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Title: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on April 10, 2006, 02:32 PM
Just noticed this report (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/More_Details_On_Star_Wars_Exclusives_Coming_To_Toys_R_Us_97949.asp) at RS the other day, listing some info on the upcoming TRU exclusives.  According to this info, the "Endor" AT-AT will be priced at $89.99.  Yikes.  I guess I figured it would be pretty pricey, but I didn't know if it would get that high or not.  I hope to pick one up, just because I don't have an AT-AT in any form yet, but I might have to check ebay prices for the POTF2 one.  More info on other TRU stuff at the linky, if interested.
Title: Re: 2006 Exclusives
Post by: Gatillo on April 10, 2006, 02:46 PM
The POTF2 one in ebay still goes around $100.  I have been watching for a while b/c I want a few more and I always get outbid around $75/80.  So I will be getting one or two of these.
Title: Re: 2006 Exclusives
Post by: evenflow on April 10, 2006, 04:45 PM
I already have 2 AT-ATs, a vintage one and the POTF2 one. I dont think i really need another, unless it comes with some very cool exclusive pack-in figures. I am really hoping it doesnt though.
Title: Re: 2006 Exclusives
Post by: ruiner on April 10, 2006, 05:05 PM
I thought I read somewhere that the AT-AT was going to be sold naked - IE:  no electronics or figures.

To get my $100, the deco and packaging has to kick major ass!

Title: Re: 2006 Exclusives
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 10, 2006, 06:37 PM
Why does it seem like all the exclusives are coming out at once? I really liked the non-exclusive period we just came out of. Simpler times... simpler times.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Mitsukara on April 10, 2006, 08:08 PM
Yikes! I guess that shoots down my theory of buying a figure-scale AT-AT of any kind one day.

At least I have my Micro Machines "action fleet" AT-AT. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on April 10, 2006, 08:16 PM
I'm not sure if I will get this or not... chance are I will.  I have three of the POTF2 ones open...

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jim on April 10, 2006, 08:26 PM
If they make it out of different plastic then I will be passing.  When the AT-ST was re-released with the Endor theme the plastic was like rubber.  The legs were never stiff and gave the vehicle a very awkward look. I dumped mine. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on April 11, 2006, 12:44 AM
I thought I wanted one but . . . . IF I can find one on clearance maybe, but that is just too much money considering I have it already. I probably will change my mind, but that is alot of money for a strip down version.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on April 11, 2006, 06:54 PM
If the pack-in figure is really cool I might get this one. Horrible price though.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt R. on April 12, 2006, 03:30 AM
I hope its Non-Electronic, comes with Vader, Luke, Drivers, and or Stormtroopers (VOTC Ones), and window box. ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JediTray on April 13, 2006, 12:49 AM
I hate to say it, but this AT-AT will indeed be stripped of electronics, and will have no pack-in figures.  It's selling point will most likely be the window-box packaging.  Total rip-off.  I'm in a bit of a predicament though, so I'm not sure what to do yet.  I used to have a vintage, and 3 POTF2 AT-AT's, but they were all stolen.  All I have now is an Action Fleet (the crappy Saga one with no figures), and the WOTC 12" version.  I want to have big AT-AT's again, but that price, and having green and brown paint smudges....  I just dunno.  I wish they woulda just re-released the POTF2 version.  What to do?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2006, 01:39 AM
Hmmm... if they somehow included two VOTC Stormtroopers that would be a huge selling point for me.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ben on April 13, 2006, 02:01 AM
I have two POTF2 AT-ATs that are currently stored in my folk's basement, so I doubt I'll be buying this one, especially at that $90.

It's nice to see Hasbro and TRU actually have the stones to issue this again.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darby on April 13, 2006, 04:29 AM
It's one of those things where I see all these AT AT Drivers sitting around and I wonder why.  It's because a mom sees it and the dude has nothing to drive.  It's smart to have it back in circulation, but like the Falcon, it's going to sit for years at TRU without some real incentive for folks to buy it.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: John C on April 13, 2006, 09:44 AM
Too bad it's not a Target or Kaybee exclusive.  It would end up on clearance then.  It was nice when the POTF2 AT ATs went for $30 at Kaybee.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jeff on April 13, 2006, 09:50 AM
$90 for a stripped down (no electronics) AT-AT?   No thanks. 

If they had thrown in a new pack-in figure, I might have considered it.  As it stands now, I hardly have enough room for the two AT-ATs I have now let alone a third one. 

I guess I'll pass on this one (unless some new "wow" info comes along to change my mind  ;)).
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on April 13, 2006, 10:41 AM
Hopefully it will collect dust like the OTC and ROTS Falcons that currently occupy every inch of the SW aisle at TRU.  If so, maybe I can pick one up on clearance for $50 or so.

I think the deco will be cool along wtih the box - outside of that though, it sounds like a POS.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on April 13, 2006, 12:42 PM
I'm not thrilled with the price either, and if there aren't any pack ins (or obviously, electronics) it does sound like a bit of a rip off.  I'll most likely pick it up just because I don't have the vintage or POTF2 ones, and getting them on ebay probably wouldn't be much cheaper.  We'll see once we have some pics and when it will be released how the budget is looking, but I'd like to have an AT-AT in the collection so this might be the best option.

I like the point of the AT-AT drivers with nothing to drive.  With some of the other figures we're seeing released this year (VTSC Biker Scout, VTSC Sandpeople), I wouldn't mind seeing re-releases of the speeder bike and Bantha as well.  I doubt we'll see them, but I wouldn't mind.  There's a few other things from the POTF2 line that I missed and have been waiting to see if they'll be re-released (Bantha, Dewback, Rebo Band, Rancor, etc.).  I think its been long enough in some cases they might sell ok with some of the newer collectors (or kiddos).
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Morgbug on April 13, 2006, 02:20 PM
I think it's an ok option if you don't already own one given the prices of the POTF2/vintage are in the same range or more anyway.  But to get another?  As everyone has mentioned, no electronics and no pack in figures?  That's a pretty darn steep price increase considering they had the mold and removed the electronics so it's going to be cheaper to produce than it's predecessor was.  Worse is the lack of pack in figures, there were two previously.  Sad, really.

Don't take that to mean I might not buy one or don't like the paint deco as it's been shown thus far.  I do and I wouldn't mind owning a second version of this monster.  But $90 or probably $130 CAD if it makes its way to our TRUs is way too steep for some fancy window box packaging.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nathan on April 13, 2006, 04:07 PM
I keep going back and forth on this. I don't have either previous version, so I might get this new one if I can swallow the $90 tag. As Brent said, that's damned spendy considering it should be cheaper than either previous release. And it's not like I have display space for the thing anyway.

I just don't know. :-\
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JediTray on April 13, 2006, 04:24 PM
Exactly my point.  Sure, this AT-AT will only be at TRU, and we all know the "if an item is an exclusive, it effects the production numbers and is more costly, so that cost is passed to us" story.  But, that still does not forgive the fact that this thing is going to be bare-bones and have no pack-ins.  Gone are the days for a lot of us that a pretty window box secures a sale, especially when something has been made cheaper and priced higher.

HasBLO =  :(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on April 13, 2006, 04:28 PM
Does anyone remember what the retail price was exactly on the POTF2 version?

Was it $80 or $90?



Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on April 13, 2006, 05:25 PM
Oh,  I'm  buying  one,  I'll  admit  it.  Why  try  to  fool  myself?  If  I  get  a  2nd  one  to  open,  hopefully  it  will  be  on  clearance.  Toys  R  Us  always  has  these  exclusives  that  make  me  shake  my  head,  like  the  Jedi,  Carkoon,  and  Endor  sets  that  I  end  up  buying.  I  try  to  sweeten  those  purchases,  though,  buy  racking  up  the  freebies  like  the  silver  or  holo  figures  and  gift  card  promos.  But  I  know  when  I  start  hearing  store  reports  of  the  Endor  AT-AT  showing  up,  nothing's  gonna  stop  me....'cept  an  empty  bank  account
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on April 13, 2006, 05:56 PM
Does anyone remember what the retail price was exactly on the POTF2 version?

Was it $80 or $90?


I think it was $70.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jayson on April 13, 2006, 05:59 PM
$79.99
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: SilverZ on April 13, 2006, 06:15 PM
I'm finding it hard to believe that after the sluggish sales of the Imperial Shuttle, then the lingering ROTS packaging Falcons, that anyone, including TRU, would see the logic in a $90 vehicle. I hope we're missing some important fact about this that justifies that price.  :-\

I would like to have another AT-AT that had the level of paint detail that the Shuttle has, though. But damn, $89.99?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on April 13, 2006, 07:54 PM
I  can't  answer  that  question,  but  I  know  that  the  packaging  will  be  bigger  than  the  POTF2  AT-AT  if  it  is  sold  in  a  window  box  fully  assembled  in  some  kind  of  action  pose (which  is  of  course  no  guarantee  considering  Hasbro  comes  up  with  interesting  ways  of  packaging  in  window  boxes  a  partially  assembled  vehicle).  In  that  case  its  size  will  rival  the  boxes  of  those  1/6  scale  R/C  vehicles  I  see  all  over  the  place  that   go  for  $100  and  up.  I  know  that  shelf  space  equals  money  to  these  brick  and  mortars  and  they  make  the  customers  pay  for  it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on April 13, 2006, 09:16 PM
Don't care, I'm buying it. I don't currently own any of the 'walkers' for whatever reason so this will be my first one.
Don't care about electronics, ect-without those you actually have to use your imagination more in play=I'm over it.
Now that I have a lotsa cash from zachmoe We're gonna get this now.

It will be an opener when we buy it too.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JediTray on April 14, 2006, 12:47 PM
Well maybe all is not lost.  I found an electronic POTF2 AT-AT that needs a new "chin gun" and "ear gun".  Hopefully the new AT-AT won't have green and brown poodoo paint on those parts and I can request them from HasBLO.

 ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 14, 2006, 01:48 PM
Too bad this isn't up for pre-order so we could take advantage of the 3 for 2 deal.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JediTray on April 16, 2006, 09:26 PM
Heh, yeah, wouldn't that be nice?

