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Title: Convention Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on May 24, 2007, 01:43 PM
j/k...  well sort of.

3 friggin' exclusives though?  I mean, I kinda dig a shadow scout with bike (if it's a new bike, which I doubt).  I like the R2-KT idea as a nice tribute, so that's ok and as an exclusive it's a good idea I think (especially with the trooper last year).  The McFigures as exclusives is really starting to irk me a little though...  Repaints are fine, but it's the all-new sculpts that really start to eat at you a little bit I think, especially ones stuck specifically in the hottest sub-line Hasbro's done in ages too with the McQuarrie Concept line...

The photo we got sneak peeking at the Yoda/Obi looks outstanding though and seems like these may be two of the finer McFigures of '07.  It's just a real pain knowing there's that many more exclusives to network for and ultimately pay a premium for as well.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Rob on May 24, 2007, 02:28 PM
I dunno Jesse... I personally got real tired of the exclusives being repaints and repacks like the 501st or holographic this and that.

I don't like the prices, but I'm glad that all the work of getting help with the exclusives and shelling out lots of money at least nets something interesting.


What I'm most worried about though, is that these things will be released later on making all the effort and extra dollars wasted.  The problem is there's no way to tell.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jeff on May 24, 2007, 02:31 PM
3 friggin' exclusives though? 

I think the count is up to four based on what is being shown at C-IV...


4 exclusives?  Can you say OVERKILL?   ::)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on May 24, 2007, 02:38 PM
Uh...  ****.  ::)

I know your point Rob, but I guess I just feel exclusives should only be repaints or lower-demand items.  Like R2-KT is ideal I think because of the subject matter, it being a repaint of an astromech (most of us love that regardless), etc.  New figures just irk me because networking isn't always an option, it is by definition excluding a lot of people, and that sorta puts a knife in collecting for many...  I know I personally don't care for "the hunt".  To me that just means additional cost to an already increasingly expensive hobby...  So brand new stuff as exclusives really sorta irks me.  Not that I won't get it, I will find a way, I just dislike having to do so (and ultimately pay that premium on top of everything else too...  I mean, the McDroids and McLuke are really high priced items at C4 there).

I see your side too though Rob so I'm not arguing much...  it's just my preference on exclusives at this point.  I'm similar with pack-ins.  Some people love that you get a new figure with some ship...  For me, that sucks because I don't WANT to buy a lot of the ships, but I may want the figure...  And what gets re-released is anyone's guess.

If there were some guarantee you'd have a crack at these exclusives online and not in limited numbers (I'm not saying over-saturated either, just not "we have 500 of these to go for sale online tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.!"), I'd be less critical.  I'm always hopeful of online sales after the show of course though and that's the best you can hope for in this situation I guess.  It's like scalpers...  It's there, you deal with it, and that's all there is to it.

EDIT:

By the way it should be noted that my title for this thread was a little tongue-in-cheek...  I just figured it would be the mantra around the net so I thought it rather funny. ;)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth Slothus on May 24, 2007, 04:35 PM
3 friggin' exclusives though? 

I think the count is up to four based on what is being shown at C-IV...

  • Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike (?)
  • 501st Legion R2-KT (?)
  • Concept Grievous (SWShop On-Line Exclusive)
  • Concept Obi-Wan and Yoda 2-Pack (HasbroToyShop Exclusive)

4 exclusives?  Can you say OVERKILL?   ::)

Hate to break this but...

you know there is 5 right? when you add in the titanium multipack :-\.
Can I add that one in since the thread title was 'exclusives' and not 'figure exclusives'??

If they choose a new sculpt or a really good repaint-I'm OK with the exclusives, BUT if it's repaint trash like I'm already getting a ton of in the titanium line, then it's BS.

Can you tell that I suspect the titanium san Diego CC exclusive to be repaints?? ::) :P

DS
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: ruiner on May 24, 2007, 05:42 PM

 I mean, I kinda dig a shadow scout with bike (if it's a new bike, which I doubt). 

The whole black trooper schtick has gone awry - there's too much of it and it's being milked to death.

BTW, as you suspected, the bike is from POTF2.

Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: poddie on May 24, 2007, 06:02 PM
Well, Hasbro's showing is truly outstanding.  I would have never guessed they could put so many high quality and bulky figures out at the basic price point.  Hermie looks phenominal, as does nearly every other figure newly shown.  I love C-3PO, Salacious, Han Torture, A-Wing Pilot, the Ewoks, and especially ALL the amazing concept figures.

However, obviously I am strongly in the camp that overall Hasbro SUCKS.  I guess I don't need to elaborate again, but their new elitest policies are inexcusable.  I was really hoping the title was serious and someone a little more high profile would come right out and condemn what they are doing.  I really do appreciate your at least coming out with the strongest stance I've seen so far.  The other sites seem to just be turning a blind eye as far as the webmasters are concerned.

It's really such a shame that Hasbro's nicest work EVER (I have been collecting Star Wars figs since '78) has to be tarnished by this crap. 
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: speedermike on May 24, 2007, 06:28 PM
That's because all of the webmasters now have relationships with the people at Hasbro.   I'm not saying that'a bad thing, but it's easier to be critical of people you don't ever have to meet or work with.  I'm hoping that enough people will express disatisfaction during the Q&A that Hasbro will rethink their policies.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Blackwolf13 on May 24, 2007, 08:01 PM
I thought of a good accessory to go with the exclusives: Cheese to go along with the whine.  ;D
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jeff on May 24, 2007, 11:02 PM
you know there is 5 right? when you add in the titanium multipack :-\.
Can I add that one in since the thread title was 'exclusives' and not 'figure exclusives'??

I guess I wasn't counting that Titanium set because I thought it was a Battlestar Galactica 3-pack, not Star Wars...  plus the thread is in the figures section of the forum, so I was only thinking figures in my post.

Your point is true though, there are even more than 5 if you count all the non-Star Wars stuff from Hasbro - BSG titaniums, GI Joe, etc.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2007, 11:12 PM
By the way it should be noted that my title for this thread was a little tongue-in-cheek...  I just figured it would be the mantra around the net so I thought it rather funny. ;)

Saying "Hasbro sucks" is so 2002.   ::)

The cool way to voice your displeasure with this company is to use the ever-so-witty "Hasblow" (which, in this case, would be "Hasblows").  Other accepted variations, according to the hipsters, are "ReHash-bro" and "Hasbro-ken." 
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on May 25, 2007, 02:14 AM
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Saying "Hasbro sucks" is so 2002.

Not on collecting forums...  It's still the staple for those not witty enough to come up with the "blo(w)" part. :)

Honestly though I'm not overly happy with the exclusives...  I doubt many people are, so I don't blame anyone who maybe is looking for some of that cheese...  It does suck a little.  I think had it been the scout and R2-KT that it would've been better...  I'm still hung up on new figures at conventions on the West Coast where I cannot even afford to be a beggar much less enjoy a convention I think.

It is what it is though...  At least what is being offered is nice.  I actually don't mind the black scout trooper, ruiner, I just want a new bike at this point...  black scouts are cool to me but the bike eats it.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: jedi_master_sal on May 25, 2007, 11:46 AM
I certainly will agree with you Jesse. Exclusive figs shouldn't be NEW figures. That severaly hampers the ablility of even the average fan, let alone we collectors to get the figure. Wouldn't it be better business practice to make them available to a wdier market?

Repaints are somthing that are not as desired and wouldn't neccessarily be as appealing to casual fans, kids, and some collectors. It would still be a desired piece at Cons because of exclusivity. However we wouldn't be cracking our skulls against the walls in frustration at Hasbro trying to ge this stuff.

While I have the money to buy from evilBay, I'd rather not resort to it. It just feuls the argument that scalpers have.

We are crazed fans for this stuff and instead of bidding a modest amount, we've "got to have it now" so many people will bid extremem amounts for stuff like this. What's really sad about it, is that it's turning regular fans into scalpers as well. They know they can makes a few extra bucks off the rest of us, so why not? Of course I personally hate that attitude.

