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Title: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Reid on June 24, 2006, 12:00 PM
My idea of this rumored battle pack:

-NEW Padme (Snowbunny Suit) x1
-NEW Captain Typho x1
-ROTS Yoda x1
-CIS Chameleon Droid x2
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: MetalJedi on June 24, 2006, 06:18 PM
1 x Droid
1 x Barriss Offee SA
1 x ROTS Luminara Unduli
1 x Yoda
1 x Snowbunny Padme
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Roton7 on June 24, 2006, 11:53 PM
1 x Droid
1 x Barriss Offee SA
1 x ROTS Luminara Unduli
1 x Yoda
1 x Snowbunny Padme

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 25, 2006, 12:37 AM
I doubt Bariss and Luminara would both be in there.  It wouldn't be much of an "ambush" if there's just 1 droid vs. 4 good guys. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Ben on June 25, 2006, 01:42 AM
3x Droid
1x Padme
1x NEW Barriss Offee.

Because that's all that we really want. But I'm sure Hasbro will see fit to cram a Yoda and an AOTC Luminara in there.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Jesse James on June 25, 2006, 02:51 AM
I'm betting on no Droid...  I dont' know why, I just have a hard time imagining that snowbunny Padme and a new droid would be in this set...  Stranger things have happened though.

It'd be great if it was all new figures though...  Yoda with his hooded cloak, a couple Chameleon Mine Layers, Snowbunny Padme...  Maybe a Barris Offee cobbled from a ROTS Luminara and a new head perhaps. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 25, 2006, 09:12 AM
We're supposed to be getting accessories too. Perhaps we'll get a rock full of lightsaber crystals.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: evenflow on June 25, 2006, 09:57 AM
My guess is that Hasbro will only be giving us 1 new figure at most in each set so Snow Bunny Padme is my pick for this one. Saber crystals would be a nice addition.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Rune Haako on June 25, 2006, 10:00 AM
There has to be a Chameleon Droid or it wouldn't be called a Battle Pack.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 25, 2006, 10:56 AM
Here is my force prediction for this set:

1. Barris Offee - Kitbashed with new Head sculpt. But a good kit bash.
2. Yoda - Hmmm the ROTS one that they will shove down our throats again. (I am hoping for the AOTC Battle droid 2 pack version.
3. Luminaria - Same ROTS one with Jedi Cloak
4. Kitbashed Typho
5. Chameleon Droids x 2

I am betting the Snow Bunny Amidala will still be a Target exclusive. I hope I am dead wrong on this because if that figure stays a Target exclusive it will be a pain in the ass to get.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Rune Haako on June 25, 2006, 10:59 AM
We need a Yoda figure with a hood, so a robe with a hood.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 25, 2006, 11:07 AM
Good idea, personally if I am going to add another Yoda a hooded one would be welcome!
If not I will chop him up and make another Plo Koon mutant out of him (See my customs link)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Nicklab on June 25, 2006, 12:49 PM
This has got to be the vehicle for a Snowbunny Padme.  It certainly couldn't be any clearer.  My guess for the lineup?

1 x Snowbunny Padme
1 x hooded Yoda
1 x Barriss Offee
2 x Chameleon droids
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 25, 2006, 02:04 PM
So is the Snow Bunny Padme not coming out later this year as a single carded figure after all?

If it still is, then this is what I thought might show up in the pack from another thread here, as it sticks to Hasbro's "Least Effort Possible" approach to the BPs:

1 x Yoda (ROTS #3)
1 x Luminara Unduli (ROTS)
1 x C-3P0 (Saga Deluxe w/o BD Head)
1 x Chameleon Droid (new sculpt)
1 x R2-D2 (ROTS R4-G9 repaint) with Dooku hologram

What I'd like to see is:

1 x Padme in Snow Bunny Outfit
1 x Barris Offee (new SA sculpt)
1 x Yoda (new sculpt with hood up)
1 x C-3P0 (Ewok Deity sculpt in AOTC paint scheme)
1 x Chameleon Droid (new sculpt)

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Roton7 on June 25, 2006, 03:13 PM
We're supposed to be getting accessories too. Perhaps we'll get a rock full of lightsaber crystals.


That would be sweet! :D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: roron corobb on June 25, 2006, 10:47 PM
I think everyone is over looking the fact that these stated that there were going to be 4 figures and some accessory extras. I don't think you will see the snow bunny Padme even in this set. If I were to take a guess it would be:
Luminara
Barris
and 2 Chameleon Droid
Plus the Luminara and Barris will be repacks, but I would love to have more articulation on both. At the least ball-joint elbow and knees.
roron corobb
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: MetalJedi on June 25, 2006, 11:34 PM
I think everyone is over looking the fact that these stated that there were going to be 4 figures and some accessory extras. I don't think you will see the snow bunny Padme even in this set. If I were to take a guess it would be:
Luminara
Barris
and 2 Chameleon Droid
Plus the Luminara and Barris will be repacks, but I would love to have more articulation on both. At the least ball-joint elbow and knees.
roron corobb

If Barriss is included she won't be a repack cause she'll take up half the package in her action stance from AOTC.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: roron corobb on June 25, 2006, 11:51 PM
I think everyone is over looking the fact that these stated that there were going to be 4 figures and some accessory extras. I don't think you will see the snow bunny Padme even in this set. If I were to take a guess it would be:
Luminara
Barris
and 2 Chameleon Droid
Plus the Luminara and Barris will be repacks, but I would love to have more articulation on both. At the least ball-joint elbow and knees.
roron corobb

If Barriss is including she won't be a repack cause she'll take up half the package in her action stance from AOTC.

I can only hope you are right.
roron corobb
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Matt R. on June 26, 2006, 12:17 AM
I am hoping it is the following

Padme (new)
Yoda (ROTS repack with new paint)
Bariss Offee (new) using ROTS Luminara body
Chameleon Droid (new)

I would like to see a Holographic Dooku figure with this set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on June 28, 2006, 11:43 PM
Padme' Amidala (SA,New)
Yoda (ROTS re-pack w/ Cloth Cloak)
Luminara Unduli (ROTS re-pack)
C-3PO (TSC Diety re-paint)
Dooku Holo
Chameleon Droid part
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Roton7 on June 29, 2006, 06:29 PM
Padme' Amidala (SA,New)
Yoda (ROTS re-pack w/ Cloth Cloak)
Luminara Unduli (ROTS re-pack)
C-3PO (TSC Diety re-paint)
Dooku Holo
Chameleon Droid part


I never thought of that before...nice one!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Rob on June 29, 2006, 06:33 PM
What am I missing here...

Why would a 30th anniversary set be PT or CW figures?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Roton7 on June 29, 2006, 06:38 PM
It's Hasbro, what do you expect?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Gatillo on June 29, 2006, 09:36 PM
What am I missing here...

Why would a 30th anniversary set be PT or CW figures?

I feel the same way.  Hasbro is not stupid enough to use PT characters for an OT anniversary.  The suggestion itself is pretty moronic.

