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Collectibles => Past Hasbro 3.75" Lines => The Force Awakens => Topic started by: Jeff on August 20, 2015, 04:23 PM
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So, these are the Mission Series 2-Packs with a new name, I guess. TFA based figure 2-packs (or in some cases 3-packs), mixed in with some Rebels, OT, and Prequel packs.
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Chopper's coming back but you gotta buy Zeb again to get him. :-\
I don't consider that a spoiler, more like "expect to pay $15 for a small droid" warning.
I think people expecting most of the Rebels figures to be reissued in this line might be sith out of luck.
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Apparently these were all shown off over at JTA tonight for about five seconds before Hasbro made them take it down. There is no way someone didn't think to screen grab those images though. I am dying to see these...
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No, Making Star Wars.net is who showed them off I believe. JTA Yakface and others linked them and were told to remove the links. Sandtroopers then took Making Star Wars' images (which were all catalog images and very clear) and hosted them on Facebook for some reason and they were told to remove them I'm assuming as they are gone now as well.
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There's one or two sets that might be worth the $15 (?) these will be going for.
The rest are for the kool-aid drinkers. By that I mean, young kids of course, ;)
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Yeah the BB8 set interests me, and the Chopper set because I would like to own a Chopper figure at some point... I can't recall off-hand all the others now. ::)
I do recall Han/Leia not looking so swift though. These were a mixed bag of good/bad, like they always seem to be.
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Here was the stuff shown in the catalog:
- Rebels Zeb & Chopper (repacks)
- ANH Han & Leia (repacks)
- ROTS Obi-Wan & Cody (repacks)
- ROTS Anakin & Yoda (repacks)
- Ep7 R2 & 3PO (repaints)
- Rebels Ahsoka & Vader (NEW)
- Ep7 Unkar's Thug, Jakku Scavenger, & BB-8 (NEW)
The bottom two are the only "must-buy" for me... 3PO and R2 I'll get if they don't look too terrible paint/deco wise.
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Yeah Chopper/Zeb is only a must for me since I don't have Chopper yet... Ahsoka/Vader WOULD be a must for me if it were realistic but it's not so meh. Those others are all OT/PT and pretty meh except R2/3PO which was also not compelling enough to purchase due to a red arm.
Speaking of which, the 3PO's eyes didn't look too hot either in the pic, and I just feel like better sculpts of that figure exist anyway.
The BB8 set is an obvious must-buy IMO. They may be my only request I put out to my friends going out on 9/4's midnight madness. Love BB8 since the first time I saw him, and aliens are aliens.
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Speaking of which, the 3PO's eyes didn't look too hot either in the pic, and I just feel like better sculpts of that figure exist anyway.
Well, the Rebels R2-D2/C-3PO mission series set and the OT R2/3PO mission series sets both had the wonky eyes on 3PO, which is why I never bought any of those.
If I find one with nice paint, I'll probably cave... but history has shown they have a hard time nailing his eyes in this low quality paint era we're in now. :(
Few other Tidtibs on this line...
- we're getting a figure for a guy named "Unkar's Thug". Is it safe to assume "Unkar" (whoever he is) will be getting a figure at some point too?
- apparently some (maybe all?) of these 2-packs (or 3-packs in some cases) will come with a big projectile-firing accessory. Some look cool... others, not so much (just like you would expect from missile-firing accessories).
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Agreed with what has been said already...
The BB-8 set is a must-buy for BB-8, and like Jesse said, aliens are aliens (and they could be army builders too?). Zeb/Chopper is a must-buy for people like me who have never even seen a Chopper in the wild, so kudos to Hasbro for that set. I'll probably pick up Ahsoka and Vader for the novelty of having an animated Vader.
I WANT a 3PO/R2 set, but I mean I have the OT version already and managed to get that set with decent paint. Never saw a Rebels version with good paint, so we'll see, but I can't help but think a TFA 3PO would be one of the first figures in a SA line since we have some SA 3PO's already that they could easily repaint.
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I'm a little surprised at how many repacks we're seeing here as well, but I guess resources were devoted more to the other segments of the line. That being said, at least this is an assortment where we're seeing a nice mix of the entire saga, and that could mean we'll see more newness here in the future. I'm in for the new ones (Vader/Ahsoka, Thug/Scavenger/BB-8, and R2/3PO).
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I'm a little surprised at how many repacks we're seeing here as well, but I guess resources were devoted more to the other segments of the line. That being said, at least this is an assortment where we're seeing a nice mix of the entire saga, and that could mean we'll see more newness here in the future. I'm in for the new ones (Vader/Ahsoka, Thug/Scavenger/BB-8, and R2/3PO).
Agreed - I'll gladly pick up those three, but shuffling around ANH Leia and Han, Cody & Obi-wan, Anakin & Yoda and Zeb & Chopper just to make a new 2-pack combinations is pretty lousy. Would it have killed them to release Chopper with a helmet-less Sabine instead?
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Would it have killed them to release Chopper with a helmet-less Sabine instead?
