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Title: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 08:32 PM
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But this isn't the only member perk at StarWarsShop.com. Hyperspace fan club members will also have early purchase rights on select hot products, starting with the 2004 Silver Saga Sandtrooper action figure after its Comic-Con debut, and another special surprise item that we'll announce at Comic-Con. Watch starwars.com and StarWarsShop.com for further pre-order announcements, including a top-secret StarWarsShop.com-exclusive figure coming this fall.

THIS outta be GOLD ::)  Can't wait to see the crap that happens for this fiasco
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 7, 2004, 08:35 PM
Oh goody. This should be expertly handled. They can't manage shipping exclusive Kermit the Frogs properly, now they're going to try an exclusive SW figure. I can't wait to experience this fiasco.  ::)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 08:54 PM
What was the last Non-Silverized Exclusive Figure?  Mail Away Mace?
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 7, 2004, 09:14 PM
I think that would be it if you're excluding troop builder sets and the like.

Spoiler territory here...

Is Grevious confirmed as a retail figure? If not, I could see this as the ideal boxed figure ala Mace, Muftak, & Oola. He looks big enough to be a good choice.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 7, 2004, 09:37 PM
I'll bet my lease on the London Bridge that it's a silver Ugnaught.   ;D

All kidding aside, this has disaster written all over it, as the rest of you have already said.  Did the Fan Club (of which I am aware this is not technically an offshoot of as in the past) ever have an exclusive Hasbro figure that wasn't a complete pain to get ahold of?  

For the record, here is the list of the non-silver exclusive figures over the POTF2/POTJ/E1/Saga era (not counting the Animated Clone Wars figures):

-Mace Windu (1998; Hasbro mail away)
-Muftak and Kabe (1998; Hasbro internet)
-Oola and Salacious Crumb (1998; Fan Club)
-B'Omarr Monk (1997; Hasbro internet)
-Spirit of Obi-Wan Kenobi (1997; Lays mail away)
-Cantina Band Member (1997; Fan Club)
-Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise (1995; Froot Loops mailaway)

Did I leave anyone out?  So, as you said, Mr. Bryant ;) the last non-silver exclusive figure was Mace Windu from the end of the 1998 line.  It's been almost six years since then.  Apparently it's not as cost-prohibitive to do a newly sculpted figure as a premium after all; it just has to be done when it benefits you, and with all the bad collector karma from the OTC disaster in the making, Hasbro needs all the benefits it can get.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Diddly on June 7, 2004, 10:48 PM
Wait, only Hyperspace members get to order the figure? What a ripoff!
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 10:53 PM
Hyperspace Members get first dibs on PreOrders
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Ben on June 7, 2004, 10:55 PM
I bet the site crashes in the first five minutes for ordering.

We should get a pool going for it.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 7, 2004, 11:13 PM
I'll see you that crash and raise you a heap of lost orders.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jesse James on June 7, 2004, 11:27 PM
This one's perplexing to me as well, but you guys have me fearing the customer service over yonder.

I've not dealt with them, but if it's all I've read I'm not looking forward to trying to get this figure.  The last Insider owners did a half-decent job I felt.  Too bad LFL/Hasbro are in charge now, more or less.  Neither's the swiftest at making people happy.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Darby on June 7, 2004, 11:31 PM
It's either going to be overly expensive or not worth the trouble (bronze Lobot or something).  It would be nice if it's a figure we've all wanted and would never get otherwise, but those kinds of figures don't exist anymore, do they?
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: JediMAC on June 8, 2004, 12:17 AM
Technically, the last exclusive figure was the Santa Yoda I think...   :P

Should be interesting to see what they do with this one.  I'd guess a Jedi Sacul, but that might be better off for C3, sticking with their previous figure's theme.

But an Ep. 3 preview figure is certainly a possibility, though I hope that's not really it.  They should use their exclusive to get out a real "collector oriented" figure that might not otherwise be good for regular retail outlets.  Something obscure, like a background droid or alien.  Give me the multi-armed orange Treadwell Droid from the Sandcrawler scene, or a Cantina alien.  Just make it something cool from the OT, and not lame and cheesy.  That's not too much to ask now, is it?   :-\

And I wouldn't sweat the Hyperspace membership guys.  They've done this before.  It just means that Fan Club members get first dibs, and barring something weird, there should be plenty of leftovers for everyone else.  You just have to wait an extra month or two, that's all.  I wonder what type of limit they'll put on these things?  If it's a background character from the OT, I'm gonna need at least 4 of 'em!   :-[
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 8, 2004, 12:22 AM
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They should use their exclusive to get out a real "collector oriented" figure that might not otherwise be good for regular retail outlets.

