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Title: 30AC "Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Reid on July 2, 2006, 08:52 PM
My choices for this BP:

-NEW Rebel Fleet Trooper x2 (This'll Make JJ Happy  ;))
-VOTC Stormtrooper x2
-NEW Tantive IV Conference Table (As Seen At The End Of ROTS)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Nirvana on July 2, 2006, 11:45 PM
One things for sure: Hasbro won't give us a RF Trooper anytime soon according to their most recent Q&A....
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Ryan on July 2, 2006, 11:51 PM
Or the the VOTC stormtrooper for that matter...
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Artoo on July 3, 2006, 01:01 AM
Darth Vader (VOTC re-pack)
Princess Leia (EB re-pack)
X 2 Stormtrooper (VOTC re-paint,Blaster Damage) ;)
Conference Table
Rebel Head
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Matt R. on July 3, 2006, 02:29 AM
All repacks

Rebel Fleet Trooper (POTJ Version)
Princess Leia (EB Version)
Stormtrooper (VOTC Version)
Darth Vader (VOTC Version)

accessories

the Tantive IV door
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: CHEWIE on July 3, 2006, 02:36 AM
Hmmm... the capture makes it sound me like it won't have any battle sequence, so that might eliminate Rebel Fleet Troops.  I think it SHOULD be more along the lines of this -

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys/potjimperialofficeraiming-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/potjr4m9loosewmouse-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/OTC/VOTCstormloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/OTC/VOTCstormloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/OTC/votc04darthvaderloose-m.jpg)

 :)

Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Gatillo on July 3, 2006, 02:30 PM
That may be correct.  I all for stormies, droids and officers.  I would hope for a different droid or a repaint of that one, same goes for the officer.  I know we are stuck with 500th Vader, just like this year.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: CHEWIE on July 3, 2006, 05:15 PM
Man, that would be cool to get a new head on that officer Gatillo.  And if we somehow pulled two VOTC Stormies out of this... damn.

 :)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Jesse James on July 3, 2006, 08:51 PM
I'm not expecting new RFT's but thanks for the thoughts guys.  It almost brings a tear to my eye to know I'm on your mind. ;)

If it's a couple VOTC Stormtroopers, a droid (I'd like a repainted one over the R4 unit...  There are a couple astro's so I'd go for something new hopefully), I'm assuming Vader, and I'm going with Antilles...  That'd not be too bad.  The Vader will suck but I can use all the rest of it personally.

I'm hoping no POTJ Fleet Troopers make the cut...  Hasbro can say what they want, but arms with no articulation do not equate a "pretty good" figure for poseability...  I hope they retire that SOB.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: CHEWIE on July 3, 2006, 11:02 PM
Even if they added articulated elbows to that RFT, it still sucks by today's standards.  In 2001, I thought it rocked.  But now, this figure needs a resculpt so badly.

 :)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Nicklab on July 3, 2006, 11:28 PM
Even if they added articulated elbows to that RFT, it still sucks by today's standards.  In 2001, I thought it rocked.  But now, this figure needs a resculpt so badly.

 :)

The RFT was a great improvement on it's previous version.  The POTF2 version was utter dreck.  When the POTJ version came out it was a great step in the right direction.  And I think I understand Hasbro's statements about it in the most recent Q&A.  Late next year or perhaps in '08 this would be a great trooper to revisit.  But in actuality, I think the Hoth Rebel Trooper needs revisiting much more than the RFT.

As for the lineup, I think the following is likely...
Darth Vader
Stormtrooper
Rebel Fleet Trooper
Captain Antilles
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 4, 2006, 01:21 PM
I'm still confused on something: Where exactly did Hasbro say that BPs next year would be four figures and an accessory rather than five figures with accessories?  I'm just wondering where this was definitively stated and, if not, how this was inferred.  With recent comments about the box size being the thing that dictates what gets packed in the box, I don't see how many of these larger accessories (some of which, mentioned in other threads like the Geonosian Sonic Cannon) could even fit when taken apart.

And as far as what I would expect to see in a Battle Pack like this (I probably said something different in another thread, and I'm sticking with five figures):

-Darth Vader (CommTech version)
-Stormtrooper (CommTech version)
-Rebel Fleet Trooper (POTJ version)
-Princess Leia (either Early Bird or CommTech version)
-Imperial Officer (POTJ version)

As for what I'd like to see/what would convince me to buy it:

-Stormtrooper (VOTC x 2)
-Darth Vader (VOTC version with retooled torso/shoulder plate)
-Rebel Fleet Trooper (new SA sculpt x 2, just for Jesse) :)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Artoo on July 4, 2006, 04:30 PM
Hmmm...let's do it the list over:
X 2 Stormtrooper (1 Blaster Damage,Other Clean)
Darth Vader (VOTC re-pack)
Silver Protocol Droid (Diety 3PO re-paint)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Nicklab on July 4, 2006, 06:00 PM
I'm still confused on something: Where exactly did Hasbro say that BPs next year would be four figures and an accessory rather than five figures with accessories?  I'm just wondering where this was definitively stated and, if not, how this was inferred.  With recent comments about the box size being the thing that dictates what gets packed in the box, I don't see how many of these larger accessories (some of which, mentioned in other threads like the Geonosian Sonic Cannon) could even fit when taken apart.

It was mentioned in the Rebelscum article that purportedly listed so much of the 2007 line.  So it's certainly not definitive until Hasbro has their say.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 4, 2006, 06:47 PM
I think the only way this set could be disapointing (aside from using POTF2 sculpts,) is to have the set consist of Vader, Leia, 3PO, R2 and a lame accesory.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Artoo on July 5, 2006, 01:03 AM
Unless they use good versions w/ Re-paints & re-hashes (Vader,3PO & R2).
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Gatillo on July 5, 2006, 07:50 AM
Could you imagine if it was 500th Vader, CT Leia, POTF2 R2 & 3PO and the torture droid from ANH?  :oOuch.  I would save myself some $ then.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: CHEWIE on July 5, 2006, 11:13 AM
Any combo of POTJ Rebel Fleet Troopers would piss me off.

If it doesn't come with VOTC Stormtroopers, I'll most likely pass.

 :)
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Jedi_Assassin on July 6, 2006, 10:39 AM
I don't post in this section alot but, I hope that the pack will consist of:

VOTC Leaia
VOTC Vader
SAGA Capt. Antilles
VOTC Stormtrooper
A Tantive IV vingette (They did do the detention block, they are able to do this.)

YEAH RIGHT!!!! In my dreams! I THINK that it will be this:

ComTech Leia-OR-Early Bird Leia
500th Vader
ComTech Stormtrooper
POTJ Imp. Officer
A repack Interogation droid.

Just my two cents.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 6, 2006, 02:09 PM
My Guess - Repack city:

500th Vader
Commtech Leia
VOTC Stormtrooper
Rots 3P0 & Saga R2 (They will break the rule of 5 with this since its crap!)
Repack of the Ultra escape pod
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: obi-dad on July 6, 2006, 04:26 PM
Since Hasbro thinks the POTJ RFT is a good sculpt, I wouldn't be surprised to see it in the pack.  If they corrected the paint job on the helmet, that would be a good first step.   Realistically, I would like see:

2x Rebel Fleet Trooper with separate helmet with chinstrap (corrected paint app)
2x VOTC Storm Trooper
1x (any of the following: Antilles, Leia, Imp Officer, Vader, astromech droid repaint, or silver 3PO - possibly the Ep1 droid or C-3PO repaint)

I'd buy multiples of that set, if they just did a new head sculpts with removable helmets on the RFT, even with the old knee & elbow articulation.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: starwax137 on July 21, 2006, 10:12 AM
I would like...