 :D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 21, 2006, 05:08 PM
If I can afford it, I would consider getting one only because I don't have an AT-AT yet. Thats the only downside to getting into SW figs around the time of the Attack of the Clones movie.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on April 22, 2006, 02:28 AM
Drunk Jedi... if later this summer you need an older POTF2 AT-AT, l might have one available at a decent price.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 22, 2006, 10:20 AM
Drunk Jedi... if later this summer you need an older POTF2 AT-AT, l might have one available at a decent price.

 :)

Thanks for the offer.   :D The problem is in being able to afford it. I've been looking for work since Christmas and I unfortunately live in an area where work is hard to find (and lack transportation to try looking elsewhere)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 22, 2006, 08:16 PM
I have the original 1980 AT AT, and 1 POTF2 AT AT that the crappy Veers came with.

My problem is that this vehicle is way out of scale to the point of looking a little silly.  From the back, it looks great.  From the front, it looks decent...

From the side it looks downright hideous.

I will not be adding any more of these to my collection.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on April 22, 2006, 08:56 PM
I have the original 1980 AT AT, and 1 POTF2 AT AT that the crappy Veers came with.

Really?  My crappy Veers only came with a little blue hologram and a stand   :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on April 22, 2006, 09:01 PM
I have the original 1980 AT AT, and 1 POTF2 AT AT that the crappy Veers came with.

Really?  My crappy Veers only came with a little blue hologram and a stand   :P

The TSC Veers ain't crappy! 11!  >:( 11!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on April 22, 2006, 09:48 PM
Of course he is not  ::)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on April 29, 2006, 11:52 AM
Star Wars Endor AT-AT with Scout and Driver (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ENW64Q/jedidefender-20)

Looks like we'll be getting 2 Pack-Ins after all... I'll guess it'll be a POTJ Scout and a POTF2 AT-AT Driver
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on April 29, 2006, 12:32 PM
Star Wars Endor AT-AT with Scout and Driver (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ENW64Q/yakfacesrealm01/002-1037789-6820832)

Looks like we'll be getting 2 Pack-Ins after all... I'll guess it'll be a POTJ Scout and a POTF2 AT-AT Driver

What Pack-Ins I Hope Hasbro Will Put In:
-VTSC Biker Scout
-POTJ Imperial Officer

What Hasbro Will Put In:
-POTJ Biker Scout
-POTF2 95' Stormtrooper

 :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on April 29, 2006, 12:40 PM
Star Wars Endor AT-AT with Scout and Driver (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ENW64Q/yakfacesrealm01/002-1037789-6820832)

Looks like we'll be getting 2 Pack-Ins after all... I'll guess it'll be a POTJ Scout and a POTF2 AT-AT Driver

 ??? POTF2 at-at driver?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on April 29, 2006, 04:18 PM
It be foolish to think Hasbro is going to give away a VTSC Scout in this set.  The scout will be POTJ, no doubt.  I hope I eat crow over this but Hasbro has never let me down (being the pesimist that I am). I would think the driver would be POTF2 but since the TSC one has been warming here and there maybe it will be that one.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Broem on April 29, 2006, 06:18 PM
Yeah, I don't need another one of these either.  I am interested to see how they paint it up Endor style though. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jim on April 29, 2006, 08:33 PM
The rumoured figs are the new SAGA AT-AT driver and POTJ Scout Trooper ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on April 30, 2006, 12:27 PM
Anybody think they'll pack in a Speeder Bike ala the AT-ST set?  With news of the Scout Trooper as a pack in I'm kinda hoping it's true, but I'm not holding my breath either.  What does the Scout have to do with the AT-AT anyway??  Wouldn't it make better sence to include Veers?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: obi-dad on April 30, 2006, 01:29 PM
Anybody think they'll pack in a Speeder Bike ala the AT-ST set?  With news of the Scout Trooper as a pack in I'm kinda hoping it's true, but I'm not holding my breath either.  What does the Scout have to do with the AT-AT anyway??  Wouldn't it make better sence to include Veers?

Veers would make sense for a Hoth AT-AT, but I don't think he was in the Endor AT-AT. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 10:34 AM
Even though the price is awfully steep, I think I'm going to do my best to save up and pick one of these up.  I don't have an AT-AT in my collection, and have wanted one since I was a kid, and the prices for the POTF2 one on ebay aren't any cheaper.  Hopefully I can grab one at TRU, and the pack ins will make it more worthwhile.  It would be nice if it was the VTSC Scout and the Saga AT-AT Driver, but I'm guessing it'll be the POTJ Scout and maybe POTF2 Driver.  Its possible we'll get the TSC version, but we'll see.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: darthmac on May 2, 2006, 03:30 PM
I would be suprised to see a VTSC biker scout, it will most likely be a POTJ scout.  But I do think the pilot will be from TSC as Hasbro currently (atleast recently) had him in production.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nirvana on May 2, 2006, 04:42 PM
I hope they pack the VTSC Scout.

'Nuff Said. 8)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on May 2, 2006, 05:27 PM
You know what I'd like to see? The POTJ Imperial Officer repainted to look like (or at least similar to) that one Officer from the movie that escorts Luke to the hangar and gives his saber to Vader.

A VOTC Biker Scout would be really nice, but it's Hasbro. It'll be POTJ.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jeff on May 2, 2006, 05:35 PM
All you guys think it will be the PotJ Scout Trooper?  Seriously?

I don't even put that much faith in Hasbro - I think it'll be this guy instead:

(http://hasbro.com/common/images/products/85350277bc50_main400.jpg)

Crappy articulation and he'll barely fit in the AT-AT?  He's perfect! :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt R. on May 2, 2006, 11:18 PM
It is going to be (my opinion) Biker Scout (Relash of POTJ with Bendable knees) with Speeder Bike (Retooled with correct handle bars) and At-St Driver (POTJ Imperial Officer). No new figures >:(

The color of At-At Walker is Non-Electronic with Endor colors
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on May 2, 2006, 11:34 PM
Anybody think they'll pack in a Speeder Bike ala the AT-ST set?  With news of the Scout Trooper as a pack in I'm kinda hoping it's true, but I'm not holding my breath either.  What does the Scout have to do with the AT-AT anyway??  Wouldn't it make better sence to include Veers?

Veers would make sense for a Hoth AT-AT, but I don't think he was in the Endor AT-AT. 

How does anybody know he wasn't "behind the wheel" let alone having the ESB AT-AT drivers on Endor??  Surely with all the freaking clones in Ep2 +3 there's a chance there's some new guys on Endor that we haven't seen - until the new new new DVD releases comes out.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on May 2, 2006, 11:55 PM
A Scout Trooper makes perfect sense in a way, since Scout Troopers were deployed on Endor and this is an Endor AT-AT... that being said though, I'd prefer we get two VOTC Stormies with this... remember they were there when Luke was handed over to Vader which would be a great pack in!  But I don't see them ever doing two of the same figure... maybe a VOTC Stormtrooper and POTJ Imperial Officer... I'd be pretty damn pleased with that, although that's not going to happen.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ben on May 3, 2006, 01:30 AM
Considering Hasbro's current love of Vader, I'm shocked he isn't one of the pack-ins.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on May 5, 2006, 04:43 AM
I'm going to go a step further and think that it's a cardboard cut-out of a scout and AT-AT Driver.  No figures, just cardboard placeholders.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on June 3, 2006, 01:50 PM
OK, now that we've seen what the Big H can do to a rehashed X-Wing to make it desirable, what do you think we'll see with the AT-AT?

Two brand new figures?  Diorama pack ins?

I'm quite curious what this sku will bring...

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jim on June 3, 2006, 02:09 PM
OK, now that we've seen what the Big H can do to a rehashed X-Wing to make it desirable, what do you think we'll see with the AT-AT?

Two brand new figures?  Diorama pack ins?

I'm quite curious what this sku will bring...



If it is anything like the Endor AT-ST re-releaese a few years back, I expect rubberly legs and 1 repack and 1 modified repack
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on June 3, 2006, 02:44 PM
OK, now that we've seen what the Big H can do to a rehashed X-Wing to make it desirable, what do you think we'll see with the AT-AT?

Two brand new figures?  Diorama pack ins?

I'm quite curious what this sku will bring...



I have high hopes for this... diorama pack-ins would be super cool and make me buy it for sure.

Maybe, just maybe they'll pack in a VOTC Stormtrooper and an Imperial Commander or something... I'd be happy. 

Maybe even a third figure, a VSTC Biker Scout with a Speederbike.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: evenflow on June 3, 2006, 03:58 PM
I really hope the pack-ins are nothing new. I have 2 AT-Ats already dont need another.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ghost of QG on June 9, 2006, 09:04 AM
Endor AT-AT Loose Photo (http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/endorATAT2.jpg)

Endor AT-AT Boxed Photo (http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/endorATAT1.jpg)

edit: Sorry, those pics are too large to post... Jeff
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 9, 2006, 09:19 AM
About what I expected, however, I am pleasantly surprised that we're getting the newer At-At driver sculpt. I hope there's no electronic consul in the back.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Broem on June 9, 2006, 09:22 AM
Pretty cool.  It might have been neat to package a speederbike in there for the Scout Trooper.  I like the mud on the AT-AT's feet.  I am not going to buy this but it looks nice IMO.  Nice job with the pack-in figures this time.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jeff on June 9, 2006, 10:08 AM
Well, it pretty much looks like everyone was expecting - AT-AT with green/brown weathering and two pack-ins.  No surprises like the Dagobah X-Wing offered us.   :-\

Since I've already got a vinty AT-AT and the POTF2 flavor AT-AT, and the pack-ins aren't new figures, I think it's an easy pass for me...

Great for those who still need an AT-AT or AT-AT Army Builders though. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jayson on June 9, 2006, 10:21 AM
Tough to pass up.. the packaging really sells the thing though
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2006, 10:35 AM
I kind of like the packaging too.  Like everyone has said, its about what we expected - and I agree, a packed in speeder bike would have been nice.  I think Hasbro should have those things out on the pegs/shelves right now, with the VTSC scout as well as the upcoming Luke.  I know I kind of wish I had more than the 1 I have right now ;).

