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Other Toy Lines / Re: Mini-dioramas: $1.98 at TRU!
« on: March 4, 2004, 06:51 PM »
Here's the Sea-Creature base:
It's workin' for me.
It's workin' for me.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Mini-dioramas: $1.98 at TRU!
« on: March 4, 2004, 04:54 PM »
Check out Stan's site for images of the Wave 1 Creature Features figures that are being clearanced. (Flash required.)
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The Prequel Trilogy / Re: Originals vs. Prequels - What is Missing from the PT?
« on: March 4, 2004, 03:41 PM »
Some say the PT lacks humor. Others point to the terrible direction and lousy performances of talented performers.
My biggest gripe is that I just don't care about any of the characters.
Maybe it's because I know how it all ends. There's no suspense, no anticipation. But I can't help feeling that if this story had been written ten years ago, fine tuned by a really good screenwriter, and handed over to a competent director instead of a control freak, this could be a really cool story.
Visual effects don't "wow" audiences like they used to. Expectations are much higher and audiences are generally more sophisticated when it comes to eye candy. (I know my son is.) But a good story with compelling characters can be successful and popular with or without jaw-dropping visuals.
Even though some of the characters are the same in the PT, I care even less about them now:
Obi-Wan: "Certain point of view," my ass. I didn't like him then, I like him even less as an arrogant YOUNG fool.
Yoda: Almost as bad as Obi-Wan. And watching him bounce around like some Mexican jumping bean didn't help his image any.
Anakin: Was I really supposed to like him in Episode I? Or sympathize with him in Episode II? Big surprise; Luke's daddy used to be a whiner, too!
Padme: Yet another hot chick who falls for a jerk. And she's supposed to be smart and mature enough to be ELECTED queen?
All these main characters do NOTHING for me. The only reason I'm looking forward to Episode III at this point is because - like the Special Additions - it'll be fun to se some OT stuph up on the big screen again.
My biggest gripe is that I just don't care about any of the characters.
Maybe it's because I know how it all ends. There's no suspense, no anticipation. But I can't help feeling that if this story had been written ten years ago, fine tuned by a really good screenwriter, and handed over to a competent director instead of a control freak, this could be a really cool story.
Visual effects don't "wow" audiences like they used to. Expectations are much higher and audiences are generally more sophisticated when it comes to eye candy. (I know my son is.) But a good story with compelling characters can be successful and popular with or without jaw-dropping visuals.
Even though some of the characters are the same in the PT, I care even less about them now:
Obi-Wan: "Certain point of view," my ass. I didn't like him then, I like him even less as an arrogant YOUNG fool.
Yoda: Almost as bad as Obi-Wan. And watching him bounce around like some Mexican jumping bean didn't help his image any.
Anakin: Was I really supposed to like him in Episode I? Or sympathize with him in Episode II? Big surprise; Luke's daddy used to be a whiner, too!
Padme: Yet another hot chick who falls for a jerk. And she's supposed to be smart and mature enough to be ELECTED queen?
All these main characters do NOTHING for me. The only reason I'm looking forward to Episode III at this point is because - like the Special Additions - it'll be fun to se some OT stuph up on the big screen again.
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Other Toy Lines / Mini-dioramas: $1.98 at TRU!
« on: March 4, 2004, 02:19 PM »
Anyone interested in mini-dioramas or display bases for their action figures should cruise on over to TRU and pick up the first wave of Stan Winston Creatures.
Originally priced at $14.99, these have been reduced to $1.98! While the figures are questionable, the bases are AWESOME and make terrific mini-dioramas for 6"-7" scale figures and maybe more. Even the CD-ROM makes a fine coaster!
Go!
Originally priced at $14.99, these have been reduced to $1.98! While the figures are questionable, the bases are AWESOME and make terrific mini-dioramas for 6"-7" scale figures and maybe more. Even the CD-ROM makes a fine coaster!
Go!
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Other Toy Lines / Re: What Toy Line Should Never Have Been Made?
« on: March 3, 2004, 03:04 PM »
Agreed on Cat in the Hat, but I think Van Helsing - among other choices mentioned - simply needed to be done differently rather than not at all.
Anyway, chalk both of those wonderful properties up to the brilliant minds at Universal. I can't wait to see what they give us with Curious George and King Kong.
Anyway, chalk both of those wonderful properties up to the brilliant minds at Universal. I can't wait to see what they give us with Curious George and King Kong.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: RIP Marge Schott
« on: March 2, 2004, 04:42 PM »
Was it wrong for me to giggle when I heard the news?
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: T-Shirts
« on: March 2, 2004, 02:36 PM »
Mine's just a black tee with a white "Skywalker Ranch" logo embroidered on the breast.
Will JD.com ever have an official t-shirt? Maybe a baseball shirt? (I like baseball shirts.)