NEW/repaint Astromech
Imperial Officer x2 with different heads (the ones released at the end of '02 along with Eeth Koth and Teebo)
Silver Protocol Droid
VOTC Stormtrooper

Hasbro will give us...

repack- PotF2 Vader
repack- CT Leia
repack- PotF2 RFT
repack- CT Stormie
repack- Snoova
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Gatillo on July 21, 2006, 10:26 AM
No cantina Han? :o
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: starwax137 on July 21, 2006, 10:43 AM
No, that would make too much sense for Hasbro because, after all,  Han was in this movie, even if he wasn't in this particular scene.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 21, 2006, 02:20 PM
I think this is what the battle pack should look like:

(http://i5.tinypic.com/20kx76g.jpg)   (http://i5.tinypic.com/20kx76g.jpg)   (http://i5.tinypic.com/20kx7hj.jpg)

and x2 new SA rebel fleet trooper

Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: jedipurge on July 21, 2006, 03:37 PM
The only problem with that is you'd never see any on the shelf  :(
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 21, 2006, 11:19 PM
yeah your right plus hasbro would never make that battle pack
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 21, 2006, 11:45 PM
yeah your right plus hasbro would never make that battle pack

Agreed.  CHEWIE's idea makes far too much sense for Hasbro to follow suit.
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2006, 06:04 PM
These have been announced by Hasbro according to BBTS

Battle of Geonosis, Capture of Tantive, and Jedi Training on Dagobah
Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Paul on October 2, 2006, 08:15 PM
These always seem better at the "Concept" stage....the execution really lacks though.

I wish for: 4 VOTC Stormtroopers, 1 Evolutions Vader.

I fear this is:  The highly outdated, improperly scaled and un-articulated Commtech Stormtrooper, the under-articulated Capt. Antilles, VOTC C3P0, R2D2 and that Vader that is clogging the shelves now (I don't know which version that is).

Title: Re: 30th Aniversary Battle Pack: The Capture of Tantive IV
Post by: Mister Skeezler on October 2, 2006, 09:19 PM
Any Vader they release would have to be a ANH Vader, with the robe over the shoulder armor. Maybe they'll use that Vader from the tin set. That would be cool, since I don't really want that tin set...

Here's what would make this a cool set. Obviously all troopers would be ideal, but I just couldn't see that happening:

• ANH Vader from tin set
• VOTC Stormie
• VOTC Stormie
• POTJ Rebel Trooper
• Captain Antilles
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: darthmac on October 3, 2006, 12:29 PM
Untill I see a battle pack with a VOTC Stormie I will never expect it - expecially if it is not an exclusive.  CommTech is the safe bet.  Vader, Leia, Stormie and Fleet Troopers (POTJ) are the safest bets from my perspective.  5 figures, no Tantive accessories, that is where I put my money.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on October 5, 2006, 05:40 PM
My prediction:

Darth Vader Hoth with plastic cloak
POTF commtech  Stormtrooper
POTJ Rebel fleet trooper with a new head
C3P0 maybe with escape pod
R2
If no pod we get Early Bird Leia
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on October 11, 2006, 11:28 AM
This is up for pre-order on EE along with the 'Battle of Geonosis and Jedi Training on Dagobah BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on October 11, 2006, 12:17 PM
So you're saying the new Battle Packs are available for pre-order?

Quote
This is up for pre-order on EE along with the 'Battle of Geonosis and Jedi Training on Dagobah BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C

Quote
  This is up for pre-order on EE along with the Capture of Tantive IV and Battle of Geonosis BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C

Quote
And for the trifecta, this is up for pre-order on EE along with the Jedi Training on Dagobah and Capture of Tantive IV BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C



Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 11, 2006, 12:29 PM
Hey what's up Ruiner!!  Just wanted to take a minute to remind you that the battle packs are up for preorder.  Head on over and check it out.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on October 11, 2006, 12:41 PM
Holy ****! 
Thanks for the link dog.
$100 for figures I already have is a bargain.

Wanna split a case?

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on October 11, 2006, 12:56 PM
So you're saying the new Battle Packs are available for pre-order?

Quote
This is up for pre-order on EE along with the 'Battle of Geonosis and Jedi Training on Dagobah BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C

Quote
  This is up for pre-order on EE along with the Capture of Tantive IV and Battle of Geonosis BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C

Quote
And for the trifecta, this is up for pre-order on EE along with the Jedi Training on Dagobah and Capture of Tantive IV BP's:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS87503C



Yep, that's what I'm saying  ;D  Just wanted to cover all the bases...
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 11, 2006, 09:13 PM
ugh...no more battle packs for me  :P ...except mace's squadron when its out :)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Rune Haako on October 28, 2006, 12:01 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/061027_katalog_bp_3b.jpg)


I changed the image to a JD hosted one since 4-inches.de does not allow hotlinking - Jeff
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on October 28, 2006, 12:01 AM
Oooh... I can only image what JJ will say when he sees this.   :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Roton7 on October 28, 2006, 12:02 AM
Meh...those are the CommTech stormies, right? I'll have to pass.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 12:03 AM
4-incehs.de has pic
This set will have:
X 2 Rebel Suck Trooper(POTJ re-pack)
x 1 Drath Vader (Commtech re-pack)
x 2 Stormtrooper (VOTC re-pack)
Also comes w/ the interrogation droid

I'll pick up just for the stormies.

Oops, Rune got to it before me.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on October 28, 2006, 02:54 AM
If that is a VOTC Stormie then I'll be picking up at least two sets. Which means I'll have 4 Rebel Troopers and 2 Vaders I don't want.  :-\
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jediknight760071 on October 28, 2006, 04:37 AM
The VOTC Stormies are worth it.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Ryan on October 28, 2006, 04:50 AM
From that picture the Fleet Troopers at least have new heads...

They appear to have a different headsculpt and they have the SAGA Antilles helmet. It's an improvement for sure, but they still suck. ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt on October 28, 2006, 05:02 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/061027_katalog_bp_3b.jpg)

From that picture the Fleet Troopers at least have new heads...

They appear to have a different headsculpt and they have the SAGA Antilles helmet. It's an improvement for sure, but they still suck. ;)

I wonder if the Stormtroopers don't also have new helmets, that may even be removable.  They look a little bigger than the VOTC version, to me--one of the few things that could be improved on that figure, in my opinion.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Ryan on October 28, 2006, 08:00 AM

I wonder if the Stormtroopers don't also have new helmets, that may even be removable. They look a little bigger than the VOTC version, to me--one of the few things that could be improved on that figure, in my opinion.

It's hard to say. That new basic stormtrooper supposedly has a removable helmet as well, so I guess it could be packed in this battlepack, like the Airborne clone in the Mace pack.

I made up a really quick/crappy comparison shot in photshop with the VOTC trooper. Obviously the quality of that little image kind of sucks and the pose isn't quite the same, so it is a little hard to be certain, but they look almost identical to me.

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Greg on October 28, 2006, 10:57 AM
I will probably buy this battle pack if the Storm Troopers are the Vintage OTC versions. I can always use more StormTroopers, and my Rebel army needs a few soldiers.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: spec_spidey on October 28, 2006, 11:39 AM
This is one of my favorite battle packs. And I actually kinda like this Rebel Trooper. *awaits comments on my intellect level* The sculpt is pretty good and since I am used to the angle cut articulation, I collect 21st Century Toys, it doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 28, 2006, 12:03 PM
We still need an SA version.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 28, 2006, 12:27 PM
The VOTC Stormies are worth it.

In a lot of ways, yeah. If the packs cost $20, that's $10 a piece, original price.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 28, 2006, 12:34 PM
yeah, it's nice. i'll buy it  ;D. a breath of fresh air after seeing those dam geonosis bp pics.  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 28, 2006, 02:04 PM
This looks like one I'll buy.  Maybe even multiples, as they are army builders and I think this one will look pretty spiffy boxed.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Broem on October 28, 2006, 04:37 PM
I like this battle pack.  I don't know if I'll get it, but you get 4 troop builders.  Not bad IMO. 
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: starwax137 on October 28, 2006, 07:20 PM
If those really are VOTC Stormies and partially-new Rebels, I'll get at least one.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on October 28, 2006, 07:40 PM
Notice the black cut on the upper left hand corner on all of these photos?  I'm interested as to how the packaged sample will look.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on October 28, 2006, 08:58 PM
im so freaken happy!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D im gonna probably get 2 of these battle packs and 4 of the new stormies that  are comen out
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on October 29, 2006, 12:51 PM
That revised VOTC stormtrooper is 3 3/4 perfection.

A must buy for the stormies alone.  Hell, even the RFT's aren't that bad.

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt R. on October 29, 2006, 04:14 PM
I will buy it, only if the Stormies on the photo are in it. NOTE that the same website, they show bur pics of the Sith Attack, Carkoon, and Chancellor sets, and the Sith Attack changed.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 29, 2006, 06:51 PM
If it's got two VOTC Stormtroopers in it AND two RFTs (although they suck) with new heads, I'm definitely down for this set.

If it's got two CommTech Stormies and two RFTs (even if they have new heads), I'm out. 