Since I missed the earlier AT-AT, I'm excited for this and hope to pick it up.  It will be the most I've ever spent on a single collectible, but hopefully it will work out.  Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on June 9, 2006, 10:52 AM
God... I don't know if I'm gonna get this or not.  The only place I have space for this is on my Hoth scene, and it would look really out of place.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Roton7 on June 9, 2006, 11:38 AM
I won't be buying it, but it looks VERY cool.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nirvana on June 9, 2006, 11:51 AM
Hells yeah. This'll be my first ATAT and it looks pretty dang sweet. Little disappointed about the non-VTSC Scout, but the new ATAT Driver makes up for it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 9, 2006, 11:59 AM
Hells yeah. This'll be my first ATAT and it looks pretty dang sweet. Little disappointed about the non-VTSC Scout, but the new ATAT Driver makes up for it.

Right on there, for $90 a VOTC Scout would ease the pain. It would have been really cheap if they included the old one. Hopefully the production firgures will have some dirt deco applied to make them more unique and really exclusive to the Endor AT-AT.

The big questions is what inside? will they keep the Hoth dialogue or put more sound effect in there.

Notice the side cannan sheilds are missing, will they cost reduce the inside computer as well?
I will be a bit dissapointed if they do and feel ripped off.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jayson on June 9, 2006, 12:02 PM
Notice the side cannan sheilds are missing

They are missing in the loose shot, but are pictured on the boxed foto.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on June 9, 2006, 12:02 PM
The side gun shields are missing on the loose photo, but are there on the box photo.

edit - looks like Jayson beat me to that!   ;)

This paint scheme does look cool... maybe I'll go ahead and buy this, but only if the money situation is ok at the time.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2006, 12:07 PM
Very nice to see the pics, and even better that i don't need to buy one.  ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on June 9, 2006, 01:19 PM
It looks nice, but I think I'll pass. The price is just too much for what you get.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: darthmac on June 9, 2006, 01:21 PM
Everything about this looks great, the paint job, and pack-in's.  I just don't have the space or budget for this item.  I hope it sell well for hasbro, they have done a great job on this one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on June 9, 2006, 02:34 PM
I bought my POTF ATAT at Toys R Us on clearance for $19.99 back in the late 90's.

Hopefully I can do the exact same thing this time around - because I'm not paying $90.00 for some green paint and some pack ins that I already have half a dozen each of anyway.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on June 9, 2006, 04:30 PM
Nice, but I'll pass, the price as the main reason.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on June 9, 2006, 07:36 PM
ICK!

I'm somewhat colorblind so it looks like the AT-AT has had some major diarrhea.

Glad to "read" that it still has the electronics from the POTF2 version, but what voice compenents could they use from Ep6?  I mean this thing was only on screen, for what - 5 seconds?

Maybe we'll hear screams from teddy bears being squished.  That'd be nice.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Broem on June 9, 2006, 07:51 PM
Maybe they will have some exchange between Vader and Luke on the electronics.  Is they where they have their discusion after Luke surrenders?  Or right in front of the AT-AT's entrance? 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on June 9, 2006, 08:14 PM
No, it's on a bridge in the Imperial Outpost on Endor.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ben on June 9, 2006, 11:08 PM
That's one ugly paint job. Plus the box is way too busy, IMO.

I already have two AT-ATs, three AT-AT Drivers, and 8 Biker Scouts, so I'll be skipping this release. More for those who want them.  :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ryan on June 9, 2006, 11:15 PM
For $90 I'll pass as well. I've got the POTF2 Version and am running out of space. Plus this is $90 more that can go to C4. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 9, 2006, 11:20 PM
If I bought OT, I'd seriously consider this. I really feel Hasbros reuse of the POTJ Scout is a poor move.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Vator on June 10, 2006, 12:14 AM
I want one and find almost every aspect of this re-issue appealing.
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But for $90? No, I think I'll wait for the post-Christmas clearances.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on June 10, 2006, 01:03 AM
Dangit Hasbro!You swindled me again! ;) A VTSC Scout would of been better thoe.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on June 10, 2006, 02:18 AM
Too much $ for something similiar that I picked up on clearance in 1999 from TRU for $20.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on June 10, 2006, 02:37 AM
Love the fact the pack-ins are nothing to me...  I can write this one off completely.

Nice paintjob though.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on June 10, 2006, 02:58 AM
Too much $ for something similiar that I picked up on clearance in 1999 from TRU for $20.
$20?! :o
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on June 10, 2006, 03:41 AM
AT-AT's were like flyshit in 1998, Artoo...  Hills, Ames, KB, and TRU all had them on clearance at the time.  Some of those stores were regional but KB and TRU had them in PILES.  I got like 4 AT-AT's ranging in price from $20 to $30...  Same with the FX X-Wing. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 10, 2006, 04:19 AM
AT-AT's were like flyshit in 1998, Artoo...  Hills, Ames, KB, and TRU all had them on clearance at the time.  Some of those stores were regional but KB and TRU had them in PILES.  I got like 4 AT-AT's ranging in price from $20 to $30...  Same with the FX X-Wing. 

That was a good time for custom fodder and army building. I picked up 5 AT-ATs clearanced at $20 each, plus a bunch of expanded Universe ships, Rontos and Dewbacks for $3-5.

For all those who want to wait for these to go clearance though...remember THAT is a big reason we're not going to see any new ships from Hasbro. Everybody bides their time and waits for the clearance price...Hasbro thinks there's no market for ships...and those who waited but miss grabbing them at clearance end up paying even more than the original retail price a year later to a "dealer..."

-DD
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nirvana on June 10, 2006, 08:27 AM
Well, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get this first chance I see it. I have two TRUs that are semi-local, and both are pretty high-traffic.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 10, 2006, 12:27 PM
Too much $ for something similiar that I picked up on clearance in 1999 from TRU for $20.
$20?! :o

I picked 'em up for $10. :-X
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on June 10, 2006, 03:45 PM
I think a window box would have worked wonders for this toy - as well as a speeder bike pack in.  I can see these clogging up shelf space along side with the CW Gunships though.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on June 11, 2006, 02:48 AM
AT-AT's were like flyshit in 1998, Artoo...  Hills, Ames, KB, and TRU all had them on clearance at the time.  Some of those stores were regional but KB and TRU had them in PILES.  I got like 4 AT-AT's ranging in price from $20 to $30...  Same with the FX X-Wing. 
That makes me actually want to be a collector during POTF2.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on June 11, 2006, 09:11 AM
It was actually during TPM.  KB and TRU were dumping everything POTF2.  I got dozens and dozens of figures for 1 buck or 2 and AT-ATs, Falcons, FX X-wings for 10 to 20.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on June 11, 2006, 12:20 PM
I agree with DD, if people always wait for clearance, then Hasbro has NO REASON to make large items.  At least not new ones like an AT-TE or what have you.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 11, 2006, 02:19 PM
PASS.

Twice as expensive as it should be, boring, the ****** biker scout version for the pack in, and way out of scale to boot.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 11, 2006, 02:21 PM
  KB and TRU were dumping everything POTF2.  I got dozens and dozens of figures for 1 buck or 2 and AT-ATs, Falcons, FX X-wings for 10 to 20.

I miss that time. Almost makes you wish Hasbro would over produce again. :-X
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on June 11, 2006, 07:22 PM
Yeah it was after POTF2 ended that this stuff got dumped.  IT was in part because Episode one was a failure at retail and had expectations on it that no toy line ever should've.  So it was during E1 this stuff got dumped...  It's about the time they also dumped the last of the E1 figures (Softgoods Wave, Damaged Destroyer Droid, Holo Sidious) and the like...  It had its positives but it also had its negatives... 

Who can turn their nose to $5 A-Wings though?  I have 6 red A-Wings if not more, I forget.  I just wish I'd bought more Ronto's, Dewbacks, T-16's, Vader TIE's and the like. :)

As far as waiting for clearance goes on this new AT-AT, one must remember that the POTF2 clearance dumps were all general release itemst hat were available anywhere from K-Mart to Kay-Bee to Wal-Mart and others...  They were everywhere and Star Wars actually had real popularity driving those kinds of production/sale ratios.  Now vehicles are generally made exclusive unless they fit an assortment sized box and can be produced relatively cheaply...

The AT-AT will show at one store, not 10 different ones, so there's differences in how it'll sell right there.  IT's going to be far less abundant at retail than the POTF2 version (not that it'll be "rare" though, that remains to be seen, but given what usual minimum numbers are to crank out a batch, I wouldn't apply "rare" to much of anything). 

This is more a fair test then to see if people are just willing to buy the item at what they judge as the right price.  For me, I'm happy as a clam it has two figures I want because it's overpriced IMO and like Dressel said it has other flaws I don't care for with it...  I'm just not interested in it.

I have a feeling the ratio of people paying above retail on something they missed because they waited for it to clearance is WAY smaller than people who just wouldn't care if they couldn't find said item for the price they wanted to pay...  It's a sign of economist's "real demand" is all...  If people bail on the AT-AT it just says to me that Hasbro has to do better to command the price they want, and to them they either can't, or won't, and they'll have to make their assessments on that then.

The CW Gunship, which I thought would be blowing out the door, are sitting.  THat's a pretty great item, though IMO overpriced.  That alone is a bad sign for anything over $30 really.  But if it's not worth it to people then that's the way the cookie crumbles is all... 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt R. on June 12, 2006, 12:02 AM
I get it just because I don't have one. $89.99 is alot of $$$ for me. I can't wait for it to go on clearance. It won't  go on clearance probably because they won't order alot of they like in 1997.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on June 12, 2006, 12:05 AM
I may wait for a little bit to see if the price goes down.Hearing what happened back then makes me want to wait,well unless I get it as a B-day or X-mas gift.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on June 12, 2006, 12:36 AM
Well Artoo, like I said, this is an exclusive...  There's not going to be 10 of these sitting at every retail outlet you visit, so I wouldn't make the assumption that 1998-99's clearances will happen again...  It's an apples and oranges kind of comparison.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on June 12, 2006, 01:16 AM
Well,if they sit long enough it will like the Target exclusives!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Broem on June 12, 2006, 09:13 AM
I agree with DD, if people always wait for clearance, then Hasbro has NO REASON to make large items.  At least not new ones like an AT-TE or what have you.

