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Collectibles => The Black Series 6" Figures => Topic started by: Jeff on July 25, 2014, 10:43 PM
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According to the little signs at SDCC (which have been known to be wrong in the past), it seems like this wave may end up being -
Stormtrooper Han (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2014/Hasbro/Official_Press_Images/Black_Series_-_6_inch/Black_Series_-_6_inch_Basic_Figures/hasbro_blackseries_6in_stormtrooperhan.jpg)
Bossk (http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2014/Hasbro/Official_Press_Images/Black_Series_-_6_inch/Black_Series_-_6_inch_Basic_Figures/hasbro_blackseries_6in_bossk.jpg)
C-3PO (rumored)
Supposedly due February 2015!
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Bossk definitely looks pretty cool. The articulated jaw is a very nice feature. And I think bounty hunters are great source material for the demographic Hasbro wants to appeal to with the Black Series 6" figure line.
C-3PO is a natural fit for the line since we've already gotten R2-D2. As characters go Threepio is a mainstay. But will we see history repeat itself with Threepio warming the pegs like Greedo?
Stormtrooper Han Solo just comes across a little odd to me. In fact, it seems like the line seems to be going pretty heavy on Han right from the get-go. Already we've seen 5 offerings of Han:
-ANH Han Solo
-ANH Han Solo with Greedo in the Cantina showdown exclusive 2-pack
-Han Solo in Stormtrooper disguise
-Hoth Han Solo with the tauntaun
-Han Solo in Carbonite (SDCC 2013 exclusive)
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I still wonder if C-3PO will end up being the jedi-Con exclusive and maybe they stick the Emperor in this slot instead? It seems crazy to release a main character as an exclusive, but they could always go the Boba Fett route I guess and throw in some extra swag before the inevitable mainline release.
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Stormtrooper Han Solo just comes across a little odd to me. In fact, it seems like the line seems to be going pretty heavy on Han right from the get-go. Already we've seen 5 offerings of Han:
-ANH Han Solo
-ANH Han Solo with Greedo in the Cantina showdown exclusive 2-pack
-Han Solo in Stormtrooper disguise
-Hoth Han Solo with the tauntaun
-Han Solo in Carbonite (SDCC 2013 exclusive)
Yea, but Han's been pretty much ignored for years, and hearing Ford's back for E7 should drive a little more buzz for the character. I'd also argue that Han Carbonite isn't really a figure, nor was he wide spread, and the Han/Greedo set is just a figure repack. We really have 3 different Han figures on the way, actually one less than Luke.
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And Luke has 3 at this point.
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And Luke has 3 at this point.
Xwing Pilot
Bespin Fatigues
Jedi Knight
Hoth Gear
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And Luke has 3 at this point.
Xwing Pilot
Bespin Fatigues
Jedi Knight
Hoth Gear
Next up, Luke in Endor Fatigues deluxe on Speederbike.
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And Luke has 3 at this point.
Xwing Pilot
Bespin Fatigues
Jedi Knight
Hoth Gear
Forgot about Hoth Gear. Thanks. So 4. Still waiting for Farmboy Luke.
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Stormtrooper Han Solo just comes across a little odd to me. In fact, it seems like the line seems to be going pretty heavy on Han right from the get-go. Already we've seen 5 offerings of Han:
-ANH Han Solo
-ANH Han Solo with Greedo in the Cantina showdown exclusive 2-pack
-Han Solo in Stormtrooper disguise
-Hoth Han Solo with the tauntaun
-Han Solo in Carbonite (SDCC 2013 exclusive)
Yea, but Han's been pretty much ignored for years, and hearing Ford's back for E7 should drive a little more buzz for the character. I'd also argue that Han Carbonite isn't really a figure, nor was he wide spread, and the Han/Greedo set is just a figure repack. We really have 3 different Han figures on the way, actually one less than Luke.
The key word in my post was OFFERINGS. Meaning the number of products that have been offered for sale.