VOTC Stormtroopers = Main Selling Point for This Set.  Now, if we could just get Hasbro to release the ******* thing on a card in the basic figure line, we'd be set.

(And don't give me that "But a removable helmet one is coming!" because it doesn't count)  :P

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Matt on October 29, 2006, 08:56 PM
VOTC Stormtroopers = Main Selling Point for This Set.  Now, if we could just get Hasbro to release the ******* thing on a card in the basic figure line, we'd be set.

(And don't give me that "But a removable helmet one is coming!" because it doesn't count)  :P

Why doesn't it count?

I read a similar comment (http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=hasbro30th&Number=2225692&Forum=f127&Words=&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=2224783&Search=true&where=bodysub&Name=5329&daterange=1&newerval=1&newertype=w&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post2225692) from someone over at RS, and I just don't get it.  How is the original one better than, or preferable to, one with a removable helmet?

(And don't give me that "It's Jango underneath, and Jango sucks!" because I already agree, and two, if you don't like the head underneath, you can just leave the helmet on until the end of time.)

I asked the same question in the dedicated Stormtrooper thread, and the only answer I got was from someone concerned that the helmets might warp like they did in his Evolutions set.

So, besides that and Jango, what's not to like about the new one?  Or is that it?  What's up, Doc?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on October 30, 2006, 09:37 AM
Kind of a neat set by looking at the pics.  If the Stormies are the VOTC versions, I'll definitely pick this one up - maybe a couple (if they can be found).
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 30, 2006, 10:19 AM
I hope that there are two different head scuplts between the to RFT's. They have three to choose from.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 30, 2006, 02:16 PM
Boxed pictures just showed up on scum. My initial reaction - WTF? ???

Dirty Stormtroopers? Sandtroopers minus sand gear? Looks like the belt is from the Evo Sandtrooper. I'm confused and very scared.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on October 30, 2006, 02:20 PM
*shrugs*

A mock-up package perhaps?  However the Evo Sandtrooper is...  interesting.  The Evolutions Sandie is 100% its own sculpt, and that may be the Sandtrooper we're getting then and not VOTC Stormies...  I dunno.  I'm not guessing one way or the other, but if that's what you get, I think I can pass...  Unless I can find someone to buy a ****load of ****** Rebel Fleet Troopers?

I'd love more Sandtroopers if they're cheap enough, why not?  But 3 figures I don't want?

And no Hasbro...  once again, that RFT isn't "decent".  It wasn't decent when it came out, it's riddled with little **** flaws that make it one big flaw, and it is a dated, crappy figure.

As of now, I'm a big pass on this set, happily.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on October 30, 2006, 04:14 PM
God, me too if they keep those ****** (literally) paint ops on the stormies.  How disappointing.

Boxed images are pretty spot on (at least historically) in regards to what we end up getting on the shelves.

I smell disaster.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/somber77/3newbatpack2007.jpg)

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on October 30, 2006, 04:20 PM
Yeah, if the sets go to retail with those sort of paint aps - what the heck?  I don't remember dirty Stormtrooper storming the Tantive, in fact I think they were pretty shiny new :).
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dark Empire Luke on October 30, 2006, 04:32 PM
Repacks of the Evo Sandtrooper and a retool with Captain Antilles Head an helmet on RFT body, from the looks of it. I'll get it regardless, since I never found the RFTs at retail, though I REALLY hope they change the paint apps on the Stormies....
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: MetalJedi on October 30, 2006, 04:39 PM
I was expecting clean Stormies. Pass on it now.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on October 30, 2006, 05:02 PM
And I was expecting the new VOTC stormie with revised (more proportionate) helmet.  Funny how the back of the box kicks ass but the product inside the box sucks ass.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/somber77/backtantive.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Resurrection Bob on October 30, 2006, 05:41 PM
The dirty Stormies also seem to be missing their little frowns.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jediknight760071 on October 30, 2006, 05:59 PM
If they aren't VOTC, I'm out.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on October 30, 2006, 06:21 PM
As far as the Stormtrooper sculpt goes... anything newer than 2000 is good by me. Imagine the horror if we got the '95-'96 monoloid sculpts. **Shudder**
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 30, 2006, 06:53 PM
So, besides that and Jango, what's not to like about the new one?  Or is that it?  What's up, Doc?

Believe it or not, I'm one of those people who doesn't really have a problem with Jango Fett and/or his head being underneath all the helmets.  I'm just continually baffled by how Hasbro consistently refuses to reissue the VOTC Stormtrooper despite seemingly rampant demand. 

I guess my real problem with the Stormtrooper having a removable helmet isn't so much with the concept itself but with the execution.  Hasbro has unfortunately been using that horrid rubber on the helmets lately (with the exception of Cody and Leia Boussh this year), and the rubber tends to warp when you leave it on the characters' heads.  I noticed this with the Evolutions Clones from AOTC, and the Clone Lt. based on that mold from the new Tin set seems to have the same problem lying in his future.  Sadly, the Sandtrooper helmet is made from that same material instead of the sturdier material of the Cody/Boussh helmets, so I'm afraid that any future releases of a RH Stormtrooper (particularly one in a Battle Pack which Hasbro has essentially said they don't even try on) will use this subpar plastic/rubber as a substitute for a sturdier material.

So yeah, as usual, my gripes have more to do with poor execution than a poor concept.  If the Sandtrooper body thing is true, complete with dirt and grime, then this has disaster and shelfwarmer written all over it.

I mean, really, didn't Scruffy get paid to clean the halls of the Tantive IV?  Or was he too busy looking at "Zero-G Juggs" to clean up that day? :)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on October 30, 2006, 06:55 PM
I mean, really, didn't Scruffy get paid to clean the halls of the Tantive IV?  Or was he too busy looking at "Zero-G Juggs" to clean up that day? :)

Your Futurama reference wasn't lost on me.  ;D
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on October 30, 2006, 08:20 PM
Ok 2 things for me that detract...but I will be getting one of the Battle Packs, so know that going in...

1.  The pitiful small and underscaled blaster the RFT's come with.  Please Destroy that mold and start giving us either a new sculpt or the one that came with Antilles/Gold 5/Dodonna/Saga2 Endor Rebels.

2.  Is that an interogation droid sitting at Vader's left shoulder or am I seeing things?

I am excited to get 2 SA Stormies (if they look like the ones on the back, less so like in the package, but I will get them just the same) and if the RFT's have removable helmets, at least I'll have a few more of those without buying up loose Capt. Antilles at shows.

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 30, 2006, 09:25 PM
ok, EWW...it looks to me by the pictures on RS that we're getting the evo sandtrooper with its accessories removed...by the dirt marks,...i got out my evo sandy and compared it...looks like it...dreadful... :o  :-X
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on October 30, 2006, 09:55 PM

2.  Is that an interogation droid sitting at Vader's left shoulder or am I seeing things?


I'm glad someone else mentioned that.  I'm kind of curious about that piece being included as well.

It's pretty much the set that I expected, minus the paintjob on the Stormtroopers.  I certainly didn't expect greatness from this set.  And is it me, or is that the POTF2 CommTech Vader?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: spec_spidey on October 30, 2006, 11:24 PM
Not pleased about the dirty stormies. >:( What did they accidently raid the sewage freighter first?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on October 31, 2006, 12:35 AM
Another nail in the Hasbro coffin for me.  No need for this, unless the 2007 DVD ultimate set has sandtroopers storming the Tantive.  Revisionist history, yeah baby. ::)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Mikey D on October 31, 2006, 08:35 AM
Another nail in the Hasbro coffin for me.  No need for this, unless the 2007 DVD ultimate set has sandtroopers storming the Tantive.  Revisionist history, yeah baby. ::)

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Bad day?

And I agree with everything you've said
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Oboewan on October 31, 2006, 09:00 AM
I was expecting clean Stormies. Pass on it now.

Totally!   One of my fondest SW memories is from when my dad took me to see it for the first time during the re-release in 79 (?)- when the stormtroopers broke into the Tantive and Vader came out- it was scary for a 4 yr old!   And I distinctly remember the stormtroopers been shiny white!   Not sandy... what is WITH that?

