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Title: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 30, 2006, 07:10 PM
Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CEXNOO/jedidefender-20)

So what do you suppose this is?  It's listed at Amazon for release in September, but no pic of course...
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: John C on April 30, 2006, 07:18 PM
It's probably the X wing with R2D2 from a few years back although that price seems a bit steep.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Morgbug on April 30, 2006, 09:28 PM
It's probably the X wing with R2D2 from a few years back although that price seems a bit steep.

That would be about the only vehicle seen on Dagobah, isn't it?  Seems like all the prices are going up in direct contradiction to Hasbro's target market.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on April 30, 2006, 10:01 PM
I would tend to agree.
It may come with Vinatge style X-Wing Luke and R2. The first go round was $29.99 with R2 and Dagobah gear. I would hope they are not pulling another Gunship price on us. The first Saga Xwing was a sweet deal. For those of you who missed it take advantage this go around.

Sratch the R2, TRU will gauge our wallets.....they want a better margins on the ship.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 30, 2006, 11:22 PM
There were only 2 vehicles making contact with Planet Dagobah: An X-Wing, and Yoda's Kashyyyk escape pod.  That means this is almost definititely the X-Wing at Amazon.

Thank goodness, I was worried I might have to buy this one.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: ruiner on May 1, 2006, 09:04 AM
Is this the kick ass X-Wing with sounds and lights?

You know, the one with the non-removable Luke?

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 1, 2006, 09:13 AM
I'd safly assume it's the x-wing due to the price point. I just wonder what they can do differently to it to make people want to buy it, asside from a new box.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 10:09 AM
I kind of figured it was the X-Wing as well, although the price does seem a bit steep.  I wasn't able to pick up the last Dagobah X-Wing, and I was wondering if I should/want to get this version or not.  At that price, I don't know, but the only X-Wing I have is the POTF2 FX version (with Luke stuck in the cockpit).  I kind of like it though, but I was wondering if this Dagobah one might be better or not.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Jeff on May 1, 2006, 10:15 AM
I don't think the price is that surprising, I guess. 

When the Dagobah X-Wing with Dagobah R2-D2 was released back in 2002(?), it was about $40.  I guess I can see them adding $5 now that it's 4 years later.

After all, that Falcon keeps getting re-released and it seems to go up about $5 each time (until the inevitable clearance sale  :P).

Unless the pack-in figure is brand new, I'll just go ahead and pass on this one - I've already been suckered into buying the FX X-Wing three times and that's enough for me.   ::)

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Diddly on May 1, 2006, 05:37 PM
Unless it's super cool looking, I'm passing. I picked up the Red Leader X-Wing for $20 back in 2004, and there's no way you can beat that price on a properly scaled X-Wing.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on May 1, 2006, 08:26 PM
I have several of the fx electronic with the stick in Luke. I passed on the Dagaboh one last time,  but will probably get it this time. Sigh. I keep saying I am done with this hobby  . . . . . . ::)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Matt R. on May 3, 2006, 01:00 AM
I passed on the Dagobah X-Wing. I have the Red Leader X-Wing (2004). I have to see this first.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: iFett on May 4, 2006, 11:15 PM
Um....Amazon has the box weighing in at a whopping 1 pound.  I'm not about to pull my saga X-Wing down from the ceiling but I'm pretty sure it weighs more than a pound.  Though the box dimensions look about right for the vehicle - 21.00 x 10.25 x 8.00"
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Jeff on May 22, 2006, 12:29 PM
For those of you still convinved that Amazon knows what it's doing...  this thing, even though it won't be out for months, is now on sale at Amazon. 

Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CEXNOO/jedidefender-20)
 
List Price:   $49.99 
Price:   $44.99 
You Save:   $5.00 (10%) 

Grab it now and save $5.   ::)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Daigo-Bah on May 22, 2006, 06:39 PM
I really much rather this was another Rebel ship than Luke's Dagobah X-Wing again.  I really liked the distinctive sticker and paint patterns on Red Leader's fighter, and wish they would make another one like Red 3 or whatever.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Mitsukara on May 22, 2006, 08:29 PM
They should make an X-Wing with seperate sets of stickers you could attach to personalize it... but they're not going to.

For those confused about what Luke X-Wing is what, I'm familiar with 4 1/2 varieties:

Vintage Luke X-Wing - basic, but out of scale, not bad and it should fit every pilot Luke I know of okay (including Buff Pilot Luke)

POTF2 Original X-Wing (reprint of the vintage with new paint and stickers)

POTF2 Electronic FX X-Wing (lots of lights, sounds- effects and dialogue- and a built-in but decently sculpted Luke head and shoulders)

Saga Dagobah X-Wing (accurate in scale, very black-looking thrusters, some features and a working cockpit with a little hatch behind the seat, came with a filthy sludge-covered green R2D2 and some gear that was recently reprinted with TSC Hoth R2D2)

OTC X-Wing - sadly a reprint of the original POTF2, even though the OTC had an improved Falcon... ???
 
If they were to make a new Luke X-Wing at this point I'd guess it'd be the Dagobah X-Wing or a retooled version of this Red Leader X-Wing that was made. And if it's a "Classic Dagobah Vehicle" it's nearly a sure bet to be a straight reprint of the Saga one, maybe with new stuff thrown in (new R2 and/or Pilot Luke)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Roton7 on May 22, 2006, 09:16 PM
Pass, with a capital P
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Sentinel on May 22, 2006, 11:00 PM
Pass, with a capital P

If I don't see a pic soon, I might have to pass, but I already might...
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: ruiner on May 23, 2006, 08:34 AM
They should make an X-Wing with seperate sets of stickers you could attach to personalize it... but they're not going to.

For those confused about what Luke X-Wing is what, I'm familiar with 4 1/2 varieties:

Vintage Luke X-Wing - basic, but out of scale, not bad and it should fit every pilot Luke I know of okay (including Buff Pilot Luke)

POTF2 Original X-Wing (reprint of the vintage with new paint and stickers)

POTF2 Electronic FX X-Wing (lots of lights, sounds- effects and dialogue- and a built-in but decently sculpted Luke head and shoulders)

Saga Dagobah X-Wing (accurate in scale, very black-looking thrusters, some features and a working cockpit with a little hatch behind the seat, came with a filthy sludge-covered green R2D2 and some gear that was recently reprinted with TSC Hoth R2D2)

OTC X-Wing - sadly a reprint of the original POTF2, even though the OTC had an improved Falcon... ???
 
