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Title: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jeff on November 9, 2007, 02:43 PM
OK, one of the things that popped up during the JD downtime was a SSG (http://www.sirstevesguide.com/index.php?categoryid=13&p2_articleid=1156) story on a possible preview figure for the 2008 Clone Wars line...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/11-07/clonepreview.jpg)

Thoughts?

Looks like you can buy any 4 Saga Legends figures or 30AC figures and use the UPCs... here's hoping it's something that is worth army building as I have a LOT of UPCs from the last 12 months.  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: David on November 9, 2007, 08:08 PM
Man, I wish I saved the UPC's, although I'm sure I've still got a couple laying around, and many more to come.

As long as it's not 'Jar Jar Binks: Clone Wars Bombad General,' it won't hurt to order a couple of whatever this is. Hopefully it's a cool new army builder.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: evenflow on November 10, 2007, 08:39 AM
Man, I wish I saved the UPC's, although I'm sure I've still got a couple laying around, and many more to come.

I feel the same way. Wish I would have kept the ones i had but i will have more. It doesnt mention any use of a sales receipt either?
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 11, 2007, 01:00 AM
That's a pretty sweet deal, only 4 figures required.  I'm VERY curious to see what this turns out to be.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jesse James on November 12, 2007, 02:16 AM
Yeah I'm hoping it's something really great like a figure, army builder of course being the ideal.  I'm figure it'll be a poster or something lame though...  The wording just has me worried, but a figure would be great.  I'm saving UPC's now though, that's for sure. :)  I didn't up till this point...  May as well though.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: DoctorPadawan on November 12, 2007, 01:03 PM
Based on what we've seen in the "trailer" for the cartoon series, and Hasbro's sneak preview figures traditionally being either semi-important background characters (Tion Medon, Zam Wessel), army builders (Episode II Clone, ROTS Wookiee), or characters we've already seen in one form or another (Jango, Grievous, R4-G9), I'm going to go out on a limb and say the "sneak" figure (if one actually occurs and it isn't a stupid poster instead) is two of those three.  Namely, I think it will be an ARC Trooper with exclusive decoration differences from the currently shipping Obi-Wan/ARC comic-two pack.

My reasoning for this:

1-It's easy to do.  Just do a couple of minor paint apps, take away the extensive battle damage of the comic two-pack version, and you have a relatively new figure.

2-It's an army builder, meaning Hasbro won't get stuck with a massive amount of backstock (GL in ST Disguise) that they have to get rid of elsewhere.  And even if they do, they can still put it in a Battle Pack or in another round of "Saga Legends" assortments.

3-It's a "new" character that is integral to the series.  Everyone will want one or more, and the visibility in the marketing campaign will make it even more desirable.

All this is just speculation on my part, but I think that out of all the characters we've seen thus far, the ARC Trooper makes the most sense.  They'll probably save an accurately-scaled Grievous and/or IG-100 series MagnaGuard for the basic figure assortment, and new versions of the main characters will probably go that way as well.  We're already seeing tons of AOTC-era Clone Troopers at retail currently, so those would be redundant.  The only other character I could see as a mailaway that wouldn't be unspectacular would be this new Togruta female character we keep hearing about, but then again, if she's so prominent in the series, making her an exclusive mailaway figure would be like shooting themselves in the foot.

Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2007, 10:05 AM
With the way the UPCs have been packed this year, I haven't been saving them either, but I will be from here on out.  Hopefully it is indeed a mail away figure though - there's just something about sending off for a "free" figure, brings back memories of the vintage line.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nicklab on November 13, 2007, 11:44 AM
Hmmm.  I'm thinking that the mail-away figure might be Alpha, the ARC Trooper.  Maybe I'm taking the image on the card too literally, but that looks like an ARC Trooper on that card and Alpha is also featured prominently in the trailer
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 4, 2007, 09:30 AM
I guess I'll be on a package disposal moratorium until we find out what this is.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: evenflow on December 10, 2007, 01:10 PM
Looks like it is going to be a figure  ;D. Hasbro confirmed it over at the JI Q&A.

"JI:Recently a scan of a 2008 clone trooper figure redemption coupon showed up online. Can you tell us if there will be a 2008 mail-away figure and exactly what figure will it be?

Hasbro: We can confirm that this will indeed be a promotion for next year tied in to Clone Wars, but we are not at liberty yet to reveal more details on which figure will be available. We will reveal more details around Toy Fair. Stay tuned..."
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 30, 2007, 01:14 PM
I have all of my packaging from the TAC and Saga Legends figures I've opened. So I'm not so much concerned about having all of the UPCs I need, I'm hoping that you don't need to include a receipt from the store where you bought the figures dated between X and Y date. That would stink.

Hopefully they are using the UPCs as a replacement for the silver tabs that the VTSC/VTAC figures came with - those promotions didn't require receipts.

We'll probably also have to include a check for $5 or so to cover shipping.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: MetalJedi on January 6, 2008, 12:50 PM
I'm wondering if they'll show us this figure at Toy Fair?

edit: Over at scum they have a carded figure with the promotion on it. The send away figure is a character named Captain Rex.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Famine on January 6, 2008, 01:07 PM
I'm wondering if they'll show us this figure at Toy Fair?

edit: Over at scum they have a carded figure with the promotion on it. A character named Captain Rex is named.

Any pics?

Kevin
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: MetalJedi on January 6, 2008, 01:09 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/MyenShi/Misc/SW/Starwars_Pit_Droids_Clone_Wars.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Reid on January 6, 2008, 01:52 PM
Captain Rex? The droid from Star Tours? Interesting...

