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Title: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 16, 2008, 02:45 PM
In a small photo someone posted elsewhere, there appears to be maybe another Clone bikerscout 2-pack type set...

BARC Speeder front is barely noticeable, 2 AOTC Clones seem to be the figures with some odd striping I can't quite make out in the picture...  Has the Treachery on Salecumi pack's popularity spawned a whole series of Speederbike sets from film and EU?   ???
Title: Re: Clone Speederbike Recon Set/Battlepack?
Post by: David on February 16, 2008, 02:55 PM
Doesn't sound too interesting, but I guess I'll just have to wait to see pics.
Title: Re: Clone Speederbike Recon Set/Battlepack?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 16, 2008, 03:23 PM
Well, if they're sticking two white colored OT speederbikes in a pack with a pair of kitbashed Snow/Scout troopers - why wouldn't they put a pair of BARC Speeders with a pair of kit-bashed PT clones. Makes sense to me.

When you think about the fact that Battlepacks can be had for $20 and in instances like these you get two figures AND two vehicles, there is an instant play-pattern that appeals to kids and parents who buy for kids PLUS there is an appeal to an army builder who may want to have a squad of four or six of these and they can do that very easily by picking up multiple battlepacks. So it's a win-win formula for Hasbro IMHO.
Title: Re: Clone Speederbike Recon Set/Battlepack?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 16, 2008, 08:56 PM
Well, if they're sticking two white colored OT speederbikes in a pack with a pair of kitbashed Snow/Scout troopers - why wouldn't they put a pair of BARC Speeders with a pair of kit-bashed PT clones. Makes sense to me.

When you think about the fact that Battlepacks can be had for $20 and in instances like these you get two figures AND two vehicles, there is an instant play-pattern that appeals to kids and parents who buy for kids PLUS there is an appeal to an army builder who may want to have a squad of four or six of these and they can do that very easily by picking up multiple battlepacks. So it's a win-win formula for Hasbro IMHO.

I agree with you completely on all points Pete.
Title: Re: Clone Speederbike Recon Set/Battlepack?
Post by: Jeff on February 16, 2008, 09:11 PM
Yes, the set features 2 cartoon clone repaints and 2x BARCs similar to the Saleucami set last year...

And I should point out that it's from the cartoon.  :)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2008/Hasbro_Star_Wars/DSCF7908.jpg)
Title: Re: Clone Speederbike Recon Set/Battlepack?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 16, 2008, 09:24 PM
Yes, the set features 2 cartoon clone repaints and 2x BARCs similar to the Saleucami set last year...

And I should point out that it's from the cartoon.  :)

Well that set will likely be a pass for me.
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on February 16, 2008, 09:30 PM
Is this an exclusive?
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on February 16, 2008, 09:37 PM
It is not currently scheduled as an exclusive.

There are also a few other BPs coming for the cartoon that were not revealed yet...
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 16, 2008, 09:40 PM
Thanks for the clarification Jeff...  Cool looking sets for what they are.  Swearing off animated stuff may be tougher than expected. ;)
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Nathan on February 17, 2008, 02:48 AM
Based on what I see there, I will pass. But, you know, whatever turns your crank....
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 17, 2008, 09:39 AM
Oh - okay, so it's a Clone Wars line battle pack. That's okay I guess. Good for me a suppose, it means I only have to pick up two and not three or four.
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2008, 01:47 PM
Oh - okay, so it's a Clone Wars line battle pack. That's okay I guess. Good for me a suppose, it means I only have to pick up two and not three or four.

Well, you don't HAVE to pick up any of it dude.   ;)  Hard to tell if the set will be cool or not - like most people, I'm still on the fence about getting the animated style figs.
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 17, 2008, 10:06 PM
I know I don't HAVE to buy it, but at this point, after 13 years in and thousands of dollars and at least two of everything (with one still MOC/MIB), it just seems foolish to quit now. My wife would love it if I did, but I can't bring myself to do it.

So for me the Clone Wars line will be a huge cost savings since I'll want to continue the two of everything, but I won't army build like I have done to a pretty extensive degree since ROTS.

Since I really like the Droid Factory concept, I might spend the money like I did with the TAC line and pick up three of every figure which will net me duplicates of all of the droids you can build.
Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Broem on June 11, 2008, 10:00 AM
There was a pic of this over at Jediinsider.com.  Basically it is just 2 white animated clonetroopers on 2 Barc speeders from the ROTS line.  It's just like the Captain Neyo and his trooper 2 pack.  I know I should post the pic but my computer is acting up to open up another page. 