So where does teh blame lie? With many, not just one. Hasbro for making them exclusives in the first place, scalpers among others for taking advantage of the fact, and many collectors for buying into the whole thing and bidding like mad.

It's a viscious cycle that I will be all to happy to see end some day. As much as Hasbro's stuff looks nice at the con (from the pics I've seen), they still manage a way to really pi$$ off their customers. And these exclusives are squarely marketed for collectors, not kids here because of the fact that it's a con exclusive. So they better not even dare to use that argument.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: poddie on May 25, 2007, 04:52 PM
I thought of a good accessory to go with the exclusives: Cheese to go along with the whine.  ;D

I understand there is a fine line between whining and complaining.  To me, the difference is whether the complaint is valid or not.  In this case, I believe there is plenty of justification for it.

Obviously others have a differant opinion and consider it whining... I think most of these people have difficulty putting themselves in other's shoes.  They are often people that (a) already have a way to obtain the exclusives or (b) don't find the exclusives attractive or don't want them for some other reason.  And then since they don't understand the fuss (can't look at it from the perspective of the people who really are disappointed by it) they start calling it "whining".

Lack of empathy is an epidemic in the world today, and I think this is simply one further sign of it.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: ddschneider1972 on May 25, 2007, 11:56 PM
I think it all boils down to rarity. Sith Training Maul, Obi & Qui-gon were concept designs, the 3 mini vehicles were concepts. Red trimmed Maul was a concept...yet these were readily available. The original McQ trooper was tough to find, and the latest McFigs are so far 1 per case and BAM $20 on ebay minimum, then add to that rarity hype they feed it by adding MORE figures as over-priced exclusives. It's more hype now. Personally for myself,  I'm angry because I began my interest in design thanks to the art of Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston, Nilos Rodis Jamero, et al. It's a set I've been clamoring for for years!

Another thing that kills me is if you ask Hasbro's Q&A "Why do you repaint and repack so many figures as store exclusives" they always say "it costs soooo much to create new tooling" yet they do it left and right for  the McQ figs...and these ain't figs with 5 pts of articulation. We have alternate heads, near SA posability, etc even TWO instances of TWO figures on a card.

Of course what you get from the Q&A one week isn't what you'll get in two weeks. My favorite was Yakface's Q today about the Grevous Starfighter...Hasbro says if it's in the toon they may consider it...I read that AFTER they announced it at C4. funny stuff. Always in motion the future is...except they also say they have a plan for up to 2 years in advance in some cases.   

Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Blackwolf13 on May 26, 2007, 12:40 AM
I thought of a good accessory to go with the exclusives: Cheese to go along with the whine.  ;D

I understand there is a fine line between whining and complaining.  To me, the difference is whether the complaint is valid or not.  In this case, I believe there is plenty of justification for it.

Obviously others have a differant opinion and consider it whining... I think most of these people have difficulty putting themselves in other's shoes.  They are often people that (a) already have a way to obtain the exclusives or (b) don't find the exclusives attractive or don't want them for some other reason.  And then since they don't understand the fuss (can't look at it from the perspective of the people who really are disappointed by it) they start calling it "whining".

Lack of empathy is an epidemic in the world today, and I think this is simply one further sign of it.



Ya know, if you took it personally and can't take it in the spirit it was intended the I don't know what to tell you other than get a helmet & deal with it. The world's a rough place. Not everybody plays nice. My sympathy & empathy only go so far. Self-pity is a sad thing to watch. After having gone to the 3 previous Celebrations, I didn't get to go to this one. Instead of sitting around bitching about it, I got on with my life. I was disappointed things didn't work out in my favor, but such is life.

