretty cool little bugger, ain't it?  What 'til you actually get it.  Much smaller than you'd expect if you're like me and keep envisioning them as the size of a regular carded figure, even though we know damn well that they're not!   :P

Unfortunately though, that carded Fett is going to be eating away at me for some time to come.  That and the damned FF Weequay!   >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 17, 2003, 11:06 PM
Sweet!   ;D  

Ah! The Boba Fett.  :'(  Over $300. they go for so far.   :'(

Same for the FF Weequay!  :'(

Still, weesa both happy!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 18, 2003, 12:13 PM
Guess I better get my crap together and buy one! I dont want to be left out of the club!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 18, 2003, 01:57 PM
Just click on the link I provided for the Luke on eBay Adam. They are a few out there. One ended this morning for $70.
Looking back on the old thread on what we wanted to pay for one, there cheaper than we thought.  :)

Go get one Adam & join the club!  ;)
Someday the Boba may come into hand but there still to high.  :'(

Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 18, 2003, 10:15 PM
Think Im going to wait just a bit longer.... Argh, I want one so bad!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 21, 2003, 01:53 PM
Matt, did you get your Luke on eBay?

I should have hopped on the wagon sooner. Prices are going back up now...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 28, 2003, 04:47 PM
Bit the bullet and BINed one... Reasonable price, wish I could have got one for less, but I can live with it. I screwed up big time, and missed the end of an auction by a fet minutes, and could have saved about 10 bucks. Oh well :)

Now, how's about a Boba Fett......  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 29, 2003, 10:28 AM
Welcome to the club Adam!   8)  Now if Brent can get off his  :-X  he can join too!  ;D

Boba is still outta range!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on October 30, 2003, 10:38 PM
Those Kubrick Display Boxes are finally out. Here is some of mine.

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/kubrick-displaybox3.jpg)

I'm so happy because now I don't have to stand them up evertime there is an earthquake, which seems like every other day recently. They lock together really nice and they look great. The only problem was IG-88. He's too tall for the box so I had to sit him down.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on October 30, 2003, 11:38 PM
Wow those look great!  How much are they a piece?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on October 31, 2003, 12:20 AM
They sell them in packs of 8 for around $15.00 US.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on October 31, 2003, 12:33 AM
Through Medicom or other etailers?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 31, 2003, 09:02 AM
Those cases are awesome!  8) Must have them!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on October 31, 2003, 09:54 AM
I bought mine at a store in Tokyo. They aren't limited edition like the Lukes.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 31, 2003, 05:12 PM
Yeah, I definately gotta get some of those!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on October 31, 2003, 05:17 PM
Display cases on eBay!  

Medicom Kubrick Be@rbrick display box x8 kaws (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3153177696&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on October 31, 2003, 06:14 PM
Those Kubrick Display Boxes are finally out. Here is some of mine.

Very cool.  Thanks for the head's up Simon!  Bummer about IG-88 though.  Can you at least stand him up, but just lean him forwards or backwards in the case (at an angle)?

(http://i21.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/d5/eb/42_1.JPG)

Couple buck a piece though...  Hmmm...  I'll have to think about it.  So they're not available in any other quantities, other than just 8?  They do look nice though, and I really like how they all attach to eachother.  That is a foot peg on the base of each case as well, correct?  Might have to wait 'til I have this next wave in hand though, but I'm sure I'll fold on buying some soon enough...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on October 31, 2003, 09:18 PM
Maybe we should all pool together and see about trying to buy a large set from a deal. I could start out with about 20 (2 series of 8 with chase figures, 4 early bird figs)

Also, does anyone want to see if we can get a bulk discount on custom cases for the carded Kubrick figs?

Oscar Didier makes cases for all sorts of Star Wars stuff, and Im pretty sure he can custom make them to requested sizes. Plus, you're supporting another really great Star Wars collector http://www.kennertoys.com/cases/

There's also Cloud City's Toy Cases
http://www.toycases.com/

If we could get a bulk discount, I'd go ahead and get two, and set one aside for when I oneday fork over the bank for a Boba ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on October 31, 2003, 10:56 PM
Well I think my Kubrick collection is over 40 now...I have a hunch Einstein and Big Bird won't fit either

I'd be in on some bulk ordering though :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on October 31, 2003, 11:52 PM
Welcome to the club Adam!   8)  Now if Brent can get off his  :-X  he can join too!  ;D

Boba is still outta range!  :'(

Nope.  My chase chasing is limited to McFarlane and Marvel Legends.  If I'd have lucked out with a Boba from the cases we split, I'd probably be in, but too much to go too far back for.  I'd rather spend my money on the early bird set.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 1, 2003, 09:18 AM
I'm sure Oscar can customize a case for the Lukes. He does make awesome cases.  8)
There have been AFA'd cases for the Boba Fett so it should not be a problem.

Boba Fett Kubrick (Bape gallery) AFA (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3151169947&category=348)

I'm sure I have seen the odd AFA'd Luke on eBay too.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 5, 2003, 04:42 PM
Series 2 should be out any day now...our overseas buddies heard anything.  Medicom says 11/03 on the website
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 5, 2003, 09:24 PM
Cool.  Get ready to start scoping out the deals!

As for the cases, I'd be happy to go in on a bulk purchase of some of the individual LOOSE figure cases, but I'll probably pass on getting a case for my carded Luke though...  Actually, I'm interested to see if there's going to be any other "too tall" figures that won't fit in the standard figure cases, like IG-88.  If that's the case, I'm not sure if I want those.   I hate it when everything's not fully uniform.  But if anyone hears of a good bulk deal for those, definitely give us all a shout in here!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 5, 2003, 09:29 PM
My Kubrick count stands at 36 right now with Sesame Street 2, Marvel 2 and Star Wars 2 all still needed...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 5, 2003, 10:21 PM
Series 2 should be out any day now...our overseas buddies heard anything.  Medicom says 11/03 on the website

Should be put soon. I will get an email from HLJ when they ship my order. Once they ship, it takes 2 1/2 weeks to arrive as it goes through customs so I may have them sometime in Dec by the looks of it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 11, 2003, 04:22 AM
If anyone is interested, there is a Kubrick like bootleg in tin on eBay.

Boba Fett Kubrick type (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3154994826&category=48972)

This is the second one I have seen since I got mine back in mid April!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 12, 2003, 12:28 PM
xl-shop.com has the display cases. Set of 8 display boxes is $16.80.

Medicom Toy - Be@rbrick and Kubrick Clear Display Box (http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/pages/productDetails.asp?productId=MD-081165)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 15, 2003, 11:55 PM
Damm that carded Boba Fett is sooooooo outta reach!  :'(

Medicom Toy Expo Kubrick Boba Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3154978471&category=2476&rd=1)

20 mins. left on the tin Boba Fett bootleg if anyone wants it. No bids thus far.
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on November 16, 2003, 03:35 AM
well, if there are only 100 of that carded fett, which is what i thought they made, then yeah, they are going to be going for some bucks. and i don't see the price dropping anytime soon... because i'm sure there are waaaaaay more than 100 fett collectors/fans out there... myself included. but, alas, no, i do not own one of these, and will not be spending $400+ for one  :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 17, 2003, 12:17 PM
Wohoo! Im now officially a member of the JD club :) My Luke arrived today. This thing is awesome, its hard to imagine the size of it until you actually hold it in your hands.

Soooooooo, who's going to be first to add Boba to their collection? :) Hopefully after Christmas I might be able to make it happen lol God, I wont be able to fight the urges now...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 17, 2003, 02:59 PM
Wohoo! Im now officially a member of the JD club :) My Luke arrived today. This thing is awesome, its hard to imagine the size of it until you actually hold it in your hands.

Congrats Adam!  Welcome to the "semi-complete" Kubrick club!  I think Brent just got one too, unless he was BS'ing me...  He never did tell me from where or for how much.

I told you it was surprisingly small (a page or two back, when I got mine).   8)  Nice little piece.  So, you gonna get another carded Luke to open, so you can have a loose Luke with both brown and blonde hair?   ;D  (doubtful that I will, unless one pops up for CHEAP)

So, who's gonna step up and snag the carded Boba, so they can be in FIRST PLACE all by themself in the JD Kubrick Collectors Club?!?   8)  I think Dale, Adam, and I are all tied right now as it stands...  (Dale, you got both of the Fett chase variants, right?)

Wave 2 should be hitting VERY soon, so I guess the Sandtrooper chase figure(s) will temporarily put someone back in first place by themself, 'til we all catch up again...   :P  Still no word out your way on these, Simon?  Keep us posted if you hear/see anything!   ;)

Anyone know the breakdown on the figures in the next case?  If they're more evenly split out than last time, and there's at least two of each figure in each case, I'd be willing to split a case with someone too.   LMK...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 17, 2003, 03:14 PM
Yep, got both the Boba variants. No word yet on the release of series 2 yet. Sould be sometime very soon. As for a break down, no idea thus far.  :-\

My carded Luke should be here very soon. I can tell it's in customs!  :'(

As for the carded Boba,  :'(

Congrats Adam!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 17, 2003, 03:42 PM
My carded Luke should be here very soon. I can tell it's in customs!  :'(

Wow, I didn't realize you hadn't gotten yours yet D!  Been quite a while since you won it...   :-\  That means I had "first place" all to myself in the Kubrick club for exactly a month ('til Adam finally scooped his Luke up this morning)  ;D

It looks just like the one I received today that's sitting next to me on my desk right now, but mine was $8 less... shipped!   ;D   :-*

Pretty cool little bugger, ain't it?  What 'til you actually get it.  Much smaller than you'd expect if you're like me and keep envisioning them as the size of a regular carded figure, even though we know damn well that they're not!   :P

So that means you're technically only in third right now Dale.  Sorry bud, but you better catch up!  I think even Brent has one now!  (I think.  Feel free to confirm that B.)

Now gimme, gimme, gimme Wave 2 dammit!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 17, 2003, 03:54 PM
Most of the presells on eBay say end of November/early December

Sesame Street Wave 2 just came out which was also a 11/03 release

Should be really soon!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 17, 2003, 03:56 PM
I expect it to arrive this week. Normal for customs to delay our parcels up here!   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/boese/1.gif)    (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/boese/7.gif)

I maybe in third but wait till the series 2 comes out!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/2.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 17, 2003, 07:44 PM
Unless I can find one extraordinarily cheap, there's no way Im buying another to open ;) Maybe we should just find a standard blonde hair Kubrick figure and steal his hair :)


I need to get some of those nifty cases for the figs as well, but that's going to add up really quickly.....
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 18, 2003, 02:11 PM
My Precious has arrived!  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)    Absolutely gorgeous!  8)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/DSJ-s%20Kubrick%20Luke%20Medicom.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 20, 2003, 03:33 AM
My Precious has arrived!  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)    Absolutely gorgeous!  8)

Nice!  Way to go Dale!  Now Adam and I are happy to officially welcome you to the club!   8)  You two just better not leave me too far behind in the dust when the next wave hits though!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 20, 2003, 03:28 PM
I have a feeling it may be me in the dust next round ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 20, 2003, 05:41 PM
Adam...are we still on for me getting a set of 6 series 2 from you?  Just curious, otherwise I was going to preorder a set off of eBay
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 22, 2003, 09:49 AM
Yeah, I want to buy an entire case so I can get the chase figures, I can hook you up with any extras (I hope the case breakdown has as least two per fig this time, but I doubt it will...)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 27, 2003, 10:16 PM
Kubricks are out!

Looks like the break down is:

1 case of 12

1. SANDTROOPER with BLASTER RIFLE ratio : 4/12
2. HAN SOLO with BLASTER PISTOL ratio : 3/12
3. CANTINA BAND MEMBER with ACCESSORIES ratio : 2/12
4. OBI-WAN KENOBI with LIGHTSABER ratio : 1/12
5. GREEDO with BLASTER PISTOL ratio : 1/12
6. TUSKEN RAIDER with THE GAFFI STICK ratio : 1/12

So it looks like I will go it alone on these Adam...since I want a full set too
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on November 28, 2003, 12:17 AM
Interesting mix.  Same pattern as last time.  While I don't see myself army building with Sandtrooper Kubrick style, it is a nice fit.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 28, 2003, 02:27 PM
Very cool, Ill have to pick up a case soon! Hopefully I'll luck out on the chase figs again.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 28, 2003, 07:11 PM
I just received an email from whywebshop.com

www.whywebshop.com (http://www.whywebshop.com/ch_t11.htm)

It does look like the Sandtrooper is the chase figure. The shoulder pads & the gun is different! Orange/white shoulder pads & blaster/rifle.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Series%202%20Kubrick.gif)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineup.jpg)

No idea why the Indiana Jones figure in in the pic!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 28, 2003, 07:33 PM
Cool, thanks for the info Dale!  I wonder if there's just going to be the one white variant, or if there will be a black or grey as well...

No idea why the Indiana Jones figure in in the pic!

Very interesting...  Is there an Indy Kubrick line?  If so, I've never seen it!  If not, then perhaps you just stumbled upon a major scoop there Dale!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 28, 2003, 08:08 PM
If the Indiana Jones figure is a chase figure, I'll platz...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 28, 2003, 08:28 PM
Its definitely a chase figure, but I'm not sure what the ratio is. It's kind of interesting that they did that, but I would have prefered another Star Wars figure.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 28, 2003, 09:30 PM
Its definitely a chase figure, but I'm not sure what the ratio is. It's kind of interesting that they did that, but I would have prefered another Star Wars figure.

You serious Simon?!?  That's pretty bizarre!  I'd have to guess that an Indy line must be following soon then.  Otherwise, just another intelligent gesture to their Star Wars line, since Indy and SW are so closely intertwined.  Geez...  Now what do I do?  Get the Indy as well?  What are you guys going to do?  Simon, what kind of box does the Indy come in?  A Sandtrooper box, or any of their boxes?  Any idea?

BTW, check your PMs!   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: boba_jp on November 28, 2003, 11:06 PM
Orange is normal.
White is secret.
Indiana Jones is secret2

(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031129-01.jpg)(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031129-02.jpg)
(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031129-03.jpg)
(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031129-04.jpg)(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031129-05.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 08:53 AM
Just ordered a case from Hobby Link Japan....

I really want the Stormtrooper chase figure, but I dont think Ill go to extreme measures to get the Han, if I dont get it outright

If anyone is interested in my extra, let me know.
Title: Series 2
Post by: boba_jp on November 29, 2003, 11:19 AM
Difference of musical instrument.

(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031130-01.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on November 29, 2003, 12:37 PM
so does that mean 4 chase figures? sandtrooper, indiana and 2 band members??
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 01:20 PM
so does that mean 4 chase figures? sandtrooper, indiana and 2 band members??

That's what it looks like. Yeesh!

Hopefully the band member wont be a chase figure, maybe we'll get lucky and theyll make two different figures, 1 each per box
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on November 29, 2003, 01:44 PM
I'm going to merge the "secret/chase" Kubrick discussion in here with the rest of our Kubrick discussion, since we Kubrick fans were already discussing the chase figure(s) in here.

My head is seriously starting to hurt thinking about the prospect of 4 potential chase figures.  This line is going to be the death of me.  It's going to cost me as much to collect each new wave of Kubricks as it is to collect the Code 3 stuff.  This chase stuff is out of control, and though it's certainly an interesting slant to the line, Kubrick runs the risk of isolating/losing it's completist collectors since the cost of staying "complete" is going to be out of reach for most of us, it looks like...

I'll just have to play it by ear, and see what I want to do with this line.  Undecided right now, I am.  I'm sure I'll stick with it for a little longer, but damn.  We thought it was hard enough getting two chase figures last time, but four...?!?  I wouldn't be surprised to see even more pop up pretty soon, especially with the band member instrument variation.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 03:06 PM
From the looks of the pictures, there are two different Cantina Band members (two of the photos are the same thing, the stuff just didnt show up as well).

So, that means we will get one regular and one chase Band Member (for a total of three). Hopefully they will stick to two chase figures, and make the two Band Members the same ratio (1 each per case).

Hopefully they are the same ratio (1 and 1). If so, Im going to get one per instrument for a full band. If one is a chase figure, well, you can count that out then.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 29, 2003, 03:06 PM
4 chase figures! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

I gotta agree that it will be the death of us Matt. Chasing the chase figures are like doing collectors cards, sport figures, regular figures...  :-\

They know people will want them & will hunt them down & pay for them. Just plain nuts IMO.

Now correct me if I am wrong but on the band members, there are different instruments but I also see different colors of the figures. The chest area & the legs seem to have different colors, or is that the lighting?

Thoughts!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 03:10 PM
They're all the same color, its just the amount of light in the photo. You can tell the accessories in the last two of the three photos are the same, the plastic casing around the big piece glares really badly from the flash, and makes it look different. You can see the two smaller horns in the third pic as well.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 29, 2003, 03:17 PM
Well I hope they are the same color. Hate to see a color variant going with these! That would drive us insane!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on November 29, 2003, 04:36 PM
Holy crap...sets of 8 are going for over $170 on eBay...I'm tempted but I think I'll wait on picking up Indy...I've read ratios of 1:48 which is too bad

Some of the Marvel chases are 1:96...hopefully he'll be down in the $40 range after too long
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 05:22 PM
Just read that the Sandtrooper chase ratio is 1:12, so you get one per box! :)

Cant wait for these two arrive
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 05:27 PM
I still need to figure out how to display these. I want some of those Kubrick boxes, but that'd get expensive...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2003, 07:26 PM
Just read that the Sandtrooper chase ratio is 1:12, so you get one per box! :)


Hate to  poop on your party, but that may not be guaranteed depending on how the line was run.  there could be cases with zero and cases with multiple chase.  Or what if they sub in an Indy figure (very, very cool figure IMO)?

This is quite the interesting development.  Going for that Marvel Legends, Hot Wheels, McFarlane chase line of thinking.  Being hypocritical and chasing both ML and MCF chase figures, I think it's a huge mistake.  Treasure Hunts don't hold value, the latest MCF chase figures are pretty plentiful and ML is so-so in the range, but for the accursed no mask wolvie.  

I'm sure I can be persuaded to part with chase figures ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 29, 2003, 08:28 PM
The Indy figure will be boxed in the Han Solo boxes from what I understand, so that shouldn't interfere with the Sandtrooper chase.

I've always understood the ratios to be bound by the package/case numbers. For instance, if you bought 2 sealed cases of 4 boxes each, you would be guaranteed 1 1:48 figure per sealed case, but you would never get 2 in one, or none in one, etc. Perhaps Im wrong on that one though. I just remember when series 1 came out, a lot of people told me that if you bought a full case you would be guaranteed a 1:48 ratio figure.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2003, 09:26 PM
Well, that could be, I had not heard that before.  If indeed they are packing according to that idea, it is quite reasonable, providing their packing control is sufficient.  

Indy in a Han box huh?  More excitement, glad I ordered a case.

Dale, has your cc been charged yet?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 29, 2003, 10:30 PM
Holy crap...sets of 8 are going for over $170 on eBay.

 :o  Medicom Star Wars Kubrick S2 FULL SET - 8 pcs (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3160587681&category=2476)
STAR WARS KUBRICK S2 FULL SETOF8 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3159677463&category=348)
KUBRICK S2 FULL SETOF8 CHEAP SHIP (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3160714046&category=48972)   :o

I like the way the Sandtrooper is described: SANDTROOPER (WHITE) with THE GAFFI STICK!  ;D

As per the auction, here is the ratio:
1. SANDTROOPER (ORANGE) with BLASTER RIFLE (ratio : 4/12)
2. HAN SOLO with BLASTER PISTOL (ratio : 3/12)
3. CANTINA BAND MEMBER with ACCESSORIES (ratio : 2/12)
4. OBI-WAN KENOBI with LIGHTSABER (ratio : 1/12)
5. GREEDO with BLASTER PISTOL (ratio : 1/12)
6. TUSKEN RAIDER with THE GAFFI STICK (ratio : 1/12)
7. SANDTROOPER (WHITE) with THE GAFFI STICK (ratio : 1/12) (Secret item)
8. HAN SOLO SCERET (ratio : 1/48) (Secret item)

There might be a good chance of getting the Indy figure if that is what the ratio is.

Nope, CC has not been charged thus far. They are in stock at HLJ & should be shipping shortly.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 30, 2003, 08:35 AM
Here's an auction that has all 9 pieces!   :o

Kubrick S2 - FULL SET 9 pcs (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3160804678&category=2476)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 30, 2003, 08:40 AM
I really hope the Cantina Band Members are in the same ratio, I want to build a full Cantina Band. Although, since the figures themselves are the same, if one is a chase figure, I could just buy a couple more non chase figures and give them chase figure instruments ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 30, 2003, 07:17 PM
Sorry Adam. I opened a case yesterday and got 2 of the same Cantina Figures, got no white Sandtrooper and no Indy. Looks like I'll have to open a second case.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on November 30, 2003, 07:42 PM
That's a big bummer, sorry to hear that!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 30, 2003, 08:06 PM
There seems to be a bit of confusion in Japan as to which Cantina figure is the chase figure.  For lack of better words,  I got  2 with the stand thingy. The one in the bottom in this picture.

(http://img43.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/0/1/7/3/aniram-img600x450-1070213987star_01.jpg)

Japanese sellers are calling this the chase variant and people are buying it as that. for over $50. That is the one I got 2 of. So I think the chase has to be the top one.

Got to resolve this. Opening box 2 now. Will post results of that one soon.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 30, 2003, 08:21 PM
Well this is puzzelling. I just opened the 4 Sandtroopers and got 4 white ones. I'm more confused than excited. I got 4 orange ones in the last box. ??? ??? ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 30, 2003, 08:24 PM
3 regular Han's!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on November 30, 2003, 08:29 PM
2 Cantina Band Members with the stand thingy (someone please come up with a better description).  Have to say now that the top one is the chase figure and the Japanese sellers have got it wrong.

The 4 white Sandtroopers have got me beat. Someone in some factory somewhere has made a mistake in the packaging I think.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on November 30, 2003, 09:13 PM
Sounds like someone is having fun opening cases!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on November 30, 2003, 11:09 PM
Also sounds like the packing ratios are as messed up as McFarlane and their sportspicks ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 12:13 AM
Man do I want that Indy Kubrick...I really wonder if they will come down from $75???  That is really way to crazy...I've been tempted to BIN $180+ sets of 9 but I just can't justify pulling the trigger
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 1, 2003, 12:54 AM
...I've been tempted to BIN $180+ sets of 9 but I just can't justify pulling the trigger

But if you do that Scott, then you'd have to go back and get the two Fett Chase figures as well!   ;)  Don't let the Dark Side of the variants seduce you!

Some pretty interesting ratios you're pulling there Simon!  Have you gotten any Indy's yet?  I'm trying to figure out the instrument situation with the Band Members...  Are there 4 different instruments with one Band Member, and 3 entirely different instruments with the other?  I think that's what it looks like from those pix...

Well, looking forward to getting them... ALL!  Soon!   8)

So what's up next after these?!  Give me some scoops/rumors/leaks, etc...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 1, 2003, 05:18 AM
Yea, these ratios are looking pretty strange.  :-\
Not sure what to look forward to when I get my case or is that cases!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 10:09 AM
I don't really care much for the paint variants...its that dang Indiana Jones that vexes me.  I am going to cave on an Early Bird set too...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 1, 2003, 11:24 AM
its that dang Indiana Jones that vexes me.  I am going to cave on an Early Bird set too...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :-\

Indiana Jones! :'(

Early Bird set!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 1, 2003, 11:53 AM
I don't really care much for the paint variants...

Well, it looks like you're contemplating picking up the Cantina Band Member Chase figure solely for the unique instruments, right?  Well, each of those 3 Boba Fetts had unique weapons as well...   ;)

And yes, that Early Bird set is a must, Mr. Kubrick collector!  No idea why it's taken you so long as it is.  Now get your butt in gear and go snag one!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 1, 2003, 12:04 PM
Here's a pretty nice auction for the standard 6 figures from wave 2, along with the Sandtrooper and Band Member Chase figures - BIN at $119.99.  Not too bad, with the Chase figures at around $30 each.  Any takers?

Series 2 + two Chase figures (http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3159791318&category=16467)

At least the prices on these two Chase figures are much more reasonable than the last time around.  Of course Indy looks to be in the same ballpark as the previous Fetts though...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 12:06 PM
It comes down to price really, I haven't paid more than $20 for any one Kubrick...$25 a piece for Early Birds and it looks like $70+ for Indy is way too much money.  I'm willing to wait to a point but my impatience is killing me  :D

I should buy a case of 48 and sell the extras, get a full band of 6, a couple of Sandtroopers and a few Tuskens and an Indy...but dropping $350+ is a little too much to stomach...especially in December :P)

Agggh
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 12:10 PM
For instance...I got a set of Marvel 2 (8 figures and Nightcrawler just as rare as Indy)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3152914806&category=36553&rd=1

For $52...plus these are blind figures with blind chases, the Star Wars Kubricks are crazy :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 1, 2003, 12:21 PM
I'll just wait till I get my cases & see what happens.  :-\
By then, Indy should be over $100.  :'(

Simon, are they packed in those tin foil baggies like the first set? If so, I might want to run them through an xray machine!  ;D

The force is strong with this merchandise & the way they market them Scott! They got us by the  :-X
They manufacturer it & we will buy!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 1, 2003, 12:38 PM
One more auction like the one I pointed out above, for all 6 plus the Sandtrooper and Band Member Chase figures - for $119.99 BIN'ed.

Series 2 + two Chase figures (http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3161034840&category=751)

So what I don't entirely understand, is the ratios.  Here's what the cases are supposedly made up of:

1. SANDTROOPER (ORANGE) with BLASTER RIFLE ratio : 4/12
2. HAN SOLO with BLASTER PISTOL ratio : 3/12
3. CANTINA BAND MEMBER with ACCESSORIES ratio : 2/12
4. OBI-WAN KENOBI with LIGHTSABER ratio : 1/12
5. GREEDO with BLASTER PISTOL ratio : 1/12
6. TUSKEN RAIDER with THE GAFFI STICK ratio : 1/12
---------
7. CANTINA BAND MEMBER with different ACCESSORIES ratio : 2/12 [CHASE]
8. SANDTROOPER (WHITE PAULDRON) ratio : 1/12 [CHASE]
9. HAN SOLO (INDIANA JONES) SECRET ratio : 1/48 [CHASE]

So does that mean that the White Sandtrooper is as common as the Greedo, Tusken, and Obi-Wan?  I don't think it does.  I think there's two different "ratios" happening here - the case ratio of the standard 6 which tells you how many of each one you'll get in a case of 12 figures.  But then the Chase figure ratios are how many of those you'll get within each of that respective figure's individual boxes.  So a 1/12 White Sandtrooper would mean that for every 12 Sandtrooper boxes you open, you should find 1 White Sandtrooper.  But with 4 Sandtroopers in each case, that means your chances go up to 33% that you'll get one in a case (I think).

I think it's identical odds on the Cantina Band Member too.  He's twice as easy ratio wise at 2 in 12, but is packed at half the amount in each case - so I think that's a wash.  33% chance again.  Or, it's entirely possible that the two differently accessorized Cantina Band Members are available in equal quantities...   ???

There's a few of both of the aforementioned Chase figures floating around in the $19 - $25 range on eBay, including a few BINs right now.  That's tolerable for these two I think - especially if you can get them thrown in with eachother and the other six to save on shipping costs...

Indy is a different beast, which I think is equal to the prior Fett variants.  The Boba Fett Chase figures came in at 1/96 I believe - which I think equates to 1/48 between the both of them individually.  Same as Indy here.  The Fetts generally went anywhere between $60 and $90, with a few slipping by both lower and higher than that range.  So I'd probably hold off a little longer Scott.  I'm sure after a while Indy may settle down a bit.  Then again, he's probably going to be much more popular a variant than a repainted Boba Fett, so perhaps he'll stay pretty high.  Dunno...    :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2003, 02:54 PM
I think the quoted ratios are manufacturing ratios.  Over the total run of the series, that is the representative number of each item.  Out of 96 figures made, you'll see only one indy but 32 Sandtroopers with orange (32/96=4/12).  

While Adam's early remarks are hopefully representative, I think Simon's cases show that this is random packing at it's finest.  Four white sandies?  

This is pretty similar to the McFarlane experience, as I think I pointed out earlier.  You could get zero chase pieces, as is the case in lots of McFarlane sportspick cases.  Alternately, you could hit the jackpot.  The highest reported number of variants/chase I've ever seen on the McFarlane board is six, half a stinking box :o  No full set of figures, but who cares.  Conceivably that could happen here.  You could technically get all of Indy, white sandtrooper and cantina bandmember chase in the same box.  Or you could get nothing.  

I'd rather have at least a single chase in a case, then I would at least have one (BTW Matt, I am actively working on a trade for a carded Luke, I just can't find enough recent trilogo stuff to get it over.  It's mine, but not in hand).  I just don't think it works that way.  

Scott, tell me when you're hunting the early bird set as I will too at some point.  Rather not bid against you.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 1, 2003, 03:14 PM
Well this auction was looking mighty fine just a moment ago, sitting at $100 BIN for all 8 (sans Indy):

SW Series 2, plus two Chase figures (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3159798048&category=348)

But within a few minutes of my looking at it, the seller went in and edited the BIN up $10, to $110.   :-\  I almost took the great deal at $100, but I'm working out another deal with a buddy right now, and didn't want to leave him hangin'...   ;)

But with the Sandtrooper and Band Member #2 looking pretty widely available so far, I think we'll be seeing a lot of auctions for all 8 of them in the $110 - $125 range.  Not terrible...

BTW, Indy's 1/48 Brent - not 1/96.   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 03:43 PM
I've also heard that Medicom is very good with packaging exact numbers in their cases (which are 4 boxes of 12 or 24 individuals)

See and that is the crazy thing...most other Kubricks are blind, you have no idea what you are getting when you buy them, while these Star Wars ones are non-blind with blind chases...so in reality you could keep buying Han Solos in hope of getting an Indy
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2003, 05:03 PM


BTW, Indy's 1/48 Brent - not 1/96.   ;)


Cool, odds are even better.  
48 figures
1 Indy
16 regular Sandtroopers.  
World is a happier place.  Now you know why I'm not an accountant.

Indy....Indy......Indy.....Indy.....Indy.....Indy..........
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 1, 2003, 09:40 PM
I gotta tell ya, I dont like that HLJ doesnt give you shipping costs before they ship the item. You can get estimates, but I'd like to know how much. Going by the estimates, it could cost up to about $45.00 to ship these, the slow way. Frankly, that sounds like WAY too much! Maybe the real shipping price will be less, I'll just hope for the best. Hopefully I can get a lot of chase figures, to compensate for the cost of the shipping. You cant really beat $85 for a case, but when shipping comes close to half the price, thats outrageous.

Maybe Im overreacting and the price will be low... Only time will tell
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 1, 2003, 10:04 PM
All of the figures are packed in foil so X-rays are out of the question.

I opened about 8 cases of Marvel Series 1 and 2 and the ratios were spot on. 1 Dr Doom or Nightcrawler per case and 1  Punisher Venom or Spider-ham per 4 cases. But the Star Wars ones seem a bit more random. I think any ratios quoted for the chase figures are a bit of  speculation at the moment. You might have to get a Master Carton of 4 cases and open them all befvore you got a real idea of the ratios.

Adam, that shipping for one case is way to high. When I sent out boxes of Series 1 the shipping was $19.00.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 2, 2003, 09:17 AM
Thanks for the comforting words ;) I thought it was high; this was using their system for estimating shipping costs, so it doesnt necessarily mean they are even close to spot on. Hopefully they will be shipping soon!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 2, 2003, 09:40 AM
I checked online with HLJ & my order is being processed & it should leave there warehouse in a few days.  8)

I just checked the Kubrick page & there stock status is very low.
"Item is in stock, but at the current sales pace we expect to run out within2-3 days (if we don't get new supply)".

I found there shipping costs very reasonable. I had a case on Konami figures shipped from them for $14. CDN.

This order, I expect to pay more for shipping! I'll find out when my CC gets charged!   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 3, 2003, 11:05 PM
I opened another 2 Cantina Band Members last night and got the same 2 again. I really thinkthe top one is the chase Band Member.

(http://img115.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/2/6/1/supermaron-img510x417-1070382541swkateinajp.jpg)

Just looking through eBay, the bottom one is as common as mud. One guy here says it's secret, but I think he's wrong.

URL Text (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3160908871&category=751)

If he's right, I have 6 secret Cantina Member from 3 seperate boxes. I'd like to think that's right, but I reckon it's not.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 4, 2003, 04:11 AM
Now I'm getting confused on which Cantina member is the chase! Have to wait & see what happens when I get my cases & go through them. It will be interesting to se what the ratio is on mine compared to what you got Simon.

For those who ordered through HLJ, they are now listing series 2 as backordered.

As per HLJ:

(http://www.hlj.com/graphics/backorderlong.gif)  Item is currently out of stock. The item was ordered from our suppliers to fill customer orders more than 60 days ago. Additional supply is unlikely in the short-term as the manufacturer is also probably out of stock.

I just checked my order status. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)
This order has just shipped. You should receive a shipping notice shortly.  8)

ITEM NAME                          Qty
Kubrick Star Wars #2 (Kubrick) 24  
Kubrick Star Wars #2 (Kubrick) 36

So I have 5 cases coming!  ;D Though 4 cases are mine as 1 is spoken for. The wait is just killing me!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/45.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 4, 2003, 12:22 PM
I just received my email of the cost of the cases.

Merchandise Total: 46800 yen. $432.64 Total. $86.52 per case US.
Shipping Charge: 6800 yen. $62.87 Total. About $12.60 US per case.  8)
 
Total: 53600 yen. $495.60 Total cost US.

I did select SAL (Surface Air Lift), but do to the volume of my order, my order order was shipped via EMS, International Express mail & a tracking number was supplied. I expect that 4 cases will be in a master case from the factory.

Still overall, the cost is pretty darn good & the shipping looks great too. Though the costs are at todays currency rate, they are subject to change depending when my CC is charged. It should'nt be to much a difference!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 4, 2003, 02:45 PM
Are you joking around Dale, or did you really order FIVE cases?!?   :o  You still hooking up Matt Brand with some?  Hopefully you haven't forgotten about him...   ;)

Damn.  Well LMK if you come up with any extra Indys in there, as I'd definitely be interested in discussing it with you!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 4, 2003, 02:46 PM
I misread that at first, and thought it was 85 bucks shipping per case. lol I nearly shat myself!

Thats really a pretty good price though. So what are you doing with that many? Making sure you get all the chase figs?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 4, 2003, 02:58 PM
No I'm not joking. I have 5 cases coming. I never forgot about Matt Brand. I have been in constant contact with him over the order & he is pretty happy he is getting a case!  ;)

As for the other 4, hopefully I need to open 2 cases but we shall see.  :-\   Yes there will be lots of them & there will be people up here looking for them.  As for me, the chase is on!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 5, 2003, 11:47 AM
Got my email this morning.  My case is on it's way.  Charging exactly what they quoted. ;D

Indy.....Indy.......Indy......Indy......Indy.......Indy.......Indy...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 5, 2003, 12:08 PM
Well it looks like people are getting there cases they ordered.  8)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 5, 2003, 12:35 PM
Wohoo! Mine is on the way as well, shipping was under 11 bucks! Im very happy, less than $100 for the case (with shipping)...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 5, 2003, 04:29 PM
less than $100 for the case (with shipping)...

Wow!  Nice price Adam!  You'll have to let us know how you make out with the Chase figures...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 5, 2003, 04:42 PM
less than $100 for the case (with shipping)...

Wow!  Nice price Adam!  You'll have to let us know how you make out with the Chase figures...

Sure, the Princess Leia Kubrick is sexy and all, but I dont want to make out with Han, Ben, Greedo, Cantina Band Member, Stormtrooper or a Tusken Raider, or for that matter, anyone from Series 1...

 ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 5, 2003, 05:42 PM
Seems someone really wanted the Indy chase!   :o

Kubrick Ser 2 Secret Indiana Jones! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162164957&category=48972&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 5, 2003, 05:52 PM
My god... I might have to sell mine if I get one.

Nah, if I get it, Im keeping it. Although, if an Indy Kubrick line comes out, that may promptly cause me to change my mind, because I wont be able to fight off the desire to buy it...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 5, 2003, 06:28 PM
Seems someone really wanted the Indy chase!   :o

Kubrick Ser 2 Secret Indiana Jones! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162164957&category=48972&rd=1)

Holy crap that's a lot ($120).  I do seem to recall however, the two Boba Fett Chase figures going for more than $100 a number of times earlier on in their release.  I'm sure Indy will come back down a little though.  I'll just worry about wrapping up the SW ones for the time being I guess...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 5, 2003, 06:38 PM
Arrrrrrrgh!  :'(

RARE BAPE Star Wars Carded BOBA FETT Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162439899&category=48972)


Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 5, 2003, 07:55 PM
Arrrrrrrgh!  :'(

RARE BAPE Star Wars Carded BOBA FETT Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162439899&category=48972)

What a dumbass...   ::)  I'd bet my left nut that thing doesn't sell!

Dale, maybe you and Adam and I could all pitch in around $135 and buy one of the carded Lukes.  Then we could just rotate it amongst ourselves!  We could each keep it for 3 months, and then ship it off to the next person for 3 months, and on and on...  And if at any point any of the three of us decide we're ready to bite the bullet and permanently add it to our collections, we could just buy the other two guys out.  How's that sound?!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 5, 2003, 08:01 PM
Dale, maybe you and Adam and I could all pitch in around $135 and buy one of the carded Lukes.    How's that sound?!   ;D

Now why do we need another carded Luke for?  Me thinks you mean the carded Boba Fett!   ;)  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 5, 2003, 10:05 PM
Arrrrrrrgh!  :'(

RARE BAPE Star Wars Carded BOBA FETT Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162439899&category=48972)

What a dumbass...   ::)  I'd bet my left nut that thing doesn't sell!

Dale, maybe you and Adam and I could all pitch in around $135 and buy one of the carded Lukes.  Then we could just rotate it amongst ourselves!  We could each keep it for 3 months, and then ship it off to the next person for 3 months, and on and on...  And if at any point any of the three of us decide we're ready to bite the bullet and permanently add it to our collections, we could just buy the other two guys out.  How's that sound?!   ;D

Remember what happened to Bart, Martin and Milhouse when they bought that super rare Radioactive Man #1?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 5, 2003, 11:20 PM
LOL :-*  I would somehow intercept that damn thing and rip it off the card :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 6, 2003, 02:56 PM
Woohoo!!!

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af441

$125 shipped...includes Indy and Chase Sandtrooper

Oh man am I happy right now!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 6, 2003, 03:46 PM
Wow :o

Too late for me though, case is on the way.  


Indy......Indy.......Indy.........Indy.........Indy............Indy....
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 6, 2003, 05:23 PM
Dale, maybe you and Adam and I could all pitch in around $135 and buy one of the carded Lukes.    How's that sound?!   ;D

Now why do we need another carded Luke for?  Me thinks you mean the carded Boba Fett!   ;)  ;D

Uh, yeah.  Oops!  Duh...   ;)  Unless you guys want to go $400 on a carded Luke instead?   :P

Scott, that's an AWESOME deal.  Damn.  I totally want to jump on that, since there's no way in hell I'll find an individual Indy figure in the $50 range.  Ugh.  That puts me in a bit of a quandry, since I was still trying to work out another deal, but without the Indy...   :-\  I want that Indy!   :'(

What to do...  What to do...  Of course, that deal will probably be gone by the time I decide.  Either way, nice score there Scott!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 6, 2003, 05:27 PM
Well now this is interesting...  I think I just figured out why Simon can't find that second Cantina Band Member.  Check this out from one (http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3162649016&category=48972) of the eBay auctions:

(NOTE about Japanese and Hong Kong assortments:  This is the ONLY Cantina Band Member figure in the Japanese assortment; there is no secret version.  This is the same figure as the SECRET figure from the Hong Kong assortment.  The NORMAL Hong Kong figure is not available in Japan.  Stupid and confusing!)

Refresh my memory, but wasn't this the same case with the prior Boba Fett chase figure as well?  One of them was from Japan and one from Hong Kong?  Or something to that effect...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 6, 2003, 06:19 PM
That was exactly the case with the Boba Fett chase figs. One was exclusive to Japan, the other, Hong Kong. Hopefully I can snag one before people really start catching on to whats going on with it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 6, 2003, 06:28 PM
Your memory has been refreshed. From the other Kubrick thread:

Got my five Boba Fetts that I ordered from Kid Robot today! And......... (drumroll) I got two, yes two, of the Secret "Prototype/Vintage Style" chase Bobas! :)

Damn Adam, that's awesome!   :o  I'm really starting to wonder if this Vintage version is really 1:96 as originally reported...  I did see something in this eBay auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3134182920&category=751&rd=1) for a Fett variant, where a seller states the ROTJ version was only available in Hong Kong (thus making it a little rarer), whereas the Vintage version was available in both Hong Kong and Japan.  No idea if he's right or not, but that's what he says there...  Of course, I see you're already familiar with this auction, eh Adam?   ;)  Looks like you're gonna have to double your bid there to snag this elusive little VHTF fella!   :'(

But if I were you Adam, I'd definitely try to trade one of your two Vintage variants for the ROTJ version for sure (assuming you're trying to keep a complete collection, which knowing you, you probably are).  And if you can't swing a trade, just sell it in the boards or on eBay for it's market value, and put that cash towards the ROTJ version (effectively the same thing, with a slight twist).  Cool deal though!  Congrats!

Hopefully Brent doesn't come swooping on in here now and tear you a new one too for being so bragadocious about your variant scores!   ;D   :-*  Good luck with that ROTJ one...

Ok, here's the dillio -

Each chase figure is packed at the same ratio (1:48), but the Return of the Jedi version is available only in the Hong Kong shipments. Not sure if the proto version is exclusive to Japan, I dont think it is. Any figure with "Tomy" on the front of the box is from Japan. Im getting the name of the Hong Kong distributor right now, and Ill confirm all this other info as well. Technically that makes Jedi Fett slightly more limited, due to the smaller market.

Ill get confirmation on all this, and some more information today! :)

All comes down to, yep, me thinks your right!

Congrats Scott. Not a bad price for them compaired to that $120. for the Indy alone. Well done.  8)

From there site it mentions:
DIMENSIONS:
NOTES: Sealed box of 12 Kubricks - Contains: 4 x Sandtrooper, 3 x Han Solo, 2 x Cantina Band Member,1 x Obi-Wan, 1 x Greedo, 1 x Tusken Raider. PLEASE NOTE: The Hidden figure - Indiana Jones may be packaged in a Han Solo Box and the hidden figure Stormtrooper may be packaged in a Sandtrooper box. Purchase 4 boxes of 12 and we will send you a sealed master case which guarantees 1 Indiana Jones figure and several stormtroopers.

I have heard before that the master case of 4 boxes does contain the Indy figure. If that is right, I'm going to be as happy as Scott is right now!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 6, 2003, 11:22 PM
Like I said elsewhere Dale, if that is the case, you have a good shot at 2 of them.  And the other stuff I said too.


Indy.....Indy.....Indy.....
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 6, 2003, 11:50 PM
here's an interesting e-mail that came from brian's toys tonight, dealing with these new kubricks:

Quote
Kubrick 2" Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box* $159.99
*Includes letter from Brian's Toys certifying the authenticity.
Kubrick 2" Indiana Jones Chase Figure Opened Box $119.99
Kubrick 2" Sandtrooper White Patch Sealed in Box* $39.99
Kubrick 2" Sandtrooper White Patch Opened Box* $29.99
*This Sandtrooper has a White Patch and a Long Gun.
Kubrick 2" Cantina Band Member Sealed in Box $9.99
Kubrick 2" Cantina Band Member Opened Box $7.99
Kubrick 2" Han Solo Sealed in Box*$9.99
Kubrick 2" Han Solo Opened Box $7.99
Kubrick 2" Sandtrooper Orange Patch Sealed in Box* $11.99
Kubrick 2" Sandtrooper Orange Patch Opened Box $9.99
*This Sandtrooper has an Orange Patch and a Short Gun.
Kubrick 2" Set of 6 Series 2 Figures ALL SEALED BOXES $99.99
Kubrick 2" Set of 6 Series 2 Figures* $89.99
*Set Includes:
-Sandtrooper Orange Patch with a short gun Open Box
-Greedo
-Tusken Raider
-Obi-Wan Kenobi
-Cantina Band Member Open Box
-Han Solo Open Box

now, my question here is, obviously... how can you sell a chase figure in a sealed box, yet gaurantee it's a chase figure? are they just hoping that you never open the box to check? or is there a way to tell without opening the box. now, i'll admit up front that i don't really know much about these kubricks (yet, although it appears that i have a set on the way  ;) ), and the only one i have in my possession is a loose boba fett that i got in a trade, but i was under the assumption that the chase figures came in the same box as the regular figure, and you have to open the box to find out which version you got, correct? if that is the case, how can you sell a sealed box and gaurantee that it contains a chase figure?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2003, 12:05 AM
You've got it right about the sealed box.  Indy is in a Han box and the figures are sealed in plastic bags inside foil wrappers.  

Dale already asked about x-ray potential to inspect the package and that was a big negatory.  The only thing I can think of is if there is already some release of these figures in a special Indy box or something to that effect.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2003, 12:27 AM
Kubrick 2" Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box* $159.99
*Includes letter from Brian's Toys certifying the authenticity.

Now thats Priceless! "certifying the authenticity"

Now tell me how in the heck are you going to know there is an Indy in the box without opening it?

By the shape of the Indy figure, I would say you could tell you got one still sealed in the foil envelope. The hat would be the big tip off + the idol too but you have to open the box!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 7, 2003, 12:35 AM
If you had a pretty accurate and precise scale I think you could weigh them...perhaps Indy weighs a few more grams ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2003, 12:45 AM
If you had a pretty accurate and precise scale I think you could weigh them...perhaps Indy weighs a few more grams ???

Hmm!  Thats a good idea Scott. I will take that into account when they arrive. If infact I do get an Indy, I will take the scale test.  ;)  I'll do the feel test & the scale test on the Han boxes. I still have my reloading scale from weighing gun powder when I was making my own ammo.
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 7, 2003, 12:50 AM
Hmm!  Thats a good idea Scott. I will take that into account when they arrive. If infact I do get an Indy, I will take the scale test.  ;)  I'll do the feel test & the scale test on the Han boxes. I still have my reloading scale from weighing gun powder when I was making my own ammo.

you should weigh them before you open them tho, just in case you rip any of the paper off or chip off some glue  ;) - 'cause then you'd get some false readings... :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2003, 12:56 AM
But what accuracy would you need?  milligrams?  Can there really be that much difference, more than a gram or two?  Couldn't that just as easily be attributed to more glue (I know it's automated and probably deadly precise, but still...).  

Wouldn't goo gone for the flap goo be better, then reseal it?  I'm not trying to cast aspersions on Brian's toys here, but it seems pretty damn unrealistic.  And what would be the point of having an Indy fig in a sealed Han box?  
Look, here's my certificate showing this is a rare Indiana Jones Kubrick figure.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

Well yes, but it has the Indiana Jones figure inside.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

I said, it has an Indiana Jones figure inside.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

Yes, but...

It looks like a Han Solo box....


Pointless.  Sealed in a clear baggie, yep.  Poor suffocating little bastard (filter test).
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2003, 01:10 AM
Sealed in a clear baggie, yep.  Poor suffocating little bastard (filter test).

Whats wrong with them sealed in there clear plastic baggies?

Quote
Originally posted by BigDumbWookiee:
DSJ, those poor fellas are suffocating in that bag. A fate worse than the Saarlac...

Me thinks Adam's ears just twitched!  ;D

I completely agree that it is pretty damn unrealistic. The factors involved with the glue, plastic baggie & the tin foil etc... may make it impossible to detect by weight.  :-\

Worth a shot though!  :-\

Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 7, 2003, 01:18 AM
Look, here's my certificate showing this is a rare Indiana Jones Kubrick figure.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

Well yes, but it has the Indiana Jones figure inside.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

I said, it has an Indiana Jones figure inside.

It looks like a Han Solo box.

Yes, but...

It looks like a Han Solo box....


lol... now that's funny.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2003, 01:18 AM
that would be toughie, so I'll eat my words above if you can detect a weight difference.  

born free, free as the wind blows....
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2003, 01:43 AM
I just checked my status online. The case's left Tokyo Int. on Dec 6, 05:33 hrs. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

Indy.....Indy.....Indy.....   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 7, 2003, 03:20 AM
In Japan someone is selling information on a way to select the chase figres before opening them. He's selling the information for 500yen and its shows a photo of him with  3 Indy's. It's probably a scam, but I'm curious. Do you think I should buy  the information?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 7, 2003, 03:30 AM
It's probably a scam, but I'm curious. Do you think I should buy  the information?

Hmm...  I can't imagine the guy could possibly have a method other than the couple that have already been mentioned above - weighing it or x-raying it.  I don't know Simon...  That's really up to you.  What's that come out to in dollars?  That'd give me a better idea.  Any friends or collecting buddies out there you could split the cost with, to reduce your risk in case it is a scam?  Sure sounds tempting though, especially if the guys holding a bunch of Indys.  Does he have the Fetts too?  If he can predict the Chase figures across the board, then I'd likely jump on it, especially if it could help you in future waves (or other Kubrick lines like Matrix).  But if it's only the Indys this guy can predict, I'd guess he's just going to tell you to weigh them, and that the Indy one (with the hat, whip & idol) will weigh just a few milligrams more than the regular Han figure.

Keep us posted on what you decide to do though, and what, if anything you find out!   ;)

EDIT:  Yeah, $5 - $6 was what my brain was thinking the conversion was there, but that sounded pretty damned low.  But if it's just $5, that wouldn't be too bad of a risk obviously.  Might be worth it Simon!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2003, 03:31 AM
Your kidding me!  ::)

Well IMHO, I think it's a scam too. If you think it's worth it to find out then thats up to you. 500 yen = around $5. US.
Not really alot of $$$ to loose but... :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 7, 2003, 03:44 AM
Thought I'd summarize where we currently stand with the Star Wars Kubrick lineup at this point, so here's a checklist for everyone's complete and utter enjoyment, especially "the new guy"...   :P

Early Bird set:
1. Luke Skywalker (Brown hair)
2. Princess Leia
3. Chewbacca
4. R2-D2

Series 1 (Bounty Hunters):
5. Boba Fett (all grey ESB version, with 2 green gauntlets)
5a. Boba Fett (ROTJ version w/ 2 red gauntlets - CHASE)
5b. Boba Fett (Vintage version w/ 1 yellow and 1 red gauntlet - CHASE)
6. IG-88
7. Bossk
8. Dengar
9. 4-LOM
10. Zuckuss

** Carded Boba Fett (Vintage version)   :'(

** Carded Luke Skywalker (Blonde hair)

Series 2 (ANH/Tatooine):
11. Sandtrooper (Orange shoulder pauldron)
11a. Sandtrooper (White shoulder pauldron - CHASE)
12. Han Solo
12a. Indiana Jones (CHASE)
13. Cantina Band Member
13a. Cantina Band Member (w/ alternate set of instruments)
14. Obi-Wan Kenobi
15. Greedo
16. Tusken Raider

That's it so far!   8)  So for you obsessive compulsive completists, you're technically looking at 22 different figures (including blonde Luke, Indy, and Band Member w/ alternate instruments, among others).  I'll be nice and NOT include the Carded Fett, since the figure itself is identical to the regular Vintage Chase figure (and it runs about $400).   ;)

Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 7, 2003, 06:28 AM
OK.  Now that most of us have secured our Series 2 figures, it's wish list time (or educated guess list in my case)!  Assuming six per wave, what do you guys think is still on tap for the Kubrick line?  You have to include at least one Chase figure in each series too!  I'm guessing there'll be two series for each movie (we've already had one for ANH and ESB, and the Early Bird set is just kind of floating out there in lala land).  This is what I predict is still on tap:

ANH:
Darth Vader
C-3PO
X-Wing Luke (Wedge and/or Biggs Chase figures)
Stormtrooper (Luke/Han Chase?)
Jawa
R5-D4
* 1st alternate: Grand Moff Tarkin
* 2nd alternate: Tie Fighter Pilot
* 3rd alternate: Power Droid / RFT

ESB:
Yoda
Lando Calrissian ("Smuggler" Lando chase?  8))
Snowtrooper
Hoth Han (Blue/Brown coat Chase)
Bespin Luke (Dagobah Luke Chase?)
Bespin Leia
* 1st alternate: Carbonite Han
* 2nd alternate: Ugnaught
* 3rd alternate: Lobot

ROTJ (Jabba's Palace):
Jedi Luke (Chase - with/without robe?  Bone?  Glove?  :-\)
Boussh (Slave Leia Chase?)
Gamorrean Guard
Lando Skiff Guard
Bib Fortuna
Slave Leia
* 1st alternate: Jabba the Hutt?!?  8)
* 2nd alternate: Yakface
* 3rd alternate: Oola

ROTJ:
Emperor
Biker Scout
Wickett (Logray/Teebo Chase figures)
Admiral Ackbar
Imperial Royal Guard
General Lando
* 1st alternate: Endor Han
* 2nd alternate: Endor Luke
* 3rd alternate: Endor Leia

TPM 1:
Qui-Gonn Jinn (no cloak)
Obi-Wan (no cloak)
Darth Maul (no cloak)
Anakin (Pilot Chase)
Jar Jar Binks
Battle Droid (OOM-9 Chase)

TPM 2:
Padme (Blue/Purple outfit Chase)
Watto
Boss Nass
Nute Gunray
C-3PO
Shmi
* 1st alternate: Sebulba (too difficult for this line, I'd think)
* 2nd alternate: Destroyer Droid (also difficult for this line)
* 3rd alternate: Captain Panaka

AOTC 1:
Anakin
Obi-Wan
Jango Fett
Mace Windu
Count Dooku
Clone Trooper (Red/Yellow/Blue Chase)
* 1st alternate: Emperor Palpatine
* 2nd alternate: Ki-Adi Mundi
* 3rd alternate: Plo-Koon

AOTC 2:
Dexter Jettster
Geonosian Warrior
Padme (Arena new/ripped shirt Chase)
Lama Su (Taun We Chase)
Zam Wessell
Super Battle Droid
* 1st alternate: Kit Fisto
* 2nd alternate: Aayla Secura
* 3rd alternate: Coleman Trebor

So that's 2 series per movie, with a bunch of alternates.  If by chance the line continues on beyond that into some of the more obscure characters, I'd guess they'd do the following themed waves:

Cantina:
Ponda Baba
Hammerhead
Snaggletooth (Red, but with the Blue Vintage Chase)
Arcona (Hem Dazon)
Dr. Evazan
Muftak
* 1st alternate: Wuher
* 2nd alternate: Djas Puhr
* 3rd alternate: Labria

Jabba's Palace:
Yak Face
Ree-Yees
Tessek (Squid Head)
Amanaman
Oola (Yarna D'al Gargan Chase, since none of these 6 really work)
Ephant Mon
* 1st alternate: Ishi Tibb
* 2nd alternate: EV-9D9
* 3rd alternate: Yarna D'al Gargan

Jedi:
Ki-Adi Mundi
Plo-Koon (Saesee Tiin Chase, since none of these 6 really work)
Yarael Poof
Kit Fisto
Aayla Secura
Coleman Trebor
* 1st alternate: Saesee Tiin
* 2nd alternate: Barriss Offee
* 3rd alternate: Oppo Rancisis (difficult for this line)

Perhaps an all Padme Amidala series too?