If they were to make a new Luke X-Wing at this point I'd guess it'd be the Dagobah X-Wing or a retooled version of this Red Leader X-Wing that was made. And if it's a "Classic Dagobah Vehicle" it's nearly a sure bet to be a straight reprint of the Saga one, maybe with new stuff thrown in (new R2 and/or Pilot Luke)

So is the POTF2 version (the cool one with sounds and Luke molded in), the same version as the Saga version?

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Mitsukara on May 23, 2006, 03:41 PM
The Saga one seems to be a modified version of the FX sculpt, with the lights and effects removed, a totally redone cockpit, and a nice little droid socket (many astromech droids fit in it, including VOTC R2D2 I believe) among maybe some other things I'm forgetting.

Pictures from rebelscum:
POTF2 Electronic FX X-Wing (http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2xwingfxflight.jpg)
Saga Dagobah X-Wing (http://www.rebelscum.com/swsaga/saga-xwing_front2.jpg)

The photo archives pages for these, also on scum:

Electronic FX (http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2fxxwing.asp)
Saga (http://www.rebelscum.com/sagaxwing.asp)

And a nice review of the Saga X-Wing, which also compares it to the Electronic FX in some ways and even has a comparison shot:
http://starwars.carrotnetwork.com/reviews/sagavehicles/xwing/index.html
(Actually, this site has a lot of good reviews, and it and JD are my favorite sources for such things)

This is where all my information comes from, because the only X-Wing I own so far is the original POTF2... >.<
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Kit on May 25, 2006, 04:40 PM

Saga Dagobah X-Wing (accurate in scale, very black-looking thrusters, some features and a working cockpit with a little hatch behind the seat, came with a filthy sludge-covered green R2D2 and some gear that was recently reprinted with TSC Hoth R2D2)


I would be down for the version mentioned above.  By now, we have updated versions of dagobah luke, yoda, obi/spirit and R2.  How about a "updated dagobah playset" to go with all our new toys.  "Hasbro, are you listening?"
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Clone Hunter on May 25, 2006, 10:33 PM

Saga Dagobah X-Wing (accurate in scale, very black-looking thrusters, some features and a working cockpit with a little hatch behind the seat, came with a filthy sludge-covered green R2D2 and some gear that was recently reprinted with TSC Hoth R2D2)


I would be down for the version mentioned above.  By now, we have updated versions of dagobah luke, yoda, obi/spirit and R2.  How about a "updated dagobah playset" to go with all our new toys.  "Hasbro, are you listening?"
/quote]

I am for that, though the vintage playset has its good points aside from the decomposing quicksand. Ironic for a swamp?

 I really, really want an updated Luke in pilot outfit with Hoth/Dagobah boots and removable/replacable gloves. The damn VSTC doesn't cut it with the uneven pant legs
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Roton7 on May 25, 2006, 10:34 PM
Wake up everyone, it's just a dream...

 ::)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Oboewan on May 26, 2006, 08:36 AM


I would be down for the version mentioned above.  By now, we have updated versions of dagobah luke, yoda, obi/spirit and R2.  How about a "updated dagobah playset" to go with all our new toys.  "Hasbro, are you listening?"
/quote]

I am for that, though the vintage playset has its good points aside from the decomposing quicksand. Ironic for a swamp?

 I really, really want an updated Luke in pilot outfit with Hoth/Dagobah boots and removable/replacable gloves. The damn VSTC doesn't cut it with the uneven pant legs
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Ya gotta remember that the VTSC Luke is an homage to the ANH X-wing outfit.... remember he didn't exaclty have time to get a suit tailor-made for him before he had to go blow up the Death Star!

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Clone Hunter on May 26, 2006, 07:43 PM
I really, really want an updated Luke in pilot outfit with Hoth/Dagobah boots and removable/replacable gloves. The damn VSTC doesn't cut it with the uneven pant legs

Ya gotta remember that the VTSC Luke is an homage to the ANH X-wing outfit.... remember he didn't exaclty have time to get a suit tailor-made for him before he had to go blow up the Death Star!

No, it is the little cartridge band on one leg that irks me. If they were at least even, I could transplant boots to the legs.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: JediShawn on May 28, 2006, 11:37 AM
Does anyone have the latest issue of Lee's Toy Review? Someone from that other site is claiming that the Dagobah X-Wing is in that magazine and it comes with the creature that "ate" R2-D2 and Dagobah Luke from 2004, and other things.

I am sure he is lying, but if anybody could confirm this, that would be great.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Clone Hunter on May 28, 2006, 11:46 AM
I just looked through # 163, and I didn't see it.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: JediShawn on May 28, 2006, 05:20 PM
Are you sure you didn't miss it?
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Word_Weaver on May 29, 2006, 08:42 PM
If it's still around in October at a reasonable price ($30 is fine) I'll grab one to go with my pilot Luke. If it's more than $30, i'll wait for the next Gunship release.  ;)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Mikey D on June 2, 2006, 03:20 PM
Does anyone have the latest issue of Lee's Toy Review? Someone from that other site is claiming that the Dagobah X-Wing is in that magazine and it comes with the creature that "ate" R2-D2 and Dagobah Luke from 2004, and other things.

I am sure he is lying, but if anybody could confirm this, that would be great.

He's not lying.  I just saw that magazine today and the X-wing comes with Luke (in muscle shirt), R2, removeable swamp weeds and the swamp dragon.  The cover has Luke and R2 on the cover.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 2, 2006, 03:28 PM
So..it doesn't show the creature? would like to know what it looks like since I've only seen it's back in the movie :-\
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Gatillo on June 2, 2006, 03:30 PM
Are there any EU references to this creature?  I have never seem a pic or drawing.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 03:31 PM
He's not lying.  I just saw that magazine today and the X-wing comes with Luke (in muscle shirt), R2, removeable swamp weeds and the swamp dragon.  The cover has Luke and R2 on the cover.

'Scum just confirmed it (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Lees_Reveals_Exclusive_XWing_Fighter_98760.asp), too.

But, you guys don't want to click through over there, do you?  It's not like they have any pictures of it or anything up, anyway.

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Lee's Reveals Exclusive X-Wing Fighter
Posted by Curto on June 2, 2006 at 01:55 PM CST:
Lee's Toy Review #164 has the first look at the upcoming Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure. But this is not just a repaint of the SAGA Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Fighter (With R2-D2 Figure) from 2002. Oh no, there's a lot of cool stuff included with this baby.

1- X-Wing Fighter: Once again, this is based on the larger Luke's X-Wing Fighter mold. It's not cast in grey plastic like the old version. It's whiter and more detailed even though it's the same sculpt.

2- Dagobah swamp muck pieces. These are plastic pieces of swamp that can be put on or removed from the X-Wing to re-play the scenes from Dagobah or just use the X-Wing natually.