(http://www.gwiezdne-wojny.pl/grafika/2004/cze/RX-24.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JangoTat on January 6, 2008, 02:24 PM
ll be all over it if it is REX from Star Tours. ;D but i doubt it. it will probably be that clone that we see Asaj force choking in the trailer. or some other clone trooper of some sort that could easly be repainted and given out.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Phrubruh on January 6, 2008, 07:42 PM
No. It's gotta be REX for Star Tours!! It can't be just another repainted clone. It just can't. :-X
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nicklab on January 6, 2008, 09:28 PM
Captain Rex? The droid from Star Tours? Interesting...

(http://www.gwiezdne-wojny.pl/grafika/2004/cze/RX-24.jpg)

IIRC, the Star Tours ride at Disney is getting a major overhaul.  So perhaps there's a new Captain Rex as well.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: evenflow on January 6, 2008, 11:00 PM
Star Tours Rex was my first thought as well. I think it woul dactually be awesome if it turns out to be him on the show. Nice way to tie everything in together.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JediJman on January 6, 2008, 11:08 PM
Star Tours Rex was my first thought as well. I think it woul dactually be awesome if it turns out to be him on the show. Nice way to tie everything in together.

Okay, I can't believe all the votes for the Star Tours Rex figure.  If we can use our 2007 UPCs, then I'm hoping to army build.  I would much rather army build a repaint clone than a platoon of Star Tours Rex's.   :P
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 6, 2008, 11:48 PM
I can't imagine a more boring choice if that Droid does turn out to be the preview figure.  I've never felt the Star Tours Droids (besides the astromechs) looked like they belonged in the SW universe.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nathan on January 7, 2008, 04:52 AM
I just looked up that droid on Wookieepedia and here's an interesting tidbit:

Quote
According to The Cinema of George Lucas, the character was originally envisioned by George Lucas as a veteran of the Clone Wars called "Crazy Harry", before the idea of a rookie pilot droid was developed.

Hmmm.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on January 7, 2008, 12:29 PM
I think it's just a recycled name. My guess is the figure will be a Clone Captain. Probably just a red "pre-paint" of the clone shown in the poster and teaser trailer for the series.

(http://www.moviegod.de/images/movies/00020/1953/1953_xxl.jpg)

I suppose the blue clone could be Captain Rex as well but who knows?  :P
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nathan on January 7, 2008, 02:09 PM
Oh definitely, and I'll be surprised if it isn't a clone. Still, it's an amusing coincidence.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: evenflow on January 7, 2008, 02:51 PM
I dont think it's really going to be Rex from Star Tours but it gives me hope that it wont be a clone.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jesse James on January 7, 2008, 04:47 PM
If it's that stupid droid, I'm pretty disappointed.

As a Star Tours figure, that thing is ok, but as a CW thing, I've got a lot of UPC's without a use.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on January 7, 2008, 05:45 PM
I'm hoping that it's just a coincidence with the name.

Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Diddly on January 8, 2008, 02:13 PM
I wonder if there are going to be any rules reguarding the UPC's, because it'd be funny if someone sent Hasbro a bunch of UPC's with Jedi Master Points on them. Hopefully we won't have to buy "specially marked" UPC's because I've got about 20 sitting around right now.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JediJman on January 8, 2008, 03:19 PM
I wonder if there are going to be any rules reguarding the UPC's, because it'd be funny if someone sent Hasbro a bunch of UPC's with Jedi Master Points on them. Hopefully we won't have to buy "specially marked" UPC's because I've got about 20 sitting around right now.

I'm pretty sure the form said something about the UPCs needing to come from TAC or Legends figures, so anything prior to those wouldn't be valid.  Doesn't look like they are requiring a receipt, which is very cool, since that always seems to be a major hassle.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nicklab on January 9, 2008, 12:23 PM
I think it's just a recycled name. My guess is the figure will be a Clone Captain. Probably just a red "pre-paint" of the clone shown in the poster and teaser trailer for the series.

(http://www.moviegod.de/images/movies/00020/1953/1953_xxl.jpg)

I suppose the blue clone could be Captain Rex as well but who knows?  :P

IIRC from the Clone Wars panel at C4, this blue Clone was id'd by series director Dave Filoni at Alpha.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Morgbug on January 9, 2008, 02:01 PM
I wonder if there are going to be any rules reguarding the UPC's, because it'd be funny if someone sent Hasbro a bunch of UPC's with Jedi Master Points on them. Hopefully we won't have to buy "specially marked" UPC's because I've got about 20 sitting around right now.

Remember though, only Jedi Master Points are usable in the US.  So those stockpiles in the rest of the world don't apply.   ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 14, 2008, 12:52 AM
I wonder if there are going to be any rules reguarding the UPC's, because it'd be funny if someone sent Hasbro a bunch of UPC's with Jedi Master Points on them. Hopefully we won't have to buy "specially marked" UPC's because I've got about 20 sitting around right now.

Cripes if that were the case and we could send ANY SW Hasbro UPC, I've got hundreds of those Jedi Master Points in storage.

I'd love to finally be able to use them, but know it's a pipe dream...
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JediJman on January 14, 2008, 01:05 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/11-07/clonepreview.jpg)

The assortments are listed right on the form that was posted.  Current Basic Line and Legends figs are likely all that will work with this offer.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 17, 2008, 05:55 PM
Ah yes. I forgot I've seen that...Well, that answers that question.

Thanks.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 25, 2008, 02:45 AM
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2947540

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Rex.jpg)

Anyone else think that middle figure (the ARC Trooper) is labelled as "Rex"?
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on January 25, 2008, 06:53 AM
Looks like it to me.

I suppose the blue clone could be Captain Rex as well but who knows?  :P

8)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: evenflow on January 25, 2008, 07:02 AM
Looks like it to mee too. Who is the little green thing next to him. Doesnt look like Yoda.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on January 25, 2008, 08:02 AM
Yeah - what is that green thing?

Please tell me that they didn't feel compelled to give Anakin his own "Pikachu"-type companion.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on January 25, 2008, 09:03 AM
It's a baby Hutt
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 25, 2008, 09:50 AM
The little green thing is Jedi Master Aphid....heh heh.

