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Title: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on July 20, 2005, 11:49 AM
From the sounds of the various Q and A sessions Hasbro has done recently, it sounds as if the vehicles offered in "The Saga Collection", if any, will be repaints and retools.  No Cloud Car, at least not for this year from what has been reported.  One vehicle that does seem to be confirmed is a retooled TIE Fighter with new scaled wings.  Knowing that any vehicles released, at least next year, will be using previous molds and likely involve only repaints and/or some minor retooling, what would you like to see?  Are there any that you think should be re-released again?  Here's a few I wouldn't mind seeing, although I'm sure some will disagree:

Snowspeeder - Only because I missed it the first couple of times.  One of the few vehicles I had as a kid (but don't have anymore), so it holds a special place for me in that aspect.  I wouldn't mind seeing it released again, but it was just out in POTJ, so it might not happen.

AT-AT - Although I probably don't have the room for it, I'd try to figure something out.  This is the "big one", and it would be nice to see it on the shelves again.  If not, I'll probably try to pick up a loose sample from POTF2 some day when I have the spare cash.  Probably not a real likely re-release, due to pricepoint.  It seems like anything over $15 (Unleashed) scares Hasbro and retail at this point, especially in a non-movie year.

Tatooine Skiff - It saw release in POTF2, but many people seemed to have missed it (I did too).  Could be a nice re-release, and not a real high pricepoint.

Speeder Bike Sets - Not necessarily needed, but might be a neat lower pricepoint release.  If Hasbro comes out with some new versions of Luke and Leia Endor, along with a SA Scout Trooper, they would make great pack ins with a speeder bike.  Again, might not be likely, but I'd like it.

Ewok Battle Wagon - Again, maybe not a popular choice, but might be an option for re-release.  When I was a wee lad, I know I wanted one of these...and especially wanted the Village playset...but that's a whole other topic. :)

TIE Bomber - Maybe a possibility, wasn't a real wide release from what I saw.  I saw one once, and didn't have the money at the time, so missed out.  Might be an option for a re-release if the demand is there.

I guess my list is only OT vehicles, but right now that's all I'm interested in really.  There are probably other choices for retools and repaints that many of you can think of, these are just off the top of my head.  I'm happy with my Falcon, TIEs, Slave 1, and X-Wing...and those are nice vehicles too...but they have been released somewhat recently so aside from the new scaled wings TIE, they can probably rest for 2006.  Are there any ships you'd like to see repainted or re-released?  From the sounds of things that's the only way we're going to get any vehicles next year.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jeff on July 20, 2005, 12:01 PM
I'm not interested in any re-releases or repaints of vehicles we've already seen.

Most anything I'd want at this point would be vintage stuff that we still haven't seen get re-released:

Hoth Rebel Transport
Twin Pod Cloud Car
Ewok Battle Wagon

And 2 of those wouldn't sell very well due to their scale issues (Transport) or goofy-EU factor (Ewok Wagon).  So, unless it's something brand new (Sith Interceptor, AT-TE, Swamp Skimmer, etc) - I can live without seeing it at retail.

Jeff
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Reid on July 20, 2005, 12:03 PM
Tie Bomber
Mini-Rigs Imperial Shuttle Pod
Imperial Shuttle
AT-ST
AT-AT
 
;D
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on July 20, 2005, 12:05 PM
Cool topic -

- AT-ST

- Cloud Car

- Ewok Battle Wagon

- Vintage Mini Rigs

- Eopie

- Hailfire Droid

- Saga Landspeeder

- Rebel Transport

- Snowspeeder

 :P

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on July 20, 2005, 12:06 PM
I do agree with you on that point too Jeff, I'd for the most part rather not see re-releases/repaints...and I'm sure I'm in the minority on many of the things I listed, just because I missed them in the POTF2 days.  If I hadn't, I would need to see them again either.  The rebel transport would be neat though, and definitely a Cloud Car.  It drives me nuts that this is such a tough sell.  I would think it would have to be over a $20 item, max.  They can't sell that as an exclusive to someone?  Heck, Target's "exclusive" figures cost almost that much now ;).
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on July 20, 2005, 12:49 PM
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 20, 2005, 12:50 PM
What's wrong with dragging out the mini-rigs? Price point is good. For many of them the sculpt isn't bad, if you give them a nice paint-op they'd all look great.

