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Collectibles => Other Collectibles => Topic started by: JediMAC on April 28, 2003, 08:35 PM
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Oh God, my wife is absolutely going to kill me. In a moment of fleeting angst and anxiety, I made the impromptu decision that I am going to collect this line of authentically detailed miniature replica die cast Star Wars vehicles from Code 3. They are going to be absolutely amazing.
Leading off the stunning line-up will be their $295 Millenium Falcon. Did I mention my wife is going to KILL me?! I just signed up on their pre-order list for this bad boy, and all the rest of the awesome vehicles that are sure to follow (though hopefully at a slightly cheaper price)... :'( I LOVE miniatures (especially Star Wars ones), and aside from the X-Wing and Tie Fighter from Icons a few years back that went for around $1,500 each, these Code 3 Collectibles ships are going to be as good as it ever gets! But I just know that if I don't order the Falcon right now (and other subsequent ships later), the moment I finally see them I will absolutely regret not getting them - despite their hefty price tags. Just reading the details on the Falcon at Code 3's site is making me drool all over myself. These will likely be the most cherished pieces in my entire collection...
You can check out all the details and place a pre-order at Code 3 Star Wars Collectibles (http://www.code3.net/Starwars/default.asp).
So is anyone else going to bite the bullet and go after these fine works of art? I'm sure Adam will be joining me at least... Right Adam? ;)
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I just saw that posted. :o Man, is that Millenium Falcon going to be Sweet. 8) Your not the only one to sign up for the pre-order Matt. ;)
This die cast is just simply Awesome though the price of $295 is going to kill me up here but what the heck, it's only money. $430 CDN. Ouch!
Now how am I going to explain this to the other half. ;D
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For those of you who may have missed Code 3's first "semi-Star Wars" release, here's a shot of their recent Skywalker Ranch fire engine. You can see just how amazing their attention to intricate detail is here...
(http://cargobay.starwars.com/toys/diecastcars/ranch/skywalker_prod4.jpg)
Many more pictures here:
Skywalker Ranch Fire Engine (http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/9122)
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Too rich for me. Maybe if I hadn't started on that McFarlane stuff, but not now. Very sweet, but those fall into the after I win the lottery category. Heck, I'm wrestling with Kubricks still. Should I? Shouldn't I?
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Too rich for me. Maybe if I hadn't started on that McFarlane stuff, but not now. Very sweet, but those fall into the after I win the lottery category. Heck, I'm wrestling with Kubricks still. Should I? Shouldn't I?
Well Brent, your problem is that your collecting portfolio is just way too diversified - what with 5 or 6 different figure lines that you collect! ::)
You need to consolidate down to what really matters: Star Wars, and only Star Wars! 8) Then, you can spend all the extra money you'd be saving from the other lines, on some really cool Star Wars stuff like the Kubricks and Code 3 sub-lines (like me!)... ;)
Get with the program man! :P :-*
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I reserved one as well! :) Im quite excited about this, and Im very happy with the payment plans they are offering... I'll actually be able to afford it! Well, sort of anyway ;)
Very excited though, and looking at the cool display bases with their space items, it looks like we're in store for a really cool looking display base and case cover! :)
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I just received my reservation confirmation which will guarante the opportunity to purchase in the mail.
You will receive an order confirmation before the release of the Millennium Falcon. Your model of the Millennium Falcon will ship in September of 2003.
Lots of time to save up for this puppy. ;)
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Lots of time to save up for this puppy. ;)
Oh, you. Just stop that. Now. :-X
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I just posted this over at the BHC, but since there's more activity over here on the subject, forgive me for repeating myself. (Friggin' retirement home over there...)
After reading the press release regarding the Millennium Falcon (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=1166&zoneid=2) and visiting the Code 3 (http://www.code3.net/starwars/) website, I'm up in the air.
While the notion of a high-end, die cast replica of the Falcon is tempting, it's bound to disappoint. As with action figures, I want something that has play value as well as display value. I have no doubt this thing will look awesome, but for $300, I want more than a heavy model kit.
- Which Falcon are they doing? The one seen in ANH or the one from TESB and ROTJ with the added landing gear? I'd prefer the latter. The former has been done to death. Of course for $300, one might expect both.
- Will there be some sense of scale among future releases? I'd be more tempted to buy the Falcon if I knew there would be a scale TIE Fighter and X-wing in the future. Think Fine Molds 1/72 model kits but die-cast, pre-assembled and pre-painted. What a display THAT would make over time. Slave 1, B-wing, A-wing, TIE Bomber, AT-AT, Vader's TIE... all in scale. This should be Action Fleet for the big boys.
- When can I see pictures? Code 3 had to show Lucas Licensing SOMETHING already. Gimme something to get excited about.
- Can I substitute display cases for better bells & whistles? Personally I'd prefer retractable landing gear over removeable landing gear. If this is merely a cost issue, I'll gladly make my own frickin' display case if Code 3 can work out a tiny hydraulic landing gear mechanism with closing doors.
The hardcore collector in me wants to sign up for one yesterday, but the kid in me wants it to be $300 worth of FUN, too.
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Are there any actual pictures of this Falcon? I went to their website, but I couldn't find any true pictures of this item.
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From our main page news:
Head on over to Code 3's website for all the delicious details and to pre-order the fastest hunk o' junk in the galaxy today! Sorry, no pictures available yet though...
Nope. Still none. I'm assuming it'll be shown sometime in the next month or so though. Code 3 has promised all of the pre-order customers first glance when pictures are finally put up. And you know those pictures will immediately be leaked right out to the public... But I agree with you guys, for $300 bones, some pictures of what this thing looks like are most definitely in order - if for no other reason than to support the fat price tag on this puppy.
MPL's "to scale" idea is obviously a great one that we'd all love to see come true finally, but considering the size of the Falcon relative to some of the other ships, I think that would make the fighters pretty dang small based on the size of the Code 3 Falcon. I'm guessing Action Fleet size, if not a little smaller. Jesse would know best I'm sure if that's really the case. But I wouldn't mind it as long as the intricate detail and functioning parts were still present, and more importantly - the smaller size dictated a much smaller price tag. I guess we'll find out soon enough...
Adam also pointed out elsewhere an interesting concern - the paint finish. Most die cast collectibles are generally painted in a glossy finish. Obviously there ain't no glossy finishes on the ships in the Star Wars universe, so Code 3 better stick with what's accurate and make sure it gives these ships a nice flat/matte type paint finish. Otherwise, you can most likely count my butt out of this line if I'm to be getting a super "shiny" Falcon, and others...
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Code 3 Collectibles just released pictures of the Millenium Falcon.
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/5-03/workshop02.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/5-03/workshop01.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/5-03/workshop03.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/5-03/workshop04.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/5-03/workshop05.jpg)
This ship is Awesome. :)
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Updated your links to JD's Dale! ;)
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Yep, indeed! Looks beautiful! And keep in mind folks, that these are only pre-production photos! The finished product will certainly look better. But at least it looks like we'll be getting that nice flat/matte paint job that we were hoping for, rather than something glossy.
Can't wait! 8)
(BTW, the full report from Code 3 is up on our main page here) ;)
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OMG!! That is so cool. *looks around room wondering if it's possible that no one will notice another new branch of Star Wars collecting*...
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Price still too steep for me (curse you McFarlane). Looks ok and I like the matte finish, but doesn't it seem too clean at this point? Wasn't the fastest hunk of junk a whole lot dirtier?
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That's incredibly awesome! It sucks that I'm broke, because I would definitely pick one of those up right away. Who am I kidding? I would be buying TONS of Star Wars items if I had some money (and a job).
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I will most likely save my pennies for something else. However, I agree that it does look very nice so far. What other ships are they going to have? A TIE Bomber?
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What other ships are they going to have? A TIE Bomber?
No idea Brian. This is the first and only ship that they've announced so far. But more are definitely on the way according to their site. I'm sure they'll just keep pumping out ship after ship, like most of the other SW licensees do. A Tie Bomber would be a fine choice, and a likely one - but would probably happen a bit later on into the line when a few of the more popular vehicles have been done first.
