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Title: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: David on April 5, 2010, 01:52 AM
After seeing the previews at the Clone Wars panel at Wondercon yesterday, I think it's really likely that we'll be seeing **SPOILER ALERT**



....a new Slave I soon. It looks like it's gonna be showing up a lot in the last few episodes of the second Clone Wars season in a pretty aggressive role. It also looks like we'll be seeing a lot of the interior explored in the show. Pretty exciting to speculate about. 8)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: McMetal on April 5, 2010, 11:25 AM
After seeing the previews at the Clone Wars panel at Wondercon yesterday, I think it's really likely that we'll be seeing **SPOILER ALERT**



....a new Slave I soon. It looks like it's gonna be showing up a lot in the last few episodes of the second Clone Wars season in a pretty aggressive role. It also looks like we'll be seeing a lot of the interior explored in the show. Pretty exciting to speculate about. 8)

I'd buy one in the animated style for sure. Weren't there rumors of a TLC version later this year though? Could they possibly do both? Seems unlikely...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: iFett on April 5, 2010, 11:37 AM
Unless I'm mistaken - I'm not sure that Hasbro cross pollinates with their vehicles like they do with the figures.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Jayson on April 5, 2010, 11:39 AM
Unless I'm mistaken - I'm not sure that Hasbro cross pollinates with their vehicles like they do with the figures.

That is correct. My guess is that we'd get a new AOTC/CW deco version followed by a ESB version later down the road.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on April 5, 2010, 01:45 PM
You never know by the end of the season he may gear up in his own classic style thus giving us the one we really want, aftre all we are getting role play toys in a classic Fett style.

They can also assort this with both versions and/or do retail exclusives in the same year via vintage packaging like the AT-AT at TRU. After seeing the trailer I am more interested in a new Slave One now.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Greg on April 5, 2010, 02:42 PM
I feel like a classic deco Slave 1 would be a good way for Hasbro to go in order to hook both Clone Wars fans and OT/realistic collectors. I know I'd prefer the OT paint scheme. I might be up for both decos (AOTC and OT) but definitely not in the same year.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 5, 2010, 06:31 PM
Fantastic. There's been a few other hints about this one, including from Stan. Makes a lot of sense this year.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 5, 2010, 09:23 PM
Hmmm... I'm not sure how I feel about a gigantic Slave I... cool ship and all, but not something I ever was all that bonkers over.  For the $100 price range, I can think of quite a few more things that are more interesting to me.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Jesse James on April 5, 2010, 09:43 PM
If it's scaled right (and Slave-I's not that big, so it could be), I'm game...  It's gonna have the support necessary to move forward with something like that I guess.  I think without said support though, this wouldn't happen at all.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Nicklab on April 5, 2010, 11:37 PM
The new trailer is definitely very cool.  If you haven't seen it yet, check it out.

That being said, I don't think a tricked out Slave I would or should go for $100.  With Hasbro the price point has always been related to the size of the box.  And I cannot see a revamped Slave I needing to ship in a box that would fit something like the AT-TE or the Turbo Tank.

If there are plans for upsizing Slave I?  I could see Hasbro shipping it in a box that's roughly the same size as a Republic Gunship.  That seems much more appropriate for Slave I given the way that Hasbro has scaled vehicles to the figures.  And given Hasbro's recognition of how pricing and economic pressures have hurt collectors as well as their own bottom line, I could see them trying to offer a medium/large vehicle at a more attractive price...provided it has mass appeal.  The involvment of a young bounty hunter in the Clone Wars might be the foothold Hasbro needs to do this.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on April 6, 2010, 12:53 AM
I agree on the price, I do not see this being more than $75. After seeing the AT-AT I am not sure how they would justify a $100 price point unless it's exclusive. If that's the case all bets are off. I also see this in a Y-Wing Size Box with more depth like the Rancor packed out in a flying Battle posture. I am down with an upgraded Slave I (although it will kill my current display). As long as it's closer to the OTC I welcome it with cash in hand.

I am getting really excited with this years offering, July seems so far away.....
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 6, 2010, 02:16 AM
Yep, for $50-$75, I could see a new one working... but $75 really is pricey.  At $100, man I just don't see that being successful and I'd be inclined to wait for clearance... and if people like me are waiting for clearance, that looks like a disaster for Hasbro.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: efranks on April 6, 2010, 02:59 AM
While I'm not against a new or even larger Slave I, I really can't see this as the next ship to get the "Big" treatment.  Based on the Saga films it just doesn't warrant it.  Even if it gets a prominent role in the CW series, showing more of the interior, is it really the type of ship to make into a playset type vehicle like Hasbro did with the Falcon or Queen's Starship?   It's coolness comes from trailing Han in ESB and dogfighting Obi-Wan in AOTC, not for sitting on a landing pad having a carbonite block loaded.

The Twilight makes much more sense to me for a large CW-based playset/starship, but Hasbro has said they aren't going to do that ship.  I really don't know why, it was very prominent in the film and first season of the TV show.  Slave I, I guess the argument can be made, belongs to Fett so it's instantly "better," but honestly, I'm sick and tired of Boba Fett being the end all, be all of the Saga in general and ESB in particular, and now having the animated show grab on to his coattails? Bah.  Yoda was far and away the most important character introduced in ESB yet everything is Fett, Fett, Fett. 

The other thing about this is that we have two decos, Jango's and Boba's.  Based on the trailer, this looks like it's still using Jango's coloring so which would Hasbro actually put out first?  I think the bulk of those that are really into this want the ESB coloring anyway...so do you really want to drop $100 on a "big" version that's based on AOTC coloring and then have to lay out again for the other?  I'm betting no, and I'm also betting Hasbro won't want to try that gamble either, and I don't think they'd gamble on putting it out in both colors at the same time either, and take a risk that one sells and the other rots on shelves.

Anyway, I'm MUCH more interested in seeing Aurra Sing in action in this episode than Boba. If I want teenage angst I can watch Nickelodeon or ABC Family some Monday night.


   E....
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 7, 2010, 12:03 PM
Agreed with pretty much everything you just said.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on April 13, 2010, 02:46 PM
Here's an interesting one (http://www.theprivateuniverse.co.uk/cgi-bin/showarticle.pl?section=news&articleid=4906) regarding a new Slave I

Quote from: The Private Universe
Q1) We have seen the new AT-AT, the Cloud Car and Snowspeeder due out this year for TESB 30th anniversary, are we likely to see any other vehicles of any size from TESB late 2010 or 2011, a Slave 1 perhaps?

A1) You will not see any other vehicles from EpV except a redeco of the AT-ST in a Hoth-themed set, out later this Fall.

Interesting, as that's not a direct denial.  That smells like a deflection. (Warning/guarantee: I have no special insider knowledge of a Slave I toy in development for release this year at this time.)  Hasbro has done similar things in the past with their Q&A, there was a deflection similarly worded when it came to the Delta Squad set before its announcement.  Even though the Slave I may not be coming from ESB, there's no reason it couldn't be a cartoon version... which is basically the same as the ESB or AOTC incarnation.  (We'll probably know for sure when the relevant episodes start to air Saturday in the UK.)

So I guess all we need to do now is either wait to be disappointed or wait for someone to leak a JPEG of it.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: iFett on April 13, 2010, 03:21 PM
I noticed that as well when I read into that, and thought that was kind of a sneaky answer.  Time shall tell I suppose.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: McMetal on April 13, 2010, 05:00 PM
I do think it's a good bet we could see a TCW Slave I, depending on how prominent it is in the season finale marketable Hasbro thinks it could be.

I'm not sure how they would squeeze this one in this year though, unless it were to hit right before X-Mas. There are at least 6 other TCW vehicles slated for a Fall release we already know about. (Xanadu Blood, HMP, Swamp Speeder, Plo Koon's Starfighter, re-deco Interceptor tank, and the R/C Hailfire Droid)

I guess they'll figure out a way to slot it in if they feel the reward is there. I'm down.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 13, 2010, 05:52 PM
I don't want to be a "Debbie Downer" - but is there a possibility that they could just be planning on re-releasing the updated Slave I from 2002?

I could see them doing that before offering a completely new sculpt. The ship itself in Jango's colors hasn't been out in eight years, so a simple re-release would be cheap & fast (for Hasbro) and they could easily tie it into the appearance in the cartoon.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on April 13, 2010, 06:44 PM
I don't want to be a "Debbie Downer" - but is there a possibility that they could just be planning on re-releasing the updated Slave I from 2002?

I could see them doing that before offering a completely new sculpt. The ship itself in Jango's colors hasn't been out in eight years, so a simple re-release would be cheap & fast (for Hasbro) and they could easily tie it into the appearance in the cartoon.

Or 2004.  That one is (was? didn't check lately) quite a collectible and retooled from the 2002 release.  It'd have to be an exclusive from what I've seen because as far as I know it can't fit in the normal Starfighter Assortment footprint.  Meaning likely TRU...

But I've heard all sorts of rumors and rumblings since like 2008 that a Big Slave I has been in some sort of conceptual development-- which, well, I'm sure everything is from Ackmeena to a Sail Barge.  It wouldn't stun me if they had a styrene concept model on the shelf to work from anyway.  If we weren't already getting a roleplay helmet voice changer for Boba Fett, I'd probably not even CONSIDER the possibility.  But between that answer, the appearance on the show, persistent rumors, lots of Boba marketing, and the 30th of ESB?  I gotta say I'm oddly and unusually optimistic.

It's my realistic expectation that we won't get one.  Buuuuut... who knows.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Pete_Fett on April 13, 2010, 07:20 PM
One of the answers in the recent Q&A (sorry, I don't remember which site) basically stated that repaints of the bigger vehicles like AT-TE, Turbo Tank or Millenium Falcon are unlikely due to the price-point.