I'd be all for the re-introduction of mini-rig type vehicles sold with a figure (or without) at a price point of $15 - $20.

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Nathan on July 20, 2005, 01:50 PM
AAT (Trade Federation Tank)
Anakin's customized Jedi Starfighter from Clone Wars
Aqua Jedi Starfighter from Clone Wars
AT-AT
AT-ST
Clonetrooper and speeder bike (Clone Wars paintjob preferable)
EpI Droid Scout Tank (the mini-AAT thingie)
Eopie :P
Ewok Glider from Saga Ultra line (maybe not really a vehicle)
Falumpaset and ammo wagon
Fambaa with shield generator (FAO Schwartz) -- a little out of my $$ range, but very unlikely anyway
Geonosian Starfighter
Hailfire droid
Mini-rigs
STAP
Vintage Ewok Battlewagon, catapult, other Ewok-tech.

Or, you know, Shuttle Tydririum. But at $200 or whatever it is, I don't think I could justify the expenditure anyway.

Ewok Battle Wagon - Again, maybe not a popular choice, but might be an option for re-release.  When I was a wee lad, I know I wanted one of these...and especially wanted the Village playset...but that's a whole other topic. :)

Duuuude! Just the other day I suggested that in the Endor Wave thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8602.15), and I was sure I was the only person on the face of the Earth who though this would be a good idea. ;D *high-fives mosnab, Jeff, and Chewie*
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CloneF13Y35 on July 20, 2005, 02:35 PM
I wouldn't mind picking up a revised saga landspeeder for my luke, 3p0 and r2 to ride in.
also wouldn't mind a tie bomber or tie interceptor. I never did get the sandcrawler they released last year.
and I would like a naboo fighter, I never did pick that up during ep1.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: speedermike on July 20, 2005, 02:41 PM
Actually, I really don't need to see any repaints with the vehicles.  The paint jobs on most are fine, it's the sculpts that are lacking.

I still think that they should make a new Snowspeeder that would be to scale.  The Vinatge one, while awesome, is waaay to big. The new one should only be like 7 or 8 inches long.  It could be sold with a Luke pilot figure in a cool display box.  I think it would sell like mad, just like the beautiful Saga Landspeeder.

I'd also like to see the TIE with new wings.  That I'll buy.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Mikey D on July 20, 2005, 03:52 PM
No more repaints or re-releases.  Just give me a ******* Cloud Car.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on July 20, 2005, 04:24 PM
I wouldn't mind picking up a revised saga landspeeder for my luke, 3p0 and r2 to ride in.
also wouldn't mind a tie bomber or tie interceptor. I never did get the sandcrawler they released last year.
and I would like a naboo fighter, I never did pick that up during ep1.

You should have no problem picking up a Naboo Fighter.  I think some e-tailers are still trying to clearance them out!

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 20, 2005, 07:20 PM
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No more repaints or re-releases.  Just give me a ******* Cloud Car.

Agreed, 100 percent. 

Everybody wants Cloud Car: "No plans at this time."

Everybody already has the Falcon (including TRU who has mountains of them at full price):  "AWESOME rerelease in an AWESOME new AWESOME box."

What got me was them telling someone that if we wanted a Cloud Car to go out and buy a vintage one.  If it's that easy to go out and buy a vintage one, why don't they go out and buy one themselves, and then CREATE A MOLD BASED ON THEIR OWN ******* TOY AND RELEASE IT?!?!

That said, do a totally new Biker Scout (SA if possible), slap it on a slightly repainted Saga Clone Speeder Bike (it's the same damned bike), put it out as a small vehicle, do new SA basic carded versions of Luke and Leia on Endor, and everyone's happy.  More accurate Speeder Bike, more accurate Biker Scout, more accurate Luke and Leia, and that's that.

Repainted vehicles?  No.  Rerelease older HTF (thanks Target!) vehicles like the Skiff or Y-Wing in their original forms?  YES.

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darth Broem on July 20, 2005, 07:28 PM
Not excited for repaints to be honest.  The Sandcrawler is probably going to be my last vintage vehicle repaint I buy.  Unless something super cool comes our or there is something I forgot. 

