iam not a fan of the line its seems a little pointless to me
but the luke is rediculus i gota have it!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I will only get an unleashed if it absolutely grabs me... Palpatine is the first to do that.
I can't wait for an unleashed Ewok. 8)
I wouldn't mind seeing some background characters:
Bossk
Dengar
IG-88
Zuckuss
4-LOM
Amanaman
Ephant Mon
How about an unleashed Shmi?
Yeah, Boba was coming later this year I believe...I thought the same time as Yoda and Han
Brad, you aren't taunting me because of what I said on another board, are you? ;)
Unleashed need to be dynamic characters. While I love Jabba as much as the next guy (or gal), what's the Un-Jabba gonna be, drooling ferociously? :o
It features him blasting away from the Sarlacc, with its tentacle wrapped around his legs.
For the record, I got all 9 Unleashed so far. Love 'em to death.
For the record, I got all 9 Unleashed so far. Love 'em to death.
ditto
It features him blasting away from the Sarlacc, with its tentacle wrapped around his legs.
Really? Wow! :o That's pretty much an EU Boba Fett then, and almost a slap in the face to Uncle George who "tried" to off him in the Sarlaac! See, if Unleashed says Boba made it out of there and lived, then he must have! George don't know what he's talkin' about, the official toys have confirmed it! 8)
Looking forward to getting my issue soon too. Sounds like some cool collecting stuff (and scoops) in there finally!
I didn't get my Insider yet (I think I am the only one.
Hmmm, the first expanded universe Unleashed character. Well, not really an EU character but EU moment I suppose.
8th E.U. moment actually.
Clonetrooper, Chewbacca and Luke X-wing pilot are the next three (and last three for 2003) in the unleashed line. See report here (http://www.snowtroopers.ca).
I might have to get two of the Boba Fett's. Jeremy Bulloch is a fairly regular guest on the convention circuit, and it might be cool to get one of these autographed.Silver pen on that card would be sweeeeet.
I love the new packaging too. This is the kind of thing that really makes it nice being a carded collector. However, that Boba may be the first one I buy 2 of as that just screams to be displayed opened.
I might have to get two of the Boba Fett's. Jeremy Bulloch is a fairly regular guest on the convention circuit, and it might be cool to get one of these autographed.Silver pen on that card would be sweeeeet.
That packaging is amazing but I open my unleashed. One of each will be just fine. Maybe. Probably.
Well, mine were at the back door yesterday. Sideous is my new favorite. OMG, the menacing look the crazy amounts of lightning...he rules the Unleashed world. Did they get away from naming them cheesy names like "Passion" or "Fury" or whatever they were???
Padme is fine, I can pose her suitably, but geez, nipples? Was it really necessary? I dunno, maybe Geonosis is kinda cold in the afternoon ::) Similar comments apply to Leia. For such a powerful character to be in that pose? Hey, look, stripper pole.
maybe you guys should read the front page...from time to time :-* :-*
No I don't have them yet :-* They are on a Japanese Auction...maybe you guys should read the front page...from time to time :-* :-*
I love Yoda!
Someone needs a bigger office! ;D
Still, how to explain THAT figure to the missus ???
well you see honey, this is from one of them there cut scenes. yeah, it happens in Jabba's back room when Leia shows her early training as a...a....well...yeah. yes. yes dear. you're right. she does look like a stripper (shuffle nervously, kick carpet...
Leia? $100? Damn chuckles, tell me you didn't open her up yet. :o Just kidding, send her up before you decide to sell her on me.
Hasbro just announced the next wave of Unleashed figures: Chewbacca ;D, Luke-Hoth and Clonetrooper!!
Can't wait to see the pictures that should be posted in a few weeks.
Patty's absolutely thrilled with this latest acquisition for my collection... :P
So all I need to do is work on Patty hey?? :-*
And I should add I have ordered from Killertoys in the past and and it went well (they also have Fisto and Zodac up for preorder ;))
Anyone desperately need the Jedi Luke, Emperor/Sidious, or Obi-Wan Unleashed figures? To my shock, and utter amazement, my local TRU got a whole bunch of that wave in today! First time I've seen a new Unleashed figure since Anakin and Padme... 8)
But guess what? I didn't want, or buy, any of them! See, I DO have willpower... So far at least... :P
But if anyone needs those, just LMK and I'll go back and pick 'em up for ya'!
- M
me me me me me me!!!
Saw this over at RS that it was pretty cute
Teen Wolf!
Blech, re-releases. Oh well, save some money.
Blech, re-releases. Oh well, save some money.
Alot of people had some trouble getting some of Unleashed, so re-releases aren't necessarily a bad thing.
Rumor over in the RS forums...next wave of Unleashed will be:
Bossk
Tusken Raider
Aayla Secura ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
http://forums.rebelscum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=008013
Bossk overkill? Re-release in bounty hunter four pack. New sculpt. Bossk play a big role in Ep III or did I miss something here?
Trying to think of who I want Unleashed!
MisterPL's Ewok/Scouttrooper would be great
Bossk Unleashed (http://www.potf2.com/potj/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5176)
SO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for "why?" on the secondary characters... Heck, that's simple - this is a Bounty Hunter, and everyone LOVES the Bounty Hunters. They're all so popular that they almost surpass the "secondary character" status - especially Bossk and IG-88 (and of course Boba).