 :)

I know what you mean Chewie.  I agree.   However, I got 2 of these already like many other collectors.  The Vintage and the POTF2 versions.  I like the new mud on it.  However, I don't want another one and the only way I would even consider getting this again would be on clearence.  I probably won't even get it on clearence either unless it is insanely low and my wife says "Sure honey, you can have a 3rd version of that AT-AT your parents bought when you were 7!!!"  I am sure that would go over well :) 

I just hope Hasbro does NOT pull the "Oh the vehicles just don't sell well." routine.  This thing has a great shot at shelf warming IMO.  I just hope they don't act all shocked if it sits there and goes on clearence like they have in the past.

I hope we do get something that is actually all new next year and not just a repaint. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 12, 2006, 09:31 AM
Well Artoo, like I said, this is an exclusive...  There's not going to be 10 of these sitting at every retail outlet you visit, so I wouldn't make the assumption that 1998-99's clearances will happen again...  It's an apples and oranges kind of comparison.

I agree and disagree. Will there be a quantity of these sitting around? I think there's a strong possibility. Price is sure going to be a factor, and look at the CW Gunship, 5 TRU's that I've been to in the last 2 weeks had 15-20 of these sitting on the shelf. But on the flip side, we are talking about TRU. I can't remember the last time they had a good SW clearance sale. The last time they clearance a big item like that was the Naboo Starship. They didn't even clearance out the OTC Falcons that were cloging the shelves two years ago or any of the slew of exclusives that they carried in recent years that sat.

I say this because I don't want anyone to get to excited if they start seeing these lay around, because if you wait for clearance, you may be waiting a long time. A long time.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on June 12, 2006, 10:08 AM
I'm in the boat where I missed the POTF2 version, so I'm looking to picking this one up.  The price is awfully steep I think too, but if I can find it locally it probably isn't much different than picking up the older AT-AT on ebay.  We'll see.  I don't really care whether it is Hoth or Endor, and I'd actually probably sooner have a "Hoth" version since that's where they were seen the most - but whatever is cheaper in the long run is what I'll do I guess.  I wish I would have been fortunate enough to find some of these on clearance like many of you did, $20 for these (or $10 - heck, even $40) is a real nice deal.  Our local KB didn't have these, although I remember getting an FX X-Wing and Falcon for about $15 and $25 respectively, if I remember correctly.  Anyways, I am glad to see these OT ships hit retail again.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on June 12, 2006, 01:25 PM
Another reason to not wait for a clearance is that it's a TRU exclusive. Have you ever seen TRU clearance out their billion Millenium Falcons that still sit? Their shelves full of VOTC Landos? Older figures from OTC/POTJ/ROTS? Nope... chances for a clearance on this sucker look dim.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on June 12, 2006, 10:45 PM
I love AT-ATs, but at 90.00, I would have to pass. 11 years of collecting doesn't leave a lot of room or $ for something I have with green smears on it, no matter how much I liked the metal dinosaurs. Maybe if I can score it for $65.00 or less somehow with coupons or something...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Kit on June 13, 2006, 12:10 AM
Like many, I missed the opportunity to purchase these at retail.  I am also in tears now knowing some of you got a hold of these at $20. :'(

I was really hoping for a hoth version with all the bells and whistles.  I can maybe see someone buying 2 or more for their hoth diorama (I would be one of the crazy few).  This endor version just doesn't say "buy more".  The POTJ biker scout seems a little dull now since we have the VTSC version.

Even as much as this costs,  I know I won't be able to hold back when I see these staring back at me at TRU.  On another note, I feel sorry for the kids who will be begging their parents when this comes out.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jediknight760071 on June 13, 2006, 12:35 AM
I love AT-ATs, but at 90.00, I would have to pass. 11 years of collecting doesn't leave a lot of room or $ for something I have with green smears on it, no matter how much I liked the metal dinosaurs. Maybe if I can score it for $65.00 or less somehow with coupons or something...

11 years of collecting and you can find somewhere to fit another AT-AT? :o

Where do you live?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on June 14, 2006, 08:05 PM
While yes its overpriced and comes with a sucky old POTJ Scout trooper, I have to support this.  Yeah ,I will feel like a new prison inmate for a few moments but If this sells well we might see someting big and new.

After 15 years of collecting, my SW room is getting really full but I sure as hell will make room for an AT-AT thats meant to step on Ewoks. I will make room for anything cool ReHashbro dishes up for that matter.

The POTF2/EP! clearence will not happen again, Hasbro learned its lesson make no doubt. They will play conservative and make more if demand is high which would take time after the fact.
I have not seen the CW gunships sitting yet but knowiing TRU they will not mark it down. Xmas is not that far away, they will be gone by then. Same goes for the AT-AT, sept is perfect timing for this item. A big box on xmas is always a kid pleaser.


We do not even know if they took out the light up veers and sound box in the inside yet.  I am assuming they did. hopefully some new sounds like trees being crushed will be put in. And Ewoks screaming.........
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Clone Hunter on June 14, 2006, 08:23 PM
We do not even know if they took out the light up veers and sound box in the inside yet.  I am assuming they did. hopefully some new sounds like trees being crushed will be put in. And Ewoks screaming.........

I actually have a working sound FX unit from the POTF2 AT-AT. It includes the lights for the control module lower cannons, so I doubt they will change much more than the picture slides on it.

If I bought ALL of the OTC, I buy this, but I'll just have more $$$ for clones or a Falcon instead.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on June 15, 2006, 10:08 PM
I love AT-ATs, but at 90.00, I would have to pass. 11 years of collecting doesn't leave a lot of room or $ for something I have with green smears on it, no matter how much I liked the metal dinosaurs. Maybe if I can score it for $65.00 or less somehow with coupons or something...

11 years of collecting and you can find somewhere to fit another AT-AT? :o

Where do you live?


Not much room, but like I told Jedimoses, the suspended ceiling in the basement provides just a little extra space....
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on July 6, 2006, 03:44 PM
Oh, ****.

Endor AT-AT Revealed (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Endor_ATAT_Revealed_99158.asp)

The Biker Scout is new... it's the Flip Up Visor figure from the Fans Choice a few years ago. $90 for an exclusive figure? Thanks Hasbro.

 :-\
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jayson on July 6, 2006, 03:51 PM
Oh great, now I need to change my boxers  :o
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on July 6, 2006, 03:52 PM
Wow, that's pretty cool.

Still hard to justify though....
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on July 6, 2006, 04:05 PM
I'll still pass on this.  Cool but not something I need another of.

Give me an AT-TE though, and you can charge me $200.00 Hasbro.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: P-Siddy on July 6, 2006, 04:20 PM
Oh, ****.

Endor AT-AT Revealed (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Endor_ATAT_Revealed_99158.asp)

The Biker Scout is new... it's the Flip Up Visor figure from the Fans Choice a few years ago. $90 for an exclusive figure? Thanks Hasbro.

 :-\

Wait a couple years and it'll be carded with the 30th Anniversary of the release of Jedi.  :D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 05:03 PM
If my eyes don't deceive me, it's not the Rebel in Scout disguise...  It's just a generic face under the flip-up visor.  The Rebel that donned the scout armor has a bushy blonde beard.  If you watch the few scenes you see the trooper you can see his beard fairly clearly.

That figure looks to be fairly generic...  I'll still be passing on it.  A flip-up visor on a ****** figure is just a ****** figure with a flip-up visor. :)

BTW anyone else think the way that story was worded on Scum's front page was funny?  I mean I'm not knocking the news because I think Curto does a great job himself most of the time but Jeremy's wording of that like it was "brand new" was sort of either uninformed on his part or he's trying to make it out to be more than it is.  We've known at every community now for how long that the pack-ins were the scout and Driver?  That just struck me as odd...  I'm sure there's images of the AT-AT in their own forum already, so it's not really news on these mystery figures.  That's been in the know for a bit of time at this point.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: MetalJedi on July 6, 2006, 05:06 PM
Thats pretty awesome. Although, I can see plenty of thefts for that figure already since its in that bubble. Much like how a bunch of Red Astromech were missing from the Royal Starhip years ago.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on July 6, 2006, 05:09 PM
Gotsta love Hasbro.

"Let's put a brand-new head on this six-year-old body that we're including with a $90 exclusive vehicle, instead of putting it on the brand-new body that's currently available for $10-12 everywhere."
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 05:10 PM
It's the Furth & Ullman Business Model that they work off of...

When I was learning about that though, it was usually just referred to by its initials.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on July 6, 2006, 05:16 PM
FUBM?

 ???
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: evenflow on July 6, 2006, 05:22 PM
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy that i didnt need to buy this thing. Now i have to reconsider for a figure.  :-[
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 05:24 PM
FUBM?

 ???

Almost...  The last 2 were just redundant on a test though of course.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on July 6, 2006, 05:29 PM
Almost...  The last 2 were just redundant on a test though of course.

Oh.

Oh.

It's just that I've always known it as the Furth & Ullman Corporate Keynote Executive Model, that's all.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 05:45 PM
always one step ahead of me...   >:(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on July 6, 2006, 05:57 PM
It's what I do.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 05:58 PM
You and Bertha...  Goddamnit.  :-X  ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on July 6, 2006, 06:03 PM
I don't know whether to be upset that, for the second time in as many days, someone has mentioned me and Berthaa in the same sentence (even if one of those mentioners was Berthaa herself), or to be just plain befuddled that you're admitting that she's somehow one step in front of you.

Either way. . .  not good.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 6, 2006, 06:10 PM
I just wanted to see if you'd heard...  I assumed but, hey ya never know. ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on July 6, 2006, 09:20 PM
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy that i didnt need to buy this thing. Now i have to reconsider for a figure.  :-[

If you do, you'll just be encouraging more of these dirty tactics to sell you the same vehicle twice.

I'm passing unless it can be had for less than half the price at some point. 


And I really, really hope that's not supposed to be a Jango-face under there.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 6, 2006, 09:37 PM
I guess I am the only one who feels better about buying this. That trooper gives me more incentive to keep my preorder. (not that I would cancel it)
Very cool plus it still has the computer, I cant wait to see what they updated sound wise with it.
Nice!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nicklab on July 6, 2006, 09:41 PM
I was planning on buying this either way.  I've just always had a thing for the vehicles, and I like the new deco job.  The revamped Scout Trooper is just that much more of an incentive to buy this piece.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on July 6, 2006, 11:23 PM
I guess Rob has a point, if they end up reducing the price at some point I'll probably get one.  But no way when it's gonna run me about a hundred bucks with tax included.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on July 7, 2006, 12:12 AM
Yeah, I learned my lesson on stuff like this when I shelled out $155.00 for an EXCLUSIVE and LIMITED TO 5,000 Imperial Shuttle that later ended up at kbkids for $60.00.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on July 7, 2006, 12:19 AM
Good point.  Another reason I did shell out the cash for the Shuttle is because it wasn't something I had several of (like I do of the AT-AT).  I will kick myself in my own nuts if I pay full price for the AT-AT.  Just can't justify it.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 7, 2006, 11:25 AM

And I really, really hope that's not supposed to be a Jango-face under there.

