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Title: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 25, 2007, 06:33 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Celebration_IV/Hasbro/CIV_HASBRO_panel_002.jpg)

This thing looks to be a nice size, lots of canons and guns, seats 3 figures (2 in the walker, 1 on top).  Looks bigger than a regular $20 vehicle.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on May 25, 2007, 06:41 PM
Pretty!!   :o

If I recall - the Tie Bomber fits into the Starfighter class and that will be going for $24.99 so this hopefully will fit into that category.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on May 25, 2007, 07:11 PM
Not sure where I stand yet on it...  Scale's my thing and this may or may not be right on.  I've yet to get a good look at that walker in the movies to compare, but it certainly looks like it had a lot of thought put into it for play value.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: evenflow on May 25, 2007, 08:03 PM
Not really my thing. Glad for those of you who wanted one.  ;D
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on May 25, 2007, 09:36 PM
Love seeing what they could do with an AT-ST, I just hope if they do get to it, it's to-scale.  THere was mention of that to us by a Hasbro rep (Skiff, Snowspeeder, and AT-ST being all things they'd like to redo and done to-scale some day).  So I'm definitely interested in that after seeing the PT...  Once I'm at home tonight though, I guarantee I'm gonna go through and see what I can find of the AT-PT's to see how accurate Hasbro's appears to be. :)
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jeff on May 25, 2007, 10:24 PM
Very interesting...  not what I was expecting to see in the $20 line, but I will gladly take one.  :)
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 25, 2007, 11:45 PM
Once I'm at home tonight though, I guarantee I'm gonna go through and see what I can find of the AT-PT's to see how accurate Hasbro's appears to be. :)

I haven't seen a whole lot on it.  I think I saw those things at the landing area on Coruscant where Gree and his men met Tarfful.  I might have also seen them on the beaches at Kashyyyk?

But on the net I haven't seen squat.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 25, 2007, 11:59 PM
Okay I think they are visible here:

(http://massassi.yavin4.com/sw_img/e3kash02.jpg)

If that's them, Hasbro should have made this the size of their AT-AT toy.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on May 26, 2007, 01:39 AM
Yeah, It's definitely undersized. I think Hasbro's thinking is that we will just deal with it and be happy that they even came out with it.

Yes, it should be bigger and taller. It should be three times as tall as the AT-RT.

here's the proof of it from the official site.
http://www.starwars.com/databank/vehicle/atrt/index.html (3.2M tall)
http://www.starwars.com/databank/vehicle/atap/index.html (10.97M tall)

The AT-AT is 15.5M tall so that puts the Pod Walker 2/3 the height roughly.
http://www.starwars.com/databank/vehicle/atat/index.html

It appears that Hasbro made it just sligthly larger than the AT-RT. And you know what? I'll deal.... You know they wont' make it again and teh right scale. So why bother arguing the point.

I'll get three of these if they are $25 or less.

Good vehicle, so-so execution. Price remains to be seen. I do think it will go over well at retail and won't last too long on shelves.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 26, 2007, 02:58 AM
Wow. I can't believe we're getting one.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on May 26, 2007, 07:16 AM
If that's them, Hasbro should have made this the size of their AT-AT toy.


Then how big do you think the AT-TE is supposed to be when Hasbro eventually gets around to it???
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 26, 2007, 09:13 AM
Yeah, It's definitely undersized. I think Hasbro's thinking is that we will just deal with it and be happy that they even came out with it.


And that's why I won't pay them money for it.  Do it right or don't do it at all.

If more people operated under that philosophy, Hasbro would start doing something right in the vehicle line for a change.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Rob on May 26, 2007, 11:48 AM
If more people operated under that philosophy, Hasbro would start doing something right in the vehicle line for a change.

Or killing it all together.   :P
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 26, 2007, 12:50 PM
They're still issuing toys using molds from 1977.  There is no more dedicated collector than a Star Wars collector, if we're willing to pay $20 for a single exclusive figure, I think it's safe to say we'd all shell out the extra money to get properly scaled newly sculpted ships.

Example, the newly-scaled TIE fighter with correct wings.  They took a $20 toy, made it the correct scale, charged $45, and the enormous piles of them at my TRUs were gone long before clearance ever entered the picture.

If it worked with the TIE, it'd work with toys like the Infiltrator, the AT-ST etc.

No doubt.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on May 27, 2007, 02:06 AM
I'm actually on the brink of caving and buying these (if the $20 price holds) and just saying they're another model walker based on the AT-AP (what's the deal with calling it an AT-TP?  That bugs me).

