They teased us by saying the Hoth wave will have a few figures not done in this scale before.
A resculpted Admiral Piett is sorely needed, since the POTF2 one sucks when compared with the more recent Imperial commanders.
I know I'd catch flak on this, but I actually wouldn't mind seeing HOth Luke resculpted... Better articulation, and interchangeable "damaged" and clean heads would be sweet. But a figure who could ride a taun-taun, but look good off of it too, would be nice. Personally though, I'd take a new Han, new Leia, and lots of other Hoth figures too.
Battle Of Hoth, hmmm? I'll go with 4 figures since that tended to be the average wave size during SAGA Gold.
-Luke Skywalker - Snowspeeder Pilot w/ removable helmet, lightsaber, blaster/holster, grappling line & mine
-AT-AT Driver resculpt (along the lines of the SAGA TIE Pilot)
-R5-M2 - Echo Base astromech
-Hoth Rebel Officer - Gotta fill that hole in the vintage line!
Hobbie, Dak, Wedge, Jansen...any of the Snowspeeder pilots with the correct gear. Or even one body with 4 different head and helmet sclupts or 4 variations...
Matt,
The Gonk is on Hoth... I can't post a cap, but trust me man. Complete with the top "fueling nozels" thingies. He's tromping around the hangar floor, but you gotta look close.
I wonder if the Rieekan will come with the Tactical Map for a pack-in? If so, everyone got hosed on that DLX price.
The case assortment (subject to change) is listed there too:
2x General Veers (Saga #7)
2x Major Bren Derlin (Saga #8)
2x AT-AT Driver (Saga #9)
1x R2-D2 (Saga #10)
2x Snowtrooper (Saga #11)
1x General Rieekan (Saga #12)
1x Darth Vader (Saga #13)
1x Power Droid (Saga #14)
And a complete list of Saga 2 basic is available here! (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Hasbro’s_Plans_For_2006_95310.asp)
Oh for the love of Pete ::) I'm lazy, do some work dammit so I don't have to.
Oh for the love of Pete ::) I'm lazy, do some work dammit so I don't have to.
I did...
http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9742.0
edit: :-X
The Snowtrooper is not really a "repacked" figure. There are slight differences in the legs of the POTF2 and OTC versions.
Looks like it might be a kitbashed verison of both figures.
When you look at the arms real close compared to the PotF2 version there are a few notables things that make it look like the PotF2 Arms and Legs on the Saga Torso version.
Hmmm, that makes me wonder... If there is a mini-holo Vader amidst the mini holo figures, and if they're mixed in randomly, will Veers with Mini Holo Vader be the ultimate variation on that figure that people want? :)
:-\ If Veers is not packed with mini Vader there will be a huge outcry ....
You know, for as bad an idea as the kit bashed snowtrooper is, it's enough of a gimick to get me to one open.
At first, I was just buying Veers, Derlin, AT-AT Driver, and Gonk. But with the info that R2 is most likely the RotS SP Sculpt and the Snowtrooper is a new/kitbash figure, I'll most likely need to buy openers for those two.
Sounds like Veers does indeed have removable armor/helmet.
I'm still curious as to which Artoo we'll be getting with this wave. In the initial pic, and in the pic on Hasbro's site (which I believe may be the same pic), the Artoo appears to be a plain, repainted Sneak Preview R4-G9. But in their write up, they say "includes electronic lights and sounds."
Guess we'll have to wait until carded pics show up to be certain. I'm really hoping for a plain, R4-G9 repaint with this one. If it's not, that will make the third electronic Artoo in about a year and a half, which is really pushing it, even for an Artoo junkie like me.
Yeah, but will he come with a regular hat? I mean whats the point of the helmet and armor coming off if Veers doesn't come with his fancy hat? It's not like he didn't wear it on screen. Maybe Hasbro will use the EU BS on this one. ;DSounds like Veers does indeed have removable armor/helmet.
And the was much rejoycing!
SA with softgoods items...
These look amazing carded (the backdrops are great). And the Gonk comes with an extra droid. Nice. I might be buying all of these except Vader. Sigh.
Derlin almost appears like he re-uses legs from Riekean, but I could be wrong.
I'm not too convinced that Veers hat is removable...it looks like they helmet may just fit over it.....
Damnit! So the hat's not removable on Veers probably... that's ok, but I did think it would be. There are some BBI figures that have beret type hats that are very small, but removable (and extremely well made).
:P
Buy: Veers, AT-AT Driver, Droids 2-Pack (I'm a sucker for background droids)
Maybe: Snowtrooper
Pass: Vader, R2, Derlin, Rieeken
Has anyones else noticed that it looks like both Reekin and Derlin are packed with the uber-small rebel blasters?