I hate to break it to you but....it is Jango under there.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rune Haako on July 7, 2006, 11:39 AM
From, www.rebelscum.com

(http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/at_at_endorat-at5.jpg)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Daigo-Bah on July 7, 2006, 02:42 PM
I never intended to get this myself, but seeing this pic actually kinda disgusts me :(.  No offense to the prequel fans out there, but I like my trilogies completely separate.  To my mind back in '83 (and to this day) those were regular soldiers, not clones.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on July 7, 2006, 02:44 PM
So how many people have changed their minds on buying this now that we've seen the "new" pack in figure?

I have to say no right now, $90 can buy a lot of basic figures (well, not as much as it used to...)

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Broem on July 7, 2006, 02:56 PM
I have to say no as well.  I think they did a nice job with this set.  However, there are other things to buy. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Word_Weaver on July 7, 2006, 04:19 PM
So how many people have changed their minds on buying this now that we've seen the "new" pack in figure?

I have to say no right now, $90 can buy a lot of basic figures (well, not as much as it used to...)


I agree with the basic figures.At $6 each, that's 15 Sandies, or Clones, or whatever else.  :o
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: spec_spidey on July 7, 2006, 04:21 PM
I will have to pass. I don't have an AT-AT, but I find the flip visor Biker Scout rather lame. I think a removable helmet would of been a much better choice. Why oh why would a helmet such as the Biker Scout's helmet have a flip visor? ::)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on July 7, 2006, 04:59 PM
I was already pretty sure I wouldn't buy it - but that pack-in is so lame that the clearance price that it would take for me to buy one is getting lower and lower.

I'm thinking $20 or $30 tops, and you can bet that visor would never be raised.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 7, 2006, 05:33 PM
I think a removable helmet would of been a much better choice. Why oh why would a helmet such as the Biker Scout's helmet have a flip visor? ::)

It's actually film accurate that way, as opposed to the Jango Fett face, which isn't film accurate, since the only Scout that we ever saw* with the helmet face flipped up was the Rebel that was putting it on as a disguise.  If you look closely at the side of both the prop helmet and the action figure, you can see where the face mask is "hinged" to the overall helmet construction.

*"saw" is an operative term, since it was only for about two seconds before the wipe to the Death Star, over the shoulder of Han and Leia, and from the back at an angle. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on July 7, 2006, 06:05 PM
I think to have made this better, all they would have had to do is pack in two VOTC Stormtroopers instead.   Damnit Hasbro.

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 7, 2006, 07:38 PM
Chewie, I think that to have made this better, they could have done the following:

1.  Pack in 2 AT-AT Drivers AND a VTSC Biker Scout WITH a Speeder Bike.
2.  Lower the price to about 60 bucks, tops.
3.  Rerelease the VOTC Stormtrooper, clean, on a card already and continue releasing it until the cows come home.

Or, in my ideal world, they could have scrapped it altogether and use the resources to make an AT-TE.  ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 7, 2006, 09:52 PM
No one has mentioned the fact that the At-At still has the lame electonic consul that takes away troop transport space. >:( Now I feel like I'm going to be spending $100 for one figure.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 7, 2006, 10:00 PM
I find it funny that Hasbro thinks, after the slam dunk of a VTSC scout sculpt, they should put the new helmet on a POTJ scout, which is inferior on every level.

They should just throw the mold in the garbage, don't rehash an old inferior sculpt when you have a superior one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Ben on July 8, 2006, 12:57 PM
Still passing on this. For one, I have two AT-ATs, and those are a pain to store as it is. Two, I don't like the Endor paint job on this one. And thirdly, that pack-in Scout- wouldn't all the accelerated-aged Clones have been dead by the time of the Battle of Endor?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 8, 2006, 04:49 PM
I find it funny that Hasbro thinks, after the slam dunk of a VTSC scout sculpt, they should put the new helmet on a POTJ scout, which is inferior on every level.

They should just throw the mold in the garbage, don't rehash an old inferior sculpt when you have a superior one.

Eeeexxxactly.

Had it been the VTSC sculpt, I honestly would've probably bought this for the figures and given the walker to the kids as a bday gift this year.  The toy's solid no doubt, but $90's not gonna get me to buy unless there's something in there I want badly enough.  Someone will cast the head I'm sure, and I'll buy a cast, and that'll go on a VTSC body...  Screw Hasbro's pack-in attempt to make collectors want this more than they otherwise would've.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on July 9, 2006, 03:41 PM
I'm upset that the VTSC Biker isn't in use. :-\ Oh,well.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 9, 2006, 04:53 PM
I find it funny that Hasbro thinks, after the slam dunk of a VTSC scout sculpt, they should put the new helmet on a POTJ scout, which is inferior on every level.

They should just throw the mold in the garbage, don't rehash an old inferior sculpt when you have a superior one.

Eeeexxxactly.

Had it been the VTSC sculpt, I honestly would've probably bought this for the figures and given the walker to the kids as a bday gift this year.  The toy's solid no doubt, but $90's not gonna get me to buy unless there's something in there I want badly enough.  Someone will cast the head I'm sure, and I'll buy a cast, and that'll go on a VTSC body...  Screw Hasbro's pack-in attempt to make collectors want this more than they otherwise would've.

I'm with you Jesse, and I don't see many of these zooming off the shelves at $90 anyhow.  Looking at the CW gunships piling up at $45, the AT AT should sit twice as long.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on July 9, 2006, 04:57 PM
Don't forget the VOTC Landos. ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on July 9, 2006, 10:04 PM
With $40-ish Gunships sitting, I'm not expecting the AT-AT to shatter records either, but stranger things have happened of course.  I'm not gonna expect it to move well either though..  The big ticket items never have, even when the "extremely limited" ploy has been applied to them (*cough*Shuttle*cough*).
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: evenflow on July 10, 2006, 08:09 AM
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy that i didnt need to buy this thing. Now i have to reconsider for a figure.  :-[

If you do, you'll just be encouraging more of these dirty tactics to sell you the same vehicle twice.

I'm passing unless it can be had for less than half the price at some point. 


And I really, really hope that's not supposed to be a Jango-face under there.

I hear what you are saying and totally agre with it. I hate when they add pack-in figures that probably won't be released elsewhere. I am honestly on the fence with this one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CHEWIE on July 10, 2006, 11:40 AM
Chewie, I think that to have made this better, they could have done the following:

1.  Pack in 2 AT-AT Drivers AND a VTSC Biker Scout WITH a Speeder Bike.
2.  Lower the price to about 60 bucks, tops.
3.  Rerelease the VOTC Stormtrooper, clean, on a card already and continue releasing it until the cows come home.

Or, in my ideal world, they could have scrapped it altogether and use the resources to make an AT-TE.  ;D


Agreed, agreed and agreed.   ;D

 :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on July 10, 2006, 12:02 PM
In my ideal world, they would've packed in 2 VTSC Biker Scouts (Both w/ flip-up visor), 8 VOTC Stormtroopers, and lowered the price from $90 to $5.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 10, 2006, 11:16 PM
In my ideal world, they would've packed in 2 VTSC Biker Scouts (Both w/ flip-up visor), 8 VOTC Stormtroopers, and lowered the price from $90 to $5.

I like the way you think. ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Bobafett77 on July 10, 2006, 11:20 PM
In my ideal world, they would've packed in 2 VTSC Biker Scouts (Both w/ flip-up visor), 8 VOTC Stormtroopers, and lowered the price from $90 to $5.

Now there's an AT-AT I can justify buying two of! ;D

A little late to be posting this but I'm loving that flip up mask on the Scout. Hasbro sure knows how sucker us out of our money.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 24, 2006, 12:08 PM
I have a question for the barbeque chef...

Anyone notice that we're getting the Scout we should have gotten with this with the tins? ???
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on August 3, 2006, 10:30 AM
RS  is  reporting  Endor  AT-AT  Found.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 3, 2006, 11:37 AM
Uh oh, in our neck of the woods too. Time to start hitting TRU again. :P
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: I Am Sith on August 3, 2006, 02:30 PM
I was able to confirm that one of the TRUs in my area is getting a shipment of these tomorrow.  My problem is that I really can't justify the $90 price point right now.  If they order these in the same quantity as they did the Falcons last year, these will still be here a year from now.  But if they learned their lesson and have only ordered a limited amount, I may miss out.  The last release came out well before I started collecting.  It's just the price that is making this decision so hard right now.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: jedipurge on August 3, 2006, 04:47 PM
aaahhh  :-X.  Too much stuff coming out at once, I really want this too.  never had one when i was a kid, but that price, ouch!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Paul on August 3, 2006, 08:06 PM
I have a feeling if I see it, I will snag it.  I assume the first wave will get snagged by the guy who works at my TRU who has an Ebay store.   

Just for the ATAT and Scout Trooper...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 3, 2006, 08:51 PM
After researching..... I've yet to see a store that was getting more than 2 on it's initial shipment :o.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Kit on August 4, 2006, 06:59 AM
After researching..... I've yet to see a store that was getting more than 2 on it's initial shipment :o.

That ........is lovely. ::)  Well, the hunt is on.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: BrentS on August 4, 2006, 01:02 PM
Well, I saw it and couldn't resist.  I bought it.  I'm proud my friend he resisted the temptation.  I've got 'splaining to do.  I can confirm, two per case (at least that's all we saw).
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on August 4, 2006, 01:53 PM
Brent,  where  did  you  buy  it?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 6, 2006, 04:07 PM
How do the nose cannon lights come on :-\?
It's my first ATAT and it may be defective :(...or the operator is defective/in error :-[ :-X.