+1
I mentioned in another thread the spit take inducing level of repacks here. I tend to not get too bothered by this that or the other thing with Hasbro, but this is one of those things that as a collector feels like they're working against you. The MS segment has been a highlight of the line since it started, and I was looking forward to some great combinations. I'm sure some are coming down the pike, but we've all been here before with Hasbro leading out with basically shelf filler that keeps the real show from showing up.
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I can sort of forgive the ANH Han/Leia pack. It allows them to get Han/Leia figures out without being Ep7 versions (like they did with Bespin Luke in the basic line; Jedi Luke in the Armor Up line).
I can sort of forgive Zeb with Chopper. No matter who they packed him with, some segment was going to be unhappy about it. At least they tried to get him out again and hey - $15 is way better than $35 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24034&mode=retail) or $90 (http://www.brianstoys.com/rebels-saga-legends-chopper-droid.html#.VddJCPlVgSU). Yes, $90 at Brian's Toys. ::)
The ROTS packs... there is pretty much no excuses for those though. :P
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Hey, isn't Brian's Toys one of your sponsors. You wanna get banned? :P
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Brian's Toys is a sponsor and a great place to buy many, many Star Wars toys.
But... not Chopper. (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/shifty.gif)
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Brian's Toys is a sponsor and a great place to buy many, many Star Wars toys.
But... not Chopper. (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/shifty.gif)
LOL!
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Picked up Ahsoka / Vader today at Target. They also had C3PO/R2-D2, Han/Leia, Anakin/Yoda, Obiwan/Cody and one other I can't remember. The BB8 mission pack wasn't there.
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Picked up Ahsoka / Vader today at Target. They also had C3PO/R2-D2, Han/Leia, Anakin/Yoda, Obiwan/Cody and one other I can't remember. The BB8 mission pack wasn't there.
Which Target?
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Wow, they are out? First I've heard of the new ones hitting. Congrats!
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Chino Hills CA Target. Its funny seeing a full peg of these with bare pegs everywhere else. This set is one to a box.
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I should put up a picture. They come with a red flying disc shooter and a small energy spinner that they can hold like the Inquisitor spinning lightsaber.
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Chino Hills CA Target. Its funny seeing a full peg of these with bare pegs everywhere else. This set is one to a box.
According to EE's case listing, it's the only set that isn't one per case in the first wave
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB3955A#.VfJOwn37OSo (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB3955A#.VfJOwn37OSo)
Someone must've gotten the other and the sole BB8 UNKARS THUG JAKKU SCAVENGER set
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So are all of those repacks outside the Vader and Scavenger sets or is that Threepio different from past versions?
Zeb-Copper, Anakin-Yoda, Han-Leia, and Obi-Wan-Cody look like straight repacks to me...
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3PO is a TFA repaint (with his new red arm).
- Rebels Zeb & Chopper (repacks)
- ANH Han & Leia (repacks)
- ROTS Obi-Wan & Cody (repacks)
- ROTS Anakin & Yoda (repacks)
- Ep7 R2 & 3PO (repaints)
- Rebels Ahsoka & Vader (NEW)
- Ep7 Unkar's Thug, Jakku Scavenger, & BB-8 (NEW)
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Naturally you'd already posted that and I didn't dig around for it.
Thanks for the info.
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Here is Ashoka and Vader with R2 and C3PO and some other figures in my display case. They are a little too hard to get out without the domino effect.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG_20150911_192451_zpsp60px9dh.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG_20150911_192518_zpsogby4uzn.jpg)
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The "repaints" in that list means R2 is painted differently as well?
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Comparing the two R2s, they are identically painted except the new mission pack one is darker blue
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The "repaints" in that list means R2 is painted differently as well?
Depends on your definition I suppose. It's a new shade of blue like Phruby said. Is that a repaint or just a result of a new production run? For some it's a new repaint, for others it's not.
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Guess I'll go with it's a new look for Ep 7
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I saw some of the 2 packs at our local TRU today. Missing the BB-8 and Ahsoka packs of course, but I did grab the 3PO and R2 pack. They also had ones with Anakin/Yoda I believe, Zeb and Chopper, and Obi/Cody.
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Have found every set except the ones I want to buy: The 3PO/R2 set and the BB8 set. :P
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I found these @ TRU today too...grabbed the Rebels sets and left the others. Very happy to have scratched these off my List. The vader/Ahsoka figures are excellent!
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Saw all of these but the BB-8 set at TRU tonight.... and they had all been opened. ::) The only one that looked tampered with was the Vader/Ahsoka set, which didn't look like it had anything swapped out, but it still looked off. Passed on it all.
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So? Action figures are meant to be played with! :P
I keep forgetting to look for these sets. Such is my enthusiasm for current product.
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Hmmm... couple of new Walmart listings hit my email in-box today. The $14.96 and SWU (Star Wars Universe) mean they are probably new 2-packs...
SW E7 SWU HERO PILOT 2 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/45057913)
SW E7 SWU ALIEN PIRATE 1 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/45057914)
Hero Pilot = Poe? Hera?