Then again since we have shown time and time again to buy all sorts of crap that they put out from paper weight metal figures to badly painted plastic nightmares and even the same figures in 3 and 4 different packaging variations, well, who knows then.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on June 29, 2006, 09:38 PM
Padme' Amidala (SA,New)
Yoda (ROTS re-pack w/ Cloth Cloak)
Luminara Unduli (ROTS re-pack)
C-3PO (TSC Diety re-paint)
Dooku Holo
Chameleon Droid part


I never thought of that before...nice one!
Yhe RS reports say that there won't be a 5th figure but an acessory or 2 so that would make sense. ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Darth Slothus on July 5, 2006, 01:20 PM
2 cham droids (new)
x1 barriss offee repack
x1 luminara unduli repack

accessories--

ore rock with multiple colored crystals like 1 purple and 10 green 10 blue and 7 yellow. (idea taken from Anton-good idea BTW Anton!)

Snowy bunny Padme will show seperately carded as exclusive

This is the best/most realistic way I feel they could merchandise this set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: evenflow on July 5, 2006, 06:17 PM
Ok so after reading everything i am hoping for:

Snow Bunny Padme
Yoda (w/ hood)
C-3PO (a good silver/grey version)
Barriss Offee

and rocks with saber crystals
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Roton7 on July 14, 2006, 01:04 PM
As some other people said, I really wish that Snowbunny Padme is a single carded figure, because all new sculpts that are in battle packs are very crappy. But I also don't  want to have to pay $13 for it if it's a Target Exclusive!

Maybe I just won't buy her at all :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: starwax137 on July 21, 2006, 10:00 AM
I would like...

NEW Barriss Offee
NEW hooded Yoda
Chameleon Droid x3 (maybe one of them 'invisible' in clear plastic?)

Hasbro will give us...

repack- PotF2 Yoda
repack- 2002 Luminara
repack- 2002 Typho
repack- 2002 C-3P0
repack- Cantina Han
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Brian on August 14, 2006, 09:42 AM
RS (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/UPDATE_New_Battle_Packs_For_2007_99704.asp) has some information on a few of the upcoming battle packs, from a UK convention.  Not much further info on this set yet, but the Hasbro rep there is rumored to have said "will include Padme in her snowbunny outfit".  More details on some other packs at the link.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: evenflow on August 14, 2006, 10:43 AM
I would have prefered an animated version but this will do.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Morgbug on August 14, 2006, 02:47 PM
I think at one point Hasbro stated the animated versions weren't being done any more because the realistic versions were preferred by collectors.  Like you, I'd prefer the animated version because they seem to do faces better in the animated fashion, for obvious reasons. 

At the same time, I remain baffled by the 'animated is less desired' standpoint.  Most of the Clone Wars figures we have are animated.  The recent Toyfare that had these as a guide an issue or two ago only showed the animated versions.  I found that particularly humourous considering there was a big thanks to Rebelscum and Curto in association with it.  Hasbro says no to animated yet Toyfare/RS put together a guide totally ignoring the non-animated 3.75" figures.  Somebody's signals are pretty screwed up. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Dan on August 14, 2006, 09:42 PM
I hope these are animated as well. The caricture style of figure works well, and is a break from the norm. Just give us 2 or 3 new ones, even if the use recycled parts. I thought the Saesee Tiin figure from the 3 pack worked well, even though it was just an Obi Wan body with a new head and paint.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Jesse James on August 16, 2006, 03:29 AM
I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum...  I really prefer the realistic sculpts overall.  I appreciate the animated figures but they, to me, are a wholely separate line akin to Unleashed or some such... 

So for my tastes I loved the CW toon and I would've like realistic sculpts that actually accurately represented the characters in the cartoon...  IE: the costumes didn't look like road warrior Jedi knights and things, as we got in the main CW line.  So for me I'm stuck on hoping for non-animated, I just really hope that they're not subpar non-animated figures like we got in the battlepacks or a number of the basic CW line figures.   :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 16, 2006, 12:53 PM
Yeah, realistic is the way to go.
If they do cartoon sculpts they are offshots of the bulk of our collections. (Unless you strictly collect animated). You cannot expand on that collection like you can the mainstream realistic stuff.

They already confimred realistic so I am very happy about that. But thats me....
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Darth Depressis on August 16, 2006, 03:32 PM
1 x Droid
1 x Barriss Offee SA
1 x ROTS Luminara Unduli
1 x Yoda
1 x Snowbunny Padme

My thoughts exactly.

exactly...i doubt they'll even make yoda's hood up or brown.....but heres hoping...this one i can't wait to see....then we will know.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on August 17, 2006, 07:24 PM
Here's what we'll get:
Yoda (POTF 2 re-pack)
Padme Amidala (AOTC re-hash)
C-3PO (AOTC Basic Line re-pack)
R2-D2 (ROTS re-pack)
Clone Trooper (Pink  ::) )

If the Padme is SA & it has a 3PO that's a TSC Diety re-paint I'll buy it! Even if it dosen't have 3PO (Yes, I'm going over board with Diety 3PO re-paints on my lists, but I love that figure!)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: P-Siddy on August 17, 2006, 08:50 PM
"will include Padme in her snowbunny outfit".˙

If only we could get other non-EU Padmes as well from E2 and 3.  :(
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on August 17, 2006, 08:52 PM
Too bad, well atleast we're getting a new Padme. Hasbro dosen't seem to like her or Leia.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Matt R. on August 22, 2006, 12:40 AM
Hasbro likes to make Padme and Leia figures. It just that Hasbro thinks they wouldn't be a sell to kids, I know when I was about 9 years old I cared less for Leia (She sucked by the way), I wanted Vader, Luke, Han. When you are older and an collector. You want more Padme and Leias and less of Vader, Luke, Han.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on August 22, 2006, 05:40 PM
Hasbro likes to make Padme and Leia figures. It just that Hasbro thinks they wouldn't be a sell to kids, I know when I was about 9 years old I cared less for Leia (She sucked by the way), I wanted Vader, Luke, Han. When you are older and an collector. You want more Padme and Leias and less of Vader, Luke, Han.
There are girl kids who like SW. But Boussh seemed to sell good.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Rune Haako on August 22, 2006, 05:44 PM
It better have a Chameleon Droid in it or Hasbro can keep it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Battle Pack: Ambush On Ilum
Post by: Artoo on August 22, 2006, 05:51 PM
That would be awesome.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on October 27, 2006, 11:29 PM
2 Chameleon Droids! :o

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/061027_katalog_bp_4b.jpg)


I changed the image to a JD hosted one since 4-inches.de does not allow hotlinking - Jeff
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on October 27, 2006, 11:58 PM
I'm glad to see something new and substantial in this set. 

I don't need another R2 and 3PO, but I'll still gladly buy this one for Padme and the other droid(s).    :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 27, 2006, 11:59 PM
What 3PO & R2 are those? It's hard to tell but 3PO looks like ROTS 3PO.  :-X
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Roton7 on October 28, 2006, 12:02 AM
I don't need another R2 and 3PO, but I'll still gladly buy this one for Padme and the other droid(s).    :)

Agreed! Those chameleon droids completely came out of nowhere...and the Padme looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 12:10 AM
Is this an exclusive? I thought Hasbro said exclusive BPs will only get new sculpted figures, this has 3!
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on October 28, 2006, 12:10 AM
I hope not.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on October 28, 2006, 12:19 AM
Considering the facts that:

1 - The title of the thread is Target  "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack.