Yes, it's nice to see Han Solo getting some attention from Hasbro. But I think that the number of Han Solo products might be pushing it. Just as we're seeing the Stormtrooper / Sandtrooper tooling being pushed. Clearly, Hasbro is trying to get as much value out of their tooling budget as possible. But I hope Hasbro is prepared to recognize that the collector segment of the market is savvy. And they're able to tell what's really new, what's kitbashed, and what's repainted.
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I think one factor may be time. We have a window until next Christmas for OT and PT figures and after that it's unlikely any significant attention will be paid to them. We have five or six or more movies in the pipeline in as many years and the toys will be turning from one film to the next. Who knows on long term but in addition to definitely curbing tooling costs maybe Hasbro is looking at as this is their last hurrah with all these guys. We may not get all the figures we want in this scale.
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I think that might be a big reason. The rest of this year and the first half of 2015 may be a "last hurrah" of sorts for much of the PT, OT, and CW stuff. Not that it will be gone completely, but vastly cut back if we're going to have this every year movie schedule starting up. I actually feel like the 6" line might be the most likely place to continue to see OT characters. The 3 3/4" (at least the "collector style" ones) is in a weird place now, and it is tough to see right now what way (or any way) it will continue. Personally, I'd be hoping for any of my Top 5 wanted figures to get made in the next 6-12 months, or it may be awhile before we see much focus outside of the new media. I think people who are more into the PT may be in even more of a tough spot, as that seems to be being pushed aside a bit more.
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PT and CW may be last hurrah'd in general. I'd say OT's a lot of 2015 (We'll see come Toy Fair). It's definitely on their radar (they said as much) in the build-up to Episode VII... The PT and CW are a lot less on their radar, since they'd rather lead up to the new movies with the movies that actually lead up to them.
Kind of how Hasbro seemed to try tying ANH to the new trilogy in the build-up to 99's line. It makes sense to want to give the focus to the trilogy that leads into the new one though if you can, like this series.
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Hasbro released new images (boxed and loose) for Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise) and Bossk today.
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Bossk will be my first 6" fig and the only one barring a nice Tarkin or Rebel Troopers. Bossk looks good tho.
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Just dropping these in here...
(http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_bossk_boxed.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_bossk_boxed.jpg) (http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_bossk_loose.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_bossk_loose.jpg) (http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_hanstormie_boxed.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_hanstormie_boxed.jpg) (http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/tn_hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_hanstormie_loose.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://jedidefender.com/news/images/2014_11/hasbro_blackseries_6inch_wave7_hanstormie_loose.jpg)
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Wow, those are some wee peepers on that Stormy helmet!
Bossk looks great as expected. I hope these stay on schedule and see the light of day in February.
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Bossk looks absolutely amazing, I can't wait to find this.
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Based on the images released on eBay, I contacted the sell and he said that the jaw for Bossk is no longer articulated. :(
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Based on the images released on eBay, I contacted the sell and he said that the jaw for Bossk is no longer articulated. :(
That's really disappointing. :(
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Yes, very disappointing and unnecessary IMO. How are they not able to cost these things out prior to showing them off at SDCC? It should not be hard to verify which features will be included ahead of time. Cutting corners like this is really the biggest turn off with this line.
And that Han helmet looks terrible, way too squished and the lenses are all messed up.
I guess we should be happy they're not jacking the price up to $25... ::)
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The problem is that they are clearly showing they can make a better offering, then putting some less into production. We saw it with the 4" Yoda, we see it with Bossk. Better that they never show us the art of what is possible. I'd be feeling great about Bossk in the lineup as is, but knowing that they had a prototype that was even cooler and didn't move forward with it makes me sour about the whole line.
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I know a dude with the TCW prototype and it's jaw moved and was totally doable even in that scale. This blows and I may actually not buy him now. He was all set to move into Bossk's Bungalow but now the other roommates may not allow.
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Bummer about Bossk. I was all set to buy multiple of the Hans too since the regular Stormie is so hard to find but I guess I'll just import some of the Japanese versions. Hasbro really needs to consider alternate heads instead of removable helmets.
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Based on the images released on eBay, I contacted the sell and he said that the jaw for Bossk is no longer articulated. :(
LOL, JTA is calling that guy a liar now. :D
From the pics they just posted, the jaw is clearly articulated. Hoping this is not just a funky variant...