And I agree the Blue Clone looks like Rex.

Here are some shots from the trailer of "Rex" if he is indeed the Blue Commander Clone.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex-COMP.jpg)
or individually
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex1.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex2.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex3.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex4.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex5.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/jedi_master_sal/Clone%20Wars%20Animated/Rex6.jpg)

-Sal
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on January 25, 2008, 11:17 AM
I'm aware that the Blue Clone Commander could also be construed as Alpha however, I'm going on the first pic of the LEGO figs.

The helmet markings are different from Alpha's as well as the paulron (which of course could have been simplified for the cartoon).

-Sal
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Phrubruh on January 26, 2008, 03:33 PM
I think that little green thing is Jar Jar's head.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 27, 2008, 09:05 AM
Has anyone noticed that the markings on Rex's head are similar to those on the Mandalorian Clones in the EE packs?
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Adam_Pawlus on January 28, 2008, 02:49 PM
Has anyone noticed that the markings on Rex's head are similar to those on the Mandalorian Clones in the EE packs?

Yup.  They're all based on early concepts for Boba Fett from the late 1970s-- they're mining a lot of those old concepts for new figure opportunities.  (I digs 'em.)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 3, 2008, 12:48 AM
Ok, if you needed more proof, here is a MUCH clearer pic of the LEGO figs. Rex is CLEARLY marked and is the very same trooper as originally posted and seen in the CW trailer as well.
(http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/lego_figs.jpg)

-Sal
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JediJman on February 3, 2008, 02:54 PM
Ok, if you needed more proof, here is a MUCH clearer pic of the LEGO figs. Rex is CLEARLY marked and is the very same trooper as originally posted and seen in the CW trailer as well.
(http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/lego_figs.jpg)

-Sal

Awesome.  Thanks for posting!  I'm so glad that the mail away figure is a decent army builder!
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 3, 2008, 11:33 PM
NP, glad to help.

I'm glad there was something more official about this, without having to wait for Hasbro to pony up with the info.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 3, 2008, 11:34 PM
I'm hoping that we'll see the figure at Toy Fair - it's our best chance to see our first glimpse of a Clone Wars cartoon-based figure.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on February 4, 2008, 09:08 AM
(http://www.yakface.com/2008/lego/cwlegoloose.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: CHEWIE on February 4, 2008, 09:59 AM
That little Hutt is just too hiliarious.  I love it.   :)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: ctonra on February 5, 2008, 11:56 AM
I hope the baby Hutt is the new Jar Jar of the the series
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 5, 2008, 02:47 PM
I hope the baby Hutt is the new Jar Jar of the the series

Yikes.  That's a terrible thought. 
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: speedermike on February 5, 2008, 10:03 PM
How are we going to get a preview figure mailed to us before July 26 if we don't even have coupons yet?
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on February 5, 2008, 10:08 PM
How are we going to get a preview figure mailed to us before July 26 if we don't even have coupons yet?

Hmm... the coupon doesn't say anything about it being a "preview" figure. It'll probably be handled just like the GL Stormie and the VTSC Coins were - "they'll get here when they get here"  :P

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/11-07/clonepreview.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 6, 2008, 07:31 AM
The coupons will be in figures like Wave 5 of the Saga Legends collection. I'm assuming all of the 2008 Saga Legends figures will ship with the offer.

If you check out this image:
http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2008/SLshadowstorm1.jpg

You'll see that the sticker reads:

Quote
SPECIAL OFFER! Get a sneak peak at the Clone Wars action coming in Fall '08, with an exclusive Captain Rex figure -- available ONLY in this special offer! Visit starwars.hasbro.com or see inside for more details. Valid in U.S. and Canada only. Expires 12/31/08.

It is this wording that changed this figure from being a "mail away offer" to a "sneak preview" figure.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jayson on February 6, 2008, 07:51 AM
Oh yeah, I forgot about the verbiage on the sticker.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Rune Haako on February 8, 2008, 07:11 PM

(http://www.starwars.com/theclonewars/blogs/img/20070727b_2_bg.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nicklab on February 8, 2008, 07:30 PM
Ahhh, I remember that comparison shot from the Clone Wars presentation at C4.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 8, 2008, 09:59 PM
Seeing that comparison shot makes me think I prefer the older style of animation.  I loved Genndy Tartakovsky's work.
Title: Commander Rex mail in offer
Post by: Darth_Ice on February 11, 2008, 02:03 PM
Hey, I found a bunch of TAC Legends figures with the Commander Rex offer sticker on them this morning at my local Walmart. The sticker said to get the P.O.P inside or go to Hasbro.com. I looked at Hasbro no sign of the offer. Anyway, there was no way I was going to buy those figures, so I guess we are going to wait to see what we need to get this figure.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Nathan on February 11, 2008, 02:13 PM
Seeing that comparison shot makes me think I prefer the older style of animation.  I loved Genndy Tartakovsky's work.

Yeah, on first blush it's just a "split the difference" move, but the trailer looked awesome so I'm still hopeful.
Title: Re: Commander Rex mail in offer
Post by: ctonra on February 11, 2008, 02:15 PM
Which Legends figure were they?  wasn't they suppose to be on the 08 wave of legends? or are they rehashing older waves again
Title: Re: Commander Rex mail in offer
Post by: Darth_Ice on February 11, 2008, 02:20 PM
old wave, Geo C3po r2d2 ect., and figures like that..you know the no one wants already.  ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jesse James on February 11, 2008, 04:49 PM
Some old, and some new were all supposed to be mixed together for '08, just like the basic line if I'm not mistaken...  Maybe Ice just missed new figures someone else snagged?  Either way, this is the first report of '08 Legends figures showing up I've heard of, so that's good I guess.
Title: Re: Commander Rex mail in offer
Post by: JediJman on February 11, 2008, 08:57 PM
Hey, I found a bunch of TAC Legends figures with the Commander Rex offer sticker on them this morning at my local Walmart. The sticker said to get the P.O.P inside or go to Hasbro.com. I looked at Hasbro no sign of the offer. Anyway, there was no way I was going to buy those figures, so I guess we are going to wait to see what we need to get this figure.

Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart.  Hey Target - catch up already will ya!?
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: MetalJedi on February 11, 2008, 10:50 PM
Commander Rex offer is 4 UPC codes and $6.99($7.20 for Canada). Offer ends Dec 31,2008. I'm gonna send off my offer tomorrow. See how soon I get it.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: ctonra on February 12, 2008, 02:17 PM
So it is going to cost the same amount as a figure in the store plus we have to mail away four UPC and then wait to get it.   at that rate just release the figure with the regular line.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 12, 2008, 02:21 PM
So it is going to cost the same amount as a figure in the store plus we have to mail away four UPC and then wait to get it.   at that rate just release the figure with the regular line.

Agreed.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2008, 05:23 PM
Commander Rex offer is 4 UPC codes and $6.99($7.20 for Canada). Offer ends Dec 31,2008. I'm gonna send off my offer tomorrow. See how soon I get it.

WHAT?!  Its $7 plus four UPCs?  Hasbro you stink.   >:(  Why not just make it an online Exclusive and charge $20? 
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: JangoTat on February 12, 2008, 05:26 PM
Commander Rex offer is 4 UPC codes and $6.99($7.20 for Canada). Offer ends Dec 31,2008. I'm gonna send off my offer tomorrow. See how soon I get it.

WHAT?!  Its $7 plus four UPCs?  Hasbro you stink.   >:(  Why not just make it an online Exclusive and charge $20? 

heck im happy..i know i will buy more then four figures so UPC are not a problem and at $7.20 that is almost saving $4 for me at this rate i will probably order two.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jesse James on February 12, 2008, 08:26 PM
A figure shipped to my door, for cost basically, isn't too bad...  Especially since getting UPC's for it is a cinch already...  I've got a bag of dozens of them just waiting.  I may snag 5 or something and cut it short there.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 13, 2008, 04:16 AM
I guess it all depends on how the figure comes.

If the figure comes in a smaller white mailer box only slightly bigger than the figure and the figure is in a clear baggie, then yeah, I think $6.99 is a bit much.

If the figure comes like the George Lucas Stormtrooper figure in a larger box and all carded up, then I'm okay with that. I'm sure we'll see how Captain Rex will be shipped at Toy Fair.

I'll still probably get at least three since (a) I have a mountain of the UPCs since I bought double TAC for the coins, I could sacrifice 60 bubble inserts and still have a full set - PLUS I have all of the inserts from the army builders and (b) two of the three GL figures I got came in less than mint condition so 3 gives me better odds.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Jeff on February 16, 2008, 06:32 PM
Rex will be available in two forms -

Preview Figure = "Clean" version on a "premium" card.  The card has a fold-down back, similar to the EU cards from back in the day.

Basic Figure = "Dirty/Battle Damage" version on the standard Clone Wars card found in Wave 1.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 16, 2008, 08:20 PM
Nice! I'm torn now on getting this sub line....But I'm edging ever closer to getting them. But I don't want to and if I do, I'll be sorely tempted to army build. Something I've all but sworn off except the new Kashyyyk clone. It's already going to be an expensive year, especially regarding all of the great vehicles coming out this year!
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 16, 2008, 08:27 PM
Nice! I'm torn now on getting this sub line....But I'm edging ever closer to getting them. But I don't want to and if I do, I'll be sorely tempted to army build. Something I've all but sworn off except the new Kashyyyk clone. It's already going to be an expensive year, especially regarding all of the great vehicles coming out this year!

I defintely feel your pain. I'm not entirely keen on the Clone Wars animated line, but I'm not going to completely ignore an entire sub-line which is going to contain some great vehicles (V-19, Homing Spider Droid and the AT-TE) - so I think I will do what I did with the other animated series, two of each, one to open and one to keep MOC. I will not army build ANY of these clones. I will send away for probably five or six Captain Rex figures, but only because I have a complete spare set of TAC figure packaging inserts that I can pull UPCs from, so I figure I might as well put them to good use. Perhaps I'll feel differently when I see them in person, but right now, based on the photos, since the clones don't "fit" in with all of the other mountains of clones that I have, I will consider this a "novelty" 3.75" sub-line that does not consist of any army-builders worth adding to my current armies.
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 16, 2008, 09:18 PM
Hmmm, now that you mention this Pete, I may do a carded set and maybe an open set but not army build, though I'll be honest that that is going to be extremely hard for me to not do.(Army build).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Rune Haako on February 16, 2008, 10:48 PM
From, www.rebelscum.com

(http://www.rebelscum.com/TF2008/Hasbro/presentation/Slide7.JPG)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/TF2008/Hasbro/presentation/Slide8.JPG)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Nathan on February 17, 2008, 02:53 AM
Diorama kicks ass.

I don't really want to dick around with the preview figures and the POPs so I will probably just go for the basic/dirty version.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: speedermike on February 17, 2008, 09:04 AM
It's interesting how his kama doesn't go all the way around...I wonder if that's a playability thing, and will allow him to sit in ships?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Pete_Fett on February 17, 2008, 09:41 AM
It's interesting how his kama doesn't go all the way around...I wonder if that's a playability thing, and will allow him to sit in ships?