-and-

2 - We reported a few weeks back that it is listed as a specific item in the Target computer for $19.99 (DPCI # 087-06-0835) and Target only does that for exclusive battle packs (like the Skirmish BP and the Mace Squad BP).

I'd say, yeah, there's a pretty good chance it is a Target exclusive here in the USA.   ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on October 28, 2006, 12:23 AM
 :(
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 01:18 AM
Yeah, you can see I don't pay attention alot. :P









What were we talking about? The Battle of Hoth? Eh? ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on October 28, 2006, 01:47 AM
I wonder if the Chameleon Droids come with their explosive charges, and if there'll be a variant where the droids are molded in clear plastic?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 02:09 AM
That would suck badly. :-\
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on October 28, 2006, 02:52 AM
I could of done without the C-3P0 and R2 but oh well. I'll be picking up a couple just for those Chameleon Droids.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on October 28, 2006, 08:47 AM
Well this looks like a buyer. I would have caved in and just bought it for Padme, but the Droids are a nice addition.  ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Greg on October 28, 2006, 10:55 AM
Hasbro really went all out on this set. I'll definitely buy one if I see it, especially if 3PO is the Endor mold with the AOTC/CW paint job. The chameleon droids look nice, and I hope that they're rereleased as basic figures.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: starwax137 on October 28, 2006, 11:22 AM
Looks like I'll be buying this one. :) It's hard to pass up 3 figures I want plus 2 extras for a lower price than 3 basic figures.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: spec_spidey on October 28, 2006, 11:41 AM
A big pass for me. Padme is good, but the rest doesn't interest me.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 28, 2006, 11:46 AM
That Padme actually looks great. With the chameleon droids, this could be a decent set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 11:49 AM
First terrifc Padme ever hopefully.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 28, 2006, 12:18 PM
how can they repack the rots 3po? in the toon, he still had his aotc colors. i would have liked a new typho and a new bariss in place of r2 and 3po, but i'll live...i guess...
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 12:22 PM
They did an inacurate Palpatine in the Skirmish set didn't they?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 28, 2006, 02:06 PM
Padme is really gonna have to be nifty for me to get this one.

No on Geonosis and Dagobah, Yes on Tantive, and maybe on this one.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Broem on October 28, 2006, 04:35 PM
Is this the only way we are getting to get this Padme for next year?  I was hoping she would be carded.  Honestly it's the only figure that I want from that set.  I will give them credit for making those other 2 droids though.  However, I just want the Padme. 
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 05:12 PM
There's always trades.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 28, 2006, 06:45 PM
They did an inacurate Palpatine in the Skirmish set didn't they?

yeah, but this set would be near-perfect otherwise. dam, i really was hoping for a new bariss, but snow bunny and chameleon droids will do.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on October 28, 2006, 09:27 PM
I thought it was only one chameleon droid.  The second seems to be in the cardboard background but I might still get this set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Roton7 on October 29, 2006, 12:07 AM
I thought it was only one chameleon droid.  The second seems to be in the cardboard background but I might still get this set.

That's what I'm thinking as well, sadly. :(
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 29, 2006, 10:26 AM
dam!
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt R. on October 29, 2006, 04:18 PM
I have to look at this closer, Padme looks great from the pic, Chamleon Droids,  YES, 3PO & R2 (Joke). They could paint AOTC colors on the ROTS version 3PO. 

I perferred Snow Bunny Padme on the card.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 29, 2006, 06:47 PM
They could paint AOTC colors on the ROTS version 3PO. 


This would require actual effort on Hasbro's part, and we all know how they feel about that.

Personally, I'm shocked that they didn't use this as yet another opportunity to reissue that ROTS Yoda for the umpteenth time.  It's seriously between him and ROTS Mace as to who has made more appearances this year in different packaging.

Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 29, 2006, 10:07 PM
They could paint AOTC colors on the ROTS version 3PO. 


This would require actual effort on Hasbro's part, and we all know how they feel about that.

Personally, I'm shocked that they didn't use this as yet another opportunity to reissue that ROTS Yoda for the umpteenth time.  It's seriously between him and ROTS Mace as to who has made more appearances this year in different packaging.



gee, and both figs SUCK! wut a surprise!
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Resurrection Bob on October 29, 2006, 10:22 PM
From how far 3PO's legs are spread, I'm going to guess what we're seeing is the Coin one that was repacked in OTC.  As for R2, he doesn't have a chrome dome, but looks pretty normal, so perhaps he's the Naboo/OTC version?  I wish it were a plain R2-D2 with the R4-G9 body, but they really don't seem to want to give us that for some reason.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Famine on October 30, 2006, 12:39 AM
Some one please point out the second droid?

Kevin
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on October 30, 2006, 09:34 AM
The chameleon droids were a bit of a surprise, but a welcome one.  I too probably would have bought this set just for the Padme, but the set overall doesn't look too bad.  Glad we're getting this version of Padme, hopefully its well done once we see some clearer pictures.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 30, 2006, 10:23 AM
Some one please point out the second droid?

Kevin

Both are to the right of the picture. The second one is in the background.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Nathan on October 30, 2006, 11:16 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/061027_katalog_bp_4b.jpg)

Like a lot of people, I'm sold on just the Padme alone, not to mention the Chameleon and other figures.

I just hope the final product has the correct gray paint on 3PO. :-\
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on October 30, 2006, 12:16 PM
I with the others and not convinced that we'll get more than one Chameleon in this set.  Hopefully, I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on October 30, 2006, 02:25 PM
I am hoping you're wrong too Brent because if we get two this is a set I'll nab a couple of just for the droids.  The Padme's nice if not partially re-used parts, and R2/3PO are always good fodder...  The droids make the set though.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dark Empire Luke on October 30, 2006, 04:34 PM
I'll get this just for the Padme and the BDs, I don't like that Hasbro didn't fix the C3PO to atleast be accurate to the cartoon and in AOTC colors but without the dirt, however.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on October 30, 2006, 10:55 PM
I think we are only getting one Droid, and i think we are lucky even with that. It woul dbe nice if 3PO was more accurate, I hope they fix that.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on October 31, 2006, 03:31 PM
It has to be one.  If the second droid in the background is real then the size of the box for this BP is as wide as the AT-AT box is tall.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on October 31, 2006, 03:38 PM
That is the photo on the back of the box.  ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on October 31, 2006, 04:12 PM
I know.   But recent pics from the other BPs show the figures closer together in profile than this particular BP.  The Tantive IV one shows a stormy behind Vader but he does not appear to be so far that you can barely see him.  I honestly wish that it had two but the way Hasbro has been screwing with us lately, I really doubt. 