This illustrates how little faith I have in all parties today. I completely forgot about that old mantra that brought us the Monk, Muftak, and Oola.  :-\ Thanks for the reminder. I'll clutch onto this to elevate my inevitable disappointment in what they give us.

I'll bet you it's a kitbashed Power FX Obi-Wan with an AOTC-era Ewan head. Episode 3 sneak peak!
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: evenflow on June 8, 2004, 10:06 AM
I wish it would be Yarna Da'l Gargan
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Morgbug on June 8, 2004, 10:13 AM
The figure will be.....

Spirit Anakin Skywalker resculpt with Hayden Christensen head.  

There you go, Lucas is happy and it's an OT figure.  Great, eh? ::)

I wouldn't sweat the Hyperspace thing though, this sucker is due around the time we have to renew and we no longer have a choice regarding Hyperspace.  So take your added benefits and swallow like a good little fanboy. :-X
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 10:19 AM
My source on this one is pretty firm...from the front page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1086704070,17377,)

As we reported yesterday StarWarsShop.com will have an Exclusive Figure this fall. The word on the street is that this will be an OTC Emperor Palpatine. Not sure if this will be a recarded Saga figure or a new sculpt at this time. Experience from the OTC line indicates a recard, however. Keep tuned for more info as we receive it.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 10:34 AM
Another possibility is a Black Carded EpIII Palpatine but I don't think that's the case... >:(
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: DSJ™ on June 8, 2004, 11:14 AM
A Silver Palpy, whoopee-doo!  ::)

As for the pool, I'll see your site crash & the heap of lost orders & raise you more crushed orders!  :-\
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 11:21 AM
I don't think he's Silver Dale...just recarded Saga version on OTC Card
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: DSJ™ on June 8, 2004, 11:24 AM
Might as well make him silver!  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/rolleyes.gif)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 11:51 AM
TheJawa has also received the Same info from a different source ;D
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 8, 2004, 02:51 PM
Scott, I really hope you're hearing wrong on this, but it sounds like it's becoming more and more likely.  :( If it turns out to be something that terrible... oh man, I think my head will explode.

Has anyone at Hasbro or the Fanclub figured out that Saga Palpatine sucks? I mean, there's nothing redeeming about the figure at all. It was a complete botch job. I'd take that Spirit Anakin with Hayden noggin over that turd in a second.  And that's not even the point I'm upset about.

This confirms the greed and contempt for fans from Hasbro regarding the OTC line. "It's for kids and new customers discovering the Original Trilogy for the first time." My ass. This (if true) is a flat-out manipulation of the carded collectors and exclusives hounds. We've reached a new low.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 02:59 PM
I know...it makes absolutely no sense to me either...hell, here's a perfect spot to repaint R2 like R2-Q2...sell him for $7 and people would go gaa gaa over the little guy  

(http://www.cswu.cz/robots/images/r2q2.jpg)

Its the little stuff like this that I don't think they care about any more

They really are in survival mode until they can get to Episode III...anyone have any idea how 2003 was financially for Hasbro
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Darby on June 8, 2004, 03:07 PM
Ok... so I'm not interested anymore...
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 8, 2004, 03:08 PM
Here's thier 2003 Annual Report:

Hasbro 2003 (http://ccbn.mobular.net/ccbn/7/538/587/)

They netted $3,138,657 in '03 ver $2,816,230 in'02. They barely turned a profit in '03 - net earnigs of $157,664. They were in the hole in '02, a SW movie year. I can't see why they're in a rush for Ep3 unless they have a completely different strategy this time around (haha).
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Ben on June 8, 2004, 04:06 PM
Well, if it's a recard of a crappy figure, I'm not worried.

Exclusives are bad for everybody nowadays. Just a few short years ago, I remember NOT acting with disgust when Kenner offered Oola, the Monk, or any other mailaway.

Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jeff on June 8, 2004, 04:11 PM
Here's thier 2003 Annual Report:

Hasbro 2003 (http://ccbn.mobular.net/ccbn/7/538/587/)

They netted $3,138,657 in '03 ver $2,816,230 in'02. They barely turned a profit in '03 - net earnigs of $157,664. They were in the hole in '02, a SW movie year. I can't see why they're in a rush for Ep3 unless they have a completely different strategy this time around (haha).

Just thought I'd point out that those numbers in the chart are in THOUSANDS of dollars.

As in, Hasbro netted $3,138,657,000 in 2003.  3 Billion dollars.  "Boys Toys was around 1.1 BILLION net, games and puzzles around 1.3 BIllion, everything else (Girls Toys, Wizards, etc) makes up the rest.

The "weak" profits after taxes and everything else were $157 million.  Just a bit more than "barely" in my book.   ;)

Jeff
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Mister Skeezler on June 8, 2004, 04:14 PM
The other option is that its an OTC "vintage" Emperor. They had the mail-away Emperor around the time of ROTJ, so maybe Hasbro's going for the nostalgia sale.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 05:16 PM
Oooh that's a good though Ed and one that would make some sense...let's hope so!
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: jadesfire on June 8, 2004, 06:43 PM
As for the pool, I'll see your site crash & the heap of lost orders & raise you more crushed orders!  :-\

I'm adding compromised credit cards on top  ::)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Morgbug on June 8, 2004, 10:28 PM
As for the pool, I'll see your site crash & the heap of lost orders & raise you more crushed orders!  :-\

I'm adding compromised credit cards on top  ::)

Um, better not add to that. :-X
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: JediMAC on June 9, 2004, 02:34 AM
The other option is that its an OTC "vintage" Emperor. They had the mail-away Emperor around the time of ROTJ, so maybe Hasbro's going for the nostalgia sale.

I'm with Ed on this one, especially since I thought (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=39;action=display;threadid=3722) the Emperor was the only other figure that really deserved VOTC status.  It also just doesn't make sense to have an exclusive figure that wouldn't interest the vast majority of loose collectors.  They've never rehashed a figure as an exclusive either, aside from the Silver stuff.  I think they'll surprise us with another vintage nod, being an Emperor in a white mailer box.  I sure hope it's in a box, since if it's carded, SWS.com is certain to damage 95% of the ones they ship.   ::)

The VOTC line has a strong focus on soft goods and main characters for it's figures, and this Emperor is obviously a perfect candidate in both of those respects.  Have we ever gotten a soft goods Emperor?  I don't recall one, which is why I was originally hoping for one in the VOTC lineup, instead of the Stormtrooper.  Hopefully I'm belatedly correct on this one, 'cause it's a much needed figure, and would make for a nice apology figure after that atrocious, VHTF, monster-hooded Saga Emperor from last year.

So hold up on the negativity for now, 'cause I think you guys are all gonna be pleasantly surprised on this one!   8)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2004, 09:11 AM
I think if the exclusive is the Emperor, just a re-release, well that pretty much sucks.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2004, 09:29 AM
I'm concerned that it will just be a re-release of the craptastic Saga Emperor as well, although I really hope that isn't the case.  You would think that they would have to have something a little bit "spiffier" for their "super secret fantasmo unbelievable super terrific exclusive figure", but seeing all the rereleased stuff coming this year it is hard to get past that.  If they did do a VOTC version of the Emperor as the exclusive, with softgoods and a great sculpt, it would be pretty cool though....another nice nod to the vintage days with that mail in offer.  Hopefully we'll get some more details on this soon.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 03:12 PM
Hmmmm....GH has posted it may be a Holo Emperor...OTC not VOTC :-\

Swami GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteNm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=2932&zoneid=7)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Brian on June 11, 2004, 03:24 PM
I guess a Holo Emperor would be better than recarding that awful Saga version, as long as the holo wasn't based on that one.  I was really hoping it would have been a VOTC-style Emperor, with cloth, articulated knees, etc.  That would have been a great nod to vintage days, when you sent in for the Emperor then too.  Plus, to see anything more out of the VOTC line is a good thing.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on June 11, 2004, 03:26 PM
Not exactly sure what they are planning on here as the Emperor in ESB was only a gigantic Holo head.  Perhaps the new DVD version will be like the PT Holos and be body shots????  Or maybe this new figure will be a gigantic head....hrm
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jeff on June 11, 2004, 03:37 PM
This:

(http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeI/e1darthsidioushololoose-m.jpg)

Plus This:

(http://www.galactichunter.com/otc_hyper_guide/images/front.jpg)

= This:

(http://www.tradefederation.net/cldata/User_files/40ca09be448bc013.jpg)


Mark my words...