Anyway, yeah I may cave in and get them to just futz them as small walker models for uneasy terrain or some other bull**** thing I spin in my mind to make me happy that I got a walker half the size it should be...  Hasbro bases scale on the box, not the craft, so that's all there is to that...

I still won't buy Y-WIngs or Sith Infiltrators...

That dumb ass looking top gun has to go though, I'm sorry.  That thing's not right.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: JangoTat on May 27, 2007, 11:32 AM
im down for one of these. maybe even two.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: David on May 27, 2007, 03:18 PM
This ship was an unexpected surprise, in my opinion it is yet to be seen whether it was a good surprise or not.   :-\
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on May 28, 2007, 11:43 AM
If that's them, Hasbro should have made this the size of their AT-AT toy.


Then how big do you think the AT-TE is supposed to be when Hasbro eventually gets around to it???

Giving toy scale sizes, I think nearly everyone would be happy with an AT-TE that is the same size as the AT-AT only half as tall. The pricepoint is the sticking point here. If Zizzle can make a Black Pearl playset for $60, then Hasbro should darn well be able to do the same thing for the AT-TE. Especially consdiering there will be more opportunity for multiple purchases for this ship vs the Black Pearl for instance.

At teh size I gave, I can see the pricepoint being $60-80. At $60 I'd buy 3. At $80 I'd only buy 2.

Hasbro please be REASONABLE with the pricepopint here. You CAN do it.

Besides, you (Hasbro) have been promising this to us for years now. You first said if it had a role in ROTS you'd make it. It did and you didn't. Then you said, well if it was in the cartoon you'd make it. It did and you didn't. Now you've said well if it's in the CG show you would. It is....will you now???

Please do not disappoint us on the vehicle. The AT-TE is far and away the most desired ground vehicle from Star Wars to be made into a toy.

I ran a poll on another site I belong to and it clearly won. In each tier that is was in it consistently beat out the competing ship by at least a 5 to 1 margin. In some case 10 to 1.

The AT-TE MUST be done.

Okay to the size of the ship more specifically and what it should include:
• Same size as AT-AT (half the height)
• Rotating cannon on top that can fit the AT-TE gunner (makes sense don't you think)
• ALL six ball turret (4 in front and 2 in back) can rotate fully-If LEGO can do it so can Hasbro)
• Opening cockpit to hold two drivers.
• Mid-section panels come off to hold at least four clones
• Rear section panels come off to hold two clones.
• all six legs are fully articulated

Things the set could have (but would make it more expensive so are not really neccessary):
• Electronics
• Two exclusive AT-TE driver figures
Title: Re: AT-AP Walker
Post by: Nicklab on June 2, 2007, 10:50 PM
The issues of scale and large vehicles are not matters that Hasbro can control.  They want to do more vehicles and I'd venture a strong guess that they would like to produce the large vehicles.  The sticking point is WalMart.  WalMart is dictating a lot of what toy companies can and cannot do.  They're not willing to give Hasbro's Star Wars group the shelf space for large vehicles at this time.  Their reasoning?  There's no movie to promote that merchandise, hence there will be less shelf space devoted to that product line.

Why is this such a problem?  Because WalMart is the largest retailer of toys in the United States.  And with that financial power comes the power to sway what is and is not part of the Star Wars toy line.  WalMart is constantly pressuring their suppliers to keep costs down so that they can sell their products for as low a price as possible.  And their extensive market penetration means that they have a strong influence on what gets made and what does not.  If they decide that Star Wars only gets 2 feet of shelfspace, then that's what they get.  Hasbro can't afford financially to produce a vehicle with the intention of selling it only at K-Mart, Target, Toys R Us & KayBee.  WalMart has to be part of the equation because they need the line to sell everywhere.

The reason why Zizzle can do the Black Pearl?  There's a movie to promote the line, and a lot more shelfspace at the major retailers.  And the name of this vehicle is the AT-AP.  Hasbro made a typo on their powerpoint presentation.

As for the AT-TE?  I was very pleased to see it prominently features in the new Clone Wars trailer.  Perhaps if it gets a lot of play in the show we'll get one in 2008/09.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on June 3, 2007, 12:04 AM
Nicklab, not one week ago, I would have agreed with your statement. However with new reports of W*M's downfall regarding low quality good is making me think they are going to loose some of this power. Yes, low quality goods are nothing new from W*M, but the low sales figures and layoffs are.

