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Collectibles => Past Hasbro 3.75" Lines => Saga '02-'04 => Topic started by: Scott on January 8, 2003, 09:28 AM
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I like Han but his coat color is all wrong
Chewie is another Chewie and one we didn't need, I'll probably get it though :)
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First I like the basic look of the Han, color is wrong and the pose wouldn't be to bad if it was articulated. The face is off. I was waiting for a good Hoth Han looks like we need to wait a little longer if it has the action feature. WTF is wrong with Hasbro???
The Chewy. His eyes look strange. It is another one. I am glad I shifted gears a little and got away from the I must havbe every thing mode. Now I can pass a few up and be glad I did
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I'm unhappy with both, but I wasn't wanting another Chewie anyway... it's the Han I'm all disturbed about... As good as Bespin Luke looks as far as likeness goes, I'm amazed Hasbro can still put put a Han together that doesnt look a bit like Han, that tells you something... they're lazy. We haven't had a decent Han since POTJ, that also tells you something.
Jacket should be brown, but I don't really care as if it was brown the pose still ruins the figure.
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I really have mixed feelings on these two. I'm always happy to get any new Original Trilogy figures, since that's where my heart really lies. Obviously brand new, never before made figures would top my list, but I'm good for some main character rehashes as well, if I must...
I realize Han's coat color is "a bit" off the mark here. But at least he's got his hood up this time, and a couple decent accessories to boot. I could definitely do without the lame "action stance" (why Hasbro?), and the inclusion of a "lightsaber slashing" action feature is absolutely beyond bizarre here (again, why Hasbro?!). But all in all, the figure's not too bad. I can probably splash a coat of more accurate paint color on Han's jacket. Nice that they gave him the locator accessory that originally came with K-3PO, since it was Han's after all. The added goggles and mask is pretty cool as well - especially considering that they're removable. I don't even mind the lightsaber that much, as long as Hasbro puts out another Tauntaun soon with split-belly action feature (the only action feature that I'd ever actually want).
The Mynock blasting Chewie's pretty nice. Looks like a good amount of articulation (though I'm not sure what the left knee only articulation is for). The shooting feature of the gun will likely be cool for the kids, but I'm glad to see Hasbro include the other part of the gun with the scope to put in the place of the blaster effect, if that's not your preferred method of display. The gas mask and Mynock are nice additions as well. I do think Chewie looks a little too hairy around the neck area though.
All in all, not too bad, but still room for improvement (as is often the case with Hasbro). Now start pumping out some new OT background characters and I'll be one happy dude! Here's hoping that the new Snowtrooper is along the lines of the Commtech Stormtrooper! Should be some pix of this cool cat hitting the net pretty soon...
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I have mixed feeling on these ones. It doesn't even look like Han, hence the removable mask & the gun looks like it doesn't fit his hand & whats with Chewy? Looks like the fur on his body is drooping. I wonder what the other side of the Mynock looks like? Just more rehashes IMO.
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nise saber :)
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I think the Han looks like he has a unibrow. Chewie looks like he is soaking wet. And the saber with Han would be cool if we are getting a fetal Luke and a tauntaun somewhere down the road.
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'nuff said
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Congratulations Scott! You're practically famous! Sounds like Hasbro's been reading all of your threads, and based on those alone, have decided to produce both coat colors! This is absolutely mind-bogglingly awesome! Hasbro DOES listen, and Hasbro DOES read through the forums.
As the main proponent for the brown color, and the # 1 instigator in the whole color debate, when Hasbro says they want "world peace", what they're really saying is that they want OCB and his friends to be HAPPY! I think that this may be the single most cool things Hasbro has ever done for "the collectors", even better than the Jedi Luke announcement a couple weeks ago.
I'm guessing ICMG can't be too far behind! Way to go Scott, you deserve it, and the rest of us are most appreciative for your hard fought battles, now that you've won the war! 8)
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The Official Site at StarWars.com now has some coverage on this topic as well. Check it out here:
http://starwars.com/collecting/news/2003/03/news20030312.html (http://starwars.com/collecting/news/2003/03/news20030312.html)
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...and here's Hasbro's coverage again:
http://starwars.hasbro.com/bountyhunter/repnews_content.cfm?id=110 (http://starwars.hasbro.com/bountyhunter/repnews_content.cfm?id=110)
I've got to get a framed picture of that Hasbro ad when it finally hits print. I'll probably want you to sign it as well, Scott! That's just too classic! We really DO count!
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If Hasbro is listening => Thankyou! I finally feel like Hasbro is actually listening to us... From ridding us of the Action-Features to making 2 Fan-Choices, to making 2 coat variations! Yay!
