Big Items of the Future!

[Nicklab]

I think that cannon that's coming with the Nikto is probably intended for the skiff more than anything else.  As soon as I get the Nikto I'll try out the cannon on one of the skiff rails.  I bet it's going to be a perfect fit.

[iFett]

And the only reason I bring up the Barge is that the Nikto's deck cannon is made to attach to a railing, so that means there's a chance it'll be attaching to something...  Someday. 

Not to go off topic - but there has been a couple of Optimus Prime toys that have been released without a trailer yet there is a peg spot for a trailer.

[Greg]

I would bring up the AT-TE Gunner and Turbo Tank driver from 2005, but those figures can now support the sail Barge theory. 

Anyway, I'm gonna say the deck gun attaches to the skiff. It was just re-released and the Nikto is a Skiff guard. I wouldn't be surprised if the Nikto came with a railing, but that would look rather stupid I think. Anyway, I think the Skiff had gun turrets/stations on it in a few video games, so that seems likely.

[Rob]

Anyway, I'm gonna say the deck gun attaches to the skiff. It was just re-released and the Nikto is a Skiff guard.

Yes, he is.  But I'm pretty sure he was on the sail barge when he fired that deck cannon.

[David]

I'd love a Sail Barge, and I think it very well could be on its way. Hasbro's lied about big items in the past.

Not to change the subject, but I really want a Tantive IV if the big vehicles keep doing well. It could have the bridge and conference room from ROTS, and of course the hallways, plus they could take stuff from Battlefront II. I think it could be pretty cool. Does anyone else want the Tantive IV?

[Rob]

Something like the Tantive wouldn't work as a vehicle IMO, a playset maybe, but the scale would have to be shrunk way too far to make it interesting I think.

I don't think Hasbro has this in them either.

[Jesse James]

Just to reiterate that I don't personally think a Sailbarge is likely.  A part of it, maybe, for the deck cannon to attach to...  Could it be intended for the skiff?  Anything is possible, but this wave's a ways off, so I think it maybe is intended for something else in the future.  A part of the barge?  Maybe.  A toy barge?  You never really know...  I don't think it's likely though.

And yes, I want my Tantive IV just like that.  I bought a chunk of land near my house specifically for it.  I expect it will come with the only release of a new Fleet Trooper, making army building impossible.  And he'll have a massive mullet sculpted on him which will blow.

[CorranHorn]

And yes, I want my Tantive IV just like that.  I bought a chunk of land near my house specifically for it.  I expect it will come with the only release of a new Fleet Trooper, making army building impossible.  And he'll have a massive mullet sculpted on him which will blow.

BAHAHAHAHAHA! Good stuff! 

[CHEWIE]

With this news for how well things were in 2008 for the brand from www.starwars.com -

Driven by the popularity of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, the Force remained strong in 2008 as Star Wars catapulted to the Number 1 spot of all traditional toy licenses, according to The NPD Group, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today. U.S. toy retail sales for the brand in 2008 exceeded $450M.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the single most popular licensed toy property in 2008 according to data released by the NPD Group. It was also, as a result, the top boys' toy license of the year.

During the 2008 holiday season, U.S. retailers reported the strongest sales for Star Wars toys and products in the 31 years since the first Star Wars movie was released theatrically, even as the overall retail economy faced significant challenges.

If there's ever been a time for a Sail Barge, Death Star or whatever... the popularity and demand may never be higher than it is now.

[ruiner]

I believe all $99+ items going forward will be Clone Wars related.

[jedi_master_sal]

I believe all $99+ items going forward will be Clone Wars related.

That still doesn't rule out the Sail Barge as it was in the cartoon movie. Though it will need to make an appearance in the tv show in a SIGNIFICANT ACTION SCENE, to really be worth doing in Hasbro's eyes/mind.

[iFett]

A Sail Barge is not really comparable to the Millenium Falcon.  You're talking about one vehicle that is more of a set than anything else and plays into about 15 minutes of action in ROTJ and gets minor involvement in the Clone Wars movie.

The AT-TE is a Clone Wars (animated) themed vehicle - not Legacy vehicle (movie) and it was only in two episodes and has no more than just a few minutes of screen time so I think we have a pretty good chance of a Sail Barge.

[CHEWIE]

I believe all $99+ items going forward will be Clone Wars related.

Such as?

[Keonobi]

I believe all $99+ items going forward will be Clone Wars related.

Such as?

Not really a Hasbro product, but since the first 4 Episodes were released in a $20 set, the first season would be almost $100.   

I can't think of anything in the TV show so far that would fit at that price point.  Unless they did something with the Twilight.  Maybe a pack with the Twilight and the Clone Wars Y-Wing....  I could see that going for $100.

[ruiner]

I believe all $99+ items going forward will be Clone Wars related.

Such as?

Re-releases of the AT-TE.