Hasbro CAN afford to market ships to other vendors. Maybe make a shared exclusive. Or just plain sell to those stores who will order from them. Then there's also the online market.  With so many e-tailors out there, there's PLENTY of options.

IIRC, I saw or read a report on law suits against W*M. Not just the labor relations suits that are climbing, but somethign to do with their products they sell.

Wal Mart is a neccessary evil, but they do not need to be all powerful. Granted a company that stands up to W*M runs the risk of losing them as a buyer and that can be devastating. But one ship or figure here or there has proven not to be a problem.

Hasbro can contril some of this, they just have to be crafty in how they do it.


In reality I think the problem with large vehicles is more about finding a way to produce them inexpensively yet in a fair size to appease us.

I'm all for an AT-TE. My buying price would be $60, so I'd get three. If it's more $'s and is a good ship, I can see it go for $80. Any more than that and Hasbro is asking for trouble for themselves.


I guess time will tell with regards to W*M, but I still believe Hasbro can get it done. They just need to be smart about it.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: speedermike on June 3, 2007, 03:50 PM
The Black Pearl was also possible because Zizzle knew that they had two films back to back, so that the toy would be on shelves for close to two years.  I'm guessing with the CW TV show, we'll get out Prequel walker. 
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on June 4, 2007, 10:37 AM
The Black Pearl was also possible because Zizzle knew that they had two films back to back, so that the toy would be on shelves for close to two years.  I'm guessing with the CW TV show, we'll get out Prequel walker. 

Agreed, on the Black Pearl point.

Here's hoping on the Walker point.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 4, 2007, 10:50 AM
(what's the deal with calling it an AT-TP?  That bugs me).



No, I'll tell you what's not right. The dumbass name of this thread is not right. :P

A true AT-PT is an imperial "chicken walker" -a 1 person manned, micro imperial concept walker introduced in 'rogue squadron' the PC game and not seen in any of the SW films.

Thread title should be AT-AP pod walker. ::)

The upper gun does look dumb, Jesse

DS

Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on June 5, 2007, 12:49 AM
Yeah the gun kills me a little.  :)  Easily removed though... 

About the "chickenwalker" thing, that's actually the AT-ST's nickname...

I wonder if the PT would be a good place for Hasbro to dip its toe in EU vehicles right now, and see how they do?  I'd build up a nice little pile of AT-PT's actually because of games like Rogue Squad like you mentioned, and a few others that use the PT extensively.

It's so small, you could pack 2 of 'em to-scale in a $20 box practically. :)  I'd settle for one to-scale one in the $15 pricepoint should they roll that one back (it was popular, I don't know why they haven't tried that actually) out of the closet.
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: roron corobb on June 5, 2007, 03:21 AM
The reason the gun mount on top looks odd as that is to scale as the rest of it is under sized. This thing should be about 3 times the size they made it. It's cool that they are making other not seen offent vehicles, but I won't be picking one up do to the size thing.

roron corobb
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on June 5, 2007, 04:07 AM
I'll get 2-3 of these.  I know it's not to scale, but to me it's better than not getting the vehicle made at all.  If everything were made to scale, who would have room (or the money) for them?  The AT-AT would be bigger than me!   ;D

 :P
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 5, 2007, 10:23 AM
Yeah the gun kills me a little.  :)  Easily removed though... 

About the "chickenwalker" thing, that's actually the AT-ST's nickname...



Well, I guess it's a nickname used twice then. In Rogue Squadron, the mission planner for the mission that you are supposed to steal these to your base states they are ATPT 'chicken walkers'. So whatever.

But yeah, I'd like them to make them, like you said they would be really small, could you imagine though...a dozen of these followed by four AT-ST then 2 ATAT? That would look cool!

DS
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Nathan on June 7, 2007, 07:53 PM
Sorry to be a putz but the AT-PT actually debuted in Dark Force Rising and didn't show up in Rogue Squadron until later.