If I had to guess, I'd say that the X-Wing would be next, followed by maybe the AT-AT and a Tie Fighter (possibly Vader's)... I'm sure if sales continue to go well, as I expect they will, this line will do quite well and produce most if not all of our favorite Star Wars ships. I'd also fashion a guess that most of them will be a little cheaper than the Falcon here, since there won't be so much interior detailing involved...
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Will they do them to scale with the Falcon? If so, that would have to reduce the price significantly just on size. Perhaps not for the AT-AT but for the Tie and X-wing. And for that reason, I can't see them making them any smaller. Pity, I like scale.
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I think I remember that there was a survey on what you would like to see in the Star Wars line on the site. Not sure but it may have been just after you pre-ordered the Falcon.
Anyone else remember this survey?
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So, how big is this Falcon? I want a lot of metal for $295!
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8 Movable Parts
Interior Panel Detail Shown!
Code 3 Collectibles brings the details of this legendary ship to life with a die-cast replica that's over 1 foot in length. Over 400 pieces were used to construct this model and over 500 people were involved in the production process. The Falcon will have 8 movable parts:
Removable landing gear.
Removable left mandible panel that exposes landing jets, passive sensor antenna, anti- concussion field generator, deflector shield generator and deflector shield protector.
Removable circuitry bay panel to expose the circuitry bay detail.
Removable left side heat exhaust panel to expose sublight engines, hyperdrive, fuel driver and the escape pod.
Removable upper quad laser cannon panel to reveal power core detail, control seat and rotating quad laser cannons.
Removable cockpit cover to expose interior detail of the cockpit.
Opening and closing boarding ramp.
Moving main sensor rectenna that rotates 360 degrees.
Dimensions: 13" front to back and 9 1/2 " from side to side. (All detail features were scaled from the fact that the Millennium Falcon measures 26.7 meters long.)
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In other words, no way will future releases be in scale to the Falcon as they would be too small, relatively speaking. :(
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In other words, no way will future releases be in scale to the Falcon as they would be too small, relatively speaking. :(
True. I think when they release more ships, they will be just a tad smaller or around the same size. They will probably give the dimensions when they are made.
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Code 3 Collectibles has added more pictures on this limited run.
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/OF%20Patch.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Case%20OF.jpg)
This includes a Rebel Alliance Patch, Limited Edition Certificate & a Special Millennium Falcon tool and
panel storage box.
Rebel Alliance patch.
Certificate of Authenticity signed by Arnie Rubin, President of Code 3 Collectibles and Howard Roffman, President Lucas Licensing.
A specialized tool to help you remove and replace the removable panels of your Millennium Falcon.
A panel storage box to store panels when removed from the model.
Looks very nice so far. 8)
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Very excited about this piece, thank god for payment plans! :)
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Next up for Code 3 is the X-Wing! Information courtesy or Rebelscum's brief interview (http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=43952) with Code 3's Executive Vice President Scott Schellhase.
Looks like I'll get to check out the Millenium Falcon in person this weekend in San Diego, and possibly even an early production piece of the new X-Wing as well! 8) Now if only I had a damned digital camera so I could share the fun with all of you. >:( Sorry... :-\
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Use a real camera! Develop the film & scan the pics. Thats if you have a scanner? If you don't have a scanner, you can have the pictures put on a floppy/CD & post them. We can do that up here. Just a thought. :-*
An X-Wing will be awsome. Looks like were in for a continuing series of these ships. 8)
Dale roles eyes as he's thinking of a way of telling the better half! ;D
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Matt, you can still use a regular camera to take the pictures, and when you go to get your film processed as for it to be burned onto a CD-ROM disc. That should be a feature at any film-processing place.
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Matt, you can still use a regular camera to take the pictures, and when you go to get your film processed as for it to be burned onto a CD-ROM disc. That should be a feature at any film-processing place.
Ditto! I think I just said that. :-*
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Ditto! I think I just said that. :-*
I just wanted to re-iterate it to Matt in case he didn't understand what you were talking about. :-*
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I see. It must be my Canadianese language that can throw him off. Eh! ;D
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What did you say Dale? I didn't quite understand what you just said there. ;)
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What did you say Dale? I didn't quite understand what you just said there. ;)
Just for Matt. ;) ;D
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/LOL.jpg)
Not I must go & vacuum my Igloo! :-*
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Oh my! :o
This is posted over at RS from the San Diego Comic-Con. Awesome pictures of the Falcon. Check out the gallery for more pics.
San Diego Comic-Con Gallery (http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/comiccon2003/)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/comiccon2003/IMG_0546.JPG)
(http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/comiccon2003/IMG_0555.JPG)
The detail is just superb! 8)
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RS has a few shots up now of portions of the Code 3 X-Wing.
Check 'em out here. (http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/comiccon03-xwing/)
GH is reporting that Code 3 said that the X-Wing will cost about the same as the Falcon. I find that a little surprising, considering the lack of interior detailing necessary in the X-Wing, unlike the Falcon. That's rather disappointing news to me... :-\
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I never eserved one of these based on the fact I had to see what I was dropping all that money...
I'll say it again though like I've said in the past...
I'm not impressed... not for the kind of money they are looking to get.
IMHO there are some far better pieces out there to be had in the same price range as Code 3 stuff... :(
Sorry just not feeling this stuff at all...
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I'll say it again though like I've said in the past... I'm not impressed... not for the kind of money they are looking to get.
I was originally impressed when I first saw this on the Net, but after seeing pictures of it more and more I'm not all that impressed either. Seems like an awful lot of money to dish out for something that doesn't look a whole lot more detailed than an Action Fleet ship. Yes, this is made out of diecast metal and is bigger than Action Fleet, but it just doesn't make me want to impulse buy it. Maybe I'll love these once I see one in person. Who knows. :-\
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These are far from the Action Fleet line Chris.
I checked out the Falcon and X-Wing down at the San Diego Comic Convention, and am very impressed. Great detail on these! Picked up some of the Falcon pieces that are removable from the ship, and they're indeed quite weighty (as one might expect since they're die cast metal). The Code 3 rep told me the complete Falcon set (with base) weighed in at a FAT 18 pounds!
As I was ogling at the two ships at their booth, Patty actually commented "You're not getting these, are you?! Aren't they pretty expensive?" Well, I blew off her question with a rather vague answer, and needless to say, at one of her bathroom breaks, I sprinted back over to the Code 3 booth, and officially signed up for one! We've all only pre-ordered so far (a month or two ago), but this time they took my credit card info and everything. But the cool part is that since I officially signed up at the Con, I got this cool little exclusive crystal cube with Falcon inside collectible from them as well:
(http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=3106&text=&imageid=3896&box=&shownew=)
(picture from GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=3106&text=&imageid=3896&box=&shownew=))
At $300, the Falcon is still probably priced too high (ala the $120 FAO Shuttle), but I still really dig this piece, and this line, and will likely collect them all (from the OT). I am admittedly a little bummed that the entire back of the Falcon doesn't open up though to reveal more of the interior area where our heroes spent most of their time. Oh well!
The X-Wing is beautiful as well! I was too stupid to ask if the wings were adjustable to open/closed positions. Hopefully they are. Removable R2, and lots of other little gadgets as well. Their reps said a price point hadn't been determined yet on the X-Wing, but that it would likely be similar to the Falcon, which I think seems a bit off. Should be a little cheaper, me thinks...
But the good news (for me) is that the Code 3 offices are located just 10 minutes from my house, just over in Woodland Hills - so they said I can go pick these sets up in person when they're ready, and save myself more than $25 in shipping fees! That's cool! 8)
Here's some nice Code 3 pix from Mike over at GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=3106).
