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Collectibles => 1:6 Scale Figures and Collectibles => Topic started by: Darth Broem on June 3, 2003, 05:23 PM
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Anyone heard what 12 inchers are on tap for 2004? If any? I barely know what is in store for 2003 but thought I'd ask anyway.
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Last wave of 12" figures I heard of was the Biker Scout w/Speeder Bike, Ewoks, Endor Leia w/Speeder Biker, and ROTJ Luke Skywalker. Haven't heard anything past those figures, and nothing at all for 2004.
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Yep, that's the latest that I remember. I was gone for vacation a few weeks ago. Thought maybe I might have missed something.
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There's also a new Yoda coming out in the same wave as the Ewoks, Luke and Scout Trooper. Those too are the last ones I've heard about so far.
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it was announce at another webiste where someone interview with
hasbro scuplter (he scuplted the new 12" Gamorean Guard, Max Rebo)
that he just finish a total new scupt of Momaw Nadon(Hammerhead).
As far as any others none has been announce!!!! It would be nice
to see Rebels fleet trooper, Garadan, and even a new total rescupt
of the Imperial Stormtrooper.
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Hammerhead is near the top of my list. Hope it comes out early next year. That would be nice. Yeah, I'd love to have a Rebel Fleet Trooper.
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There's also a new Yoda coming out in the same wave as the Ewoks, Luke and Scout Trooper. Those too are the last ones I've heard about so far.
Yeah, I forgot to add the Yoda to my post. My bad. 8)
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I am not too pleased with the yoda at all. The Biker Scout rocks though.
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Well, now that I have had time to review the 12" Luke and Stormtrooper from Toy Fair I can say I am in total let-down mode. Come on Hasbro....
First off, where is my Max Rebo band!? Come on, I've seen the proto-type, George is releasing the OT on DVD this year....what better time to release these babies???
So, on to point two: Why give me a re-hash of ANOTHER FRICKIN' LUKE when you could have done so much better with a Bespin Leia, Hammerhead and/or any of the other patrons in Wuher's cantina?? I mean it's the year of the OT, go for new figures in vintage packaging.!! Be creative!! I know why Luke has that stupid grin on his face, the old one did, but I thought you learned your lesson with stupid grinning Leia on a speeder bike, I guess not. I like the packaging, that's what is cool about 2004 and that's about it. Now the Stormtrooper at least looks like a vintage one with updates in the armor. It's an OK figure but nothing thrilling and since I have yet to see a shot of Boba Fett (what gives with that anyways, it's Toy Fair and you DON'T bring Fett???WTF??) so I can't comment on him.
Point Three: Now I read that the new price for these figures will be $30.00?? I assume since the other ones are going to have a $10.00 price point, these OT packaged ones need to see an increase also?
Point Four: That's it??? Three figures and only two on show???
No answer to the email I sent concerning the Max Rebo band.....no more information available on the line....nothing.
I think the line is slowly seeing the end. It's too bad. Hasbro has the new bodies to use, the ability to do top notch sculpting (some of the figures these last two years are awesome) but seem unable to grasp how to pump life in to a line that does have a lot to offer.
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How do you really feel Beth...? :P
Yeah, aside from those three vintage nods, very little news on this line it seems, even with Toy Fair. Not a good sign for 12" collectors... If there's nothing further announced in the next couple of months, I'd dare fashion a guess that Hasbro's dropping the line altogether - or at least 'til Episode 3 hits.
On a related note, the "new" 12-inch Jawas, Garindan and Obi-Wan have been hitting a couple of my local TRUs. Anyone still need any of those? I might be able to give you a hand if you do, so LMK!
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Well, I on the other hand am happy. Being nowhere near a completeist with 12", fewer is ok. I understand Beth's frustration though, 3 figures, all rehashes and another Luke? ::)
For me though it is spectacular news. Two of the figures I want are in this line and still command a premium. I haven't been able to find a cheap stormtrooper or Boba Fett, so being able to get them at retail is great. But..... $30 each? I'm 95% sure I can get the old versions at that price and since I open them, the packaging, while nice, is secondary in concern. Now what to do? I guess keep watching ebay for cheaper versions of the stormie and Boba, grab them if I can and forget the new lines. Though I think the new stormtrooper looks a little nicer. If I can score an Electronic Fett for around $30 though, I'll opt in for sure. (good luck, I know)
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Well, I on the other hand am happy. Being nowhere near a completeist with 12", fewer is ok.
How did I know that you would manage to get a grip around a 12 inch topic, Morgbug?
Im quite pumped for the new Stromie.
Some one buy me one. :-*
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*sigh* Kids. :-*
I seem to have opted out of the new stormtrooper. To my dismay, I bought an oldie on ebay tonight. Loose stormie and sandie for $25. Given that the new ones are going to be in at $30, I felt it reasonable.
Now as for Boba...
