do these figures have articulation?
Hey - does anyone think that this will be the replacement for Unleashed? A 3.75" scaled high-end die-cast figure line. They could still be two-packs (at an even higher price point).
Whatever this line is, it is destined to fail.
If that's the case, there will be a LOT of Unleashed fans who want to get a hold of the C3 focus group who told Hasbro the die-cast figures were a good idea! :P
People hate the statue 3.75 figures already, what's making them out of metal going to do for us? Give us something with substantial weight to throw at people?
Might ACTUALLY get the point across if we hit that Derryl DePriest guy in the head enough times! ;D
I can't wait for them to combine their two favorite new things, and start giving us some kickass Titanium Holographic figures!!! :P
Just to play devil's advocate -- wasn't the Unleashed line very unpopular initially? Perhaps the same could happen with this line?
At least we were getting a larger, 6" plus figure for our $15 though, not just a 4" figure made of metal ;). Of course, you never know, we could all change our tune once these come out.
"Is Hasbro in fact changing the Unleashed line, and if so why such a drastic change in size? Is there any chance we’ll see some ‘special’ old style 7” figures released for fans of that scale?
A change is coming for a number of reasons, some having to do with price point issues at retail, more will be revealed as Hasbro outlines their plans for 2006 during Friday’s panel. While there are no plans for more 7” Unleashed figures beyond what’s been announced, Hasbro would not rule out the possibility of more at some point in the future."[/quote]
As Pete and I were speculating earlier in the thread, it sure sounds like these $15 price point Metal Figures sure had something to do with the decision to ditch the successful unleashed line...
From RebelScum's SDCC QnA:Quote"Is Hasbro in fact changing the Unleashed line, and if so why such a drastic change in size? Is there any chance we’ll see some ‘special’ old style 7” figures released for fans of that scale?
A change is coming for a number of reasons, some having to do with price point issues at retail, more will be revealed as Hasbro outlines their plans for 2006 during Friday’s panel. While there are no plans for more 7” Unleashed figures beyond what’s been announced, Hasbro would not rule out the possibility of more at some point in the future."
Does anyone else question whether Hasbro really needs to have the Unleashed at $15 anyway? Aren't they fairly identical in scale, articulation and size to McFarlane figures? Doesn't matter whether you're talking Twisted Oz, Sportspicks or Elvis, the McFarlane stuff is equivalent at 2/3 the price. I would have thought that the UL stuff would have had that tidy additional $5 margin.
Does anyone else question whether Hasbro really needs to have the Unleashed at $15 anyway? Aren't they fairly identical in scale, articulation and size to McFarlane figures? Doesn't matter whether you're talking Twisted Oz, Sportspicks or Elvis, the McFarlane stuff is equivalent at 2/3 the price. I would have thought that the UL stuff would have had that tidy additional $5 margin.
The only good thing I see coming out of this line is a fighting weapon. You know instead of using a roll of quarters.....8)
So Hasbro finally decides to do a removable helmet Boba Fett, and its in the Titanium line? Yeah, that makes sense. Of course this isn't technically "confirmed", but I'm sure there will be some people upset about this. I mean, its nice that they are doing it, but I think it would be quite well received in the "basic" figure line.
How about a Battle Droid 3-pk, priced at $20.00? I'm game.
:P
Are there any figures planned past Vader and Fett?
No offense to anyone who is planning to buy this line, but buying $15 metal figures seems kinda lame to me when I can get a $5-6 plastic version with more articulation.
Funny, I was thinking just the opposite.
$15 is WAY too much to spend on a 4" figure; die cast or not.
Wait, the Fett has a removeable helmet you say? That may be worth $15...
Funny, I was thinking just the opposite.
$15 is WAY too much to spend on a 4" figure; die cast or not.
On another subject, I dig your handle. Was that inspired by the Nine Inch Nails song?
-Matt
For the first official removable-helmet Boba figure we've ever gotten, I'm a little disappointed. We've gotten removable-helmet Jango and Clone heads out the wazoo, and they've all looked pretty much identical to each other.
Oh, and the figures kind of suck. Like Scott said, what's the point of them?
Looks like Hasbro (http://hasbro.com/starwars/pl/page.news/newsid.20ADFE53-D56F-E112-459D8E9A089B91C2/dn/default.cfm) attempted some kind of update this AM, but none of the pictures work.
Hmmm...
Wave 4
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Battlestar Galactica Cylon Warrior
Uh, pardon me? It's cool and all, but what? Did I miss something?
And, since the rumor mill was right about Bossk/Sandtrooper being Wave 2, I guess we can expect IG-88 and a Clone Trooper in wave 3.
Uh, pardon me? It's cool and all, but what? Did I miss something?
No. Apparently Hasbro is going to start to mix other lines in with the Titanium Series. There are reports of that Cylon and then some other Galactica and Stargate stuff working it's way into the line as well...
I guess at that I'll pick up the Cylon, if I see it, simply to have the anomaly in the line and I don't know where else to get a 3.75" Cylon.