 >:(

Jeff
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 11, 2004, 03:51 PM
Now that would be the lamest thing they could do - so you gotta be right. Not that Holo Sidious isn't a great figure, but it's not the character with an extra 30 years on him.

A holographic version of the Saga version would a hard pill to swallow, too, but if they made the head and hood one piece and addressed all the floating mass in the hood above his noggin, it could be passable.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: JediMAC on June 11, 2004, 04:01 PM
OK, so maybe the VOTC version I was dreaming of ain't comin' to fruition after all.   :-\  Anything else they're potentially dreaming up with a Holo Emperor is gonna be pretty damned lame, which is not terribly surprising...   ::)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on June 11, 2004, 04:29 PM
Not one of my better ones, but here's a Saga approximation:

(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/emp.jpg)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Darby on June 11, 2004, 07:27 PM
A VOTC Emperor, that's an exclusive.  This is kind of weak.  Guess I shouldn't be surprised, though.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2004, 01:57 AM
Theoretically they could be re-releasing holo sidious like this, but that is just a thought...  I doubt that's what they'd do.

I REALLy hope the Saga Emp's not the figure they do the holo thing too.  That'd just not look right.  :(
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Simdog on June 12, 2004, 05:07 PM
Theoretically they could be re-releasing holo sidious like this, but that is just a thought...  I doubt that's what they'd do.

I REALLy hope the Saga Emp's not the figure they do the holo thing too.  That'd just not look right.  :(

I think if they do actually release a holo Emepror, it will be the Saga version.  Not once has Hasbro cast a new figure out of new plastic for the OTC repacks.  Remember,  Hasbro is using all of their resources for Ep.# figures.   I would bet on Holo Sidious.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: jokabofe on June 12, 2004, 11:19 PM
Theoretically they could be re-releasing holo sidious like this, but that is just a thought...  I doubt that's what they'd do.

you doubt it? why, did some one else start making star wars figures besides hasbro? then again, holo sidious was one of the harder to find figures, so you're right, they probably won't re-release it.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jeff on July 14, 2004, 09:21 PM
Via the Front page, Jesse lets us know about the latest from the official site...

OTC Holo Emperor (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2004/07/news20040714.html)

"StarWarsShop.com Exclusive: First Holographic Emperor Figure
July 14, 2004

(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2004/07/img/20040714_1_sm.jpg)

(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2004/07/img/20040714_1_bg.jpg)

"The Emperor commands you make contact with him." - Admiral Piett
An essential character from Hasbro's Original Trilogy Collection will be available exclusively through StarWarsShop.com. The mastermind of the dark plot that consumes the galaxy, Emperor Palpatine is presented as seen in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back as an action figure for the very first time.

The ghastly visage of the twisted Emperor peers from beneath his heavy cowl as he contacts Darth Vader via hologram to inform him of a new threat. The Rebel that destroyed the Death Star is none other than the offspring of Anakin Skywalker. From this fateful communiqué, the Sith Lords concoct a new insidious scheme - they will corrupt Luke, and bring him to the dark side.

This new rendition of Emperor Palpatine is now cast in translucent plastic to simulate the ghostly hologram effect. Though only the upper body of the Emperor is seen during this broadcast, the entire figure has been molded, complete with a removable cane accessory to properly depict the character made famous by Ian McDiarmid.

The figure comes in Original Trilogy Collection packaging, with the black and silver Star Wars logo rendered in a style reminiscent of the original Kenner figures. The Emperor: Executor Transmission will be available worldwide only through StarWarsShop.com.