A Cloud Car could get me to buy I suppose. 
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Nathan on July 20, 2005, 11:40 PM
Everybody already has the Falcon (including TRU who has mountains of them at full price):  "AWESOME rerelease in an AWESOME new AWESOME box."

To be fair, the general toy-buying public (A.K.A. kids) is more likely to want a Falcon than some weird orange thing that appeared in the background of only one movie.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 21, 2005, 12:33 AM
I don't think I have room for any more any ships. :P

However, everyone seems to be forgetting that we're getting a properly scaled MF from Attkus this year. Well, at least half of it.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 21, 2005, 12:44 AM
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To be fair, the general toy-buying public (A.K.A. kids) is more likely to want a Falcon than some weird orange thing that appeared in the background of only one movie.

Oh, I have no doubt that given the Falcon's visibility in the films, kids would choose it 9 times out of 10 over the Cloud Car were money not an object.

The problem is that considering the poor sales of the OTC Falcon at retail (or as TRU's literal cornerstone of the SW display  ;D ) last year, kids not giving a flying flip about Star Wars toys, the high price of the item in the days of rising gas prices and video games, and the fact, whether Hasbro wants to admit it or not, that collectors are going to be the ones to keep this line alive next year, the Falcon at this point is the one of the most questionable ideas for a repackaged vehicle at any retailer, much less TRU, which is sitting on mountains of the OTC at regular price already.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jesse James on July 21, 2005, 01:04 AM
I'm not a terribly big fan of Hasbro's vehicles overall...  I've widdled my collecting habits down to where vehicles aren't something I have to have to feel "complete", however the pack-ins still snag me generally.

Anyway, I can't think of anything I'd want re-released at this point...  It's not interesting to me I guess and I would rather shelf-space and finances were turned to new sculpts of old stuff, or new sculpts of new stuff...  and just hope they turn out as I'd like.

On that note though, I'd like to see:

-new to-scale AT-ST
-new to-scale Snowspeeder
-new to-scale Lars Speeder
-new to-scale Y-Wing
-new to-scale B-Wing
-new to-scale X-Wing

etc...  AT-ST's probably tops on my list I want done up like the Saga Landspeeder.  Snowspeeder definitely is 2nd on my list then the rest are up in the air.

Vehicles are a real mixed bag though so I'm just not interested in repainted/re-released stuff.  Not my bag.

I liked the A-Wing though at least. :)  That was nice.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2005, 09:00 AM
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I still think that they should make a new Snowspeeder that would be to scale.  The Vinatge one, while awesome, is waaay to big. The new one should only be like 7 or 8 inches long.  It could be sold with a Luke pilot figure in a cool display box.  I think it would sell like mad, just like the beautiful Saga Landspeeder.

This is a good point.  It would really be cool if Hasbro could do an all-new Snowspeeder, in the style of the Saga landspeeder.  That landspeeder was just a great vehicle, and one of my favorite piece in my collection.  Accurately scaled, painted, etc., and something they could do at a reasonable price.  The snowspeeder is the same type of story...it is something that could be done, price-wise I think.  Of course, like Jesse mentioned (and all of us feel this way), it would be best to get all the vehicles re-done to a more proper scale.  I realize that some (many?) like the Falcon, AT-AT, etc. are unreasonable.  They would be ginormous and have pricetags that would scare all the retailers away.  However, ships like the Snowspeeder have a size that could probably be somewhat manageable...and at a decent pricepoint.  We probably won't see it, but it would be nice.  That said, which vehicles are somewhat in the right scale that we have at this point?
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Reid on November 15, 2005, 05:41 PM
Vehicles I'd like to see...

*New*
Imperial Star Destroyer (It would be underscaled, I know, but it would still be cool)
AT-ST
The Ebon Hawk
TIE Defender
TIE Crawler

*Repacks*
TIE Bomber
TIE Interceptor
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: speedermike on November 15, 2005, 10:21 PM
The snowspeeder that Hasbro currently has is probably the only vehicle that is too BIG.  It should be small and more compact.  It's really only two guys back to back, without much more to it.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jesse James on November 15, 2005, 10:33 PM
Agreed, and I hate that fact...  However the Speederbike is also too big.  I'd LOVE a resculpted bike with a "stand" for it so it appears to be hovering.  Pack in a SA Scout and I'm on cloud nine.  :)

The Snowspeeder's one I'd really like resculpted, as is the AT-ST.  Probably my top 2 resculpts actually.