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So you got the 3D crystal of the Millennium Falcon. 8)
(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/newsimages/Crystal.jpg)
18 pounds! :o Thats gonna kill me when it gets here. I'll have to get a new heavy duty shelving unit for it. ;D
If they ever make a Death Star, they will have to ship it by train. :D
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I think these two ships look incredible, but at that price point I just can't really afford them. It's going to be even harder to not collect this line as more beautiful ships are revealed in the near future.
My favorite high-end ships ever were those $1,500 dollar X-wings and Tie Fighters that Icons put out a number of years back. Now THOSE were sweet! 8)
<<stomps off to go buy some lottery tickets>>
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Well I just placed my order online, and YOU CAN TOO! ;D Just sign in if you're registered, and its there clear as crystal
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Yeah, that's the thingee I got Dale!
Adam, are you getting that little crystal block thing too? Or was it really just a convention exclusive like the Code 3 folks implied to me down in San Diego? Hopefully everyone else can get one too, 'cause exclusives suck! :-*
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Nope, only the SDCC folks get it ::) I considered asking you to use my CC and order one, but that would have been way too much of a pain in the ol' ass. How big is the crystal dealie?
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Nope, only the SDCC folks get it ::) ...How big is the crystal dealie?
That's a bummer. :-\
The crystal block thing is pretty tiny. I'd say maybe 3" per side, no more than 4", possibly as little as 2". How's that for a vague answer?! I'll give it a measure when I get back home...
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Im not too heartbroken over not getting it, unless they become part of the standard line.
Those kind of things make good exclusives, not part of the line, but go nicely with the product.
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The crystal block thing is pretty tiny. I'd say maybe 3" per side, no more than 4", possibly as little as 2". How's that for a vague answer?! I'll give it a measure when I get back home...
OK, I finally opened up my little crystal block thingee, and gave it a good measuring. Maybe I didn't see the actual item in San Diego, or perhaps my memory is just seriously hazy at the ripe ol' age of 32, but I was a tad off...
First you have the nice white cardboard Code 3 box on the outside (taped shut), which is 4" per side. Inside of that you've got a sexy little 3" black "jewelry box" with Star Wars emblazened in attractive gold lettering on the top (yeah, I said sexy to describe a box - so what! :-*). Inside the nice jewelry box with a "satin/silk" lining, sits the crystal cube itself. This thing is much smaller than I thought - coming in at only 1.5" on each side. So there ya' go!
One of the corners of the cube has been leveled off, so it can rest upright on it's "corner". The Millenium Falcon in the inside of the cube is very cool - kind of a crystalized, 3-D "dot matrix" outlining of the Falcon itself - from every angle (w/ the landing gears DOWN for some odd reason). Very sleek little piece, though my Millenium Falcon is rather off center from the middle of the cube. I'll have to find out if that's normal or not... Star Wars is also written on the cube as well.
Guess that's it in a nutshell. Fun little collectible! Just wish everyone could have a shot at getting one of these... :-\
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Well you can now order this Falcon from the site. Though there are questions being ask as to why we have not received an email on the Pre-order & that where did the free stuff go that they offered with the Pre-order.
There are discussions over at RS on this.
Code 3 Falcon FULL SHOTS! (http://forums.rebelscum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000883)
According to my email when I made my Pre-order, they said "You will receive an order confirmation before the release of the Millennium Falcon. Your model of the Millennium Falcon will ship in September of 2003".
I sent an email to Code 3 & asked them what is going on & if we will receive an email from them or if we have to order online & about the free goodies.
I will keep you all posted when I hear back from them. ;)
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It looks like that they will send out an email to those who Pre-ordered shortly. It also sounds like they will be numbered.
Code 3 Falcon - able to order today (http://forums.rebelscum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=27;t=000716)
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Here's the Code 3 Falcon sign up page (http://www.code3.net/Starwars/default.asp), for anyone who may be interested, but still hasn't quite jumped in yet...
(http://www.code3.net/images/star/15003_400.jpg)
(http://www.code3.net/images/star/15003_case_650.jpg)
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Would someone please refresh my memory as to what the originally slated "freebies" were going to be for those who signed up on the pre-order list 3 months ago? I don't seem to recall what they were anymore at this point...
Were they just the following items, or are these standard features for everyone?
- a custom display base
- a specialized tool for assistance in removing and replacing parts
- a Certificate of Authenticity
- a free Rebel Alliance collector's patch
- a complimentary acrylic cover (a $40 value)
- a free lifetime membership in the Code 3 Collectors Guild
BTW, I'm getting a free case for the upcoming X-Wing for siging up down at the Comic Con as well. Is that another Comic Con exclusive freebie, or is everyone getting that too?
Also, I think I now have a peeve with this ship. The cockpit chairs are a "beige" color. Weren't they black in the movies?!? If so, that's a pretty bad oversight on Code 3's part... :-\
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I received an answer back from Code 3 & they said that a separate email will be sent shortly for those who did the Pre-order.
I can't remember ethier what the goodies are but those you mentioned Matt does ring a bell. Hopefully the email they send will have it mentioned.
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I shot the Code 3 folks a message as well, and asked if I'd still be receiving the originally offered "freebies" from 3 months ago for the people who pre-ordered, and they got right back to me and said most definitely. Neither of us said what they were, but whatever it is, they're still coming...
I know I've got a print out somewhere from back when I first signed up, so if I can dig it up during the move I'll be able to figure out just what those damned freebies were! I'll chime in if/when I find them...
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I just received an email from Code 3 on my Pre-order.
As follows:
You have placed a reservation for the Millennium Falcon. Congratulations on taking advantage of our introductory offer on this stunning piece of precision die cast.
In order to guarantee that you will receive this model of the Millennium Falcon, and the benefits of this amazing introductory offer, we need to receive payment information from you by August 15, 2003. Click here to go to the shopping cart area of the code3.net/starwars site and process your payment information for your model. Do not delay. Do not risk losing out on all the great benefits you are eligible to receive.
Included with your order:
Precision die cast model of the Millennium Falcon (from Episode IV: A New Hope)
Custom Resin Display Base with glass top and pewter plaque
Rebel Alliance Patch
Certificate of Authenticity
Tool box to hold removable panels and specialized tool
Specialized magnetic tool to remove and replace removable panels from your model
FREE acrylic case (if payment is received by 8/15/03)
Included in the Introductory Offer:
Free acrylic cover at time of purchase. ($50 Value)
Charter membership of the Code 3 Collectors Guild.
CHARTER MEMBER Collectors Guild card
Lifetime membership
Free acrylic cases on all Star Wars releases purchased in 2003
Pre-release ordering privileges on new models
Access to the Code 3 Collectibles Star Wars workshop area of our site. Here we show photos of the development and production process before we release new models.
$50 off the purchase of the die cast replica of the Skywalker Ranch™ Pierce Dash Pumper.
You will be the first to receive news and information on upcoming releases.
10% off your second purchase with Code 3 Collectibles.
Unparalleled customer service.
Money back guarantee. You can return your replica for any reason and receive a complete refund (including shipping and handling) within 90 days of receipt.
If we do not receive payment by August 15, 2003 we can not guarantee your model and you will no longer be eligible for the many benefits of our introductory offer.
Thank you for being a Code 3 Collector.
So there you have it. I must go & clicky on the Click here! ;D
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That's awesome news Dale! Once you get it you'll have to do a review on it.
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Looking forward to it. 8) It will be a nice addition to the collection & I just hope I don't get nailed to much on customs. I'm sure Matt & I will have lots to say about it when we get the Falcon. ;) I will have to take lots of pictures off it too.
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Included in the Introductory Offer:
Free acrylic cover at time of purchase. ($50 Value)
Charter membership of the Code 3 Collectors Guild.
CHARTER MEMBER Collectors Guild card
Lifetime membership
Free acrylic cases on all Star Wars releases purchased in 2003
Pre-release ordering privileges on new models
Access to the Code 3 Collectibles Star Wars workshop area of our site. Here we show photos of the development and production process before we release new models.
$50 off the purchase of the die cast replica of the Skywalker Ranch™ Pierce Dash Pumper.