The figure is expected to ship in October 2004, in celebration of the Star Wars Trilogy DVD. However, as a special benefit to members of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club, the figure will be made first available for pre-order to members only starting in August. Quantities of the figure will be limited, so you'll want to sign-up today to be ready to reserve yours and enjoy access to other exclusive StarWarsShop.com offers, exclusive online content, six issues of Star Wars Insider magazine, and more."
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Ben on July 14, 2004, 09:23 PM
I'm a Hyperspace member, but I signed up before they included Fan Club membership.
I wonder if I'm good for the preorder.

At least it's a figure I can do without, even if it is on a cool card.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Jeff on July 14, 2004, 09:24 PM
Looks like the ORIGINAL PotF2 Emperor cast as a hologram.

At least it's not the holo-sidious version from Ep1 like I thought  :-[

I'll probably end up getting this one if I can find a Hyperspace stoolie to order me one...

Jeff
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: jadesfire on July 14, 2004, 09:28 PM
I'm still waiting for my hyperspace code to work....not sure what the heck is going on but hopefully by August it will be fixed  ::).
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Morgbug on July 14, 2004, 09:31 PM
Keeping with the at least approach.... at least it's not that gawdawful Saga version of the emperor.  

I'm a fan club member, but not a hyperspace member, though I have no idea if it has transferred over because I no longer have a choice???  I think my membership expires around then anyway, so it probably won't matter.  I'll be picking one up :-[
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2004, 09:31 PM
Looks like the ORIGINAL PotF2 Emperor cast as a hologram.

Jeff

Me thinks so too.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2004, 09:35 PM
(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys/potfemperorbubble.jpg)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on July 14, 2004, 09:59 PM
My source on this one is pretty firm...from the front page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1086704070,17377,)

As we reported yesterday StarWarsShop.com will have an Exclusive Figure this fall. The word on the street is that this will be an OTC Emperor Palpatine. Not sure if this will be a recarded Saga figure or a new sculpt at this time. Experience from the OTC line indicates a recard, however. Keep tuned for more info as we receive it.
 Ding Ding Ding...more proof that JD.com r00lz  :)

As for the figure, I'll buy 1 or 2, its not what I expected, I was hoping for a Giant Head :'(  But its unique enough to warrant a purchase
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Nicklab on July 14, 2004, 10:09 PM
But did you divine some of the information that I offered in my article (http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=497), oh great old cocky bastard?
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on July 14, 2004, 10:13 PM
Yeah that's a good idea Nick...might be a confirmation that McDiarmid is in ESB now
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: speedermike on July 14, 2004, 10:17 PM
OCB, I was just thinking the exact same thing.  I'm going to miss those monkey eyes.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Nicklab on July 14, 2004, 10:20 PM
But did you divine some of the information that I offered in my article (http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=497), oh great old cocky bastard?

Added a blowup of the card
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: SilverZ on July 14, 2004, 10:41 PM
At least this serves as confirmation that Saga Palpatine officially sucks - Hasbro's not even reusing him. Heh.  :P

I'm not exactly thrilled nor disappointed. It's kinda like seeing Spirit Obi-Wan in the Screen Scene... "Oh, he is frosty now. Ok, whatever."

That BG is the communications wall from the Star Destroyer, where Vader kneels and communicates with Palps, right?
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Darby on July 14, 2004, 11:44 PM
I'm kind of glad it's the POTF2 one, because now I certainly have no interest in it whatsoever.   I don't see why this is an exclusive.  The Anakin Spirit thing (if it pans out) would be more unique.  
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: JediMAC on July 15, 2004, 12:09 AM
Looks fairly nifty to me, especially if they get the background right.  And my first thought when I saw that was the same thing - confirmation that McDiarmid has been edited into the ESB Emperor footage for the upcoming DVDs.

Just glad to see they didn't use that Saga atrocity.  Well done Hasbro.  You'll learning!  (kinda)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Scott on July 15, 2004, 12:58 AM
But did you divine some of the information that I offered in my article (http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=497), oh great old cocky bastard?

Added a blowup of the card

Now I got you Nick...the Bubble Insert shows the same image that was leaked a few months back

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/esbpalpatine.jpg)
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Figure
Post by: Diddly on July 15, 2004, 12:29 PM
Holo Emperor? A Holo version of a figure I already have?