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I'm not a 12" completist, but I'm also not too thrilled with the figures Hasbro is planning on making for the OTC. Why in the world do we need another Luke Skywalker? Hasbro's reasoning is because he's one of the main characters. I'm not too excited about that new Stormtrooper... the helmet doesn't look right at all. These are three figures that I will most definitely be passing on.
I agree with Beth though on the fact that I don't understand why a Hasbro wouldn't pump out some new 12" figures... figures that haven't been done before. How about trying another shot at getting Chewbacca done right? Or what about Wedge Antilles, Death Squad Commander, or a Death Star Gunner? There are so many other options to choose from instead of doing ANOTHER Luke Skywalker.
>:(
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I pre-ordered these from EE and according to their description, I get six figures for under $120.00. Either the original information on the price was wrong (and I doubt it) or EE was given the wrong information and there will NOT be six dolls per case or they will have to change the price. It will be interesting to see if I get 2 of each for the price I ordered at.
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Well, I see EE has changed the price of the six figures to $149.99!!
They also made a new order of just the three of them for $79.99.
I wonder if they are going to email me and let me know about the change in price of my order.... :P
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Hmmm, what have we here? http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=298 (http://thejawa.com/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=298)
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Interesting. 8)
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Is the anti-GNT thing blatant enough?
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Cool stuff Nick...didn't see that until now...must give you a plug on the front page :-*
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Wow....bright blue!!! I have no original to compare it to but holy crap, that sure is blue!!!
It almost resembles Jango's jumpsuit. I'll have to go look at my dolls later and see what parts of this are from current figues.
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Cool stuff Nick...didn't see that until now...must give you a plug on the front page :-*
Why thank you! And thank Lee's, too.
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Official Hasbro Pics
(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85232.jpg)(http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/images/news/85232_package.jpg)
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Packaging is terrific but the blue jumpsuit still bugs me.
I wish they would have gone with greenish/grey because I like all the articulation features that go with it and it would have made this Fett THE one to have.
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eBay seller gtr430s has the 12" OTC Luke & Boba Fett up on the auction block. Boba Fett's jumpsuit is very blue.
OTC 12" LUKE SKYWALKER Trilogy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5902257453)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/OTC%20Luke%20Front.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/OTC%20Luke%20Back.jpg)
OTC 12" BOBA FETT Trilogy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2476&item=5902257462)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/OTC%20Boba%20Front.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/OTC%20Boba%20Back.jpg)
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That Luke actually looks pretty nice :-X I think the hair, at least from that picture, and the general likeness are very well done.
I did get a Fett from Wai, but it's the small head version :-\ I knew that in advance, so not a knock on Wai, just on the figure itself. Maybe still get the Electronic. I don't want a blue Boba.
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What I find interesting is the figure & flap box look like they sit in a outer box for protection & has a clear window on the front & wrapped with 2 SW logo's bands, top corner & bottom.
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Looks the same to me, Dale. I'm not sure if I like it that way since you can't see the picture of Luke if you leave the wrap/banner stuff on.
Well, I have two of each on order and can't wait to get these. Now if I could only get a real vintage Fett!!
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I gave up 12" figs due to the size...not sure on that Luke. I think I like the 100th Edition likeness a bit better. The packaging on both though is awesome
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Yes, 12" figures are too large to be practical. That's why I've stayed so limited, only with imperials and only Fett from the bounty hunters. I did get the 100th Luke, but only because it was such a huge steal in a trade. Even selling it for $25 would net me some money. I also have the Luke/Wampa 12" but again, right price and I couldn't pass it up. I hope to unload that during movie fever next summer.
Need a Tie Pilot to make me happy though.
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What the hell's with the blue jumpsuit on Boba? I thought Hasbro figured out that was WRONG when they corrected it from blue to green in the 4" line with the Pit of Carkoon figure last year. ::)
Give me a light green or grey, and I might buy one. Blue - no way. Hopefully they fix that before it hits stores though.
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I'm down for that sweet Boba Fett, but the others are crap. Yeah, the blue jumsuit begs the question "WTF were they thinking....." (and I'm leaning toward a new theory on that), but it's still near perfect. I'm just thrilled they based him on the Jango and didn't slightly retool an Boba like that horrid stormtrooper.
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Final Packaging
Luke (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5906887746)
Boba (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=751&item=5906887741&rd=1)
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boba looks less blue in the packaging. If so, I would be interested in getting one. Wai sent me a great older version, but the head is sooooooooooo small, I would be willing to upgrade. ;)
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Nice catch...sure looks that way. I wonder if there are variants, this is the production final or this is still a proto???
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It jumped out right away, almost gray rather than blue or green. I expect it's more just the light than anything else, but if it's not the blue from previous pages, I'll definitely be in the market for one.
Hopefully the early release pics we've seen were prototypes of some sort. While we bash Hasbro pretty hard, perhaps they actually caught that too. I hope.
Damn, these are becoming more appealing. Must resist....
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Yeah, that jumpsuit looks grey to me. The back of the package has the pic of the blue version. Here's a pic of a test shot Boba.
(http://www.seebottom.com/p9/gi12bobafettTestshot01.jpg)