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Title: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Ben on May 29, 2006, 12:31 PM
Linky to that otheR Site. (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/30th_Anniversary_Tin_Collectors_Set_98710.asp)

Since I'm a sucker for stuff like this, I suppose I'm going to buy them. They could be those "new toys" spoken of in the DVD press release.

I seriously doubt that any VOTC/VTSC figures would be in the packs, for some reason.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Roton7 on May 29, 2006, 12:33 PM
This is awesom news!

I, too highly doubt that the vintage figures wil be the real thing, but anything new is fine with me!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 29, 2006, 01:00 PM
Considering that Hasbro is already releasing many old sculpts in the DVD Commemorative Three Packs, I think that these tin sets will probably have mostly repacks, but good ones. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there were some new sculpts, either. Remember the rumored Luke in Bespin fatigues and other Vintage-style figures for this year? Those could easily be put into this Tin sets.

These are going to retail for about twenty five dollars.

Click Here. (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/More_Star_Wars_Toys_Coming_To_Target_98533.asp)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: iFett on May 29, 2006, 02:28 PM
I'm not sure why, but I can easily see these Tin double packs being exclusive to Sam's Club or Costco for some reason, but being as there's supposed to be "new toys" out for the DVD release, it would make sense for them to be a store-wide release - the packaging is just too black and white.  Just doesn't seem catchy enough for the average consumer in a normal retail store.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Roton7 on May 29, 2006, 02:44 PM
25 dollars is not a very good deal for just 2 figures that might be repacks. I might have to pass on these, considering the price.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 29, 2006, 03:01 PM
Actually, there are four figures in these packs.

"will come with four figures displayed in two packs".
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Broem on May 29, 2006, 05:32 PM
If there are 4 VOTC/VTSC figures for $25 then yeah I may get these.  That seems to good to be true though. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 29, 2006, 05:55 PM
I figure these will be OT only, but even if they go the straight repack route of VOTC/VTSC/Evolutions style figures, it could still be worth picking some things up.

Here's what I think would do well (although I'm probably wrong):

-ANH:   VOTC Chewbacca (EB Version) and VOTC Stormtrooper
-ANH:   VOTC Stormtrooper and VOTC Stormtrooper
-TESB:  VOTC Boba Fett (ESB colors) and VOTC Stormtrooper
-TESB:  VTSC X-Wing Luke (grey gloves) and VOTC Stormtrooper
-ROTJ:  Evolutions Darth Vader and VOTC Stormtrooper
-ROTJ:  VTSC Biker Scout and VOTC Stormtrooper

And hey, how about some prequel tins along these lines?

-TPM:   NEW SA Qui-Gon Jinn and Evolutions Darth Maul (with balljointed elbows)
-TPM:   NEW SA Battle Droid and NEW SA Obi-Wan Kenobi
-AOTC: NEW SA Jango Fett and NEW SA Obi-Wan Kenobi
-AOTC: NEW SA Super Battle Droid and SA Clone Trooper
-ROTS: Evolutions Anakin (Sith Eyes) and NEW SA 501st Clone Trooper
-ROTS: NEW SA General Grievous and NEW SA MagnaGuard
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: CHEWIE on May 29, 2006, 06:14 PM
Good idea DP... if each of these came with a VOTC Stormtrooper... that would be awesome, yet expensive.   :)

 :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 29, 2006, 08:48 PM
There will be Tins for all six movies.

"there will be tin sets for all six films."
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on May 29, 2006, 11:18 PM
Pretty awesome news. I am liking it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt R. on May 30, 2006, 03:28 AM
I hope this is true, because that is perfect for collectors who open the figures. I am all for it. I they repack of all Vintage Style Figures in that 2 pk like example

ANH-Luke & ANH Leia
ANH-Han & ROTJ-Chewbacca (EB Version)
ANH-Obi-Wan & ESB-Darth Vader
ESB-Yoda & ESB-Lando Calrissian
ESB-C3PO & ROTJ-R2D2
ROTJ-Stormtrooper & ROTJ-Biker Scout (FINGERS CROSSED)
ROTJ-Han & ANH-Greedo
ANH-Luke (X-Wing) & ANH-Tusken Raider
ROTJ-Boba Fett & ?

And also with the rumored VTSC wave 2, but I seriously doubt they will put those in the 2 pks, I rather have them individually in their Vintage cards first.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 08:43 AM
If there are 4 VOTC/VTSC figures for $25 then yeah I may get these. That seems to good to be true though.

Agreed.  I would bet that these figures will be basic and not VOTC quality.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on May 30, 2006, 09:24 AM
I would rather have had these based off of the vintage three packs.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2006, 10:22 AM
It will be interesting to see what these end up being.  Like Ben mentioned at the start of this thread, I'm sure I'll pick these up too as I'm a sucker for this type of thing.  I do hope if we're seeing repacked figures, they do go with the VOTC/VTSC figures, that would be sweet.  Any chance to get some more VOTC Stormies is fine by me.  I'd be kind of surprised if these did include the rumored next wave of VTSC figures (Bespin Luke, Snowtrooper, etc.) - I think we'll see those single carded first as well - and that's fine with me.  If they just use nice figures in these tins, and don't pack them full of Cantina Hans and 500th Vaders, they could be nice products (please use the VOTC figs Hasbro).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on May 30, 2006, 10:45 AM
SW Saga Tins: 087-06-0534 - $24.99


If they are just more repackaged figures in a fancy tin, even if they are the VOTC or VTSC figures, I'll pass. 

I am sick of repacks/rereleases no matter what the way, shape, or form.  :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on May 30, 2006, 10:52 AM
I doubt they will be VOTC/VTSC but I will hold on getting some of those to find out.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Roton7 on May 30, 2006, 10:57 AM
Ok, unless these are great figures, then I say PASS, with a capital P.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 11:02 AM

I am sick of repacks/rereleases no matter what the way, shape, or form.  :-\

Me too, but the packaging is so hard to resist!

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 30, 2006, 11:22 AM
I dunno, I could see myself getting the OT tins only.  But that price is steep for sure.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 30, 2006, 11:40 AM
People keep saying the price is steep, but I don't get it. $25 for 4 figures? Doesn't that come out to be a little over $6 a figure? That's not steep, certainly not if these figures are the SA VOTC.

Knowing Hasbro, the figures will be packed in a retarded fashion, but I was trying to think of good duo's, anyway...

ANH
Luke + Sandperson
Obi-Wan + Vader
Han + Greedo

ESB
R2 + C3PO
Chewbacca + Lando
Luke (X-Wing) + Stormtrooper

ROTJ
Han + Biker
Boba Fett + ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 11:49 AM
Something's throwing me off - if they are going to use only VOTC sculpts, then what are they going to use for the prequel sets?

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 30, 2006, 12:24 PM
Brad,
When I mention steep in reference to the price, I mean for re-released figures I don't really need.  If they were new or newer kitbashed figures I'd think it a great deal.  But the cynical side says they won't be VOTC (as per ruiner's question above for one reason), they certainly won't be new and probably won't be kitbashes.  So for something I already have, it's kind of steep.  There's even a part of me that thinks it'll only be two figures per tin, not four, I don't care what the press release says :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on May 30, 2006, 12:44 PM
I like the idea of potentially getting more VOTC figures for a somewhat lower price, but I have a feeling Hasbro is screwing with us with that prototype image. Instead of getting VOTC figures, we'll get crap like 500th Vader/Throne Room Luke, Final Battle Jango Fett/Little Boba Fett, or Commtech Han/POTJ Biker Scout.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on May 30, 2006, 03:05 PM
Something's throwing me off - if they are going to use only VOTC sculpts, then what are they going to use for the prequel sets?



Exactly!  It seems that the VOTC scupt rumor is so that we do not feel taken from the start.  Clearly there are not going to give us VOTC style prequel figures in the year of the repack. 

I fear that like most DVD stuff these will be crap filled.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 03:28 PM
And I think Morgbug has a good point too.  This year's pricing structure would lead us to believe that these are not four packs but two.

Four figures with a tin does not make sense at $25, especially at Target (see VTSC and $13 Lava figures).

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 30, 2006, 05:09 PM
It says in the article that there will be four figures in a tin. Please, read it before you complain.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Roton7 on May 30, 2006, 05:16 PM
Ahh...I see now. 4 figures for 25 is a much better deal.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 05:55 PM
It says in the article that there will be four figures in a tin. Please, read it before you complain.

Right, we know that.  But things have been known to either change or be incorrect.  The report on RS is NOT an official announcement therefore I take it with a grain of salt.

You must admit, a commemorative tin with four figures and fancy packaging sounds too good to be true at $25 retail. 

Maybe it's supposed to be $25 cost and a $49.99 retail?



Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on May 30, 2006, 07:03 PM
It says in the article that there will be four figures in a tin. Please, read it before you complain.

Right you are..yesss! Read first.

If they are all regurgetated sculpts hopefully we can get some craptastic repaints out of it:
Boba Fett in ESB colors :D
StormTrooper Battle worn :D
Chewie Hoth Syle snow clumps on fur as seen before ???
Han with gloves and headset ???
Luke with headset :-X
Leai Trash compacter sludge :P
R2 dirty :P
Luke Xwing ESB style slightly tweaked. (Use the upcoming VOTC Bepin Luke head)

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 30, 2006, 08:50 PM

Right, we know that.  But things have been known to either change or be incorrect.  The report on RS is NOT an official announcement therefore I take it with a grain of salt.

You must admit, a commemorative tin with four figures and fancy packaging sounds too good to be true at $25 retail. 

Maybe it's supposed to be $25 cost and a $49.99 retail?

I know that it could change or be incorrect, but how accurate has Rebel Scum's rumor list been this year? Almost their entire rumor list has been confirmed.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 10:10 PM
Time will tell who's right.  I hope it's true.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on May 30, 2006, 11:31 PM
I think Ruiner's point is that, till someone says otherwise from Hasbro directly, everything's a rumor...  That's the rule of thumb among every site out there.  RS's rumor seems to be valid with the photo of the tin's and we coroborated the story further today when we broke the DPCI #'s from our sources too...  So I think it is true myself.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 31, 2006, 12:38 AM
It says in the article that there will be four figures in a tin. Please, read it before you complain.

Even when you add in a smilie, some people still miss sarcasm ::)

There's even a part of me that thinks it'll only be two figures per tin, not four, I don't care what the press release says :P

Don't lecture if you can't read yourself.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on May 31, 2006, 05:20 PM
I was not trying to lecture and I was not referring to you specifically, either.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: mr director on June 2, 2006, 12:46 PM
I like the tins.  Figures better be something special like SA or something
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2006, 05:26 PM
I hope they can give us at least one new figure in each set. That would be good enough for me.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on June 2, 2006, 10:01 PM
I hope for the opposite evenflow, because I'd HATE to have buy a $25 set like that just for one new figure...  >:(
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on June 3, 2006, 01:52 AM
IF they're just the VTSC I'm gonna pass but really wish I'd known about these to plan ahead and get a set...  I can't justify $25 though just for the tins and I don't really need the figures now.  Hmmm

Maybe they'll be clearance fodder at some point...  One can hope.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Jaxx on July 17, 2006, 06:27 PM
These sets have now shown up in the TRU system in the US and Europe... so they won't be just Target exclusives (good news for international collectors).

The downside is... TRU is charging $29.99.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 19, 2006, 03:23 PM
29.99$ for them if its 4 of them i guess thats reasonable but if its only 2 then thats way too much money  :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Resurrection Bob on July 19, 2006, 04:12 PM
GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=5579&zoneid=2) seems to be telling us what's in some of the tin sets.  Sounds interesting, but I'm gonna have to see which figures they used before I know whether I like them or not.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on July 19, 2006, 04:28 PM
They sound kind of boring to me minus the ANH set.  I only have one cantina band member so this might be a good set to open.  But I don't know why they didn't pick figures that appeal to a wider audience - how many casual collectors are going to fork over $30 for five of the same figure?

I think I'll stick to the OT sets - the PT sets sound pretty lame.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2006, 04:32 PM
Yeah, so far these don't sound like anything outstanding.  I'll be curious to see what is included in the other two OT sets.  I'll pick up the ANH set, because I don't have any Cantina Band members, and have kind of been hoping they would be resculpted/re-released before I went on ebay.  We'll see what the rest look like.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 19, 2006, 04:36 PM
I guess we'll be seeing them soon enough. The ANH set sounds interesting though.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on July 19, 2006, 06:07 PM
Digging the Cantina Band set. I'll wait and see pics of everything else first. I hope these aren't all repacks, and something similar to the Evolution sets...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 19, 2006, 06:13 PM
TPM Red Astromech? Cantina band? Nice...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediMAC on July 19, 2006, 11:32 PM
Here's the breakdown again, with a revision or two, per Jared:

Tin 1 - The Phantom Menace:
1. Darth Maul (from Evo set) & Obi-Wan (Jedi Duel version w/ soft goods)
2. Qui-Gon Jinn (soft goods version) & R2-R9 (Queen's Starship red Astromech)

Tin 2 - Attack of the Clones:
1. Blue Clone Commander (Evo version) & Anakin (Evo version)
2. Jango Fett (Kamino Escape) & Count Dooku (Evo version)

Tin 3 - Revenge of the Sith:
1. Mace Windu (regular ROTS version) & Yoda (HOF version w/ soft goods)
2. Anakin (Evo version) & AT-RT Driver (white and black re-decoed version)

EDIT: Jared has also peeked a glimpse of the Modal Nodes band sets for ANH.

Pics...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediMAC on July 19, 2006, 11:34 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09308.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09304.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09303.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09307.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09305.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09358.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09360.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 20, 2006, 12:45 AM
Planning on getting all PT sets!Have to see the OT sets,come on VOTC figure re-packs!
Great Choices :
R2-R9
ROTS Anakin
AT-RT Driver
AOTC Anakin
Yoda
Dooku
Blue Clone
Darth Mual

Bad Choices
Mace
Jango
Qui Gon
Obi-Wan
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediMAC on July 20, 2006, 03:48 AM
I think this stuff actually blows, now that I've had a few hours to consider it.  I'm not expecting much more out of the OT sets, though the Band members are a good choice for a re-issue now.  The inclusion of R2-R9 is the only solid choice in there for the Prequel sets, for longtime collectors anyway, since that was only available as a part of the expensive Queen's Starship years ago.  The rest of this stuff is just re-released crap for the newer collectors who may have missed out the past several years, and of course re-issues of the core characters for the kiddos.  But to the vast majority of us in these forums, these seem majorly worthless (unless you had a hard time finding the Evo sets).

I'll pick up a set of each to keep sealed, but I probably won't be nabbing a second set, as usual, for openers, since they're all straight re-issues, aside from the white AT-RT Driver.  I may grab an extra red R2 set for that droid as well.  Pretty much on par with the dumb DVD 3-packs that they've been putting out quite frequently lately, with just a fancier bit of packaging here with the old-school lunchboxes.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Resurrection Bob on July 20, 2006, 04:10 AM
I half-disagree, as unlike the DVD sets, these are mostly rehashing good, recent figures, and repainting some into "new" ones as well (such as the Evolutions-style blue clonetrooper).    That said, I've already posted in another thread that I'm not sure whether I want to get these due to the inclusion of some rather blah figures in each set.