Pass.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor
Post by: Darby on July 15, 2004, 02:55 PM
I'll just continuet to use my spiffy EP1 Holo Sidious.  He's still a great figure.  
Title: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on August 31, 2004, 07:41 PM
Available now for pre-order if you are a hyperspace member!

http://shop.starwars.com/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=453


DBK
Title: Re: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: jadesfire on August 31, 2004, 07:53 PM
Thanks for the info, I just ordered one  :).
Title: Re: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: SilverZ on August 31, 2004, 08:01 PM
They went through with including the Star Case in the price, which is a good positive step. Maybe they'll really pull off a stunner and use some bubble wrap or peanuts when they ship it, too... one can dream.
Title: Re: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: Darby on August 31, 2004, 08:35 PM
I still think this should have been in the regular assortment.  It would have been a nice way to trumpet the changes (or at least one of the good ones) for the DVD.
Title: Re: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: Jesse James on August 31, 2004, 08:35 PM
Floating head is still a better idea I think.  This'll be ok for a while though.
Title: Re: SWS Exclusive Holographic Emperor
Post by: JediMAC on August 31, 2004, 08:48 PM
Thanks for the head's up Fish.   ;)

Ordered mine, now I'll just have to wait and pray that at least one of 'em shows up in mint condition...

Of course, the buttdarts at SWS.com are apparently charging sales tax on not only the figure, but also the shipping charges.  At least that's what it looks like on my bill.  Go figure.  With both of those factors added in, my Emperors came out to $14.63 each, or almost 3x what they should be...   :-\
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Diddly on August 31, 2004, 09:41 PM
**** that ****, I'll wait until they're actually for sale. I don't even care what condition the card comes in.

$14.63 is WAY too much for a rereleased and modified figure that I bought for about $10 less around 6 years ago...
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Nicklab on August 31, 2004, 09:44 PM
It appears that my order went through alright.  But the image on the bubble insert pretty much seals the deal that the monkey eyed woman has been replaced in TESB with Ian McDiarmid.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2004, 10:06 PM
Eh. I'm indifferent. I might get it, but then again, I might not.

I would have bought it if it shipped by Friday, but since it won't ship till October, no rush.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Jeff on September 3, 2004, 02:23 PM
Anyone willing to help out a Hyperspace-less brother?

I know they'll probably be more available later to us non-HS folks, but I'm kinda thinkin' I should cover my bases just in case...  :-\

Jeff
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: DoctorPadawan on September 5, 2004, 10:04 AM
Like Nataku, I hate to have to do this, but my rampant paranoia that this will be yet another case of SW.com completely ignoring the non-pay side of their web ventures forces me to throw myself on the mercy of you Hyperspace subscribers.   :'(

So could anyone out there help me out with one Holo Emperor as well?  I'd even go so far as to say that if SWS.com does manage to damage the figure's card in shipment, I'll take the one that is most damaged (as long as the figure's okay, I'll be fine). 
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 5, 2004, 12:13 PM
If I were to see this at Wal-Mart for $4.77, then I'd definately grab it - it looks pretty cool. But for $14... No way. Looks like the only way I'll be getting this one is if they don't sell out and some day have a half-off clearance sell.

I'm still not a Hyperspace member. I thought that was included in the Insider subscription. >:(
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: evenflow on September 6, 2004, 08:51 AM
I wish it was a VOTC Emperor, but i ordered it anyway.
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Darth Broem on September 13, 2004, 08:41 PM
Non Hyperspace can now order this figure at www.Starwarsshop.com  I just did.  $15.94 for 1 with the lowest shipping cost plus the tax. 
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2004, 11:19 AM
Any word on when these babies are shipping????
Title: Re: SWS.com Exclusive Holo Emperor: Pre-order NOW!
Post by: Darth Broem on September 30, 2004, 11:38 AM
I asked the same question today over at Rebelscum.  No responses yet.  However, I do know that it was supposed to ship in "October".  Have no idea when in October though? 
Title: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Jim on October 5, 2004, 07:26 AM
Just a heads up that I received my ship confirmation for this yesterday and should be arriving this week. 
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Scott on October 5, 2004, 08:54 AM
Received mine as well!
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: SilverZ on October 5, 2004, 02:21 PM
Ship confirmation? Bah. I found two boxes sitting on my doorstep this morning! Miracles on top of miracles, the figures are well packed. They're inside their Star Cases, then wrapped in bubble wrap, then carefully placed into the shipping carton with lots of packing foam:

