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Title: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: Jeff on September 25, 2020, 05:28 PM
Not exactly sure on the number, so we'll just guess for now.  Yes, it's another wave of repacks and "photo-real" repaints.

This wave includes:
VC32 AOTC Anakin Skywalker - Peasant Disguise (repack w/photo-real update and new soft goods)
VC65 ROTJ TIE Fighter Pilot (this is a repack of one of the decos used for a TIE pack-in figure)
VC78 TPM Battle Droid (repack)
VC84 TPM Queen Amidala (repack w/photo-real update)

I'll try to post better pics when I can...
(https://i.imgur.com/4fh9W2R.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/yOxBKdv.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/oP2vlkI.jpg)
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Matt_Fury on September 25, 2020, 05:58 PM
I'll take that TIE pilot all day long!
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 25, 2020, 08:25 PM
Want to see how different the helmet deco is. Ordered a case of this wave.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Rob on September 26, 2020, 12:12 AM
I’m actually most excited about the Amidala.  A new figure from one of the first six movies, insanity.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Nicklab on September 26, 2020, 08:02 AM
I’m actually most excited about the Amidala.  A new figure from one of the first six movies, insanity.

Unfortunately it's not a new figure.  That version of Amidala came out back in 2012's TPM wave.  It's VC 084.  It's definitely one of the better versions of Episode I Queen Amidala, for sure.  But I agree that a new figure would be really welcome.

The Anakin looks like an improvement from the original release.  But I have to say that I'm a little disappointed with Captain Rex.  There was that removable helmet version that was never released which would have been a fine choice, especially for getting Rex on a Vintage Collection card for the first time.  But the TIE Pilot?  Meh.  Especially since it's from that era where all of a sudden all of these Imperial troops had removable helmets and Clone likenesses underneath.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Rob on September 26, 2020, 11:13 AM
Good grief really?  I can’t keep this stuff straight anymore.  I don’t remember that one at all.

I guess I’m going to have to do my usual thing where I ask how many of these are straight repacks and how many are kitbashed or repainted or have photo real faces and so on. 

I just want a Hasbro to make some new figures...
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Nicklab on September 26, 2020, 11:27 AM
Good grief really?  I can’t keep this stuff straight anymore.  I don’t remember that one at all.

...

I just want a Hasbro to make some new figures...

I know, it's exhausting.  And I'm with you on wanting some new figures!
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: P-Siddy on September 26, 2020, 11:41 AM
Good grief really?  I can’t keep this stuff straight anymore.  I don’t remember that one at all.

...

I just want a Hasbro to make some new figures...

I know, it's exhausting.  And I'm with you on wanting some new figures!

Agreed on the new figures front.  I guess I'm spoiled.

On topic, though, was that Queen Amidala that hard to find to be re-issued, or is it just because of the new facial apps that we're going to see every figure re-released down the line?
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Jeff on September 26, 2020, 12:26 PM
I guess I’m going to have to do my usual thing where I ask how many of these are straight repacks and how many are kitbashed or repainted or have photo real faces and so on.

If only that info were in the thread somewhere............


This wave includes:
VC32 AOTC Anakin Skywalker - Peasant Disguise (repack w/photo-real update and new soft goods)
VC65 ROTJ TIE Fighter Pilot (this is a repack of one of the decos used for a TIE pack-in figure)
VC78 TPM Battle Droid (repack)
VC84 TPM Queen Amidala (repack w/photo-real update)
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Rob on September 26, 2020, 12:41 PM
I figured it was, I just drove 7 hours yesterday and am looking at stuff on my phone now.  So I’ll blame being tired and only looking for a minute. Either way, Hasbro’s general laziness with 3.75 is a shame...
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Rob on October 4, 2020, 06:39 PM
VC65 ROTJ TIE Fighter Pilot (this is a repack of one of the decos used for a TIE pack-in figure)

Jeff, do you happen to know which TIE this particular version was packed with?  I just want to figure out if I have one or not before I cancel them off of my pre-order.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Jeff on October 4, 2020, 10:22 PM
Jeff, do you happen to know which TIE this particular version was packed with?

I haven't seen a close enough shot of the helmet deco to know for sure.  That description was based on what Hasbro said during the livestream.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2?
Post by: Matt_Fury on October 4, 2020, 11:14 PM
Rob,

I believe these were the same as the TIE pilots in the TRU Battle over Endor Multipack. (http://www.rebelscum.com/TVCEXBattleOverEndor1.asp)

At least it's the same helmet.  The only TVC TIE Pilot I'm aware of is TVC #65. (https://www.rebelscum.com/TVC65TIEpilot.asp)
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: CorranHorn on January 17, 2021, 03:18 PM
I shared this on the Facebook page earlier, I found this wave at Walmart today. Wound up passing on them though, didn't need to pay $14 for figures i either had a ton of already or paid less than $5 when they first came out
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on January 17, 2021, 06:13 PM
Lets hope this is one of those low production run hard to find waves and doesn't end up clogging up the shelves.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: GrandMoffNick on January 17, 2021, 07:11 PM
When was the last wave that shipped in close to quantity that could peg warm? Admittedly I mostly only hit Target, but two cases tops per wave per store near me.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: CorranHorn on January 18, 2021, 12:22 AM
When was the last wave that shipped in close to quantity that could peg warm? Admittedly I mostly only hit Target, but two cases tops per wave per store near me.

Around me only the first wave when TVC returned warmed pegs. The rest of the 2018 waves came and went, nothing showed up in 2019, and in 2020 the waves only lasted a day or two as well. With the exception of one beat up General Lando which eventually got bought up.  I imagine by now the 8 figures i saw on the pegs are gone. Thankfully online has been plentiful with options to buy.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2021, 10:47 AM
When was the last wave that shipped in close to quantity that could peg warm? Admittedly I mostly only hit Target, but two cases tops per wave per store near me.

The Target pegs are always empty of both 6" and 3.75" figures.

I'd love to know if they're just not ordering more to keep inventory low, if Hasbro can't make enough, or if this is all by design.
Title: Re: 2021 TVC Wave 2 (New TVC Wave 17)
Post by: Nicklab on January 21, 2021, 11:17 AM
I found this wave on the pegs at a nearby Walmart, and in quantity.  And I left them there, even though I do like that Battle Droid.  I was able to order the whole wave from Amazon for less per figure than the Walmart price.