Time for a second thread
Here is the first one (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=3658)
The latest insider confirms that a Tusken Raider and Aayla Secura will be coming with Bossk. So here is the 2004 Line-Up so far:Cool beans
- Chewbacca
- Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder)
- Clonetrooper
- Aayla Secura
- Bossk
- Tusken Raider
Nice, but not what I expected. Although I can see the gracefullness of the figure. Can't wait to see the final product.
Mara Jade anyone?
-ewok on a spit roasting on an open fire
:-*
I just received my Chewie and Luke from Kebco on Wednesday
I just received my Chewie and Luke from Kebco on Wednesday
Dammnit, my are still pending. Son of a *****.
-solo ewok with soft middle portion (like JediMac) for hugging due to unbearable cuteness
As for the actual Unleashed figures, if they pump out some more "hot Star Wars chicks" and Bounty Hunters, I may be tempted to pick up a couple more! ;)
I have yet to see anyone produce a picture of the Red Clone with an actual receit. Even then, that might be doubtful especially if both the standard clone and the red clone share the same SKU. I need to look on ebay and see what is there. That usually helps to confirm.
That price is insane. I just picked up one today at Walmart for $14.88 plus tax.
That price is insane. I just picked up one today at Walmart for $14.88 plus tax.
You picked up the Red Clone! 8) I don't think we will ever see it up here. :'( If you find another, you know were I am. ;)
Still need to go back and get a Vader too, the collection doesn't look right without one :).
Still need to go back and get a Vader too, the collection doesn't look right without one :).
I also need to pick up Vader. I have the one with the helmet on with the bridge/steps but I need the helmet off one with the rock(at least I think it's a rock). I am also glad though, about the re-release of Leia as she was packed in with rock Vader and were either underproduced or sold extremely well.
Most Unleashed cards take a little bit of a beating out on the pegs. I think the only way you'll get a really good carded sample is to pull it out of the case yourself.
Finally we have packing of Tusken Raider, Aayla Secura & Boosk (http://tw.f2.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/b14914518?aucview=search) :D
Well, what is this? (http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=555)
Ya' know, I've NEVER collected just "what I like" from any given Star Wars line. Just can't do it. It goes 100% against my OCD, and there's just no way whatsoever that I can try and fight it.
That said, I'm really considering buying some more OT Unleashed figures (I have the Leia) just 'cause they look so cool. There's a few that I deplore (like Jedi Luke), but I'm honestly thinking about picking up some of the upcoming ones, like Bossk, Tusken, IG, Stormie, and even PT Aayla... I just don't know if I can really do it. Make me nervous to go out on a limb like that, with an INCOMPLETE collection of something. I dunno... Whaddaya guys think? Can I do it?
So are you collecting two each of the Unleashed?
Openers is a good way to go with these I think, they just look so much better out in the open.
One question is: Do you Unleashed collectors consider the Darth Sidious figure to be PT, or OT? I know it's name is PT, but the figure itself, with the lightning and all, is definitely OT... What say you? I say OT, with a goof on the name (or just jumping the gun on the name, if you will...)
Don't forget to eventually LMK if you're still gonna need that Red Clonetrooper, or not, Mikey! ;)
Took another gander at the Aayla and Tusken yesterday. Very cool looking. Anxiously awaiting this wave! 8)
crap...I read this thread way too late and now the figures are out of stock. Now I am at the mercy of Target and Walmart (again :P).
So Mikey or Scott, any pictures? I am curious to know what's up with Aayla's face.
I found Bossk, Aayla, and the Tusken Raider Unleashed figures at a couple Target stores tonight!
And suddenly Tuesday's agenda comes into focus. How were quantities?
I just think her and Aurra are stupid choices for this line, if not for their "assets" we wouldn't be seeing a sniff of them. I'd much rather have the ESB Bounty HuntersFanboy fodder. Still haven't opened up Leia. Leia, at least, was a major character.
I picked up an Unleashed Tusken today. Man this guy is just beautiful. :-* Now where's my Unleashed Ewok?
Next wave? I'd like to see...
-Qui-Gon Jinn
-Zuckuss
-Scout Trooper on speeder bike
Like that one? How about this one:Nope, don't like that one :-\
-Zam Wessel (mid-morphing)
-Obi-Wan Kenobi (EPISODE I)
-Asajj Ventress
Like that one? How about this one:
-Zam Wessel (mid-morphing)
-Obi-Wan Kenobi (EPISODE I)
-Asajj Ventress
-Lando Bespin
-Han Bespin
-Royal Guard
A Jawa blasting R2 would probably be the best way to do that.
Unleashed Ewok? Whatchou want after that Brad, an Unleashed Jar Jar? :-*
Unfortunately that Obi looks a lot like the Epic Force Obi.
I maintain that the PT Unleashed figures are some of the best out there.
I like them all. Even Mr. OT only MacDaddy has a Padme, but I think that's only for her perky nipples.
Even Mr. OT only MacDaddy has a Padme, but I think that's only for her perky nipples.
