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Title: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 1, 2023, 04:57 PM
What are your 20 most wanted figures you'd like to see in The Vintage Collection from Live Action Series (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor)?

The rules are simple: post your wishlist for the 20 3-3/4" figures or send them to me.  At the end of the month, I’ll tally up the votes and we’ll move on to the next theme.

Have fun!
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Jeff on January 2, 2023, 11:54 PM
So many to choose from... picking just 20 is really, really hard - I could probably come up with 20 from Mando and Andor alone in minutes.  I decided to limit myself to 5 each from Mando, TBOBF, Kenobi, and Andor (and even then I cheated and used a TBOBF slot for a Mando character :P).

TM Greef Karga (Season 1)
TM The Client
TM Cobb Vanth
TM Taanti (Weequay Bartender)
TM Frog Lady w/Egg Jar
TBOBF Pelli Motto

TBOBF 8D8
TBOBF Tusken Chieftain
TBOBF Tusken Kid
TBOBF The Modifier (#Thundercat)

OWK Young Princess Leia
OWK Grand Inquisitor
OWK Fourth Sister
OWK Fifth Brother
OWK Tala Durith

SWA Marva Andor
SWA Luthen Rael
SWA Brasso
SWA Bix Caleen
SWA Mon Mothma
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on January 3, 2023, 09:05 AM
Narrowing this down to 20 is really challenging.  And like Jeff, I can rattle off at least a dozen characters per show.  I think 5 per show is probably where I have to keep this.

Some things that I won't be listing?  Male Imperial officers.  With the new Admiral Piett and Moff Jerjerrod on the way, it seems that we're probably going to get a number of Imperial officer figures using that new buck.  So while I think they would be great to include in my list, I'm going to skip Colonel Yularen, Major Partagaz, Captain Tigo, Valin Hess or Titus Welliver's Imperial cruiser captain in The Mandalorian.

THE MANDALORIAN
Greef Karga (season 1)
Cobb Vanth
Covert Mandalorian - Nevarro street battle
Migs Mayfeld (season 1)
Captain Carson Teva


THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
Boba Fett - Tusken captive / Toschi station
Pyke Enforcer
8-D8
Mayor Mok Shaiz
Tusken Chieftain


OBI-WAN KENOBI
Grand Inquisitor
Princess Leia
Owen Lars
5th Brother Inquisitor
Tala Durith (The Path)


ANDOR
Luthen Rael (Ferrix)
Dedra Meero
Temaryn Barcona (Aldanhi heist)
Brasso (Funeral)
Imperial Riot Trooper (Ferrix)


Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 5, 2023, 10:43 AM
This was painful, but here are my 20...

Mandalorian
1. Greef Karga (s1)
2. The Client
3. Migs Mayfeld (s1)
4. Q9-0
5. Xi'an
6. Burg

Book of Boba Fett
7. Pike Enforcer
8. 8D8
9. EV-9D9
10. Tusken Chieftain

Obi Wan Kenobi
11. Princess Leia
12. Obi Wan (final duel)
13. Grand Inquisitor
14. Fourth Sister
15. Fifth Brother

Andor
16. Luthen
17. Dedra Meero
18. Mon Mothma
19. Imperial Army troopers (Aldani)
20. Imperial Riot Troopers (Ferrix)
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 5, 2023, 12:58 PM
This was painful, but here are my 20...

Book of Boba Fett
10. Cad Bane

Bane's already in the pipeline.  ;)
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on January 5, 2023, 02:28 PM
This was painful, but here are my 20...

Mandalorian
3. Migs Mayfeld (s1)
4. Q9-0
5. Xi'an
6. Burg



I totally get it!  I mean, it wasn't like a "Sophie's Choice" level of decision making, but it was challenging!

As for these choices from The Mandalorian?  Right there with you, and the choices I made were tough to distill down to 5.  Frankly, I don't know how someone at Hasbro didn't identify "The Prisoner" as an episode from season 1 that they really needed to take on.  It's all there - a possible playset for the New Republic prison barge, Mayfeld's crew, the NR security droids.  Hell, even the X-Wing pilots and Ranzar Malk would have been great additions to the line.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 5, 2023, 05:34 PM
I totally get it!  I mean, it wasn't like a "Sophie's Choice" level of decision making, but it was challenging!

This is indeed tough to narrow down to 20.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 10, 2023, 03:52 PM
This was painful, but here are my 20...

Book of Boba Fett
10. Cad Bane

Bane's already in the pipeline.  ;)

Oh nice! I totally forgot! I'll need to make an edit then.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Ryan on January 11, 2023, 02:31 AM
Man, this round was tough. Recency bias is strong here, and this may be a controversial move, but I've decided to go with a solid Andor only list. Even then, I still had a hard time narrowing it down to twenty.