Then obviously a couple of Episode 3 waves...

I somewhat dread when the Kubrick line will potentially move into the Prequel movies, since I usually don't collect non-OT stuff outside of the 4" line.  I wonder what I'll do if/when that happens...

Anyone know how long these Kubrick lines can run?  Are there any series that just continually pump out new waves of figures several times a year for quite a while, or will we just be seeing another handful of waves, and that'll be it?  What are some of the longer running series so far?  How obscure can the characters get do you think?  Ah, the possibilities are endless...

Much fun with Star Wars Kubricks!  Definitely one of my absolute favorite lines to collect...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 7, 2003, 10:26 AM
Brian's Toys cracks me up...

What I want to know is, will they take it back if its open? It would almost be worth it to buy one, open it and find out its not Indy, just so we could tell the internet shopping community its a big scam. I am not a fan of Brian's Toys in the slightest...
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 7, 2003, 02:47 PM
Thought I'd summarize where we currently stand with the Star Wars Kubrick lineup at this point, so here's a checklist for everyone's complete and utter enjoyment, especially "the new guy"...   :P

thanks for the list, since i'm guessing it was for me...

i think that since you are the one who is getting me started collecting these, i'm going to put you in charge of making sure i get every single piece ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 7, 2003, 03:04 PM
Just make sure you realize, jokabofe, that in order to be considered part of our little Star Wars Completionist Kubrick Club, you have to buy Dale, Matt and myself each a carded Fett ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 7, 2003, 03:07 PM
now THAT is funny...  :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 7, 2003, 05:39 PM
thanks for the list, since i'm guessing it was for me...

i think that since you are the one who is getting me started collecting these, i'm going to put you in charge of making sure i get every single piece ;)

I've already been searching the 'Bay for ya' Dave!   :-*  Bookmarked a few auctions that I'm keeping my eye on, in case they're worth mentioning to you the closer they get to closing...  That Early Bird set usually hits at least $100 most of the time, so that'll be a toughie.  A Vintage variant Fett chase figure actually closed at $49 a week or two ago, so that's definitely dropping down significantly from where it used to be, which is a good sign for you...  I'll keep you posted bud!

But Adam's right - you need to buy the three of us a carded Fett if you want to be admitted into the club.  If you do that, the three of us will pitch in together to get you one too!  Sound like a deal?!   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on December 7, 2003, 05:56 PM
But Adam's right - you need to buy the three of us a carded Fett if you want to be admitted into the club.  If you do that, the three of us will pitch in together to get you one too!  Sound like a deal?!   ;D

yeah, i'll get right on it... i already have two, so i just need to get the third  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 8, 2003, 10:17 AM
If you did not order earlier from HLJ, looks like you SOL! As per HLJ:

(http://www.hlj.com/graphics/oop.gif)  Discontinued: Item is out of stock and the manufacturer has discontinued it. We don't expect to get any additional stock for the forseeable future.

Out-of-stock items are displayed with squares (in-stock items with circles). Black squares with a "jolly roger" skull and crossbones indicate items that we have no stock of, and that have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Because there is no chance of getting such items in the near future, we don't accept orders for them. Keep in mind, however, that other merchants could very well have stock of such items, particularly stores outside of Japan.

In addition, companies such as Tamiya, Bandai and others will frequently place older products on a long-term reissue cycle. Products like these may be issued only once every few years. Between these long reissues, the products will show as discontinued on our web site if we're out of stock, but they may very well be available again at some point in the (distant) future.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 8, 2003, 12:28 PM
The popularity of these figures makes me think that we'll see at least 10 wave of 5-6 figures meaning a total of 54-56 total figures spread out over the next 3 years.  I also really, really hope the stay with the OT...pipedream I'm sure and I guess I wouldn't be really upset if it comes to pass but there is a ton of stuff I want

I really hope they finish out the ANH Vintage Line (the first four really could be released in ANY of the Waves)

ANH:
Darth Vader
C-3PO
X-Wing Luke
Stormtrooper
Jawa
R5-D4
Hammerhead
Power Droid
DST
Walrusman
Snaggletooth
Tarkin

Yoda and Lando are must do's the rest are just sort of filler

ESB:
Yoda
Lando Calrissian
Snowtrooper
Hoth Han
Hoth Luke
Hoth Leia
Bespin Luke
Bespin Han
Bespin Leia
Lobot
FX-7
21-B
Ugnaught

Again the Emperor is the biggest must do here...

ROTJ:
Emperor
Jedi Luke
Slave Leia/Boussh
Jabba (not sure on this one)
Bib Fortuna
Gamorrean Guard
Han Carbonite
Biker Scout
Wicket
Admiral Ackbar
Imperial Royal Guard
General Lando
Endor Han
Endor Luke
Endor Leia

The chases for me are not the big of a deal really, I could care less if I had a White and Orange Sandtrooper, Unique Figs are must haves though

My guess for Wave 3:

Darth Vader
C-3PO
Tarkin
Death Star Trooper
X-Wing Luke
Stormtrooper (Han or Luke Stormtrooper chase)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 8, 2003, 12:42 PM
What! No Ice Cream Maker Guy!  ;)   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 8, 2003, 05:34 PM
yeah, i'll get right on it... i already have two, so i just need to get the third  ;)

Cool.  Send mine first.  Dale and Adam can flip over the other one...  Hurry up and snag a third one though, so the three of us can return the favor and get you one too Dave!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 10:02 AM
Status: On Delivery! Purolator Courier.   8)  
So sometime today, they will arrive!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/9.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 9, 2003, 10:12 AM
I was worried there for a minute...I had bid $85 4 days ago on Indy and I was winning right until the end...

Just ended at $102.50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3161520437

Thanks BBTS!!!!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 10:54 AM
Indy is very popular & will be for a long time to come. First eBay win was at $75. & now is in the range of up to $120.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 9, 2003, 12:07 PM
Coming Soon to the front page

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks2/group3.JPG)

 :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 9, 2003, 12:12 PM
Nice! Are they yours?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 9, 2003, 12:21 PM
Yeah got them last night ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 12:54 PM
My cases just arrived! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

One box with 5 loose boxes. No master case. There was a dent on the shipping case. 1 case was dinged & the perforated strip that open the box at the top on the left side & 3/4 of the bottom egde is open. Also a few figure boxes popped open. Looks like 3 of them. Not a biggy. The other 4 are sealed!  8)

I'm not going to weight them as it will take to long to do. Stay tuned.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2003, 01:10 PM
And............................................... :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 01:11 PM
Case 1:

4 Orange Santroopers. 2 Cantina Members, instrument on the stand.

Going for Han now. Wish me luck!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2003, 01:13 PM
Good luck.  Think Twins ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 01:14 PM
 :o   :o   :o    :o    :o   :o   :o  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

[size=8]INDY![/size]

I'm shaking!  ;D  I gotta have a smoke & take a pic for ya!  ;)

Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2003, 01:23 PM
I don't need a pic, just send it to the same address as last time.  I'll trust you. :o

Sweet, congrats man.  Just think, conceivably you could have 5 of them :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 01:33 PM
I don't need a pic, I'll trust you. :o

Sweet, congrats man.  Just think, conceivably you could have 5 of them :)

My Precious!  :-*

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Indy%201.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Indy%202.jpg)

3 Han's in a case & it was the 3rd one I opened!  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 9, 2003, 01:34 PM
Nice...now get another :-*

Congrats too!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 9, 2003, 01:34 PM
:o   :o   :o    :o    :o   :o   :o  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

[size=8]INDY![/size]

AWESOME Dale!  Congrats man!  Boy, that sure was easy, huh?  First Han box?  Boy, you may just wind up with several of them with that kinda luck!!!  Now get back to it buddy!  Good luck!   8)

Guess this means you'll stop hounding me for mine, right?!?   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 01:46 PM
Case 2:

4 White Sandtroopers. 2 Cantina Members, instrument on the stand. 3 Han's. No indy.

Just need the other Cantina Band dude!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2003, 01:47 PM
Oh please tell me you're kidding Matt ::)  You don't already have one, do you? :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 01:57 PM
Case 3:

4 Orange Sandtroopers. 2 Cantina Members, instrument on the stand. 3 Han's. No indy.

No Indy in hand with the others. I'm the first!  :-*

Thats it. I'm keeping the other case sealed + the other one that opened a bit. I have to get ahold of Matt Brand now.

Overall, I'm happy!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 9, 2003, 02:04 PM
Oh please tell me you're kidding Matt ::)  You don't already have one, do you? :-\

No, not quite yet.  But all should have all 9 of them by this time next week...   8)  Dale was just getting a little antsy last night, and demanding the Indy that I'm getting as interest for my lateness on the massive box of stuff I'm sending him.  Especially after I told him there's rumors starting to circulate that the Indy is only 1/96, as opposed to 1/48 - so there was a chance he might not get one even with a sealed master case of 4 cases...

Fortunately that turned out to not be an issue for him though!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2003, 02:15 PM
Whew, ok then.  

I consider Dale's subsequent bad luck to be a good omen for my case as they were shipped quite close together.  


Indy.........Indy...........Indy............Indy.........Indy.......
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 9, 2003, 02:15 PM
Dale was just getting a little antsy last night, and demanding the Indy that I'm getting as interest for my lateness on the massive box of stuff I'm sending him.  Especially after I told him there's rumors starting to circulate that the Indy is only 1/96, as opposed to 1/48 - so there was a chance he might not get one even with a sealed master case of 4 cases...

Fortunately that turned out to not be an issue for him though!   8)

And so you should for being late!  :P   ;D Indy! ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 10, 2003, 07:58 AM
Nice Indy score. I'm jealous!! I should have opened 1 more box!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 11:46 AM
Thanks for the replys on the Indy gang!  :)  

I had 2 cases left, 1 sealed & 1 with the damage from the shipping with the perforated edges that came apart. The sealed case is going to Matt Brand & I wish him luck in his quest.  ;)

So I opened the 4th case & I got 4 Orange Sandtroopers, 2 Cantina with instrument on stand & 3 Hans. No Indy.
Still overall, I say I did pretty well.  8)

As mentioned, I decided not to weigh these guys. I saw no sense in doing so. A gram or 2 would not make a difference & neither would the foil & clear baggies even that they did have different sizes. Now I opened a lot of little boxes & I looked at them plus the baggies real close. The glue they use to seal them differs from box to box. Sometimes it can be a small amount & then a bit more. The first 3 cases I opened, the lids were glued down pretty good & I used a sharp razor to slice the lid open carefully. There was the odd paper tear. I could not pop the lid open by hand.

Now the case that was damaged. Just the main case had the perforation come apart, the figure boxes are perfect. There were 4 boxes that the lids were open. On closer inspection, the glue was a very small amount, so small that all the lids opened with ease. Only 1 box ripped a small amount of paper & the rest are so perfect that I could reseal them & you may not know. Some of the glue came off in my fingers & I can use a glue gun to reseal them.

The boxes with the Han's I paid close attention too. You have no idea if it's a Indy or a Han unless you feel the figure in the foil bag. I pressed lightly & I could tell they were Han's before I opened them. Han is just the figure & the gun, 2 items.

So I took my Indy, put him back in a foil bag & did the same thing but with care. What I noticed is there was a bulge towards the top of the figure, his hat. I could feel the rim & I also popped the hat off his head & I could feel the hair that is attached to the hat.

The I moved around more & there was this round object, the Idol. A little more pressure carefully around the objects & bingo, his whip! I could even feel the ball on the handle. 4 items. Moving the figure around the bag I could get a better feel of things. Conclusion, an Indy figure can be found without opening the foil bag but you do have to open the box & you would also leave marks on the foil bag, impressions from the pressure & feeling around the bag.

So now we come to this:

Kubrick 2" Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box* $159.99
*Includes letter from Brian's Toys certifying the authenticity.

Looking closely, this can be taken a few ways.

Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box, is the box factory sealed?

Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box, is the box resealed?

Indiana Jones Chase Figure Sealed in Box, is the figure sealed in bag/s only in open box?

Figure Sealed in Box are the key words but I read it many ways!

I'm not saying that Brian's Toys did any of this but I just cannot see how Indy can be detected without opening the box!  ???
Maybe there is a way that I can't figure out!

All of the figures are packed in foil so X-rays are out of the question.

Completly agree.
Any more info if you went for that way to select the chase figures before opening them Simon?  Maybe there is away?  ???

Any thoughts one what I said above, does any of this make sense?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 10, 2003, 12:02 PM
The only other thing I can think of is how Brian's Toys seems to end up with some pretty nice schwag all the time.  I seem to recall them having pretty good quantities at times of Sacul, TF Vader.  Early on having good quantities of the other Silver figures, almost before they were available to the public.

Perhaps they have a legitimate connection to the manufacturer and are able to order solid cases, guaranteed by the manufacturer.  If so, good for them, but I see no point in owning a sealed up Indy in a Han box (Dale's comments above notwithstanding regarding the wording).  Maybe some do ???

Geez, leaving poor Indy in the plastic seems plain cruel :-*


Indy........Indy........Indy..........Indy.........Indy.........Indy.....
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 12:11 PM
Geez, leaving poor Indy in the plastic seems plain cruel :-*

Your up Adam!  ;D And anyone else!  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 12:30 PM
He's choking!

I read over at the Simpsons board the following:

Quote
If you run across them in a hobby shop here's a clue to find Indy. They are packed three wide and four deep. In a non chase case all three Hans are in the center, second through fourth row. Chase Han (Indy) is in the left front corner.

So there you go Simon :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 12:58 PM
Thats an interesting theory Scott & it may hold. I have my figure boxes in the cases they came in the same way I took them out.  All the Hans I have came in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th row center so that chase thing throws it off. I got Indy in the 3rd box so that would make him 2nd row middle from the way I removed them!

This is the way all 4 cases were packed:

Cantina     Han           Sandtrooper
Cantina     Han           Sandtrooper
Ben          Han/Indy   Sandtrooper
Greedo     Tusken      Sandtrooper

No Indy chase in the corner unless mine was a fluke!

Now the part Matt mentioned about Japan & Hong Kong looks like it the way the first series happend with the Boba chase.

Cantina Member A (Japan assortment exclusive)
Cantina Member B (Hong Kong assortment exclusive)

This according to XL-Shop Dotcom.

Medicom Toy - Star Wars Kubrick #2 set of 8 (http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/pages/productDetails.asp?productId=MD-171272SET8)

Mine came from Japan so that part explains the Cantina with the intrument on stand.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 10, 2003, 01:01 PM
Ah... the old "re-sealed box" trick, eh?  Yeah, I suppose that's certainly a possible way to detect the Indys, though still an unethical one.

Dale, you could probably still toss Indy and his accessories on a sensitive scale, and do the same with Han and his gun, and see if there's much of a difference.  I don't really see the need to weigh the Han boxes before they're opened, since the weight difference would be in the figure and accessories - assuming the same box, foil wrap, and clear plastic bag comes with both (except the sporadic quantity of glue possibly).

I'm not sure if our mail scale here in the office is sensitive enough (doubtful), but I'll give them both a weigh next week when Indy arrives.  Scott/Mr. Engineer - do you have any ultra sensitive scales around your work?

Interesting tip there Scott...  Give it a shot Simon!  Let us know if that's the legitimate method of Indy discovery.  Good luck to ya'...   8)  EDIT:  Didn't catch Dale's reply.  Maybe not then...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 01:07 PM
If weighing with the figure in the foil/clear bag, just remember one thing, air has weight! Is the air the same in all the bags? It would be a very small amount.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 01:24 PM
air weight would be neglible

PV=nRT

P= 14.7 psia
V= 1in^3 = 0.00057 ft^3
R= 10.73 ft^3 psia/lbmol R
T= 70 F = 21.1 C = 529.7 R

n = 1.5 x 10^-6 lbmol
m = n x MW
m = 4.3 x 10^-5 lb = 0.02 g

I would guess the idol, hat and whip weigh more than Han's gun, the air difference would be neglible

The glue thing is a more of a concern :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 10, 2003, 01:31 PM
PV=nRT

P= 14.7 psia
V= 1in^3 = 0.00057 ft^3
R= 10.73 ft^3 psia/lbmol R
T= 70 F = 21.1 C = 529.7 R

n = 1.5 x 10^-6 lbmol
m = n x MW
m = 4.3 x 10^-5 lb = 0.02 g

Yeah, whatever...   ::)  Shut up ya' big nerd!   :-*

This is a Kubrick thread.  Please stay on topic, or I'll be forced to delete your posts.  Thanks.

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 01:39 PM
PV=nRT

P= 14.7 psia
V= 1in^3 = 0.00057 ft^3
R= 10.73 ft^3 psia/lbmol R
T= 70 F = 21.1 C = 529.7 R

n = 1.5 x 10^-6 lbmol
m = n x MW
m = 4.3 x 10^-5 lb = 0.02 g

(http://gifted.snunit.k12.il/activities/mishpat/einstein.gif)

You tell him Matt!  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 01:44 PM
You guys suck :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 01:48 PM
Oh, and UPS guy made a delivery to me casa today with a certain set of figures from BBTS

Looks like Dale is not the sole Indy owner any more :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 10, 2003, 02:05 PM
Oh, and UPS guy made a delivery to me casa today with a certain set of figures from BBTS

Looks like Dale is not the sole Indy owner any more :-*

Right on Scott!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/14.gif)
Which Cantina member did you get? The BBTS site shows him with the round instrument. How do you like Indy?  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 02:05 PM
Don't know yet...(not at me casa :-*)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 10, 2003, 08:09 PM
Hey here's a good idea for your spare Han's amd Sandtroopers.

 Custom Han in Stormtrooper Outfit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3163371522&category=48972)

Is anyone willing to rip there Luke out of the packet to make a Stormtrooper Luke?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 10, 2003, 09:44 PM
Great idea!

Though I would suggest that maybe waiting for a new Luke would be more logical.  There's bound to be another Luke figure, my guess would be the next line in fact, probably ROTJ based.  

Luke Jedi
Vader
Emperor
Royal Guard
Chewbacca or slave Leia
Ewok (shudder)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2003, 11:53 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks2/indygroup.JPG)

More very soon :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 10, 2003, 11:57 PM
That's really frightening.

No, not that he's loose, that the Kubrick likeness is better than the other fig. :-*

He can breathe.  He can BREATHE!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 11, 2003, 10:05 AM
My friend in England just got an Indy (from a box I sent him.....AAAAGGGHHH!!!) and this is where it was.

OOO
OOO
XOO
OOO

Looks like its in the same row but different column.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 11, 2003, 10:13 AM
Hmm!  1 up from the left corner. I still say Indy is packed randomly.

Simon, was that the 4th case from the other 3 you opened?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 11, 2003, 11:58 AM
Im not sure. I bought 6 boxes and they were off a shelf in a store, so its hard to tell if they were from the same carton or not.  

From the 6 boxes, 8 white Sandtroopers, 1 Indy and only the one kind of Band Member.  From what Matt said, looks like everyone is going to have to order the other band member from Hong Kong. I got mine in the mail today.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 11, 2003, 01:06 PM
Anyone want to order a bunch of Hong Kong Cantina Band members at once, and just sell them to all the other members here? I'd rather just buy from a member of the boards than go to eBay.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 11, 2003, 01:42 PM
The BBTS version is the Hong Kong version I believe, I have both sets of instruments.  My original order came from Hong Kong though which is the weird thing
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 11, 2003, 05:51 PM
Cool, Ill just order one from there then :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 11, 2003, 09:20 PM
I'm trying to set up a deal with a Hong Kong dealer to trade alot of my spare Cantina Band Members for for his. If I can work it out I might have a whole lot of spares, but please don't count on me just yet.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 11, 2003, 11:30 PM
We put my feature of Series 2 up on the front page...enjoy (click on Greedo and Han)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/images/kubseries2.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/anhkubricks2.php)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 11, 2003, 11:54 PM
Nice article Scott :)

Question, has anyone found a case with just one white pauldron sandie?  Seems like both Dale and Simon got cases with only white or only orange.
Title: Series 2
Post by: jara19 on December 12, 2003, 12:14 AM
Loved the article , OCB.  :) I think my favorite ones are Greedo and Obi-Wan.

Would love to see a Vader and Lando in series 3.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2003, 09:57 AM
I haven't bought a single one of these figures yet, but after sitting here reading all of your comments about the line, and checking out Scott's article up on the front page now...I'm really getting tempted.  I think the overall cost is too high for me to be a completist, but I'm thinking about picking up a Han and going from there.  It would be nice to get a Chewie too, but I'm guessing that early-bird set runs a pretty penny.  For someone (like me) with a little smaller collecting fund....what is the best way to pick up some of the individual figures in this line?  Is ebay the way to go, or do online stores like Brian's Toys have decent prices (they usually seem high, but I see they have a Han - Opened Box for like $7.99.  I guess I am totally clueless about this line, and its prices really, so I thought I'd ask the experts :).  I probably shouldn't even start, or I'll want them all!  I'm with you guys though, it would be kind of nice if they just stuck to the OT on these...at least for now.  Great job on the feature too Scott, I really enjoyed it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 12, 2003, 11:01 AM
I'm guessing (and maybe you're hinting ;)) that the guys here would be willing to help out for C&S if they can.  At least on the multiples.  

Those of us buying cases will have spares of Han, Sandtroopers and possibly a Cantina band member.  Unfortunately Greedo at 1 per case is unlikely to come from here, so where you see it cheap now, grab it. A buddy of mine locally is regretting not getting the second wave (much as I'm regretting missing the early bird se t:-\) when they were plentiful on ebay.  

I would guess getting it from a US member rather than Dale or I is going to be cheaper.  Probably higher shipping for us and we may have been hit with customs fees driving up our cost as well.  The last series cost me around $12 Cdn or $9 US total.  The dollar is better now but I still don't know about customs fees.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2003, 11:05 AM
Thanks for the advice Morgbug, and I wasn't necessarily hinting that anyone needs to help me out.  I know that all of you have paid your price trying to obtain these figures for yourselves and your friends.  I was mainly just curious how much it would cost to pick up a few figures here and there.  I wanted to start with Han, because he's my favorite along with Chewie, and I figured Chewie might be kind of unreasonable since he was in the early bird set.  I was just wondering about prices on some of the figures, I really can't afford to drop a lot of money on a single figure (and my wife wouldn't be too happy with me either).  Thanks again for the tips!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 12, 2003, 11:08 AM
Chewie will be impossible, you'll have to buy the early bird set for that one...which is running $110+ lately on eBay

I paid $72 for the six series 2 figures which is $12 a piece...you should be able to to do better than that

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af444

Has Han for $8 (if you need more stuff that is a pretty good price because they charge $5 flat shipping)  Might be worth looking around their store and try and find something else you might want, other wise $13 shipped is about in line with eBay prices

Glad everyone liked the article! :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 12, 2003, 01:33 PM
mosnab, I assure you, I was only kidding, ergo the  ;)

I don't have mine yet, but I'll have to see what my landed cost is.  I'll happily send you the extra Han for C&S, whatever that may be.  It may be the same as ebay or BBTS so you know.  Shipping up here sucks and these guys are just a little too wide to go in an envelope so they'll usually cost around $4 US to ship :(

I'll put one aside (when they show) until I hear otherwise from you.  I only need one (and my Indy) anyway.  

If you can get the Han and Greedo from BBTS then that is probably a great way to go given the flat shipping.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2003, 02:10 PM
Morgbug....no worries, I totally knew you were kidding....I'm sorry if I came off like I was mad or something.  I just didn't want all your Kubrick collectors thinking a newbie like me was coming in to get your scraps :P.  I do appreciate the offer for the extra Han, I will definitely think about it.  I still haven't decided if I want to start or not, I have the feeling I will want them all if I do.  Anyways, thanks again for the advice and the help....I really appreciate it...and sorry if I sounded like a jerk earlier :).
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 12, 2003, 05:54 PM
A very excellent feature Scott.  8)  
It's so nice to see them out of there Carbonite baggies!  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 12, 2003, 08:35 PM
Anyone know of any good stands that will fit the pegholes for these figs? I still want those cool clear boxes, but that would add up pretty quickly.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on December 13, 2003, 09:06 PM
Great  photo's of the Kubricks Scott. That comparision with the lego Han was great. It really shows that Kubricks aren't just Lego thingys for kids.

I love the smell of vinyl in the morning.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 15, 2003, 04:13 PM
Got my case today, it arrived in super condition!

Got all Orange Sandtroopers. Anyone have an extra white pauldron Sandtrooper they'd mind selling/trading me? Just drop me an email at aclowe@tds.net if you can help

No chase Cantina Band Member, but it looks like we've established it's only in Hong Kong assortments. I've ordered one from BBTS, hopefully it is the HK version! :)

BUT! :) Yeah, you've figured it out by now. Hehe... I snagged an Indiana Jones fig! :) Im not worried about the other chase figs now!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 15, 2003, 06:42 PM
BUT! :) Yeah, you've figured it out by now. Hehe... I snagged an Indiana Jones fig! :) Im not worried about the other chase figs now!

Sweet!  Nice score Adam!  The Kubrick Completist Club is almost complete again, since I finally got my orders in today as well...  All 9 of 'em (including the illustrious Dr. Jones of course) are now in my grubby little mitts!   ;D

Just the alternate band member and a Sandtrooper or two for you guys, and we'll be back to status quo.   8)  But as long as the VHTF Indy has been snagged, you guys are in good shape for finishing off the other 2 far easier chase figures!

Boy, that sure went by fast, huh?  No long anticipation and hard work of tracking down the Chase Fetts like last time, I guess...  Boy, we're going to have a much longer wait 'til Series 3 this time around, since everyone managed to scoop up everything so quickly this time!

So no one wound up with any extra Indy figures, right?  'Cause we still need to hook up Brent and Dave with one...  So keep your eyes peeled for any good deals on him for those guys!

And Brian...
You just ignore that big mean bully known as Morgbug.  He likes to throw his potty mouth weight around in the forums from time to time, that's all!   ;)

As for the Kubricks - yeah, they're a very cool, fun (and challenging) line to collect.  If you don't have an interest in getting the VHTF Chase figures which can run you a pretty penny, then if you hop on each new series as it comes out, you should be able to get the standard figures for anywhere from $8 to $12 each, shipped.

And I'm sure some of the fellas in here that are ordering cases of them, and winding up with extras would be happy to help you out.  Heck, they'd LOVE to unload their unneeded duplicates.  The problem is, that only 3 of the 6 figures in both Series 1 and 2 come with duplicates in each case.  But the other 3 are only 1 per case, so folks won't have duplicates of those, and they're rarely up for auction as a threesome (though the "duplicate" threesomes are all over the place).

For example, in this Series 2, people will have extras of the Han, Sandtrooper, and Cantina Band Member - so hooking you up with those for cheap ($8) would be no problem.  But finding the Greedo, Tusken Raider, and Obi-Wan figures would be a tough (and more expensive) challenge, since they were only one per case, and as such are rarely sold as a lot.  So finding the entire series together (all 6) is usually going to be your best bet.

All six of Series 2 can be snagged off of eBay for about $60 right now.  Series 1 (Bounty Hunters) is a bit higher now, at about $70 - $80, and the HTF single pack-ins in that set are Dengar, Zuckass & 4-LOM, whereas Fett, Bossk, and IG-88 are the ones that are much more abundant.

Unfortunately, especially if you really want a Chewie figure, the Early Bird set still sells for a solid $100 - $125 most of the time on eBay...   :-\  I don't think I've ever seen an Early Bird set broken up, and the 4 figures therefrom sold individually.

Just keep checking eBay and hope for the very occasional auction with a real low BIN, and hop on it!  I'll be sure to give you (and Dave) a shout if/when I ever see some good ones!   :-*

End novel.   :P

Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 15, 2003, 07:11 PM
Yeah, hopefully Ill have the second Cantina Band Member soon as well. Just need that white pauldron Sandtrooper, definately not worried about trying to get him!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 15, 2003, 07:19 PM
Just need that white pauldron Sandtrooper, definately not worried about trying to get him!

Might want to chat with Dale (DSJ) about that Adam, since I think I remember him getting FOUR of the white Sandtrooper variants in one of his cases...  Simon might still have a couple too, though shipping from Japan would probably run ya' a little more, not to mention he's back home Down Under for the holidays for a few weeks...

I think your best bet would be to just do it like we did with the regular Fett last time Adam.  Remember?  You just stuck him and the opened and flattened box in one of those small bubble wrap envelopes, and safely shipped it for only a buck or two.  I say find someone who can do that...  Good luck!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 15, 2003, 11:47 PM
Potty mouth :-\  Moi :-*

Still waiting on my case to arrive.  Unlike Mr. Megabucks up north, I only ordered one case, so I'm kinda sitting on the sidelines twiddling my thumbs whilst waiting.  Impatiently, I might add.  And with everyone around here having an Indy (well, not everyone, but it sure seems like it) I'm more than a little antsy.  I'm hoping my case comes in by end of week.  Middle of the week is two weeks since notification, so that should be about right.  


Indy........Indy..........Indy...........Indy...........Indy.........Indy...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 16, 2003, 09:00 AM
 
Just need that white pauldron Sandtrooper, definately not worried about trying to get him!

Might want to chat with Dale (DSJ) about that Adam, since I think I remember him getting FOUR of the white Sandtrooper variants in one of his cases...

Did someone say White Pauldron Sandtrooper!  ;D  I think I may have a spare kicking around!  :-*

Congrats Adam on the Indy.  8)

Unlike Mr. Megabucks up north

Now who the heck would that be!  ;D

Indy........Indy..........Indy...........Indy...........Indy.........Indy...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 16, 2003, 09:06 AM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 16, 2003, 03:18 PM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

AAAAAAAaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh!
[/b]

There, I feel better now.  Waiting.  Waiting......



Indy........Indy.........Indy..........Indy........Indy.........Indy........Indy.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 18, 2003, 01:31 PM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

Sorry, but I'm not quite seeing the connection here.  What's with the Fifth of Beethoven Scott?   :-[

Hurry up and get your case already Brent!  You're lagging, ya' big slowpoke!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 18, 2003, 01:34 PM
Beethoven????  Are we talking Beeethoven Kubricks here

(http://isis.csuhayward.edu/cesmith/incas/indy.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 18, 2003, 01:39 PM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indiana%20Theme.mp3)  (http://www.buysellwebsite.com/images/left-arrow.gif) Click here!

Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/mine.wav)  (http://www.buysellwebsite.com/images/left-arrow.gif) Click here!

Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 18, 2003, 02:42 PM
Beethoven????  Are we talking Beeethoven Kubricks here?

Oh, I get it now.  You do realize you were actually humming that portion of A Fifth of Beethoven, right?  But I can see how you can think that sounds like the Main Title from Indy though...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 18, 2003, 07:11 PM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

Sorry, but I'm not quite seeing the connection here.  What's with the Fifth of Beethoven Scott?   :-[

Hurry up and get your case already Brent!  You're lagging, ya' big slowpoke!   :-*

tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap >:( :-\

Indy.....Indy......Indy......Indy.......Indy......Indy........Indy.......Indy.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 04:32 AM
I'm not sure if anyone's noticed this yet, or if no one cares, or if we're just not being as scrutinous of the Chase figures this time 'round, but the Sandtrooper has a couple other differences aside from just the orange vs. white pauldron color.  They have slightly different backpacks as well, including some unique tubing on the white guy.

The other difference is far more obvious, which is that the orange dude has 3 pouches on him (1 shoulder, 2 waist), where as the white fella's got none.

That's it for now!  So...  When the hell's Series 3 coming out?!?  I'm growing impatient already!   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 08:54 AM
So...  When the hell's Series 3 coming out?!?  I'm growing impatient already!   :-\

I guess around spring like they did this year.   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 19, 2003, 09:24 AM
The blasters are different too arent they?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 19, 2003, 09:41 AM
I would hope they would be out sooner than a year from now, I'd guess May-June which means we should know fairly soon hopefully

Yeah and one Sandtrooper has a blaster the other a long rifle
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 09:45 AM
Yes they are Adam. The White Pauldron Sandtrooper has the long rifle. I just took a quick couple of shots of both Sandtroopers still in there baggies of doom!  :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Sandtroopers%20001.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Sandtroopers%20004.jpg)

Good eyes Matt!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 12:06 PM
The blasters are different too arent they?

Duh.  Yeah, forgot to mention that one too!   :P  Cool that they're more different than you'd think or expect, beyond just the shoulder pauldron.  Makes it feel a little more like an entirely different figure, rather than just a paint variant.

And I think I finally pegged the reason why we all love the Kubrick figures so much...  They don't have noses.

Yeah.  That must be it!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 19, 2003, 12:56 PM
Dont have mine handy; is the Sandtrooper (White Pauldron) rifle the same as the IG88 rifle, or is it new?

I need to free my little guys from their cardboard tombs (storing them right now) and let them breath the free air. Or at least the air of little display boxes ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 01:06 PM
Let  my  people    gooooooooooooooo
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 01:12 PM
is the Sandtrooper (White Pauldron) rifle the same as the IG88 rifle, or is it new?

They are the same.

Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 01:25 PM
Back from post office.  Nada :(

Man, I hope these things arrive next week or I won't see them until January.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 01:38 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indy.....Indy......Indy.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 02:21 PM
Yes they are Adam. The White Pauldron Sandtrooper has the long rifle. I just took a quick couple of shots of both Sandtroopers still in there baggies of doom!  :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Sandtroopers%20001.jpg)

Wait a freaking second here...  Does your White Sandtrooper have those black "pouches" on each side of his waist?!?  Or am I just seeing things...?  Maybe it's his backpack?  My White Sandtrooper has NO black pouches anywhere, whereas my Orange one, like I mentioned, has one on his shoulder and two on his waist.  Please tell me your White guy there doesn't have them on his waist.  PLEASE.   :'(

Off to check 'em out on eBay...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 02:27 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indy.....Indy......Indy.jpg)
Thanks, I forgot in all my disappointment.  


Indy.....Indy.....Indy......Indy......Indy.......Indy......Indy.....Indy.....Indy.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 02:29 PM
OK, I must be going senile, 'cause it looks like all the white ones on eBay, as well as Scott's in the JD feature, all have the waist pouches too.  I'm calling Patty at home to check on this!   :P  Hopefully I'm just going crazy here...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 02:31 PM
Matt, the White Sandtrooper ha 2 pouches on his waist, the same as the Orange Sandtrooper. All mine have them. Scott's picture of his has both pouches too.

Scott's White Pauldron Sandtrooper (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/sandchase.jpg)

Are you saying yours does not?

Keep up the faith Brent!  ;)

Matt your (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/15.gif)

Gotta love the Preview button!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 19, 2003, 02:32 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indy.....Indy......Indy.jpg)
Thanks, I forgot in all my disappointment.  


Indy.....Indy.....Indy......Indy......Indy.......Indy......Indy.....Indy.....Indy.

Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 02:33 PM
Beethoven? :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 19, 2003, 02:34 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indy.....Indy......Indy.jpg)
Thanks, I forgot in all my disappointment.  


Indy.....Indy.....Indy......Indy......Indy.......Indy......Indy.....Indy.....Indy.

Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

And that is not

Da Da Da Dummmm, Da Da Da Dummmm, Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Daaaaaa, Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Daaaaaa, Da Da Da Da Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, Da Da Da Da Daaaaaaaaaa, Da Da Da Daaa Daaa Daaaaaaaaa, Da Da Da Dummmm
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 02:41 PM
That should help clarify for BB-TBM-SG. :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 02:41 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Da%20da%20da%20daa%20etc.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 02:56 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Matt%20Scare.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 03:32 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Matt%20Scare.jpg)

Still waiting for Patty to answer the damned phone at home!  She should've been home an hour ago.  I'm gonna get her on the phone, march her ass straight into the hobby room, direct her to the Kubricks, explain the differences, and have her report back to me WTF my white Sandtrooper looks like!  Then I can determine if I'm an absolutely senile idiot, or if I have the rarest of all rare Kubrick variations, that I will in turn exchange with someone for a carded Boba Fett!!!  So get off me!!!

And stop singing Beethoven dammit!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 03:36 PM
Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

Exclude the da da da dummm, da da da dummm part, and then start from there and match it to what you have above!  Aside from the highlighted parts below, it's spot on!  Obviously you never took piano lessons, Mr. Trombone player...   ::)

Da da da daa, da da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc

SEE?!?!?!?!   >:(   >:(   >:(   :-X

Maybe we should just switch to Fur Elise, or something like that now to avoid any further confusion...

Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 19, 2003, 03:47 PM

Maybe we should just switch to Fur Elise, or something like that now to avoid any further confusion...



Oh my.  One of us is kulcherd.  *sniff* :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 06:34 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Matt%20Scare.jpg)

No, it should scare YOU!  I'm pleased to inform you that I'm NOT CRAZY after all!  Patty just scrutinized the White Sandtrooper, and compared it to the Orange one, and said there's definitely NOT the two black pouches on his hips like on the Orange one (and apparently most other white ones).  So WTF is the deal here?!?  I'll give another thorough looksee when I get home to see what may have happened to them, and chime back in.  Are those pouches removable or anything wierd like that?  Could this just be some totally bizarre production error?  Now I'm quite curious.

I'll also now be needing the White version with black hip pouches of course...   :P

Stay tuned for more developing Kubrick drama!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 19, 2003, 10:38 PM
I'm guessing it's a production error Matt. I don't think it would be any kind of a variation. As for the pouches being removable, I can't tell as all my Kubricks are in there baggies of doom & the Trooper is in that clear plastic shell which secures him.

I gotta get those display cases so I can let my people go!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 20, 2003, 01:30 AM
I'm guessing it's a production error Matt.

Well, I'm home now, and I guess you're right Dale.  Probably just a production error.  Strange.  It looks like there's two tiny little tabs on each hip and I'd guess each side pouch has a small hole in it, and that they actually get glued onto that tab, since the ones on my Orange Sandtrooper seem to be permanently attached...

I don't know if I should be happy that I got an interesting production error, or upset that I didn't get the correct, intended figure...  Anyone got a White Sandtrooper WITH side pouches they want to sell me for cheap?   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: boba_jp on December 20, 2003, 01:38 PM
1:192

 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-01.jpg)
 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-02.jpg)
 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-03.jpg)
 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-04.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 20, 2003, 03:36 PM
Very cool figure! I'd like to get one, and maybe if I can snag one at a decent price I will, but I dont think Ill go to any extremes to get it. Ill just stick with the regular Star Wars Kubricks.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 20, 2003, 03:40 PM
That Bearbrick is just way to awesome but 1:192.  :'(

I found one on eBay if you can afford it!  :-\

StarWars Be@rbrick Series 7 SECRET Bearbrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3165675471&category=36553)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 20, 2003, 08:58 PM
Interesting...  But I think the Wicket figure looks like crap, at least as far as blending in with the other SW Kubrick figures.  I'm sure he was made to look even more like a little teddy bear to fit into that other line, and that if he was made for the SW line, he's look a lot different.

I'd take one of course, but for no more than $10 bucks probably, which obviously ain't gonna happen!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 20, 2003, 11:52 PM
Nobody in their right mind would pay that much for an Ewok, would they? :o

Not at all a fit with the other Kubrick SW stuff.  Passaroonie.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 21, 2003, 12:15 AM
Check out the description:

Quote
This be@rbrick is the SECRET be@rbrick from Series 7. Its assortment rate is 1/192. However, unlike previous series, there are three 1/192 Secret be@rbrick in series 7 (the other two are Nexus 7 and Bounty Hunter), this StarWars Be@rbrick only appears in one of the three 1/192 chances. That means its assortment rate is at least1/576!!!

For simple calculation, you can only get this Rare be@rbrick if you purchase 576 boxes (24 cartoons) of be@rbricks!!! How much would it cost? My friend bought 15 cartoons but still cannot get one!

Messa pass too!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 21, 2003, 03:54 PM
I just received my 2 Cantina Band Members from BBTS. I took the chance like Adam & low & behold, there the Hong Kong guys. Now what gets me is the 2 boxes were sealed, never opened. They must have ordered them from Hong Kong & I guess it pays off to take a chance.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 21, 2003, 04:51 PM
So do you have a full band now?  I toyed with that idea for about a minute and a half.  I want to have a straight line of these little guys across and not bother messing with army building.  

Only three days for my case to come in or I have to wait until January, since I'm taking a week plus off of work.   :-\

Indy......Indy........Indy........Indy..........Indy.......Indy.......Indy.....Indy...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 21, 2003, 05:28 PM
Yes Brent, a full band & a complete set.  ;D  Hope you get your case before Christmas as it would be nice to have under the tree.  8)  

Disney's Snow White premiered this day so I'm naming the band members after Snow White's dwarfs even tho there were only seven.

Lets see, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Dopey, Doc (Indy)   ;)  
Happy, (because I am) & Grumpy (for Brent)!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 21, 2003, 11:54 PM
Quote
...& Grumpy (for Brent)!  


Gawrssh.   :-[


Oops, wrong dwarf.

 ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 23, 2003, 12:14 AM
Now that HLJ is back online, I found those clear display cases on there site. The cost is about $13.77 for a case of 8.

Kubrick & Be@rbrick Case 8pcs Set (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?MED30032)

They are out of stock at the moment but are due to restock in Jan according to the page. I ordered 4 cases.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 23, 2003, 12:57 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Indy.....Indy......Indy.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: boba_jp on December 23, 2003, 11:12 PM
LUKE SKYWALKER IN ENDOR GEAR
PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA IN ENDOR GEAR
SPEEDER BIKE
4179 Yen
2004/April

 http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/index.html

 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031224-01.jpg)
 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031224-02.jpg)
 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031224-03.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 23, 2003, 11:25 PM
Very cool! Unfortunately, ordering is limited to only Japan, similar to the Early Bird Set and the re-released carded Luke.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 23, 2003, 11:36 PM
Hmm, unlike the Luke and early bird sets, I have advance warning.  Time to send some email to a friend.   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on December 24, 2003, 02:22 AM
Simon, can you hook us up on these??? :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 24, 2003, 03:37 AM
Holy  :-X  Must have!  8)  We need help to get this.  :-\

Way to cool!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 24, 2003, 12:38 PM
Much boo-hoo-ing to be had.  Still no package.   :(

Will not see until January 5th at the earliest.  Very unhappy about this.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 24, 2003, 04:58 PM
Hopefully the parcel will arrive in the new year Brent. Still, it would have been nice to put the package under the tree.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 24, 2003, 05:51 PM
lol That sounds funny ;)

Maybe your package will get here next year!  ;D Sorry; hope it arrives soon.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 24, 2003, 08:47 PM
Another Wicket Be@rbrick has surfaced.

Star Wars Be@rbrick SECRET Ewok Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3166104925&category=36553)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 26, 2003, 12:29 AM
Someone Bin'd the 1st Be@rbrick for $250.00!  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

 Be@rbrick Series 7 SECRET Bearbrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3165675471&category=36553&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 26, 2003, 01:59 AM
Christmas Cash.  Jeez, for an Ewok ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on December 26, 2003, 03:42 PM
Christmas Cash.  Jeez, for an Ewok ::)

Don't knock the wok  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on December 29, 2003, 03:05 PM
LUKE SKYWALKER IN ENDOR GEAR
PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA IN ENDOR GEAR
SPEEDER BIKE
4179 Yen
2004/April

 http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/index.html

 (http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031224-01.jpg)



 ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on December 29, 2003, 06:15 PM
Holy crap! How many Be@rbrick Wickets does this seller have!  :o

Seller List lztoys (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&userid=+lztoys+&include=0&since=7&sort=2&rows=0)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on December 29, 2003, 06:24 PM
Anyone got a White Sandtrooper WITH black side pouches they want to sell me for cheap?   :-\

Bump!   :-*  Anyone...?  Anyone...?  Beuller...?


Interesting little surprise there with the Endor Luke and Leia.  Whole new twist seeing that Medicom can pop out cool little 2-packs with an accessory vehicle.  Looks cool, but of course the exclusivity of the set kinda stinks, as usual...   :-\

Oh well, it'll give us something to tide us over with until Series 3 arrives...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 1, 2004, 12:17 AM
Wohoo! Got my White Pauldron Sandtrooper today! :) I'm back in the club! Wohoo!

Now, I WILL get that damned carded Boba Fett. Just watch. ;) Then I can be club president!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2004, 10:17 AM
X0X
X0X
X0X
XXX

Indy? ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 5, 2004, 10:21 AM
From what they said Indy is in the lower left hand corner. Mine was 2nd row from the bottom in the middle.

Theres.
XOX
XOX
XXX
IXX

Mine.
XOX
XOX
XIX
XXX

Chance cube!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2004, 10:26 AM
Well, I need your white pauldron.

Indy :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 5, 2004, 10:27 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/doh.gif)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2004, 10:29 AM
 :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 5, 2004, 10:35 AM
Crap!  :-X    :'(   What Cantina Member did you get? Is it the one with the square box on the stand?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 5, 2004, 10:38 AM
Sorry Brent :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2004, 10:40 AM
Yes square box on a stand.  A positively normal case.  

These things smell exactly like McFarlane figures when you open them.  Lovely plasticy, noxious aroma.  

Still, very pleased to have my case and another set of Kubricks.  This will only break my heart when they announce the release of the Indiana Jones Kubrick series.  From a chase standpoint it's not so disheartening, now I have no reason to attempt being a completeist.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 5, 2004, 10:47 AM
You can still get the other Cantina Member from BBTS for $7.99 like Adam & I did if you want.

Kubrick: Star Wars - Cantina (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af445)

The best that I could find for Indy is $50. Cheaper that eBay.

Secret Indiana Jones Kubrick! (http://store.yahoo.com/sweatyfrog/starwars2d.html)

That set that Scott & Matt ordered complete is back in stock but....   :o

Kubrick: Star Wars 2 Opened Set of 8 with Indy (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af441)

Its all up to you. I have your white Sandtrooper here for ya.  ;)


Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 5, 2004, 02:42 PM
Sorry Brent...   :'(

Still have to pick up a standard White Sandtrooper myself (with the side pouches), since my "production error" version didn't have them...

On an unrelated note, I caught this link (http://www.rebelscum.com/critique.asp) to some pretty cool AOTC Kubrick customs over at RS...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 5, 2004, 05:13 PM
Looks like someone is finally bidding on that carded Kubrick Fett on eBay.....
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 5, 2004, 05:18 PM
Geez...  I thought you were referring to yourself there Adam!  Had me worried there for a sec, seeing as it was a $500 opening bid!   :o

Guess the "President of the Kubrick Club" title is gonna have to wait a little longer, eh?   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 5, 2004, 09:29 PM
Looks like someone is finally bidding on that carded Kubrick Fett on eBay.....

I'd like to know how many this seller has.

Items for Sale by amidala-anakin (http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&userid=amidala-anakin&include=0&since=30&sort=2&rows=0)

This is the 3rd one he has sold according to his sale list.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 10, 2004, 05:36 AM
Here's the scoop on the Endor Sets. 3 per house hold this time. I've got 3 households lined up. I'll let you do the math. Adam and Matt, I got your mail. Anybody else who's interested, please mail me.

Bring on Series 3.  :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 10, 2004, 09:16 AM
You already had three houses lined up before Matt and myself, or including Matt and myself? Just want to make sure ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 10, 2004, 10:04 AM
You have mail Simon. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2004, 12:09 PM
PM, mail.  Covered both bases ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 10, 2004, 09:41 PM
I've got a total of 9 sets coming. 5 are now accounted for.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 10, 2004, 09:44 PM
Most excellent.  Awesome work Simon!  Thanks bud!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 10, 2004, 09:58 PM
Ah I see now! Very cool, thanks Simon!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 10, 2004, 10:22 PM
Thank You Simon.   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/9.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 10, 2004, 10:47 PM
PM sent... :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 17, 2004, 03:07 AM
Got my new White (Chase) Sandtrooper WITH black side pouches, yesterday from Dale.  I decided my strange production error WITHOUT the side pouches just wasn't going to cut it by itself, so I had to get his corrected compadre.  So now I'm all caught up again (sans carded Fett)!

Of course, this does mean that I'm the only person with a Kubrick variant/error figure, on top of the complete rest of the Kubrick line, so does this mean that I get to be the President of the club now - all by myself?!?   ;D

That's alright.  You don't have to answer that Dale and Adam...  We all know the answer.   ;)

Of course, I sense that Adam's impatience is growing for that carded Fett, so he may be the KING of the club very soon...

Next up:  Endor Kubrick fun with Simon!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 17, 2004, 09:53 AM
Oh, I'm on the verge....

It's either carded Boba, or about 3 LOTR swords lol I've got a lot of catching up to do with LOTR UC stuff....
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 17, 2004, 10:06 AM
Glad you got it Matt. Welcome back to the club!   :-*
Go get that Boba Adam.  ;)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 17, 2004, 11:12 AM
I think Im going to hold off for just a bit longer. I'm strongly considering selling my Action Fleet and Micro Machines, so I may be able to snag it afterwards.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 19, 2004, 09:48 PM
A Luke & Leia Speeder Bike Set has shown up on eBay for pre-order!

Medicom Star Wars Kubrick Speeder Bike Set (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3170820952&category=348)

I was wondering when one was going to show up!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 23, 2004, 11:23 AM
Man I hate the new Medicom Website, it is a total piece of crap.  Flash sucks, Flash in Japanese sucks even more!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 23, 2004, 11:31 AM
Deadline for mailing in requests for Endor set was today, I think.  I think it's a little later for non-mailed (paypal, credit card) requests but a little bird told me they are making only as many as are paid for.  True?
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 23, 2004, 11:47 AM
Was Simon requesting prepayments? If so, I totally didnt send the payment...


boba_jp has posted a very cool new piece over at 'Scum! It's a Droids Cartoon style R2D2 Kubrick!

Only 2004 total pieces. So about as difficult to get as carded Luke perhaps?

http://forums.rebelscum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=001128

All credit for the posting the image belongs to boba_jp:

(http://slave1.cside3.jp/image2/20040123-02.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 23, 2004, 11:59 AM
Cool, might get it but I won't spend more than $75-$80...this little sucker will go for $150+ I'd bet.  Simon if you can get one, I'll take it :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 23, 2004, 12:12 PM
Holy  :o    I want that R2.  Works out to 1,575.00 JPY = 14.8363 USD.  Sweet.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Please%20Help%20Simon.jpg)

Quote
Was Simon requesting prepayments? If so, I totally didnt send the payment...

From what I got from Simon, It's not released until April, so you don't have to worry about anything until then.

As for the Medicom site, I agree with you Scott. It is crap. I wish they would change it back to the old way.  :-\

Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 23, 2004, 12:12 PM
Sorry Adam, no, Simon did not ask for money, you're fine.  It's another guy I know of in Japan that told me about it.  Simon had everything arranged as I understand it.

R2 is nice, but I'm not especially worried about it. I'm still more concerned with the early bird set.  

And where's my Vader!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 23, 2004, 12:12 PM
Yeah, I expect he will go around $80-$125.

I must have it, this is really cool! Thankfully Im not collecting the BearBricks, so I dont have to worry about that Wicket we saw weeks ago. So, 2 exclusives I need to get. Droids R2 and Carded Fett.

I now officially have the disposable income for a purchase of carded Fett... However, I've got a lot of catching up to do with the United Cutlery LOTR items... I'm torn...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 23, 2004, 07:52 PM
Hey guys. I don't need prepayment for the Endor Sets. That's cool.

I reckon this R2 is going to be tough to get, if it's going to be 2004 pieces only. I'd like to help you all out but, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get one for myself.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 24, 2004, 02:57 PM
I reckon this R2 is going to be tough to get, if it's going to be 2004 pieces only. I'd like to help you all out but, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get one for myself.

Well, on the off chance you can secure any extras, definitely add me to your list as well Simon, as I'm sure you already knew!

Yeah, I'm not super excited about the R2 either, but I still have to get it of course, to keep the Kubrick collection complete (sans carded Fett, of course)!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 24, 2004, 03:05 PM
I'm actually very excited about this R2. Not only from a Kubrick collection, but I think I'd be interested even if I wasn't into the Kubrick scene, Im a big fan of Star Wars: Droids. Maybe since it's not a mega popular version, secondary market value wont be through the roof.

So close to deciding on a carded Fett... So close...  So close, I've ordered two custom acrylic display cases for carded Kubricks...
Title: Series 2
Post by: dustrho on January 25, 2004, 05:50 PM
I really like the look of that new R2-D2.  I hope they make a C-3P0 and other "Star Wars: Droids" characters.  I don't own any actual 3.75" "Star Wars: Droids" figures at the moment, but jumping in on these Kubricks would be a great way to start.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 25, 2004, 09:15 PM
They have to make a C-3PO Kubrick First :P him and the Big Guy in Black have to be in the next Wave, which we should be hearing about real soon
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 25, 2004, 09:34 PM
Think we will hear about it this soon? Although, I guess we knew about Wave 2 months before we got it ;)

Thats a big thing that I like about Kubricks; nice long breaks between figures ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 26, 2004, 12:25 AM
Yes, long breaks are good.  Darned new cases plus unleashed don't help though.  Mind you, Newforce is usually weeks behind everyone else, so I get a bit of a break.   ;)

Vader
C3PO
Stormtrooper
Jawa
Emperor
Royal Guard

The Jawa throws off the 'theme' but what the hey, I'd like to see one made.  They'll probably make an Ewok though, just to keep with the ROTJ theme.  Blech ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 26, 2004, 05:59 AM
I reckon it'll be

Vader (1:12)
Emporer (1:12)
Jedi Luke (1:12)
C-3PO (2:12)
Ewoks (3:12)(different Ewoks in Hong Kong and Japan)
Biker Scout (3:12)

Chase Figures
Emperors Royal Guard (1:24) and:
C$%$ Knocker (1:96)aka Mark Hamill with giant fist from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

Going out on a limb with this one but it's fun to speculate. Also it would open the way for a great Kevin Smith line of Kubricks. Medicom have suprised us with Spider-Ham and Indy in the last couple of  series.