I've been trying to figure out what to do with these. I've given thoughts to selling them all as a lot...selling the PT ones...selling select ones
Size and space and wife nagging have become an issue. :-\
While I think they are neat, I should just stick with 3-3/4" and try and squeeze down the focus a little more
I still think they should make a two pack, Obi/Vader Duel. :-\
I'll reiterate what I've said a bunch of times: as a group, I think the PT Unleashed are better than the OT. The OT always has the love, but I think the poses and execution of the PT are better. Dooku, Windu, Anakin are all fantastic.
That being said, is it just me or have the bases gotten less interesting as the line has gone on? I mean, nothing can compare to the Boba Fett/Sarlaac base, but I was looking at Bossk in Target the other day and it's basically just a piece of floor that he may or may not even stand on with both feet. Weird weird weird.
The Unleashed line was something that, when it began, I really thought would fall flat on its face and it was something that I did not want any part of. In fact, when there was nothing but a sea of Jangos for the fall of 2002 after the launch, I figured my prediction had come true.
And they looked infinitely better loose than carded, which is the point where I got hooked.
More OT combined with infinitely nicer cards probably went a long way to kick starting the line.
No idea why I'm passing on the Prequel guys though. What all am I missing with those? Maul, Jango, Mace, and Dooku? Is that it?
Space is definately going to be an issue. I already told the wife to expect a lot of shelving pretty much on any bare wall in the basement.
Looks like IG-88 and friends are out now, according to RS
851763 Wave 3 - Juli 2005
2x Han Solo as Stormtrooper (removable Helmet)
2x Clonetrooper
2x Chewbacca
Hmmm....from 4-inches
Okay, a couple of questions for the Unleashed collectors out there about some things that I'm confused on right now:
1-What are the differences between the first and current Darth Vader UL and the Removable Helmet version? Is it just the head and the base that has changed, or are there any other differences in the figures?
2-Has Hasbro said if they will be rereleasing some of the other more difficult to find (and ridiculously priced on Ebay) UL figures in the future? I'd really like to get a Yoda, and I'm sure a lot of other people would love to have a Boba Fett or one of the other more difficult figures, but it would be nice to not have to sell my kidney to get one.Send me a PM regarding the Yoda.
3-Have the rumored UL for this year (Ventress, Palpatine vs. Yoda, Chewbacca, Clone Trooper, Han Stormtrooper) been confirmed or photographed anywhere? I know they were not on display at Toy Fair, but I didn't know if Hasbro had said anything in any of the Q and A's about them.
Still on the lookout for that Stormtrooper...and still feeling like a huge hypocrite for my interest in this line. ;D
No confirmations or photos. Hasbro would not even confirm General Grievous at Toy Fair, despite the fact that images had been leaked and he's currently listed on the Cargo Bay at the official site. The remaining pieces probably won't be confirmed until June or July.
I feel your pain on the Stormtrooper. It's been "evasive".
I'm seriously considering just going out at midnight and buying the three Unleashed figures and waiting until the next day to get all the action figures. Beating a dead horse, but three years ago, if you told me this line would be the highlight of my collecting, I'd have asked what drugs you were taking and why you weren't sharing. :)
Do we have the "drooling" smiley yet? ;D
And mosnab, I'm right there with you on the shelving space issue. The top shelf of my computer desk is packed to capacity, and I really need to make a trip to Home Depot or something in the next few days before the ROTS stuff hits.
Alliance Collectibles.com has some images of the next few Unleashed:
Darth Vader (http://www.alliancecollectibles.com/images/eiii/eiiiunlshvader.jpg)
Darth Sidious & Yoda (http://www.alliancecollectibles.com/images/eiii/eiiiunlshyoda.jpg)
Asajj Ventress (http://www.alliancecollectibles.com/images/eiii/eiiiunlshasajj.jpg)
If you have any other questions, just post and I'll do what I can to answer them!
I don't collect the Unleashline but I have seen the Stormtrooper Unleash here in SoCal just yesterday at I think Kmart. I will try and see if I can find any for those who need some.
- the Unleashed line takes up a **** load of space.
The point of this stupid post? - the Unleashed line takes up a **** load of space.
I almost forgot, I cant believe how much some of these pieces have appreciated.
Holy Crap, I had no idea these things were going for so much on the aftermarket!!!
Vader Unmasked - $187.50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5968690957&rd=1)
Yoda - $122.50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5967946453&rd=1)
Boba Fett - $103.79 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5969123132&rd=1)
Glad I got mine at retail!!!
I believe one of the Q and A's (at GH maybe), asked if they would be returning in 2006...and they said "Yes, and no". Still sounds like they are continuing either way, so that's good news to me.
I actually asked the reps about the stormtrooper from this line and wondered if they would be reissuing them since distribution wasn't the greatest and I was told to walk around and look at the vendor booths as they were not re-releasing it. I told them I already did that and not ONE booth had one. They just shrugged and basically looked away. Nice...real nice. ::)
One booth had 1 on day one that I saw. Asking price: $45.
I actually asked the reps about the stormtrooper from this line and wondered if they would be reissuing them since distribution wasn't the greatest and I was told to walk around and look at the vendor booths as they were not re-releasing it. I told them I already did that and not ONE booth had one. They just shrugged and basically looked away. Nice...real nice. ::)
One booth had 1 on day one that I saw. Asking price: $45.
I just don't get why so little of that wave got out. Just doesn't make sense. It's a great wave too.