Unless the kama is made of the most flexible plastic in the world or cloth, I'm afraid Captain Rex will suffer the same problems that all Clones w/kamas face - the inability to sit down. It probably just matches how he looks in the cartoon.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: David on February 17, 2008, 12:11 PM
I'm looking forward to getting two of these (one to open, one to keep in package.)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JangoTat on February 17, 2008, 02:53 PM
Ball Jointed wrists! i think i may get three. one for package. 1 for opening and another for the hell of it lol. Mostly cause i want to have him in two diffeent scenes.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 17, 2008, 08:29 PM
Gawd, it's becoming that much harder to pass these up.

Just two days ago I was 100% against them.
Yesterday 75% against.
Now I'm 50/50.

SDCC is going to really help make or break my decision. But at this rate, it looks like I may be one of the "fallen." (One of those who wouldn't collect the SW line, but caved) heh heh.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on February 20, 2008, 03:36 PM
It's easy to stay away from collecting star wars figures until your store starts to restock with new stuff.

Must fight the urge to buy this figure! Must fight the urge!!! :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 22, 2008, 12:36 PM
It's easy to stay away from collecting star wars figures until your store starts to restock with new stuff.

Must fight the urge to buy this figure! Must fight the urge!!! :-\

Actually, it will be harder when the pegs are empty of what you really want and these guys are hanging around during that time. That is when the desperation for the happy toy will take hold.

I am still 100% out on these although I will be mailing away for a few of the Rex's for trade sale and one keeper. I already mailed away for my first one with number 2 tomorrow. I really hope they convert this line to realistic in year 2. Having a separate animated line will steal away figure slots from the main line long term.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 25, 2008, 03:34 PM
...I already mailed away for my first one with number 2 tomorrow.

I'll prolly have a number 2 tomorrow...oh not that? NM.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on February 25, 2008, 06:30 PM
I alreayd sent away for 2, and have the envelope for #3 ready. I just have so many UPC's around i feel like i must. I wish i could find 4 UGH stickers before the deadline this week to send away for another coin set.  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Clone Wars Preview Figure?
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2008, 11:37 AM
WHAT?!  Its $7 plus four UPCs?  Hasbro you stink.   >:(  Why not just make it an online Exclusive and charge $20? 

heck im happy..i know i will buy more then four figures so UPC are not a problem and at $7.20 that is almost saving $4 for me at this rate i will probably order two.

That's hilarious.  The price is brutal for you US guys, but as jangotat points out, it's actually below Canadian retail by quite a bit.  I've got a nice little stack of UPCs saved up, so why not.  Saving $4 a figure is a good deal. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 27, 2008, 03:12 PM
$7 is actually below the US cost too since these are retailing for $8. We buy the figures anyway so the UPC's are easy to come by. It's not like the VOTC promotions where you had to buy VOTC figures. Any current figure will work with this promotion so I cannot see complaining about &7 for a shipped figure in a special package. sounds like a deal to me.

I already mailed away for my 7th Rex today. It's weird I feel obligated to use every mail away ticket.......I am not even collecting the animated line when it comes out.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 27, 2008, 04:36 PM
...I already mailed away for my 7th Rex today.


Nice!

Now that's a "true fan" (as that scummer would say).  lol
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 28, 2008, 09:08 AM
Got to open one of the new pit droids last night with the mail away slip. It's a weird feeling not to want to mail away for any SW figure.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on February 28, 2008, 11:12 AM
Got to open one of the new pit droids last night with the mail away slip. It's a weird feeling not to want to mail away for any SW figure.

I got the same fig last night. I too wasn't excited about mailing away for the Rex fig. Lord knows I've got enough POPs for it. I'll get around to it eventually.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on February 28, 2008, 05:43 PM
...I already mailed away for my first one with number 2 tomorrow.

I'll prolly have a number 2 tomorrow...oh not that? NM.


I'd hate to be the worker that opens that letter. :-X
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: MetalJedi on April 1, 2008, 05:07 AM
Just a heads up, my check was cashed for my Rex figure so they should be shipping soon.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on April 2, 2008, 02:12 PM
My checks have been cashed as well.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: DoctorPadawan on April 3, 2008, 06:39 PM
Same here.  Have any actual packaged photos shown up yet?  There's usually been at least one shown by the time the checks have been cashed.  Well, that or an Ebay auction for "SUPER HOT RARE VHTF CANCELLED COMMANDER REX CLONE WARS SITH VADER OMG" that "fell off the back of a truck" and hit Philip Wise in the head and/or ass (either way, it's a huge target). :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 7, 2008, 09:16 AM
Same here.  Have any actual packaged photos shown up yet?  There's usually been at least one shown by the time the checks have been cashed. 

There are pictures out of Aussie Toy fair covered by Mousedroid.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on April 7, 2008, 12:31 PM
Check cashed. I wonder when they will ship.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Darth Broem on April 7, 2008, 01:35 PM
If all the checks are getting cashed I would think it'd be shipping pretty soon.  I will have to get going on this.  I actually like the look of Rex.  Something different at least.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on April 18, 2008, 12:59 PM
No Rex yet.  :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on April 18, 2008, 02:20 PM
Two more checks cashed this week, but no indication of shipping.   :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on April 21, 2008, 12:29 PM
Maybe this is a scam by Hasbro to grab an additional $6.99 without actually producting anything?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on April 21, 2008, 01:17 PM
Maybe this is a scam by Hasbro to grab an additional $6.99 without actually producting anything?

Wouldn't that be something. I have a few sets ready to go but haven't shipped them off yet. I'm waiting to hear what other people think of the fig (as well as see more pics of it), before I send my certs/UPCs/Money Orders  away.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 22, 2008, 03:28 PM
Maybe this is a scam by Hasbro to grab an additional $6.99 without actually producting anything?

I think that's jumping to conclusions just a tad.  Hasbro may be slower than you anticipated, but I'm sure Rex will arrive.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on April 22, 2008, 03:33 PM
Oh I know it will. It's just a thought from alternate universe where Hasbro is an evil corporation with no one to account to.