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/All_Terrain_Personal_Transport
Title: Re: AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Sprry75 on June 7, 2007, 08:58 PM
Nerds.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Ryan on July 26, 2007, 06:17 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007/Hasbro/DSC00325.JPG)

I was always under the impression this thing was supposed to be bigger. [That's what she said] I still think it is a pretty neat looking vehicle though. I may try to pick up two of these. Supposedly it fits three figures so I would think that the paneling on the sides opens up to reveal a cockpit somehow. Movie/EU accurate or not this is one I actually like. Normally scale issues bug me, not as much as Jesse but I still get annoyed, but for some reason I really don't care on this guy.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Deanpaul on July 26, 2007, 09:47 AM
Do the knee and ankle joins look fixed in place to anyone else?  Unless it's a center split (50/50) on the middle front knee I can't see how they move.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Dan on July 26, 2007, 09:50 AM
I think they look fixed too- but I like the vehicle and would love to get a couple.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Deanpaul on July 26, 2007, 09:54 AM
In another image the front leg shows screws that look like it is adjustable.  It also looks like the awkward gap that runs through the front foot is so the leg can swivel back on itself and put the leg up.

The rear still look fixed though, maybe they're not the finals?

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007/Hasbro/DSC00291.JPG)

Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: David on July 26, 2007, 09:55 AM
Wow! I will be getting AT LEAST one for my bridge.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: ruiner on July 26, 2007, 10:41 AM

The rear still look fixed though, maybe they're not the finals?



Looks like a pre-production piece from tooling to me and not a prototype.  If I had to guess, what's on display is what we're getting in the box.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Deanpaul on July 26, 2007, 11:35 AM
At least the hips look like they'll move based on how they attach.  I'm looking forward to this vehicle however it's made.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on July 26, 2007, 03:13 PM
I'm semi-excited about this. True the scale is off, but this is still a "new" vehicle for us that we haven't gotten used to seeing for years. As well, it's a "blink and you miss it" vehicle, so I can easily overlook the scale being off.

I'll get 2-3 of these. I just wonder what the cost is though. I've heard $15, $20, $25.  If it's $15 or $20, I'll get 3. If it's $25, then only 2.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Greg on July 26, 2007, 03:46 PM
The price should be around $20 at Target and Wal-Mart, and $25 at Toys R Us.

I'm definitely going for three of these nice tanks. Between V-Wings, TIEs, Separatist Tanks, and these AT-APs, army building vehicles is going to get expensive.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jts21 on August 15, 2007, 10:53 PM
These are awesome. Sure the scales off but that doesn't matter to me. This is definitely a vehicle I'm getting.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 16, 2007, 01:50 AM
the title of this thread is still wrong ;)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 16, 2007, 09:16 AM
No has mentioned that the middle leg is designed to tuck under the belly so that this can walk on two legs as well. 8)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Jayson on August 16, 2007, 09:30 AM
Yeah that feature is pretty cool. The AT-AP is meant to walk on 2 legs like the AT-RT or AT-ST. The third/middle leg is meant to drop down as a brace when firing its main gun.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on August 16, 2007, 03:17 PM
Yeah that feature is pretty cool. The AT-AP is meant to walk on 2 legs like the AT-RT or AT-ST. The third/middle leg is meant to drop down as a brace when firing its main gun.

Ooh that could be such a dirty sentence if read the wrong way...lol

Anyway.
It's going to be a cool toy. I'm looking to get 3 of them. Finally SOMETHING to supplement our clone forces. Hasbro is edging ever closer to the AT-TE. They just better not stop here and think the AT-AP is a replacement for that vehicle. While the AT-AP is very cool, it doesn't match up with the AT-TE at all.
I'm good for the height of this to be the same height as the AT-TE, but the AT-TE would be 2-2 1/2 times as wide and 4-5 times as long if done even remotely to scale.

Here's hoping.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Nathan on August 16, 2007, 03:42 PM
This thing looks awesome!
Title: Re: 30AC AT-PT Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 17, 2007, 09:24 AM
The AT-AP is meant to walk on 2 legs like the AT-RT or AT-ST. The third/middle leg is meant to drop down as a brace when firing its main gun.

I never new that. It's detail like that that really make me appreciate how much Hasbro cares.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on September 8, 2007, 01:39 AM
I was looking at my Kashyyyk diorama tonight, and just imagining how nice it will be to have a couple of these walkers in there... now we just need for them to start on the Tank Droid.

 ;)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on September 8, 2007, 02:13 AM
I was looking at my Kashyyyk diorama tonight, and just imagining how nice it will be to have a couple of these walkers in there... now we just need for them to start on the Tank Droid.