Chances are you won't see most of the above again because they've already seen the new cardback.
Holy Crap, I had no idea these things were going for so much on the aftermarket!!!
Vader Unmasked - $187.50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5968690957&rd=1)
Holy Crap, I had no idea these things were going for so much on the aftermarket!!!
Vader Unmasked - $187.50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5968690957&rd=1)
Holy ****! :o
UNLEASHED DARTH VADER UNMASKED (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50269&item=5973922079&rd=1)
I thought $224. for Vader was high.
:o Unleashed Unmasked Vader (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5974449053) :o
:o :o DARTH VADER UNMASKED (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50263&item=5972408951&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW) :o :o
:o :o :o Darth Vader Unleashed (unmasked) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5971936881&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW) :o :o :o
I'll be laughing my ass off if and when the Big H re-releases that one!
I'm genuinely excited to see what Unleashed figures ROTS generates. I'm hoping for a Wookiee ripping a Clone Trooper's arms out of his sockets, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
I'd love all 6 bounty hunters, but how would you do a 4-LOM Unleashed?
I think there are still a number of possibilities for main characters in the line. I think you just need to be a little open to different ideas.
Well I think if you can pull off IG-88 you can pretty much do anything.
I'd love all 6 bounty hunters, but how would you do a 4-LOM Unleashed?
edit: LOL, Nick and I are sharing a brain today. Too much time on spawn.com. ;)
Instead of the box sets, I'd prefer them to do what they did with the ROTS Unleashed Obi-Wan & Anakin. They can either display well on their own, or put together for a great action display. That way people can still be selective as to what they buy if they're only interested in one of the two, or grab both. I'd say it would mean better sales for Hasbro.
The bottom of the base (the soot covered side) has been sculpted with Super Battle Droid hands sticking up through the grating! I can't really explain it that well, but they have a photo of it up over there that illustrates what they are talking about.
AFA 90 graded Unmasked Vader. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5982312003&rd=1)
:o
Insanity.
Got an email from Amazon today stating unleashed are not yet in. I think it came because the Evolutions sets may be in and my orders are combined.
If were Hasbro were smart,
The best way to display this, IMO, is high up or you will miss the effect of him "descending" upon you!!
I bought his Vader print at C3 - I absolutely love his work. I can't remember his name off hand, but I'll get his name off the print tonight for you.
Lovely - a bunch of rehashes.
The Clone and Solo are nice enough - but that wookie didn't look good last time around.
Lovely - a bunch of rehashes.
Lovely - a bunch of rehashes.
The Clone and Solo are nice enough - but that wookie didn't look good last time around.
I'll agree here.
The wookie I have precisely zero need of. It's lame, IMO.
The Shock Trooper is a personal guard to Palpatine, or so all the text tells us, so I guess I can make that stretch, but I'm not sure it's different enough from the red clone I already have.
Han looks pretty cool though, and I'm going to guess the next wave will have the base join up with that one having a Luke Stormie. I'll likely unload my classic Han in favor of this one. Maybe. Maybe not.
I just hope that these figs don't kill the line.
http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/hasbro/news20050705.html
So far I have managed to resist the Unleashed line. Since Hasbro has dumped the 12 inch line I am thinking about going into this area more and more. I really like the looks of these three. Especially that Clonetrooper! Wow!
Personally I think they took the old chewbacca, put an EIII wookiee blaster in his hand and a shield and called it "new," and then they took the old clone trooper, painted parts of it red, put the shorter rifle in his hand and removed the dead clone base in favor of a lava one, and then took the old stormtrooper, pulled the head off and gave it a han head.
Junk.
Give us something new, rehashes look ****** especially in this line. These 3 look just like 3 others we already have.
I just hope that these figs don't kill the line. :-\
Hasbro (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsID.C2DF74FF-D56F-E112-438F8E5B520D3344/default.cfm) updates today with more details and we've gotten word that these three figures will be the final wave and the end of the Unleashed line as we know it.
Personally I think they took the old chewbacca, put an EIII wookiee blaster in his hand and a shield and called it "new," and then they took the old clone trooper, painted parts of it red, put the shorter rifle in his hand and removed the dead clone base in favor of a lava one, and then took the old stormtrooper, pulled the head off and gave it a han head.
Junk.
Give us something new, rehashes look ****** especially in this line. These 3 look just like 3 others we already have.
Jeez you're a glass-half-empty guy aren't you?
I think they're cool.
This really is crappy news if it turns out to be true. It seems to be quite successful, and growing in popularity with each wave. I thought I remembered some comments coming out of ToyFair/Celebration III that Hasbro was being coy about the future of Unleashed, saying something "big" was coming next year. It sounded like the format may be changing, but that the line wasn't ending. I'll have to see if I can dig those comments up here...but maybe the "Unleashed as we know it" is the key part of the equation, and we're seeing the line continue, but in a different type of direction. I certainly hope this isn't the end, this was one of my favorite collections.
Edit: Ok, I'm not sure if this was the exact quote I was looking for...but this was in the Hasbro Q and A from Celebration III (from GH.com)...question number 10: Hasbro Q and A (http://www.galactichunter.com/swc3/hasbroqa.asp)
Q:"Will Unleashed be continuing in 2006?"