Okay, here is the link at least...   http://jediinsider.net/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Hasbro%2FHoth_Recon_Patrol&pic=Speeder_Bike_Recon_01.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0

Title: Re: Speeder Bike Recon Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 11, 2008, 10:06 AM
There was a pic of this over at Jediinsider.com. 

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/Hoth_Recon_Patrol/Speeder_Bike_Recon_01__scaled_600.jpg)

(http://jediinsider.net/g/generated/Hasbro/Hoth_Recon_Patrol/Speeder_Bike_Recon_02__scaled_600.jpg)
Title: Re: "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on June 11, 2008, 10:13 AM
Looks like another pass for me... does look nice though.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on June 12, 2008, 02:50 PM
Looks like the Clone Trooper with grey markings on the main page (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_GreyTrooper1_Full.jpg) is the one from this Battle Pack.  It's interesting at least.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 12, 2008, 05:37 PM
What gets me is that those two clones look like rigid statues on those BARC speeders. It's almost like one of the clones should have a text bubble that reads "Ahhhhh! Why can't I bend my knees and elbow!?!?!?!"
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on June 13, 2008, 03:11 PM
What is the Hoth Recon Patrol pictured on the back?!
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 13, 2008, 03:15 PM
What is the Hoth Recon Patrol pictured on the back?!

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=16874.0
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on June 13, 2008, 03:20 PM
What is the Hoth Recon Patrol pictured on the back?!

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=16874.0

Wow, I totally missed that on the first go around.  Thanks (as always) for the linky Jeff.

Also just noticed that you were able to reply to my post with the correct link in under 60 seconds.  How in the Hell did you do that?!  Do you have all posts memorized or are you just that fast?  Cripes, took my PC half that time just to refresh the page...
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 11, 2008, 05:08 PM
When is this available? 7/26 perhaps?
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: David on July 11, 2008, 05:10 PM
When is this available? 7/26 perhaps?

That's what I've heard. Jeff?
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 22, 2008, 09:34 AM
Saw this in the self at Target yesterday.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 22, 2008, 02:23 PM
Really? So does that mean it will be out on 7/26 early?
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: David on July 22, 2008, 07:48 PM
For lack of a brilliant sarcastic remark :-X...yes, it will be out on the 26th. ;)

**sigh...** ::)
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 23, 2008, 12:28 AM
Were ypu using sacarsm? ;)
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 23, 2008, 11:12 PM
I scored one of each of the battle packs (Hoth Speeder Patrol, Recon Patrol on Hoth & Clone Wars: Speeder Bike Team Recon) yesterday. So yes, the first wave of battle packs will be out on 7/26.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: evenflow on July 24, 2008, 11:44 AM
I scored one of each of the battle packs (Hoth Speeder Patrol, Recon Patrol on Hoth & Clone Wars: Speeder Bike Team Recon) yesterday. So yes, the first wave of battle packs will be out on 7/26.

Just checked target they dont have them in stock.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 28, 2008, 03:33 PM
Saturday morning I went to Target and they had one of these left.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2008, 03:41 PM
Saw quite a few of these over the weekend, at Walmart.  Look great, just don't want them.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 28, 2008, 03:49 PM
Saw quite a few of these over the weekend, at Walmart.  Look great, just don't want them.

I am with ya' Chew. Not bad but just no interest in the animated line despite the vehicles that can be used in this set. I will buy the new Blue Staps with the animated figures.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 31, 2008, 12:55 AM
I am with ya' Chew. Not bad but just no interest in the animated line despite the vehicles that can be used in this set. I will buy the new Blue Staps with the animated figures.

I am looking forward to the blue STAPs as well. I bought the Speeder Bikes and they are pretty cool.
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: JangoTat on August 15, 2008, 09:03 PM
So were these guys even in the movie? I dont recall seeing them :-X Either way I am hoping I can find them on my trip to buffalo next week :)
Title: Re: CW "Speeder Bike Recon" Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on August 16, 2008, 05:18 PM
So were these guys even in the movie? I dont recall seeing them :-X Either way I am hoping I can find them on my trip to buffalo next week :)

No.  Hasbro just likes paint.