And the phrase on the counter box will be

"Don't f@#% with a Jedi Master, son" along with a picture of Jedi Luke Kubrick. ;D

(PS Maybe this debate doesn't belong here, but Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back is the best of the Kevin Smith movies 'cause it had the most references to SW)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 26, 2004, 08:12 AM
Maybe they'll continue to give us Indiana Jones Chase figures, and give us General Veers in the line, with a chase figure Walter Donovan ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 26, 2004, 03:29 PM
Well, Simon's list clearly makes more sense.  I let personal preference get in there.  I like Stormtroopers because they are classic and consistent through the films.  I suppose we already have one in the sense of sandtroopers, but I wanted a basic version.  Biker scout would be fine.

Damned Ewoks.  Bloody Ewoks.  Hey wait, I just had an idea for a custom.  Really, they only make sense since it will likely be ROTJ.  

I really don't like the suggestion of the chase Royal Guard though.  I don't like it when chase figures are integral to the line.  Chase Boba are great because I have a regular Boba no matter what, it's just a slight difference.  Indy  :'( was different enough that I can survive not having him.  Were it a separate Han Solo figure (Hoth, for example) I'd have been ticked because it would break up my collection.  ESB vs ROTJ Fett matters not to me.  Had the chase been Ephant Mon, I'd have been ticked (mind you, the box would give it away ;))

I hope they stay more sensible with the line and don't follow the pattern that Marvel Legends have followed.  Red Skull is annoying me.  Major villain for Cap to fight, but it's a chase figure.  Dumb, dumb, dumb.  Gold Ironman?  Great idea, everyone can get the regular yellow version and not miss out.  

Hmm, I wonder if I can get Kutcher to go back in time and eliminate the Ewoks from ROTJ...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 26, 2004, 09:40 PM
Blaspheme! Get rid of the Ewoks? The Ewoks are the saviors of the universe...

Come on Ewok Kubricks! Very easy repaints by the way!

Gentle Giant, where's our Ewok bust?! :)

Master Replicas, where's our Ewok props? :)

Rubies, where's our lifesize Ewok?

I love da Ewoks. I lika... do... da cha cha
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on January 26, 2004, 11:06 PM
I just got my first three Kubricks from DSJ in a trade, these guys are neat.  I'm not up to browsing through all 26 pages and was wondering how you guy's display these?  Sealed in plastic or loose?  Do they make a display case for the standard figures?

I have almost a complete set of Matrix Kubricks on the way as well!  I still need Twin 1 & 2 and Morpheous.  Anyone know where I can pick up these other then ebaY?  BBTS, sells random individual figures, seems like an unusual concept.


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 26, 2004, 11:29 PM
Well...there are small display cases for these

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/kubrick-displaybox3.jpg)

Not sure if I've read if anyone has had much success getting a bunch of them however.  I have mine in a wall mounted display case all loose (all of my stuff is loose)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/DSC01883.JPG)

Also, we have a thread over in the Other Toys Section for Misc Kubricks if you want to come on over and check it out FEL!

Kubricks and Minimates (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 26, 2004, 11:33 PM
I have almost a complete set of Matrix Kubricks on the way as well!  I still need Twin 1 & 2 and Morpheous.  Anyone know where I can pick up these other then ebaY?  BBTS, sells random individual figures, seems like an unusual concept.


-Fish-

And the answer to this question is to think of some Kubricks Series like Baseball cards...you buy a pack and you don't know what is inside, there are certain odds as to which figure you'll get (3 out of 12 or 3 out of 24 up to 1 out of 96)  So there are commons found in every sealed case, some rares found in every sealed case and figures called chase that are found in 1 in every two or four cases.  Other Kubricks are sold (like SW) where you know what the figure is inside of the box but there are again Variants (rare paint changes 3 different Boba Fetts) and chases (like the Indiana Jones Figure)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 26, 2004, 11:45 PM
Indy :'(

but to answer your question Matt n2, those of us that are sane and not heinous torturers open and proudly display our Kubrick's :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on January 27, 2004, 12:08 AM
Well...there are small display cases for these

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/quasar/jpeg/Kubrick/kubrick-displaybox3.jpg)

Not sure if I've read if anyone has had much success getting a bunch of them however.  I have mine in a wall mounted display case all loose (all of my stuff is loose)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/DSC01883.JPG)

Also, we have a thread over in the Other Toys Section for Misc Kubricks if you want to come on over and check it out FEL!

Kubricks and Minimates (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028)

That looks like an acrylic display case, very nice collection.   Thanks for the info and link to that other thread.


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on January 27, 2004, 12:11 AM
Indy :'(

but to answer your question Matt n2, those of us that are sane and not heinous torturers open and proudly display our Kubrick's :P

O.K. - O.K., but how about those completist among us...chime in at any time.  Are you really getting one boxed and one loose?  Can you really resist not opening a Han to see if you have an Indy inside?


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 27, 2004, 12:58 AM
O.K. - O.K., but how about those completist among us...chime in at any time.  Are you really getting one boxed and one loose?  Can you really resist not opening a Han to see if you have an Indy inside?

Brent's not talking about opening the individual figure boxes Matt - we all do that.  He's referring to the clear, sealed plastic bags inside the individual boxes that the figures come in, and with the sole exception of Mr. Death by Suffocation Dale  :P, we ALL open ours up to display loose.  There's of course the obvious exceptions of the carded Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker figures though, which no one in their right mind would ever open.

But as for where you can find these, eBay's probably going to be your best bet if you've already searched through the various classifieds and trading boards around the various forums, as well as this thread - where you'll find most of the top Star Wars Kubrick collectors online.  I'll fill you in on the rest of the juicy details on this line Thursday night when we get together though Matt...

- M
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 27, 2004, 08:47 AM
I have 4 cases of the small display cases coming from HLJ as soon as they get there order in.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 27, 2004, 02:27 PM
I have 4 cases of the small display cases coming from HLJ as soon as they get there order in.  8)

And exactly how are you going to fit those clear plastic bags in them D?   ???   :P

Or do you only keep the VHTF Chase figures in their plastic prisons, and you release the rest?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 27, 2004, 02:30 PM
We can't breath in here

Free Them!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 27, 2004, 02:35 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Indy%202.jpg)

Suf......fo......cat......ing......  (silence).  RIP.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 27, 2004, 03:06 PM
"I don't know, I'm making this up as I go"
RIP Indiana Jones
1981-2004 :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 27, 2004, 03:09 PM
I really need to order some of those little plastic boxes as well. Although I will probably have to put that off, pending a possible upcoming purchase ;)

Poor Indy... He's fallen from planes only to be saved by a life raft, dodged bullets, outsmarted the most cunning boobie traps, and has solved ancient riddles. Yet, for all his wit and intelligence, he's yet to escape the plastic bag of death.

My question is, since he drank from the Holy Grail and has been granted life everlasting, is he still alive in that little bag? He's gotta be going crazy in there...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 27, 2004, 10:05 PM
You guys slay me!   ;D   They stay in ther clear plastic bags of doom forever, even in the soon to be new plastic prisons!  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 28, 2004, 06:24 AM
I haven't seen those plastic display cases on sale in Japan for a long time now. I'm not even sure if they are planning to release them again. I bought about 32 of them and still have a few spare for some upcoming purchases. But I wish I had bought more of them now.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 28, 2004, 12:15 PM
There is a carded Fett on eBay right now...not at $600

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=3171710609
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 28, 2004, 12:59 PM
There is a carded Fett on eBay right now...

I picked up some stuff from that seller a few months ago (Ron).  Real nice guy, who I'd certainly buy from again.  I stuck that auction on my watch list, just in case.  I'd certainly snatch one up for the price it's at now, but I wouldn't go as high as even $300, which will definitely put me out of the running.  It'll probably hit somewhere in the $400 range again, as usual.

Wonder what Adam's gonna do...   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 28, 2004, 01:02 PM
I've bought lots of stuff from him before, Sesame Street, Marvel and other chases, agreed great seller, like him better than hk_apestore but both are swell
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 28, 2004, 03:09 PM
Carded Fett will be mine ;) Either this auction, or one from Simon if he's able to get it (any word on that Fett yet Simon?)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 28, 2004, 08:20 PM
It'll be here this week. But hat one on eBay is cheap right now. Go for it if its cheap.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 28, 2004, 08:34 PM
Yeah, I'll keep an eye on the eBay piece.

I'm so torn over whether or not I TRULY desire this piece, or want it for the sake of a complete collection. I have to consider how happy I'd be with it. It's a big investment, and I'm really torn. I'll see how I feel about it Saturday morning when I'm looking the price over again.

I'm very strongly considering going from "Star Wars Collector" to "Prop Collector", with a few Star Wars items added on (Mini Busts, Kubricks). There are a lot of amazing prop replicas out there...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 03:38 PM
Im going to buy it, and I'm set on it now  ;D

Whats the absolute worst that could happen? If I lost interest, its something I can still potentially sell. While I doubt that will happen, it's a pretty "risk free" piece to own.

So, if the auction is sensible, Ill go that way. If not, Simon, I'll take that Fett lol
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 05:12 PM
I'm so torn over whether or not I TRULY desire this piece, or want it for the sake of a complete collection.

C'mon Adam, don't kid yourself (or us)...  You know that you mostly want it just so you can be President of the JD Kubrick club!  Sheesh...   ::)

You're just dying to see Dale and I bow down before your royal Kubrick self, aren't you!?!   :-*

BTW hotshot, there's a vintage Rocket Fett currently up for sale (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=3582) as well - only $14,000.  Would make a nice companion piece for the carded Kubrick one there, Mr. Daddy Warbucks...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 05:51 PM
The sun'll come out, tomorrow.... Bet your bottom dollar that, tomorrow... There'll be sun....

Daddy Warbucks eh? Well, Mr 2 of Everything  8) How about I buy a second one, and videotape myself opening it, and post it here? Huh? How'd ya like 'em apples? lol

Nah, looking at it, I really do want it. lol It is a cool piece.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 05:56 PM
How about I buy a second one, and videotape myself opening it, and post it here? Huh? How'd ya like 'em apples? lol

I dare you...   :-*

You could win that eBay one, and snag one off of Simon, and pull that video camera out and get to business!  Heck, you could probably still get about $75 back for the one that you open, since it's still the vintage chase version!   ;)

C'mon, show us what you've got Adam!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 06:45 PM
Do ya triple dog dare me?  ;D

lol You know how many people would absolutely crap themselves if someone pulled that?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 06:52 PM
Well, I remember hearing about someone doing it with some high-end vintage figures (12-backs, POTF) a while back (just pix, not video), and it caused one hell of an uproar in that community.  Folks yelling that if you only wanted a loose figure, just buy a loose figure.  Don't screw up a beautiful and already somewhat rare collectible like that just to get a rise out of your fellow collectors...

So, with that said, I say you still give it a shot Adam and open one up, and see how well the Kubrick community tars and feathers ya'!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 06:53 PM
I'd be crucified ;)

Although technically, for your collection you really should open your Luke, since he's a different figure lol
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 07:12 PM
Is there something I should know about the Fett on eBay? It's price skyrocketd to over $600, it now appears bids have been retracted or removed.

Ah, wait, they were retracted, I see now. Seemed kind of suspicious; the Fett remains at an unusually low price...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 07:35 PM
Although technically, for your collection you really should open your Luke, since he's a different figure lol

Dammit Adam!  Shut the hell up!   >:(  Don't go putting stupid thoughts into my head like that!  Besides, it's just a different hair color...   ::)
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Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 29, 2004, 07:53 PM
Whew, someone's getting angry  ;D

You dont need to open a carded Luke just for the different hair...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on January 29, 2004, 07:59 PM
Finding a thrashed one would be near impossible I think, seeings as they are bought by adult collectors like myself who are slightly neurotic about condition. I did see a loose Luke and Leia from the Early Bird Set a while back though. Funny thing was he wasn't selling Chewie or R2.
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on January 29, 2004, 10:06 PM
I just got my first three Kubricks from DSJ in a trade, these guys are neat.  I'm not up to browsing through all 26 pages and was wondering how you guy's display these?  Sealed in plastic or loose?  Do they make a display case for the standard figures?

I have almost a complete set of Matrix Kubricks on the way as well!  I still need Twin 1 & 2 and Morpheous.  Anyone know where I can pick up these other then ebaY?  BBTS, sells random individual figures, seems like an unusual concept.


-Fish-

Today Dale I did the unthinkable...

I free'd them from the plastic ;D  Glad I did, these things are great!  

Is $40 for a loose early bird set with box and stand a good deal?  Also, Iv'e seen some ROTJ set, is that a Kubrick's knock off?


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 29, 2004, 10:18 PM
Today Dale I did the unthinkable...

I free'd them from the plastic ;D  Glad I did, these things are great!  

Is $40 for a loose early bird set with box and stand a good deal?  Also, Iv'e seen some ROTJ set, is that a Kubrick's knock off?


-Fish-

Be free they tell me!  ;D

$40 for a loose set is a good price as they go for $100. plus for a mint set. I suspect that auction will go for more than the $40. opener.

As for the ROTJ set, they are bootlegs if this is what you are talking about.

ROTJ Kubrick set Darth Vader Yoda  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2216828371&category=154)

Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 29, 2004, 10:35 PM
$40 is a great deal

And yeah there are several Kubrick Bootlegs out they're, there neat
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 12:09 PM
Heres the bootleg link for ya.

Star Wars Bootlegs  (http://www.bootlegactionfigures.com/starwarsbootlegs.htm)

Scroll to the bottom & you will see them listed.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 30, 2004, 12:56 PM
Today Dale I did the unthinkable...

I free'd them from the plastic ;D  Glad I did, these things are great!

Uh...  I probably wouldn't tell Dale that, Matt.  Otherwise he may never send you any of his extra Kubricks again!   ;)  Discretion is the key, so - Sssshhhh...


Is $40 for a loose early bird set with box and stand a good deal?  Also, Iv'e seen some ROTJ set, is that a Kubrick's knock off?

$40 for that set is a GREAT deal Matt.  I'd jump on it if I were you!!!  Or is that just a current price on an auction, in which case - yeah, it'll still go way up.  These things usually go for about $100 - $125.

Those bootleg sets are pretty fun too.  I was buying those knockoffs before they ever started releasing the Kubricks.  I just recently saw a complete set of the 3 different movie boxes, plus the Carbonite Han, go for about $57 on eBay.  Not too bad.  I think I paid a little more than that when I got the same items several years ago.  I'd still like to pick up the bootleg Speederbike and the canned Fett though.  Been putting those off for a long time.

...there are several Kubrick Bootlegs out they're, there neat

Close, Snow Boy.  Just flip flop those two words around there, and you've got it!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 01:34 PM
Uh...  I probably wouldn't tell Dale that, Matt.  Otherwise he may never send you any of his extra Kubricks again!   ;)  Discretion is the key, so - Sssshhhh...

Doesn't bother me one bit if anyone opens theres.  ;)

Or is that just a current price on an auction, in which case - yeah, it'll still go way up.  These things usually go for about $100 - $125.

That would be an auction opener price.
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on January 30, 2004, 02:07 PM
Uh...  I probably wouldn't tell Dale that, Matt.  Otherwise he may never send you any of his extra Kubricks again!   ;)  Discretion is the key, so - Sssshhhh...

Doesn't bother me one bit if anyone opens theres.  ;)

Or is that just a current price on an auction, in which case - yeah, it'll still go way up.  These things usually go for about $100 - $125.

That would be an auction opener price.


Dale,

Great avatar, that guy looks familiar.  I think I actually saw him at Comic Con this year.  Probably famous, I think I saw him sitting at the table next to Sean Austin signing autographs.  Hmh...or maybe it was the other way around.  He was standing in line yelling, "Sam...Sam...sign my shirt!"

Maybe, he's the guy I saw while watching the Laker Game.  I think he was next to Shaq exlcaming, loudly "peanuts, get your peanuts."

All joking aside, who is that guy?  He looks famous or rather infamous!


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 30, 2004, 02:15 PM
Oh no...  Not another one!  You clowns are becoming a bad influence on our more respectable forum members here...   >:(  BTW, you forget to mention "The Sweater" as well Matthew...   :-*

But don't ignore my cool new avatar too though!  It's of some snow dork way up in the great Northwest.  Bitchin' hat, huh?  Now if I can just dig up a picture of you somewhere Matt, you'll be sorry!   8)

Now what were we talking about here?   ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 02:17 PM
No what were we talking about here?

Your Sweater!  :P   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/48.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 30, 2004, 03:06 PM
Good grief lol

Here's the topic -------------------->
























Here is where we are currently ------------------------------------------------->

Cant we all just get along? :)

Heh Heh.... Sweater.....  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 03:11 PM
So Adam, getting ready for the big auction tomorrow?  8)
$312.25 & climbing. Check the bidders history to see what they have bid on & to see if they have bid on one before. May help out to see what there range is.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 03:53 PM
322 and climbing, whoops :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 03:58 PM
How many whoops is it going to take to win?  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 04:09 PM
Not sure, I just wanted to see if I could be King of Kubrickia, alas it was not to be! :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2004, 04:14 PM
I hear ya. There can be... only one.  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 04:17 PM
Why do I have a feeling Adam will be hunting us down using those replica LOTR swords to chop off our Melons :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 04:50 PM


It's of some snow dork way up in the great Northwest.  Bitchin' hat, huh?  Now if I can just dig up a picture of you somewhere Matt, you'll be sorry!   8)



North west?  Whatchou talkin' 'bout Willis?  That boy is south and central, if anything at all.  

Sweater getting too tight?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 30, 2004, 05:46 PM
All that cold crap above Southern California is the great "North West", isn't it?  Might as well be!  I was just speaking from Florida's point of view anyway...   ::)

South Central?  Nah, that's right near me here in L.A.

Now back to the Kubricks here...  So did anyone else ever pick up any of those bootleg Kubrick sets, or am I the only one?  If it's just me, then that further cements my current standing as the JD Kubrick President (until tomorrow anyway), especially since I'm the sole owner of the only JD Kubrick production error figure as well!   :-*

You shall all bow down before me!   8)
'Cause as of tomorrow, I shall be stepping down and relinquishing my thone...   :'(

And Adam, are you about finished getting me all riled up over Luke's hair now?   ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 30, 2004, 06:39 PM
322 and climbing, whoops :P

I'd laugh my ass off if you wound up winning that thing for that amount Scott.  That'd be a great practical joke for Adam to play on you by not bidding on it if you were still leading...   :D

BTW, 'dems some real cute little Barbie dolls you had there, sissy boy (http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackFromBuyers&userid=ocb84&items=25&frompage=272&item=3171710609&de=off)!   :-*

(http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/d2/6b/64_1.JPG) (http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/d4/2e/f3_1.JPG)

 ;D  And don't you DARE try to pass those off on Jenni!  We all know they were yours...   ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 06:52 PM
Oh yeah they were mine alright, I had 2 more that didn't sell :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 30, 2004, 08:51 PM
Well ya dont see me rippin open a Luke do ya? Not worth it...

Well, looks like someone DROVE UP THE PRICE! lol ;) Oh well, Ill see what the auction looks like tomorrow. With my new DSL, I can get bids in the last 5 seconds :) If I win, I win. If not, well hey it was fun.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 31, 2004, 11:22 AM
Now back to the Kubricks here...  So did anyone else ever pick up any of those bootleg Kubrick sets, or am I the only one?  If it's just me, then that further cements my current standing as the JD Kubrick President (until tomorrow anyway), especially since I'm the sole owner of the only JD Kubrick production error figure as well!   :-*

You shall all bow down before me!   8)
'Cause as of tomorrow, I shall be stepping down and relinquishing my thone...   :'(

Speaking of whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis, is this a race to be on top?  ::) No, I don't think so. As for the JD Kubrick production error figure, it better be still sealed in its original factory bag. If its not, then it does not count as this can be altered.   :-*  

Bow down before you!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/15.gif)  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/48.gif)  No sir,  ain't gonna happen from any of us!   :P

I wish Adam the best of luck in securing the carded Boba Fett.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 31, 2004, 11:31 AM
If I get my Fett, Ill bring him to C3 so you can see him ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 31, 2004, 12:25 PM
If I get my Fett, Ill bring him to C3 so you can see him ;)

 (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/9.gif)   (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Congrats%20Adam.jpg)  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/9.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 31, 2004, 12:30 PM
*huge sigh of relief*

Whew, that was a fun one...

4 seconds to spare...

http://offer.ebay.com/ws3/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=3171710609
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 31, 2004, 12:36 PM
You could have gotten it a little cheaper if it wasn't for that last bidder. Checking his history, hes a Kubrickaholic but still you got it at a very good price!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on January 31, 2004, 12:39 PM
Congrats El Presidente :-*  I'll still call myself King of Kubrickia since I have more than the rest of you guys, you can just be President of Star Warsland ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 31, 2004, 01:15 PM
Yeah, for a moment I thought I was going to get it for $375. That would have been kickin. Im still pretty happy with the price though
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on January 31, 2004, 02:49 PM
Well it looks like my order for my display cases have been set back for a Feb. release.  I can wait.  ;)

There are a couple of box display cases w/stairs on eBay tho.

Kubrick Action Figure Display Case 1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172583511&category=48972)

Kubrick Action Figure Display Case 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172584643&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on January 31, 2004, 02:50 PM
Yeah, those are cool cases. The big selling point for me, on the official cases, is that they have foot pegs. A lot of my Kubrick figs dont stand real well on their own, and I dont want to be picking them up every ten minutes
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on January 31, 2004, 05:29 PM
*huge sigh of relief*

Whew, that was a fun one...

Holy crap Adam!  You really got one!   :o

I bow down as your most humble servant, oh Kubrick Master...  What is thy bidding?

Congrats buddy.  Looking forward to pictures when you get it from Ron!  Enjoy!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2004, 10:46 PM
Impressive.  Most impressive.

Might I suggest you never get married :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 1, 2004, 02:08 PM
I dont intend to get married :) I cant put up with anyone well enough to live with them the rest of my life. Hell, I cant live with someone for more than a few months...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 1, 2004, 05:01 PM
Nice One Adam. And a good price too!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 3, 2004, 09:58 AM
Just a quick note on the other case that I hooked Matt Brand with.

Case assortment:

Cantina Band Member, Han Solo, Sandtrooper.
Cantina Band Member, Han Solo, Sandtrooper.
Ben Kenobi, Han Solo, Sandtrooper.
Tusken Raider, Greedo, Sandtrooper.

All 4 Sandtroopers had White Pauldrons.  8)
The Cantina Band Members had the flute instrument.
No Indy!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 3, 2004, 01:27 PM
Just a quick note on the other case that I hooked Matt Brand with.

All 4 Sandtroopers had White Pauldrons.  8)

Very strange...  These were at a 1:4 ratio compared to the regular Orange pauldroned Sandtrooper, right?  So instead of packing one White Sandtrooper into each case, Medicom made 1 out of every 4 cases all White.   >:(  I really can't say that I care for that strategy from Kubrick.  Instead of everyone who orders a case getting one of the White variants and being happy, only one in four people who order a case get the White, and on top of that, those people don't even get the standard Orange version.  I think that kinda stinks, and I'm sure Medicom did that on purpose, since it would be too easy for everyone to get a White one if they just ordered a case...   ::)

Oh well, I don't order cases anyway, but it still bothers me that they did it this way, thus screwing a lot of other people.  But I guess that just enhances the challenge (again) of getting the complete set...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2004, 01:49 PM
It seems to be standard marketing practice with toys these days though.  Buzz is what it's all about.  

From my perspective though, it doesn't seem to work too well.  I think they have it down right with the way they did the chase figures for Indy and the two Fett versions.  Really quite rare and you have to have lots of luck, or a strong desire to go chasing them.  

The quasi-chase with the sandtroopers (I'm writing the cantina members off as different country of origin factors) is not such a good idea, as you indicate Matt.  

McFarlane has a similar theory and it is waning.  The anxiety it causes just isn't worth it and is pushing collectors away, at least to some extent.  It simply becomes an ebay destined product that the average collector seldom has a shot at.  Medicom does have a small advantage in that they use blind boxes, so you can't cherry-pick.  This seems to be fairly common in Japan and  might be the driving reason behind it.  Like the Tomy figures, you're probably supposed to be a couple of figures at a time, see what you get and then go back to get more.  Sort of like baseball cards.  The Tomy figures/dioramas are just like that.  I was thrilled to get two complete sets of Tomy dioramas given the difficulty I had in finding the R2/3PO diorama to complete the first set.  So unlike McFarlane, it might not be malice, just a poor translation of a normal situation in Japan to other markets.  

Certainly MOTU, Mattel Batman and others have shown how easy it is to blow the whole theory.  MOTU villains are almost chase like and certainly anything with 1 figure per case of 12 certainly fits the bill too.  Ah well, no one listens to us anyway.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 3, 2004, 03:29 PM
Hello everyone.  Just wanted to say hi.  I have recently acquired an addiction to Kubrick's and saw that they are pretty popular with a select few of you at jedidefender.  As of right now I only collect two Star Wars related lines, Unleashed and Kubrick's.  I am sure many of you have heard of kubrickworld.com, but if not you should register for it.  I look forward to talking to everyone about my latest addiction.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 3, 2004, 04:10 PM
Welcome Padawan!  Glad to have you join in the fun, checked out the site, looks good!  So what is your collection comprised of Kubricks wise and I agree they are an addiction!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 3, 2004, 04:30 PM
So far I have the following:
Batman DC Direct set
Matrix set of 8 with two Twins
Star Wars series 2 set of 6
White Pauldron Sandtrooper
Indiana Jones
Keymaker from Matrix
Architect from Matrix

I also have the alternate instrument Cantina Band Member on the way from DSJ.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 3, 2004, 04:36 PM
Hey, welcome to the Kubrick party Padawan!  Nice to have you join us here, at ye olde JediDefender.   8)  Indeed, we do have some rabid Kubrick collectors on board here, and we definitely enjoy trading them amongst eachother so as to keep us all up to speed with a complete set.  You're in good hands if you're already receiving service from Dale!   ;)

BTW, we have another Kubrick thread here at JD to discuss all the other, non-Star Wars Kubricks line, so stop by right here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028) to join in on that Kubrick conversation as well, if you'd like...

Looking forward to chatting Kubricks with you.  Enjoy the site, and let us know if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about anything...

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2004, 04:36 PM
Indy :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 3, 2004, 04:52 PM
Welcome to our little club! Admission is free, but you're never allowed to leave...

 ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 3, 2004, 05:47 PM
BigDumbWookiee, just wanted to say congrat's on your acquisition of the elusive carded Fett.  I doubt I will ever be able to own that piece, but I am definitely going to try and get the rest of the Star Wars Kubrick's.  I tried to place a bid on the loose Early Bird set last night.  It was at $67.02 with 30 seconds to go.  Ended up going for $113 and some change.   :'(  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 3, 2004, 06:43 PM
Those early bird sets can be tricky. Keep it up though, you'll get one :) A month or two after a new series comes out, stuff really jumps up in price. It goes back down a bit, after a while, but never back to the price before the new series came out. The chase Boba Fetts went down in price, but now are going back up it seems.

Hopefully carded Fett will arrive soon! :) Looks like right now, he's sitting on Lantau Island in Hong Kong
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 3, 2004, 06:55 PM
I tried to place a bid on the loose Early Bird set last night.  It was at $67.02 with 30 seconds to go.  Ended up going for $113 and some change.   :'(

Wow, that's certainly a giant jump there at the last second!  Notice the winning bidders name -  "lastminutebuys"...   ;)  I'm guessing that's probably the same set that FishEyedLouie was watching just a few days ago...  Still pretty expensive on those Early Bird sets, and it doesn't appear that it's going to be dropping any time soon...  Still looking at a solid $100 - $125 range for this set, most likely...   :-\

Best of luck in your continued search for one Padawan.  Couple other fellas 'round these parts are going to be some of your competition!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2004, 10:42 PM
Yep, I would have been one member of the competition, but having sold a smidgen of my soul to Dale, I will not need to be.  Our presumably most northern member (is  Craig on here?) is helping obtain a set.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 4, 2004, 09:06 AM
A great big Wlecome Padawan.  :)  Very nice of you to drop in. Nice little Kubrick site, must check more of it out.

Yep, I would have been one member of the competition, but having sold a smidgen of my soul to Dale, I will not need to be. Our presumably most northern member (is  Craig on here?) is helping obtain a set.  

Just a smidgen of your soul!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/teufel/6.gif)  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/44.gif)

I have not seen Craig around here for almost a year.  :-\  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 4, 2004, 11:47 AM
Hey guys.  I wanted to introduce myself as well, as I am finally biting the bullet and taking DSJ's advice to get myself into this forum.

I am a mostly vintage SW collector, but have taken an interest in the Kubricks, as I find them to be really neat figures.  I picked up a set of the bounty hunters initially, and then DSJ hooked me up with a case of wave 2, so that is where I am at with them.  Eventually I would like to get an early bird kit, but I am in no rush.  I must say that I had a lot of fun opening the case of wave 2 figures - definitely an exciting process!  I was pretty surprised to find all 4 Sandtroopers with the white pauldron, and I agree with Matt on that one...seems like a strange way to pack figures.  I am not really interested in collecting every variation, so its not a big deal, but it still is weird.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and I look forward to participating more on this forum.   :)

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 4, 2004, 11:52 AM
Hey guys.  I wanted to introduce myself as well, as I am finally biting the bullet and taking DSJ's advice to get myself into this forum.

Welcome Matt. Glad to have ya aboard.  :)
If you want, check out the Newbies (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=29) section were all from JD can welcome you.  ;)

If you have any questions, blast away.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 4, 2004, 01:19 PM
Hi Matt, my name is Brent.

I'm a Kubrick-aholic  :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 4, 2004, 01:29 PM
Hey guys.  I wanted to introduce myself as well, as I am finally biting the bullet and taking DSJ's advice to get myself into this forum.
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Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and I look forward to participating more on this forum.   :)

Matt

Hey, welcome to the Kubrick (and JediDefender) party Matt!   8)  Nice to see you finally decided to swing by and say "hey" to the gang...  You'll fit right in here at JD, since we've got about 15 Matts now....   ::)   :P

Glad my referral to Dale worked out for you on the Kubricks.  Addicting little suckers, aren't these?  And just in case you're not up to speed on what's on tap next (and don't feel like reading through the previous 50 pages of Kubrick discussion here), we've got an Endor Luke & Leia with Speederbike, as well as a "Droids cartoon styled" R2-D2, which you may find appealing as a vintage collector.  This one's going to be tough though (read: expensive), as it's limited to only 2,004 pieces.   :-\

We're all still anxiously awaiting the news on Series 3, and taking guesses as to what we may see therein.  What would you like to see next up in a series of 6?

Oh, BTW, Adam's the President around here now (BigDumbWookiee), so when you see him, you must bow down before the sole possesor of the elusive carded Kubrick Boba Fett!   ;)

Enjoy, and it's great to have you here Matt.  Feel free to give any of us a holler if you've got any questions or thoughts on anything 'round here...

- Another Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 4, 2004, 01:34 PM
Quick refresher course as to what's on tap next:

(http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/image_files/sw_kub_s.jpg)

(http://slave1.cside3.jp/image2/20040123-02.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 4, 2004, 01:42 PM
Quick refresher course as to what's on tap next:

Bape Boba!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 4, 2004, 04:20 PM
Cool, thanks for the welcome y'all.  They definitely are addicting little guys, and its cool to know some other folks who enjoy them.  :)  I did read a few of the pages to catch up a bit, but thanks for posting the pictures of the Endor set and the R2...pretty cool stuff.

For my guess of what is coming in wave 3, I would wager a set of characters from the ROTJ line.  We saw a set of ESB ones in wave 1, SW ones in 2, so it seems to me that some ROTJ characters would come next.  I was thinking a Luke Jedi, Emporer, Emporer's Royal Guard, possibly Vader, maybe a Biker Scout?  Thats what comes to mind, although that seems like too many Imperial characters, so who knows.  The other possibility is a set from Jabba's palace - some aliens, and the heros with Boushh and Chewy in shackles.

I'm glad to add another Matt to the party to get things even more confusing.   ;D

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 4, 2004, 04:41 PM
Cool, thanks for the welcome y'all.  They definitely are addicting little guys, and its cool to know some other folks who enjoy them.  :)

So how'd you first gain interest in this line Matt #15?  Run across a Kubrick auction on eBay?  Stumble into an "Other Collectibles" forum thread on them?  Make a trip to Japan and see them?

I first gained interest in them when I saw some of the old bootleg knockoff sets that were released abroad several years ago up for sale on eBay.  Picked those up and really enjoyed them, so obviously when the official ones came out much later on, it was a natural progression...   8)

As for your guesses on Series 3, they're pretty dang close to what a lot of others here predicted/are hoping for.  Vader's a given.  Too major of a character to ignore any longer.  I'd say the same about C-3PO as well, though it'd be tough to fit him into a "themed" wave like the previous two - but I'm sure he's coming too.  I'm most excited/nervous to see what's in store for the next Chase figure(s) though.  They're kind of like a scary movie - they frighten the hell out of you, but you still have to watch/buy it!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 4, 2004, 07:49 PM
So how'd you first gain interest in this line Matt #15?  Run across a Kubrick auction on eBay?  Stumble into an "Other Collectibles" forum thread on them?  Make a trip to Japan and see them?

I saw the nod they made to the vintage Kenner line with the couple of carded figures they made - I believe it was only the original SW Luke and Boba Fett.  At that point I thought it was a really cool move of them, and that just drew my attention to the rest.  Someone on RS was offering a couple of the first wave for sale, and I always have loved the bounty hunter characters, so I sprung for them.  Then, I wanted to complete wave 1, and when DSJ showed me a picture of wave 2, that was it...hooked.  :)

guesses on Series 3...Vader's a given.  Too major of a character to ignore any longer.  I'd say the same about C-3PO as well, though it'd be tough to fit him into a "themed" wave like the previous two - but I'm sure he's coming too.

That sounds right...maybe they'll do a 2nd Bespin wave.  That could include Vader, 3PO, maybe Lando?

I'm most excited/nervous to see what's in store for the next Chase figure(s) though.  They're kind of like a scary movie - they frighten the hell out of you, but you still have to watch/buy it!   :P

I know *exactly* what you mean.  As I mentioned to Dale, opening the case of wave 2 reminded me of when I was a kid, and opening a pack of trading cards or stickers, and hoping desparately for the rarities.  8)

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 4, 2004, 07:57 PM
I was addicted to Sportscards when I was a kid so the blind box packing by Medicom probably contributes to my new disease.  If you guys think opening a case of Star Wars is fun, you should try opening a case of a series that is packed totally blind, like Matrix or Marvel.  Don't get me wrong Star Wars was a lot of fun, but you know what you are getting for sure when you open Greedo, Obi-Wan, and Tusken Raider.  Opening a case that is packed completely blind is like no other experience.  Due to the fact that the Star Wars Kubrick's are more expensive, I think it is good that you pretty much know what you are getting before you open it.          
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 4, 2004, 08:32 PM
I saw the nod they made to the vintage Kenner line...

Oh yeah, I was completely brainfarting on that angle Matt.  That's exactly the praise we were singing towards this line in the earlier stages last year - the many nods to the vintage era: Early Bird set, vintage styled Boba Fett, blonde and brown haired Luke, and now the "Droids" R2-D2.  Plus, Medicom was brilliant enough to start off their regular series with the awesome complete Bounty Hunter set!  Pretty much every Star Wars fan's most desired lineup of characters, and they nailed it right off the bat.

My comment quite a while back, was that when it comes to Star Wars, Medicom just "gets it".  They understand it.  They know the history of the Saga, and it's collectibles, they know what the fans would like to see, and they know how to reel in us crazy completists with the likes of those VHTF Chase figures.  Then, they go and do something even more cool, and toss in an Indiana Jones figure into some of the Han Solo boxes.

With all the bashing some of us like to do on Hasbro, or the various other SW sub-lines, there's very little criticism (if any) that any of us can direct towards the Kubrick line.  All we can really gripe about is the obvious "not available in U.S." (expensive) and the Chase and exclusive figures are too hard to get.  The latter of which really adds to the challenge and excitement surrounding this line though, so that doesn't really count.

Good stuff!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 5, 2004, 11:00 AM
Early Bird set, vintage styled Boba Fett, blonde and brown haired Luke, and now the "Droids" R2-D2.  Plus, Medicom was brilliant enough to start off their regular series with the awesome complete Bounty Hunter set!  Pretty much every Star Wars fan's most desired lineup of characters, and they nailed it right off the bat.

I totally agree.  I mean, as I said above, those two reasons (nod to vintage and the bounty hunters) are what got me interested.

My comment quite a while back, was that when it comes to Star Wars, Medicom just "gets it".  They understand it.  They know the history of the Saga, and it's collectibles, they know what the fans would like to see, and they know how to reel in us crazy completists with the likes of those VHTF Chase figures.  Then, they go and do something even more cool, and toss in an Indiana Jones figure into some of the Han Solo boxes.

Yep, I agree with that too.  It makes me excited for what is to come, as this is only the beginning that we have seen.  I am assuming that the line is doing fairly well due to the continuity.  If it is doing well in Japan as well, then there will be some seriously cool stuff coming our way, and I can't wait!  Does anyone know how the line is doing overall (ie not just US sales)?

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 5, 2004, 04:16 PM
It has arrived....  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 5, 2004, 04:38 PM
So...?  Where's it at Adam?!?  Show us da' money, Mr. President!  You should put it in one giant complete Star Wars Kubrick group shot!  That'd be cool...

Super fast shipping from Ron there!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 5, 2004, 04:57 PM
Did you open it?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 5, 2004, 06:11 PM
Quote
Originally posted by OCB:
Did you open it?

LOL  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 5, 2004, 06:54 PM
Yup, tore it right open ;)

I'll try to take a pic later, I just dont feel up for doing much right now. A girl from the school I teach at, the sister of a friend of mine when I was younger, was killed tonight in a car wreck. I wont go into the details, but it was a bad one...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 5, 2004, 06:57 PM
Sorry to hear that BigDumbWookiee.   :'(  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 5, 2004, 07:07 PM
Yeah, me too Adam.  My condolences.  Takes the excitement out of receiving your big acquisition there, but of course it also give us a reality check and shows us what's more important in life at the same time...

Go relax, cuddle up with your carded Fett, and try to feel better soon bud...   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 6, 2004, 09:32 AM
My condolences as well Adam.  :'(

You should free Boba from his square plastic bubble of doom.  ;)  
Be free, be free!    (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/16.gif)

I just checked my order for my display cases. Not good.  :(

(http://www.hlj.com/graphics/orderstop.gif)  Order Stop:

This is a new item that has not yet been released by the manufacturer. We have already taken more orders than we expect to be able to fill. No further orders will be accepted until supplies are confirmed when the product is released.

Out-of-stock items are displayed with squares (in-stock items with circles). Blue squares with a white X indicate items that have not yet been released, but for which we are no longer accepting orders because we expect supplies to be limited.

In some cases, even prior to release, our suppliers inform us that the amount of a new product we can buy may be limited. If we take more orders for something that we can reasonably expect to fill, we will place that item in this "order stop" status until we can confirm how many pieces will be available at the time of release. If we fill all pre-orders, and still have stock remaining, then the item will be put on regular, in-stock status and we'll begin accepting orders again.

Just have to wait & see.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 6, 2004, 01:58 PM
(http://images.snapfish.com/33992%3C2723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A462%3B5%3C6ot1lsi)

Just got this in the mail from DSJ.  Thanks a bunch man.  Series 2 is now complete.  Now it's time to go after the expensive stuff.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 6, 2004, 02:41 PM
Sorry to hear about that Adam...    :(

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 6, 2004, 03:50 PM
Just got this in the mail from DSJ.

That was fast!  :o  Glad you got it. Yours should be arriving soon.  ;)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 7, 2004, 10:19 AM
Padawan - that was the same Cantina member that I got two of in my case.  Does anyone have a close-up picture of the other instruments that the band members came with?

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2004, 10:45 AM
Here you go Matt.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20%20Cantina%20Member%20Round.jpg)

The one pictured by Padwan was only available in the cases from Japan. The other one came in the cases from Hong Kong.

With the one I have coming from Padwan, I will have a full set of 6 Cantina Band members. 3 of each instrument.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 7, 2004, 03:25 PM
Does anyone else have the neck strap thing put on their Cantina Band Member?  I was wondering if I had mine put on right?  

(http://images.snapfish.com/33993%3B6323232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A48%3B4%3B%3B%3Bot1lsi)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 7, 2004, 03:50 PM
Well I just bit the bullet and bought a Star Wars series 1 set.  $88.99 plus shipping.  I don't see them getting much cheaper in the near future.  At least they were all still sealed in their polybag's and come with the boxes.  I can't wait to get them.    
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2004, 04:19 PM
Well mine are still in there baggies O' Doom so hard to tell you. I did find a pic of the Cantina dude & he has the instrument the right way but I can't see the strap holding it. Yours looks good.  8)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Hong%20Kong%20Cantina%20Member1.bmp)

As for the series 1 set, that is about the average price going for the 6 set.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 7, 2004, 08:17 PM
Cool, thanks for the info you guys.  :)

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 7, 2004, 08:50 PM
Can you believe the price of this auction?

Kubrick Series 1 Box of 12 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3173279467&category=48972)

I think Padwan got an extremely good deal for $89 for a set of 6.

Oh and by the way, welcome to Matt and Padwan.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2004, 08:59 PM
Wow! Thats quite the price for that case!    :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 7, 2004, 09:08 PM
Thanks for the welcome.  The price of that case was pretty much what prompted me to get that set now.  I would like to have a chance at a chase Fett and all, but not at that price.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2004, 09:16 PM
Both the chase Fett's are still up in price.

Kubrick S1 Boba Fett SECRET 1:96 #A (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3170688473&category=751)

Kubrick S1 Boba Fett SECRET 1:96 #B (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3170688490&category=751)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 7, 2004, 09:47 PM
Well I finally ordered acrylic cases for my carded figs. I went to order 8 packs of figure cases at ningyoushi.com, and they were sold out :(

I may just try to find something else. Those little step displays are pretty cool, but a lot of my figs have trouble standing properly
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 7, 2004, 10:19 PM
Medicom Kubrick Be@rbrick box x8 unkle kaws  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3174387081)

Kubrick Be@rkrick case x8  (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1345&item=3272450794)

I have never seen this display before. Don't think it would fit our little guys.

 Medicom Bearbrick Display Blister Board  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3174080445)

Shipping is a killer for these cases!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 7, 2004, 10:46 PM
I sent 8 cases to a guy in Hawaii once. The cases cost $17 and the shipping was over $20 from Japan. They are packed with alot of heavy cardboard to prevent breakage, as they are pretty fragile.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 7, 2004, 11:25 PM
I just saw that sweatyfrog.com had Wicket for $40.00.  I'm staying away from Bearbrick's, but for $40.00 that is a steal.  He's sold out though.   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 8, 2004, 03:07 AM
Simon I just sent you some mail.  If you can help please let me know.  Thanks a bunch.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 8, 2004, 12:23 PM
That series 1 case has 45 mins to go & is up to $182.50.  :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 9, 2004, 03:16 AM
DSJ YGM.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 9, 2004, 08:57 AM
Mail back at ya Padawan.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 9, 2004, 03:02 PM
Hey guys I need a favor.  I need one Orange Pauldron Sandtrooper still sealed in the polybag and complete with box.  If you have one let me know how much.  I could also trade a Han or a Cantina Band Member with non-standing instrument for it.  LMK.  Thanks.   :)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 9, 2004, 08:07 PM
From what I hear, there's finally a new Kubrick owner in town...  So, whatchya' think Mr. Kubrick newbie?   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scrub on February 9, 2004, 10:16 PM
I can do that trade padawan(orange sandtrooper for cbm with non-standing instrument)

lmk.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 9, 2004, 10:25 PM
Scrub do you live in the U.S.?  Also do you have any feedback?  I have feedback from rebelscum, spawn, and ebay if you need to see some from me.  Let me know.  Thanks.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scrub on February 9, 2004, 10:29 PM
Scrub do you live in the U.S.?  Also do you have any feedback?  I have feedback from rebelscum, spawn, and ebay if you need to see some from me.  Let me know.  Thanks.  

yup.  i live in chicago.  feedback on scs(simpsons collector sector) ebay, both id's "scrub"  same questions back at ya!

thanks
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 9, 2004, 10:42 PM
Padawan on rebelscum
brookssapplynch on Spawn.com
brookssapplynch on ebay

I live in IL as well.  Let me know the details.  I prefer to ship first class with delivery confirmation in a bubbled envelope with the box broken down on Kubrick's.   Thanks.   ;D  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 10, 2004, 08:56 AM
What was the ratio of variation Kubrick Boba Fetts for Series 1? 1:96 or 1:48?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 09:04 AM
I think for each individually it was 1:96 and but there was one in every Master Case...and wasn't one exclusive to Japan and one to Hong Kong???  So perhaps in that area it was 1:48 ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 11:51 AM
There is another (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3173671419&category=48972)
BTW, this thread is bloating toward record size, feel free to start a new one anytime ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 10, 2004, 10:17 PM
Alright, since Scott always gets nervous whenever our threads get too long, he wants to start all over again with a new one - so here we are again, in Star Wars Kubrick thread #3!   ;)  Here's (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=2020) the prior (second) Kubrick thread for your reference, and if you want to read back even further than that, here's our original thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=231) on the Kubrick phenomenon.

I'll go ahead and repost my checklist and a visual refresher course here for what's already been released, and what's confirmed for the future:

JediMAC's Official Star Wars Kubrick Checklist:

Early Bird set:
1. Luke Skywalker (Brown hair)
2. Princess Leia
3. Chewbacca
4. R2-D2

Series 1 (Bounty Hunters):
5. Boba Fett (ESB version, with 2 green gauntlets)
5a. Boba Fett (ROTJ version w/ 2 red gauntlets - 1/48 CHASE)
5b. Boba Fett (Vintage version w/ 1 yellow and 1 red gauntlet - 1/48 CHASE)
6. IG-88
7. Bossk
8. Dengar
9. 4-LOM
10. Zuckuss

** Carded "Bape" Boba Fett (Vintage version)   :'(

** Carded Luke Skywalker (Blonde hair)

Series 2 (ANH/Tatooine):
11. Sandtrooper (Orange shoulder pauldron)
11a. Sandtrooper (White shoulder pauldron - 1/12 CHASE)
12. Han Solo
12a. Indiana Jones (1/48 CHASE)
13. Cantina Band Member (Instrument group A, with stand - Japan)
13a. Cantina Band Member  (alternate instrument group B - Hong Kong)
14. Obi-Wan Kenobi
15. Greedo
16. Tusken Raider

** Scott's special too lame to count "girly" figure: Be@rbrick (not Kubrick) Wicket

17. Carded Vintage "Droids" styled R2-D2

18. Endor Luke w/ Speederbike
19. Endor Leia

UPCOMING:

** Carded Sandtrooper - black pauldron (2004 Medicom Toy Exhibition exclusive)

Series 3:

??  8)

That's all we know so far!  So for you obsessive compulsive completists, you're currently technically looking at 25 different loose figures (including carded blonde Luke, Indy, and Band Member w/ alternate instruments, among others).  I'll be nice and NOT include the Carded Fett, since the figure itself is identical to the regular Vintage Chase figure (and it runs about $400+, as Adam will attest to).   ;)  Also, there's been 9 different bootleg Kubrick sets that have popped up in the past, so if you'd like to take a gander at 8 of them (sans Clonetrooper set), check out stormie's site. (http://netwiz.net/~rwirth/stormindexa.html)

Here, have a visual checklist while I'm at it!   :-*

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/kubricks/images/front.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/bountykubricks/groupshot2.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Boba%20Twins.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/bobakubrick.jpg) (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/DSJ-s%20Kubrick%20Luke%20Medicom.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineup.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/sandchasesm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/cantinafrontchasesm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/cantfrontsm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/indyfrontsm.jpg)

(http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2004wr2d2/images/img_wf2004wr2d2_m.gif)

(http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/image_files/sw_kub_s.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/sandkubrick.jpg)

And here's that lame Be@rbrick Wicket figure, just for our First Lady of Kubricks - Scott...

(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-03.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 10, 2004, 10:25 PM
BTW, this thread is bloating toward record size, feel free to start a new one anytime ;)

Been waiting for Scott to pull this silly "thread's too long" nonsense again!  Alrighty then, feel free to carry on the Kubrick discussion in the new thread: Return of the Kubricks! (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=3677)

See ya' there.   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 10:27 PM
Thanks :-*

As I said...

There is another (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3173671419&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 10, 2004, 11:07 PM
Just moved my checklist that was here into my first post in this thread, so check it out there if you so desire (two posts up).

And I've gotta repost this question again as well, to reel in our newest Kubrick brother:

Quote
From what I hear, there's finally a new Kubrick owner in town...  So, whatchya' think Mr. Kubrick newbie?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 11, 2004, 01:02 AM
JediMAC are you referring to Matt, myself, or someone else?   ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 02:58 AM
JediMAC are you referring to Matt, myself, or someone else?   ???

Huh?  Oh, are you referring to my question directed to Mr. Kubrick Newbie?  If so, then no - that wasn't to you or Matt Brand.  You guys have already been chatting with us in here about them.  That was directed at some clown (*cough*jokabofe*cough*) who I recently sent a set of seven Series 2 Kubricks to, who hasn't chimed his dumb butt in here at all yet!   ;)  Hopefully he'll be stopping by soon enough though, to join in with the rest of us Kubrick veterans...  FishEyedLouie just picked up his first few as well, so hopefully he'll be chiming in a bit more often too!  Ya' hear that Matthew?!   :-*

Also hoping that Brian (mosnab) might want to join in with the Kubrick chat too, so we can convince him to make the leap into Kubrick land too.  I know he's thinkin' about it...   8)  I should earn some kind of Kubrick commission or something, for expanding our happy family here...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 11, 2004, 03:10 AM
OK, gotcha now.   ;D  I feel stupid.  On a side note does anyone still need any Marvel series 2?  I'm thinking about getting a case from bigbadtoystore and obviously I would have double's.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 03:50 AM
But you're still more than welcome to share some tales of love and devotion to our favorite line here, Padawan!  The rest of us already have, so I guess it's only fair that you do the same!

I'm waiting...   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 11, 2004, 09:20 AM
Another Series 1 case sold for big bucks!

MEDICOM STAR WARS KUBRICK 1 SETOF12 BOBA FETT  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3175036520&category=751&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 11, 2004, 09:32 AM
 Hey! I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any one can help me find a couple of kubricks, this question has probably been asked a hundred times before but what does a person haft to do to get a zuckuss and a dengar these days. some how i lucked up on a 4-lom but the others seen impossible to find. if you have any suggestions please let me know. thanks
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2004, 09:58 AM
Watch ebay and be prepared to pay :(

You listed the three single piece bounty hunters from a case.  Presumably you know the breakdown from the first series, but just in case, here is what was in a box of 12:

Boba 4
IG-88 3
Bossk 2
4-LOM 1
Zuckuss 1
Dengar 1

So anyone that bought a case to get a full set naturally has the two your after with no plans to get rid of them.  I expect you might be better off trying to score a complete set from somewhere and using the four you already have as trade bait, or selling to recoup some of your cash.  

I'm just darned happy that I grabbed a case from the first set. :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 11, 2004, 10:05 AM
Welcome to JD & the world of collecting Kubricks buffet1fan.  Zuckuss & Dengar are a tall order nowadays. Lucky you got a 4-Lom by its self. The ratio for the case of Series 1 was:

1.) BOBA FETT x 4
2.) IG-88 x 3
3.) BOSSK x 2
4.) DENGAR x 1
5.) 4-LOM x 1
6.) ZUCKUSS x 1

So far, the only way to find them is by buying a complete set. There is no Zuckuss or Dengar that I can find on the net or on eBay thus far. Best you can do is keep looking on eBay or you may luck out if a online store gets any in.

What Brent said!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 11, 2004, 10:11 AM
Thanks I'll just keep looking.

I also would like to get a couple of extra cantina members just the regular on to complete the band, I don't have any thing to trade right now unless someone likes the muppets i have the tour animal. just in case someone needs him or anything?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2004, 10:23 AM
Well I need the tour animal but I don't have anything to trade you right now.  The only spare Kubrick's I have are IG-88, Han and a orange pauldroned Sandtrooper.  Anything else you're looking for?
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 11, 2004, 10:28 AM
I've got a couple of the animal figures. Do you have any disney kubrick (my wife likes those) for trade, I really need a back to the future biff.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 11, 2004, 10:28 AM
I'm tapped out of the Cantina Band members. There are some online at ningyoushi.com for $10. each.

Cantina Band Member With Stand (http://www.ningyoushi.com/medicom/kubrick/starwars/cantina.htm)

Brian's Toys has them for $9.99. Sealed box so unsure which one it is.

Cantina Band Member (http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/Saga_Kubricks.html)

BBTS has them but its the one with the flat instrument for $7.99.

Cantina Band Member (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af445)

Cloudcity.com I think has them but I can't get in there site right now. :-\

Hopefully someone here has some to trade. Best that I can do thus far.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 11, 2004, 10:32 AM
 :) Thanks for the info
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 11, 2004, 11:03 AM
I'm a new member of JD as well, but welcome buffet1fan!  I have a couple extra cantina members I haven't gotten up for sale on eBay yet, if you are interested.  Drop me an email - be_sharp@hotmail.com.

Its good to see a new thread on Kubricks..already on page 2!  Woo hoo!   :D

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 11, 2004, 11:49 AM
Oops - actually make that one cantina member available.  I forgot they only came two to a case.

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 01:36 PM
JediMAC (there are too many Matt's in this thread :P) You could add the Wicket Be@arbrick to the checklist, while not technically part of the line it does have some limited appeal
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 11, 2004, 01:38 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooooo! The Wicket Bearbrick doesnt get to be on the list! It's a Bearbrick not a Kubrick!  ;D

Got my display cases for Luke and Boba today! Wohoo! I need to take some photos

Now if I could just find a suitable display for my loose figures :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 02:35 PM
JediMAC (there are too many Matt's in this thread :P) You could add the Wicket Be@arbrick to the checklist, while not technically part of the line it does have some limited appeal

Screw that piece of garbage!

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Noooooooooooooooooooooo! The Wicket Bearbrick doesnt get to be on the list! It's a Bearbrick not a Kubrick!

I'm with Adam.  It's from a totally different line, and doesn't belong...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 02:37 PM
Screw you then :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2004, 03:12 PM
Ah, feel the love.  