A: "Yes, and no" (Hasbro would not elaborate on this answer)
Hopefully we'll find out more at Comic-Con.
Unleashed
The three Unleased figures that debuted yesterday will be the final three figures in the line as we know it. The 7" scale will be phased out after 4 successful years. However, the line WILL continue in a different format. Plans call for a new line of 2" figures sold together in a 4-pack set. No word yet on which characters will be included, but it sounds like there will be room for many more characters to get unleashed in this format.
I was just reading the What's Next For Hasbro? (http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=93604) article on the front page of RS.QuoteUnleashed
The three Unleased figures that debuted yesterday will be the final three figures in the line as we know it. The 7" scale will be phased out after 4 successful years. However, the line WILL continue in a different format. Plans call for a new line of 2" figures sold together in a 4-pack set. No word yet on which characters will be included, but it sounds like there will be room for many more characters to get unleashed in this format.
Oh bloody great, a 2" Unleashed line? McFarlane did this with his figures and that line sucks!
Oh bloody great, a 2" Unleashed line? McFarlane did this with his figures and that line sucks!
I was just reading the What's Next For Hasbro? (http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=93604) article on the front page of RS.
Unleashed
The three Unleased figures that debuted yesterday will be the final three figures in the line as we know it. The 7" scale will be phased out after 4 successful years. However, the line WILL continue in a different format. Plans call for a new line of 2" figures sold together in a 4-pack set. No word yet on which characters will be included, but it sounds like there will be room for many more characters to get unleashed in this format.
Just for the sake of Devil's Advocate, how reliable is this information?
Just for the sake of Devil's Advocate, how reliable is this information?
You're probably right.
Target just recently put the unleashed line in their POG while WM has never really supported it.
TRU can't drive the business either (alone).
I'm sure it's not cheap to tool these larger scale figures - my bet would be the pay off ratio between sales and investment was not meeting company standards.
This is always a touchy subject. However, I like this line. I would be willing to pay $20 per figure IF the character selection is good.
Forget Amazon
I hate resorting to e-shopping for SW figures because I like to support the local retailers and I enjoy looking for new figures (and shipping $$ sucks).
BUT...when you factor all the gas money and time I spend looking for new **** that usually doesn't ship here in the midwest (the stormie wave never hit the pegs here), it's actually smarter to buy online.
I know, I know, I sound like some kind of commercial but it's true. Time spent away from home cannot be measured in $$.
Though my wife never complains when I'm gone.... :-*
I'd rather it went home with a collector than an ebay scalper.
The price isn't exactly brick and mortar retail, but with gas prices the way they are and lack of time available for toy shopping around town, it's not a bad deal.
Also, I live in Northern Cali. , no not San Fransisco, and I talked to the Target toy manager that is a freind of a friend, and he said that most Targets are getting rid of the first ROTS toys right now and on August 1st they have a huge shipment of new stuff coming. Don't know if this is true, but check your local Targets just in case!!
Nice score on that deal for Stormtrooper wave there! You'll see by my signature that I'm looking for the same ones myself. I would've probably jumped on that deal a couple weeks ago, had I known about it. Did manage to work out an IG-88 in trade last week, for about $22, so that's not too bad. I could probably live without Aurra, since I mostly just pick up the OT figures from this line. But damn, that stupid Stormtrooper's gonna be a thorn in my side for some time to come, I bet..
mosnab,
I have both the vader and yoda/sidious in my living room ready to go back to wal-mart, they are not in perfect condition, but if you want to trade for something for them I will help you out.
I need: yoda, boba fett, windu, luke, leia, first vader, and solo
Let me know!!
Josh
mosnab,
I have both the vader and yoda/sidious in my living room ready to go back to wal-mart, they are not in perfect condition, but if you want to trade for something for them I will help you out.
I need: yoda, boba fett, windu, luke, leia, first vader, and solo
Let me know!!
Josh
My suggestion is to dump them. I think when the line ends, the prices are going to drop. Not immediately, but they will as people lose interest. I think there's a lot speculators looking at Unleashed, something I think looks crappy in the package.
My suggestion is to dump them. I think when the line ends, the prices are going to drop. Not immediately, but they will as people lose interest. I think there's a lot speculators looking at Unleashed, something I think looks crappy in the package.
These figures are giving me fits, because mine are all loose and I need to pack them up. How to manage that properly?
These figures are giving me fits, because mine are all loose and I need to pack them up. How to manage that properly?
I can't find the Asajj wave at all, so I guess that ends my Unleashed collection.
Also, my ROTS Obi-Wan refuses to stand up straight >:( He keeps falling over and I cannot get him to stand
I'm not sure how the heck he'll stay hovering like that with only one peg supporting him. Hopefully he's more sturdy than Obi-Wan :-\
Is there any place you can super glue Vader to the stairs?
Wow, some of us who still need the Stormtrooper really missed out when this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/carded-unleashed-stormtrooper-and-xwing-luke_W0QQitemZ5993982604QQcategoryZ2476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) got BIN'ed within 15 minutes. :'(
Carded Stormtrooper AND Snowspeeder Luke for $25. :o
Oy.
I thought I had read somewhere this weekend that there are now rumors of this line becoming exclusive to somewhere in 2006. Although exclusives are a pain, if it meant getting new Unleashed again, I wouldn't mind seeing it return this way.