3- R2-D2. In the pictures, it was just a generic R2-D2 (like the VOTC version) with no accessories or muddy paint apps. I don't know if the released version will have mud.

4- Luke Skywalker (Dagobah) - a repaint of OTC Luke Dagobah. His face looks a little different, his outfit is a lighter color, and he has sweat marks on his tank top. His arms look the same as handstand arms, but he has normal hands (right hand outstretched) which looks like they are articulated. He comes with a lightsaber.

5- Dagobah creature. The one that ate R2 D2. Same color as in the movie. You can't tell how big it is because the picture isn't scaled next to anything. It has movable arms, maybe a bendy tail, and a small head so he can't eat anything.

There are no other accessories included like rocks or cargo crates.

Look for this set in September with a price tage of $44.99. Look for Lee's Toy Review #164 in comic stores, bookstores, and newsstands now.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Brian on June 2, 2006, 03:39 PM
As silly as it sounds, I'm slightly interested in this now.  If it comes with all of those pack ins, and they look somewhat nifty, I might have to pick this up.  The only X-Wing I have right now is the FX version, with Luke constantly in the cockpit, and while I like it - I wouldn't mind having an X-Wing with an empty cockpit.  The price is a little steep though, so we'll see, but it sounds better now than it did initially.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2006, 03:45 PM
Damnit... this sounds AWESOME... I'll pick it up. 

 :)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: ruiner on June 2, 2006, 04:32 PM
How can you NOT pick this one up?

(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1140/starwars8zn.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Brian on June 2, 2006, 04:36 PM
Thanks for the pic ruiner.  I'll have to say, this one's got me hooked - I hope to pick it up :).  I didn't think I would when we first heard it announced, but the pics make it look pretty spiffy - and I like the Dagobah Luke, even though a SA would be better :P.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: ruiner on June 2, 2006, 04:38 PM
It's not really mine, but you're welcome.  Somebody may want to rehost it....and resize it!

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 04:47 PM
That swamp dragon better be to scale, or I'm not buying!

And there's that repainted Artoo on the new, superior astromech body again.  If they put that out in this expensive exclusive instead of the regular line. . .  Well, I don't know what would happen, but that would be a really ****** thing to do.

Thanks for putting the scan up, ruiner.
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: JediShawn on June 2, 2006, 05:04 PM
(http://shawn101.zoto.com/img/800x800x0/649d245bacbda88d9ca41b998e78f42f.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2006, 05:20 PM
Alrighty, now THIS is an awesome exclusive... I wonder if the Endor AT-AT can compare to this upgrade?

The swamp monster looks fantastic, so does Luke... and the removable swamp weeds!

 :)

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Artoo on June 2, 2006, 06:33 PM
YAY!These all look great & I hope this is the R4-G9 re-paint R2 we've been waiting for! ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on June 2, 2006, 06:50 PM
Holy Hell that looks freaking fantastic!  Nice job Hasbro. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Ryan on June 2, 2006, 07:04 PM
I was going to pass before, but I certainly can't now.

I sure had a few good surprises waiting for me when I got home from work today. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2006, 07:33 PM
Ok, so i had no interest in this at all, and now...well that has changed. I am extremely excited about this. This is an incredible exclusive. I cannot wait to get my hands on this one.  ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Diddly on June 2, 2006, 08:29 PM
I was definately going to pass, now I want one. I hope they give us a dirtier R2 though. The Luke is nice though, as is the Dragon. All this for $45 is a steal, thanks Hasbro/TRU!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 2, 2006, 08:45 PM
Have to admit that this is looking good. Looks like we're actually getting some bang for our buck.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 2, 2006, 09:33 PM
Since I don't have a good Xwing I have to buy it. I am glad it comes with a decet Luke, but I would have preferred an updated Luke pilot.

I hope that R2 does get dirtier but not as filthy as the OTC one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Ryan on June 2, 2006, 09:52 PM
Since I don't have a good Xwing I have to buy it. I am glad it comes with a decet Luke, but I would have preferred an updated Luke pilot.


VTSC not good enough for you?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on June 2, 2006, 09:58 PM
I think he met as a pack-in with this.  I actually like the Dagobah Luke with this one.  If I had to whine I'd want the previous accesories added in as well.  Not that I am complaing because I am not. Just saying.  The swamp dragon is a nice touch along with with the muck.  Cool stuff! 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Artoo on June 2, 2006, 10:26 PM
The monster's head should be bigger but oh well...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jeff on June 2, 2006, 10:45 PM
VTSC not good enough for you?

Ah, but Luke was wearing the Snowspeeder Flight Suit when he crashed his X-Wing on Dagobah, so the VTSC Luke doesn't quite work...  ;)


Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 10:48 PM
I hope this is the R4-G9 re-paint R2 we've been waiting for! ;D

I don't.

I mean, I want one of those, too (and even said so (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=12597.msg231720#msg231720) earlier today before we even knew about this thing).  But putting this thing in a $45 rehashed exclusive (and, as nice as it is, it's still just a rehash), while continuing to pump out the inferior VOTC version in the basic line just seems wrong to me.

Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2006, 11:01 PM
That swamp dragon better be to scale, or I'm not buying!

I'm surprised nobody's called me out on this yet. 

Is that how ridiculous our complaints and wishlists have gotten lately?  That someone can demand something totally outlandish like a "to scale" swamp monster (which would be, oh, about the size of a nightstand), and nobody bats an eye?

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Gatillo on June 2, 2006, 11:03 PM
Precisely.  We allow all sorts of whinning, come on its 2006.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 2, 2006, 11:07 PM
Since I don't have a good Xwing I have to buy it. I am glad it comes with a decet Luke, but I would have preferred an updated Luke pilot.


VTSC not good enough for you?

No, I can't use it. VTSC is modeled after the Yavin outfit. On Dagobah, he was still wearing Hoth boots. So because of the uneven pant legs, you can't even splice boots on.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2006, 11:33 PM
For the time being, I'm happy with the VSTC X-Wing Luke... but a Snowspeeder alternate would be awesome... I think a custom could be done, but if I did, I'd want to make a dozen or so Snowspeeder pilots and don't want to get into that. I have enough commissions I'm trying to do right now as it is so I am having a hard time making customs just for myself lately.

 :)

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Nathan on June 2, 2006, 11:46 PM
That swamp dragon better be to scale, or I'm not buying!

I'm surprised nobody's called me out on this yet. 

Is that how ridiculous our complaints and wishlists have gotten lately?  That someone can demand something totally outlandish like a "to scale" swamp monster (which would be, oh, about the size of a nightstand), and nobody bats an eye?