You will be the first to receive news and information on upcoming releases.
10% off your second purchase with Code 3 Collectibles.
Unparalleled customer service.
Money back guarantee. You can return your replica for any reason and receive a complete refund (including shipping and handling) within 90 days of receipt.
That figures... I finally dig up my old paperwork on the Falcon pre-order, and am all excited to remind everybody of the goodies we get for signing up early, but I see Dale's already beaten me to the punch. D'oh! My favorite part is the 10% off on the X-Wing purchase. That should amount to another $25 - $30 off, so that's cool!
Interesting to see that the value of their acrylic cover has gone up $10 though, from $40 on my paperwork to $50 now... ??? Good to see that everyone gets the free covers for the X-Wing as well (that's the only other 2003 ship per Code 3 reps), and that it wasn't just a Comic Con exclusive. Can't wait!
So what's up after the X-Wing, do you think? I'd have to say a TIE of some sort, either standard issue or Vader's. Then the AT-AT. If they start hitting up any of the Prequel vehicles, I'll most likely be passing on those, since I'm OT only for most of the stuff outside of the 4" line...
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So like have you heard anything more on this Matt? They should be shipping soon, I hope! :-\
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They should start shipping this week! :)
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Just got an e-mail from Code 3 today about my order. Just confirming it and all, but no mention that "it was actually ready and available for pickup". I can only assume that's what they were suggesting though. :-\
I shot 'em a reply e-mail asking just that, so I'll let you know what they have to say when I hear back...
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The Falcons are on the way! Check your order status ;)
Mine says it shipped the 25th, no tracking number or anything yet though, and no email from Code3 to say it shipped either
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Yep, my status says they shipped the 25th too & I have no email from them ethier!
Maybe within a few days they will send out an email. :-\ Have to watch for the CC charge to make sure.
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I received an email from Code 3.
The Millennium Falcon began shipping Wed, September 24th. All current orders will be shipped by the end of next week (October 3, 2003). Keep your eye out for a package from Code 3 Collectibles. Collector feedback is important to us, please email us at collector@code3.net and let us know what you think. We believe you will be surprised and delighted with the level of craftsmanship on this remarkable model.
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So like did anyone get there Falcon yet? Mine may take longer to get here. Me fears customs! :-\ If so, thats going to kill me! :'(
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Got mine on Monday. This thing is absolutely fantastic, not to mention it weighs a ton (Id say about 30 lbs with the base). The removable pieces are cool, and the tool for removing them is handy as well. I'm very happy with it
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(Id say about 30 lbs with the base).
Sounds like I'm going to need a new shelving unit for this puppy! ;D
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Well sorta good news. I just received 1 of 2 parcels. Man is that box big. Unfortunally the parcel was only the Acrylic Display Case so I should have the Falcon very soon. I'm hoping tomorrow. :)
I did get dinged on customs on the case. Thay marked the value $25. US & I had to pay $7.37 CDN. Better than them marking it at the value they sell it for, $49.95.
I just hope the the Falcon is marked way less than the actual cost! :-\
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I went over to the Code 3 offices and warehouse today to pick up my Falcon (a little late). Haven't opened it yet, but damn are the two boxes big, and the one with the Falcon HEAVY!
I chatted briefly with one of their reps who helped me lug the stuff out to my car, and the only info I managed to squeeze out of him, was that he expected the X-Wings to be ready to ship sometime in NOVEMBER!! He said they're just about all ready to go. I find that a little hard to believe personally, especially after the rep at the Comic Con said the Falcon would for sure be the only set for this year.
Of course I pryed a little further and asked the fella what's on tap next, after the X-Wing, and he gave me the expected answer "I have no idea". To which I retorted, "Yes you do. Now make a fanboy's day and 'fess up!" Needless to say, he didn't bite. He said they've secured a number of different ship licenses, so it could be any one of those, and that he honestly didn't know.
So if he's actually telling the truth, the X-Wing's going to hit much sooner than expected, but then there might be a bit of a lull in the process since the next ship has yet to be chosen. Or perhaps they've already built a number of different prototypes, and just haven't decided which one's next up for the manufacturing process...
Sounds like most of the "non-modelers" are really enjoying this piece so far. Adam, any more to say on it? :-*
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Have there been any pictures of the X-Wing by chance? I didn't see any on Code 3's website.
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Have there been any pictures of the X-Wing by chance? I didn't see any on Code 3's website.
Check out RS's link! :o
Code 3 X-Wing (http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/comiccon03-xwing/)
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That's pretty cool, but I don't know if it's worth that kind of money though. I'm sure I would say that differently if I had one in my hands.
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OK, it has arrived. Holy crap! That was one heck of a heavy box & that's because they packed the bottom of the base with the Falcon!
Very nice packing job I must say. 8) I did get dinged on customs as I feared. $32.97 CDN for a grand custom total for both boxes, $40.34 CDN or $29.99 US! :'(
I took a few quick pictures & back in the box it goes till I can find a place to display it. ;D Mine also reads #00128 of 10,000.
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%201.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%202.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%203.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%204.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%206.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%209.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Falcon%2010.jpg)
So far I am impressed with the Falcon. 8)
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Dale, that is sweet. :o
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Code 3 has released pictures of the new X-Wing.
X-Wing Starfighter (http://www.code3.net/Starwars/workshop.asp)
(http://www.code3.net/images/star/15004_00B.jpg)
(http://www.code3.net/images/star/15004_26.jpg)
This will have removable & movable panels to expose detail of the hyperdrive, proton torpedoes cockpit area.
No price has been mentioned thus far & no other details. By looking at the photos, this one does nothing for me. Looks more like a toy than a diecast replica . Me thinks I will pass!
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That X-Wing looks sweet. I still don't know if I would want to pay that much for that and the Millennium Falcon though. I'm sure if I saw one in person and was able to hold it in my hands, it would be a different story.
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Unbelievable. The X-Wing is the same price as the Falcon. $295...
Looks a little more on the toyish side to me. Not so sure I'll be continuing on with collecting this line. This "final" version looks nothing like the one that was shown at SDCC. The paint job on this one stinks. :-\
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Just got my email from Code 3 for a pre-order . $295. Not for me this time.
I agree with ya Matt, too toyish. Here's what they have to say:
This incredible die cast model of the X-wing has 7 movable parts, and removable panels that expose the cockpit, hyperdrive, proton torpedoes and engine of this powerful ship. You can switch out a panel to add the boarding ladder and included with your model is a removable R2-D2 unit as seen in the Star Wars sagas. The X-wing practically takes to flight with opening and closing wings allowing you to display it in attack mode or flight mode. Its wing span is over 11". Along with your model of the X-wing you will get a Rebel Alliance patch, Panel Storage box, a specially made display base and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition: 5,000
Price: 5 payments of $59
Dimensions: Wing Span 11 1/2", Length 13"
Weight: Over 4 lbs, with base, over 10 lbs.
Version: Episode IV: A New Hope "Red Five"
Release Date: November/December
But wait, theres more:
Special X-wing Starfighter Signature Series
Code 3 Collectibles' first Signature Series. You can own a special X-wing Starfighter Signature Series with a plaque signed by Mark Hamill, otherwise known as Luke Skywalker. Included with your special signature series is a free acrylic display case and a special signature series certificate. This exclusive series of the X-wing is a limited edition of only 1,000 pieces. This will be available to Collectors Guild Members only for 2 weeks; then it opens for pre-ordering to the public on November 12, 2003.
Order your special Signature Series X-wing Starfighter on October 29th!
Limited Edition: 1,000
Price: 5 payments of $99
Dimensions: Wing Span 11 ½", Length 13"
Weight: Over 4 lbs, with base, over 10 lbs
Version: Episode IV: A New Hope "Red Five"
Release Date: November/December
Both the X-wing and the Signature Series will be in-stock and ready to ship for the Christmas holiday. So add it to your wish list today!
Thats $495. to get one with Mark Hamill's signature!