As far as re-releases, I'm all for a grey Darth Vader TIE Fighter re-release sans projectiles.  If they did a damaged wing one, that'd be even cooler.  I'd also take a grey release of the ROTS TIE Fighter too. 

I'm not opposed to a TIE Bomber re-release either.  It's a to-scale ship and all.  The problem is though that the last release didn't do as well.  Too soon I think.

I'd like a blue "Ralph McQuarrie" release of the A-Wing...  I'd also kind of dig it if Hasbro re-released an EU paintjob on the Landspeeder (Saga) too.

And if the CC mold exists, I think it's a must with a variant pilot.

I'd take an AT-RT with the basic carded figure as well, and a new, more realistic paintjob.

Beyond that though, I'm more wanting new versions of vehicles than re-releases.  And I'd avoid the larger things like AT-AT's and whatnot.  They've proven they don't sell, and to me they're just an anchor on the modern line when they come out to thunderous silence.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: MetalJedi on November 16, 2005, 12:58 AM
Y-Wing both of them
Imperial Shuttle
Tie Interceptor
CW Anakin Starfighter
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Ben on November 16, 2005, 01:36 AM
Imperial Shuttle
Bantha
Snowspeeder
AT-ST
Eopie

aka "vehicles and beasts Ben doesn't have yet."
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on November 16, 2005, 08:51 AM
Snowspeeder and an Eopie. I am not a fan of the ships though I do like the beasts. I wouldn't mind seeing the Rancor or the Ep. II arena beasts again either.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: stan on November 16, 2005, 01:22 PM
Here is some new info on what is  COMING in  2006 and the beggining of 2007!!!
I can take credit for the list it came off Rebelscum, look l00% legit.


****A new sculpt of the Dewback!!!!   maybe there are some others!!!!!

Gold Leader Y Wing pilot

SnowSpeeder with Zev pilot-Toy R Us Exc

***Cloud Car with Saga Pilot-could this be the year!!!! (New Sculpt)

Tie Interceptor-redone without battery pak

B-WingFighter-Pilot-  could we finally get vintage b wing pilot

Federation Tank-with two battle droid!!!!

****Tower Droid-WTF new sculpt-I have not got a clue!!!!
****Gunship Pods Exclusive-come with 2 clonetrooper attack to gunship!!!!
****Trade Fedreration Gunship-as seen on Kaysheek-blue one
****Pod Walker-half of the at-Te. 

This is source is rated to 99% accurate!!!!!!!!!!!

More News later.....

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: stan on November 16, 2005, 01:23 PM
Forgive the grammer- I can not take credit for the list !!!!!
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darby on November 16, 2005, 02:30 PM
The Eopie is the big one for me.  I remember asking them at C2 if I should wait or give some guy in the hall $75 for it, and they sort of indicated it would appear somewhere, but alas.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Rob on November 16, 2005, 11:51 PM
The cloud car is a must.   I'm generally okay with various paintjobs so long as they appeared in the movie, so X-wings, A-Wings, etc... are fine with me (throw in a new pilot and we're golden).

Other than that I think they've exhausted all of the vintage molds that I'd like to see remade.


I know it's not a vehicle, but I'd love it if they'd re-tool Yoda's Hut and the Ewok Village and the Death Star as well. 
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on November 17, 2005, 01:23 PM
I don't even think they need to retool Yoda's hut - it's just needs a repaint.

The Ewok Village and Death Star Playset (as they were originally) would never sell in today's "get 'em in, get 'em out" retail chains...
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on November 17, 2005, 01:50 PM
I agree, the Cloud Car is a definite must...and one I think is do-able at retail.  It isn't huge, so it should easily fit into the $15-$20 range as an exclusive somewhere (probably Target, if anywhere).  I'm glad to hear that we're rumored to see the AT-AT and Snowspeeder next year as well, those are two that I missed out on the first time and have always wanted.

I like the playset idea too, and it would be cool to see the Yoda/Dagobah one repainted and re-released.  They could probably spiff it up pretty nice with the paint apps, and it isn't so big that it couldn't go to retail.  I think it would be a good seller too, because kids and collectors both seem to like Yoda (and Dagobah) quite a bit.  The Death Star Playset and Ewok Village would both be awesome too, but we might have to rely on the vintage ones since retail seems shy about any big ticket items for the most part.  I'd definitely pick them up if they did get re-released though.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Gatillo on November 17, 2005, 04:37 PM
Here is some new info on what is  COMING in  2006 and the beggining of 2007!!!
I can take credit for the list it came off Rebelscum, look l00% legit.