But I will happily eat crow over this. :D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 31, 2006, 11:07 PM
i REALLY want this padme to be super. and as I look carefully, i see articulation at the knees  :o  ;D. that is bound to be a good figure. let's just hope it doesnt have wide legs like moff jerjerod  :P or a buttugly face like rots padme  ::) . i personally have high hopes...and expectations...for this fig.

it strikes me as odd that extremely early pics like this off 4inches are always so highly anticipated, but end up being icky and blurry. kind of like most bigfoot sighting pictures.  :P  ::)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on November 1, 2006, 01:46 AM
I'm holding judgment on Padme till we see something clearer...  Don't get me wrong, it looks like it has potential to be pretty cool...  but the arms coming together for the pistol is a little curious.  I'm wondering if they're stuck like that basically.  The wide stance then is also not looking great...  The coat looks fantastic, but I just see too much there that could be bad for me to jump for joy yet.  I hate pre-posed figures over poseable figures, and this might be one I'm afraid.

Still want the droids...  I'm just thinking Padme will be like the last CW figures we got, and not be too high on my display shelf due to lacking articulation and ****** poses.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 1, 2006, 12:38 PM

I feel 2 cham droids will come this. It will be unlike the senate pack that had 4 figs and a large extra piece. Since we are shown only 3 basic figs I would guess there are 2 droids so we don't feel shorted. They appear for now to be large--which I like. I hope I'm right here-I would hate for Hasbro to offer a BP with 4 pieces only and have retail try to charge the same price as any other BP that gets 5 pieces :P. Like Jesse though, I would like to see more clearer pics front AND back of the BP to defer final judgement until then though. Especially with that leia--since this what we see looks like Leis has a *gasp* package!! :-X

The DS
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on November 1, 2006, 12:40 PM

I feel 2 cham droids will come this. It will be unlike the senate pack that had 4 figs and a large extra piece. Since we are shown only 3 basic figs I would guess there are 2 droids so we don't feel shorted. They appear for now to be large--which I like. I hope I'm right here-I would hate for Hasbro to offer a BP with 4 pieces only and have retail try to charge the same price as any other BP that gets 5 pieces :P. Like Jesse though, I would like to see more clearer pics front AND back of the BP to defer final judgement until then though. Especially with that leia--since this what we see looks like Leis has a *gasp* package!! :-X

The DS

Unless the Cham droids are "larger" thus being more similar to the Senate Pod.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on November 1, 2006, 12:53 PM
Let's see, so far every Battle Pack we've seen has been composed of either 4 figures and an extra piece (Senate Pod) -or- 5 basic figures.

I'm not sure why everyone is thinking this one is just going to have 4 pieces?  Is the Droid really that big?   

I mean, the Senate pod was big but we still got 4 figures along with it, right?  ???


Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 1, 2006, 12:56 PM
I thought of that ..and so they make 1 cham droid large and sell only 1 in a pack and you have alot of folks pissed that they pay for 3 figs and a large droid compared to the senate exclusive 4 figs and a large pod. This is why I think there will be 2 droids so you're still keeping with that magical 5 piece number and standard price too. 8)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 1, 2006, 12:59 PM
Let's see, so far every Battle Pack we've seen has been composed of either 4 figures and an extra piece (Senate Pod) -or- 5 basic figures.

I'm not sure why everyone is thinking this one is just going to have 4 pieces?  Is the Droid really that big?   

I mean, the Senate pod was big but we still got 4 figures along with it, right?  ???




I agree, Jeff, I was just thinking the same thing. However..if it somehow turned out that the set did only have 4 pieces alot of folks would be pissed at Hasbro again for a new reason --but they would still buy stuff from them--including me ::).
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on November 1, 2006, 02:10 PM
I hope that I'm wrong.  I'm just thinking out loud.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on November 1, 2006, 03:05 PM
I wish that it has two as well but I doubt it.  I guess I am not a optimist. :-\

However, comparing it to the Senate BP (repaints/repacks and a pod) is unfair even in Hasbro's eyes.  This set has two new figures (assuming that R2 and 3PO are repacks-pretty safe assumption there).  These are new molds and questionable as their arituclation may be, they are still new.  So the rules on production cost and what not are not the same for the Senate BP and this one.  Also many of the recent BPs (or upcoming) feature several repacks with the rest being rehashes or repaints.

Objectively I just do not see Hasbro being that nice.  But if it has 2 droids then I will buy 2 BPs.  Otherwise I stick to the one.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on November 1, 2006, 04:24 PM


Objectively I just do not see Hasbro being that nice.  But if it has 2 droids then I will buy 2 BPs.  Otherwise I stick to the one.


I understand what you are saying here but the math is pretty funny.  If it has 2 droids then I'll buy 2 BPs ( = 4 droids).  Otherwise I stick to one (= 1 droid). 

Like I said, I understand what you are saying but it did make me laugh thinking about the irony.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 1, 2006, 07:23 PM
who else thinks that the two droids could EASILY have been replaced with a new bariss sculpt despite the lower amount of characters in the bp. i do.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on November 1, 2006, 08:06 PM
Let's see, so far every Battle Pack we've seen has been composed of either 4 figures and an extra piece (Senate Pod) -or- 5 basic figures.

I'm not sure why everyone is thinking this one is just going to have 4 pieces?  Is the Droid really that big?   

I mean, the Senate pod was big but we still got 4 figures along with it, right?  ???




What you are saying is true, but the Droid is  anew sculpt which means it cost more to make. If i remember correctly the senate pod was the only "new thing" in that set. This one has the droid and Padme. So i still think it's only one.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on November 1, 2006, 10:17 PM

I understand what you are saying here but the math is pretty funny.  If it has 2 droids then I'll buy 2 BPs ( = 4 droids).  Otherwise I stick to one (= 1 droid). 

Like I said, I understand what you are saying but it did make me laugh thinking about the irony.
Quote

It sounds funny too.  That is some of my prime ilogical logic.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on November 10, 2006, 09:54 PM
From this week's Hasbro Q&A at JediDefender (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1163213532,68703,):

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2. Early catalog images of the "Ambush at Ilum" battle pack appeared this week thanks to an e-tailer (so I'm sure you'll see this question asked by someone else). Will this set come with one or two of the new droids pictured on the packaging?

** It will come with two: one "solid" and one partially transparent.

 :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on November 10, 2006, 10:12 PM
Nice! ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darby on November 10, 2006, 10:45 PM
Sweetness.  Hopefully they do a Ilum Yoda.  Somebody has to take those droids down.   :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dan on November 11, 2006, 08:16 AM
Another pleasant surprise- I may break down and put this on the "get" list.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on November 11, 2006, 03:03 PM
I cannot believe this.  I am officially psyched! ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 11, 2006, 03:15 PM
OOH! A BP that's awesome, not just cool like Senate, Tantive & Windu! ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on November 11, 2006, 04:45 PM
Definately a must get.  ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on November 12, 2006, 01:01 AM
Well I am glad i was wrong. I am very happy and want to buy this set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 12, 2006, 01:03 AM
I hope the two droids won't boost the price. :-X
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 02:14 PM
YAY! two chameleon droids. makes me even more excited to pick this BP up.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on November 13, 2006, 11:17 AM
Now we can all start complaining about the Padme figure :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on November 13, 2006, 02:27 PM
Now we can all start complaining about the Padme figure :)

And the partially transparent droid...
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on November 14, 2006, 02:59 AM
I'm gearing up for a bitch-fest on the Padme if she's pre-posed, but not the droids (well, not yet anyway).  I love the concept of a de-cloaking chameleon droid like that...  Kind of like Predator.