Oboewan
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 31, 2006, 09:38 AM
Even if the worst thing about the stormtroopers is the dirt, the saving grace will be if the dirt can come off ala the Sandtrooper. However, if dirt is on the face, that could be a problem.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on October 31, 2006, 10:15 AM
that is stupid. how do stormy's get dirty on a beautiful, shiny, white clean ship. unless they are...wow, no explanation. i probably have to pass now. out of the 4 of next year's bp's, probbly illum is my only buy...and even that one has little mistakes and innacuracies...  :-\  :(
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on October 31, 2006, 01:02 PM

Bad day?

And I agree with everything you've said

Not especially, though it did snow a buttload yesterday, so that was no fun.  More just an honest assessment of what I'm seeing from Hasbro.  Rather than being my usual verbose self, I opted for efficiency.   ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on October 31, 2006, 03:25 PM
I have to agree Hasbro is putting out a lot of crap lately.  It is like a seasonal ****storm.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on October 31, 2006, 09:16 PM
Let me guess the basic stormie will be dirty. :(
I'm still getting, Sandies are always welcome. I do want clean Stormies though. :(
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on October 31, 2006, 10:50 PM
I was thinking about this and the dirty troopers.  I have to admit that if I had to walk out into that hallway of the Tantive IV, I would have probably crapped my armor too.  I mean, that was an intense and deadly moment in Star Wars history and perhaps Hasbro is making sure we all know that. :P

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 1, 2006, 09:36 AM
If there was blast damage, I could maybe give it a pass, but all out roll in the mud dirt, come on.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on November 1, 2006, 10:40 AM
About 75% of the time we see boxed images, it's a final product.

About 25% of the time we see boxed images, it turns out to be an early mock-up. 

Since these look like Saga2 Sandtroopers minus the pauldron, I'm going to hope that this set falls into the "25%" category and it's just a mock-up using modified Sandtroopers.  Hasbro is marketing these basic battle packs to kids and I find it hard to believe they would be stupid enough to release Stormtroopers all dirtied up like that...   (famous last words, I know  :-X)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 1, 2006, 01:00 PM
I agree with you, I think what we've been shown is pretty stupid too. Hope it is that 25%.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 2, 2006, 09:29 AM
I'd agree with you Jeff, but the faces on the Stormies look like they're dirty too. They're not so on the Saga2 Sandtrooper. I might go with the Orange Evo Sandtrooper.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Oboewan on November 2, 2006, 11:55 AM
I'd agree with you Jeff, but the faces on the Stormies look like they're dirty too. They're not so on the Saga2 Sandtrooper. I might go with the Orange Evo Sandtrooper.

As I'm going through the "Great Unboxing of 2006", I'm realizing how much I actually miss the Cinema Scenes of the POTF/POTJ line versus the whole "Battle Pack" thing.    The figures in the Cinema Scenes were usually mostly new and the packaging looks great just sitting on the shelves-I'm bypassing the cinema scenes in my unboxing friendly and am thinking of just selling/trading the battlepacks I actually have at this point and will not be purchasing any of the new ones at this point.   4" collecting just ain't what it used to be....

Oboewan
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on November 2, 2006, 12:43 PM
Heh, I still haven't unpacked any of my cinema scenes from POTF2 through Ep I simply because I like the way the figures are displayed in the boxes. 

I do think that some of the display setups with the new battle packs are pretty nifty though.  Even some of the craptastic packs look ok in the package with no new figures at all.  But that doesn't mean I'm going to buy any of them.  I'm so happy to have broken through that MIP barrier.  I still understand the mentality as a lot of stuff looks great in the package and once you open it, it sucks ass.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Oboewan on November 2, 2006, 04:50 PM
Heh, I still haven't unpacked any of my cinema scenes from POTF2 through Ep I simply because I like the way the figures are displayed in the boxes. 

I do think that some of the display setups with the new battle packs are pretty nifty though.  Even some of the craptastic packs look ok in the package with no new figures at all.  But that doesn't mean I'm going to buy any of them.  I'm so happy to have broken through that MIP barrier.  I still understand the mentality as a lot of stuff looks great in the package and once you open it, it sucks ass.

Like the SAGA Trash Compactor scenes.... GOTTA keep them in the box from what I've seen
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Famine on November 2, 2006, 11:13 PM
I pray to God that this week, some one asks hasbro "What in the blazes were you thinking adding dirty stormtroopers to this battle pack?"

Kevin
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Oboewan on November 3, 2006, 08:38 AM
I pray to God that this week, some one asks hasbro "What in the blazes were you thinking adding dirty stormtroopers to this battle pack?"

Kevin

They'll just say "We were thinking about covering all the bases with the stormtroopers... don't you remember that a detachment was sent down to the planet to retrieve the plans?  They got dirty then!"

Oboewan
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CloneCommander1 on November 3, 2006, 06:54 PM
I'd agree with you Jeff, but the faces on the Stormies look like they're dirty too. They're not so on the Saga2 Sandtrooper. I might go with the Orange Evo Sandtrooper.
And you are right!  According to the Q&A at FFURG, the stormie mould is the Evo one, not the VOTC.  Way to go Hasbro...
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on November 3, 2006, 08:04 PM
mother F#$%^&!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( Hasbro can suck my D*&% over this battle pack. i was actually going to buy 4 of them but now its going to a big fat 0!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Reid on November 3, 2006, 08:26 PM
Why? The Evo mold isn't bad at all. It's almost as good (And practically the same) as the VOTC mold.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jediknight760071 on November 4, 2006, 12:50 AM
Hardly. The waist is completely immovable and the neck's ball joint is higher, making it look completely awkward without the pauldron.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on November 4, 2006, 10:58 AM
I just have enough of them already and i wanted to at least score some vintage stormies. But now it looks like i'll have to wait for the new 07 ones to score about 8 of them. The only reason why i may reconsider this battle pack is only for the reble fleet troopers thats it and i guess i could use the evoloution mold for some customs ::)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dan on November 4, 2006, 12:13 PM
I'll get 2 if I find them on clearance, otherwise none.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 4, 2006, 05:28 PM
While I personally think that the Evo Stormie is not a great choice, as long as it's clean, I can do some army building, but the wide stance will make them not match the others. Perhaps they'd make good squad leaders.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 5, 2006, 11:30 AM
I'll get 2 if I find them on clearance, otherwise none.

same here
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 5, 2006, 11:31 AM
Another Q&A impies that the RFT heads are new sculpts and based off of film characters. :D
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 5, 2006, 11:36 AM
Another Q&A impies that the RFT heads are new sculpts and based off of film characters. :D

yes that is a very good thing...i wonder what they meant by 'identities yet to be revealed'. maybe they are uncredited actors or will appear in the 3D or live action series?  :o  ???
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 6, 2006, 09:31 AM
Nahhh. I'm sure both were in the opening sequence of ANH. I'd bet one is the blue eye'd white haired guy.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on November 6, 2006, 05:12 PM
While I personally think that the Evo Stormie is not a great choice, as long as it's clean, I can do some army building, but the wide stance will make them not match the others. Perhaps they'd make good squad leaders.

Odds are they'll be dirty. 

I'm still confused on why they would use a superior stormie mold (which by the looks of it, I'm in love with) for the back of the box but use a totally different mold for the actual toy...

It's little things like this that piss me off to no end.  For once I'm excited about a toy and then I learn more about it....and it all goes to crap.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on November 6, 2006, 09:41 PM
While I personally think that the Evo Stormie is not a great choice, as long as it's clean, I can do some army building, but the wide stance will make them not match the others. Perhaps they'd make good squad leaders.

Odds are they'll be dirty. 

I'm still confused on why they would use a superior stormie mold (which by the looks of it, I'm in love with) for the back of the box but use a totally different mold for the actual toy...

It's little things like this that piss me off to no end.  For once I'm excited about a toy and then I learn more about it....and it all goes to crap.
 

 Same exact thoughts here
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 7, 2006, 11:25 AM
While I personally think that the Evo Stormie is not a great choice, as long as it's clean, I can do some army building, but the wide stance will make them not match the others. Perhaps they'd make good squad leaders.

Odds are they'll be dirty. 

I'm still confused on why they would use a superior stormie mold (which by the looks of it, I'm in love with) for the back of the box but use a totally different mold for the actual toy...

It's little things like this that piss me off to no end.  For once I'm excited about a toy and then I learn more about it....and it all goes to crap.

