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JD Sports Forum! / Re: Jedidefender Fantasy Football 2012
« on: August 21, 2012, 01:47 AM »
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Droid Factory 2013 / Re: Droid Factory returns for 2013!
« on: August 20, 2012, 02:54 AM »
I've looked through my own photos that I took at SDCC '09 where the Imperial Scanning Trooper was first shown. And the display showed a single Scanning Trooper with two different sets of scanning accessories. However, there was at least one site that took some other photos that day which may have shown a second Scanning Trooper, along with that second Utai.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Defender Wishlists 2012: Tournament of Champions
« on: August 19, 2012, 11:51 PM »
My own Tournament of Champions list was fairly balanced between PT, CW and OT selections. I actually didn't care for any of the EU characters that made the cut. In fact, none of my EU list made the top ten in that category. And I only voted for characters in the ToC that I had voted for in each individual poll.
As for how the ToC shook out? It's definitely based on the people who were voting. And JD has traditionally been oriented more towards fans of the OT. Hence the results.
Do I like all of the results? No. I think Jaxxon is a silly exercise in kitsch, and Dash Rendar comes across like a relic of the EU past. My own EU list was rooted much more in recent EU lore. As for the PT and OT results? They're pretty good. But ultimately when you've got a community voting, not everyone is going to like ALL of the results.
As for how the ToC shook out? It's definitely based on the people who were voting. And JD has traditionally been oriented more towards fans of the OT. Hence the results.
Do I like all of the results? No. I think Jaxxon is a silly exercise in kitsch, and Dash Rendar comes across like a relic of the EU past. My own EU list was rooted much more in recent EU lore. As for the PT and OT results? They're pretty good. But ultimately when you've got a community voting, not everyone is going to like ALL of the results.
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Collect All 92! / Re: Rebel Commando
« on: August 18, 2012, 01:56 AM »
There are definitely significant differences between the Kenner Rebel Commando and ALL of the versions that have come out in the modern era. That original POTF2 version might be the closest in appearance to the vintage figure, but it also has all of the limited articulation of a Kenner era figure.
And then there's all of these versions we've gotten: molded on helmets, removable helmets, troopers with facial hair which takes away from their troop building appeal, bald troopers, different ethnicities, headsets with plugs, DVD tin sets, softgoods vs molded vests.....BLECK!
I'm just waiting for TWO good Endor troopers:
First Version: A kitbash of the current TVC Endor Rebel Commando with the following:
-Generic appearance (with the option for a running change for Nik Sant)
-Plastic molded vest (ala SAGA 2002 Endor Rebel)
-Including rifle, blaster pistol with holster, helmet & backpack)
Second Version: A new SA Endor Rebel in the full jumpsuit
-Generic appearance
-Including rifle, blaster pistol with holster, helmet & backpack)
And then there's all of these versions we've gotten: molded on helmets, removable helmets, troopers with facial hair which takes away from their troop building appeal, bald troopers, different ethnicities, headsets with plugs, DVD tin sets, softgoods vs molded vests.....BLECK!
I'm just waiting for TWO good Endor troopers:
First Version: A kitbash of the current TVC Endor Rebel Commando with the following:
-Generic appearance (with the option for a running change for Nik Sant)
-Plastic molded vest (ala SAGA 2002 Endor Rebel)
-Including rifle, blaster pistol with holster, helmet & backpack)
Second Version: A new SA Endor Rebel in the full jumpsuit
-Generic appearance
-Including rifle, blaster pistol with holster, helmet & backpack)
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The Bullpen / Re: Thor: The Toys!
« on: August 17, 2012, 02:45 PM »
I've seen Volstagg hanging on the pegs along with Laufey and King Loki, too.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)
« on: August 16, 2012, 07:10 PM »
With all of this clamoring for the Royal Guards, I have to hope that Hasbro might be looking to carry them forward into the Droid Factory line. This is a repack I wouldn't mind in the least, and would probably be welcomed by a lot of collectors. Especially if Wave 17 is only available online.
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Well of the Souls / Re: Raiders in IMAX ~ September 7-13
« on: August 16, 2012, 06:30 PM »
Funny enough, I never saw "Last Crusade" in the theater. For that, the marathon would be a great option for me to finally see the third chapter on the big screen. The thing is, when it comes to these marathons I just don't know about sitting in a theater all day long. Seeing 2 movies in a single day can be a bit exhausting.
However, seeing "Raiders" in IMAX would be very cool! I'm definitely glad to have some IMAX theaters close by.
However, seeing "Raiders" in IMAX would be very cool! I'm definitely glad to have some IMAX theaters close by.