No, it's because our Sarcasm-o-meters are a little more effective than you think. ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 3, 2006, 01:27 AM
Do we KNOW the monster's underscaled? :)

Seriously though...  uh, do we?  I've never seen pictures of it to know one way or another so to me this is as good a scale as anything for it...  I dig the monster...  Hasbro should've put (albeit ugly) articulated arms on the figure if they're going to do it...  The R2 is uninteresting.

The ship's uninteresting to me as well...  I'm loathing saying this, but I'm probably gonna buy this for the monster...  I hate myself.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: SilverZ on June 3, 2006, 03:19 AM
I'm buying an opener because of the retooled Luke. I'm still a fan of the original, and this looks to correct my complaints of neutral arms and head sculpts, so I'll be happy to finally get my wish with this.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on June 3, 2006, 06:47 AM
Since I'm passing on the Naboo wave I'll spend the money on one of these. Much better deal IMO.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on June 3, 2006, 10:40 AM
Well I will most likely buy this and give my previous one to my 5 year old cousin...should he want it.   No, I don't care that the dragon is to scale or not.  Hell all we saw was a glimpse of the head and back I think.  Who knows how big it is (well maybe there is an EU book that says it)?   Now if they make it like 3 inches long I can see us getting pissed off.  But to be honest I never expected them to make the dragon or whatever it is.  For me it's just a plus. I don't expect it to be to scale.  They rarely make ships to scale.  Why would the creature be any different? 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: ruiner on June 3, 2006, 01:40 PM
I've been very happy with my FX version of this vehicle.  With that said, this one will be very hard to pass up because of the cool pack ins that are included.

What a great set for diorama builders.  I wish I had the room to do something cool with it.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 3, 2006, 04:37 PM
Well I will most likely buy this and give my previous one to my 5 year old cousin...should he want it.   No, I don't care that the dragon is to scale or not.  Hell all we saw was a glimpse of the head and back I think.  Who knows how big it is (well maybe there is an EU book that says it)?   Now if they make it like 3 inches long I can see us getting pissed off.  But to be honest I never expected them to make the dragon or whatever it is.  For me it's just a plus. I don't expect it to be to scale.  They rarely make ships to scale.  Why would the creature be any different? 

Actually, more ships are to-scale than you realize maybe...  A-Wing, TIE Fighters (Bomber, INterceptor, Advanced x1, and Target TIE), Vintage Cloud Car (not out, but still), Landspeeder, T-16 Skyhopper, Jedi Starfighter AOTC, Jedi Starfighter ROTS, Tri-Fighter...

One could make an argument for the Hailfire & AAT as well, as dimensions on them are fuzzy, but still...

To the best of my recollection, no source gives the size/shape/look of the monster that swallowed R2 and hocked him back up...  To me, as long as it looks as though it could get the R2 figure in its mouth, I'm happy... 

To be honest though if it's not a believable size then I am actually a little disinterested/disappointed in it.  The Dianoga seemed just right, so I think this thing could be too...  With nothing to base it on it's hard for them to be "off" with it, so long as when you compare it with the droid it's "believable" to see it open its jaws and get R2 in its mouth.  Granted Grandma Tarkin was being a little sarcastic but yeah the scale's still important to me.  I'm just glad its something that scale can be argued then.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Slothus on June 3, 2006, 11:04 PM
Well..I love the Creature :-*!!  I think it's satisfactory enough to say it could grab the R2 my the leg with it's arm or moth in the least then reject it! So glad Hasbro did this


..gotta buy!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on June 4, 2006, 01:50 PM
Well I will most likely buy this and give my previous one to my 5 year old cousin...should he want it.   No, I don't care that the dragon is to scale or not.  Hell all we saw was a glimpse of the head and back I think.  Who knows how big it is (well maybe there is an EU book that says it)?   Now if they make it like 3 inches long I can see us getting pissed off.  But to be honest I never expected them to make the dragon or whatever it is.  For me it's just a plus. I don't expect it to be to scale.  They rarely make ships to scale.  Why would the creature be any different? 

Actually, more ships are to-scale than you realize maybe...  A-Wing, TIE Fighters (Bomber, INterceptor, Advanced x1, and Target TIE), Vintage Cloud Car (not out, but still), Landspeeder, T-16 Skyhopper, Jedi Starfighter AOTC, Jedi Starfighter ROTS, Tri-Fighter...

One could make an argument for the Hailfire & AAT as well, as dimensions on them are fuzzy, but still...

To the best of my recollection, no source gives the size/shape/look of the monster that swallowed R2 and hocked him back up...  To me, as long as it looks as though it could get the R2 figure in its mouth, I'm happy... 

To be honest though if it's not a believable size then I am actually a little disinterested/disappointed in it.  The Dianoga seemed just right, so I think this thing could be too...  With nothing to base it on it's hard for them to be "off" with it, so long as when you compare it with the droid it's "believable" to see it open its jaws and get R2 in its mouth.  Granted Grandma Tarkin was being a little sarcastic but yeah the scale's still important to me.  I'm just glad its something that scale can be argued then.

Sure but we all know there are collectors that will whine if it's not totally to scale.  I am not bothered by toy vehicles not being to scale.  I actually love my Jawa Sandcrawler  but many are upset by it's scale.  For the longest time people were mad about the short panels on the Tie Figher.  The small cockpit of the Millenium Falcon.  The vintage X-Wing until of course the FX version showed up.  Sometimes you hear grumblings about Imperial Shuttle's scale as well.   The same with the vintage Skiff.  I am not bothered by any of them really.  It would be nice to get to scale of course, but I don't get worked up about it that much. 

I just won't be suprised is all if the creature is not "to scale."  That's all. 

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Sentinel on June 4, 2006, 03:27 PM
I would buy this if it were cheaper, but at $45...I don't know... :'(
Title: Re: Star Wars Classic Dagobah Vehicle with Figure
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 4, 2006, 03:29 PM
I would tend to agree.
It may come with Vinatge style X-Wing Luke and R2. The first go round was $29.99 with R2 and Dagobah gear. I would hope they are not pulling another Gunship price on us. The first Saga Xwing was a sweet deal. For those of you who missed it take advantage this go around.

Sratch the R2, TRU will gauge our wallets.....they want a better margins on the ship.

I take back what I said, this is a truly kick ass exclusive. I am glad i ordered it the first day they offered it the improvements are stellar.. If the Endor AT-AT is just as cool I will not bat an eyelash at the price.
I guess I can customize my old TRU X-Wing.