Let's see, the Falcon cost me total, $465.65 CDN so that would be the same for the X-Wing. With the signature, $650. + the bloddy custom charges so around $700. CDN would be he total cost! :o
No way!
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I received an email from Code 3 for a Promised Charter Member Coupon.
Thank you for taking advantage of our special introductory offer to become one of our first Code 3 Star Wars collectors.
You’re now a member of the exclusive Code 3 Charter Guild Member group which gives you a number of special privileges, including a one time only coupon use for the following discounts:
10% discount ( $29.50 savings) on Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Starfighter
Free display case with your purchase of the X-wing Starfighter
10% discount ($49.50 savings) on the Special Signature Series.
Good before November 30, 2003.
Like I said, I'll pass on the X-Wing!
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Dammit! I'm running out of time on this thing fellas. I seem to recall having to place my order by the end of November for some reason (10% discount maybe?)... What the hell should I do?! Please, tell me if I should give Code3 more of my money?! Dale, you still out? Adam, what about you?
I'm torn, I tell ya'! Someone please comfort me and hold my hand during this difficult time... ::)
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Someone please comfort me and hold my hand during this difficult time... ::)
Crap! I would expect that from Michael Jackson! :P
I'm out. Customs killed me on the Falcon & I'm still paying for it on CC.
You have the better chance to get it cheaper than me.
Do you really want this X-Wing or wait till something better comes out, maybe an AT-AT, AT-ST, Imperial Shuttle?
It still looks toyish to me. The choice is yours bud. :-\
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We have till the 30th to order and get the free acrylic case (along with 10% off?).
I've yet to decide...
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Thats what I read Adam.
10% discount ( $29.50 savings) on Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Starfighter
Free display case with your purchase of the X-wing Starfighter
10% discount ($49.50 savings) on the Special Signature Series.
Good before November 30, 2003.
It mentions before but what about on the date? I'm sure it's OK as I think I ordered the Falcon on the last day.
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I dont think I'll commit. The Falcon was cool, but didnt get me too excited, its just not very special. Plus, Im already in deep with other lines, like Kotobukiya. Nah, Im not getting it. As a matter of fact, I think Ill sell the Falcon...
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I dont think I'll commit. The Falcon was cool, but didnt get me too excited, its just not very special. Plus, Im already in deep with other lines, like Kotobukiya. Nah, Im not getting it. As a matter of fact, I think Ill sell the Falcon...
AAHHH! Don't leave me hangin' like that Adam! Damn. I'm not sure what I want to do with this line... It's WAY expensive, and the paint jobs on the ships are really holding them back from being excellent... Must contemplate this issue further. :-\
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Im confident MR will release vehicle prop replicas down the road, more reason not to get into this line.
Now, if I can manage to pawn this off, I should be able to get the second series of Star Wars Kubricks, as well as the latest Koto statue
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Im confident MR will release vehicle prop replicas down the road, more reason not to get into this line.
Possibly... But if they do, don't you think they'd fall in the four digit range like the Icons ones did? Those were beautiful, but unaffordable for 98% of the collectors. I just don't think I can get into a line where the average piece is anywhere over $300... :-\ As much as I'd love to.
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Thats certainly possible, I guess only time will tell. Regardless, Im not head over heels in love with the Code 3 products, and wont miss them very much.
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Decide what to do yet?
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Decide what to do yet?
See what that little graemlin I just posted is actually called here? ;)
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Without delving too deeply into Code3 product accuracy or price range, both of which are laughable at best… I will say that I detest a company that will cry to Lucas’ lawyers to get another micro companies’ superior products off the market. Let me reiterate- not too long ago there was a small garage kit company out of Canada producing accurate, beautifully cast, large scale and AFFORDABLE models of various SW ships/vehicles. Now before getting into the copyright issues of such venture, let me assure you that Lucasfilm knew about this outfit and they were cool with it as long as the stuff was never massed produced, in fact an employee at ILM had purchased some of the kits… I guess they weren’t upset since the quality of the products was top-notch and the producers were really not making a huge profit at all; they were doing this more for love of the hobby and a service to science fiction modelers. Now, a few months ago, this company announced they were going to produce a 1/48 scale Millennium Falcon! How sweet would that have been!? SW modelers rejoiced and were foaming at the mouth for this Falcon… then those pussies at Code3 got word of this and bitched and whined to Lucas about the "other" Falcon model, that was about 8 times bigger than theirs and accurate, not like their sub-par little die-cast ‘toy’. To wrap up this sad story- Lucas was backed up against a legal wall and they had no choice but to send them a cease and desist letter, now this company can no longer make any great SW kits and it doesn’t look like we’ll ever see the fabled 1/48 Falcon, you can also kiss their Outrider goodbye, the 1/48 AT-AT, 1/6 Probe Droid and all the other very excellent kits they manufactured. Well that’s all, I just had to rant.
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That sucks. I've seen the models you talked about, and they were superb.
I'm glad Im no longer going to collect Code 3. I had to knock my asking price down to $200 before I could find someone interested...
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So Code 3 called me at my office today, and asked when the hell I was planning on picking up the X-Wing that I ordered last year... Guess I better finally make a decision on this thing, huh? Ugh. Kinda hard, considering I KNOW this thing ain't worth the $300 asking price...
Also, it looks like nobody's heard a peep out of Code 3 anywhere of late. I really wonder what's going on over there with their company, especially after all the negative reviews on their first two Star Wars ships.
If I cave in on the X-Wing and stop by their warehouse next week to pick it up (it's 10 minutes away), I'll see if I can find anything out from them as far as what might be on tap next. I'm guessing a Tie Fighter personally, and hopefully at a slightly lower price point than the first two! >:(
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Im very glad I cut these out of my collection... Good luck with whatever decision you make, I hope youre happy with it!
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So Code 3 called me at my office today, and asked when the hell I was planning on picking up the X-Wing that I ordered last year... Guess I better finally make a decision on this thing, huh? Ugh.
Well, I still haven't gone over there to pick it up yet, but things are getting tougher now with the introduction of their new Slave 1 (http://www.code3.net/starwars/sw_special.asp?id=75) ship announced this afternoon! Looks good, and I find this quote on their site to be very interesting, considering the paint apps on the first two ships were definitely the biggest gripe for most people...
In bold:
These are preproduction photos and changes will be made for greater authenticity. Variations in color will be made to final production.
So, anyone like it? Probably not $300 worth of enjoyment, I know - but still pretty cool looking. Dammit. I just don't know what to do with this line. I want to continue with it, but... :-[
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There's a fella named "Dutch" over in the Code 3 forums who is supposedly in the know with the upcoming Code 3 ships, and he's claiming (http://www.code3.net/forum_sw/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000008;p=1#000003) he's seen the prototypes for the next two vehicles following Slave 1, and offers up these hints:
One is a "good guy" ship from ANH.
The other is a "bad guy" ship from ESB (not the Star Destroyer).
Nothing "TIE" related.
That would leave as the only possible choices:
Y-Wing, or possibly Luke's Landspeeder
AT-AT
Two worthy choices there, though a Tie Fighter of some type is now overdue... God, I don't know what to do with this damned line. I just joined the Code 3 forums (it's dead in there) to see what those folks had to say about them, and it was mostly all praise.
I'll probably cave and get the freakin' X-Wing. Apparently the paint job on it is a lot darker than the pix Code 3 has up on their site. Many of the Code 3 members were saying it was almost too dark surprisingly...
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I'm tellin' ya Matt, don't do it man!
:)
Besides Code 3 being intrinsically evil, in that they don't want a SUPERIOR product to be available to the fans, and for less, then it's because their product simply doesn't live up to a $300-ish pricetag.
I'd buy model kits first... There's a great XW and TIE model out from a Japanese company.
Eh, I know you don't do models... Just a suggestion. I've grown to hate how Code 3 ran some good model companies out though, and there's NOT A SINGLE actual model kit on the market for STar Wars anymore because of them, unless you want to buy from Japan (And even then, I think their license may be up and they're not making any more sets than the XW & TIE).