Also, the red astromech seems to be newer than the one that came with the Queen's starship, as it has the sculpted wires (and I think the old one had a different glowy spot on its head).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediMAC on July 20, 2006, 04:25 AM
Digging the Cantina Band set...

Here's the tin, at least:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09363.jpg)

And I'm guessing these are the other two:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006/Hasbro/DSC09366.jpg)

3PO, R2, and Chewie...?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on July 20, 2006, 05:00 AM
A couple of those tins have me ready to buy...  Namely both the ones with Anakin.

The Jango ALMOST has me tempted because it appears to be more a kitbash to me (or am I just getting old here?) than a repack.

The thing that kills it is the articulation...  Too bad they didn't get crafty and take a VOTC Boba and do a little finegaling with part swapping and kitbashing.  I'd have bought into that in a heartbeat then.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: jono on July 20, 2006, 05:22 AM
I hope the Modal nodes are at least retooled- the costume for the fan club ones wasn't that accurate. Super articulation would be nice 'course ;D



EDIT-Just been thinking that if Hasbro are giving us so many premium figures( Evo and votc) in these tins surely the old sculpt Bith is increasingly unlikely. Yeah Hasbro love a rehash but you have to ask yourself...why are they bieng so hush  hush about simple rehash? ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on July 20, 2006, 08:24 AM
The thing here (to me anyway) is the packaging.  It's a nice nod to the uber cool vintage two packs and a complete set of these would like nice in a den or collection room. 

The potential for a really cool ANH set was there and IMO lost by only doing the Cantina band members. 

Would have been a great opportunity to give us our VOTC Luke and Han Stormies.

Maybe we're getting some new figures in the ESB and ROTJ sets....wishful thinking but possible being that they are under wraps for now.

 ???

Thanks for the pics and coverage!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: jono on July 20, 2006, 10:05 AM
I know what you mean. it's just that i suppose having already done the early bird set they are approaching it from a different angle this time.

Also it's a celebration,surely the Modal nodes are the ultimate intergalactic party band! 8)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on July 20, 2006, 12:13 PM
The Jango ALMOST has me tempted because it appears to be more a kitbash to me (or am I just getting old here?) than a repack.

It's definately a kitbash, Jesse. The legs are from the Pilot Jango and the torso/head/helmet/jetpack are all from the Kamino Escape/TSC Jango. I can't tell what arms those are though.

After thinking about these overnight, I realized this is just Hasbro's way of getting us to pay $30 for one "new" figure, and we have to take 3 crappy/good repacks. Because of the price, I'm DEFINATELY going to be selective on which of these I buy.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: speedermike on July 20, 2006, 12:18 PM
I agree with those that are disapointed.  Mostly re-issues.  I don't buy the figs for fancy packaging.  These tins are a big bust for me.  I reserve my cash for NEW product.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on July 20, 2006, 12:54 PM
Grrr...  I hate when they pack 1 new figure (especially an army builder) in with a bunch of repacks.   (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/mad.gif)

Now, to get that sweet Blue Ep2 Clone Evo Figure or that White AT-RT Driver, I have to buy a whole tin full of crap I already have...  ::)

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt on July 20, 2006, 01:04 PM
Also, the red astromech seems to be newer than the one that came with the Queen's starship, as it has the sculpted wires (and I think the old one had a different glowy spot on its head).

You are correct, Sir.

(http://webpages.charter.net/chrisswan/red_asto.jpg)

(Courtesy some Galactic Hunter dude.)

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nirvana on July 20, 2006, 01:28 PM
Umm...wouldn't it make sense if Qui-Gon was packed with Darth Maul because they dueled first, and Obi with the Astromech because he spent nearly all of his time on Tatooine on the Queen's Starship?

I'm only looking forward to three of these:

Jango and Dooku (never had a Dooku, Jango will be useful for customs)
Ani and Evo Clone (two Evo figs, one repainted- what's better?)
Ani and ATRT Driver (Evo Ani- great, ATRT- okay)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ddschneider1972 on July 20, 2006, 02:48 PM
I'm not buying these...3 repainted "new" figures and 9 I already have for $75...one big PASS on that....
I'd gladly buy the AT-RT, Clone and droid repaints....I already bought the others once...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 20, 2006, 05:21 PM
I might pick up the Clone Trooper/Anakin pack.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 20, 2006, 05:54 PM
Hmmm...I don't think I'll go completist on these, but I will definitely have to buy one of the Anakin/Clone sets from AOTC.  Unless I can get someone to give up their Evolutions ROTS Anakin, I'll have to buy two of that one so I can finally have another Anakin to put into the two JSFs from last year.  Oh well, I'm sure that if I have to buy two, the white AT-RT Driver shouldn't be too hard to get rid of.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 20, 2006, 09:40 PM
I'm glad they're re-packing the Evo Anakins never got that set,now if Evo Vader is an the ROTJ set....
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Vader0519 on July 21, 2006, 10:12 AM
If Hasbro is going to reissue figures, to me, they cannot go wrong with any of the Evolutions Anakin figures. Those are outstanding, and I would certainly make room for them.

The repainted AT-RT driver is a nice surprise, and the blue AOTC Clonetrooper has a nice amount of weathering to it that can make it standout among its brothers.

The Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Jango figures are....meh....and how many times is the ROTS Mace sculpt gonna be reissued? He is slowly gaining on Cantina Han here.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 21, 2006, 01:31 PM
If Hasbro is going to reissue figures, to me, they cannot go wrong with any of the Evolutions Anakin figures. Those are outstanding, and I would certainly make room for them.

The repainted AT-RT driver is a nice surprise, and the blue AOTC Clonetrooper has a nice amount of weathering to it that can make it standout among its brothers.

The Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Jango figures are....meh....and how many times is the ROTS Mace sculpt gonna be reissued? He is slowly gaining on Cantina Han here.


 I agree  ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 04:23 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/fig.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/quikc1.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2006, 04:25 PM
That Clone should have grey hair...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2006, 04:27 PM
Diggin' the band setup, fortunately I don't have to buy a loose set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nirvana on July 21, 2006, 04:45 PM
OCB, where are you gettin' these pics?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 04:46 PM
 ;)I know people
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2006, 04:48 PM
Holy crap.   :o

Removable Helmet Sandtrooper?

Removable Helmet Snowtrooper?

Flip-Up Helmet VTSC Biker Scout?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2006, 04:48 PM
What is it with Imperial Troopers and Jango Clone heads?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2006, 04:49 PM
I noticed that too.  They really seem to be showing the connection between the two trilogies with all the clone heads :).  It is pretty cool though.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2006, 04:50 PM
I noticed that too.  They really seem to be showing the connection between the two trilogies with all the clone heads :).  It is pretty cool though.

Cool? The Clones should have grey hair by then.

Hell, they shoudn't even be alive.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2006, 04:53 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about the clone heads either - but the removable helmet feature is kind of neat.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nirvana on July 21, 2006, 04:54 PM
On the removable helmeted Snowtrooper and Stormtrooper, they could have had some kick-ass figs on their hands there...it even looks like they made a new crappy mold for the Snowtrooper...ridiculous!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2006, 04:57 PM
From the prequels I only plan on getting:

1. Blue Clone Commander (Evo version) & Anakin (Evo version)
2. Anakin (Evo version) & AT-RT Driver (white and black re-decoed version)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on July 21, 2006, 06:54 PM
I'm getting the Cantina Band, ESB, and ROTJ sets... the rest I'm currently on the fence about.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2006, 07:06 PM
Now that i have seen the other pics, i will probably pick up the classic sets. I like them better than the prequel ones.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Roton7 on July 21, 2006, 11:32 PM
I hate it!

They make each tin with 3 crappy repacks, and then just ONE figure that I really want! >:( >:(

Darn you Hasbro.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Ben on July 22, 2006, 05:58 PM
I want them all, but $25 each is diffiuclt to stomach.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 22, 2006, 09:46 PM
ANH-For Vader (Sweet mix between ROTS' head & ROTJ's head),Leia & the Sandtrooper
ESB-For Chewie & the Snowtrooper
ROTJ-For Vader & the Scout

Kudos on the Sandie & Snowtrooper clone helmets!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: 212th Battalion on July 23, 2006, 11:36 AM
ANH-For Vader (Sweet mix between ROTS' head & ROTJ's head),Leia & the Sandtrooper
ESB-For Chewie & the Snowtrooper
ROTJ-For Vader & the Scout

Kudos on the Sandie & Snowtrooper clone helmets!

yeah i agree
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 23, 2006, 01:06 PM
From the prequels I only plan on getting:

1. Blue Clone Commander (Evo version) & Anakin (Evo version)
2. Anakin (Evo version) & AT-RT Driver (white and black re-decoed version)
The tins are connected, if you get the ROTS Anakin/AT-RT Driver your going to get Mace & Yoda as well. Same for all of the other sets.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 23, 2006, 02:01 PM
I don't think there's anything in the tins that are worth me picking up an opening set. The only figures  I'm slightly interested in are the army builders, but even then, I'm buying four figures just for one and I'm not sure they're worth it. The band set is a disappointment, the same POTF2 figs with cloth vests and repainted instruments. I don't think that's enough to justify a second set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt R. on July 24, 2006, 03:34 AM
I would get them for the following reasons

TPM - for Darth Maul (evo), Red Astromech
AOTC - for Anakin (Evo), Blue Clone, Dooku (Evo)
ROTS - for Anakin (Evo), At-Rt Driver
ANH - for Vader, Leia
ESB - for Chewbacca
ROTJ - for Vader, Biker Scout

I getting the Band Member for sure.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on July 24, 2006, 08:27 AM
At first I thought I'd buy these only to keep boxed, but man, I'm looking at $125 just because I like the packaging (the figures are nothing worth writing home about).

Maybe I'll wait...hell, I don't have room for 5 sets of this size anyway...

 :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on July 24, 2006, 05:48 PM
Also, the red astromech seems to be newer than the one that came with the Queen's starship, as it has the sculpted wires (and I think the old one had a different glowy spot on its head).

You are correct, Sir.

(http://webpages.charter.net/chrisswan/red_asto.jpg)

(Courtesy some Galactic Hunter dude.)



Well according to THIS (http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/SW06tinei-2.jpg) pic, it looks like they're just repainting the VOTC/TSC/Early Bird R2-D2. Notice the glued on panel and the removeable third leg that doesn't retract.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Ook on July 24, 2006, 06:38 PM
Am I to understand, from the pics, that Ep IV Vader has a removable helmet with younger burned face? And there's an Ep VI Vader*, too? Does anyone know if it's a repacked or retooled Evo??

*Looks like VOTC... ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt on July 24, 2006, 08:19 PM
Well according to THIS (http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/SW06tinei-2.jpg) pic, it looks like they're just repainting the VOTC/TSC/Early Bird R2-D2. Notice the glued on panel and the removeable third leg that doesn't retract.

Yep.  And it's missing the paint app on it's eyeport thing, too.  Definitely a downgrade from what we saw in San Diego.  And that's what the packaged fig (http://www.rebelscum.com/toys2006/SW06tinei-1.jpg) looks like, too, so I'm sure that's what we'll be getting.

I wish they'd quit using the newest astromech sculpt for publicity photos and such, and then replacing them with the VOTC sculpt for the finished product.  It's annoying.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Broem on July 25, 2006, 08:51 PM
I don't think I will be picking up any of these.  I think some of the figure choices are decent.  The Cantina Band pulls at my nostalgic heart the most.  I would like that blue AOTC clonetrooper.  But in the end it's too steep for what they are.  That I have been collecting to long I think.  All of this stuff seems a bit old for some reason and that exciting.  The tins are fine but I am not really wanting any tins lying around my house. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2006, 12:03 PM
How many of you are planning on picking these up?  At first, I thought I was getting all of them - but after thinking about it more this week, I'm not so sure.  Looking at the figures from the sets, I pretty much have all of them - and aside from the Evolutions repacks (and removable helmet troopers) I don't know that I care much about the others.  I know I'll probably get the OT sets, and definitely the Cantina one since I don't already have the band members, but I'm on the fence with the prequel sets.  They don't really seem like a "deal", and I'm not sure exactly what I'd do with them.  Of course, I might regret it later not having them all.  I know I skipped the first couple prequel Target glass sets (Maul and Anakin) and then later kind of wished I had them since I have all of the rest.  This might be the same situation for me.  Then again, I can live without them :).  How many of you are planning on picking up these sets - all of them, just some of them, or none of them?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on July 27, 2006, 01:22 PM
If the red Naboo Astromech was basic carded I'd defintly pick it up. Some of the figure choices for the tins are pretty boring, here's what my prefered figure choices would have been:

TPM Tin:
-Red Naboo Astromech
-TSC Naboo Flight Crew (Repainted in Orangish-Red)
-E1 Nute Gunray
-POTJ Sebulba

AOTC Tin:
-Evo Blue Clone Trooper
-Evo Anakin
-ROTS Count Dooku
-NEW Gilramos Libkath

ROTS Tin:
-ROTS Black Clone Pilot
-NEW Rune Haako (Utapau)
-NEW Imperial Officer (ROTS)
-ROTS Tarkin
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on July 30, 2006, 12:21 PM
The more I look at these, the less I can justify buying them.  I find myself wondering whether I really need a removable helmet Clone Lieutenant when I already have two SA versions from the EE packs, or if I need a non-film AT-RT Driver.  Out of the prequel sets, the only figure I even want, really, is the Evolutions Anakin from ROTS, and that's just so I can stick him in the JSF.  I guess I'll beg someone who doesn't want him to sell him someday.

The OT sets are a little more tricky, though.  I'm definitely in for the Modal Nodes, as I only ever got one of the Friggin' Dans from the FC.  The ANH set is a strong maybe due to the ANH-style Vader and RH Sandtrooper (although if this Vader is the same as the one in the Conference Room boxed set, I could pass here too).  ESB doesn't really do much for me, and neither does the ROTJ set.  I figure with these running between 25-30 bucks apiece, I need to cut costs where I can.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 31, 2006, 01:28 AM
What these should of been:
TPM:
Red Naboo Astro Droid (Stays the same)
Darth Mual (Evo re-hash w/ New Arms & Head)
Qui-Gon Jinn (New,SA)
Battle Droid (POTJ Security Re-pack)

AOTC:
Anakin Skywalker (Stays the Same)
Clone Trooper (Stays the same)
Count Dooku (ROTS re-pack, so I don't have to buy the GB version)
Jango Fett (New,SA)

ROTS:
Anakin Skywalker (Stays the Same)
Yoda (Stays the Same)
AT-RT Driver (Stays the same)
Mace Windu (New,SA)

ANH:
Darth Vader (Stays the Same)
Sand Trooper (Stays the Same)
Princess Leia (VOTC re-pack)
C-3PO (TSC Diety re-paint, Tatooine Dirty)

ESB:
Chewbacca (Stays the Same)
Lando Calrissian (VOTC re-pack)
R2-D2 (R4-G9 re-paint)
Han Solo (Hoth,New,SA)

ROTJ:
Scout Trooper (Stays the Same)
Darth Vader (Stays the Same)
Wedge Antilles (VTSC Luke re-hash w/ New Head)
Admiral Ackbar (New,SA)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: stormie on July 31, 2006, 10:45 AM
I just cringe every time I see Jango heads on OT troopers. It just seems unnecessary  and (here's my paranoia and egocentrism) spiteful. I just want to scream, "Is nothing sacred?!"
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on July 31, 2006, 11:40 PM
I don't want to see removable helmets on any trooper besides Rebels,even if it's a clone. Also I do think there were some clones left in the OT, but the ones that talked weren't. Is that Scout supposed to have Jango's face? ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: stormie on August 1, 2006, 09:52 AM
Sure looks like Jango's face, though it's more difficult to say because just the face is exposed. However, I remember reading something somewhere that Hasbro intends to continue with the Jango heads on all Troopers. I think it was a report from comic-con.