I listed my preferred costumes, but I'm fine combining the votes with other versions of the same character. In some cases, there are multiple figures that can easily be made from the same base buck, I have listed those sub-choices in order of preference. Here are my twenty, in no particular order:


Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Jeff on January 11, 2023, 09:34 AM
Even then, I still had a hard time narrowing it down to twenty.

Considering your list has like 29+ figures on it, you kinda failed at narrowing it down. :P

Lists like these just make me long for the 'old days'.  With the current version of Hasbro Star Wars team, the current retail environment, and the current economy, it'll take 2-3 years for Hasbro to get to half of these figures, if they even get that far. There is just too much Star Wars to draw from and not enough space in a line where 50% of the figures are repacks/repaints.  :-\
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Ryan on January 11, 2023, 04:41 PM
Even then, I still had a hard time narrowing it down to twenty.

Considering your list has like 29+ figures on it, you kinda failed at narrowing it down. :P

Lists like these just make me long for the 'old days'.  With the current version of Hasbro Star Wars team, the current retail environment, and the current economy, it'll take 2-3 years for Hasbro to get to half of these figures, if they even get that far. There is just too much Star Wars to draw from and not enough space in a line where 50% of the figures are repacks/repaints.  :-\

I did my best. Gold star for me. :P

I definitely agree with you on your latter point. I've been cataloging my collection lately and have been going back through the TAC & TLC lines. It is crazy just how much MORE new product there was back in those days, and how much variety there was. I miss the days when it felt like the Hasbro team running the line was really passionate about it. It's sad to see how much less traction the 3.75" line & even the Star Wars brand as a whole has at retail these days. It unfortunate that that is very unlikely to change any time soon.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 12, 2023, 01:57 PM
It is crazy just how much MORE new product there was back in those days, and how much variety there was. I miss the days when it felt like the Hasbro team running the line was really passionate about it. It's sad to see how much less traction the 3.75" line & even the Star Wars brand as a whole has at retail these days. It unfortunate that that is very unlikely to change any time soon.

I can't see how it will get better.  Most of us are in our 40s now and I'm not sure how many Star Wars fans there are in the younger generations.  None of the kids I know are passionate about Star Wars like we are/were.  Not sure about anyone else's children though.  This topic probably could be its own thread.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 12, 2023, 02:17 PM
This was hard.  I originally had 0 Book of Boba Fett characters on the list, but I guess I'm cheating since the characters are from Return of the Jedi.

The Mandalorian
01. Cobb Vanth
02. Greef Karga (Season 1)
03. HK-87 Assassin Droid
04. Lang
05. Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth
06. Migs Mayfeld (Season 1)
07. Peli Motto
08. Q9-0
09. The Client

The Book of Boba Fett
10. 8D8
11. EV-9D9

Obi-Wan Kenobi
12. Darth Vader (Bacta Tank)
13. Fifth Brother
14. Grand Inquisitor
15. Tala Durith

Andor
16. Bix Caleen
17. Dedra Meero
18. Imperial Riot Trooper
19. Luthen Rael (Ferrix)
20. Mon Mothma
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: ThePhantomEmperor on January 14, 2023, 06:41 PM
01. Luthen Rael (Ambush on Ferrix) (ANDR)
02. Cassian Jeron Andor (Narkina 5 Prison Outfit) (ANDR)
03. Imperial Riot Officer or Trooper (Ferrix) (ANDR)
04  Frog Lady (Mos Eisley Cantina Patron) (TM)
05. Lieutenant Dedra Meero (Supervisor of The Imperial Security Bureau) (Galactic Empire) (ANDR)
06. Sergeant Linus Mosk Hyne (Pre-Mor Authority on Morlana One) (ANDR)
07. Deputy Inspector Syril Karn (Pre-Mor Authority on Morlana One) (ANDR)
08. Ben (Obi-Wan Kenobi) (Beggar’s Canyon or Mythos‘s Gear) (OWK)
09. Qui-Gon Jinn (Jedi Spirit) (OWK)
10. Darth Vader (Batca Tank) (OWK)
11. Clem Andor (Cassian‘s Adopted Father) (Kenari) (ANDR)
12. Princess Leia Organa (Alderaanian Outfit) & L0-LA59 (OWK)
13. Luke Skywalker (Jedi Training of Grogu) (TBOBF)
14. Imperial Combat or Juggernaut Tank Pilot (Imperial Remnant) (TM)
15. Peli Motto (Mechanics Gear or Tatooine Outfit) (Mos Eisley Hangar) (TM)
16. Garsa Fwip (Female Twi'leks Bar Owner of the Sanctuary) (TBOBF)
17. Captain Carson Teva (New Republic Pilot’s Fatigues or X-Wing Pilot’s Gear) (TM)
18. Davan (New Republic Soldier) (New Republic Correctional Transport) (TM)
19. The Mandalorian Warrior (Covert Armor) (TM)
20. Dr. Mandible (Mos Eisley Cantina Patron) (TM)
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on January 27, 2023, 11:44 AM
A few more days to get those votes in!
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Jedi Idej on January 31, 2023, 11:56 PM
Cobb Vanth
Frog Lady
The Client
Q9-0
Xi'an