  :'(  >:(
truer words have never been spoken...err, uhh...posted.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2006, 03:18 PM
I see that SSG (http://www.sirstevesguide.com/index.php?categoryid=13&p2_articleid=440) has some boxed and loose pics up of this (and the Dagobah/Geonosis) battle pack - it looks like the Stormtroopers are indeed "dirty".  Also, at least in the loose pic, Darth Vader has a blue lightsaber - which I'm sure will be fixed.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on November 7, 2006, 03:43 PM
That loose pic (Vader with the wrong Saber  ::)) gives me even more hope that it's just a mock-up. 

I'm still holding out hope that they just grabbed whatever they could for these catalog images and that explains the dirty Sormies and the wrong Vader saber.  If not, then this is by far the crappiest piece of crap they've ever churned out. 
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Diddly on November 7, 2006, 03:52 PM
Another error: the Stormtrooper belts are backwards. ::)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on November 8, 2006, 03:27 AM
I gotta be honest that the sculpt choice doesn't bother me, it's the dirt that does, but either way I can't see myself wanting the set because A) I don't need Darth Vader again, B) The Rebel Fleet Trooper sucks well beyond a new head with Antilles' helmet, and C) 2 Stormtrooper army builders can't get me at this point.

I'll get some casts of the heads Hasbro makes, and if any of you guys wind up not wanting the Storm/Sandtrooper figures you can look me up.  I'd probably buy.  I like the Evolution sculpt just fine and could use more.

And the Fleet Trooper sucks as hard now as it did in POTJ and Saga so Hasbro's not fooling me.  It's not "decent", it never was "decent", and only a super articluated resculpt will suffice at this point.  So there.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on November 8, 2006, 08:36 AM
Let us not overlook the fact that they included the woefully small compact version of the Rebel Blaster.

Why not give us the much improved version we got with Antilles/Vander and the Endor Rebels.

I'll snag a set, if for nothing else, a couple SA Stormtroopers (hopefully not dirty) and some more Antilles Helmets...

I want a new SA RFT as well, but at this point, I don't see it happening.

Can anybody tell if those heads are Ball Jointed?  Or are they just the standard post?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 8, 2006, 09:35 AM
That loose pic (Vader with the wrong Saber  ::)) gives me even more hope that it's just a mock-up. 



I also noticed that the RFT blasters in the loose shot are different from the packaged ones.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 8, 2006, 10:17 AM
That loose pic (Vader with the wrong Saber  ::)) gives me even more hope that it's just a mock-up. 



I also noticed that the RFT blasters in the loose shot are different from the packaged ones.

 :o

argggg....HASBRO!!!!  >:(
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 8, 2006, 10:43 AM
That loose pic (Vader with the wrong Saber  ::)) gives me even more hope that it's just a mock-up. 

I'm still holding out hope that they just grabbed whatever they could for these catalog images and that explains the dirty Sormies and the wrong Vader saber.  If not, then this is by far the crappiest piece of crap they've ever churned out. 
Choppers anyone? Unleashed BPs?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on November 8, 2006, 10:44 AM
Personally I like the COTIV BP. The explosive diarhea deco doesn't bother me at least they are good sculpt rather than reusing the Commtech Trooper sculpt. They'll just be relegated to being displayed with my other Tatooine Troopers, dirty or otherwise.

Much to the shagrin of Jesse, I like the RFT  :o, I'll just admit now that I have 8 of them for army builders and to display with Cap. Antilles so a couple more with removable helmets is gravy to me. The Vader is a definate abortion considering the Evo. version being available again in the 30th Anniv. Tin.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 9, 2006, 11:32 AM
Much to the shagrin of Jesse, I like the RFT  :o, I'll just admit now that I have 8 of them for army builders and to display with Cap. Antilles so a couple more with removable helmets is gravy to me. The Vader is a definate abortion considering the Evo. version being available again in the 30th Anniv. Tin.

which RFT? the POTF2 one or the POTJ one? if its the POTJ one you speak of, i have to agree.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on November 9, 2006, 11:58 AM
I like how the Stormtroopers have new belts without the pouches. We really have to beg Hasbro for a running change to remove the poop. My guess is the Marketing guy felt that they would be lost in the very white package thus is why we have the Bantha spatter.
Great improvement to the troopers. I may buy 2 sets, depends. I am so sick of dirty troopers. A black blast effect would have been prefereable.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jayson on November 9, 2006, 01:41 PM
which RFT? the POTF2 one or the POTJ one? if its the POTJ one you speak of, i have to agree.

Oh God... The POTJ version - much better than the POTF2 " 'roid " RFT
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 9, 2006, 02:41 PM
which RFT? the POTF2 one or the POTJ one? if its the POTJ one you speak of, i have to agree.

Oh God... The POTJ version - much better than the POTF2 " 'roid " RFT

heh! 'roid' RFT. heh! funny... good one.  ;)  8)

yeah, the POTJ one actually rocks. it's quite good, when you look past the weird hands. i like the kneeling feature and how the hands come together at the blaster. very kool.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on November 10, 2006, 09:57 PM
And there was much rejoicing!   From this week's Hasbro Q&A at JediDefender (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1163213532,68703,):

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3. Early catalog images of the "Capture of Tantive IV" battle pack also appeared this week (so I'm sure you'll also see this question asked by someone else). Collectors are already asking about those Stormtroopers. Are they based on the VOTC sculpt or the Evolutions sculpt or something else entirely? Will the Stormtroopers be nice and clean or will they be "battle damaged" or dirty? The mock-up images make them look pretty dirty which is disappointing if true, everyone knows the Stormtroopers have shiny new armor; it's the rest of the imp troopers who get dirty.

** The figure is the Evo Stormtrooper sculpt. The troopers will be clean. The dirty ones are an error at the factory that we are working to correct. As a result, this one will be delayed relative to the other two national battle packs (Dagobah and Geonosis), but should catch up in schedule quickly. These packs will be available throughout the spring ('07), so collectors should be able to pick up one or more Tantive IV sets without a problem.


And, for those with poor reading comprehesion skills...

- the Stormtroopers will be clean!
- the dirty ones are an error!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on November 11, 2006, 12:02 AM
YES!  ;D ;D ;D I guess its finally safe to say that i will be picking up 4 of these battle packs
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 11, 2006, 12:44 AM
I'm happier now!  :)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dan on November 11, 2006, 08:13 AM
I'm relieved as well. The trooper battle packs are one of the few remaining areas I look forward to new Hasbro product. Army buidling at a reasonable price is always nice.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 11, 2006, 09:56 AM
Good news indeed on the clean Stormtroopers. I would need 8 packs the for the 16 squad leaders I'd need.  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Gatillo on November 11, 2006, 03:02 PM
Pretty nice.  Order me up a few.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: BrentS on November 13, 2006, 11:19 AM
Sign me up.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2006, 11:57 AM
That is definitely good news.  I'm hoping to pick up a set now for sure, maybe a couple.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Billy Ray on November 13, 2006, 06:50 PM
Reaction seems to be pretty "meh" overall to this one.  I am looking forward to it...moreso now that the it has been revealed that the Stormies will be clean.  I was excited to be getting a couple more RFTs with different headsculpts and, finally, removable helmets with corrected paint aps.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on November 18, 2006, 05:10 AM
I've warmed up to it slightly myself...  I'm thinking of getting it to at least have the Rebel's headsculpts in my fodder bin and a couple Stormtroopers aren't going to hurt me any either. 
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on November 18, 2006, 12:01 PM
i certainly hope hasbro releases this bp on the scale it says its going to. i want 7. between the clean stormys and the removable helmet rft's this will be a pretty damn good set
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Artoo on November 18, 2006, 02:13 PM
Espeacally when it'sthe second best stormie sculpt.:D
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Roton7 on November 18, 2006, 03:51 PM
Espeacally when it'sthe second best stormie sculpt.:D

Second best? I'd say VOTC is the first best stormie sculpt, wouldn't you?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: speedermike on November 18, 2006, 04:28 PM
The BP Stormtrooper is the Evolutions sandtrooper, not the VOTC.  I'm not too crazy about modern figures without waist articulation.  Seems like a major point to ger rid of to save a few cents.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 3, 2007, 10:00 AM
Now that we have a nicer Basic figure stormie on the way, is this going to effect quantities of this set purchased? I'm still considering using the stormies in this pack as squad leaders, so for me, it's looking like a no.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on January 3, 2007, 11:41 AM
Well if these are the evolution sculpt but are clean, I'm thinking this is still a good set.  Count me in for many sets if that is the case.  I really like the evolution sculpt for whatever reason.

 ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 18, 2007, 02:59 AM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-06/TantiveIVTrooperLooseTN.jpeg.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1169104299,35844,)

We've got a spiffy new photo of the Tantive IV battlepack Fleet Trooper sans helmet.  Nice enough headsculpt for me to not mind TOO much the obsolete figure it's attached to.  Something worth casting IMO.  I'm not so sure it resembles anyone from the scene as was rumored but hey it's generic enough anyway.

Word is that both figures are teh same headsculpt but I'm not sure on that either.  I thought one was the grey sideburned older trooper but I don't know. 

Removable helmet's a single step in the right direction on the figure. ;)  Now another 20 steps and they've acheived perfection, heh.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 18, 2007, 09:32 AM
Interesting to see that Mark X also has the Stormtrooper from this set up for sale, but it's the dirty one. ???
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on January 18, 2007, 10:35 AM
He received a few of the "reject" sets (the ones with the dirty troopers) that he is selling:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-07/tn_captureoftantiveIV.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-07/captureoftantiveIV.jpg)


Hasbro still says that the set is being corrected though, so no worries on getting clean stormies eventually...
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 18, 2007, 07:35 PM
Yeah, SSG had pictures of the pack that showed clearly clean Stormtroopers and such...  No mixed molds either, just Evo Sandies without dirt.  I'm sure since Hasbro's said that's the deal, that it is what we're getting.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Broem on January 18, 2007, 08:46 PM
I was going to buy this pack regardless.  But the removeable helmets on the Blockade troopers is a plus.  I actually like the Rebel Fleet Troopers scuplt for the most part.  Granted I will snatch up a new version if they ever make them but they are a decent trooper builder IMO.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 11:36 PM
I actually like the Rebel Fleet Troopers scuplt for the most part. 

i kinda do too.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 19, 2007, 12:23 AM
Oh I like the sculpt as an upgrade too...  Don't take my bashing of it totally the wrong way.  I bash it as an action figure though, especially when compared to anything in the last 3 years or so, but as far as sculpt accuracy goes it's definitely quality...  My bashing goes to a lot of other aspects of the figure than its sculpt.

The removable helmet's a nice addition too, and eases the pain of buying this pack for me...  I still wont' army build it though, but I'll be more inclined to keep these Troopers around for "dead" guys maybe even when (not if) a new sculpt of the RFT surfaces...  They're good for that with removable helmets.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on January 22, 2007, 12:14 PM
My whole thing about the RFT is that we've seen what Hasbro can do with a 14 point articulated ball jointed SA VOTC stormtrooper/ SAGA2 sandie ($7), yet we continue to get **** like the new Endor Rebel, this RFT, etc., when we all know damn well that for $7 they could give us a new RFT with 14 points of articulation with ball jointed shoulders/elbows/knees.

At this point, 14 points with ball jointed shoulders and elbows and elbows should be standard.  If the DSG and Sandtrooper can get it, they can all get it.

Hasbro just does such a half-assed job.  I've become very selective in what I buy, often times leaving 30-50% of any given wave behind on the pegs between repacks, repaints, POOR articulation/half-assedness etc.

A bit of a rant here, sorry.  But I'm sick of these half-assed figures.  I don't care if the RFT has a removable helmet.  I'm still not biting.  Do it right, all in one shot.  Don't give me a beefed up musclehead RFT, then a slightly better one, then one with a removable helmet, and then finally the ultimate version.

I want one RFT done right, all in one shot, then I'll take 30 of them.

This one, I'm not buying.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2007, 01:51 PM
But you are in the minority and Hasbro knows it.  The general mentality is well, it's better than what we currently have and that is precisely what Hasbro is banking on.  There are guys out there that army build and will probably replace all of their RFTs with this guy and will do so once again when that ultimate version comes out (or however many times in the interim a better figure comes out). 

Guys like you have the willpower to not buy it and that's cool.  If everyone did it that would be awesome and the message would be sent, maybe three times and we wouldn't deal with this.  The converse though might be we'd run out of production figures sooner since they can't milk a particular character/figure for as long as they often do.  Not good business from their perspective.

The other negative is that folks like me are just so generally frustrated that it's driving us towards other lines.  Prior to ROTS I don't think I skipped a single sculpt of any figure, no matter how craptastic.  But now it's to the point of where I'm sick of seeing something resculpted so soon afterwards.  Sure, it's better (compare Jedi from ROTS to those from AOTC) but I still might not buy it simply because I'm tired of doing so.  Seemingly though I'm in a minority. 
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: ruiner on January 22, 2007, 02:31 PM
Dressel will buy the Tantive BP for the stormies, so Hasbro still wins.   :-*

It's slick marketing, that's all - rehash something just enough to make it better than the previous incarnation. 

It worked for the tin and vehicle rehashes last year - it will work with the BP's.


Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on January 22, 2007, 02:36 PM
As long as the Stormtroopers show up clean as promised by Hasbro, I'll still buy one.    :-\

I'm totally a sucker for "new" things like the repaint Stormies and new head RFTs.  BaaAaaa.    :-[
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2007, 03:31 PM
Sucker or suffering from OCD?  Opening 98% of my stuff resolves many of the questions like this.  I do think they do a darn nifty job of packaging figures but I manged to break myself of collecting window boxes (mostly) so my decision on these is whether the figures are worth it or not.  Marketing indeed and at least there's something new in it, plus some army builders.  As opposed to some hideous POTF2 rehashed figures. :-X
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on January 22, 2007, 04:37 PM
I'm probably going to be a sucker for this set... I just can't help it.  The Stormtroopers look fantastic I think.  If they have good paint jobs, I'll probably buy 4-5 of this set, or even more.  If it came with all Stormtroopers, I'd probably buy at least 10 of them though.

 ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on January 27, 2007, 05:57 PM
same ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: 212th Battalion on February 14, 2007, 02:35 PM
Found some new loose and packaged pics from starwars.hasbro.com enjoy ;)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2zfoeab.jpg)


(http://i9.tinypic.com/2q8ajid.jpg)

Definitely picken up 3 of these packs now 8)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dan on February 14, 2007, 04:58 PM
I hope it comes with the blue saber, that would make it a unique collectible
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 14, 2007, 05:49 PM
I wish it came with 4 of those Stormies instead of those Rebels...

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Deanna Rash on February 14, 2007, 06:02 PM
I'll probably have to get this. I'm lacking in rebels right now.I always can use extra troopers.That's a first for the Vader a blue lightsaber ???
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: blaster_e11 on February 16, 2007, 07:56 AM
I wish it came with 4 of those Stormies instead of those Rebels...

 :P

yeah it kinda sucks we still don't get a decent RFT
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Slothus on February 18, 2007, 04:03 AM
I picked this up last night at WM in Norcal

between 2 WM's I saw 6 cases in all(there was several Tantative IV sets)

--At least it looks good displayed in the box
--nice for Hasbro to pack-in the interro droid too.

DS
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on February 18, 2007, 11:23 AM
I picked this up last night at WM in Norcal

between 2 WM's I saw 6 cases in all(there was several Tantative IV sets)

--At least it looks good displayed in the box
--nice for Hasbro to pack-in the interro droid too.

DS

this set is in CA!!! YES YES YES YES YES YES! cant wait to pick it up!!!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on February 18, 2007, 08:54 PM
Alright.....I can start searching in about a week or so for these...I'll stop at 3 I think.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 19, 2007, 11:47 AM
Any idea of the case ratio, Jon?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on February 19, 2007, 02:04 PM
I'm not Jon, but according to EE the case is:

1x Battle of Geonosis
1x Jedi Training on Dagobah
2x Capture of Tantive IV
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 19, 2007, 11:49 PM
Yep that's what it is at what is showing up at Walmarts.

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 20, 2007, 12:39 AM
Here's some pics of the ones I found at Walmart -

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/021807yakface.jpg)


The Stormtrooper on the left in this shot is the TANTIVE IV Stormie, and the one on the right is the VOTC version for comparison.

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/021907stormies.jpg)


Then the Rebels here -

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/021907rebels.jpg)


And a close up of both Stormies from the set -

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/021807tantive1.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Nicklab on February 20, 2007, 01:05 AM

And a close up of both Stormies from the set -

(http://www.yakface.com/toyguide/dioramas/chewie/021807tantive1.jpg)


WTF is up with the utility belts on those two Stormtroopers?!?!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 20, 2007, 09:49 AM
Thanks for the case ratio info, and thanks for the pics Chewie!