Yeah, if they decide to start changing the Trooper voices in the OT, I'll weep. Well, I probably won't weep, but I'll be very disappointed.  :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Ben on August 2, 2006, 12:50 PM
I thought they were a pretty neat idea, but at $25 each, I'm not so sure.

I'll get the Cantina set for sure, because I only have one Band Member, but the rest are kinda bleh for the price.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: 212th Battalion on August 2, 2006, 03:04 PM
I thought they were a pretty neat idea, but at $25 each, I'm not so sure.

I'll get the Cantina set for sure, because I only have one Band Member, but the rest are kinda bleh for the price.

yeah for 25$ that is a little to much but if i do get them i'm just gonna get the ones that come with the clones or impeareal troopers ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: spec_spidey on August 2, 2006, 09:30 PM
Clearance bins maybe? ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on August 3, 2006, 08:27 PM
I'll end up with all the OT Tins for sure (despite the Jango Fetish heads)  I might even snag a couple of each. 

Did anybody at Comic Con get a good idea of the size of the tins?  Are they big enough to hold figures, if so how many? 

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on August 4, 2006, 03:51 AM
They're big enough to hold 4 figures open. They never showed it closed, unless I didnt see it, so I don't know if it works closed.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: mr director on August 4, 2006, 09:06 AM
Just get me that cantina band set.  Fig'rin Dann & the Modal Nodes!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on August 5, 2006, 01:01 PM
Sure looks like Jango's face, though it's more difficult to say because just the face is exposed.

If that is Jango that's the worst Fett head sculpt EVER!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on August 5, 2006, 01:48 PM
Sure looks like Jango's face, though it's more difficult to say because just the face is exposed. However, I remember reading something somewhere that Hasbro intends to continue with the Jango heads on all Troopers. I think it was a report from comic-con.

The Sandtrooper and the Snowtrooper that are in the 30th Anniversary tins both have the removable helmets.  Both of the face sculpts look like those of previously released Clone Troopers.  They seem to most closely resemble the AT-TE Tank Gunner from the ROTS line. 

The Scout Trooper is a little tougher to suss out since most of the head is obscured by the helmet, but there's an overall likeness to it that resembles the Clones.  But the Scout Trooper is the real head scratcher here.  In fact, I think that the ROTJ tin could actually hurt sales of the Endor AT-AT since both sets feature a Scout Trooper with the flip up facemask.  Add in the fact that the Scout Trooper packed in with the AT-AT is the POTJ sculpt, and the ROTJ tin has a modified VTSC Scout and I think Hasbro might have people turning away from the AT-AT.  I'm certainly questioning the possibility of buying the new AT-AT now.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on August 5, 2006, 02:03 PM
If you want a removable Scout helmet, buy one off Ebay if you don't want another AT-AT. But since the tin has an SA one who cares. I'm buying the AT-AT for the ship itself & the driver since I don't have one.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on August 6, 2006, 09:31 AM
Sure looks like Jango's face, though it's more difficult to say because just the face is exposed. However, I remember reading something somewhere that Hasbro intends to continue with the Jango heads on all Troopers. I think it was a report from comic-con.

The Sandtrooper and the Snowtrooper that are in the 30th Anniversary tins both have the removable helmets.  Both of the face sculpts look like those of previously released Clone Troopers.  They seem to most closely resemble the AT-TE Tank Gunner from the ROTS line. 

The Scout Trooper is a little tougher to suss out since most of the head is obscured by the helmet, but there's an overall likeness to it that resembles the Clones.  But the Scout Trooper is the real head scratcher here.  In fact, I think that the ROTJ tin could actually hurt sales of the Endor AT-AT since both sets feature a Scout Trooper with the flip up facemask.  Add in the fact that the Scout Trooper packed in with the AT-AT is the POTJ sculpt, and the ROTJ tin has a modified VTSC Scout and I think Hasbro might have people turning away from the AT-AT.  I'm certainly questioning the possibility of buying the new AT-AT now.

Well said, i will be passing on the At-At now that i can get the figure in the tin.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on August 6, 2006, 01:00 PM

Well said, i will be passing on the At-At now that i can get the figure in the tin.

The one caveat to keep in mind though is that while both Biker Scouts have the flip-up visor, they ARE different figures.  The POTJ mold Scout Trooper is packed with the AT-AT and the VTSC Scout Trooper is packed with the 30th Anniversary tin.  If you have to have one of every figure, then you might have a bit of a quandry.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on August 6, 2006, 04:25 PM
I know I would prefer to have the VTSC mold with the flip up visor. But I still don't know if I wanna pay the money for the tins yet.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on August 11, 2006, 04:13 AM
I gotta say that these have grown on me...  I dont' know if it's the general decent overall quality of the figures or what.  I like the looks of the tins themselves too...  The price bugs me, but getting many of those figures is a big plus to me so I'm looking at a set of these at least, if not two sets actually. 

I'm a little bummed at certain figures not being in the basic line and no guarantees on them ever being there again, but things like the all-white AT-RT Driver are a neat "extra" to have for my collecting tastes.

The tin is an appealing collectible itself too...  So while I wasn't real keen on these at first due to price I'm finding my opinion changing on them a bit.  I'd love to get more of certain figures individually but alas that seems like it won't be happening.  Such is life I guess.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 11, 2006, 10:12 AM
What these should of been:
TPM:
Red Naboo Astro Droid (Stays the same)
Darth Mual (Evo re-hash w/ New Arms & Head)
Qui-Gon Jinn (New,SA)
Battle Droid (POTJ Security Re-pack)

AOTC:
Anakin Skywalker (Stays the Same)
Clone Trooper (Stays the same)
Count Dooku (ROTS re-pack, so I don't have to buy the GB version)
Jango Fett (New,SA)

ROTS:
Anakin Skywalker (Stays the Same)
Yoda (Stays the Same)
AT-RT Driver (Stays the same)
Mace Windu (New,SA)

ANH:
Darth Vader (Stays the Same)
Sand Trooper (Stays the Same)
Princess Leia (VOTC re-pack)
C-3PO (TSC Diety re-paint, Tatooine Dirty)

ESB:
Chewbacca (Stays the Same)
Lando Calrissian (VOTC re-pack)
R2-D2 (R4-G9 re-paint)
Han Solo (Hoth,New,SA)

ROTJ:
Scout Trooper (Stays the Same)
Darth Vader (Stays the Same)
Wedge Antilles (VTSC Luke re-hash w/ New Head)
Admiral Ackbar (New,SA)

Nah, they should all have been straight re-packs. That way there's no temptation what-so-ever to pick up openers. :-X
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on August 11, 2006, 11:26 AM

Well said, i will be passing on the At-At now that i can get the figure in the tin.

The one caveat to keep in mind though is that while both Biker Scouts have the flip-up visor, they ARE different figures.  The POTJ mold Scout Trooper is packed with the AT-AT and the VTSC Scout Trooper is packed with the 30th Anniversary tin.  If you have to have one of every figure, then you might have a bit of a quandry.

Maybe a few years ago i would have had a problem. Now, the one with the tin is good enough. If they were to have different faces, then that woul dbe a problem  :o
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt on August 11, 2006, 02:00 PM
Packaged and loose photos of all three original trilogy tin sets at GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=5673&zoneid=2)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on August 11, 2006, 02:14 PM
God dammit, they ended up using the VOTC Stormie sculpt for the ANH set. Now I have to buy it... ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on August 11, 2006, 03:11 PM
Packaged and loose photos of all three original trilogy tin sets at GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=5673&zoneid=2)

Looks like that ESB Chewie has an all-new headsculpt... And dandruff on his toes. Cool that the Sandtrooper is the VOTC mold, but why didn't they use the VOTc mold for the GL Stormie? I'll be passing on all the sets.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Matt on August 11, 2006, 03:33 PM
Cool that the Sandtrooper is the VOTC mold, but why didn't they use the VOTc mold for the GL Stormie?

Could be that the VOTC molds were tied up while the Saga2 Sandtrooper was in production.

That happened last year with the #6 and #41 Clonetroopers. . .
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Scott on August 11, 2006, 03:44 PM
http://www.galactichunter.com/photo.asp?image=/absolutenm/articlefiles/5673-rotj.jpg

What in the hell...is that Leia or the return of the Monkey! :-X
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 12, 2006, 11:36 AM
Initially this was the only tin set I was getting, to have a unique head Endor rebel and another VTSC Scout- and I can always use a Vader somewhere.  As for Leia, does anyone think this version is better than the carded plastic version?  I think I like the stance better but the soft goods are kind of thick.  But I may get the ANH now that the Sandtrooper is VOTC body.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on August 13, 2006, 03:57 PM
As for Leia, does anyone think this version is better than the carded plastic version? 

I believe that the ROTJ Tin Leia is just a repaint of the Princess Leia Collection version...  if my memory serves me, it's not any better than the basic carded version.

And after seeing the ROTJ tin (with the Leia and Endor Trooper), I still stand firm in my belief that nothing pre-1999 should ever be repainted and re-released.   :P

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 14, 2006, 01:49 AM
I'm answering my own question with this, but check out this comparison shot of the 2 ewok dress Leias (POTF2 carded and POTF2 softgoods Leia collection).  Check out how much better the collection version (which the tin version is based on) is compared to the carded version.

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2leiaewok-leiacomp.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 14, 2006, 10:06 AM
I think I can pick up an opener set of the ANH and Jedi sets without feeling too ripped off now.  :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 14, 2006, 10:23 PM
Thanks for the comparison pic Daigo-bah ;D

Damn..I didn't know Leia had Rosatia?!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Depressis on August 16, 2006, 03:19 PM
they got me with the art on the back, bastards. some of the figs are stating to grow on me, but most 'i'll be selling on ebay. or trading for parts. either way i just want the tins.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nooker21 on August 17, 2006, 01:41 AM
I'll trade you that ep I tin since all I want is the red astromech, if you're interested when it comes out...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on August 17, 2006, 08:12 AM
Ok, if the pics are accurate...I can see me getting mulitple tins of the Ep IV and VI.

I will probably get one of the EpI tin, just for the red Astro Mech too.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JACKOFTRADZE on August 17, 2006, 08:45 AM
It really sucks so many of us will buy the crap Hasbro has been feeding us just to get the one figure they carefull placed in there knowing we would buy it.
I am guilty of that too. This year I plan on avoiding what i really do not need like Marvel Vader. (I will buy the Han pack just for Han and repaint him.

This is why they keep on giving us re-hashes. Resist the dark side if you can, buy that which you really must have...............Viva La Revolution!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Depressis on August 17, 2006, 10:11 AM
its nice to see you guys are able to discuss your flat dislike for hasbro's repaking powers, over at rebelscum they'd wanna burn you at the stake for bagging on hasbro. i'm wondering if half those guys work for hasbro.  i guess i'm banned over there, but i'm not sad about it, those ppl are pricks. you guys are kool...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediShawn on August 17, 2006, 02:30 PM
its nice to see you guys are able to discuss your flat dislike for hasbro's repaking powers, over at rebelscum they'd wanna burn you at the stake for bagging on hasbro. i'm wondering if half those guys work for hasbro.  i guess i'm banned over there, but i'm not sad about it, those ppl are pricks. you guys are kool...

I wonder why you got banned? I really cannot think of any reason.

 ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on August 17, 2006, 02:38 PM
Some people take loyalty the wrong way to the maximum too.

Someone here said it best a while back; I collect Star Wars stuff not Hasbro stuff whoever makes the best product gets my money.  I second that.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on August 24, 2006, 09:09 AM
I wish they would just sell a set of the tins  :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 26, 2006, 12:12 PM
You know, the tins invoke an antique like feeling, but the figures ruin it. I wounder what the reaction would have been if they came with vintage figures ala the '96 TRU 4-pack.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on August 26, 2006, 05:41 PM
The Leia & Rebel are the only things that ruin the ROTJ set IMO.I hate all POTF2 except for Commtech Stormies. Hasbro should stop re-packing figures from that line.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 28, 2006, 10:02 AM
Hasbro should stop re-packing figures from that line.

Seriously. The difference between what they're doing now and what they did 8-10 years ago is night and day.

The rebel soldier doesn't bother me so much since he has a new head sculpt. I'm a sucker like that.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on September 9, 2006, 11:07 PM
I like the idea, but I wish it had come MUCH earlier in the line. I can't justify $25.00 for most of them, because I have so many of the figures already. I like the cantina set, and I may end up passing on the rest.

Here's my problem: It's a great concept on some levels. Combine the nostalgia of the lunch boxes  and poster art with selling toys. So, it follows that it is marketed at collectors. But the collectors have most of the toys in them, and don't want to pay $25 for a mini lunch box. Well, at least I don't. I like them, but not $25 worth of like. Sell the tins separately for $5-6 each, and I probably go for them.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DSJ™ on September 9, 2006, 11:40 PM
HLJ has an early bird special on the cantina scene memorial tin collection (http://www.hlj.com/product/TMD11752), $38.99.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on September 11, 2006, 08:05 PM
The Leia & Rebel are the only things that ruin the ROTJ set IMO.I hate all POTF2 except for Commtech Stormies. Hasbro should stop re-packing figures from that line.

Agreed, although I'd say the CommTech Stormies never need be rereleased again with the now-superior-and-underutilized VOTC sculpt around.  In my eyes, there is no figure from the POTF2 days (1995-2000) that is good enough to be released alongside present-day figures.  After going back through my POTF2 collection over the past few weeks, I'm struck at how completely silly looking the vast majority of the figures are.  To me, the POTF2 stuff is a million times worse than the preposed Saga 2002 garbage, because at least those were decent likenesses of the characters they were based on.

That said, outside of wanting another 2 Evolutions Anakins from the ROTS tin set, and maybe the Clone Lieutenant out of the AOTC set, I'll probably be going OT only with these.  That TPM tin is going to be collecting more dust than anything else come the holidays, and it will probably get blown out for about 5 bucks at Target next winter in the clearance aisle.



Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nirvana on September 11, 2006, 08:35 PM
Well, the Sandtrooper in the ANH Tin is a plain VOTC Sandie...look at the updated Hasbro pics on their site.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: CloneCommander1 on September 11, 2006, 09:13 PM
Except it has a removable helmet.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on September 12, 2006, 05:45 PM
$40 for 4 figures? :O
I'll sadly pass on the Cantina Bith set.  :'(
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on September 24, 2006, 09:47 AM
I thought they were going to be around $25.00 for a set of 4- That would get me to buy the cantina guys anyhow.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on September 24, 2006, 04:26 PM
The regular ones are around that price.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on September 29, 2006, 02:48 AM
We've got some spiffy shots of the new "30th Anniversary Tins" just in on our front page...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/9-06/tn_tin_tpm_front.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1159503832,2362,)
Clicky the Button To Read Story

The Tin sets have grown on me actually, but from a customizing POV for the most part.  I certainly can use the extras in the sets (or most anyway), and I love the tins, they're gorgeous...  I'm exciting about some of the regular figures though like the Lt. Clone, the Red Astro...  Jango's even a nice placeholder for a regular standing Jango that is semi-decent looking.