Oh wait.... ;)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on April 22, 2008, 05:55 PM
I mailed off for number 13! Once I get some more certificate forms I am ready to mail away fo' more!
I have to see if they cashed my checks.....
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on April 22, 2008, 07:18 PM
I mailed off for number 13! Once I get some more certificate forms I am ready to mail away fo' more!
I have to see if they cashed my checks.....

Wow and i thought i sent away for alot at 4. Are you planning on doing some customs?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: jedi_master_sal on April 23, 2008, 11:02 AM
I mailed off for number 13! Once I get some more certificate forms I am ready to mail away fo' more!
I have to see if they cashed my checks.....

I was going to get four, but am settling for two. However to date I have sent off 20 certificates and UPCs sets to other collectors. At $7 per figure X 4 X 20, that has saved a total of $560 for those collectors. And I was glad to help.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on April 23, 2008, 06:25 PM
I mailed off for number 13! Once I get some more certificate forms I am ready to mail away fo' more!
I have to see if they cashed my checks.....

That's insane.  I also thought I had oprdered too many with just four.  I would have ordered dozens, but at $7 a pop they aren't any better deal than the regular retail price.  :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Brian on May 2, 2008, 04:53 PM
Just as a heads up, I received a postcard in the mail today saying that they received my redemption request for the Clone Wars 2008 Captain Rex collectible figure, but due to an unanticipated production delay they will be unable to ship the figure(s) until the last week of July, 2008.  They also offer information if you want to cancel due to the delay.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on May 3, 2008, 02:09 AM
Just as a heads up, I received a postcard in the mail today saying that they received my redemption request for the Clone Wars 2008 Captain Rex collectible figure, but due to an unanticipated production delay they will be unable to ship the figure(s) until the last week of July, 2008.  They also offer information if you want to cancel due to the delay.

That's weird - didn't they request an email address on the form?  Why not just save thousands in shipping costs and email people?   ???
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on May 3, 2008, 12:48 PM
I got my notice today as well. no big deal, not too excited for the figure yet anyway
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on May 3, 2008, 01:44 PM
I got my notice today as well. no big deal, not too excited for the figure yet anyway

Got two notices today as well.  I'm a little surprised that I got two different notices, but ordered four figures - you'd think they would either send four notices or just one?  ???
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 4, 2008, 02:06 PM
Just a question for those of you who have gotten the delay notice: have your checks already been cashed?  Not to be nitpicky, but if they cashed the check and THEN sent out the delay notice, isn't that a little bit shady, or am I being a little too paranoid?

Also, isn't the very idea of a "sneak preview" figure supposed to be that you have it well before the actual main line hits?  If they're waiting until the last week of July to send this out, it's going to be hitting just as or immediately after the rest of the stuff hits, thus making the entire thing pretty pointless.   :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on May 4, 2008, 02:10 PM
Just a question for those of you who have gotten the delay notice: have your checks already been cashed?  Not to be nitpicky, but if they cashed the check and THEN sent out the delay notice, isn't that a little bit shady, or am I being a little too paranoid?

Also, isn't the very idea of a "sneak preview" figure supposed to be that you have it well before the actual main line hits?  If they're waiting until the last week of July to send this out, it's going to be hitting just as or immediately after the rest of the stuff hits, thus making the entire thing pretty pointless.   :-\

Yes the checks have already been cashed, at least mine.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on May 5, 2008, 10:26 PM
Just a question for those of you who have gotten the delay notice: have your checks already been cashed?  Not to be nitpicky, but if they cashed the check and THEN sent out the delay notice, isn't that a little bit shady, or am I being a little too paranoid?

Also, isn't the very idea of a "sneak preview" figure supposed to be that you have it well before the actual main line hits?  If they're waiting until the last week of July to send this out, it's going to be hitting just as or immediately after the rest of the stuff hits, thus making the entire thing pretty pointless.   :-\

My checks have all cashed.  From the sound of it, I think Hasbro planned to be sending them out sooner, but there was some sort of production delay.  If they're like most big corporations, finance and production don't interact much, so its likely that finance just went ahead with business as usual, thinking these would ship on time. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jayson on May 5, 2008, 10:34 PM
Just think of it like the '77 Early Bird kit promotion. You buy the figures/display first, then you get the figures in the mail months later.  :P
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on May 8, 2008, 10:35 AM
My check was cashed but I never got a delayed notice.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: smartsoccerbb on May 12, 2008, 08:51 PM
I can't believe we have to wait until the end of July for the Captain Rex figure!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on May 19, 2008, 02:41 PM
I wonder which will get here first. Rex or the Indy Crystal Skeleton?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Pete_Fett on June 3, 2008, 05:23 PM
How many Captain Rex figures have you all sent away for?

I have had hit and miss success with getting these kinds of figures to arrive in a MOC condition, so I'm probably going to send away for way more than I need with the hopes that at least one will arrive MOC.

So far I've sent in two, but I'm thinking about two more just to hedge my bets. And then I'll open one and then use the other two for trades.

If this figure had been done in realistic styling, I probably would have sent away for at least seven or eight of them by now.  :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on June 3, 2008, 09:41 PM
Couldn't agree more.  I sent in for four, which is more than I planned.  If this was the same styling as the basic figure line, I would have sent in for twice that.  :-\
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on June 4, 2008, 10:45 AM
I sent for 4 and wasnt planning on it. I dontthink i will be sending away for any more.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on June 6, 2008, 01:54 AM
Just in time for you guys to be talking about it...  :)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_Rex2_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_Rex2_Full.jpg)  (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_Rex1_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/08CW_Rex1_Full.jpg)
Clicky Thumbnails to View Full Pics!

Pretty slick looking and even I must admit the animated look is nice.  It's tempting, it's very true to its media...  I'm set in my resolve to not buy into animated stuff, but I'm glad I got Rex.  He'll make a nice desktop toy I think. 