I found this odd since they have indeed released a repaint, as an exclusive, of the updated vintage AT-AT sculpt, but for the life of me, I can't recall what the price-point was of the Endor AT-AT. So it may have been less than $100 which to them means it's "okay to repaint multiple times" - who knows?

It's entirely possible that they might be working on a larger version of the Slave I which could come out in both versions, but it seems odd that with all of the pro-ESB stuff we've see at Toy Fair that the Slave I wouldn't have been part of it.

I could totally see them surprising us with a Jango colored version, hoping that the media would support a mass-release which would help them get their tooling $$$ back. Then they could follow that up next year with an ESB deco version that would most likely be an exclusive to a store like TRU.

So I think there is a fair-to-decent chance we'll get a Jango version this year and I think there's slim-to-no chance we'll get a Boba/ESB version this year. Not with all of the moaning they have been doing in the Q&As about the lack of collector involvement/interest in the line. I think having Vintage packaging variants of the AT-AT, Snowspeeder and Cloud Car is probably pushing it.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Brian on April 13, 2010, 09:01 PM
Like others have already said, I think the appearance in the cartoon makes a new Slave 1 a definite possibility.  Like it has also already been said, it really isn't a $100 vehicle either.  Personally, I'd like to see one get made.  I'm all for "bigger" vehicles, particularly OT ones, and the Slave 1 might be pretty neat to get.  I do think the CW version is more likely, and that appears to be Jango's colors (unless I'm seeing wrong or it gets repainted within the toon).  I suppose it depends how much it continues to appear on the show in coming seasons, but it does seem like a vehicle they could push in the CW line.  They have sort of stated before how seperatist stuff isn't super likely (as far as big vehicles), at least not for now, and they may have exhausted new (realistic to be done) ships from the Republic as well (aside from the Twilight).

It would make sense to put that Jango/CW version out first, then offer up the ESB repaint as an exclusive in the future.  I know I'm personally more interested in the ESB version, but can understand why they might go the other way first.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: EpicGon on April 20, 2010, 01:10 AM
I wish to see the larger Slave I BUT i suppose this implies a revision of other medium vehicles and probably there would be a larger X Wing fighter, where the ladder could seem suitable for the pilot figure to access the cockpit.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Brian on April 26, 2010, 01:17 PM
You know, after seeing its brief appearance in last week's Clone Wars, I do really hope we see an all-new Slave 1 at some point.  Such a cool ship, although previous versions aren't bad either.  One problem I do have with one of mine (the AOTC/Jango version) is that the "wings" fall off very easily (and often) if it is even picked up or handled at all.  I don't notice it as much with the ESB repaint, but it is an annoying problem.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: David on April 27, 2010, 06:30 PM
From this week's Hasbro Q&A (http://echobase.d2i.net/index.php?topic=338.msg1610#msg1610) over at Echo Base:


ECHO BASE FORUMS: IF you were to release an awesome new Slave I, which colors would you release it in first (assuming it would later be repainted)? Prequel colors, to match its upcoming appearance in The Clone Wars cartoon? Or its original look, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back?

HASBRO: If we were to release a new Slave I, it would be based on the Clone Wars deco.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: iFett on April 27, 2010, 07:56 PM
I smell a Slave I on the horizon.   I read from one of the QnA's that the older non BMF Falcon is being re-released this year.  Would a $100 Slave I dwarf that thing?  That'd be odd, but I think there's a new generation of kiddos who aren't too familiar with this ship yet.  I'm hoping for a $75 price point if this thing does see the light of day this year (in vintage packaging of course)   8)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Brian on April 27, 2010, 08:02 PM
I smell a Slave I on the horizon.   I read from one of the QnA's that the older non BMF Falcon is being re-released this year.  Would a $100 Slave I dwarf that thing?  That'd be odd, but I think there's a new generation of kiddos who aren't too familiar with this ship yet.  I'm hoping for a $75 price point if this thing does see the light of day this year (in vintage packaging of course)   8)

Yeah, I'm starting to get the feeling one is being worked on as well.  I see in one of JTA's answers this week it is mentioned too (http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6164):

Quote
Q. The appearance of young Boba Fett in the season finale trailer for STAR WARS - THE CLONE WARS has the collecting community abuzz.  We've already heard that a CLONE WARS Bossk (who is in the trailer) may be on the way in figure form.  But what about young Boba, and in that same regard his ship, Slave I?  Can we expect them in the fall lineup for CLONE WARS as well?

A. We will confirm that a young Clone Wars Boba figure is on the way. As for Slave I – we cannot confirm nor deny.  You will have to stay tuned.

The whole "we cannot confirm or deny" makes me think one is on the way.  I wonder if it will be this year, or next year.  Although I'd rather have the ESB deco, I can totally understand why they would do the CW/AOTC deco first.  It is in the "entertainment" and they can get us all to buy one, then repaint/repackage it a year or two later as the ESB version ;).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Jeff on April 27, 2010, 08:07 PM
I'm hoping for a $75 price point if this thing does see the light of day this year (in vintage packaging of course)   8)

Don't hold your breath for the vintage package anytime soon...  "...that rules out the Slave 1 being re-released in Vintage packaging." (http://hanshideout.blogspot.com/2010/04/hasbro-star-wars-q-session-26.html)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Darby on April 27, 2010, 09:08 PM
Yeah, I'd say the Slave 1 is a slam dunk at this point.  I'd rather see the ESB version myself, but I can see why they'd do the CW style first.  If it's an all new tool, I might go for it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 28, 2010, 12:34 PM
I dunno... I'm just not too interested in a new Slave One.  I guess we'll see.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Jeff on April 28, 2010, 12:38 PM
I think it will be interesting to see what we actually get...  will it be the $100 super-ship some are expecting or will it be a simple upgrade to the 2002 Slave I?

It sort of makes more sense for them to take that 2002 Slave I and retool it a bit - maybe add some new features, give it the Clone Wars deco and put it out there for $65 to take the slot that the ShadowARC/Y-Wing had last year.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: McMetal on April 28, 2010, 12:47 PM
I think that $65 price point is dead....but this seems like it would exceed the normal mid-size vehicle value, so I'd guess it would be somewhere around the $50 range, closer to the Gunship. I think size wise that is a decent comparison.

Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Brian on April 28, 2010, 02:09 PM
Yeah, it will be interesting to see.  It really seems like we're going to get some sort of new Slave I, but I wonder if it will be all-new or a repaint of some sort.  I'm hoping for all new, but like Jeff said, I could see why they might go with the 2002 model.  I actually didn't own a Slave I until that version (and the subsequent ESB repaint), and it was a fair amount larger than the vintage/POTF2 model right?  If they went with an all-new sculpt, how much larger would the Slave I need to be?  I know that it is larger than the current version (scale wise), but how big would it have to be - $100 big, $75 big, or less?  It would be nice to see it fit in a little lower price range - it doesn't seem to be quite to that $100 AT-AT/Falcon/AT-TE level.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: CHEWIE on April 28, 2010, 02:20 PM
I think if they retooled the 2002 mold, it would suffice.  But, I can't see that selling for more than $45 personally.

A new version, around the size of the Gunship's body, seems okay for the $65 price range.  But more than that price, I think they're making a mistake.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: Brian on May 4, 2010, 05:43 PM
I was just reading a couple more Q and A's from last week, and saw this answer at Mousedroid (http://www.mousedroid.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=86127):

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QUESTION 2:
With the release of the BMF previously and now the upcoming Bigger scale AT-AT in August would it be fair to assume that additional plans for larger scale updates of vehicles are on the horizon? I know I am not alone in the enjoyment of these larger scale representations of some classic vehicles and have been very very happy to see a return of focus to the vehicle aspect of the line. Specifically, are we likely to see a newer version of the iconic Imperial Shuttle from ROTJ at some juncture?
HASBRO RESPONSE:
Sorry to disappoint, but at this time no additional larger scale updates of any other movie vehicles are on the horizon. We will not likely ever update the Imperial Shuttle, to be honest, as it's pretty beefy to begin with.

I was mainly posting this in regards to all the Slave I talk lately.  Now to me, it seems like Hasbro is being sort of specific in saying "movie vehicles" in their answer, possibly leaving the door open for a CW style Slave 1.  Maybe that is just wishful thinking though.  It is always tough to tell with their answers though, as sometimes they will flat out deny things anyways (BMF Falcon anyone?).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Slave I?
Post by: iFett on May 4, 2010, 05:49 PM
They've made the no new "movie vehicles" comment in quite a few of the qna's from sites that keep asking about the Slave I.  I hope I'm reading straight through that though.   :)
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: Jayson on May 14, 2010, 08:39 PM
Hmm... I don't know. I could see the new Slave I falling into this pricepoint.
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: efranks on May 15, 2010, 07:04 PM
Hmm... I don't know. I could see the new Slave I falling into this pricepoint.

Maybe as an exclusive.  But Hasbro admitted that the $65-$70 price point on these vehicles was not a good choice.  There was no lack of either the ARC or the Y-Wing and as a general release I don't think it was a winner for them.

The Slave I, with upgrades and a small size upgrade could be a $60 ship and probably sell well as an exclusive, but I don't think there's a spot for that price point on the shelf on a regular basis.

   E...
Title: Will there be a CW Slave I This Year?
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on May 17, 2010, 10:09 AM
I am just not certain if I will be buying the CW colored Slave over the ESB.  Can someone post a side by side pic showing off the differences of the two?  I don't have a Slave yet, but I only intend to have one in my collection - realistic paint apps would be preferable.

But at the same time, I don't want to pass this one up and, then have the possibility that Hasbro says some BS like it didn't sell well the the first time around in CW deco so we won't do it again cuz people don't want it.

I know that probably won't happen - just looking at it from a worst case scenario perspective.
Title: Slave 1
Post by: iFett on June 3, 2010, 12:28 PM
Two more clues this go around....