We've got 2 tins up though for Attack of the Clones and The Phantom Menace so go have yerselves a looksee.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 29, 2006, 09:33 AM
I may not buy an opener set of the PT ones at all, even with the clones unique clones.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on September 29, 2006, 09:40 PM
These have been found in Northern California at TRU.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 08:54 AM
Damn, I haven't even seen Naboo yet! Curse you Hasbro! Curse youuuuuuuu!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 30, 2006, 11:49 AM
These have been found in Northern California at TRU.

Great. :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on October 6, 2006, 12:06 AM
Picked these up today at my local Wal-Mart ($28.97 each plus tax):

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/tn_30thtins.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/30thtins.jpg)

The price seems kind of steep for 4 figures and a tin, but I guess it's only about $6 for each item and the repacks they picked aren't half bad.  Plus, at least Wal-Mart was $1 cheaper than TRU or Target (which list them at $29.99). 

I've already got a bunch of JD stuff to do tonight, but hopefully I can get them open and get some nice loose comparison pictures tomorrow night...  ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 6, 2006, 07:48 PM
Reading that they're about 5 dollars more than expected made me finally decide on not getting any of the prequel sets, and I'm on the fence about one of the OT sets or it would be an all-inclusive six set pass for me.  As much as I want another 2 ROTS Anakins to put in the two JSFs from that film, I can't see paying this much for one figure I want and three others I could do without completely.

In the TPM set, R2-R9 is the only interesting one to me, and after looking at the 1999 Royal Starship version, that's good enough for me.

In the AOTC set, the only figure that interests me is the Clone Lieutenant, and the more I thought about it, I already have two SA Clone Lieutenants, so I have no need for a third just because it has a removable helmet.

The ROTS set has a Mace I couldn't give away, a fairly pathetic Yoda figure, an EU repaint of a character you only see on screen in the dark in the first place, and the Evo Anakin.  I think I'd be better off just finding another Evolutions set at this point, or hoping that someone who doesn't want their Anakin will have pity on me and offer a decent deal on just him.

The ANH set is the one I'm on the fence about.  Believe it or not, I could do without the Sandtrooper, and the Leia just doesn't appeal to me.  I already have that Threepio, which is the worst one they've done from the OT.  The Vader I definitely want.  An ANH-style Evolutions Vader with the Hayden scarred head?  That would be enough to get me to buy the whole kit and kaboodle.

The ESB and ROTJ sets bore me to tears.  The Snowtrooper keeps getting mentioned for the Vintage collection in 2007, and I don't see the need to get three figures I already have for one non-film removable helmet character on a soon-to-be-obsolete sculpt.  Same for ROTJ, although the Scout Trooper is at the very least a great figure; I'd rather buy another VTSC version than get a non-film Jango-headed Scout.

So I guess I'm at most 1 for 6 on these, 2 for 7 if you count the Modal Nodes set at WM.  If there has ever been a more blatant (and overpriced) cash-grab attempt by Hasbro, I'd like to know what it was.  Four figures that cost little to nothing to tool or design in a lunchbox for 30 bucks?  I'm surprised it isn't a Target exclusive given their overpriced basic figure exclusives over the past year.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 6, 2006, 09:10 PM
Your post pretty much sums it up for me, DP. 

I really like the presentation but don't have the room for six seven boxed sets.  As well, I don't feel like investing $180 ($210 if you count the WM exclusive) for packaging and figures I (for the most part) already have.

If I had to pick one set to buy, it'd be the Cantina band only because I only have one member currently.

 :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 8, 2006, 07:23 AM
If you want just the SA Biker Scout with Flip Up Visor head here:

Biker Scout (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220035684371)

They are $11,99 plus shipping, but If you just want the one figure and not the $30 tin, this is not a bad way to go.

He had 45 left after I got my "group"...

This is the guy that supplied me with over half of my VTSC Biker Scouts.

He also has this clone:

Blue Clone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220035682779&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=220035684371&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget)

Same price. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 8, 2006, 10:47 AM
Hey thanks for the tip Paul.  ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 8, 2006, 11:27 AM
Yeah, Thanks Paul. That's very tempting. I might do the Clone, but since the bikerscout comes with a unique rebel, it almost makes the set worth it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on October 8, 2006, 04:36 PM
So, I finally got a chance to open up my sets and I thought folks would appreciate a run-down of the figures...

TPM:
Darth Maul = Evolutions Maul (straight repack)
Obi-Wan Kenobi = PotJ Obi-Wan (they added a nub for the commlink on his belt, includes TSC sg cloak)
Qui-Gon Jinn = Ep1 Jedi Master Qui-Gon (straight repack w/ TSC sg cloak)
R2-R9 = VOTC R2 repaint (still has the pop-up periscope feature)

AOTC:
Clone Trooper = Evolution Ep2 Clone (blue repaint)
Anakin Skywalker = Evolution Anakin (straight repack)
Jango Fett = Kitbashed (legs/waist = Slave I Pilot Jango, Upper half = Kamino Escape Jango)
   - note: Jango has a huge hole on his forearm where the grappler hook used to be  ::)
Count Dooku = Evolutions Dooku (straight repack)

ROTS:
Mace Windu = ROTS #10 Mace (straight repack)
Yoda = ROTS #03 Yoda (w/VOTC Yoda cloak and cane)
Anakin Skywalker = Evolution Anakin (straight repack w/TSC sg cloak, NOT the Evolutions sg cloak  :()
AR-RT Driver = ROTS #54 AT-RT Driver (white repaint)


note: all of the soft goods cloaks in these first three tin sets are the same soft goods cloak that has been included with the '06 Saga figures (like Anakin, Obi-Wan, etc).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on October 8, 2006, 06:10 PM
Sounds like a tin full of turds.  What can be expected, after all it is the age of the 3Rs.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Taminar on October 9, 2006, 02:08 AM
I never go in a dept. store without checking the toys, and I found one of the tin sets for the first time this weekend. The first Wal-mart I went to, in fact, had just one in stock, #3, and I snapped it up. I think it was $27.  I visited two other Wal-marts and didn't see any more. I hope I can get all six, eventually.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 9, 2006, 09:05 AM
I just found these at Walmart on the way to the office:

I:  On the fence, but passed.  Looks pretty cool, but I've got it all already and didn't really want doubles or triples of these guys.

II:   Bought it.  Liked the blue clone.  Liked the Dooku.  Wanted another EII Evo Anakin.  Don't mind the Jango too much.  Just barely thought this was worth the $26.84

III:  Passed.  No chance I'm paying for this.  Don't need a 40th Yoda figure, the Mace is awful and you gotta be insane with the SA Mace coming out in January.  I had no interest in a white AT-RT driver, but I did want the Anakin, but not for close to $30.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 9, 2006, 12:54 PM
I headed over to the Ebay guy to see about getting one of the blue Clones from AOTC, and dammit if it isn't Paypal only.  Seeing as he is, by and large, the only figure from the first three sets I actually want that I can't get elsewhere, I really hate not having Paypal at times like this.  I don't suppose anyone could help me out?  ;D

Jeff, that's disappointing that they used the VOTC R2 sculpt for R2-R9.  It's not that it's a bad sculpt, but the R4-G9 mold is, IMO, the better of the two, and why they didn't go that route is beyond me.  :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 9, 2006, 01:49 PM
I headed over to the Ebay guy to see about getting one of the blue Clones from AOTC, and dammit if it isn't Paypal only.



DP - IMO, you'd be better off buying the entire set at retail being that the one clone figure on ebay will set you back $17 with shipping.  For twelve dollars more you can get three more figures and the awesome lunch box!

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 9, 2006, 05:54 PM

DP - IMO, you'd be better off buying the entire set at retail being that the one clone figure on ebay will set you back $17 with shipping.  For twelve dollars more you can get three more figures and the awesome lunch box!


Well, the thing that would worry me if I bought the whole set would be that the more I looked at the AOTC lunch box, the more tempted I would be to buy the TPM and ROTS sets just to "complete the set."  So, in actuality, I'd rather pay the 17 or so for the one figure instead of paying 30 for four figures, which would lead to 60 more for two more sets, and then try to offload the figures I didn't want (which would be everyone but the AOTC Clone and ROTS Anakin). 

I will freely admit that I'm engaging in some really questionable logic there, and it could probably be better served by me saying "I'm not buying any of these sets regardless of who is in them", but I never claimed to be perfect.  :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 9, 2006, 07:52 PM

I will freely admit that I'm engaging in some really questionable logic there


Sometimes that's what has got to be done to get down on Hasbro's level.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: speedermike on October 9, 2006, 09:59 PM
I proudly admit that I will be buying none of these.  I just can't see buying many that I already have for one or two that I don't.

I will sleep easier tonight.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 10, 2006, 09:37 AM
If you want just the SA Biker Scout with Flip Up Visor head here:

Biker Scout (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220035684371)

They are $11,99 plus shipping, but If you just want the one figure and not the $30 tin, this is not a bad way to go.

He had 45 left after I got my "group"...

This is the guy that supplied me with over half of my VTSC Biker Scouts.

He also has this clone:

Blue Clone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220035682779&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=220035684371&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget)

Same price. 

I broke down and bought one of each. In the long run, it saves me cash. Thanks, Paul.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 10, 2006, 11:09 PM
I: Hate
II: Love
III: you have to be kidding, Hasbro
IV: so-so
V: so-so
VI: WILL NEVER, I repeat, NEVER, support anything that is churned out of Hasbro that contains a single TRACE of that disastrous, 100% ****tacular POTF2 Rebel fleet trooper-WHY DUZ hasbro think anyone has any interest in getting another one of those

in the end, when I see all 6 basking in 30th aniv. coll. packed glory at my local TRU, I will only salvage the 30 bucks for that super Ep. II one-its fabulous, the rest are a total waste
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 11, 2006, 09:30 AM

VI: WILL NEVER, I repeat, NEVER, support anything that is churned out of Hasbro that contains a single TRACE of that disastrous, 100% ****tacular POTF2 Rebel fleet trooper-WHY DUZ hasbro think anyone has any interest in getting another one of those

 ???  There's a rebel fleet trooper in the ROTJ Tin set? Unless you're refering to the bearded Endor trooper we're getting?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 11, 2006, 10:45 AM
Yeah, I can't seem to remember which figures were in the ROTJ set.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 11, 2006, 11:36 AM
Yeah, I can't seem to remember which figures were in the ROTJ set.



(http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/5673-rotj.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 11, 2006, 12:11 PM
Take it down!  Take it down!

What a bunch of turds (well minus you know who)...


Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on October 11, 2006, 04:10 PM
Only 2 of them are turds.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 11, 2006, 04:58 PM
I see three.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 11, 2006, 05:02 PM
Is that the 500th Vader? 

Either way, I can't believe they put the POTF2 Endor Trooper and Celebration Leia in the same set as the VTSC Biker Scout.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on October 11, 2006, 05:24 PM
What makes the VOTC Vader a turd?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 11, 2006, 10:46 PM
isn't that insane? i HATE this tin set :P the votc vader is not a turd- the 500th Vader is because we've seen it @ least 5 times in the last year-and we're getting it again. i HATE this tin set i HATE it i HATE it i HATE it i HATE it i HATE it...why would anyone pay for this? Hasbro, if you're reading this, then i want you to know that i HATE this set!!! >:( and i think i speak for everyone in saying that this one will be in clearance @ target in mass numbers until 2010! retailers will have to be handing them out free with the purchase of any 4" basic figure while supplies last-and believe me, the supplies will last. The supplies will last for a VERY, VERY, VERY long time!!!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 12, 2006, 09:07 AM
What makes the VOTC Vader a turd?

Nothing.  I thought we were getting the 500th Vader again.

The only problem with the VOTC Vader is that most of us already have him.  Then again, most of us have 75% of the Saga line already....
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on October 12, 2006, 01:19 PM
I have to go against the trend here and say that the ROTJ set is one of the 2 I'm getting.  The Leia is finally the perfect color after that Leia collection pinkish version, is smaller in scale than the all-plastic POTF2 version (with better proportions) and has soft goods which would have been better accepted in today's VOTC/VTSC line had it been released recently.  The Scout with visor closed will go right into my Endor scene (there's no Temeura Morrison in MY Scout armor :P).  I can certainly use another decent-sculpted Endor trooper with new head, and the Vader- well, I can find a place for him ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 12, 2006, 04:17 PM
Granted the Leia is accurate. I just think its a slap in the face to pack in that horrible Endor Soldier when there are two amazing ones being shipped right now in the Endor 2 wave.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 12, 2006, 07:15 PM
I decided to pass on TPM set, I'll get the droid through trades.
The ROTS is an OK set IMO because I only have 1 Yoda. The Mace will go tocustoms once the new SA one comes.
The ANH & AOTC sets are my favorite, they have no duds, well besides 3PO. ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 12, 2006, 09:22 PM
I can certainly use another decent-sculpted Endor trooper with new head

DECENT SCULPTED? Do you call six points of articulation and a completely flat hand DECENTLY SCULPTED? Please explain exactly what makes you say that this rebel soldier that 99.9999999999999% of the collecting community HATES is 'DECENTLY SCULPTED'  ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Reid on October 12, 2006, 10:14 PM
Geezus, they are childrens playing toys, no need to get upset. And I think the POTF2 Endor Rebel Trooper does have a decent sculpt.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on October 13, 2006, 01:00 AM
"Decent sculpt" has nothing to do with amount of articulation for one.  All of the GG busts are gorgeously sculpted and have NO articulation.  Secondly, I did say decent, not stellar.  I would prefer the current endor trooper, but this one is ok.  Lastly, I don't know where your polls are coming from, but you can hardly claim that the entire collecting community hates this figure!  There isn't anything buff about the proportions, and his hand is molded to hold the end of the rifle.  Again, I'd prefer the newer one, but you can't treat this sculpt like it's POTF2 Luke or something.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JediMAC on October 13, 2006, 03:17 AM
Came across three unopened cases of the Prequel sets out on the pallettes tonight at one of our WMs here in town (SoCal).  Nabbed a couple of each, and they rang up for $26.84 apiece.  So keep an eye out for these, as it looks like they're hitting from coast to coast now.

As a side note, even fresh out of the unopened cases, most of the ones I looked at were pretty scuffed up on the "window box" portion of the plastic.  Packed too tight, with only that thin tissue paper between each one.  4 per case (2 Yoda/Mace, 1 each of the other two).
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 13, 2006, 09:11 AM
Geezus, they are childrens playing toys,

Well, kind of. 

The figures definitely can be seen as playing toys, but in this presentation, the figures/sets are targeted towards collectors.