And speaking of Predator, I got the Alien Vs. Predator Snap Kit figures from Hot Toys, and one of the Preds is a cloaked "clear plastic" figure.  It's sort of cheesey (no cheesier than a holographic figure though or a spirit figure), but at the same time the effect turned out cool too...  It makes a neat variation of the toy, and fits in cool like he's stalking someone in the Cantina or something.  So the idea of the Chameleon Droid de-cloaking is neat.  I wish they'd make a completely "cloaked" one though and release it with a completely uncloaked one then at some point for the droid army builders.  A "clear" one would be a neat one though I think.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 14, 2006, 02:09 PM
I'm gearing up for a bitch-fest on the Padme if she's pre-posed,

Me too. And I'd usually be there, but from what I can see, this scuplt is actually a good pre-pose.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 14, 2006, 06:16 PM
If Padme is pre-posed, it'll make the 800th sucky Padme. ::)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on November 14, 2006, 06:40 PM
I'm more worried about the articulation on the Chameleon Droids.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Billy Ray on November 14, 2006, 06:57 PM
I'm pretty psyched about this set too.   Padme looks good to me from what we can see.  Can't wait to see clearer pics.

I do wish we had also gotten an animated Padme before they decided to abandon that line.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 15, 2006, 12:07 AM
well we can all say from what weve seen it will either be VERY good and well-articulated (if it can strike the two-handed pistol pose and go back to a neutral)  8) or super craptacular (pre-posed statue)  :P. im pretty excited about the chameleon droids and they should be fine unless they are made of styrofoam   ::).
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on November 18, 2006, 05:07 AM
this scuplt is actually a good pre-pose

That's like saying SA Clones have too much articulation...  It cannot exist!  :)

Seriously though, I can appreciate Barriss Offee or Luminara Unduli from 2002 for what they are in sculpt, but at the end of the day they're nothing more than pretty statues to me and a let down, so even if the pose looks cool I'll be down on the figure if she can't be posed at least as much as the Droid Factory Chase Padme figure at a minimum.  :(
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: ATL on November 21, 2006, 08:58 PM
Can't wait!
Not for the Padme.
Not for C3PO
Not for R2-D2
But for those Chameleon Droids.
I love them.
Just another addition to my new droid army!
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 21, 2006, 09:54 PM
this scuplt is actually a good pre-pose
so even if the pose looks cool I'll be down on the figure if she can't be posed at least as much as the Droid Factory Chase Padme figure at a minimum.  :(

we might expect more but droid factory chase padme's poseability was actually pretty good, one of my favorite saga1 figures-except for the face  :P

 8)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on December 2, 2006, 10:49 AM
 ;D
in QnA hasbro just said that snowbunny padme is 'not pre-posed, but has normal articulation'. weird wording, but YAY! i guess we dont have to worry about this figure sucking anymore, or at least, worry less about it sucking until we al have her.  8)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on December 3, 2006, 12:15 AM
If she has "normal" articulation it means that she does suck. ::)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on December 3, 2006, 02:32 AM
Plus her knees look like Cantina Han/ Commtech Luke's knee type (whatever the hell it's called) which looks sucky. ::)
Eh, atleast the droids are kick-ass.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: speedermike on December 3, 2006, 07:57 AM
Wait...there's a picture clear enough to see the articulation on her knees?  Where?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on December 4, 2006, 01:03 PM
The one I looked at was bad(pic)..but, it looks like no knee articulation...which..really would not surprise me considering it's a Hasbro first release of a figure. They're typically allotted 2 to...3,4,5,? retries to get a figure right. This way they get the most money out of the collector :P.

If it turns out they are articulated(the knees), then I bet there's probably 8-10 AC
points ...so folks will scream for a better version(= more money for Hasbro later) :P.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on December 4, 2006, 03:01 PM
Wait...there's a picture clear enough to see the articulation on her knees?  Where?

Slave 1 Japan, from the WCC show this past weekend.

(http://www.slave1.jp/image-bank/Event/etc_Event/20061203_WCC23/WCC23-002.jpg)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on December 4, 2006, 03:45 PM
Looks preposed to me.  :(
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on December 4, 2006, 03:47 PM
Yeah, from what we can see, it does look pretty pre-posed.  That's kind of disappointing if true.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on December 4, 2006, 03:49 PM
Theoretically, normal articulation only consists of hips, shoulders and neck.  

What strikes me as cool are those droids  - they are bigger than I expected.  

Not a bad dealio for $20.

Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Diddly on December 4, 2006, 04:34 PM
They picked good sculpts for R2 and 3PO as well (Jabba's Sail Barge and ROTS respectively). Even though Padme stinks articulation wise, I'll be picking this one up.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on December 4, 2006, 05:53 PM
As I'm a sucker for Clone Wars stuff (especially things based on the cartoon), I'll definitely pick one of these up.  My only real complaint (other than the total lack of articulation on Padme, which now amounts to nothing less than a 2002 Saga figure to me, since it's a one-pose wonder) is that Threepio is gold.  This would have been a great opportunity to get a well-painted AOTC-era version of him, and not only did we miss out on it here, they're reissuing the 2002 Deluxe BD Head Threepio again in the basic/Legends line. 

Still, two Chameleon Droids and (an albeit preposed) Snow Bunny Padme makes this worth the 20 bucks it'll likely cost.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darby on December 5, 2006, 02:06 AM
Wow, that's a huge let down.  The droids are sweet and much bigger than I imagined, but I would have gladly done with only one if it meant she had some decent articulation.  May not get this.  And I was looking forward to her big time - her and the Clone Obi Wan are my two biggest wants from CW.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on December 5, 2006, 02:47 AM
The Padme looks more pre-posed than ever...  I'm bummed, however, the two droids are OUTSTANDINGLY huge.  Love that!  I may need two packs just for extra chameleon droids...  I can repaint R2 and 3PO, and Padme can go in the fodder bin...  I'm happy with the set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Ryan on December 5, 2006, 06:37 AM
I believe Hasbro has no clue what preposed actually refers to. Of course this comes from the same company who said that they made a decent Fleet Trooper, so I guess we can't expect much more from them.