Darth Broem I am with you, I am not bothered by toy scale being a little off. You can only go so far at retail and
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Artoo on June 6, 2006, 01:37 AM
I'm not bothered by ship scale,but figure scale I am.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Kit on June 6, 2006, 04:52 PM
Even though we may never see a new dagobah playset, this is a great addition to my dagobah diorama.

X-Wing: I like the new "white" body as oppose to the grey.
Luke: Nice kit bashing.
R2:  I will probably end up using the "OTC dagobah R2".
Swamp muck:  Nice attention to the details, may I have some more please?
Creature: From the looks of it, it looks like it can't swim in the bog on the
                dagobah playset; thank God.

I will be acquiring two.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: roron corobb on June 7, 2006, 12:48 AM
Really I can't see why everyone is complaining about scale on the dragonsnake. For one Hasbro is making it and two if you look at the bottom X-wing in the picture and the dragonsnake it looks to be scale to me. We have never seen the whole creature to begin with, only its back. My guess would be that it would be smaller than the X-wing. The mouth looks big enough to eat R2 even in the lower part of the picture. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions on this without known how those pictures were taken. Plus if scale is a problem for you, how do you deal with any of the vehicles Hasbro has made? Most are not even close and the ones that are close must not cut it for you. Even the Speeder Bike is over sized and they should have been able to nail that. I’m glad to get another of the more true scale X-wings. I only wish they would do the same for the Y-wing and the AT-ST among other that could be done to a more true scale.
roron corobb
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 7, 2006, 02:06 AM
I'd be one of the people that complains about scale on anything...  ships, monsters, it doesn't matter.  To me the FX X-Wing's not good enough to suit, so I avoid these...  unfortunately this one's new monster means I want it.  I'll pass the ship along I guess to someone or sell it hopefully recooping some cost.

The scale of the monster's a moot point though...  Nobody knows its scale, the pictures don't look like they're all the same shot so the toys may vary anyway in size, and to the best of anyone's knowledge in this thread at least, there's no known dimensions on the monster that ate R2... 

So for that, as long as the head looks (to me) to be believable that it could get R2 in its mouth and spit him across the sky, I'm happy with that... 

Scale is important to me because, at the end of the day, the ships get the shaft in the line and kids don't seem to be the target with them anymore...  Hasbro's said as much actually, so to me the accuracy becomes important.  On things like shuttles, or Sandcrawlers, it'd be outrageous...  Then I'm simply annoyed when Hasbro decides it's a good time to put an exclusive pack-in figure in those vehicles (*cough*ra-7*cough*).

The good things is that Hasbro's scale isn't always off, and it's more on than people often realize...  TIE's have been fantastic in the line, and the ROTS ship line-up was great except for the $30 pricepoint vehicles...  That was a good ship year for certain.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: roron corobb on June 7, 2006, 02:28 PM
I agree with you, Jesse. I like my vehicles/ships etc to be in scale. That is one reason why I sold/traded all my vehicles. The other reason is that most looked to toyish. I want some great looking pieces for my collection. You collect 21st C stuff don't you? I wish Hasbro would do what 21st C has done to their vehicles. More accurate, great detail, and great scale for a good price. On the creatures I would like for them to make more articulate with the great sculpt like the figures. That would be totally cool, but i don't see it happening anytime soon.
roron corobb
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 7, 2006, 05:30 PM
Quote
That is one reason why I sold/traded all my vehicles.

I've been a completist for years, but in the past 2 years I'd say, I've actually started to bend my rules or change them completely...

The basic line I still feel compelled for completion (loose) but for the vehicles, Deluxe, and multi-packs I am now picky.  I pass on any ship I can that isn't to-scale and doesn't have a pack-in I feel I "need".  That's my gripe with the X-Wing actually, in that I want hte monster, and the Luke is also something I feel I have to have...  The ship, I'm hoping to sell for like half the set's cost or something to someone who wants another X-WIng w/muck on it.

But Hasbro's pumped out to-scale ships like the A-Wing (which I'd love in a blue McQuarrie flavor) and the TIE Bomber...  The INterceptor despite the cockpit is good too, as is Target's TIE... 

I think the ARC and Gunship are good toys, but they're prime examples of ships that, to me, are simply toys and don't display well enough for me...  I hate the way troops look inside the hold of the Gunship for instance, and it just bothers me. 

21st would do a great job on SW ships...  It won't happen and I"ll keep ships as a customizing focus, but 21st (or BBI or whoever) would knock them out of the park, without a doubt.  It's the equivalent of SS taking over the 12" line really...  There'd be absolutely no competition at the end of the day.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 7, 2006, 09:25 PM
I have the perfect solution. I need everything except the monster. I'll sell it to you.

Quote
That is one reason why I sold/traded all my vehicles.

I've been a completist for years, but in the past 2 years I'd say, I've actually started to bend my rules or change them completely...

The basic line I still feel compelled for completion (loose) but for the vehicles, Deluxe, and multi-packs I am now picky.  I pass on any ship I can that isn't to-scale and doesn't have a pack-in I feel I "need".  That's my gripe with the X-Wing actually, in that I want hte monster, and the Luke is also something I feel I have to have...  The ship, I'm hoping to sell for like half the set's cost or something to someone who wants another X-WIng w/muck on it.

But Hasbro's pumped out to-scale ships like the A-Wing (which I'd love in a blue McQuarrie flavor) and the TIE Bomber...  The INterceptor despite the cockpit is good too, as is Target's TIE... 

I think the ARC and Gunship are good toys, but they're prime examples of ships that, to me, are simply toys and don't display well enough for me...  I hate the way troops look inside the hold of the Gunship for instance, and it just bothers me. 

21st would do a great job on SW ships...  It won't happen and I"ll keep ships as a customizing focus, but 21st (or BBI or whoever) would knock them out of the park, without a doubt.  It's the equivalent of SS taking over the 12" line really...  There'd be absolutely no competition at the end of the day.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: roron corobb on June 8, 2006, 12:58 AM
I think the ARC and Gunship are good toys, but they're prime examples of ships that, to me, are simply toys and don't display well enough for me...  I hate the way troops look inside the hold of the Gunship for instance, and it just bothers me. 

21st would do a great job on SW ships...  It won't happen and I"ll keep ships as a customizing focus, but 21st (or BBI or whoever) would knock them out of the park, without a doubt.  It's the equivalent of SS taking over the 12" line really...  There'd be absolutely no competition at the end of the day.

I think the same thing about the ARC and Gunship. I think the Gunship is way to under-sized for me. It leaves to much work to make it look right.