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2006, 09:44 AM
I think that these sets are another example of Hasbro focusing too much on quantity of product, and not enough on quality. Get everything out there in every price range, slap some new colors or crap on the card/box, etc.
Some people will like them, but to me they seem like an ok idea done 1/2 way.
And of course Hasbro has said play environments are too expensive to make and won't be supported by retail or consumers. Yet they devote bag after bag of money to overpriced and questionable product that take up just as much retail space and company resources. $27.00 would buy a pretty decent dagobah tree/swamp area, or wampa cave/hoth corrdor playset. 
Anyone buying them for just 1 or 2 figures should wait. They will be re-released on cards or in battle packs quicker than you can say Re-Hashbro  ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on October 13, 2006, 09:53 AM
Anyone buying them for just 1 or 2 figures should wait. They will be re-released on cards or in battle packs quicker than you can say Re-Hashbro  ::)

In a way I agree with this sentiment.  Hasbro has re-released so many figures that eventually this may well happen.  But for the health of the line?  I think if we want to see a variety of product on the market and we *somewhat* like a product, then I think we should try to support lines like the Collector Tins.  Otherwise we may see this kind of variety in the Star Wars line dry up.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: ruiner on October 13, 2006, 09:54 AM
$27.00 would buy a pretty decent dagobah tree/swamp area, or wampa cave/hoth corrdor playset.

That's probably true, but that would require tooling investment.  And we know where they stand on that...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on October 13, 2006, 11:37 AM
Anyone buying them for just 1 or 2 figures should wait. They will be re-released on cards or in battle packs quicker than you can say Re-Hashbro  ::)

In a way I agree with this sentiment.  Hasbro has re-released so many figures that eventually this may well happen.  But for the health of the line?  I think if we want to see a variety of product on the market and we *somewhat* like a product, then I think we should try to support lines like the Collector Tins.  Otherwise we may see this kind of variety in the Star Wars line dry up.

I agree with the sentiment that if you like something, tell them so by buying it and not waiting for clearance. But I think the other side of that coin is if I don't like something, I should help direct the line by not buying it. I'm tired of paying for packaging, and that is all these tins are, excessive packaging with some figures included. While I want the Star Wars line to be successful and interesting for years to come, I won't pay them to keep producing items I think are overpriced, poorly done, or anything else just to keep them in business hoping for the next thing I do like.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Rob on October 14, 2006, 12:11 AM
MS-TOYS (the guy I bought a bunch of Biker Scouts from) has the Blue Clone and the ROTJ Biker Scout for 11.99 each - $5.00 shipping to the US for the first figure and 1$ each additional figure.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Commemorative-Tin-Collection-Clone-Trooper_W0QQitemZ220035682779QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2476QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Commemorative-Tin-Collection-Biker-Scout_W0QQitemZ220035684371QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2476QQcmdZViewItem

He's got about 40 of each at the moment - I'm on the fence about these figures and didn't plan on buying them today - but this is a pretty good deal for those of us who are only looking for the new figures and don't want the tins.

I just went ahead and bought the Blue Clone - I'm still on the fence about the Biker Scout.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 14, 2006, 09:44 AM
Hey Rob someone already posted that.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Rob on October 14, 2006, 11:12 AM
Shows how much attention I've been paying to the modern stuff over the last few weeks.   :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 14, 2006, 11:37 AM
for a while i was forgeting which figs were in the ep4 tin, but i saw them on rebelscum 2day and they look GREAT!!! ep5 looks pretty nice 2  ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 14, 2006, 03:31 PM
Just got my 5 from HK.  That is less than a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't get stuff from EE.com that fast.

I'll take pics this afternoon and get them posted...

It may just be wishful thinking on my part, but I think this guys looks less like Jago Fetish than I bet GL wanted him to.  I'll do side by side photos with some Clone heads if I can find them.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 14, 2006, 05:16 PM
ep5 looks pretty nice 2  ;D

 ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 15, 2006, 02:47 PM
I actually think the POTF2 Endor trooper is a decent figure. Granted, the lack of articulation is distracting, but in and of it self, it's good for action poses. On paper, I'm glad we're getting this one with a new head sculpt, but I'll wait for final judgement when he's standing next to the other 5 troopers.

I'm glad this guy in Hong Kong is selling the Biker Scout and the Blue Clone, but I hope he would also provide the Sandtrooper, Endor Trooper, At-RT Driver and the Red R2 unit.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 16, 2006, 09:16 AM
Here they are in all their straight from Hong Kong glory....

Plus the comparison shots with a Jango-ite.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/IMG_6479.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/IMG_6481.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/IMG_6485.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/IMG_6486.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on October 16, 2006, 02:24 PM
I thought it was just a DSG head.  Guess I was wrong.  Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 16, 2006, 03:39 PM
Eh...it sort of looks like Jango. Yeah, they should of used the Evo head.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on October 17, 2006, 04:44 PM
Paul, are the heads ball-jointed?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 17, 2006, 06:45 PM
I actually think the POTF2 Endor trooper is a decent figure. Granted, the lack of articulation is distracting, but in and of it self, it's good for action poses.

Which action pose is that?  He can't fire his rifle (with 2 hands), can't run, squat, or anything. 

I actually thought the opposite, useless for action poses and only good for standing around.

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/potf2endorsoldierloose-m.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 17, 2006, 06:46 PM
Paul, are the heads ball-jointed?

Yes it is the same neck post as the VTSC one, as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 10:15 PM


Which action pose is that?  He can't fire his rifle (with 2 hands), can't run, squat, or anything. 

I actually thought the opposite, useless for action poses and only good for standing around.

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/potf2endorsoldierloose-m.jpg)

I agree. Oh and I'm a little late but I saw my first tin @ TRU yesterday.
It was a lone Ep. III one. I caved in and bought it just because it was the first one i'd seen.  ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 18, 2006, 09:42 AM
If you extend gun arm into firing position and turn the head to look down the barrel, it's exceptable (in my book.) I've also re-alighned the arms useing boiled water to have one of these guys hold the weapon with both hands, which actually looks real good. This figure is definately not an army builder, but one or two should be okay.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 18, 2006, 09:58 AM
Yeah maybe 1 or 2, but my only beef with calling that an action pose is that nobody can pick up a long rifle with one hand, extend their arm fully, and fire it perched at the end of a fully extended arm.  Rifles are fired with 2 hands.  The figure actually looks better with a DL-44 pistol in the hand instead.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 18, 2006, 10:17 AM
In the future (or in the distant futuristic past in this case,) everyone can pick up a long rifle with one hand, extend their arm fully, and fire it perched at the end of a fully extended arm.  ;)

I agree 100% about the blaster pistol.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 19, 2006, 06:22 AM
I wish I would of gotten one of those Blue Clones now. Some guy bought 26 of them.  :-\
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2006, 08:33 AM
I wish I would of gotten one of those Blue Clones now. Some guy bought 26 of them.  :-\

Holy ****.  $400 into 26 clone figures that are sparse among the clone ranks.  I think he is present in about a 1:18 ratio to a plain clone grunt.

Even the fiercest army builders among us don't need more than a few of him.

Makes no sense to me.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 19, 2006, 09:19 AM
Wow! 26. That's hard core. I'd rather buy 26 blue ones from the EE packs.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2006, 10:02 AM
I guess what I'm saying is that with a 1:18 ratio of blue striped lieutenants to white grunts, unless you have a 468 man EII clone army, buying 26 of them doesn't make sense.

Other scenarios could possibly entail trying to resell them, but at $15 a pop that's unlikely, or buying them in a bunch to give to other people.

I just think that lack of attention to the officers numbers among the grunts is the culprit here.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Ook on October 19, 2006, 10:39 AM
Are there any good hi-res pics of Chewie from the tin set?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 19, 2006, 10:34 PM
I finally saw one of these Tins at TRU tonight. It was the ROTS one. While I would of loved to of had the extra Evo Anakin for customizing and the White AT-RT Driver for my troops, I couldn't justify paying $30 bucks for 2 figures. knowing there would be no way I could move the Mace or Yoda unlss I gave them away for free.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on October 19, 2006, 10:35 PM
I wish I would of gotten one of those Blue Clones now. Some guy bought 26 of them.  :-\

Scratch that, he bought 28 of them.  ::)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on October 20, 2006, 09:31 AM

I just think that lack of attention to the officers numbers among the grunts is the culprit here.

Or is it? Perhaps he does have 468 grunts. :-X

I picked up the PT sets at TRU yesterday. I had a $10 off coupon, so I guess I got the lowest price I'm going to get on these until they go on clearance. The Price was still painful and as I looked at the sets, I was even more annoyed that one figure out of each set is designed to make people buy the sets for that one figure.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on October 21, 2006, 12:13 PM
These are an easy pass since I have the majority of the figures but the white ATRT one. Price doesn't justify the cost and eventually I know I will see the figures I want in another form. Hasbro won't pass on making a buck another way.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 21, 2006, 03:39 PM
I'll snag the OT ones if they ever show up in DFW, but I am not going to seek them out.  I'll probably even snag doubles of them, I like the tin things...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 21, 2006, 06:15 PM
Yeah for collectors who collected through the years the one figure thing sucks, for me it's 2 in each set besides TPM.  :-\
I saw some today at WM both were ROTS. I'm going back tommorow, I'll probally pick one up. They were on the top shelf, I have no idea how I'm gonna get it, I don't like talking to employees. :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on October 22, 2006, 01:33 AM
Saw someone pulled the old switcheroo with the tin sets already.  I had been looking for an AOTC tin today, and I was pretty stoked to see Jango and Dooku when I walked down this one toy aisle today.  But then I looked closer and saw that the package was for the ROTS set, and the other figure 2-pack had Mace and Yoda.  Someone apparently was after the Clone Troopers.  LAME.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 22, 2006, 01:41 AM
That was bound to happen, first one I heard all year though.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 22, 2006, 01:56 PM
i saw the esb set yesterday but passed because i saw wave 6 hanging above it for the first time EVER!!!  :)  :)  :) it was an easy pass. the chewie in it that i was looking forward to has ugly white paintjob on his legs for snow effect  :P .
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 22, 2006, 01:59 PM
Saw someone pulled the old switcheroo with the tin sets already.  I had been looking for an AOTC tin today, and I was pretty stoked to see Jango and Dooku when I walked down this one toy aisle today.  But then I looked closer and saw that the package was for the ROTS set, and the other figure 2-pack had Mace and Yoda.  Someone apparently was after the Clone Troopers.  LAME.

wow that REALLY sucks. not that ive never done that with attacktix before   ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on October 22, 2006, 03:12 PM
Pit droid where do you live? If you got the ESB set in your town you must of got ANH. :o
I wanna know if there close to here.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 22, 2006, 03:42 PM
Have yet to see any of these at retail.  I'd pretty much decided to not even bother with the prequel trilogy sets (even though the Evolutions Anakin is a figure I do want two more of), but the ANH set will be one that I will definitely get for the Vader and the Sandtrooper.

Which begs the question, for those of you who have the ANH set, how are the Vader and the Sandtrooper?  Are there any detailed pics of each of these? 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Broem on October 22, 2006, 04:24 PM
I love how Toys R Us has a picture of the Tin sets in the ad flyer tpdau.  Then I go in their store to find them and of course it's not there.  This is not surprising of course.  However, it's always such a thrill to NOT see advertised products. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: iFett on October 22, 2006, 04:27 PM
Pit droid where do you live? If you got the ESB set in your town you must of got ANH. :o
I wanna know if there close to here.

I hit a local TRU last week and they only had Ep3 & Ep5 tins - a few of each and none other so I'm not quite sure how Hasbro is shipping these.  I'm in MN btw.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 22, 2006, 04:39 PM
The TRU ad merely means for me that the TRU closest to me was "supposed to have them" but to check Ebay because the "fell off the truck"....

I'll hit a couple across town.  I assumed it would be just Wal Mart getting them. (not like exclusive, just distribution-wise, kinda like the Endor wave and Target)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
UPDATE
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I apologize to my local TRU and it's scalper base....I was able to score all three OT Tins there this morning. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: BrentS on October 23, 2006, 02:17 PM
Mine still had nothing... No Tins in site.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 23, 2006, 03:32 PM
Pit droid where do you live? If you got the ESB set in your town you must of got ANH. :o
I wanna know if there close to here.

i live in San Jose, CA  8)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 23, 2006, 07:36 PM
TRU had apparently gotten one case of the OT tins this morning.  The packout was 2 x TESB, and 1 each of the ANH and ROTJ sets, all of which were still on the shelf as of 12:30 PM (when I got my ANH set).  29.99 was the price, and the figures on the pegs that I got for free were limited to Padmes, Lushros Dofine, Jerjerrod, Naboo Soldier, Endor Threepio, GB Threepio, 2 Hammerheads, and an R5-D4.  One would think that TRU would keep the pegs stocked for this promotion, but then again, it is TRU.  I was lucky enough on my way out without a figure (isn't it sad that I would turn down a free figure) to see a lone Wookiee Warrior on the X-Men shelf, so I went ahead and grabbed him to hold down the gunner seat on the Ornithopter.

Okay, enough rambling about the free crap, let's get to the overpriced hunk of metal with four rehashes inside.  ;D

Long story short:

-Threepio's the VOTC version with no paint changes and he still sucks

-Leia's the Early Bird version (I guess) and is essentially a statue and, as such, sucks (especially when compared with the VOTC Leia in this same costume)

-Vader's the Evolutions Vader with a new torso (with the cloth sculpted over the chest plate rather than the original soft goods over the plate) and a new head based on Anakin from ROTS, but significantly whiter (think ESB/ROTJ OT Vader for the shading).  Thankfully the inner workings of the chin vocalizer thing are sculpted on this version (as opposed to the ROTS Deluxe version), so this one is a great figure, and probably the best Vader with a Hayden likeness.

-Sandtrooper is, everywhere but the upper torso, pauldron, and head, the currently shipping TSC Sandtrooper.  The upper torso, as mentioned elsewhere, seems to be a little different to accomodate the Jango head, which admittedly doesn't bother me as much as some people.  The pauldron is white (I don't know what that makes this guy, someone take away my OT fanboy card) and seems a bit wider around the neck than before, and there is NO DIRT OR SAND ON THE ARMOR WHATSOEVER.  The accessories include the standard blaster pistol, the backpack, the removable Oreo canister, and the removable pauldron and helmet.  The only sore point?  The Jango head used appears to be the same as Commander Cody, and is molded in a really light-toned plastic.  Basically, instead of having the Maori complexion, it is as white as that woman on "Desperate Housewives."  Kind of sad, and I'll probably pick up an extra Cody just to fix this.

Okay, so overall, two crappy figures (Leia and Threepio), one almost-great figure (the Sandtrooper), and one really great figure (Vader).  Oh, and you get a metal lunchbox which, all things being equal, isn't all that great either.   :-\

I would like to say that despite the use of the absolutely horrid POTF2 Endor Rebel Soldier sculpt, the paint job and redecoing on the one in the ROTJ set looked REALLY good.  But the Leia looked like crap, so she made up for it.  ;D

Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on October 23, 2006, 09:05 PM
-Vader's the Evolutions Vader with a new torso (with the cloth sculpted over the chest plate rather than the original soft goods over the plate) and a new head based on Anakin from ROTS, but significantly whiter (think ESB/ROTJ OT Vader for the shading).  Thankfully the inner workings of the chin vocalizer thing are sculpted on this version (as opposed to the ROTS Deluxe version), so this one is a great figure, and probably the best Vader with a Hayden likeness.

There are some other differences as well.  On mine, most of the buttons on the chest plate are black, and not some kind of color.  Additionally the gauntlets are signifigantly different.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 23, 2006, 10:04 PM
appears to be the same as Commander Cody, and is molded in a really light-toned plastic.  Basically, instead of having the Maori complexion, it is as white as that woman on "Desperate Housewives."  Kind of sad, and I'll probably pick up an extra Cody just to fix this.

That is funny, this was one of the things I thought was a very nice surprise.  And it gets bonus points from me because of it.  I like that the Bikers in the Tin don't look like Jango Fett either, a bit refreshing.