The news from Comic Con about Unleashed is definitely discouraging. I've thought of a couple of ways that Hasbro can try to keep the line going, but it might be tough to achieve.
EXCLUSIVITY
The Unleashed line was inspired in part by a desire for Hasbro to compete stylistically with boutique toy companies like McFarlane, NECA and the like. This is a new breed of toy company that is focusing more on collectors and collectability rather than on play features.
Bring this line back to the places it was intended to cater to: COMIC AND COLLECTIBLE SHOPS! Hasbro should actively court Diamond Comics and Online Retailers to be the EXCLUSIVE market for the Unleashed line.
While these outlets are smaller and are not representative of Hasbro's biggest accounts, they're the prime territory for a line like Unleashed. They manage their inventories much more efficiently than the big box stores like Toys R Us and WalMart. They work with pre-orders which helps tailor their business much more in their favor from a stock standpoint.
This kind of scheme can work well for both Hasbro AND their retail partners. Hasbro can manufacture a more appropriate production run. This would also have the effect of sending more customers to Hasbro's smaller accounts, whether they have Diamond Comics handling their distribution or if they're a small Hasbro account.
Looks like I called it back in July. In this case I really dislike being right.
Now bring on the 2"! :P
HASBRO ANNOUNCES A NEW SCALE FOR SUCCESSFUL 'UNLEASHED' STAR WARS LINE!
Providence, RI (AP): Hasbro Toys, known around the world for their inept handling of one license after another, has announced that their popular line of Star Wars: Unleashed is going to be moving into "new" territory: a 2 inch scale of less detailed, less interesting figures under the Unleashed banner...
I find it interesting that everybody's spazzing over 1 post a (ooooh) spy said from" inside Hasbro". I will defer judgement until Hasbro actually makes a press release AND companies like entertainment earth, ect start cancelling orders and labeling the item as discontinued.
NOT CANCELLED!
http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsid.360D88AB-D56F-E112-4B485677FE0C7A7A/dn/default.cfm
"Previously shown at Comic Con, the 7" Unleashed wave that included Han Solo, Chewbacca and the Clone Trooper has been delayed to 2006. While the Unleashed 7" line is not being offered to retailers in the spring, there are plans to return the line to retail for Fall 2006 (including the three figures mentioned) alongside the Unleashed 2" Battle Packs."
So, not cancelled, just delayed for a while... congrats to everyone who complaioned to Hasbro, I guess they do listen to us once in a while! ;)
NOT CANCELLED!
http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsid.360D88AB-D56F-E112-4B485677FE0C7A7A/dn/default.cfm
"Previously shown at Comic Con, the 7" Unleashed wave that included Han Solo, Chewbacca and the Clone Trooper has been delayed to 2006. While the Unleashed 7" line is not being offered to retailers in the spring, there are plans to return the line to retail for Fall 2006 (including the three figures mentioned) alongside the Unleashed 2" Battle Packs."
So, not cancelled, just delayed for a while... congrats to everyone who complaioned to Hasbro, I guess they do listen to us once in a while! ;)
Hey, does anyone who lucked out on the last wave of Unleashed (Stormtrooper/IG-88/Aurra Sing) still have the little mini Twilek Bodyguard (and card) that came with it? If so, do you guys want them, or could you spare them to a dork that actually collects those minis? LMK! Thanks...
- Matt
Hey, does anyone who lucked out on the last wave of Unleashed (Stormtrooper/IG-88/Aurra Sing) still have the little mini Twilek Bodyguard (and card) that came with it? If so, do you guys want them, or could you spare them to a dork that actually collects those minis? LMK! Thanks...
- Matt
Hey, does anyone who lucked out on the last wave of Unleashed (Stormtrooper/IG-88/Aurra Sing) still have the little mini Twilek Bodyguard (and card) that came with it? If so, do you guys want them, or could you spare them to a dork that actually collects those minis? LMK! Thanks...
- Matt
Good lord man, how many do you need? ::)
Some guy on RS posted this link: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Unleashed+store:shoptax&cat=1273
If it's true that's a pretty good deal. Why do I think it's a scam?
Some guy on RS posted this link: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Unleashed+store:shoptax&cat=1273
If it's true that's a pretty good deal. Why do I think it's a scam?
Argh! I dunno... I've got a Boba in my cart right now, and was going to risk the checkout to see what happened, but the freaking shipping costs on it is $20!! :o Damn. If I KNEW it was legit, I'd go for it, but I'm just a little too sketched out on it. I'll probably regret passing on it though, I'm sure. :-\
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>:(
Hey, does anyone who lucked out on the last wave of Unleashed (Stormtrooper/IG-88/Aurra Sing) still have the little mini Twilek Bodyguard (and card) that came with it? If so, do you guys want them, or could you spare them to a dork that actually collects those minis? LMK! Thanks...
- Matt
I think I sent you one in your box of goodies but I'm not sure,....
Jesse if you want to have them shipped to my house you can then I'll just ship them to you.
Hmmm... speak of the devil.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7284725&type=product&cmp=++&id=1118839979702
Time to get your pre-orders in? ;)
Jeff
Page no longer exists.