If 21st C did do Star Wars vehicle, it would blow away the competition. I only wish Hasbro would go the extra mile when making the vehicles as 21st C and bbi do on their stuff. That would Rock and I might have to start buying them again, but like that will ever happen.
roron corobb
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 8, 2006, 01:23 AM
What's funny is you can't even compare the level of work 21st puts into theirs with Hasbro too.  People don't realize that everything from materials to the simple number of parts is superior on 21st stuff too... 

Clone Hunter, I'll keep that in mind.  I'm thinking I want the Luke & R2 though too, not just the monster.  It's the ship and its muck I don't need. ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: roron corobb on June 8, 2006, 11:27 AM
What's funny is you can't even compare the level of work 21st puts into theirs with Hasbro too.  People don't realize that everything from materials to the simple number of parts is superior on 21st stuff too... 

Yes, I know you are right on that. I guess I was giving Hasbro too much credit again, thinking with just more effort they could be as good ::). Slap me out of my dream world ;D. Maybe one day, but I don't see it happening in my life time.
roron corobb
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jeff on June 22, 2006, 09:33 PM
New Dagobah X-Wing boxed photos! (courtesy of JesseJames and Mark X  ;))

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-06/tn_dagobahx_front1.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1151026007,9389,)
clicky the pic for more images!

- No R2-D2 is included with the set according to the boxed photos.  :(

- That Dragonsnake is pretty small, which isn't all that unexpected I guess.   :-\

I still plan on grabbing one of these though, too cool to pass up. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Diddly on June 22, 2006, 10:20 PM
Hot stuff. Bummer about the R2 missing, but I'll still be getting it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on June 22, 2006, 10:25 PM
The mucky dagobah R2 from OTC will work fine for my shelves.  I think this may be the definitive X wing, although I wish it sported some electronics.

Time to consider a really wicked Dagobah diorama project....
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on June 22, 2006, 11:34 PM
Oh my goodness it looks wonderful in that packaging.  Wow.  I am surprised they did not throw in the Dagobah R2.  Oh well. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Roton7 on June 23, 2006, 12:51 AM
Due to the price, I'm gonna have to pass on this good-looking hunk of coolness :'(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Artoo on June 23, 2006, 12:56 AM
Maybe next year for the R2. :'(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on June 23, 2006, 01:00 AM
Note the paintjob isn't bright white either...  Early photos seemed to imply that but our story shows a much greyer fighter if you ask me...

Putting VOTC Yoda's snake in the engine well, the bases for the Dagobah figures and all that around the ship...  It's like a mini diorama when all put together.  Just needs a Yoda Hut to get in there somewhere.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: roron corobb on June 23, 2006, 01:25 AM
It is neat, but I can't see paying $15 more for this one and they only added moss and the Dagon Snake. I think the first one retail at $30, right? I can't remember, but I know $45 on this one is high with one or two things added.
roron corobb
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 23, 2006, 09:09 AM
This is one of the nicest looking sets Hasbro very released, especially considering it's essentially a rehash. Love how Luke's hand is in a levitation position.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2006, 10:13 AM
I'm a little disappointed that R2 isn't included, but it still looks like a great set.  Plus, I guess its a break for those who would have wanted that newer sculpt for R2, but not the whole set to get it.  I look forward to picking this up, and I think it lends itself well (along with the OTC Dagobah figures and stands, like Jesse mentioned) to making a nice Dagobah scene.  I've been wanting to pick up the vintage Dagobah playset for awhile now, and maybe this will spur me to do that sooner.  Its a rehash, sure, but one I'm really looking forward to.  Always been a fan of the Dagobah scenes.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on June 23, 2006, 12:30 PM
It looks great. I am buying it and i normally dont buy vehicles.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Daigo-Bah on June 23, 2006, 12:39 PM
The hanging moss and muck is what sealed the deal for me.  Otherwise, I would have wanted this to be another rogue squadron version like the Red Leader we got.  But this looks so much better!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: MetalJedi on August 9, 2006, 02:09 AM
This was found this evening at a TRU in Arizona so its shipping now.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 9, 2006, 09:49 AM
Big, or should I say expensive, month with this and the At-At.

Also, it figures since someone just scored the At-At for me. :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 9, 2006, 10:51 AM
And me.....I'm expecting to get this xwing this week.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: BrentS on August 9, 2006, 11:06 AM
I'm even less sure about this one as the AT-AT.  I picked up the Saga (blue box) version in a trade a while back.  Is this one that much better?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 9, 2006, 12:01 PM
yes, I believe so
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Diddly on August 9, 2006, 12:28 PM
I hope my TRU gets some in. I saw the CW Gunship once, and never saw THFG battle pack, so I'm hoping a few of these at least come in.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: D_H on August 9, 2006, 12:34 PM
This was found this evening at a TRU in Arizona so its shipping now.

Yep, found it at the Mesa Toys R Us last night. The item number is: 653569137870

The box is HUGE! It's as long as the red leader x-wing box but twice as wide.
The Dragonsnake looks pretty good despite the lack of color.

Sorry to butt in but I saw the post on the mainpage and thought I'd provide further detail.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2006, 12:48 PM
I'm even less sure about this one as the AT-AT.  I picked up the Saga (blue box) version in a trade a while back.  Is this one that much better?

yes, I believe so

Mmmm. . .  that's helpful.

Old Dagobah X-Wing (http://www.rebelscum.com/sagaxwing.asp):
--Excessive black-ass paint job
--Exclusive "dirty" R2-D2
--Camping supplies (later released with Saga2 Hoth R2-D2, albeit in a different color)

New X-Wing:
--More-normal paint job (I think)
--Exclusive retooled Dagobah Luke
--Exclusive swamp monster
--Exclusive swamp muck

If you don't have either, the new one looks like a better deal to me.  If you've already got the old one, that's a little bit harder a call.  Guess it really comes down to how much you want the Luke, the monster, and the muck.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 9, 2006, 12:50 PM
Actually, the Item # is 430770 and this is the one you ask the employees to punch in the computer well, it's what I use anyway. It's also listed on TRU's site under the item.

I think the number D_H presented is the ISBN or UPC?

<I thought it WAS helpful so thanks Matthew>
 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: D_H on August 9, 2006, 12:56 PM
Actually, the Item # is 430770 and this is the one you ask the employees to punch in the computer well, it's what I use anyway. It's also listed on TRU's site under the item.

I think the number D_H presented is the ISBN or UPC?