2) With all the rumors flying around, let's assume we will get an updated SLAVE I in Clone Wars deco. Can we assume to see a SLAVE I in ESB paint deco at a later date? And would it include a Han in carbonite as a tribute to the Vintage release?

Hasbro: You are correct in assuming that if a new Slave I was coming, it would be in Clone Wars deco given the appearance in the Clone Wars series. As to whether another one (perhaps in EpV deco) was to come later, it would have to depend on how the first one did. The EpV version would also likely be a few years off in the future.


and...

JI: Now that the season 2 finale for the Clone Wars animated series has come and gone, can you tell us if a new Boba Fett figure for Clone Wars will be released soon?

Hasbro: A new Clone Wars Boba Fett figure is in the works. However, it will be available only in a very special pack later this Fall…stay tuned for info that will be released at Celebration V.
Title: Re: Slave 1
Post by: Brian on June 3, 2010, 12:44 PM
I thought the same thing when I read both of those responses.  They definitely didn't say "no", and the whole "special pack" thing with Boba Fett seems to maybe point that way as well.  I guess there could always been some sort of battle pack with Fett/Bossk/Aurra Sing/etc., but that doesn't seem as likely as Aurra is already on the way and Fett/Bossk could be good sellers as single carded figures.  I wonder if this is going to be a "coming this year" surprise, or maybe next year (or not at all, if we're wrong).
Title: Re: Slave 1
Post by: Jabba the Slug on June 5, 2010, 02:20 PM
I guess there could always been some sort of battle pack with Fett/Bossk/Aurra Sing/etc., but that doesn't seem as likely as Aurra is already on the way and Fett/Bossk could be good sellers as single carded figures.

Interesting, I was thinking the same thing, but I could actually see Hasbro doing it. I personally don't think Hasbro will do a new Slave 1 within this year, after all the "no's" they've given. They would usually drop hints to indicate something's coming along the way.
Title: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on June 21, 2010, 04:13 PM
Astromech lovers rejoice! Tunghori reveals an new exclusive today: R8-B7 (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-exclusive-clone-wars-R8-B7-tcw-cw-/260623533354?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cae5f852a#ht_598wt_1139) - Mace Windu's Astromech
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: Jayson on June 21, 2010, 04:20 PM
Boba Fett on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-exclusive-clone-wars-BOBA-FETT-tcw-cw-/370399647082?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563d8a156a#ht_648wt_1139) courtesy of tunghori
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: Jabba the Slug on June 21, 2010, 06:02 PM
Well, I can certainly say I'm displeased with Boba and Bossk. Bossk's headsculpt seems off to me - but I don't know why. I don't like that smile he has, and the paint colors on him seem too bright. I would much rather have Boba in his bounty hunting gear, not the clone uniform.
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: McMetal on June 21, 2010, 08:09 PM
Wha?!?! :o

Almost looks like a custom, those are some eye gouging paint apps.

He's on the List!

Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: McMetal on June 21, 2010, 08:13 PM
I thought Bossk came out ok, but mini-Boba seems like a real yawner.

Can't wait to see Robonino!
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: Darby on June 21, 2010, 08:31 PM
Bossk is ok - not as much character as I thought there'd be.  Boba is a letdown.  I was expecting his quasi-Jango get up from the last show, not a repeat of the AOTC figure.  Blah.  Mace's droid is sort of whatever, but he's an astromech, so.   :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: Jesse James on June 21, 2010, 11:02 PM
I think Bossk actually looks pretty true to the toon style...  And, as with all Trandoshans, we all know they get all da ladies...  jockin' the Wookiees and all that jazz.  I'll pick him up for my Bossk-o-Fetish.  :-X

Boba...  Anyone else think that'd make a nice enough base for a realistic Clone Youth?   ???  I may nab him just for the fodder.  I'm kind of curious what he may/may not come with as accessories.
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: Jesse James on June 21, 2010, 11:04 PM
Gives hope that the JSF repaints will have droids to match, for the people wanting them...  like Kit Fisto's fighter and such.
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: McMetal on June 22, 2010, 08:39 AM
Is this perhaps going to be a Target exclusive? K-Mart, TRU and Walmart have already unveiled their own, sort of...
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: Keonobi on June 22, 2010, 08:49 AM
I was wondering when Hasbro was going to start repainting droids.  I love the colors; they look as bold as a lot of the design for the clone wars.  Of course droids (IG-86, C-3PO, TX-20, R2, etc.) are basically the only Clone Wars figures I do buy...
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on June 22, 2010, 09:54 AM
For some reason I am getting the feeling Boba will come with his ship, and not single carded.

edit:  ah, I see this has already been discussed a bit.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: Brian on June 22, 2010, 10:23 AM
Although we were fairly certain he was on the way, I'm pretty jazzed we're getting a CW Bossk.  He's always been one of my favorite "secondary/background" characters, and I thought he has been pretty cool in the CW so far as well.  I'm always up for a new astromech as well, and it is nice to see we are getting little Boba (even if he is a little boring).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Wave 18 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 5) RUMORED
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on June 22, 2010, 10:30 AM
Bossk looks very bleh to me. 

I am wondering, is the CW version going to be out the same time the SL version is?  While I don't hold the same "collecting" traits/values as a kid, I can't see why anyone would pick up the CW version over the SL one if they were both sitting side by side on the pegs.
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: Hobbie on June 22, 2010, 11:24 AM
How awesome is that?  Love the paint scheme, especially the bare metal look he has going on his body.  Maybe this is going to be part of a set of exclusive droid/pilots 2-packs?  I can wish, anyway.

I hope we see Ahsoka and Obi-Wan's droids soon as well.
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 22, 2010, 07:13 PM
How awesome is that?  Love the paint scheme, especially the bare metal look he has going on his body.  Maybe this is going to be part of a set of exclusive droid/pilots 2-packs?  I can wish, anyway.

I hope we see Ahsoka and Obi-Wan's droids soon as well.

Well, I think Obi-Wan's R4 is going to be a regular figure.

I certainly hope that Ashoka, Kit Fisto and Plo Koon all get their astromechs since they will also be getting starfighters. I wonder if a Mace Windu JSF is around the corner as well...
Title: Re: Exclusive R8-B7
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 23, 2010, 02:14 AM
Of course droids (IG-86, C-3PO, TX-20, R2, etc.) are basically the only Clone Wars figures I do buy...

Just Astromechs for me.  I like this one.
Title: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on June 26, 2010, 11:40 PM
Consider SDCC offically spoiled (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20100626/) - Sandtroopers scores first look at The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack - including New Slave I, Mace Windu Jedi Starfighter, Boba Fett, Bossk, R8-B7, Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker

(http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20100626/images/new_slave.jpg)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on June 27, 2010, 12:33 AM
Aah! Who cares if that Bossk sucks anymore!... this is an AMAZING set! I'm very much ready to dish out $80+ for this!

However, this Windu rehash NEEDS to GO! Why not a repack of the upcoming Windu figure... which, fittingly enough, comes with Jango's helmet!

Overall impressive, but surprised we're not getting Slave 1 as seen in TESB. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Greg on June 27, 2010, 08:54 AM
I was expecting the new slave one to be packed with only Boba and Bossk. It's a neat box set, and I'm sorta glad that Mace's starfighter is getting made. I liked the paint scheme of his ship. The Mace Windu figure looks like the only downer in this set. I'm sorta dreading the price, but hopefully it will be some sort of bargain.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: 501ST on June 27, 2010, 10:59 AM
It's a neat box set, and I'm sorta glad that Mace's starfighter is getting made. I liked the paint scheme of his ship. The Mace Windu figure looks like the only downer in this set.

Mace starfighter = great

Mace figure being that particular one in the set is a dissapointment but expecting the SA knees version in a deluxe set is maybe being too hopeful.

Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Darby on June 27, 2010, 11:40 AM
This is a great gonzo set for Hasbro, but I'll hold out for an ESB version of this.  The update is very nice.  Also, hopefully Bossk and Boba will be coming out carded, so I won't have to go too crazy on them.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on June 27, 2010, 01:42 PM
This looks like a great set, and kudos to Hasbro for going this route.  It definitely fits the idea of an "Ultimate Battle Pack" (much moreso than the Sarlacc set from 2008, which seemed like a huge rip-off), and aside from the action-feature-laden Mace, the character selection is pretty much spot-on to the story arc.  And it's a good way to get Mace's JSF out there without clogging up shelves alongside the 12 other CW JSFs that will be occupying space this fall. :)

I also like that they've already made it possible to reuse as a ESB Slave I, with the little "coffin" and door being just the right size for a Han Carbonite block. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on June 27, 2010, 01:59 PM
Count me in the crowd that thinks this looks amazing! Really good value too, 2 new ships, plus 3 new figures. In the pics it really dwarfs the Christophsis set...impressive.

I can't help but wonder about the price point - under $100 hopefully?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Hobbie on June 27, 2010, 02:03 PM
Oh man, R8-B7 suddenly became really expensive.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on June 27, 2010, 04:02 PM
I've been trying to cut down on PT/CW vehicles (due to budget/space) more lately, but I have to admit, this will be tough to pass up.  Like some others, I'd rather have the ESB deco version, but I can understand why they are going this route.  I wonder what the price will be, you have to figure at least $99.99 - especially seeing that it looks to be a TRU exclusive.  It does look quite spiffy though.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on June 27, 2010, 04:55 PM
So the UBP's came in 2's at Target so is there another?  Also the Slave I at 18" - is that bigger than the vinty version?  The box does look kinda beefy.  Mine have all been boxed in storage for years now.  I'm colorblind, but this looks like the AOTC color scheme??  Looks like I have to rebuy all the Jedi Starfighters again with the newer design.   ::)

Hasbro has to be pissed when stuff like this leaks out.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Diddly on June 27, 2010, 10:13 PM
Awesome set that I'll consider picking up, but those figures are just ASKING to be stolen in that packaging.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: speedermike on June 27, 2010, 10:26 PM

Hasbro has to be pissed when stuff like this leaks out.