But worse than being a Bearbrick, it's an Ewok :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 11, 2004, 06:21 PM
Just got these in the mail today.   ;D  

(http://images.snapfish.com/3399772723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A632%3C64%3Aot1lsi)

Impatiently awaiting the arrival of Star Wars series 1.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 06:38 PM
Just for my own personal enjoyment (and hopefully future bragging rights), I'm copying my "Kubrick guess/wish list" here in the new thread, as to what I think is coming up for the Star Wars line.  I'm assuming six regular figures per wave, and at least one Chase figure in each series.  I'm also guessing there'll be two series for each movie (we've already had one for ANH and ESB, and the Early Bird set is just kind of floating out there in lala land).  This is what I predict is still on tap:


ANH:
Darth Vader
C-3PO
X-Wing Luke (Wedge and/or Biggs Chase figures)
Stormtrooper (Luke/Han Chase?)
Jawa
R5-D4
* 1st alternate: Grand Moff Tarkin
* 2nd alternate: Tie Fighter Pilot
* 3rd alternate: Power Droid / RFT

ESB:
Yoda
Lando Calrissian ("Smuggler" Lando chase?  8))
Snowtrooper
Hoth Han (Blue/Brown coat Chase)
Bespin Luke (Dagobah Luke Chase?)
Bespin Leia
* 1st alternate: Carbonite Han
* 2nd alternate: Ugnaught
* 3rd alternate: Lobot

ROTJ (Jabba's Palace):
Jedi Luke (Chase - with/without robe?  Bone?  Glove?  :-\)
Boussh (Slave Leia Chase?)
Gamorrean Guard
Lando Skiff Guard
Bib Fortuna
Slave Leia
* 1st alternate: Jabba the Hutt?!?  8)
* 2nd alternate: Yakface
* 3rd alternate: Oola

ROTJ:
Emperor
Biker Scout
Wickett (Logray/Teebo Chase figures)
Admiral Ackbar
Imperial Royal Guard
General Lando
* 1st alternate: Endor Han
* 2nd alternate: Endor Luke
* 3rd alternate: Endor Leia

TPM 1:
Qui-Gonn Jinn (no cloak)
Obi-Wan (no cloak)
Darth Maul (no cloak)
Anakin (Pilot Chase)
Jar Jar Binks
Battle Droid (OOM-9 Chase)

TPM 2:
Padme (Blue/Purple outfit Chase)
Watto
Boss Nass
Nute Gunray
C-3PO
Shmi
* 1st alternate: Sebulba (too difficult for this line, I'd think)
* 2nd alternate: Destroyer Droid (also difficult for this line)
* 3rd alternate: Captain Panaka

AOTC 1:
Anakin
Obi-Wan
Jango Fett
Mace Windu
Count Dooku
Clone Trooper (Red/Yellow/Blue Chase)
* 1st alternate: Emperor Palpatine
* 2nd alternate: Ki-Adi Mundi
* 3rd alternate: Plo-Koon

AOTC 2:
Dexter Jettster
Geonosian Warrior
Padme (Arena new/ripped shirt Chase)
Lama Su (Taun We Chase)
Zam Wessell
Super Battle Droid
* 1st alternate: Kit Fisto
* 2nd alternate: Aayla Secura
* 3rd alternate: Coleman Trebor

So that's 2 series per movie, with a bunch of alternates.  If by chance the line continues on beyond that into some of the more obscure characters, I'd guess they'd do the following themed waves:

Cantina:
Ponda Baba
Hammerhead
Snaggletooth (Red, but with the Blue Vintage Chase)
Arcona (Hem Dazon)
Dr. Evazan
Muftak
* 1st alternate: Wuher
* 2nd alternate: Djas Puhr
* 3rd alternate: Labria

Jabba's Palace:
Yak Face
Ree-Yees
Tessek (Squid Head)
Amanaman
Oola (Yarna D'al Gargan Chase, since none of these 6 really work)
Ephant Mon
* 1st alternate: Ishi Tibb
* 2nd alternate: EV-9D9
* 3rd alternate: Yarna D'al Gargan

Jedi:
Ki-Adi Mundi
Plo-Koon (Saesee Tiin Chase, since none of these 6 really work)
Yarael Poof
Kit Fisto
Aayla Secura
Coleman Trebor
* 1st alternate: Saesee Tiin
* 2nd alternate: Barriss Offee
* 3rd alternate: Oppo Rancisis (difficult for this line)

Perhaps an all Padme Amidala series too?

Then obviously a couple of Episode 3 waves...

So there ya' have it - the entire run of Star Wars Kubricks all laid out for you.  I'm pretty sure my guesses will all be dead on accurate, so you can start planning your displays around this list...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 07:07 PM
JediMAC (there are too many Matt's in this thread :P) You could add the Wicket Be@arbrick to the checklist, while not technically part of the line it does have some limited appeal

There, ya' happy now, you big whiny pee-hole?! J-MAC's Star Wars Kubrick Checklist (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=3677;start=msg45519#msg45519) (updated with pretty pictures now too!)   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 11, 2004, 07:12 PM
I would not be disappointed in the slighted if they didnt make any prequel figures... I doubt that will happen though...

Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 07:18 PM
It's Be@rbrick not Bearbrick...thanks :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 07:20 PM
I would not be disappointed in the slightest if they didnt make any prequel figures... I doubt that will happen though...

I, of course, wholeheartedly agree Adam!  I'm dreading the possibility of Prequel Kubricks.  I won't want them at all, but of course that'll give me that dreaded "incomplete" feeling.  But I've managed to stick with "OT only" collecting for both Galoob and Legos (among other sublines), so hopefully I can show some willpower with this line too, should the need arise...

But yeah - I say stick with OT Kubricks all the way!   8)  I'm still hoping one of your old, old posts turns out to be true as well Adam - that being some Kubrick Star Wars ships, like some of the stuff you pointed out from the other Kubrick lines.  Now that would be equally cool!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 07:25 PM
It's Be@rbrick not Bearbrick...thanks :-X

 >:(


Whatever, girly man.   ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 07:26 PM
If I get Wicket would that make me the First Lady???
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 11, 2004, 07:41 PM
Be@rbricks suck be@r @ss...

 ;D

If you get the Wicket Be@rbrick, you can be Lord over Be@rbrickenstein, Kubrickenvania's whipping nation... Right now, JediMAC is my first lieutenant, responsible for making sure Kubricks and Be@rbricks dont mix.

By the way JMC, it's Wicket, not Wickett ;) Of course, since it's a Be@rbrick, it may very well be Wickette, Wicket's ultra feminine twin sister.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 07:46 PM
If I get Wicket would that make me the First Lady???

You already are.

Quote
By the way JMC, it's Wicket, not Wickett

Sheesh.  You're almost as bad as Scott.   :-X  My spell checker must've missed that one.  But since you're the boss around here now, I'll fix it right up - just for you good sir!   8)

Maybe Wicket is just Wickett's younger cousin, otherwise known as "The Master of the Ewoks".  You know - like...   :-X

So you can understand my confusion, I hope...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 11, 2004, 07:57 PM
I'm just hoping we get some real Ewok Kubricks in the next assortment. Perfect fodder for  chase figures as well! Brown Ewoks, grey Ewoks, black ones, tan ones, some with spears, rocks, arrows, wocklings, Imperial's heads.... Hell, I'd buy an entire Ewok assortment.

I lova da Ewoks, just like "I lika... do... da cha cha" *laughs to self, since most likely nobody else gets it*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 12, 2004, 01:47 AM
Hi. A new poster here. I've given up hope for a decent Kubrick discussion over at Rebelscum, so I thought I'd just migrate over here ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 12, 2004, 02:31 AM
Welcome.   ;D  I remember seeing over at rebelscum you saw an Indiana Jones pulled out of a case, and you posted the way the case was packed.  The case I got Indy in was the same way.  I think the members here who got Indy out of a case had a different case packing arrangement.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 12, 2004, 03:42 AM
Thanks Padawan :). Oh yeah, I remember posting that. Before opening it, I sensed an Indy in that case because of the way the Hans were packed. Usually I see them packed in the middle column, top 3 row in the non-Indy case. But I think someone here did get an Indy from a case that was packed in non-Indy pattern...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 09:24 AM
Welcome Mos-Quito, glad you could join us :)

I'm going to work on my Prediction list and prove Colman wrong...it shall be done :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 12, 2004, 10:10 AM
Ah, Mos-Quito, one of my RS favorites! Welcome, welcome!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 12, 2004, 10:38 AM
But I think someone here did get an Indy from a case that was packed in non-Indy pattern...

Welcome to JD Mos-Quito.  :)

It was I who got the Indy from the case. Seems it was packed differently from cases I have heard about thus far.

I read over at the Simpsons board the following:

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If you run across them in a hobby shop here's a clue to find Indy. They are packed three wide and four deep. In a non chase case all three Hans are in the center, second through fourth row. Chase Han (Indy) is in the left front corner.

Quote
Originally posted by Mos-Quito:
I just witnessed an opening of an Indy out of a fresh case with my very own eyes.

For those wondering about the boxes' positions, it was like this:

Sandtrooper Cantina Han
Sandtrooper Cantina Han
Sandtrooper Greedo  Ben
Sandtrooper Indiana Tusken

I have my figure boxes in the cases they came in the same way I took them out.  All the Hans I have came in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th row center so that chase thing throws it off. I got Indy in the 3rd box so that would make him 2nd row middle from the way I removed them!

This is the way all 4 cases were packed:

Cantina     Han           Sandtrooper
Cantina     Han           Sandtrooper
Ben          Han/Indy   Sandtrooper
Greedo     Tusken      Sandtrooper

No Indy chase in the corner unless mine was a fluke!

Scott's post:

X X X
X X X
X X X
I  X X

Mos-Quito post:

X X X
X X X
X X X
X I   X

DSJ's post:

X X X
X X X
X I  X
X X X
Now if I am reading this right, those are packed 3 different ways!  ???

Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 11:13 AM
Series 3 (Return of the Jedi)

Emperor
Emperor's Royal Guard
C-3PO
Stormtrooper
Darth Vader (no helmet variant)
Jedi Luke Skywalker
Slave Leia (Chase)

Series 4 (The Phantom Menace)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
Anakin Skywalker (Pod Racer Variant)
Darth Maul
Padme (Theed Palace)
Jar Jar Binks
Yoda (Chase)

Series 5 (Attack of the Clones)

Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Count Dooku
Jango Fett
Clonetrooper (Blue, Yellow, Red Variants)
Padme (Arena)
Mace Windu (Chase)

Series 6 (Episode III)

Anakin Skywalker
Darth Sidious
New Bad Guy
New Clonetrooper (Paint Variants)
Bail Organa
Mystery Spoiler
Mystery Spoiler (Chase)

Series 7 (ANH Redux)
Tarkin
X-Wing Luke (Chase helmets)
Jawa
R5-D4
TIE Pilot
Hammerhead
Walrusman (Chase)

Series 8 (ESB Redux)
Yoda
Lando Calrissian
Hoth Han
Snowtrooper
Bespin Leia
Bepsin Luke (bloody variant)
Lobot (Chase)

Series 9 (ROTJ Redux)
Bib Fortuna
Gamorrean Guard
Skiff Lando
Luke Palace
Boussh (Helmetless variant)
Ewok or 2
Admiral Ackbar (Chase)

Not sure if it will go on past that, they sure are taking there sweet time with things though
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 12, 2004, 11:27 AM
Hi OCB, BDW and DSJ. Thanks so much for the welcome guys! Glad to see some familiar names in here. This forum feels like home already!

Yeah DSJ, what I really find bizarre is the way your Indy case was assorted. Because I was under the assumption that Indy case wouldn’t be packed like the non-Indy case hence how retailers are able to know which case contains Indy. Oh well.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 11:44 AM
Hi. A new poster here. I've given up hope for a decent Kubrick discussion over at Rebelscum, so I thought I'd just migrate over here ;D

Hey Mos-Quito!  Welcome to Kubrickville, here at ye' olde JD!  Definitely some of the best Star Wars Kubrick conversation online, so I'm sure you'll enjoy...  Lots of catching up you have to do, if you dare to read through the 53 pages from our previous 2 Kubrick threads!

Some great guys in here, and very helpful as well.  So if you're a Kubrick enthusiast/addict like the rest of us, you'll fit right in!  So where does your Kubrick collection stand right now, and what do you think is on tap for Series 3??

BTW, since Adam's got the biggest cojones around here and stepped up to the plate and snagged the carded Fett, he's club president around these parts now, so be sure to treat him with the utmost respect!   ;)

And you should know that OCB likes those silly Be@rbrick thingees, and plays with Barbies too.  I think that should get you up to speed...

Welcome again to JD.  Looking forward to chatting with you...

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 12:17 PM
You can just call me the First Lady :-[ :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 12, 2004, 12:20 PM
 ??? I noticed no more R2's in your up coming list? I have yet to get the earlybird and with it skyrocketing in the last couple of weeks it maybe out of my reach. Then I hear about the new droids R2 that may even be farther out of reach. I was thinking I may haft to go bootleg but it looks like he got ran over in those sets. Is there any Hope?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 12:23 PM
Not much actually, Medicom isn't scared to

#1 Release main characters in HTF sets
#2 Not release them again
#3 Make wanted figures chases
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 12:31 PM
Is there any Hope?

Unfortunately, very little at the current time, other than the two R2's you already mentioned...   :-\  We've yet to see Medicom show any preponderance for "rehashes" ala Hasbro (other than the even more expensive Chase and carded ones).  Chewbacca fans are having the same problem right now, since he's only in the Early Bird set, and I've not once ever seen someone breakup one of those and sell the figures off individually.

Wish I had some better news for ya' buffet, but that's unfortunately one of the things about this Kubrick line that collectors have to realize and prepare for: it ain't easy, and it ain't cheap.   :-\  From the looks of it, most of the HTF piece's prices are stabilizing, if not going up a bit more.  So there's a good chance that the longer you wait, the more expensive these little suckers are gonna get.

Good luck in your hunt.  Maybe you'll stumble on a real good deal somewhere.  Keep your eyes peeled on this thread though, 'cause a lot of us (even if we're all caught up) still browse the Kubrick auctions and point out good deals when we find them...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 12, 2004, 12:35 PM
Thanks I'll keep searching and stay tuned maybe I can wait it out and find a deal(I Hope).
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 12, 2004, 12:38 PM
Thanks JediMAC! Yeah I notice Kubrick discussion is pretty heated up over here. I did come and read once in a while so I am kind of following what’s been happening lately =)

As for Kubrick, SW is the only one I’m into. I have complete series 1 and series 2 except for the two Boba variants. S3 still holds a complete mystery to me. They could pick any episode/theme so the possibilities are heaps! But I’m guessing it would be ROTJ. Jabba, Death Star II Battle or Endor. They might mix DSII with Endor!

Oh yeah, and congratulation about the carded Fett, Adam. So “my friend, you bow to no one.” [Bows to BDW]

Hehe OCB, I’m taking you are into design? With the Barbie outfits and Bearbricks graphics? No worries, I can understand that.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 12, 2004, 12:40 PM
I myself would not mind at all if there were no SW Kubricks released from the prequels.  IMO there are plenty of possibilities for figures in the original, and it just seems messy in my mind to picture myself collecting prequel Kubricks.  I would probably end up going for them, but I definitely would not be very excited about them.  However, as it has been said before, they probably will do it.

My series 3 predictions were similar to OCB's ROTJ predictions - either an Emporer's throne room-themed set, or a Jabba's Palace-themed set.  It would be great to have a removable helmet Boussh! :D

I am surprised with the amount of focus on the vintage-style that Medicom has done so far.  They do seem to know what SW collectors enjoy most, and they are doing a great job of selecting releases so far.  As OCB said, they aren't afraid of those things (see above), and I think they just aren't afraid in general.  They know what collectors want, and thats what they make.

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 12, 2004, 01:40 PM
No Star Wars Early Bird set for me.   :'(  Already got outbid and there is still 8 hours plus to go.  Currently at $155.49.  At least I didn't get sniped at the last second I guess.   :'(  I was winning for 6 plus days.  So close yet so far.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 03:51 PM
No Star Wars Early Bird set for me.   :'(  Already got outbid and there is still 8 hours plus to go.  Currently at $155.49.

Wow, those really are going up...   :-\  They were sitting between the $100 - $125 mark for quite a while, but I guess the more that find their way into permanent collections, the less supply out there, the more they cost...

Pretty sure I learned something to that effect in one of my college econ classes years ago...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 04:33 PM
Oh $h!t...  GH is reporting that the "Droids" R2-D2 is going to be limited to only 500 pieces now.  Weren't we originally thinking it was going to be 2,004 total, to match the year?  Pretty sure that's what I remember.  Damn.  Not good...

Anyone know some firm numbers on the production of the two carded figures?  Wonder how this compares.  I've seen some people say the Fett was only 100, but I don't think I believe that.  There's no way in hell I'm going over $100 on this thing.  But I'd imagine that our club President is going to HAVE TO track one of these down regardless of cost, if he wants to maintain his sterling new super complete reputation...   ;)

(http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2004wr2d2/images/img_wf2004wr2d2_m.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 04:38 PM
No...its 2004 pieces

http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2004wr2d2/

Thanks to Babelfish

R2-D2 (TM) KUBRICK [ DROIDS version ]

 
 
Dispatch schedule: 2004 May first third
Distribution price: \1,575 (including tax)  
Prototype production: Katunori Okabe (PHM)  

- Total height approximately 50mm
- R2 of DROIDS edition - reproducing D2!
- Limitation 2004pc
  (Meeting place sale amount 500pc/net pulling out selection amount 1504pc)
- Sale origin/corporation Tommy
  Selling agency /MEDICOM TOY
 

 
(C) 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.
Used under authorization.
KUBRICK TM & (C) 2000-2004 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 04:47 PM
OK.  Phew!  That's what I thought!  So what's the difference in the breakdown on this thing?  Medicom's site shows 2,004 (500 + 1,504).  Is the 500 for the Japan Wonder Festival that GH mentioned, and the rest will be available elsewhere?  Hopefully that's the case, 'cause just 2,004 was going to be tough enough as it was!   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 04:53 PM
1504 will be sold on the net next week...personally I think that is quite a lot
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 12, 2004, 05:04 PM
Exclusive to a Japanese mailing address though, right?

Damn, you're right Scott - Medicom's new website does SUCK.   >:(  Good lord that thing's impossible to navigate.  And if you mistakenly click your internet browser button - *POOF* - you're out of there, and will have to click a hundred links to get back to where you were...   ::)  Can't even bookmark one of the Star Wars pages, can you?  Or do a search...  Or anything.  Totally worthless now!

Is there anywhere on their site to get bigger pictures than the tiny thumbnails that they have available?  Can't even see that crap, and it's not clickable for a bigger shot like they used to have before...   :-\

How can you use this type of URL for their Endor set, to get into their other pages?

http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/index.html
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scrub on February 12, 2004, 06:27 PM
Anyone ever look into getting one of these virtual mailboxes in japan(ie http://www.maildrop.jp)?  Seems like it might be cheaper than paying ebay prices.  Is there any other way to get these exclusives?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 12, 2004, 09:25 PM
That 500 pieces mentioned refers to 500 being given out at a show next weekend in Tokyo. The other 1504 are mail order only. Unfortunately I can't get to the show due to my real job, so I'm banking on getting one mail order. Hopefully a couple more if I'm lucky.

Also the virtual mail box wouldn't work because everthing Medicom ships is COD.  

Maybe one of these days, Medicom will generate enough interest to release their stuff OS.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 12, 2004, 11:00 PM
I'm having a little trouble breathing right now.  I just bought an early bird set for $170.88 BIN.  Since the same seller also had the best deal on the Terminator 3 Box set A and B I picked those up as well.  The total damage $291.76 plus shipping.     :-X  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 12, 2004, 11:07 PM
Nice score, Padawan! I don't think that set will get any lower unless the interests drop, which is unlikely. Do post us a picture as well as the Terminator sets. Now am I the only one here without the Early Bird set? :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 13, 2004, 01:13 AM
I'm having a little trouble breathing right now.  I just bought an early bird set for $170.88 BIN.

Holy crap Padawan!!!   :o  They're not all that high now are they, or did you just run out of patience and pull the trigger?!?  Damn, that's a lot of coin there!  You could've bought over one third of a carded Boba Fett for that...   :P  I thought they were still trickling out a fair amount lower than that though.   :-\

Quote
Now am I the only one here without the Early Bird set?

Nah.  There's a couple of other newer Kubrick collectors here who haven't reeled one in yet either, but we're working on them!  Brent, did you ever pick this set up?

On a related note, here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172668506&category=2476) a complete Bounty Hunter set that ended last week for a very modest $64.  Not bad at all for those 6, if anyone's still in need of that series...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 13, 2004, 01:31 AM
Well one set ended earlier today for $177.55.  I know they had been pulling between $100-$125.00 in the recent months, but there are fewer and fewer available.  I don't see it getting much cheaper, though I could be wrong.  I even sent an email to ronnicshop (for those who don't know they sell tons of various Kubrick and Be@rbrick stuff on ebay) and they said they couldn't get me one no matter how much I would pay for it.  I searched the net far and wide in hopes that maybe some store overseas still had one in stock and no luck.  To me this is a must have set as an avid Kubrick collector, and in a sense is my Carded Fett.  I know for a fact I will never own one of those, but at least I can own the non-carded version.  I'm a completionist at heart, but paint variations and package variations are things I can live without.  A Chewbacca Kubrick is something I cannot live without.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 13, 2004, 08:38 AM
Wow, has the price of the Early Bird set gone up.  :o   Don't forget that loose set went for $113.61!

Early Bird Set Loose (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172645423&category=751)

Congrats Padawan.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Matt Brand on February 13, 2004, 08:42 AM
Nice score, Padawan! I don't think that set will get any lower unless the interests drop, which is unlikely. Do post us a picture as well as the Terminator sets. Now am I the only one here without the Early Bird set? :'(

Nope - I don't have one yet.  I've been waiting for the price to go down, but it seems like its just going up.

Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 13, 2004, 08:57 AM
I wish I would have had my senses about me when that loose early bird set ended.  I definitely should have bid higher, I think I was just in shock that it went from like $66.00 to $113.61 in last 30 seconds.  So suddenly it didn't sound like such a great deal.  Now it sounds like a pretty good deal as I will be opening my set to display it anyway.   ;)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 13, 2004, 11:25 AM
No early bird set for me either, I just started collecting since christmas, and at The prices now i may not have one. I may end up spending that much just for the two series ones i'm still missing. the carded luke my be in my price range but the boba fett i am afraid i will never have at close to 400 dollars. Indy is starting to level out so there my be one in my future.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 13, 2004, 11:31 AM
This carded Boba Fett just ended for $425.01.   :'(

 Boba Fett carded Kubrick-Star Wars-NR  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3173671419&category=48972&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 13, 2004, 12:26 PM
Looks like Boba may be taking an ever so slight turn downward in price. Maybe it will go lower, but I cant imagine many more circulating around for my longer...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 13, 2004, 12:49 PM
I did see the Early Bird set back in the time when it was US$90ish, but I kept delaying as I went for the series 1 case first. Stupid me. What's the price for the Endor set going to be, does anyone know?

BTW check out: http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll?GetResult&basicsearch=&from=R10&ht=1&saavailabletosite=15&satitle=star+wars+kubrick&sosortproperty=1&sorecordstoskip=50
Scroll down and see the auction with Carded Fett pictured. I nearly had a heart attact. That is so misleading.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 13, 2004, 01:26 PM
Yep, definitely misleading, but I certainly see stuff like that happen quite frequently.  Usually it's in the auction title though, where a seller will mention something hot and HTF just to attract more viewers to his auction.  The pic of the carded Fett essentially does the same thing - gets you to click on his auction.  Not necessarily false advertising (once you actually look at the auction details), but certainly sneaky advertising...

Here's (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3175604955&category=751) an auction for an individual Zuckuss figure, and the seller's also got Dengar and 4-LOM up seperately as well for those who are missing just these 3.  Unfortunately, you'll probably see that buying them individually will cost you as much, if not more, than just buying a complete set of all 6 Bounty Hunters.  Mos-Quito will have to tell us what those are in U.S. $ though, since that's the Aussie eBay site there...

We'll keep an eye on those Early Bird sets for everyone and hopefully find some decent deals so everyone can get their hook up!   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 13, 2004, 01:41 PM
Mos-Quito will have to tell us what those are in U.S. $ though, since that's the Aussie eBay site there...

Actually, its found on the main eBay site due to the fact the seller "Will ship worldwide". Shows the Zuckuss sitting at US $19.89 which the seller misspelled Zuckess in the title.

KUBRICK STAR WARS S1 ZUCKUS RARE MISB  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3175604955&category=751)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 13, 2004, 01:44 PM
Perhaps Simon can get some more Early Bird Sets (???) just asking, that is where I got mine from ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 13, 2004, 03:23 PM
I did see the Early Bird set back in the time when it was US$90ish, but I kept delaying as I went for the series 1 case first. Stupid me. What's the price for the Endor set going to be, does anyone know?

I think it's supposed to run about $35-$40
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 13, 2004, 06:04 PM
I talked to the person who runs the kubrickworld website and he said he could get me a set of the endor figures, and with shipping and finders fees he said it would be $70.00 which I thought was a little high for the two figure. They just didn't worth that much but some of the early ebay auction had it going for over a hundred. I never delt with the website owner before so not so shore how good of a deal he was giving.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 13, 2004, 07:08 PM
Maybe Simon (He's No Good To Me Dead) can help you out with the Endor set, he's helping a lot of other guys here, including me :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 13, 2004, 07:57 PM
Congrat's to scrub.  I noticed he just purchased an Early Bird set from the same seller that I did.   ;D  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 13, 2004, 11:18 PM
Maybe Simon (He's No Good To Me Dead) can help you out with the Endor set, he's helping a lot of other guys here, including me :)
And me, smae goes for the Early Bird Set as I said a page or so ago ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 13, 2004, 11:40 PM
$35-$40? Wow not bad. Was the Early Bird set originally around at that price too?

buffet1fan, $70 doesn’t seem that bad, considering they might go up to $100+ later. At the same time it’s best to wait and hunt on eBay upon its release date for a chance to luck out on a good deal….. Hard to gamble isn’t it. :-\

Simon, if you could squeeze in a couple more guys in your list for that Endor set (and maybe the Early Bird), please put me down for one. You probably don’t remember me, but I was one of your series 1 customer from down under. Thanks again for the Dexter Pepsi bottle cap ;D

Ooh another new Early Bird owner! Congrats, scrubs! How much did that set end up with?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 13, 2004, 11:51 PM
Mos-Quito, buffet1fan was the one who talked to Founder of Kubrickworld about the set for $70.00.  I emailed Simon a week ago to see if he could help me out with an Endor set, and he said he probably would be able to.  I hate to ask people for help that I barely even know, but living in the U.S. and being a Kubrick collector is a challenging situation.  Thanks Simon for helping the members here out.  We appreciate it greatly.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 14, 2004, 01:01 AM
Whoops, sorry Padawan. Message edited :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 14, 2004, 10:49 AM
I talked to the kubrick world guy about a month ago so not sure if he still has the set free or not. the early bird set is well worth the price of 100 and over but the endor set doesn't look as nice to me and for 70 was alittle to much for me. I would not feel good spending over 40 dollars for the set. So if anyone can help me out on that price range just let me know if not I'll just keep searching the ebay for a really long time. Just got in my 4-lom and a a 7.00 buyit now it was a unreally steal compared to the one going for about 20.00 now on ebay. The zuckuss already went out of my range but there is still hope for the dengar
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 14, 2004, 02:49 PM
Just got my Orange Pauldron Sandtrooper in the mail from Scrub.  Thanks a lot for helping me out.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 14, 2004, 06:11 PM
All the Endor Set are accounted for now guys.  I think this is the list. 9 in total.

Me
JediMac
BigDumbWookie
OCB
DSJ
Morbug
Padwan
and 2 guys I can't remember because I had a big computer crash. Those guy know who they are, so can they mail me again.


 Sorry I can't do anymore at this stage.

Thought I might chime in at this stage with a comment on the Japanese second-hand market, as I think this is a big impacts on the price of the older Star Wars Kubricks.

About 2 weeks ago, all sellers who sold a certain number of Kubricks in Japan (and perhaps in Hong Kong), were sent 2 free Kubrick Boba Fetts each. I read this in a letter that I recieved along with some Carded Boba Fetts that I bought. This is why you have seen an increase in the number of them for sale and the slight decrease in price. It probably won't last for long though as there weren't many sent out. A few weeks ago I found 10 for sale in Japan. This week there is only 1.

Also as for the Earlybird Sets, after Series 2 was released, there was a surge in popularity for the line, as is happing around the world, and there was a rush to get at the few Earlybird Sets that were on the market and the prices doubled. That could account for some if not most of the dramatic price rise.

I don't think the weakening of the dollar helps either.

Just my thoughts.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scrub on February 14, 2004, 08:03 PM
No prob Padawan, thanks for the trade!

I figured I should get the early bird set, before it goes over 200.  Although, everytime a new ceiling is set, more get auctioned off.  So there are a couple less buyers out there now, I wonder how the current auctions will end.

That seller also has some of the kubrick cases(at least he says he does, I am waiting on email confirmation), hopefully I can save some shipping getting both from the same seller...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 14, 2004, 08:36 PM
Thought I might chime in at this stage with a comment on the Japanese second-hand market, as I think this is a big impacts on the price of the older Star Wars Kubricks.

About 2 weeks ago, all sellers who sold a certain number of Kubricks in Japan (and perhaps in Hong Kong), were sent 2 free Kubrick Boba Fetts each. I read this in a letter that I recieved along with some Carded Boba Fetts that I bought. This is why you have seen an increase in the number of them for sale and the slight decrease in price. It probably won't last for long though as there weren't many sent out. A few weeks ago I found 10 for sale in Japan. This week there is only 1.

Whoa, 2 free carded Boba Fett's!  :o   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 14, 2004, 09:18 PM
Free carded Fetts, or just regular Fetts? Wow, that's a pretty big deal.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 15, 2004, 04:19 AM
Sorry to be off topic, but could anyone help me out with a Parker or an Ash Kubrick from Alien series 1?  I have the common three already and I am thinking the only way to obtain these is by purchasing the complete set of 5 on ebay.  Please let me know if anyone can help.  Thanks.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2004, 02:48 PM
I missed a couple of pages but the $70 price point is pretty darn close to bang on the price to the best of my knowledge.  I'm sure others have indicated as much.  At least that with shipping.  

Man, this thread moves fast.  Just catching up on four pages :o
JediMac, yes, Dale was gracious enough to assist me with locating an Early Bird set for a decent price.  Part of my soul is gone, but I'll live without it.  It is currently on it's way to the frozen wastelands.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 03:04 PM
I missed a couple of pages but the $70 price point is pretty darn close to bang on the price to the best of my knowledge.  I'm sure others have indicated as much.  At least that with shipping.  

Woah.  Not quite what I was imagining Brent...  I think we've stated that retail is about $35 - $40 for this set, plus I'd guess about $12ish for shipping, plus whatever Simon wants to add for a markup for himself.  But I don't think Simon usually marks stuff up anywhere close to 50%...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2004, 03:08 PM
Sorry, I should clarify.  

My other buddy in Japan has quoted me the $70 to get them to me in Canada or thereabouts.  I think that's right in line with what Simon quoted me as well.  That covers their cost, shipping from Medicom to the recipient and then shipping them out from Japan.  It might cover a couple of bucks for himself as well and paypal fees.  All perfectly fair and reasonable to me.  I have little doubt that will be a bargain in a few short months.  

Sound better?
Title: Series 2
Post by: chuckles on February 16, 2004, 03:13 PM
Nevermind. Got it worked out.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 03:45 PM
Uh-oh...  Will you be joining in on the Kubrick madness with us from now on Jim?!  If so, you've got a LOT of catching up to do bud!   ;)

Glad to have ya' though...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: chuckles on February 16, 2004, 03:51 PM
Actually, I don't have as much catching up as you think I do. Well, not for the regular releases. I have the entire series 1 and 2. Even bought a case of series 2 but didn't get any of the variants.  >:(  So I'm still looking for the all white Sandtrooper and the other version of the CBM that I didn't get. The other variants are pretty much out of my price range at this moment so you won't have to worry about me making a run at club president anytime soon.  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2004, 03:54 PM
Sorry, but I refuse to accept the other band member as a chase piece.  It's the same figure with a different instrument.  Not worth the effort or so sayeth the incompleteist. :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 16, 2004, 03:59 PM
Jim collects SW Kubricks!  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 04:01 PM
Actually, I don't have as much catching up as you think I do. Well, not for the regular releases. I have the entire series 1 and 2...

Really...?  Well then why the hell don't you come and play with us more often here in ye' olde Kubrick thread then, eh Jim?!  Did you snag an Early Bird set too, or do we need to track you down one of those as well?

At least you can't break things in your house with Kubrick figures, huh?!  Or can you...??   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: chuckles on February 16, 2004, 04:10 PM
Nope. No early bird set, yet. And with prices rising, I don't see that set joining my collection anytime soon.  :'(

And I bet if I threw a Kubrick at something hard enough, it would break something.  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 16, 2004, 06:38 PM
I think the final cost of the Endor Kubricks will be around $60-70 shipped depending on the exchange rate at the time.. I just want to cover all my costs, including PayPal etc. Im not going to mark them up at all. They are going to be plentiful on eBay and like the 2nd wave of the carded Lukes, sellers will be trying to get them off their hands with a mimumum of a mark up.

The droids R2-D2 is a different deal.  Sorry,  I can't make any promises to anyone on that one. I'm not even sure I'll get one myself.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 06:46 PM
I think the final cost of the Endor Kubricks will be around $60-70 shipped depending on the exchange rate at the time...

Cool.  Thanks for the scoop Simon.  I'll get my wallet ready!   :P

So, have you started planning that covert infiltration into Medicom's headquarters yet like I asked you, to figure out what's in Series 3?  Please do hurry up with that, as I'm growing impatient...  Thanks.   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 16, 2004, 08:23 PM
Thanks again for helping us out Simon.   :)  I just posted my collection pics in the collections thread.  Feel free to check it out.  Some nice Medicom pieces will be added shortly.   ;D  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 16, 2004, 11:55 PM
Well I have a crack team of Australian beer drinking hooligans throwing empty beer cans at Medicoms front door, a few dingos sniffing around the front fence and Steve Erwin (aka the Crocodile Hunter) will be entering shortly to wrestle some info out of the Medicam boss. I am of course controlling the operation for the bar across the street. We should have the Series 3 info any day now.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2004, 12:18 AM
I think the final cost of the Endor Kubricks will be around $60-70 shipped depending on the exchange rate at the time.. I just want to cover all my costs, including PayPal etc. Im not going to mark them up at all. They are going to be plentiful on eBay and like the 2nd wave of the carded Lukes, sellers will be trying to get them off their hands with a mimumum of a mark up.

I think this is exactly what I was trying to indicate is that the costs you were charging are really nothing more than cost and shipping.  I sure hope I got that across.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 17, 2004, 12:32 AM
Sorry, but I refuse to accept the other band member as a chase piece.  It's the same figure with a different instrument.  Not worth the effort or so sayeth the incompleteist. :-*

Me neither, but I did get the other one just for the sake of the instruments (and gave away the figure). There are 6 different instruments in total.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 17, 2004, 10:19 AM
Well I have a crack team of Australian beer drinking hooligans throwing empty beer cans at Medicoms front door

Sound like Brent & I but were Hosers!  ;D

a few dingos sniffing around the front fence and Steve Erwin (aka the Crocodile Hunter) will be entering shortly to wrestle some info out of the Medicam boss.

Crikey mate! Now that would be interesting!  ;D

Steve Erwin- Kubrick Hunter!  ;)

Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 18, 2004, 06:54 PM
Anyone know if the production numbers of the Early Bird Set were ever released?   ???  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 18, 2004, 07:04 PM
Not that I've ever heard of Padawan, though judging by the relatively low number of these on the market, and the still-holding, if not climbing price of these, I'd say it wasn't anything close to the amounts put out for the regular Series 1 or 2 releases.  It almost seems like the Early Bird set was some type of limited exclusive or something...

Maybe Simon has a better idea on this issue though.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 19, 2004, 12:52 PM
Mail Call!   ;D

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A442323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A8838462ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A442323232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A8838477ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A442323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A883847%3Aot1lsi)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 19, 2004, 12:56 PM
Sweet!  If I haven't said it before, I'll say it now Padawan, you have an awesome collection of Kubricks

I'm hoping those three packs (T3 and Back to the Future) start coming for SW too...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2004, 01:01 PM
Very nice. :)

So would you want SW 3 packs to be loosely based on the old Cinema Scenes?  

Final Jedi Duel with Vader, Luke, Emperor?

What other scenes would be suitable?  Not really keen on some of them.  I just don't need to see Kubrick/Tomy do Mynock Hunt, Jabba's Dancers, Skiff Guards, Purchase of the Droids (too many Luke's).  I guess the Cantina set and Rebel pilots would be cool though.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 19, 2004, 01:48 PM
Very nice Padawan.  8)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 19, 2004, 09:01 PM
Here are some opened pics.  

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A46%3A%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A896495%3Aot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A46%3A%3B23232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A8964963ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A46%3A%3B23232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A8964965ot1lsi)

I must say I was a little dissappointed in Leia.  Her outfit is just like a piece of paper.  Still very happy with everything.  Still waiting on my series 1 set to get here.   :)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 19, 2004, 09:12 PM
Any word on if the stands (included in the T3 sets) will be sold as is, without the cases? I'm assuming that's all they are, the bottom of the cases, without the covering. If I could get those for cheap, I'd definately go for them. That's the big reason I havent started displaying mine yet, no pegs...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 19, 2004, 09:47 PM
I have not heard anything about that yet, but I would like to see just the stands on sale as well.  Those cases are just a little too pricey, I would assume the stands would just be a fraction of the cost hopefully.  I'm probably going to purchase at least 8 of the individual cases for chase figs, but I would like to keep the rest diplayed as is or with the stands.  Also Founder from Kubrickworld.com just got a new display case for his Kubrick's.  

http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=13147&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10170 (http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=13147&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10170)

For $99.00, I might just have to get me one too.  They have a store in Schaumburg, IL and I only live three hours away from there.  Here is a pic of Founder's.  

(http://www.kubrickworld.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/normal_display_case01.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 19, 2004, 10:02 PM
Wow, very cool looking display! I like it! :)

I think I may begin a quest to figure out the size of the pegholes on Kubrick feet. Perhaps an Ultrama would fit them, or perhaps I can find styrene and make my own...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 20, 2004, 12:57 AM
IKEA is opening a store here and I want to pick up one of those bad boys, its called a Bertby shelf and I've seen a bunch of people use them with regular figs

I have mine in one of my wall mounted plexiglass cases...I think it looks sweet plus I have plenty of room for more!

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/sesamekubs2sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/collection/sesamekubs2.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/swkubs2sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/collection/swkubs2.jpg)(click for a bigger shots)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 20, 2004, 04:05 AM
Good stuff Padawan!  My buddy Jared's got a few of those Ikea cases, but uses them to display the 4" line of figures instead...  Basically anything that's made for CDs will be pretty perfect for figures.  I've seen those cases at our local Ikeas around here, but they're just a little too narrow for me - but they definitely look nice though.

So here's a question - I think this weekend is the big Japanese Toy Show where they'll be giving out 500 of the Droids R2s.  Do you think Medicom will use this show to finally announce what Series 3 is going to consist of?  I sure hope so, 'cause Simon and his cohorts are doing a very poor job of busting into Medicom's headquarters to figure it out themselves, as promised...   ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 21, 2004, 05:30 AM
Steve quoted "i jus' had 'n' run in with a deadly Medicooom Directa. Couldn't wring diddly squat out of him mate. As stuborn as a mallee bull bein' led led to meat pie factory for some choppy choppy. Bloody awesome stuff it was"

For all of you who don't speak Australian, I happen to know a little and I'll try and translate as best I can.

Steve said he approached a Medicom Director about Series 3 but he wouldn't tell him a thing. He thought the guy was hard to get information out of but he had a good time talking to him.

No luck boys and girls.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 22, 2004, 12:53 AM
Did they show anything new at all (other lines too)???  Their website is enough to make me vomit
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 22, 2004, 04:06 AM
Check it out.

(http://img51.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/1/5/8/durango_troy-img450x600-1077433251ku-r2-front.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 22, 2004, 04:15 AM
Padawan those T3 sets sure are cool, I haven't seen them before. Ooh the R2 cardback looks great! I'm still not interested in getting one though (like I could get one anyway :-\). Thanks for the pics guys.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 08:10 AM
Check it out.

(http://img51.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/1/5/8/durango_troy-img450x600-1077433251ku-r2-front.jpg)

Wow!  Does R2 look great on the Droids style card. I just gotta get this puppy! There starting to show up on eBay:

WF STAR WARS R2-D2 DROIDS TV KUBRICK Medicom  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2227615238)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 22, 2004, 09:21 AM
Well I'm anxious to see what price this lil fella goes for...

Not bad right now :)

Has the internet drawing already taken place as well?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 09:23 AM
Looking more at the card, I'm guessing they might come out with a Droids C-3PO. Whos the silver robot dude in the background?
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 22, 2004, 09:31 AM
Maybe C3PO will be a Series 3 figure, with a Droids C3PO as a chase figure :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 22, 2004, 09:45 AM
Thats what I thought too DSJ. If  we don't see C-3PO in the next series, I'll be really surprised.

These will go for nothing like the Fett's. There will be about 10 times more R2's than Fett's and the Fett cool factor.

Still, I don't want to put a price on them yet.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 09:59 AM
Could be Adam. If they do come out with a Droid series, they can for far with it.

R2-D2  Carded.
A-Wing Pilot.
Boba Fett.  Droids Style?  
Jann Tosh.  
Jord Dusat.
Kea Moll.
Kez-Iban.
Sise Fromm.
Thall Joben.
Tig Fromm.
Uncle Gundy.

C-3PO    Chase?
Vlix  Chase?

Unproduced:
Admiral Screed.
Gaff.
Governor Koong.
Jann Tosh.
Jessica Meade.
Mon Julpa.
Kleb Zellock.
Mungo Baobab.
Uncle Gundy.

I may havae missed some.  :-\

Not to mention the Ewoks line!  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 22, 2004, 10:18 AM
I wish they would have kept the same style card top, but R2 still looks pretty cool...

(http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/Vintage_CardedDroids_R2D2.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 10:30 AM
Ha, I wondered why I could not recognize that silver robot. My carded Droids R2 is the Canadian version!  ;D

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Canadian%20Droids%20R2.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 22, 2004, 10:40 AM
I'm guessing these will be ending between $100-$200, eventually they'll be less than a $100, if its easier to get than Fett than it should be cheaper.

Was Luke given out at the same Con last year???
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 22, 2004, 10:50 AM
I'm guessing these will be ending between $100-$200, eventually they'll be less than a $100, if its easier to get than Fett than it should be cheaper.

Was Luke given out at the same Con last year???

He was sold and ordered at The Art of Star Wars at Kyoto National Museum
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 11:05 AM
Just found a partial pic of the back of the card.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Droids%20R2%20Card%20Back%20Half.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 22, 2004, 11:21 AM
Cool stuff! :) Im sure we will be able to get these at a decent price...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2004, 11:34 AM
Hope so. There were 5 of them on yahoo Japan but they did not ship internationally & now there is one. Thats 7 I have seen thus far.

(KUBRICK)R2-D2[DROIDS] (http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h6924134)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 22, 2004, 02:30 PM
Looks nice, but it breaks my heart/wallet that it's carded and not loose, even though that's pretty much what I expected.  You know what this means?  I need two of 'em.   :'(  'Cause unlike the previous Fett and Luke (aside from the hair), we already had those same figures loose, so a carded version wasn't a big deal.  Not the case with this R2 though...

So I'll need to track down a nice carded one first, and then see if I can find a good deal for a loose one later on down the line...  I see Adam's already hard at work on getting his!   ;)  I'll be monitoring the situation closely.

So, I assume no other news from the show, eh Simon?  Nothing on Series 3?   :-\  Oh well, guess we can wait a bit longer for the news, and let R2 enjoy the spotlight for a while!

Could be Adam. If they do come out with a Droid series, they can go far with it...
.
.
.
I may havae missed some.  :-\

Not to mention the Ewoks line!  8)

Woah, woah, woah...  Slow your roll there big guy!  Let's not get too carried away here D!   :P  Very few people would want to see a Droids or Ewoks line of Kubricks before we get a WHOLE LOT more of the regular figures from the movies!

This R2 was cool, and I suppose I could even stomach a matching C-3PO if I had to, but I sure as heck wouldn't want them going any further than that!  Just like the 4" line - I'd much rather get some new figures from the movies, rather than the various EU lines.


The race is on!  Though there's clearly a frontrunner this time 'round...  Go get it, Mr. President!   8)

(that doesn't count our resident Aussie, of course, who sounds like he's already snagged R2  ;))
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 22, 2004, 07:32 PM
That Droids R2 is sweet.  Hopefully it will get under $100.00.  If not I think I'm going to pass.  Here are a couple pics of yesterday's mail haul.  

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A6%3C6723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A9765672ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A6%3C6723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A97656%3A6ot1lsi)

I'm all caught up on Star Wars now except for carded Fett, Luke, and R2.  I want to get Luke and R2, but that Fett will never grace the presence of my collection.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 23, 2004, 03:32 AM
I agree with JediMAC about how Kubrick should focus on the movies first and foremost for the next couple of series. In fact I don’t want to see non-movie series to merge with the current line (unless they’re chase figs). If they want to start an animated series, it’ll keep everyone happy if they do it as a separate line.

Nice pics Padawan. Love the MGS2 set! I like how they include the status/reaction mark on the Russian guards.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 23, 2004, 03:44 AM
A lot of folks are expecting C-3PO to finally make an appearance in Series 3, and I think he probably will.  And if he does, my revised guess for the Series 3 Chase figure in the regular 3PO box would be a Droids C-3PO, to go along with his Droids R2 counterpart...

Of course, that would bring about a pretty big problem for most people.  I'm sure you can guess what that is...

A carded R2 won't look so hot next to a loose Droids C-3PO, now would it?!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 10:04 AM
Behold! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

My Precious! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177667134)  (http://www.buysellwebsite.com/images/left-arrow.gif) Click here!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 10:27 AM
Yahooo!

MY Precious (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177667119)

There is another too ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177671452&ssPageName=MERC_BINConfirm
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 10:29 AM
Your just a tad over 23 mins behind me.   ;D  Congrats Scott!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/sonstige/53.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 10:40 AM
Thanks for the tip Dale...you're the man :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on February 23, 2004, 10:44 AM
I’m kind of doubting a Droids 3PO in series 3 though. For a “surprise” figure, it’s just too predictable and obvious, which is unusual for Medicom’s part. Another thing is with the issue like some have mentioned about having a carded R2 and plastic bag 3PO for display. To me, it just doesn’t sound like something a Japanese toy company would do unless they expect people to open the R2. Well they might still put him in anyways. If we do get it as a chase figure, maybe one can customise a card packaging for display with the R2.

And BTW that is a pretty good price for a $96.88 BIN R2! Nice score!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 10:46 AM
Your Welcome.  :-*  You no doubt will have yours before me as mine will hit customs as usual!  :-\

3rd one still available!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 10:49 AM
Yeah I think that is waaay below what I thought it would be, I'm really excited...and I already paid :P

Here is the thrid one...first come first serve :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177671452&ssPageName=MERC_BINConfirm
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 10:57 AM
Yeah I think that is waaay below what I thought it would be, I'm really excited...and I already paid :P

I agree Scott, I thought it would be much more. Around the $150. mark. Hard to say now that both of us Bin'd these so maybe the price may go up from a seller point of view.

Funny, checking completed auctions & were the only 2 in there!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 11:15 AM
Looks like Mister Bug is with us, the Three Kubrickteers!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 11:26 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/1st.jpg)  (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/2nd.jpg)  (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/3rd.jpg)  

Congrats Brent!  :-*  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 11:29 AM
 :-X

I defend myself on the basis that my back is screwed up and I'm on lots of drugs :-[

It's a nice item and I do think the price will go up, given the number produced is that high.  Dale, can we combine the items for shipping you think?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 12:40 PM
You have a PM bug boy!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 12:52 PM
Right back at ya, old man. :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 12:55 PM
PM tag, your it!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 01:21 PM
Anybody got a cheap Fett chase :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 01:29 PM
How about 2 :-X :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 01:39 PM
Ouch!  :-\  Keep looking guys. Someday it will happen.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 01:44 PM
Muppets Kubricks! (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028;start=180)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 01:59 PM
Yeah, I knew there were 2 Fett chase, but we'll see.  My hunting list is huge enough to almost preclude continuing.  

I think the real motivation behind R2 was simply that bulky blocky didn't have it yet, so I can gloat :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 02:02 PM
Yeah I've noticed Ole BB hasn't chimed in yet :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 02:05 PM
Maybe he has to wear the right sweater to reply!  ;D
Be afraid, be very afraid! (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/rofl.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 23, 2004, 02:49 PM
You guys all suck.  Especially Scott, Dale, and Brent (and soon Adam).

How dare you get the Droids R2 without me?!?  ::)  And the first person who replies with "you snooze, you lose" is gonna get slapped!   >:(

And I'll have you know, I'm wearing an entirely different sweater today, thank you very much!  Much more form fitting...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 02:54 PM
And the first person who replies with "you snooze, you lose" is gonna get slapped!   >:(

 (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/2.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 03:16 PM
Hmm, what did Dale say to me in a PM....
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 03:21 PM
Was it you snooze you lose?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2004, 03:26 PM
 :-X   ;D  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 23, 2004, 05:02 PM
Damn, your King leaves the throne for less than 24 hours to go work, and already hell is breaking loose in his kingdom...   ;D

Soon I too will have R2, but I'm concerned not at the price you guys are paying. I put in a fierce bid... Oh well, **** happens
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 23, 2004, 11:13 PM
I have a question here for everyone.  There are 2004 pieces of the Droids R2 Kubrick right?  So that would make it 20 times more common than a carded Fett.  If a carded Fett goes between $400-500, why are the only three R2's on ebay all already over $100.00?  In fact one is already over $150.00.  I really hope it's the newness factor and everyone is scared they won't get one.  If this trend continues I can kiss my chances goodbye of getting one.  I had the chance to do the $96.88 BIN same as everyone here, but I still thought that was a little high.  Now I fear the next ones that go up for auction the seller's will start them out even higher.   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2004, 11:38 PM
I don't really know what will happen.  But since tweedle dee and tweedle dum bought them at that price, I feared the third wouldn't last long and you wouldn't see too many BINs at that price, at least for a while.  I suppose that makes me tweedle dumber but for a bit, that should probably set the minimum BIN sellers will go with, since three of us were silly enough.

I think 2004 pieces is an awfully small toy run.  Toy Fair Vader was in the neighbourhood of 10, 000 and it seems to have settled at a fairly hefty price.  Granted, it's a basic figure and a Vader, both giving it greater popularity than a Kubrick, but....
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2004, 11:46 PM
I'm thinking around Carded Luke here which started $100+, I'm not ashamed or mad at what I paid, I thought it was more than reasonable.  We'll see...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 23, 2004, 11:58 PM
I had the chance to do the $96.88 BIN same as everyone here...

Not true Jon.  Some of us way out West were still sleeping at that time...   >:(   :P

I think 2004 pieces is an awfully small toy run.  Toy Fair Vader was in the neighbourhood of 10, 000 and it seems to have settled at a fairly hefty price...

Not sure where you heard that 10,000 number on the TF Vader Brent, but everything I've ever heard on that piece was around the 2,000 - 5,000 range, tops...

I tend to think it'll fall somewhere along the lines of the carded Luke probably.  Sure, some folks will be turned off and uninterested because it's of the vintage "Droids" variety, but at the same time, it's attracting a lot of interest from the vintage collectors who don't necessarily even collect the Kubrick figures usually...  I'm sure my patience will be rewarded on this one.  All you impatient nuts may get the jump on me here, but I'm going to have a little extra money in my pocket (and the R2) when all is said and done...   :-*

(I hope)...  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2004, 01:01 AM
Honestly Matt, I don't remember where that number came from.  Possibly an old Toyfare magazine, a board somewhere.  It's completely unverified.  

Still, given that TFV is in the same production number run, I'm not so inclined to say it will go down.  Now don't get me wrong, I'm not back pedalling here, I'm happy I bought it (but I shouldn't have financially).  

With it being a Kubrick (interest increasing) and being a Droids take off (relatively uncommon, only obscure collecting folks know about that line) and the vintage folks having an interest (oh-oh) I think the numbers will pay off for the tweedle-whatevers.  

I hope you save some coin, but I don't like the odds.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 24, 2004, 04:32 AM
Good Lord!  I was just searching eBay for "Carded Kubricks" and 3 auctions popped up (all Star Wars of course).  I saw an $81.99 BIN on one of them and started rushing through to place my bid, and finally get me the R2 and save some coin over you dorks in the process...

When all of the sudden I fortunately realized that I was one click away from purchasing another carded Luke.   :-[  Duh.

Phew!  That was a close one!  Remind me, when do the other 1,504 of these go on sale to the Japanese public?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 06:04 AM
Easy Adam. Both the R2's are up tp  $150. plus.
The seller which we 3 got ours from , "andythong" put 2 more on for a Bin of $96.88.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177814244&category=48972

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177814071&category=48972

There is a buyer that Bin'd both of them, "g_b_u" & he has a bid on the one you are going for plus another.

They are coming out of the wood work & are starting to go for more coin.

This one I saw posted is a Bin of $168.88 .  :o

I'm sure that andythong will put more on but when is the key. $96.88 is alot better than $150. plus. IMHO.


 
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 09:06 AM
Ouch! This seller wants a Bin of $199.99!

STAR WARS R2-D2 DROIDS TV Medicom Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177849130&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 09:16 AM
Remind me, when do the other 1,504 of these go on sale to the Japanese public?

This what ya looking for!

"R2-D2 KUBRICK DROIDS version" is sold at the hall of
"WonderFestival 2004 (winter)" held in Japan on Feb 22, 2004.
It is sold also to a web site(By the lottery).
(It is limited to Japan.)
Sale at the event hall is 500 pieces.
Sale in a web site is 1504 pieces.
A total of 2004 pieces.
Sale in a web site will be sold only Feb 22 and 23.

Price: 1575 Yen

R2-D2 KUBRICK DROIDS version  (http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2004wr2d2/)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 24, 2004, 09:29 AM
Remind me, when do the other 1,504 of these go on sale to the Japanese public?

May. And don't forget the Australians living in Japan. ;D

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 09:33 AM
Holy crap! Someone Bin'd it!  :o

Rare! Medicom Star Wars Kubrick R2-D2 Limited  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177834022&category=348)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 24, 2004, 09:52 AM
If any of you guys see another R2 with a BIN under $100, snag it for me. I will gladly and quickly pay you for it...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 09:56 AM
Eyes are peeled!  ;)   Gotta make a toy run to Wally, someone watch my 6.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2004, 10:19 AM
Dorks?

Dale, don't grab Luke or Ackh-Med, they were still behind the scooby snacks ;D so I have them for you.  Cards are very nice condition.

No word yet back from Andy, but I'm patient.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 10:44 AM
No word yet back from Andy, but I'm patient.  