EDIT: NM....I took it apart and found that slide contacts for the nose cannons were not hitting the electrical contacts making the sound and noise impossible...they were not hitting them because whoever built it left the wires routed in the way of the electrical contacts preventing normal operation. Rerouted wires and op checked good! ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 7, 2006, 09:59 AM
After researching..... I've yet to see a store that was getting more than 2 on it's initial shipment :o.

Wasn't it this way with the CW Gunship as well, then a week or two latter each store received a fleet?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 7, 2006, 10:52 AM
Well ..my store received only 2 each(gunships...then 3 weeks later 10..none since)...they're sold out now.

--THFG pack sent only 1 case to my store..none since

I know that TRU sends more product to what they consider high-volume stores..I guess the 3 or 4 TRU's I know of didn't get large quantities of gunships or THFG's..I guess those stores aren't high volume?

I actually don't want TRU to overload on these ATAT's since they're a huge box on the shelf and at their price will sit like the falcon's saga(what, over a year?).

Overall from my point of view this year it does appear TRU is lessening on their exclusives versus how much overproduction in the past. :-\
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: BrentS on August 8, 2006, 04:28 PM
Brent,  where  did  you  buy  it?

Sorry, to not respond.  I got mine in the Northern Chicago Suburbs.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jediknight760071 on August 9, 2006, 03:56 AM
You live on Chacago? Wow! I'm gonna be there for a while starting on Friday.  :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on August 10, 2006, 09:23 AM
In general I love all things AT-AT, but for 90$ you can get one without the dirt/paint. On both my figures and ships I would rather they made them clean, and let people decide for themselves if a sandtrooper or AT-AT needs more detail.  :(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jayson on August 10, 2006, 09:28 AM
Actually I have a POTF2 one for sale (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=11704.0) MIB  ;)

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on August 10, 2006, 09:33 AM
I think we're going to see a lot of POTF2 AT-ATs for sale in a little bit!

Everybody wants that new Biker Scout!

 ;D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 10, 2006, 10:18 AM
which is crap, really(the new included scout)..when you consider how spoiled we all are in today's age of SAC. I guess the new Biker is OK for customizers-- Although what kind of customizers? The kind that haven't already made their own moveable visor yet?

Having this in hand and being thoroughly dissapointed in the biker scout(no elbows/no knees. I have to hope the reason for a said huge sale would be for the new detail on the new ATAT.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 10, 2006, 10:47 AM


Everybody wants that new Biker Scout!

 ;D

I'm going to wait for the SA one in the tin.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on August 10, 2006, 11:09 AM
I'll wait for the one in the tin as well.  I had initially planned on picking up the AT-AT, just because I always wanted one in my collection, but Mikey was nice enough to hook me up with one of his POTF2 versions, so I'm quite happy with that.  I'd rather have a "Hoth" version than "Endor" anyways, and with the $90 pricepoint, it would have been tough to spend that much on it anyways.  I'm wondering how many of these will sell, especially with the superior Scout showing up later in the tin.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on August 10, 2006, 12:24 PM
Having this in hand and being thoroughly dissapointed in the biker scout(no elbows/no knees.

Was this a surprise to you? 

It's been known for some time that this was gonna be the POTJ Scout body with a new head.  One point of articulation for every year since it came out.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on August 10, 2006, 12:58 PM
For a total of six (for those of you who don't know what year it is).  Or for that matter, the year the figure was released.


 ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jeff on August 10, 2006, 01:09 PM
Would the flip up visor count as an extra point of articulation?   ???
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on August 10, 2006, 01:16 PM
No.

Then I'd be wrong.   :)

Seriously though - does this AT-AT have the same sounds as the POTF2 version?   I'm just wondering if it still has the ESB dialogue in it....


Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 10, 2006, 01:29 PM
Don't care, I'm buying it. I don't currently own any of the 'walkers' for whatever reason so this will be my first one.
Don't care about electronics, ect-without those you actually have to use your imagination more in play=I'm over it.
Now that I have a lotsa cash from zachmoe We're gonna get this now.

It will be an opener when we buy it too.

So, the answer is no, Matthew ..it was no surprise about the figure as I did read about it earlier in the thread...my motivation to buy this vehicle was purely based on the fact that I did not have a walker yet, period. Turns out that later on it was determined that it does have electronics so a plus there. Can one still be dissapointed still in a figure even if he knows before hand of it's shortcomings? Yes. 'It 's been known for some time..blah, blah, blah'..thanks expert.

My only dissapointment of the vehicle itself is like ..was it Anton? mentioned earlier about that damn electronics panel being so big it takes alot of space away from extra troops going inside..on the flip side, there is electronics period which is better than some of the rumor earlier on about that.

I did have another temporary dissapointment with mine in the beginning with the sounds and lights in the head not working..but, like I mentioned earlier, I took the head apart adjusted the wiring and now it works fine.

The DS 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 10, 2006, 01:37 PM
I don't own the earlier versions but the button on the far right does sound like the ESB full energy blast of the shield generator and it's followed by an explosion sound.

The button in the middle sounds like the typical dual 'chin cannon' or whatever they're called sounds....you also hear this and see the lights too when you activate those guns on the head.

the 3rd button sound may be new? Mine gives different sounds when I push it.
It sounds like the ATAT marching then ending with a stomping sound(like it stepped on something). Sometimes though, after the marching it makes a long drawn out hydraulic sound..is this new?

At least I know the pics on the electronic console are new...there's a pic of an Endor ATAT parked next to the landing platform.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt on August 10, 2006, 01:47 PM
Can one still be dissapointed still in a figure even if he knows before hand of it's shortcomings? Yes. 'It 's been known for some time..blah, blah, blah'..thanks expert.

Jeezus.

Your original post read like you might not have been aware of the limited articulation--so I was just clarifying.

Gimme a break--I left my special "Darth Slothus Decoder" glasses in my other pants this morning.

Yours,

Expert
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 10, 2006, 01:50 PM
C'mon you know you can't come on here without those!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on August 10, 2006, 02:02 PM
I don't own the earlier versions but the button on the far right does sound like the ESB full energy blast of the shield generator and it's followed by an explosion sound.

The button in the middle sounds like the typical dual 'chin cannon' or whatever they're called sounds....you also hear this and see the lights too when you activate those guns on the head.

the 3rd button sound may be new? Mine gives different sounds when I push it.
It sounds like the ATAT marching then ending with a stomping sound(like it stepped on something). Sometimes though, after the marching it makes a long drawn out hydraulic sound..is this new?

At least I know the pics on the electronic console are new...there's a pic of an Endor ATAT parked next to the landing platform.

So it sounds like the sounds are the same as the POTF2 version except for the deletion of the ESB dialogue.

No surprise there.

Are there little hologram pictures about the sound buttons (on the control panel)?

The POTF2 version had a picture of Vader and a Hoth base.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on August 10, 2006, 02:21 PM
The old one had the sounds of stomping on a snowspeeder and an explosion that follows
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 10, 2006, 03:49 PM

At least I know the pics on the electronic console are new...there's a pic of an Endor ATAT parked next to the landing platform.

Ruiner..

if your talking about the ones at the top of the electronics console? The 2 that have a light behind them? Those are different as I mentioned above.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 11, 2006, 10:06 AM
Has anyone with the previous release taken out, or tried to take out the consul?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on August 11, 2006, 11:07 PM
I have thought about it maybe 100 times but never gone through it.  I have several previous AT-ATs but never saw the point of doing it.

Maybe I'll get busy on Sunday.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DoctorPadawan on August 12, 2006, 11:32 PM
If I recall correctly (I don't have batteries in the 1998 version to confirm this), one of the buttons has different sounds depending on how long the button is pressed.  If it is pressed briefly, it only has the walking sound; if the button is held down slightly longer, it gives you the walking sound as well as the "whining" sound right before the Snowspeeder is crushed underfoot. 

It's akin to the 1998 FX X-Wing (which I just posted about in another thread) in that if you press R2's head down briefly, you get the "R2, fire up the converters" line before the engine whine, but if you hold R2's head down slightly longer, you get the engines to light up.  I would assume, given the way it's being described, that the new AT-AT has a similar (if not the same) sound setup.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Clone Hunter on August 19, 2006, 11:23 PM
I actually have an intact functioning panel with wires from the POTF2 version.

Has anyone with the previous release taken out, or tried to take out the consul?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 20, 2006, 05:37 PM
I actually have an intact functioning panel with wires from the POTF2 version.

Has anyone with the previous release taken out, or tried to take out the consul?

You removed it yourself, or did you find it in a collector shop or flea market somewhere?
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on August 20, 2006, 07:22 PM
I have removed the console from the original one ANton...  The problem with removing it is taking it out requires cutting the floorboards of teh back for the most part...  Or cutting wires and resplicing which is quite possible too.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 20, 2006, 11:38 PM
good point Jesse

Definately I would guess the best way to go be to cut the wires then install reconnectable splices on so you could convert back to the electronics panel mode if you wanted to.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 21, 2006, 10:04 AM
I just find it amazing that the electronic feature in the modern ones have certainly made the vintage one an appealing one to own still. Hasbro definitely should have made this console removable to allow greater play.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on August 21, 2006, 11:12 AM
I just find it amazing that the electronic feature in the modern ones have certainly made the vintage one an appealing one to own still. Hasbro definitely should have made this console removable to allow greater play.

I fired up the vintage one for my daughters a few weeks back. It took a little bit to get the 20 year old gears working again, but once they did it was a blast. It was a very cool play feature to be able to manipulate the walker's head and shoot at the same time.  I love AT-AT's, but not enough to drop this kind of coin for a grass-stained version. Now if it had an Endor landing platform playset....
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 22, 2006, 10:07 AM
Now if it had an Endor landing platform playset....

Seriously. I've always wanted to build one of those.
Title: What's going on?
Post by: ATL on August 29, 2006, 03:12 PM
I recently ordered an AT-AT from TRU.They canceled my order!What in the name of the force is going on?
Title: Re: What's going on?
Post by: Matt on August 29, 2006, 03:20 PM
What in the name of the force is going on?

Vague thread titles is what's going on.
Title: Re: What's going on?
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 29, 2006, 04:12 PM
probably better if thread/post merged into TRU ATAT thread?
Title: Re: What's going on?
Post by: Matt on August 29, 2006, 04:47 PM
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Title: Re: What's going on?
Post by: Jeff on August 29, 2006, 09:28 PM
I recently ordered an AT-AT from TRU.They canceled my order!What in the name of the force is going on?