That being said, the droids look nice. I ike the de-cloaking eefect they have going on. I'll be getting at lest one just for the droids for sure.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 5, 2006, 10:16 AM
When you get down to it, it looks like this set is really just 5 hunks of plastic. :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt R. on December 5, 2006, 07:31 PM
looks okay
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on December 5, 2006, 07:45 PM
The Padme looks more pre-posed than ever...  I'm bummed, however, the two droids are OUTSTANDINGLY huge.  Love that!  I may need two packs just for extra chameleon droids...  I can repaint R2 and 3PO, and Padme can go in the fodder bin...  I'm happy with the set.

couldnt agree more. i hate that hasbro told us she has normal articulation and thats a let down. gee, letdown #2 from hasblo in the past two days. #1 was that saga legends **** assortment. yes, i will still buy this for the chameleon droids. if the padme cloak is removable, i may just put it on the upcoming TSC Padme. that may work.  :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: speedermike on December 5, 2006, 08:22 PM
I hope someone asks Hasbro why they said she wasn't pre-posed when she is...
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Broem on December 5, 2006, 10:56 PM
Come on isn't it obvious?  The head can turn so it's not pre-posed.  Just joking. 
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on December 5, 2006, 11:19 PM
Come on isn't it obvious?  The head can turn so it's not pre-posed.  Just joking. 

All joking aside that is what Hasbro will probably say.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 10, 2007, 07:56 PM
New loose pics posted over at scum. I think it's okay, but not all that. Will still pick up a set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Reid on January 10, 2007, 09:18 PM
letdown #1 was that saga legends **** assortment.

What's wrong with the Saga Legends line?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2007, 02:43 AM
The Padme's a huge letdown...  Hasbro really seemingly misunderstood the question on whether or not Padme's pre-posed since that's a 2002 styled sculpt.  Why not just make her an unleashed figure?  :(  Disappointing is hardly even descriptive of that figure to me.  The only positive is I do want 2 sets for the droids (love those!), and I can still BS the astromech and 3PO for customizing...  I'll keep the one Padme as my collection one and the other I'll TRY to fudge her together with a factory escape Padme...  They're very similar and maybe can be fused together with a little work.  Still though, that figure's the definition of pre-posed.  You could add angle-cut elbows and hinged knees to it and it'd still be pre-posed and a whole lot of suck.

The poses killed any good thoughts I had on the Clone Wars battlepack from a little bit back too...  I'd love an Anakin battledamaged and a poseable Assajj but those figures were equally blah to this Padme.

Still I love those droids.  :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on January 11, 2007, 02:57 AM
Big time let down. I probably won't even pick one up for the Chameleon Droids.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 11, 2007, 03:02 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Ilum%20Padme.jpg)

5 points of articulation.  ****** face sculpt.  Let down doesn't even begin to describe this.  :(

Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2007, 03:18 AM
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=19826)

(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/watermark.php?file=19827)

I linked to the really only good other photos other than that Padme one Jesse did...  not much to say beyond that except fuzzy photography...  The droids came out nice though and that Padme shot really lets you know what a POS that is.  The headsculpt is...  different.  I wouldn't put it as the worst but it's not fantastic.

The R2 appears to be maybe the Commtech R2 though if that's of interest...  The 3PO looks like it could be anything from the MMC to the ROTS sculpt maybe.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Nathan on January 11, 2007, 03:36 AM
Kinda hit-and-miss overall ...

She doesn't look too bad with the cloak on, though. If I pick this set up, I think that's how I will display her.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on January 11, 2007, 09:02 AM
The Padme is definitely disappointing.  Such poor articulation combined with the preposed stance is a let down, but if its going to be preposed, at least knock the sculpt out of the park - that wasn't done either.  I'll still pick up a set, because I really like the Clone Wars and those Chameleon droids are pretty sweet, but it is kind of disappointing that the Padme isn't a little better.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 11, 2007, 09:21 AM
I think the fact that this is a EU set doesn't let the short commings bother me too much. In fact, it almost fits in a cartoony way.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on January 11, 2007, 10:56 AM
I'm really not surprised at all about the Padme. In fact, it's what I've come to expect from Hasbro. When have they ever made the first sculpt of a figure/style perfect? They don't do it perfect the first time on purpose; it gives them time to gradually sell you more figures until a great sculpt/great articulated version comes out down the road. Too many examples to cite here.


DS
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on January 11, 2007, 11:45 AM
I agree, Hasbro is probably just going to redo this figure eventually... that's why they did the pre-posed version now.  So they can do an "ultimate" version a few years down the road.

Disappointed?  I am a little.  But really it's the big droids that I'm interested in.  I'll still pick up a couple of this set provided I can find them.

 ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt on January 11, 2007, 12:08 PM
The R2 appears to be maybe the Commtech R2 though if that's of interest...

You think?

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6361/ilumartoooz4.jpg)

I'm gonna say it's a repaint of the 2004 Saga Jabba Artoo, which itself was a repaint of the 2001 POTJ R2-Q5.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2007, 08:54 PM
Ah yes, I was going by the feet photo alone...  There's no restraining bolt though so it's definitely not the 99 sculpt... You're right Matt it's probably the R2-Q5 figure...  I wonder if it'll have the pinhole in the top and be the Bar2-D2 instead?

Definitely  not what I thought at first.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on January 11, 2007, 10:25 PM
i was a big fan of bar2-d2, id be cool with that.

the padme does indeed suck ***** judging by the pics. how unfortunate, but hell, about what i expected from hasbro.  :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on January 11, 2007, 11:17 PM
Padme sucks, 3P0s the wrong color & R2's not  the G9 sculpt. :-\ The droids are still cool.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on January 14, 2007, 12:17 PM
I am not sure what Hasbro was thinking about Padme. I hate pre-posed figures.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 01:03 PM
i think padmes the first bad new sculpt revealed for this year so far. i mean besides maybe honor guard but im gonna wait on that one til we learn more.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on January 15, 2007, 01:42 AM
Basic articulation huh? No swivel arms or ball-joint shoulders, that IMHO is the basic standard nowadays. (Garindan, Hem, Gargra,etc.. all had it)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 15, 2007, 11:26 AM
Basic articulation huh? No swivel arms or ball-joint shoulders, that IMHO is the basic standard nowadays. (Garindan, Hem, Gargra,etc.. all had it)

So basic articulation is SA now? ;)

Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on January 15, 2007, 12:45 PM
Don't get me wrong, I think the complete lack of articulation on Padme is highly disappointing, but the one thing that keeps coming back to mind is that this (supposedly) was at one point going to be part of the "Overpriced Target Exclusive Figure in Fancy Packaging" assortment, meaning it would have been 14 dollars for a single underarticulated figure with a cloth cape.

At least that's how I'm rationalizing my level of disappointment with the figure right now.  I'd rather pay 20 bucks and get an underarticulated Padme, 2 seemingly cool looking new droids, and 2 droids I already have multiples of than just pay 14 and get one underarticulated Padme. 

Either way, the Padme still looks to suck. :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 15, 2007, 09:54 PM
To me there is no "basic" articulation anymore.  When I say basic it's down to the old 6 point standards of yesteryear that Hasbro will shock the **** out of you and go back to now and again (Momaw Nadon anyone?). 