Hes must be a busy man selling 5 of them!

Wally sucks!  >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 24, 2004, 02:44 PM
g_b_u is one of the Kubrick collectors from the Simpsons Collector Sector, it has a nice active Kubrick community as well

http://pub165.ezboard.com/fthesimpsonscommunity71818frm21.showMessageRange?topicID=1595.topic&start=1&stop=20
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 24, 2004, 10:08 PM
The R2 is popping up on eBay for openers of $169.99 & Bins of $199.99. Maybe hard to get one under $100.  :-\

Good luck Adam.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 24, 2004, 11:18 PM
On a good note I think I may have scored a carded Luke for $53.00 tonight.  Will know for sure when I have an email returned.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 25, 2004, 04:11 AM
It's confirmed.    ;D  I'm a Droids R2 away from being caught up.  I'm skipping the carded and chase Fett's for obvious reasons.    
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2004, 08:28 AM
Not a bad price for a carded Luke I must say!  8)

The carded R2 that ended late last night went for $204.50.  :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 09:56 AM
The carded R2 that ended late last night went for $204.50.  :o

Not  :o, more like  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2004, 12:57 PM
OK,   ;D  

Did you get a reply yet from Andy, Brent?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 01:25 PM
No, I'm about to resend using ebay mail.  I think I probably got lost in junk mail :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2004, 01:32 PM
Good idea. I never received a reply ethier! He has a Hotmail addy so anything could happen.  :-\

For those that are still looking for the R2, there still being posted at high costs. Maybe have to wait till the large amount of figures is released in May!  :-\

Keep looking they tell me!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 01:39 PM
Done.  I'm just hoping he's busy, as he indicates on the page that he'll respond within 12 hours.  Of course we are to contact him within 2 days, which we did.  We have 8 days to pay, which should be no problem.  

Ebay mails should get through though.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2004, 01:43 PM
 8)  KMP on the situation.  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 01:54 PM
Will do.  Given the recent trend, I wouldn't want to pay nearly twice as much while garnering negative feedback.  I hope it works out so we can save some $$ but relatively speaking, we already seem to be ahead of the game ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2004, 02:03 PM
Did anyone else ever get this Boba bootleg besides me?

Star Wars Kubrick Style Boba Fett  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3178099804&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 25, 2004, 04:51 PM
I got into the kubrick collecting late and for the third series when it comes out i am going to buy a case of them. Is there a good store to buy it from or is ebay your best bet in getting them.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 25, 2004, 04:52 PM
www.hlj.com seems to be the preffered spot to go by the case
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 25, 2004, 05:08 PM
Thanks for the info, hadn't had much time to check the forum because of the second job i took on in hopes of getting a droids R2 (200 plus dollars :o) since i had no early bird set, I taught this would be my only hope for an R2.  early bird set keeps looking better and better.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 05:16 PM
www.hlj.com seems to be the preffered spot to go by the case

Is a case better than BBTS for a complete set?  That is my current mental challenge (yes, yes, one of many) :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 25, 2004, 05:17 PM
Hey guys, I'm not making any promises, but I'm pretty sure I will be able to point you in the direction of series 3 cases for a better price than hlj.com.  Especially if you are looking to buy a master case.  I am constantly checking over 20 reliable sites for Kubrick's, since I collect more than just the Star Wars ones.  I will know for sure as the release of series 3 draws near.  How much were series 2 from hlj?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scrub on February 25, 2004, 06:49 PM
Hey guys, I'm not making any promises, but I'm pretty sure I will be able to point you in the direction of series 3 cases for a better price than hlj.com.  Especially if you are looking to buy a master case.  I am constantly checking over 20 reliable sites for Kubrick's, since I collect more than just the Star Wars ones.  I will know for sure as the release of series 3 draws near.  How much were series 2 from hlj?  

Boxes of series 2 were 90 + shipping from hlj (104 yen/dollar at the time)
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 25, 2004, 07:00 PM
I found a deal for eight of the series 2 figures for 60 dollar( what i thought was good).and by getting a case i may miss out on some of the other variations, I would like a chance to get one of the harder to get ones. However good that maybe.
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 25, 2004, 07:02 PM
by the way anybody got a indy they want to sell???? ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 25, 2004, 07:39 PM
by the way anybody got a indy they want to sell???? ;D

Maybe Brent could help you out with one.  Oh wait, nevermind.  He doesn't have ANY!   :P

BTW Brent, I'd say the complete set from BBTS is definitely the better deal, if you can swing something similar to what Scott and I got hooked up with, which included the Indy (but no alternate Band Member) for $125.  If you get a case, you most likely won't get ANY of the 2 (or 3) Chase figures, at least not when it comes to Series 2 anyway...

Jon, I'd be interested to know about cheaper cases than HLJ, so if you hear anything good, give us a shout here!  8)  We've got more than enough Kubrick collectors here to buy a couple of master cases for sure...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 25, 2004, 07:41 PM
Will do Matt.   :)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2004, 08:15 PM
Maybe Brent could help you out with one.  Oh wait, nevermind.  He doesn't have ANY!   :P

Aw, is widdle Matty jeawous :-*

R2, R2, R2.  Oh wait, never mind.  I already have one :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 25, 2004, 08:55 PM
http://www.ningyoushi.com/medicom/kubrick/specialforce/sasvan.htm

Doesn't this just make you crave a Kubrick XWing, TIE Fighter, Millennium Falcon, or Landspeeder? :)

An XWing and TIE Fighter would be beyond phenomenal! We could get little pilots with each one. Oh man that'd rock so freakin hard...

I can see it now... Kubrick AT-AT... *drool*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 25, 2004, 09:18 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Stop giving them ideas BigDumbWookiee, my wallet is thin enough.   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on February 25, 2004, 09:27 PM
The Speeder Bikes are on there way. That SAS truck was limited edition, so I wouldn't be surprised we see an X-Wing or something come out in the near future.

And how about the next carded figure?

Given the trend of Medicom releasing variations of figures previoulsy released, maybe a regular carded Stormtrooper?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 11:53 AM
Uh, have either of you , Scott and Dale received a message from Andy?

I have :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 26, 2004, 11:57 AM
Nope...what did it say :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 26, 2004, 01:45 PM
Uh, have either of you , Scott and Dale received a message from Andy?

I have :(

Well, as jealous as I am/was - please don't tell me that guy renigged on all three of you or I'm going to be extremely pissed off!   >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 01:56 PM
Details to follow when issue resolves.  It's more complicated than just what I indicated.  I promise to tell you as soon as I can, but even if he's not a member here, I'm not going to disparage anyone unless it's absolutely necessary.  I'll go so far to say that potential for disappointment exists at the moment :-\  But again, nothing is consistent.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 01:57 PM
Bah, darn spoilers are messing with the board.  I should know better. Sorry for the double post :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 26, 2004, 02:39 PM
Dang, I hope everything works itself out.  I got my Early Bird set and T3 sets from Andy.   :-\  
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on February 26, 2004, 03:18 PM
JediMAC are you referring to Matt, myself, or someone else?   ???

Huh?  Oh, are you referring to my question directed to Mr. Kubrick Newbie?  If so, then no - that wasn't to you or Matt Brand.  You guys have already been chatting with us in here about them.  That was directed at some clown (*cough*jokabofe*cough*) who I recently sent a set of seven Series 2 Kubricks to, who hasn't chimed his dumb butt in here at all yet!   ;)  Hopefully he'll be stopping by soon enough though, to join in with the rest of us Kubrick veterans...  FishEyedLouie just picked up his first few as well, so hopefully he'll be chiming in a bit more often too!  Ya' hear that Matthew?!   :-*

Also hoping that Brian (mosnab) might want to join in with the Kubrick chat too, so we can convince him to make the leap into Kubrick land too.  I know he's thinkin' about it...   8)  I should earn some kind of Kubrick commission or something, for expanding our happy family here...   :P

Yes I do pal!

I still need series 1 and am looking to nab that at a decent price off ebay or if someone can refer me to where I can pick one up it would be much appreciated.

Which realstands work best for these?  Vintage or modern with the larger holes?  I'm gussing most people don't use these as they don't tend to fall over as much as the 3 3/4 figs.  

I figure I might as well pick some stands up for these.



-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 03:44 PM
Uh, have either of you , Scott and Dale received a message from Andy?

I have :(

Well, as jealous as I am/was - please don't tell me that guy renigged on all three of you or I'm going to be extremely pissed off!   >:(

Ok, here are the details.  If I get anything wrong, Scott or Dale please correct me.

I contacted the seller on behalf of Dale and myself to see if he would ship both figures to me, saving us some shipping costs and some customs fees possibly.  I owe Dale for an early bird set and this would have balanced that off nicely.  

Fast forward to this morning when I received a response from Andy indicating that all six he had come from Japan were damaged.  He was gracious enough to include pictures as well and IMO, the damage does make them not mint, but really ::)

Anyway, my post that JediMac quoted was followed by a series of conversations between myself, Dale and Scott.  Neither Dale, nor Scott, nor g_b_u (the other buyer that snagged the other two that the seller listed) received a similar email from the seller.   ???

Suffice to say I'm a wee tad confused.  We can speculate out the ying-yang but what point would that serve?  So I sent a message (I was just wating until Scott got a response from g_b_u, whom he knows) to the seller asking for clarification as to why I received the message yet the others didn't (I have the lowest feedback?) and indicated that all of the buyers were now concerned as to what was going on (I think Dale and Scott are concerned, pretty sure the other guy couldn't care less, so long as his R2's show up).  I bcc'd Dale, copied my own email addy and then copied the mail and pm'd it to Scott.  

So now I sit back and wait for a response.   :-\

I'm hoping it's nothing more than a language issue.
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on February 26, 2004, 03:53 PM
you may want to check out toyfederation they look like the have the 4-lom , ig-88 and bossk for a ok price. the boba fett is alittle pricey. The 4-lom is only 13.00 a great price and has been the only place i have seen it for sale.  Just to let you know it my get pricey trying to piece them together, I found the dengar and zuckuss to be the hardest to find.
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on February 26, 2004, 04:15 PM
you may want to check out toyfederation they look like the have the 4-lom , ig-88 and bossk for a ok price. the boba fett is alittle pricey. The 4-lom is only 13.00 a great price and has been the only place i have seen it for sale.  Just to let you know it my get pricey trying to piece them together, I found the dengar and zuckuss to be the hardest to find.

Thanks for the tip.

Can you believe I had 4-Lom in my cart and when I was going though to pay it came up out of stock!  As well as Dengar!

I have an e-mail into them to check availability, I just found that very ironic.

I agree, $25 for Fett who had a larger distribution ratio seems very high.  I guess he's popular.


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 26, 2004, 07:09 PM
New JD member THX1138 just dropped a for sale post in our classifieds right here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=23;action=display;threadid=3810) for a couple of Oscar's acrylic cases for the carded Kubricks.  Just thought I'd give everyone the head's up on them.  He's got two, and they're $12.50 each.

Adam, did you ever get yours?  I suppose with the new R2 out now, that more people could use two of these than just Adam now though...
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 26, 2004, 07:42 PM
THX1138 is a standup dude, I know him from the Replica Props Forums, and suggested he drop a note over here about his cases, since there are a lot of Kubrick collectors.

I'm holding off on buying another case, because I think R2's bubble may be deeper than the other two. I want to get him and try him out in one of my cases first.

I did get my cases from Dan at KennerToys.com and they are top notch. I will probably order some Animated Series cases, and Saga cases for my special figures. Nice stuff all around.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 09:31 PM
Got my response from Andy the seller.  Apparently he has already sent all the damaged sets (his word, not mine) back to Japan and requested replacements.  Not sure how likely that is.  

What it does (should?) mean is that Dale and Scott are SOL, as is g_b_u.  I just happened to get the first notification about it.   ??? :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 26, 2004, 11:43 PM
Tell him I'll take one of those for cheap, for my opener!!!   8)

Sorry fellas.  That really sucks...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2004, 11:50 PM
Already hinted at a lower price.  No dice.  

Scott and g_b_u have received a similar email now.  Dale may or may not, as my initial email indicated I was contacting and potentially paying for both of ours, so he may get skipped in the official notification.  

Have asked for the pieces even damaged at that price.  The pics were not horrific, in most cases I could get by.  However he has indicated he has shipped them back to Japan in hopes of getting replacements for us.  That does not bode well.  But patience is a virtue.  

The worst part is I can't gloat now :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 09:53 AM
No email!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/45.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 27, 2004, 11:08 AM
Hmm.  Like I said, I guess because I've mentioned your username in each email I've sent, he may be relying on me to tell you.  I'd still contact you.  But I guess you may need to send him another email.  

I did get a third email thanking me for my patience and understanding.  All of which I am, so long as my R2 eventually shows up.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 27, 2004, 02:02 PM
Courtesy of JediMAC.

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3A%3B36%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3A%3B733%3A65ot1lsi)

Thanks Matt.  I'll leave you feedback.  Let me know when you get your money.  I mailed it out on Tuesday.  Thanks again.   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 27, 2004, 02:46 PM
Good price for a carded Luke in the U.S.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3178502270&category=751 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3178502270&category=751)

The same seller had a carded Fett on for $429.99 that lasted all of about 30 minutes.  I'm actually glad someone snagged it up so fast, because I was really thinking about it.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 02:51 PM
Yes that is a good price for the carded Boba Fett. Looks like Adam is not the only KING around here.  ;D

Whaaaaaaaaa Hooooooooo! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3178502629)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 27, 2004, 02:51 PM
Done and Done!  Thanks Padawan!

Well if R2 falls through, I can at least have Luke correct :-*  Dang, one Carded Fett away from Vice President!  Wait though, I sort of have an R2 does that count for anything!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 27, 2004, 02:53 PM
Dang Dale!   :o ;D  You now are the Official King*!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 27, 2004, 02:57 PM
Congratulations DSJ.   ;D  My Visa card is breathing a lot easier thanks to you.    ;)  Nice snag OCB.  Glad someone here got it.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 03:22 PM
Matt & Brent are going to soil there pants when they find out!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 27, 2004, 03:25 PM
I forgot I'm down two Fett Variants too :-\ :-*

I'll just stay out of the race, call me Howard Dean
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 27, 2004, 03:58 PM
Matt & Brent are going to soil there pants when they find out!  ;D

Well, BB might, but I have absolutely zero intent of getting a carded Fett.  Something at that price would likely end my marriage and toys ain't worth that.  I would like the series 1 Fett variants, that's true, but no rush.  And a carded Luke?  Yeah, but my guy in Japan is holding one for me, I just need to actually be able to find some damn trilogo cards to trade to him to get it.  He won't sell it.  

I probably would have been overly tempted to buy that Luke that Scott got too, especially since I'm freed up from paypal with respect to R2 for a couple of weeks.  Good one Scott, I'm glad it got a good home.  

I don't want to be president, people tend to want to shoot at presidents.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 04:07 PM
I don't want to be president, people tend to want to shoot at presidents.  

Considering where we are from, not sure if its a good thought, Prime Minister! At least they get hit in the face with a cream pie!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 27, 2004, 04:40 PM
Matt & Brent are going to soil there pants when they find out!  ;D

Holy crap Dale!!   :o  Are you freaking crazy?!?  (I already knew that Adam was...  ;))

Damn dude.  $430?!  Wow.  You realize you just missed a cheaper one last week,  right here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3175807043&category=751)?  What made you suddenly decide to go for it?  Peer pressure?   8)  Or just because this one was a "BIN"?  Eegads...  Don't know what to say, but I guess congratulations are certainly in order!   8)

Well done big guy.  So I think you and Adam are co-presidents, since it doesn't look like your R2 is gonna happen now...   :-\  Still no way in hell I could ever drop that kinda coin on a Star Wars goodie, without my wife divorcing me (like Brent).  Oh well!  You guys LMK if you need a little extra cash in a few years when you decide to sell your cherished possessions.  I'd be willing to shell out about $150 for the Fett to either of you...   :-*

I don't think anyone's answered my other question on the R2 though.  When are the other 1,504 supposed to be available to folks in Japan?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 04:53 PM
Remind me, when do the other 1,504 of these go on sale to the Japanese public?

May. And don't forget the Australians living in Japan. ;D

Time for you to get glasses Matt!   :P

It was the Bin that got me. Not a bad deal IMHO & its in the US so away I went.  8)  

The other auction you mentioned takes only Paypal & thats a no go for me.

You think I'm going to tell the young lady!   :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on February 27, 2004, 05:29 PM
BTW, if anyone else is looking for a carded Luke I know where you can obtain one for around $53.00 plus $10-12 EMS shipping.  I will post the link to the place once mine arrives, so that I can let everybody know what condition it was in.    
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on February 27, 2004, 06:12 PM
Time for you to get glasses Matt!   :P

 :-[

Thanks for the info Simon...   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on February 27, 2004, 07:08 PM
Welcome to the club Dale :)

I definitely recommend picking up one of THX1138's cases. Top notch stuff.

Still need to get myself an R2. Oh well, I can wait :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 07:26 PM
Thanks Adam. (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/toast.gif)

Too bad the others here can't join the club.  :(  I'll get cases for them in time, not a rush right now.

Since that carded Boba is out of my way, bring on Series 3 & that R2!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on February 27, 2004, 08:53 PM
Ohhhhhhhhmmmmm.

Fear not, the R2's will come.  A seller can't really risk 5 negative feedbacks can he?  Not all from one day's sales.  He will come through, we may just have to wait a while.  That's all.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 27, 2004, 09:00 PM
Hope so!  ;)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on February 28, 2004, 08:37 AM
Wow, good thing I jumped on that carded Fett!

Medicom BAPE Star Wars Carded BOBA FETT KUBRICK  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177370576&category=48972)
Title: Series 2
Post by: THX1138 on February 29, 2004, 11:17 AM

Damn dude.  $430?!  Wow.  You realize you just missed a cheaper one last week,  right here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3175807043&category=751)?

I don't think anyone's answered my other question on the R2 though.  When are the other 1,504 supposed to be available to folks in Japan?



I got the one in the link shown above.      I'm really amazed nobody even placed a bid on it other than me?!?!       I'm glad, though... Simon is always a great guy to deal with!      :)

I think it was already answered, but the other 1,504 MOC Kubrick R2-D2's are due out in May as a lottery for the Medicom Fan Club members in Japan.

- Jim

Title: Series 2
Post by: THX1138 on February 29, 2004, 11:26 AM
Details to follow when issue resolves.  It's more complicated than just what I indicated.  I promise to tell you as soon as I can, but even if he's not a member here, I'm not going to disparage anyone unless it's absolutely necessary.  I'll go so far to say that potential for disappointment exists at the moment :-\  But again, nothing is consistent.


I know that 5 MOC Kubrick R2-D2's on e-Bay had a "BIN" price of $96.88.

I figure that a few members here got the "BIN" on those.

Is that seller not going to follow through on sending those out for such a "cheap" price compared to all the others that have sold after that for $150.00++?

I hope that's not the case!    >:(

Almost sounds like the guy saw that he listed them too "cheap" after the fact?

I think $96.88 is a more realistic price point on the R2's!         Actually, I have a feeling there's actually LESS MOC Luke's than total R2's after all 2004 will be availible!       That's just a guess, though.

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on February 29, 2004, 02:04 PM
Well, he sent Brent and I emails showing some slight damage to one (???) of the cards showing that there were some imperfections (tears in the card, lifting of the bubble etc) that he didn't want to sell them to us anymore and was looking for mint ones.  Basically the 5 of us that bought them all told him we would take the non-mint ones anyway.  The guy has impeccable 100% feedback and I think he was worried that non-mintness would mean unhappy customers which wasn't the case.  We'll see what happens, he told us all he was working on getting replacements, there is no word on if he is working on getting us the damaged ones or not :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 1, 2004, 03:36 PM
Hooray.  Carded Luke has arrived.   ;D

(http://images.snapfish.com/339%3B3%3A3523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E23234%3B26%3B654%3Bot1lsi)


Title: Series 2
Post by: THX1138 on March 1, 2004, 09:31 PM
Hooray.  Carded Luke has arrived.   ;D


I can help you with a case for your MOC Luke for $12.50 + shipping if you need one.       :)

Please send me a Private Message if interrested.

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: THX1138 on March 1, 2004, 09:34 PM
Well, he sent Brent and I emails showing some slight damage to one (???) of the cards showing that there were some imperfections (tears in the card, lifting of the bubble etc) that he didn't want to sell them to us anymore and was looking for mint ones.  Basically the 5 of us that bought them all told him we would take the non-mint ones anyway.  The guy has impeccable 100% feedback and I think he was worried that non-mintness would mean unhappy customers which wasn't the case.  We'll see what happens, he told us all he was working on getting replacements, there is no word on if he is working on getting us the damaged ones or not :-\




I hope it works for for you guys!    :)

I've bought a few MIB Kubrick's from the same seller at different times in the past and have had no problems at all.

I wish I could have got in on one of the "BIN" auctions he had.       :(

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 2, 2004, 10:53 AM
Well, if and when I get the R2 I'll need two cases, one for Luke and One for R2...are they the same size and stuff?
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on March 2, 2004, 03:58 PM
I didn't want to steal THX1138's glory, but he was good enough to send me a message yesterday that the R2s will indeed fit in the Kubrick carded cases :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 2, 2004, 04:00 PM
Put me down for 2 then...but I'm going to wait until I get R2 to buy them OK
Title: Series 2
Post by: THX1138 on March 2, 2004, 08:35 PM
Put me down for 2 then...but I'm going to wait until I get R2 to buy them OK


The two cases I have are still for sale.    

A seller in Japan that I've dealt alot with in the past e-mailed me back and said the depth of the R2-D2 bubble is 1 9/16" deep including the thickness of the card itself.

The cases I have are right at 1 3/4" inside depth.          They will be perfect for all three of the MOC Kubrick figures.

Please send me a Private Message if anyone is interrested in them.

I also accept Paypal.

- Jim
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 5, 2004, 02:23 AM
I just noticed that I've completely disappeared from my old favorite thread here for over a week.  What's that tell you...  We need some NEW Kubrick news!!!  Where the hell's Simon with that Series 3 info, eh?!   :P

I got the one in the link shown above.      I'm really amazed nobody even placed a bid on it other than me?!?!       I'm glad, though... Simon is always a great guy to deal with!      :)

Wow, good score on that one Jim!  Even beat Adam's price by a little!  I hadn't even noticed that that was Simon's auction there...  Cool.  You're in good hands then!

Still interested to see if that formerly perfect seller is going to give the 3 of you the shaft...  Sure hope he comes through after all.  Need some freakin' carded R2 owners around here!  Does anyone even have one yet?  I'm completely brainfarting on it now...

Meanwhile, I'm still patiently waiting for the second batch of R2's to hit in a couple more months.  Any indication at all if there might be any slight changes to the card itself (front, back, etc.), or if it'll be completely identical to the first 500?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 5, 2004, 08:43 AM
Meanwhile, I'm still patiently waiting for the second batch of R2's to hit in a couple more months.  Any indication at all if there might be any slight changes to the card itself (front, back, etc.), or if it'll be completely identical to the first 500?

I don't think they will change the card in anyway. That would drive the collectors crazy looking for a 2nd variant card!  :-\

I just got this email from HLJ on my clear cases that I ordered. Not good!

Despite many months of attempting to locate stock on the item(s) shown below, we have been unsuccessful. We have contacted the manufacturer and understand that, at this time, they have no plans to produce any more in the foreseeable future. As such, we have removed the following item(s)
from your outstanding order.

Kubrick & Be@rbrick Case 8pcs Set.

If you have any other sources for this, we recommend that you use them as
we doubt we will be able to get additional stock.

Well that bites!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 5, 2004, 08:50 AM
If they are anything like the 2nd batch of Bobas and Lukes that came out, they will be exactly the same.

Only thing interesting from Medicom this month is the new Batman Series.

Oh and can the Carded Boba Fett owers tell me if your Boba has a quarter arc impression in the top right hand corner of the card? All but one I've seen hasn't had this impression.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 5, 2004, 09:03 AM
Oh and can the Carded Boba Fett owers tell me if your Boba has a quarter arc impression in the top right hand corner of the card? All but one I've seen hasn't had this impression.

I won't know till I receive mine but IWKYP.

I do have an impression on the Luke card though. It has this circle but it is full, no quarter arc. Next to the "S" in the Star Wars logo & just below the punch, lower left corner.
 
It looks more like a paper reinforcement you use on a 3 ring binder but very small.

Anyone else have this on theres?
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 5, 2004, 12:44 PM
Does anyone know if Kubricks take the vintage (bigger hole) or modern (smaller hole) Real Stands?


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on March 5, 2004, 01:01 PM
The stands I use for my vintage figures do not work with the modern figures or the kubrick figures the peg is to big. It looks like the kubricks would use the smaller peg stands like the new star wars.
Title: Series 2
Post by: buffet1fan on March 5, 2004, 01:09 PM
Is there usually this much time between the series in other kubrick sets or news about the new set. I started collecting after the second series came out so I don’t remember the length of time between the two sets, But it seems to be taking for ever for news to come out on the new set. I just finial completed my series one (how cool is dengar I thought he wouldn’t be that cool) and can’t wait for the next ones to come out
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 5, 2004, 01:37 PM
Does anyone know if Kubricks take the vintage (smaller hole) or modern (larger hole) Real Stands?

If I can get a few spare minutes this weekend to poke around the hobby room, I'll see if I can dig up my vintage and modern Real Stands (and that Kit!  ;)), and see if either work with the Kubricks...

Is there usually this much time between the series in other kubrick sets or news about the new set.

Can't recall right now, but I bet you could find the answer by searching our JD news archives on the front page, and/or by looking through our previous two Kubrick threads here (linked in the first post of this thread).  I'll see if I can figure that out this afternoon when I've got some spare time, since I'm interested in that answer as well...

[senility]Remind me again, when are the Endor sets due out?[/senility]
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 5, 2004, 01:57 PM
[senility]Remind me again, when are the Endor sets due out?[/senility]

Can't recall right now, but I bet you could find the answer by searching our JD news archives on the front page, and/or by looking through our previous two Kubrick threads here (linked in the first post of this thread).

:P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 5, 2004, 02:33 PM
I believe its May...I'm pushing 30 right now though so don't take my word for it
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on March 5, 2004, 08:36 PM
I tried the Kubricks with the modern Real Stands, and no go...
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 6, 2004, 09:56 PM
I tried the Kubricks with the modern Real Stands, and no go...

Hmm. thats surprising.  No bigee as mine do not tend to fall, now my vintage figures are a different story.  I am going to break down any buy 100 from Wholesalecases.


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on March 6, 2004, 10:38 PM
Anyone have a micrometer handy? :)

Does anyone have any Playmates Star Trek figures? I was looking at the Ultarama displays, and those use two different peg sizes, one of which is for modern Star Wars figures. It looked like the larger pegs (for Star Trek) could possibly be the correct size.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 7, 2004, 06:39 PM
Hey guys I took some pics of my entire Kubrick collection, other than carded Luke, last night.  Go here if you care to check them out.  

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028;start=180 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028;start=180)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 8, 2004, 04:52 AM
Holy crap!  Nice collection Jon!   :o  I think you just took the King Kubrick title from Scott in a landslide (for non-Star Wars)...

-----------------
[senility]Remind me again, when are the Endor sets due out?[/senility]
-----------------
Can't recall right now, but I bet you could find the answer by searching our JD news archives on the front page, and/or by looking through our previous two Kubrick threads here (linked in the first post of this thread).

:P

Real funny, old man...   >:(   :P

Guess I won't sweat trying out the Real Stands, since it sounds like neither of them work...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 8, 2004, 05:04 AM
Is there usually this much time between the series in other kubrick sets or news about the new set...

Alrighty...  Better late than never.  As promised, I looked up Kubricks on our main news page, and this is the timeline I came up with:

4/18/03 - Series 1 Bounty Hunters released

6/13/03 - Series 2 figures announced and shown at Medicom Toy Exhibition (I think 4 of these were discovered a little before that though)

11/03 - Series 2 figures released (late November)

April '04 - Endor Kubricks due out (for MY reference)...

So there ya' have it.  There was less than a 2 month wait for the first Series 2 news after the release of Series 1, and another 5 months after that before they actually came out...

I wonder if we'll have to wait 'til Medicom's Toy Exhibition in June again to hear about Series 3...  Another 3 months of waiting would suck.   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 08:47 AM
Real funny, old man...   >:(   :P

At least you didn't say Old Fossil!  :P  ;D

I would hate to wait 3 months to hear about the next series. Next month would be perfect. Would you think that at the next Toy Exhibition, they might slap us with another carded figure?  :-\  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 09:13 AM
There is always the distinct possibility that there will only be 2 Series :-X :-\ :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 09:19 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 09:52 AM
First 2 carded set I've seen on eBay.

Kubrick Carded R2 D2 Luke Skywalker Set! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180504355&category=48972)

This seller here is cleaning*out*my*closet.  :D

BOBA FETT MEDICOM TOY BAPE TOMY KUBRICK AFA  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180136135&category=48972)

I wonder what the final price will be since its graded AFA 85. He also has a crded Luke graded at AFA 90.

LUKE SKYWALKER MEDICOM TOY KUBRICK AFA (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3180142155)
 
I'm hoping to see my Boba Fett sometime this week, bloody customs!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 10:57 AM
Indy?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 11:44 AM
Indy?

That one auction is up to $73.00.

KUBRICK INDIANA JONES CHASE  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179958751&category=48972)

Last completed auction, $91.57.

INDIANA JONES STAR WARS KUBRICK CHASE FIGURE
 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3177289153&category=48972)

Maybe best to go for the $80. Indy or the set from BBTS for $129.99.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 11:54 AM
Maybe best to go for the $80. Indy or the set from BBTS for $129.99.  :-\

And that is precisely what I did in a moment of weakness on the weekend.  Now I've got to figure out what to do with the extra set and when?  

I had to have Indy.  At that price ($129.99 plus $7.00 shipping plus inevitable customs fees :'() it became a no brainer to get him.  $80 for Indy and $49.99 for the rest of them?   Bide my time to sell them as a set.  Or sell them individually on ebay, who knows.

Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 8, 2004, 12:01 PM
Maybe best to go for the $80. Indy or the set from BBTS for $129.99.  :-\

And that is precisely what I did in a moment of weakness on the weekend.  Now I've got to figure out what to do with the extra set and when?  

I had to have Indy.  At that price ($129.99 plus $7.00 shipping plus inevitable customs fees :'() it became a no brainer to get him.  $80 for Indy and $49.99 for the rest of them?   Bide my time to sell them as a set.  Or sell them individually on ebay, who knows.



I'd take the Obi, Greedo, Sandperson, and White Shoulder trooper from you for $25-$30.

LMK


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 12:04 PM
INDY!  :) Glad you got one!  8)

I see no 7 sets in completed. Just the 6 sets. Range: $41.-$50.

Only 1 active right now for a 7 set.

Kubrick series 2 set of 7 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180496178&category=2476)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 12:10 PM
I think they'll do more series, but this silence is a little disconcerting

Until then...for my friend north of the border

Da da da daa, da da daaaaa, da da da daaaa, da da da da da, da da da daaaa, da da da daaaaaaa,  da da daaa da da daaa da etc  
 
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 12:25 PM
I can picture Brent sitting in front of the PC making his move for that purchase, then running away like a bandit!   ;D

(http://www.80salive.com/Articles/Movies/Raiders/images/intro.jpg)   (http://www.80salive.com/articles/movies/raiders/images/footer.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 12:36 PM
Close, but the running involved a slightly different scenario.  My wife had gone to the bathroom, so I had to run upstairs to get the credit card, punch in the number and complete the purchase very, very quickly ;)

Matt, I'll see.  I'm probably going to have them up as a set to try and recoup as much of the money as I can.  The less Indy ends up costing, the better off I'll be (and less in danger too).
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 12:42 PM
I hope that was your credit card!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 01:17 PM
Yes.

And I pay the bills.

At work ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 01:28 PM
Just making sure you didn't do an oopsy.   (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/huh.gif)   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 03:13 PM
Anyone heard anything from Andy Thong?  I was going to send him an email...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 03:21 PM
Andy who? I sent an email to him on the 27th & I received no reply thus far.  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/45.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 03:22 PM
Well, he hasn't sold any more R2's if that's any consolation...hmmm :-X >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2004, 03:26 PM
He did say 2-3 weeks so hopefully he will come through.  :-\  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 03:57 PM
Anyone heard anything from Andy Thong?  I was going to send him an email...

Nope, nada, but I wassn't planning on asking for about another week or so.  

BTW, any sales of R2 from any user name?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 8, 2004, 06:16 PM
Someone just retracted their bid on that AFA carded Fett.  Woohoo I'm the high bidder again.   ;D  Not for long though.   :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 9, 2004, 08:53 AM
Check out these for a good display idea. I'm going to order one to see what they're like.

(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x420-1077803160kyuuburikku100.jpg)
(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x555-1077803190kyuuburikku101.jpg)
(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x420-1077803226bea1.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 9, 2004, 09:11 AM
Thats an interesting display. Are there any pegs for the Kubricks? Looks to me like its vacuformed sheet plastic. The bottom pic looks like some bubble creasing & does it have to stay in the cardboard sleeve to hold in place?

Keep us informed Simon when you get one.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 9, 2004, 02:29 PM
I know someone that got an Early gift!  ;)  :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 9, 2004, 03:11 PM
Save me OB1, you're our only hope... :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 10, 2004, 08:41 AM
Save you, ah I gotta be nice, you owe me your soul!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 10, 2004, 12:24 PM
Quote
Ash: Army Of Darkness

Hail to the king, baby.  Groovy.   8)  

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Boba%20Kubrick%20Medicom%20Bape.jpg)

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 10, 2004, 12:36 PM
Nice!  That sir for me is a Pipe Dream :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 10, 2004, 01:59 PM
Nice!  That sir for me is a Pipe Dream :-*

Actually, for you that is a two year supply of these:
(http://www.pumpstation.com/catalog/pampers.jpg)

 :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 10, 2004, 02:24 PM
I guess that all Depends on Scott now!  ;D  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 11, 2004, 04:16 AM
Nice job Dale.  Congrats buddy!  Or should I say King?   ;D

You two are tied now, right?  And alone at the top you guys shall remain, I think, for quite a while!   ;)

BTW, have I mentioned that the Kubrick scene is getting BORING?  Where's some news on Series 3?  Or just some new figures?  Where's the Endor dudes?  Should be soon.  I need something NOW for my Kubrick fix!  You other guys are lucky since you collect some of the other Kubrick lines at least...   :-\

::yawn::
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 11, 2004, 09:02 AM
You two are tied now, right?  And alone at the top you guys shall remain, I think, for quite a while!   ;)

Yeah, I think were tied. Too bad you guys can't join us!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 12, 2004, 08:19 AM
Actually Jim might give you a run for your money.  If Jim is not too modest, he might tell you what he's got.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 12, 2004, 09:02 AM
I know I'm down 3 Fetts...2 of them are probably doable at some point the third one means

(http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/specials/wedding%20Pkgx./liz.divorceill.jpg)

Brent's right, that's a ton of Pampers to be buying :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 12, 2004, 09:26 AM
Actually Jim might give you a run for your money.  If Jim is not too modest, he might tell you what he's got.

I had a chat with Jim via email awhile back. I was funny catching him off guard.  ;D I'm sure Jim will chime in for us.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 15, 2004, 10:20 AM
3 weeks today since we won the R2's. Anyone with updates from Andy?  :-\

R2, were are you?  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on March 15, 2004, 11:55 AM
Enodr set will be released in April in Japan :)
Sell for about US$40 :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 15, 2004, 01:13 PM
Yeah, I think were tied. Too bad you guys can't join us!

Ah, oh well.  I'm surprised that Adam still hasn't landed an R2 yet to retake the throne!  You waiting for round 2 of these guys to hit now Adam?

Thanks for the update on the Endor sets Wai.  The Kubrick news and finds is as dry as the 4" Saga line right now.  Someone, anyone, please feed my SW collecting urges soon...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on March 15, 2004, 08:47 PM
Yeah, I'm waiting for the refreshes to get the R2. Im not spening over $100 for it. I'd much prefer to not spend over $75 for it.

Im sort of happy with the Kubrick lull, it leaves me wanting more, and gives me time to save money for the oh too many props I plan on buying this year...
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on March 15, 2004, 09:50 PM
Im sort of happy with the Kubrick lull, it leaves me wanting more, and gives me time to save money for the oh too many props I plan on buying this year...

lol... i wish i had enough cash to buy all the props i wanted this year... or last year... or the year before that.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 16, 2004, 11:32 AM
3 weeks today since we won the R2's. Anyone with updates from Andy?  :-\

R2, were are you?  :'(


I emailed a polite request for an update.  I'll let you know what I hear back.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 16, 2004, 11:37 AM
Hope you get an answer. I still have not had a reply to this day!  ::)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 01:18 PM
Anyone know when the Asian toy shows are?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 01:19 PM
I also sent an email to Andy last Sunday, nothing back ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: stormie on March 18, 2004, 01:35 PM
So, I haven't seen mention on this thread of the Star Wars bootleg Kubrick-type figures (other than the unanswered question regarding the Boba Fett tin). There were 16 different figures in 6 sets, including: Plus, there was a Han in Carbonite Block.
For some reason I also remember a Luke and Han in Stormtrooper gear with Chewie set, too, but maybe I'm thinking of something else.

I got these a few years ago, and they're great! Anyone get the Clone Army set?

As for the real Medicom Kubricks, I've got the basics (IG, Bossk, 4-LOM, Dengar, Zuckuss, Boba, Sandperson, Ben, Han, Greedo, Sandtrooper[orange], and Cantina Band Member) -- all nonvariant -- standing on my desk next to my Kubrick Wolverine, Spiderman and Silver Surfer. ;) The carded Boba, Luke and Droids R2 make me want to get into debt, ;) but I've resisted. The variant Sandtrooper and Cantina Band Member, as well as the Indy are also waaay out of my league right now. I still really like these figures. I used to collect the Evangelion Kubricks and had the Tron sets for awhile, but realized I needed the cash more, so I sold them off. Those Tron sets were super-cool!  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2004, 01:52 PM
Anyone know when the Asian toy shows are?

Try this.

Toydirectory.com (http://www.toydirectory.com/events.htm)

Or this.

Thetoycenter.com (http://www.thetoycenter.com/newsEvents/TradeShows01.html)

Or this.

Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2005 (http://www.hktoyfair.com/#)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 01:54 PM
(http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/66/f4/21_1_b.JPG)

I saw those Bootleg CLones on eBay...they do look nice

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2004, 02:20 PM
I saw those too Scott. Pretty neat.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2004, 02:29 PM
I sent my email to Andy on the day I indicated.  I did get a response back.  Response from Andy was non-commital.  He'll let me know in a couple of days what's happening.   :-\ ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2004, 02:38 PM
I have a bad feeling about this!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2004, 03:54 PM
Nah, he's just buying more time.  Nothing more.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2004, 09:17 PM
His time is going to run out!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 10:05 PM
Brian's Toys has R2 up for $160...not too shabby...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2004, 10:10 PM
Thats about average price they go for on eBay.

They also have Luke for $249.99 & Boba Fett for $799.99. Ouch!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2004, 10:46 PM
Brian's Toys has R2 up for $160...not too shabby...

Well that's enough to chase me away from the chase figs.  If Andy doesn't come through (and earns five negative feedbacks within the same 10 minute span) I'll be dropping the chase-chase.  

Indy's on it's way and I have the white Sandtrooper (thanks Dale) so that would be enough.  Until we see what the next set is, though I'm leaning towards BBTS for a set next time.  Shipping to me from them was dirt cheap.  I'll get nailed on customs, but that's no different from HLJ.  

Unless Matt's plan of finding them cheaper on ebay in May pans out, that is.  Otherwise the cash will be directed towards a Riddell Stormtrooper helmet.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 19, 2004, 09:33 AM
I'm sure they will show up on eBay in May in a good price range.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 19, 2004, 11:41 AM
Since there is some time between now and the release of series 3, I am going to try a little project if anyone is interested.  If you are interested in buying a case or master case let me know.  I'm going to try and tally up the total and then work on getting us a quantity discount from a few of my sources.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 19, 2004, 11:44 AM
Define quantity discount please.  How much of a percent? :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 19, 2004, 12:14 PM
This is for Series 3 (if it happens :P)??? I'd be interested if so!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 19, 2004, 12:25 PM
I have no idea, but I'm thinking probably $10.00 cheaper shipped than HLJ for a case and $40-50 cheaper for a master case.  Of course it would depend on how many cases we would buy.  Personally I'm getting a master case so I can get the chase figure or figures.  Also I know a few of you live in Canada and the great thing about this would be I could ship them to you for about $7.00 per case letter post air and mark them as a gift so you don't get hit up for fees.  So that would also save you money.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 19, 2004, 12:41 PM
I will wait & see what happens if we get a series 3. Sounds good to me thus far.  8)  Keep us posted.  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 19, 2004, 02:15 PM
So, I haven't seen mention on this thread of the Star Wars bootleg Kubrick-type figures...

Hey, welcome to the Kubrick collectors club Bob!  Now if we could just get three of these clowns in here to learn how to PM eachother, we could get some good conversation going again!   :P

There's been some mentions of the bootlegs here and there (including in the prior 2 Kubrick threads), but not a whole lot of interest in them apparently, now that the real stuff's out.  I definitely loved those bootlegs before I ever heard of the real ones coming out a few years later.  I've got the ANH, ESB, and ROTJ sets, along with the Carbo Han.  I'd still like to pick up the Death Star Han/Luke/Chewie set that you mentioned (yes, that one definitely exists), along with the Fett tin and Speeder Bike set to complete my OT bootleg collection.

I tried to use those as bragging rights that my "Kubrick" collection was bigger and better than the other guys here, but they weren't wanting to hear it...   :P  It's all about the carded Kubricks with these snobs!   ;D

Anyway, glad to have you join in on the best SW Kubrick conversation on the net!  In case you hadn't noticed, we also have another Kubrick thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028) in the "Other Toy Lines" forum, for all non-Star Wars Kubrick discussion.  Lots of collectors here of the other Kubrick lines too, so hop on in and enjoy!   8)

- Matt

P.S.  Have I mentioned to anyone that I'd like to know if/when Series 3 is coming, and what the hell's in it?!?   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 19, 2004, 02:31 PM
Any Kubrick newbies or people thinking about delving into this line, might want to check out this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3181638568&category=36553).  All 8 of the Series 2 Kubricks (w/ variant Band member and Sandtrooper, but no Indy), with a BIN of only $59.  Seller's in Honk Kong ($15 shipping), but has some not so hot feedback, which is why this auction's probably floating around still.  But if you're in a risky kinda mood, and want to make the jump...

Up to you!   ;)

EDIT:  Here's another auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3181965072&category=751) for the same 8 figures, and currently at $10 less ($49.99), but with 2 days to go still.  Good thing about this one is that the seller comes highly recommended!   ;)  Good luck Simon!  Did you change your company name too?  Instead of Quasar Collectibles, it looks like it's now:

(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/GIF/NWKFG/nwkfg-s.gif)

$51 Indy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182017209&category=48972) (2 days left)

All 8 Series 2 again (no Indy) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182399243&category=48972) with $59.00 BIN, and only $4.30 shipping since it's already in the U.S.  That's only $8 per figure, for the mathematically challenged...   :-*

Yikes! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182880929&category=48972)  Looks like Andy's got an Early Bird set up with a BIN of $173.   :-X  Tricky fella put "Boba Fett Carded" in his auction title too.  That was obviously to draw in more bidders, but at the same time, that can lead to some serious confusion on the buyers behalf, and IMO borders on false advertising.  Looks like he's still got spotless feedback right now, so I'm honestly surprised that he's risking ruining all of that with 5 potential negatives on those Carded R2 auctions he's apparently renigging on...   :-\

Yeah, I'm bored, and browsing around eBay for no particular reason...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 19, 2004, 02:47 PM
Here's a good deal on a set of 8 series 2.  Seller has 214 feedback with 100% rating.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182399243&category=48972 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182399243&category=48972)

I have no idea who the seller is.   ;)    

Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 19, 2004, 02:57 PM
Ha!  Looks like I already covered it Jon!   ;)  Didn't even notice your response here, as I was just dropping a few more auctions in my prior post.  Good deal on 'em, that's for sure!  You getting out of the ol' Kubrick club, or were these just extras?

Early Bird (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3178174736&category=48972) sets up to $179...   :o

AFA 90 Carded Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180142155&category=48972) - $139   ::)

Looks like Wickett's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179125700&category=36553) still doing well...  $167!

Bootleg ROTJ set (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179766656&category=2476) for $101!!!   :o  What the hell happened there?!?  These things usually go for pretty cheap...

I always dig these carded custom (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179821117&category=50271) jobs too:

(http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/71/c8/2d_1_b.JPG) (http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/77/83/4a_1_b.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 19, 2004, 03:04 PM
No I'm not leaving the club.  That's crazy talk.   ;)  Just some extras I've been selling here and there from my master case.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 20, 2004, 06:34 PM

EDIT:  Here's another auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3181965072&category=751) for the same 8 figures, and currently at $10 less ($49.99), but with 2 days to go still.  Good thing about this one is that the seller comes highly recommended!   ;)  Good luck Simon!  Did you change your company name too?  Instead of Quasar Collectibles, it looks like it's now:



Yeah I changed because there was another seller with a similar name.

Do you think this guy is going to sell his custom cards? The backs look awesome.

(http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/87/db/7f_1.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on March 20, 2004, 10:02 PM
Hey there,
   I'm the one selling those custom Kubricks on E-Bay.  What do you guys think?  Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 20, 2004, 11:52 PM
They look awfully nice to me.  Fortunately I am a loose collector, but I'm betting you can convince some of these goofballs to card up all of them, so you should fire up some cards for series 1 and 2 as well.  Pretty cool stuff.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 21, 2004, 12:16 AM
They look nice to me too. I like the design of the back.  Goofballs! You must be talking about Matt & Scott.  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 21, 2004, 12:39 AM
I'm sorry, did I say that out loud?  

I hate it when that internal monologue slips out :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 22, 2004, 12:29 PM
(http://jerome.galica.free.fr/cinetv/starwars/R2D2.gif)

 :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 22, 2004, 12:49 PM
I dunno.  I'm walking a fine line here.  I want to yell at the guy, but want to be reasonable and allow him no recourse to hand me a negative as well.  My feedback is pretty low and I'm not in the mood to ruin it.  Which is not to say I won't leave negative feedback.  

I'll email again tomorrow or Wednesday. :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2004, 01:01 PM
Hey there,
   I'm the one selling those custom Kubricks on E-Bay.  What do you guys think?  Tony

I definitely dig those Tony.  Really nice work there!  If I was rich, I'd scoop 'em all up - but as it stands, I can only admire them from afar, lest I risk losing a wife.  Good luck with your auctions though!  You'll make some Kubrick collectors out there very happy with those...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on March 22, 2004, 01:01 PM
Hey there,
   Does anyone have a picture of the death star Han, Luke, and Chewie Kamiru Kubrick bootleg?..  By the way, who is the seller that is ripping you guys off?  I may have a contact.   Thanks, Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2004, 01:04 PM
http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=andythong
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 22, 2004, 01:21 PM
Yeah, lets play nice with the emails. Just wish he would reply to us!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 22, 2004, 01:43 PM
Well I am thrilled to be the new owner of the Series 1 set for $40.00 shipped! ;D

I also just purchased the Series 2 set of 6 and Chase Stormtrooper for $39.99 over at BBTS. :)

Series 2 price reduction (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af442)

JediMac, thanks for the advice, I follwed up with that store and sure enought they found a full series 1 set.  Patience trully pays off, I could have paid through the nose on a set.


-Fish-
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 22, 2004, 01:54 PM
$40. shipped!  :o  Right on. Good prices. Congrats!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2004, 01:57 PM
Holy crap on both of those prices Matthew!   :o  Incredible scores there bud.  Nicely done...   8)

So what's that leave for you, just the Early Bird set now?
Title: Series 2
Post by: stormie on March 22, 2004, 02:05 PM
Hey there,
   Does anyone have a picture of the death star Han, Luke, and Chewie Kamiru Kubrick bootleg?

Do you mean this one?
(http://www.bobpages.com/images/deathstarescapekubrick.jpg)

:)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 22, 2004, 02:11 PM
Yikes, those are great prices. Congrats Matt.  

Guess I'll be holding my spare set until series 3 rears it's head and pumps up the interest again. Couldn't pass on Indy though.  I still fully expect a set of Indiana Jones Kubricks.  I suppose I was expecting it to coincide with the fourth movie, but with that on hold (I think) I'm not sure if they're holding back as well???

I'm still reserving judgement on Andy and I'm not prepared to say he's ripping us off.  At least in my case and Dale's, we haven't paid him yet.  I would have thought he would have refunded Scott by now, just on principle.  I imagine he's having a hell of a time finding replacements.  

My biggest problem is that even though he sent pictures (Dale notwithstanding) that showed some damage, he never gave us the chance to respond.  IIRC both Scott and I said no big deal, we'll still take them but he had immediately sent them back.  That's just not right.  

Not responding to Dale at all either is troublesome.  I could understand that he is just responding to me in our case, but if another buyer is still sending emails (Dale), then he should respond out of courtesy.  

I'm still hopeful, must remain that way.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 22, 2004, 02:32 PM
There is that chance he may hold out till May when the 1504 are released through there lottery. There might be a chance he can get more that way but unsure.  :-\

I just find it unbussiness-like not to respond to any emails sent to him. Keeps us left hanging in the dark!  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on March 22, 2004, 03:47 PM
Anyone know where I can get one of those Death Star Escape bootleg sets?  I have lots of Kubricks if anyone want to trade.  Let me know.  Thanks!  Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: stormie on March 22, 2004, 06:07 PM
Tony. I got my bootlegs from a local dealer. He has a Website (www.fantasiatoyz.com), but it hasn't been updated in a few months. He's still got all the bootlegs listed, including Death Star Escape (Han & Luke in Stormtrooper gear, Chewbacca in chains) -- $25. His name is Felix, and his email is info@fantasiatoyz.com. Hope this helps! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: stormie on March 22, 2004, 06:13 PM
Hey, welcome to the Kubrick collectors club Bob!

So, is there like a secret handshake or something, or is withholding that information part of the initiation, or is this just a test to see if I'd go out of my way and show my impatience by asking for the secret handshake first, thereby banishing myself (because of my impatience) from the club and never being able to actually see the secret handshake?  ;)

Yeah, time to go home. Getting tired and loopy.

Thanks for the welcome, Matt! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2004, 06:48 PM
Yeah, time to go home. Getting tired and loopy.

Yeah, I should say so Bob!   :P

Unfortunately, only Adam (BigDumbWookiee) and Dale (DSJ) know the secret handshake, since they're the two co-presidents around here.  The rest of us just use the secret finger behind their backs when they're not looking...   ;)

I was just checking out that site you linked a little while ago.  Exactly what city is that shop in?  SF?  SJ?  I might be heading up that way sometime soon, and might want to stop in and take a gander.  Also, any idea if that "300th Fett" that he's got listed in the Kubrick section is the Fett in the can bootleg?  I'd assume so...  Know if it comes with the can, and if the Speederbike comes with the tin as well?  Might drop an order for those last 3 items I'm missing, if that's what they are...

If you don't know Bob, I'll just e-mail the guy when I get home tonight.  I noticed his "News" page hasn't been updated since 6/03.  This guy is still in business, right?  Thanks for the heads up on it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: SilverSpyder on March 23, 2004, 04:44 AM
Hello all.  I have a Kubrick question... is there a figure stand out there with the right size peg for the foot holes on the Kubricks?  I've looked everywhere I could think of and have found nothing. I figure there must be some reason for the foot holes, somebody has gotta be making stands.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 23, 2004, 08:56 AM
Hello all.  I have a Kubrick question... is there a figure stand out there with the right size peg for the foot holes on the Kubricks?  I've looked everywhere I could think of and have found nothing. I figure there must be some reason for the foot holes, somebody has gotta be making stands.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Here is the only stands that fit the Kubricks that I know of.

Kubrick Display Cases (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3182638390&category=48972)

They were released as a limited edition (god knows why), and they are really hard to get. Fortunately, I bought 40 when they were released and I'm saving some for future releases. Hopefully they will be released again in the future.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 23, 2004, 09:01 AM
Welcome Silver, to the fine world of Kubrickia!  ;D

There was a single display case that has a foot peg in them but so far, none of us have been able to aquire them. They come in a case of 8.

(http://i21.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/d5/eb/42_1.JPG)

(http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/0_upimages/2002_11/images/02-11k-04p04b.jpg)

Then there is the stair display case but no footpegs.

(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/OTHER/Ot_CollectCase3.jpg)

The latest we have heard was from Simon on a different display case but unsure if they have footpegs.

(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x420-1077803160kyuuburikku100.jpg)
(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x555-1077803190kyuuburikku101.jpg)
(http://img45.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/6/7/0/korekutabox-img600x420-1077803226bea1.jpg)

The display cases with 8 do show up on eBay from time to time. Anywhere from $16.19 to $22.50.

Clear Display Box For Kubrick Be@rbrick 8PCS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3181034403&category=48972)

Anyone else having any luck finding display cases with pegs for our little friends?  :-\

Title: Series 2
Post by: stormie on March 23, 2004, 09:58 AM
I was just checking out that site you linked a little while ago.  Exactly what city is that shop in?  SF?  SJ?  I might be heading up that way sometime soon, and might want to stop in and take a gander.  Also, any idea if that "300th Fett" that he's got listed in the Kubrick section is the Fett in the can bootleg?  I'd assume so...  Know if it comes with the can, and if the Speederbike comes with the tin as well?  Might drop an order for those last 3 items I'm missing, if that's what they are...

Matt, I'm pretty sure he just operates the Website and doesn't have a brick and mortar shop. I met him once at a toy show in SJ (when they still had toy shows, and when I was still going to toy shows), and he was a really nice guy. I got a lot of my Kubrick bootlegs from him (probably over 2 1/2 years ago), and they did include the Boba Fett and Scout with tins. Yeah, I noticed that he hasn't updated the site in a while, either. Probably wouldn't hurt to fire off an email to him just to check if he even still has these!

So, more of a secret finger, rather than handshake, huh? Which finger?  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 23, 2004, 07:44 PM
A carded Boba has shown up with no reserve.

Star Wars Boba Fett Kubrick w Card  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3183757378&category=48972)

Same goes for the carded R2.

Star Wars R2-D2 Kubrick w Card  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3183760108)

As for R2, I guess I'll just play the waiting game from Andy.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 24, 2004, 05:02 PM
We could try a different approach with Andy.  I could stop emailing him, you could tell him my computer is busted so you have to take over.  See if he answers you then? :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 24, 2004, 05:37 PM
Have you three been in touch with Andy's other two Droid R2 winners, to assure that they're in the same boat (which I'm sure they are)?  Considering Andy's sterling feedback to date, I'm sure if someone commented to him on the fact that he is risking adding FIVE negatives to his perfect feedback, it'd probably whip him into shape right quick!