I don't think anyone knows... I've heard people who had AT-ATs shipped over the weekend and others who got cancelled orders.   ???

Since you can still place orders for it (it still says it is in-stock), I'd suggest just going over there and placing a nw order and trying again.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nicklab on September 1, 2006, 11:26 PM
I saw this in the store yesterday.  I'm holding off for a little while.  I bought the Dagobah X-Wing, but I'm not going to buy some $180 worth of exclusive vehicles in the space of a couple of days.  I'm going to wait to buy this AT-AT and the TIE Fighter.  I just think that TRU should have spaced these exclusives out a little more.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on September 2, 2006, 07:01 PM
I saw this in the store yesterday. I'm holding off for a little while. I bought the Dagobah X-Wing, but I'm not going to buy some $180 worth of exclusive vehicles in the space of a couple of days. I'm going to wait to buy this AT-AT and the TIE Fighter. I just think that TRU should have spaced these exclusives out a little more.

Boy is that ever true. I wasn't going to get the TIE or AT-AT, but if I was I would be bummed. Toss in a 40 dollar gunship, a 25 dollar battle pack, and you have $245 in TRU exclusives in 4 months time. And we aren't even near a movie or christmas.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 3, 2006, 10:28 AM
Plus ones standard monthly purchase of basic figures. That's quite a month.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 4, 2006, 01:31 PM
Saw the AT AT at TRU today, $89.99

I plan on seeing these on the shelves for months to come.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on September 4, 2006, 02:27 PM
I bought the X-Wing, but I'm not touching the rest of these unless they're on clearance - and not the 10% off kind of clearance, more like the 75% off kind of clearance.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on September 4, 2006, 04:11 PM
Same here!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on September 5, 2006, 10:38 AM
Saturday at noon I called up the Lancaster TRU and they said they had 11 AT-ATs and 7 Tie fighters.  By the time I got there they were down to 6 AT-Ats and 5 Ties. I picked up a walker and 2 Ties. The manager said that they've been selling those consistantly.

Waiting for items to go on clearance here is a gamble, we still have Mon Mothmas here they're holding on to for regular price, yet you can get a 12" Bariss Offee for $12 and change. Over here if you want it, you better get it when you see it, because nothing is garunteed to stay. We only got one case of Hunt for Grievous BP months ago.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 5, 2006, 10:46 AM

Waiting for items to go on clearance here is a gamble,

I always felt that way toward TRU in general. It seems to take them forever to put stuff on clearance and the items never seem to sit long enough for that.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on September 5, 2006, 02:04 PM
You are right, waiting for clearances is a real gamble. The way they rotate through stock, and appear to be ordering fewer units in general, makes most any item a "buy it while you can" type of thing- if it is something you want.

Plus when/if they do hit clearance, they move really fast. Those Target skirmish battle packs were scooped up in a heartbeat around here once they hit the 50% +  off mark.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ATL on September 24, 2006, 07:33 AM
I picked up the last walker at my TRU.It looks great!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 24, 2006, 10:32 AM
I picked up the last walker at my TRU.It looks great!

I think it looks about as bad as it possibly could.  Hasbro insists on using the same mold they used when I bought the thing in 1980.  If they were still making figures the way they made them in 1980, would you buy them? 

It's time for Hasbro to just admit that 26 years later, we've made some advances.  How many times did they issue us that stupid ill-scaled TIE fighter with that classic "bowling ball attached to 2 Flinstone's wheels" look?  From 1977 to 2004.

Figures have come a long way in that time span, the vehicles should have as well.

To me, the AT-AT looks downright stupid.  The head is too big.  The body is too small.  The snowspeeder and TIE fighter are now 1/2 the size of the AT-AT.  The snowspeeder looks positively ridiculous next to the AT-AT.  The small die cast action fleet snowspeeder next to Hasbro's AT-AT is the correct scale.

Sometimes I think I'm too critical of detail as a by-product of my professional work, that's just how I've been trained.  But this vehicle is just grossly out of whack.  It looks awful.

They are piling up in my TRU to boot, doesn't look like they have sold one yet.

We got that TIE fighter about 5 or 6 times before Hasbro finally admitted that the wings were grossly the wrong scale, and now they fixed it.  The previous 6 versions?  They're fit for the trash now.

I just wish they'd stop giving is the same old vehicle bull**** from when Reagan was in office, admit the scale sucks like they did with the TIE (and X-Wing i guess), and correct it.  Just fix it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JDH1173 on September 24, 2006, 02:15 PM
My son got the new AT-AT for his birthday from wife's friend.  It was the hit of the year!  He has yet to let the thing out of his sight.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on September 24, 2006, 05:10 PM
On TRU.com you can get them for $60.  Of course that is if you buy 2 for 3. :-X
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on September 24, 2006, 05:18 PM
Really? That's sorta cool.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on September 24, 2006, 05:28 PM
I am stll thiking about it.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on September 24, 2006, 07:14 PM
Thiking?  ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Diddly on September 24, 2006, 08:00 PM
Saw 3 of these on the shelf today, looked up, and saw dozens more on the very top shelf. I don't see them going anywhere for a long time.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2006, 10:33 AM
What an AT-AT looks like:

(http://www.synapse.ne.jp/save/readers/kaz/at-at03.jpg)

(http://www.rickhoberg.com/STARWARS/AT-AT-1.gif)

What Hasbro has sold you 5 someodd times since 1980:

(http://alttext.com/misc/media/images/auctions/starwars/at-at.jpg)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Reid on September 28, 2006, 03:55 PM
It's a children's playing toy. Does it have to be 110% accurate? Methinks not. Besides, a completely to-scale and acurate AT-AT would have to be taller than a normal sized table and likely hundreds of dollars.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: P-Siddy on September 28, 2006, 04:05 PM
...and likely hundreds of dollars.


It's amost halfway there now  ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2006, 04:34 PM
It's a children's playing toy. Does it have to be 110% accurate? Methinks not. Besides, a completely to-scale and acurate AT-AT would have to be taller than a normal sized table and likely hundreds of dollars.

Well, granted I don't expect the level of impecable perfection of the Naboo Flight Crew Member, one of the best figures of all time.  But what I do expect is something of a little more relative scale; that is, a body that is at least 2-3 times as big as the head of the AT-AT, not almost a 1:1 head to body scale like we have now.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JDH1173 on September 28, 2006, 07:53 PM
It's scale in no worse than the falcon, sandcrawler or shuttle in my book.  It is a good way for me to get on the floor and play with the munchkin and watch him use his imagination.  That is where this gets fun. :D
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Gatillo on September 28, 2006, 10:10 PM
Nothing is worst than the Sandcrawler for scale.  The Falcon is close in worst of all time.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jesse James on October 9, 2006, 04:12 PM
When it comes to scale in this line, I've just accepted that your odds are low of getting anything "accurate".  Not to say it doesn't happen, it does more than people realize, but I think it's more a fluke when it does happen than something intentional. 

The AT-AT is project I've had for years now...  40"-ish high (rounded) is about where you'd be for scale, and a little longer than that.  I'd love it, but I don't expect it ever.

For me I'd like to see a scale AT-ST (in the feasible range of resculpts) first.  It's got to be the most inaccurately sculpted vintage vehicle they still crank the molds out for, and to get one in perfect scale to the figures wouldn't be difficult.  This is the single vehicle I think I'd like to see resculpted from the OT at this point...  The Snowspeeder is a close runner-up though (I'm not counting the Speederbike, I think they'll give it a go sometime).
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 9, 2006, 05:49 PM
For me I'd like to see a scale AT-ST (in the feasible range of resculpts) first.  It's got to be the most inaccurately sculpted vintage vehicle they still crank the molds out for, and to get one in perfect scale to the figures wouldn't be difficult.  This is the single vehicle I think I'd like to see resculpted from the OT at this point.

I agree with you completely, Jesse.  I'm not as much a stickler on scale, but I am when it comes to accurate design and decoration, and the AT-ST lacks that, big-time.  One would think that, what with it being the most prominent Imperial vehicle in ROTJ (other than the Shuttle) and with the two versions released so far in the modern era being so difficult to locate, Hasbro would take the opportunity to completely redo it with a new two-person head and completely new mold and stick it out in their precious "Starfighter Assortment."  I would think that it would fit in that size box, disassembled slightly, and they could even do a totally redone AT-ST Driver figure to sell in the 30th Anniversary waves next year.

But, I guess doing that would take attention away from Kit Fisto's and Saesee Tiin's Great Pumpkin Jedi Starfighters and the "We're Fresh Out of Ideas and Milking Molds For All They're Worth" White TIE Fighter, and we can't have that. 
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 10, 2006, 09:32 AM
I'm just amazed that these seem to be moving at a steady pace. My closest TRU continues to sell them out and restock them.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2006, 01:45 PM
I'm amazed they are moving as well- this is one case where I thought a repaint was going to be a big mistake by Hasbro- who thinks of Endor and dog poo when they think of an AT-AT? If they had left it neutral but packaged it in an Endor box it could have worked for both enviroments...

Now give me a docking station/landing pad for $25-30 and I would be quite happy to drop some cash. But that would be wandering dangerously close to a playset or play environment for the big H.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Brian on October 27, 2006, 02:54 PM
After initially sitting for a bit, these seem to be selling at our local TRU as well.  I was kind of surprised due to the pricepoint, but maybe people just missed it the first time around (or someone is getting a pretty nice Christmas present).  It actually seems to be selling much better than the Dagobah X-Wing, unless they just keep restocking that or something.  Although we all have X-Wings, I thought that set up with the box and muck/etc., it looked pretty spiffy.  Granted, its $45, but the AT-AT is twice that.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Oboewan on October 27, 2006, 04:33 PM
Speakin of which-  I'm killing myself.. I bought two of these- one for a buddy and the promptly lost the damn receipt.   Turns out my buddy already HAD his and now I'm stuck with TWO of em!     One's opened and in my Endor display... the other.. I don't know WHAT I'm gonna do with it!