I agree, but they wait so long to show stuff that it only makes sense.  If they showed new product when it was ready, and didn't wait for ComicCon or Toy Fair, they would be in control of their info.  However, I think that they want the stuff to leak.  Think about it, they don't even have to have a SW Web site of their own, because we do all of their promotion for them!

Neat set though...so, I think it will be 100.00. 

Five figures x 7.00 = 35.00
Jedi Starfighter is 25.00
That's 60.00 right there, and Slave 1 is easliy a 40.00 ship.






Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Scott on June 27, 2010, 10:56 PM
Put me into the I Like This Set crowd.  Cool pack ins and 2 ships is a sweet combo.  The bad thing is the TRU aspect and price that will go along with it
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 27, 2010, 11:27 PM
Overall I like the new Slave One set.
While I would have liked the ESB deco first I am happy to see they did not skimp out on the deco here. I like some of the new storage features they put back into it. They really lost that aspect from the vintage one when they retooled this vehicle during EP2. I do not collect CW figures (save the occasional oddity) and new Jedi Starfighters. So I personally would have rather seen them put the money towards electronics on this thing and making it bigger.

I am going to sell Anakin, Bossk, Mace, his Droid and his Starfighter in a lot to recoup the cost of this. I can see this hitting $120 at TRU. I hope it's $99 but it's TRU, they charged $50 for the Tie Interceptor.

I will keep Fett and the Slave One. Maybe, just maybe the ESB Slave One will be shown at SDCC for 2011....
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Ghost of QG on June 28, 2010, 12:19 AM
Easy buy for me.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on June 28, 2010, 01:23 AM
Definitely an excellent set.  The revamped Slave I is most impressive.  But I can already see how the inclusion of some new figures in this set will be fodder for some message board chatter.

My own guess on the price point?  I'll go with $79.99.  This is TRU's big exclusive, and the last major TRU exclusive was the Crumb Bomber Republic Gunship.  That went for $79.99.  Is this set comparable?  That's unclear.  But the box footprint looks closer to that of a Republic Gunship than the Ultimate Battle Packs which were at Target.  And so much of retail pricing is predicated on the shape and size of a box, and it's not always about the contents.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on June 28, 2010, 04:06 PM
I like the set, and for kids it's a fantastic idea (especially around Christmas).  I think the Slave-I looks pretty small yet though, not a super upgrade, and I'm happy I won't be compelled to buy it...  I'll consider an ESB Deco one down the road, if it's done, and just let this one sit.

Wouldn't mind the Bossk for my focus on the character...  If anyone doesn't want theirs because they think he's lame, hit me up.  Otherwise I'm not shedding any tears over passing on this one. :) 

Would've loved to have bought Boba for the fodder too, but I'll live.

A great "box of play" as Hasbro likes to try and make things/strategy around that concept...  Probably their best effort to that end so far.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 28, 2010, 04:55 PM
Wouldn't mind the Bossk for my focus on the character...  If anyone doesn't want theirs because they think he's lame, hit me up.  Otherwise I'm not shedding any tears over passing on this one. :) 

Would've loved to have bought Boba for the fodder too, but I'll live.

I wouldn't worry - I'm willing to bet that the only figure that will end up being "exclusive" to this set is Mace Windu's astromech. Otherwise, I find it hard to believe that by 2012, both Bossk and Boba won't have been repackaged as individually carded figures. Or possibly even made available as pack-ins with the mini-rigs line.



Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Hobbie on June 28, 2010, 07:13 PM
Wouldn't mind the Bossk for my focus on the character...  If anyone doesn't want theirs because they think he's lame, hit me up.  Otherwise I'm not shedding any tears over passing on this one. :)  

Would've loved to have bought Boba for the fodder too, but I'll live.

I wouldn't worry - I'm willing to bet that the only figure that will end up being "exclusive" to this set is Mace Windu's astromech. Otherwise, I find it hard to believe that by 2012, both Bossk and Boba won't have been repackaged as individually carded figures. Or possibly even made available as pack-ins with the mini-rigs line.





You've got to be right.  Boba is supposed to be back next season, and Bossk as well.  R8-B7 got his head popped off in that episode, so almost certainly won't be back.  Also, unlike Anakin, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, or Kit, Mace obviuosly has no affection for his droid whatsoever, and probably just pulls one randomly from the "droid pool" whenever he needs one.  Though I do hope R2 points out where R8's parts are so that they get salvaged before they evacuate the planet.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on June 29, 2010, 01:14 AM
You've got to be right.  Boba is supposed to be back next season, and Bossk as well.

Are Boba and Bossk really supposed to be back? I don't recall hearing this bit of news.

It'd be cool if they broke out of prison and took Cato Parasitti with them. She's too cool to only be in one episode. ;)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Hobbie on June 29, 2010, 10:27 AM
You've got to be right.  Boba is supposed to be back next season, and Bossk as well.

Are Boba and Bossk really supposed to be back? I don't recall hearing this bit of news.

It'd be cool if they broke out of prison and took Cato Parasitti with them. She's too cool to only be in one episode. ;)

I did read that Boba is going to be back.  I thought Bossk was as well, but now I can't find anything specific mentioning him. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on June 29, 2010, 01:29 PM
Very interesting. Thank you! I wouldn't be surprised if we see him again, afterall, he is gonna be in TESB.

Maybe Aurra Sing breaks them out? Theres a shot in the 3rd season preview where she's sneaking up on Ahsoka.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 10, 2010, 09:15 PM
Found this battle pack at my local TRU for $99. The box is as big as the AT-AT.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on August 10, 2010, 11:03 PM
Wow, already?  And without an official announcement?  That's pretty crazy/odd...  This is one of those flagship type things, even though I don't find it overly exciting really.  Odd that it turns up like that at retail.  Good for you though Paul, you appear to be the first to pick this up. :)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 10, 2010, 11:57 PM
Thanks! It's rare that I beat Darth Anton to the punch.  ;)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 11, 2010, 01:11 AM
Nice find. Once I saw the posting over at Yakface I went to TRU.com. Could this be the listing on TRU.com:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4205503

I looked for it on their site and thought this was peculiar.

DA, Do you have any of those item numbers listed on thisr page from the package by any chance? Maybe you can help confirm this.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 11, 2010, 01:56 AM
That's the item on the web page. The box size and weight are correct. This sucker seems to be as heavy as the AT-AT.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 11, 2010, 09:20 AM
That's the item on the web page. The box size and weight are correct. This sucker seems to be as heavy as the AT-AT.

Awesome, so for whoever's wondering, the Item # is 506739, and the UPC is 653569566557.

I'll be annoying our local TRU's about this for weeks, I can see it now.

Thanks!

(Why do they insist on calling it a vintage action figure vehicle though? It's 100% Clone Wars, baby.)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 11, 2010, 09:36 AM
I'll be annoying our local TRU's about this for weeks, I can see it now.

Hehe - me too!  ;D
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 11, 2010, 11:53 AM
Thanks! It's rare that I beat Darth Anton to the punch.  ;)

The circle is now complete...
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 11, 2010, 05:31 PM
That's the item on the web page. The box size and weight are correct. This sucker seems to be as heavy as the AT-AT.

Awesome, so for whoever's wondering, the Item # is 506739, and the UPC is 653569566557.

I'll be annoying our local TRU's about this for weeks, I can see it now.

Thanks!

(Why do they insist on calling it a vintage action figure vehicle though? It's 100% Clone Wars, baby.)

Awesome, that matches up with the listing  page I found. I hope this comes in stock while the free shipping sale is on, I would love to continue to avoid the hunt. I am so done with store hunts...
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on August 11, 2010, 08:55 PM
I wonder what Hasbro's reaction would be if an unfortunate rep walked into a TRU and found a "supposed to be secret" Fett UBP on the shelves.

Someone there must know that these are already out.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Rob on August 11, 2010, 09:45 PM
Are there pictures of the Slave I floating around anywhere?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on August 11, 2010, 11:38 PM
Are there pictures of the Slave I floating around anywhere?

I would hope so - somewhere.  Especially if this this box is as heavy as the AT-AT.  Would love to see side by side pics with the old version - unless I missed that somewhere.  Not sure why Hasbro felt the need to include an additional vehicle + figures.  Seems to me the newly sized ship should have sold well on its own, but what do I know?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on August 12, 2010, 12:15 AM
Battle Pack pics from Sandtroopers (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20100626/)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 12, 2010, 01:10 AM
Are there pictures of the Slave I floating around anywhere?

I would hope so - somewhere.  Especially if this this box is as heavy as the AT-AT.  Would love to see side by side pics with the old version - unless I missed that somewhere.  Not sure why Hasbro felt the need to include an additional vehicle + figures.  Seems to me the newly sized ship should have sold well on its own, but what do I know?

Your wish is my command. Here are some pictures of it sitting at TRU along with some size comparison pics. Sorry for the res. It's from my blackberry.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG00126.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG00125.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG00127.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/IMG00128.jpg)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 12, 2010, 08:56 AM
I noticed this morning the link I found is no longer active so TRU.com pulled it. Maybe Hasbro does read these threads...
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 12, 2010, 09:37 AM
I noticed this morning the link I found is no longer active so TRU.com pulled it. Maybe Hasbro does read these threads...

That is a low-down, rotten, dirty trick. Guess I won't be getting my email alerting me when this item comes in stock now.  ::)

I'm sorry, but anything they have for sale in a frigging store should be on the damn website too.