A seller who's been careful enough over the years to attain such a spotless record would doubtfully want that tarnished in such a major way.

And if Scott's already paid the guy, then you should seriously demand a refund immediately until he has the product back in stock (and mint).  You should also just flat out ask him if he's hoping to replace those pieces when the other 1,504 show up, and if that's the case, ask why he hasn't informed you of such.  This goes beyond the bounds of normal selling issues.

Actually, come to think of it, how long do you have to post feedback for an auction on eBay?  Is it down to just one month now, or is it longer?  If it's only a month, then he'll likely just wait it out with various delays, and then ream you later with nothing once you've no longer got any means of retribution on his dumb ass.

Hell, even if he does eventually come through down the road, the excessive delay and total lack of correspondence warrants a negative.  I'd drop him a negative now, and cut all ties with the loser, as he's obviously shown that he's got very little selling integrity.  He's risking 5 negatives just so he can hopefully make another $300 - $400 with those figures later on down the road.  What a tool.

I'm sure it's safe to assume that you've been monitoring his auctions to make sure he doesn't repost any of those R2's, right?  'Cause if he did, that'd undoubtedly be the final nail in the coffin.  The fact that he wouldn't even sell you the damaged R2's, and wouldn't supply a picture of all of them either, is proof enough that he's up to no good.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on March 24, 2004, 08:00 PM
Well I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I just joined this forum and have begun collecting Star Wars Kubricks. I love these little guys. I am pretty much caught up, I am really looking for a Droids R2. Other than that I need the 2 CHase Boba Fetts and Luke Carded.

I was curious if there has been any word on series 3? And when will the Speeder Bike Sets coming out?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 24, 2004, 08:15 PM
Hi Evenflow. Welcom. Great song that one. Makes me remember University.  I think the endor sets are due out any time in the next 2-3 weeks if not earlier.

To the boys with the Kubrick R2 problem, why don't you send him a link to this forum. Not only is he risking 5 negs, but his reputation is being shot too.  Look at how many times this thread has been viewed.  That might make him cough up the money if not the R2's.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on March 24, 2004, 08:52 PM
Thanks for the welcome.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 24, 2004, 08:53 PM
Oh I didn't realise that Evenflow is acutally Daniel, a guy I've had a deal with in the past. He's got a nice collection started already. Everybody this is Daniel. Daniel this is everybody.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 24, 2004, 09:46 PM
That's a good idea Simon...I believe the following:

1.  He was sold 5 R2 Kubricks at a pretty good price
2.  He BIN sold them for a reasonable profit before they were in hand
3.  When he got them the condition was not too good
4a.  He returned them from whence they came and since they are much more limited right now he can't get anymore
4b. He sold them for more than what we paid and is looking for cheaper replacements
4c. He sold them for more than what we paid and is willing to risk the negative feedback

Being his Feedback is spotless I can really believe its 4a...

And welcome to JD.com evenflow!  I'm around SSG from time to time and keep checking you're guys Kubrick thread to see if I can help ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 24, 2004, 10:01 PM
Welcome to JD evenflow.  :)

You can post feedback up to 90 days but I have heard that you can post it way longer. I think it was up to a yr. or more, I'll have to dig up the thread on RS on that.

Good posts Scott, 4a seems to be the top runner thus far.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 24, 2004, 10:17 PM
Found the thread. Though it does say on eBay, "Feedback can be left for at least 90 days following a transaction". Not sure if that was there when the thread was made, could have changed over time.  :-\

Topic: Question: Can you leave feedback for someone after 90 days?  (http://forums.rebelscum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=009015)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on March 25, 2004, 09:26 AM
Let me tell you that there are very few Carded R2's for sale in Japan right now and that the ones that are, are selling for over US$130.

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 25, 2004, 09:36 AM
Thats putting it about right Simon. On eBay, looks like the going rate is $150 to $180.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 25, 2004, 01:43 PM
 ;DINDY ;D

And talk about your blind luck.  BBTS did exactly as they indicated, declared actual value for customs purposes.  But.... some joker misread the label and read it as $39.99 rather than $129.99.  Whoo-hoo! That saved me nearly $16 in customs fees.  And for once I'm glad they didn't open the package, even though the charged the $5.00 inspection fee, because the invoice was right on top and deadly accurate.  

I'm going to buy a case of beer.  

Indy......Indy.......Indy.......Indy........Indy.......Indy.......Indy
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 25, 2004, 01:50 PM
Way to go you lucky bastard! You could have been nailed. ;D  Just like me, I never got charged for my carded Boba Fett! Infact, they never opened it! (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/rofl.gif)

Nice to see good things happen for a change.  8)

Ya better make that a case of Guinness!  ;)  :-*

 ;D Indy......Indy.......Indy.......Indy........Indy.......Indy.......Indy  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 25, 2004, 02:05 PM
Actually, that's twice now on Kubrick's, isn't it?  I/you/we never got charged on that early bird set you hooked me up with either.  Whoo-hoo!

On the dark side, that is the third package in a row they nailed me on, so I'm back on the high priority list again.  With packages coming from Beth, Scott and Jim again, I am fearful of the post office.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 25, 2004, 02:06 PM
Congrats on joining the club...good luck when my package shows up :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 25, 2004, 02:11 PM
Way to go on the Indy Brent!   8)  So I trust we can all finally stop singing that Beethoven's Fifth song now?!   :P

And a big Kubrick (and JediDefender) welcome to Daniel too!  Nice to have you join us here.  Some seriously psychotic Kubrick collectors in this forum!  We've got another Kubrick thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=2028) in our Other Toy Lines forum too, if you by chance collect non-Star Wars Kubricks as well.

As for Series 3, not a damned peep of news on it yet, and it's starting to drive us somewhat bonkers.  Now we're unfortunately left discussing unscrupulous Droids R2 eBay dealers for the moment...   :-\  That is, until Simon can reignite our fires with some Endor sets in a few weeks!   8)

Enjoy the site Daniel, and feel free to give us a holler if you've got any questions or comments about anything.  We're here to serve!

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 25, 2004, 02:20 PM
I just noticed that the Medicom Site has been updated on the 24th of each month the last two months (Muppets, Batman and Marvel 3) so maybe they are waiting until 4/24 :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 25, 2004, 06:50 PM
Brilliant work Sherlock.

How 'bout you check back in with us on the 24th next month with some REAL news then!   :-*

- Scooby Doo

BTW, I heard back from the fella that Bob (Stormie) mentioned with some of the bootleg sets, and all he's got in stock right now is the Boba Fett with tin.  No Death Star Escape 3-pack, and no Biker Scout.  Bummer!   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on March 25, 2004, 07:07 PM
Can't wait for that Endor set.   ;D

Marvel 3 looks great, so that was enough news to tide me over a few weeks.  My only wish for series 3 is Darth Vader.  I am sure I will be happy with whoever is in it, but Darth is a must.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on March 26, 2004, 02:28 PM
Hey guys,
   Just thought I'd chime in.  I also heard from that guy about the Death Star Escape Kamirus.  No go so I have gotten hold of my Hong Kong connection and he's looking for me.  Also, I can get Early Bird sets for $140 if anybody still needs one.  As far as the Darth Vader Kubrick goes, I can't imagine Medicom making a better one than Kamiru.  It's definitely the best Kamiru in my opinion...  If anyone is interested in a list of carded Kubricks I am selling let me know.   I'm pretty much selling all of them (and the Kamirus) and they look really great.   (If you want to buy just the cards and bubbles I can get those too.)  And on a side note, I just watched the Star Wars holiday special from 1978.  It was the toughest 2 hours of my life.  AWFUL!!!  Funny, too.  Anyone seenthat recently?  Ciao, Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 26, 2004, 02:47 PM
I assume Kamiru is the company that makes those Kubrick bootlegs...?

And on a side note, I just watched the Star Wars holiday special from 1978.  It was the toughest 2 hours of my life.  AWFUL!!!  Funny, too.  Anyone seenthat recently?

Check it out (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=27;action=display;threadid=138;start=15) Tony!   ;)  Coincidentally, I just bought a real nice, new copy of it on DVD last weekend at Wizard World L.A.  Why?  I have no idea...   :-[   :'(   >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 28, 2004, 02:57 AM
Riddle me this, Riddle me that, what the heck is up with that?

Need your help on this one guys. I found this Auction with a loose Boba Fett. It is out of the clear package & no weapon. This is the Vintage version with the Red & Yellow Gauntlets.

What got me interested in this is the Backpack, Rocket & Rocket Nozzles.

The Vintage Boba came with a Multi-Color Backpack (Blue & Yellow, some Silver) & a Silver Rocket w/Red rap towards the tip. Also has Silver Rocket Nozzles.

The one in the auction has a Multi-Color Backpack (Blue & Yellow, some Silver) & a Green Rocket! This also has Green Rocket Nozzles.

MEDICOM TOMY STAR WARS BOBA FETT KUBRICK LOOSE R@RE!!!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3184528743&category=751&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)

My carded Boba is the Vintage version & has a Multi-Color Backpack (Blue & Yellow, some Silver) & a Silver Rocket w/Red rap towards the tip. Also has Silver Rocket Nozzles.

So my question is, WTF! Has the one on auction been tampered with? Have the Rocket & Rocket Nozzles been replaced? Are my old eyes playing tricks on me?

Can you guys with the chase figures & the ones with the carded Boba please check theres out.

I cannot see this being a variation IMO.

Heres mine for reference & yes they have escaped there clear plastic bags of Doom!  :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Bobas%20Chase%20Figures.jpg)

The one on auction.

(http://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/92/60/27_1.JPG)
(http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/92/4d/e5_1_b.JPG)

Thoughts?
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 28, 2004, 03:28 AM
Sheesh...  And you said I was paranoid over my White Sandtrooper production error with no side pouches...   ::)

99.9% sure those are just swapped parts there Dale.  The rocket/missile portion is completely removable from the jetpack, so swapping those is as simple as changing a figure's guns.  The exhaust nozzle things are definitely articulated, so I suppose they're possibly removable as well, though I haven't tried it and therefore can't confirm it.  If not easily removeable, then I'm sure forcibly.  I'm out of town right now, or I'd look at my 3 Fetts a little closer for ya'.

Botton line - I would pay that auction no mind whatsoever.  It's bogus.

And what the hell are your figures doing out of their clear plastic chambers of death?!?   :o  Did you actually open 'em all up finally?  If so, I'm sure I'd speak on behalf of the whole gang here when I say - We're all very proud of you Dale.  Very proud...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 28, 2004, 04:00 AM
I say its bogus too. The Rocket Nozzles do come off very easily & replacing the Rocket is no problem ethier. What gets me is why do this & sell it?  ???

And what the hell are your figures doing out of their clear plastic chambers of death?!?   :o  Did you actually open 'em all up finally?  If so, I'm sure I'd speak on behalf of the whole gang here when I say - We're all very proud of you Dale.  Very proud...   8)

Well heck, they don't do any good sitting in there, how you say it. "plastic chambers of death". Time for a change but by no means the figures come off there cards!  :P

I was at Michaels craft store the other day & found some neat display cases with a mirrored bottom just like this one I found pictured here in a hobby store link.

(http://commerce.idmi.net/ecommerce/img_resize.asp?cid=123&imgid=CPI-SC-1-64.JPG&width=325&height=237)

The little dudes stand up very well in there & you can see the reflection quite well though you do have to be careful when putting the top on as they will fall over, same with moving the cases.  :-\  

The other thing is with the shape on the top & the inside bottom of the case, you can stack them.  8)  Better than nothing.  ;)

They measure 9" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". Lots of room.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 28, 2004, 04:11 AM
I was at Michaels craft store the other day & found some neat display cases with a mirrored bottom just like this one I found pictured here in a hobby store link... The little dudes stand up very well in there & you can see the reflection quite well though you do have to be careful when putting the top on as they will fall over, same with moving the cases...

Interesting idea there!  Maybe I'll poke my nose into a Michael's today or tomorrow.  Whereabouts do they have those in the store?  I assume they're actually designed for Hot Wheels types of cars, right?  So what do you do, just stand them on their ends, and stand the Kubricks up inside?  Does the case "clip" onto the base at all, or how easy is it to come off when the thing is in the upright position?

Does IG-88 fit standing up in them?  How much are they each?  Tell me more!  Tell me more!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 28, 2004, 05:23 AM
I found them in with the Curio Cabinets. They do have a case in the plastic model section as does Walmart but I did not like them. These ones are much better. As I mentioned, I like the edges as you can stack them.

I took some shots of mine with some vinty figures on there stands for a comparison.

Mirrored base.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20001.jpg)

Figures on base, no top.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20005.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20002.jpg)

Complete display.  8)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20004.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20003.jpg)

As you can see, there is lots of room & IG-88 has room to stand. The cases even come with a clear bottom but I like the mirror.  ;)

Once the top & bottom are together, it takes a bit of force to pry them apart. Heres the link I got that pick of the car inside.

Carney Plastics (http://commerce.idmi.net/ecommerce/product_categories.asp?CID=123&key=carney&url=http://www.carneyplastics.com/&&guid=B8A9A346C6104080AF643352F028DF4B)

Have a look in there at there cases. Gives you an idea of what to expect.

They were cheap, about $13. so around $10. US ea. I am going to get another case & mark were I want them to stand & drill holes through the base & see if I can glue some wood dowel in it. Micheals has dowel & they come in different diameters. Maybe good for making footholes!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on March 28, 2004, 02:45 PM
Oh...  I thought that was a Hot Wheels sized car, but apparently it's much bigger.

I'll have to scope out a few more of these cases and see what looks good.  I probably want more than just 7 - 8 Kubricks in a display at once.  Hmm...

Thanks for the info D.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 29, 2004, 10:05 PM
The display cases on that site come in different sizes depending on what you want. Have to check into more.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 30, 2004, 01:37 PM
Well that R2 on auction went for not to bad coin.

Star Wars R2-D2 Kubrick w Card Package  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3183760108&category=48972&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)

Cheapest one I've seen next to...  ::)  So whats the game plan guys?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2004, 01:39 PM
Seems like GBU got one of his two shipped to him, he only got one even though he bought two ::)

I have heard jack squat
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on March 30, 2004, 01:50 PM
Seems like GBU got one of his two shipped to him, he only got one even though he bought two ::)

Say What!!!!!!!!!!  Back up here, so you mean to say GBU got 1 sent to him & yet he was the 4th & 5th winner?

Update: I just read that thread!    (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/boese/1.gif)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2004, 02:15 PM
Email going out.  And this is what it said...

Quote
Hi Andy,

Much to my dismay, I've learned that one of the other winners of the R2 has received one of his two that he won by auction.  I'm not entirely certain about the order in which the items were won, but I believe G_B_U was the last to win, so I'm a little surprised to see he received his first.  

The communication on your part has been lacking in my opinion.  I think I ( and the other winners) have been extremely patient.  I know that both myself and one of the other winners have communicated we would have taken the damaged versions though that option was never available to us.  

I would sincerely appreciate an update promptly. I know one of the other winners is extremely frustrated at the moment and more than willing to post negative feedback as well as communicate directly with ebay.  I honestly hope this will not happen, but we bid on the items in good faith and as indicated above, have been extremely patient.  Please provide an update as soon as possible.

sincerely,

brent/elbuggo
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on March 30, 2004, 04:33 PM
I am so mad about that Droids R2, i totally forgot it was ending and full intentions on bidding on it.  :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 31, 2004, 04:47 PM
Woo hoo!

My wifey advised me I got three packages waiting for me at home.  One from BBTS with Series 2, one from the Toy Federation with Series 1, and the third from the Earth ;D.

I was thrilled to discover the Cantina Band Member was the other one I needed.  All said and done $85 shipped for both series including the Chase Sandtrooper.

Here is my Kubrick Display inside my display cabinet.

(http://thumb3.webshots.com/s/thumb2/6/84/53/130268453MDhbkp_th.jpg)

(http://thumb4.webshots.com/s/thumb2/7/28/54/130272854qWfYeh_th.jpg)

Click on the "My Collection Pic's" / My Collcection / Page 2 / Kubrick Display in my signature thread for bigger pictures.

I got the idea the other night to use cd cases as steps for this display.  Do you like how it looks?


-Fish-  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 2, 2004, 09:32 AM
The CD cases look great Fish.  8) $85 for both sets is an awesome deal.

So any word from you know who on the R2?  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/frech/45.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 2, 2004, 10:51 PM
Quote
Hello Brent,

Sorry to let you know late and I hope you understand that I am not biased to any seller. the fact was, I had explained before, I had returned all sub-grade set back to my Japanese vendor and they just verbally promise to return 2 sets for me. But until today, I am still waiting the 2 sets .. And they even ignore my email as well. So I really I could get the set back to me someday around this week.

So I just miss out to send email to you as I had tons of emails to handle and I am not intended to do soemthing bad for all gentle buyers.

I am honest seller and you may check my feedback rating as well, but rightnow I had to handle this case and I couldn't sleep well everyday as I have to worry about those set.

I really hope I could settle the case peacefully as I need to wait from their news too....

So if I could really get those Droid back from the Japan, I will give you email and email to you at first time. If you want full refunds, I could do it rightnow as I am not sure how long I have to wait from the Japanese vendor even they had promised me to return the set to me. I didn't want to let you down and wait.

Best,

Andy from Hong Kong

 ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 3, 2004, 01:37 AM
Quote
Hello Brent,

Sorry to let you know late and I hope you understand that I am not biased to any seller. the fact was, I had explained before, I had returned all sub-grade set back to my Japanese vendor and they just verbally promise to return 2 sets for me. But until today, I am still waiting the 2 sets .. And they even ignore my email as well. So I really I could get the set back to me someday around this week.

So I just miss out to send email to you as I had tons of emails to handle and I am not intended to do soemthing bad for all gentle buyers.

I am honest seller and you may check my feedback rating as well, but rightnow I had to handle this case and I couldn't sleep well everyday as I have to worry about those set.

I really hope I could settle the case peacefully as I need to wait from their news too....

So if I could really get those Droid back from the Japan, I will give you email and email to you at first time. If you want full refunds, I could do it rightnow as I am not sure how long I have to wait from the Japanese vendor even they had promised me to return the set to me. I didn't want to let you down and wait.

Best,

Andy from Hong Kong

 ???

 (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/7.gif)  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/49.gif)   (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/wtf.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 3, 2004, 12:37 PM
Yeah.  Exactly.  What does it mean?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 3, 2004, 01:03 PM
I have no bloody idea!

Not being biased to any seller, should be buyer. As a seller, if he gets 1 or 2 items in, they should be processed in the order of the bidding. Me, Scott, you & GBU. Thats good customer relations & also keeping the bidders informed of the situation.

Sounds like hes having problems with getting replacements & appears to be having communication problems from the supplier.

Sure he maybe an honest seller, his feedback does show that thus far, but hey, communication is the key here.

But as it still stands...(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/wtf.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 3, 2004, 09:33 PM
Maybe I missed it, but does anyone know when the lottery is supposed to take place for the rest of the R2bricks?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 3, 2004, 09:46 PM
I believe it is in May.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 3, 2004, 09:50 PM
Cool :)

Ok, now even I am getting a serious jones for some new SW Kubricks. R2, Endor set, Wave 3....

I'd like to see a Jedi themed set, but afterwards, they just need to break into misc. characters.

Do they make Kubrick figs in varying sizes, or would Yoda, Jawas or Ewoks be the same height as regular figs?
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 4, 2004, 10:22 AM
I really hope that there wil be a third wave. I am getting a little worried about not hearing anything yet.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 4, 2004, 11:30 AM
I think were are all hoping there will be a 3rd wave. This is a good seller for Medicom & I can't see any reason for them to discontinue this line.

They may not come out the same time as they did last yr.

The Endor Speeder Bike set should be coming out towards the end of this month I do believe. Looking forward to this set.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 4, 2004, 09:31 PM
There will be a 3rd. There is no reason not to have one. Some of their other less popular lines like SAS are in the 6th or 7th series.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on April 4, 2004, 09:46 PM
You guys are getting the royal shaft from Andy.  That e-mail is mindboggling.  Was that other buyer putting more heat on him than you guys were, and that's why he got his first?  Did he win BOTH of the other two auctions?  And where's this other thread of which you speak, where he's discussing things?

I think you need to let Andy know that he's risking THREE negatives from you guys.  As it stands, you're making it sound like only one person is mildly upset at this point.  Andy takes pride in his feedback, so threaten him with 3 negs and see if he can suddenly hook you up like he did the other fella.  Thank God I'm an uninvolved third party, or I'd be unloading on this clown at this point!   :-X

Do they make Kubrick figs in varying sizes, or would Yoda, Jawas or Ewoks be the same height as regular figs?

I'd have to assume so Adam.  R2 was obviously shorter than the rest - granted he's a droid though.  But I seem to think that Kubrick is on the ball enough to keep the shorter folks in relative scale to the taller ones.  But maybe some of the other Kubrick collectors would have a better idea based on the other lines they collect.

Now somebody better give me some hard info on Series 3 soon, or I'm gonna snap!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 5, 2004, 12:12 AM
Check back April 24th

G_B_U posts over at the Simpsons board (where I also post) He bought the last 2 Artoo's (same BIN price) of 5 that Andy had.  He forfeited the last Artoo and got one from him, not sure at what price because he didn't say
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 6, 2004, 09:48 AM
Has any one ever seen this figure before?   ???

Star Wars Qee Bear Clone Trooper Kubrick Medicom  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3185100173&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 6, 2004, 10:17 AM
Bears suck.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on April 6, 2004, 10:42 PM
Bears suck.

I'll agree with Morgbug on this.  No Bears.   >:( ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on April 7, 2004, 05:13 AM
Maybe I missed it, but does anyone know when the lottery is supposed to take place for the rest of the R2bricks?

It's out now here in last month but just a few avaliable and sold quickly :( About US$150 each >:(

If I remember correct,there were only 2004 R2 carded kubrick made.It is very hard to find even in Hong Kong and Japan.Or even through any Japanese Vendors unless you are willing to pay higher price.Just a several Japanese toy shops can get 1 or 2 R2 in Hong Kong and some are not for sale ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on April 7, 2004, 05:18 AM
Has any one ever seen this figure before?   ???

Good Lord.  Not another one...   ::)  You'll have to talk to our resident Be@rbrick fairyboy about that one.

Scott?
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on April 8, 2004, 07:21 AM
Quote from: DSJ?link=board=12;threadid=3677;start=405#msg53953 date=1081259338
Has any one ever seen this figure before?   ???

Star Wars Qee Bear Clone Trooper Kubrick Medicom  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3185100173&rd=1)
Quote

Hey,I remember this one.It is actully from Hong Kong.In 2002,people who buy ticket to see AOTC and pay more HK$20(I'm not sure but around this price),then will get one.I heard someone said this one is Jango Fett ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 14, 2004, 08:34 PM
Well, I bit the bullet. Carded R2 will be in my possession soon...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 14, 2004, 09:34 PM
Well, I bit the bullet. Carded R2 will be in my possession soon...

Indeed you did. Congrats!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 14, 2004, 09:57 PM
I didnt even think about it, but sorry if I outbid any fellow Defenders!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 14, 2004, 10:16 PM
Not me. I had it on my watch list to keep track on how much these go for. I don't recognize any of the bidders on the list.

Still waiting on the Andy thingy.  :-\  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 15, 2004, 12:17 AM
Gawd, between SSW and Andy, I'm about ready to start collecting Hot Wheels. ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 15, 2004, 10:12 AM
SHould start seeing Luke and Leia Endor soon too...right?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 15, 2004, 10:25 AM
Yepper!  

Dispatch 2004 has planned late April, but depending upon application number of cases there are times when it delays without notice.

Bable Fish Translator!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 15, 2004, 10:34 AM
Heads up! Potentially cheap Carded Fett. I think this guy is selling himself a bit short by not putting in the words "Star Wars" in his title.

Carded Boba Fett Kubrick Auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3187112253)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 15, 2004, 10:39 AM
Hmmm! I need a set of bookends!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 15, 2004, 10:50 AM
Now come on. Be nice and share. That's a good boy.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 15, 2004, 10:53 AM
Yes sir, you are right. What the heck would I do with 2 in the first place!

This ones for the gang here!  :-*  Though bookends would be nice!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 15, 2004, 11:10 AM
Bookends ::)

OK King :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 15, 2004, 11:12 AM
 :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 15, 2004, 06:33 PM
I didnt even think about it, but sorry if I outbid any fellow Defenders!


It's alright, I forgive.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 15, 2004, 09:14 PM
I didnt even think about it, but sorry if I outbid any fellow Defenders!


It's alright, I forgive.

Sorry man!

What's your eBay s/n?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 16, 2004, 01:07 PM
If anyone wants that Carded Fett, there only 40 mins left on it & its sitting at $255.00 thus far. Now the time for a cheap one.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 16, 2004, 05:16 PM
Whoa, $352.89 it ended at!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 17, 2004, 05:54 AM
The Speeder Bike sets should be out anytime soon so to the 8 Kubrick fans who wanted a Speeder Bike set from me, please let me know if there is anything else you might want from Japan in the way of toys. ie Kubricks, Qee's, Pepsi bottle caps etc. I'll do my best to hunt them down before the Speeder sets come in. Please mail me at Jedi Defender.

Scott - got your mail on the Disney stuff already.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 17, 2004, 02:30 PM
When are those mask magnets due out? I may be interested in those, depending on price
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 17, 2004, 02:39 PM
When are those mask magnets due out? I may be interested in those, depending on price

You may want to have a read a few threads down.  :-*

TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=3884;start=0)
Title: Series 2
Post by: SilverSpyder on April 17, 2004, 03:22 PM
The Speeder Bike sets should be out anytime soon so to the 8 Kubrick fans who wanted a Speeder Bike set from me, please let me know if there is anything else you might want from Japan in the way of toys. ie Kubricks, Qee's, Pepsi bottle caps etc. I'll do my best to hunt them down before the Speeder sets come in. Please mail me at Jedi Defender.

Scott - got your mail on the Disney stuff already.

Is it too late to get on the list for the Kubrick Speederbike set?
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 18, 2004, 10:42 AM
The Speeder Bike sets should be out anytime soon so to the 8 Kubrick fans who wanted a Speeder Bike set from me, please let me know if there is anything else you might want from Japan in the way of toys. ie Kubricks, Qee's, Pepsi bottle caps etc. I'll do my best to hunt them down before the Speeder sets come in. Please mail me at Jedi Defender.

I hit you up with an e-mail.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 19, 2004, 07:42 AM
Is it too late to get on the list for the Kubrick Speederbike set?

Hi Silver. I think they have all been accounted for, but I'll mail you if I have a spare when they come in.
Title: Series 2
Post by: SilverSpyder on April 19, 2004, 04:08 PM
Is it too late to get on the list for the Kubrick Speederbike set?

Hi Silver. I think they have all been accounted for, but I'll mail you if I have a spare when they come in.

Thank you very much.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 19, 2004, 09:39 PM
Got my carded R2 today. Some bubble damage occured while in transit :( I lifted most of it out, so I dont think it's bad enough to warrant sending it back for a refund/new piece. If I can get a cheaper completely mint one down the road, I might open this one
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 20, 2004, 12:27 AM
That sucks! Still its better that paying for one and not getting anything at all.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 20, 2004, 12:59 AM
That sucks! Still its better that paying for one and not getting anything at all.

Hey now... ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 20, 2004, 01:13 AM
 :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 20, 2004, 08:49 AM
:'(

Ditto!   :'(  :'(  :'(

Sorry to hear about the bubble damage Adam.  :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 20, 2004, 09:17 PM
Its not too bad, it probably takes it down to a C7.5-8ish

The seller gave me a coupon for a hunk off my next purchase (I had also purchased my Fett from him, so he wanted to make it up somehow, even though I didnt ask for anything).

It looks like it was due to customs. They ripped open the box from the end, instead of opening it where it was very obviously meant to be open.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 20, 2004, 10:53 PM
Well that sucks, but at least you got 1. I wouldn;t mind having one even if it was just the bubble that was a little messed up.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 22, 2004, 01:53 PM
Dangnabbit, tried to snipe a Fett variant but was sniped myself :-X  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 22, 2004, 02:02 PM
A 4 second snipe!   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 22, 2004, 02:13 PM
Not too mad, don't really care if I get them both but I feel incomplete without them...raging case of OCD I guess
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 24, 2004, 05:51 AM
The delivery guy tried to deliver the Speeder Bike sets today, and I was at work. I'm playing football tomorrow so, I'll have to wait until Monday. Then I have to run around and get the other sets. I hate this kind of suspense.

I'll be mailing the following in JD members in the next couple of days, when I have them in hand and I'm sure they are not damaged. ( ;)

JediMac
BigDumbWookie
OCB
DSJ
Morbug
Padwan
THX1138
evenflow
JuvyD
(Sorry Jim, I'm not sure what your JD user name is.)

Sorry to everyone who contacted me recently about getting these, but I won't be able to get any more cheap ones. Sorry.

Bring on Series 3!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 24, 2004, 08:07 AM
Thats great news Simon. Looking forward to the Endor set, something to fill in the blanks until we hear about series 3.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 24, 2004, 09:16 AM
Here's a picture.

(http://img127.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/3/0/9/shukoro123-img600x450-1082805047dscn2242.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 24, 2004, 09:18 AM
That is so awesome. I'll have to get an acrylic case for it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 24, 2004, 11:00 AM
VERY cool, dont know if I will open that or not! If it can be resealed, I may open it and take a peak ;)

I say we all get our cases from Oscar Didier.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on April 24, 2004, 11:32 AM
Oh my.   :o

Let me know where to send the money Simon.  Thanks a million for hooking us all up.   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on April 24, 2004, 01:34 PM
Wow! Nice packaging! I thought it would come with 2 bikes, but still its nice! What would be a good price on eBay for this set? There are 2 for US$75 each atm. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3189809106&category=48972
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 24, 2004, 04:17 PM
I say we all get our cases from Oscar Didier.

Apparently Oscar in is town taking courses at the University of Alberta. I'll get ahold of Shane & he can pass the message to him if he is still here.  ;)

Not a bad opening price on eBay for them.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JuvyD on April 24, 2004, 10:44 PM
Thanks Simon...and yeah...you got my JD username right.

Looks great...can't wait!
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on April 25, 2004, 12:22 PM
Hello everyone,

Can anyone give me an idea of how much the Speeder Bike sets cost- retail?  Will they be widely released or is it just a limited thing?   Thanks!  Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 25, 2004, 12:37 PM
Hi Tony,
overseas release only.  Presume Japan and possibly Hong Kong.  Mail in orders only and those happened some months ago.  Price for them with shipping works out to around $75 or so to the door at cost.  I expect they are only now to be found on ebay or online retailers that may have ordered some extras.  

Others here can provide more detail, I just saw it first :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 25, 2004, 12:47 PM
I just had to get the translation again from the Medicom site. I used the Babelfish translator.

Yes, a limited release & mail in. I'll just copy & paste it.

2004 late April dispatch schedule
Distribution price: Ą4,179 (including tax)
Prototype production: Katunori Okabe (PHM)
Ken Suzuki (Mark 1)

- LUKE SKYWALKER (TM) IN ENDOR GEAR
  Helmet & poncho attaching! Total height approximately 60mm
- PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA (TM) IN ENDOR GEAR
  Helmet & poncho attaching! Total height approximately 60mm
- SPEEDER BIKE (TM)
  Stand attaching! Total length approximately 130mm
- Sale original corporation Tommy


< Order acceptance period > You can order to 2003 December 24th - 2004 January 23rd.
< Commodity dispatch time > 2004 we plan late April.
 
< Ordering it is distant payment method >  
 < Order with cash registration in case of utilization >
  Sending former place: The &#12306; 151-0064 Uehara Ku the Tokyo Shibuya 3-22-5 please send price to corporation &#12513;&#12487;&#12451;&#12467;&#12512; toy "KUBRICK STAR WARS SPEEDER BIKE SET person in charge".
* In the registered mail envelope, name, address, telephone number, please add in writing order trade name.
* Application to "1 family (per 1 seedling letter 1 address) makes 3 sets". Please acknowledge.
* When at mail you order, the sealed letter other than the cash registration envelope, cannot order with the postcard to receive. Please note.
* At the time of purchase, separate postage + dispatch expenses XXYEN 840 is added. Please acknowledge beforehand.
Furthermore, as for postage + dispatch expenses however many purchases receiving within stipulated quantity, XXYEN we deliver with 840.
* You sending the price above ordering and stipulated quantity of the repetition, it is not possible to receive. Making repayment commission deduct, it receives, repays. Please acknowledge.
 < Order with Internet in case of utilization >
  * Payment methodpayment on delivery flight(only time designated possession nothing) makes application.
* Application to "1 family (per 1 address 1 address) makes 3 sets". Please acknowledge.
* At the time of purchase, separate postage + dispatch expenses XXYEN 1,500 is added. Beforehand, the occasion where it is the acknowledgement &#12367;.
Furthermore, as for postage + dispatch expenses however many purchases receiving within stipulated quantity, XXYEN we deliver with 1,500 and increase.
* Without forgetting, please enter telephone number. Entry when it cannot receive ahead communicating, application becomes invalid. Note.

- Order of the cash registration cannot overlap the order of Internet to receive. Please note.
- Dispatch 2004 has planned late April, but depending upon application number of cases there are times when it delays without notice. Please acknowledge beforehand.
- The sending item makes only the Japanese country.
We will not accept the order from the outside of Japan and will not deliver this to abroad.

Thats about the best I can do.  :-*  
Star Wars Kubrick Speederbike Set Medicom (http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/)
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on April 25, 2004, 12:50 PM
Thanks for the info!  Looks like I just have to grin and bear it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on April 25, 2004, 03:57 PM
http://www.spanky.co.jp/index2.html (http://www.spanky.co.jp/index2.html)

A better option than ebay probably is to get one from Spanky.  They are a Japan shop and have a great selection of Kubrick's.  I have ordered from them a few times and they ship EMS and are lightning fast.  They are charging approximately $63.00 for it and with shipping it would probably be around $76.00 delivered to your door.  Send them an email describing what you are interested in and where you are from.  They will promptly reply with the total cost.  Hope this helps to those who want one.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 25, 2004, 04:24 PM
Can't wait for your e-mail. Just tell me how much and i will send the money.  :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on April 25, 2004, 04:47 PM
Thanks for the Spanky lead.  Any advice on how I can order in English?  Thanks! Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on April 25, 2004, 05:08 PM
Thanks for the Spanky lead.  Any advice on how I can order in English?  Thanks! Tony

Yep, send them an email in English stating in detail what you want, where you live, and how you would like to pay.  They will send an email back to you with the total cost.  Then you can either pay by paypal or credit card.  To pay by credit card you have to give them the info over email.  Do not feel at risk, they are legit and are great to deal with.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on April 25, 2004, 05:09 PM
Great, Thanks!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on April 26, 2004, 08:39 AM
Ok, bring on Series 3! :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 26, 2004, 08:45 AM
Soon, hopefully!  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 26, 2004, 08:59 AM
Medicom updated again on the 24th :P  No SW Series 3...check back on 5/24/04
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 26, 2004, 03:42 PM
Medicom updated again on the 24th :P  No SW Series 3...check back on 5/24/04

That sucks. I hope we get some news soon.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on April 26, 2004, 10:08 PM
I've contacted a couple of you about the Speeder Sets, I will be in touch with the rest soon. I have to pick the sets up for my friends' houses and they live a bit away from me. I'll get them in the next day or 2.

Cheers.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on April 26, 2004, 11:31 PM
Responded to your email Simon.  Thanks :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on April 27, 2004, 10:27 AM
A few pics of the new shelving unit I got yesterday.  It's a media storage unit I got online from Wal-Mart.  Only $20.00 and it holds a lot of Kubrick's.   ;D

(http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A62%3A2%3B23232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E2323534866785ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A62%3A2%3B23232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E2323534866793ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A62%3A2%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E232353486679%3Bot1lsi)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on April 27, 2004, 12:32 PM
That's cool Padawan!

I just got some of my Disney Kubricks...I need to get an updated pic of my display case
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on April 28, 2004, 10:34 AM
Very cool display, looks great.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on April 28, 2004, 11:30 AM
Very nice display, great idea.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on May 1, 2004, 04:30 PM
Yeah, cool setup there Jon.  The shelves are all adjustable right?  So you could actually even make them a little closer to eachother if you wanted, but would probably just have to add an additional shelf or two in...  I might have to go to my local WM and take a gander.  Do they come in other colors, or just black?

So it looks like a couple of you guys (Adam and Daniel) got your Endor hook-up from Simon today.  Cool deal, but it's days like this that bum me out that I have everything sent to my office, and not home.  So it looks like I'll unfortunately have to wait 'til Monday to get my first sniff of new Kubricks in a long time.

So how's the set guys?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 1, 2004, 05:01 PM
I posted these in the other section but thought I'd post them here too...latest pics :-*

Updated Collection Pics :-*

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks9sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks9.JPG)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks8sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks8.JPG)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks1sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks1.JPG)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks11sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks11.JPG)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks10sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks10.JPG)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/kubricks4sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/kubricks4.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on May 1, 2004, 06:03 PM
Havent opened it up yet, but the Endor set is pretty cool! :)

I really need to build a display for my figures. The problem is, a lot of them wont stand well on their own, so I need stands. I still want to get those clear display boxes.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on May 1, 2004, 06:20 PM
Matt, the shelving unit I got only comes in black and is not available in stores.  It's available online only.  I took a gamble with it not seeing it in person first, but I was really pleased with it.  Shipping was only $5.00, so not a big deal there.  I don't know how I would go about finding a couple more shelves for it.  OCB, your display looks great.   I see you unleashed chase Marty and Indy from their plastic wrapper prisons.  I have yet to open any of my chase figures.  I open everything else, but I can't bring myself to open the chases.  Maybe someday.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on May 2, 2004, 06:42 PM
Thanks Simon.   Nothing like a mail haul on a Sunday.  ;D

(http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A6767523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E2323536%3B56792ot1lsi)

(http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A6767523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D937%3D%3C%3A7%3DXROQDF%3E2323536%3B568%3B5ot1lsi)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 2, 2004, 07:20 PM
You too them out of the box Jon!! Did you have a "Coming Out" Party with the rest of the little fellas? I've been staring at mine thinking about it but I just can't do it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 2, 2004, 07:22 PM
They are all choking in there!  Open them up (that goes for those of you with carded Fetts too!!!)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 2, 2004, 09:01 PM
They are all choking in there!  Open them up (that goes for those of you with carded Fetts too!!!)

Ahh, no.  :P

The Endor set looks really sweet, I can't to get mine.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on May 2, 2004, 10:49 PM
You too them out of the box Jon!! Did you have a "Coming Out" Party with the rest of the little fellas? I've been staring at mine thinking about it but I just can't do it.

Hehehe, yep as soon as it arrived I ripped it open.   ;D  The only things I have yet to open are my Indiana Jones, prom Marty, the Keymaker, the Architect, Chun Li, & Morrigan.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on May 2, 2004, 10:50 PM
Here's what I use to display my Kubricks.  Go on E-Bay and look up "Bobble Head Display".  They should pop right up.  Only $25 and comes with plexi glass sliding doors to keep your figs from getting dusty.  T  

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwA7AHUT3J15FGlJD0V3Pp9MUwhvkJSxFes1ewIa22AtjfFy/img]
 
[imghttp://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwD3AncTWJ55FGlJD0V3PssdYm9wVHcn1SMVvtWA3Dh*aDIXHmcH])
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on May 2, 2004, 10:55 PM
Will this work?

http://www.msnusers.com/bikeride/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 2, 2004, 10:55 PM
You too them out of the box Jon!! Did you have a "Coming Out" Party with the rest of the little fellas? I've been staring at mine thinking about it but I just can't do it.

Hehehe, yep as soon as it arrived I ripped it open.   ;D  The only things I have yet to open are my Indiana Jones, prom Marty, the Keymaker, the Architect, Chun Li, & Morrigan.  

Set Indy free.  Ya gotta, ya just gotta.  

Mine is currently standing under the lightning coming out of ole unleashed Sidious/Palpatine.  Much tougher for Indy to get that golden idol out of there than some booby trapped rock ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 3, 2004, 02:28 AM
Looks like I'll be ripping mine out too. I just realised that one of the set from Medicom was ripped. It'll look better out anyway.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 3, 2004, 12:48 PM
Think we will hear from Andy sometime this month?  :-\
(http://www.interlog.com/~mrbill/images/r2move2.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 3, 2004, 03:17 PM
Think we will hear from Andy sometime this month?  :-\
(http://www.interlog.com/~mrbill/images/r2move2.gif)

Who? ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 3, 2004, 09:40 PM
Exactly my thoughts.   :-\   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on May 4, 2004, 11:43 AM
The Speeder Bike Set now on sale for about US$80 in Hong Kong.You guys that already have it,ordered it are very lucky ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on May 4, 2004, 02:20 PM
Just got into the office after playing hooky for a couple days, and found my Endor Kubrick set from Simon waiting on my chair, as expected.  Cool!  Much larger than I was expecting.  It's so mint and pretty I'm almost a little hesitant to open it up, but I will!  Might be in the market for another set, if I ever see one for relatively cheap.  I hate it when they put this stuff in fancy window boxes!   :'(

Just nice to get some new Kubricks finally, after so many months!  Now if they'd just give us some Series 3 news to tide us over for a while...   :-\  Refresh my memory - when are the rest of the Droids R2s being released?  Also, I just mentioned this in Simon's feedback thread here, but I think it bears repeating here:

Quote
To say highly recommended would be an understatement.  Simon's doing the JD community a great service by helping us all out with our beloved Kubricks, at a price far below current market value.  Can't say much more than THANK YOU.  We owe you big time Simon!  Hopefully some day we can help you out with some Stateside (or Canadian) goodies as well...

So another giant thank you to Simon, from me and I'm sure the rest of the JD'ers here.  We'd be lost in Kubrick land without your extremely generous assistance!   8)  You just let me know if I can ever pass along some SW (or other) goodies to you, to help even the trade score just a tiny little bit...   ;)

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 4, 2004, 02:35 PM
I just sent a rather nasty note to Andy threatening negative feedback if this R2 thing isn't resolved soon...I've been patient, I'm afraid he's going to have to eat the $60 it will take to get me a new one
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 4, 2004, 02:42 PM
Feb-23-04 is when we won them. I will post a negative on May-22-04.

It will be interesting to see if you get a response from him.  ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 4, 2004, 03:27 PM
I posted in the feedback forum for Simon as well, but it doesn't hurt to say again. He rocks, no way around it. It is always a pleasure doing business with him, and hope to continue to in the future.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 4, 2004, 03:43 PM
Hopefully threats work here and he comes through
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 5, 2004, 10:12 AM
I posted in the feedback forum for Simon as well, but it doesn't hurt to say again. He rocks, no way around it. It is always a pleasure doing business with him, and hope to continue to in the future.

Thanks for the nice comments guys.  Of course if anything else comes up, I'll be more than happy to try and help out. I'll store all those favours you all promised me and I might cash them in at a later date. Beware!!! ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 5, 2004, 01:46 PM
(http://www.dp-mhi.com/images/shop/product/20334.exlge.jpg)

Check this out!   Its made by Epoch, shelf heights are adjustable

I can't find any on eBay but doing a google search they also make this...

(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/EPOCH/EP_woodycaseh4002.jpg)(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/EPOCH/EP_woodycaseh4003.jpg)

This one doesn't look adjustable but does look cool.  I'm trying to find the first one because my case about to be plum full of Kubricks and I'd like to move the SW sets out and display them with my SW stuff
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 5, 2004, 01:56 PM
One of those top ones with shipping is $52...eeks
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 5, 2004, 02:01 PM
Yeah, I just checked that site with the top picture. 20 GBP = $50. CDN not including shipping!   :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 5, 2004, 02:14 PM
No luck on Google though either...too rich for my blood.  I wonder if some of our Asian contacts could be of some help on these????
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 5, 2004, 09:16 PM
I'll be looking around the toy shops on Friday. I'll see if I can dig anything up.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on May 5, 2004, 10:45 PM
My big thing is finding something with footpegs. A lot of my Kubricks wont stand on their own, and I dont want to use tacky (as in sticky, not goofy) stuff to make them stand up.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 6, 2004, 08:51 AM
I'm with Adam, I would like to have something with footpegs. If nothing is found, I guess I'll just go with the mirrored bottom display boxes I have & drill holes in the bottom & glue in some wood dowels for footpegs. Atleast these boxes don't cost a fortune!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 6, 2004, 01:49 PM
Hey Scott, any reply from *cough, cough*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 6, 2004, 01:51 PM
Yep...

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear andythong,

Any update on this situation?  I may have to consider a negative feedback and demand a refund if you do not ship my item within the next few weeks

Thank you,
ocb84
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hello Dude,  (<------- I think that is Funny)

I am so sorry and feeling hard to let you waiting such a long time.

I have not received the R2D2 from my Japanese Vendor yet....so if by the end of May I could deliver the R2D2 to you I will give you full refunds plus I will send you some Star Wars goody for you.

I hope you won't leave me -ve feedback as honesty is my first concern.

Best,

Andy
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 6, 2004, 01:58 PM
Wow, he gave you too the same old "I will send you some Star Wars goody for you."   Dude  ::)   ;D

It does sound like he maybe waiting for the release to come out & hopes he can get these out to us.  :-\

I like this one "I hope you won't leave me -ve feedback as honesty is my first concern."   ::)

Right back at ya Dude   :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 6, 2004, 02:01 PM
I guess the dilemma then is, do we wait and forgo the right to leave feedback in hopes that he'll come through when the next shipment is shipped???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 6, 2004, 02:09 PM
Three neutrals with explanation??

Three letters of complaint to ebay if he doesn't deliver in May???

Dunno.   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 6, 2004, 02:22 PM
According to eBay, technically you can leave feedback to a transaction up to 90 days. This is not true as I mentioned before. I sold a few hobby books back on Jan-17-04. I can still bring up auction page even after the 90 day time limit. This auction ended roughly 111 days ago. I should not be able to leave a feedback & yet I can.  ;)

Verlinden Way 5 Books Model Diorama  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=3169322570)

We just need to know exactly when in May they are going to be released. Maybe our foreign friends may know?

Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 6, 2004, 02:45 PM
That really sucks for yuou guys.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 8, 2004, 07:58 PM
It looks like the lottery for the R2-D2's has been drawn by Medicom. That might be good news for the boys waiting for theirs for the last couple of months. The bad news for me is that I will be seeking mine on the secondhand market too. I had 3 chances in the lottery and none of them came through.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 8, 2004, 08:40 PM
Guess we will have to wait till we get an email from Andy now.  :-\  Unsure how hes going to pull it off by getting 3 R2's or even more. I have not heard anything that GBU received his thus far so there maybe more he owes.  

Sorry to hear about the lottery Simon.  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 10, 2004, 09:50 AM
Damn that sucks. I was hoping to get one from you. What can you do i guess.
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on May 10, 2004, 12:11 PM
I'm sorry to hear about that too :'(
I saw 2 carded R2 on sale in my area.First one  for US$150,so I passed.Second one for US$100 but I give the chance to my friend to buy it.He is a great fans of R2.Then never saw it again.Carded Luke still avaliable here for US$80 :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 12, 2004, 01:29 PM
R2, R2, Wherefore art thou, R2?   :'(   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/traurig/6.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 12, 2004, 01:32 PM
R2, R2, Wherefore art thou, R2?   :'(   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/traurig/6.gif)

Ayup.  No word from Andy.  Of course, if he doesn't come through, it means no chasing chase figures for me.  Indy was a must, the white sandtrooper is a bonus and technically a different figure.  I can live without the carded Luke, carded Fett and the Fett variants if I have to.  

Still, I wish Andy would have given us a choice on those cards. :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on May 12, 2004, 02:16 PM
A chase white sandtrooper is also avaliable here for US$30.Anyone who want him,just e-mail to me :)
Another chase Indiana Jones is also avaliable.If you are interested,please e-mail to me.Thanks.
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on May 14, 2004, 05:35 PM
Hey everyone,

I have custom cards for the Kubrick Indiana Jones.  They look amazing!  Exactly like the Kenner ones.  They're $20 for card, bubble, and footing if anyone is interested.  I would post a pic but I can't figure out how to get one up.  Any advice?  Also, I'm blowing out all my custom carded Star Wars Kubricks if anyone is interested.  I'm selling just the cards and bubbles, too, if you want to mount your own. $20 each or 6 for $100.  Let me know.  bikridtony@aol.com .   ;D Tony
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 15, 2004, 10:56 AM
Outbid again on the Droids R2, damn me for going to sleep. :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 15, 2004, 03:30 PM
Enjoy!! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

Star Wars Kubrick Carded R2 D2 Medicom WonFes R2D2  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3192422145&category=48972&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)

My patience has run out with Andy.  >:(  My informatiion is being typed up for eBay to complain. He has had too many chances & it will now come shortly to an end.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 16, 2004, 12:37 AM
Early bird set, not too bad (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36553&item=3193646498&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 16, 2004, 12:46 AM
Thats the same seller that I got my carded Boba Fett from.  8)  

Atleast he had the item in hand!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 16, 2004, 09:39 AM
Looks like GBU hasn't actually received his R2 OR refund from Andy yet ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 16, 2004, 10:16 AM
So Andy flaked out on GBU too.  ::)  So far, GBU & Scott have payed but he sits on the money & collects the intrest.

He auctions a product that he did not have inhand, then a few days laters gets them in & there damaged & sends them back without even contacting us or offering us the damaged ones. If I remember without going through everything, Brent was the one who got the email from Andy on that with pictures of the damage.

Then we take turns playing email tag with him & get replys back that mean WTF & the odd one with "I could send a little gift to compensate such an unexpected delay and mixup.", thats bride I guess.  ::)

He keeps saying that he would get some from his Japanese vendor in a few weeks but they are not making contact with him.

A complete run around & not very professional IMHO. His time has run out on my part. I will be complaining to eBay & leaving negative feedback by the 23rd.

GBU bought one off eBay yesterday as I did so that tells me he may have givin' up on Andy too.

Kubrick R2-D2 Medicom Japan LE 2004!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3192645736&rd=1)

So Scott, Brent & maybe GBU, are you with me?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 17, 2004, 09:57 PM
Scott, Brent... Thoughts?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 17, 2004, 10:22 PM
I try not to think.  I have two big Joe items up that end Sunday, so I'll contemplate it after that, but not before.  To be honest, I've just ignored it for a while.  It certainly deserves a neg, but I'm not quite there yet.  Giving him to the end of May :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 18, 2004, 12:41 PM
Got my Speeder Bike set today from Simon.  8)  

Now that is one nice little set. Now to get a custom case made for it!  ;)

Thanks again Simon.  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/sonstige/13.gif)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 20, 2004, 10:31 AM
No doubt, thanks to Simon for hooking us all up on these ultra sweet Speeder Bike Sets ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 20, 2004, 01:47 PM
Simon does rock no question about it. Thanks again can't wait for the next package to arrive.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on May 21, 2004, 04:23 AM
All four of you guys need to nail Andy's ass to the wall.  Don't be sissies, and hit him with four nasty negatives.  It's damned well what he deserves.  There's just no chance he can hit you with a retaliatory negative, so I wouldn't worry about that.  Right now his feedback is perfect, so it's your duties to the eBay community to warn them that this clown is not so perfect after all.  Four negatives in a row will definitely put a serious dent in his potential business, or at least his profit margin.  He totally deserves it for screwing you guys over in the first place, and then stringing your butts along for nearly 3 damned months, and he'll maybe learn a valuable lesson in the process when he finally sees what he's long had coming.

Now DO IT!

P.S  Congrats on the NEW R2 Dale.   8)

P.S.S.  Where the bloody hell is the news on Series 3?!?!?   >:(

::saunters off to have a drink, and calm down::
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 21, 2004, 08:29 AM
I agree with Matt. If it had been me who had sold them to you, I would take the neg on the chin. But then Again, I would have refunded you guys months ago. You've been all exceptionally patient.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 21, 2004, 08:34 AM
Just on that. Why didn't he refund you? I mean, it would have cost him a few listing fees at most. And he sold himself short in the first place so after refunding you he could sell any new R2's he get for $30-40 more than he sold them to you in the first place. Now the more I think about it, you've all been too patient.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 21, 2004, 08:57 AM
He will get his negative very shortly from me.  ;)  I sent him an email on Monday & I still have not had a reply.  ::)

Yes, we've all been too patient.  :-\

I also noticed that he changed his eBay user name to popsalute.

popsalute: Effective Date, May-17-04. End Date, Present .
 
andythong: Effective Date, Feb-06-04. End Date,  May-17-04.  
 
andy_thong54m7: Effective Date,  Feb-06-04. End Date,   Feb-06-04.  
 
**********@hotmail.com: Effective Date,  End Date, Aug-14-00.  End Date,  Feb-06-04.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 21, 2004, 10:08 AM
Need to clarify:  Dale and I never paid him.  Scott did and I think G_B_U did.  

Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 21, 2004, 10:57 AM
Well.  

After I posted my message above, I sent Andy an email.  I was, as I always am, polite.  I indicated that I was disappointed in not hearing from him for 6 weeks and that I was prepared to leave negative feedback.  I gave him until the 24th to respond and also indicated that he should just put up or shut up, if he has it send it, if he can't get it, swallow the neg.  I got a response within half an hour:

Quote
Hello Brent,

Really sorry to keep you waiting!

And, I had asked my vendor from Japan every week every day. And this time I guess I could collect the Kubricks from Japan tomorrow evening and once I got them. I will let you guys know the situation and fortunately I could ship them on Monday (in Hong Kong..) with mailing tracking no. included.

I will keep you posted after 48 hrs.

best,

andy

Could it be....
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 21, 2004, 11:44 AM
Need to clarify:  Dale and I never paid him.  Scott did and I think G_B_U did.  

Yep, both did from what I know.

Quote


Really sorry to keep you waiting!  

And this time I guess I could collect the Kubricks from Japan tomorrow evening and once I got them. I will let you guys know the situation and fortunately I could ship them on Monday (in Hong Kong..) with mailing tracking no. included.

I will keep you posted after 48 hrs.

best,

andy

Really sorry to keep you waiting!   ::)
I can pull a better cartoon out of my as....hey Kids!!  (http://asf.allwavs.com/wav01/Simpsons2/krustyas.wav)

Collect the Kubricks from Japan! Ya think! Hello Mcfly!

