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Collectibles => The Black Series 6" Figures => Topic started by: Jeff on October 4, 2018, 10:08 AM
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Hasbro is hosting collector and media breakfasts this AM and there are a few new pics floating around - 6" General Grievous and 6" Obi-Wan in Clone Armor.
Sounds like there will be some other stuff revealed along the next few days too...
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It's good to finally get a look at Grievous. And this Clone Wars Obi-Wan was a complete surprise, but it has me wondering if the reports about a TPM Obi-Wan were totally accurate.
The archive releases are interesting. Reissuing the Scout Trooper without the speeder bike is actually something I find kind of cool, because I would like another couple of Scout Troopers. Yoda is a decent choice for a re-release. But the most remarkable archive offering is the ROTS Anakin Skywalker. It saw limited release and the face deco was never that great. Using the new face printing technique on this figure will be a significant improvement from the original version.
There are some good images up now at the Toyfiend Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/toyfiend/)
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A bit surprised by that version of Obi-Wan as well, but I really like it. One of my favorite versions. Grievous is cool, and long requested so it is nice to get more prequel figures in the line here and there. I also welcome the Anakin return. I saw that figure one time, and at the time I was thinking I'd stick to only OT characters. I've since grown to appreciate the "world" approach, and wouldn't mind picking one up, especially with the face print improvements.
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Obi-Wan is exclusive to Walgreens.
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That Grievous cape looks really bad, but I'm loving the rest of the figure. Debating if I need the rereleased Anakin since I have the SH Figuarts version coming in a few days
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Check out Hasbro on the SyFy stage yesterday from NYCC
Star Wars | Live Stage (Fri 10/5) | NYCC 2018 | SYFY WIRE (https://youtu.be/Be3EqDcm9D8?t=25209)
Some of the highlights:
-Black Series Archive packaging reveal
-Background on the development of the Vintage Collection Imperial Combat Assault Tank
-TVC Han Solo - Stormtrooper disguise)
-TVC 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper
Hasbro panel is tomorrow afternoon at 1:15 ET, and more reveals are scheduled for that. More PT reveals are schedule for later this year.
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Panel today...
6" Aphra, 0-0-0, BT-1 (Summer '19)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do7PwQVU8AEqzrz.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do7PxDnUcAEtbe3.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do7PyC-UUAAK4sR.jpg)
6" Trash Compactor Stormtrooper Luke (Target exclusive; Spring 2019)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do7TL4QW4AA-iIF.jpg)
6" Rocket Trooper (Gamestop exclusive; Spring 2019)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do7TNTmW4AE0pfq.jpg)
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Panel today...
6" Aphra, 0-0-0, BT-1 (Summer '19)
I assume these are going to be a three pack, correct? Shared exclusive between Barnes & Noble and Amazon?
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I assume these are going to be a three pack, correct?
Incorrect. Right now they are planned as separate basic figure releases.
UPCs/Walmart SKUs from Yakface's Mega Number List (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/02/12/2018-master-upc-dpci-sku-list-revised/):
630509794027/293318475 Dr. Aphra
630509794034/691293303 Triple Zero
630509793990/832266297 BT-1
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I assume these are going to be a three pack, correct?
Incorrect. Right now they are planned as separate basic figure releases.
UPCs/Walmart SKUs from Yakface's Mega Number List (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/02/12/2018-master-upc-dpci-sku-list-revised/):
630509794027/293318475 Dr. Aphra
630509794034/691293303 Triple Zero
630509793990/832266297 BT-1
**scratches head** Am I the only one that thinks this is going to be a mess for Walmart? These seem like obscure characters for a retailer like WalMart, and hard for me to believe there will be many people other than hardcore fans that go for 0-0-0.
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**scratches head** Am I the only one that thinks this is going to be a mess for Walmart?
Just to clarify, these three are regular non-exclusive basic figure releases. Not Walmart exclusive. Walmart SKUs are provided by Jayson for those who like using brickseek. No use providing Target DPCI here since it's not helpful for locating specific figures.