You'll notice the smiley there on the end. The comment was meant tongue in cheek, much like the title of the thread. My whine is "Hasbro has too much cool stuff coming out! How am I supposed to get it all and keep a roof over my head?". I understand you're upset that you don't have an avenue to obtain the figs like some of the rest of us.  I understand your gripe that they won't be available elsewhere. If you want them that bad, go find them. If you're patient I bet you can either find one on Ebay at a reasonable price within a year or find a kind soul on this board who'll trade with you for one. There's always a way. Someone(Darth Slothus maybe?) asked you earlier if you asked anyone here who was going to hook you up. You said you shouldn't have to. Right there you've eliminated an option. Look through the feedback for the traders. I'm sure you could've found someone trustworthy enough to take care of you. Sure, it may have been a bad idea to have McFigs as exclusives but if you want them bad enough you'll find a way to get them. Suck it up, grow a pair and start looking. Until Hasbro says on no uncertain terms "There is no way we'll allow you to get one of these unless you go to C4 or know someone who is..." don't give up hope. As a number of folks here have said, Hasbro probably wouldn't have gone to the expense of making all new figures as exclusives if they didn't have plans to release them elsewhere later on down the line. I doubt the numbers sold @ C4 will justify the cost to just leave them alone afterwards and not revisit them in different packaging, new paint apps and a new coin. They'd be foolish not to.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on May 26, 2007, 01:39 AM
I think people care, poddie, they just are kind of tired of the same old gripe...  Myself included, and I even am fairly vocal about a distinct dislike for (at least) all-new figures as exclusives...  But that's me.  I think people in general agree, but it's like scalpers...

How many times can you cite them as a flaw?  They suck, they're out there, some people have it worse with them than others...  That's really exclusives in a nutshell too.  They suck, they're out there, and some of us have it worse with them than others (though I strongly suggest to EVERYONE on JD to network and try to get help obtaining them from friends going to the show, that's what sites like ours are supposed to be for at the very foundation...  collectors helping collectors...  Hell we do this crap for free but hope it's a "help" ya know?).

At the end of the day though it's just "life" in this hobby...  I hate a lot of repacks too.  I point that out and then that's all there is to it I guess...  Ya go along and accept it's a strong likelihood you'll see more so you (hopefully) can plan around it or a way through it.  It's not a lack of empathy I think, as much as it's a lack of wanting to hear it, again, from some...  But don't let things get to you too, I think is a strong message people are saying as well.  It's not worth it...  You have to just try to find that way to get what you want if you want it that badly.

Dunno if that's making any sense or not I guess...  Just trying to play devil's advocate.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Artoo on May 26, 2007, 03:28 PM
I agree, I really want the Shadow Scout, Concept Obi & Yoda, R2-KT & especally Concept Grievous (since I love Grievous).
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: poddie on May 26, 2007, 03:51 PM
On the bright side, I see HasbroToyShop now has the Luke available.

Wish Hasbro hadn't lied (didn't they say they would be available a few months after the con or something like that?), but at least they're out there now.  I suppose we can hope that they merely "changed their minds" instead of outright lying... yeah... right.

On the down side, it looks like so far they weren't wrong about R2 and 3PO... no sign of them yet.

As far as people getting tired of hearing about it... I don't go into every thread on the boards and post "that's nice... but Hasbro SUCKS".  I try to only post my complaints in relevant threads.  And I think one can hardly go into a thread that literally contains the phrase "Hasbro Sucks" in the title (even if posted in jest) and not expect to see any negative comments.  The reverse is also true, of course... I can't expect there to not be any people who have an oposing viewpoint in this thread.  And that's fine... I am certainly not wounded by it (despite what Blackwolf seems to think), but I did want to make a general point that if people were a little more sensitive to things it would be a nicer world.  You never know when someone who is reading might take away a bit of a message about caring for other human beings and thinking about someone other than themselves, rather than jumping on the "what a whiner" bandwagon and blasting away.

I also try to give Hasbro credit where I can, like with their superior showing at C4 of all the amazing upcoming products.

But everyone is certainly welcome to their own opinion.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: poddie on May 26, 2007, 04:03 PM
...get a helmet & deal with it.
The world's a rough place.
Not everybody plays nice.
My sympathy & empathy only go so far.
Self-pity is a sad thing to watch.
...Suck it up, grow a pair and start looking.

I'm pretty sure you're that guy on the highway zipping past me going 95 while slamming through 4 lanes of traffic with no signal and forcing me to slam on the breaks and hope my wife doesn't fly through the windshield.  I think you've pretty much summed up my feelings about where people are today with empathy and caring for others.  Thanks for the help making my point! :)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2007, 11:22 PM
Wish Hasbro hadn't lied (didn't they say they would be available a few months after the con or something like that?), but at least they're out there now.  I suppose we can hope that they merely "changed their minds" instead of outright lying... yeah... right.