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I'm tellin' ya Matt, don't do it man!
Funny, but I was just replying to your post over at that other place... ;)
I definitely understand your gripe there though Jess. My view is that I suck at model making, painting, customizing, etc., and I've always loved the heavier feel of the diecast ships, ever since I was a little kid.
Do I think these are worth the $300 price tag they're asking? Hell no. Maybe half that. Am I one of the world's biggest idiots for giving them that kinda money for this stuff (assuming I continue with the line)? Yep. Most definitely... :-[
I need some kinda Obsessive Compulsive Collecting Disorder medication, or sumthin'... :P
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If you need meds for OCD, I recommend Paxil. It also helps with social anxiety disorder. I take it :) It makes me sleep a lot. It made a friend of mine want to kill himself. But hey, we weren't afraid to go out in public anymore. When we were awake, and wanting to live....
You just need to toss in the towel Matt.... Im serious, look at the other overprice, not-precise lines from the past. Namely, Illusive Originals. The Rancor and Jabba, both which I now own, are very cheap. I bought each of mine for under $100 (Jabba was only $50). Their other items have also decreased in value or at least held original retail (no accounting for inflation). Why? HUGE edition numbers for one, and they just werent popular.
I predict that about 4-5 years post Episode III or post Code 3 (whichever comes first), that we will be able to get these things for under $100, easy. They are simply not worth the $295 price tag.
Do you REALLY want these, or do you just want to maintain a complete collection? I felt like I wanted the XWing. Then I sold my MF, and now have no desire to collect these. Hey, it's $300 (a piece) that you could put towards Master Replicas items :)
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I'll pass again!
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Thanks to my good collecting buddies for your support here... :-* :P
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We are supporting you! We're surrounding you with hugs, while whispering "ditch Code 3, you'll thank us later"
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No offense was really meant to you Matt, or others in that thread over at Scum, but I did take a bit of a shot at those claiming the Code 3 ships look better than model kits out there.
As nice as the one guy is in the thread, he's just REALLY off-base about plastic ships, and almost sounds scourned by what Hasbro's done by butchering the toys so he thinks all plastic looks unrealistic.
I guess that WAS a little bit of a shot... Not its original intent, but I honestly think that anyone claiming Code 3 as being high quality just doesn't know what they're talking about.
It's like the people that say the prequal's CGI sucks, when anyone with experience in CGI and computer animation in general will tell you it's cutting edge stuff, and the most impressive animation in a film anyone's likely to have seen... Even superior in complexity to LOTR (Which I love, I'm just being honest).
Some people just don't like it though, and are convinced that it's "poor quality" when it's not... Just like I guess a couple folks think the Code 3 sets are somehow superior to the Fine Molds model kits, or even an AMT/Ertl kit from the 1980's. Plastic, by its very nature, takes better detail than most cast metals do even. Some people just aren't willing to accept that though.
I think it's them trying to justify the $300 pricetags in their mind. :P
Seriously though, those C3 items would be worth $100 or so... They're not even competitively priced against other die-cast metal models out there even. I mean, I got a 1:18 scale Willy's jeep from World War II not that long ago, and it was only $30, has a working steering mechanism, full detailed engine, removable accessories like tools and such.
I just don't get Code 3 then, and their exorbitant pricing, and their desire to push out other product that, by all means isn't even the same TYPE of collectible.
Code 3 then pi$$ed me off in a couple ways.
1) they pushed a superior product in model kits away, and have killed NEW Star Wars model kits (including some obscure EU ones) from being made. This means model kits, which I love building, are now not available readily, and new kits of new vehicles aren't going to be available till Code 3 gives up its license.
2) They offer inferior quality product when compared to other "similar" items, like model kits (even pre-built ones) when it comes to their overall detail, accuracy, and yet claim their product to be "high-end".
3) They eliminate any form of competition, which I'm not wild about ANY Star Wars license for this reason... hasbro b!tched at Lego for offering individual figures (Like who the hell's gonna quit being a die-hard Hasbro figure collector to buy Lego figures?), and so Code 3's sissy behavior over the C&D they MADE Lucasfilm enfoce (Lucasfilm actually had model-makers BUYING the kits from these "garage" kit companies).
4) Their price is just outrageous... Like I said, for all the removable panels and things, I could go with $100 or less, but not $300... That just sucks to me for all the more you get. I mean, the scale of the X-Wing may not even be right, judging by eyeballing it (I could be wrong on that), so how can someone justify $300 for it? I wouldn't pay $300 for a 1:18 scale X-Wing that was done RIGHT, much less Code 3's...
But, when it all boils down, I'm mostly irritated because I can't get a single new damn model kit because of Code 3. The best I can hope for is Fine Molds to make more kits, but I don't even know if they are holding a license at this poiont, an d there's been little heard from them, even though they've made arguably the best model kits for Star Wars ever. :(
My last bastion of hope was the small garage companies that made limited edition resin kits (mostly of EU ships), and they're now unable to make anything... And it's 100% the fault of Code "whiney b!tch" 3.
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Looks like Adam's guess was right - Master Replicas just confirmed for ships... :o
Very curious to see how this situation plays out, especially since their first vehicle is going to be the AT-AT, which is rumored to be one of the next two vehicles from Code3 as well. I still haven't picked up my X-Wing from them yet, so I may just hold off until I see what's happening with MR at this weekend's ToyFair in NY. I really want to see a price on their AT-AT, though I fear it's likely going to be way out of my range...
But if it's in the same ballpark as Code3's price, I'll probably switch teams!
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If they're REALLY superior quality products, I'll look into picking up an AT-AT myself... For what MR is likely to charge though, this thing better be damn good. Their prices on replica items seem outrageous to me.
The origianl Ertl kits for the AT-AT weren't inferior quality so I've gotta be pretty wow'd by this MR AT-AT to bite on buying one. I'll see though, as it is my favorite vehicle in the trilogy so having a good quality replica of one could be cool. Would help me in my little project as well. :)
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Just got an email from Code 3 on the Slave 1.
You can own the distinctive Slave I
You can own Boba Fett's distinctive starship Slave I from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back . This exotic weathered starship is full of surprises, just like its owner. You can open panels with your specialized magnetic tool to expose the stolen military secret sensor jamming unit, the virtually inescapable tractor beam generator, the robust engines, target scanner systems and the concealed proton torpedoes. Slave I 's cockpit rotates as it goes from flight mode, in a vertical attitude, to a landing position with its engines down. You can also rotate Slave I 's wings and short range twin blaster cannons . With your model of the deadly Slave I, you also receive a customized display stand and base, Boba Fett's bounty hunter patch , a specialized magnetic tool, limited edition certificate and an added bonus Han Solo encased in carbonite .
#15005 Boba Fett's Slave I
Pre-Order Date: Still to Be Announced
Limited Edition: 5,000 World Wide
Version: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
Weight: Over 17 lbs with base
Scale: 1:65
Release Date: April
Material: Die-cast Metal
Price: $295 (5 payments of $59 each*)
Special edition Slave I signed by Jeremy Bulloch
Own one of only 500, world wide , signed by Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch. This special signed edition comes with a customized display stand and base, Boba Fett's bounty hunter patch, a specialized magnetic tool, limited edition certificate, Han Solo encased in carbonite and a bonus acrylic case (a $50 value) .
#15024 Boba Fett's Slave I
Pre-Order Date: Still to Be Announced
Limited Edition: 500 World Wide
Version: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
Weight: Over 17 lbs with base
Scale: 1:65
Release Date: April
Material: Die-cast Metal
Price: $495 (5 payments of $99 each*)
Pre-Order Dates Coming Soon!
First Photos - Slave I (http://www.code3.net/starwars/sw_special.asp?id=75)
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A report from GH that Code 3 has the Republic Gunship & a 18" AT-AT Imperial Walker on tap!