It sounds like just the "regular" versions will ship in wave 1, then eventually the "chase" versions will be mixed into the wave 1.5 case.
Wow, so they are out... do you know what retail chain he found it at?
:P
How do they look in person Jon?
I think that's a case of bad, bad, figure posing.
He looks much better if you put him in the pose he was supposed to be in (http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/4-06/vinfinbosskclose.jpg)...
I just care about the metal Ig-88 - only one so far that makes sense!
I want Bossk badly in my character-focus-collection... anyone sees him cheap, I'm your guy! :) I have a real hard time justifying $15 for these though when I see them. I too may try getting IG-88 and other droids, but that's about it.
I don't know if anyone even cares about these anymore, but I've heard from a few JD readers that the Target Exclusive Mustafar Darth Vader figure (DPCI# 087-06-1800) has started hitting Targets on the West Coast...
HTS should, at the very least, have put the IG-88 and Clone up on their site by now, but so far, nothing. I've said it before, but if I could get rid of my non-Fett Titanium figures, I'd just call it a day on this line. I'm highly doubtful that this line is going to go much further given the shoddy retail situation with them.
The distribution and availability of these things have gone completely to hell after the first two waves (which is typical for Hasbro's last 11 years of doing modern SW toys), and I'm highly doubtful I'll ever see the newer ones at retail. There are still gobs of unsold Sandtroopers, Bossks, and Vaders around me (both regular and "vintage" finish) and the IG-88/Clone wave NEVER showed up at any retailer near me. Now Grievous and Threepio are "out" and Maul/Luke/Jango are seemingly hot on their heels.
I thought this would be the final straw with me for this line until I went into Target today to see the same Bossks and Sandtrooper that have been there for at least the last 4 months, covered in dust, along with a new shelf tag that said "NCF" on it for them. Which means, "NOT CARRYING FORWARD." Meaning Target isn't getting anymore, and given Wal-Mart's glut of the same on a much larger level, I doubt WM will be getting anymore either.
More than that Jeff...There was an R2D2 exactly like the 2007 basic line one as a Titanium shown at the CC as well.
From Hasbro (http://hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&id=133D3CC2-D56F-E112-463ADEF9708281DB&brand=495&viewall=yes):
(http://hasbro.com/common/images/products/347402364486_Main400.jpg)
(http://hasbro.com/common/images/products/347411fc096_Main400.jpg)
I also found both Bossks at Target for $4.24 each.
I also found both Bossks at Target for $4.24 each.
and im sure the prices will continue to go down, because nobody wants them.
Maybe at this minute they are tolling over how to simplify the packaging more or other options to reduce manufacturing costs. I think they need to get down to roughy 8-9$ a figure to make more sales and open to more buyers.
Who knew that their online store was worth checking out?
3. What does the future hold for the Titanium Series 3.75" Forged Figure line? It seems like the major retailers are clearing out the figures and ending support for the line, but there are a pile of 10-12 previously announced figures that have yet to be released. Is this line really being cancelled or will it be making a comeback this summer?
**We would love to continue to support the Forged Figure line and we will continue to support the line through Spring of 2007. Unfortunately there was not enough demand for this figure line which has resulted in a lack of retail support for the figures by our retail partners. My advice, buy them now because they will not be around for long.
Shocking.
-Darth Maul (packaged samples exist)
-Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot; packaged samples exist)
Wonder if any later waves will show up at big lots or other discount stores.
The Cylon was also on EE, with two others for $44.99.
Need that Maul...
If Brent doesn't want the Cylon for his collection I'll take it ;D
I recieved my case with pilot Luke, Tatooine Maul and Cylon Saturday. Maul doesn't look much different than the cinema scene one way back, but iIreally like the Cylon and Luke.
I recieved my case with pilot Luke, Tatooine Maul and Cylon Saturday. Maul doesn't look much different than the cinema scene one way back, but iIreally like the Cylon and Luke.
Did you get that from EE, Arthur? I've had a standing order in with the for this wave for like 5 months (with Sean and Jon), but haven't heard anything other than "exptectd Oct. ship date", which keeps getting pushed back each month. Hopefully this means they're finally on the way! Of course, I'll be rather annoyed if they wind up back in retail stores, after paying the extra shipping and crap from EE. Oh well...
Of course, I'll be rather annoyed if they wind up back in retail stores, after paying the extra shipping and crap from EE. Oh well...
they are at retail.....i saw the 2 lukes and 2 mauls last week at a local Zellers up here in Canada, im not sure if its heading down to the states but its already up here at $14.99 i beleive.
Canada doesn't count ;)
Yeah got 'em from EE, a month later than I thought I would.
Did anyone ANYWHERE need a 501st Clone? Maybe for a Bossk in trade? I didn't collect the line, but wanted Bossk... The 501st Clones and IG-88's showed up here in droves and got dumped for good prices. I'd like to trade, but if someone needed it, it's yours for cost + shipping.