I don't think they honestly could have done it another way and maintained any excitement over the figure for con-goers.  I think they told as much of the truth as they wanted to and could without adversely affecting C4 sales. 

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On the down side, it looks like so far they weren't wrong about R2 and 3PO... no sign of them yet.

I still maintain this will show up on SWS.com a day or so after C4 is over, as I have from the start.  If they've manufactured enough Luke's to drop on HTS.com without running through 8 hours later, there's little doubt in my mind that they'll have as much production for the droids as well, just don't expect a low price. 

I just wish someone had said this is what was likely to happen before it actually did ;)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Blackwolf13 on May 27, 2007, 12:51 AM


I'm pretty sure you're that guy on the highway zipping past me going 95 while slamming through 4 lanes of traffic with no signal and forcing me to slam on the breaks and hope my wife doesn't fly through the windshield.  I think you've pretty much summed up my feelings about where people are today with empathy and caring for others.  Thanks for the help making my point! :)

This is the last I'm going to say and then I suggest we drop it: I drive like a sane person. I stay within the speed limit, don't cut people off and always, ALWAYS use my turn signal. I loathe people who drive like the ones you described especially when my kids are with me. As far as empathy and caring go, I care a lot for my fellow human beings. As an example of my goodwill and charity, I'll have you know just a week or so ago I gave ride to a total stranger. Lady missed her bus, asked if I'd give her a lift to the next stop which I gladly did. Plenty of other people would've said "no". There was a time when I would have as well, but I'm trying to be a better person than I used to be (much like Earl). Now that I'm done patting myself on the back, let me say this: This world would be a much better place if people weren't so damned sensitive about every little thing. The whole "people need to have more sympathy and empathy" is basically saying "I'm having a pity party for myself and I want everyone to console me, coddle me because my feelings are hurt and ask what they can do to make it all better." If there are options open to you (traders here, Ebay, etc...) and you don't exhaust those first, that's where my sympathy & empathy end. Without at least exploring those before hanging your head in your hands and crying you may as well give up before the race even starts. At least that's what I took from your statement. The point I'm trying to make is not "when the world gives you lemons, make lemonade", but when the world gives you lemons you throw them back and make the shot count. If Hasbro has pissed you off to the point you're considering getting out of the collecting game, instead of complaining abou it here, write a nasty-gram to Hasbro Corporate and state your concerns. I'm sure it'll get a better response from them and you won't have to deal with @$$holes like me ;D. Isn't half the fun of this hobby the thrill of the hunt? Hell, whether it's in a store or on-line, nothing is more thrilling for me than to find something I was never able to or never thought Id'd be able to score in the first place. As frustrated as I've been with Hasbro's distribution or lack there of, I've never considered ending my collecting. Instead, I put the stuff I can't find on my 'Wants' list and concentrate on getting what I can searching for the missing stuff on the side. That's just me, though. Do whatever helps you sleep at night.

As far as Hasbro "lying" about Luke not being available online right away, maybe the person who made the statement didn't have all the info regarding the plans for Luke. Maybe production numbers were high enough and sales @ C4 were/are low enough they can safely say "We have enough stock to be able to offer him right now rather than having to make everyone wait a few months for him." How pissed would you have been if they made Luke available for sale on-line right now nd then they come back & say "He's gonna be backordered for a few months. Sorry." For myself, I'd much rather have the pleasant surprise of getting that special figure sooner rather than later. Like Morgbug said, I bet the McDroids will be available sooner than you think.

