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Collectibles => The Vintage Collection => Topic started by: Jeff on January 23, 2024, 12:26 PM
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Based on the livestream from today and some intel from Jayson, it looks like this next mainline wave will be -
2024 VC158 Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) {repack with refreshed cardback}
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GElF1uaXEAEONgS.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GElF1ujXEAAogo5.jpg)
2024 VC317 Captain Rex (Bracca Mission) [uses the new Clone body/sculpt]
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GElFsNVWoAAz5sW.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GElFsN0W4AACP00.jpg)
...and some other stuff TBD/TBA
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That Captain Rex is pretty ******* awesome. The Pilot Luke is great too, but I obviously already have him. Still, I'm glad they're re-releasing figures to bring in new fans.
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Pre-order links for today...
VC158b Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3vQzEcr
EE -> https://ee.toys/GNDPF7
VC3xx Clone Commander Rex (Bracca Mission)
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3Hu10rx
EE -> https://ee.toys/PWGE2D
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Ordered. I missed out on this Luke originally and he is currently still going for $50+ on Amazon/eBay, I think he was as good a choice as any for a repack. I grabbed a few to open and one more for the updated card.
I agree, Rex looks ******* great. He's one of my favorite characters, so I also grabbed a few to replace the old ones. in my displays.
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The Rex is awesome!
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Me perdí esto porque estuve de vacaciones de primavera en México la semana pasada.
(Missed this since I was on spring break in Mexico last week.)
2024 VC231 Stormtrooper {re-issue of the Walmart exclusive with a tweaked cardback}
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3TEahnr
EE -> https://ee.toys/GSYLT0
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(https://hasbropulse.com/cdn/shop/files/F9787_PROD_SW_VIN_NEPPERHAN_061_2000px_300DPI_2000x.jpg) (https://hasbropulse.com/cdn/shop/files/F9787_PROD_SW_VIN_NEPPERHAN_057_2000px_300DPI_2000x.jpg)
2024 VC334 Darth Vader {uses the Dark Times sculpt with a new ANH torso}
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3PraM1X
EE -> https://ee.toys/XV435H
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(https://hasbropulse.com/cdn/shop/files/F9784_PROD_SW_VIN_YONKERS_043_2000px_300DPI_2000x.jpg) (https://hasbropulse.com/cdn/shop/files/F9784_PROD_SW_VIN_YONKERS_056_2000px_300DPI_2000x.jpg)
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Today's livestream reveals...
2024 VC316 Princess Leia Organa {all-new}
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJH3W0YXsAEsMtv.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJH3VmKXwAAi37u.jpg)
2024 VC149 Artoo-Deeto (R2-D2) {uses BAD sculpt but with a clean deco this time}
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJH3ZoEW4AAVUtf.jpg) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJH3X-RXIAApSO8.jpg)
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The R2 is a BAD sculpt. Lazy.
The Leia is nice, but I would've preferred soft goods.
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The R2 is a BAD sculpt. Lazy.
The Leia is nice, but I would've preferred soft goods.
Also, didn’t I buy a “new” R2-D2 like a year ago?!
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The R2 has got to be strictly for carded collectors. I have 6 or so "clean" BAD Artoos from when they sold him in the TLJ ForceLink line ( that I got for 3 bucks each I think at an outlet store) and those came with leg rocket accessories. I have no need for this rerelease.
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2024 VC149 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3PvXZep
EE -> https://ee.toys/XPEQAO
2024 VCxxx Princess Leia Organa
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3vdKEki
EE -> https://ee.toys/T905PB
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Thanks Jeff, ordered the four new ones today using your Amazon links.
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No idea why, but R2-D2 is now down to $9.97 this morning... hooray for Amazon pre-order guarantee so I don't have to do the 'cancel and re-order' thing.
I ordered a second this morning because hey, why not for less than $10.
2024 VC149 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3PvXZep
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No idea why, but R2-D2 is now down to $9.97 this morning... hooray for Amazon pre-order guarantee so I don't have to do the 'cancel and re-order' thing.
I ordered a second this morning because hey, why not for less than $10.
2024 VC149 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3PvXZep
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I specifically ordered using your links, Jeff. Happy to help support the site.
Evidently Walmart had R2-D2 listed for $9.97, and that led Amazon to follow suit. So the preorder price guarantee kicked in, and Amazon lowered the price. I know that I appreciate it.
As for the state of R2-D2? I agree that this release seems to cater specifically to carded collectors. There's nothing appreciably new here. I've seen some calls for Hasbro take on updating R2-D2 for The Vintage Collection much in the same way they did with the Black Series. It could be a worthwhile pursuit since astromech droids can offer some sculpting value for future repaints. But Hasbro seems to be trying to stretch every asset they have in order to keep their costs low. As a result I think the BAD astromech body is going to be in circulation for the time being.
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Walmart reduced Leia to $9.96 too… I wonder if Amazon will follow suit again.
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Not yet. I had placed my orders on Amazon. I got the price adjustment on R2, but no change on Leia yet.