Krrsantan
Tusken Chieftain
Mayor Mok Shaiz
Tusken Warrior (female)
Pyke Boss

Young Princess Leia
Grand Inquisitor
Fifth Brother
Fourth Sister
Tala Durith

Maarva Andor
Luthen Rael
Bix Caleen
Cintas Kaz
Kino Loy
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on February 1, 2023, 09:16 AM
I'm interested to see how this one played out!
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on February 1, 2023, 11:17 AM
01. Fifth Brother (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. Grand Inquisitor (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. Imperial Riot Trooper (Ferrix) (Andor)
04. 8D8 (The Book of Boba Fett)
=. Bix Caleen (Andor)
=. Cobb Vanth (The Mandalorian)
=. Dedra Meero (Andor)
=. Greef Karga (Season 1) (The Mandalorian)
=. Luthen Rael (Ferrix) (Andor)
=. Mon Mothma (Andor)
=. Princess Leia Organa (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. The Client (The Mandalorian)
=. Tusken Chieftain (The Book of Boba Fett)
14. Fourth Sister (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. Frog Lady (w/ Egg Jar) (The Mandalorian)
=. Maarva Andor (Andor)
=. Migs Mayfeld (Season 1) (The Mandalorian)
=. Peli Motto (The Mandalorian)
=. Q9-0 (The Mandalorian)
=. Tala Durith (Obi-Wan Kenobi)

Knocked out by randomizer:
=. Luthen Rael (Andor)

The rest:
22. Brasso (Andor)
Brasso (Funeral) (Andor)
Captain Carson Teva (The Mandalorian)
Cinta Kaz (Andor)
Covert Mandalorian (The Mandalorian)
Darth Vader (Bacta Tank) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
EV-9D9 (The Book of Boba Fett)
Imperial Army Troopers (Aldhani) (Andor)
Kino Loy
Mayor Mok Shaiz (The Book of Boba Fett)
Pyke Enforcer (The Book of Boba Fett)
Sergeant Linus Mosk (Andor)
Syril Karn (Pre-Mor Deputy Inspector) (Andor)
Xi'an (The Mandalorian)

36.Arvel Skeen (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Boba Fett (Tusken Captive) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Burg (The Mandalorian)
Cassian Andor (Narkina 5 Prisoner) (Andor)
Clem Andor (Andor)
Davan (New Republic Soldier) (The Mandalorian)
Dedra Meero (Ferrix) (Andor)
Dr. Mandible (The Mandalorian)
Garsa Fwip  (The Book of Boba Fett)
HK-87 Assassin Droid (The Mandalorian)
Imperial Juggernaut Pilot (The Mandalorian)
Karis Nemik (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Krrsantan (The Book of Boba Fett)
Lang (The Mandalorian)
Lt. Gorn (Aldhani) (Andor)
Luke Skywalker (Training of Grogu) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth (The Mandalorian)
Major Partagaz
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Final Duel) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Mythos Gear) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Owen Lars (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Princess Leia Organa (Alderaanian Outfit) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Pyke Boss (The Book of Boba Fett)
Qui-Gon Jinn (Jedi Spirit)
Rix Road Band Member (Andor)
Taanti (Weequay Bartender) (The Mandalorian)
Tala Durith (The Path) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Taramyn Barcona (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Temaryn Barcona (Aldhani Heist) (Andor)
The Modifier (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Kid (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Warrior (Female) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Vetch (Andor)



Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on February 1, 2023, 12:57 PM
Two Luthen's in there?  I see one is specifically noted as Ferrix.  I'd be inclined to combine those votes and get Pelli Moto in the top 20.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on February 1, 2023, 01:47 PM
Two Luthen's in there?  I see one is specifically noted as Ferrix.  I'd be inclined to combine those votes and get Pelli Moto in the top 20.