Code 3: Republic Gunship & AT-AT Imperial Walker (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3113&zoneid=2)
I have to see pictures of the AT-AT Walker! 8)
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They've got the Gunship confirmed, and on some posters at their booth. I asked them if the rumors on the AT-AT and Y-Wing were true for the next ones, and their rep said the rumors might be fairly accurate (with a wink).
I told them to knock it off with the Prequel ships though... ;)
But seeing the X-Wing again, and now the Slave 1, I'm getting real tempted to delve back into these. They looked sweet! The price still sucks though, of course...
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I heard the same thing about the AT-AT some months ago. It's very surprising though, since Master Replicas also has THEIR AT-AT. Did someone at Lucasfilm Licensing just have a brainfart in this instance?
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Not sure if anyone's noticed the scoop on the main page here yet, but Code 3 just announced their ships for next year, and they include the AT-AT, Vader's Tie, and the AT-ST. Cool, all Original Trilogy stuff.
Still planning on delving back into this line at some point, despite everyone's complaints about it (mostly price point). I just love me some diecast vehicles, dammit!
Anyone else still rollin' with this line, or what?!
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I only have Slave 1, but I plan on playing catch-up with the Falcon and X-Wing and then buying the OT vehicles planned for 2005. The AT-ST sounds awesome!
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Anyone else still rollin' with this line, or what?!
I'm hoping to get into this line. I've been drooling over the X-Wing for months! Being the subtle guy that I am, I forwarded the website link to my wife by e-mail, just in case she was looking for any ideas for me. Aren't I helpful? ;)
I think the Vader's TIE and AT-AT will be incredible. But I wonder how that AT-AT will compare and compete with the MR one.
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Oh I could get the AT-AT & the AT-ST. Just depends on the price. :-\
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Pictures of the Republic Gunship are up at Code 3 & limited to 2500, Guild Member Price: $285, Regular Price: $315. Due for release in February, 2005.
December 27th is the order date. Save that Christams money. ;)
Check out the pictures here:
First Photos
Republic Gunship (http://www.code3.net/starwars/sw_special.asp?id=75)
Comes with figures of Clone Troopers & a Yoda.
I would love to get one but I don't have room for this. :-\
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Most Code3 collectors have wanted some figured added in for a while now - at least pilot figures, like an X-Wing Luke and Boba Fett anyway. I do like that they've apparently made the figures with the Gunship removable though (at least the Yoda and Clones on the platform portion). That way you can display it whichever way you like it - with, or without, any figures.
I have to wonder if they might go back now and make a couple figures for their 3 earlier vehicles. Seems like the intelligent thing to do, if you asked me... Sell them on their site for $5 - $10 each, or whatever. I'd buy 'em. Of course, I'd have to actually buy the X-Wing and Slave 1 first though... ::)
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I have to wonder if they might go back now and make a couple figures for their 3 earlier vehicles. Seems like the intelligent thing to do, if you asked me... Sell them on their site for $5 - $10 each, or whatever. I'd buy 'em. Of course, I'd have to actually buy the X-Wing and Slave 1 first though... ::)
You & me both! :-\
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Wow. Code 3 continues to amaze me with these. I think the figures are a neat idea, but if I do ever get it (I hear you Matt and Dale), I'd probably display it without the figures. I don't know, they almost seem to distract your eye from the ship.
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Well, the thing is Jesse, these ships can be displayed in "flight" or standard "landing" mode. So for the ship just sitting there on the ground, I'd agree with you - no figures would be better.
But if you're displaying them in flight mode (the X-wing and Slave 1 in particular), they just look kinda funny without a pilot at the helm - like there's an invisible person in there flying the ship, or something...
That's kinda why I like the idea of having the figures be removable, like what appears to be the case with the Gunship. You can have it either way.
I've chatted with the Code 3 reps at Comic Con a couple times now, and they definitely wanted to include figures with their ships all along, but there were licensing restrictions that kept them from doing so (only certain companies were permitted/licensed to do do that). They said they were going to keep trying to get licensing rights for mini figures for their ships, so it looks like that's finally been granted to them. I'd be willing to bet they'll eventually put out a couple older figures (Pilot Luke and Boba Fett) for sale for folks to include with their earlier ships. Hope so, 'cause like I said, in flight mode somebody's gotta be in the cockpit, right?! ;)
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Hmmm... You know, I've never really thought about landed vs flight mode. Very interesting. I see now what you mean, if the ship is in action, it only makes sense to have someone piloting it.
In the past, I was never really excited about the Gunship, even how it looked in the movie. But now that I've seen it in this form, I've really grown to like how they look. Nice:
(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/code3/img/20041221_4_bg.jpg)
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Received an email from Code 3 on the AT-ST. Limited to 1500, to be released in May. Guild Price: $295, Regular Price: $325.
New Photo's of the AT-ST (http://www.code3.net/starwars/)
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So I still haven't bit on anything beyond the Falcon, despite my constant blabbering that I intend to do so with this line. That's still the plan though, 'cause I really like these ships, despite their ridiculously inflated price point. Cool AT-ST, that's for sure...
(http://www.code3.net/uploadedImages/15017_00A_2.jpg)
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8) Yup! I'll be putting in my order the minute it goes on sale. Awesome looking piece.
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Just got an email from Code 3.
It is time for our annual April Fools No Fool'n FREE Shipping! Don't miss the one day of the year that you can order any in-stock item and receive FREE shipping. Your order must be placed between 12:00 AM PST April 1, 2005 and 11:59 PM PST April 1, 2005 to qualify.
You only have one day to take advantage of our free shipping offer so mark your calendars!
*Item must be in-stock on April 1, 2005 to qualify for this promotion. Does not apply to previously placed orders. You save $24.75 on shipping the FDNY Rescue set when all items are shipped together.
Whoopee! Not going there.
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So I still haven't bit on anything beyond the Falcon, despite my constant blabbering that I intend to do so with this line. That's still the plan though, 'cause I really like these ships, despite their ridiculously inflated price point. Cool AT-ST, that's for sure...
(http://www.code3.net/uploadedImages/15017_00A_2.jpg)
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JediMAC: If you are still in the market for Code 3 ships and want to save some coin, check out the DarkSideNet Store (http://www.darksidenet.com).
I got my RGS last weekend and love it! :)
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Interesting. Thanks for the tip, Rock. Those prices aren't too bad, but they don't include the acrylic case, do they? Do they even have that there, and if so, what's that run?
I assume when they say "No shipping to the lower 48", they actually mean "Free" shipping, correct? No shipping charges for your RGS? It showed up in mint condition and all that jazz?
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I ended up getting my RGS directly from Code 3 cheaper since I had a bunch of points that brought the final cost waaayyyy down. Plus, they were offering $30 off for CGM's and free covers at the time.
As for the ships from the DSN Store, the covers are sold separately, and yes, shipping is free. :)
EDIT - Ooops! Forgot to aswer the price for the covers. They are $50 it looks like, so that would put the X-Wing and Slave1 at $285 shipped, and the RGS at $305 shipped.
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Here is something I got in an email today from Code 3:
"It is time for our annual April Fools No Fool'n FREE Shipping! Don't miss the one day of the year that you can order any in-stock item and receive FREE shipping. Your order must be placed between 12:00 AM PST April 1, 2005 and 11:59 PM PST April 1, 2005 to qualify.
You only have one day to take advantage of our free shipping offer so mark your calendars!"
http://www.code3.net/product/detail.asp?item=15005
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Yeah, I got that earlier too Sharon. Unfortunately, that doesn't help me at all, since their warehouse is just 10 minutes up the freeway from me, and I just stop by there in person to get the stuff.
Now if they waived the damned sales tax I get hit with, maybe I'd think about it.
Unfortunately, I think I let some of my "points" expire last month, so there goes that discount too...
You collecting these as well Sharon?
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No Matt, this is one series I have been able to resist. I like them, just don't like the price. :P
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I've only "temporarily" been resisting the last couple so far. They certainly haven't sold like hotcakes at that price point, despite their nice quality (yeah, I know they've got a few problems too). So I've been waiting patiently to find a real nice deal or two on them to catch back up on things. As much as I dig the Gunship too, I'm definitely going to stick with just the OT vehicles with this line.
