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Title: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jesse James on February 10, 2011, 12:54 AM
Also in the Force Cast from DD, an Ewok is getting an update...  Who?

We're down to pretty much Teebo and Logray needing the updates the most right?  I'm leaning towards Teebo then as Logray's not attrocious to me in anything but articulation.  Teebo's like a giant compared to all the rest now.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 10, 2011, 09:15 AM
What about Lumat?
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on February 10, 2011, 10:52 AM
what about an Ewok exclusive set or battle pack!    ;D
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jeff on February 10, 2011, 11:04 AM
Since Logray was confirmed in a Q&A session (http://droidsandewoks.forumotion.com/t30-qa-answered-questions) ("Right now, we only have one Ewok planned for 2011 - an update to Logray") and he's rumored for Wave 7, I'll guess it's him.  :P

what about an Ewok exclusive set or battle pack!    ;D

There was an ewok multi-pack planned, but it was shelved...  from the same Q&A linked above:

"the best chance for any [Ewoks cartoon figures] (such as Chukha-Trok) would be if we could get them into a multi-figure Ewok set. Such a set was slated for this year as an exclusive, but it got cut. We are hopeful that it can get out eventually."

So, write Walmart/Target/TRU a letter and beg them to pick it up from Hasbro. ;)
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2011, 11:27 AM
2012 can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jesse James on February 10, 2011, 04:38 PM
Well that wraps that up t hen.  I guess it's Logray.

I'd rather Teebo myself.

I got the impression from the conversation though that this was an update to a modern Ewok that needed it as well, not rounding out a vintage character they've not gotten to yet.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 10, 2011, 11:45 PM
2012 can't come soon enough.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth_sidious on September 8, 2011, 12:58 PM
Anyone else see the Hasbro Q&A today?  Echo Base asked about Kneesaa and Chukha-Trok, and apparently they are coming in an exclusive for 2012...
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jesse James on September 8, 2011, 01:06 PM
Interesting...  I'm all for it myself, as I love Ewoks, and wish Hasbro would actually repaint some of the existing tools, mixing up some of the gear they've made (hoods, weapons, etc.) to give us some good random Ework Warrior goodness.

I miss Angry Ewok.  :'(
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jeff on September 8, 2011, 01:18 PM
Not to burst your bubble, but Hasbro has been saying that same thing about Kneesa/Trok and the rest of that planned Ewok multi-pack for nearly two years...

Sep-2011 version:
"We are seriously considering both of these figures as part of a 2012 exclusive. We have some details to work out with our retail partners so we can't make any promises, but we would like to deliver both of these next year."

Jun-2010 (http://droidsandewoks.forumotion.com/t30-qa-answered-questions) version:
"Beyond that, the best chance for any (such as Chukha-Trok) would be if we could get them into a multi-figure Ewok set. Such a set was slated for this year [2010] as an exclusive, but it got cut. We are hopeful that it can get out eventually."

Feb-2010 (http://droidsandewoks.forumotion.com/t30-qa-answered-questions) version:
"we have tried to get Chuka-Trok into the lineup in a pack we were working on. Even though a sculpt was completed, that pack has since been put by the wayside. Still, we remain committed to trying to get more great Ewoks out there and we are convinced that one day Chukha-Trok will make it out."

So yeah, they've had Kneesaa and Chukha-Trok sculpted up for years now, just haven't been able to find a way to get them out.  Kneesa came close last year when she was supposed to be packed with Wicket, but we all know how that turned out.

I wouldn't be surprised if they just dragged their feet on that box set once again and saved them for a 2013 RotJ 30th Anniversary type item... :-X
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth_sidious on September 8, 2011, 01:49 PM
I agree that its been a long process, but this is the first time they have mentioned a specific time frame - I think they're just securing everything with their 'retail partner' before they give us a solid confirmation.  But stating that they want to deliver these both next year indicates to me that the exclusive is already designed and ready to go.  It can take a year or more to plan and produce an exclusive, so if they're shooting for a 2012 release, I'm guessing everything is tooled and the packaging is done.  Maybe we'll even luck out and see a sneak preview at NYCC!
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: warinthefloor on September 8, 2011, 03:18 PM
I will just have to take you guys word that modern Ewoks exist, Ive still never seen Wicket or Logray in person. I was gunnin for two Wickets also
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Scockery on September 8, 2011, 04:49 PM
2012 can't come soon enough.

Based on Hasbro scheduling, we've already seen everything that will actually be released in 2012.

Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: evenflow on September 9, 2011, 12:05 AM
Anyone else see the Hasbro Q&A today?  Echo Base asked about Kneesaa and Chukha-Trok, and apparently they are coming in an exclusive for 2012...

That would be awesome.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Nicklab on September 9, 2011, 12:14 AM
Princess Kneesa & Chukha-Trok as a 2-pack?  I'm thinking online exclusive.  That would allow for a smaller run, and I can't see Target or WalMart going for something like that.  Methinks Adam Pawlus might be the person to inquire with about this....
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Scott on September 9, 2011, 08:15 AM
They have been hinting and saying something about an Ewok multi pack for years now as Jeff pointed out...as long as they do a new Lumat and an updated Teebo everything else is gravy (Wompus!)
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Phrubruh on September 9, 2011, 09:37 AM
Adam Pawlus. That is a name I have not heard in a long time... A long time.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth_sidious on September 9, 2011, 09:40 AM
Princess Kneesa & Chukha-Trok as a 2-pack?  I'm thinking online exclusive.  That would allow for a smaller run, and I can't see Target or WalMart going for something like that.  Methinks Adam Pawlus might be the person to inquire with about this....