(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/holo_1.jpg)

And the cards are in really good shape:
(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/holo_2.jpg)


A pretty good pick-me-up for this week!  :)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: DSJ™ on October 5, 2004, 02:24 PM
Dat looks nice.  8)

Nice to see them packed well.  :)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Brian on October 5, 2004, 02:36 PM
Definitely nice to see them packed well.  I got my shipping confirmation last night as well, and its supposed to be here by Friday.  Just curious, but for those of you who picked this up, are you opening this figure?  I only bought one (since the price was higher), and am usually and opener, but considered leaving this one carded due to its "exclusive" nature and the fact that it comes with a star case.  Anyways, just wondering.  Glad to hear they are shipping out though, on time.
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Jeff on October 5, 2004, 03:32 PM
WOW!  :o


That's great news, Jared!

It's VERY nice to know that SWShop.com got their kinks worked out.  Seems like they did a good job shipping both the Battlefront troopers and the Holo-Emperor!  Good news indeed!

Jeff
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: SilverZ on October 5, 2004, 06:23 PM
Just curious, but for those of you who picked this up, are you opening this figure?  I only bought one (since the price was higher), and am usually and opener, but considered leaving this one carded due to its "exclusive" nature and the fact that it comes with a star case. 

I just opened one up since I did my standard one open/one carded thing, and now think he's more "special" on the card. Once he's free, he's basically a clear version of a figure from 1997, and I think Holo Sidious is a better interpretation of the idea because of the paint apps, mostly.

So my opener will just end up going in a baggy and filed away, while the carded one might end up being displayed.

Either way, I have to give props to SWS for putting my mind at ease with the good shipping. After everyone's problems early on I was horrified with how this couldgo. Glad it turned out just fine.  :)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: JediMAC on October 5, 2004, 08:25 PM
Woohoo!  Just got mine too.   8)  Carefully packed indeed.  Starcases, LOTS of bubble wrap around them, tons of foam packing peanuts, large box with plenty of room (just in case it did get dinged), and to top it all off there's two large bright red "Please Handle with Care - FRAGILE" stickers on two sides of the box.  Man, I'd say they definitely learned their lesson!   :o

All 3 of my Emperors (one for DBK) look nice and mint.  Most pleased I am, other than for the fact that SWS.com keeps charging me sales tax on the shipping costs...   ::)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Morgbug on October 5, 2004, 08:35 PM
Question for y'all: did you just order the emperor or were you stupid enough, like me, to order other items at the same time?
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: Darth Broem on October 5, 2004, 09:53 PM
I ordered just the Emperor.  It about killed me to pay $15 for a current figure though.   Since it's an exclusive and came with a star case I broke down and got it.  I think it will be nice though.   I am patiently (sort of) waiting for it as it sits in Torrance, CA at the moment.  Had to use the tracker!  :)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Brian on October 8, 2004, 02:52 PM
I got my Emperor yesterday.  Strange side story, I was home all day, and my "tracking number" through FedEx said that it was delivered at 12:12 PM yesterday afternoon, to our front door.  I looked around our entire house, and never saw it, figuring it must have been delivered to a different house by mistake.  I figured I would give it a day, and see if it turned up.  I was standing at our kitchen sink doing some dishes around 6:30, and I see a guy pull up in a red pick up, with gym shorts and a FedEx Polo on, and he runs up and drops the box on our doorstep.  Kind of strange I thought.  Either he said he delivered it, and didn't, then dropped it off later...or it got lost in the shuffle, re-delivered or something.  Anyways, maybe that's for another topic, but we've had consistent bad luck when FedEx delivers something.  Never any trouble with UPS, and no trouble with the Postal Service since we've moved.  Anyways...that's a side note....

