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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: Toy Fair 2013
« on: February 10, 2013, 10:36 AM »
So which retailer has the Vader evolution 4-pack? Was that Target as well?
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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: The Black Series 3.75" - 2013 Wave 3
« on: February 10, 2013, 10:33 AM »
Based on this list, who do I think makes the cut?
- Geonosian Warrior
- TIE Pilot (Vader's Wingman)
- Geonosis Battle Droid (Red)
- Sandtrooper (Black Pauldron)
- 212th Clone (on VC45 body)
- Clone Wars Mace Windu
- Clone Wars Captain Rex
- A-Wing Pilot
Unless, of course, there are other figures that were in the pipeline that hadn't been revealed, and were stronger character choices!
The news about a possible Build-A-Droid exclusive pack is somewhat reassuring. I'm thinking either Entertainment Earth as a likely venue. Lord knows that Adam Pawlus loves his droids!
- TIE Pilot (Vader's Wingman)
- Sandtrooper (Black Pauldron)
- Clone Wars Mace Windu
- Clone Wars Captain Rex
- A-Wing Pilot
Unless, of course, there are other figures that were in the pipeline that hadn't been revealed, and were stronger character choices!
The news about a possible Build-A-Droid exclusive pack is somewhat reassuring. I'm thinking either Entertainment Earth as a likely venue. Lord knows that Adam Pawlus loves his droids!
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Amazon Vintage TIE Interceptor
« on: February 10, 2013, 10:16 AM »Hasbro has heard the complaints and have talked with Amazon about how they package figures. They are concerned as we are that their product makes it to the customers hands in good condition. Whether Amazon listens is another thing.
If I could waive free shipping in exchange for having someone carefully package my items with protection to ensure they arrive in as pristine condition as possible, I'd gladly do it.
I definitely understand the concerns. But this is an issue with a number of online retailers, isn't it? If it isn't Amazon, it's Hasbro Toy Shop, Target, WalMart, TRU.com, etc. The only online stores that you can count on for good packing are small businesses that deal almost exclusively with collectors like EE, BBTS or Brians Toys.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Amazon Vintage Slave I w/Carbonite Block
« on: February 10, 2013, 10:11 AM »So, is it confirmed that this is the CW repaint?
You can see some telltale indications that this is a repaint of the CW Slave I. Notably the hinge on the fuselage for the hatch to the cargo hold. And in the cockpit you'll see the seatbacks for three seats: 1 for the pilot, and 2 for passengers. Those features are all unique to the SOTDS Slave I that was a TRU exclusive.
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TV-9D9 / Re: The Clone Wars - Season Five Discussion Thread
« on: February 10, 2013, 07:05 AM »
The Cato Neimoidia segment served a couple of purposes. First, to bring in the new Jedi Interceptors as well as the Tri-Droid Fighters. IIRC, this is the first appearance in the series for both. And then we saw the Buzz droids, ala the space battle in ROTS. But it seemed that Anakin and Ahsoka's presence there was only meant to serve the purpose of bringing Jedi back to Coruscant who may not have been involved in the Temple bombing.
Regarding Lara's presence at the Temple? I think it was very clear that Lara was an anti-war protestor (or something along those lines), and she used her husband to promote the anti-war / anti-Jedi agenda. This episode was very much about the growing distrust of the Jedi because of the prolonged nature of the Clone War.
The investigator droid was a funny nod to David Caruso on CSI Miami with the overly dramatic, halting dialogue. Add in the visor flipdown, and Filoni & co were definitely having a bit of a laugh with this one.
Regarding Lara's presence at the Temple? I think it was very clear that Lara was an anti-war protestor (or something along those lines), and she used her husband to promote the anti-war / anti-Jedi agenda. This episode was very much about the growing distrust of the Jedi because of the prolonged nature of the Clone War.
The investigator droid was a funny nod to David Caruso on CSI Miami with the overly dramatic, halting dialogue. Add in the visor flipdown, and Filoni & co were definitely having a bit of a laugh with this one.
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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: The Black Series 3.75" - 2013 Wave 2
« on: February 9, 2013, 09:04 PM »
The 41st Clone Trooper is definitely a bit of a question mark. They appear on Coruscant in the standard phase II armor with grey markings. But then they're also on Kashyyyk in the camo Scout Trooper type armor with Gree.
Since Luminara is in the wave, and she also appears on Kashyyyk in ROTS, one can certainlly assume that this might be a link that would suggest the Kashyyyk troopers. Especially considering the recent re-release of the AT-AP. But I guess we have to wait and see!
Since Luminara is in the wave, and she also appears on Kashyyyk in ROTS, one can certainlly assume that this might be a link that would suggest the Kashyyyk troopers. Especially considering the recent re-release of the AT-AP. But I guess we have to wait and see!
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Big Items of the Future!
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:44 PM »I've seen a few tweets suggesting that the postponement of the 3D films means any chances we had of "big" stuff to go with them is gone too...
Also saw a few tweets that indicated that Hasbro pretty specifically said retail can't handle a $200 Sail Barge (re: #bringonethebarge petition).