Nicklab, Chewie turned the belts around.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 20, 2007, 11:36 AM
No problem Anton.

The belts on my Stormies were all on backwards in the packaging, but you can turn them around like Anton said.  I hadn't realized it when I snapped that first close up pic, was in a bit of a hurry and just took the figures out and snapped that image.  Sorry about that.

I now have three of these sets, and the belts were on backwards on all six stormies.  They slide around easily though so you can have them look correct.

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: jedipurge on February 20, 2007, 11:54 AM
Great pic Chewie.  I think I'll have to pass on this one though.  $20 for 2 stormies, a Vader I really don't want or need, and 2 under articulated pieces of  :-X.  I would want there helmets though  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jeff on February 20, 2007, 11:56 AM
I'll definitely grab this set.

I like that the RFTs have different heads.  Even though he "sucks", it's still nice to have a bit more variety in the RFT corps on my shelf.   :P

I like the Stormies too, very happy that Hasbro got that fix in on time - the dirty ones would have sucked hard.   >:(
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 20, 2007, 03:48 PM
I want the helmets and the heads, so it's one set for me...  Stormies look fantastic. :)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on February 20, 2007, 04:04 PM
yup those 2 RFT guys are going to join the Death Star Gunner Army.....

Are they Ball Jointed or regular peg type?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 20, 2007, 04:31 PM
The heads on the Fleet Troopers are regular/old school pegs.  I'll probably pop the heads off a couple of them this week for customs.

The Stormies are pretty good, I think I like them better than the VOTC version... they seem to be more of a pure white plastic for the armor.

 :P

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on February 21, 2007, 09:35 AM
Opened a set of these last night. I was really bummed that the rebel blasters were the puny ones. Otherwise, I like the stormies.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on February 21, 2007, 11:34 AM
The Stormies are pretty good, I think I like them better than the VOTC version... they seem to be more of a pure white plastic for the armor.

I noticed that in your pictures..but thought it was just the light or perhaps "age" but they are not old enough to "yellow" yet.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 21, 2007, 12:42 PM
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing - so I matched them up to a couple carded VOTC Stormies, and these Tantive version seem to be a little brighter.  Maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me though.   ???

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on February 21, 2007, 01:20 PM
The Stormies are pretty good, I think I like them better than the VOTC version... they seem to be more of a pure white plastic for the armor.

I noticed that in your pictures..but thought it was just the light or perhaps "age" but they are not old enough to "yellow" yet.

The only figures I have that have really "yellowed" are Clone Wars carded SA clone trooper.

The EE versions did not experience this change.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth Gamboa on February 21, 2007, 10:37 PM
A buddy of mine picked up 4 sets, two each from different stores. The first 2 he opened up had only dark-haired RFTs, the second 2 had only brown haired ones. I picked up 2 sets last night from a totally different store. One BP has 1 of each trooper the other has both dark hair.

If getting both troopers is important to you, inspect the package at the store.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on February 21, 2007, 11:07 PM
A buddy of mine picked up 4 sets, two each from different stores. The first 2 he opened up had only dark-haired RFTs, the second 2 had only brown haired ones. I picked up 2 sets last night from a totally different store. One BP has 1 of each trooper the other has both dark hair.

If getting both troopers is important to you, inspect the package at the store.

What?  Variant Battle Backs?  UGH!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on February 28, 2007, 09:12 PM
Ok, I finally opened one of mine.  Let me say that I love removable helmets on Rebels and non Jango Clone imps...but that was not enough to save this one for me.

Keep in mind I committed to at least 3 or more sets, so I was not a nay-sayer from the get go...

The head sculpts on the Rebs are terrible.  They are very BBI-ish and I have never been a fan of their Head Sculpts in the 1:18 line.

They are different sculpts though, not just a Dark Haired and Light Haired version of the same sculpt.  Maybe once the suffer from the fact that they are on a questionable body at best and are stuck with the woefully underscaled blaster.. but I really am not inclined to go pick up set #3 now.

The stormtroopers are great (aside from having Sandtrooper belts) and I can now stop trying to remove the "stains" from my Evo Troopers...

I think there was a Darth Vader in there too, but I threw him away with the packaging...I have so many different DV's already, I am afraid they would breed and make more...
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: tonphanan on February 28, 2007, 11:24 PM

I think there was a Darth Vader in there too, but I threw him away with the packaging...I have so many different DV's already, I am afraid they would breed and make more...

I made the mistake of putting my Vader with the 50 other Vaders I have. I woke this morning to 25 little Vaders running around my place. The worst part is they all have the 500th Vader articulation.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on March 1, 2007, 12:40 AM
I've seen only one of this set so far and let my gf's kid have it...  I want one set just for the Reb's heads to cast them and the Impy's for my army, but I'm gonna not be doing much army building for sure.  I can't justify the price for 2 nice Stormtroopers...  The Rebels suck hard, regardless of removable helmets (a nice update, but not enough to make it a nice figure...  Just good generic headsculpt fodder).

Fleet Troopers eat ****, but don't die.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Daigo-Bah on March 1, 2007, 09:12 AM
Went looking for this set yesterday, but alas, found none.  I want just one to have a couple variant rebels and a couple more Stormies.  Paul, it's nice to read an objective review from you and Jesse over here though, because most people once buying something will defend it no matter what  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 1, 2007, 09:29 AM
I make no delusional claims about it. I'm buying this set just for the Stormies. I'll give the Vaders away and trade away the RFT's after the first two sets.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on March 1, 2007, 12:26 PM
I opened the 2nd Set today.  I did not check before hand, but I got 2 troopers with the same hair color.  I'll get pics up when I can get the  camera charged up to show the differences.

The helmet is nice though on the RFT.

So  now after being negative, I will go ahead and snag set #3 to get an even number of hair colors on my extra Rebel Heads.  It won't hurt to have 2 more stormtroopers either.



I made the mistake of putting my Vader with the 50 other Vaders I have. I woke this morning to 25 little Vaders running around my place. The worst part is they all have the 500th Vader articulation.

Why can't we breed out the impurities instead of making them more dominant..


The Rebels suck hard, regardless of removable helmets (a nice update, but not enough to make it a nice figure...  Just good generic headsculpt fodder).

Fleet Troopers eat ****, but don't die.

When they came out the first time, I had a more soft view than JJ on this figure...I was so disappointed with the POTF2 Rebel BEEF Trooper that the Saga I update was really neat to me.

All this really does is make me want another better one.  The Ceremonial Guard guy won't help that either...


Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 1, 2007, 12:37 PM
I just want the Stormies too... I wish it was a damn 5 pack of that Stormtrooper.  I'd buy 20 sets then.

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JangoTat on March 1, 2007, 07:21 PM
wont be coming up north will it?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 1, 2007, 09:42 PM
wont be coming up north will it?


I don't see why it wouldn't - it isn't an exclusive.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JangoTat on March 1, 2007, 10:00 PM
not many BP make their way to Canada. i have seen the attack of the clones one once but that was a couple weeks ago and they never came back.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 1, 2007, 10:48 PM
The Rebel Fleet Troopers aren't dressed warm enough to handle the cold up here.  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JangoTat on March 2, 2007, 09:42 AM
The Rebel Fleet Troopers aren't dressed warm enough to handle the cold up here.  :P

damn why didnt i think of that. it all makes sense now. ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Paul on March 2, 2007, 02:40 PM
The Rebel Fleet Troopers aren't dressed warm enough to handle the cold up here.  :P

damn why didnt i think of that. it all makes sense now. ;)

Well the cold causes shrinkage...just ask the Saga Hoth Soldier...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/RebelRunt.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 2, 2007, 04:41 PM
God I hate that figure!

Coming in 2008 as an exclusive to Canada - the Ultimate Hoth Battle Pack....

(http://www.rebelscum.com/swsaga/sw0401hothtrooperloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/swsaga/swsagaacchothloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2hothsoldierloose-m.jpg)

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/potfdeluxsnowside-m.jpg)

 :P

Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JangoTat on March 2, 2007, 05:03 PM
dont forget to add derlin in that set  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2007, 10:47 PM
dont forget to add derlin in that set  :P

Too expensive.  It will be a repack Hoth R2 instead.  :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 6, 2007, 10:14 PM
The Rebel Fleet Troopers aren't dressed warm enough to handle the cold up here.  :P

damn why didnt i think of that. it all makes sense now. ;)

Well the cold causes shrinkage...just ask the Saga Hoth Soldier...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/RebelRunt.jpg)

Oh God I temporarily forgot what a complete disaster this figure is.  The Hoth Rebel Soldier is one of the biggest disappointments to date, in terms of characters who Hasbro has tried to get right multiple times and failed miserably.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 6, 2007, 10:44 PM
Maybe in 2008... we get a VOTC Hoth Rebel?