The true standard SHOULD be the Death Star Gunner's articulation level...  Sometimes w/out the ball/socket shoulder joints even (I'm flexible).  That really ought to be the line's minimum though barring a figure restricted by a skirt piece or whatnot.  Padme's a huge disappointment to me, but there's some customizeability there...  Still disappointing though.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: jedipurge on January 16, 2007, 04:54 PM
Spotted today at Target in Costa Mesa or Santa Ana not sure where the border is.  Anyway it looks okay just like everybody says Padme sucks R2 might as well give him to your neighbor kid same with 3po-not sure about the legs but it's a ROTS version.  Maybe it's the discoloration in the legs that make it look different from ROTS legs I don't know.  The only reason to get this pack is for the Cham. droids in my opinion, but $20 for 2 driods is a little steep.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 16, 2007, 07:47 PM
Did you spot them, or someone else JP?  If you did, can you snag a photo?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: jedipurge on January 17, 2007, 12:16 PM
Saw them personally Jesse, though I don't have a Dig camera.  It was hard to tell with the articulation on the leg for the Cham driod.  The joint closest to the claw tip looks moveable which I guess would be the "wrist."  But the joint at the "elbow" doesn't look moveable.  And the "shoulder" joint looks ball jointed.  Looks like a descent droid but still for $20 for 2 & 2 rehashes and an "all new"=all crap sculpt of figure we all wanted I think I'll wait for clearance.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 17, 2007, 04:29 PM
That's ok purge, thanks for the head's up!
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on January 18, 2007, 12:42 AM
Here's a nice image of one that Tenike1 found at Target from what I hear -

(http://tenike1.com/tenike1/images/collection/1-17-07/DSC02371.JPG)

Looks like I'll be getting at least two of these sets.  I think it's one of the best battle packs to date!

 ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 18, 2007, 03:01 AM
The new droids really will entice me on this one despite Padme's drawbacks.  I'd like to say I'll get two but with the Felucia pack out too I'm going to want to spend more on that one I think for army building purposes.  Still, I think 2 will be my goal on this pack...  If it's massively abundant I'll maybe wait for extras though.

If anyone just wants Padme...  I'll gladly buy your Chameleon droids. :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on January 18, 2007, 03:44 AM
I picked up a couple of these today...
Had to buy a second because my daughter had to have the Padme.
So, I bought it and said 'We'll see what your report card looks like..until then, it's on hold."

I have to admit I like Padme's cloak.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 19, 2007, 12:48 AM
I have to admit I like Padme's cloak.

I agree.  I was pretty disappointed with her preposed stance, but the soft goods cloak looks really good.  :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Famine on January 20, 2007, 06:21 PM
I have to admit I like Padme's cloak.

Be honest, did you try it on and run around the house when the kids weren't home?

Kevin
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Deanna Rash on January 20, 2007, 10:26 PM
LOL!!! These are cropping up all over Ohio ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: ATL on January 21, 2007, 02:34 PM
LOL!!! These are cropping up all over Ohio ;D
And North Carolina
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on January 23, 2007, 01:10 AM
Purchased one of these this evening since they were on the shelf. Haven't opened it yet.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on January 23, 2007, 12:33 PM
I love this set.  Have two so far, and plan on getting at least two more.  I love the Chameleon Droids.  The "solid" ones I am going to use for dioramas, and the "clear" ones, I am going to attempt to customize into some sort of other fan fiction Separatist Droids.  Padme's articulation is really just a problem with the legs I think, and I think it's possible to tweak it some to give her some more articulation, or at least a more neutral pose.

Well worth $20.00 to me.

 ;)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on January 23, 2007, 01:27 PM
Just picked mine up while at lunch.  Fantastic!  Love the chameleon droids and I'll get over Padme's articulation.  My son and I were watching CW Vol. 1 this past weekend and he's going to love this set.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on January 25, 2007, 10:48 AM
Picked this up today.  I think it's a decent value for the 3 figures and 2 chameleon droids which look sizable all for $19.99. 
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on January 27, 2007, 11:00 AM
I picked up a set last night. None were on the shelf but i used the helpful numbers and they pulled a case from the back.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 27, 2007, 11:35 AM
The Padme turned out better than I thought. Sure, she's not very posable, but I can forgive that in EU characters and the face doesn't look nearly as bad as some of the photos lead me to believe.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on January 27, 2007, 11:38 AM
The Padme turned out better than I thought. Sure, she's not very posable, but I can forgive that in EU characters and the face doesn't look nearly as bad as some of the photos lead me to believe.

well good. monday im gonna go out looking for these.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on January 29, 2007, 11:18 AM
Our local Target had this and the Felucia battle packs out on an endcap this weekend, so I was able to pick one up.  Aside from the shortcomings on the Padme figures (specifically articulation-wise), I'm pretty happy to get this set.  I hope the rumors are true and we see a few more "movie-like" sculpts from the Clone Wars series in the line.  The camo droids are larger than I thought they would be for a BP, and it isn't too bad of a set overall.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on January 31, 2007, 12:42 PM
Found an endcap of these, passed on it because I do not ever need another 3P0 or R2, didn't like the Padme, and thought the Chameleon droids just looked kinda, for lack of a better term, "cheap."

Betrayal on Felucia seems to be radically outselling Ilum, and I took the liberty of loading up on the 327th Star Corps as well.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Quazar on February 1, 2007, 04:41 AM
^Agreed on all counts.  I got this set solely for Padme's potential as custom fodder - we need nice generic female bodies.

ACK!  She doesn't have a "neck hole"!!  Solid torso, pop off head with tiny hole in it.  Useless for me (since I have no dremel....even if I did, her body/neck is way too small to try to hollow out...)

Oddly, the new Pirates Elizabeth head fits perfectly, but she is stuck literally "navel gazing" if you put her nogging on there....

Alas.....
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 1, 2007, 06:53 AM
Our local Target had this and the Felucia battle packs out on an endcap this weekend, so I was able to pick one up.  Aside from the shortcomings on the Padme figures (specifically articulation-wise), I'm pretty happy to get this set.  I hope the rumors are true and we see a few more "movie-like" sculpts from the Clone Wars series in the line.  The camo droids are larger than I thought they would be for a BP, and it isn't too bad of a set overall.

That pretty much sums up my thoughts on this set too.  To me, it's great to get some sort of new Separatist droids.  There's been such a lack of them from Hasbro... look at the severe lack of stuff we've gotten for the Seps compared to the Republic. 

Have two for now and they are opened up, which is enough.  If these end up on clearance though, I'll be picking up a few more sets. 

 :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on February 2, 2007, 09:59 PM
I have a feeling the Padme will be re-sculpted eventually mainly because it's one of her iconic/popular dresses. (The others being Tatooine/ Handmaiden, Geonosis & Mustafar)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Ben on February 4, 2007, 02:43 PM
If anyone is buying extras of this set and needs to part with a Padme, please let me know.  :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darby on February 4, 2007, 03:39 PM
Ditto.  All I want is Padme.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 4, 2007, 06:21 PM
Inadvertant and Spuffy,

If YOU guys buy these and want to sell me the droids...  I'm all ears on that idea.  I could use as many of the Chameleons as I can get if you guys want to do that.