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The Clone Wars '08-'13 / Re: Wolf Pack Ultimate Gift Set
« on: August 16, 2012, 01:14 PM »
Well, I may just be skipping the carded Phase II Commander Wolf, now. I wish the 'troops had a bigger image of it so that we might be able to discern any differences between this version and the carded release.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Apple iPad Thread
« on: August 16, 2012, 12:01 PM »Anyone out there have a favorite HTML editor app for their iPad? Or a favorite FTP App?
Anyone tried FTP on the Go Pro or FTP Client Pro?
Anyone tried Textastic Code Editor?
Looks like someone's planning on bringing their iPad to C6 for coverage!
I wish I could help you out on those points, Jeff, but I haven't had to use any of those applications since I quit reporting for JTA. But having an iPad 2 now, I can see how it's probably a far easier platform to haul around a con for reporting purposes. Especially if your iPad is 4G capable, and you have the wireless keypad.
It looks like there are plenty of options in the Apple app store for FTP uploaders and HTML editors. And the ratings don't vary all that much from one another. Have you tried searching some App forums?
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The Bullpen / Re: Iron Man 2 Toys
« on: August 15, 2012, 06:46 PM »
WOW! It turns out that the IRON MAN - THE ARMORED AVENGER line is turning up at TJ Maxx stores, too! I found the concept Hammer Drone and the Movie Series electronic War Machine!
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies
« on: August 15, 2012, 10:57 AM »It sounds like, with the upcoming Oct 10th date looming, Fox has decided to let Daredevil's rights go back to Marvel. It sounds like, since her movie was released in 2005, Elektra may still remain with Fox, but everything else is going back to the House of Ideas.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/14/daredevil-reportedly-returning-to-marvel
Interesting. According to IMDB, the movie made about $100,000,000 worldwide. But those gross box office numbers never really reflect the marketing budget of a title. And the marketing costs can very often be in excess of the production budget of a movie.
I suspect Fox probably thought it was better to just let this one go. Especially if they didn't have a decent script to put another Daredevil film into production.
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Well of the Souls / Raiders in IMAX ~ September 7-13
« on: August 14, 2012, 11:07 PM »
Word from AICN is that Raiders of the Lost Ark might be coming to IMAX theaters in advance of the Blu Ray release.
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Droid Factory 2013 / Re: Droid Factory returns for 2013!
« on: August 14, 2012, 09:30 PM »
Touching on some of these others....
-Chewbacca - I agree, the VOTC & Early Bird versions knocked it out of the park with Chewie. If we're going to get scene specific with our favorite Wookiee, there are three jailbird versions left that I can think of: Death Star prisoner Chewbacca, Cloud City Chewie with manacles & C-3PO, and a Jabba's palace prisoner Chewie.
-Lando - The VOTC figure from TESB was pretty good. But articulation and sculpting have gotten better since then. A new sculpt of Cloud City Lando would be cool, especially featuring an Imperial blaster and removable cloak.
-Leia - A new version from ANH does seem in order. Especially after we saw how good the medical bay Leia was.
-C-3PO - A battle damaged version from Cloud City (with the parts bin & cargo net) would be a great interpretation of goldenrod.
-Hoth Han & Luke - I think Hasbro could do a cool scene specific versions of Han Solo & Luke Skywalker along with Han's tauntaun. An ultimate brown coat Hoth Han with lightsaber & sensors would be a good start. Then, kitbash the new Hoth Luke into a Wampa damaged version. And give us the split belly tauntaun. It would make for a great exclusive battle pack.
-Chewbacca - I agree, the VOTC & Early Bird versions knocked it out of the park with Chewie. If we're going to get scene specific with our favorite Wookiee, there are three jailbird versions left that I can think of: Death Star prisoner Chewbacca, Cloud City Chewie with manacles & C-3PO, and a Jabba's palace prisoner Chewie.
-Lando - The VOTC figure from TESB was pretty good. But articulation and sculpting have gotten better since then. A new sculpt of Cloud City Lando would be cool, especially featuring an Imperial blaster and removable cloak.
-Leia - A new version from ANH does seem in order. Especially after we saw how good the medical bay Leia was.
-C-3PO - A battle damaged version from Cloud City (with the parts bin & cargo net) would be a great interpretation of goldenrod.
-Hoth Han & Luke - I think Hasbro could do a cool scene specific versions of Han Solo & Luke Skywalker along with Han's tauntaun. An ultimate brown coat Hoth Han with lightsaber & sensors would be a good start. Then, kitbash the new Hoth Luke into a Wampa damaged version. And give us the split belly tauntaun. It would make for a great exclusive battle pack.
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The Bullpen / Re: The Avengers: The Toys
« on: August 14, 2012, 08:51 PM »Are they seriously trying to get collectors to buy a pack full of 7 figures they may already have in the name of getting one new figure?
Because Hasbro's never had a precedent to this it is surprising? Where's the sarcasm smiley?
Silly me.