Will JD.com ever have an official t-shirt? Maybe a baseball shirt? (I like baseball shirts.)
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Hellboy!
« on: March 2, 2004, 01:24 PM »
I stumbled across every OTHER Hellboy figure today at Suncoast EXCEPT Hellboy himself.
The other figures looked awesome, definitely on par with McFarlane and DC Direct but for scale. Hellboy will look terrific towering behind my Batman figures... if I can find him.
(Gee, maybe Mattel and Hasbro are right; core characters DO sell faster than the rest.
)
The other figures looked awesome, definitely on par with McFarlane and DC Direct but for scale. Hellboy will look terrific towering behind my Batman figures... if I can find him.
(Gee, maybe Mattel and Hasbro are right; core characters DO sell faster than the rest.
)
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Saga '02-'04 / Re: Burger King Glasses Figures!!!!!!
« on: March 2, 2004, 10:08 AM »
I don't collect Star Wars cups so I'm thrilled with Hasbro's decision NOT to use new figures for this line. The last thing I want is another "vintage" OTC line featuring definitive figures with plastic cups for $10 each.
However, I am wondering where these will be merchandised. Will they be in the toy aisle or housewares? Maybe both? I'm thinking an endcap would be eye-catching.
However, I am wondering where these will be merchandised. Will they be in the toy aisle or housewares? Maybe both? I'm thinking an endcap would be eye-catching.
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Saga '02-'04 / Re: How's Star Wars Selling in Your Area?
« on: March 2, 2004, 10:00 AM »
I echo Jesse's sentiments for my side of Pennsylvania.
The Saga repacks just started showing up and the animated figures are starting to warm the pegs. I saw the remnants of the Tatooine wave a while back and scooped up Jedi Luke and Bartoo-Detoo, but I've seen nothing new since, even though there have been reports of new figures all around my area (just not IN it).
The Saga repacks just started showing up and the animated figures are starting to warm the pegs. I saw the remnants of the Tatooine wave a while back and scooped up Jedi Luke and Bartoo-Detoo, but I've seen nothing new since, even though there have been reports of new figures all around my area (just not IN it).
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: A sign of things to come at RS?
« on: March 2, 2004, 09:53 AM »Can LF take legal action against non-US citizens?
Yes they can and yes they have.
Will I be extradited to stand trial in your country?
That might depend on the charge. I doubt they'll put you up in The Ranch, though.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Something I need to get off my chest...
« on: March 2, 2004, 09:50 AM »
It's time for some serious introspection on your part, jjks! Ask yourself, "Why am I here?" Is it merely out of habit? Or is it because you just want to hang out with your friends and talk about stuph?
Are you hesitant to join a non-Star Wars board for fear of being rejected for your toy-collecting ways? Or are you just comfortable and content with the people you already know here?
Does your Star Wars collection define so much of you that you have trouble making friends OUTSIDE this community? Are we just a safety blanket for your self-esteem?
I can understand your apprehension, but it's a big world out there. I belong to a couple sites that specifically don't cater to geeky fanboys like myself, but I managed to fit in anyway. It's refreshing to get an unpredictable response once in a while. Sure, I still come to the toy boards, but when I want to discuss things like "How to kill a Pit Bull with your bare hands," I don't stop with my Star Wars buds, I ask around.
I'm not sayin' you should leave, of course, I'm just sayin' if Star Wars isn't all that's on your mind, you might want to explore the internet beyond the demographic that's so predominant in this neck of the woods. You might like it.
Are you hesitant to join a non-Star Wars board for fear of being rejected for your toy-collecting ways? Or are you just comfortable and content with the people you already know here?
Does your Star Wars collection define so much of you that you have trouble making friends OUTSIDE this community? Are we just a safety blanket for your self-esteem?
I can understand your apprehension, but it's a big world out there. I belong to a couple sites that specifically don't cater to geeky fanboys like myself, but I managed to fit in anyway. It's refreshing to get an unpredictable response once in a while. Sure, I still come to the toy boards, but when I want to discuss things like "How to kill a Pit Bull with your bare hands," I don't stop with my Star Wars buds, I ask around.
I'm not sayin' you should leave, of course, I'm just sayin' if Star Wars isn't all that's on your mind, you might want to explore the internet beyond the demographic that's so predominant in this neck of the woods. You might like it.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Pet peeves... Annoyances... Things that piss you off!
« on: March 2, 2004, 09:31 AM »
You talkin' to me? 
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Celebrity Boxing Matches YOU Want To See
« on: March 1, 2004, 02:25 PM »
So THAT'S the guy in the Quizno's commercial. I thought they were mutant hamsters or something.
I can get some sleep now.
How 'bout Jake Lloyd vs. Haley Joel Osmet?
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Celebrity Boxing Matches YOU Want To See
« on: March 1, 2004, 11:15 AM »
Christopher Reeve vs. Stephen Hawking.