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Am I misreading that there may be articulated jaw versions of Bossk in circulation overseas or are we just talking about a prototype figure?
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Supposedly it is not a prototype, but it does belong to an overseas collector. I'm almost tempted to buy one from Viperskingdom just to see what shows up.
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The figure looks like production paint so I'm assuming it's a production figure overseas. Guessing Jayson just ran into a language barrier issue perhaps. It happens. Bossk is back on my radar. Without the jaw joint, I was pretty ready to just pass. Seems Hasbro didn't cut a corner here afterall. :) I'm pretty happy since I wanted only that figure, and the thought of any cost cutting measure was immediately annoying.
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Here is the ebay exchange (I swear I wasn't trying to insight nerdrage/panic). He clearly states "month[sp] can not move"
(http://www.yakfaceforums.com/jayson/bosskjaw_exchange.jaw.png)
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Maybe it was paint stuck and he didn't realize it? I don't think anyone questioned your story Jayson. You were given the info by someone who owned it (clearly) so you didn't do anything to incite nerd rage. You wouldn't ever have to do much even if you wanted to. ;D
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Based on the images released on eBay, I contacted the sell and he said that the jaw for Bossk is no longer articulated. :(
LOL, JTA is calling that guy a liar now. :D
From the pics they just posted, the jaw is clearly articulated. Hoping this is not just a funky variant...
Ah, the JTA drama queen always working hard to incite nerd rage. ::)
Dude needs a hobby other than trying to stir up ****
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So true about stirring the pot.
Clearly that seller was indicating that the "MONTH" cannot move. So he probably was just referring to the release date. :D
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It's seems pretty likely that whomever Jayson was communicating with does not read/speak/write English as their first language. And THAT was the root of the issue. Let's just acknowledge that and move on happy in the knowledge that Bossk has an articulated jaw.
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It's seems pretty likely that whomever Jayson was communicating with does not read/speak/write English as their first language. And THAT was the root of the issue.
That's most likely the case. It was my first thought when I had heard the controversy.
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Just cleaning up some threads and noticed I didn't get my EE plug in here (gotta pay the bills :P).
The Black Series 6-Inch Action Figures Wave 7 Case with Free Shipping (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=HSA4301g)
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When should we expect this wave to hit retail?
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When should we expect this wave to hit retail?
EE lists them as April, so probably Late April/May unless they run into any weird Pacific Port delays....
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In-Stock at Hasbro Toy Shop (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/star-wars-the-black-series-4-pack?BR=495&ID=34456) - and don't forget to use the Family2015 promo code when you order to save 20% and get free shipping!
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Sure would be nice if one more figure was new in this wave.
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I agree another new figure would have been preferable. I'm tempted to try hunting these down at Walmart instead.
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In-Stock @ Amazon -
Bossk - $22.99 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYL74AC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MYL74AC&linkCode=as2&tag=jedide-20&linkId=QXVGSLD42B5QOI6F)
Han Stormtrooper - $22.99 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYL74C0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MYL74C0&linkCode=as2&tag=jedide-20&linkId=JHYBH36KNAGOTL5F)
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Does it strike anyone else as odd that this wave has never made it to K-Mart or Walgreen's? Those have both been great "go-to" spots for this line...seems odd to me.
I finally got Bossk from a fellow collector, what a fantastic figure.
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Yes, it also strikes me as odd that the price on Amazon has jumped 15% to $22.99 - is that the case everywhere else too?
I've never been terribly enthusiastic about this line even though I'm collecting OT figures, and one of my biggest hangups was that I thought they were already too expensive.
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Does it strike anyone else as odd that this wave has never made it to K-Mart or Walgreen's? Those have both been great "go-to" spots for this line...seems odd to me.
I finally got Bossk from a fellow collector, what a fantastic figure.
I've seen reports on Bossk & Han hitting Walgreens.
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The $20-23 price point is irritating, but manageable given they only release 2-3 new figures per wave and there's little other SW stuff to buy these days. The Marvel 6" stuff is right up there at $20ish as well.