Is Hasbro going to hunt down all the people who already bought this and walked out with it? L-A-M-E

I already saw the photos of this in the display case at CV (courtesy Sandtroopers). This is the worst kept secret EVER.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 12, 2010, 12:16 PM
I'm going to pass on this for now. I definitely want the Slave One, but everything else is junk to me. Maybe if I can get a good deal.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Keonobi on August 12, 2010, 12:36 PM
I'm going to pass on this for now. I definitely want the Slave One, but everything else is junk to me. Maybe if I can get a good deal.

I'm sure you could sell that Astrodroid to make up some of the cost.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: bikerscout1 on August 12, 2010, 01:30 PM
found it yesterday as well in Culver City.  Another guy on scum (lifeinabox) found it yesterday too.  I found it late though, so he & Phruby beat me.   It's also been spotted in AZ and UT as far as i know.   I submitted the news to RS, but who knows when they'll get to it -theyre all at CV havin a ball.  Lucky ducks!
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 20, 2010, 11:09 AM
Nice find. Once I saw the posting over at Yakface I went to TRU.com. Could this be the listing on TRU.com:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4205503

I can now confirm that the above listing is actually for the AT-AT, not the Rise of Boba Fett UBP.  :'(

I don't see any kind of listing for the UBP yet. Damn!

They still have the wrong item description up for the Nikto Pirate too.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on August 20, 2010, 02:15 PM
So has anyone been having luck finding these at their local stores?  I've been checking ours, but they don't seem to have a spot for it right now - and if they did have them in stock, I missed them.  Part of me is still on the fence about this, but I really want the Slave I and Bossk.  I wish they would have just sold the Slave I on its own, as it would be easier to afford something lower than $100 - but oh well.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 22, 2010, 11:52 AM
I found this in the Chicago burbs thanks to a tip from a friend, so it's starting to trickle out from the West Coast. They only had one on the very top shelf.

Here is the kicker: luckily the last one that they had had a price tag on it for $99.99. TRU rarely has price tags on their merchandise, so when I went to pay it rang up for $109.99! I showed them the price tag and they adjusted it to $99.99. So do not be surprised if you find this at that price, hopefully yours will have the tag mine did. The box is slightly smaller than the AT-AT but it feels light. I literally just got home and will open later, I will shoot some pics. This time I have the right number so you guys can find this too.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on August 22, 2010, 04:28 PM
Meh...Would have preferred this better at a single piece at $40-$50 with no pack-ins or extra vehicles.  TRU also bumped up MP Grimlock by $10.  Oh well, hopefully they send me some coupons again someday.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 22, 2010, 07:26 PM
I found this in the Chicago burbs thanks to a tip from a friend, so it's starting to trickle out from the West Coast. They only had one on the very top shelf.

Here is the kicker: luckily the last one that they had had a price tag on it for $99.99. TRU rarely has price tags on their merchandise, so when I went to pay it rang up for $109.99! I showed them the price tag and they adjusted it to $99.99. So do not be surprised if you find this at that price, hopefully yours will have the tag mine did. The box is slightly smaller than the AT-AT but it feels light. I literally just got home and will open later, I will shoot some pics. This time I have the right number so you guys can find this too.

Congrats dude, that's awesome. Can you also post the Item # and/or UPC when you get a chance? Thanks!
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 23, 2010, 12:05 AM
Congrats dude, that's awesome. Can you also post the Item # and/or UPC when you get a chance? Thanks!

Thanks!

Here ya go:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TANU1UtGTjQ/THHylL7raYI/AAAAAAAABPM/cUWD6IiXGlk/s400/slave+1+numbers.jpg)

This is a really cool vehicle with only one big flaw which I will get to but first here is a size comparison:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TANU1UtGTjQ/THHymV_ZtTI/AAAAAAAABPU/HwB6qpG_X64/s400/size+compare.jpg)

The flaw is the canopy closure connection tolerance, it's too loose. As a Toy Designer I had to create/comment on what seriously needs to be fixed as a running change with this. Hasbro if you are reading this and have not already corrected the canopy problem here is my suggestion:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TANU1UtGTjQ/THHynTu2pTI/AAAAAAAABPc/ZXQC4BfRsVE/s400/need+to+fix.jpg)

Otherwise this is a must buy in my book! I love it and look forward to Boba's OTC Slave One.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on August 23, 2010, 01:47 AM
I saw loads of these this weekend at a couple TRU's.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 23, 2010, 10:41 AM
Thanks Jack, I was just able to find this on the TRU website as well, apparently a new listing, no photo yet:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4020324

Item # 492296
SKU: 1284FA63
UPC: 653569513674

It's listed as "Star Wars Ultimate Battle Pack Vehicles"...$109.99, yikes!
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 23, 2010, 10:45 AM
Thanks McMetal - no wonder I haven't been having any success with the other number that was published earlier in the month.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 23, 2010, 11:34 AM
Just watch the regular stores raise their price to $109. That's what they did with the BMF.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on August 23, 2010, 11:38 AM
Just watch the regular stores raise their price to $109.

They already did...

the last one that they had had a price tag on it for $99.99. TRU rarely has price tags on their merchandise, so when I went to pay it rang up for $109.99! I showed them the price tag and they adjusted it to $99.99. So do not be surprised if you find this at that price

There have been many reports that this set and the AT-AT are now ringing up at $110 at TRU, not $100 as they initially found.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 23, 2010, 11:52 AM
I lucked out then by paying $100, that sticker was my $10 salvation. Even though it's not a huge difference $10 more makes this near unbearable for whats there. If this thing actually had lights and sounds it would help. I would have preferred they added that instead of the other garbage. I still would have paid $100. It would have been awesome to have that delayed sonic boom bomb sound and the rapid fire canons. Add some interior lights and this things would be off the hook (I just made MC Hammer blush by uttering that statement.). I will give it this lots of storage areas which is really neat, I would have loved that if I was still a kid playing with this. another plus on this vvehicle is this has a lot of storage areas which is really neat. I would have loved that if I was still a kid playing with this.

When other get this LMK if you guys have the same issue with the weak canopy connection. If not I will return/swap to have one that stays closed. It's expensive but well worth it, the rest of the set not so much...

Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on August 23, 2010, 12:05 PM

This is a really cool vehicle with only one big flaw which I will get to but first here is a size comparison:


Thanks for the comparison pic.  It's definitey bigger than the old one and looks much better.

However, the price tag really makes me sick.  I don't think I'm going to be able to justify $100 or so for this when all I really want is the ship. The rest is just crap to me... I suppose I could sell of the extras if I get it, as a local friend of mine is a huge Bossk fan but doesn't want the Slave One at all.  He might take the rest of the lot outside of the Slave One for $30 or $35, but the Slave One would still end up costing me at least $70 then... it's not worth that to me.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on August 23, 2010, 12:18 PM
I really wonder how much better this might have sold had it been a single ship pack, or just the Slave I with Boba and Bossk even.  I mean, it is just now hitting, so who knows it may end up flying off the shelves - but like many others, I'm sort of on the fence.  I really want the Slave I, and Bossk, but otherwise could take or leave the rest.  Another astro droid is always nice, but I like the upcoming Boba better and could care less about Mace Windu's fighter (although that fighter mold in general is sweet) or the repacked figures.  At $100 (or $110), it makes you think twice, that is for sure.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: GrandMoffNick on August 23, 2010, 12:20 PM
This is a Boba Fett related toy and I'm NOT going to buy it. For me to say that shows how ridiculous the pricing is. I'll get Bossk when they single card him and be fine with my current Slave 1s.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 23, 2010, 12:58 PM
I'm definitely down for this set - I would have preferred some different figures for Anakin and Mace though - why not pack in the new Mace Windu figure instead of the old one? The old one won't sit in the fighter so the new one should have been used instead.

With Anakin - why not give us a repack of the same Anakin that came with the Cancell or th B'omarr Monestary Assault BP. Why are they giving us the Spacesuit Anakin w/o the helmet yet again?

As far as the exclusive goes - I wouldn't be surprised if this set was originally two separate exclusives that they merged together to make the larger one.

If you think about it - one set could have been Slave I, Boba, Bossk & Aurra Sing, the second set could have been Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, Mace's Jedi Starfighter, Anakin, Mace and the two astromechs - then that way there would have been two Clone Wars UBPs to accompany the two ESB ones at Target.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on August 23, 2010, 01:29 PM
I'm definitely down for this set - I would have preferred some different figures for Anakin and Mace though - why not pack in the new Mace Windu figure instead of the old one? The old one won't sit in the fighter so the new one should have been used instead.

With Anakin - why not give us a repack of the same Anakin that came with the Cancell or th B'omarr Monestary Assault BP. Why are they giving us the Spacesuit Anakin w/o the helmet yet again?

I think it comes down to the tooling available at factory where this set was produced.

As far as the exclusive goes - I wouldn't be surprised if this set was originally two separate exclusives that they merged together to make the larger one.

If you think about it - one set could have been Slave I, Boba, Bossk & Aurra Sing, the second set could have been Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, Mace's Jedi Starfighter, Anakin, Mace and the two astromechs - then that way there would have been two Clone Wars UBPs to accompany the two ESB ones at Target.

I think this was always envisioned as a single set to have something for the CW line at a comparable pricepoint to the AT-AT for the non-animated line.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on August 23, 2010, 03:52 PM
Put me in the "I hope Bossk is single carded at some point" camp because I loves me some Bossk.

I really felt this set was overpriced though, and I feel even moreso now with the bump in price.  It's bigger, but not flashy by any means, and comes with a lot of non-flashy pack-ins.  I was unimpressed. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 23, 2010, 04:45 PM
I am going to chime in on a few aspects mentioned, some in defense of the set. Please take nothing personal, if you spend the time to read my long post treat it like an op-ed.

1. While I do not collect the animated line of figures, the Anakin they chose is a great figure. While he does not have any soft goods he does have articulated knees/ankles so he is 100% SA figure unlike the first static release. I am going to keep this one, even the head sculpt is better than the first release. I would have never used the space gear anyway. Hasbro likely had to cut a few corners to make the financials work, the gear was first to go.