Mail them, that should include the free gift bride!  ::)

48 hrs! Were's Eddy Murphy when ya need him!  :D I'm still gonna neg him regardless!  >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on May 23, 2004, 01:19 AM
Ouch! Havent been on this board for weeks and to come here hearing stories about Andy is just sad... It's scum like him that makes this hobby miserable. Sorry to hear about your experiences with this Andy. I hope things will work out for you two.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 23, 2004, 10:52 AM
Today is 3 months since we won the auctions.

This just in from Andy:

Quote
From: Andy Thong
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:43:35 AM

Sorry for late!@
 
Your last email had gone to my junk email and I'm not used to check that day
by day!
 
And, I am able to settle the case soon by tomorrow. I will keep you posted
within 36 hrs.
 
Best,
 
Andy from Hong Kong

That auction I sold back in mid January is still showing on eBay's system, 4 months 7 days to be exact so that 90 day rule is way off!

Wadda ya think guys?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 23, 2004, 11:15 AM
What do I think?  Well, I waited this long anyway, so what's another day or two (BTW, he hasn't responded to me in his 48 hours, though he did mention Monday as well).  If he comes through I get an R2 for an excellent price.  If he doesn't, he gets a neg.  That's about as cut and dried as it can be.  No big deal to me when he gets the neg, today or next week.  

I do understand the guy has been horrible and I will never buy from him again (famous last words).  But I don't see any point in cutting off my nose to spite my face.  He didn't ask for much more time and even if he delivers, you can still give him a deserved neg, considering it will be close to 15 weeks before you get your item.  But you would then have another carded R2 to either make your money back on or have some might fine trade bait.

Yeah, I'm too patient.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 23, 2004, 11:40 AM
I'm willing to wait until the end of the month as I told him in my last email.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 23, 2004, 11:41 AM
Well..just checked the Medicom site and they updated, still no sign of Skywalker or Solo (meaning still no sign of Series 3 :'()  Check back next month
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 23, 2004, 06:47 PM
The might announce the next series at that same event. I'll definitely be going to that event so hopefully I might be able to get the scoop then, if they don't announce it before hand.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 23, 2004, 08:24 PM
What day is that???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 24, 2004, 05:05 AM
June 6. It's a Sunday. I'll be going there early to see if I can get in the looooooooong line for a Fett.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2004, 08:36 AM
Well heres hoping that on June 6th we get news on series 3.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 24, 2004, 11:17 AM
This just in from Andy:

Hello Dale,
 
Yes I could finally collect all R2D2 Kubricks and ready to ship tomorrow.
 
I will provide tracking and scan of tracking no. once tomorrow morning.
 
Best,
 
Andy from hong Kong

Check your email boys!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2004, 11:27 AM
Hello Scott,

Yes I could finally collect all R2D2 Kubricks and ready to ship tomorrow.

And my paypal account is andy_thong@hotmail.com

I will provide tracking and scan of tracking no. once tomorrow morning.

Best,

Andy from hong Kong

Hey Andy...I already Paid!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2004, 11:29 AM
Also I just checked and I can no longer leave feedback on this :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2004, 11:31 AM
Nevermind...you still can through the auction link ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 24, 2004, 11:41 AM
I have all the auction numbers.  ;)

Looks like he just copied & pasted the email & changed the names of the bidders. I just took out the paypal addy part.  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2004, 12:25 PM
No email for me yet. ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2004, 02:24 PM
Word is I have a package from Japan waiting at home, if so, thank you again Simon.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 25, 2004, 10:26 AM
Andy let me know R2 shipped today, but he forgot the tracking # ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 10:32 AM
Quote
Hello Brent,

Yes hotmail server is always busy and I couldn't use that during day time!

yes 2 units of r2d2 + shipment fees is US$96.88 *2 + 24.85 + US$4.85 insurance fees = 223.46

In order to avoid confusion, could you pls. give me all three item no. from ebay again?

Best,

Andy from Hong Kong

 ::)

Need to go check the shipping statement in the auction, but that seems a tad high to me.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 25, 2004, 10:42 AM
Here's what I paid

STAR WARS Medicom Kubrick Carded R2-D2 NEW $96.88 USD
Shipping & Handling:  $15.85 USD  
Shipping Insurance  (required):  $2.85 USD  
Total: $115.58 USD

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 25, 2004, 10:45 AM
That parcel better be well packed & the size of a fridge for that price!  >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 25, 2004, 10:47 AM
$15 is pretty normal on most of the Kubricks I've bought on eBay so he's cut you a small break on the handling but still is charging that much in shipping it seems

Are they all still coming to me???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 10:52 AM
Small break or not, it's a single box.  I can accept the $15+ for shipping, it is overseas.  But there is no way adding a second small figure that weighs maybe 200 grams at most (1/2 pound) jacks up the rate that much.  

Insurance amount doesn't bother me at all, more expensive items equals higher insurance cost, pretty logical.  

Dale, shipped to you or to Scott in an effort to avoid customs fees?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 25, 2004, 10:53 AM
I got my Droids R2 and it is awesome. Very classic.  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 25, 2004, 11:11 AM
Well Brent, I do think its a tad high. The auction does state:

US-Canada: US$15.85 for 1st Class Air-Mail Registration Posting with tracking no. (8-10 working days to reach destination).

He wants $24.85 + US $4.85 for a total of $29.70. We would pay around $19. for customs & the $5. paper crap for a total of $24. CDN.

If we send it to Scott & he ships it to us, it should cost around at a guess no more than $8. letter Air Mail.

So $24. CDN = $17.50. Ummm, $29.70 - $17.50 = $12.20 US saving I think. $16.75 CDN.

My head hurts!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 11:16 AM
Ouch.  

Screw it, I'll get it sent direct to you, thanks though for the offer of assistance Scott.  

The reason I'm deciding that is because if it goes to Scott, his cheapest shipping option is to me rather than you.  That means probably another 5-10 business days from Scott to me and 2-5 more for you, you'd see it by end of June ::)

I'll email Andy and indicate that it will go to you.  I will pay him that amount as he suggested but will indicate that the shipping sticker better bloody well read that amount (I'll phrase it nicely).  

If that seems acceptable Dale, I'll send the email.  If you want it to go to Scott, LMK.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on May 25, 2004, 11:18 AM
It's ridiculous but some people actualy do that: making an extra profit by jacking up the shipping cost. Guessing Andy is doing just that, which is absurd after what he had put you through!

BTW evenflow; Nice score on the R2! Have you got the other carded SW Kubricks as well?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 25, 2004, 11:26 AM
Sorry, I was getting all nervous & sweaty!  ;D

Have it shipped to me & lets put an end to this nightmare!  ;)

He's still getting a big fat neg from me!  >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 12:12 PM


He's still getting a big fat neg from me!  >:(

Quite so.  As I indicated by pm, short of him covering the shipping, he'll be getting a neg from me as well.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on May 27, 2004, 01:58 PM
Speaking of Andy and high shipping charges, he charged me around $40.00 for the two T3 Kubrick sets and the Early Bird set.  Granted those weigh more than the R2 Kubrick, but still only around 2 to 2 1/2 pounds packaged.  Trust me he definitely pads his shipping costs.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 27, 2004, 02:51 PM

BTW evenflow; Nice score on the R2! Have you got the other carded SW Kubricks as well?

No thats the first one. I don't think i will ever be able to afford the Boba Fett, but Luke is doable. He is next. :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 27, 2004, 03:10 PM

BTW evenflow; Nice score on the R2! Have you got the other carded SW Kubricks as well?

No thats the first one. I don't think i will ever be able to afford the Boba Fett, but Luke is doable. He is next. :)
I'm with you, but its going to bug me to no end seeing a Luke and R2 on top of case and knowing there is another carded Kubrick out there
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 27, 2004, 03:18 PM
Hopefully someday you guys will score Boba!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on May 27, 2004, 04:51 PM
I'm thinking about starting a little Star Wars Kubrick publication. Basically it would be like the Star Wars Fact Files. You start with a Star Wars Kubricks binder, and every two weeks or every month or something, you get a new page to go into the Star Wars Kubrick guide book. Each page features a single figure (different pages per each chase figure maybe?), with various shots loose, and of the packaging. Shots of the accessories, and actual character photos. Sort of like Steve Sansweet's Action Figure Archive meets Star Wars Fact Files. Unfortunately, I wouldnt be able to sell it or anything, unless maybe I sell it at cost. Then again, maybe there isnt even any interest in it! lol Unless they come out with Series 3, it would be a very long publication either.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 08:21 PM
Interesting idea Adam.  I love ANY nice photo and reference archives/books of the various SW collectibles we hoard.  But I do agree that waiting 'til Series 3 is announced (hopefully), is in order.  Too short of a project otherwise...   ;)

Nice score on the carded R2 Daniel.  Sounds like hopefully a few of the gang here will be joining you shortly.  I'm still doddling around with my pursuit of one.

Good luck on June 6th Simon.  Better bring us some Series 3 news finally, or we're going to ban you from JD.  Yes, that's a threat, so ya' better come through for us all this time...  No more excuses, bud!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 28, 2004, 12:43 AM
Well first priority will be to get one of those new Fett's.  Then it'll be off to the Medicom stand to get some snapshots of the new prototypes. Will there be Star Wars Series 3? Stay tuned for another exciting episode............
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on May 28, 2004, 03:31 AM
Well first priority will be to get one of those new Fett's.

Sheesh.  Had me scared poopless there for a second Simon.  But I assume now that you're just talking about that funny little bobblehead looking Fett that just appeared last week, right?  Not something actually Kubrick related...  Phew!  I was going to be mildly irate if there was another carded Fett hitting the market.   :P

So with that in mind, forget the Fett, and concentrate on digging up some/any Series 3 news for me!  Got it?!  Good.  'Cause I'm getting rather anxious and quite nervous about our cool little Kubrick line's fate here.  Plus, Kubrick's gotta get a Series 3 out if we all want to order a copy of Adam's upcoming Kubrick Figure Archive book!   8)

Good luck, and report back when you've got some GOOD news for us!  Go get 'em soldier.  Give 'em hell!  And if they won't talk, you make them talk - by whatever means necessary!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 28, 2004, 06:22 AM
Why don't you do a complete archive of Kubricks, Adam! Lots of meat for your sandwich there!

Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on May 28, 2004, 08:32 AM
lol if I tried to do a complete Kubrick archive, I'd probably go insane, more quickly than I'm already going there ;)

Plus, I'd have to get donations/loans of Kubrick collections for the photographs. Eek....

If anyone wants to lend me a hand, I need to find ultra high resolution logos for Kubrick Unbreakable, TOMY, Medicom Toys and the Star Wars logo they use on the packaging. I can use a high res scan, but I think it'd end up looking like poodoo
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on May 28, 2004, 09:19 AM

BTW evenflow; Nice score on the R2! Have you got the other carded SW Kubricks as well?

No thats the first one. I don't think i will ever be able to afford the Boba Fett, but Luke is doable. He is next. :)
I'm with you, but its going to bug me to no end seeing a Luke and R2 on top of case and knowing there is another carded Kubrick out there

I can't argue that, but for now I will just have to deal. Who knows what the future will bring.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on May 28, 2004, 09:39 AM
Hopefully a $300 price drop.  Does anyone know if the production run on Fett is similar to Luke and R2 or is it much less?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on May 28, 2004, 10:35 AM
Sure, make me look all over cyberspace!  :P  Google sucked!

From what I could find, I got 2 answers from past auctions on the Boba. Anywhere from 100 to 150 made. Way less.

BOBA FETT MEDICOM TOY BAPE  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180136135&category=48972)

Boba Fett Toy Exhibition '03  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3187112253)

Thats if they know what there talking about. I'm sure Simon would have a better answer.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on May 28, 2004, 01:24 PM
If that's it, you found one hell of a bargain, relative to production numbers.  Carded Fett is not on my list of things to grab.  Just too much money and need to finish loose vinty first.  Luke is a possibility as are the loose Fett twins.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on May 28, 2004, 08:10 PM
I would only be able to guess the number based on the amount that have been on the second hand market, and any amount of Carded Fetts would be pure speculation, but its alot less than the R2's.  150-300 maybe. But nobody will really know.
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on June 2, 2004, 06:33 AM
Carded Fett produced around 150 that I heard some where before :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 2, 2004, 08:48 AM
For that person that won the lottery!

Kubrick Giant MEGA-lot  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=6902629495&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 2, 2004, 09:13 AM
One way to knock them all down in fell swoop
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2004, 09:39 AM
Very nice auction. Saves alot of time, but its alot of cash to hand over at once.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 2, 2004, 03:08 PM
$1,300 BIN for that near complete set.  I trust your keen Kubrick eyes will be able to figure out the one piece that's missing from it though...   ;)  I'd say the $1,300 is just a shade high, but not too much though.  Maybe just a hundred or two above current market values, which ain't too bad, especially when getting everything all together, nice and convenient, like this.  It'll be fun to see where the auction ends up.  I like those little individual cases too.  They look like they'd barely fit the figures in a standing position (if they weren't currently getting the Dale treatment, that is...)

Fun pic.  Haven't seen all 3 carded figures together yet, I don't think.  As such, I think it bothers me a little now, that R2's bubble is on the "wrong side"...   :-\

(http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e8/bd/7b_12_sb.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 2, 2004, 03:50 PM
Wow.  Looks like prices have been dropping on the Kubricks a little lately.  I see completed auctions on a carded Fett at $355 and carded Luke for $40.  Getting better!  Especially for those of you who never grabbed the Luke before.  ROTJ Fett variant down to $50 in one auction as well.  Even the single packed figures from Series 1 and 2 are down to the $9 - $12 range now, and popping up with more frequency (Dengar, Zuckuss, 4-LOM, Greedo, Tusken, Ben).

This auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=3194525172&rd=1) for a complete set, minus the carded and ultra variants, ended at only $191.  Not bad, considering it had a complete Early Bird set, and the two easier chases from Series 2 in it.  Excellent "starter set" for someone...

(http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/da/0d/e1_1.JPG)

Looks like the only Early Bird set and Indy figure still held up strong though.  Not a single "vintage" Fett chase figure up lately though (despite several of the ROTJ versions).

Always fun catching up on these little guys on eBay.  Still need to track down a couple more of the Bootleg sets too, so maybe I should concentrate on that during this "Series 3 downtime"...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 2, 2004, 04:13 PM
Another cool custom (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5901725441&rd=1) by Tony...

(http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e8/8b/06_1_b.JPG)

Love his work, but just can't afford 'em all...   ;)

Anyone interested in delving into the bootleg sets should hop on this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5901738119&rd=1) real quick!  All 3 regular movie sets for just $55 BIN, and FREE shipping.  Excellent deal!   8)

(http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e7/55/44_1.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2004, 08:10 PM
I was actually thinking about the bootleg sets, but decided against it. I cant really afford it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on June 3, 2004, 01:01 AM
If anyone wants an Indy card I sell  them for $20.  Comes with bubble and footing.  They're easy to card yourselves.  Let me know.  I'm placing another order soon.  If you want any others I'm trying to liquidate so let me know.  T    
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2004, 09:26 AM
That is cool Tony, I wish I had Indy #2 so I could do a carded version.  Nice work :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 3, 2004, 10:23 PM
As such, I think it bothers me a little now, that R2's bubble is on the "wrong side"...

I think it's on the right side. Yet again Medicom prove that they have an eye for detail.
(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/jpeg/Kubrick/droidsr2comp.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 4, 2004, 10:28 AM
As such, I think it bothers me a little now, that R2's bubble is on the "wrong side"...

I think it's on the right side. Yet again Medicom prove that they have an eye for detail.
(http://www.ne.jp/asahi/getnood/now/Graphics/jpeg/Kubrick/droidsr2comp.jpg)

And that is why I love that figure so much. (Thanks again Simon) It is so much like the vintage one. I can't wait for a Droids C-3PO from them (as well as a regular one).
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 4, 2004, 11:06 AM
Sorry, I should've elaborated there...  When I said "right side", I just meant consistent with the carded Luke and Boba Fett, both of which have their bubbles on the left hand side.  But yeah, it's definitely consistent with the carded vintage figure, and that's what really matters most I guess.

Speaking of which, can anyone tell me how this R2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5901240874) just dropped into my lap for such a low amount?  Did I miss something here?  I was browsing through my e-mails this morning, and saw a new eBay invoice which I thought was odd, 'cause I wasn't planning on winning anything.  But sure enough, the chinsy little $82 bid I put on that R2 actually won!   8)

Just hope I didn't miss anything there.  The picture makes the card front look all wacky, but I'm assuming that's just some distorted issues with the picture, and not the actual card having major printing problems.  (and no, I never asked the seller about that)  I think that's just a glare on the top left corner too (hopefully).  But if the card is jacked up, I guess this one will just have to be my "opener".  So here's my new R2, assuming everything else goes well...

(http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/d1/99/28_1_b.JPG)

Back in the club again!   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 4, 2004, 11:57 AM
Congrats Matt. Darn good price, that seller had that one on auction before & never sold then relisted at a lower price.

 "STAR WARS R2-D2 from TV series" (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=3193515756)

There not going for much that I can see. The one you bid on before went for $90. other than that, what the heck is up with g_b_u? He one 2 more R2's!

Star Wars R2-D2 Kubrick  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5901849405&rd=1)

Wars R2-D2 Kubrick Limited  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5901842918&rd=1)

I know he's got 1 inhand thus far & the other 2 from Andy, well don't know about that one, maybe gave up on him.

Not sure if you guys have been watching the completed auctions but there were auctions that looks like it may have been a scam according to the 1 feedback left.

KUBRICK 2" 21-BACK BOBA FETT  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30&item=5901831668&rd=1)

Just a word of caution guys, lets watch who we get them from. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/rolleyes.gif)

Congrats again Matt, now go get a Boba!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 4, 2004, 12:02 PM
Wow, patience is definitely a virtue, speaking of which where's my damn Artoo Andy >:(  Nice job Matt!

Did either of you two get tracking numbers from him?

I've been thinking of buying the Boba variants since I have some extar dough to spend...haven't seen the vinty version for a while though.

The more common Fett seems to be had for around $70
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 4, 2004, 12:03 PM
...can anyone tell me how this R2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5901240874) just dropped into my lap for such a low amount?

I forgot to mention that I think part of the reason is due to the seller's auction title.  He doesn't have the words "carded" or "Droids" in the title, so I bet it's not showing up on a lot of people's eBay searches and/or notifications...

Cool with me!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 4, 2004, 12:07 PM
The more common Fett seems to be had for around $70

See my comments above about Fett?  One of the ROTJ versions ended at $50 just recently, though a couple others were still around the $70ish mark, like you said.  But yeah, the vintage version is nowhere to be found of late (aside from the carded samples).  Interesting.  I wonder if that one really is rarer than the ROTJ version...  Good luck Scott!

Maybe the best eBay feedback profile (http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=zira28)  I've ever seen.  (has an R2 up for $100)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 4, 2004, 12:21 PM
Yeah I saw what you said, just reiterating the fact I guess :P  Eddie (vince.carter) has had some Fetts for BIN prices over $75 for a couple of weeks...I may just bid $60 on some and see if I get lucky
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 4, 2004, 12:36 PM
No tracking numbers from Andy thus far.  ::)  I mentioned to Brent to send him an email & ask for the tracking #.  

As a matter of fact, I'm going to email him right now. There coming to me that we know of & I want to track these puppy's!  ;)  

Opps! Almost hit that neg button there!  ;D  Lucky it has duct/duck tape on it right now!  :D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 4, 2004, 04:16 PM
A parcel arrived by Purolator just a short time ago. It was the R2 that I won the 2nd time around. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Boba%20Luke%20R2.jpg)

Just have to wait for the parcel from Andy!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 5, 2004, 05:54 AM
Well I'm off to the convention tomorrow and fingers crossed that Series 3 will be there in all its miniture glory.

Any bets on what line the theme will be? Here's mine:

Hoth


Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 5, 2004, 09:32 AM
Here was my guess a few months ago

Series 3 (Return of the Jedi)

Emperor
Emperor's Royal Guard
C-3PO
Stormtrooper
Darth Vader (no helmet variant)
Jedi Luke Skywalker
Slave Leia (Chase)

Series 4 (The Phantom Menace)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
Anakin Skywalker (Pod Racer Variant)
Darth Maul
Padme (Theed Palace)
Jar Jar Binks
Yoda (Chase)

Series 5 (Attack of the Clones)

Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Count Dooku
Jango Fett
Clonetrooper (Blue, Yellow, Red Variants)
Padme (Arena)
Mace Windu (Chase)

Series 6 (Episode III)

Anakin Skywalker
Darth Sidious
New Bad Guy
New Clonetrooper (Paint Variants)
Bail Organa
Mystery Spoiler
Mystery Spoiler (Chase)

Series 7 (ANH Redux)
Tarkin
X-Wing Luke (Chase helmets)
Jawa
R5-D4
TIE Pilot
Hammerhead
Walrusman (Chase)

Series 8 (ESB Redux)
Yoda
Lando Calrissian
Hoth Han
Snowtrooper
Bespin Leia
Bepsin Luke (bloody variant)
Lobot (Chase)

Series 9 (ROTJ Redux)
Bib Fortuna
Gamorrean Guard
Skiff Lando
Luke Palace
Boussh (Helmetless variant)
Ewok or 2
Admiral Ackbar (Chase)

Not sure if it will go on past that, they sure are taking there sweet time with things though


Don't come back unless you have something to report Simon :P

Good Luck on Boba!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 5, 2004, 06:04 PM
I'm with Kobe: ROTJ
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 5, 2004, 06:46 PM
I hope it is a ROTJ theme, I really want Yoda, A Royal Guard, the Emperor, and  Jedi Luke.

However with that said, I would love a Jabba's Palace wave. I would love to see a Kubrick Box set for Jabba the Hutt.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 5, 2004, 09:21 PM
Here's hoping it's not a prequel wave...

Maybe they'll announce wave 3,4,5,6.... ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 5, 2004, 11:53 PM
Here's hoping it's not a prequel wave...

Maybe they'll announce wave 3,4,5,6.... ;)

I don't think it will be a prequel wave.  They seem pretty well in touch with the community and what's good.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 6, 2004, 12:26 AM
I'm going with the ROTJ wave next.

Sure hope Simon brings good news whats next.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 6, 2004, 07:21 AM
I'm a very disappointed punter!! Zero News! Zero Boba's! Zero Joy for Me!

I even went an saw Troy after the event and I gave it a Zero out of 5. What a dud! But then again it might be just the mood I was in. I'll write some more over on the Boba thread.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 6, 2004, 08:42 AM
I know i'm gonna hate myself later for doing this but i just got some of these of ebay they just looked too cool
I got
boba fett
sandtrooper
4  lom
zuckuss
han solo

This plus the regular figures,clerks inaction figures plus stikfas is gonna kill me
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 6, 2004, 08:43 AM
"Forever will it dominate your destiny" :P  Check Page 1 of this htread for a pictoral release quide of all things SW Kubrick Hemish and welcome to the Club!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 6, 2004, 08:55 AM
That R2 on page 1 looks really nice
I'm guessing that since he's by himself he's an exclusive of some sort?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 6, 2004, 08:58 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Boba%20Luke%20R2.jpg)

Yep...there have been 3 exclusive Retro Carded Kubricks
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 6, 2004, 09:11 AM
 >:(
Crap i hate exclusives!!!!
Living in Australia sucks when you collect toys
Living in Australia is good when one of girls wins miss universe ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 6, 2004, 07:28 PM
>:(
Crap i hate exclusives!!!!
Living in Australia sucks when you collect toys
Living in Australia is good when one of girls wins miss universe ;D

Don't worry mate. It was an exclusive in Japan. Not Miss Universe. The R2 figure. So anybody who wasn't in Japan, didn't have much of a chance. I live in Japan and still didn't get one.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2004, 09:42 AM
I'm a very disappointed punter!! Zero News! Zero Boba's! Zero Joy for Me!


I guess that means zero news on wave 3 :(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 09:51 AM
I'm a very disappointed punter!! Zero News! Zero Boba's! Zero Joy for Me!


I guess that means zero news on wave 3 :(
I really think June 24th is our big day...this time I'll be right :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 7, 2004, 09:58 AM
I really think June 24th is our big day...this time I'll be right :-*

I'll hold you too that.  ;)  Need a Kubrick fix now, going through withdrawals.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 7, 2004, 08:00 PM
$1,300 BIN for that near complete set.  I trust your keen Kubrick eyes will be able to figure out the one piece that's missing from it though...   ;)  I'd say the $1,300 is just a shade high, but not too much though.  Maybe just a hundred or two above current market values, which ain't too bad, especially when getting everything all together, nice and convenient, like this.  It'll be fun to see where the auction ends up...

Wow.  Someone finally BIN'ed it (http://offer.ebay.com/ws3/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=6902629495) for the full $1,300!   :o

A near complete Kubrick collection in the blink of an eye...  

BTW, welcome to the Kubrick family Hemish.  Boy are you in trouble now...   8)

- Matt
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 7, 2004, 09:28 PM
$1,300 BIN for that near complete set.  I trust your keen Kubrick eyes will be able to figure out the one piece that's missing from it though...   ;)  I'd say the $1,300 is just a shade high, but not too much though.  Maybe just a hundred or two above current market values, which ain't too bad, especially when getting everything all together, nice and convenient, like this.  It'll be fun to see where the auction ends up...

Wow.  Someone finally BIN'ed it (http://offer.ebay.com/ws3/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=6902629495) for the full $1,300!   :o

A near complete Kubrick collection in the blink of an eye...  

- Matt

It's up for auction again! This is the last lot we have, so don´t think twice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  2 sets!  :o

Star Wars Kubrick Giant MEGA-lot . HOT !!!!!!!!!!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=6903861865&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 8, 2004, 12:06 AM
Holy crap.  I'd be pretty damned surprised if he gets another $1,300 for it, considering the second highest bidder on the last one was at only $667.

And I guess technically (in some people's eyes), his set is complete after all.  I was noting that he was missing a loose Vintage styled Boba Fett Chase figure.  But since he's got the carded one, I guess that kinda counts...  Forgot about that.   :P

Kinda goes along the line with the fact that I still think I need to get a loose Droids R2 as well.    :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 8, 2004, 12:55 AM
Surely you jest $1300!!!!!!
What have i gotten into!!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 8, 2004, 01:03 AM
Just stick with us Hemish, and we'll find ya' some good deals!  How "completist" are you?  You gonna need all the carded and super HTF Chase figures too?  Or just the basic figures?

Unfortunately, you've gotten yourself off to a rather precarious start with that eclectic lot of Kubricks you bought.  They usually sell these things by Series/wave, but you managed to mix a little of each series together there.  So now you're gonna have to do it the hard way, and get the rest individually most likely...   :-\

But we'll do what we can to point out some good deals to you.  You should know off the bat that the Early Bird set with the only Luke, Leia, Chewy and R2, always sells as a set, and never below $125.   :'(  So best to get you goin' on the rest of the Bounty Hunters and Series 2 (ANH).

But once you've gone Kubrick, you can never go back...   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 8, 2004, 01:20 AM
LOL
Once you've gon Kubrick you never go back!!
The guy that i got the series one stuff from is selling me the last two from it so i'll  have bossk and ig88 soon ,
I did consider myself a completist when i started collecting but i don't see myself like that now, simple rule if i don't like it don't buy it.
I mean there is no sense in buying something you don't like just because it has starwars on it!!
I think i'll be staying with the standard stuff, i know that if i buy carded stuff i'll open it anyway so i think once i get the last of series 1 and get series 2 i'll stop and see what comes about.
Thanks for the welcome guys seems like you all have a good network going here.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 8, 2004, 02:31 PM
I've still got plenty of Hong Kong Cantina Band Member's with standing instrument sealed in bag and complete with box.  If you need one of those Hemish I can hook you up.  Also if any other members were planning to build a full band I would sell them in multiples for a very nice price.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on June 8, 2004, 02:57 PM
Hong Kong Cantina Band Member?Never heard before?Can you post a pic?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 03:03 PM
Two Band Member were released with different sets of instruments...supposedly in Hong Kong and in Japan and were exclusive to those two markets.  THat's what we've been told at least

Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 8, 2004, 09:48 PM
This one is the Japanese release. I pulled this one from the boxes I got from HLJ.

Cantina Band Member w/stand.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20%20Cantina%20Member%20Stand.jpg)

This is the Hong Kong release. This came from BBTS.

Cantina Band Member w/flat instrument.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20%20Cantina%20Member%20Round.jpg)

This is my understanding of the release from the 2 countries.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 8, 2004, 10:35 PM
D'oh!  And Crap!

Are you saying the Cantina band members from HLJ and from BBTS are different?  ****, I never even looked at the one I got from BBTS with my set.  I know I said somewhere back in the thread I wouldn't chase this second instrument, but hell, if I have it in hand ::)  

Dang, now I have to go check.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 8, 2004, 10:44 PM
D'oh!  And Crap!

Are you saying the Cantina band members from HLJ and from BBTS are different?  ****, I never even looked at the one I got from BBTS with my set.  I know I said somewhere back in the thread I wouldn't chase this second instrument, but hell, if I have it in hand ::)  

Dang, now I have to go check.  

Ahh yes. My old post:

I'm tapped out of the Cantina Band members. There are some online at ningyoushi.com for $10. each.

Cantina Band Member With Stand (http://www.ningyoushi.com/medicom/kubrick/starwars/cantina.htm)

Brian's Toys has them for $9.99. Sealed box so unsure which one it is.

Cantina Band Member (http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/Saga_Kubricks.html)

BBTS has them but its the one with the flat instrument for $7.99.

Cantina Band Member (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=af445)

Cloudcity.com I think has them but I can't get in there site right now. :-\

Hopefully someone here has some to trade. Best that I can do thus far.  :-\

BBTS still have the Cantina Band member w/flat instrument for $7.99. I still have the some loose ones with stand kicking around here.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 8, 2004, 10:51 PM
D'oh!  And Crap!

Are you saying the Cantina band members from HLJ and from BBTS are different?  ****, I never even looked at the one I got from BBTS with my set.  I know I said somewhere back in the thread I wouldn't chase this second instrument, but hell, if I have it in hand ::)  

Dang, now I have to go check.  
See what happens when these evil little things start to take over!!!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 8, 2004, 11:06 PM
Quite so.  I'm relatively fortunate though, I've been 'in' almost from the start.  I'm missing the carded Luke (probably will get), carded Fett (highly doubtful) and two loose chase Fetts (probably).  Otherwise I'm up to speed, even with Indy.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 9, 2004, 04:49 AM
I seem to recall the two CHASE Fetts having a similar situation with their availability - one was exclusively from Japan, and one from Hong Kong.  Is that correct, and if so, can you refresh my memory as to which one was from where?

Sounds like my carded R2 showed up at my office today.  Unfortunately, I was playing hooky, so I wasn't there to get it.  Today though...   8)

Sucker better be MOMC!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 9, 2004, 05:24 AM
I seem to recall the two CHASE Fetts having a similar situation with their availability - one was exclusively from Japan, and one from Hong Kong.  Is that correct, and if so, can you refresh my memory as to which one was from where?


Ya have to look it up for yourself! (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/YaBBImages/tongue.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 9, 2004, 08:52 AM
Well I guess I have it mixed up too.   ???  The ones I have extras of are the ones with the stand.  So I guess those are the Japanese ones and the neck strap instrument are the Hong Kong ones?  Anyway if anybody needs 3 or more of the ones with stand I would do $5.00 each plus shipping.   I would sell one for $7.00 plus shipping.  :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 9, 2004, 09:11 AM
I found this on the XL-Shop Dotcom site which shows the proper Cantina member from the countrie they came from.

(http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/MD/me_starwarskub2set83.jpg)

Cantina Member A (Japan assortment exclusive)
Cantina Member B (Hong Kong assortment exclusive)

Star Wars Kubrick #2 (http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/pages/productDetails.asp?productId=MD-171272SET8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2004, 09:14 AM
Quite so.  I'm relatively fortunate though, I've been 'in' almost from the start.  I'm missing the carded Luke (probably will get), carded Fett (highly doubtful) and two loose chase Fetts (probably).  Otherwise I'm up to speed, even with Indy.  

I am in the same boat.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 9, 2004, 02:43 PM
Sounds like my carded R2 showed up at my office today.  Unfortunately, I was playing hooky, so I wasn't there to get it.  Today though...   8)

Sucker better be MOMC!

Ooooohhh.  Pretty.   :)

So now I just need a cheap(er) loose one!  Maybe a loose Speeder bike set too, while I'm at it...   :P

Adam and Dale: you've got a carded and loose Chase Vintage Fett.  Do you feel the need to get a loose Droids R2 now as well?  Or am I the only total nutcase wacko around here?   :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 9, 2004, 08:08 PM
I may pick up another R2 down the road, since my bubble isn't mint enough for my tastes. But then I'd have to get another Luke to have an open blond version ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 9, 2004, 09:30 PM
I do have another R2 arriving in the mail sometime, stupid Andy, no tracking number.  >:(

This one maybe going to Shane as he almost fell on the floor when I showed him my other one.  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 9, 2004, 10:31 PM
Carded Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5902984773&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1) with "only" a $355 BIN!  Get it quick!  Sure to disappear soon...

The seller mentions in this auction that this was the Chase version that was exclusive to Japan, so that's probably the answer I was looking for earlier.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 9, 2004, 10:40 PM
That's a very nice price on Boba. There's another one on eBay but no Bin.

Medicom Star Wars Flame-Thrower Boba Fett Kubrick wCard  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5903409971&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 10, 2004, 12:28 PM
That's a very nice price on Boba. There's another one on eBay but no Bin.

Medicom Star Wars Flame-Thrower Boba Fett Kubrick wCard  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5903409971&rd=1)

Yeah I was watching that one, hoping it went unnoticed. Now i guess everyone knows.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: boba_jp on June 11, 2004, 08:43 AM
Medicom-Toy Exhibition'04 Sandtrooper

(http://slave1.cside3.jp/image3/20040611-02.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 08:51 AM
Medicom-Toy Exhibition'04 Sandtrooper

(http://slave1.cside3.jp/image3/20040611-02.jpg)


 (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/3.gif)   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/3.gif)   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/3.gif)   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/3.gif)  

It has a Black Pauldron (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

I'm drooling already, I gotta have this baby!  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 11, 2004, 09:21 AM
How did I miss this one!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 11, 2004, 09:27 AM
Nope. Had no chance. Apparently its was given out as a freebie for sellers at the party before the exhibition. Similar to the Fett. I'll have to go and take a squiz at the exhibition on Sunday.

This will be super rare and expensive me thinks.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 09:30 AM
Oh Great!  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 11, 2004, 09:40 AM
This will be super rare and expensive me thinks.
And that is why i hate exclusives
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 09:41 AM
I seem to be reading that this WILL be released (6/12) this weekend at the Medicom Toy Exhibition...it will be really limited though
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 09:49 AM
Oh, Double Great!  

(http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/eds/Smilies/cry.gif)  (http://www.marianistas.org/comunidad/smilies/xlam_cry.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 09:49 AM
Probably about the same if not worse than Boba ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 09:52 AM
Oh, Triple...  you get the picture!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 09:53 AM
Meh...its a cool piece not worth the price these will go for however, I'm more excited about the possibility of Series 3 being shown or announced
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 10:01 AM
It is nice But I must agree with ya Scott. Only difference is its a Black Pauldron that I can see thus far. Guess I will just take an extra Orange Pauldron Sandtrooper & paint it black.  ;)  Oh-oh, I can see it now on eBay!  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 10:04 AM
I'm waiting for Colman to go Atomic over this one...might blow out the sweater
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 10:09 AM
I'm waiting for Colman to go Atomic over this one...might blow out the sweater

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/ROFLOL.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 11, 2004, 10:21 AM
Carded Sandtrooper, another figure I need to save up for. :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 10:39 AM
Star Wars Kubricks.

Series 1:  $200.00
Series 2:  $200.00
Early Bird Envelope: $140.00.
Carded Luke:  $100.00
Carded Boba:  $385.00
Carded R2:  $130.00.
Speeder Bike w/Luke/Leia: $80.00

Matt going Atomic & blowing out a sweater on a new carded Kubrick...  Priceless!   ;D

Prices are not actual but pretty darn close.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 11, 2004, 11:01 AM
Every Carded figure so far has been a variation of another figure. I'm getting a bit over it I think. How about releasing something new like a carded Vader? Series 3 better be something special. No Bobas, Lukes, No Leias or R2's please Mr Medicom man.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 11:09 AM
I was hoping after the R2, a carded C-3PO Droids version would have be next.  :-\

Medicom is rehashing like Hasbro sorta.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2004, 11:24 AM
Every Carded figure so far has been a variation of another figure. I'm getting a bit over it I think. How about releasing something new like a carded Vader? Series 3 better be something special. No Bobas, Lukes, No Leias or R2's please Mr Medicom man.

An absolute desperate need for a Vader, no doubt about it.  Stormtroopers would be excellent as well.  

Vader
Stormtrooper
Emperor
Jedi Luke (sorry)
General Lando
...................

Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 11:27 AM
I really, really, really want a Yoda :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on June 11, 2004, 11:41 AM
Anyone who want to buy:

Carded Luke US$95
Carded R2 US$125
Speeder Bike Set US$85

I still can get those for you here.Please contact me at:hkswcwai@yahoo.com
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2004, 11:56 AM
I really, really, really want a Yoda :-*

That would fill the sixth spot nicely.  I really, really want a Stormtrooper.  I expect a Vader, so I need to have the Stormtrooper, two actually, to flank Vader.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 12:44 PM
While checking around the auction block, if you remember the seller woth the mega auction:

$1,300 BIN for that near complete set.  I trust your keen Kubrick eyes will be able to figure out the one piece that's missing from it though...   ;)  I'd say the $1,300 is just a shade high, but not too much though.  Maybe just a hundred or two above current market values, which ain't too bad, especially when getting everything all together, nice and convenient, like this.  It'll be fun to see where the auction ends up...

Wow.  Someone finally BIN'ed it (http://offer.ebay.com/ws3/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=6902629495) for the full $1,300!   :o

A near complete Kubrick collection in the blink of an eye...  

- Matt

It's up for auction again! This is the last lot we have, so don´t think twice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  2 sets!  :o

Star Wars Kubrick Giant MEGA-lot . HOT !!!!!!!!!!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=154&item=6903861865&rd=1)

The second auction is now coming up as Invalid Item. I did notice that the seller relisted it again but this time in his description:

Quote
Here we go again: I have to relist this auction, because some small minded ebay-guy found some words in my recent item description that he did not like

So some eBay-guy complained. Guess he did like him adding the PayPal (+5% fees). The seller even up'd the shipping cost $10.

Thats the only thing I can find in the description & the one that is invalid was the same as the first one.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 11, 2004, 12:44 PM
Oh great.  I don't even have a Droids R2 yet.  I guess if I didn't collect numerous other lines of Kubrick's I could afford it.  If this one is up around the price of carded Boba then I will definitely never own one.   :'(  I hope to God that series 3 is announced.  Seems like a very big possibility.   ;D  Vader & Yoda please please please.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 12:49 PM
I guess Boba was the Give Away at this same event last year...

http://www.parco-art.com/web/parco_museum/
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 11, 2004, 02:41 PM
I'm waiting for Colman to go Atomic over this one...might blow out the sweater

You sir, are indeed correct.  I think... my head (and sweater)... is going... to explode...   :-X

If this keeps up, I will definitely have to start taking some OCD medication I think, 'cause a completist like me can't handle this.  I can (temporarily) live without the carded Fett, since it's only one item, which I already own a loose version of already.  But as you've already seen with my Droids R2 comments, I would prefer to have a loose version of carded figures as well.  The Droids R2 is do-able, since it's down in the double digit range now.  But having to get TWO of these carded Sandtroopers...   :'(  And stay married...?  Never gonna happen.  And therein lies the problem.  This is VERY BAD for a completist.  Beautiful figure though, that's for sure.

Ugh.  As if that putred Lakers loss last night wasn't enough to stomach...   >:(

The only bright side I see here, is that it looks like the Kubrick Star Wars line is still alive and well, so I'd very much expect to see a Series 3 announcement at this event, or soon thereafter.  So that's a positive thought, at least...   :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 02:50 PM
(http://www.sweatyfrog.com/lib/sweatyfrog/bearbrick7h.jpg)

You always seem to miss me, Matt.  I need a home too :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 03:38 PM
No, not the Wicket! Dale goes ballistic!   ;D  :-X  :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2004, 03:50 PM
Fodder for the fire, nothing more.  I support Matt in not getting that abomination :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 11, 2004, 03:52 PM
You always seem to miss me, Matt.  I need a home too :'(

Screw that crap.  The only one who's interested in that figure is YOU, princess.   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 04:09 PM
I actually would pick one of those up for the right price...$20-$30
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 11, 2004, 04:21 PM
Not surprising...   ::)

I bet you've got a closet Be@rbrick collection at home that you're not sharing with us, right?

Princess, indeed...   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 05:18 PM
Hey, if you found one for $20 - $30, you'd be all over it!  :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 11, 2004, 06:22 PM
Carded Sandtrooper.... Son of a *****

Of course, I need to buy it too...
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 11, 2004, 06:26 PM
Really?  ;D  

Looks like the White Pauldron Sandtrooper with a minor change. Looks at extra Sandtrooper, printer & vacuform machine!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/7.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 12, 2004, 02:31 AM
Was anyone else fooled by this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5903520040&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW) >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 12, 2004, 05:08 PM
I bring good news and bad news.  This is a direct quote from a post by todoroki at kubrickworld.com.  

" Hot news from PArco...starwars 3 and more!    
 

So today I went to the medicom parco exhibition in Shibuya. It`s open for a few weeks and I`d definitely reccomend anyone in Japan to go check it out but be warned it could be heavy on the wallet.

Unfortunately all photography was banned and I didn`t want to risk getting chucked out before I could buy the limited edition bearbricks but I'm tempted to go back again next week and take a few sneaky ones.

Man, there was so much cool stuff that I can hardly remeber half of it or know where to start...Anyhow first announcement is the STARWARS SERIES 3: (I`m not that up on the starwars names so forgive my ignorance)

C3PO, (a little bit stubby)
Lando Carrussian, (nicely done with a big cloak)
Ewok (I think its wicket but i`m not sure)
Tie fighter pilot from the original star wars
Some kind of mini sandpeople thing.

They also have another starwars boxset coming out which had:
Han solo frozen inside Jabba the huts wall,
A black r2d2
the other rebel robot that navigates the x-wing.
And some weird ephemeral blue colured Obi wan.

They also had a blister carded Boba Fett from the "droids" Tv series, and the blister carded sandtrooper.

Next was another lot of Batman figures, this time based on the movie series:

Batman (again!)
Joker (Wicked)
Catwoman (with whip)
Penguin
Catwoman in office wear
These all looked really cool, the penguin is a kubrick classic in my opinion.

Other Kubricks I saw were the Nikkuman series 2, A new Nike series which looked way cool and **** man I can`t remember a whole lot else. Im definitely gonna go back and take notes! sorry guys.

The exhibition was mostly for Bearbricks and some nice ones coming out I saw were the Kill Bill 2 (kill is love logo on a white bearbrick) but the best thing of all is the set of 10 bearbrick you can buy with the admission ticket,. They cost 8000 yen but everyone is an `Artist` and these are I think the kubrick collectors item of the year. Expect them to be going for big bucks on ebay soon. There was also this 1000 % furry bearbrick with Almost famous logo which was 19000 yen, ******* massive, I don`t know how anyone could find room to display it! Okay I gotta go now coz im frantically dashing this out in an internet cafe. Hopefully someone else can write a more detailed account over the weekend but if not I`ll post some news and hopefully some photos when I get home midweek."




C3PO   ;D
No mention of Vader or Yoda.   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 12, 2004, 05:34 PM
I bring good news and bad news.  This is a direct quote from a post by todoroki at kubrickworld.com.  

" Hot news from PArco...starwars 3 and more!    
 
Anyhow first announcement is the STARWARS SERIES 3: (I`m not that up on the starwars names so forgive my ignorance)

C3PO, (a little bit stubby)
Lando Carrussian, (nicely done with a big cloak)
Ewok (I think its wicket but i`m not sure)
Tie fighter pilot from the original star wars
Some kind of mini sandpeople thing.

They also have another starwars boxset coming out which had:
Han solo frozen inside Jabba the huts wall,
A black r2d2
the other rebel robot that navigates the x-wing.
And some weird ephemeral blue colured Obi wan.

They also had a blister carded Boba Fett from the "droids" Tv series, and the blister carded sandtrooper.

Holy words I can't say on the forum! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)

C-3PO, Lando Calrissian, Ewok, Tie Fighter Pilot, Sandpeople thing.   ???  Thats only 5, there usually 6 in a set + chase fig's. That Sandpepole you got me, we have a Tusken Raider already.  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/9.gif) A Jawa?

Sound almost like the ROTJ wave to me thus far.  8)

Blister carded Droids Boba Fett!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/44.gif)

Awe man, I gotta get a loan! The carded fig's are going to be the death of me!  :-\ ;D  

The other's maybe Tomy figures?  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/49.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 12, 2004, 05:59 PM
I'm hoping that there is a sixth in the set.  I also think he means a Jawa.  That is really cool.  The best thing about a Jawa is they are about the size of Yoda, so that would give us an idea what Yoda would look like size-wise.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 12, 2004, 07:40 PM
Where's the Vader ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 12, 2004, 07:43 PM
NICE! Thanks for this report. Sounds like an awesome bit of news.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 12, 2004, 07:47 PM
Where's the Vader ???

There are only 5 fig's on the list & the chase fig's we won't know till they are released so hopefully the missing fig will be a Vader or a chase.  :-\

Good news indeed, now all we have to do is find out when they are released. HLJ is going to be getting another order from me.  ;D  Let's see, how many cases this time!  :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 12, 2004, 10:01 PM
Wonder how they'll release Animati-Fett
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 12, 2004, 10:16 PM
Yes indeed.  The carded figs will be interesting to watch.  Love to have another carded cartoony version.  Providing I ever see the first.  Oops, sorry, whining.  

Gotta getta Vader.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 12, 2004, 10:22 PM
I'm on a mission today! I have a blinding sake hangover, but that's not going to stop me!
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 12, 2004, 10:30 PM
A Droids Fett, let's see, he first made his appearance in the SW Holiday Special... Please kill me.  ;D

(http://www.timewarptv.com/site/programs/Star_Wars_Holiday_Special/images/toon12xxx.jpg)

You can see more of him here Boba Fett Multimedia Page (http://www.bobafettmp.com/multimedia/images/holidayspecial/)

He was released on a Droids card back as seen here from the toysrgus archive.

(http://www.toysrgus.com/images-carde/carded-fett-droids.jpg)

I agree Brent, a cartoony Boba like the one printed on the card will be cool!  8)

A sake hangover! Been there, done that.  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 12, 2004, 10:50 PM
A repaint fett to go along with r2 will be FABULOUS! ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 12, 2004, 11:01 PM
If they just recarded the basic Fett it would be more "accurate", but I too would like to see a repaint. :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 12, 2004, 11:21 PM
Found this custom cartoony Boba on RS. I would like it to be just like this!  8)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys/odbobatoon4.jpg)

Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 12, 2004, 11:40 PM
I like the custom jobs that people do on vintage Fetts. Those look awesome.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 01:26 AM
OK...here it is

Series 3
C-3PO
Lando Calrissian
AT-AT Driver
Ewok
Jawa
 
Box Set (And how these go together I have no idea)
Spirit Obi-Wan
Han Solo (Bespin)
Black R2 Unit
R5-D4
Han Solo (Carbonite)

Carded Droids Boba Fett
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 01:35 AM
And anyone else thinking this Box Set is actually Series 4???  Seems too weird to me ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 01:36 AM
OK...here it is

Series 3
C-3PO
Lando Calrissian
AT-AT Driver
Ewok
Jawa

Where are you getting the AT-AT Driver from?

C3PO, (a little bit stubby)
Lando Carrussian, (nicely done with a big cloak)
Ewok (I think its wicket but i`m not sure)
Tie fighter pilot from the original star wars
Some kind of mini sandpeople thing.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 01:38 AM
Trust me ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 01:40 AM
Where's the Tie Fighter Pilot?
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on June 13, 2004, 01:40 AM
Have you seen pics yet?  Did you get any other details on these?  That box set sounds fishy.  Nothing goes together.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2004, 02:03 AM
OK...here it is

Series 3
C-3PO
Lando Calrissian
AT-AT Driver
Ewok
Jawa
 
Box Set (And how these go together I have no idea)
Spirit Obi-Wan
Han Solo (Bespin)
Black R2 Unit
R5-D4
Han Solo (Carbonite)

Carded Droids Boba Fett

That's a severe hodge-podge, to say the least.  
Spirit Obi is bizarre and unnecessary.  Han is fine, though a little soon for another Han ::)  Black R2?  WTF?  R5-D4 - who wanted that ::)

As far as series 3 goes, it looks like a ROTJ assortment but...
C-3PO - makes sense, he's missing and needed
Lando Calrissian - General Lando, good choise
AT-AT Driver - not ROTJ
Ewok - it makes sense even if I loathe it
Jawa  - Uh........ ???

Hey, I'll trust you Scott, it just doesn't have any rhyme or reason to it.  The series or the box set.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2004, 02:54 AM
I'm on a mission today! I have a blinding sake hangover, but that's not going to stop me!

Go get 'em Simon!  I'd love a first hand report from our local JD buddy and connection out there, 'cause quite frankly, some of this stuff just doesn't seem to make all that much sense to me...

I've been totally impressed with all of Medicom's Star Wars offerings to date, and I've often said that they really "get it" when it comes to our favorite franchise, and the collecting aspect of it.  But today's announcements just seem a little "off" to me.  They just don't make as good of sense, like the previous couple Series and other offerings did.  I'm a little perplexed, and even a tad disappointed with some of these selections, considering the plethora of characters that are still available to choose from...

Don't get me wrong though - any new Star Wars Kubrick news is GOOD news, and any new figures are cool with me.  Just some of the choices leave a bit to be desired, is all...

Series 3 - Don't detect any specific theme here (movie, or otherwise)
C-3PO - Obviously an excellent choice   8)
Lando Calrissian - Hopefully the standard ESB version.  If so, excellent.   8)  If it's the General version, POOR choice.
AT-AT Driver - Why?  Makes no sense to do such an insignificant character this early in the line.
Ewok - Eh.  OK.  I guess I'll live.  Many better choices still out there though.  Probable Chase figure.
Jawa - Cool.  Minor character, but it fills out the ANH line a bit more, which is fine by me.   8)
 
Box Set (And how these go together I have no idea)
Spirit Obi-Wan - Blah.  Many better choices, plus - we already have a Ben.
Han Solo (Bespin) - Han was in Series 2.  Do someone new!
Black R2 Unit - Lame.  This is getting into Hasbro rehash territory here.  If we were 200 figures into the Kubrick line, then I'd be all for this.  But definitely NOT now...   ::)
R5-D4 - I dig it.  I'd love to polish off more of ANH, and once we get a Tusken Raider, the Tatooine portion of the flick will essentially be complete.   8)
Han Solo (Carbonite) - Umm...  What'll it look like?  Can't this just accompany the Bespin Han above?  OK, I guess.  Not outstanding though.

Carded Droids Boba Fett - Oy.  Slow down on the carded stuff already!  Cool idea again though.  I'm praying this is more along the lines of the Luke and Droids R2, as far as availability and cost.  It'd be tolerable, I guess, if that was the case.

All in all, I just don't really like seeing the cool "themed" waves disappear, and some of those real obscure figures (AT-AT Driver and Black R2) are just totally ridiculous this early on, before other iconic characters haven't been made yet.  Getting a little worred that Medicom's catching on to Hasbro's rehash nonsense.  They seem too good to do that to us.

As for the potential Chase figures, I'd guess the Ewok, possibly the Tie Pilot/AT-AT Driver might be one, and perhaps the Black Astromech might have one (or be one himself, for R5).  Curious...

Still might see a Vader or Yoda pop into that Series 3, since it still seems to be missing a 6th figure, like the prior waves.  Perhaps Medicom's just rollin' out all kinds of goods at the show this year, covering the entire next year, and not just the next Series.  Otherwise, I'm just confused.  I don't want to feel like they no longer "get it".

Still cool figures though, and I anxiously look forward to whatever they put out!   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 13, 2004, 05:03 AM
Well I've seen then first hand. I tried to get a photo along with about 4 or 5 other guys but security was really tight. I'd need a spy camera or something to do it.

I can confirm everything. However I was under the impression that Series 3 is

Lando (Bespin)
C-3PO
Wicket
AT-AT Driver
Jawa
Han Solo in Carbonite

The box set is
Han Solo
Ghost of Obi-Wan
R5-D4
Black R2 unit
Ewok (Logray possibly)

That is how it appeared to me. I think it would be strange to to Hans in one series.

I'm with Matt here. One of the disappointment is that there is no real obvious theme here.  Also The Han is just the same as the Series 2 only with a coat instead of a vest. And need I say, 2 Ewoks!!! Besides that I'm really looking forward to getting these.

Although I said that I hoped that there would be no Boba Fett variation, the new Droids Carded one looks awesome.  There was no price on this one, so it might be some kind exclusive too.

Hey, my wallet just moved!

Sorry to disappoint with no pics, but let me tell you that I think after seeing these ones, I'm going to focus one just collecting Star Wars Kubricks as it looks like this is going to be an expensive venture in the future. The are just SO cool!!
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on June 13, 2004, 05:35 AM
Thanks of your report and good luck on finding sw kubricks :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on June 13, 2004, 10:21 AM
Ohh this is exciting! Good job with the update using a photographic memory ;D I'm kinda disapointed to hear that Vader is not mentioned. I would love a ROTJ final battle theme. Anyways; with Han in Carbonite, did you see a carbonite block as well or was it just the Han figure?? And with the Droid Boba Fett, could you tell if it was just a repaint or does it have a new armor for an accurate look?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 13, 2004, 10:44 AM
I could only see the casing of the Han in Carbonite. I'm not sure if there was a figuree that could be removed, but I presume there was.

As for the Fett, it has been repainted to match the colour scheme of the Droids body armour.
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 13, 2004, 10:52 AM
WOHOO! :) Droids Fett!

Are the Ewoks in proper scale, or are all the figures the same height? I can settle for having all the Ewoks the same height as one another, as long as they're not the same height as other characters
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 13, 2004, 10:59 AM
That was another disappointing thing actually Adam. The Ewoks are the same height as the other figures. The scaled the droids, but not the Ewoks for some reason. Still they look nothing like that lame Bearbick Ewok.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 11:11 AM
Awesome, a cartoony Droids Fett! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)

Now with Boba on a Droids style card, there leaves only 3PO left to hit that series. It may happen now he's being released with the regular set. Then after that, who knows.

This is going to be a great series to get.  8)

Simon, did you see anything related to that Indy figure? Is there going to be any Indy series?  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 13, 2004, 11:32 AM
Nah Dale. No Indy that I remember. Of other Kubricks, I saw Marvel S2, Batman S2 (?), an awesome Unkle Box set, a couple of Disney Lines and the Usual Suspects. There were alot more, but I don't really remember them.