You look at today's presentation and it's VERY CLEAR. We need to look at 2013 as a year to essentially reset the line and Star Wars as a whole. Until Episode VII gets into production and the Disney hype machine can get things rolling, I think we're looking at a pretty bleak year. Meaning no large vehicles. Especially when you don't have media to support the release of that large vehicle.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Kmart Vintage Ewok Catapult w/Ewoks
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:36 PM »
People can decry K-Mart stores for being kind of dirty & rundown, but they actually handled their 2012 exclusives reasonably well. I'm looking forward to seeing some imagery of the catapult and Ewoks soon. Too bad we didn't get an image of this from the presentation.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Amazon Vintage TIE Interceptor
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:34 PM »
Nice to see Amazon getting some exclusives. With the distribution fiasco at brick & mortar retail last year, Amazon proved to be one of the more reliable retail avenues for figures.
I hope this TIE Interceptor has the new style cockpit and ejector seat. But with Hasbro only showing mainline offerings and not exclusives, I guess that's the only image we've got to go on.
I hope this TIE Interceptor has the new style cockpit and ejector seat. But with Hasbro only showing mainline offerings and not exclusives, I guess that's the only image we've got to go on.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Toy R Us Vintage Republic Gunship
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:32 PM »
Just from an investment standpoint, I'm going to pick up at least a couple of these. For some crazy reason the previous Gunship releases go UP in value. The Clone Wars Command Gunship from 2003 or so goes for ridiculous cash! And so do some of the other versions, too.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Amazon Vintage Slave I w/Carbonite Block
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:28 PM »
Very happy to see this version of Slave I offered at last. And I've REALLY, REALLY been wanting a new Han Solo in Carbonite for years. The POTF2 one just didn't suffice.
Based on the imagery from the showroom, I guess that none of the exclusives were on hand to be photographed. The boxed photo of Slave I looks pretty cool, but I'd like to see more of it. AND the Carbonite block.
Based on the imagery from the showroom, I guess that none of the exclusives were on hand to be photographed. The boxed photo of Slave I looks pretty cool, but I'd like to see more of it. AND the Carbonite block.
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Saga Legends / Re: Target "The Rise of Darth Vader" Battle Pack
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:21 PM »
Wow. Odd figure lineup for this set if the Hasbro photo is accurate.
-MH Darth Vader with electronic lightsaber
-TVC Emporer Palpatine / Darth Sidious (ROTS)
-Shock Trooper (which version is unclear)
-Chopper Droid (ROTS)
-Operating table
Now, if you didn't get that Sidious figure, then this set could be worth it for that figure alone. But aside from that, this set is kind of "EHHH".
-MH Darth Vader with electronic lightsaber
-TVC Emporer Palpatine / Darth Sidious (ROTS)
-Shock Trooper (which version is unclear)
-Chopper Droid (ROTS)
-Operating table
Now, if you didn't get that Sidious figure, then this set could be worth it for that figure alone. But aside from that, this set is kind of "EHHH".
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Kmart Imperial Scanning Crew 2-Pack
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:18 PM »
Very glad to hear about this set. I'll definitely be picking up a few of these 2-packs, just like last years AT-ST crews. I had been hoping that Hasbro would follow through and give us the 2nd Scanning Trooper as a basic figure as they had originally planned. But it seems that since large accessories with basic figures are a thing of the past, this is the best avenue for doing that. I'm okay with that compromise. I just hope that with these 2 new Scanning Troopers we get new heads for both, and not one portrait that's the same as the TLC RED version.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Toys R Us Vintage Bigg's X-Wing Fighter
« on: February 9, 2013, 08:15 PM »
THIS is very cool on Hasbro's part. Ever since they introduced the larger X-Wing they've been giving us some individual fighters along the way. First it was Luke, obviously. Then Red Leader. And there was Wedge, too. Add in a couple of more renditions with Luke, of course (Dagobah, Trench Run). And now Biggs. I've got to say that I'm pretty happy about this. And it's actually coordinated with a Biggs basic figure release.
I actually passed on the Trench Run X-Wing. But I'm hoping that some of the updates that were in that version will carry over to this new Biggs version.
I actually passed on the Trench Run X-Wing. But I'm hoping that some of the updates that were in that version will carry over to this new Biggs version.
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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: Toy Fair 2013
« on: February 9, 2013, 03:04 PM »
Interesting bit on the exclusives. We got announcements for exclusives at the following retailers:
-Toys R Us (Biggs X-Wing, Geonosis Gunship)
-Target (Vader origin 4-pack)
-K-Mart (Ewok catapult, Scanning Trooper 2-pack)
-Amazon (TIE Interceptor, TESB Slave I w/ Han Solo in Carbonite)
No mention whatsoever of a WalMart exclusive.
-Toys R Us (Biggs X-Wing, Geonosis Gunship)
-Target (Vader origin 4-pack)
-K-Mart (Ewok catapult, Scanning Trooper 2-pack)
-Amazon (TIE Interceptor, TESB Slave I w/ Han Solo in Carbonite)
No mention whatsoever of a WalMart exclusive.