4” Epic Hero Series/World of Action Vehicles

[Rob]

Looks like there is an N-1 with Mando and Grogu.   I’m desperately hoping those figures are repacks. 🤦‍♂️

[Muftak]

The N-1 Mando pack in comes with his jetpack...

[Rob]

Kill me.

[Jeff]

Looks like there is an N-1 with Mando and Grogu.

At $35, it costs ~1/4 what the TVC version did.  That will assuredly bring complaints from some people who spent $130 on the TVC version. Here is the Yakface pic for those who have not seen it. Yakface story

Kill me.

At least it's only $35 - and maybe you'll catch a nice sale.

[Rob]

lol.

It’s less than 1/4 the cost of the TVC one but it’s also less than 1/20th of the quality. 

At $35 it’s only $20 more than Paz Vizla was.  I have nothing but complaints with this line but here I go. 

I’ll just sell the ship and try to get $15 or $20 back. 

[Dave]

I’ll be interested to see how well the new N-1 vehicle works with TVC figures.  I’m not opposed to buying some of these more basic vehicles if they look okay and can fit the TVC figures without them swimming in the cockpit.

I have no interest in collecting these figures, although I may struggle to resist if they come out with never made before figures.

[Rob]

Yeah that would entirely be a question of what your standards are.  If they’re low, you could certainly do it.

[Dave]

Yeah that would entirely be a question of what your standards are.  If they’re low, you could certainly do it.

I wouldn't say my standards are low, but I think these things should be toys and not statues.  Ideally you find some balance of both, but things like light up moving chin guns on an AT-AT, and shooting NERF bullets are not screen accurate but pretty cool from a toy perspective.  This version of the N1 definitely seems a bit chunky, but I'll be interested to see how it works from a toy perspective with TVC figures to see if scratches the toy itch.

I certainly don't want the TVC figures slopping around in a giant opening where they can't really sit properly or where a droid/Grogu can't fit right.  Looking at it I'm mostly worried about how the droid/Grogu socket is going to work with TVC figures.  The TVC version handled this fairly well with the different inserts, although I wish you could have fit a whole R5 droid in there and not just a dome.

[Nicklab]

I saw the new Epic Hero Series N1 Starfighter at Target yesterday.  And all of my hopes of getting any vehicles in this line that could be something to help fill out the Star Wars universe were quickly dashed.  It seemed like it had all of the build quality of the little plastic boats that kids had as tub toys back in the day.

[Rob]

I definitely don’t want the N1. I don’t have every vehicle ever made and the TVC one will do.  Maybe if I can find the Mando with the backpack on eBay for cheap I’ll get one, or if it goes on clearance I could get one and give the ship to someone.

[Jeff]

Jayson has a look at a new speeder bike and Mando set - https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2024/10/22/first-look-epic-world-of-action-the-mandalorian-speeder-bike/

Looks like this Mando at least is getting some upgrades - ball shoulders, elbows, knees and barbell hips.  I wonder if that's special articulation for this set to ride the bike or something we'll see more of in the line on other figures.

The bike isn't terrible for $20 set.  It might make nice dressing for a street scene.  Not sure how well TVC figures would fit on the bike, the foot pegs on the pedals are definitely too big for TVC figures.  I doubt I pick one up right away but can see myself thinking about it if they hit clearance.

Here's the Amazon link in case you want to keep tabs for it to come in-stock -> https://amzn.to/4fgnrPO  #sponsoredlink #thanksforyoursupport

[Jeff]

Jayson has details on another Speeder Bike set coming to the Epic Hero line -

Epic World of Action Scout Trooper with Speeder Bike

Too laxy to click?  It's a Remnant Scout Trooper with Speeder Bike and saddle bag for your Epic Series Grogu figure (not included).

[Jeff]

EE has got pre-orders up for the Speeder Bike assortment -

Set of 2 -> https://ee.toys/MH6RU4
Case of 6 -> https://ee.toys/FJ02II

#affiliatelink #thanksforyoursupport

[Nicklab]

I picked up the Tatooine Speeder Bike from Walmart.com along with some other items.  Truth be told?  It doesn't look terrible next to TVC figures.  With some weathering and the addition of some saddlebags, this piece adds to a Tatooine / Mandalorian display.

[Rob]

Funny enough, I bought one at Target on Saturday and just opened it a few minutes ago... I don't know that I'd agree that it's passable... seems on par with the rest.  Here's my standard comparison shot: 




My big question at the moment is where to slot this one, I'd been assuming it was an Endor thing but they grey coloring has me thinking it goes with the Mandalorian stuff.