Now, the chase figures weren't on display and I'm guessing there will be 2 different ones.  What will they be???
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 11:39 AM
I'm hoping that Vader & Yoda will be a chase.  8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 13, 2004, 12:45 PM
I could only see the casing of the Han in Carbonite. I'm not sure if there was a figuree that could be removed, but I presume there was.

As for the Fett, it has been repainted to match the colour scheme of the Droids body armour.

Ooh. Good stuff! I can't wait to see these. Monday, right?


So how do you guys display your Kubricks? Tips needed!
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on June 13, 2004, 01:08 PM
Thanks Simon. If that is indeed a removable Han in Carbonite..... :o :o I think I have a favorite allready. Hasbro doesnt want to give us a new one, I'm so glad Medicom will.

Durge, I line up my loose S1 & S2 SW Kubricks (in front of their boxes) according to the order pictured on the box. All the accesories are placed infront of them as opposed to them holding it. A bit weird, but I prefer to display these Kubricks empty handed. ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on June 13, 2004, 01:09 PM
Display-  If you go to E-Bay look up "Bobble Head Display".  There is a guy who sells wood display cases- 3 shelves- with plexi glass doors for $25.00 .  I have 3 already.  Of course, I display carded Kubricks but I also put all the others in there too.  I can send you a pic if you send your e-mail address.    
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 01:43 PM
I picked up a couple of display cases at Michael's Craft store. They have a mirrored bottom & the cases can stack.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20004.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20005.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20Display%20003.jpg)

I still have to drill those holes for the footpegs, a summer project.  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2004, 02:05 PM
R5-D4 - I dig it.  I'd love to polish off more of ANH, and once we get a Tusken Raider, the Tatooine portion of the flick will essentially be complete.   8)


Uh, aren't I the senile one here? ???

Turns around, looks at Tusken beside Sandtrooper, scratches head, thinks Matt bumped his :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 13, 2004, 02:52 PM
Turns and looks for Tusken. Yep, the man's right. ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 13, 2004, 05:27 PM
I really need to get my figs displayed. Right now they're still sleeping in their little cardboard coffins. I need something with footpegs though, as most of mine wont stand on their own
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2004, 09:47 PM
Thanks for the report Simon!  Looking forward to seeing some pix of these soon.  Tall Ewoks?  That makes them even worse...   ::)

Uh, aren't I the senile one here? ???

Turns around, looks at Tusken beside Sandtrooper, scratches head, thinks Matt bumped his :-*

Uh...  Yeah, well...  Um...   :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 09:53 PM
I've seen reports at other boards ningyoush and kubrickworld that pictures were not allowed.  Hopefully someone snuck some pics though

Also...NYC will be hosting this same exhibit later this summer I believe...I'd give my right nut to go
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2004, 09:55 PM
Also...NYC will be hosting this same exhibit later this summer I believe...I'd give my right nut to go

I saw the same thing & I would give your right nut too!   ;D

Who needs a spy cam?   ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: jokabofe on June 13, 2004, 10:36 PM
Also...NYC will be hosting this same exhibit later this summer I believe...I'd give my right nut to go

where in nyc? open to the public?
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 13, 2004, 10:56 PM
Hey, I'll give your right nut as well! If anyone else wants to volunteer their testicles to allow fellow board members to get into this event, just let us know ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 11:19 PM
I'm trying to find where I read that info...to see if it was true or not, I'd like to keep both nuts for now before they get donated for trips to New York!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 13, 2004, 11:21 PM
Damnit. Guess I cant go now...  ::)

I cant believe with all the super tiny gadgets in Japan that nobody has managed to snap pictures. All kinds of rude jokes come to mind, thinking about how tight security is...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 11:43 PM
Simon...may I suggest you return with one of these:

(http://home.earthlink.net/~gear.loose/screencap4.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on June 14, 2004, 03:24 AM
LOL! Or just pick one of these up at your Toys R Us:

(http://www.mailjust4me.com/crafts/spycamera.jpg)

They're so not going to find out ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 10:31 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/series3.jpg)

I'm really hoping Vader or Yoda is not part of Series in chase form...

Still puzzled by the Box Set...makes no sense at all

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/boxset.jpg)

Still some pretty heavy hitters from the OT that need Kubricks including most of the Luke and Leia variants and a couple of Han ones.  The cool thing is that they are not afraid to throw in some background characters too
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 14, 2004, 01:58 PM
That was another disappointing thing actually Adam. The Ewoks are the same height as the other figures. The scaled the droids, but not the Ewoks for some reason.

What about the Jawa, Simon?  Do you recall if it was scaled down at all, or if it's the standard heighth as well, as I expect/fear?

Regarding the box set - were those particular figures actually IN a box at the show?  Was it something similar to the recent boxed Endor set?

I agree (with Scott's comment) that it's cool that Medicom's willing to make some of the less notable background characters, but I'm a little nervous that Medicom's toying with the Hasbro rehash strategy a bit now, with that Imperial astromech, and possibly that second Ewok.  Those sound more like they should be the Chase figures, and not the standard releases.  If that was the case, it would make more sense, and be pretty cool...

Anyone remember how long it took Medicom (or anyone else) to release images of the new stuff after they were announced in the past?  Seemed to be several months, from what I can remember.  Sound about right?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 02:04 PM
I'm really guessing they will update their site on the 24th with the stuff shown at the Expo

Read a post over at ningyoushi saying how there were 8 people walking around watching if you took pictures or not...someone got some pics of the Be@rbricks though

ningyoushi (http://p199.ezboard.com/fningyoushisworkshopboardfrm17.showMessageRange?topicID=300.topic&start=41&stop=54)

Lookeee at this

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5614/mess01.jpg)

7 Carded Sandies >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 14, 2004, 02:10 PM
Lookeee at this...

7 Carded Sandies >:(

Holy crap!  Is that a dealer table, or just the table where they were giving those Sandtroopers away?  What the hell?!  Simon, why didn't you swipe all those things for us, eh?   :P

You can obviously catch a glimpse of that new Boba Fett of theirs too...  Damn, I wanna see some more pix!   :-X
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 02:14 PM
No...that's Frank Kozik's haul from Japan this last weekend
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 14, 2004, 02:16 PM
7 Sandtroopers & a Vinyl Fett & no other new SW Kubricks insite!  >:(  

Though that pile O' Sandtroopers could be missing one shortly!  ;)

 
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 14, 2004, 02:16 PM
What a turd.   >:(

(exactly who is Frank Kozik, by the way...?)   ???
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 02:21 PM
He's an artist...does stuff for Medicom

(http://www.kidrobot.com/images/thumbimages/t-fkh400.jpg)

He also did the Smokin Bunny Kubricks

http://www.ningyoushi.com/artists/kozik/smokingkubrickwhite.htm
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 14, 2004, 02:26 PM
He also did the Smokin Bunny Kubricks

Ah.  No wonder you knew who he was, princess.  Bunnies and teddy bears...  Right up your alley!   :-*

I'm sure those go quite nicely next to your Barbies...   ::)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 14, 2004, 02:50 PM
He also did the Smokin Bunny Kubricks

Ah.  No wonder you knew who he was, princess.  Bunnies and teddy bears...  Right up your alley!   :-*

I'm sure those go quite nicely next to your Barbies...   ::)

So would these!   :-*

(http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/ec/ae/bb_1.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 02:55 PM
I already have all of those Dale, right next to my Be@rbricks and Barbies

I guess I should point out though (in all seriousness) that one of the deals with Kubricks and Be@rbricks is they are supposed to follow a mold and the grand scheme is that all figures should be similar and its up to the sculptor or artist to change them and be creative.  That's why the Ewoks and Jawa would be taller.  Not sure how they get around such things as Droids such as R2 though

Just thought of the Cow thing they do in Chicago and something similar they have been doing here in Saint Paul where they take Charlie Brown/Snoopy/Linus etc statues and let artists make them be whatever they want to be

http://www.funtocollect.com/gensym-1.html
Title: Series 2
Post by: drewlam on June 14, 2004, 04:30 PM
I'm actually a bit dissappointed with this line-up.  I got into kubricks late (just after series 2 came out - thanks DSJ), and had figured I would buy cases from here on in.  I'm really not that crazy about this lineup though.  3p0 is great to see, and Lando is cool (only if it's the blue ESB outfit).  The others, I'm not too sure.  A jawa is cool, and I actually like the ewoks.  But if the ewoks are the same size as the other figures that's pretty lame.
I guess I'll have to reserve judgement till I see pictures, but for now it's  really a bit dissappointing.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 05:03 PM
After a little further digging I find out Frank Kozik lives in Saint Paul!!!   I'm trying to send him an email to see if he will sell me an extra Sandy, I could even go pick it up.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 14, 2004, 05:14 PM
After a little further digging I find out Frank Kozik lives in Saint Paul!!!   I'm trying to send him an email to see if he will sell me an extra Sandy, I could even go pick it up.

Farging Bastage.  Try for two and I'll send you some ketchup chips :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 14, 2004, 05:27 PM
I wish I had Kozik's cash.  Actually half that stuff or more was probably free.   :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 14, 2004, 09:50 PM
Frank Kozik is a brilliant "Pop" style artist. Actually, before I got back into Star Wars, I was collecting limited edition screen prints and Artist Proofs. I never did get any of Kozik's stuff because it was a bit expensive for me. He did album covers and posters for punk and rock bands like the Offspring, The Melvins, Jesus Lizard, etc. Here's a selection. Here's some of his stuff.

Frank Kozik Posters (http://www.oneposter.com/Category-c-Display-CID-296-PID-875.html)

His name gives huge credibility to Medicom's artistic style.

Matt. I can't remember about the Jawa, but I think it was the same height as the others. I could be wrong about that though. And the box set was just loose.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 14, 2004, 11:14 PM
Frank Kozik is a brilliant "Pop" style artist. Actually, before I got back into Star Wars, I was collecting limited edition screen prints and Artist Proofs. I never did get any of Kozik's stuff because it was a bit expensive for me. He did album covers and posters for punk and rock bands like the Offspring, The Melvins, Jesus Lizard, etc. Here's a selection. Here's some of his stuff.

Frank Kozik Posters (http://www.oneposter.com/Category-c-Display-CID-296-PID-875.html)

His name gives huge credibility to Medicom's artistic style.

Matt. I can't remember about the Jawa, but I think it was the same height as the others. I could be wrong about that though. And the box set was just loose.

Simon I just sent you an email through ebay.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 14, 2004, 11:21 PM
Hey Brent or Dale...either of you ever get a tracking number from Andy?  GBU has been trying to get a refund and has yet to hear from him >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 15, 2004, 12:07 AM
No >:(

Where's the surprise in that ::) >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Durge on June 15, 2004, 01:07 AM
I really thought these would be revealed yesterday. What are the chances that we'll see them today?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 15, 2004, 01:47 AM
Hey Brent or Dale...either of you ever get a tracking number from Andy?  GBU has been trying to get a refund and has yet to hear from him >:(

I have sent Andy 3 emails on a tracking number in the past few days. If it was sent, it would be held up in customs by now. If the parcel does not arrive by next Friday the 25th, all hell will break loose!  (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/YaBBImages/angry.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 15, 2004, 08:59 AM
Sorry everyone is having such a mess with Andy.  On a happy note I am finally the proud owner of a Droids R2 courtesy of Simon.  Also, I bought the other one he had for sale and am trading Kozik the spare for a carded Sandtrooper.   ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 15, 2004, 05:29 PM
If Kozik wants to sell one of his sandies, I'd gladly relieve it of him ;) I'll give a good price too. Seriously. I want one, badly, and dont feel like hastling around. My email is aclowe@tds.net
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 15, 2004, 06:34 PM
Also, I bought the other one he had for sale and am trading Kozik the spare for a carded Sandtrooper.   ;D

Please tell me you're joking, right Jon...?  You did not just score yourself a Sandie for the price of a Droids R2 did you?!  If so, that'd be pretty mindboggling at this early juncture.

As for Kozik, Scott, just buy all of his Sandies and hook us ALL up here, and tell Kozik we'll give him a buttload of free pub at JD.   8)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 15, 2004, 07:57 PM
Jim, who's a member here, just made a good point to me via email.

The Carded Boba Fetts and Sandtroopers are marked "Not for Sale" on the card.

The Carded Lukes and R2's don't have this marked.

Is this an indication that they will not release them again later down the line? If so, it might be a bit of peace of mind for investors.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 15, 2004, 08:53 PM
Also, I bought the other one he had for sale and am trading Kozik the spare for a carded Sandtrooper.   ;D

Please tell me you're joking, right Jon...?  You did not just score yourself a Sandie for the price of a Droids R2 did you?!  If so, that'd be pretty mindboggling at this early juncture.

As for Kozik, Scott, just buy all of his Sandies and hook us ALL up here, and tell Kozik we'll give him a buttload of free pub at JD.   8)

Kozik will not sell the Sandtrooper's as far as I know, unless Scott got him to change his mind.  He said he doesn't like to sell promo stuff.  However, he has upped the ante to 3 of them for a carded Fett.  I know, who has an extra carded Fett?  You could always get another one, and I think the price has dropped a decent amount as well.  Trade your Fett, get yourself a Sandtrooper, and sell the other two to get your Fett back.  Obviously this might be taking a chance, but I'm pretty sure you would be safe.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 15, 2004, 09:06 PM
The carded Sandtrooper has appeared on ebay with a starting bid of $259.99.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5904507719&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5904507719&rd=1)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 15, 2004, 09:16 PM
The carded Sandtrooper has appeared on ebay with a starting bid of $259.99.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5904507719&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5904507719&rd=1)

Damn good thing that wasn't Andy selling that >:(

I do not have a good feeling about this.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2004, 01:19 PM
Amazing how tight security must be that NO pics have surfaced in the last few days...weirdola
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2004, 01:37 PM
Oh and there are three Sandies up lowest price $260 no takers so far
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 17, 2004, 02:08 PM
Scott, did you get your R2 from Andy?  Misery loves company and all that.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2004, 02:09 PM
Nope...no tracking # no shipment no "Now what did you order from Hong Kong" phone call either
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2004, 02:10 PM
There is one taker & he/she has also bid on  a carded Boba.

Sandtrooper Kubrick w Back Card  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5904507719)
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 17, 2004, 02:59 PM
I'd love to pick it up (as well as the carded Boba) but they are just too rich for my blood right now. I am just saving up for series 3 and the Droids Boba Fett.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2004, 03:01 PM
The Droids Boba maybe worth a few bucks too.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2004, 03:06 PM
Probably an exclusive too

Just shot an email to The Dude...hope to hear something :'(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2004, 03:19 PM
Probably an exclusive too

Just shot an email to The Dude...hope to hear something :'(

Yep, it's always the case with the carded figs.  :-\

Good luck Scott with the email, I've been sending Andy emails regarding a tracking number every 2 days!

BTW, if you type in "andythong" as a seller/buyer, it comes up User ID invalid. You have to use "popsalute" because he changed his name.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 17, 2004, 08:58 PM
Guys, this Andy thing has been going on too long. Might be time to call in Square Trade or something. I used them recently and it was awesome.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 12:36 AM
Guys, this Andy thing has been going on too long...

That's what I told these 3 clowns about two months ago, but they won't listen...   ::)

 :-*

P.S.  Check this out: Carded Fett (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5903409971&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1) ending under $300.  Getting closer...   8)

They mention it having this "impression" on the card, but say that most carded Fetts have them.  Do any of you lucky Fett owners have the same thing on your card?  Just curious if that's something I should really be keeping an eye out when I start my eventual search for one.  Here it is:

(http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/8d/29/f5_1.JPG)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2004, 08:37 AM
Probably about 95% of the Fetts have that ring on the card. To date, I've seen maybe 1 without it
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 18, 2004, 09:01 AM
I have one just like that in the same corner. There are also very small half circles on the bottom of the card & these can also be found on the Luke & R2 cards. I also have a full circle like a paper reinforcement on the Luke card on the lower part on the left punch.

Jim & I talked about these impressions via email.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 18, 2004, 09:11 AM
I sent one to Jim a while ago that almost didn't have an impression. It was very hard to notice anyway. It ended up getting an AFA 90 somewhere down the track. Of the 5 that have passed through my hands,  only that one ALMOST didn't have it. That was a surprise for both of us.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 18, 2004, 11:36 AM
Well taking Simon's advice I activated a SquareTrade case against him and we'll see where that gets me.  He responded and said he wants ME to contact the shipping company and see what happened ::)

I said I would if I had a Confirmation # as promised ::) >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 18, 2004, 01:01 PM
Whoa, he reply's because of the SquareTrade thingy but he won't reply to 5 emails in 1 week from me!   >:(   ::)

I did use the Contact Info to Request a member's contact information on eBay last night. I get an email & so does he.
Can we phone him & reverse the charges?  ;D

Maybe I'll just go this route!  

The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) (http://www.ifccfbi.gov)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 18, 2004, 02:34 PM
Sigh.  As the weakest of the three, I simply emailed him again.   :-[

I still say we all open them so we can damage the cards and make him file insurance claims to send our money back.   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2004, 03:23 PM
Speaking of Kubrick R2. I'm putting myself back in the market for a mint one. Even though it's only minimal, I cant get past the damage on my carded R2. I'll sell him for fairly cheap, once I get myself a replacement. If anyone cares to help a fella out, just pm me :)

I'll be happy to provide photos of the bubble damage, once I'm at the point where I have a replacement lined up and I'm ready to sell him. I'm not opening him, cuz I dont want to get into the habit of collecting open and carded Kubricks lol
Title: Series 2
Post by: OlBenKenobi on June 18, 2004, 03:38 PM
Anybody interested in a Mint Directly out of Package Princess Leia from the Early Bird set??
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 18, 2004, 04:18 PM
From JediMAC: Alright, since Scott always gets nervous whenever our threads get too long, he wants to start all over again with another new one - so here we are again, in Star Wars Kubrick thread #4 - The Power of the Kubricks!   ;)  Good time to start over, with Jon's excellent new pix of waves 3 and 4!   8)  Here's Part 3 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=3677) of our Kubrick history, along with Part 2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=2020), and if you want to read back even further than that, here's our original thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=231) on the Kubrick phenomenon.  Now carry on...
--------------------------------

I don't know if anyone has seen these yet.  Todoroki from kubrickworld.com was able to snap a few pics at Parco.

(http://www.kubrickworld.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/normal_star_wars.jpg)

(http://www.kubrickworld.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/normal_star_wars1.jpg)

The Jawa is awesome.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 18, 2004, 04:36 PM
The Ewoks kind of suck. Love Droids Fett though :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 04:51 PM
Holy $h!t Jon, you ROCK!   8)

Don't think anyone here's seen those yet.  WOW!

The Jawa and Droids ARE shorter, so that's cool.  Looks like even the two Ewoks are a tad shorter as well (though still not quite short enough).  C-3PO looks WAY too tall though.  Droids Fett - nice!  So where exactly is this "box set" information coming from?  On that little label there?  Maybe these are just the next two series, and there's no "box set".  Hopefully that's the case...

I'd say now that we've got the Droids Fett, and a regular 3PO, there's about a 95% chance they'll keep rolling with that theme, and revise the new 3PO into a Droids paint scheme, and slap him on a Droids card as well.  I'd bet that's a lock to happen next year.

Speaking of Kubrick R2. I'm putting myself back in the market for a mint one. Even though it's only minimal, I cant get past the damage on my carded R2. I'll sell him for fairly cheap, once I get myself a replacement. If anyone cares to help a fella out, just pm me :)

PM, you have sir.  Remember, I'm the wacko who is looking for a cheap loose one as well...?!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 18, 2004, 05:06 PM
And that's Paploo not Lumat or Logray...thanks a TON Jon!  And happy belated Birthday

I'm saying these are series 3 and 4 too, makes much much more sense than Series 3 and the Box Set
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 05:21 PM
I think the Imperial R2 and the R5-D4 both turned out real nice as well (though the R2 wasn't really needed yet).  Lando's cape looks very nice too.  Good job by Medicom pulling that one off.  Still kinda bummed that the themed waves are gone, and to see potentially 4 "Hasbro-esque" rehashes in the mix so early on.

So... CHASE figure possibilities:

Any of the other various astromechs with different paint schemes (an R3, or Imperial R5 maybe).

Other Ewoks.

Tie-Pilot.

General Lando.

Did I miss any...?  Doubt they'd mess with another Han one since they did him last time.
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 05:35 PM
Updating my checklist and a visual refresher course here for what's already been released, and what's confirmed for the future:

JediMAC's Official Star Wars Kubrick Checklist:

Early Bird set:
1. Luke Skywalker (Brown hair)
2. Princess Leia
3. Chewbacca
4. R2-D2

Series 1 (Bounty Hunters):
5. Boba Fett (ESB version, with 2 green gauntlets)
5a. Boba Fett (ROTJ version w/ 2 red gauntlets - 1/48 CHASE from Hong Kong)
5b. Boba Fett (Vintage version w/ 1 yellow and 1 red gauntlet - 1/48 CHASE from Japan)
6. IG-88
7. Bossk
8. Dengar
9. 4-LOM
10. Zuckuss

** Carded "Bape" Boba Fett (Vintage version) (2003 Medicom Toy Exhibition exclusive)

** Carded Luke Skywalker (Blonde hair)

Series 2 (ANH/Tatooine):
11. Sandtrooper (Orange pauldron)
11a. Sandtrooper (White pauldron - 1/12 CHASE)
12. Han Solo
12a. Indiana Jones (1/48 CHASE)
13. Cantina Band Member (Instrument group A, with stand - Japan)
13a. Cantina Band Member  (alternate instrument group B - Hong Kong)
14. Obi-Wan Kenobi
15. Greedo
16. Tusken Raider

** Scott's special too-lame-to-count "girly" figure: Be@rbrick (not Kubrick) Wicket

17. Carded "Droids" R2-D2

18. Endor Luke w/ Speederbike
19. Endor Leia

20. Carded "Parco" Sandtrooper - Black pauldron (2004 Medicom Toy Exhibition exclusive)

21. Carded "Droids" Boba Fett

Series 3:
22. C-3PO
23. Han Solo in Carbonite
23a. "Hibernation Sickness" Han Solo (1/12 CHASE)
24. AT-AT Driver
25. Jawa
25a. Jawa - Vinyl Caped  (1/48? CHASE)
26. Wickett
26a. Logray (1/48? CHASE)
27. Lando Calrissian (ESB)

28. Carded Holographic Leia

UPCOMING:

TRU Exclusive Boxset:
28. Paploo
29. Spirit of Obi-Wan
30. Bespin Han Solo
31. R2-Q5
32. R5-D4

That's all we know so far!  So for you obsessive compulsive completists, you're currently technically looking at 37 different loose figures (including carded blonde Luke, Indy, and Band Member w/ alternate instruments, among others).  I'll be nice and NOT include the Carded Fett, since the figure itself is identical to the regular Vintage Chase figure (and it runs $300+).   ;)  Also, there's been 9 different bootleg Kubrick sets that have popped up in the past, so if you'd like to take a gander at 8 of them (sans Clonetrooper set), check out stormie's site. (http://netwiz.net/~rwirth/stormindexa.html)

How 'bout a visual checklist, while I'm at it?!   :-*

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/kubricks/images/front.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/bountykubricks/groupshot2.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Boba%20Twins.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/bobakubrick.jpg) (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/DSJ-s%20Kubrick%20Luke%20Medicom.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-03/kubricklineup.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/sandchasesm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/cantinafrontchasesm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/cantfrontsm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/content/anhkubricks2/indyfrontsm.jpg)

(http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2004wr2d2/images/img_wf2004wr2d2_m.gif)

(http://www.medicomtoyshop.com/collectors/starwars_speederbike/image_files/sw_kub_s.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/sandkubrick.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks%20Carded%20Droids%20Boba.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/swkubs.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-04/kubrick_box.jpg)

And here's that lame Be@rbrick Wicket figure, just for our First Lady of Kubricks - Scott...

(http://www.slave1.jp/image/20031221-03.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 05:37 PM
Off to Part 4 we go, since this thread's getting way to big (according to Scott).  So come join us here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=4623)!   :-*
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 18, 2004, 05:48 PM
It was only a matter of time before someone got some photos.  Nice one!  The Jawa looks slightly scaled down, but Wicket doesn't.  Why's that then?
Title: Series 2
Post by: bikeridetony on June 18, 2004, 06:49 PM
Thanks for the photos!  Here's my critique.  Two things to keep in mind are- Every time they do a new figure they have to make molds and machines to make them.  Han, Obi Wan, the black R2 thing, R5 D4.  Easy ones to make and money savers.  The molds were done and all they had to do was slightly alter them.  Also, Lucas is a crazy control freak.  I guarantee every time they wanted to make a figure, they had to send prototype after prototype for approval.  Maybe Vader and Yoda were hard to get right and the deadline was pressing.  Who knows.  The good news is that these insignificant figures are showing us Medicom is in it for the long run.  By the way, the Kamiru Vader is really great.  I doubt Medicom will do a whole lot better.   Anyone want to trade a carded Fett for a bunch of carded Kubricks/Kamirus?  Didn't think so.  Toodles.   ;)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 10:56 PM
Hmm...  Anyone else think that C-3PO's right leg (left, facing us) looks like it's a tad silver, and less gold than the other one?  Could just be the glare, but if not, more kudos to Medicom for paying excellent attention to the more intricate details of the SW universe!   8)

Also, I'd guess that the Carbonite Block will come by itself (no figure), and that the Bespin Han will be in the following wave, to later accompany it.

Two things to keep in mind are- Every time they do a new figure they have to make molds and machines to make them.  Han, Obi Wan, the black R2 thing, R5 D4.  Easy ones to make and money savers.  The molds were done and all they had to do was slightly alter them.

Yeah, I definitely get "why" these things are rehashed, and it obviously makes sense from an economical standpoint for the company producing the figures.  We all collect the 4" line as well, so we're very well versed in the world of rehashes from Hasbro.  But it's just so early in the Kubrick line still, that I/we were hoping not to see any rehashes for a while still, though I'm sure we all knew they were inevitable eventually.  Besides, the rehashes seemed like they were more suited to be the "Chase" figures instead...

I'll live with them though, as long as we eventually get the rest of the other important first-timers like Vader, Yoda, Emperor, Snowtrooper, Gamorrean Guard, Royal Guard, etc...  But I guess as long as we know that the line will be continuing for a good long while, it makes sense to mix in the main characters with the background ones, just to keep it fresh throughout each new Series.  Cool with me.

I'm definitely digging these new offerings immensely though.  Good stuff!

And Simon - could you elaborate on what it was that tipped you (or the other local news scoops) off that one of those waves was supposedly coming as a "box set"?  What gave you that idea at the show - 'cause I don't see anything in those pix that would indicate that, other than potentially those little labels in front of the figures, which I can't really make out what they say...
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 18, 2004, 11:20 PM
Jon's original list (from todoroki at kubrickworld.com)
Quote
C3PO, (a little bit stubby)
Lando Carrussian, (nicely done with a big cloak)
Ewok (I think its wicket but i`m not sure)
Tie fighter pilot from the original star wars
Some kind of mini sandpeople thing.

They also have another starwars boxset coming out which had:
Han solo frozen inside Jabba the huts wall,
A black r2d2
the other rebel robot that navigates the x-wing.
And some weird ephemeral blue colured Obi wan.

Scott's subsequent revised list:
Quote
Series 3
C-3PO
Lando Calrissian
AT-AT Driver
Ewok
Jawa

Box Set (And how these go together I have no idea)
Spirit Obi-Wan
Han Solo (Bespin)
Black R2 Unit
R5-D4
Han Solo (Carbonite)

So after re-reading Jon's and Scott's original lists from the show (above), I wonder why Paploo (or a second Ewok) wasn't mentioned in anything, especially not the boxset.  Was it added to the display later?  Maybe that could mean that it's just a CHASE figure, for the Wickett?  That would make the most sense.  And perhaps the Han and Carbo block could come together after all.

So if you exlude the additional Han and Paploo from the above photo lineups, that would only leave you with 9 regular figures - 5 or 6 in the regular series, and 3 or 4 in a boxset.  I'm just trying to realistically think of how they could make the boxset work, and I think the fewer the number of figures in it, the better chance of it realistically happening (instead of them being a separate series altogether).

Ideally, if they HAVE to make a boxset, they just throw the 4 rehashes into it, and put R5 in the regular series.  A boxset of Spirit of Obi-Wan, Bespin Han (w/ block), R2-Q5, and Paploo would still be very cool, but folks who just want the regular, new/original figures could still get them in the regular Series 3, and not worry about the boxset.

Anyway, don't mind me, I'm just pondering the wonders of boxsets out loud...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 18, 2004, 11:32 PM
http://www.kubrickworld.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=18

Check out the large pics...you can sort of see "Box Set" in front of Han
Title: Series 2
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2004, 11:40 PM
Ok, I've really been holding off on these since they are tougher to get here in the US, but after weeks and months of reading through the Kubrick thread here, and now seeing these pictures, I'm really getting tempted.  I realize that I'm too far behind (and it would be too expensive) to totally "catch up", but I wouldn't mind starting to get a few of these (without the chases obviously).  Other than the early bird set and chase figures, can most of these be bought at somewhat reasonable prices?  I still might just try to hunt me down the first Han that was released, just to see what they are like.  If nothing else, he's my favorite character, and it doesn't hurt to have one (or does it....addiction rising.. ;)).  Great pics by the way, this line sure looks spiffy.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hemish on June 19, 2004, 01:37 AM
Time to get out before it gets really bad
ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH
this is going to kill me
This ,stikfas regular figures and clerks!!!!
I need another job
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 04:30 AM
Holy Crap! I just got home & saw these pic's. I looked at the large photo's & the carded Droids Boba just rocks.  8)

Looking at the image for comparison on the archive of a carded Droids Fett with the Kubrick Droids Fett, IMHO it's just so...WOW!   It even has 3PO peeking around the bubble.  8)

(http://www.toysrgus.com/images-carde/carded-fett-droids.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks%20Carded%20Droids%20Boba.jpg)

I gotta go to the bank!   ;)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/thug%20stealing%20money%20safe%20.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2004, 04:58 AM
Other than the early bird set and chase figures, can most of these be bought at somewhat reasonable prices?

Well, more reasonable than what they used to be going for Brian, but still a little more than the Hasbro figures.  But I've seen the Bounty Hunter set drop down to around $60 a few times, and the Series 2 sets dropping below $50 on eBay, so you're looking at less than $10 a pop on them now, and probably less if you're patient, and a good eBay shopper.  But be careful, 'cause they're definitely addicting!   ;)  I'll keep an eye out for any good auctions Bri, and give you a shout when I see them...

Anyone going to reply to my C-3PO silver leg comment (above)?  You tellin' me I'm just seeing things?!   :-X  And now that Scott's pointed out those two blown up, larger pictures and I can really get a better look at the detail, I'm really digging all of these!  Those astromechs look good enough to put with the Hasbro figures!   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 05:13 AM
Anyone going to reply to my C-3PO silver leg comment (above)?  You tellin' me I'm just seeing things?!

Oh bitch bitch bitch (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/abbitch.wav)   ;D

3PO's Gold to me. Looks like just the reflection of the silver lock on the display case from the camera flash. There are other small areas of silver I can see on him so thats my story & I'm sticking to it!  :P

Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2004, 05:15 AM
I'll keep an eye out for any good auctions Bri, and give you a shout when I see them...

Speaking of which, here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5903835039&rd=1) an auction for the Bounty Hunters (loose) that ended at only $31.  Now that's not bad!  $5 per.  So maybe keeping an eye out for loose ones is a good idea (if you don't mind someone elses opened figures).

(http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/f6/8e/e1_1.JPG)

Still sealed (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49013&item=5902925943&rd=1) Bounty Hunter set ending at $56.

And as an FYI to anyone else who may care, this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50274&item=5902926652&rd=1) ROTJ Fett Chase ended at under $60.  Still no vintage versions to be found though.  That one's starting to seem a lot harder and harder to find.  Haven't seen one in quite a while on eBay, but I've seen 8 or so of the ROTJ versions...

Looks like the Indy's are still going in the $80 - $85 range.

Couple Early Bird sets ending at $101 and $102.50, so that's dropped $20 or so in the last couple months.

Speaking of which, after looking at one of those Early Bird auctions, I got to wondering:  Does anyone here actually use their cardboard backdrop from the Early Bird set to display their first 10 figures?  Doesn't sound like it, and I don't plan to myself, but I was just wondering...

(http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/f2/90/ec_1_b.JPG)

Overall, a lot of the SW Kubricks on eBay aren't even selling, 'cause the sellers seem to be pretty unwilling to drop their prices much at all so far.  So expect some pricing decreases not too far down the line on a lot of this stuff.

P.S.  Nice sale (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5901725441&rd=1) Tony!   8)  BTW, are you really in Long Beach?!
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2004, 05:18 AM
Oh bitch bitch bitch (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/abbitch.wav)   ;D

3PO's Gold to me. Looks like just the reflection of the silver lock on the display case from the camera flash. There are other small areas of silver I can see on him so thats my story & I'm sticking to it!  :P

Who asked you Canucklehead?!   :-X

It's silver, dammit!  I said so!   >:(
Title: Series 2
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 19, 2004, 06:37 AM
Anyone going to reply to my C-3PO silver leg comment (above)?  You tellin' me I'm just seeing things?!

Oh bitch bitch bitch (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/abbitch.wav)   ;D

3PO's Gold to me. Looks like just the reflection of the silver lock on the display case from the camera flash. There are other small areas of silver I can see on him so thats my story & I'm sticking to it!  :P



If I remember rightly Matt, The leg is gold and silver. You are right. It's kind of the worn/dirty look after the crash landing from the escape pod on Tatooine in ANH. I remember thinking that was another nice touch by Medicom.
Title: Series 2
Post by: evenflow on June 19, 2004, 09:46 AM
Oh man!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really like some of those, but I love the Droids Boba Fett. I dont mind dishing out the cash for this one over the carded Sandtrooper. I just love the Droids and Ewoks series. The Jawa looks awesome. 3PO looks like a silver leg to me.  I wish the picture was a little more to the left to get a better look at the carbonite. Still Awesome.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on June 19, 2004, 11:08 AM
Thank you for the pics!! Loving Han's block, I dont really care if it comes with the figure or not. Funny to see 3PO taller than AT-AT Driver and Lando :) Hmm, apart from the card I dont find the Droids Boba amazing at all. I thought they would've retooled his costume as well rather than just simply repainting it.
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 01:02 PM
Oh bitch bitch bitch (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/abbitch.wav)   ;D

3PO's Gold to me. Looks like just the reflection of the silver lock on the display case from the camera flash. There are other small areas of silver I can see on him so thats my story & I'm sticking to it!  :P

Who asked you Canucklehead?!   :-X

It's silver, dammit!  I said so!   >:(

OK, now that Matt got out that out of his system, just playing with ya  ;)  C-3PO does have silver. You guys can have a closer look at the enlarged pic.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubrick%20C-3PO.jpg)

The 1st pic, Paploo is  :-\  Spirit Obi-Wan is cool, I like the etching on the bluish plastic, Han Bespin is cool, the black Imperial R2 kicks ass & R5-D4 is sweet.

The next pic, Han Carbonite, yeah, a better pic of the block would have been nice but I like what see thus far, C-3PO is cool & very nice adding the silver to him, Tie Fighter Pilot awesome,  Lando Calrissian is cool, Scott may want to pick up an extra of him so he can modify him to make the first Kubrick Ice Cream Maker Guy   ;)  

Wicket, well ahh... very thin on the bottom & looks like hes on Roids! Jawa, OK I guess, I would have preferred a material cloak with him.

Carded Droids Boba Fett, Say no more!  8)

I wonder why they went with the yellow color instead of the green for the chest plate & knee pads?  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/7.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 19, 2004, 02:41 PM
I've also heard the Fett referred to as Holiday Special Fett; is there a difference? Can anyone confirm what the card says? Holiday Special, or Droids Cartoon?
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 03:11 PM
I've also heard the Fett referred to as Holiday Special Fett; is there a difference? Can anyone confirm what the card says? Holiday Special, or Droids Cartoon?

I just took a good look at it on my PhotoImpact program. It looks like it says the same thing as the Droids R2. (From the DROIDS TV series). Hard to tell but I think its a match.

The Droids Fett made his first apperance in the Holiday Special, 1978. The Droids cartoon was released in 1985 & was the adventures of C-3PO & R2D2. I would say they are the same.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 19, 2004, 03:16 PM
Taking a look at my wishlist/guess list you can see there are a TON of main characters left for which to do Kubricks for, they are on Series 6 of Disney so there is a great chance we'll be loving these well past 2006 or 2007 when Hasbro goes the way of the Dodo

Series 3 (Return of the Jedi)

Emperor
Emperor's Royal Guard
C-3PO
Stormtrooper
Darth Vader (no helmet variant)
Jedi Luke Skywalker
Slave Leia (Chase)

Series 4 (The Phantom Menace)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
Anakin Skywalker (Pod Racer Variant)
Darth Maul
Padme (Theed Palace)
Jar Jar Binks
Yoda (Chase)

Series 5 (Attack of the Clones)

Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Count Dooku
Jango Fett
Clonetrooper (Blue, Yellow, Red Variants)
Padme (Arena)
Mace Windu (Chase)

Series 6 (Episode III)

Anakin Skywalker
Darth Sidious
New Bad Guy
New Clonetrooper (Paint Variants)
Bail Organa
Mystery Spoiler
Mystery Spoiler (Chase)

Series 7 (ANH Redux)

Tarkin
X-Wing Luke (Chase helmets)
Jawa
R5-D4
TIE Pilot
Hammerhead
Walrusman (Chase)

Series 8 (ESB Redux)

Yoda
Lando Calrissian
Hoth Han
Snowtrooper
Bespin Leia
Bepsin Luke (bloody variant)
Lobot (Chase)

Series 9 (ROTJ Redux)

Bib Fortuna
Gamorrean Guard
Skiff Lando
Luke Palace
Boussh (Helmetless variant)
Ewok or 2
Admiral Ackbar (Chase)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 19, 2004, 03:20 PM
(http://website.lineone.net/~neal.p/fett.gif)

This was the largest Droids Fett pic I could find...looks fairly close to the Figure Card
Title: Series 2
Post by: wai on June 19, 2004, 03:21 PM
Here is a good & bad news :P

Good news is Kubrick will be continued until Ep3 is over :o

Bad news is there will be more "impossble to find" chase kubricks added like Indy >:( The ratio maybe like 1:96 or 1: 192 :o
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 19, 2004, 03:23 PM
oh yeah, the chases won't go away and the really scary thing is that Medicom is not afraid to make characters like Darth Vader or Yoda be the chase pieces...

I've been giving serious thought to ordering a master case of 4 cases
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 03:56 PM
Good pictures of the Holiday Fett. He wears Wookie Scalps! Have a looky at the links, awesome pic's!  8)

Holiday Special Cartoon (http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/photos/cartoon.htm)

Boba Fett Fan Club (http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/multimedia/image/movie/swhs/index.shtml)

Masters of the Force (http://www.mastersoftheforce.com/droids-cartoon/)

Star Wars Droids Cartoon: The Adventures of R2 & 3P0! (http://www.x-entertainment.com/messages/607.html)


Holiday Fett.
(http://www.bobafettmp.com/multimedia/images/holidayspecial/images/holidayspecial-07.jpg)

Droids Fett.
(http://www.lucasfan.com/images/ww20.jpg)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2004, 05:57 PM
C-3PO is taller than the rest, 'cause Medicom really wanted to give the proper attention to his head detail, and apparently they couldn't do that in a smaller (regular) scale.  If you look at his actual body though, it seems to line up with the rest of the standard figures at the shoulder.  So it's just the head that got out of whack, which is what's making him look kinda "stubby".  What a love about the silver leg on him as well, is that it's not a drasticly contrasting silver like what Hasbro's done (on the HOF version).  Medicom's is a much more accurate "blended" silver and gold, so it's not so noticable.  Very nice touch, and detailed accuracy.  Love it!

...Tie Fighter Pilot awesome...

Still hung up on that Tie Fighter Pilot, eh D?  After seeing the pix, I'm fairly convinced that it's actually an AT-AT Driver now.   :P

Wicket, well ahh... very thin on the bottom & looks like hes on Roids! Jawa, OK I guess, I would have preferred a material cloak with him.

I thought the same thing about that Wickett.  Just his proportions I guess.  As for the cloth cloak, I don't think Medicom makes cloth stuff for the Kubricks, do they?  I might be wrong though...

I wonder why they went with the yellow color instead of the green for the chest plate & knee pads?  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/7.gif)

I'm guessing 'cause he's got a yellow chestplate and kneepads in the Droids cartoon.  I may be wrong (again) though...  I hate it when these companies choose accuracy over... well, over non-accuracy.   :-*

I just took a good look at it on my PhotoImpact program. It looks like it says the same thing as the Droids R2. (From the DROIDS TV series). Hard to tell but I think its a match.

That's definitely what it says.  Plus, your further proof that it's a "Droids" Fett is the SPOT ON match to the original vintage Droids Fett card.  He just happens to look the same as the Holiday Special as well, but let's not consider that please, 'cause, well, we all know what we think about that atrocity that was the Holiday Special!   ::)  OK?  So "Droids" Fett it is.   :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 07:54 PM
Doeth! (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/doeth.wav) Yeah, AT-AT Driver.  :-[

Nope, they don't make cloth clothing, just that colored paper that I have on the Early Bird Leia. I'm sure its the same for the Luke & Leia Endor, Mines not open & never will be.  :P

Still no reply from Andy. I emailed GBU on & mentioned that this Friday the 25th is Negative Feedback day (12:00pm MST). He also mentioned that he was going to take it up with PayPal if Andy did not reply to him by then, Oh-oh! (see below) If his $$$ are not refunded or the 2 R2's are not there by weeks end, game over man!  

So it looks like its going to be 5 Negatives going out on Friday.   ;D

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Number 3 is the one I'm worried about. Brent, try Paypal on your end & see what they say.  :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2004, 11:22 PM
May 29 is the date I paid him.  So right around 3 weeks ago.  I'm good on the one month thing, but I'm guessing I should initiate something here.  Duh.  

I'm filling out the forms right now.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2004, 11:35 PM
And here is what I wrote:

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This covers two identical items that were to be shipped at the same time.  Ebay item #s 3177671452 and 3177667134.  The auctions were originally won on February 23, 2004.  According to the seller, the items were not in hand and when arrived, were damaged.  We were not allowed the opportunity to purchase the damaged items.  The situation carried on for months until buyer finally found replacement items and agreed to ship upon payment.  Payment was made by paypal on the date indicated and since that time there has been no contact or response from the buyer to either myself or the other ebay member (xxxxxxxxxxxxxx = D. Justus).  We have emailed numerous times simply requesting the shipping tracking number that was promised, to no avail.  Ebay seller popsalute, formerly Andy_Thong has never given us a shipping notice.  Two other ebay members are having similar difficulty with this person.  
Payment was made after an agreement was reached with the seller to ship both items to the following address:
Dale Justus
xxx xxxxxx xxxxx
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
Canada. xxx-xxx
These items have not arrived at all, either at this address or at my address listed with paypal.  This address was also communicated by email to the seller. I have not had a response since the payment was made.  Communication prior to the payment was spotty at best with me and nearly non-existent according to D. Justus.  
We feel we have allowed reasonable timing for shipping from Hong Kong to Canada.  There has been no indication that the seller had any difficulty shipping the items or was delayed, this information has not been communicated.  
He delayed shipping the items long enough to allow opportunity for ebay feedback to go past and now seems to be waiting out the 30 day claim period for paypal.  That time frame expires in less than a week and in the absence of any communication at all, I/we are left with no choice but to file a complaint, lest we potentially be defrauded of money.

Yes, I know we can still leave feedback, but I wish to appear naive and innocent.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2004, 11:45 PM
...The situation carried on for months until buyer finally found replacement items and agreed to ship upon payment.  Payment was made by paypal on the date indicated and since that time there has been no contact or response from the buyer to either myself or the other ebay member...

Why do you keep calling Andy the "buyer"?!   ???  He's the seller dodo!  You're gonna confuse the hell out of the Paypal folks over there...   :P
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2004, 11:51 PM
Ah ****, oh well, they'll call me and ask, right?  Seller, buyer, all the same crap.  I had seven letters left.  I almost wrote the word Bastage.  that's what I get for doing things in a hurrry.  They'll parse it out :-[
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 11:51 PM
Great Brent except that Andy is the seller & not the buyer. Re-update it.  ::)   ;D

Then we will just have to wait & see. We may look good as it was paid on May 29th but I fear GBU & Scott maybe SOL!  :-\  It's in PayPals hands now.  :-\

Sure, review my post & Matt beat me to it!  ;D
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2004, 11:52 PM
Typing fast or having beer or both?  ;)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2004, 11:55 PM
Beer and excessively tired (garage sale today :o)  coupled with a bit of panic.  I have no desire to be out $220+ on this.  Crap, that's my blue snag and Yakface right there (yeah, your $100 too).  

It'll get resolved at least for us, I hope.  I hope it does for Scott and G_B_U as well.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2004, 12:03 AM
Beer good, stress bad. The better half had a garage/flea market thingy today too so up early I was to drag her stuff to the market.  ;D

Yeah, tired, dosen't help when the place (home) warms up inside. The fans are running & I'm glad it's cooling off now.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2004, 12:44 PM
Just picked up a case of these

http://www.playingmantis.com/jl/estore_details.php?estoreid=284

(http://www.playingmantis.com/pics/estoreimages/jl_estorelargeimage_284.jpg)

We'll see how they work, no foot pegs or anything but they look like they should do the trick for what I was think of doing.  A 3x2 instead of 2x3 setup would have been indeal but this should work

Delivery sucks however...might take a month and I didn't see other companies out there I was willing to trust :-\
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2004, 12:52 PM
All you can do is give it a try Scott. Looks good.  8)

I wonder if you can stand them up lengthwise?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2004, 01:18 PM
Yeah you can...you can't hang them on the wall on end though
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 20, 2004, 02:49 PM
Love the new avatar Dale!   8)

Interesting cases there Scott.  I look forward to seeing them in action.  I'm too lazy to click the link, so what'd they run you each?
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2004, 03:52 PM
$7 a piece
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 21, 2004, 08:32 PM
Just got my Droids R2's today from Simon.  They are beautiful.  Thanks Simon.  Now I'm just waiting for Kozik to get back to me on when he wants to ship.   :)  
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 21, 2004, 09:34 PM
Just got my Droids R2's today from Simon.  They are beautiful.  Thanks Simon.  Now I'm just waiting for Kozik to get back to me on when he wants to ship.   :)  

R2's? More the one eh? :)
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 22, 2004, 12:31 AM
I think Jon's trading 'em to that Kozik fella for his carded Sandie...  That right Jon?  If so, cool deal.  Will that get you totally complete again once the Sandie arrives?  Dale, when's yours coming?  It's a race to Kubrick King status (if but only briefly before the title is shared again).
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 22, 2004, 01:36 AM
Dale, when's yours coming?  It's a race to Kubrick King status (if but only briefly before the title is shared again).

Soon!  (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/YaBBImages/kiss.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 22, 2004, 08:28 AM
It may end up being a while for me. I've no money, as I havent got paid by my employer in about a month, and he now owes me about $5,000.00.
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 22, 2004, 09:05 AM
I got one from Simon for myself and the other to trade for the carded Sandtrooper.  I never got the carded Fett or the Variant Fett's, but other than that I will be complete.  To be honest, even if I had the money I doubt I would get the Fett's.  The regular is enough to keep me happy.  The vinyl Fett and the Droids Fett on the other hand I am definitely keeping an eye out for.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on June 22, 2004, 10:48 PM
What do you guys think of the $58.99 price + $16 shipping for the speederbike set?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48972&item=5905697735&rd=1

I can't recall what the going price was on this set a while back.

On a side note, I am really trying to lank me an Early Bird Set, but frugality keeps getting the best of me.  Soon very soon ;D.

I love the next series overall, but have some gripes about the height of the ewoks etc.  Can't wait to nab these though since I don't think I'll be going after the carded figures due to their price on the secondary market.


-DaBigKahuna-
Title: Series 2
Post by: JediMAC on June 22, 2004, 10:58 PM
What do you guys think of the $58.99 price + $16 shipping for the speederbike set?

That's not too bad Matthew, but I think if you're willing to wait another month or two, you could probably get it for about $10 less.  There's been a TON of them up on eBay, all in the $60's range, and NONE of them are selling.  So eventually the sellers are going to have to drop the price to a point where folks are interested in this piece.  I'd guess you could scoop one up for around $50 soon, plus save another buck or two on that shipping.

I've seen a few of the Early Bird sets dropping to around $100 of late, so that's gonna save you about $25 or more by the time you snag one of them too.

Good luck M!

P.S.  You move yet?  Can't remember the date you told us the other night...
Title: Series 2
Post by: Padawan on June 22, 2004, 11:15 PM
It looks like the Spirit Obi-Wan, Bespin Han, etc. are indeed going to be a box set.  C3PO and the others will be series 3.  I wonder what the price tag will be on the box set?  I would also assume it will be a collector's club only item just like the Early Bird and the Speederbike set.  
Title: Series 2
Post by: Morgbug on June 22, 2004, 11:16 PM
End of this week for Matt to move, I think.  Yikes :o

No response from Andy to my paypal complaint yet, or to my emails.  I'm guessing I'm not getting my R2.  That's bad in one respect, but it will kill my desire to go after other chase figures, at least carded ones, so it will save me some cash.  I may go after the loose Fett twins, but that's about where it would end.  

And after some time to chew on the new series, I think they suck.  Not just because I don't like Ewoks but because I see this as a move away from a respectful position regarding the SW movies.  No Vader, Yoda or Emperor?  No logic there.  Yeah, if they show as chase pieces, fine.  But explain the logic of two Ewoks before those figures, never mind fairly obscure droids?  One yes, two no.  AT-AT driver?  Cool figure, but now?  
Title: Series 2
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2004, 02:11 AM
No response from Andy to my paypal complaint yet, or to my emails.  I'm guessing I'm not getting my R2.

No responce on my end of the emails either. Remember gang, Friday is negative day for Andy. (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/YaBBImages/kiss.gif)
Title: Series 2
Post by: Mos-Quito on June 23, 2004, 04:41 AM
Yeah the Ewok and Jawa doesnt appeal to me much, but I'll buy them both anyways to complete the Series 3 regulars. I wonder what the packaging for S3 will be like! The previous ones followed Hasbro's Saga logo (with a lightsaber on the side). It'll be interesting to see how Medicom will pull the OTC design if they're following it.

As with the SW Kubrick boxset, I heard its going to be an exclusive for Japan's Toys R Us!! I hope that's true as buying one will be so much easier compare to the Early Bird and Speeder Bike set!
Title: Series 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on June 23, 2004, 08:22 AM
Im so torn about my R2. The damage is not bad at all, you have to know its there and be looking for it, or have it pointed out. I'm sure the AFA would notice, but in all actuality, it's probably no worse than what would be considered a fantastic condition vintage figure. I just cant bring myself to shell out more cash for it, since it's not that bad. On the other hand, I want one that's sterline, nearly perfect. lol If I dont bother with it, I can concentrate on the Sandie... Damn you OCD! (Not OCB, OCD ;) )
Title: Series 2
Post by: Scott on June 23, 2004, 10:12 AM
I'm torn on the Fett variants as well, they'd be fine to have but I have other Kubrick needs that I want to fill before I get to those

Title: Series 2 set
Post by: jedismack on September 9, 2007, 10:06 PM
I just picked up the series 2 Kubrick set on Ebay for under $100.00.Man I just got started and now I have a set of Series 2 I only got the Sandtrooper variant still stooked though.Now I need to get a series 1 Zuckuss and I will have 3 sets.Man these are freakin awsome.I am now addictated to these.My wife just says geez something else but,These are my favs now I gotta get them all. ;D
Title: Re: Series 2 set
Post by: maulsith on September 10, 2007, 12:56 AM
I just picked up the series 2 Kubrick set on Ebay for under $100.00.Man I just got started and now I have a set of Series 2 I only got the Sandtrooper variant still stooked though.Now I need to get a series 1 Zuckuss and I will have 3 sets.Man these are freakin awsome.I am now addictated to these.My wife just says geez something else but,These are my favs now I gotta get them all. ;D
Congratulations on your score on series 2..and happy collecting ya..Kubs are addicted and not cheap either..
Title: Re: Series 2 set
Post by: jedismack on September 10, 2007, 07:20 AM
I just picked up the series 2 Kubrick set on Ebay for under $100.00.Man I just got started and now I have a set of Series 2 I only got the Sandtrooper variant still stooked though.Now I need to get a series 1 Zuckuss and I will have 3 sets.Man these are freakin awsome.I am now addictated to these.My wife just says geez something else but,These are my favs now I gotta get them all. ;D
Congratulations on your score on series 2..and happy collecting ya..Kubs are addicted and not cheap either..

Hey thanks these sre the coolest.Another fellow Star Wars collector friend of mine is into these also.He's the one who got me into collecting.I got us a copy of the check list from this awsome site and now we just look at it and try to figure out which ones we are going after next.
Title: Re: Series 2 set
Post by: Madcow on September 10, 2007, 10:02 AM
I just picked up the series 2 Kubrick set on Ebay for under $100.00.Man I just got started and now I have a set of Series 2 I only got the Sandtrooper variant still stooked though.Now I need to get a series 1 Zuckuss and I will have 3 sets.Man these are freakin awsome.I am now addictated to these.My wife just says geez something else but,These are my favs now I gotta get them all. ;D

Congrats! Series 2 was the only series I built piece by piece and it took me almost 2 years till I finally found Greedo for a fair price. They are indeed addicting...
Title: Re: Series 2
Post by: maulsith on October 17, 2007, 02:11 AM
 :-\ Hmmm..Can anyone advised on the rarity of Cantina  band Members? Have seen a couple of posted issues on them over a few sites..Some are listed in Hong Kong Version are the HTF type in which are also listed as Chase figures whereby some also listed the opposite way over the Japan released as Chase..Hmmm...Very confusing..
Title: Re: Series 2
Post by: Jayson on October 17, 2007, 06:47 AM
:-\ Hmmm..Can anyone advised on the rarity of Cantina  band Members? Have seen a couple of posted issues on them over a few sites..Some are listed in Hong Kong Version are the HTF type in which are also listed as Chase figures whereby some also listed the opposite way over the Japan released as Chase..Hmmm...Very confusing..

All you need to know can be found here. (http://www.jedidefender.com/anhkubricks2.php) And after you digest that, be sure to read up on the other series here (http://www.jedidefender.com/features.php)