PM me if you're interested...
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on February 4, 2007, 06:59 PM
I could do with a couple of the non cloaked Droids myself.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on February 4, 2007, 08:34 PM
I found a seller on ebay with a really great price on a Chameleon Droid. Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120082581681&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RUPX_RUPX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=120080777804&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=UpSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget)  ;D
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2007, 01:38 AM
Wow, only half the cost of the pack + shipping! :)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on February 5, 2007, 04:15 AM
Damn he changed it. It was at $950.00  ;D That's what I get for trying to be funny.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2007, 11:24 PM
$9.50 isn't too swift for one though so I'm still being sarcastic...  You get 2, plus R2/3PO and Padme for $20 if you buy the set yourself, so why pay $9.50 or $10 for just one Chameleon Droid?  Hose job is what that is.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on February 6, 2007, 06:31 AM
Very true. Im sure these will end up on clearance too. Not too many people are into it.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: speedermike on February 22, 2007, 03:56 PM
Boy!  You guys are easy to please.  Padme's gotta be the crappiest figure they've put out since the crappy 2002 AOTC figures.  Crappy pre-posed crap if you ask me.  The big droids are cool, and are well made, but, man Padme is crap.

Crap! :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 22, 2007, 08:03 PM
Padme is crappy... at first it didn't both me but for some reason now it does.  I will have to try my hand at customizing/upgrading her someday.  But I'm not sure what parts would work for her.

 :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 24, 2007, 01:22 AM
Droid Factory Padme, graft on the "fur" bits and other costume specifics from Ilum Padme, and of course the head, gloves...  I think her furry boot tops could get grafted to DFC Padme's boots though and look fine.

Then just slap on the cloak... 

The Padme bugs me too.

Tons of Ilum packs around my area, but Felucia's selling well...  I'm surprised.  rehash clones outselling new figures...  Should be good for cheap droids at some point though.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on February 24, 2007, 11:55 PM
First post in awhile. That is what a master's does to one. Anyway, The AOI is an easy pass for me. The droids are nice but the rest are just crap. I won't waste money on something that is not worth it to me. Perhaps on clearance which I bet should happen soon. I do like Felucia and picked one up.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on February 25, 2007, 12:36 AM
I'm expecting a big clearance on Target's BP's along with their exclusive Transfomers sets that are overflowing at most if not all of my local Targets.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on February 25, 2007, 08:42 AM
I'm expecting a big clearance on Target's BP's along with their exclusive Transfomers sets that are overflowing at most if not all of my local Targets.

Same here.  I find it funny that after my local Target treated these like gold they could not allow out of their sight (see the Felucia thread for the details on my local Target's incomparable customer service) that, at least in the case of the Ilum and TF sets, they aren't really moving at all.  The Felucia sets came and went fairly quickly, and there are none of them left, but there are at least 10 each of the Ilum and UM/SW sets on the endcaps.  Outside of the Chameleon Droids, the Ilum pack does pretty much suck, but the UM/SW TF set is really nice. 

Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Deanna Rash on February 25, 2007, 08:53 AM
I have a bunch at my Target too bad I can't find anything else that I truly want ::)
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Diddly on March 27, 2007, 09:52 PM
Saw this on clearance today and picked it up. The droids are way bigger than I expected, which is neat. Padme pretty much stinks due to the statue like pose, I can't believe that they were going to make us pay $13 for this figure by itself. I'm glad they used some decent sculpts for the R2 and 3PO also. Overall, I'd say this BP is worth it for the chameleon droids themselves, as they could easily be $10 deluxe figures on their own.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: David on March 31, 2007, 12:53 PM
Yeah I saw a lone AOI at Target for $13.98 yesterday. I will definitely see more at other targets, maybe for even lower prices. Im gonna wait at least until theyre 10 bucks to pick my first one up, because thats the most its possibly worth to me.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 6, 2007, 09:56 AM
Found this for $5 yesterday. Got get 'em.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 6, 2007, 10:10 AM
I must really not like this because I came across the $4.98 clearance yesterday and still passed.  At the same time I'd have added to my 6 Betrayal on Felucia's like crazy at that price.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Famine on April 6, 2007, 11:18 PM
I must really not like this because I came across the $4.98 clearance yesterday and still passed.  At the same time I'd have added to my 6 Betrayal on Felucia's like crazy at that price.

DUDE.

Hook a brother up with two.

I'm hard up for those droids at that price.

Kevin
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 7, 2007, 10:26 AM

I'm hard up for those droids...


Way too much information!

 :P
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Ice on April 7, 2007, 11:56 AM
I must really not like this because I came across the $4.98 clearance yesterday and still passed.  At the same time I'd have added to my 6 Betrayal on Felucia's like crazy at that price.
Actually this week after looking at it, I returned my "Ambush On Ilum".. $20 much better spent on something else..
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: jedipurge on May 2, 2007, 05:14 PM
Found one today hidden behind an inflatable pool, went to check the price and it rang up $0.00.  I asked an employee if she could tell me how much it'd be and she says that once something gets marked down to $0 that it gets donated to Goodwill.  First I'd ever heard this.  Has anybody else heard of this or was she just saying that so she didn't have look it up or whatever?
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on May 2, 2007, 05:28 PM
she says that once something gets marked down to $0 that it gets donated to Goodwill.  First I'd ever heard this.  Has anybody else heard of this or was she just saying that so she didn't have look it up or whatever?

When things ring up at $0.00, they should be able to look up the last "good" clearance price (usually 15% of the regular price) and sell it to you at that price, but it is true that Target will dump stuff at Goodwill (or similar charity outlets) if there is anything left a few weeks after it hits "final clearance" (usually 75% off).

It is a standard Target practice (or at least it happens quite often here in MN (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=11549.msg297540#msg297540)).  That is why sometimes even though a Target that has tons of something on clearance, they all suddenly diappear at times.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on May 3, 2007, 01:33 AM
Did she give you the pack for free then?

I saw 3 Ambush on illum packs yesterday evening while on a toy run...  All 3 slipped, insert and all, into 3 Tantive IV sets.  I ALMOST bought one for the droids since the Tantive IV set is on clearance anyway. :)  I mean, the $14 for 2 Cham Droids, R2/3PO, and that lame ass Padme isn't a horrid price really.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 3, 2007, 09:41 AM
I turned a bunch of these down for $5 dollars each.  The sat on the self for that price for a few days.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: jedipurge on May 3, 2007, 01:39 PM
Did she give you the pack for free then?

I saw 3 Ambush on illum packs yesterday evening while on a toy run...  All 3 slipped, insert and all, into 3 Tantive IV sets.  I ALMOST bought one for the droids since the Tantive IV set is on clearance anyway. :)  I mean, the $14 for 2 Cham Droids, R2/3PO, and that lame ass Padme isn't a horrid price really.

Nah, after she said that she took it with her.  If it was a Felucia set I'd have asked for it back.  But I really wasn't intrested in another one I was just curious about the price more then actually buying it.
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on May 3, 2007, 02:45 PM
That's sort of bull****...  Whatever it rings up they're to give it to you for that price...  At least, I thought that was Target's store policy.  I'd have raised hell but I have no shame either. :(
Title: Re: Target "Ambush On Ilum" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on May 3, 2007, 02:48 PM
Chances are my targe doesnt have any but at 5.00 I may check.