That ends my rants. I say "end of subject" and wash my hands of it. I'm done. I have exclusives to figure out how to get.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Ice on May 27, 2007, 07:52 AM
Looks like its sold out over at Hasbro,for now,  but lets face it compared to exclusives you find at retail, these have to have a lower production #. And Im sure the littile convention sticker, will make the ones purchased at CIV more unique.  the R2/C3po 2 pak is another story, they have the freken StarWars Shop area kind of hidden. Its seprate from the rest of the vendors. So unless you know about this exclusive, which when I was in that store it was a deserted compared to the rest of the convention. The main area where the other vendors were located is INSANE!  As to your request that we help others who want these, I have already offered to help member Ook.  ;D
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: David on May 27, 2007, 03:26 PM
Hasbro does suck for this. All four exclusives are awesome though and I need them all!!!
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Ice on May 28, 2007, 02:25 PM
Hasbro does suck for this. All four exclusives are awesome though and I need them all!!!
I asked one of the workers at the Hasbro booth about the CIV Luke, she said they most likey will sell out by the end of the last day..so they might mean there will not be that many at Hasbo.  I also noticed that StarWars shop had a both in the main Hall on SUnday and people weere buying the the 3po and R2 exclusives.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth Slothus on May 28, 2007, 03:32 PM
That could be true since they were offering them at a liberal 6 per person on the first couple days. They probably realized their mistake a little too late and changed it to 2 per person and then ran out before the end of the show.

Funny though, when I bought my 2(could have bought up to 6) I recall seeing an open door to their stockroom that had cases stacked 9 high, 7 rows wide and 10 rows deep. Then, later in the afternoon, I noticed Hasbro stopped selling them for the rest of the day.

I know they didn't sell that many that day but rather were probably trying to make it last through the convention-which at 6 per customer was a doomed idea to start with :P.

DS
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Rob on May 28, 2007, 04:03 PM
Speaking of Comic Con Exclusives, sort of off topic though... if anyone is going and doesn't mind helping a guy out with the Commander Cody Mini Bust - let me know!   Now that C-IV is behind us it's time to cast a net for the next one...  8)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Ice on May 28, 2007, 07:10 PM
That could be true since they were offering them at a liberal 6 per person on the first couple days. They probably realized their mistake a little too late and changed it to 2 per person and then ran out before the end of the show.

Funny though, when I bought my 2(could have bought up to 6) I recall seeing an open door to their stockroom that had cases stacked 9 high, 7 rows wide and 10 rows deep. Then, later in the afternoon, I noticed Hasbro stopped selling them for the rest of the day.

I know they didn't sell that many that day but rather were probably trying to make it last through the convention-which at 6 per customer was a doomed idea to start with :P.

DS
Some of those might have the case of Wave 1 case they were also sellling. I kind of ike they were doing that considering the other vendors were charging an arm and leg for TAC figuers. I saw one McFett for $40.00!!
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Nicklab on May 28, 2007, 07:54 PM
Hmmm, did anyone bother to read the tags that were placed in front of the SDCC Exclusives?  You know, the ones that said they would also be available online? 

-R2-KT (great charity piece) will be available at both Star Wars Shop and Hasbro Toy Shop in addition to SDCC.

-McQuarrie Obi-Wan and Yoda will be sold at SDCC and on Hasbro Toy Shop

-Shadow Scout Trooper will be sold at SDCC and at Star Wars Shop


They're all being made available, so it is very far from being the end of the world.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 29, 2007, 09:05 AM
Can't say I like the temptation of wanting to put together a squad of Shadowbikers, but at least the other two aren't armybuilders.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Nicklab on May 29, 2007, 02:29 PM
The Shadow Scout came from the first couple of issues of Dark Horse's Star Wars - Rebellion IIRC.  He's a lone trooper who is present on the forest moon shortly after the Battle of Endor.  He winds up taking B-Wing pilot Ten Nunb captive and kills him.  Sorry for the spoiler, but this happened in the comics somewhere around a year ago.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Brian on June 12, 2007, 04:03 PM
I was just listening to this week's Star Wars Action News podcast, and during their Hasbro Q and A one of their questions is about the availability of the San Diego Comic Con exclusives.  According to the answer on there, from Hasbro, all three (McQuarrie Obi/Yoda, R2-KT, and Shadow Scout) will be made available online as well.  I don't know how reliable Hasbro's answers are, or if anyone wants to take chances, but it does sound like these are supposed to be available online.  I hope so.

