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Title: TRU TPM3D Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jeff on July 22, 2011, 03:47 PM
This is another item I'd like to get a better look at - according to the panel is should have more TPM Pod Race Pilots , plus all their little flags from the parade?  Sounds like a neat box set!
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jayson on July 22, 2011, 03:57 PM
Pic at JediInsider (http://jediinsider.net/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2011_San_Diego_Comic_Con%2FHasbro%2FStar_Wars_Panel&pic=IMG_5398.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: P-Siddy on July 22, 2011, 03:58 PM
I'm all for it, though it's be nice to know who's in it. Hope they can finish the pilots off with this pack, along with the couple they're releasing as well. Maybe a new Threepio could be tossed in?

Hmm, seems to be repack, repack, repack, repack repack, repack, repack... 5x pilots and the announcer.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: iFett on July 22, 2011, 04:17 PM
Not that I really care, but does this mean we'll see Anakin/Sebulba pods again next year.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2011, 04:20 PM
Looks like most, if not all of the previously released Pod Racers:
-Clegg Holdfast
-Teemto Pagalies
-Mars Guo
-Gasgano
-Dud Bolt
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Matt R. on July 22, 2011, 05:03 PM
Repacks...Good, saves me money 8)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 22, 2011, 05:04 PM
This is the kind of multi-pack, re-pack that makes sense. All but one of these figures have not been out for quite some time, good chance for someone new to get caught up.

Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on July 22, 2011, 07:47 PM
Sadly the flags may get me to buy.  I'm disappointed in myself over that.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Scott on July 22, 2011, 07:49 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/sdcc11/Slide43.JPG)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jeff on July 22, 2011, 11:04 PM
Meh.  Sure sounded a lot better during the panel...  no new Pod Pilots?  Really?  I mean, I'm not really surprised it's just sort of a missed opportunity I guess. 

Oh well, $30 saved I guess.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on July 22, 2011, 11:07 PM
Where are the flags?

No flags, no buy.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Scockery on July 22, 2011, 11:15 PM
Includes 4 pit droids and a Dewback, though. Right?  :P

I remember a time when stores couldn't give Teemto away, which his big accessories.

Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Matt R. on July 24, 2011, 09:18 PM
I think the pit droids are in it, not sure about the dewback. 
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Diddly on July 24, 2011, 10:43 PM
I might end up snagging this since I own zero Podracers. Wish it had Sebulba at least
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: JediJman on July 24, 2011, 10:53 PM
This is a cool concept.  I'll have to see what the final offering looks like.  If it is all 5 plus the pit droids for $30, that's not a bad deal.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jeff on July 25, 2011, 10:39 AM
Wish it had Sebulba at least

Yeah, the fact that Pod Pilot Ani and Sebulba are missing must mean either they are coming single-carded or they may possibly be packing them in with re-releases of their pod racers.  Guess we'll get more at NYCC...
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Nicklab on July 25, 2011, 11:20 AM
I'm not missing Sebulba in this set.  I think he's one character that could stand to be revisited, especially with the current state of figure articulation and how it could be applied to a Dug.  And a new pod race Anakin with modern articulation & sculpting would be a fairly welcome, too.

I'm kind of glad this set is all reissues.  I can skip this set since I got all of these as basic figures.  And considering that there are only a few more pod racers that have yet to be made into figures, I'd rather see a set like this which is ALL reissues and not a mixture of old & new.  That kind of lineup leaves the collector feeling used when you have to buy a multi-pack in order to get 1 or 2 new figures.

And on the general subject of pod racers, there are only another three or four that have yet to be made.  I think that those can get spaced out over time.  As for the pod race vehicles, I agree that it's generally a losing proposition.  MAYBE Anakin and Sebulba's pods could get reissued/retooled, but I don't know that there is an overwhelming desire to get them back into rotation in the vehicle line.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: SnTrooper on July 25, 2011, 03:40 PM
And on the general subject of pod racers, there are only another three or four that have yet to be made.  I think that those can get spaced out over time.
There are still seven of them. They have now done all the ones that are clearly visibly in the movie. Ark "Bumpy" Roose and Elan Mak are featured in the deleted scene. Then there Aldar Beedo, Boles Roor, Ebe Endocott, Neva Kee, and Wan Sandage who are only seen from a distance during the race.
Title: Re: TRU Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jayson on January 22, 2012, 01:20 AM
Podracer flags anyone? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40676242@N05/6740550043/sizes/l/in/photostream/)  8)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 22, 2012, 02:24 AM
I need a 'Like' or '+1' button for that post.  8)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 22, 2012, 09:25 PM
Agreed, thanks Jayson.  For the man who wants flags, but not more ****** podracers.