Oboewan
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on October 27, 2006, 04:40 PM
I'm tempted to pick this thing up before the TRU sale ends tomorrow.  10% off Deal or no Deal thing, plus a free figure to boot.  Not as bad of a deal, but still expensive.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth Gamboa on October 27, 2006, 08:27 PM
....lost the damn receipt....

Oboewan

This beast is an exclusive to TRU so the should take it back with no problem. If anything the worst that could happen is they give you a gift card with the amount of the latest sale price.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Oboewan on October 30, 2006, 03:34 PM
....lost the damn receipt....

Oboewan

This beast is an exclusive to TRU so the should take it back with no problem. If anything the worst that could happen is they give you a gift card with the amount of the latest sale price.

They have this new policy that they won't take ANYTHING back without a receipt or gift receipt...
it's totally the suck!
Mayble I'll just try another TRU or wait until after X-mas to take it back

Oboewan
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 30, 2006, 08:58 PM
That makes no sense that they need a receipt for the AT AT at least.  The stupid overpriced wretched looking piece of **** couldn't have come from anywhere else, being a TRU exclusive.

Unless they're selling it on Amazon.com or something and they're worried you used a coupon.

I don't care enough about the AT AT to explore that possibility.

I think eventually you'll find a manager who has a clue that will take it back for you.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: CloneF13Y35 on November 4, 2006, 04:20 PM
I know this is the original old mold for the at-at walker but I never had it, MY  parents weren't going to spend $60 for it BUT I did buy today for my son, so he can have it, just gotta love living vicariously through our kids to perpetuate collecting SW Stuff  ;)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Jedi Idej on November 5, 2006, 12:58 PM
Quote from: Oboewan l

They have this new policy that they won't take ANYTHING back without a receipt or gift receipt...
it's totally the suck!

Did you buy it with a credit card? Maybe TRU can look up the purchase that way. They do at Target.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DrunkJedi on November 6, 2006, 09:22 PM
Just bought this today. Was in TRU and thankfully, I had just got a GST check which was able to cover the sale price of this (74.97+tax) and they only had one left on the shelf.

Haven't had a chance to open it yet. Unfortunately my mom is a psycho when it comes to me being a toy collector despite the fact that I'm 28. So unfortunately it is currently sitting in the trunk of my dad's car.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on December 4, 2006, 09:31 AM
Man, if you sleep on these exclusives you're bound to miss them.  I went back to TRU over the weekend to look at the AT-AT (and Dagobah X-Wing) and wouldn't you know, they're all gone.

I should've picked up the CW Gunship that I've been going back and forth on. 

I suppose the upcoming holiday doesn't help either - the figures aren't moving very well here but the ships sure are.  Even the ROTS Falcons are moving steadily at full price.  They've been warming the shelves ever since their release (a year and a half now)?



Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Oboewan on December 4, 2006, 09:48 AM
Quote from: Oboewan l

They have this new policy that they won't take ANYTHING back without a receipt or gift receipt...
it's totally the suck!

Did you buy it with a credit card? Maybe TRU can look up the purchase that way. They do at Target.

Yeah.. no dice... but it's been resolved- the guy I'd purchased it for decided he wanted a 2nd one to open after seeing my open ATAT in my Endor display.

Oboewan
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 4, 2006, 10:19 AM
At the very least, I hope TRU and Hasbro are pleased with how well this has sold. I'm sure there was some apprehension about putting such a big item out, again, but with the holidays, there as probably no worry.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JangoTat on December 5, 2006, 04:24 PM
i still want to get one of these. my buddy said he would get me one for christmas but last time we went to TRU there was only 2 left :(. it looks so cool too.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JangoTat on December 16, 2006, 09:30 PM
it is official. my sis went to 2 TRU's to try and buy me a AT-AT for christmas....and they were all sold out. one of them had 5 in the computer but the employees couldnt find it in the back..and then the manager said that they were damaged and sent back. they won't be getting another shipment :(
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 17, 2006, 07:14 PM
it is official. my sis went to 2 TRU's to try and buy me a AT-AT for christmas....and they were all sold out. one of them had 5 in the computer but the employees couldnt find it in the back..and then the manager said that they were damaged and sent back. they won't be getting another shipment :(

Where in Canada do you live?  I'm in Kelowna, BC, and we've still got a handful of them.  It'll cost a bloody fortune to ship one, but if you want it bad enough I could grab one for you.  PM me if you want one.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 25, 2006, 11:52 AM
it is official. my sis went to 2 TRU's to try and buy me a AT-AT for christmas....and they were all sold out. one of them had 5 in the computer but the employees couldnt find it in the back..and then the manager said that they were damaged and sent back.

It's true.  The Target exclusive rebel speeders were launched from a nearby hidden base and inflicted heavy casualties.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Greg on December 25, 2006, 02:55 PM
I got one of these for Cristmas today. It's a lot sturdier than I expected, and the electronics are fun. I would rather have had no console inside the toy so I could cram more stormtroopers inside, but you can't get everything that you want in life. Oh well...
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 26, 2006, 10:28 AM
I would rather have had no console inside the toy so I could cram more stormtroopers inside, but you can't get everything that you want in life. Oh well...

That's why you should pick up the vintage one. :P Strangely, it can be gotten cheeper than either modern version.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JangoTat on December 28, 2006, 05:25 PM
sis pulled a fast one on me...i got one for christmas. it is great. havent been able to put batteries in it yet but with or without im still impressed. good job hasbro
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dan on January 7, 2007, 08:48 AM
I would rather have had no console inside the toy so I could cram more stormtroopers inside, but you can't get everything that you want in life. Oh well...

That's why you should pick up the vintage one. :P Strangely, it can be gotten cheeper than either modern version.

And often overlooked is the very cool function of the light up reciprocating chin guns on the vintage model. Having that set up where you could move the head and fire the cannons at the same time was genius, and that vintage grinding sound as the guns move is pure nostalgia
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Artoo on January 7, 2007, 02:06 PM
This is absent at my TRUs. Infact no exclusives are, theres only basics.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Ice on March 15, 2007, 06:29 PM
Good News Its back! Walked into my TOys (SO cal) and they had 10 sitting on the self..I picked up two~
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 16, 2007, 12:49 AM
I happend to see these yesterday myself. If only the Clone Wars pack would pop up like that again.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Wookiee_Smuggler on June 28, 2007, 03:06 PM
Would like to have one but too expensive
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on June 30, 2007, 01:58 AM
Has anyone heard of them hitting any clearance?  I'd buy one if it got down to maybe $40 or less.

I managed to get just the Scout (the only thing I was originally after) for about $9 - so anything else is gravy.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 30, 2007, 09:33 AM
I have a feeling these will be full price through Christmas.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: David on June 30, 2007, 11:11 AM
Too bad because I really want one!!!
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 1, 2007, 10:13 AM
I have a feeling these will be full price through Christmas.

I like how you left the year out of that prediction.  :D

With that being said, I'm going to venture a guess at "Christmas 2010" given TRU holding on to their stuff at full price for as long as they can.  I think the overstock shelf is going to collapse under the weight of the 100 dollar AT-ATs stacked on top of it before too long. :)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: evenflow on July 1, 2007, 07:31 PM
Saw a bunch of them today, still full price.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 2, 2007, 02:20 PM
They have a few at our local TRU.  Since I have a Vintage one and the POTF2 one, I really have no desire to spend $100 on another.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Smartypants1635 on July 2, 2007, 04:15 PM
Yeah Matt, I keep passing that one by, but i really need to grab one, I was also surprised to see the bantha packs there
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on July 2, 2007, 04:33 PM
Since I have a Vintage one and the POTF2 one, I really have no desire to spend $100 on another.

Same here.....except I wanted the box.  ::)
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 3, 2007, 09:34 AM
I was also surprised to see the bantha packs there

I'm not surprised on those. Christmas is when those will start to disappear.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 3, 2007, 03:00 PM
Oddly, the AT-AT's are gone from TRU.  Either someone purchased them or they were moved to somewhere else.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 4, 2007, 09:38 AM
Oddly, the AT-AT's are gone from TRU.  Either someone purchased them or they were moved to somewhere else.

I remember some stories about when this started hitting again that scalpers were buying them all up.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on July 5, 2007, 01:19 AM
I remember some stories about when this started hitting again that scalpers were buying them all up.

At $95+ each I can't imagine that's a very good investment.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 5, 2007, 05:41 AM
I remember some stories about when this started hitting again that scalpers were buying them all up.

At $95+ each I can't imagine that's a very good investment.

When you can double your money it is.  At Christmas time they were bringing $200 on eBay.  The same will likely happen this Christmas.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Rob on July 5, 2007, 10:42 AM
That's completely ridiculous.

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: ruiner on July 5, 2007, 04:36 PM
Sound like an opportunity for someone who has an extra $100K...

"I'm first!"

Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 11, 2007, 05:04 PM
Oddly, the AT-AT's are gone from TRU.  Either someone purchased them or they were moved to somewhere else.

I remember some stories about when this started hitting again that scalpers were buying them all up.

But these things were sitting there for so long; I doubt a Scalper would've taken them now.

I was there again today and at least one was back.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: iFett on July 11, 2007, 05:20 PM
Have you guys checked the storage rafters in other aisles?  I thought my TRU was completely sold out but they had about 10 or so in another aisle almost stacked to the ceiling...Same thing goes for the X-Wing
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on July 23, 2007, 02:32 PM
I would love to buy another but $100 is too steep to army build. I did not even open the first one I have but I know it looks killer. If it ever prices drops or if there is a sale I would splurge.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: Nathan on September 21, 2007, 06:14 PM
Out of curiosity I just checked on Amazon to see if it might be on sale there ... and good Lord, it's $149 now. ::)

EDIT: Never mind, it's actually being sold from a secondary seller thru Amazon. I forgot TRU and Amazon are no longer associated.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 22, 2007, 08:02 PM
My local TRU has restocked these and have at least 5 of them.  I certainly didn't expect to see them again so far after their original release.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on September 26, 2007, 03:02 PM
Same here, they just restocked & have 4 on shelf....so tempting for another but I am out of room as it is.
Title: Re: TRU Exclusive Endor AT-AT
Post by: EpicGon on June 15, 2008, 09:38 PM
We probably see a new At at walker in the TLC
I HOPE BIGGER , updated, with holograms simulated, wider cockpit, taller
with the fuel tank
probably including a Luke pilot with arpoon and saber.