****A new sculpt of the Dewback!!!!   maybe there are some others!!!!!

Gold Leader Y Wing pilot

SnowSpeeder with Zev pilot-Toy R Us Exc

***Cloud Car with Saga Pilot-could this be the year!!!! (New Sculpt)

Tie Interceptor-redone without battery pak

B-WingFighter-Pilot-  could we finally get vintage b wing pilot

Federation Tank-with two battle droid!!!!

****Tower Droid-WTF new sculpt-I have not got a clue!!!!
****Gunship Pods Exclusive-come with 2 clonetrooper attack to gunship!!!!
****Trade Fedreration Gunship-as seen on Kaysheek-blue one
****Pod Walker-half of the at-Te. 

This is source is rated to 99% accurate!!!!!!!!!!!

More News later.....




I won't hold my breath for scum.  They have being saying that their sources revealed the cloud car the last 4 years and still nothing.  That is a wish list, plain and simple.  I do hope I eat crow but I doubt it.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on November 17, 2005, 05:32 PM
I don't trust Scum too much anymore... but Stan has proven to be right on some information before, like the Sandcrawler.  Nearly everyone dismissed what he said about it, and then boom - one month later pics and tons of information appeared just like he said it would.

 :P
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: OT Freak on November 17, 2005, 08:25 PM
I agree, the Cloud Car is a definite must...and one I think is do-able at retail.  It isn't huge, so it should easily fit into the $15-$20 range as an exclusive somewhere (probably Target, if anywhere).  .
15-20 ? Sorry my friend it will cost around 25 and 30. Exclusives always go for more. I mean theys no reason why the TRU's Obi and Annie's Star Fighters are so high other than the pack in and it being an exclusive. It's too bad these things just can't be general releases.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: JediMAC on November 17, 2005, 08:48 PM

       I agree, the Cloud Car is a definite must...and one I think is do-able at retail.  It isn't huge, so it should easily fit into the $15-$20 range as an exclusive somewhere (probably Target, if anywhere).

15-20 ? Sorry my friend it will cost around 25 and 30. Exclusives always go for more. I mean theys no reason why the TRU's Obi and Annie's Star Fighters are so high other than the pack in and it being an exclusive. It's too bad these things just can't be general releases.

I highly doubt the Cloud Car would be that high.  I think $19.99 would be exactly what it would run, assuming it doesn't go to TRU.  I believe the A-Wing and Skiff were both just $20 at Target.  You have to get into the bigger ships and vehicles like the AT-ST, Y-Wing and such to hit the $30 price point.  The Cloud Car's design is so simple, and small, that it shouldn't be any more than $20, unless they stick a pack-in figure in with it, in which case it could jump up to maybe $25.

I don't really care what it costs though.  Just make the damned thing already!
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 17, 2005, 10:48 PM
I would like to see the tie interceptor and  ATST again. I never saw one at retail but somehow I seriously doubt it will be 2006 if they do redo them.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: OT Freak on November 17, 2005, 10:53 PM
Yeah, I'd like to see the tie interceptor too. I saw it once and that was that. I don't know why I didn't pick it up. I'd like to see a new sculpt of the ATST. You know, a bit bigger.

The skiff would be a good one to see again and how about another Y-wing.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Nicklab on November 17, 2005, 11:25 PM
I agree, the Cloud Car is a definite must...and one I think is do-able at retail.  It isn't huge, so it should easily fit into the $15-$20 range as an exclusive somewhere (probably Target, if anywhere).  .
15-20 ? Sorry my friend it will cost around 25 and 30. Exclusives always go for more. I mean theys no reason why the TRU's Obi and Annie's Star Fighters are so high other than the pack in and it being an exclusive. It's too bad these things just can't be general releases.