The biggest problem with these, is trying to sneak them in past the wife, and then keep them rather "hidden"... That's kind of difficult, and considering they look pretty snazzy, Patty's definitely smart enough to figure out that they must've cost a nice chunk of coin. So caution and stealth is the word for me in pursuing these... ;)
They'll definitely present some display problems as the line continues to grow too, due to their large size and need for a nice spacious and attractive spot to display them all in. Can't shove these things together like Unleashed, Kubricks, or regular figures, ya' know...?
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I see that Wal-Mart is carrying the Millennium Falcon, priced at $297.63.
Limited Edition Collector's Replica: Millennium Falcon (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3555240)
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Yup! Heard about that. I don't think WM got more than a couple hundred though.
Also, it looks like the AT-ST is now down to under 200 pieces left, so those who are on the fence may want to make a decision soon. Mine shipped on the 1st and could be here by tomorrow...can't wait! :D
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I actually saw one of those AT a Walmart last weekend, but IIRC, it was "only" about $250 (no display case), so I have no idea why they're charging that much more online (no display case either). The one in the store came in a real fancy black Code 3 box. Are they all like that? I still haven't opened mine from a year or two ago yet, since I'm afraid Patty will kill me if she sees it! :-[
Speaking of which, she was with me at WM when I saw it, and as soon as she saw it, she said "don't even think about it" in a very stern voice. Ha. If she only knew... :P
Also, it looks like the AT-ST is now down to under 200 pieces left, so those who are on the fence may want to make a decision soon.
****. Was the edition size a lot smaller than the older ones M-R, or are they just selling that much better now? I'm assuming the former. Damn, I'm gonna have to figure out what I'm gonna do here. How's the status of the Slave 1 these days?
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The one in the store came in a real fancy black Code 3 box. Are they all like that?
My Falcon is like that and I presume the other's will be the same.
Now with Wally carrying Code 3 stuff, is there a good chance that this stuff may not move and will go on clearance? Maybe theres a chance Wally will carry more Code 3 stuff.
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I think it's possible with any product that they carry. ;) :)
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The one in the store came in a real fancy black Code 3 box. Are they all like that?
My Falcon is like that and I presume the other's will be the same.
Eek! I didn't think it was that fancy, mine is just a plain black box. Just saw a pic on RS Wal-Mart Code 3 Box (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2005/falconwalmart.jpg&text=Code%203%27s%20Millennium%20Falcon%20at%20Wal*Mart) That sure is one nice packing box.
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Eek! I didn't think it was that fancy, mine is just a plain black box. Just saw a pic on RS Wal-Mart Code 3 Box (http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2005/falconwalmart.jpg&text=Code%203%27s%20Millennium%20Falcon%20at%20Wal*Mart) That sure is one nice packing box.
Yep, that's the one I saw there. Pretty nice, eh? So now you're saying that's NOT the one we've got, huh? That sucks... Note their $249 price there too? Like I said, why's it $50 less than the same one they have online? Makes no sense...
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That's definitely not the same box, I wonder if that was done for Wal-Mart or was the box changed after we got ours?
Maybe there system is not updated yet. ???
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You're right. That's not the same box those of use who ordered from Code 3 got. No doubt a pic was added to the front so those shopping at B&M's could see what it looked like.
Also, according to Code 3, the AT-ST is dangerously close to selling out. Last week there were under 200 pieces left and now it is much lower. Those who are looking to get one should do so soon. I got mine Tuesday evening and put some pics on my Web page. (http://community-2.webtv.net/Mini-Rock/StarWarsCollection/) It's sweet looking piece! :)
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Rumours of Walmart clearing out the Die Cast Falcon for as low as $125.
Can anyone help a poor Canadian out? ;)
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I've only ever seen one of those at any of the area WM's, and it sat at $250 for a good several months, but then it suddenly disappeared a couple weeks ago. No idea if it had hit that $125 clearance price yet or not.
I'm a little bummed about this line, 'cause I sat on my ass too long, and now the X-Wing and AT-ST are sold out. Obviously, I can't have an "incomplete" line of anything, so I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do about this.
Not to mention that I'm furious that the Code 3 folks just 10 minutes away from me will no longer allow me to pick up their items in person anymore. It's bad enough that California customers get nailed with the 8.25% sales tax, but that used to at least be offset by the chance to swing by their warehouse and pick the stuff up. But now, I'd have to pay an extra $50 for that on top of the $25 for sales tax, and all the sudden I'm looking at nearly $400 on a $300 ship with case. Funk dat.
Still want the rest though... :-\
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(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-05/Code3DVTIEDamageTN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-05/Code3DVTIEDamage.jpg) (clicky for bigger pic)
Code 3 has revealed their Signature Edition TIE Fighter today, which is also a Battle Damaged version! So who's signature can be found on the base? None other than James Earl Jones himself! It will be very limited at only 500 pieces and is expected to ship by March 2006.
There's some pretty sweet pics here (http://www.code3.net/starwars/sw_special.asp?id=75).
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Entertainment Earth is selling the non-sig version of the DV Tie for $99.99 and shipping, so around $111 total :o
It's sitting in the cart, but I don't think I'll end up getting it. :'(
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Entertainment Earth is selling the non-sig version of the DV Tie for $99.99 and shipping, so around $111 total :o
It's sitting in the cart, but I don't think I'll end up getting it. :'(
Damn $111, just damn! :o
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Entertainment Earth is selling the non-sig version of the DV Tie for $99.99 and shipping, so around $111 total :o
It's sitting in the cart, but I don't think I'll end up getting it.
Yeah me too. I just can't seem to pull the trigger. :-[
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A buddy of mine is starting his own business (gonna sell SW stuff) and just got some of those Code 3 Vader TIEs. Best part is that he offered me one at his cost: $50. I totally had to pull the trigger on that.
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A buddy of mine is starting his own business (gonna sell SW stuff) and just got some of those Code 3 Vader TIEs. Best part is that he offered me one at his cost: $50. I totally had to pull the trigger on that.
Damn $50, just damn! :o :o
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A buddy of mine is starting his own business (gonna sell SW stuff) and just got some of those Code 3 Vader TIEs. Best part is that he offered me one at his cost: $50. I totally had to pull the trigger on that.
Me too. Jobe can swing some decent deals to JD members in here as well, for $90 plus shipping (no display cases though), so he's asked me to have any JD members drop me a line if they're interested so I can pass the word along to him, as I'll likely be seeing him this weekend...
My question though is whether Code 3 is still going to be making vehicles after this. Apparently Vader's TIE didn't sell too well, and then Code 3 up and vanished this year at Comic Con, with no appearance there or mention of new product by them anywhere of late. I know they're still pumping out the movie poster pieces, but I'm getting rather fearful that their SW vehicle line may be hitting the skids. They were supposedly already working on their AT-AT, but with Master Replica's incredible version, maybe that ruined their market on that high end vehicle, and others that were to follow. Perhaps their price was too high, or MR's forray into the prop vehicle line stole their core audience, or some other factors are going on. But I'd be rather bummed if this was it for them. Of course, since they told me I could no longer pick up items at their warehouse 15 minutes away like I used to, I'm a bit annoyed with them since that meant I had to get double-dinged by paying the exhorbitant shipping charges on these huge packages, as well as getting tagged with the 8.25% California sales tax.
Fortunately, Jobe provides a better alternative to those scenarios now... 8)
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Thanks for the kind words, fellas!
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Matt - I think Code 3 is done with the Star Wars ships. As you said, MR has the right to ships as well so I think two companies doing replicas of vehicles is overkill.
MR has a better rep for detail and quality while Code 3 is still getting **** for taking AMT model kits and making them die cast.
I think the clearance price of Vader's TIE is evidence that they are exiting the business. Just goes to show that slapping the SW logo on 'anything' will not work*.
*See merchandise glut from TPM. :D