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Collectibles => The Vintage Collection => Topic started by: Jeff on October 15, 2011, 12:40 AM
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So, based on the slide shown at NYCC, 2012 Wave 5 will just be 2011 Wave 7 plus Gamorrean? Not that exciting, but I suppose it will be nice to see more Piggy and RFT figures hit retail...
"Vintage" Collection Wave 14 (2012 Wave 5)
2012 VC21 Gamorrean Guard {re-release}
2012 VC50 Han Solo (Bespin) {re-release}
2012 VC51 Barriss Offee {re-release}
2012 VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooper {re-release}
2012 VC53 Bom Vimdin {re-release}
2012 VC54 ARC Trooper Commander {re-release}
2012 VC55 Logray {re-release}
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Will these also be "modified" re-releases with the new style card-backs? I don't think Hasbro truly understands the concept of a straight re-release, while the figure inside may be the same, if the cardback isn't the same (both front and back) then it's not a re-release and someone still looking for the figure, as it was originally released needs to keep looking.
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If there's one thing I've learned, it's that the "carded collector" usually takes a backseat to Hasbro's ultimate plans. I'd expect the cards to possibly change.
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I'll just be happy to see them at retail. Maybe. If things haven't backed up so bad again.
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Will these also be "modified" re-releases with the new style card-backs? I don't think Hasbro truly understands the concept of a straight re-release, while the figure inside may be the same, if the cardback isn't the same (both front and back) then it's not a re-release and someone still looking for the figure, as it was originally released needs to keep looking.
At the Panel they stated that these would be Straight up Re-Releases, no changes on the card, no changes on the figures.
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I need all of these so I'm glad it's coming.
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At the Panel they stated that these would be Straight up Re-Releases, no changes on the card, no changes on the figures.
So the back of the card will be the same back of the card we have now?
I got the impression from other folks' posts that the cardbacks would indeed be different to match the design look-and-feel that they're adopting with the EP1 Vintage Figures - something that looks more like the old vintage 12-back cardback designs.
Sure the front of the card and the figure will be the same, but that doesn't mean the back of the card will.
If it is - great! (not that I'd be considering even bothering with a card variation like that) - but here's hoping that the Wedge re-release will have the current Vintage style cardback as well, so it truly can be slotted into one's collection equally as a figure from the final ROTJ wave assortment ratio case released earlier this year.
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This is good news for me, I'm yet to get my hands on Han, Bom and the arc trooper...
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I got the impression from other folks' posts that the cardbacks would indeed be different to match the design look-and-feel that they're adopting with the EP1 Vintage Figures - something that looks more like the old vintage 12-back cardback designs
I've read the same too. Some people heard that the cards would be identical (Paul, Dan Curto), some people heard the cardbacks would be updated to 2012 style for all the repacks (Mike Sullenger). Also from what I heard, what was being said at the booth about the cardbacks didn't appear to match what was said at the panel... :-\
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They just want us to waste a question for the Q&A to clarify statements.
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They just want us to waste a question for the Q&A to clarify statements.
No doubt... :-\
The question could be a two-parter, asking why figures like Ponda Baba, Echo Base Hoth Rebel and Bastilla Shan aren't also going to be re-slotted into the assortments since those three figures will be as hard to get (or harder) than the Bespin Han/Barris Offee/RFT wave...
Edit: and maybe the third part of the question could be why they are still only putting one of each new figure in a wave per case, why not have them in there at 2-per-case so that new figures have a better chance of being found.
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Edit: and maybe the third part of the question could be why they are still only putting one of each new figure in a wave per case, why not have them in there at 2-per-case so that new figures have a better chance of being found.
^^^ this - it is working quite well in the MU line
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Edit: and maybe the third part of the question could be why they are still only putting one of each new figure in a wave per case, why not have them in there at 2-per-case so that new figures have a better chance of being found.
^^^ this - it is working quite well in the MU line
They can't put more than one of each new figure in a case...they need the room for Vader, Boba Fett, Sandtrooper and any variety of Clone Troopers to clog the pegs.
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I have wondered that for years
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Edit: and maybe the third part of the question could be why they are still only putting one of each new figure in a wave per case, why not have them in there at 2-per-case so that new figures have a better chance of being found.
^^^ this - it is working quite well in the MU line
They can't put more than one of each new figure in a case...they need the room for Vader, Boba Fett, Sandtrooper and any variety of Clone Troopers to clog the pegs.
I agree a bit on this. I mean if you put 2x of obsure characters like Yarna and Jerjerrod) as well, then we stuck looking at their pretty faces on each visit to the store. As far as clones... don't forget the green helmets!
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I'm glad these guys are coming back. Never seen Fordo, RFL, or Gam Guard in the wild.
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Agreed, other than I have seen the above, but yeah, I'm all for reissues on them...
Thing is, anyone can be a pegwarmer too. But these all can use some reissuing for sure. Would've actually been nice to have seen THEM make the Legends rounds even. :-\
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Has it been determined if more figures in this wave other than Logray and Barriss are variants? I couldn't seem to find the answer.
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It seems the Rebel Fleet Trooper has a distinctly different eye paintjob, less large and more "beedy eyed".
To me variations have to be fairly significant changes... Logray and the RFT were enough for me to want both now.
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I'm sure the people who missed them the first time around will love that these have variations, meaning some completists will competing with them for "reissued" figures.
Though, beedy eyes...meh. Make a real change, like hair color.
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Though, beedy eyes...meh. Make a real change, like hair color.
That's what model paint is for. ;)
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good to hear about this, I only saw Fordo ONCE at retail and the package was torn and didn't get it, wish I did cause I never saw one again. ALways wanted the GG but never broke bad and got one. I'd actually at least 2 of those porkers!
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Has it been determined if more figures in this wave other than Logray and Barriss are variants? I couldn't seem to find the answer.
What is the Bariss variation?
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I think I read something about the dots (diamonds) on her facing having better paint apps and something about her belt being different.
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Yeah, the dots are definitely improved. Much more well defined now. I couldn't see any difference with the belt comparing it side-by-side with my loose one released last year. Maybe it is something subtle.
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I actually have 2 Gammoreans, the Bespin Han Solo, Barriss Offee and 3 Rebel Troopers.