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Title: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Jeff on September 7, 2022, 10:06 AM: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbhDZ8kXoAYcEYI.jpg)

I missed this while I was on vacation last week... spotted at Disney Store in London, no US details yet.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on September 7, 2022, 10:35 AM: Is this a character from a show or comic or something or did they just make it up?
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Nicklab on September 7, 2022, 10:38 AM: I feel okay passing on this one. But I still want that C1 droid from the blind boxes.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Muftak on September 7, 2022, 10:59 AM: Apparently this is supposed to be an homage to Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice in Fantasia. ???
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Dave on September 7, 2022, 10:59 AM: What does the "940" refer to?
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Muftak on September 7, 2022, 11:00 AM: Fantasia was released in 1940.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Nicklab on September 7, 2022, 11:18 AM: OH!!! Now the color scheme makes sense! It's a tribute to Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's apprentice in Fantasia

(https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sorcerer-Mickey-Feature.jpg?q=50&fit=contain&w=1500&h=&dpr=1.5)

I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I've never seen Fantasia. Even moreso since I recently learned that my grandfather's older brother was an audio engineer working for Disney in the 1930's and helped to develop what was at that time a revolutionary way to produce sound for film. Walt Disney called it "Fantasound".
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on September 13, 2022, 11:29 PM: So this one is all over eBay now for about $50… are we expecting this to be available later?
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Matt_Fury on September 14, 2022, 09:44 PM: Quote from: Rob on September 13, 2022, 11:29 PM
So this one is all over eBay now for about $50… are we expecting this to be available later?

It depends on if you purchase one now or not.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on September 14, 2022, 11:03 PM: Oh right, I’m the one who has to set this in motion. Damn.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Nicklab on September 15, 2022, 03:25 PM: I got things started with the OWK 4-pack. You're up, Rob!
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on September 15, 2022, 04:37 PM: They’re down to $39.99 on eBay now. If it gets to $30 I’ll bite.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: P-Siddy on September 15, 2022, 05:06 PM: I’ll be there next week… if I remember I’ll pick it up.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on September 19, 2022, 11:21 PM: Alright guys, I caved and ordered one.

You’re all welcome. :-\
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on October 8, 2022, 08:31 PM: So uh… still no sign of this one outside of d23? Prices aren’t coming down… is that it?
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: P-Siddy on October 8, 2022, 08:42 PM: I didn’t see them at the parks or Disney springs when I was there a couple weeks ago.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Jeff on October 10, 2022, 12:14 PM: A little bummed that this guy did not show up as part of today's new product upload.

I still want one of these, but not at the current ebay prices ($45-60 plus shipping). I guess I'll wait it out and hope for one cheaper or be fine without it.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Rob on October 16, 2022, 09:49 PM: He just showed up on the EU website… maybe that bodes well for extras on the US site soon…

https://www.shopdisney.eu/disney-store-c1-940-action-figure-star-wars-461012810047.html
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: JediJman on November 9, 2022, 06:12 PM: Do I want this? I don't know if I want this.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Dave on November 9, 2022, 06:27 PM: I want it. I wish I still had some connections in Europe that were willing to ship one to me. If anyone does and wants to go in on combined shipping to the US please let me know.
Title: Re: 2022 Droid Factory C1-940
Post by: Dave on November 11, 2023, 07:53 PM: Prices have been dropping rapidly on these. I managed to score one for $50 shipped off of eBay the other day.