2. The Mace figure can actually sit in the Starfighter without any problems. The tunic skirt is very soft so why would Hasbro cheat themselves out of a sale squeezing one last run out of the older tool. It's smart business and he is cheaper to produce. The soft goods adds expense. (Yes, tool availability is also a factor) Once again, I am sure their margin was tight on this set, so they went with the cheaper figure.

3. While L/S would have really made this something special there is no comparison to this Slave One when compared to the prior ones. Hasbro did a superb job, on this ship. It blows the older versions away. The undercarriage alone sports some of the most impressive sculpt details ever seen on a SW vehicle. Hopefully this follows the trend of the Rancor and the second time around they can afford more paint ops, this will look even better in ESB deco.

4. If you are into the CW line this is a fair value. Bossk, Boba & R8 are all new and done very well. If you are into Starfighters you can add another unique design to your fleet. Break down the cost in retail terms: 5 Figures x$7 each= $35, Mace Starfighter $25, Slave One $40-$50.(worth more than the Y-Wing which was $70). So $100-$110 is a very fair price. No bundle discount but you are not paying more for what's there. It's very expensive to tool a ship this big, Hasbro is in business to make money. They manufacture goods we want to purchase. They do not produce them just to do us a favor. It boggles my mind when people forget that. From my experience tooling on this is most likely around 90k-$100k for the Slave One alone. That does not count other development costs including Boba and Bossk.

5. If you are not into the CW line like me it does suck to have to purchase items you would not otherwise want. However, if that's the only way to get this and the only way to get it produced by Hasbro I am all for it. I rather have the option to buy or pass on the item.

6. If you are entrepreneurial enough you can lower your cost by:
- Selling your old Slave One to liquidate into the new one. I got $15 for my Saga version.
- Sell all the crap you do not want in separate lots which can easily lower the overall cost to you to $30-$40, maybe lower if you are quick while this is not in widespread release. Even if it is you can still get a fair price for the stuff close to if not more to the retail prices I listed above.

I am a big advocate of this. Personally, I only want the best and most updated versions of items in my collection. I am going to liquidate anything I no longer want. Some say it's scalping, I say they are stupid if they think that way. I do not go out of my way to hog anything nor am I shortchanging anyone. I am having the hobby pay for itself while being efficient with my collection. You have to treat this stuff like the stock market, you have to know when to buy and sell watching trends in the market place. Anyone collecting this line for 8+ years should really know this by now. I sold my old OTC MF for $85 loose once I learned of the BMF. I sold my TRU MIB Endor AT-AT for $160 and my loose POTF2 one for $60 once I knew the new one was coming. The two old ones paid for my two new ones. I love this stuff and want to collect every item that interests me but I have a family and they come first. Instead of being mentally (or financially) defeated by a price tag when you DO WANT the item find an honest way to overcome the problem. (BTW - The market decided the prices of the items I sold.)

Is all of what I said easy? No.
Is it extra work? Sure it is.
Is it worth it? YES!

Outside of the one functional flaw I mentioned I really am very happy with this ship. Any minor paint details missing can be easily added, the details are there. I almost get that same happy feeling when I look at the BMF and BAT-AT as I look at this. It's bigger and more accurately detailed, this is going to be sweet in ESB deco. If selling some extra crap that came with this is the only way to get this item I deal with it.

I can honestly say, in my opinion, this is a must have item. If you are on the fence because of price alone consider supporting it. If it flops the ESB Slave One version will be very unlikely for years, even if it's sold separately.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on August 23, 2010, 04:55 PM
As far as the exclusive goes - I wouldn't be surprised if this set was originally two separate exclusives that they merged together to make the larger one.

I think this was always envisioned as a single set to have something for the CW line at a comparable pricepoint to the AT-AT for the non-animated line.

Hasbro put out enough hints that I think if the $65 vehicle line had continued, you would have seen this Slave I there.  My guess is that when that $65 line died, they added the Mace Ship and some extra figures to build a $100 Battle Pack to get it out there. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Darby on August 23, 2010, 08:03 PM
That was my take on it as well. 

I will be passing, despite being a CW fan.  I want Bossk, Boba and the droid, but I want a ESB Slave I more than anything, and I suspect that (and a single carded Bossk) are not too far away in the future.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on August 24, 2010, 03:23 AM
As far as the exclusive goes - I wouldn't be surprised if this set was originally two separate exclusives that they merged together to make the larger one.

I think this was always envisioned as a single set to have something for the CW line at a comparable pricepoint to the AT-AT for the non-animated line.

Hasbro put out enough hints that I think if the $65 vehicle line had continued, you would have seen this Slave I there.  My guess is that when that $65 line died, they added the Mace Ship and some extra figures to build a $100 Battle Pack to get it out there. 

I'll totally add support to this notion, and again it seemed to me like this wasn't ever intended to be the "big reveal" that was being touted around the net.  To me, this is something that was put together to salvage something else, and thus we get it as an exclusive.

Also, on the other topics, I get what you're saying JACK, but consumer "perceived value" is part of the equation too...  You can break things down to their component parts, but at the end of the day, if all anyone wants is Slave-I, then they view it as Slave-I is going to cost me $110.  That's just the nature of perceived value among consumers, and it really applies to anything from looking at a tiny Wicket figure and wanting more for $7.99, all the way to an item like this.  The AT-AT is about the same price, and generally I think it will be more widely accepted as a better value by the majority. 

Still, people at this high price will wait for sales/clearances simply because the track record seems to indicate they'll do that right now.  Anything about $50 or up seems to get that treatment.

To me, breaking it down (and I don't want anything from the set actually but Bossk, ironically, so I'm looking at this 100% objectively really since I'm not even considering buying it), this looks like a set that I'd not want bothered with if all I really was interested in was the Slave-I...  I'd probably wait this one out, but that's me. 

As it stands, I'll wait out for a single-carded Bossk, and if that doesn't happen then I'll keep an eye out for a loose one some day I guess.  I dig Bossk. :)  The set just seems sorta "meh" to me though, for what they want for it is all.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on August 24, 2010, 10:23 AM
great review Jack - but I still will wait for the inevitable ESB release.  Bottom line - Hasbro spent the money on this and whether this pack sells well or not, Hasbro is not going to leave the money on the table by not releasing the ESB version - no matter what they are "telling" us.

I am guessing we will see it within a year just like the ROTJ Rancor, and, if thats the case, thats when you will be getting my money Hasbro.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on August 24, 2010, 03:06 PM
I think a LOT of people will wait it out for an ESB release...  I'm more curious to see how it does going into Christmas because I think it's more an item that'll pop out to people at that time, being from the toon and all, with its pack-ins.  I think kids will want it, but will parents pay for it?  Plus now it's competing with the AT-AT too.

I also wonder if an ESB release will or won't have much of a pack-in assortment like this.  Will it just be the Ship and a Boba figure?  Or will it be an UBP like this somehow?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2010, 03:28 PM
That's really how I feel about it too.  It's a perceived value. I know I could piece out the other stuff, making the Slave One cost me $60 or $70, but even then I don't know.

Count me as not someone who was ever a huge Fett fan though.  I never went bonkers over either Boba or Jango, not even as a kid in the 80s was I that into Fett.

Now, if this thing had been packed with realistic figures, I think I would have been more interested... something like this would have appealed to me more by tying it to AOTC rather than the animated stuff:

- Slave One
- Jango Fett (Evolutions sculpt)
- Boba Fett (all new sculpt)
- Obi Wan Kenobi (Legacy sculpt, wtih plastic cloak)
- Taun We (new)

Then price it at $75.00 and I'm more likely to bite.  That's just me though.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 26, 2010, 12:21 AM
All great points here, I still think it's worth it despite the hefty tag. I do understand the reservations, I too would prefer Boba's first but am hopeful we will see it sooner than later. 

If anyone does picks this up PLEASE LMK if your canopy close connection is weak like i pointed out a few posts ago. if it's not I am going to return it for one that connects stronger.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on August 26, 2010, 07:30 PM
Saw this set tonight and there's no way I'm paying full price for it.  Even pricing everything out...nah.  I pick up CW figs at random that interest me, but I really have no interest in these animated figures.  The Starfighter repaint is kinda neat, but I'm sure everything will be re-released individually in the future.  Give me a set like the OTC Slave I and we'll talk Hasbro.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on August 26, 2010, 08:03 PM
Give me a set like the OTC Slave I and we'll talk Hasbro.

RS has an exclusive podcast interview (http://www.forcecast.net/story/home/ForceCast_Live_From_CV_Collectors_Edition_133482.asp) with Hasbro. Apparently an ESB version of Slave I will be made if the response to the TCW-themed Slave I is good, although that makes no sense to me because I'm sure many people would much rather buy a $40-60 OT Slave I over a $100 TCW Slave I.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 26, 2010, 10:47 PM
The problem with that is they might not have the option to sell it without the $100 box. Look what happened to the Y-Wing assortment as Jeff pointed out, this is why it's in the UBP box. If this flops what retailer will be encouraged to take the ESB Slave One? While they may think it's cool the retail history matters (More than ever as retailers are being extra cautious with what they carry/commit to). I work in the industry, I have seen many improved and exciting products die because of previous sales of items that did not perform to expectations. Retailers care about track records of items, they do not care about the psyche of fans who are holding for Boba's Slave One.

I respect those who honestly do not want this but do not be surprised if you do not get a ESB Slave One anytime soon. That is all I am saying, it was also confirmed in the podcast. The reason we have been getting big vehicles every year is because they have sold. Hasbro makes more and retailers carry them. If the AT-AT flops do you honestly think we will get another big vehicle in the foreseeable future? I hope it does great and we get a Sailbarge.

As it currently stands I only paid $30 for my TRU Slave One, Anakin and Boba. This ship is beautiful and even has a Rocket Pack storage socket that I just found in the standing area. I really want an ESB Slave One and was more than happy to support this.