Stored in your cache perhaps?
By the way, I asked a few replys back if anyone knew where the star cases for UL were coming from. No one knows???
Any thoughts on what the next 3 might be??
It would be nice if they ... finished out the Bounty Hunters.
How much was it?
Rumor has it that we may see the next wave of Unleashed (Han Stormie, Shockie and Chewie) as early as March. While Im not holding my breath I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.
i got mine in today..well packed with air packs all around. tube was intact..
i got mine in today..well packed with air packs all around. tube was intact..
good luck tommorrow Robb, dont forget to take and run out with that Vader Standee ;D
This IS the same exact unleashed vader in a different package. Phew, I'm glad Hasbro didn't fool me into buying the same thing twice ::)
What's the big deal on the BB vader? Can someone give me a logical reason to buy the same thing twice(new packaging doesn't count as a real reason for me,sorry)? This IS the same exact unleashed vader in a different package. Phew, I'm glad Hasbro didn't fool me into buying the same thing twice ::)
Unfortunately, I don't think this is still in stores.
Unfortunately, I don't think this is still in stores.
I just saw about 20 of them about an hour ago. I was thinking about picking it up, but talked myself out of it. It just isn't different enough for me to worry about.
You'd think the idiot who took the loose Han Stormtrooper pic over at RS would have left the helmet off. ::)
You'd think the idiot who took the loose Han Stormtrooper pic over at RS would have left the helmet off.
Heh heh, I was thinking the exact same thing.
Yoda's News reported the following a few days ago:
Our Bothan Spy reports in today with some new information about the large scale Unleashed figures. The latest news they are getting is that the 3 we have seen many times already will be the last wave until 2007 (and possibly the last wave period), and they also heard that this set of three will be exclusive (for now at least) to Wal-Mart Stores. More news as we get it!
I seriously hope that either their Bothans are completely wrong about it being the end of the Unleashed line.
The only thing I hope they are wrong about is the part about it possibly being a WalMart exclusive.
Yeah, I think it's safe to assume this line is toast.
That base has got to be the biggest pain in the ass to build.
That base has got to be the biggest pain in the ass to build. I should still have that info sheet at home, I'll scan it for you tonight.
That base has got to be the biggest pain in the ass to build. I should still have that info sheet at home, I'll scan it for you tonight.
Thank you - I swear I spent half an hour trying to figure it out....even with pictures it's damn near impossible.
My first Unleashed purchase...
And methinks not your last. ;) There are so many great Unleashed figures that have been done, if you're like me, you'll want them all. I'm close, but I still need both of the OT Vaders.
So are we gonna have to wait till Comic-Con to find out about this line staying or going or what?
So are we gonna have to wait till Comic-Con to find out about this line staying or going or what?
So are we gonna have to wait till Comic-Con to find out about this line staying or going or what?
Consider it just a "rumor list" at this point...
Unleashed 7" Figures
May - Red Shocktrooper
May - Chewbacca
May - Han Solo as Stormtrooper
Boba Fett - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Vader (Version 1) - Greatest Hits / Repack
General Grievous - Greatest Hits / Repack
Yoda / Emperor - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Maul (Version 2)
Greedo
Kit Fisto
R2-D2 w/ Battle Droids
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader (A New Hope)
Obi-Wan (A New Hope)
Luke Skywalker (New Hope Poster)
Princess Leia (New Hope Poster)
What no Qui Gon Jinn?? I sure hope this rumor is true. Although thanks to ebay Im now 100% complete (Unmasked Vader)
So are we gonna have to wait till Comic-Con to find out about this line staying or going or what?
Consider it just a "rumor list" at this point...
Unleashed 7" Figures
May - Red Shocktrooper
May - Chewbacca
May - Han Solo as Stormtrooper
Boba Fett - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Vader (Version 1) - Greatest Hits / Repack
General Grievous - Greatest Hits / Repack
Yoda / Emperor - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Maul (Version 2)
Greedo
Kit Fisto
R2-D2 w/ Battle Droids
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader (A New Hope)
Obi-Wan (A New Hope)
Luke Skywalker (New Hope Poster)
Princess Leia (New Hope Poster)
There have been a number of collectors who thought that the first Maul didn't really capture the character very well. I tend to agree with them. Add in the invariably sagging lightsaber and hilt, and I have no problem with a new version of Darth Maul.
What no Qui Gon Jinn?? I sure hope this rumor is true. Although thanks to ebay Im now 100% complete (Unmasked Vader)
That's prob. my next step to get complete too. How much did you cash out for yours MJ?
Funny, I've never had a problem with sagging :-*
That's really good , Rob. I can only hope to find one that low on card. ::)
any word on the Shocktrooper, Han (storm), and Chewie releasing yet? : :(
PS. Thank the maker that the line is coming back! 8)
Glad to hear Hasbro may be coming back to their senses. Can't wait to see what's in that greatest hits wave!
Consider it just a "rumor list" at this point...
Unleashed 7" Figures
May - Red Shocktrooper
May - Chewbacca
May - Han Solo as Stormtrooper
Boba Fett - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Vader (Version 1) - Greatest Hits / Repack
General Grievous - Greatest Hits / Repack
Yoda / Emperor - Greatest Hits / Repack
Darth Maul (Version 2)
Greedo
Kit Fisto
R2-D2 w/ Battle Droids
Sandtrooper
Darth Vader (A New Hope)
Obi-Wan (A New Hope)
Luke Skywalker (New Hope Poster)
Princess Leia (New Hope Poster)
'Scum has a report of the three newest being found in Kentucky on their front page.