I tried some other heads on the body, but they all warp the helmet.  So Han storm trooper will have to wait.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: iFett on October 30, 2006, 01:04 PM
Are these things still shipping regularly??  I've only seen them for myself once at a TRU.  Not once have I seen them at a Target or WM.  I still need ep 5 & 6 to finish off my set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on October 30, 2006, 02:24 PM
At $30 I just oculdn't afford them this month (the PT ones) and now they're gone...  I'm wondering how easy to be found these will be in the coming month(s).  I'd like a set, but man the price kills me on these.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 30, 2006, 08:28 PM
Ok as much as I moan and groan about the Jango Heads...I opened up the Ep V. set yesterday.  The snowtrooper helmet and head are pretty cool.  The body is still the suck with limited articulation...but if they are going to build the SA Snowtrooper around this head and helmet, I'd be OK with that.


The Han has an incorrect brown coat....and snow aps.  The clean face Luke Hoth is neat, but the Han and Luke Hoth really need the SA treatment, I love Hoth.

The Chewie Hoth is really cool even though it is a minimum effort figure from Hasbro.  I have him Lukes oversized goggles so he could repair the M. Falcon...

I am going to open the EP VI later this week (the limited amount of OT stuff between now and the end of the year has me rationing my stuff).

I've seen the PT ones twice now and passed each time (I know shocking)...I might grab the one with the RED Astromech in it, but it will have to be at Wal Mart so I can save $3.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on October 30, 2006, 09:17 PM
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The Han has an incorrect brown coat

***Hears Scott storming into this thread***
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on October 30, 2006, 09:59 PM
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The Han has an incorrect brown coat

***Hears Scott storming into this thread***

Come on people.  It's 2006, not 2003.  Let it go.  ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on October 30, 2006, 11:00 PM
I saw one tin the other day. First time, but i left it on the shelf. Not really that interested.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Kit on October 31, 2006, 12:16 AM
Are these things still shipping regularly??  I've only seen them for myself once at a TRU.  Not once have I seen them at a Target or WM.  I still need ep 5 & 6 to finish off my set.

Where I live, these are just showing up at TRU.  They are still listed as "unavailable" in the system at all targets in my area.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on October 31, 2006, 09:48 AM
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The Han has an incorrect brown coat

***Hears Scott storming into this thread***

I guess I worded that wrong...I meant it is the wrong SHADE of brown....at least that is my answer here.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on October 31, 2006, 10:11 AM
Are these things still shipping regularly??  I've only seen them for myself once at a TRU.  Not once have I seen them at a Target or WM.  I still need ep 5 & 6 to finish off my set.

Where I live, these are just showing up at TRU.  They are still listed as "unavailable" in the system at all targets in my area.

same here
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 31, 2006, 06:09 PM
So far one of the three local WMs has gotten two cases of the prequel wave (with three out of the four ROTS sets still sitting), and TRU has gotten at least three cases of the OT wave (again, three ESB sets still there).  It seems like TRU's getting all six films while WM's only getting I-III, and Target has yet to get anything from this assortment.

Last night I found something I had missed to begin with on the ANH RH Sandtrooper that is really upsetting me.  Apparently the plastic is so poor on the head that mine has a crack in it going from below his left ear all the way to the top of his left ear.  This is the first time I've EVER seen a head do this on an action figure, SW or otherwise, so I'm extremely disappointed now. 

Does anyone who has already tried this (customizers?) know what currently available Jango head could be used to replace this one?  I've compared the ST to the TSC Clones already out and the only ones that look like they might work are the AT-TE Gunner/Tactical Ops heads and the DSG head.  There are a crapload of DSGs around me, so I might end up going that route for the time being.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 1, 2006, 09:40 AM
At $30 I just oculdn't afford them this month (the PT ones) and now they're gone...  I'm wondering how easy to be found these will be in the coming month(s).  I'd like a set, but man the price kills me on these.

I think the price will kill Joe Consumer. These things are strictly collector oriented and as long as a decent quantity is made, I think they could get to clearance at Target.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 3, 2006, 10:11 AM


Last night I found something I had missed to begin with on the ANH RH Sandtrooper that is really upsetting me.  Apparently the plastic is so poor on the head that mine has a crack in it going from below his left ear all the way to the top of his left ear.  This is the first time I've EVER seen a head do this on an action figure, SW or otherwise, so I'm extremely disappointed now. 

Does anyone who has already tried this (customizers?) know what currently available Jango head could be used to replace this one?  I've compared the ST to the TSC Clones already out and the only ones that look like they might work are the AT-TE Gunner/Tactical Ops heads and the DSG head.  There are a crapload of DSGs around me, so I might end up going that route for the time being.

well, the dsg, at-te and tac ops heads suck. if i were you and it was really worth it to you, id buy an evo ep2 clone and use its head. that head works beautifully. it doesnt look like its trying to force out a crap.  :-X  :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 3, 2006, 11:53 AM
I saw a lone ESB set the other day and and kind of liked the fact that the figures had a snow dusting. It certainly makes the Chewbacaa more apealing and the whole set less annoying to get just for the Snowtrooper.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Oboewan on November 3, 2006, 12:47 PM
I saw a lone ESB set the other day and and kind of liked the fact that the figures had a snow dusting. It certainly makes the Chewbacaa more apealing and the whole set less annoying to get just for the Snowtrooper.

It's still a repack- the Han and Chewie with snow aren't exaclty new ideas for hasblo...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on November 3, 2006, 12:56 PM
For anyone looking for a pretty good deal, try Amazon.com:

Episode 4 (ANH) Tin (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Episode-Collectible-Tin/dp/B000EULZ5A/wwwjedidefend-20)- $27.99 with free "super saver" shipping

Episode 5 (ESB) Tin (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Episode-Collectible-Tin/dp/B000F900W4/wwwjedidefend-20)- $27.99 with free "super saver" shipping

Doesn't look like they have any of the others in-stock, but $56 for the two tins (free shipping, no tax) is a pretty good deal.   :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: BrentS on November 3, 2006, 02:14 PM
Thanks for the headsup Jeff.  But I think Amazon still charges tax.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on November 3, 2006, 02:20 PM
Well, they didn't charge me any tax on my order for these...  now that they are separated from TRU, taxes at Amazon are set by where you live and who is shipping you the stuff.

From Amazon.com (http://amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/103-8910598-9595818?ie=UTF8&nodeId=468512)
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Items sold by Amazon.com LLC, or its subsidiaries, and shipped to destinations in the states of Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, or Washington are subject to tax.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on November 3, 2006, 02:30 PM
Thanks for the heads up on these Jeff, we haven't seen any of the tin packs around here at all - and at that price with free shipping, it isn't too bad to pick them up online.  Just ordered one for now, but hopefully will be able to pick up the other two OT tins later.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: BrentS on November 3, 2006, 02:56 PM
Well, they didn't charge me any tax on my order for these...  now that they are separated from TRU, taxes at Amazon are set by where you live and who is shipping you the stuff.


Sweet.  I may just have to order those.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 8, 2006, 09:40 AM
I saw a lone ESB set the other day and and kind of liked the fact that the figures had a snow dusting. It certainly makes the Chewbacaa more apealing and the whole set less annoying to get just for the Snowtrooper.

It's still a repack- the Han and Chewie with snow aren't exaclty new ideas for hasblo...


True, but they haven't been done with these better sculpts yet. :P I can replace the older ones in my Hoth Diorama.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 8, 2006, 10:15 AM
I saw a lone ESB set the other day and and kind of liked the fact that the figures had a snow dusting. It certainly makes the Chewbacaa more apealing and the whole set less annoying to get just for the Snowtrooper.

It's still a repack- the Han and Chewie with snow aren't exaclty new ideas for hasblo...


this is true, and the old chewie with snow is actually not half bad  8) im just gonna save 120 bucks and stick with buying only the episode 2 and 4 tins.  :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 9, 2006, 12:09 PM

It's still a repack- the Han and Chewie with snow aren't exaclty new ideas for hasblo...


this is true, and the old chewie with snow is actually not half bad  8) im just gonna save 120 bucks and stick with buying only the episode 2 and 4 tins.  :P

 ::)  :P maybe even just the ep. 2 tin. ps how do you start trade/want threads? i have a lot of trades and sales i would love to make.  ???  8)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 10, 2006, 05:02 PM
 ;D

my mom is super. bought me all 3 OT tins today at TRU for an early Xmas  ;D  8) . as a side note, i saw the entire anh galactic heroes wave there as well. i was pretty impressed, but i figured i was broke and $93.71 from my mom was good enough for the day.  ;)

only PT tin set i plan on getting is ep. II, which i havent seen yet.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dan on November 11, 2006, 08:19 AM

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 ::)  :P maybe even just the ep. 2 tin. ps how do you start trade/want threads? i have a lot of trades and sales i would love to make.  ???  8)
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Just jump to the trades/sales section and start a thread in the classifieds- This is a pretty good place to do it, but as always check out your trading partners information-

 :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on November 11, 2006, 11:34 PM
I still have yet to see any tins, but the OT ones are the only ones I'm interested in.  I haven't been to TRU yet, though, which I imagine has them in stock.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 02:13 PM
I still have yet to see any tins, but the OT ones are the only ones I'm interested in.  I haven't been to TRU yet, though, which I imagine has them in stock.

yes, they have a ton of 'em. However the ANH one may be a hard find. mine was the last one when i bought it, yet there were still at least 5 ESB's and a couple ROTJ's too.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 13, 2006, 10:23 AM
For some reason, I find it strange that everyone is going ga-ga over the Sandtrooper as opposed to the scout trooper. Can anyone explain that to me?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: BrentS on November 13, 2006, 12:41 PM
Well, they didn't charge me any tax on my order for these...  now that they are separated from TRU, taxes at Amazon are set by where you live and who is shipping you the stuff.


Sweet.  I may just have to order those.

Following Jeff's tips.  I ordered three of the OT sets from Amazon.  No Tax, Free Super Saver Shipping and by spending $20 more on other christmas gifts, a $20 gift certificate too.  Too good of a deal to pass up.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on November 14, 2006, 12:17 AM
I got my Tins in the mail today from Amazon, and I must say I am much more excited over these three tins than the prequel sets.

In the prequel sets, I only kept 5 figures: R2-R9 (new repaint), Clone Trooper (Blue repaint), Jango Fett (kit-bash), Yoda (accessory kit-bash), and AT-RT Driver (White repaint).  I ditched the other 7 because they were straight repacks (the soft goods cloaks did nothing for me).

With the OT sets, I'll end up keeping 9 figures: Sandtrooper (new head), ANH Vader (new head/torso), Snowtrooper (new head), Hoth Han (brown coat, snow deco), Hoth Luke (snow deco, no damage face), Hoth Chewie (snow deco), Scout (VTSC with new head), Endor Rebel (new head), and Endor Leia (much nicer than PLC version).

It's surprising how going from liking less than 50%of the figures in the first 3 tins to liking 75% of the figures in the next 3 tins can change your opinion on these.   ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on November 14, 2006, 09:21 AM
I got my last tin set (ESB) from Amazon yesterday as well, and I like these OT tins as well.  I've seen the PT tins at our local WM, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger on those.  I'd like another Evolutions Anakin, and R2-R9, but I don't want to pay $30 for two figures basically.  If they go on clearance, I might consider it.  I kind of like the tins as well, just something different in the collection I guess.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 15, 2006, 12:03 AM
ripped ep. IV and VI open. its official...my MOC completist days are over.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on November 15, 2006, 04:41 AM
I almost caved and bought the EP2 tin for the Blue Clone. But then I came to my senses.  ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: BrentS on November 15, 2006, 10:38 AM
I opened up my PT tins yesterday.  The Darth Maul I received has a factory error closed hand and can't hold his lightsaber.  So, if you are an opener and this is important to you.  Make sure you look closely at the package.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 17, 2006, 09:43 AM
Reports are coming in that shelf tags at Target are going up with Tin prices tags. Someone told me that they're priced at $25.99, but I can't confirm that.

Saw a bunch of the OT ones sitting at TRU durring the middle of the day. Hope that's a sign of things to come.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jeff on November 17, 2006, 11:26 AM
Reports are coming in that shelf tags at Target are going up with Tin prices tags. Someone told me that they're priced at $25.99, but I can't confirm that.


I saw the tins at my local Target this AM - shelf said $24.99 plus tax (DPCI 087-06-0534).  They only had the prequel sets, but it's definitely the cheapest price in town. 

They had a whole endcap set up with the Mace Battle Packs, the GH Cinema Scene 10pks ($19.99) and a spot for the Mini-Unleashed 10-packs as well...


edit: a few of the MN guys have reported that at some local Targets the tins are ringing up on sale for $23.74 despite the $24.99 shelf tag.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on November 17, 2006, 01:50 PM
TRU in Canada is selling these for $39.99 plus taxes :o

The Walmart tin has been spotted too, for the more reasonable$29.99+. 

Pass.  LMK when they hit $15.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on November 18, 2006, 05:01 AM
edit: a few of the MN guys have reported that at some local Targets the tins are ringing up on sale for $23.74 despite the $24.99 shelf tag.

Sounds like your Target's have done the resets already Jeff...  Mine haven't.  I was out tonight and Mace BP's were in the back room yet but were showing on sale ($1 off) on the computers... hah.

So I bought 3 since I had to get one as an X-Mas gift for someone and 2 for moi...  Cool set too, but I'm really ok with this kind of stuff (the EU repaints that is).

In relation to your note about the price too Jeff, I looked up the Tins because I haven't bought any yet and they rang up in the computer $23.74 out here at the Target I was at but none were in stock here yet.  Weird price I thought...  Since I've not picked these up (and TRU here only got in one full set of either wave it seems), I'm holding out hope I find them readily available at Target or Wal-Mart at some point soon.

So far, neither of those retailers have them here though.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on November 18, 2006, 02:18 PM
The sandie is IMHO cooler than the scout because it could be used as a stormie.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on November 19, 2006, 01:56 PM
I almost caved and bought the EP2 tin for the Blue Clone. But then I came to my senses.  ;D

Yeah, I saw the prequel sets yesterday, but I'm NOT giving Hasbro my money for ONE new figure and THREE I either already have or don't want. I know I can trade/sell the others here, but I'd rather just save my cash for cooler stuff. I may pick these up if they're clearanced out, if not then it's no big loss.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on November 20, 2006, 09:24 AM
Nice to see that there is a little bit lower price at Target for these things.  I've skipped the prequel sets so far, and probably will unless I find a really nice clearance deal.  I did pick up the three OT tins, and I like them.  These (the OT ones) sold out really quickly here in town, but there seems to be a fair amount of prequel ones sitting about.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 20, 2006, 09:25 AM
I opened my first Tin set last night (ESB.) Setting aside the price, I didn't feel totally taken advantage of. I had missed previous notes about the little tabs that are included so carded collectors could hang the 2-pack on the wall, so that was a neat surprice when I found them.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 20, 2006, 07:42 PM
I opened my first Tin set last night (ESB.) Setting aside the price, I didn't feel totally taken advantage of. I had missed previous notes about the little tabs that are included so carded collectors could hang the 2-pack on the wall, so that was a neat surprice when I found them.

yes, i do have to agree, that is one of hasbro's better ideas. with rotj, i was happy i could rip open just the vader and biker scout and hang the crappy POTF2 repack 2-pack.

i am starting to believe that the backs of the cards could be a preview for what the backs of the basic figs next year will look like. it is unique and looks nice
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on November 21, 2006, 06:20 PM
The Cantina band has been found & itis $30.00, now that it's not 40 bucks I will pick a set up.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on November 21, 2006, 11:05 PM
I wouldn't mind picking up the Cantina set.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on November 22, 2006, 12:52 AM
I'm not sure about this one.  I really want to see some loose shots of the soft goods to decide.  My cantina can use a full band, but I'd kinda hoped they'd resculpt these with larger craniums and better articulation :D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 22, 2006, 09:33 AM
Unless WM is supposed to hold the Cantina Tin's, my WM's got the regular tins in instead. :(

Can anyone confirm that these are cased out and not packed, say, two per case with the regulars?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on November 22, 2006, 09:45 AM
I checked for the Cantina set yesterday as well, but our local WM continues to just have the prequel tins on an endcap (alongside the "Tater" tin set).  Hopefully this won't be too tough to find, I missed out on the Cantina band members the first time around.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2006, 10:20 AM
Cantina tin set has arrived at Walmart in Canada for $29.99. 