On the actual topic, I couldn't believe how nicely this figure was packaged, as others have said.  Hopefully SWShop.com has learned from past mistakes, and this will become the "norm" from now on.  Nice that it was packed in a Star Case, packed carefully, and arrived in spiffy condition.  That said, I don't know that the figure itself is all that impressive, which is why I am leaving it packaged for now (it does look nice on the card).  Not a terrible figure I guess, but I just really wish they could have knocked our socks off and had a vOTC style Emperor or something like that instead.  That would have been really nice.  Oh well, its a nice exclusive, and better than nothing :).
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Jim on October 8, 2004, 03:10 PM
I got my Emperor yesterday.  Strange side story, I was home all day, and my "tracking number" through FedEx said that it was delivered at 12:12 PM yesterday afternoon, to our front door.  I looked around our entire house, and never saw it, figuring it must have been delivered to a different house by mistake.  I figured I would give it a day, and see if it turned up.  I was standing at our kitchen sink doing some dishes around 6:30, and I see a guy pull up in a red pick up, with gym shorts and a FedEx Polo on, and he runs up and drops the box on our doorstep.  Kind of strange I thought.  Either he said he delivered it, and didn't, then dropped it off later...or it got lost in the shuffle, re-delivered or something.  Anyways, maybe that's for another topic, but we've had consistent bad luck when FedEx delivers something.  Never any trouble with UPS, and no trouble with the Postal Service since we've moved.  Anyways...that's a side note....



I hate Fedex plain and simple.  It pisses me off that they at times leave the box with someone on my street that I dont even know and does not even live  close to me.  I have had to track down packages 3 times in the last couple years because of those bozos.  The first time was for a CD Burner which was related to my work.  The people that signed for it failed to tell me they had the package and when I tracked it down they were away on vacation.   Leaving the package somewhere else just spells laziness to me.  I wonder how much insurance is collected each year on lost packages.
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor Shipping
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 8, 2004, 04:11 PM
JediMAC,

Great news, PM sent.


DBK

All 3 of my Emperors (one for DBK) look nice and mint.  Most pleased I am, other than for the fact that SWS.com keeps charging me sales tax on the shipping costs...   ::)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2004, 12:11 AM
Well, I think I can safely say that the Holo Emperor figures I ordered at the same time I ordered the Padme maquette won't be shipping until the Padme maquette is in stock.  Anyone wanna guess that they'll somehow run out by then ::)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: DSJ™ on October 9, 2004, 12:21 AM
Yuck, thats sucks. Hopefully they will be in stock.
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2004, 12:23 AM
Well, it's my mistake really, I should know better by now not to mix pre-orders with current orders.  I'm sure an email to them indicating that shipping separately is all it will take. 
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: DSJ™ on October 9, 2004, 12:37 AM
Well, it's my mistake really, I should know better by now not to mix pre-orders with current orders. 

Strange, I pre-ordered Padme & then I ordered 2 Battlefront figures afterwards. Dave already has my figures & Padme will ship when in stock. They must not like you!  ??? 
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2004, 01:09 AM
 :D  Why should they be different from anyone else. 

I think the difference is that I placed my order for all items at the same time and their system doesn't allow for individual thought.  It wouldn't bother, except for past experience.  As I said, I should know better.
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Jeff on October 11, 2004, 10:20 AM
A little late, but I finally got my figures on Friday night.  They weren't at the door when I got home from work, but they were there when we got home from dinner (sometime between 6pm and 8pm they were delivered.

I am pretty impressed with how well the figure turned out and I am very glad it isn't just the Holo-Sidious repack I figured it would be.  There is one thing that boggles me though...

1) - Why no stand?  The rest of the OTC came with the little black stand, why not the Emperor?

Oh well...

Jeff
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Scott on October 11, 2004, 10:23 AM
My box looks like it got sat on so needless to say both of my figures are not mint.  Not sure if its because SWS didn't include enough packing peanuts or because the FedEx didn't take note that it said fragile all over the box ::)

So...anyone want to trade a mint one for a non-mint one ::)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Jeff on October 11, 2004, 10:33 AM
So...anyone want to trade a mint one for a non-mint one ::)

PM sent  ;)
Title: Re: OTC Holo Emperor
Post by: Scott on October 11, 2004, 10:36 AM
So...anyone want to trade a mint one for a non-mint one ::)

PM sent  ;)
Whew, thanks Jeff :)