I agree.  The running trend with exclusive vehicles has been $25 - $30 per unit.  A Cloud Car would easily run the same ammount, especially since the status of the original Kenner molds appears to be dubious at best.  I don't care for the price, but the trend is your friend when it comes to predicting these things.  And the trend is that if it's an exclusive we're looking at a $25 - $30 price tag.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on November 18, 2005, 02:06 PM
I doubt we'll see a Cloud Car release from Hasbro.  They said at one time that the old tools were shot and could not be run anymore.

There is absolutely no chance in hell that they will retool this item.

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Ben on November 18, 2005, 11:11 PM
I guess that means I should get some cockpit covers for my vintage Cloud Car I've had since back in the day. Anybody got some they want to get rid of?  ;D
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Nirvana on November 19, 2005, 09:41 AM
I think they should make the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid.
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/masterchief66/tankdroid.jpg)

On another note, why did starwars.com have to put video advertisements in every other page? It got really annoying.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 21, 2005, 09:45 AM
Would anyone want to see the vintage mini-rigs re-released? I always liked them and think they would be fun.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on November 21, 2005, 12:20 PM
I love the Tank Droid. I can't believe they left it out of the ROTS line.  The Separatists really got left out this year...

Mini Rigs?  Hell yes, on some of them... update them with new paint jobs and pack in a Stormtrooper or a SAGA TIE Pilot, who woudn't want one?

(http://www.toysrgus.com/images-toys/figuretoys/cap2-front.jpg)

(http://www.toysrgus.com/images-toys/figuretoys/int4-front.jpg)

Also, the vehicle energy maintenance thing.

 :P

Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on November 21, 2005, 01:31 PM
I think they should make the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid.




I believe AMT is doing a die cast version of it as a model kit.  Not to scale with Hasbro figures though...
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on November 21, 2005, 03:49 PM
I thought it was to scale, or kinda close to it?   ???

 :P
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jesse James on November 22, 2005, 12:10 AM
Dimensions released of the AMT/Ertl kit say it's reasonably close, however the dimensions could be the packaging...

Actually, the dimensions would put the tank droid at perfect scale, but upon further reflection of it I'm 99% convinced it is the packaging dimensions not the model itself.  That's a huge disappointment.  I'd pay good $ for model kits that were to-scale to the figures.

I'd actually prefer that over Hasbro doing vehicles.  :-\  I can do a better job building/painting them than Hasbro can.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on January 10, 2006, 04:04 PM
RS is reporting the following will be repackaged -

- Anakin Jedi Starfighter
- Obi Wan Jedi Starfighter
- Droid Tri-Fighter
- Grievous Wheelbike

Bah.  I want to see a Skiff and Y-Wing back in the mix!

 :P
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jeff on January 10, 2006, 04:14 PM
RS is reporting the following will be repackaged -

- Anakin Jedi Starfighter
- Obi Wan Jedi Starfighter
- Droid Tri-Fighter
- Grievous Wheelbike

Now why would Hasbro do that?  Eh, who cares - I'll pass on them no matter what the reason.   :P
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 10, 2006, 04:17 PM
Yup.  I've got 'em in ROTS packaging, so I'm certainly not going to start buying package variants of ships.  ::)
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on January 10, 2006, 04:30 PM
Yeah, I don't really see why these would be repackaged either...maybe the kiddos will want/buy them.  I don't need them at this point, and I would sort of rather see some of the OT ships put out instead (like the rumored Snowspeeder, or the Cloud Car we've all been wishing for).  I expect that we'll see more of the $20 range ships from now on, with the exclusive thrown in here and there, and that's fine.  I think Hasbro could get a little more use out of some of the OT ships though.  They might underestimate the OT's popularity with the kids.  From the ones I see, they are pretty interested in characters like Luke, Han, Chewie, Boba, Vader, etc. too, so the collectors might not be the only ones who would be mid-range ships like the snowspeeder, AT-ST, X-Wings, etc.  Not that we necessarily need to see all those, but I guess I'd just as soon see those as more prequel rehashes.  The Jedi Starfighters are a good idea though, I thought those were pretty nifty.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: SilverZ on January 10, 2006, 04:44 PM
Eh, whatever on those repacks. Though I'd like to see the TRU starfighter repaints get wider distibution and at the $20.00 pricepoint. I missed out on an opener green Anakin fighter.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: ruiner on January 10, 2006, 04:59 PM
Jesus, of all the ships to repack....


Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Clone Commander on January 10, 2006, 05:22 PM
Well I would like to see a RoTS V-Wing thrown into the mix.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Ithorian Clergy on January 10, 2006, 05:30 PM
RS is reporting the following will be repackaged -

- Anakin Jedi Starfighter
- Obi Wan Jedi Starfighter
- Droid Tri-Fighter
- Grievous Wheelbike

Bah.  I want to see a Skiff and Y-Wing back in the mix!

 :P

Bad choices.  Now, as far as I know, people have had the most trouble obtaining the skiff, B-Wing, and green A-wing.  Yet Hasbro is repacking 4 vehicles many of us can STILL find on the shelves, even in the clearance section for ****'s sake!  This just seems like a really really bad decision.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darth Broem on January 10, 2006, 05:46 PM
I can see Kenobi and Anakin's starfighters being released again.  Although I hope in a limited amount.  I don't quite understand why the Tri-Droid and Wheelbike would be.  I just did not think those were all that popular?  Or maybe they were.  I don't really see many around my area, or any ROTS stuff for that matter except the usual pegwarmers.

If anything I'd expect a Gunship to be reissued with some sort of different paint or decals.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Ryan on January 10, 2006, 07:19 PM
Eh, whatever on those repacks. Though I'd like to see the TRU starfighter repaints get wider distibution and at the $20.00 pricepoint. I missed out on an opener green Anakin fighter.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. That's the only way I'll be buying any of them.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Darby on January 10, 2006, 08:36 PM
I think it's just the same assortment from last year being carried over.  I found them at Target last night on the bottom shelf at regular price, and wondered why they weren't on clearance.  I suppose it's a good thing if it means keeping shelf space for ships that aren't exclusives, but will we get anything new out of it?
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Brian on January 11, 2006, 03:25 PM
I saw this assortment at Target today as well.  They had 2 Anakin starfighters (yellow) and a wheelbike for $19.99 each.  Funny, you would think they would have been sure to have these stocked around Christmas.  We really wanted to get our nephews a Starfighter with Anakin or Obi-Wan, but neither could be found at that time.  Like it was mentioned, hopefully that means there is at least a chance of seeing some other vehicles (hopefully OT) later this year.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Ben on January 13, 2006, 10:44 PM
RS is reporting the following will be repackaged -

- Anakin Jedi Starfighter
- Obi Wan Jedi Starfighter
- Droid Tri-Fighter
- Grievous Wheelbike

Bah.  I want to see a Skiff and Y-Wing back in the mix!

 :P

I'm actually kind of glad the Tri-Fighter and the Wheelbike are out again, since I didn't get them this summer and they're pretty much gone locally, or were.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jesse James on January 23, 2006, 01:50 AM
Having picked up the Jedi Fighters on clearance now, and now knowing theyr'e actually spot-on scale, I'm all for these re-releasing.  I'd dig the TRU ones as I passed on them due to cost at the time, short of the figures...  I'd just like the ships of course.

I'd also like Mace Windu's and Sae Sae Tinn's from Clone Wars...  I'd also take some paint schemes Hasbro dreams up if they wanted to.  I'd even take a Jedi Fighter with a Clone Pilot (plausible) as a squadron mate for some Jedi.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Clone On Fire on January 23, 2006, 11:29 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the Fambaa or Hailfire Droids available again.  Seeing these EIII ships again does not interest me at all.
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: CHEWIE on January 23, 2006, 11:36 AM
Hailfire Droids - yes, I would buy 1-2 more at retail price.  An excellent rehash idea.

 :P
Title: Re: Vehicle Repaints and Re-releases: Any You Want To See?
Post by: Jesse James on January 25, 2006, 05:13 AM
I really wish a new A-Wing Pilot would come out and that they'd then re-issue the A-WIng fighter using this new sculpt pilot and perhaps a new head.  I awnt a Blue McQuarrie A-Wing though...  That's one I'd gladly buy up multiples of once more.

I have 4 greens and over 6 red ones.  I love the A-Wing.

I'd take a repaint of the EU Airspeeder as well.  It was concept art that got adapted for the RPG's...  I don't expect to see it ever released again, but if it were I'd dig seeing it with a new paintjob, maybe something spiffy and colorful or camo'd...  Just something unique and new, not from the films.

And if we're including beasts, I'd be all for a Bantha with a new rider and a Dewback with a new Sandtrooper...