Edit: If anyone is interested in hearing, the Q and A is around the 36 minute mark in the podcast.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Artoo on June 15, 2007, 11:25 PM
It looks like Grievous will be for SWS.com only now.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: poddie on June 16, 2007, 01:00 AM
This is the last I'm going to say and then I suggest we drop it: I drive like a sane person. I stay within the speed limit, don't cut people off and always, ALWAYS use my turn signal. I loathe people who drive like the ones you described especially when my kids are with me. As far as empathy and caring go, I care a lot for my fellow human beings. As an example of my goodwill and charity, I'll have you know just a week or so ago I gave ride to a total stranger. Lady missed her bus, asked if I'd give her a lift to the next stop which I gladly did. Plenty of other people would've said "no". There was a time when I would have as well, but I'm trying to be a better person than I used to be (much like Earl). Now that I'm done patting myself on the back...

Blackwolf, we obviously disagree completely on a great number of things, but I am very glad to hear that you take pride in your driving.  If anything bothers me more than wacky exclusives, it's people who drive like jerks and risk everyone's life in the process.  So I do apologize for accusing you of it. :)

I've kinda taken a little break from Star Wars for a while after getting my order for the Lukes in with HTS and the droids from ToyRocket.  It has definitely mellowed me out (mostly because "I got mine", not because I really feel any differently).  But I feel really bad for all the people who have not yet been able to get the Luke since it disappeared rather quickly (as expected)... I really hope they make this available again for them.  I still think it's pretty pessimistic to assume that legitimate complaints and sensitivity to others feelings = "self pity party", but if we must disagree we must disagree... :)
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 16, 2007, 10:12 AM
Saw a guy on e-bay pre-selling the ShadowScout for almost $70, plus $20 shipping. ???
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Rob on June 16, 2007, 11:41 AM
Anyone here actually going to the event?
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 16, 2007, 01:46 PM
Yep

How else will I get the GG exclusive :-\. Well, not the first reason I go.

DS
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: David on June 16, 2007, 03:41 PM
As long as Obi Wan/Yoda are avaiable online, I'll be in good shape. I would get Grievous to complete a carded set of the concept 12, but he really isnt McQ so I can save some money there. I might do R2-KT just because its charity and its nice but I dont really NEED it. Shadow Scout is cool but I think itll end up being insanely expensive, well just have to see what it ends up selling for. But Obi/Yoda is a definite must-have for me.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on June 16, 2007, 06:10 PM
More things to order, ugh...  Oh well. :(  Been a pricey year. 

If anyone's nabbing extras at the show, let me know if you have a slot open, otherwise I guess it's to the net I go.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: roron corobb on June 17, 2007, 05:05 AM
I'll pass on the Shadow Scout if he is on the POTF2 Speederbike. Which is very likely known Hasbro. I fell like most here about new figures being exclusives. I don't like it :'(. That Yoda is one I really want, but if it's only going to be at SD con and HTS, they can stick it >:(. I'll never order from HTS again with the crap they pulled with the McLukes. I just hope I can trade for one as I really want Yoda. The others are going to be else where on the net if that is correct which I hope, because that R2-KT is a really nice idea. My boys won't want them, but my girls will. So 3 of them at least for me. The Grievous is a cool figure too. I just hope they are not to hard to get ;).
roron corobb
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 17, 2007, 10:06 AM
I'll pass on the Shadow Scout if he is on the POTF2 Speederbike. Which is very likely known Hasbro.

I asked a Hasbro rep about that at Celebration (since a repainted POTF2 one is in the box.) They don't seem to have any plans to update the mold. :(

At least it doesn't have the "T" bar.
Title: Re: San Diego Comic Con Exclusives... Hasbro Sucks!
Post by: Jesse James on June 17, 2007, 04:06 PM
In a Q&A we asked actually, they said the resculpt of the speederbike's a possibility, so I wouldn't give up hope, I just wouldn't ever expect it for a slapped together exclusive like this either... 

You seem to never get the straight answer out of them.  Thank god our guys hounded them about ICMG to get the real answer on that one.  ::)