 ;)

Don't forget the Turbotank. Yeah I know, a pipedream...
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Brian on January 25, 2008, 03:52 PM
Looks like this topic has gotten down the list a ways, but I'm guessing that is because we haven't heard anything new on this.  Shouldn't this (and Grievous' starfighter, Obi/Anakin repaints) be showing up before too long?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on January 25, 2008, 04:05 PM
I would hope this and Grievous' ship start shipping soon.  Hopefully they're not too far off.  I kinda miss looking down at the bottom shelf in the toy dept.  :-\
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Nicklab on January 25, 2008, 04:09 PM
I believe that both EE and BBTS have the AT-AP and Grievous's fighter listed for a February release.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on January 25, 2008, 04:46 PM
I would hope this and Grievous' ship start shipping soon.  Hopefully they're not too far off.  I kinda miss looking down at the bottom shelf in the toy dept.  :-\

I agree - I can't wait for these to show up.  I still look down there just in case, but no dice yet.

Back in November, Target.com had the AT-AP listed as in stock... but of course, it was a mistake.  I saw what the DPCI number was online, and called my local Target - they said they had 7 in stock - so I drove there only to realize that the DPCI was the same for Jedi Starfighters.  (http://www.xs4all.nl/~ernstmul/images/yahoo/38.gif)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 25, 2008, 05:05 PM
Have we got a definite price on these yet. I'm hoping they are both $20 vehicles, but I'm thinking they are going to be $25 each.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on January 25, 2008, 05:08 PM
I don't see why the price at Walmart and Target would suddenly jump $5.00 on these? 
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Ryan on January 25, 2008, 06:06 PM
It was my understanding too that they were a part of the Starfighter vehicle assortment which would put them at $20. As far as I'm aware Target doesn't have another DCPI for these. It sure will be nice to buy some new vehicles again when these finally hit the shelves. I'm almost tempted to buy two AT-PTs to have them flanking the AT-TE, but I think I'll have to wait until I see the AT-PT in person.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on January 25, 2008, 08:54 PM
I'm thinking 4 of the AT-AP... two for custom paint schemes.  I really like the looks of it, and am almost positive that they'll be in the $20 price scale along with the other mid sized vehicles... and at that price, the AT-AP seems like a great bargain.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Greg on January 27, 2008, 10:44 PM
I'm in for three of these suckers... they look nice. Plus, I need some cheap Republic armor to blast my Spider Droids and AATs to bits.

CHEWIE- What types of paint schemes are you planning? Battle damage, light weathering, unit markings, or a little bit of everything? Please do share, as I'd love to imagine what your custom walkers could look like until your final product blows me away. 

Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on January 28, 2008, 10:43 AM
I'm thinking maybe just a basic Imperial gray... something to go with some OT figures perhaps?  I could see some AT-ST drivers or something of the like driving one of these?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Ghost of QG on February 6, 2008, 07:12 PM
I used AT-TE Gunners for mine(courtesy of HTS.com):

(http://www.coreplanets.com/forums/imagehosting/447aa38bdecb12.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: JangoTat on February 6, 2008, 08:15 PM
I used AT-TE Gunners for mine(courtesy of HTS.com):

(http://www.coreplanets.com/forums/imagehosting/447aa38bdecb12.jpg)

what the.... dude when did these things hit stores? i havent heard any reports. you get them on ebay or something?

they do look pretty cool though even if they are vastly out of scale.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 6, 2008, 08:50 PM
They were up for order on HasbroToyShop.com a little while back.

Last time I checked Grievous' starfighter was still in stock.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on February 6, 2008, 09:06 PM
Nice.  Definately a big step up from the AT-RT.  I don't mind the scale at all.  Can't wait to pick up a few to go with the eventual release of the AT-TE.  Time to start checking the lower shelves again.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Ghost of QG on February 6, 2008, 10:06 PM
I did order mine thru HTS.com, so I don't know if I'd hit the shelves yet.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: David on February 6, 2008, 10:52 PM
I'm looking forward to getting a couple of these. They look pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing pictures, Qui-George!
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on February 7, 2008, 04:19 AM
As noted on the front page, the AT-AP is out at retail... 
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 7, 2008, 08:35 AM
Wow, seems a lot smaller than I thought. Oh, well. It still looks cool.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on February 7, 2008, 10:45 AM
I got mine yesterday too, and love them.  I have 2, want probably 3-4 more... if you extend the main legs and hitch the middle one up, it greatly increases the height.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 7, 2008, 12:24 PM
I got mine yesterday too, and love them.  I have 2, want probably 3-4 more... if you extend the main legs and hitch the middle one up, it greatly increases the height.

OH?