I get what you are saying, but When people specify (or don't specify) a certain character's outfit, I give them separate entries.  I can't tell if they mean Ferrix or his Coruscant disguise, or just in general will take any Luthen.  It's a tough decision because I also think Peli Motto belongs up there.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on February 1, 2023, 02:12 PM
Given the way Hasbro has handled secondary characters?  I don't know how much of a chance Luthen stands to get more than one TVC figure.  Which is why I feel like combining the Luthen votes seems appropriate.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on February 2, 2023, 11:36 AM
I went a different route.  Both the 2nd Luthen and Peli had the same number of votes so I just swapped them.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Ryan on February 3, 2023, 12:04 AM
I am happy with the results. I just wish Hasbro would give us at least one fully unique figure per wave so we could get even 1/3 of these.
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on February 3, 2023, 02:20 PM
Peli Motto has definitely grown on me!  And I'm now thinking that a Hangar 35 playset might make for a great place to park the upcoming modified N1 starfighter.  I think Hasbro could make sections of that, and given collectors the option to build out the hangar.  Include pit droids.  And release Peli Motto as a mainline figure!
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Nicklab on April 11, 2023, 01:39 PM
It looks like a couple of the Top 20 have recently been confirmed!  Now on the way:

The Grand Inquisitor - OBI-WAN KENOBI
Tusken Chieftain - THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on April 11, 2023, 03:17 PM
Updated:

01. Fifth Brother (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. Imperial Riot Trooper (Ferrix) (Andor)
03. 8D8 (The Book of Boba Fett)
=. Bix Caleen (Andor)
=. Cobb Vanth (The Mandalorian)
=. Dedra Meero (Andor)
=. Greef Karga (Season 1) (The Mandalorian)
=. Luthen Rael (Ferrix) (Andor)
=. Mon Mothma (Andor)
=. Princess Leia Organa (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. The Client (The Mandalorian)
12. Fourth Sister (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
=. Frog Lady (w/ Egg Jar) (The Mandalorian)
=. Maarva Andor (Andor)
=. Migs Mayfeld (Season 1) (The Mandalorian)
=. Peli Motto (The Mandalorian)
=. Q9-0 (The Mandalorian)
=. Tala Durith (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
19. Imperial Army Troopers (Aldhani) (Andor)
=. Xi'an (The Mandalorian)

Knocked out by randomizer:
=. Luthen Rael (Andor)

The rest:
22. Brasso (Andor)
Brasso (Funeral) (Andor)
Captain Carson Teva (The Mandalorian)
Cinta Kaz (Andor)
Covert Mandalorian (The Mandalorian)
Darth Vader (Bacta Tank) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
EV-9D9 (The Book of Boba Fett)
Kino Loy
Mayor Mok Shaiz (The Book of Boba Fett)
Pyke Enforcer (The Book of Boba Fett)
Sergeant Linus Mosk (Andor)
Syril Karn (Pre-Mor Deputy Inspector) (Andor)

36. Arvel Skeen (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Boba Fett (Tusken Captive) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Burg (The Mandalorian)
Cassian Andor (Narkina 5 Prisoner) (Andor)
Clem Andor (Andor)
Davan (New Republic Soldier) (The Mandalorian)
Dedra Meero (Ferrix) (Andor)
Dr. Mandible (The Mandalorian)
Garsa Fwip  (The Book of Boba Fett)
HK-87 Assassin Droid (The Mandalorian)
Imperial Juggernaut Pilot (The Mandalorian)
Karis Nemik (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Krrsantan (The Book of Boba Fett)
Lang (The Mandalorian)
Lt. Gorn (Aldhani) (Andor)
Luke Skywalker (Training of Grogu) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth (The Mandalorian)
Major Partagaz
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Final Duel) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Mythos Gear) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Owen Lars (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Princess Leia Organa (Alderaanian Outfit) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Pyke Boss (The Book of Boba Fett)
Qui-Gon Jinn (Jedi Spirit)
Rix Road Band Member (Andor)
Taanti (Weequay Bartender) (The Mandalorian)
Tala Durith (The Path) (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Taramyn Barcona (Aldhani Camp) (Andor)
Temaryn Barcona (Aldhani Heist) (Andor)
The Modifier (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Kid (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Warrior (Female) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Vetch (Andor)

Removed:
Grand Inquisitor (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Krrsantan (The Book of Boba Fett)
Luke Skywalker (Training of Grogu) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Chieftain (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Warrior (Female) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: Jeff on April 11, 2023, 03:42 PM
Krrsantan (The Book of Boba Fett)
Luke Skywalker (Training of Grogu) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Warrior (Female) (The Book of Boba Fett)

We can remove these too, right?
Title: Re: Defender Wishlists 2023: Live Action Series
Post by: P-Siddy on April 11, 2023, 04:57 PM
Krrsantan (The Book of Boba Fett)
Luke Skywalker (Training of Grogu) (The Book of Boba Fett)
Tusken Warrior (Female) (The Book of Boba Fett)

We can remove these too, right?

Yes!  Didn’t look that far down.