Prequel tins have arrived at TRU in Canada for $39.99 :o

Addition of soft goods cloaks/vests is a nice touch, but not at those prices.  TRU never marks down so those will never be in my collection.  I figure these are worth maybe $15 USD or $20 CAD but even that's a stretch.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Broem on November 22, 2006, 01:57 PM
Yeah, I finally saw these the other days...tins.  I just could not bring myself to buy them.  They are kind of cool and all but for $30 I just could not justify it.  I almost bought the one with Yoda in it though.  For some reason he was pulling at my nostalgic heart strings but then realized I have probably 10 Yodas at home. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 05:46 PM
I wouldn't mind picking up the Cantina set.

i'm more excited about this set than the others combined. i would love to get one carded and another to open and display in front of my ANH stuff. anyway, i LOVE this tin set, cant wait to get my paws on it.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Kit on November 23, 2006, 08:40 PM
I have not been able to pick these up in my area due to lack of quantity and quality.  The few hans in the episode V pack I run into are all crossed eyed.  What the hell is up with that? ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: P-Siddy on November 26, 2006, 11:05 AM
I've seen all the OT tins (except for the Cantina exclusive one)... none of the PTs. I haven't been grabbing them though since i there is only 1 figure per tin that I'd actually want. I can't justify $30 for 1 figure.

But I will pick up the Cantina one. I need some Bith musicians in my collection.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on November 26, 2006, 03:57 PM
Guys- check for the Cantina band tins at the main entrance to the store rather than in the toy section.  My WM has TONS of these along the display as you enter the store past the guy or girl handing out carts.  The toy section also had each of the OT sets, and I got a ROTJ set.  I like it!  The Leia colors are finally film-accurate for the better Leia collection sculpt, the ball-jointed new head and paint job on the Endor trooper is nice, and the flip-up visor on the Scout is great despite the clone face :P
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Brian on November 27, 2006, 09:15 AM
I found the Modal Nodes tin set on "Black Friday" at our local WM.  There were a couple of them mixed in with the prequel sets they've had sitting about for a couple weeks.  I have to say though, all of these tin sets (the OT ones in particular) seem to be selling pretty well around here.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on November 27, 2006, 08:07 PM
Yeah they're not lingering here.  TRU sells through them very fast, Target I've never seen them, Wal-Mart has sold through and restocked already, and K-Mart is the only place they seem to sit (at an inflated $32 and change pricetag).  I'd like a full set if I thought I could sell off some figures from them I think, but alas nobody wants Obi's and Qui-Gon's these days.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on November 27, 2006, 10:21 PM
I have yet to see the prequel sets, but i am really only interested int he Cantina set/.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: MetalJedi on November 28, 2006, 09:21 PM
Saw all of the sets except the Modal Nodes set at Walmart.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 30, 2006, 09:29 AM
Picked up an empty box for storage (wave 2.) For those who are curious about such things, they ship 4 to a box.

Box also says that these are part of the Saga collection. ???
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Slothus on November 30, 2006, 10:17 AM
Saw about 22 or so of the WM exclusive Cantina set last night with probably 80 tins of various types on a center isle 'feature' display last night at WM.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on November 30, 2006, 06:42 PM
Anyone else seen switching with these guys? Mine was with 3PO & Vader from ANH set. Strangely Vader looks like the better figure out of the ANH tin.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 09:32 PM
i badly want cantina set, ive been asking everyone for it for christmas
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Broem on December 2, 2006, 11:36 AM
Boy I was tempted to get the ESB back set just for the snowy Chewbacca.  But lucky my wife was there to give me the shifty-you-want-to-spend-almost-$30-on-that-stare? 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on December 3, 2006, 12:10 AM
I know exactly how you feel.  All I wanted was the snowy Chewie and my wife was actually in favor.  I carried the set around for a few minutes too but eventually took it back.  I just  could not piss away $30 for a figure.  That is something I have not done in a long time, a long time.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Daigo-Bah on December 3, 2006, 12:39 AM
I have the ANH and ROTJ tins so far, and I'll get the ESB when I get a chance.  I really like the Chewie sculpt, but the snow paint apps look more like stepped in a gallon of Sherman Williams than snow ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darby on December 3, 2006, 02:05 AM
I want the Snow Chewie as well.  I don't know if $30 is worth it though.  The tin itself is kind of nice, the best of them I think.  The art is great.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on December 3, 2006, 02:29 AM
I spent $30 for the Chewie. :P
The Snow trooper's head is good, buy ofcourse the body is crap. Until Hasbro spits out SA VOTC versions I'll be OK w/ Han & Luke.  Han's pose sucks ass.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 3, 2006, 06:33 PM
The Ball jointed hed on the Endor Soldier from the POTJ head was a nice touch that I had overlooked in all my reading about the sets. Too bad getting more would be expensive.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 7, 2006, 09:32 AM
Finnally got around to opening my ANH Tin set, just for the Sandtrooper. Is it me or did they not even try on the new torso? Pictures just don't do the craptacular job justice, it's just...bad. Leaving the paldrun on really helps, but forget about making him a regular stormie.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Slothus on December 7, 2006, 04:14 PM
Strangely only 1 WM out our local 4 has the cantina set and it appears to be not selling well there. I looked the other day and realized they had more than I originally thought ..it looks like the one store still has 28 of the cantina(modal nodes) set left in the endcap. On the flipside the endcap had like 80 some odd other type tins last week and now there's less than 40 of those left.

At least for 1 of the other WM's here it shares it's whse with this one and I think they're supposed to split product 50/50 and it looks like that didn't happen here.
(so I was told by a manager anyway :-\)

DS
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 8, 2006, 09:40 AM
The Cantina Tin haven't even broke down our way yet. :P

Has anyone notice a lack of shelf space for these at both WM and Target? When they were put out at WM, they had no home any were put anywhere and at Target, after the shuttle reset, their shelf space dissapeared. SW product overload?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on December 8, 2006, 12:49 PM
The Cantina Tin haven't even broke down our way yet. :P


They sent them all to Canada :P  Seriously, the only tin sets our Walmarts have is the Cantina set.

TRU has had the prequel sets, but not the OT sets.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JangoTat on December 8, 2006, 04:21 PM
there are TONS of cantina sets up here. and a few from episodes 1-3 at TRU..no OT yet
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Slothus on December 8, 2006, 05:01 PM
What do the tins cost up there Brent; I mean, are they expensive for you? what's the US versus Canadian dollar difference?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2006, 06:51 PM
I got the Walmart tin today, a little expensive, but thats the way it goes.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2006, 12:22 AM
What do the tins cost up there Brent; I mean, are they expensive for you? what's the US versus Canadian dollar difference?

No, not at all Jon, at least the Cantina sets.  They're $29.99 just like they are for you folks.  We have higher taxes, but that's offset by the exchange rate so it's pretty much bang on US retail.  The PT tins are at $39.99 though ::) because they are at TRU versus the Cantina tin at Wally.  That said, I'm not personally buying them because at the $40 rate ($45 after taxes) for six tins, I'm looking at $240+ for six new figures, some kit bashes and some soft goods on figures I already own.  Not my cup of tea.

Drop me a pm if you want some help with them, I just sent three to Minnesota.  I'm out of town until Christmas, but I'd be happy to lend a hand once I return.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Slothus on December 9, 2006, 02:29 AM
Thanks for the info Brent..but I'm into them either for the reasons you mentioned...I bought the exlusive at WM and that's all I'm going to get. There's so many of them here where I am at both Target and WM that getting them isn't the issue it's the other reasons for cost, and what you get for said costs= it isn't worth my dollars.

TC

--J
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Kit on December 9, 2006, 03:56 AM
For me, the tins were hard to find and TRU has them for $29.99.  Luckily, I waited.  Went to a target and found them for $23 and change.  I was able to pick up all the OT tins. :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Gatillo on December 9, 2006, 08:19 PM
My Targets have gobs and gobs of these.  I cannot bring myself to buy them though.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: JangoTat on December 9, 2006, 08:29 PM
the only one i really want is episode 2 when i look back at it..and maybe a new hope just cause im missing some of those figures. all the other ones seem to be a waste of money.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Ice on December 10, 2006, 06:48 PM
I have passed on the tins but for the Ep2 with the Blue Clone and Jango..I have not had time to stop by WM ( not one my favs to vist during the holidays)  So is the Ep2 a hard one to find or something?  The only reason I picked it up was because  I did not want one of the local scalper dudes to gethis greesey hands on it...so I bought it and pissed him off.  ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Deanna Rash on December 10, 2006, 08:53 PM
We have lots of Tins in Ohio,but a few newer selections have been popping up lately ;D
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Diddly on December 10, 2006, 10:03 PM
I've yet to see any OT tins yet, but I have changed my mind on some of these. I'll pick up the AOTC and ANH tins, along with the Cantina Band set, which I have yet to see as well.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 11, 2006, 09:45 AM
I had thought that the Cantina Tins were $29.99, but was pleasantly surprised to find them for $26.78. Incidentally, the other tins were the same price at WM.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Oboewan on December 11, 2006, 03:53 PM
So... (and I hope this hasn't been addressed yet)...how are the tins themselves as.. well... tins?

Oboewan
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on December 11, 2006, 10:45 PM
So... (and I hope this hasn't been addressed yet)...how are the tins themselves as.. well... tins?

Oboewan

they are excellent, esp. the OT. the art on the ESB one is my favorite. the only subpar one i can think of is the ROTJ one. didnt like it. yeah, but ESB was AWESOME!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 12, 2006, 09:29 AM
So... (and I hope this hasn't been addressed yet)...how are the tins themselves as.. well... tins?

Oboewan

I donno. They're nice to look at, but I can't swear that they're practical. I'd want to use them for accessory storage, but afraid I might ruin them.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth Depressis on December 21, 2006, 12:41 AM
i just got the only ep2 tin at my walmart for custom fodder, and couldn't tear them apart. instead i have the tin on display. i guess some part of my collector youth remains after all....defently gonna get TPM and ROTS when their cheaper.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Oboewan on December 21, 2006, 03:30 PM
So... (and I hope this hasn't been addressed yet)...how are the tins themselves as.. well... tins?

Oboewan

I donno. They're nice to look at, but I can't swear that they're practical. I'd want to use them for accessory storage, but afraid I might ruin them.

After opening up the Cantina one, I realized that the depth of the the tins works quite nicely with my Starship Battles minis... I'll probably pick up the rest at some point as well- mainly for the tins actually.

Na
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on December 21, 2006, 03:35 PM
So... (and I hope this hasn't been addressed yet)...how are the tins themselves as.. well... tins?

Oboewan

I donno. They're nice to look at, but I can't swear that they're practical. I'd want to use them for accessory storage, but afraid I might ruin them.
That's what I'm using them for & there's nothing wrong with mine.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: I Am Sith on January 4, 2007, 03:53 PM
I ended up finding a case of these in the 'Clearance' section of Wal-Mart this afternoon, but they were still ringing up at full price.  I can only hope that they will be clearancing these out, but something tells me that they just put them in the wrong section by mistake...  Has anyone else seen these starting to go on clearance?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: I Am Sith on January 9, 2007, 11:55 AM
That same Wal-Mart I mentioned in my last post did in fact put these on clearance.  They only had ROTJ and the Cantina sets by the time I made it back there, but they were both $20.  I only got the Cantina set which was a good deal for $4 a figure!
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on January 9, 2007, 08:15 PM
I snagged 2 of the Cantina Sets for $13 a piece late last week.  But the regular OT and PT ones were regular price.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on January 9, 2007, 10:39 PM
That same Wal-Mart I mentioned in my last post did in fact put these on clearance.  They only had ROTJ and the Cantina sets by the time I made it back there, but they were both $20.  I only got the Cantina set which was a good deal for $4 a figure!

lucky! thats what i asked for for christmas-still havent got it.  :(  :'(
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on January 9, 2007, 11:42 PM
Nice score Paul.  I'd buy that tin for $13...  I won't buy unless it's at a discount though.  I'm sorta hoping I get an E1 set on the cheap here off someone.  I don't wanna pay that much for really only one figure and a tin.  I could even do without the astromech at this point to get the tin for a "complete" set of those to line behind my figures.  I know I don't give 2 poos about the Obi/Qui-Gon.

Maul's at least good fodder but that's all...  :(

I want the Cantina tin to round out the set, but I'm also willing to do without it if need be...  The movie ones are most important to me to get them all and that E1 one and the E5 one are holding me up.  Both are so...  blah.  I only want Chewbacca out of the E5 set and I only want the astromech out of the E1...  haha.  At least a couple of the others had a few figures I dug to soften the sting of $27.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on January 10, 2007, 10:29 PM
KB marked the tins down to 19.99, not sure if thats a good deal but i noticed it today when i was there.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2007, 02:38 AM
Better than any other retailer. :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Paul on January 11, 2007, 08:49 AM
I got the bulk of mine at TRU when they had the buy X amount of merchandise and get a free basic figure.  This is how I built my DS Gunner army.  And TRU actually had the 2nd best regular price on them.

I actually like the TIN part too.  Not sure what I will do with them, but since I have enough of them, I should probably do something...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 11, 2007, 09:25 AM
The tins in general have been in short supply around here, but it's good to hear they are on the way down price-wise. Seems kind of fast though. I've never seen large quantities.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2007, 09:00 PM
TRU and Wm around here have tons of them Anthony...  Target only seemingly got them in once, only prequal ones too, and only at the end of the holidays...  And it seems like one case or so per store too, not much.  Kind of sucks really.

WM's though around here have TONS of them depending on where you go.  My nearest has maybe a dozen ESB/ROTJ sets (nothing else save for cantina exclusives), yet the first WM on my larger toy loop I make sometimes has I'd say 36 to 50 tins, mostly Original Trilogy and Cantina, with a smattering of PT sets here and there...  Not much beyond that, but it's a lot of what they do have.

The PT sets are the ones that moved though...  Even KM's $32+ price on the PT sets (KM was the one store I saw PT sets in some abundance) went faster than the OT sets.  I mean, even that rape-ish price they sold really well over the holidays.  I think since the OT sets are in abundance at TRU and WM alike they are sitting...  TRU has probably 3 full OT sets at any given TRU I visit. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on January 11, 2007, 10:24 PM
the GOOD target in SJ has a buttload o tins, at least when i checked a week ago. luckily i nabbed the last E2 one, but as for the others all are in abundance.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Dressel Rebel on February 16, 2007, 01:24 PM
Does anyone know what exactly this Vader figure is in the IV set?