I am lobbying (For selfish reasons to ensure an ESB version) to the standouts to support this, it's one of the best vehicles ever done. I can honestly say you are missing out if you pass.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on August 26, 2010, 10:59 PM
A TESB Slave I would definitely be welcome in my book.  But then I haven't found the Ultimate Battle Pack yet myself.  This in itself is somewhat puzzling since I'm in TRU's corporate backyard.  And since TRU corporate headquarters is near me the stores tend to be stocked incredibly well.  Exclusives tend to be fairly abundant.  But for this Ultimate Battle Pack to not show up in TRU's backyard?  It's stunning.

Exclusives in general appear to be on the decline.  Hasbro really pushed the envelope with them over the past 5 or so years.  But the exclusives for 2009 & 2010 seem to be diminishing.  In large part this seems to be because of an overall decline in retail sales which can be attributed to economic conditions.  And general sales of Star Wars have declined as well.  The demise of the Deluxe vehicle line really hurt the chances of an OT Slave I coming out as a mainline offering.  But perhaps Target would take it on?  They seemed to have some measure of success with Slave I in the past when the AOTC version was repainted.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on August 27, 2010, 10:39 AM
Just fyi if people are tracking this thing.  I saw this on Tuesday in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 27, 2010, 10:52 AM
I found this set this morning in NJ.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on August 27, 2010, 11:54 AM
I found this set this morning in NJ.

Awesome, congrats dude!

(...contemplates mileage from VA to NJ...hmmm)

Actually, even if I found this thing right now I could not afford it. The Epic Encounters UBP has used up all my discretionary income until the next paycheck.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on August 27, 2010, 12:50 PM
Unfortunately, there was only one - I haven't called around to see if other TRUs got them today, but there are plenty of collectors in my area, so if there were sets put out this morning, I can guarantee they're gone. Things move that fast in my area when they first start to hit.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on August 27, 2010, 01:20 PM
Saw this at my TRU this morning. Nice... but not $110 nice. Pass for now.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on August 27, 2010, 02:20 PM
Saw this at my TRU this morning. Nice... but not $110 nice. Pass for now.

Same here.  Our local store had one of these on the shelf as well, and I'll admit I was tempted.  We really don't have the money for it right now, and I didn't want to put it on a credit card, so I passed as well.  Plus, $110 really seemed steep to me as well.  I know it "breaks down" pretty well and all that, but I really only want the Slave I and the Bossk, and don't really care much about the rest (I guess the astro droid is nice too).  I may eventually get it, but just couldn't afford it right now.  I'm also one of those who would rather have an ESB version, and hope we get it next year or in 2012.  I wouldn't mind having Jango's version either, so I may end up getting this yet.  If we get an ESB version though, I hope it doesn't come in a giant $100 battle pack.  I'm sure it would be an exclusive, but heck, just toss it in a "vintage box" like the AT-AT and sell it for the former deluxe vehicle line price of $60-ish and I'd be ok with that (maybe toss in a Fett as well, or a new carbonite block).
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on August 29, 2010, 11:42 AM
From what I can see, this thing is sitting. I was surprised to see it still at TRU.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Captain Piet on August 29, 2010, 12:46 PM
From what I can see, this thing is sitting. I was surprised to see it still at TRU.

Haven't seen one yet. Been looking pretty hard too. Have $50 in rewards certificates specifically earmarked for this.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on August 29, 2010, 04:33 PM
Have $50 in rewards certificates specifically earmarked for this.

I thought you could only get $15-$20 in rewards coupons for any given deadline?  Not bad if not...Kuddos if you dropped that much cash to rack in $50   ;)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on September 2, 2010, 05:12 PM
I noticed this is available (at least as of now) online at TRU.com - with free shipping.  Still the $109.99 price though.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on September 2, 2010, 05:56 PM
From what I can tell, these are sitting here too.  AT-ATs are moving a lot faster.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on September 2, 2010, 10:36 PM
With all the reports of slow-moving Slave 1s, I wonder if we'll be seeing Hasbro make an ESB version.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Blaster under the pillow on September 3, 2010, 05:06 AM
If they ever sell this version of Slave 1 on it's own, I would probably pick it up.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: John C on September 3, 2010, 11:52 AM
I hope they do a sale like they did for the ATAT.  I'll buy one at $90, but not at $110.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Captain Piet on September 3, 2010, 03:39 PM
Have $50 in rewards certificates specifically earmarked for this.

I thought you could only get $15-$20 in rewards coupons for any given deadline?  Not bad if not...Kuddos if you dropped that much cash to rack in $50   ;)

These are from the credit card rewards program.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on September 3, 2010, 04:53 PM
With all the reports of slow-moving Slave 1s, I wonder if we'll be seeing Hasbro make an ESB version.

I sure hope we see the ESB version down the road, but its tough to tell with sales.  We've heard that "sales will determine the future" line from Hasbro in the past, specifically recently with big vehicles and although the Falcon, AT-TE, and Turbo Tank all saw wide and in some cases low clearances but we continue to see things like the AT-AT (and now Slave 1).  I went ahead and ordered this pack at TRU.com.  As I've said before, I really want the Slave 1 and Bossk, and the other new figures are nice too....and that, combined with the frustration of the Jabba pack just got me to go ahead and order it.  I doubt I'll be able to unload Mace's fighter on anyone, but in the end I think I'll be happy I got the rest of it.  I'm one of those who would rather have the ESB version, and I really hope we see it next year.  I don't buy a lot of PT/CW ships anymore, but I do have at least a couple from each movie, and like having a nice Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter along with Jango's Slave I from AOTC.  One of my favorite parts of that movie.  You would think a store (hopefully TRU or Target) would love to have the ESB repaint as an exclusive.  You could pack it with the Evo Fett and a new Carbonite block and it would make a pretty spiffy pack.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jabba the Slug on September 3, 2010, 07:46 PM
You could pack it with the Evo Fett and a new Carbonite block and it would make a pretty spiffy pack.

That would make for a great set, actually.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on September 13, 2010, 02:33 PM
I received this set via TRU.com this weekend.  Despite the high price and the fact I could care less about Windu and his fighter, I'm still glad I ordered it.  The Slave I and Bossk, which were the main two reasons I wanted the set, are both amazing.  Another great "big" upgrade vehicle from Hasbro I think - and it really makes me want an ESB version even more now.  Hopefully this does well enough to warrant that next year or beyond.  I was surprised at how much larger this version is than the AOTC one, quite a difference.  Now, bring on Boba's version! :)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 13, 2010, 03:23 PM
Despite the high price and the fact I could care less about Windu and his fighter, I'm still glad I ordered it. 

That's the spirit and key to getting Boba's! It really is an awesome vehicle and I am really glad they released it. For those hold out's your missing out...
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on September 14, 2010, 09:23 PM
In retrospect, I'm really glad I snagged this the first day I saw it at TRU a few weeks back. They have never re-stocked since then in my area for some reason.

I'm in Atlanta for business and checked out a TRU today. They had no CW UBP's on the shelves, but 2 still in boxes above the aisle. Nice.  ::)
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on September 14, 2010, 10:11 PM
This is going to turn sour in Hasbo's mouth IMO....Great set...I guess, but too expensive $$ with one big box.  I'm passing....   :-\
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on September 15, 2010, 08:48 AM

I'm in Atlanta for business and checked out a TRU today. They had no CW UBP's on the shelves, but 2 still in boxes above the aisle. Nice.  ::)

Same here in Mishawaka, Indiana. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: 501ST on September 15, 2010, 09:27 AM
I doubt I'll be able to unload Mace's fighter on anyone

Look me up when you do have one to offload and we'll talk turkey.  ;)
 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Scockery on September 15, 2010, 01:05 PM
A recent Q&A response says the Bossk won't be single carded for at least a year. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on September 15, 2010, 05:54 PM
A recent Q&A response says the Bossk won't be single carded for at least a year. 

That's a shame - it's really a great figure. I wish they had just carded him up and thrown him in with the regular waves and left him out of this set.

The Boba I don't care as much about since they are releasing a better version on card later this year.

The astromech is a perfect pack-in since you either want Mace's JSF or you don't and if you don't, it's not like you're gonna run out and pick up the astromech repaint.

I wish they were packing Plo Koon's and Kit Fisto's astromechs in with the two JSFs coming out later this year.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on September 15, 2010, 07:54 PM
Somebody sliced Bossk out of the only Slave I set my TRU had on the shelves a week or three ago.  Felt disgusted for some reason - I don't normally see that type of stuff in my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on September 15, 2010, 09:57 PM
I see that all the time. :-\
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Scockery on September 16, 2010, 10:01 PM

The astromech is a perfect pack-in since you either want Mace's JSF or you don't and if you don't, it's not like you're gonna run out and pick up the astromech repaint.

Not sure about that, there's hardcore astromech fans out there. I'm not one of them, besides BAD's, the last astromech I got was in that Luke-R2 comic pack a few years back.

Yeah, it makes sense as an exclusive pack-in.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on September 18, 2010, 12:35 AM
The Slave I and Bossk, which were the main two reasons I wanted the set, are both amazing.  Another great "big" upgrade vehicle from Hasbro I think - and it really makes me want an ESB version even more now.  Hopefully this does well enough to warrant that next year or beyond.  I was surprised at how much larger this version is than the AOTC one, quite a difference.  Now, bring on Boba's version! :)

I had $15 in coupons/TRU rewards burning a hole in my pocket, so I decided to pick up this set tonight at TRU. 

Just got done cracking into the box and I have to say "ditto" to what Brian said.  The new Slave I is a great upgrade.  After goofing around with it for a little while, I'm already jonesing for an ESB repaint.  CW Bossk is a fantastic figure too by the way - SA Lizard bad-assery all around.