God that AT-AT driver looks awesome. I did retire my old POTF2 drivers actually because of this figure.
:P
I got to see Veers, Snowtrooper, Power droid, Vader and R2 first hand last night
the $5+ savings alone is a lunch let alone a savings of over a hundred dollars for the line. IMO it's dumb especially when the reason are like" I'm to above setting foot in Walmart to shop"- assuming some kind of superiority complex or heirarchy. Or using a reason like " have you seen the people in Walmarts" -like they could judge.
I have no bias or reason to back any chain store but I definately back saving money when buying SW.
I got to see Veers, Snowtrooper, Power droid, Vader and R2 first hand last night
Ha ha! It sounds like an exalted gracious scalper granted us peeons permission to see these great rare precious items.
Did they still have 3 spacetroopers from EU there? Was that the booth your buddy runs?
Where were they found? Also, what country?
EE.com is too pricey and I like to support the little guys! 8)
EE.com is too pricey and I like to support the little guys! 8)
EE is too pricey? Not this time around...
Target/TRU = $7.44 each ($6.99 plus tax)
EE = $7.45 each ($89.44 with shipping for a case of 12)
Looks pretty much the same to me! EE is techinically cheaper if you figure in the gas you waste searching Target/TRU while the EE figures are bought to your door. :P
Seriously though, last I heard from Rick at NewForce was that they were holding off on the first two waves initially. They do have the Geonosis wave up right now though...
Where were they found? Also, what country? Who's reporting? There was a big deal when the Carkon wave first hit because people found them in Canada and neglected to pass along that info. There were lot's of false reports too, even with pictures.
Found these tonight too, and they were just too good to resist. I noticed they were all there except Rieekan, which I thought was weird.
Yeah, definitely the best looking wave in a long time. The backdrops look perfect with the black and silver. Makes me wish I was a carded collector... almost.
Found these tonight too, and they were just too good to resist. I noticed they were all there except Rieekan, which I thought was weird.
Wow, good for you and Spuffy!
I've yet to find any new TSC stuff - did you find them at WM?
One thing that came to mind while looking over the Hoth wave again is the state of Imperial troops at this point. The AT-AT driver reminds me that we really have some amazing Imperial figures now, with the VOTC Stormtrooper, Evolutions Sandtrooper, and SAGA TIE Pilot. The snowtrooper however reminds me how nice it would be to get a SA version of this one, comparable to the three I mentioned earlier. That, in addition to the rumored VOTC Scout coming this year (hopefully) would really round out things nicely. Not that this Snowtrooper is horrible, but I've been debating how much I'd like to army build with this version, or hold out for a better one down the road. Otherwise, we're getting a pretty nice lineup overall, something I hope continues.
Speaking of a nice SA trooper, how nice would it have been to get a Hoth Rebel Soldier instead of Vader or Riekken in this wave?
Speaking of a nice SA trooper, how nice would it have been to get a Hoth Rebel Soldier instead of Vader or Riekken in this wave?
We did.
I'm seeing it all over Veers and the AT-AT driver.
so is it confirmed that vader is a 100% straight re-pack? no subtle paint app differences or anything else? from some of the previous posts this seems to be the case. what abot the reeken and R-2 figures. any paint app differences on either of those? how about the accesories that come with R-2. are they any different paint-wise than when they were packed in with the luke x-wing vehicle a couple years ago? just wondering because all my older stuff is packed away right mow. thanks.
I do agree, I like having the name on the base but I did pass on figures like the Snowtrooper because I have no need for this one. If I want an officer, I can paint an extra Saga Snowtrooper. Bad figure, might be the worse release so far in the line (IMO).
I do agree, I like having the name on the base but I did pass on figures like the Snowtrooper because I have no need for this one. If I want an officer, I can paint an extra Saga Snowtrooper. Bad figure, might be the worse release so far in the line (IMO).
This Snowtrooper is a pretty weak attempt by Hasbro, combining 2 average figures into 1 that still sucks. I am still holding out hope for a VOTC style Snowtrooper and Royal Guard.
Yeah I'm not going to go too crazy army building this one because there is a VOTC snowie rumored to be on the horizon.
Still haven't found this wave. :-[ It's the Tarkin wave all over again. :-[
C'mon, these have barely hit. If you can't find them in three months, then start complaining. I've been collecting since 1995, and I have seen every carded figure hasbro has every released (except 2) on the pegs. I may have only seen a figure once, or a year after it initially came out, but I did find them.
C'mon, these have barely hit. If you can't find them in three months, then start complaining. I've been collecting since 1995, and I have seen every carded figure hasbro has every released (except 2) on the pegs. I may have only seen a figure once, or a year after it initially came out, but I did find them.