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 6, 2007, 10:45 PM
Maybe in 2008... we get a VOTC Hoth Rebel?

 :P

I'll take 20.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 6, 2007, 10:46 PM
Buy 30, and send 10 to me.   8)

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on March 7, 2007, 09:05 AM
Just curious, how tough have the Tantive BPs been to find in your areas?  I personally haven't seen any yet, and I'd like to pick one up, but the Battle Packs in general have been pretty scarce around here.  There are some older (Jedi vs. Palpy) sets at Target (as well as the exc. Ilum one), but aside from seeing a couple Dagobah sets over the past couple months, I don't think I've seen any for awhile.  Neither TRU or Wal-Mart in our area has a single one.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 7, 2007, 09:27 AM
None of the basic BP have been shelf warning at all which is the part I find interesting. Even after the few times I've seen the Tantive IV pack, the other two were gone within a few days.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2007, 04:39 PM
Just curious, how tough have the Tantive BPs been to find in your areas?  I personally haven't seen any yet, and I'd like to pick one up, but the Battle Packs in general have been pretty scarce around here.  There are some older (Jedi vs. Palpy) sets at Target (as well as the exc. Ilum one), but aside from seeing a couple Dagobah sets over the past couple months, I don't think I've seen any for awhile.  Neither TRU or Wal-Mart in our area has a single one.

I don't think anyone has found them outside of Wal-Mart stores.  All of the Targets near me are out of stock on all but their exclusive BP's.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: iFett on March 7, 2007, 04:55 PM
I found two at Target yesterday.  One in the main aisle and one on the endcap with the other exclusive BP's.

Are there any other Battle Pack's on the horizon that we know about - save for the Bantha and the Arena set??
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 7, 2007, 04:59 PM
I found two at Target yesterday.  One in the main aisle and one on the endcap with the other exclusive BP's.

Are there any other Battle Pack's on the horizon that we know about - save for the Bantha and the Arena set??

Ahhhhhh - the one day I decide not to hit Target.  Which Target did you find them at?  Let the hunt begin!
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on March 7, 2007, 05:06 PM
Are there any other Battle Pack's on the horizon that we know about - save for the Bantha and the Arena set??

The only other one I know of that was 'confirmed' was the Treachery on Saleucami WM Exclusive and the rumored Jundland Wastes Encounter one.  Can we consider the TRU Exclusive Rancor one a rumored BP at this point?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 7, 2007, 11:35 PM
I found all but two of mine at Target. In fact, I picked up 4 today between two Targets. I'm happy to say that I'm up to my limit of 8 packs for 16 of these Stormtroopers which I'm using as sergeants.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on March 8, 2007, 01:32 AM
I've seen one, bought it for my gf's kid, haven't seen another for myself to just get the heads for casting and the Stormies for the army (love those 2).

Bummer, but things are dry around Pitt right now in general.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Madcow on March 8, 2007, 09:41 AM
I found 2 of these at Target on Tuesday. The temptation was strong but spending $20 for 2 Stormtroopers was a little much for my wallet at the moment. Unless someone I know needs the Rebel Troops, i'm not bothering...
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 8, 2007, 03:08 PM
I've got 5 sets now - 4 from Walmart, 1 that my wife picked up for me yesterday at Target.

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Ice on March 11, 2007, 03:50 PM
As of right now, they are being packed 2 a case along with the Dag and the BOG battle packs..I find it very odd the way Hasbro produces some of these Battle Packs..Too much of one, not enough of others ( Hunt for Greivous) I know the ones the have clones fly off the shelves even before they hit them..but...a good question for Hasbro?
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Ben on March 11, 2007, 05:27 PM
Picked a set up at Target. I wasn't sure about it, but considering I got two Stormtroopers and two Rebels plus a Vader for $20, I thought it was good. Plus the Stormtroopers looked pretty neat.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Rob on March 11, 2007, 09:57 PM
Still haven't seen this set.   :-\
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Famine on March 11, 2007, 10:08 PM
Still haven't seen this set.   :-\

Ditto. I hope I don't have to hit ebay for one.

Kevin
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 11, 2007, 11:33 PM
Still haven't seen this set.   :-\

Ditto. I hope I don't have to hit ebay for one.

Kevin

Don't forget several rebels are headed your way.  ;)

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 11, 2007, 11:49 PM
Still haven't seen this set.   :-\

Same here.  Luckily Ackbar is saving me one!  ;)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Rob on March 12, 2007, 02:33 AM
I'd love to pick one up, but I'm not too worried about it yet.


Maybe this is just my payback for finding VOTC Stormtroopers in almost every store I walked into for 5 months.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 12, 2007, 11:29 PM
Look at it this way, what other BP's are on the way? Unless the BP line is going away, they're have to put something on the shelves so one would think they'll get stocked eventually.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on March 13, 2007, 01:52 AM
Look at it this way, what other BP's are on the way? Unless the BP line is going away, they're have to put something on the shelves so one would think they'll get stocked eventually.

Exactly.  They are also shipping 2 per case with 1 each of the repack figs, so they'll probably be pegwarming before long.  I was going to pick up a bunch of these bcause I love this part of the movie, but I already have a bunch of RFT's and vaders, so $20 for two stormies is a bit rich for my blood.   :-\
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on March 13, 2007, 03:41 PM
Picked up two more sets today at Target (which I shouldn't have done, I really can't affort these), then saw a returned one at Walmart with the damn "switcharoo" with older figures put back in.

 :P
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Brian on March 13, 2007, 03:43 PM
Still no sign of these around here, although I think our Target had them at one point since I saw one each of the Dagobah/Geonosis sets.  Our local WM and TRU don't have any Battle Packs at all, and Target just has the Ilum ones at this point.  Hopefully these will ship heavier, or at least continue shipping for awhile.  I wouldn't mind picking up at least one set, just for a couple more nice Stormies.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on April 7, 2007, 02:29 PM
These are at every target I've been to in the last week.  Time to get to Target if anyone's still looking for them.  ;D
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 7, 2007, 03:13 PM
TRU and Target have both been loaded with these in my neck of the woods.  After seeing what the removable helmet stormie looks like, I changed my tune on these and have picked up 7 so far.

I don't love the Tantive IV trooper, but the way I see it I'm paying $7.50 each for 2 nice stormies then splitting the last $5 between the 2 RFT's I don't want all that much. 

That wretched looking stormie that I was going to load up on in wave 3 really made me do a 180 on this battle pack.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on April 9, 2007, 11:39 AM
I just wish I could find a pack where the stormtroopers that weren't pillaged out of the package. Someone in my neck of the woods is pulling figures out of BPs and returning them with missing figures. Our target store employees are too stupid to know they are receiving an incomplete item.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Daigo-Bah on May 4, 2007, 11:54 AM
Picked up one last night at Target, down to the very acceptable price of $9.98  ;D.  I'll see if I can find anymore this weekend.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on May 4, 2007, 02:37 PM
Have yet to see these below $14 in the Mpls area and now they're all gone.   :-\
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Jesse James on May 4, 2007, 03:08 PM
Around me they were available last weekend, then Monday came and they all pretty much went with the work rush it seemed.  Good set when you think of the $14 price, especially if you can unload the Rebels on someone who appreciates crap.  :D
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: David on May 4, 2007, 03:11 PM
Around me they were available last weekend, then Monday came and they all pretty much went with the work rush it seemed.  Good set when you think of the $14 price, especially if you can unload the Rebels on someone who appreciates crap.  :D

I appreciate crap. PM sent!  :)
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 5, 2007, 10:11 AM
It's been tempting to pick up a clearanced set or two for myself, but I have reached my limit on these Stormtroopers.
Title: Re: "The Capture of Tantive IV" Battle Pack
Post by: JediJman on May 7, 2007, 10:14 AM
Haven't seen any of these for about a week, but I found one by accident in the clearance aisles today.  It was marked $14, but the priced came up as $10...not bad at $2 a figure!