And the clones come with an assload of hardware.  It's cool.  I wish movie Clones all had a rifle, a carbine, a small rocket launcher, maybe a grappling hook type weapon...  That'd be neat.  Extra rifles will have to do with some figures I guess, haha.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on June 6, 2008, 09:20 AM
Personally, I think this is a character that is crying out for a head swap. I know that is how the character looks in the show but I really think it would look better with a regular clone head with white painted hair. Somehow I think the Crystal Skelleton is a better deal.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: CHEWIE on June 6, 2008, 10:52 AM
Agreed... Crystal Skull figure is a lot better... not only is it something NEW, but it's actually appealing...

Rex, on the other hand, is not... maybe it's the ridiculous head sculpt that kills it for me.

Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Darth Broem on June 11, 2008, 09:50 AM
I will be getting both but I don't know about Rex being worse than a skeleton that just sits on a throne?  I would think Rex would be the better "deal" since it has a bit more play action involved.   
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on June 11, 2008, 03:09 PM
I gotta agree, I think Rex is better than what ammounts to a set piece.  A super articulated commando clone with removable helmet and a pile of weapons, or a skeleton that really is just like getting an Ark, but less cool...

I may not be into the animated stuff, but I do think that Rex is cooler on every level by comparison...  As toys go.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: CHEWIE on June 12, 2008, 11:36 AM
All Rex is, is essentially a paint variation of an existing figure.  Not too ground breaking.

The skeleton/skull is the central theme to the new Indy movie, and therefore is more relevent. 

In that context, it's a better deal, at least in my opinion.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on June 12, 2008, 02:47 PM
I think the skeleton is the cooler mailaway. I wish i could send for more.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2008, 03:01 PM
It's looking at it from two points of view...  One where you're looking at it as something important from a movie, and one where you're looking at it as "which is the better toy".  The Skeleton is, by all means, a set piece...  It's like an accessory.  The Captain Rex is a seemingly important character in the upcoming CW cartoon, and someone involved in action/etc.

I think the skeleton's a keen mail-in thing, but like I say it's an accessory to me...  Rex on the other hand captures the point of a "toy", and will appeal to the market he's aimed at (kids) tremendously I think.  The skeleton's almost like a reward for buying toys, whereas Rex seems more like a thing to get you "pumped" about something that is coming up.

I still maintain that Rex is the superior toy overall...  The skeleton is like a bonus accessory, which I'm all for more of that in the line myself.  I just think from a toy/kid perspective, Rex would be more appealing.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: CHEWIE on June 12, 2008, 04:23 PM
My whole point is that Rex is already going to be available on a regular card, making the mailaway for a repainted version of him kind of weak.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2008, 05:03 PM
Technically, that makes the basic figure the weak one...  But it ties to the whole point that Rex is hyping a toy, which is hyping a cartoon/movie, which is hyping up kids...

The Crystal Skeleton was more like a fan wank then.  It was available to mail in around the time of the film's release...  And was revealed only after the movie.  For hype factor, Rex is still the better choice I think as toys go...

Like I say, the Skeleton rocks as a set piece...  it's kind of like being told you could mail away for a stand of chalices from the Last Crusade, or the ark maybe from Raiders.  It's cool, but it's like a glorified accessory to another figure or something.

Rex is all about action, action figures, and building hype for a new toy line and a new movie/cartoon...  As toys go, Rex is pretty outstanding.  The collector in me digs the skeleton, but the toy fan in me appreciates Rex for what he is... And I'm not even collecting animated stuff.

Rex just reminds me of the cool stuff you could mail in for as a kid...  The skeleton, not so much.  It's more like the, "hey, I wanted that now that I'm 30 and it feels like my collection feels incomplete without it", crowd...  if that makes sense.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: CHEWIE on June 12, 2008, 05:19 PM
The collector and the kid in me is more interested in the skeleton.  Clones have been in abundance now since 2005.  Cool accessory pieces like the skeleton/throne have not.

But, that's just me.   :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: evenflow on June 12, 2008, 07:01 PM
I am trying to think back to when i was a kid and i know i would have preferred the skeleton over rex. We already have many clones but don't have any skeletons. I think that a kid would prefer something different.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2008, 07:40 PM
Really?

Given the complete and utter popularity of Clones today and how they've practically driven sales of Star Wars figures at times, and you think a kid isn't into the Clone now?  In an animated toy line, aimed pretty well at kids to boot...

Personally I think I hear a little bias there...  Like I said, I'm not even buying the animated stuff, but to be a kid into Star Wars right now, it's gotta be fun...  And kids love Clones.  I don't think there's really a way to dispute that to be honest, but if you guys say so...  ;)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediJman on June 13, 2008, 03:18 PM
I am trying to think back to when i was a kid and i know i would have preferred the skeleton over Rex. We already have many clones but don't have any skeletons. I think that a kid would prefer something different.

I'm with Jesse.  That skeleton seems pretty lame to me regardless of age.  I do wish the Rex was in more realistic styling, but it has far more play value for kids.  I also don't know of many "kids" who are as jazzed about Indy as they are about Star Wars right now.  Cool action cartoon and recent movies versus 20 year old popcorn flick sequel...I know where I'd put my money.  Even as a collector, I'd rather have a trooper over skeleton remains.  I'm sure a lot of you might disagree, but I'd even rather have any of the clone trooper releases over skeleton remains of Beru and Owen.  I guess I just find "ACTION Figure" and "Skeleton" to be a bit of an oxymoron. 
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on July 7, 2008, 09:57 AM
Anyone get their Captain Rex yet? It seems someone on RS got it.
Title: Rex vs Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on July 13, 2008, 06:31 PM
My understanding is that you can buy Captain Rex at retail. What is the difference between this figure and the mail away version?
Title: Re: Rex vs Rex
Post by: Jayson on July 13, 2008, 06:34 PM
The mail-in version of the figure has a clean deco and has the foldout diorama card back.