I really want to pick up that Han Stormtrooper.
the rumor that Target will get these and sell them for 19.99$ >:(?
Damnation. That likely means I'll miss Han, which is the only one I want.
I am kinda wondering if they will still be $15. Knowing Target probably $20
Does any one know which new figs were at Comic Con? I saw a pic of R2 and I think yet another clone, are there any other pics out there?
The Grievous is also another mystery. That last wave for ROTS was around FOREVER!!! I am hoping with everything I've got that they put the new sculps back on the art cards. I don't even display my BB Vader because he takes to much room. I think the art cards were great. On the other hand it is nice to see them "put together" in the tubes with out actually opening them.
I'm starting to get a little concerned about the potential comeback of this line. I still hope it will happen, but I'm having my doubts. They (Hasbro) have consistently told us basically that retail doesn't like it, they don't sell, etc. Plus, with them "testing the waters" with 4 re-releases (with Boba basically being the only one tough to find), I don't know how well the sell through will look on these. We'll have to see I guess.
Even the Best Buy Exclusive Vader wasn't 20 bucks.
I'm down to just needing the removable helmet Vader from long ago. Hopefully that gets re-released too, as Hasbro hinted at down at SDCC recently...
Sounds like there's still no sitings of the WM pair of exclusives yet though.
New pics from Hasbro:
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87216_pkg.jpg)(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/starwars/87217_pkg.jpg)
A little birdie says they should be hitting soon...
Is that the Vader with the removable helmet? I have the first release, but never got the other carded version.
Is that the Vader with the removable helmet? I have the first release, but never got the other carded version.
First release was the RH Vader with Meditation Chamber base, which is the uber-expensive one to find now. This "new" WM exclusive one is the subsequent (non-RH) version, which was much easier to find at retail just a year or two ago...
I don't think so, Matt. The non-removeable helmet with the Bespin Gantry was the first Unleashed Vader...
Has anyone spotted the Walmart exclusives yet ???
I guess I'll be selling that kidney to get the RH Vader after all. :'(
I guess I'll be selling that kidney to get the RH Vader after all. :'(
Has anyone else noticed that Targets are already clearancing the Unleashed repacks? My local Target has them on clearance for $10 already, the Fetts are long gone of course.
This is from today's R2DToys Newsletter:
BRAND NEW UNLEASHED for 2007!!
Anakin Skywalker Unleashed New US Box!
Obi-Wan Kenobi Unleashed New US Box!
Shadow Trooper Unleashed New US Box!
It's almost like they want the line to fail. Anakin and Obi Wan? Tell me these aren't the ROTS versions...
The "re-release" of the 7" Unleashed has not gone well (at least from what I see here and read on the fansites), Both Wal-Mart and Target have "red-tagged" these down to under $5 and yet they still sit. Even the resculpts at Wal-Mart sat around for long time. Is it safe to say these are done and only the smaller line will continue? (YN, 11/10/06)
There will be another wave slated for WM in Spring. One of the things we were trying to accomplish with this line is find an additional audience for the figures over and above the collectors who got these the first time around, since the (first) audience didn't get us to where we needed to be to continue the line. After spring, we'll take a look at the program and see if there are future opportunities for Unleashed 7", looking at the volume we released, sell-through rates, etc..
What a kick in the nuts. Take one of the most sought after, if not the most sought after, figure and paint it black.
I'm still buying it though, I like it. I just wish it were white.
QuoteWhat a kick in the nuts. Take one of the most sought after, if not the most sought after, figure and paint it black.
I'm still buying it though, I like it. I just wish it were white.
Same here. I'll pick it up (if I can find it), and I do think it looks kind of spiffy, but it would have been nice to see the "regular" Stormtrooper released again. I finally gave up hope on being able to get a hold of one, and picked up an extra Han Stormie unleashed last year and just leave the helmet on him. Not quite the same, but it will do. I'm not paying the prices on ebay for the real Stormtrooper, and it doesn't seem like it will be getting re-released anytime soon.
Would of loved a Unleashed Qui Gon Jinn sometime.
Anyone that's been denying that Hasbro has been intentionally making the line fail no longer has any excuse. They looked at all the figures they could put out that we would buy, and went with the two poorest-selling figures the line has ever seen instead. I'm getting really sick of this pathetic bull****. >:(
I've seen scores of the Luke and Vaders recently at probably 20+ different Wal-Marts. They've all been marked down to $15.
maybe I'm the only one having this problem.
I can't remember what online site they were saying was going to have it as it's exclusive..was it Diamond or somebody?
SWShop is offering the Internet Exclusive Unleashed 7" ARC Heavy Gunner (http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=406791) for $24.99 & shipping Aug 31st.
Yuck. Repaints, shipping costs, and general price hikes. This is a bad bad formula for keeping this thing alive.
For a slightly modified figure, $30 once you figure on shipping is just too much.
Jeez, that's what, 66% more than the original price of the Unleashed figures?