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Probably an x wing pilot and a tie fighter pilot with the red markings
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Chopper found at Walmart
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG_20150926_120610_zpszqjqttkd.jpg)
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BB-8 set is for sale at Walmart.com (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens-3.75-Figure-3-Pack-Desert-Mission-BB-8-and-Unkar-s-Thug/45057910)
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If you google swu alien pirate 2 packs and hit the Amazon ca link at the top -you should see two new figures :Sidon Ithano and First Mate Quiggold.
Hope it works!
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Thanks for the tip!
Amazon.ca link (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Alien-Pirate-Figure/dp/B010B94YHE)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVUUnTsVEAEJGd2.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVUVw7aUYAAjU0B.jpg)
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That set actually looks pretty cool. I wonder if Quiggold has anything to do with the Guavians, considering the similar uniforms?
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That set actually looks pretty cool. I wonder if Quiggold has anything to do with the Guavians, considering the similar uniforms?
Read the story and find out!
[POTENTIAL SPOILERS!]
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B016R9IPH2/
(full disclosure - I haven't read it as I'm avoiding spoilers :P)
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I read a synopsis, and that story doesn't really spoil anything from TFA, but does a great job at giving some backstory to these background characters. That said, I can see why a lot of people would want to avoid it.
This is a cool set too. Love the peg leg.
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Really pumped up about these two. These are the kind of Star Wars figures I go nuts for,love my scummy aliens and what are probably just backgrounders. Nice to see they're not shying away from the Hammerheads and Walrusmen of this new trilogy so far. These two are really nicely sculpted, very detailed, and fun to look at. Jakku seems to be shaping up to be the new Jabbas Palace and Cantina of this new collection, and I look forward to seeing what else they have in store.
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More aliens? I'm in! Aliens are the better of the 5POA stuff IMO and the 2-packs feels like sort of an ok price.
The single figures, hurt a little more in price I guess, but look like a few bigger guys too which is nice.
I'm anxious for this set, but I hope it's not as hard to find as that set with BB8 was. That thing came and went, and I've not seen a 2-pack restock since then. :-X
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I'm really liking this set.
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Snap Wexley snd Snowtrooper Officer (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Hero-Pilot-Figure/dp/B010B94X6Q)
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Snap Wexley snd Snowtrooper Officer (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Hero-Pilot-Figure/dp/B010B94X6Q)
I have got to wonder if Snap Wexley is Greg Grunberg's character. JJ Abrams tries to get him in just about every project he's involved with, and I think he's a Resistance pilot in TFA.
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Snap Wexley snd Snowtrooper Officer (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Hero-Pilot-Figure/dp/B010B94X6Q)
I have got to wonder if Snap Wexley is Greg Grunberg's character. JJ Abrams tries to get him in just about every project he's involved with, and I think he's a Resistance pilot in TFA.
Yep, I think it is. He's been called "Gorwyn" on rumor sites so maybe his name is Gorwyn "Snap" Wexley.
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Snap Wexley snd Snowtrooper Officer (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Hero-Pilot-Figure/dp/B010B94X6Q)
I have got to wonder if Snap Wexley is Greg Grunberg's character. JJ Abrams tries to get him in just about every project he's involved with, and I think he's a Resistance pilot in TFA.
What JJ Abrams projects has Grunberg ever been in? I don't recall him from Lost, Alcatraz, Cloverfield, Super 8, Star Trek etc. in fact I don't think I've ever seen him outside of Heroes. Just curious. I had no idea he had been cast in SW either, although that could be ok.
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What JJ Abrams projects has Grunberg ever been in? I don't recall him from Lost, Alcatraz, Cloverfield, Super 8, Star Trek etc. in fact I don't think I've ever seen him outside of Heroes. Just curious. I had no idea he had been cast in SW either, although that could be ok.
I know he was on Felicity, which was Abrams' first big television project (and a good show, too, at least early on; YES I SAID IT). He may have been on Alias, but I can't remember. Anyone?
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Snap Wexley snd Snowtrooper Officer (http://www.amazon.ca/STAR-WARS-Hero-Pilot-Figure/dp/B010B94X6Q)
I have got to wonder if Snap Wexley is Greg Grunberg's character. JJ Abrams tries to get him in just about every project he's involved with, and I think he's a Resistance pilot in TFA.
What JJ Abrams projects has Grunberg ever been in? I don't recall him from Lost, Alcatraz, Cloverfield, Super 8, Star Trek etc. in fact I don't think I've ever seen him outside of Heroes. Just curious. I had no idea he had been cast in SW either, although that could be ok.
He actually has credits on both of the JJ Star Trek movies, Super 8, Lost, MI 3, Alias and Felicity according to IMDB. Plus there's The Force Awakens.
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Snatch is my fav pilot!
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New Porkins!
Good luck squeezing him into those new X-Wings. :P
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New Porkins!
Good luck squeezing him into those new X-Wings. :P
If you can fit a First Order snowtrooper (with backpack) in the cockpit, you can fit this dude. ;)
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SW TFA 2-Packs Wave 3 Pre-Order at EE (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB3955C&id=JE-405087801[/url):
1x Unkar Thug, Teedo, BB-8
1x R2-D2 & C-3PO
2x Vader & Ahsoka
2x Snap Wexley & Snowtrooper Officer
2x Sidon Ithano & First Mate Quiggold