I love how it's a young Anakin under the helmet.  Has this figure been released before?  I don't think it's exactly the VOTC or Evolutions figure, it seems taller.

Anyone know?
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jayson on February 16, 2007, 01:42 PM
It is based from the Evo Set, but has a new torso (note the tabard over the armor) gloves, head and paint deco on the chest & waist control boxes.

(http://www.yakface.com/TGuide2004/ActionFigures/tac/tins/04/lf26.jpg)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Jesse James on February 17, 2007, 01:19 AM
With young Ani under there, I think it's an ideal pilot for the Sith Starfighter vehicle...  That's where mine might be headed, though one of the numerous VOTC sculpts I own could go to it too, just to fill it out.  The young Ani under there is pretty cool though to display with the Evo figure.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: David on February 18, 2007, 11:39 AM
i krazy glued the helmet on mine. he is an EXCELLENT figure, one of my favorites ever and one of the select few modern ones ive opened and liked.

he's great for ANY scene from episodes 3-6.
BEST VADER FIG EVER!!!  8)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Artoo on February 18, 2007, 12:31 PM
He can't choke people like the Saga 1 Final Duel Vader can!  ;)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2007, 12:32 PM
he's great for ANY scene from episodes 3-6.
BEST VADER FIG EVER!!!  8)

I'd say that the ANH tin Vader is really just an A New Hope version, but it definitely qualifies as the best ANH Vader ever.  The details alone on the costume are very specific to the first movie.  The most obvious giveaways are the gloves and the inner robe running over the shoulder armor.  In every other movie that undercloak runs underneath the shoulder armor.  And Vader afficianados will also tell you that the control panel on the chest and belt are different as well.  And truth be told, there are only a small number of Vaders that have represented Vader in ANH.  There's the MOTDS Vader, the new 30AC Vader with Ben's cloak and possibly the POTF2 CommTech Vader that represent Vader from ANH.

It definitely is a great figure, no doubt.  The only gripe I have is that there isn't some kind of a snap mechanism to hold the helmet down more securely.  Other than that?  I have no problem with this figure.  I'm probably going to replace the VOTC Vader I have displayed with the VOTC Ben with the Tin Vader for my Death Star duel scene.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2007, 06:00 PM
Today I scored a couple of the ROTJ tin sets in Toys R Us' BOGO sale.  They're okay as far as army builder sets go at $15 each for the SA Biker Scout w/ flip-up visor, Endor Trooper PLUS a VOTC Vader.  I'll probably stash the Leia's somewhere.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Set
Post by: evenflow on February 27, 2007, 10:05 AM
Everything all said and done, i ended up with a complete set of these. Between KB sales and TRU sales, i figured why not. I liked the tins enough to get them all.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: tonphanan on February 28, 2007, 11:35 PM
The whole collection was just one big fodder lot. I've tossed the tins and put the figures in my fodder bins. Looking forward to these to go on clearence. Would like to army build the Snowtrooper, my favorite trooper, and the biker scout, but the rest is just parts waiting to be taken apart.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Jesse James on March 1, 2007, 12:37 AM
Anyone get the E1 Tin and not want the Tin?  I need it...  Wouldn't mind wrapping this **** up.  I'll live without that droid.

I got the ESB set half off...  Got the others full price, but haven't goten the E1 or Cantina Tins yet at all...  Would like to score the Cantina set on clearance as it is in mass abundance EVERYWHERE here.  The OT tins are fairly common too, but the PT Tins are non-existant most places.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Madcow on March 1, 2007, 09:03 AM
I keep seeing these pop up on shelves lately. Usually I would just see straggles of OT tins but as of late i've been seeing the PT tins more and more... I still need to pick up the ESB tin for Chewie, i'll cave one of these days...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 1, 2007, 09:32 AM
There have been getting stocked lately near me as well. I can think of a ton of other items that should be stocked in their stead, like BP, Ships and Basic figures.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 1, 2007, 10:41 PM
Has anyone seen the OT tins in stores lately?  Are they being cleared out?  I've been tempted to track down the 3 OT ones since they were here at TRU for about 2 weeks around Christmas and then never showed up again.

My local Walmart still has a few of the Cantina Band tins but still at $20 and I just refuse to pay that much.  Maybe $5.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 1, 2007, 10:59 PM
Has anyone seen the OT tins in stores lately?  Are they being cleared out?  I've been tempted to track down the 3 OT ones since they were here at TRU for about 2 weeks around Christmas and then never showed up again.

My local Walmart still has a few of the Cantina Band tins but still at $20 and I just refuse to pay that much.  Maybe $5.

I have been stalking these at my Walmarts waiting for them to go on clearance.  Still $26.84.  There are no prequel tins, but one of my Walmarts has about 25 of each of IV, V, and VI.  There is a ton.  So I'm just waiting for those red tags to come out so I can pounce on IV and VI and army build those scouts and sandies with removable helmets.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Morgbug on March 2, 2007, 04:57 PM
Has anyone seen the OT tins in stores lately?  Are they being cleared out?  I've been tempted to track down the 3 OT ones since they were here at TRU for about 2 weeks around Christmas and then never showed up again.

My local Walmart still has a few of the Cantina Band tins but still at $20 and I just refuse to pay that much.  Maybe $5.

Jesse,
Our TRUs just restocked with the OT tins late last week.  We never saw those before Christmas, just the PT tins.  Full price of $39.95 of course. 

I would like to own the tins but $40 for these just won't happen with me. 
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Rob on March 5, 2007, 02:08 AM
I'm one Red R2 short of having all of the figures that are new from these and I haven't paid more than $17 for any of them.

Blue clone from China by itself for $17
Cantina Tin on clearance for $13
Figures from ESB tin from Paul
ROTJ and ANH tins buy-one-get-one at TRU
ROTS tin on clearance at Wal-mart for $16

The $75 or so dollars I've already spent is still too much for the handful of new figures - but if it's a hell of a lot better than the $210 if I'd spent $30 per tin...

One more to go...
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 5, 2007, 09:31 AM
I had the same mind set Rob and paid about $17 per tin as well.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 6, 2007, 02:34 AM
From our checklists, here are the figures included in the OT tins:

___ Episode 4
        - Sandtrooper (Saga-037 w/removable helmet)
        - Leia (Early Bird)
        - Darth Vader (Evolutions w/younger face (http://www.rebelscum.com/TAC/TACtinANHvaderheadfr.jpg))
        - C-3PO (VOTC)
___ Episode 5
        - Snowtrooper (SAGA 03-39 w/removable helmet)
        - Luke Hoth (SAGA 04-03 repaint)
        - Han Hoth (SAGA 03-12 repaint)
        - Chewbacca (VOTC repaint)
___ Episode 6
        - Biker Scout (VTSC w/flip up mask)
        - Darth Vader (VOTC)
        - Leia Endor (POTF2 Leia 2-Pack)
        - Endor Trooper (POTF2 w/removable helmet, new face)

The only loose figure I want from the sets is the ANH Darth Vader for my Vader collection.  I have no desire for the Biker Scout or Snowtrooper with their flip-up/removable helmets since I already have enough VTSC Biker Scouts for now and will wait for the SA Snowtrooper in this year's vintage line.  And all the rest are simply repacks and repaints. 

It's the carded collector in me that wants these though, just to display in their packaging.  But no way am I paying $40CDN each.  :-\

edited to reflect Anthony's post below  :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Darth_Anton on March 6, 2007, 09:42 AM
If you're being technical, you should add that the Endor Rebel trooper has a new head sculpt and removable helmet.
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 7, 2007, 02:17 AM
Thanks, I didn't know that.  :)
Title: Re: 30th Anniversary Tin Collector Sets
Post by: Mitsukara on March 13, 2007, 09:07 PM
Okay, I caved a few weeks ago and blew money on the two sets I really wanted (they're $26 apiece at Wal Mart by the way), justifying spending money on a hobbie I'm trying not to spend any money on by figuring these would be long gone later on (and I do have the money now... I'm just supposed to be saving).

Anyway, the two sets I got were the episode III and IV sets. Here are some things I've noticed/opinions on them:

the ANH set features two awesome figures, two crap figures, and a metal box. This set is only justifiable if you view it as paying VOTC prices for Vader and the Sandtrooper and $6 for a can and two seriously ugly statues.

So first, the bad:

Early Bird Leia is a theoretically nice statue, but the face is really pretty sloppy and (like nearly every attempt at Leia) a poor likeness, and the hands are sculpted for holding a gun (and is inaccurate as she never used an E-11 in this pose... and neither POTF2 version of the game-hunting blaster she sported really fits in this figure's hands and it looks ridiculous as it's half her height anyway). She's just a little bit too tall to be very good for looking like she's giving R2D2 the message/death star plans (but she sort of works for it and is in a decent pose for the scene). Overall this is a pretty terrible figure.

VOTC C3PO is a horrible figure and Hasbro needs to melt the mold and recycle it already. Worst C3PO ever. Period.

Now, the good:

The sandtrooper is not a VTSC reprint as much so as one might think (though that's not really a good point neccesarily). The torso, head, and helmet are different sculpts; the torso seems Commtechish with different-shaped upper chest armor and a bit of shoulder molded on (which results in arms that stick out a lot more- again, Commtechish). The head is a very pale and (I think) new sculpt of Jango/the typical clone head- his skin is decidedly the wrong tone for Jango though, unless this clone is an albino. The helmet is a good sharp sculpt but also very bendy, and looks more like the commtech helmet than the VOTC/TSC helmet (perhaps it's the same one from George Lucas?) The "commtechish" appearance means he'd look even better standing with a group of old commtechs than VOTCs/VTSCs do, if you wish to consider that a plus.

The Sandtrooper also features a white pauldron (the only version/rank that hasn't been produced recently) and absolutely no dirty markings. This lack of grime means he's an instant stormtrooper, too- just take off the shoulder pauldron (you don't even have to pop the head) and the backpack.

Another awesome thing I discovered right away, though, is that the Jango head has a much smaller post than any other stormtrooper. In fact, it's juuuuuust slightly bigger than the VTSC Han Solo (and presumably VOTC Han Solo, and by proxy TSC Han Solo who has the same size as VTSC). Custom city, and very easy, and looks nice.

Vader is also outstanding, and is the ultimate ANH Vader. He's based on the evolutions Vader obviously (who had nearly perfect articulation), but he features certain changes which make him a good match for the different ANH design: he has a new torso with a tunic sculpted over his shoulder armor, and stripey gloves (both with excellent grips by the way- no TSC lightsaber dropping action going on here). The head change disappoints me; they've used a "younger" Anakin head instead of the ROTJ version despite that Vader was only four years younger in ANH (and never had his helmet off anyway). It's not bad, and it's kind of cool in an Expanded Universe way, but I would've preferred the same evolutions head.

One bad thing about Vader is that his softgoods are a lot clumsier than other recent Vaders. they're pretty wrinkly in the package, the "skirt" tends to stick up around the waist for some reason, and mine had some fringe in the middle of the skirt sticking down below the belt (though the belt is seperately sculpted so I was able to tuck it up in there. Additionally bad is that there's something screwy about Vader's shoulder hinges- the piece connected to the torso isn't round, This doesn't affect the articulation, but you wind up with a bit of an odd square piece and a little gap when you move Vader's arms up. On the plus side, they finally wised up and got rid of the silver neck rope that pretty much every Vader since 2005 has had.


The Episode III set is possibly the best buy, with four figures ranging from excellent to okay, lots of articulation going around, and two nice softgoods cloaks (especially Yoda's- more on that in a minute). Oh yeah, and a can. From worst to best:

Mace Windu is reprinted wholesale from the ROTS line minus any accessories but his lightsaber. He's ugly, but his headsculpt is pretty nice, he wields his lightsaber pretty well, and it's one of the less horrible/better functioning action features out there for what it's worth. However, I found this figure was much, much nicer looking when I stole the cape enclosed meant for the Anakin figure and put it on this guy- the sleeves hold his arms in place a little bit, it covers up the ugly articulation, and it makes for a more scene accurate Mace. He can be pretty decent depending on what you want to do with him, and he can also make some pretty good custom fodder (and the head's peg size is identical to ROTS Pilot Gear Obi Wan's, if you feel like headswapping).

The AT-RT driver is pretty good for the most part. He has a fairly decent sculpt/typical clone aritculation (which is to say super articulation with hard-to-use hips) save for a swivel waist rather than a ball jointed waist; he seems to be identical sculpt-wise to the ROTS figure. He has two accessories, a removeable chestplate (which I had no idea was removeable until I looked the figure up online) and a blaster. the blaster's strap is misshapen and doesn't seem to hang right for wearing the gun or holding it level... additionally this guy must be left handed, since he has an open right hand. Ehh. He features no color scheme save for some tan, spotty looking boots... are they supposed to be dirty/sandy? Only if he stepped in knee-high quicksand and was otherwise mostly clean.

Yoda is surpisingly pretty cool. I've felt for a while that this figure had pretty decent articulation, but it conflicted with his plastic cloak. No more, because this time around he has a groovy little cloth coat (according to RS it's from VOTC Yoda). This cloak makes him able to make full use of his arms and legs and look pretty decent for lightsaber fights, hopping around, hanging off ledges, or just standing around and gabbing. The cloak makes all the difference in this case, and I've seen no better episode II/III Yoda.

Anakin kicks butt and frankly is a big part of why I caved on this set, having never bought the evolutions set (but now I still need an episode II Anakin...). I don't think he has any changes this time (and unlike other figures, sports most of his accessories... no mechanical hand, but the mechanical hand was kind of superfluous considering the only time it was seen in episode III was when he was shirtless in bed/having nightmares); instead of the shiny funky evolutions cloak, he comes with the same one as TSC Obi Wan and Anakin, and it looks prety nice on him if you know how to make these cloaks lay the way you want them to (namely the trick for getting the hood to lay down right by folding it down halfway).

The boxes are fairly nice, with paintings of different poster art (for III it's the movie poster, for IV it's a nicer picture than the movie poster that I've seen printed on a few other pieces of merchandise, like puzzles). They're not especially good as figure carrying cases unless you want to leave the tin set figures on their odd-sized double cards though. They can theoretically hold DVDs, but only if you don't mind having to force the case in and out because the edges on the box along where it closes are just a liiiiiittle too small.

The cards are simplistic, with an OTC/TSC-like Logo and lines around the package, a plastic bubble designed to hold two of the figures (two in each half of the can), and some boring suff printed on teh back (a character headshot, a scene from the movies, and some TSC-esque text like "Stolen By: Jawas" and some cheesy summary of what the character was doing at one point in the given movie. The boxes holding the cans/cards are extremely boring, with two open plastic sides and some cardboard with gray and black portions, messy looking Action Packed dark red text saying "comemorative tin collection", a picture of the can printed on the box, and the Star Wars logo/episode number in opposing corners. The boxes look truly boring when you take the can out, and the can is smaller than the boxes, supported by styrofoam and carboard corner pieces for some reason (I think it's so that the box designs can extend far enough to be displayed past the can rather than on top of it).

Mini-review over :-X Sorry about that. Move along.