PLEASE post a pic of that. I want to see how tall it can get nearly fully extended.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on February 7, 2008, 03:01 PM
It's at least as tall as an AT-ST, I think.  I'll try and snap a pic this evening...
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 7, 2008, 03:42 PM
It's at least as tall as an AT-ST, I think.  I'll try and snap a pic this evening...

Cool, looking forward to it.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on February 8, 2008, 01:49 AM
(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/020808ATAP2.jpg)

The first pic shows one AT-AP on the left with the middle support leg raised - my understanding is that when AT-AP's walk, the middle leg is raised.  It's a lot taller in this position.

The AT-AP on the right side has the middle leg deployed, and this provides balance and support for the walker when the primary cannon is fired.

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/020808ATAP1.jpg)

The second image shows with it next to an AT-ST for comparison.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Nicklab on February 8, 2008, 02:26 AM
Mine just arrived from Hasbro Toy Shop.  I'll open it some time later today.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 8, 2008, 08:09 AM
The first pic shows one AT-AP on the left with the middle support leg raised - my understanding is that when AT-AP's walk, the middle leg is raised.  It's a lot taller in this position.

The AT-AP on the right side has the middle leg deployed, and this provides balance and support for the walker when the primary cannon is fired.
The second image shows with it next to an AT-ST for comparison.

Thanks VERY much for those pics Chewie. Excellent comparisons. Wow it it very tall with the third leg not deployed.

That seems much more menacing than the AT-ST.

Hmm, now that hasbro has made a jointed two/three legged walker, we can hope they'd go back and do this for the AT-ST as well.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 8, 2008, 08:14 AM
Hmm, now that hasbro has made a jointed two/three legged walker, we can hope they'd go back and do this for the AT-ST as well.

As cool as that would be, I wouldn't count on it. I think Hasbro would dust off the molds for the Cloud Car and Dagobah Playsets and release both of those in the $20 vehicle assortment before they'd spend any money upgrading the AT-ST. I'm afraid that the AT-AT and AT-ST are all we're ever going to get - good thing the AT-AT and AT-ST are examples of some of the best work done by Kenner in the 1980s.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 8, 2008, 08:41 AM
...I think Hasbro would dust off the molds for the Cloud Car...

One could only HOPE. They've repeatedly said they don't have the mold for that any longer and do not look to recreate it.

I bought a vintage one a few years ago for $5, but I'd certainly pay for a new one, if better. Meaning, better body mold, better cockpits to seat the pilots, possibly electronics, though that's very doubtful given Hasbro's reluctance to do so in more "iconic" vehicles.

Still the Cloud Car fits the mold of the $20 Starfighter range nicely. So I'll hope but, won't hold my breath.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on February 8, 2008, 11:00 AM
(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/020808ATAP2.jpg)

The first pic shows one AT-AP on the left with the middle support leg raised - my understanding is that when AT-AP's walk, the middle leg is raised.  It's a lot taller in this position.

The AT-AP on the right side has the middle leg deployed, and this provides balance and support for the walker when the primary cannon is fired.

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/020808ATAP1.jpg)

The second image shows with it next to an AT-ST for comparison.

Why can I never view an image that's hosted by Yak  ???  All I ever see are those wonderful red x's. 

No offense Jay  ;)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on February 8, 2008, 11:08 AM
Better?  Sometimes my home PC never shows Yak images either. 

(http://chewie34.250free.com/020808ATAP1.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/020808ATAP2.jpg)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on February 8, 2008, 11:25 AM
Very nice pics!!  :)  Almost looks like a mecha in the bottom pic where it's "standing."  Can't wait for this thing to start showing up.

Thanks Chewie
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Sprry75 on February 8, 2008, 11:47 AM
Hmm.  When standing on its hindquarters, it makes it look like the AT-AP has a ding-a-ling.  Is there a way to remove the third "leg"?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on February 8, 2008, 12:17 PM
Yes - the third leg is removable.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Reid on February 17, 2008, 02:42 PM
Although I'm usually not too keen on PT stuff, I think I may get this. Most pictures I've seen make this look like a terrific toy, and I need some ground armor to aid my Clones and Imps. Is this fully out at retail yet?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 18, 2008, 09:50 AM
Only at WM so far.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2008, 11:56 AM
Hmm.  When standing on its hindquarters, it makes it look like the AT-AP has a ding-a-ling.  Is there a way to remove the third "leg"?

Like Chewie said that center leg is removable.  However, when the AT-AP is standing on the 2 back legs the center leg is supposed to be folded up and under the vehicle body.