I may end up selling off the Mace/Droid/Ship to recoup some cash, but for now I'm really digging the set despite the high price.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on September 20, 2010, 10:38 AM
This pack (and a possible ESB repaint) was mentioned in that TF.N collecting podcast as well, and although DePriest did give the usual "we'll have to see how the current set does" line, he also said that they didn't have it slotted in at all and with their line planning lead time, it would be "a few years off" at least.  Hopefully it will get made eventually, and sooner rather than later.  I still wish they would have started with the ESB version :).  It does make me wonder what the potential "big item" for 2011 could be, but I guess that's a topic for another thread.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on September 21, 2010, 04:14 PM
I caved and bought this as well last week.  The Slave One is pretty damn awesome, but I still hate the format forcing one to fork over more than a hundred bucks to get it.  At least I already sold everything else in the set to a local collector.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Hobbie on September 22, 2010, 11:28 PM
Well, I'm probably what you'd consider a pretty hard core astrdroid collector, and I haven't gotten this set yet, so if anyone has picked it up and wants to unload the droid, drop me a line.  I don't have any interest in another Slave (biggerish or not), have enough JSFs, and don't do any of the animated line except for the droids. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on October 3, 2010, 01:40 PM
Check your newspaper today for the weekly TRU ad - in most markets, the ad has a "$10 gift card with $75+ purchase" coupon on the front page.  In addition, the ad shows the Rise of Fett box set on sale for just $89.99 and the exclusive CW Nikto Guard is free with $30+ purchase.

If you clip that coupon and then print one of the "$5 off $25+ purchase" coupons (http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/94038809201003_Cpn.pdf) (NOTE: today is the last day for this coupon), you can get yourself the Rise of Fett Slave I box set, a free CW Nikto Guard, and a $10 gift card for just $85 plus tax today.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on October 3, 2010, 10:06 PM
That's a great deal, but I'm just too damn lazy to go through all the returns at this point. Maybe this week I will change my tune though, I could use the extra $30 back in my pocket.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on October 4, 2010, 01:26 PM
Went ahead and returned my Nikto Guard and Slave 1 UBP today at TRU to take advantage of the deals. They were totally cool about it. Got around $27 back total, not too shabby. (The original price on my UBP was $105, not the $99 it is listed for now)

Jeff, thanks for the tip. Kinda bummed I missed on the gift card, but I'm sure it will come around again.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on October 4, 2010, 01:41 PM
Went ahead and returned my Nikto Guard and Slave 1 UBP today at TRU to take advantage of the deals. They were totally cool about it. Got around $27 back total, not too shabby. (The original price on my UBP was $105, not the $99 it is listed for now)

Can't you just bring in your receipt to get a price adjustment instead of lugging that stuff back to the store and having to rebuy it?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on October 4, 2010, 03:05 PM
Can't you just bring in your receipt to get a price adjustment instead of lugging that stuff back to the store and having to rebuy it?

I think probably if you just wanted the price difference back on the UBP, that would be no problem. Mine was a little messier because I wanted my money back for the Nikto Guard, which was on a separate ticket, and then in order to get it free they had to ring up the UBP again. Or something like that.

This actually worked to my advantage though, because I was able to exchange the UBP I had purchased weeks ago for one with a slightly mintier box with a much less bendy Bossk weapon.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on October 4, 2010, 03:43 PM
Went to a local TRU and saw a big display for star wars stuff in the front. The Rise of Boba Fett pack was $109. ($10 more than original price). However I went into the star wars section and found an empty area for the battle pack with the price of $89. I wonder which was correct?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on October 4, 2010, 04:58 PM
Went to a local TRU and saw a big display for star wars stuff in the front. The Rise of Boba Fett pack was $109. ($10 more than original price). However I went into the star wars section and found an empty area for the battle pack with the price of $89. I wonder which was correct?

I would say the $89 is the accurate price, as this is the current sale in effect since yesterday. My TRU had conflicting tags too, and another customer asked the same thing. It was $89 at the register.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on October 12, 2010, 01:25 PM
I stumbled across one of these on Friday at TRU and man, what a big box.  Looks like a neat set but I only really wanted the astromech so an obvious pass.  I was going to check the Canadian price too, but no functioning scanners. 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on October 12, 2010, 07:37 PM
Brent, if you pick this set up at some point and want to unload Bossk, hit me up.  I'll take him off your hands, and will trade pemmican for him most generously.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on December 6, 2010, 09:56 AM
Saw about 80-90 of these stacked to the ceiling yesterday.  They sold through quite well in my neighborhood when they were $79.99 and it looks like they're back on sale this week.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on December 6, 2010, 12:54 PM
If I buy this and get a free Kul Teska, and then return the UBP, do I still get to keep the figure? How would they enforce that? Just subtract the list price of that item from my return I am guessing?
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on December 6, 2010, 01:39 PM
I'm pretty sure they'd let you keep the figure - they've let me keep giftcards in the past, but the free figure dealy was only for yesterday only.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on December 6, 2010, 01:44 PM
From TRU's website (http://www.toysrus.com/helpdesk/index.jsp?display=returns&subdisplay=returns):

"Promotional Items

Any product that is returned without a promotional item(s) that was included with the original transaction (e.g., buy a TV, get a free DVD player; buy a TV, get a free gift card; or buy a TV, get a DVD player half off) will have the value of the promotional item deducted from the refund amount."

So yeah, if you returned the UBP, they would keep $14.99 plus tax for the Kul Teska (unless you return him at the same time).
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on December 6, 2010, 02:29 PM
Huh...They've let me keep my free giftcards and have refunded the full amount on several occassions.  Must be because I'm a TRU stalker...   >:D
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on December 10, 2010, 09:32 AM
Huh...They've let me keep my free giftcards and have refunded the full amount on several occasions.  Must be because I'm a TRU stalker...   >:D

I think its because the hot women that work at TRU can't resist your mesmerizing charms.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on January 29, 2011, 05:09 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5398694393_6d0fed2a72_m.jpg)
sorry for the small pic, but that's 79 full priced sets there...

or you can view the full blurry pics here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58920352@N06/5398694393/)

I either have a sucky camera or i just suck at taking pictures.   :-\
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: 77Skywalker on January 29, 2011, 07:19 PM
I had gotten this battle pack for Christmas.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on January 30, 2011, 07:45 PM
JTA is reporting the MSRP on this has officially been dropped to $79.99.

That's not what the tags say around here, but maybe it rings up that way.

I'd love one of these for openers but not for a penny over $25.

If the AT-AT can go for $12.47, they can swing something sweet for the UBP as well. Well, if it wasn't TRU.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: darth broem 2 on February 8, 2011, 10:26 PM
Where was an AT-AT for $12 at? 
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on February 8, 2011, 10:27 PM
Where was an AT-AT for $12 at? 

Target, according to the reports I have read.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 8, 2011, 10:37 PM
The Price maybe dropped, but the MSRP is set by Hasbro and doesn't drop unless they do another round of them and say, "You should drop the price to _____ on these now".  I don't think that's happened.

If price dropped, it's just the price getting cut by TRU...  Which, given how many our stores have, would probably be a wise idea.  I'll still wait for actual clearance and big markdowns.  I only want Bossk and maybe little Boba from it.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on February 9, 2011, 11:46 AM
I'm wondering how this set ultimately did for TRU.  Sure, it is still there, but you have to figure most collectors who wanted one probably picked one up by now (barring clearances), and any parent purchases were more likely around Christmas.  Personally, we have three on the shelf that have been sitting there since at least Christmas, but it did seem like they moved a bit at first.  I'm glad I picked mine up with a combination of sales/gift cards/etc., but I'd still rather have had the ESB version (and hope we still see that somehow in the next couple years).
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 9, 2011, 11:32 PM
Where was an AT-AT for $12 at? 

I found one for $12.54 (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=5120&p=96656#p96656).  It had been obviously returned as there were remnants of Christmas wrapping paper on it.  The Target then marked it down cheap, and I just happened to stumble upon it while on a toy run.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on February 1, 2012, 08:47 PM
So...I gather some of the Minnesota peeps were finding these for $30 at their local TRU.

Has ANYONE else seen this price locally at all? I figured this would be all over the fan sites but I've yet to hear a single report outside of JD.

I didn't think TRU could do single-store clearances on exclusives? Doesn't that come down straight from corporate? Or do they have leeway some places?

I would KILL to pick up a set on the cheap like this. So far nothing around here though.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 1, 2012, 09:12 PM
As far as I was aware the TRU clearance policy is a corporate wide thing but it may not all hit/happen at one time.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on February 2, 2012, 09:53 AM
McMetal - that TRU store either wildly over-ordered or massively undersold the majority of these sets...I think it was just a rouge TRU.  See my pic in this thread from over a year ago.  That store still had just about as many sets from then just last month before they started the clearance.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: McMetal on February 2, 2012, 12:23 PM
McMetal - that TRU store either wildly over-ordered or massively undersold the majority of these sets...I think it was just a rouge TRU.  See my pic in this thread from over a year ago.  That store still had just about as many sets from then just last month before they started the clearance.

Thanks man...that was my initial suspicion as well, I just didn't think individual stores were empowered to do that.

It's sad really, this would have sold through rapidly at a decent clearance price like the shuttle.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: ZevZev on February 2, 2012, 04:24 PM
And I went to that store today and they were back up to $79. Still had some.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2012, 01:49 PM
McMetal - that TRU store either wildly over-ordered or massively undersold the majority of these sets...I think it was just a rouge TRU.  See my pic in this thread from over a year ago.  That store still had just about as many sets from then just last month before they started the clearance.

I suspect they got leftovers from other stores. Tonka had a ton of these before the remodel, but they were all gone when it reopened.
Title: Re: The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on February 12, 2012, 07:46 PM
Really. Stores still have this? I haven't seen this one in a long time.