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=16288.msg350476#msg350476
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on July 14, 2008, 10:11 AM
So one is clean and the other is dirty? Boy do I feel ripped off.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on July 19, 2008, 05:28 PM
Has anyone gotten their Rex figure yet? Do you think we will get this preview figure BEFORE the toys are put out at retail?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 19, 2008, 05:43 PM
Hasbro said it would be shipped the last week of July.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jeff on July 25, 2008, 12:27 PM
Guess what the mailman just dropped off at my house...   8)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-08/CW_previewRex_JLS.jpg)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JangoTat on July 25, 2008, 12:45 PM
Lucky you!

Heck I never even got the notice that these were going to be delayed. I find it stupid though, send away for a PREVIEW figure yet it is coming out after the basic figures anyways >:(
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: David on July 25, 2008, 07:03 PM
I find it stupid though, send away for a PREVIEW figure yet it is coming out after the basic figures anyways >:(

Yeah, that is pretty dumb.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Brian on July 28, 2008, 09:02 AM
I received my Rex in the mail on Saturday, so at least it didn't hit too far after the big release day.  I haven't gotten a chance to open it up yet, but it didn't look like too bad of a figure.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jesse James on July 29, 2008, 04:23 AM
I got Rex #1 on Saturday, and #2 and #3 arrived Monday...  :)

I forgot I ordered 3...  Yikes.  Anyway, the kid loves his, and described as "the coolest Clone he has", so I think this animated stuff is going to do well for Hasbro...  Saw some kids going nuts for it just Sunday.  It's amazing because a lot of people didn't even know the new toon was coming out I guess.  I get a lot of surprised looks when I mention it.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Phrubruh on July 29, 2008, 02:49 PM
Mine hasn't shown up yet.  :(
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: smartsoccerbb on July 29, 2008, 02:49 PM
Mine either. :(
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: 212th Battalion on August 24, 2008, 12:51 PM
same   :(
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JangoTat on August 24, 2008, 03:38 PM
They sent me an email (after I sent one first of course) that mine was shipped on july 21st BUT then I got another email the next day saying it was sent on August 20th (the day they sent the second email). In the end I am royally pissed off with hasbro. This long of a wait without even getting the letter which states the delay is pure BS not to mention two emails which contradict eachother.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jayson on January 5, 2009, 02:52 PM
For those who still want/need one, the offer has been extended (http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=C51D3E69-D56F-E112-4E416794ABDBD071).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Nicklab on January 5, 2009, 03:06 PM
Really?  I sent in redemption forms for at least 3, but only received 2 so far.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Captain Piet on January 5, 2009, 03:56 PM
They sent me an email (after I sent one first of course) that mine was shipped on july 21st BUT then I got another email the next day saying it was sent on August 20th (the day they sent the second email). In the end I am royally pissed off with hasbro. This long of a wait without even getting the letter which states the delay is pure BS not to mention two emails which contradict eachother.

Yeah, mine took four months to arrive, not exactly motivating to send in the four other forms I have, especially when I got a MOMC from a friend and I opened the only one I sent it.
Wonder if they'll extend the Indiana Jones offer?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Theta 288 on January 27, 2009, 01:57 AM
Bah!. lets try
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Theta 288 on February 27, 2009, 01:49 PM
Well I didn't need to mail nothing, cuz I found a clean variant of Rex, dough it doesn't come with the diorama wich I care less cuz I wan real 3d dioramas not carded.

Cool to have both Rexes. I think its rare? cuz I saw just one, I have not found more Rexes locally but I could be wrong.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Comerus/Rex_cleanversion_walmart.jpg)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jayson on February 27, 2009, 02:15 PM
Actually they started issuing clean versions of Cap. Rex (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/TCW/basicfigures/04.html) and the Clone Trooper (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/TCW/basicfigures/05.html) months ago before the cardback changed from the black to blue visor cards.

Also of note, these new Rex figures use a different shade of blue paint to accent the armor.

(http://www.rebelscum.com/TCW/Basic/04Rex/TCW-364.jpg)

L to R: Mailaway (clean) | general release (dirty) | general release (clean) | general release (clean and new blue)



Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Theta 288 on February 27, 2009, 02:20 PM
Actually they started issuing clean versions of Cap. Rex (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/TCW/basicfigures/04.html) and the Clone Trooper (http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/html/TCW/basicfigures/05.html) months ago before the cardback changed from the black to blue visor cards.

Thanx a bunch again Jayson...

I did noticed that the clone were clean as well...

Edited:  ooooh I see its more than one variant, Jeessss!  :o I will stick with the new blue, cuz why to have more?  :)
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: ruiner on March 6, 2009, 12:28 PM
The old ones look almost black.  Is that because of the lighting?
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: King_Maul on March 6, 2009, 12:37 PM
I saw the latest version at Target yesterday.  The blue accent was bright and very noticeable.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: Jeff on March 6, 2009, 12:55 PM
The old ones look almost black.  Is that because of the lighting?

Yeah, it's just the lighting.  The original ones were a dark navy blue, but still blue.  The newer ones are much brighter, similar in color to the 501st Clones that are out there (which is what he should have had from the start).
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: 77Skywalker on April 16, 2009, 11:11 AM
I finally picked up Captain Rex at my Toys R Us a couple weeks ago.
Title: Re: Clone Wars Preview Figure - Captain Rex
Post by: JediMike1128 on June 10, 2009, 04:52 PM
I was able to mail out for 2 of these before the March '09 extended deadline. I hope they would make another mail-away action figure offer for the upcoming season 2 of The Clone Wars.

I know we've got the Episode I Eopie & Qui Gon-Jinn mail-away but we need something for The Clone Wars season 2! Well, I know I'd enjoy it, just please don't mail it too late, Hasbro. ;)