Mine came through hasbro toy shop.  They were available there.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jayson on February 18, 2008, 12:02 PM
Hmm.  When standing on its hindquarters, it makes it look like the AT-AP has a ding-a-ling.  Is there a way to remove the third "leg"?

Have it get married.  ;D

Don't send this to my wife or I'll never see mine again.  :P
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 19, 2008, 11:02 AM
Only at WM so far.

Also check HTS. That's where I bought my 2, they were the first to have them in stock.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 19, 2008, 12:02 PM
Only at WM so far.

Also check HTS. That's where I bought my 2, they were the first to have them in stock.

Still out of stock. I think I missed the boat on that one. I should have bought the three I wanted when these were on HTS. It appears as if the retailers are going to sell this for more. It's listed for $29.99 at the websites of retailers who have it listed. :(
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 20, 2008, 12:20 AM
Finally picked up an opener AT-AP this evening.

I am quite pleased with how this vehicle turned out. It is a tad small, but I am quite happy to now have both this vehicle and the General Grievous Starfighter vehicles in my collection (I think the Grevious starfighter turned out great too)
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 17, 2008, 08:58 AM
I finally picked one of these up and have to say I'm a tad underwhelmed. Mainly, I'm really disappointed in the lack of articulation in the legs.

In addition, has it been mentioned yet that there is no feature "4" on the back of the box?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 17, 2008, 11:45 AM
These are back in stock at HTS. There were 78 of them at 10 a.m. Now there are only 51 left a of 11:45 a.m.

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=495&ID=21113

Use the code disc10 for a 10% discount on your order.

-Sal
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 17, 2008, 04:33 PM
Only 20 of these left on HTS, better get them while you can. I have a feeling they are going to be tough to find.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jayson on March 17, 2008, 04:37 PM
I have a feeling they are going to be tough to find.

Why? Even if they are tough in their current form, Hasbro will surely re-release them in the spanky white "TLC/CW" packaging at some point.  :P
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on March 17, 2008, 05:04 PM
Yeah I don't think they'll be tough finds...  I'm seeing them linger at WM's already here and there, and now TRU's getting them...  I think a new Target had them too.  General release items other than basic figures usually show up in quantity...  Evolutions isn't proven yet, though Wave 1's abundant...  Wave 2 probably will be too at some point I'd imagine.

Vehicles haven't ever really proven to be tough finds unless they're exclusives though, and even then it's hit and miss.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 17, 2008, 05:51 PM
Yeah I don't think they'll be tough finds...  I'm seeing them linger at WM's already here and there, and now TRU's getting them...  I think a new Target had them too.  General release items other than basic figures usually show up in quantity...  Evolutions isn't proven yet, though Wave 1's abundant...  Wave 2 probably will be too at some point I'd imagine.

Vehicles haven't ever really proven to be tough finds unless they're exclusives though, and even then it's hit and miss.

Maybe in your area Jesse, but just a scant 15 miles from you in the southern part of Pittsburgh (my general area), they are nonexistant. It's been pretty scarce for everything 2008TAC near me.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jesse James on March 17, 2008, 06:08 PM
If it's happening in the N. Hills, Allegheny Valley, Monroeville, and Greensburg areas though, it's probably just a matter of time till down around C3 and Robinson start to see significant shipments too though...  THe figures are still uncommon everywhere, I think that's a given, but the vehicles I think are already on their way to warming...  Unless your stores are stuck with a ton of 2007 stuff.  I see a couple here and there with 2007 ships and no 2008 stuff yet.  Most seem to have sold through though at this point and are either waiting for a restock or have seen a couple now.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 17, 2008, 06:37 PM
Give it 4 weeks, these will be all over the shelves.  There's still frickin' Sith Infiltrators and V-Wings at every Walmart, Target and TRU I go to.

I don't think I've ever had less than 20-30 opportunities to buy any vehicle at retail.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 17, 2008, 11:10 PM
If it's happening in the N. Hills, Allegheny Valley, Monroeville, and Greensburg areas though, it's probably just a matter of time till down around C3 and Robinson start to see significant shipments too though...  THe figures are still uncommon everywhere, I think that's a given, but the vehicles I think are already on their way to warming...  Unless your stores are stuck with a ton of 2007 stuff.  I see a couple here and there with 2007 ships and no 2008 stuff yet.  Most seem to have sold through though at this point and are either waiting for a restock or have seen a couple now.

