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Title: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on January 9, 2024, 01:13 PM
Jayson doing Jayson things and teasing new 2024 products:

https://yakfaceforums.com/main/2024/01/09/tvc-rumor-report-new-unknown-playset-or-vehicle-code-name-found/

- dimensions of box are similar to something around the size of Tantive IV and Carbon Freezing Chamber playsets OR a vehicle like Imperial Troop Transport

Let's start our speculation while Jayson keeps digging...

Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Ryan on January 9, 2024, 01:35 PM
With the ANH mains coming out again later this year, I am really hoping for a modular Death Star Hallway playset, which would tie in nicely together with the pipeline figures. It'd also fit the rumor description of the box size being very reminiscent of the Tantive IV set. Ideally, it would be designed in a way that could later connect to a larger HasLab type set.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Dave on January 9, 2024, 01:53 PM
With the ANH mains coming out again later this year, I am really hoping for a modular Death Star Hallway playset, which would tie in nicely together with the pipeline figures. It'd also fit the rumor description of the box size being very reminiscent of the Tantive IV set. Ideally, it would be designed in a way that could later connect to a larger HasLab type set.

That would be awesome!!!
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 9, 2024, 02:18 PM
I would love the detention center hallway on the Death Star.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Nicklab on January 11, 2024, 11:06 AM
We're now 3 years into this new era of TVC playsets.  And frankly I'm surprised that we have only seen one Imperial setting for a playset, and it was the exterior of the Endor bunker complex.  None of the gray walls with light pills that are the hallmark of Imperial facilities.  That type of setting seems like such an obvious choice for a playset - especially since these seem to be tailored to the whole action figure photography movement.  And that segment of the community LOVE GTP's space walls while that company was still in business.

But then there's the whole "Declan" code name.  And the literal part of me started thinking about the actor that was the stand-in for Jabba in ANH, whose first name was Declan.  That instantly made me think "Hmmmm.  Maybe they're going to make a Tatooine docking bay?"  But I don't think they would ever be that literal.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Rob on January 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
Non specific imperial hallways would have so many uses they'd sell a bazillion of them.  Everything from all of the OT to much of the ST... Gideon's ship...

I'd want a lot of them if they were generic and not say... the detention block.

Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Nicklab on January 11, 2024, 12:14 PM
Agreed.  They even turn up as the interiors of the Republic Venator class Star Destroyers in Clone Wars.  It seems like such a no-brainer to go there.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Dave on January 11, 2024, 01:30 PM
I'd take either a generic imperial hallway or a generic Tatooine "docking bay" with some pit droids, crates, etc.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Nicklab on January 12, 2024, 02:48 PM
Non specific imperial hallways would have so many uses they'd sell a bazillion of them.  Everything from all of the OT to much of the ST... Gideon's ship...

I'd want a lot of them if they were generic and not say... the detention block.



The detention block design got some re-use in animation, but I agree that it's a little bit too specific.  The grey walls with light pills seem like an obvious choice, along with blast doors.  So do some of the angled corridors with the archways, like on Moff Gideon's light cruiser or in the Gozanti freighter from The Mandalorian.  Those would be a better starting point for an Imperial environment.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Nicklab on February 7, 2024, 10:12 AM
Jayson updated his rumor list, and it appears that the playset might be from Moff Gideon's light cruiser.
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Matt_Fury on February 7, 2024, 10:58 AM
Imperial walls are just generic enough that they could be anywhere.  I'm all for this!
Title: Re: New Playset/Vehicle Rumor: Code Name = DECLAN
Post by: Jeff on March 20, 2024, 11:56 AM
Jayson updated his rumor list, and it appears that the playset might be from Moff Gideon's light cruiser.

Confirmed via pipeline reveal at today's Hasbro Star Wars livestream...

TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset w/Mandalorian Privateer (must be from Season 3 after Bo Katan/Axe had hold of Gideon's former ship).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJH_iclW4AAel9s.jpg)
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 20, 2024, 06:36 PM
Should work well for any generic Imperial hallway.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2024, 11:32 AM
Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway with VC3xx Mandalorian Privateer

Pre-order Thursday, 7/25, @ 1pm ET (Fan Channel, Amazon, Hasbro Pulse)
https://amzn.to/3WyES7v
#ad #sponsored #thanksforyoursuport

Hasbro Pulse reveal video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWHWMdPjjdA

Image from Yakface (https://x.com/yak_face/status/1815765734456254657):
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GTLlSzTWwAAuW8g?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: McMetal on July 23, 2024, 11:56 AM
Did she mention the price?  ???
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2024, 03:02 PM
Did she mention the price?  ???