Time to pick up some drink stirrers.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 23, 2012, 02:23 AM
Time to pick up some drink stirrers.

The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub?  ;D
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Phrubruh on January 23, 2012, 09:10 AM
Time to pick up some drink stirrers.

The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub?  ;D

With the way this line looks, I would say one at a time at the pub.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 23, 2012, 04:23 PM
Time to pick up some drink stirrers.

The question is, do you buy them in bulk from the grocery store, or do it the fun way -- one at a time at the pub?  ;D

Hmmm...  hadn't thought of it that way.

*scratches chin*
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Rob on January 28, 2012, 11:44 PM
Has anyone seen any decent pictures of this set compared to the original releases of the figures?  I'm curious as to how heavily repainted they might be.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Nicklab on January 28, 2012, 11:58 PM
No.  I saw the pack in the store today and the colors looked like they were on the vivid side.  I was just a little irked that they've included these pod race flags now in an effort to get people to buy these figures over again.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jeff on January 29, 2012, 12:01 AM
Has anyone seen any decent pictures of this set compared to the original releases of the figures?

Check out Jayson/YakFace's pics here (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots.html)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Rob on January 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
Perfect, thanks Jeff (and Jason).

I had the same initial impression as Nick, thinking they were more vibrant, but looking at his photos I think that the only one with any significant change (and barely at that) is this one:

(http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots/lf39.jpg) (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/MH12/exclusives/podracer_pilots/lf39.html)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: darth broem 2 on January 31, 2012, 11:23 PM
Damnit, they had to make those flags.  Now I have to go get all the podracers. 
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on January 31, 2012, 11:26 PM
I'm just downloading the ones Yakface put up.  They'll suffice.  I wanted teh flags too but I cannot justify the purchase of the sets for the flags.  I just can't.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: CHEWIE on February 1, 2012, 02:26 PM
I can't justify it either, unless my son wants the figures and doesn't whine if I try and keep the flags.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: iFett on February 1, 2012, 03:22 PM
I'd dig on some official Hasbro flags as well, but ya not going there.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on February 1, 2012, 04:03 PM
I compared to the older ones I have, the Teemo deco is really tight in this new pack compared to the older one, he is the stand out "upgrade". All of the others have a slightly darker deco than the old ones. Plus it includes new flags.....(This is how I justified getting this set....)
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Brian on February 1, 2012, 05:18 PM
I only have one of the podracers in this pack already, so I was leaning towards picking this one up.  I hit our TRU today though, and they were nowhere to be found.  They had the regular-release (blister carded) battle packs, but that was it.  I forget, do these have that blister packaging as well, or the older style box?  I guess I should go check the pics again.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Ghost of QG on February 4, 2012, 04:07 PM
Is there a master list of all the podracer figures that have been made? If there is could someone direct me to it. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 4, 2012, 10:45 PM
Maybe I'm mistaken, but with this year, haven't they all been made now?
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: P-Siddy on February 5, 2012, 09:31 AM
From Scott's Master list http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14572.0 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14572.0), these are the Podracers that have yet to be made:

Ark "Bumpy" Roose
Boles Roor
Ebe Endecott
Elan Mak
Neva Kee
Aldar Beedo
Wan Sandage
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2012, 02:46 PM
Bumpy I know, but the rest I'm at a loss there.  There didn't even appear to be that many friggin' pods in the race itself. 
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Scott on February 5, 2012, 04:46 PM
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Boonta_Eve_Classic

Lots of those were only really in the far shots...I think most of the close up Podracers have been made though
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: P-Siddy on February 5, 2012, 06:10 PM
I'd love an Elan Mak (though I think they call him Nale Kam now). I just think his reflective eyes are cool. But yeah, they are only in the movie for just the driver introductions.
Title: Re: TRU Phantom Menace Pod Racer Pilot Multi-Pack
Post by: Diddly on February 8, 2012, 09:59 PM
Went by TRU today completely intent on purchasing this set since it's on sale. But of course my stores suck and wasn't selling it as advertised (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Picture-3.png). Might go back later in the week and argue the price but eh.