They didnt indicate that it would be a 2-pack, they just said an exclusive.  Based on what they've discussed before, this could be the Ewok multipack thats been waiting for release for a few years now.

Lumat is confirmed for next year, Teebo is rumored for eventual release as Hasbro said they would like to update the remaining vintage figures.  Oochee and Widdle are also up for release, possibly in this Ewok exclusive as well.  As for Wompus, this is the only site I've seen him mentioned on - so I am wondering if he is even on Hasbros radar - is there a wiki page for him?  I googled his name and only found him mentioned on JD...
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Post by: Phrubruh on September 9, 2011, 01:40 PM
(http://www.zbrushcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1949)
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jeff on September 12, 2011, 12:52 PM
As for Wompus, this is the only site I've seen him mentioned on - so I am wondering if he is even on Hasbros radar - is there a wiki page for him?  I googled his name and only found him mentioned on JD...

"Wompus" goes back a long time here...

and finally..
10.  "Ewok Warrior" - Ewok Village

Take that last one and repaint/re-hash him 4 times as follows:
 
A) brown/tan with short spear
B) gray/black with 'rock-on-a-stick' club
C) reddish-brown with bow/quiver
D) dark brown with long spear

Just like this:
(http://starwars.com/databank/species/ewok/img/movie_bg.jpg)

Call them Lumat, Romba, Warok, Wompus, or whatever the heck you want just give me some more Ewoks!

He's the Ewok with the gray/black fur, green hood and "rock-on-stick" weapon. Second from left in the pic above.

He may have some sort of proper LFL name, but I have no idea what it is, so I named him Wompus.  7 years later, he still doesn't have a figure.  I think we should change that... though I know fully well they won't call him Wompus if/when he makes it out.  (He'll always be Wompus to me.)

And yes, he is on Hasbro's radar.  He's been on the JD Wishlist many, many years now and I personally have had a few conversations with Hasbro about him at past Toy Fairs. They know who he is... I made sure of that. ;)
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth_sidious on September 12, 2011, 02:18 PM
Well that explains why I couldnt find a wiki page, I didnt realize you named him.  :P  At least Hasbro will know who the character is if he makes the top ten list.  What about Lumat?  If he makes the top ten, will he be replaced by a main Ewok character or a backgrounder like "Wompus"?
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on September 12, 2011, 10:29 PM
Why not start a campaign for Wompus? He can be the next Ice Cream maker guy.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Scockery on September 13, 2011, 11:11 AM
I want the dead Ewok, with built in sound feature...plays that sad music.

It's still strange they've never made the horn blowing Ewok. Or the victory drummer, since they made the drum set (half-assed set in the accessory pack).
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth_sidious on September 14, 2011, 08:01 PM
If Lumat makes the top ten list, who do you guys want to see replace him?  Another ROTJ Ewok, or one from an EU source?

If its going to be ROTJ, Widdle would be a good choice, seeing as Hasbro said they were going to update his figure, but never did...
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Jayson on September 14, 2011, 08:12 PM
Wompus or Teebo would be awesome. I hope someday they just release the one that raises his arms while wielding a Stormtrooper blaster and shouting. yeeee ah ah! I love that guy.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Nicklab on January 15, 2012, 06:12 PM
Bumping this up.  I was in the store and saw the new LEGO set "Ewok Attack", and I noticed that it features one Ewok that we haven't gotten from Hasbro.  This one is called Tokkat (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tokkat), and it could make for a good Hasbro Star Wars addition to their Ewok offerings.  Lumat certainly seems to be in the proverbial "parking lot", but you have to think that Hasbro also wants to touch on some new Ewoks, too.  Tokkat might be a good candidate.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: darth broem 2 on January 16, 2012, 01:01 PM
I want a Wicket with blinking eyes!
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Phrubruh on January 18, 2012, 02:20 PM
That doesn't seem to hard to pull off. The GH Wampa has blinking eyes.
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: Scockery on January 19, 2012, 12:48 PM
I want a Wicket with blinking eyes!

That figure will be part of the Movie Heroes 2017 line. (Orange trimmed packaging with Jabba the Hutt's face on it.)

Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: P-Siddy on January 19, 2012, 08:12 PM
Wompus or Teebo would be awesome.

Would that be Tim Teebo?  ;D
Title: Re: An Ewok Update Coming... Who?
Post by: StBrianOfMinneapolis on January 28, 2020, 03:14 PM
As for Wompus, this is the only site I've seen him mentioned on - so I am wondering if he is even on Hasbros radar - is there a wiki page for him?  I googled his name and only found him mentioned on JD...

"Wompus" goes back a long time here...

and finally..
10.  "Ewok Warrior" - Ewok Village

Take that last one and repaint/re-hash him 4 times as follows:
 
A) brown/tan with short spear
B) gray/black with 'rock-on-a-stick' club
C) reddish-brown with bow/quiver
D) dark brown with long spear

Just like this:
(http://starwars.com/databank/species/ewok/img/movie_bg.jpg)

Call them Lumat, Romba, Warok, Wompus, or whatever the heck you want just give me some more Ewoks!

He's the Ewok with the gray/black fur, green hood and "rock-on-stick" weapon. Second from left in the pic above.

He may have some sort of proper LFL name, but I have no idea what it is, so I named him Wompus.  7 years later, he still doesn't have a figure.  I think we should change that... though I know fully well they won't call him Wompus if/when he makes it out.  (He'll always be Wompus to me.)

And yes, he is on Hasbro's radar.  He's been on the JD Wishlist many, many years now and I personally have had a few conversations with Hasbro about him at past Toy Fairs. They know who he is... I made sure of that. ;)


How far do I have to go back to learn about the name Wompus?