I hope so Jesse. Though now that I've bought all the AT-APs I want from HTS, I want be looking for them. Figs have definitely been scarce.

I wish I could say with all this scarcity that I've been saving money, but it's just meant that it's been that much easier to buy Transformers and Halo3 figs.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 18, 2008, 09:34 AM
Give it 4 weeks, these will be all over the shelves.  There's still frickin' Sith Infiltrators and V-Wings at every Walmart, Target and TRU I go to.


Precisely, people were saying that the V-Wing would be impossible to get too. The At-Ap's haven't even hit Target yet either.


Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Jeff on March 18, 2008, 09:52 AM
The At-Ap's haven't even hit Target yet either.

I found both the AT-AP and Grevious' Starfighter at a Target here in MN this week, so they should be hitting Target everywhere soon I'd imagine...
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: iFett on March 18, 2008, 11:05 AM
Does the lack of articulation in the legs really make this toy suck?  I was really looking forward to it, but I only recently discovered this pretty major flaw.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 18, 2008, 01:22 PM
Does the lack of articulation in the legs really make this toy suck?  I was really looking forward to it, but I only recently discovered this pretty major flaw.

It doesn't suck to me. It's not like I was going to put it in a walking mode anyhow. So you can either make it stand tall with the third leg undeployed wrapped up underneath or stand short with the third leg deployed for stability when firing the main canon. Makes sense to me. I'm not at all disappointed with it's articulation (or lack thereof).

I'd ask others to not be so harsh on this vehicle. It's a wonder it was even made at all.

I'm glad to had it as it is.

-Sal
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 19, 2008, 09:24 AM
Does the lack of articulation in the legs really make this toy suck? 

For me it's a mild disappointment rather than total suckage. It's still pretty cool.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on March 19, 2008, 05:41 PM
The toy does a pretty good job of being a toy-- the limited leg articulation is not a flaw as such, just something Hasbro elected to not do.  You can still sit figures in the vehicle, move the legs at the "hips", and so on and so forth.  My POTJ AT-ST has sagged to the point of falling over due to the extra leg articulation not being up to snuff, so I'd say there's a chance this toy might actually be slightly better off since it has sturdier legs with less articulation.  (Granted, better articulation designs would be better still, but considering these things spend most of their lives on a shelf on one of two poses, I think Hasbro did a pretty good job.   Better to make it stable, really, I hate to see toys sag or fade or otherwise start to fall apart a few months after I get it.)

I will say, though, that the big missile totally sucks.  It barely clears the barrel.  You push the button, and it just sort of sputters out in a pathetic whimper.   If it worked, hey, great, but a lot of these larger rockets just don't function properly as a toy.  Stomping legs or some sort of blast damage deco would've been nicer. Or some cheap-o electronic sounds or something, as long as it was functional.   
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on March 20, 2008, 03:29 PM
I absolutely love this vehicle... about time we got a walker in the mid sized vehicle assortment... I'd probably have preferred to see it be in the $40-$50 range and be larger, but I'm not complaining.  I wonder if they'll reissue this later with the more iconic Republic color scheme (http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k145/Alpha84/Customs/AT-AP13.jpg)?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 21, 2008, 12:39 PM
I absolutely love this vehicle... about time we got a walker in the mid sized vehicle assortment... I'd probably have preferred to see it be in the $40-$50 range and be larger, but I'm not complaining.  I wonder if they'll reissue this later with the more iconic Republic color scheme (http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k145/Alpha84/Customs/AT-AP13.jpg)?

Hmm, so that is what it's really supposed to look like? Nice custom. Yours Chewie?
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: CHEWIE on March 21, 2008, 12:57 PM
I think the current one just has the green markings because it's a Kashyyyk one... could be wrong though.

Not my custom either unfortunately.  I'll probably give that paint scheme a shot though, but I don't think I'll be able to match that awesome weathering... it was from a customizer at RS.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: jedi_master_sal on March 23, 2008, 12:36 PM
Well, i ordered the other two I wanted when I noticed they were on HTS last week. If retail wants to putz with getting them in stock, I'm more than happy to buy them online. Saves me gas, time and frustration.
Title: Re: 30AC AT-AP Pod Walker
Post by: manglord on April 24, 2008, 03:15 AM
Sure wished the Kashyyyk Trooper fit better up on the turret, looks like the one pictured on the back of the box might be missing his backpack....
Other than that, I thought it was cool, probably get another.