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Revenge of the Sith / Re: ROTS Recent Purchases

« on: September 8, 2005, 12:31 AM »

I'm current, but there has been nothing to purchase of late. Bought an extra Black Clone and 3 SA Clone 41 to customize. Other then that it seems that Targets are bare, Walmarts are either bare or have peg warmers, and I can't get to a TRU during the week. I'm enjoying the break!

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: "Evolutions" assortment...

« on: September 6, 2005, 10:27 PM »

Here's what I found for Clone and Sith in Utah:

Walmart: $19.76
TRU $19.99
Target $19.99

At Kmart I have only seen the Anakin. It was $21.99.

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: KB 9-pack Exclusive w/ Silver Vader

« on: September 5, 2005, 11:38 PM »

Oh the joy of being a non-completist and loose collector! I can pass on these big time. The silver Vader is not worth it. Probably buy it on ebay for about $20 to $25 and save $25. Actually, I will pass even on the silver Vader, since I do not want it, desire it or care about it. Sorry, just a waste of my money if I bought it!

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Episode 1 / The Circle is complete!

« on: September 5, 2005, 02:16 AM »

Well, tonight I was having to hunt through the last 15 or so tubs and boxes from our move six months ago. Over this time I have been looking for my last boxed Royal Starship. Tonight I found it, still in the box and in really good condition! Nice to see the red R2 unit there also! We have one opened with the Red R2 and we have found all the pieces, but it was just nice to find the good old Royal Starship! I really liked this ship and the accessories, and all the places it has for figures!

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: EP3 Clonetroopers

« on: September 4, 2005, 10:54 PM »

Posted this in the customs section, but I am currently working on a green clone found on page 44 of the visual dictionary. I really like that clone and I don't want to wait so that's the reason for the custom. Wish HB would give that one a shot on a SA body!

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Toy Reviews / Re: New JD Review: C-3PO (ROTS version)

« on: September 4, 2005, 12:17 PM »

I found him 5 times, and passed because I have enough 3P0's. In the final 12 EE has him in one of the case assortments so IF I find him again, and IF I have the extra cash, I may reconsider. Even after your review Jeff, I am still very heisitant becasue I just don't see enough yet to justify spending $6 on a figure I have plenty of. I may just wait for that SA C3P0.

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Hey Hasbro! / Re: Informal petition to keep 7" Unleashed Alive!

« on: September 4, 2005, 12:13 PM »

I'll sign it, but I agree that H has made their decesion and now they can rest with it. Pretty stupid actually. Since I collected LOTR (still do) the AOME pulled people who were normal TB buyers over to AOME, so all you really did was dilute profits on both sides. Other item was AOME never really moved the volume they hoped, thus it died. Difference is that SW seems to have more long term momentum in marketing figures then LOTR concerning 3 3/4 vs a 3 inch AOME figure (sitll think and know there is a market for 6 inch LOTR IF they stop making 70% of new assortments rehashes of the main characters). Anyway, I've said it before, I think the new unleash line will die and be less profitable then the 7 inch line, so KEEP the 7 inch line!

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: Target's "Attack on Coruscant" Clone 5-pack

« on: September 3, 2005, 09:27 PM »

After looking em over, I've decided I'll buy one and open it up (saving the package to store the figures). Nice set and hopefully it is nicely priced.

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Power of the Force 2 / Re: JediDefender Image Database Retrospective

« on: September 3, 2005, 07:57 PM »

Not only do I remember finding these, but I remember finding them again in 1998 at TRU on discount! That was how I found my AT AT etc. I enjoyed this line, and am glad I have them in the collection, though most are opened (like most of my collection). I also think I have one or two carded, and one or two loose! Glad now I usually only get 1 per figure (except some clones).

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Saga Collection '06 / Re: 2005 Holiday Figure - Vader?

« on: September 3, 2005, 05:40 PM »

I have not collected the holiday figures, even though I have found them. I have never been thrilled by them except for Yoda. However, this thread has given me a new idea to collect! SW Christmas art/cards! I will say that I would love to see a Padme Christmas Tree! And finally, we found a reason for the creation of the Ewoks! May they glory in that role!

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: My first custom!

« on: September 3, 2005, 05:10 PM »

Wonderful job! I love how you showed Yoda! Nice paint job on the 501st. How did you weather the paint?

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: WalMart Mega Display

« on: September 3, 2005, 04:40 PM »

Maybe that explains why my local Wally for over a week now has nothing in the regular section. I'll have to check that out next time I go.

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: 1st customs done no camera yet

« on: September 3, 2005, 04:33 PM »

Thanks for the encouragement!
Chewie, let me go through my collection next weekend and I can see what I have. I'll PM you. We have just never took the time to buy a digital camera, but I am getting one between now and Oct 15. As soon as I have it, I'll take the pictures and load em up.

Think I want to do one on Cin Dralling, but that will take a walk through the action figure isle and my stuff downstairs. I also just thought I would look into a Corran Horn, and search the thread here to see what's been done with him!

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Star Wars Action Figures / The Black Dog Customs

« on: September 3, 2005, 02:23 PM »

I have to give HUGE kudos to Chewie as I have just finished my first customs. My first one followed Chewie's Mace. I took an Agen Kolar body, put on a Mace Jedi Council head, and trimmed the front of the tan Jedi tunic. I won't have a digital camera until around the 1st of October so I cannot post pictures, but I am very pleased.

My next two were nothing much, just paint and some battle damage of the SA Clone and making them into 501st Clones. I used the picture (small) on page 44 of the Visual guide and a pictue of Hasbro's 501st Tactical Ops Clone from SDCC. The first clone was a learning experience so I made two more and I am happy with them!

My next custom is to take another SA clone and do a paint job based on the green clone on page 44 of the visual dictionary. I really like that clone so . . .

I also intend to do some customizing of some wookies as well, making some new warriors and I would like to make 1 Wookie Jedi.

Anyone have ideas for make a custom of the Imerpial FX-9 that helps to rebuild Vader? I have several FX-7 still in package and would use one as a base, but need to look at the head, arms etc. Any input or direction would be appreciated.

Man, if I had ever guessed how much I would enjoy this, I would have done this a LONG time ago!

Jay

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Revenge of the Sith / Re: Anyone know the Target DCPI #s?

« on: September 2, 2005, 06:04 PM »

Darth Anton, thanks for the info. Haven't heard from the guy though I am suspecting that the price will increase sometime soon.

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