JediDefender.com Forums

Collectibles => Past Hasbro 3.75" Lines => Saga Collection '06 => Topic started by: JDH1173 on August 22, 2006, 12:42 PM

Title: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: JDH1173 on August 22, 2006, 12:42 PM
I would love to see a clone wars repaint of the ARC-170.  The ARC were a bear to find in my neck of the woods and seem to sell well on E-Bay.  Anybody else interested?
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth Broem on August 22, 2006, 02:06 PM
Well they love to repaint vehicles so sure why not? 
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: I Am Sith on August 22, 2006, 02:12 PM
I seem to remember seeing a Titanium picture from ComicCon that had a Clone Wars re-paint of the ARC-170, so I don't think that it's an unreasonable request to see it in 3 3/4 scale.  They released the Republic Gunship in both Titanium and 3 3/4 this year, so why not?
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: I Am Sith on August 22, 2006, 02:30 PM
Found this at GH:

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e391/iamsith22/ARC170.jpg)

There is also a Star Wars Transformers version in the works as well:

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e391/iamsith22/ARC1702.jpg)

Again, I don't think that a 3 3/4 inch version is out of the question.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 22, 2006, 02:44 PM
that IS the transformer version; you didn't have to go to GH for those photos...we have them here ::)
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Reid on August 22, 2006, 03:10 PM
that IS the transformer version; you didn't have to go to GH for those photos...we have them here ::)

The pics say JD in the bottom righthand corner... Silly Slothus...
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: I Am Sith on August 22, 2006, 03:41 PM
that IS the transformer version; you didn't have to go to GH for those photos...we have them here ::)

I couldn't find the Titanium picture here (not for lack of trying), that's why I went to GH.  OF COURSE I'd like to get my info here, and post it accordingly. ;)

And I know that's the Transformers version, that's why I said it was...


There is also a Star Wars Transformers version in the works:


Thanks for watching my back HoTF.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Gatillo on August 22, 2006, 04:04 PM
I thought he said "thanks for washing my back".  That would have been weird :'(
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Jeff on August 22, 2006, 04:06 PM
I Am Sith, I think the problem is that you posted the SAME picture twice in your post...  

You say, "I got this from GH" and then just posted the JD photo of the Transformer.

I think if you go back and post the correct GH Titanium picture you were trying to show, that will clear things up between you and Slothus...
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: I Am Sith on August 22, 2006, 05:04 PM
Sorry Jeff, on my screen the first picture is the Titanium and the second is the Transformer.  I just had someone else in my office check it from another computer and I see that it's the same picture.  Very weird that it's showing up correctly for me though.  I'll edit accordingly.

Sorry to everyone else for the confusion.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Rune Haako on August 22, 2006, 06:21 PM
I'd just like to see them release the old one again, I never found it in stores.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Straxus on August 23, 2006, 06:01 AM
I agree... I never once saw an ARC-170 for sale in stores...EVER... This really annoyed me as it was the vehicle I wanted the most.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: ruiner on August 23, 2006, 08:26 AM
Not a bad idea, I'm sure we'll see it before the end of Star Wars toys.  Hell, we've seen what, four versions of the gunship and six of the starfighter?

 :o
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 23, 2006, 10:08 AM
I dunno. I'm with Rune, I think they could do a straight re-release of the ROTS one and get away with it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Dan on August 23, 2006, 10:29 AM
I think the problem is Hasbro is determined to stay with the starfighter size line for ships. They stated in the last batch of Q and A that many ships (A wing, Y wing) aren't on the table because they wouldn't fit in the current size being offered. I think that's bogus myself, as anyone with an A wing or Y wing can attest that they will fit in the current ships boxes if broken down. If size is the case, the ARC is not likely to see re-release, unless it is an exclusive, meaning TRU most likely and a 45-50 dollar pricetag.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 23, 2006, 11:00 AM
I Am Sith, I think the problem is that you posted the SAME picture twice in your post...  

You say, "I got this from GH" and then just posted the JD photo of the Transformer.

I think if you go back and post the correct GH Titanium picture you were trying to show, that will clear things up between you and Slothus...

Thank you Jeff, for having the wisdom to see my point. Who is HOTF I am Sith? Don't you mean HOTP? His attempt to 'have your back was noble(I agree) but futile because he missed the point as well. Hero Jeff got my point so all is good now.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: I Am Sith on August 23, 2006, 11:58 AM
Who is HOTF I am Sith? Don't you mean HOTP?

Hero Jeff got my point so all is good now.

Yes, all is right with the world, and thank you for pointing out another mistake in posting.  I was indeed refering to HOTP.

Slothus' Newbie Whipping Boy is now signing off...
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: JDH1173 on August 23, 2006, 12:26 PM
If size is the problem then why is the shuttle out this year?  The X-wing has a huge box from what I hear. ???  Hasbro's logic fails me.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 23, 2006, 12:54 PM
If size is the problem then why is the shuttle out this year?  The X-wing has a huge box from what I hear. ???  Hasbro's logic fails me.

And.. the ARC170 is similar in size to my new ATAT. Though I'm not surprised in the least about Hasbro's way of thinking, since I've been doing this for a long time, I find their logic spot-on! :P
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Jeff on August 23, 2006, 01:02 PM
If size is the problem then why is the shuttle out this year?  The X-wing has a huge box from what I hear. ???  Hasbro's logic fails me.

Size is not the problem for those because they are (or will be in the case of the shuttle) exclusives.

Hasbro has said (as Dan pointed out) that they are trying to stick to the "Starfighter" ($20-25) range for the main-stream releases.

So, if an ARC-170 repaint did happen, it would definitely be a $45-50 exclusive and not a regular release...
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Gatillo on August 23, 2006, 04:40 PM
It is sad really because ARCs sold better than anything else (vehicle wise) and they would still do.  So would the gunships.  I have several ARCs, mostly b/c I got them at Sam's for the same $ with 3 descent figs and an artoo.  Still I would buy more, just to help good old Hasbro out ::)
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: BrentS on August 23, 2006, 05:12 PM
I never ever ever recall having a problem finding an ARC at retail.  The gunship was much more elusive.  TRU often had 10-12 of these ARCs available.  I bought two total - one from Sams (great deal!) and a regular one during the first launch of ROTS toys.  I may unload my extra one.  I didn't love this ship as much as many other people did. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 16, 2006, 03:38 PM
Same as you this was the easy to find ship in CA, NJ and IL for a long time. The Gunship was elusive. Give it time Hasbro will rehash it in this paint scheme as an exclusive, prelude to a kiss. I can see the Falcon getting the repaint treatment too someday.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth Slothus on September 16, 2006, 04:02 PM
I agree Hasbro will eventually do this though I feel it will be likely in 2007 or later since I would have thought Hasbro would have mentioned it at the CC but ..you never know..

It makes sense though with all the other 'clone wars' paint Arc's turning up that they'll do this too ::).
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: JDH1173 on October 3, 2006, 04:24 PM
One of the other sites reported the ARC was coming back with pack-in figures and a possible Clone wars Deco but they were not sure if they were talking about the transformer version or not.  The site was the sith clan if anyone speaks French, check it out and let us know.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: iFett on October 3, 2006, 04:33 PM
Check out GalacticHunter.  They have a "translation."
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Artoo on October 3, 2006, 07:00 PM
If it is true, I'll pick one up. Maybe 2 if they go on clearance.
Title: Re: Clone Wars repaint of ARC-170 3 3/4
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 5, 2006, 09:39 AM
Well, easy money for Hasbro then. I just don't know where I'll put it. :P