As for Walmart specifically, pretty much EVERYTHING they are doing right now is a mess, so why would this be different for them. :P
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Love, love, love that we are finally getting that variant Luke with the wet hair! That's been on my radar since they showed it at SDCC what feels like 2 years ago.
The Rocket Trooper looks pretty cool but I don't recall the design. What is the source?
As far as those other 3? We still don't have Dooku, Bib Fortuna, or Bodhi Rook. And they had speaking parts in actual movies. Just sayin'
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The Rocket Trooper looks pretty cool but I don't recall the design. What is the source?
Star Wars Rebels version of an Imperial Jumptrooper.
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Wish we would have got the alternate 0-0-0 hands with the 3.75 inch version. they're cool.
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The Rocket Trooper looks pretty cool but I don't recall the design. What is the source?
Star Wars Rebels version of an Imperial Jumptrooper.
I think these troopers also turned up in Battlefront, also.
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**scratches head** Am I the only one that thinks this is going to be a mess for Walmart?
Just to clarify, these three are regular non-exclusive basic figure releases. Not Walmart exclusive. Walmart SKUs are provided by Jayson for those who like using brickseek. No use providing Target DPCI here since it's not helpful for locating specific figures.
As for Walmart specifically, pretty much EVERYTHING they are doing right now is a mess, so why would this be different for them. :P
Thanks Jeff.
I'm not sure what seems like a dumber move - a WM exclusive or a general release? This screams of peg warmer of the likes we haven't seen since Captain Zuvio.
I could see this working as a retailer exclusive 3-pack, but am struggling to figure out how this will work otherwise.
I had been getting most everything that they make in 6", but this might be my tipping point to start getting really selective. I'm with McMetal - I could probably name 150 figures that I would want made before these ones. Also the slow sales for the SDCC Vintage 3-pack should be a warning sign that demand for these are likely to be lower than expected.
I just hope they make these in smaller numbers to keep the pegs from clogging.
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That was also $65 with shipping for three 4" figs. I have no guess anymore what will sell and what won't, but not sure our wants for random on screen characters to be made because we don't read this comic is where I'm gonna base my thoughts on whether this is a good or bad decision.
Gotta believe figure 128 on your list isn't a no brainer to make in 6".
And gotta think at least some idea behind this is to possibly advertise other mediums
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I'm kind of wondering about Aphra and the droids, too. Hasbro really thinks these are going to be decent mainline offerings? These might be good as an exclusive 3-pack. I wonder if having Episode 9 moved back might have affected their plans for the 6" Black Series line?
Personally, I think Hasbro should have tried tapping some of the more iconic Cantina aliens. The Cantina aliens that got made in the Kenner vintage line might have been good candidates. Or did they want to go with more current entertainment?
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If they want to go with more current entertainment, make Zeb. :)
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I couldn’t recall the Trooper origin either. How many troopers wirh jetpacks does the Empire have at this point haha? I feel like there is a lot on my 4” shelf, but he looks cool.
Contrary to popular opinion on forums Aphra won the fan vote so I figured a 6” wasn’t far off. I was surprised her and the droids all at once as basic figures but droids are popular and Aphra seems to be too, for some folks anyway.
I love the 4” figure, personally.
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If they want to go with more current entertainment, make Zeb. :)
They're already tackling Ezra and Chopper. I'd be up for some villains from REBELS, like Kallus (pre-turn) or the Grand Inquisitor. And if we're talking current entertainment, how long will it be before RESISTANCE characters turn up in the 6" Black Series?
Overall, the Vintage Collection reveals were decent. Seeing them all lined up together it looks like a reasonably diverse selection. But it seems like except for the new Rey exclusive, Crait Luke and Ahch-To Luke, that core characters from the Sequel Trilogy are getting short shrift. There are ZERO droids in the TVC line, and only 4 figures from SOLO thus far. I'm curious to see how the line will continue to develop moving forward.
There are a couple of TVC exclusive figures that I'm curious about if we're looking at the number sequence (VC 136 & 137) since they ahead of the Han Solo and 41st Elite Corps Clone that were announced.
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If they want to go with more current entertainment, make Zeb. :)
Hmm....