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This is another really reassuring move, I can't believe they actually did it. After the Jedi Luke move to keep us smiling, they do this. It's above and beyond the call if you ask me. I can't believe I'm saying it, but there's big props from me to the big H this year, and the advert is CLASSIC.
And a special thanks to the vocal forum folks who are making an impact on what we get out of the hobby!
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Hasbro is trying to make everyone happy. Another way for them to get another $5.00 out of each of us. :) I will be buying one of each color han. Being the completist that I am I consider this to be two different figures.
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good they did it.. :)
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Just to clarify my opinion, like I said in the initial reply way back when...
Jacket should be brown, but I don't really care as if it was brown the pose still ruins the figure.
Hasbro has been listening to us, so let's hope they hear our cry for neutral posed.
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Well, it looks like Hasbro's tossed a few new images out there of these two. Check 'em out:
(http://starwars.hasbro.com/common/images/products/84960_imagea400.jpg) (http://starwars.hasbro.com/common/images/products/84959_imagea400.jpg)
Hmmm, gotta say that I'm very bummed to see that Hasbro chose to sculpt the black strap right onto Chewie's head, so it's still there even when the gas mask is not. Ugh, bad move Hasbro. Guess my Chewie will be forever in his gas mask.
Han looks a little odd with his face mask and goggles on - kinda like a Ninja warrior or something... Weird seeing him brandishing a lightsaber as well. Hopefully he'll fit nicely upon the TaunTaun that's rumored to be coming in the upcoming Hoth 4-pack, so his uber wide stance doesn't go to waste. ;)
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Why is Han coming with an Imperial Officer's pistol, and not his regular blaster? That's bothering me... I know, I know, I'm picking at details.
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I think they are both pretty neat... I mean we're getting a han solo with a lightsaber!! LOL...
On another note, I agree it is strange that the black staps are molded onto Chewies face... Oh well, I dont open them so no loss to me, but I agree it should have just been a stretchy strap or something instead!
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Well, the first carded samples of these two figures are finally showed up on eBay (which means they should be out in the States in about a month or so). I like that Han's goggles are actually CLEAR, and not yellow as they appear in some pictures. He's also got his correct blaster, AND with the accurate SILVER tip on it which has rarely ever been done by Hasbro. There looks to be a little more weathering detail in the finished hood (a better "wash"), which looks nice. Cool.
The brown coat variation will probably follow a couple months later, since that was probably started a little later in the manufacturing process...
Here's some not-so-great pictures from a couple eBay auctions by thundercat999:
(http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_826b83df7aee5540a62bdb39ef8d84ce/i-1.JPG) (http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_40f097ebb95faa6aed411b7c51b23bee/i-1.JPG)
GH has some nice pix up as well...
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I saw those pictures over at GH. They look very nice in there packages. Have to wait & see if they make it up around here. NOT! :'(
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both these figures look vry cool... And being a carded collector, I love the way they are posed in the package. I really like that Han is holding the saber!
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Has anyone noticed a trend with almost every Chewbacca that's come out in the past 2 years or so? With the exception of the 25th Anniversary 2-pack, we haven't gotten one with a properly done bowcaster.
-The Mynock Hunt has an action-feature bowcaster
-The POTJ Mechanic comes only with goggles & wedling tool
-The POTJ Dejarik Champion comes with Dejarik table only
-The SAGA Bespin Escape comes with an Imperial Blaster, cargo net, and blasted C-3PO
Weird.
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That is a good point Nicklab...the Bowcaster that came with the Mynock Hunt Chewie is my favorite. He was also my favorite Chewie until the Cloud City one came out. This new one looks alright...I like that they are finally making him to scale but I just think he has been overdone a little much.
I'd rather they start focusing on Leia, Luke and 3PO than Han, Chewie, Vader and R2
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I think the bowcaster is kinda dope that comes with the new chewie. It's flashy and says to me "hey, I'm firing my weapon."
And to OCB, I wish Hasbro could focus on ALL those characters at once lol. Seriously though, we need a new leia, badly. Not a single one on SAGA card, and the repack just doesn't count. Gimmie!!!
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I'm still so happy overall, that it's hard for me to complain. I'm a loose collector and have no problem using one of the old ones. However, without the bowcaster in his hands, he looks plain stupid. His one hand reaches about to his knees! :o :o :o
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Just got a Brown Coat Han last night from BBTS and I'll say Hasbro is almost spot on with the new color!
I had to do a double take as to what the actual color is, it is almost a perfect brownish-black. I thought for a minute it was blue! Very nicely done Hasbro, and thanks for making me this figure :P
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I went to my local Wal-Mart last night (which by the way has 3 SW on 1 peg and that's it). I got excited because there was a Hoth Han there. I was hoping it was the elusive brownie scout version. Nope. Oh well.
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2 different TRU's today had 4 Blue Coat Han's apiece >:(