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Nice! Hopefully Amazon reduces Leia, too. I was planning on picking up a few to replace older versions in dioramas.
She looks fantastic and I'm really excited for this one. It looks to be by far the best likeness of Carrie Fischer in this scale, on par with the Bespin Lando in terms of accuracy. The swappable hoods are a really nice touch. I'm mixed on the soft-goods vs plastic robe. Plastic looks better overall but I normally prefer soft goods for pose-ability. If this is a softer plastic, like the Imperial officer tunic piece, it might be ok here. If not and Amazon drops it to $9.97 I may just add a few more and add soft goods to one or two.
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I'm mixed on the soft-goods vs plastic robe. Plastic looks better overall but I normally prefer soft goods for pose-ability.
My gut tells me you will see a soft goods version of this sculpt sometime in the future, like in a box set or something. Just feels clearly designed for a double-dip like that (or maybe my double-dip radar is just over active these days :P).
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It's literally impossible to under-imagine Hasbro's willingness and desire to sell the same figure twice.
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I can totally see the potential for a double dip on Leia! Offering a second version with softgoods seems inevitable. As for the presentation? Something like this came to mind:
(https://www.mrcollectoronline.com/images/toys_sw/sw_af_slvr_lukeleia.jpg)
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More shipping date updates from Amazon. Updated to July 22.
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FYI. I got a shipping soon email yesterday from Pulse for the Leia.
EDIT: And emails from Amazon saying R2 and Luke will be June 27.
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Got the same notification from Amazon for Luke and R2. It figures that the reissues would ship first!
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Got the Pulse notice tha Vader ships soon too.
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Luke & R2 arrived for me today from Amazon. Decent repack choices overall. I'd still like a new astromech mold at some point but I don't hate this one. Vader & (lots) of Stormtroopers are on their way from Pulse.
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After saying R2 would arrive today, I got emails from Amazon asking me to approve a delay to keep my $9.97 orders intact. I wonder if they sold more than they received.
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Verdict on the Luke... basically the same. The old one is on the left, the new one is on the right. As far as I can tell, the straps sit differently by his knees, the orange color for his suit is a little more vibrant, and there's something slightly different about his face but I can't quite put my finger on it. Overall, I'm not sure this one was worth opening.
(https://i.imgur.com/1MpWkSa.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hCfmJk2.jpeg)
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Just got the single Vader I ordered from Amazon.
I guess I'll return one, open one, keep one or two, sell 4 or 5.
(https://i.imgur.com/MzCzukR.jpeg)
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Wait, did they send you the whole case on accident?!
Thanks for the breakdown on Luke. I didn't have one loose, I feel like it is close enough to the original that I won't go backend track an old one down.
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They did!
I wish they could have done with with my order of Stormtroopers instead. :)
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Perhaps they've been reading the forums and how you always get screwed with pricing and they decided to throw you a bone
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Ha. I don’t get screwed with pricing, I just always guess wrong!
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Sweet, that's a nice score! The only extra thing I've ever gotten from Amazon that we didn't order was some crappy shower caddy that was sent to our house in Denver, addressed to someone else in Georgia. I'd much rather have some Vaders or Stormtroopers.
I got my Leia's today from Amazon. What an incredible figure, even with the limited poseability of the legs due to the plastic skirt. The likeness is stunning and I really like the swappable hoods. I'm glad I got an extra. I'd still prefer a soft-goods skirt overall but the aesthetics of this version are great. If they put out a softgoods version I'd be dumb enough to buy 2-3 more.
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I received my Leias, Artoos, Stormtroopers, Vader, and an extra X-Wing Luke (re-release) over the past few days. I get it, I’m all for “all new characters” too, but these figures look amazing. Plus, getting all these ANH figures at once is really fun. Leia in particular is an absolute standout, and long overdue. The hood accessory works pretty slick, and looks great with or without. (I’d buy a re-release with soft goods lower too). As is though, I’d say pretty much perfect. Makes me really happy they are re-visiting Luke, Han, Kenobi, and Chewie in the future too. I know it feels like we get the big names all the time, but it has been awhile and the TVC has come a long ways since we’ve gotten some of these versions. Can’t wait.
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I picked up Rex from this wave at GameStop yesterday and also saw R2 there. Got home and canceled my preorder at Pulse. Fun to buy something new in a store for a change :)
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They did!
I wish they could have done with with my order of Stormtroopers instead. :)
If you have any extra Darth Vader's without the bubble scuffs, I'd be interested.
Almost ALL of the figures that I've received from this wave have the bubble scuffs on the cardbacks.
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All the ones I have seen have had that bubble scuff too…super annoying.
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Interested in Princess Leia, Captain Rex and R2-D2
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I keep buying Stormtroopers, 2 here or 3 there, while they're available. The last handful I've bought have had torsos and helmets that have started to yellow.
Just thought I'd post that here in case anyone is thinking about it... doesn't bode well for them lasting.