That doesn't mean everyone else does.
Kevin
Those were reasons I liked Veers more than Ozzel (just by pics, I don't own him yet). The uniform on Ozzel was too textured (less is more), and a smoother sculpt ala the Motti figure looks more real, and those uniforms were more a German field grey than that weird color of Ozzel's outfit, or the Tarkin figure's outfit... Hasbro's got the weirdest color mishmashes going for their Impy Officers though right now. Not a one matches.
Hey guys, I didn't mean to sound preachy. Sorry if I came off that way. I just want everyone to take deep breath before worrying about finding figures that have only been out for about two weeks. Patience is one of the key traits in collecting.
Anyway, I was thinking about my statement about having found almost everything at retail. Thinking back, the carziest finds were never at big box stores. I found all of the EU figures at a drugstore. I found the DST/Reeyees wave at a mom and pop toy shop in a crappy neighborhood in Brooklyn, and I found the TC-14 wave at another mom and pop shop.
I have 4 veer's's'ss,
However, the final 12 proved to be a real "you miss 'em, you lose". That sucked. Hasbro screwed the pooch with the last ROTS figures, BIGTIME. People being gunshy and worried about finding stuff has some basis too.
If the final wave didn't come out till like December then I'd think they fell prey to final wave syndrome, but man there were MONTHS of those things supposedly shipping but they just never shipped heavily at all. I found Cat Miin and Passel like in October or earlier, but even then there wasn't a lot on the pegs. They were never full at most retailers.
Now that I've got all of the figures from this wave, I have to express how awesome the AT-AT driver is... it might be the best figure we'll get all year in the basic line. To me, it's VOTC/Evolutions quality. Simply a kickass figure and has really gotten me excited about the OT army builders again.
For the rest of the wave, good figures on the new ones, the only turd I think is Rieken. Simply not a good repack choice... instead I would think a Luke or Han would have been a better rehash, or even a new Snowspeeder pilot. But if that were the case, I think the would needed to have eliminated another figure from the wave, either Vader or R2D2.
:P
I think it's a prety good figure too. I just am a bit dismayed at the color/uniform detail differences we are still getting with the Imperial officers (Veers/Ozzel/ROTS Tarkin). I guess that's why we customize. ;)
:P
i've only seen one Vader and R2-D2 so far and tons of Veers and AT-AT Drivers ::)
how come people display no love for Veers?
About the Imperial uniform colors...I wouldn't put ROTS Tarkin in the same catagory. Story wise, he appears 20 years before ANH. If the Empire changed the color of the uniforms over that time, I wouldn't be surprised.
I saw remnants of the Hoth wave at both WM and Target this weekend, and in both cases it was just Veers. Those seem to be the ones hanging around the longest here.
But damn, I still need a Veers. I hate starting to be a completist.
Chewie's right- Veers is great custom fodder of all sorts.
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pc5be40f29b337764425ac3dbfb132387/f066959a.jpg)
I noticed that Yakface has a story up showing that the Hoth wave is now in stock over at Amazon, but for $8.99 each! Yikes.
Still haven't seen it, I think it's already dried up around here.
And I say again, remember to keep those clear rubber bands that hold weapons in hands. I use them to keep my Gonk's legs straight so he stands normal.
While taking photos of the Hoth Wave R2, I noticed that the lid for trunk accessory, attaches to the bottom of it, locking them together.
(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/tsc/010/lf14.jpg)
(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/tsc/010/lf15.jpg)
Neat.
I wish they would have made the lantern small enough to fit inside the trunk though.
I just picked up 3 AT-AT drivers, they are back in stock at Amazon. :)
I also wish we had gotten a good Snowspeeder pilot.
:P
I also wish we had gotten a good Snowspeeder pilot.
:P
Fear not.
I may get Rieekan and Derlin if they sit long enough, which they likely will.
I was just looking at R2 again, and noticed that the cardback scene has C-3PO talking to him in the corrdior, but he has been effected out! A cool way to make the figure and the cardback work together- nice touch Hasbro! Now if I could just find these galactic hunt figures without driving my truck in to the ground...
If you're going to put a Vader on the pegs for the kiddies, please make sure it has some play value and does not irritate the hell out of the child and parent!
>:(
I've noticed the comeback as well. I'm debating on whether or not to pick up some move Veers' for customizing.
I think Derlin is one of the most underrated figures ever. I'm shocked at how much he pegwarmed. I bought 4 of him and headswapped 2 to make a couple of hatless Rebel officers inside the control room.
R2s are gone, but I saw a couple Power Droidsfor the first time, I passed, I didn't have any money on me.....Oops. :-X