<I thought it WAS helpful so thanks Matthew>
 

It was the number on the reciept, which ever that is...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 9, 2006, 01:03 PM
Thanks for the awesome report D_H
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on August 9, 2006, 05:55 PM
I like the looks of this thing, and just grabbed an old dagobah playset off of ebay to set up with it. Now to just find it in the stores...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: DoctorPadawan on August 9, 2006, 06:31 PM
Well, even though I already have the 2002 Saga Dagobah X-Wing, I preordered this one.  I figure that someone, somewhere will want the 2002 version L/M/C for cheap at some point.  Plus, I already bought another VTSC Luke X-Wing Pilot and a Hoth R2-D2 with all the gear to put in the new one. :)

(And yes, film accuracy folks, I know that Luke didn't wear that particular outfit when he went to Dagobah, but all anyone will see of him is his head anyway).  ;D

Couple of questions though (and some of these can probably be addressed by the folks that bought the Endor AT-AT online):

1-Does this X-Wing still have the storage compartment behind the pilot seat like the 2002 version?

2-How long does it usually take TRU.com to ship out preordered exclusives?  I know that the Amazon days were a complete disaster in these cases (I was one of the ROTS wave 2 Unleashed victims), but I didn't know if now that the Endor AT-AT had started showing up in stores (and subsequently the Dagobah X-Wing) if TRU.com was shipping them out at the same time, or if there was a delay or what.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on August 11, 2006, 03:53 AM
I'd wager it's still got the fold-down seat in the cockpit, Dr. P, only because a retooling of it would be very pointless on Hasbro's part...

Don't suppose anyone wants to unload the Luke and Dragonsnake? :)  I need those, but no ship...  I may get it for the junk and sell the ship then but I really wish this little stuff wasn't packed in with ships.  It's frustrating when that's all you want out of it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on August 11, 2006, 09:47 AM
For those of you who ordered it on the website, what is the status of your order. Mine says back order  ::)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Bobafett77 on August 11, 2006, 12:48 PM

1-Does this X-Wing still have the storage compartment behind the pilot seat like the 2002 version?

2-How long does it usually take TRU.com to ship out preordered exclusives?  I know that the Amazon days were a complete disaster in these cases (I was one of the ROTS wave 2 Unleashed victims), but I didn't know if now that the Endor AT-AT had started showing up in stores (and subsequently the Dagobah X-Wing) if TRU.com was shipping them out at the same time, or if there was a delay or what.

1 - Yes it does. That was a concern of mine before I saw it.

2 - You'll be lucky to actually get it from them. I hate to say it but I have NEVER had a successful preorder with TRU/Amazon.com. You'll have better luck in the stores and luck doesn't really even have to play a part with a little dedication. TRU seems to be one of the only places that has no problem holding SW toys (at least in my area). If you're working, hunt by phone ;D.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Diddly on August 11, 2006, 11:26 PM
Four of these were found at the TRU near my house. I REALLY want to go snag one, but I don't have enough cash at the moment.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: iFett on August 12, 2006, 01:21 AM
Big Box..

That's all I'm going to say about this thing...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 12, 2006, 11:39 AM
I may get it for the junk and sell the ship then but I really wish this little stuff wasn't packed in with ships.  It's frustrating when that's all you want out of it.

I know what you mean, and I definitely know you understand why Hasbro does this!  Imagine how many fewer they would sell if it was the ship only.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on August 12, 2006, 09:43 PM
I found one thanks to a tip from Jedijaybird, and I love it!  ;D

I know I already have x wings, but if this is the last one they make, I will be fine with it as THE X wing. I know they can be made better, but for what it is (a prop for the figure line) this set up is excellent. The muck and swamp monster are great pack-ins.  :)

My dagobah playset from 1981 arrived Thursday. Now I can paint that thing up decent, and put it with this ship. Looks like I'll have to come up with a dagobah background and try to get another poster from Jay!    ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Morgbug on August 12, 2006, 11:05 PM
So rank the X-wings for me, somebody.  I'm planning on reducing my collection by a bit and I may only want to keep one or maybe two of these.  I have them all, up to the recent Dagobah version, which has not arrived in the frozen north just yet. 

I do have the Costco OTC Tie/X-wing set and have unloaded the loose version (1st POTF2) I had but still have a few left (POTF2, Red Leader, more recent Luke's). 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: DoctorPadawan on August 12, 2006, 11:28 PM
Going without having the 2006 Dagobah version in my collection, here's how I'd rank them:

1-1998 Luke's Red-5 X-Wing Fighter (with the electronics)
2-2002 Dagobah Luke's X-Wing Fighter (the blackened engine version with R2-D2, although I'm sure it's surpassed by the new version)
3-2004 Red Leader X-Wing (just because it's the bigger sculpt)
4-Every other X-Wing Fighter based on the vintage mold

I think that the best X-Wings, sculpt-wise, are definitely the ones based on the 1998 FX mold, and that one is still my favorite due to the electronics and sounds.  The Dagobah 2002 version is really good and would have been the second best had the new one not come with all the swamp muck all over it.  I was reading somewhere (possibly this thread) that the deco on the new one is painted rather than being stickers this time around.  Can anyone confirm that?

So, um, yeah, Morgbug, I'd say to still stick with the 1998 FX X-Wing, although that is just my opinion.   :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on August 13, 2006, 09:27 AM
Well, I can give you the lowdown on the new one at least.

The markings on the ship are all painted, no stickers to peel.

The muck all comes off, making the ship look clean with a few "weathered" paint aps.

The storage behind his seat is still there.

The dragonsnake qualifies as an action figure- it has articulation at the shoulders, neck,  and a tail that is hinged so it can "swim." In 2006 this almost qualifies as "super aticulated"  ;)

Luke has 8: shoulders, neck, wrists, waist, and legs.

I like electronics, but the voice sounds on the 1998 version left something to be desired in my book. I would put this at the top, and say that this, the re-done falcon, and the OTC Slave 1 all will work for me as the definitive "toy" version of those ships.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 13, 2006, 11:40 AM
I can't get over how cool this looks in person. I guess presentation does go a long way.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth Broem on August 13, 2006, 12:39 PM
I really want to buy this and set up my old vintage Dagobah playset by it.  Then of course bust out the Dagobah themed figures like OTC Yoda, Kenobi, and R2-D2 and the POTJ Vader with Luke face reveal.  I just don't really have any place to put it though.  Kickass looking presentation with the mud and all. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Brian on August 14, 2006, 09:00 AM
I picked this up on Friday, and I really like it as well.  I haven't opened it up yet, but plan to when I figure out where to put it.  It really does look nice in the (huge) box though, nice presentation.  I'm hoping to pick up the vintage Dagobah playset on ebay eventually to and create some sort of set up with the OTC figures, this X-wing, and that.  I always thought that would be one of the playsets they could re-release from the vintage line, at a fairly low pricepoint, and be successful.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Kit on August 15, 2006, 03:14 AM
The packaging on this reminds me of the OTC Slave 1.  This is one of those vehicles that looks good just sitting inside the box.  I'm hoping to track down another one for my "loose" collection and set it with my dagobah diorama and then continue to "dream" about a "new dagobah playset".  :P

 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on August 15, 2006, 07:39 AM
Boy folks, don't wait for Hasbro to remake the dagobah playset- go grab one!
I got mine for 11.00, and it was complete with the box  :). Sure the box looked rough, but 11.00 is less than Hasbro can sell it for, and it is so cheap I don't mind custom painting it.  I might pick up a second just to have more props-
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jayson on August 15, 2006, 07:55 AM
How is the foam on the playset, is it intact? As you might know it breaks down pretty bad over time and when you touch it, it feels moist like the consistency of a Hostess Cupcake.


Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 15, 2006, 10:11 AM
I called TRU on Saturday to find out if they had any X-Wings (this store is about 30 mins away), and they had 3.  The associate asked me if I wanted one held, and thought, "nah, for $45 this won't move too fast."  I went the next day, and they were all gone.  Goddamit!!  All I had to say was, "sure, hold one for me!"
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: CloneCommander1 on August 15, 2006, 03:11 PM
I had that happen to me.  I called the day before, asked, and they said, "yep, we have a truck coming in today", so I come the next day, and they have sold two, and two are on hold.  Luckilly I learned from my mistakes, called another store, and held the one that was there.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on August 15, 2006, 04:24 PM
How is the foam on the playset, is it intact? As you might know it breaks down pretty bad over time and when you touch it, it feels moist like the consistency of a Hostess Cupcake.




The foam is long gone, but that is easy to replace-  ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on September 2, 2006, 01:03 PM
I went to TRU today and they had 2 of them. I picked up one  ;D I just canceled my order from the TRU website  ::) which i probably would have never got anyway.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: iFett on September 2, 2006, 05:55 PM
I just noticed that my X-Wing box has a TRU security sticker on the back near the UPC code.  Kinda like the ones that are included with some DVD's.  I suppose it'd be kinda difficult to walk out the door with this thing in your pocket though.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on September 2, 2006, 06:40 PM
I just noticed that my X-Wing box has a TRU security sticker on the back near the UPC code.  Kinda like the ones that are included with some DVD's.  I suppose it'd be kinda difficult to walk out the door with this thing in your pocket though.

Thats pretty funny, the box is huge. If someone can walk out with it they deserve it.  :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: JDH1173 on September 2, 2006, 07:02 PM
People will try to walk out the door with anything that is not nailed down.  They will try harder with stuff that is.  I know, I used to catch them. ;D
I've been looking for the X-wing here and have yet to spot one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Nicklab on September 2, 2006, 07:29 PM
I suppose it'd be kinda difficult to walk out the door with this thing in your pocket though.

It barely fits in TRU's large bag.  The box is really cool, but I think it's just a LITTLE oversized.  Especially when you consider the size of the original Dagobah X-Wing box and the Red Leader X-Wing box.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on September 2, 2006, 10:46 PM
My local TRU had a ton of these and TIE Fighters on the shelves and up high on the top.  These should be around quite a while I'm imagining, especially at the price...

Anyone interested in the X-Wing with the muck on it, but not the LUke or Dragonsnake?  I'd like the latter pieces but the ship's of no interest to me.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: evenflow on September 3, 2006, 08:49 AM
Anyone interested in the X-Wing with the muck on it, but not the LUke or Dragonsnake?  I'd like the latter pieces but the ship's of no interest to me.


I feel the same way, but bit the bullet just to get the dragon snake. I am hoping I will somehow get Zev Zenesca without actually having to buy the Target Snow Speeder. No interest in that one. At least with this one, the swamp muck is kind of cool.  ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Dan on September 3, 2006, 08:54 AM
The box is definately bulky and has that funky shape. I wish these were less expensive, it looks so nice in the box I almost want a second to keep that way.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Clone Hunter on September 13, 2006, 12:14 AM
My local TRU had a ton of these and TIE Fighters on the shelves and up high on the top.  These should be around quite a while I'm imagining, especially at the price...

Anyone interested in the X-Wing with the muck on it, but not the LUke or Dragonsnake?  I'd like the latter pieces but the ship's of no interest to me.

If I decide to open it, I'll sell the snake.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Jesse James on September 13, 2006, 01:13 AM
I'll keep that in mind Clone Hunter.  I think I've tracked one down actually from a local buddy, but I'll definitely keep your offer in mind.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Resurrection Bob on September 15, 2006, 11:03 PM
Am I wrong in thinking there's a packaging variation on this thing?  The pictures I've seen online show the dragonsnake thing under the wing of the X-Wing, and I think I've seen one in person like that, but today I saw one in the store where the beastie is out in the open, sort of in front of Luke.  Change in packaging, or figment of my imagination?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 16, 2006, 03:19 PM
Over all this was cool item  but I am currently selling the actual X-wing. I am keeping the muck, luke and snake. I like the paint job on the 2002 version much better. It looks really swampmy when you put the muck on that version. The new paint sceme is a bit skimpy. For $5 it delivers more value than the Gunship and Tie fighter.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Lestat on September 20, 2006, 09:08 AM
I got this bad boy yesterday. Totally worth it. I missed out on the original exclusive dagobah X-wing (the only one I had was the POTF one) so this was a great find. It looks great with my Dagobah playset from back in the day. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Diddly on September 24, 2006, 08:03 PM
Am I wrong in thinking there's a packaging variation on this thing?  The pictures I've seen online show the dragonsnake thing under the wing of the X-Wing, and I think I've seen one in person like that, but today I saw one in the store where the beastie is out in the open, sort of in front of Luke.  Change in packaging, or figment of my imagination?

No, I saw both versions today. I should have snapped a pic with my phone. One has the snake underneath the wing, the other has it in front of the wing, closer to Luke and less hidden.

These are also piling up with the AT-AT. I must have seen at least a dozen in various places in the SW section.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: MOOGLY on September 24, 2006, 09:49 PM
I gotta say I love this X-wing best version I have bought so far.

The scale is just perfect too.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Daigo-Bah on September 30, 2006, 10:01 AM
I finally got this from TRU.com yesterday.  Very pleased with it, but there is difficulty in finding space for it!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 30, 2006, 11:34 AM
but there is difficulty in finding space for it!

Exactly! That's why I haven't popped mine open yet.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 11:57 PM
There's less room with it un-opened than opened. ;)