No, but the PR release says $59.99 - keep in mind the press releases have had quite a few errors recently (like for example, this press release saying 11am ET pre-order, which is different from the 1pm time noted in the video).

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION MOFF GIDEON’S IMPERIAL LIGHT CRUISER HALLWAY
(HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Available: Fall 2024)
 
After being seized by a strike team led by Din Djarin and Bo-Katan Kryze, a team of Mandalorian privateers led by Axe Woves now commands Moff Gideon’s Imperial Light Cruiser.  Inspired by the action-packed episode of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN, this 3.75-inch-scale playset with Mandalorian privateer figure and 2 accessories makes a great addition to any fan’s collection. These collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love.
 
Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage toys, the included figure features a unique VC number for collectability. Celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order July 25 at 11AM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other participating retailers.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 23, 2024, 03:19 PM
Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Rob on July 23, 2024, 03:22 PM
Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

So you'll string together a very long hallway at $60 a pop. 
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2024, 03:47 PM
Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

They have done a good job of making the pack-in an army builder but also army builders that you probably already have - Rebel Fleet Trooper, Stormtrooper, Death Trooper.

This guy is kind of like the Endor Bunker guy - he's a specific guy, but also a figure that you could use as an generic army builder if you want.  I guess I don't have a problem with it as long as it's not some all-new or unique army builder.

Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2024, 04:20 PM
I'm fine with how they've done the pack-ins for these too.  If they put someone like Moff Gideon or Mando in there it'd be really stupid. 

Although I would be even more happy if they cut the price on this by $18 and sold the figure separately, but then I buy them both anyhow.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Ryan on July 25, 2024, 03:22 AM
Why must they add an army builder figure in a playset.  She even bragged that they specifically do that!

So you'll string together a very long hallway at $60 a pop. 

Like 4 for example...  :-X

This one looks really good, not quite an OT-era Star Destroyer/Death Star Hallway, but it will make a decent stand-in. I like that they made the lights swappable. The doors look awesome, especially when compared to the Nevarro cantina this feels like one of the better diorama sets. I am also in the pro-generic-army-builder-pack-in camp. Since I likely already have a few of the pack-in figure loose (or close enough), it makes for a nice extra carded figure if I don't feel compelled to buy multiple sets.

I ended up preordering four sets to start, but before December I may drop that down to two and then pick up a few more sets later when it eventually goes on sale.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on July 25, 2024, 12:36 PM
I ended up preordering four sets to start, but before December I may drop that down to two and then pick up a few more sets later when it eventually goes on sale.

I pre-ordered one for now.  I'd like a second for sure but will see how it plays out with regards to clearance...
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Rob on October 31, 2024, 08:32 PM
Amazon says delivery for this one on Monday.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on November 1, 2024, 09:33 AM
Ditto.  Looking forward to seeing how the ESB Bounty Hunters and Vader look posed in this thing or if I can re-purpose it for other OT Imperial ship scenes.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Dave on November 2, 2024, 04:21 PM
Mine showed up today.  Maybe my memory is failing me, but this seems more substantial than the Tantivie Hallway playset.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Ryan on November 3, 2024, 01:08 AM
Mine showed up today.  Maybe my memory is failing me, but this seems more substantial than the Tantivie Hallway playset.

One(?) of my three (all from Amazon) arrived today. It is relatively similar to the Tantive IV in size & detail. It is maybe just a bit wider.

While I’d have loved an OT Imperial hallway, this might be my favorite set to date. It seems to be the most modular of the setups so far, I love the spring-loaded doors and the finishes look great. I only have two small gripes, I wish they included 1-2 more of the red warning light accessories and I wish the figure came with more than a single small pistol. Other than that, this is a top-notch set.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Nicklab on November 4, 2024, 08:02 AM
I'm going to be really interested to see how people combine and configure multiple sets.  It seems like there are more ways to build this playset to suit your own displays.  And I wonder if Hasbro might be using this set as a trial balloon?  See how this set sells before going deeper into Imperial environments with something like a Star Destroyer environment, or event the Death Star?
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on November 4, 2024, 08:42 AM
Boo, Amazon changed my delivery date from today to estimated next Mon 11/11 -Wed 11/13.  :(
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Jeff on November 5, 2024, 10:05 PM
Boo, Amazon changed my delivery date from today to estimated next Mon 11/11 -Wed 11/13.  :(

And now it shipped today and is due tomorrow, 11/6.  Go figure.
Title: Re: 2024 TVC Moff Gideon's Imperial Light Cruiser Hallway Playset
Post by: Matt_Fury on November 6, 2024, 12:20 PM
Might be due to weather.  Fed Ex pushed my E-wing to Friday (was supposed to be tomorrow.)

I received mine on Monday.  Working on a review.